Kato Kobo Sound Equipped GE P42 “Genesis”
Quick Start Guide
Please go to
www.LokSound.com
for a complete user manual
Technical data LokSound Select Decoder
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
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)
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
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
Function (Diesel)
Diesel sound Volume Control table
CV
Range Default
Operational modes:
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
17
18
Extended Address
See full manual online at www.LokSound.com
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29
Configuration Register
Add the desired values for each function to get the needed value of CV29
0 - 255
6
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
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
Squeal Sound 0,128 - Add the relative numbers from each sound to get total value for CV 48
0 - 255
0
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
is difficult for model trains because of non-sound decoders or other brands of sound decod-
ers without this realistic feature. This delay can be adjusted or turned off using CV 124, Bit 3.
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4
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
Add Totals from above for total Value in CV 48 0+0+0+0=0 Default
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 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
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
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
Sound Choices
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.
NO BOOSTER IS NEEDED
Decoder-Reset
Write value 08 into CV 08.
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Supports ALL NMRA programming modes
Kato USA, Inc. 100 Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
N/A in this sound set 32
All function can be reassigned!
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!”
PRECISION RAILROAD MODELS