Quantum Engineer Operation Manual, Ver. 2.0.1
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19 September 2006
Each time either
Volume
key is pressed and released, the volume changes
by 2 db. Or press and hold either
Volume
key to automatically step up or
down through the volume levels one by one; release the key when the
desired volume is reached.
Note:
System Volume cannot be changed while a locomotive is in Shut
Down.
Mute
The Quantum System allows you to reduce the System Volume to a
lower level or increase it back to its original setting using the
Mute
key. This
is useful when you need to lower the sound to engage in a conversation or
to answer the phone. The Mute feature changes the sound volume gradually
over a second or two
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Press the
Mute
key once to gradually reduce the volume to the Mute
level.
Double press the
Mute
key to gradually restore the locomotive sounds
to its normal level.
Note:
Mute state is not maintained if power is turned off and back on;
the locomotive will return to full System Volume setting.
STC
and
RTC
Use these keys in Neutral to select Throttle Mode.
Quantum has two
types of throttle control as described in the Quantum Operation Manuals
that came with your locomotive. Regulated Throttle Control (RTC) has motor
control capability that allows the locomotive to behave as though it has
massive inertia. Engines under Standard Throttle Control (STC) respond
quickly to changes in throttle or loading. The default is RTC.
Press the
STC
key to select Standard Throttle Control.
Press the
RTC
key to select Regulated Throttle Control.
Regulated Throttle is preferred under normal operation. However, STC is
preferred when putting locomotives away or when uncoupling.
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Mute
can be useful during operation by lowering the volume realistically as the locomotive moves to the
background of the layout and increasing the volume realistically as the locomotive moves to the foreground.
