User Manual

Note - when programming the chuff rate
and chuff starting point, it is recommended
that after each press of the buttons, leave
the program mode and run the locomotive.
If the chuff starting point or chuff rate is still
not up to your liking, re-enter the Program
Mode and try the next setting. It takes some
experimentation on part of the user, to get
these rates as close as possible.
TIPS FOR ANALOG OPERATION
Tip 1:
Turn up the throttle until sounds
start and locomotive idles.
Tip 2: Select the locomotive’s direction
either by the direction switch on the power
pack or by the transmitter.
Tip 3: Slowly start your locomotive moving
by using the power pack’s throttle to set
desired top voltage setting.
Tip 4: Once underway, use the transmitter
Button 4 to speed up or Button 3 to slow
down. Hold down the button until you reach
the desired speed.
Tip 5: If the top voltage setting at maximum
speed is too low, use the power pack´s throttle
to adjust the top voltage setting.
Tip 6: To conserve transmitter battery life,
you can use the throttle to control locomotive
speed and use the transmitter to activate
sounds.
Tip 7: When finished running your
locomotive, turn your power pack throttle
to OFF and turn off the power pack’s power
switch. Any programming changes made in
DC analog mode will affect any prior DCC
mode settings.
MANUAL VOLUME CONTROL
Located on the top of the tender towards
the rear, there are 3 oval hatches. Remove
the middle hatch and use a small flat-bladed
jeweler’s screwdriver to adjust the volume.
Adjustment of this volume control, lowers or
raises the overall volume of the locomotive,
not individual sound volumes.
Note - If you know someone with a Digital
Command Control, [DCC], System, you can
have them program the individual sound
volume CV’s to your liking.
DCC OPERATION- DIGITAL MODE
Your new Genesis
TM
FEF Locomotive
will operate on any NMRA compatible DCC
system. The dual-function decoder has the
following features:
• Synchronized steam chuff
with random sounds
• 2 amp capacity
• Programmable for either 2 digit,
(1-127) or 4 digit, (1-9,999) addresses
• Programmable start voltage
• Programmable acceleration rate
• Programmable deceleration rate
• Programmable top voltage
• Programmable chuff rate
• Programmable volume
• Programmable 14-28/128 speed steps
• Directional lighting (FØ)
• 28 accessory sound functions, (F1-F28)
• Advanced consisting (CV19)
• OPS mode programming
• Compatible with NMRA
D.C.C. standard
• Complies with Part 15 of F.C.C.Rules
OPERATION
The Genesis
TM
FEF Locomotive can be
operated with the steam sounds on or off.
Double clicking your headlight button (F0)
will turn the steam sounds on or off. When
the steam sounds are turned off, all associated
sounds are also turned off.
Your locomotive comes with a factory
default address of 3. Before attempting
any programming, you should test run your
locomotive first on address #3, to make sure
it works correctly out of the box. Run it
forward and backwards, test the bell and
whistle.
Turn the light on and off. If everything works
correctly, then you can program the parame-
ters that you want.
To acquire your locomotive, select its
current address on your DCC system,
[address #3 if it is just out of the box].
Press any function button, other than F1 or
F2, or bring the throttle up one click. These
steps, after turning on your DCC system,
acquire the locomotive’s address, and now
you can run it.
Once these steps have been done, follow
the included CV chart to program any new
programming features you want into the
locomotive. When you initially program
your new FEF locomotive, this step should
be done on a program track for best results.
You must know how to properly use your
DCC system’s programming mode to
program any decoder, if you are unsure
of programming a decoder with your system,
please consult your DCC system’s instruction
book regarding programming or contact the
manufacturer of your DCC system for proper
guidance.
PROGRAMMING FOR DCC
OPERATION - DIGITAL MODE
This decoder supports all program methods
including register mode, paged mode, CV
programming, direct mode and programming
on the main (OPS mode programming).
Program the locomotive the same way you
would program any other NMRA compatible
decoder with your DCC system.
Note - Some DCC systems do not have
enough power on the Program Track for
programming sound decoders. If your system
is one of these, there are Program Track
Boosters available from aftermarket DCC
suppliers.
Note - Because this locomotive has a dual
function sound decoder on-board, it does
not support CV read back features.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The dual-function decoder installed in
this locomotive should perform well when
used with any NMRA compatible DCC
system. You should be familiar with your
DCC system’s programming and operating
functions to get the most enjoyment out of
any decoder equipped locomotive. For more
information about Register/CV’s and their
functions, please refer to the NMRA DCC
standards and recommended practices,
RP-9.2.2. This is available directly from
NMRA or on their website at www.nmra.org.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions; 1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
Battery Type # A23 12 volt
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Step 1:
Make sure the plug between
the locomotive and tender are securely
connected.
Step 2: When placing the locomotive on
the tracks make sure all wheels are properly
aligned as not to cause a short circuit.
Step 3: Make sure battery is correctly
installed in the transmitter,
[D.C. analog use only].
Step 4: Always check the three steps above
first if you encounter any trouble with your
FEF Locomotive.
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