MTH DCS / Protosound 2&3

Information & Video Overview

Updated 8/25/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What exactly is MTH DCS and Protosound 2 or 3?

DCS is the advanced digital control system created by train manufacturer MTH (Mike's Train House) that is used to control engines with a Protosound 2 or 3 sound & control board installed.  (All engines made by MTH come with Protosound 2 or 3 pre-installed.) Not to be confused with DCC, DCS stands for Digital Command System and is not related to DCC although it has a similar high level function... it allows the user to set and keep a constant voltage (18-24v) to the track and fully control the trains via a wireless remote control.  DCS can operate on standard DC or AC power supplies.  (Note: HO scale engines are DC only except for those with Protosound 3E+) 

To get started running your Protosound equipped trains you can run them with either: 

 

          O, S, G/One Gauge: (0-24v DC or AC)  (These PS3 engines can operate on DCC if equipped with DCS/DCC selector switch)

                 1) Just an AC or DC power supply and control them with just the throttle via variable track power

                            (Note: Some AC power supplies have buttons to trigger the bell and whistle.  Cannot trigger bell/whistle with just DC analog power supply)

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                 2) Use an AC or DC power supply along with the DCS remote and TIU (Track Interface Unit) set.  (Running with Remote and TIU allows to access/trigger all features and sounds.)

 

          HO scale:  (Applies to all MTH HO PS3 engines with "8x-xxxx-1" as the product number)  (0-18v DC or DCC)

                      1) Analog DC

                  2) DCC (Digital Command Control)

                           - Safe to use with all DCC Stations as they output NMRA-spec power regardless of the input power type. 

                                  - Yes, DCC is understood to be a modified AC sine-wave output to the track for all DCC systems regardless of the input power type used (either AC or DC)

                  3) DCS Control (w/DC power supply only)

                  4) DO NOT USE Analog AC power! 

                            (However, engines with Protosound 3E+ can also run on AC (engines with product number that end in "-5" 8x-xxxx-5) (DC or AC power 0-18v)  *CHECK YOUR OWNERS MANUAL TO BE SURE*

 

                            HO scale Product numbers:

                                        - 8x-xxxx-1 = PS3 equipped

                                        - 8x-xxxx-5 = PS3E+ equipped (means can also run on AC power)

                                        - 8x-xxxx-0 = DCC Ready (Runs on Analog DC only until customer installs their desired DCC electronics board)

 

                 

 

 

The DCS remote is a wireless handheld remote that you use to control your trains.  The TIU is the main electronics box that goes between the power supply and track that takes commands from the Remote and converts them to a digital signal that is added to the power going to the track.  (Remote and TIU cost ~$309.00)   A Wi-Fi interface unit (WIU) is now available that can replace (or be used together with) your MTH DCS remote and allows you to run your trains with any Android or iOS device.

 

 

(Note: The old original Protosound 1 equipped engines cannot be controlled with the Remote and TIU). 

 

See the DCS Users Manual: MTH DCS Users Manual (Fifth Edition)

 

 

 

Versions of Protosound:  (Version of the electronics control board in the engine)

 

 

System Components:  

 

 

 

 

        Other System Components: (These are options other than going with the main system components above)

  • DCS Commander System/Controller:  (Owners Manual)  (*Discontinued*)    (MTH #50-1029 w/100watt power supply, #50-1028 w/o #40-1000a power supply,)

    • This is a lower cost option (intended for HO scale) vs buying the full TIU, Remote and Power supply setup with most of the same operating/control features as TIU and Remote.  It is available with or without power supply.

    • Input power: 0-24v DC / 0-22v AC up to 6amps

    • If you plan to run a small limited setup this is a good cost effective option.  Generally I recommend purchasing the full DCS set with TIU and Remote for full future scalability.

