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RailKing SW-1500 Diesel Engine

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in
conventional mode only.  Instructions for accessing DCS command mode
features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment.

Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own
research and development team, it operates differently from original
Proto-Sound. Most Proto-Sound 2.0 features are automatically enabled, and the 
reset state has been eliminated, so there is no need to program features as with
original Proto-Sound. Although the new system is easier to operate than
original Proto-Sound, you should read these instructions thoroughly before
using Proto-Sound 2.0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your
equipment. 

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features:

Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button 
pushes described below.  Please read the full descriptions of each feature
before using it.  To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow
the whistle or ring the bell, you should press the buttons for a shorter time (1/2
second); you may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly. 

Feature to Be Activated:

Freight Yard Sounds
Fire the Rear Coupler
Fire the Front Coupler
Speed Control On/Off
Lock into a Direction/Unlock
Reset to Factory Defaults

Button Code:

1 Bell, 2 Whistles
1 Bell, 3 Whistles
1 Bell, 4 Whistles
1 Whistle, 2 Bells 
1 Whistle, 3 Bells
1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only)

(From Neutral Only)

Summary of Contents for SW 1500 Freight Set

Page 1: ...letely compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to op...

Page 2: ...tion 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 10 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track 12 Locom...

Page 3: ...ng as you continue to depress the button It will stop when you release the button The horn has four different endings depending on whether you hold the button for less than three seconds three seconds...

Page 4: ...ounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume see Fig 1 Proto Sound2 0 Volume Adj...

Page 5: ...e instructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features ar...

Page 6: ...ly disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS...

Page 7: ...he engine to run the FYS Otherwise the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS cycle If t...

Page 8: ...h Proto Sound 2 0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves much like an automobile cruise control You can add or drop car...

Page 9: ...horn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have a...

Page 10: ...omotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Use lithium based grease and follow the...

Page 11: ...crews from the chassis as seen in Figure 3 then lift the body away from the chassis Access the front screw through the hole in the front pilot 2 Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing...

Page 12: ...n removed 1 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the...

Page 13: ...bulb in the locomotive follow these instructions Follow the cab removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing section of this booklet Once the body has been removed remove the lightbulb a...

Page 14: ...e in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the engine in...

Page 15: ...arate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I press the whistle button the bel...

Page 16: ...gine is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0...

Page 17: ...cles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because FYS must control various effect...

Page 18: ...tt Standard Lionel1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Sta...

Page 19: ...rols how much smoke each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Independently controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights and ditch lights Emerg...

Page 20: ...determine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn lo...

Page 21: ...tions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodic...

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Page 24: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

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