Rail King Genesis Operation manual - Table of Contents
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all
electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
l M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodically for
conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing,
output jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until properly repaired.
l Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
l This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.
l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
l The transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other source of
power.
l To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the unit is damaged
contact M.T.H. Service for instructions.
l The transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the electrical wall
outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is removed from the circuit.
l Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use.
l Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.
Transformer Ratings:
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu
This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641;
6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.
©2004, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046
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RailKing Genesis Diesel Locomotive with Proto-Sound® 2.0
Table of Contents
Set Up Checklist...........................................................................................................3
Lubrication.....................................................................................................3
Checking The Battery.....................................................................................3
Basic Operation...........................................................................................................4
Activating Features........................................................................................4
Manual Volume Control................................................................................5
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Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions...................................................................6
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features............................6
Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)......................................................8
Tips on using (PSA).......................................................................................8
Speed Control.................................................................................................9
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.........................................................10
Reset To Factory Default.............................................................................10
Automatic Sound Effects.............................................................................10
Maintenance...............................................................................................................11
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions.........................................................11
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track........................................................12
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.......................................................13
Headlight Replacement Instructions............................................................14
Self Charging Battery Back-Up...................................................................14
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems.............................................16
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart..............................................19
Additional Features Accessible Of DCS Remote Control System...............20
Service & Warranty Information..................................................................21
Limited One-Year Warranty.........................................................................21
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