    • Stores up to 10 different DCS engines at a time (full DCS Remote/App stores 99)

    • Can vary track voltage to the track in output DC power (TIU can only vary track power in output AC)

    • Cannot change Sound sets on engines

    • To review features available, see the Owners Manual.

    • This product has been discontinued and will not be produced again.

     

  • DCS Remote Commander:  (Owners Manual)      (MTH #50-1033  - Requires Power Supply like #40-1000a)

    • Provides only the most basic key controls & functions for control of one PS2 (3volt) or PS3 engine (or multiple engines all at once that all follow same command)

      • Start-up/Shutdown - Direction - Speed - Whistle - Bell - PFA - Coupler firing - Optional sounds - Sound volume

      • Smoke control:  In order to turn the smoke unit off/on you must first disconnect power from the track, manually turn the smoke unit control to the “OFF” or “ON” position, full counter-clockwise or some degree of clockwise position, and reapply power.

    • Close-up photo of remote and buttons/functions - Remote

    • Remote is wireless via Infrared (so this will not be useable outside)

    • Input power: 0-24v DC / 0-22v AC up to 6amps

    • This is intended to run a single engine on small indoor displays.   

    • NOTE:  This set will control any engine new from the factory.  Once you 'add' an engine to a DCS TIU&Remote, TIU&WIU+DCS App, DCS Commander or DCS Explorer, the engine will need to have a 'Factory Reset' performed on it in order to reset the engine to a factory default state. 

      • This reset can be performed with full DCS Remote Control set (TIU/Remote) or TIU&WIU+DCS App(wifi) or DCS Commander or DCS Explorer.

      • If the engine is PS3 (and is 2014 or newer) it can be reset with the DCS Remote Commander itself by pressing the sound button [SND] (then release), followed by the direction button [DIR] (then release), and lastly [ - ] on the center rocker.  (See instructions on Page 7 in Owners Manual link below)

      • NOTE:  A 'Factory Reset' performed with AC power supply using (Horn press x 1 and Bell pressed x 5) will NOT reset the engine ID back to factory setting.  So AC power supply factory resets will not restore engine function with a DCS Remote Commander.

    • Can be connected to track passively like TIU for signal/control (if layout already has power )  (see TIU Passive mode)

    • To review features available, see the Owners Manual.

    • To buy a DCS Commander System/Controller *click here*

 

 

 

Photos of System components:

 

 

TIU & Wireless Remote:                 WTIU (Wi-Fi Track Interface Unit)    AIU (Accessory Interface Unit):                                   WIU (Wi-Fi Interface Unit):              DCS Explorer:

 

 

 

Photos of Other System components/Options:

 

DCS Commander/Controller: (*Discontinued*)                        DCS Remote Commander:                                         100watt AC Power supply (#40-1000a):

 

 

 

 

Smoke units:

MTH is unique in being the only manufacturer to produce a proper up-sized smoke unit specifically for G scale/One Gauge engines.  These units are many times larger with larger fluid reservoir, fan impeller and fan motor which provides significantly better smoke output which can actually be safely maintained over long periods of time.  Smoke units in all other G scale engines are O gauge sized units (like USA Trains, Aristocraft, etc). 

 

 

MTH produced two G scale smoke units:

          

                 

          

  For more information on smoke units, their operation, specifications and comparisons see:  Smoke Units

 

 

 

Why consider MTH DCS and Protosound 2/3?

 

 

 

 

Some key items and features to note:

 

 

These are just a just a few key items, see the overview video series below for a more detail review.

