MTHTrains DCS - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction To DCS................................................................................... 6
The DCS Remote Control................................................................................... 7
The Track Interface Unit (TIU).......................................................................... 8
The Accessory Interface Unit (AIU)................................................................. 9
Recommended Wiring Methods......................................................................... 10
Chapter 2: Quick Start In Command Mode.............................................................. 14
Overview................................................................................................................. 15
Using The Remote Control................................................................................. 16
Accessing A Locomotive..................................................................... 17
Selecting And Starting A Locomotive............................................... 19
Making The Engine Go....................................................................... 20
Reversing Direction.............................................................................. 21
Activating Basic Sounds....................................................................... 21
Shutting Down A Locomotive........................................................... 22
“Jumping” Between Active Egnines.................................................. 22
Controlling All Active DCS Engines At Once................................ 23
Chapter 3: One-Touch Locomotive Control.............................................................. 24
Labor/Drift............................................................................................................ 25
Boost/Brake........................................................................................................... 26
Coupler Operation................................................................................................ 27
Smoke On/Off Control...................................................................................... 27
Volume Increase Control...................................................................................... 27
Engine Start Up..................................................................................................... 28
Engine Sound On/Off Control......................................................................... 28
Volume Decrease Control.................................................................................... 28
Engine Shut Down............................................................................................... 29
Headlight On/Off Control................................................................................. 29
Proto-Cast On/Off Control............................................................................... 29
Passenger/Freight Announcements................................................................... 30
Read Button........................................................................................................... 31
Doppler On/Off Control................................................................................... 31
Emergency Stop.................................................................................................... 31
SoftKey Operation................................................................................................ 32
Using The Remote Control Backlight............................................................... 35
Using The Remote Control Microphone.......................................................... 35