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E-33 Rectifier Operating Operating Manual
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.