 

 

 

*** One note for non-MTH engines:  To obtain this level of optical control precision, the system does require a flywheel installed somewhere on the drive-train.  It is required in order to function and not all non-MTH engines come with a flywheel already on the drive train requiring some additional install effort.  ***

 

 

 

 

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Overview Videos:

 

Overall DCS Overview:

Part 1
DCS Overview - (Part 1 of 5) -
Youtube - Youtube HD - File Download HD  13:45 mins

 

 

 

Using DCS System with DCS Wireless Remote:


Part 2
DCS Overview - (Part 2 of 5) - Youtube - Youtube HD - File Download HD - 11:10 mins



 

Part 3
DCS Overview - (Part 3 of 5) - Youtube - Youtube HD - File Download HD - 13:32 mins

 


 


Part 4
DCS Overview - (Part 4 of 5) - Youtube - Youtube HD - File Download HD - 15:17 mins




 

Part 5
DCS Overview - (Part 5 of 5):

            - Youtube Part 5 (1of2) - Youtube HD (1of2) - 9:58 mins
           
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Youtube Part 5 (2of2) - Youtube HD (2of2) - 5:30 mins

            - File Download HD (Part 5 complete)  - 15:29 mins


 


 

 

 


Using DCS System with Wi-Fi Interface and DCS App:

                       

                 *Please note this video is of the Standard version ($5.00) of the App.  The Premium version of the App ($25.00) which duplicates all functions of DCS will be released in 2017*

                        *Click here for Detail Information & App release status*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PFA (Passenger/Freight Announcements):  (This is an added sound sequence feature not shown in the overview video series above.)

 

PFA or Passenger/Freight Announcements is a feature that you can trigger by pressing the PFA button on the DCS remote.  This starts a series of 5 sound sequences that are played one at a time that are manually advanced from one sequence to another by pressing the red DIR button (Change direction/Reverse).  You press the PFA button, then wait for the sound sequence to finish, then press DIR, wait for that sequence to finish and so on.  Once you are at the end of the last sequence the engine bell will sound, just wait a few moments, then you will be able to adjust the speed on your engine again.  You won't be able to change or control the speed of the engine or start it moving until after the PFA sound sequences are complete OR you press the PFA button again to exit/stop the feature.

 

Note:  

        -  For engines that are moving:   If you press the PFA button it will start the feature.  The first time you press the DIR button, the engine will come to a stop and the next PFA sound sequence will start. 

           You won't be able to start the engine moving again till after all the sound sequences are complete.  

        -  For engines in a Lash-up:  This feature works exactly the same as described in the first bullet.

        -  You can press the PFA button at any time to exit/stop the PFA feature/sequences.

 

 

Video demonstrations:


 

 

Protocast feature:  This allows you to connect a CD or MP3 player into the TIU and play music through your engine's speaker.  (great for Christmas or Halloween trains)

 

To playback music/audio with the Protocast feature, insert a 3.5mm stereo male audio cable end into the Protocast port on the TIU.  Plug the other end into the audio output of your favorite audio source.  Select the engine you want to play the sound an press the Protocast button (also the number 8) on the remote.

 

 

 

 

 

Proto-Dispatch feature:  This allows you to connect a separate microphone (wired handheld or wireless headset) and talk through your train's speaker with your own voice when you select MENU -> SOUND -> EXTERNAL MIC.  Just plug your microphone (3.5 mm plug) into the Proto-Dispatch port on your TIU.  (You can also use the built in Microphone in the remote and press the MIC button.)

 

 

 

 

 

Smoking  /  Playable/Quillable Whistle:  Instructions on how to activate:  (For engines equipped)

Do the following steps to activating the smoking  /   Playable/Quillable whistle:

Smoking + Playable/Quillable whistle:

    To turn Smoking & Playable/Quillable Whistle off:

       - Step 1:   Add 6 drops of smoke fluid into the whistle opening (remove the brass whistle first)

       - Step 2a:  Press "S2" (FSW) button - (FSW=Feature Smoking Whistle -- This turns on the smoke whistle heater) 

                        - (Note:  You may need to scroll the softkey list with "S5" button to display SPW and FSW labels)

       - Step 2b:  Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm FSW is highlighted/activated)

       - Step 3a:  Press "S1" (SPW) button - (SPW=Sound Play Whistle -- This turns the Whistle Quill feature on/off)

       - Step 3b:  Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm SPW is highlighted/activated)

       - Step 4:    Rotate the thumbwheel up & down to change whistle tone (Three steps of quill are available).

