M.T.H. Premier E33 Electric Engine Bedienungsanleitung

ELECTRIC TRAINS

MTH E-33 RECTIFIER

ELECTRIC ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains E-33 Rectifier

locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous E-33 Rectifier

locomotive measures just over 18” in length and weighs almost 5 pounds.

Despite its scale size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-31 3-rail

track with most compatible AC transformers (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. Please note that some features are only found in the

Proto-Sound® models and are marked as such. Features not marked as

Proto-Sound® features are available in all models.

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Table Of Contents

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION 3

PROTO-SOUND® OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS 4

DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models) 5

Whistle Operation 5

Bell Operation 5

Proto-Coupler® Operation 6

Squeaking Brake Sounds 7

Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes 8

Self-Charging Battery Backup System 8

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) 10

Tips On Using The Passenger Station Sounds 15

Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions 16

Locking The Engine Into Forward or Reverse 16

Unlocking The Engine 16

Locking The Engine Into Neutral 16

Proto-Sound® Volume Adjustment 17

USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUNDS® 18

Setting The Engine Volume 19

ProgrammingForSqueakingBrake Operation 19

Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation 20

ProgrammingForProto-Coupler®Operation 20

Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds 21

Programming For FYS Operation 21

Activating Remote Lock-Out Control 22

Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults 22

OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 23

TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 24

LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 26

TROUBLE SHOOTING Proto-Sound® PROBLEMS 27

Proto-Sound® RESET Feature Chart 30

Transformer Wiring Chart 31

O-31 OPERATION 32

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 36

HOW TO GET SERVICE 36

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 36

WARNING:

When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the

following:

-- Read this and all related manuals (transformer/power supply, locomotive, etc.) thoroughly

before using this device.

-- This device is not recommended for children under 8 years of age without adult supervision.

-- MTH recommends parents examine the toy transformer used to power this device periodically

for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as

damage to the primary or output cord, plug blades, housing or other parts (including proper

functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer

should not be used until properly repaired.

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QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION

The MTH E-33 Rectifier contains state-of-the art electronics with several

built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these

advanced features, the E-33 Rectifier is easy to operate with most

compatible standard AC transformers (see the compatibility chart on page

31). The E-33 Rectifier locomotive is controlled by a Proto-Sound®

DCRU® electronic reverse unit. The reverse unit operates in the same

manner that all reverse units function by using forward, neutral and reverse

states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or by using

the transformer direction switch (if so equipped).

The E-33 Rectifier locomotive is controlled by a Proto-Sound® DCRU®

electronic reverse unit. The reverse unit operates in the same manner that

all reverse units function by using forward, neutral and reverse states that

are entered each time the

throttle is turned on and off or

by using the transformer

direction switch (if so

equipped).

The reverse unit is designed

to ignore dirty track, dead

spots on switches or minor

short circuits without

disrupting the engine

operation, even at slow,

prototypical speeds. Once the

engine is placed on the track, the throttle on the transformer can be

advanced. You will see that only the

engine’s lights come on and that only two

dings of the Proto-Sound® bell occur

followed by the blower sounds (on

Proto-Sound® equipped 3-rail models).

The engine does not run. This is known as the RESET state and is

explained in more detail beginning on Page 4. The Proto-Sound® DCRU®

will not power the motors until the throttle is turned OFF and then ON

again. At this point, the engine will now function just like any other

electronic or mechanical E-unit.

Proto-Coupler

Selection Swtich

Figure 1: Locating The Proto-Coupler Selection Switch

RESET

Neutral

Reverse

Neutral

Forward

Figure 2: DCRU™ Cycle Phases

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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 electric engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds,

you get the following features:

1. ∗Built-In DCRU Reverse Unit * Authentic Electric Engine Horn Sound *

Authentic Electric Engine Bell Sound * Squeaking Brake Sound * Freight Yard

Sounds * Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™ * Self-Charging Battery

Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off * Remotely Controlled

Reverse Unit Lock-Out * Remotely Adjustable Electric Engine Volume *

Ungradable Microprocessor Options * Random Selection of Four “Cab

Chatter" Radio Transmission Sound Clips * Authentic Electric Shut Down

Sounds

Each feature is described among the following pages. Though the system

is easy to use, we encourage you to read the instructions thoroughly.

