Kato GE P42 Genesis Quick Reference Manual

KOBO CUSTOM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Your new sound-equipped KATO General Electric P42 locomotive comes equipped with a ESU­LokSound Select 6 Aux 93413 sound decoder and is designed to operate in DCC mode, but will
function in DC mode with limited capabilities.

In DCC mode, the address programmed by Kato USA on assembly is _______ . To change
settings on a DCC system, please consult www.loksound.com for the most current revision of the
downloadable PDF decoder manual for the ESU-LokSound Select 6-Aux 93413 GE P42 decoder.

When on the DC system, the sound will function for the engine motor sounds only. No other
function will perform. However, certain devices such as the MRC Tech 6 sound controller or
Black Box are able to operate additional sounds in DC mode.

As with our other DC operated locomotives, the head and rear lights will illuminate when the
voltage is high enough. It should be noted that the initial start voltage in this sound equipped unit
in DC mode is higher than a standard non sound equipped locomotive. In DC operation, the
headlights are dependant upon the direction of the locomotive. You will need to use a DCC
system to modify the headlight configuration if changes are desired from this preprogrammed
setup.

Please note that the switch on top of the model to control lighting effects in analog (DC) mode
has been disabled and should not be rotated. All lighting functions are now controlled via the
decoder.

Troubleshooting:

1. Dirt on rails and wheels can cause a make/break in the electrical connection to your
locomotive. As with any locomotive, it is important to periodically clean locomotive wheels and
track to ensure optimal electrical pickup.

2. If the locomotive and decoder becomes unresponsive or operation becomes erratic, reset the
decoder to default settings.

In the event of a failure of the locomotive or circuit board, please return the model to:

KATO USA, INC.

Attn: REPAIR

100 REMINGTON ROAD

SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Please do not return circuit boards or locomotives to ESU-LokSound for repair.

PRECISION RAILROAD MODELS

Kato USA, Inc. 100 Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173

WWW.KATOUSA.COM

Kato Kobo Sound Equipped GE P42 “Genesis”

Quick Start Guide

Please go to www.LokSound.com for a complete user manual

You have just purchased a Top of the Line Kato GE P42 Locomotive installed with one of the
most State of the Art Digital Sound Decoders on the Market. The GE P42 is a little different
from standard freight engines... If the engine is by itself with no cars it will go through the
notches like normal. But unlike most freight engines the P42 has a shaft driven HEP (Head End
Power unit). This HEP supplies power to the passenger cars when running. In order to run at
a high enough RPM for the HEP to work properly the P42 prime mover needs to be running
at 900RPMs all the time when moving. When F5 is pressed on the throttle with this decoder
the HEP will kick in and the PM will instantly run up to 900RPM. When in a station in order
conserve fuel (and the ears) the engineer has the option to drop into Stand-By mode (F13).
This drops the RPM of the PM. This will only work while sitting still. New random Radiator
sounds have been added along with low idle that goes up and down with the random
“Whoop” air compressor sounds. The P42 also includes a Brand New K5LA horn(F2), and
both air and electronic bells. This is truly “Sound...Super-Detailed!”

Technical data LokSound Select Decoder

Operational modes:

NMRA/DCC with 14, 28, 128 speed steps
2-digit (short) or 4-digit (long) addresses
Analog DC (Dual mode, de-selectable)
Automatic recognition of operational mode
Supports ALL NMRA programming modes

Power:

Runs all DC and coreless motors
Silent, safe 31,25 kHz pulse width frequency BEMF
Motor output overload protected

Function outputs:

6 outputs
250 mA load per output
Outputs short-circuit protected

Sound:

Audio amplifier: 2W @4Ohms load
2 4Ohm Speakers!
Memory Capacity 32MBit
8 Sound Channels, All playable at once!
Over 20 different sounds!

Dimensions:

1.02 x 0.62 x 0.18 inch (25.5 x 15.5 x 4.5 mm)

Most Command Stations will give you the option to enter a 4 Digit Extended Address. Please refer to your
Command Station’s Manual for guidance as to how to do this. If your command Station does not have this
feature a full list of values and instructions are available on line at www.loksound.com

CV Name Description Range Default

1 Short address Short (2-digit) Address of engine 1 - 127 3
2 Start Voltage Sets the minimum speed of the engine 1 - 255 3
3 Acceleration Rate This value multiplied by 0.25 is the time in seconds from stop to maximum speed. 0 - 255 16
4 Braking Rate This value multiplied by 0.25 is the time in seconds from maximum speed to stop. 0 - 255 32
5 Maximum Speed Maximum Speed of the engine 1 - 64 64
6 Medium Speed Medium Speed of the engine 1 - 64 64
1718Extended Address See full manual online at www.LokSound.com - -