                        - (Note:  If you see smoke coming out the bottom of the boiler and not the top, blow in the top of the whistle hole to clear any fluid bubbles and retry)

       - Step 5:    Press Thumbwheel to go back and forth between quill mode and change engine speed (Note with quill mode activated you can't trigger whistle with W/H button)

    To turn Smoking & Playable/Quillable Whistle off:

       - Step 6:    Press "S2" (FSW) button again - (FSW=Feature Smoking Whistle -- This turns on the smoke whistle heater back off) 

       - Step 6b:  Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm FSW is highlighted/activated)

       - Step 7:    Press "S1" (SPW) button - (SPW=Sound Play Whistle -- This turns the Whistle Quill feature on/off)

       - Step 7b:  Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm SPW is highlighted/activated)

 

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Playable/Quillable whistle (without smoking whistle):

    To turn Playable/Quillable whistle on:

       - Step 1a:  Press "S1" (SPW) button - (SPW=Sound Play Whistle -- This turns the Playable/Quillable whistle feature on/off)

       - Step 1b:  Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm SPW is highlighted/activated)                         

       - Step 2:    Rotate the thumbwheel up & down to change whistle tone (Three steps of quill are available).

       - Step 3:    Press Thumbwheel to go back and forth between quill mode and change engine speed (Note with quill mode activated you can't trigger whistle with W/H button)

    To turn Playable/Quillable whistle off:      

       - Step 4a:   Press "S1" (SPW) button - (SPW=Sound Play Whistle -- This turns the Whistle Quill feature on/off) 

       - Step 4b:   Turn thumbwheel down - (This updates the screen to confirm SPW is unhighlighted/deactivated)                     

 

     

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      Photo Overview of Remote menus:

              (Under software release 4.02a)

                      See the complete DCS Users Manual for full info:  MTH DCS Users Manual (Fifth Edition)

  

 

 

 

 

 

(NOTE:  This will be expanded as time allows to show additional menu item layers)

 

 

 

Power up info screen:

 

Engine Select menu: (Press green button)  This allow you to select an engine.  Active engines (on the track are listed first), Inactive below the Inactive line

Engine Select Menu

w/ Engine Selected

 

 

Main Menu: (Press the Menu button - SOUND, CONTROL, SYSTEM, ADVANCED)

Main Menu: (Sound, Control, System, Advanced)

 

SOUND items:

Sound options #1

Sound options #2

Sound options #3

Sound options #4

Sound options #5

SOUND item detail:

  • Bell Volume (Adjust Bell Sound volume in 10% increments from 0 - 100%)
  • Horn Volume (Adjust Horn/Whistle Sound volume in 10% increments from 0 - 100%)
  • Engine Sounds Volume (Adjust Engine Sound volume in 10% increments from 0 - 100%)
  • Accent Volume (Adjust Recorded Voices Volume in 10% increments from 0 - 100%)
  • Chuff Rate (Change Chuff rate from 1 chuff per revolution up to 16)
  • Proto Chuff (Auto Labor Chuff and Drift Chuff - Auto/Off)
  • Cab Chatter (Recorded Voices Sounds Off/Auto)
  • Brakes (Auto break sounds when stopping Off/Auto)
  • Clickity Clack (Auto Clickety Clack sounds - activates above ~25 SMPH after a short period of time = Off/Auto)
  • Custom Sounds (Playback of custom sounds that you record)
  • Doppler Loop
  • External Mic (Activate the external microphone plugged into the TIU)
  • Auto Coupler (Activate the Coupler Slack sound that plays any time the engine goes from stopped to moving = Off/Auto)

 

 

CONTROL items:

Control options #1

Control options #2

Control options #3

CONTROL item detail:

