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Sega Dreamcast User Manual

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HEALTH AND EPILEPSY WARNING ......................... 2
WARNING .............................................................. 2, 3
CAUTION .................................................................. 4
Usage Precautions ..................................................... 4
Connecting To a Telephone Line ................................ 8
Connecting to a telephone line ................................. 8
Telephone wall jack ................................................... 9
Phone cable ................................................................ 9
Cable positioning ....................................................... 9
Before Using the Dreamcast .................................... 10
Setting the date and time ....................................... 10
Rechargeable battery .............................................. 10
Using the main menu ............................................. 11
Screensaver function .............................................. 11
Playing a Game ........................................................ 12
How to start a game ................................................ 12
Ending a game ........................................................ 13
Resetting .................................................................. 13
HEAL TH AND EPILEPS Y W ARNIN G
Read before using the Dreamcast.
Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or
light patterns that they encounter in everyday life, such as those in certain television images or video games. These
seizures or loss of consciousness may occur even if the person has never had an epileptic seizure.
If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy when exposed to flashing lights, consult your
doctor prior to using the Dreamcast.
In all cases, parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If any player experiences dizziness, blurred
vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion,
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
To reduce the possibility of such symptoms, follow these safety precautions at all times when using the Dreamcast:
• Sit a minimum of 6.5 feet away from the television screen. This should be as far as the length of the Controller cable.
• Do not play if you are tired or have not had much sleep.
• Make sure that the room in which you are playing has all the lights on and is well lit.
• Stop playing video games at least ten minutes per hour. This will rest your eyes, neck, arms and fingers so that you
can continue comfortably playing the game in the future.
WARNIN G
• Do not block the fan vent or air holes. Make sure the
fan vent, which is located on the right side (as seen
from the front), and the air holes, which are located
on the back side, are at least 4 inches away from any
walls.
Do not set the Dreamcast in locations such as the
following:
- Locations where the Dreamcast is in close contact
with walls or furniture
- On top of a comforter or a cushion
Do not cover the Dreamcast with a cloth. If the fan
vent and air holes are blocked, the Dreamcast could
overheat, resulting in fire or electric shock.
2
Failure to comply with all warnings associated with this symbol could result
in serious bodily injury or death from electric shock.
Managing Game Files .............................................. 14
Selecting a memory card ....................................... 14
Selecting a file ......................................................... 15
Initializing a memory card ...................................... 16
Copying files ............................................................ 18
Deleting files ............................................................ 20
Listening To Music .................................................. 22
Listening to music CDs ........................................... 22
Changing Various Settings ...................................... 24
Error Messages ........................................................ 25
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 26
Ratings and Specifications ...................................... 28
Limited Warranty ..................................................... 30
Obtaining Technical Help/Service ........................... 30
Repairs After Expiration of Warranty ........................ 30
Limitations On Warranty .......................................... 30
User Information ...................................................... 31
Air holes (fan vent) Air holes
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. To reduce the possibility of such symptoms, follow these safety precautions at all times when using the Dreamcast: • Sit a minimum of 6.5 feet away from the television screen. This should be as far as the length of the Controller cable.

  • Page 2: Warning

    Doing so could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction. • Do not use the Dreamcast on top of an object that radiates heat. Using the Dreamcast on top of an object that radiates heat, such as a VCR, audio equipment, or a television, could cause the Dreamcast to overheat, possibly resulting in a fire or malfunction.

  • Page 3: Caution

    • When you are not using the Dreamcast, be sure to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Leaving the power cable plugged in could result in fire or damage to the Dreamcast due to a lightning strike or power surge.

  • Page 4: Part Names/Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    (sold separately) into MODE SLEEP Expansion Socket 1 or 2. MODE SLEEP If four controllers are connected to the Dreamcast, as many as eight memory cards can be managed. X Button Expansion Socket 1 Expansion Socket 2 B Button A Button Start...
  • Page 5 Connecting to a TV or VCR without Audio/Video Input Terminals Connecting to a TV/Monitor and Antenna If an antenna cable is plugged into your TV (or if you have cable TV), use a Dreamcast RF unit (sold separately). 1. Unplug the antenna cable from the TV, and plug it into the RF unit -ANT IN- terminal.
  • Page 6 Connecting to a TV that is connected through a VCR If a VCR is already connected between the antenna and your TV, you may still connect the Dreamcast by using a Dreamcast RF unit (sold separately). 1. Unplug the antenna cable from the TV and plug it into the RF unit -ANT/IN- terminal.

