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4.00 Addendum
4.00 Addendum
The latest upgrade of M.T.H.'s Digital Command System (DCS)
software, version 4.0, was released in February 2008 as a free
download from www.protosound2.com. Like previous versions of
DCS software, version 4.0 is compatible with all DCS systems and all
Proto-Sound® 2.0 and 3.0 and TMCC® engines ever made. The most
exciting new features in version 4.0 fall into three main categories.
1. New engine control options: New options for existing features like
brake, boost, and speed control to make Proto-Sound engines even
more fun to operate.
2. Improved TMCC® control: Virtually complete control of all
current TMCC features from the DCS handheld, including lashups,
full Acela and wrecking crane operation, and Engineer On Board
speed control.
3. Remote backup: Download the data from your DCS remote
handheld ProtoSound and TMCC engines, routes, scenes, etc. onto
your PC for backup purposes or to clone the data to another
handheld.
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- Page 1 4.0, was released in February 2008 as a free download from www.protosound2.com. Like previous versions of DCS software, version 4.0 is compatible with all DCS systems and all Proto-Sound® 2.0 and 3.0 and TMCC® engines ever made. The most exciting new features in version 4.0 fall into three main categories.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents New Engine Control Options................... Auto Coupler....................Brake/Boost....................Proto-Whistle....................Smoking Whistle..................... All Mode (Tracks)................... Quickest Speed ....................Double Tap Brake..................Existing Feature Improvements..............Improved TMCC® Control..................Create TMCC Lash-Up.................. TMCC Engine Control.................. Remote Features......................Remote Powerdown..................Service & Warranty Information................ -
Page 3: New Engine Control Options
8. Once the engine goes back to 0sMPH then pulls away at any speed the sound will play again. It will work this way on every DCS engine in your remote until you shut it off. NOTE - This setting is a 9. -
Page 4: Brake/Boost
15sMPH (the speed you started at when you pressed Boost/Brake). This works the same way with BRAKE. NOTE - This setting is a global setting, so when you make this setting it will affect all engines in the DCS Remote... -
Page 5: Proto-Whistle
Therefore, the softkey acronyms will not be visible on the DCS screen for locomotives not equipped with the proper hardware. Downloading the sound set from a locomotive... -
Page 6: Smoking Whistle
It works in conjunction with the Proto-Whistle feature. Like the Proto-Whistle feature, the Smoking Whistle is not available on all DCS-equipped engines. This feature will only work on those engines that have the proper hardware and an actual whistle smoke unit. -
Page 7: All Mode (Tracks)
ALL Mode (Tracks) ALL Mode for Tracks has been added. You now have the ability to select either All TIU or All Z4K tracks and have them power on/off simultaneously. Lashups and Record/Playback can now be included in “All” mode operation. -
Page 8: Quickest Speed
6. When ON is selected you are able to send any speed you want to an engine quickly 7. Press the ENG button and then select a DCS-equipped engine from the list 8.Press down on the thumbwheel (Select) and you will see the display change to indicate “QUICKSET... -
Page 9: Double Tap Brake
This also works in “All” mode. 1. While controlling either an individual DCS-equipped engine or ALL engines press the BRAKE button twice (like double-clicking a mouse on your PC). The display on the LCD will show 0SMPH and... -
Page 10: Improved Tmcc® Control
Improved TMCC® Control Create TMCC Lash-up Select an individual engine in a lash- up, change its settings (lighting, sounds, or smoke, for example), and those changes will be retained when you go back to controlling the lash- 1. Ensure the engines you wish to add to the Lash-up are in the ACTIVE LIST on the Remote 2. - Page 11 Once all the engines in the lash-up have sounded their horn/whistle the new lash-up will appear in your DCS remote in the INACTIVE ENGINE list.
- Page 12 24. The engines in the lash-up will sound their whistle/horn 1 time to indicate they are now individual engines Create a TMCC lash-up using the same procedure you use to create DCS lash-ups. It's a much easier process than using a CAB-1.
- Page 13 TMCC Command Base connected to the outer rail of the track. When TMCC lash-ups are created they are placed at DCS locations 91- 99. Should an engine exist at one or more of those locations the remote will place the TMCC lash-up in the next available position. If all positions are taken up (91-99) then you will need to move one or more of the engines at 91-99 to allow room for your lash-up.
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Page 14: Tmcc Engine Control
(You should hear the engine's horn after the 5 AX1 button press and then again after the keypad #2 press). It's important to note that it takes two presses of the AX1 softkey on the DCS Remote to equal one press of the AUX 1 button on the CAB-1 remote... - Page 15 Crane Cars that have 360 degree movement. Rolling up on the thumbwheel is the same as spinning the knob clockwise on the CAB-1/CAB-2 remote, while rolling down on the DCS thumbwheel is the same as spinning the knob on the CAB-1/CAB-2 remote counterclockwise...
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Page 16: Remote Features
Loader.exe software at www.protosound2.com Operating Mode This allows you to select whether you want the DCS Remote to operate in Speed Mode or Normal Mode. The difference is that Speed Mode allows for much faster response times and does not require a... -
Page 17: Remote Powerdown
2. Select SYSTEM 3. Select REMOTE SETUP 4. Select REMOTE POWERDOWN 5. Use the thumbwheel to display the value you wish to set as your DCS Remote's sleep timer (from 1-60 minutes) 6. Press the thumbwheel to select the value. When pressed the remote will... -
Page 18: Service & Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H.
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