29 Configuration Register Add the desired values for each function to get the needed value of CV29 0 - 255 6

32 Index Register Index Register for access of CVs 257-511, CV32 should be 0 for changing CVs 1-256 0,1,2,3 0
48 Master Sound Select Selects the Prime Mover Sound 0,16,32,64 - Horn Sound 0-15 - Bell Sound 0,48 - Brake

63 Master Volume Control Master Volume Control 0 - 192 180
124 Start-Up Delay Prototype engines start moving when the prime movers reaches “notch one” many times this

Function Value
Reverse the direction of travel (Forward becomes Reverse) 1
Speed steps 0=14; speed steps 2=28/128 speed steps 2
Analog Mode Enabled 0=disable; 4=enable 4
Address Select: 0=1-127 Primary address; 32=128-9999 Extended address 32

Squeal Sound 0,128 - Add the relative numbers from each sound to get total value for CV 48

is difficult for model trains because of non-sound decoders or other brands of sound decod­ers without this realistic feature. This delay can be adjusted or turned off using CV 124, Bit 3.

Function Value
Bit 0 = Reserved 0
Bit 2 = Enable decoder lock 2
Bit 3 = Start-up delay 4

See full manual online at www.loksound.com

Default Function Assignments

Function key Effect

F0 Directional Headlights Including Red Lights
F1 Bell
F2 Playable Airhorn W/ Auto Bell
F3 Coupler Clank
F4 Dynamic Brake
F5 HEP Mode -HEP on and Prime Mover goes to 900 RPM
F6 AUX3+AUX4 (ditchlights) Needs to be wired
F7 Auto Crossing Sequence Horn/Bell/Ditchlights
F8 Prime Mover Sound On/Off (MUTE)

F9 Manual Notching (up)
F10 Manual Notching (down)
F11 Radiator (Fan)
F12 Dimmer (Headlights)
F13 Stand-By Mode - Use in stations to drop the PM
F14 Aux1 power off (Front Redlights)
F15 Aux2 power off (Rear Redlights)
F16 Air Dryer
F17 Brake Set/Release
F18 Sanding Valve
F19 Short Air let off
F20 Compressor
F21 Spitter Valve

All function can be reassigned!

0 - 255 0

- 4

Diesel sound Volume Control table

Function (Diesel)

Master volume control 63 0 - 192 180
Diesel Volume Control 259 0 - 128 128
Horn Volume Control 275 0 - 128 128
Bell Volume Control 283 0 - 128 75
Coupler Sound Volume Control 291 0 - 128 128
Dynamic brake Volume Control 299 0 - 128 80
Whoop Air Compressor Volume Control 307 0 - 128 100
Radiator Fan Volume Control 315 0 - 128 100
Auto Bell Volume Control 323 0 - 128 75
Air Dryer Volume Control 331 0 - 128 128
Crossing Sequence Volume Control 339 0 - 128 128
Brake Set / Brake Release 347 0 - 128 40
Sanding valve Volume Control 355 0 - 128 128
Short Air Let Off Volume Control 363 0 - 128 128
Spitter Valve Volume Control 371 0 - 128 128
Random sounds 451 0 - 128 128

BE SURE CV 32 IS SET TO 1 BEFORE CHANGING CVs 257-511

CV Range Default

Decoder-Reset

Write value 08 into CV 08.

This Factory equipped LokSound Digital Sound

Decoder was built specifically to be correct for the

Prototype of the model. You may find however that

you would like different Sounds. All sounds can be

changed with CV48 and your Command Station.

Diesel Prime Mover 1 to choose from

Prime Mover name CV 48 value

GE 7FDL-16 With HEP 0 0 Default
N/A in this sound set 16

N/A in this sound set 32

Diesel Decoders Airhorns 16 to choose from!

Airhorn name CV 48 value

Airhorn Nathan K5LA 0 0 Default
Airhorn Nathan K3 1
Airhorn Nathan M5 2
Airhorn Nathan P3 3
Airhorn Nathan P5A 4
Airhorn Leslie S-2B 5
Airhorn Leslie A200 6
Airhorn Leslie S3 7
Airhorn Leslie S5 8
Airhorn Leslie M3 9
Airhorn Wabco A2 10
Airhorn Wabco E2 11
Airhorn Holden K5H 12
Airhorn Nathan Holden M3H 13
Airhorn Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster 14
Airhorn Baldwin switcher 3-chime 15

Diesel Decoders Bell Types 2 to choose from!

Airhorn name CV 48 value

Electric Bell 0 0 Default
Air Bell 64

Diesel Decoders Brake Squeals 2 to choose from!

Brake Squeal Version CV 48 value

Brake Squeal Version #1 0 0 Default
Brake Squeal Version #2 128

Add Totals from above for total Value in CV 48 0+0+0+0=0 Default

Sound Choices

NO BOOSTER IS NEEDED