Proto-Sound® DCRU® REVERSE UNIT

As mentioned in the Basic Operating section, the engine is controlled by a

Proto-Sound® DCRU® reverse unit that contains the standard

forward-neutral-reverse states found on most reverse units. However, as

described earlier, when power is first applied to the track, the reverse unit

begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state. Power must be

interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state. It is this

first RESET state that gives Proto-Sound® its unique, remote controlled

functions. The system will enter RESET whenever power to the track is off

for three or more seconds. NEUTRAL will be referred to as the state

between Forward and Reverse.

ProtoSounds® is equipped with a microprocessor that, depending on the

amount of memory it is allotted, allows the user to utilize several remotely

activated functions. In the simplest terms, Proto-Sound® has its own

“Computer" controlling these functions. In order to access many of these

remotely controlled functions, the user must be in the RESET state to do so.

RESET is entered anytime power to the locomotive has been off for more

than 3 to 5 seconds. When the engine first enters RESET, the

microprocessor initiates a system check to determine if the system,

transformer and engine are operating correctly. This takes approximately

2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s blower sounds begin.

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In order for Proto-Sound® to properly initiate the system check, do not

advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter RESET,

wait for the electric 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). Should this happen,

wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase.

Proto-Sound® comes with several programmable functions, including

Engine Volume Adjustment, Separate Bell Button Operation

(pre-programmed at the factory), Cab Chatter On/Off Control, ProtoCoupler

On/Off Control and Horn-In-Neutral Operation. Each of these features are

described in more detail later. You will notice that when in RESET, your

engine will not respond to the whistle button with a horn blast or continuous

bell ringing. In fact, when in RESET and the whistle button is depressed,

only one single bell chime will be heard each time the whistle button is

pressed. If you don’t want to configure or change your locomotive using

any of these programmable features, simply leave RESET and wait 2.2

seconds before interrupting the power to put the engine in forward. After

you leave RESET, your engine will operate normally in all the direction

states of forward, neutral and reverse.

HORN OPERATION

Your MTH E-33 Rectifier ProtoSound-equipped engine is equipped with a

digital recording of a E-33 Rectifier Whistle. The whistle sound can be

activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle

button on your transformer. The whistle will continue to blow as long as

the whistle button is depressed. The whistle will not function in RESET

and must be configured through a RESET option to allow the whistle to

work when the engine is in neutral. See page 20 for information on whistle

programming in the Using RESET To Program Proto-Sound®section of

this manual.

BELL OPERATION

Your MTH E-33 Rectifier Proto-Sound® engine is equipped with a digital

recording of an actual bell. Unlike previous versions of Proto-Sound®, the

bell can be turned on or off with any separate bell button, like the Lionel®

Railsounds® No. 5906 Bell Button, by simply pushing the button. If you

don’t have a separate bell button, the bell can be controlled through your

transformer’s whistle button whenever the engine is in NEUTRAL. The

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bell will never ring continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the

state between Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will

continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you

press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the

whistle button.

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.

To turn the bell on using the transformer’s whistle button, turn on power to

the track and cycle the engine into NEUTRAL. Turn the throttle to 8 volts

or less (any higher voltage will arm the Proto-Coupler®) and press the

whistle button. The bell should begin chiming. To turn the bell off, press

the whistle button again. If you want to keep the bell on while running the

engine, simply interrupt the power with the transformer throttle or the

transformer directional switch and enter forward or reverse.

PROTO-COUPLER® OPERATION

Your MTH E-33 Rectifier Proto-Sound®-equipped locomotive has two

coil-wound Proto-Couplers® for remote uncoupling action. The couplers

are mounted on the power trucks. Because the Proto-Coupler® is

controlled through Proto-Sound®’s microprocessor, it doesn’t require an

uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. The

three simple steps below are required to operate the coupler.

1. Put your engine in NEUTRAL and turn the throttle all the way up.

2. Press the transformer whistle button to “Arm" the coupler. (You

will hear a “Clank")

3. After arming the coupler, press the whistle button again to open

the coupler.

Put Engine In Neutral

At Full Power

Press & Release

The Horn/Whistle Button Press & Release

The Horn/Whistle Button

Listen For The

Ca-Clunk Sound

See The Coupler Open

And Listen For The

Cha-Chusshh Sound

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When the knuckle fires open you will hear the buzzing of the coil

energizing and the sound of the air lines coming apart. It can best be

described as a CHA-CHUSHHH sound. The coupler doesn’t have to be

fired in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward,

Neutral or Reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open

when firing the coupler at high 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. 3.

For multiple heading

purposes, only one of the two

Proto-Couplers will function at

any one time. Use the coupler

direction switch as shown in

Fig. 1 on page 3 to select either

the front or rear coupler.