  • Smoke Volume (Adjust smoke thickness MIN/MED/MAX)
  • Ditch Lights (Turn Ditch lights/Firebox lights ON/OFF/AUTO(Firebox flicker)/FLASH)
  • Max Speed (Set the Maximum Speed of the engine up to 120 SMPH)
  • Acc Rate (Set the Acceleration rate in increments of 1 SMPH from 1 to 25)
  • Dec Rate (Set the Deceleration rate in increments of 1 SMPH from 1 to 25)
  • Dir Control (Set the engine direction control to allow Forward/Reverse or Forward only or Reverse only)
  • Labored Smoke (Increase Smoke thickness when "Proto Chuff" is ON and Labor Chuff sound activates)
  • Brake/Boost

 

 

SYSTEM items:

System options #1

System options #2

System options #3

SYSTEM item detail:

  • Engine Setup
    • Add Engine
      • Add MTH Engine
      • Add TMCC Engine
    • Edit Engine
      • Edit Name
      • Edit Address
    • Delete Engine
    • Recover Engine (Allows recovery of engine that has lost its address ID number)
  • Track Setup
    • Add Track
      • Add TIU Track
      • Add Z4K Track
    • Edit Track
    • Delete Track
  • Switch Setup
    • Add Switch
    • Edit Switch
    • Delete Switch
  • Accessory Setup
    • Add Accessory
    • Edit Accessory
    • Delete Accessory
  • Remote Setup
    • Edit Remote Address (0-15)
    • Reset Remote
    • Remote Messages (on/off)
    • Remote Power down (auto off 1-60mins)
    • Remote Backup (upload/download from remote)
    • Operating Mode (Speed/Normal)
    • Quickset Speed (on/off)
  • TIU Setup
    • Edit TIU Address (shows TIUs the Remote is looking at/for)
    • Add TIU (add TIU address the remote isn't already looking at/for)
    • Delete TIU (delete TIU the remote is looking at/for)
    • Super TIU
    • Reset TIU
      • Factory Reset
      • Feature Reset
    • TIU Version (display current software version)
  • LCD Contrast
  • Track Signal
  • DCS Setup (TIU port setup)
    • Variable 1 
    • Fixed 1
    • Fixed 2
    • Variable 2

     

    • Options for the above channels:
      • ON / OFF = Turn DCS signal on/off for single channel  (S1 / S2)
      • AON / AOF = Turn DCS signal on/off for all channels  (S3 / S4)
      • FXD = Set Variable channel to Fixed output voltage (instead of variable)  (S5)

 

ADVANCED items:

Advanced items #1

Advanced items #2

Advanced items #3

 

 

ADVANCED item detail:

  • Create Lash-up (Consisting multiple engines)

  • Route Setup

    • Create Route

    • Delete Route

    • Edit Route

  • Scene Setup

    • Create Scene

    • Delete Scene

    • Edit Scene

  • Record/Playback (operating session recording)

    • Record

    • Stop

    • Save

    • Play

    • Loop

  • Reset Engine

    • Feature Reset

    • Factory Reset

  • Info (Displays: distance & time run, battery status)

  • AC Input

 

 

 

Soft-key options: (S1 thru S5 + More option)

Softkeys #1

Softkeys #2

Softkeys #3

 

 

Soft-keys allow quick access to commonly used control features:  "Lxx" Lights, "Sxx" Sound, "Dxx" DCS/engine info 

 

Examples:

"LIN"=Light Interior Cab

"LMK"=Light Marker Lights

"LFB"=Light Firebox

"LNB"=Light Number Board

 

"SFS"=Sound Forward Whistle/Horn

"SRS"=Sound Reverse Whistle/Horn

"SSU"=Sound Start-up Sequence

"SSD"=Sound Shutdown Sequence

"STW"=Sound Train Wreck

"S01"=Sound Sequence #1

"S02"=Sound Sequence #2

 

"DOD"=DCS Info Odometer (Scale miles traveled since last start-up)

