KOBO CUSTOM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Your new sound-equipped KATO General Electric P42 locomotive comes equipped with a ESU-
LokSound 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.