Simply slide the switch toward

the direction of the coupler you

want to make active.

NEUTRAL-ACTIVATED CAB CHATTER SOUNDS

Whenever your electric locomotive is parked in Neutral randomly played

“Cab Chatter” sound effects will occur every 2 to 30 seconds. There are a

total of four of these Cab Chatter sequences that capture authentic radio

transmissions between dispatcher and engineer. They are designed to play

at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences though

there is no guarantee that you won’t hear the same message repeated two or

more times.

SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS

Proto-Sound® equipped engines feature the ability to play the sound of

squeaking brakes whenever your engine slows in speed. There are two

settings for activating the

squeaking brake sounds. The

default setting allows the brake

sounds to play while the engine

is in forward or reverse and the

transformer throttle is lowered

from a high setting to a low

Lubricate Coupler Knuckle

Figure 3: Lubricating The Proto-Coupler Knuckle

Throttle Down From

High Voltage To Low

Listen For The

Squeaking Brake Sounds

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setting (14 volts to 8 volts or less). The sound 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. It is not

uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed.

Operators will find that coordinating the movement of the throttle setting

from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its movement while the

brake sounds play. Note: The brake sounds will not be heard if the

transformer throttle is not set above 14 volts and/or not reduced below 8

volts.

TIPS ON USING THE SQUEAKING BRAKE FEATURE

Users will find the squeaking brake feature to be a very realistic way

to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down for curves,

crossings or coming to a stop at a station, side track or switch yard.

However, you may find that your engine continues to play the brake

sounds once your engine comes to a stop, or that the sounds stop

before the engine comes to a complete halt. For example, if you

simply run the engine and turn the throttle off quickly, the brake

sounds will likely continue playing even though the engine has come

to a complete stop.

This annoying effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the

brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to “feather" the

throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake sounds play and

then turning the throttle off just as the sounds stop.

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-recharging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off.

There are no switches needed to enjoy the benefits of the automatic battery

backup system.

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Proto-Sound® contains a warning alarm if the battery backup system fails to

automatically disengage when track power is turned off. Should the backup

system fail, you will hear a repeating whistle blast indicating that this has

occurred. Should this happen, unplug the battery from the Proto-Sound®

module (to prevent the battery from being run down) and contact MTH for

instructions on returning the train for repair.

REPLACING THE PROTOSOUND BATTERY

The Proto-Sound® battery (located in the tender body), is a special NiCad

7-cell, 8.4v battery -NOT the 6-cell, 7.2v battery found in most convenience

stores. The battery is continually charged from the track when power is

applied above 11 volts, and should last for up to five years. In addition, the

NiCad battery is a dry battery and should not leak or cause any damage to

your locomotive during its lifetime. The 6-cell NiCad is NOT recommended

for use with Proto-Sound® applications.

If you notice that the sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or

become immediately silent when power from the transformer is shut off, the

battery may be failing. Before replacing the battery, you should put the

engine in NEUTRAL and leave the transformer throttle set at about 12 volts

for 15 minutes. This should temporarily recharge the battery. If the garbled

or distorted sounds are reduced, then your battery charge has worn down.

You can give your battery a full charge by leaving the engine ON in the

NEUTRAL position for 6 hours.

Note: When charging the battery in neutral, if your train contains a

Smoke Unit it should be turned OFF to prevent damage to the wick and

the heating elements.

If you need to replace the battery, they are available from MTH

Proto-Sound® Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD

21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a

temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will

eventually wear down.

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Operating Proto-Sound® Passenger Station

Sound Effects

Passenger Station Announcements (FYS)

Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Passenger Station

Sounds, referred to as FYS. The FYS sequence is designed to simulate

the arrival, disembarking, embarking and departure of a passenger train

in a Passenger Station. This easy-to-use feature allows you to play

digitally recorded sounds of Passenger Station sounds while your

engine is parked in the Neutral State. No additional wires or

modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing sound effects. The

sounds themselves are randomly “shuffled” by the Proto-Sound®

computer. This gives the system the ability to play the various sounds

in a different order each time FYS is enabled.

Activating Passenger Sounds -Quick Overview-

Your train is now ready for you to play the FYS.

The train on track moving Forward or Reverse direction.

Press and Hold Bell Button For 3+

Seconds, Listen For a Horn Blast or

Air Release, then Remove your Finger

fromtheButton.

BPress Bell Button Again Quickly to

Stop Bell Chime.

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