"DCH"=DCS Info Chronometer (Minutes since last start-up)

 

 

 

"More" soft-key items:  (Items 1 thru 40)

Press MORE button

More items #1

More items #2

More items #3

More items #4

More items #5

More items #6

More items #7

More items #8

More items #9

More items #10

More items #11

More items #12

More items #13

More items #14

 

 

 

Soft-key "More" options:

  • Coupler Slack (Auto/Off)

  • Engine Sounds #1

  • Interior Light

  • Idle Sounds #1

  • Forward Signal Sound (Two short whistle/horn retorts)

  • Reverse Signal Sound (Three short whistle/horn retorts)

  • Marker Light (On/Off)

  • Engine Sounds #2

  • Ext Start up (Full start-up sound sequence)

  • Ext Shut Down (Full shut-down sound sequence)

  • Train Wreck sound sequence

  • Firebox glow (Firebox lights On/Off)

  • Odometer (Total lifetime distance engine has run in Scale Miles)

  • Chronometer (Total lifetime Hours and Mins engine has been started up/run)

  • Engine Sounds #3

  • Idle Sounds #2

  • Click Clack (Clickity Clack sound Auto/Off)

  • Number Board (Lights On/Off)

  • Direction Lock (Keeps engine going forward or reverse)

  • Track Signal (Check track signal levels)

  • Engine Sound #4

  • Engine Sound #5

  • Trip Odometer - Scale miles run since last start-up

  • Idle Sounds #3

  • Coupler Close (Sound)

  • Engine Sound #6

  • Engine Sound #7

  • Idle Sounds #4

  • Cab Chat I/O (Cab Chatter On/Off)

  • Conventional Mode

  • Track Voltage (Check track voltage the engine is getting)

  • Measure Route (Measure distance start / end in Scale miles)

  • Legacy Mode

  • Engine Sound #8

  • Engine Sound #9

  • Engine Sound #10

  • Idle Sounds #5

  • Idle Sounds #6

  • Idle Sounds #7

  • Maintenance (Check how many miles left before maintenance required on engine / reset maintenance counter)

 

DCS Remote Control Icon List

The Remote may display a letter indicator on the screen under certain conditions:

  • BATT = Low Battery Indicator
  • (C)  = Protocast is Active
  • (D)  = Doppler is Active
  • (L)  = Engine displayed is a Lash-up
  • (M) = External Microphone is Active
  • (P)  = Playing back a previously recorded playback session
  • (R)  = Recording a playback session
  • (T)  = Remote is tethered to TIU
  • (Z)  = Z4K track is being controlled

 

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DCC Operation of PS3 (Protosound 3) Equipped Engines:

 

 

Reference manuals:

          One Gauge & O Gauge (Steam):  DCC Complete Reference (Steam) PDF  (For PS3 upgraded & current MTH factory equipped engines)

          One Gauge & O Gauge (Diesel):  DCC Complete Reference (Diesel) PDF  (For PS3 upgraded & current MTH factory equipped engines)

             HO scale:  *Please refer to your engine manual*

          Master Reference page for using various DCC control systems with MTH PS3 engines:  *Click here*

                        - NCE:  Programming/Changing Addresses using the NCE System (Pro Cab, Power Cab and Master Series) PDF

 

 

Getting Started:

As with operating any PS2 or PS3 engine under DCS in with the remote and TIU (aka Command Mode), when you first apply DCC power to the engine, it will stay in one place with no sound or lights activated. 

 

       

Programming Track (for DCC operation):

MTH Proto-Sound 3.0-equipped locomotive does not program well on Programming tracks due to the inclusion of super capacitors utilized in the locomotive's electronic package. The super capacitors provide backup power to the electronics, allowing the locomotive to better negotiate track sections suffering from poor electrical conductivity. This ensures that sounds continue to play, the locomotive continues to move forward and lighting remains lit. During power shutdowns, the super capacitors provide power to allow the locomotive shutdown sounds to continue playing through their conclusion. Unfortunately, the super capacitors require that operators ONLY program engine CV’s using Programming on the Main (PoM) (Also known as 'Ops Mode' or 'Operations Mode').

