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MTH DL-109 DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains DL-109 diesel
locomotive. This ¼" scale reproduction of the famous DL-109 locomotive
measures over 19" in length and weighs over 5 pounds. Despite its scale
size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-42 3-rail track with any
compatible AC transformer (see the chart on page 31 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely
compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and
accessories.
The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple
and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the following pages
which should be read before the engine is operated. For those of you who
can't wait to get started, the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions
found on Pages 3 and 4 should be read so that you understand the basics of
the operating system.
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- Page 1 E L E C T R I C T R A I N S MTH DL-109 DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains DL-109 diesel locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous DL-109 locomotive measures over 19”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION ProtoSmoke® UNIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Proto-Sound® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models) Horn Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler® Operation Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes Sounds Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) Quick Overview On Activating and Triggering PFA Tips On Using The Passenger Station Sounds Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The MTH DL-109 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the DL-109 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 31). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke® Unit Operating Instructions
again. At this point, the engine will now function just like any other electronic or mechanical E-unit. PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The DL-109 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the power truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound® Operating Instructions
Proto-Sound® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual diesel engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Diesel Engine Horn Sound * Authentic Diesel Engine Bell Sound * Squeaking Brake Sound * Passenger Station Sounds * Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™... -
Page 6: Horn Operation
advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter RESET, wait for the diesel startup sounds to begin and then slowly turn the transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). -
Page 7: Protocoupler® Operation
In fact, because of Proto-Sound® state-of-the-art design, the microprocessor remembers its last command. Therefore, unless you turn the bell off before you quit running your train, the next time you run the engine, the bell will come on. No matter whether you come back an hour later or a year later, the bell will begin chiming once the engine enters one of the three directional states. -
Page 8: Squeaking Brake Sounds
speeds. Reduce the voltage setting on your transformer if this occurs and run your engine at a slower speed before firing the coupler. If the coupler continues to open erratically, try lubricating the knuckle with light oil as indicated in Fig. 4. oil coupler knuckle For multiple heading purposes,... -
Page 9: Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes Sounds
itself is a stored recording on the Proto-Sound® software chip and will always play the same brake sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
Operating Proto-Sound® Passenger Station Sound Effects Passenger Station Announcements (PFA) Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Passenger Station Sounds, referred to as PFA. The PFA sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, disembarking, embarking and departure of a passenger train in a Passenger Station. - Page 11 To Play PFA, Stop Train Direction. This Can Be Done by Pressing the Bell DIRECTION Button or Cycling the Horn Whistle Transformer Handle. Direction At This Time the Train Will Stop in Neutral. In a Few Seconds, An Arrival Message Plays, Followed by a Background Noise.
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Page 12: Quick Overview On Activating And Triggering Pfa
Activating Passenger Sounds (PFA)- Detailed PFA Instructions Arming The Passenger Sounds Feature Before the Passenger Station sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways. Option 1: If you are using the Z-4000™ transformer, or any transformer with a separate bell button controller, you can activate the feature by simply pressing and holding the bell button for at least three seconds (it does not matter if you are in forward, neutral or reverse). - Page 13 release is heard, the whistle button can be released. The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell ringing, simply press and release the whistle button. Interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state (either forward or reverse).
- Page 14 and whistling for a taxi. Additionally, several conductor highlights will be heard in the foreground. Event 2: Interrupt the transformer throttle again to cycle the engine from neutral into Interrupt Throttle To Enter The Next Phase reverse. In order to have the engine leave the yard in the same direction it entered Proto-Sound®...
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Passenger Station Sounds
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. -
Page 16: Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions
Special Reverse Unit Options Reverse Unit Lockout Operation For operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, Proto-Sound® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations that would normally cycle the engine back into neutral. -
Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
SELF-CHARGING BATTERY BACKUP Proto-Sound® includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting RESET options or when traveling over spots of dirty track and switches. The self-charging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off. -
Page 18: Proto-Sound® Volume Adjustment
MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE PROTO-SOUND® VOLUME Your Proto-Sound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the chassis (See Fig. 5 below) allows you to control 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. -
Page 19: Using "Reset" To Program Proto-Sound
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUND® Proto-Sound® is equipped with several programmable features which are accessed in the RESET state by moving the transformer throttle up and down between full voltage and low voltage (8 volts) without shutting the transformer off completely. Each time this is done you advance, one feature at a time, through the available options. -
Page 20: Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation
to the next level. The levels available are 100%, 50%, 25%, and 0%. After 0%, pressing the horn/whistle button again will return the motor sounds to 100%. When the desired level is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation Reset Feature 45 (9 Clanks, 0 Clinks) -
Page 21: Programming For Proto-Coupler® Operation
Programming For Proto-Coupler® Operation- Reset Feature 10 (2 Clanks) Reset Feature 10 allows you to turn the operation of the ProtoCoupler on or off. In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button When OFF, the coupler Up & Down From Until You Hear High Voltage To Low 2 Bell Dings... -
Page 22: Programming For Pfa Operation
Programming PFA Operation- Reset Feature 28 ( 5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the PFA sequence on or off. When OFF, the PFA will not activate. To use, cycle to Reset Feature 28 In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button... -
Page 23: Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults
Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults- Reset Feature 18 (3 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available. Using Reset Feature 18 allows you to override all In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button changes in programming Up &... -
Page 24: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all gears, axles and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and wheel bearing grease and follow the lubrication points marked “L and G"... -
Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each power truck. 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 trucks and truck sides on the truck block from the chassis in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. -
Page 26: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
LIGHTBULB REPLACEMENT The DL-109 locomotive’s headlights are controlled by constant voltage circuits inside the locomotive body. The headlight(s) can be easily removed from their lampholders should the bulbs expire. To remove the bulb, follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication section on the proceeding pages. -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting Proto-Sound® Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTO-SOUND® PROBLEMS Although Proto-Sound® has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH Proto-Sound® Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. - Page 28 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the Proto-Sound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler The ProtoCoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the won’t fire open.
- Page 29 BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY I get no sounds when the engine shifts between the The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the direction states. Battery Backup section for more information. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to Proto-Sounds continues to sound for approximately 10 make sounds before quitting with a ding of its bell.
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Page 30: Proto-Sound® Reset Feature Chart
PFA PROBLEMS REMEDY The power was not turned back on once the engine enter the neutral state thus disabling PFA.The The PFA feature does not begin even after stopping transformer throttle was interrupted too quickly in the engine and hearing the brake sounds. neutral thus disabling PFA. -
Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart
TRANSFORMER WIRING CHART Proto-Sound® is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format. The chart below lists the many Lionel® compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to your layout. -
Page 32: O-42 Operation
O-42 OPERATION While the MTH DL-109 diesel is more than capable of operating on O-42 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the MTH DL-109 through O-42 switches. - Page 33 Notes:______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ DL-109 Operating Manual...
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Page 36: Service And Warranty Information
Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-423-0009), or on the internet at service@mth-railking.com or our web site, www.mthtrains.com, stating which product you have, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt at MTH.
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