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RailKing D&RG 4-6-0 Operating Manual

    

TIPS ON USING THE PFA FEATURES

PFA is a unique feature of Proto-Sound® that is completely controlled by the
operator.  You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature.  By
reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the
various operating scenarios you might encounter when using PFA.

Tip #1:

  You can escape the PFA sequence by interrupting the transformer

throttle before the man’s whistle plays in Event 1 (neutral).

Tip #2:

  You can exit PFA at anytime by turning the transformer throttle Off

for 15 seconds.

Tip #3:

  You do not have to be in Forward to utilize PFA.  For example, if you

activate the PFA feature while in Reverse, your train will leave the station/yard 
in the same reverse direction that it arrived in.

Tip #4:

  You can use PFA even if you are double-heading with another engine

regardless of whether the second engine is equipped with an PFA programmed

Proto-Sound® module.  If the second engine isn’t equipped with PFA, the only 
thing to remember is that you not to turn up the transformer throttle very high
when entering Reverse in Event 2.  If the throttle is set too high, then the
second locomotive will begin vibrating on the track as its motors will be
turning in reverse.  If your second engine is equipped with PFA, you may want
to disable the PFA when used in double-headed operations.  To disable PFA,
see the section on programming RESET functions on page 19 of this manual.

Tip #5:

  You can leave any of the event stages at any time by simply

interrupting the transformer throttle.  Any sound effects programmed to play in 
that event will simply not occur.  The only exceptions are Event 1 and Event 4. 
In Event 1, interrupting the throttle has no effect on PFA until after the man’s
whistle has completed and the freight car doors have opened.  In Event 4, you
cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move.  Interrupting the
throttle before the engine begins to move has no effect on the locomotive’s
operation.

Содержание D&RG 4-6-0

Страница 1: ...otive and tender are equipped with either an electronic whistle or the Proto Sound digital sound and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each...

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

Страница 3: ...verse units function by using forward neutral and reverse states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or by using the transformer direction switch if so equipped The reverse un...

Страница 4: ...d coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 10 15 drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit switch should be turn...

Страница 5: ...k 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 gives Proto Sou...

Страница 6: ...er to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET your engine will operate normally in all the direction states of forward neutral and reverse Remember though once power is turned off for more tha...

Страница 7: ...again If you want to keep the bell on while running the engine simply interrupt the power with the transformer throttle or the transformer directional switch and enter forward or reverse PROTO COUPLE...

Страница 8: ...ame sound repeated twice or more times SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS Proto Sound equipped engines feature the ability to play the sound of squeaking brakes whenever your engine slows in speed There are two s...

Страница 9: ...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 sounds once your e...

Страница 10: ...parked in 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...

Страница 11: ...OR 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...

Страница 12: ...continue to chime so if you want to turn off the bell ringing simply press and release the bell button If you were in neutral interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state ei...

Страница 13: ...ssenger Station in the same direction as it arrived The following operator controlled Events control the PFA s actions and sounds Note The direction states shown assume the PFA is entered from forward...

Страница 14: ...enger Station sounds Conductor highlights such as Welcome aboard and Tickets please will play randomly Event 4 Interrupt the transformer throttle again to complete the PFA feature and cycle the engine...

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

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 previ...

Страница 17: ...battery found in most convenience stores The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications The battery is continually charged from the track when power is applied and should la...

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

Страница 19: ...times After the second advance you will hear two clinks indicating that the computer is now in Feature 2 Advance the throttle again and you will hear three clinks for Feature 3 Advance it two more tim...

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

Страница 21: ...re 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 Horn Whistle butto...

Страница 22: ...just stalls and press WST HRN You will hear a double bell This is the motor speed where the chuff will begin 6 Raise the throttle until the engine is running at the speed that you want the chuff to b...

Страница 23: ...n only one of the directional states Forward Neutral or Reverse whenever power is applied The most common use for locking out an engine is in the use of power blocks on a layout To use cycle to Reset...

Страница 24: ...cycle to Reset Feature 18 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a distorted bell followed by a clear bell sound This indicates that the Proto Sound system has restored all settings t...

Страница 25: ...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 boiler must be removed from the...

Страница 26: ...f flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable and long lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced Should this occur you will need to remove the side rods from the w...

Страница 27: ...oove properly Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT The locomotive headlight is controlled by the track voltage and will glow with greater intensity d...

Страница 28: ...n is 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 pr...

Страница 29: ...even after the short whistle blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short whistle blast sounds The power must be turned back on immediately after the short whistl...

Страница 30: ...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 throttle with a s...

Страница 31: ...a sound can occasionally be repeated one or more times Once in PFA the engine never goes in reverse So that the passenger station sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible Proto Sound d...

Страница 32: ...e transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 1 Clink 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clinks 1...

Страница 33: ...tt 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 S...

Страница 34: ...than capable of operating on O 27 curves and switches you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the D RG 4 6 0 through O 27 switches Should thi...

Страница 35: ...mmended for children under ten years of age without adult supervision MTH recommends parents examine the toy transformer used to power this device periodically for conditions that may result in the ri...

Страница 36: ...one 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 wh...

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