 

F3 - Start up / Shut down:

 

    - Select engine address 3 (which is the factory default)

    - Press F3 (Start Up/Shutdown) to startup the engine (This will activate Sound, Lights and Smoke during operation)

    - When you are ready to shutdown your engine just press F3 again.

  

 

Speed Steps:

 

    - Protosound 3 engines are compatible with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps.  128 is recommended as each step = 1 SMPH, so w you will get more precise and smoother operation.

  

 

Sounds:  (For MTH factory equipped protosound engines refer to your engine manual to confirm actual functions)

 

One Gauge & O Gauge: 

    - F1 = Bell  (Toggles bell sound on/off)

    - F2 = Horn/Whistle (Activates whistle for as long as the button is pressed)

    - F4 = PFA (Passenger/Freight Announcements) - See this link for more info and video: Passenger/Freight Announcements

    - F6 = Master Volume (Controls overall volume for all sounds up and down in increments)

    - F9 = Forward whistle/horn sound (plays 2 short whistle/horn retorts)

    - F10 = Reverse whistle/horn sound (plays 3 short whistle/horn retorts)

    - F11 = Grade Crossing whistle sound (plays 2 long, 1 short and 1 long whistle/horn sequence)

    - F14 = Idle engine sounds #3

    - F15 = Idle engine sounds #2

    - F16 = Idle engine sounds #1

    - F17 = Extended Startup sound sequence

    - F18 = Extended Shutdown sound sequence

    - F19 = Rev Up(Diesel) / Labor Chuff (Steam) - Revs up diesel engine / Plays heavy chuffing sounds to simulate a heavy load)

                - Note:  With the DCS remote this option also increases the diesel engine sound steps

    - F20 = Rev Down(Diesel) / Drift Chuff(Steam) - Revs down diesel engine / Plays softer chuffing sounds to simulate a light load

                - Note:  With the DCS remote this option also decreases the diesel engine sound steps

    - F21 = Doppler sound effect (One time effect)

    - F22 = Coupler Slack sound

    - F23 = Coupler Close sound

    - F24 = Single Horn/Whistle Blast

    - F25 = Engine Sounds

    - F26 = Brake Sounds (On/Off)

    - F27 = Cab Chatter (On/Off)

 

Smoke:  (Functions can very, please refer to your engine manual to confirm for your engine)

One Gauge & O Gauge:

    - F12 = Smoke (on/off)

                - Note: Make sure you have the smoke switch on the engine/tender set to ON in order to turn smoke on under DCC. (If you have a turn potentiometer instead of switch, turn the control pot all the way CCW=Counter Clock Wise, then you can Turn smoke ON

    - F13 = Smoke Volume (Cycles smoke thickness settings MIN, MED, MAX)

    - F28 = Feature Reset (Resets all engine features [lights, sound smoke] back to factory default)

 

 

Lighting:  (Functions can very, please refer to your engine manual to confirm for your engine)

 

One Gauge & O Gauge:

    - F0 = Headlight (on/off)

    - F5 = Cab interior light (on/off)

    - F28 = Feature Reset (Resets all engine features [lights, sound smoke] back to factory default)

 

 

 

DCC "F" Function List:   (As used on the DCC remote)  (For MTH factory equipped protosound engines refer to your engine manual to confirm actual functions)

 

One Gauge & O Gauge:

 

 

 

 

DCC CV Values:  (For MTH factory equipped protosound engines refer to your engine manual to confirm actual functions)

 

One Gauge & O Gauge:

 

 

 

 

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AC Analog Operation of PS2/PS3 Engines (Using AC Throttle power supply with Whistle & Bell Buttons):

 

 

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