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Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems

Although Proto-Sound® 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of  use,
 you may have some questions during initial operation.  The following table
 should answer most questions.  If your problem cannot be resolved with this 
table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-
railking.com,Fax:  410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia 
Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). 

RailKing R142 5-Car Subway Set

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Starting Up

Bell

Remedy

Remedy

When I press the horn button, the bell comes on 
instead.
I can't get any sound to play when I press the horn 
button.

When I press the bell button, I get a station stop 
announcement, not the bell.

You are holding the bell button too long.  Press it for only 
about one second to trigger the bell.

That is normal for this model.

You may be pressing the button too quickly to trigger the 
bell.  Try pressing the horn button more slowly, taking 
approximately one full second to fully depress the button.

Platform Action Sounds

Remedy

Sometimes the Platform Action Sounds don't play.

Platform Action Sounds play only in neutral at random 
intervals.

Lock-out

Remedy

I can't get the engine to run after I power up the 
transformer.  It sits still with the diesel and 
compressor sounds running.
The engine won't lock into forward, neutral, or 
reverse.

The engine is locked into the neutral position.  Follow the 
procedure in the "Lock into a Direction" section.

Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph (approx. 10 
volts or less in conventional mode).  

Volume

Remedy

The sounds seem distorted, especially when the 
bell is activated.

No Sound

Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too high.  Turn the volume 
control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.
Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the 
bottom of the chassis clockwise to increase the volume 
or check connector to speaker.

Battery

Remedy

The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts between 
directions. 
After I turn off my transformer, my engine 
continues to make sounds before quitting.

Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged.  
See the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" section.
The battery may be dead or need to be charged.  See the 
"Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" section.
Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to continue to sound for a 
few seconds after power to the track has been shut off to 
allow for a more realistic shut-down.

TAS

Remedy

The TAS sounds occasionally repeat themselves.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random number generator 
that randomly selects each sound clip to play.  Because 
there are a limited number of sound clips available in 
each TAS sequence, it is probable that some of these 
sound clips will be repeated from time to time.

Содержание R142 5

Страница 1: ...stem including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring...

Страница 2: ...6 624 537 6 655 640 2009 M T H Electric Trains Columbia MD 21046 CAUTION ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT WARNING Whenusingelectricalproducts basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbeobserved includingthefollowing...

Страница 3: ...oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs t...

Страница 4: ...tain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the Bell...

Страница 5: ...olume of all sounds made by this engine turn the manual volume control shown below clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume RailKing R142 5 Car Subway Set 5 Manual...

Страница 6: ...oto Sound Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto Sound you should read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yoursel...

Страница 7: ...e the arrival disembarking embarking and departure of a transit stop The sounds include the driver announcing the stop and the upcoming stop passenger disembarking and embarking sounds driver to passe...

Страница 8: ...ts route until it reaches the 1st station A Loop route begins at the 1st station as programmed by the operator stops at intermediate stations ends at the last station and then begins the route over ag...

Страница 9: ...when you have reached the next desired station location 7 Using the Bell button select the name of the station then save using the Horn button 8 Repeat steps 5 7 until you are ready to program the la...

Страница 10: ...ion by pressing the Direction button Press Bell Horn Horn to put the train into Auto Mode Press the Direction button again to begin operation in Auto Mode Because Auto Mode operation begins at the fir...

Страница 11: ...ing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play and the knuckle will be released Speed Control M T H engines equipped with P...

Страница 12: ...on including going into neutral until you repeat the 1 horn whistle 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time whis...

Страница 13: ...e gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws shown below and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phil...

Страница 14: ...ontact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing...

Страница 15: ...s 4 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 5 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you wil...

Страница 16: ...ut light bulb s Carefully remove the bulb s from its mounting and disconnecting from wire harness if necessary Connect replacement bulb or bulb harness and reassemble in reverse Replacement light bulb...

Страница 17: ...tery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge i...

Страница 18: ...ine won t lock into forward neutral or reverse The engine is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 1...

Страница 19: ...rd Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v...

Страница 20: ...button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including s...

Страница 21: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...

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