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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.

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional 

Mode Features

Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell a nd Horn 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 horn or 
ring the bell, you should tap the buttons very quickly with a ½-second pause 
between button presses.  You may need to practice your timing to make this work 
smoothly.

RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0

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Timing Chart

Total Time Lapse: 1

Seconds

½

Press

Horn

Short & 

Firm

½ Sec.

Pause

½ Sec.

Pause

Press

Bell

Short & 

Firm

Press

Bell

Short & 

Firm

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 Whistle/Horn
1 Bell, 3 Whistle/Horn
1 Bell, 4 Whistle/Horn
1 Whistle/Horn, 2 Bells 

(From Neutral Only)

1 Whistle/Horn, 3 Bells
1 Whistle/Horn, 5 Bells 

(From Neutral Only)

Summary of Contents for SW 1500 Freight Set

Page 1: ...on any traditional O 31 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 19 for a complete list...

Page 2: ...ns should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be observed including the following Read this...

Page 3: ...marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable ba...

Page 4: ...ll maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release t...

Page 5: ...ounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume RKS SW 1500 Diesel Engine Prot...

Page 6: ...than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly RKS SW 1500 D...

Page 7: ...erator control over the Whistle Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the se...

Page 8: ...Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as...

Page 9: ...voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with speed control off to avoid high speed derailments When speed control is of...

Page 10: ...ently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second to...

Page 11: ...ove internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 3 and lifting the cab fr...

Page 12: ...h can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To...

Page 13: ...useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 4 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise you...

Page 14: ...ick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector terminal and remove bulbs through the rear of the headlight socket Inse...

Page 15: ...oved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 vol...

Page 16: ...button The bell won t work on a separate 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 Whe...

Page 17: ...d 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 volume is set...

Page 18: ...be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is p...

Page 19: ...A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Elect...

Page 20: ...ngle button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions includ...

Page 21: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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