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Summary of Contents for Lionel HO Veranda
- Page 1 75-8100-250 3/04 ™ Lionel HO Veranda Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Lionel HO Veranda! This locomotive is equipped with QSI Quantum Sound and DCC decoder for analog or digital operation. Featuring authentic turbine sounds, constant speed control, and directional lighting, the HO Veranda is powered by two 5-pole can motors with a flywheel on each motor.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Running your locomotive in the analog environment Running your locomotive with an HO transformer Sounding the horn Activating the bell Creating the Doppler effect Changing directions without turning off the sound Setting your locomotive’s inertia or momentum Programming your locomotive in the analog environment 8-10 Example: Setting V-Start (programming option 8) -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive In The Analog Environment
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Running your locomotive with an HO transformer We recommend using the MRC Control Master 20, MRC Tech 4 Series, or the Note! Bridgewerks Magnum Series transformers. These transformers will best complement your locomotive’s operation. If you are using other transformers, you may need to change some CV’s to obtain optimal performance. - Page 5 Running your locomotive in the analog environment Running your locomotive with an HO transformer (continued) If you find that you need to turn your throttle up quite high to start your locomotive, Note! you may choose to adjust the operation of your locomotive for use with your particular transformer (see “Setting V-Start”...
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Page 6: Sounding The Horn
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Sounding the horn se your transformer’s direction switch to sound the horn for short or long blasts. While the locomotive is moving, slide the direction switch to the opposite position to turn on the horn. -
Page 7: Changing Directions Without Turning Off The Sound
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Changing directions without turning off the sound ollow these steps to use your transformer’s direction switch while the locomotive is in “neutral” to change the locomotive’s direction. 1. Put the locomotive in “neutral” by bringing the locomotive to a stop. Do not completely turn off the throttle. -
Page 8: Programming Your Locomotive In The Analog Environment
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Programming your locomotive in the analog environment ll advanced operations are easily programmed via your standard HO transformer. After entering programming (see Table 1 on page 10), features are selected and operated by using the direction switch. - Page 9 Running your locomotive in the analog environment Programming your locomotive in the analog environment (continued) 6. After entering the option, flipping the direction switch back and forth once to program the new settings as described in Table 1 on page 10. •...
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Page 10: Programming Your Locomotive In The Analog Environment
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Programming your locomotive in the analog environment (continued) Program Option Message when Option Option Name Entering Option Description Number System Volume “Volume equals X” Sets the volume (17 levels), where level 16 (16, Max) is maximum volume and level 0 is off Inertia “Inertia equals X”... -
Page 11: Example: Setting V-Start (Programming Option 8)
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Example: Setting V-Start (programming option 8) etting V-Start will determine the voltage (and throttle position) where your locomotive will start to move out of neutral. 1. Enter Programming mode after powering up your locomotive by turning the bell on, then off, and then on. -
Page 12: Example: Setting V-Max (Programming Option 9)
Running your locomotive in the analog environment Example: Setting V-Max (programming option 9) -Max is set in the same manner as V-Start, except you will hear “Set throttle to V-Max” after activating the option. Simply flip the direction switch on the controller to set V-Max. When double-heading your QSI Quantum system-equipped locomotives, make sure Note! that both locomotives have similar speed/throttle characteristics by adjusting V-Start... -
Page 13: Running Your Locomotive In The Dcc Environment
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment DCC operation hese steps will allow you to start operating your locomotive immediately using any qualified NMRA command station. Configuration Variables (CV) are explained in greater detail in the National Model Note! Railroading Association (NMRA) publication,“DCC Recommended Practics RP9.2.2.” This document is available online at www.nmra.org. -
Page 14: Using The Dcc Controller
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Using your DCC controller able 2 on page 14 provides the features that have been pre-assigned to your DCC function buttons. Please note that the functions may be different in the neutral state (locomotive stopped) and the motive states (locomotive moving in forward or reverse). -
Page 15: Activating The Coupler Sounds
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Activating the coupler sounds The F3 button on your controller produces prototypical coupler close and release sounds. • As your locomotive is about to couple up to a string of cars, press the F3 button to produce the crashing sound of locomotive coupling. -
