Genesis F Series Locomotive InstructionYour new Genesis F-Unit Diesel Locomotive comes factory equipped with a state-of-the-art Dual Function decoder. This enables your locomotive to operate with any NMRA compatible DCC system as well as with any regular DC Train Control (HO power pack).

Caution: Do not run your new Genesis F Series Diesel Locomotive with power packs intended for G scale, as you may damage the locomotive circuitry. Also, never operate your locomotive with a transformer designed for use with AC powered models trains (such as O-27 trains or some European HO models).

DC Operation- Analog ModeThis model will operate with a standard analog DC power pack. However, the locomotive’s sound will not begin until the throttle is approximately at 50% of the throttle setting, and the locomotive will begin moving when the throttle has been turned about 60%. The wire-less remote transmitter features six buttons that control various sounds:• Button 1 will start or stop the bell ringing. • Button 2 will blow the air horn – the length of time the button is held determines the length of the horn blast.• Button 3 activates the sound of couplers connecting.• Button 4 controls the brake release sound (when the engine is in idle) or brake squeal (when the train is moving). • Button 5 turns the dynamic brake sounds on and off.*• Button 6 allows you to turn off the headlight, useful for when a locomotive is in idle. To run your locomotive:1. Turn powerpack on/off switch “on”, if so equipped.2. Bring throttle up to approx. 50%, or until you hear prime mover sounds come on.3. Move your throttle normally from this point until your desired speed is reached. To stop the locomotive or change direction:1. Move your throttle down to the point where the prime mover sounds just started to bring the locomotive to a stop, [going too far will put the loco into the re-set mode]. Idle sounds will continue.2. Use your direction switch to change the locomotives direction.3. Move the throttle up to your desired speed When finished running you locomotive, turn the throttle all the way down to “zero”, shut off the power pack.

* When the dynamic brake sound is turned off, there will be an approximate delay of 2 seconds while the sounds fades. (Pressing the button again before the sound fades will reactivate the dynamic brake sound unnecessarily.) Note that the dynamic brakes cannot be operated while the bell (button 1) is ringing.

The wireless remote transmitter is powered by a 12-volt battery (#A23.12). Replacement batteries are readily available at electronic or office supply stores.

Programming - Analog ModeTo program the various sounds, please follow the following steps:1. Turn on the power pack 2. Move the throttle past 50% of the open, making sure the locomotive is in idle or a low speed 3. Turn the Power Switch OFF, leaving the throttle at the 50% setting 4. Press and hold Button 6 while you turn the Power Switch to ON. When you hear the locomotive’s speaker say “Program” quickly release Button 6 and wait to hear a second “Program” to confirm that you are in the Program Mode. Note: Program Mode is a slow process. Always wait 2 seconds after pressing a button. Do not press two buttons within that 2 second lag time, and do not press and hold a button while in Program Mode as the circuitry may “read” that as the button being pressed twice, causing an error. Once in the Program Mode, you will only be able to perform 30 program opera- tions.5. To return to Run Mode, turn the ON/OFF switch off and wait 2 seconds before turning it back on. •While in Program Mode, press Button 1 to change the bell type – there are seven from which to select, and you will hear a sample of each bell type ring four times each time Button 1 is pressed. When you hear “Program” when pressing Button 1, and stop at that point, the bell will be turned off, (this feature is good for turning off trailing unit sounds in a consist). Pressing Button 1 again will begin the selection cycle with the first bell choice once again. •Utilize Button 2 to choose from 11 different air horn sounds (along with being able to turn the horn off). Listen for “Program”, as in step 1 above. •Button 3 features two different coupling noise choices, as well as “off.” •Button 4 can be used to alter the rate at which the bell will ring. •Button 5 is used to turn the headlight on and off.

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Program Sound VolumeIn the Program Mode you may individually adjust the volume of the five sounds (Buttons 1 through 5). To adjust the volume, press Button 6 and then select and press one of the sounds (Buttons 1 through 5). Each sound has four volume level settings. For example, to adjust the volume of the bell, press Button 6 (you will hear “Program”), wait 2 seconds and then press Button 1. At this point, you will hear a sample of the bell sound in order to judge the volume. Press Button 6 again, (wait to hear “Program”) two seconds later, Press Button 1 to hear the next volume level, stopping when the desired volume is heard.

Restoring Factory Default SettingsIn the Program Mode, press Button 5 five times. You will hear “Program” five times, followed by the air release sound.

Note: The Bell (F1), Dynamic Brake (F6) and Rail Click-ety-Clack (F10) cannot play simultaneously – the bell will interrupt the other two sounds.

Programming for DCC Operation – Digital ModeThis decoder supports all program methods includ-ing 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: When programing, program one locomotive at a time.

Operation- DCC SOUNDS CHART

FACTORYVALUE

RANGECV REGISTER DESCRIPTION

Programming for DCC Operation – Digital ModeThis 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 pro-gram any other NMRA compatible decoder with your DCC system.

Note: Due to the nature of dual function decoders, it does not support the CV read back feature. The Dual-Function decoder is manufactured by Model Rectifier Corporation for Athearn Trains.

Programming - DCC ModeYour GENESIS F-Unit will operate on any NMRA compat-ible Digital Command Control (DCC) system. The dual-function decoder has the following features:• Synchronized diesel engine sound with random sounds • 1.5 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

System Volume AdjustmentThe overall system volume can be adjusted with the pot on the circuit board. To adjust the pot, first carefully remove the body from the mechanism. Locate the pot on the board. Refer to the photo for adjusting the volume. This adjustment should only need to be done once for you to achieve your desired sound level. You can make additional adjustments of the user controlled sounds with your hand unit.

• Programmable 14-28/128 speed steps• Directional lighting (FO)• Special lighting effects: Mars Light, Gyralight, Beacon or Strobe Light• 19 accessory sound functions, (F1-F19)• Advanced consisting (CV19)• OPS mode programming• Compatible with NMRA DCC standard • Complies with part 15 of FCC regulations• Programmable individual sound volume

FUNCTION IDLE/MOVING

Air compressorRail click clack

Sound On/OffDoor close

Coupling crashAir pumpExhaust

Short Air releaseSafety valve

Horn type #1 doppler effect

F12F11F10

F13F14F15F16F17F18F19