Sounds
As in analog DC mode, the default sound arrangement is automatic. So, you can
just run your engine and its sounds will follow the action. But, you operate in
DCC for a reason. You want access to more features, right? Well, depending
upon the capabilities of your DCC controller, you now have access to a range of
sound features including bell, horn, PFA, engine sounds on/off, master volume,
Doppler, and more.
Here's a brief description of commonly used sound features.
F1 Bell
Toggles bell sounds on/off. Listen to the last half ring of the bell when it stops!
F2 Horn
Blows the horn, for as long as it's on. There are several different ending
signatures depending on how long you hold the button down. Check it out!
F3 Start-up/Shut-down
F4 PFA
PFA in MTH lingo stands for passenger and freight announcements. Since your
engine provides freight service, you'll hear freight yard sounds.. PFA is a very
popular sound feature that's a staple in almost all MTH products. We had to give
you this!
There are 4 sound sequences or segments in PFA. You advance through them at
your command. Each segment has a minimum time of ~10 seconds but more
sounds play the longer you listen.
When running the engine, simply press the F4 key to activate PFA. When you
bring the engine to a stop, the arrival sequence will play. You can remain in this
segment as long as you like.
Press F4 again, and advance to disembarking sequence. Again, you can listen to
this sequence as long as you like.
Press F4 again, and advance to the embarking sequence. Again, you can listen to
this sequence as long as you like.
Press F4 again, and advance to the departure sequence. After a short period the
engine will automatically pull out and resume the speed and direction of when
you entered the feature. The bell will ring for a short while and then turn off
automatically.
M.T.H. HO Union Pacific Veranda Turbine Diesel Engine
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