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MTH Centipede Operating Instructions

Remotely Adjusting The Engine Volume

 

Reset Feature 6 – (1

Clank, 1 Clink) 

Reset Feature 6 allows you to change the volume setting of the chuff sounds 
without affecting the volume of other sounds, such as whistle, bell,
enhanced neutral sounds, etc.  To use, cycle to Reset 6 and press the
Whistle button.  A single bell will play, and the chuff will begin at the
current volume.  Each
time the Whistle button
is pressed, a bell will
sound and the volume
setting will cycle down
to the next level.  The
levels available are
100%, 50%, 25%, and
0%.  After 0%, pressing
the whistle button again will return the chuff to 100%.  When the desired
level is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the 
engine into forward

Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation-

 

Reset Feature

45 –(9 Clanks, 0 Clinks)

 

Reset Feature 45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes
recording will be activated. To use, cycle to Reset 45 and press the Whistle
button.  The engine will play a series of bells.  This indicates the current
setting.  Each time the Whistle is pressed, Proto-Sound® will cycle to the
next available setting and
provide the appropriate
bell indicator.  The
settings for Reset 45 are 1
Bell = On Demand
(Enabled when FYS is
activated), 2 Bells =
Always On, 3 Bells = Off.  
When the desired setting
is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the
engine into forward.

In RESET Mode

Move The Throttle 

Up & Down From

High Voltage To Low

6 Times

Listen For 1 Clank 

And 1 Clink Sounds

Push The Horn/Whistle Button

Until You Reach The

Setting You Desire

Interrupt The Throttle

To “Lock-In” 

The Volume Setting

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In RESET Mode

Move The Throttle 

Up & Down From

High Voltage To Low

45 Times

Listen For 9 Clank 

And 0 Clink Sounds

Push The Horn/Whistle Button

Until You Hear The 

Appropriate # Of Dings

Interrupt The Throttle

To “Lock-In” 

The Brake Setting

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Содержание SD70MAC

Страница 1: ...completely compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each feature is descr...

Страница 2: ...Replacing The Proto Sound Battery 17 Proto Sound Volume Adjustment 18 USING RESET TO PROGRAM PROTO SOUND 19 Entering RESET Options 19 Setting The Engine Volume 20 Programming For Squeaking Brake Oper...

Страница 3: ...ic reverse unit The reverse unit operates in the same manner that all reverse units function by using forward neutral and reverse states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or...

Страница 4: ...fluid to leak out and coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 20 25 drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit...

Страница 5: ...to the track the reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state It is this first RESET state that giv...

Страница 6: ...locomotive using any of these programmable features simply leave RESET and wait 2 2 seconds before interrupting the power to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET your engine will operate n...

Страница 7: ...enter forward or reverse PROTO COUPLER OPERATION Your SD70MAC ProtoSound equipped locomotive is equipped with two coil wound ProtoCouplers for remote uncoupling action Because the ProtoCoupler is cont...

Страница 8: ...tcher and engineer They are designed to play at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences though there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same message repeated two or more tim...

Страница 9: ...ic way to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down for curves crossings or coming to a stop at a station side track or switch yard However you may find that your engine continues to play the brake...

Страница 10: ...the Neutral State No additional wires or modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing sound effects The sounds themselves are randomly shuffled by the Proto Sound computer This gives the system th...

Страница 11: ...R Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral It Will Continue to Play More Background Noises d Bell Horn Whistle Direction OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral You W...

Страница 12: ...not interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and still have the FYS active You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral Option 2 If you do not have a Z 4000...

Страница 13: ...at 14 volts or higher the squeaking brakes sound will play Once the engine is stopped the throttle must be turned on to keep it in the neutral state Note Failure to turn the throttle back on within 3...

Страница 14: ...the engine will begin moving in forward with the bell continuing to ring A few seconds later the bell will turn off and the engine will resume normal operation Note When entering Event 4 it is importa...

Страница 15: ...s equipped with an FYS programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with FYS the only thing to remember is not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering Reverse...

Страница 16: ...the throttle OFF then release the horn whistle button After 2 seconds you will hear a short whistle blast IMMEDIATELY turn the throttle back on The engine is now locked and will continue in the previo...

Страница 17: ...Proto Sound battery located in the tender body is a special NiCad 7 cell 8 4v battery NOT the 6 cell 7 2v battery found in most convenience stores The battery is continually charged from the track whe...

Страница 18: ...llows you to control all the sounds in the system and a remote control RESET option Option 6 allows you to control the volume level of the engine chuff sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the...

Страница 19: ...dvanced In addition there are special sounds to tell you what RESET position you are in For example if you want to select Feature 2 you put the engine in RESET and move the throttle up and down from f...

Страница 20: ...45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated To use cycle to Reset 45 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the c...

Страница 21: ...10 2 Clanks Reset 10 allows you to turn the operation of the Proto Coupler on or off When OFF the coupler will not arm or fire from Neutral To use cycle to Reset 10 and press the Whistle button The e...

Страница 22: ...et Feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the FYS sequence on or off When OFF the FYS will not activate To use cycle to Reset 28 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of b...

Страница 23: ...e into forward Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset 18 3 Clanks 3 Clinks Reset 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available Using Reset 18 allows you to override all...

Страница 24: ...ter 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Grease can be added by inserting grease into the gear box inside the locomotive chassis In order to access the gear box the cab must be remo...

Страница 25: ...slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel Figures 7 and 8 identify the screws necessary to remove the body and trucks from the chassis Before the new tire can be installed you must make sure the...

Страница 26: ...IGHT REPLACEMENT 2 and 3 Rail The locomotive s headlights are controlled by constant voltage circuits inside the locomotive body The headlight s can be easily removed from their lampholders should the...

Страница 27: ...depressed fully the ProtoSound circuit may not recognize the signal Try pressing the whistle button slower taking approximately 1 second to fully depress the button BELL PROBLEMS REMEDY When I press...

Страница 28: ...er It sits still with the diesel compressor sounds running The engine is locked out into the Neutral position Follow the unlocking procedures in the Lockout Section The engine won t lock out into Forw...

Страница 29: ...completed This will guarantee that the system check will have been completed since the startup sounds take longer than 2 2 seconds to play If the problem persists we recommend that you operate the thr...

Страница 30: ...can occasionally be repeated one or more times Once in FYS the engine never goes in reverse So that the freight yard sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible Proto Sound disables the r...

Страница 31: ...the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 1 Clinks 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clin...

Страница 32: ...t Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U 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 St...

Страница 33: ...followed including the following Read this and all related manuals transformer power supply locomotive etc thoroughly before using this device This device is not recommended for children under ten ye...

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Страница 36: ...hone number a copy of your sales receipt the Return Authorization number and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs Please include the description regardless of w...

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