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Bachmann K4 4-6-2 Quick Start Manual

Bachmann K4 4-6-2 Quick Start Manual

Featuring wowsound dcc sound technology by tcs

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Start
Guide
For the Bachmann
®
DCC Sound-Equipped
K4 4-6-2 Locomotive
Featuring WOWSound
®
DCC Sound Technology
by TCS
Notice
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice.
Neither Bachmann Industries, Inc. nor TCS (Train Control
Systems Inc.) shall be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein, or for incidental
or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing,
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registered trademarks of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
Audio Assist, WOWSound, and Keep-Alive are registered
trademarks of Train Control Systems, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Neither Bachmann Industries, Inc. nor TCS (Train Control Systems Inc.) shall be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 For More Information Visit: www.TCSDCC.com For WOWSound Video Tutorials Visit: www.youtube.com/TCSDCC Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Bachmann locomotive with digital sound installed. This state-of-the-art Digital Sound Decoder incorporates WOWSound Digital Sound Technology ® and will provide true CD-Quality audio,...
  • Page 4 In addition to excellent audio performance, WOWSound decoders ® also feature Keep-Alive ® (Uninterruptable Power Supply) for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track, and the exclusive Audio Assist ® easy configuration without programming CVs. WOWSound Decoder Features: ® Operational Features: •...
  • Page 5 126. For addresses higher than 126, use your command station’s instructions for “long address” programming. Bachmann E-Z Command ® For Bachmann’s E-Z Command system, ® simply follow your command station instructions for programming the address (programming track not required).
  • Page 6 DCC Operation: With your locomotive address selected, you can begin moving the locomotive with the throttle control and controlling the light and sound functions with the function buttons. Button mappings for triggering light, sound, and motor responses will operate a little differently depending on whether the locomotive prototype is Diesel, Steam, or Electric.
  • Page 7 WOWSound K4 4-6-2 Paginated Function Mappings for E-Z Command System ® Press function button 8 twice rapidly to switch from page 1 Sound Mode to page 1 Light Mode. Every double press of function button 8 after will rotate to the next function mapping page.
  • Page 8 for E-Z Command System ® (continued) Function Page 2: Blower Injector Coupler Close Coupler Release Brake Release Apply Brakes Momentum Safety 1x Press to mute/unmute 2x Press to rotate light/sound mode or page 4x Press to enter Audio Assist ® Function Page 3: Grade Crossing Quill Forward Quill...
  • Page 9 K-4 Locomotive Function Mappings for 28-Function Systems Function pagination will still operate on any DCC system, but is not necessary for use on systems that support all 28 functions. Press function button 8 twice rapidly to switch from Sound Mode to Light Mode.
  • Page 10 28-Function Systems (continued) Safety 1x Press to Mute/Unmute Unused Grade Crossing Quill Forward Quill Reverse Quill Stop Whistle Rotate Whistle/Bell Ash Pan Cleaning Station Announcements – Departing Station Announcements – Arriving 1x Press to Mute/Unmute Light Mode Functions: Directional Headlights On/Off Unused Unused Unused...
  • Page 12 ©2021 Bachmann Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. COMPATIBLE WITH THE NMRA STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES In the event you have a defective or damaged product, do not return the locomotive to the store where it was purchased. After checking all procedures...