DCS Digital Control System
As you may have gathered by now, DCS is an M.T.H. exclusive Digital Control
System that provides easy access to dozens and dozens of features in our models.
We developed DCS to provide a powerful and advanced model train control system
that was simple and enjoyable to use. We've accomplished that goal. DCS further
expands the features available far beyond that of DCC. After all, in DCC, we only
had a limited number of “F” commands to fill.
As with DCC, we'll leave the detailed “how-to” system explanations to the DCS
system manuals. What you should know are all the cool features your engine has
built-in, waiting for you to experience.
Running the Engine
In DCS, you simply place your engine on the rails, press “ADD ENG” and the
system will scan the track and automatically upload your engine into the controller.
At this point, you can press “START UP”, roll the throttle and pull out! That's it!
Speed Control
DCS engines are controlled in scale miles per hour (smph) and increments of one.
So, that means if you dial up 10, your engine will smoothly accelerate to 10 smph.
There is no need to select a speed step setting, there's only one precise linear
control at scale speeds. See, powerful yet simple.
Sounds
Introducing the ultimate in prototypical operation Proto-Whistle. Your new M.T.H.
HO Steam Engine includes this amazing feature. It allows you to adjust the pitch of
the steam whistle just like you were sitting the cab pulling the whistle rope yourself.
This new feature is controllable from either your DCS Commander or with your
DCS system with software version 4.0 or greater (see your DCS or DCS
Commander instruction manual for specifics on how to operate this feature)
M.T.H. HO Steam Engine
Independent Volume Settings
Using DCS, you independently adjust the bell, whistle, engine, and accent sounds
volume. This is like a mixer so you can set up the engine fit your specific tastes and
sense of realism. Oh, they all move relatively up or down with the master volume
settings.
Not only that but your
also has a Grade Crossing Whistle
Feature. To trigger the Grade Crossing Whistle press the A3 button on your DCS
Commander or the SXS softkey on your DCS Remote Handheld.
M.T.H. HO 4-6-4 Empire State Express Steam Engine
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