Page 16: Setting Your Locomotive's Cruise Control
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Setting your locomotive’s cruise control uantum Cruise Control behaves in much the same way as cruise control on a modern automobile. When Cruise Control is on, the locomotive will continue at its present speed regardless of grades, changes in load, or tight curves. -
Page 17: Dynamic Brakes (F5)
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Dynamic brakes (F5) ressing the F5 button will trigger the dynamic brake sounds. The dynamic brake function automatically turns off when entering or leaving neutral or if the throttle is turned up. Creating the Doppler effect with DCC (F6) ith DCC, there are two ways to trigger the Doppler effect. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Diesel Engine Cooling Fans (F4)
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Adjusting the diesel engine cooling fans (F4) he locomotive allows independent control of the fan using the associated function button. Once you adjust this setting, the feature will no longer have automatic operation, and you will control its operation and state with the function button. -
Page 19: Shutting Down Your Locomotive (F9)
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Shutting down your locomotive (F9) ocomotive Shut Down has three distinct stages, all controlled by the operator. Each stage is entered by pressing the F9 button two times. The F9 button must be pressed two times within two seconds. -
Page 20: Start Up (F6)
Running your locomotive in the DCC environment Start up (F6) f your locomotive is in any of the shutdown stages, you can return your locomotive to normal operation by pressing the F6 button two times. Start Up will be different for each stage of shutdown;... -
Page 21: Programming Your Locomotive In The Dcc Environment
Programming your locomotive in the DCC environment DCC programming ost command stations currently available will program Quantum-equipped locomotives in “Service of Ops” mode. If your command station will not program in Service Mode, check for an upgrade from the command station manufacturer. Configuration Variables (CV) are explained in greater detail in the National Model Note! Railroading Association (NMRA) publication, “DCC Recommended Practices... -
Page 22: Changing Individual Sound Volumes (Cv 52.X)
Programming your locomotive in the DCC environment Changing individual sound volumes (CV 52.X) To change the volume of individual sounds listed in the table below: • Set CV 49 to the Primary Index for the individual sound from the Table 5 below. •... -
Page 23: Special Id Programming (Cv 56.129)
Programming your locomotive in the DCC environment Special ID programming (CV 56.129) If you cannot program your ID number in Service Mode and your command station prevents you from changing your ID in Ops Mode using CV 1, CV 17 and CV 18, use the following alternative procedure to program your locomotive ID numbers. -
Page 24: Standard Throttle Control, Speed Control, And Regulated Throttle Control Options (V 56.4)
Programming your locomotive in the DCC environment Standard throttle control, speed control, and regulated throttle control options (CV 56.4) • Set CV 49 to 4. • Set CV 56 to: 0 for Standard Throttle Control; 1 for Speed Control and 2 for Regulated Throttle Control. -
Page 25: Cv Inquiry With Verbal Feedback In Ops Mode (Cv 64)
Programming your locomotive in the DCC environment CV Inquiry with verbal feedback in Ops mode (CV 64) To inquire about the current value of any CV through Verbal Feedback in Ops Mode, enter the CV number in CV 64. Hear the verbal message “CV ‘X’ equals ‘Y’”, where ‘X’ is the CV number and ‘Y’... -
Page 26: Special Operation And Troubleshooting Doppler Effect
Special Operation and Troubleshooting Doppler effect ith some Command Stations, simultaneously pressing the HORN and F6 buttons will cause the horn to shut off instead of causing a Doppler shift effect. If you experience intermittent and independent horn signal interruption or unexpected Doppler shifts, you may choose to disable the automatic Doppler shift (CV 51.2). -
Page 27: High Voltage Circuit Breaker
Special Operation and Troubleshooting High voltage circuit breaker our locomotive is designed to operate on normal HO track voltage supplied by most HO power packs. If track voltage exceeds 21.5 volts peak, the motor drive circuit will automatically shut down and the locomotive will coast to a stop, while the Quantum system alerts you to the problem through a continuous series of horn blasts. -
Page 28: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Special Operation and Troubleshooting Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive wheels, contact rollers, or your track. -
Page 29: Reasons Why Your Locomotive Is Silent Or Will Not Start
Special Operation and Troubleshooting Reasons why your locomotive is silent or will not start n case your locomotive remains silent after power up and turning the power off for 15 seconds does not return it to normal operation, you will need to check the following points to bring your locomotive back to normal sound operation. -
Page 30: License Agreement
Special Operation and Troubleshooting License agreement QSIndustries, Inc. Software License Agreement 1. Grant of License: QSIndustries, Inc. grants you, the owner, the right to use the software that is included with your Quantum system only with the Lionel HO Challenger locomotive that you purchased. -
Page 31: Notes
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Page 32: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant.