78-3071-250 9/16 Lionel LionChief™ Universal Remote Owner’s Manual
Congratulations! C ongratulations on the purchase of your LionChief Universal Remote! This remote is designed to allow you to control up to 3 separate LionChief and/or LionChief Plus locomotives under one remote.
Table of Contents Installing Batteries in the Universal Remote 4-5 Familiarize yourself with the Universal Remote 6-7 Adjusting the Locomotive Volume with the Universal Remote 8 Remote Sleep Function 8 Engine Selection Button Functionality 9 Pairing 3 locomotives to the Universal Remote for the first time 10-12 Operating Locomotives with the Universal Remote 13 Use of multiple Universal Remotes 13 Connecting the Universal Remote to more than one device per channel 14 FCC and RSS S
Installing Batteries in the Universal Remote F or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA alkaline batteries orienting the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and tighten the Philips head screw.
Installing Batteries in the Universal Remote continued IMPORTANT : BATTERY INFORMATION Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult. CAUTION: • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickle-cadmium) batteries. • Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. • Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity.
Familiarize yourself with the Universal Remote POWER INDICATOR LED THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON ENGINE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT / SHIFT BUTTON POWER INDICATOR LED This red LED indicates when the remote has connected with a locomotive. The LED will begin to blink if the remote does not pair with a locomotive.
Familiarize yourself with the Universal Remote (continued) WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON Press the Whistle / Horn button to activate the horn / whistle. To activate the front coil coupler on the locomotive press and hold the Announcement button down and, using another finger, press and release the Whistle/Horn button to activate the front coupler. Then release the Announcement/Shift button. BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON To turn the bell on, press the bell button one time.
Adjusting the Locomotive Volume with the Universal Remote T his feature, is only available for LionChief Plus locomotives. To adjust the overall volume of the locomotive’s sound system begin by placing the throttle in the top dead center position (so the red LED is solidly illuminated and the locomotive is stopped). Press and hold the Announcement button then turn the throttle to the left and / or right, this will increase and decrease the overall locomotive volume.
Engine Selection Button Functionality T he Universal Remote allows you to pair to virtually any LionChief / LionChief Plus locomotive of your choosing at any time. The functionality of each Engine Selection button is the same as outlined below. 1 Press any one of the 3 Engine Selection buttons (1, 2 or 3). If that channel has a locomotive ID stored in it the button will be solidly illuminated.
Pairing 3 locomotives to the Universal Remote for the first time T o connect your locomotives to the Universal Remote for the first time and in an orderly fashion which will help you understand how to organize locomotives within the remote we suggest that you follow these steps; 1 2 Clearing all Engine Selection buttons Before powering up any locomotives on the layout we suggest you clear any stored locomotives in the Universal Remote.
Pairing 3 locomotives to the Universal Remote for the first time continued Connecting a locomotive to Engine Selection 2 1. Select the locomotive you wish to place in the Engine Selection number 2 position. 2. Place that locomotive on the track and power that locomotive up (only power up the locomotive you wish to place in the number 2 position, its okay if the locomotive placed in the Engine Selection 1 position is on the track, as it is already connected to the remote in position 1). 3.
Pairing 3 locomotives to the Universal Remote for the first time continued The Wild Card method of connection locomotives If you’re feeling lucky and want to have some fun with the Universal remote there is an alternative method that can be used to connect the Universal Remote to your LionChief / LionChief Plus locomotives. Begin by clearing all channels on the remote (as described on page 10). Turn the universal remote off using the power switch on the side of the remote case.
Operating Locomotives with the Universal Remote N ow that you have paired locomotives with the Universal Remote its time to run trains! Operation with the Universal Remote is very similar to using the paired remote you have used to operate the locomotive up to this point. Select which engine you want to control using the Engine Selection button of your choice. Get the locomotive running at the speed and direction you want, activate the sounds, etc.
Connecting the Universal Remote to more than one device per channel T here are instances where more than one locomotive or device can be connected to an Engine Selection channel. This includes instances such as AA and ABA sets. For instance, let’s use a D&RGW FT AA set along with the matching D&RGW powered FT B unit.
FCC and RSS Statements Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, ToriginalhisLED’sLionel & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
