DCS Remote Control System
DCS is a system for controlling your entire layout — multiple sound-equipped engines, switches, and accessories — from one or more wireless handheld controllers. DCS is compatible with all M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 2.0- or 3.0- equipped locomotives. In O gauge, it is also compatible with locomotives equipped with Lionel® TMCC® and Legacy™, as well as conventional AC-powered engines.
The wireless remote handheld allows any operator to access Proto-Sound 2.0 and 3.0, operate multiple units, play vivid engine and station sounds, program layout operations, access switch and accessory control, program remote uncoupling, synchronized puff and chuff, and lighting, as well as a bevy of speed and throttle control options. This set also comes equipped with a TIU or track interface unit. This unit has an assortment of input features allowing the operator to link up to two AC or DC transformers, add additional AC transformers, program new software features, serial interface (RS-232), AUX power, Proto-Cast audio, AIU input, and Proto-Dispatch. The TIU also comes equipped with 4 output channels, one set for constant-voltage DCS command power, and one for conventional DCS command power. Together, the wireless handheld remote and the track interface unit, offer operators simply the best way to run their model railroad.
MICROPHONE - Broadcast your voice from a locomotive with Proto-Dispatch™
LCD DISPLAY
SOFTKEYS - Activatelocomotive features
MIC - Turns Proto-Dispatch™ on & off
TR - Track menu (Access various tracks / blocks on your layout,for conventional AC mode)
START UP - Plays engine startup sequence, activates sound, smoke, and lights
Programming Port - For attaching tether between remote and TIU for programming new software features
SW - Switch menu (turnout control)
CPLR-F/CPLR-R Fires front & rear couplers
THUMBWHEEL - Throttle & selection (scroll & press) tool DIR - Changes locomotive direction
W/H - Blows whistle/horn
DIR - Changes locomotive direction
DOPPLER - Activates
Proto-Doppler™
E-STOP - Emergency Stop cuts power to all tracks
PFA - Activates
Passenger Station/Freight Yard Sounds
SHUT DOWN - Plays engine shut down sequence, turns off sound, smoke, and lights
START UP - Plays engine startup sequence, activates sound, smoke, and lights
Programming Port - For attaching tether between remote and TIU for programming new software features
B/L - Screen backlight on/off
ACC - Accessory menu
BELL - Rings bell
ENG - Engine menu (to select and control engines)
MENU - Access 4 main menus: Sound, Control, System, Advanced
LABOR/REV UP OR DRIFT/REV DN Makes an engine sound like it's working harder (labored steam chuff or higher revving diesel) or easier (drifting chuff or lower revving diesel)
BOOST/BRAKE Temporarily Raises or Lowers Speed
SMOKE - Turns smoke unit on & off
VOL+ - Globally increases all sounds
VOL - Globally decreases all sounds
ENG SND - Silences engine sounds
HDLT - Turns headlights on & off
PROTOCAST - Activates Proto-Cast™ for playing external music or sound effects through an engine
READ - Search for TIUs, AIUs and Proto-Sound® 2.0 or 3.0 engines on the track
TIU-Track Interface Unit
Proto-Cast (Audio) Connect any audio source using optional mini-to-mini cable (50-1009) and
broadcast through engine
OUTPUTS
• Two channels constantvoltage DCS command power (AC or DC) • Two channels conventional
(variable voltage) or DCS command power (AC only)
Proto-Dispatch (input for optional auxiliary microphone)
AIU Input
FIXED INPUTS up to two AC or DC transformers
VARIABLE INPUTS up to two additional AC transformers
Remote Input for programming new software features
