9
RailSounds sound system operations
Experiencing the range of your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound
system
Notes on the RailSounds sound system
• Turn the volume knob clockwise or
counter clockwise. As illustrated in
Figure 3 on page 8, the volume control
knob is located behind the door on the
“nose” of the locomotive.
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds sound system
operation. They’re automatic and, of
course, authentic.
• The nine-volt alkaline battery you
installed ensures
continuous
diesel roar
sounds.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause the RailSounds sound system to
shut down after about seven seconds.
• For even
more
authentic RailSounds
sound system effects, operate in the
TrainMaster Command Control
environment. See pages 11-14 for more
information.
W
ith the RailSounds sound system, you
experience the sounds of real
railroading like never before. Simply put,
it’s the most sophisticated, authentic model
railroad sound system in the world.
•
Four diesel-roar levels.
Your
locomotive set’s speed automatically
determines the level of diesel RPM roar.
If you prefer, you may set the level to
idle, half throttle, three quarters or full-
speed output using your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
•
MultiHorn.
A different horn sound at
different speeds—a RailSounds sound
system exclusive.
•
Mechanical bell.
Press
BELL
on your
CAB-1 Remote Controller or transformer
to begin the effect, again to discontinue.
•
Reverse unit reset sound.
Power
down your track, wait for three to five
seconds, and listen for the air-release
sound—that’s the locomotive set telling
you the Lionel Command reverse unit
has just
reset to forward operation.
•
Shutdown sequence.
No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
the RailSounds sound system. Turn off
track power, and, after the air-release
reset sound, you have two seconds to
restart your locomotive set. If you’re
done with operations, the RailSounds
sound system will commence with a
realistic diesel shutdown sequence about
two seconds after the air-release reset
occurs.
A nine-volt alkaline battery
installation is required for
RailSounds sound system
shutdown operation.
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