  • Page 7: Connecting To A Telephone Line

    Please refer to the operating manual included with the software for information about online gaming options. It is not necessary to connect the Dreamcast to a telephone line when you are using it to play games offline (i.e., not connected to an online gaming service).

  • Page 8: Telephone Wall Jack

    • Do not use an overly long phone cable. The longer the phone cable you use, the weaker the phone signal becomes. If the modem does not seem to work correctly or you get frequently disconnected, please try a shorter phone cable before contacting Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA.

  • Page 9: Before Using The Dreamcast

    Se tting t h e date and time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn on the Dreamcast or when you turn it on after leaving it off for an extended period of time. The information will initially be displayed in English.

  • Page 10: Using The Main Menu

    It is not necessary to use the main menu for normal games or to play music CDs. When a disc is placed in the Dreamcast and the power is turned on, the game screen or music screen will be displayed automatically if auto start is set “ON”...

  • Page 11: Playing A Game

    • Do not touch the Analog Thumb Pad, Trigger L, or Trigger R on the controller while turning on the power. Doing so could cause the Dreamcast to malfunction since the controller will not be properly initialized. • Some games require a memory card for saving data (sold separately). See page 16 for information on how to initialize a memory card if initialization is necessary.

  • Page 12: Ending A Game

    If the game title screen is displayed The main menu (see page 11) will be displayed. Note You cannot reset the Dreamcast while game data is being saved or while the disc is being accessed. Disc drive hub A, B, X, and Y Buttons...

  • Page 13: Managing Game Files

    Managing Game F iles You can save and manage game files (e.g., file copying or deleting) by inserting a Sega authorized memory card (sold separately) into Expansion Socket 1 or 2 on the controller. Notes • The first time you use a memory card (e.g., Visual Memory Unit; sold separately) after purchasing it, you will need to initialize the card.

  • Page 14: Selecting A File

    Selecting a f ile Select files on the memory card for copying, deleting, etc. On the memory card selection screen (see page 14), select a Memory Card icon and press the A Button (Enter). The file menu screen will be displayed. Select the icon corresponding to the file to be copied, deleted, etc., then press the A Button (Enter).

  • Page 15: Initializing A Memory Card

    Managing Game F iles Initializing a memor y card Initialization is the process of erasing all files using the ALL icon. Initialization is necessary the first time you use a memory card after purchase or when you can no longer use a memory card for some reason. There are also some settings that can only be changed at initialization time: icon and color.
  • Page 16 Notes • To avoid any possible damage during the initialization process – Do not remove the controller connector from the Dreamcast. – Do not remove or connect peripheral equipment (e.g., memory cards) from the controller. – Do not power off or unplug the Dreamcast.

  • Page 17: Copying Files

    Managing Game F iles Cop ying f iles You can copy files from a selected memory card to another memory card. On the file menu screen, select the file to be copied and press the A Button (Enter). Select “Copy” and press the A Button (Enter). Select the destination memory card and press the A Button (Enter).
  • Page 18 Notes • To avoid any possible damage during the copying process – Do not remove the controller connector from the Dreamcast. – Do not remove or connect peripheral equipment (e.g., memory cards) from the controller. – Do not power off or unplug the Dreamcast.

  • Page 19: Deleting Files

    Managing Game F iles Dele ting f iles You can delete selected files from a selected memory card. On the file menu screen, select the file to be deleted and press the A Button (Enter). Select “Delete” and press the A Button (Enter). After confirming the file, select “Yes”...
  • Page 20 • Once deleted, a file cannot be retrieved. • To avoid any possible damage during the deletion process – Do not remove the controller connector from the Dreamcast. – Do not remove or connect peripheral equipment (e.g., memory cards) from the controller.

  • Page 21: Listening To Music

    Note Do not touch the Analog Thumb Pad, Trigger L, or Trigger R on the controller while turning on the power. Doing so could cause the Dreamcast to malfunction since the controller will not be initialized properly. Label side up...
  • Page 22 Music screen Number of tracks The total number of tracks or the current track number is displayed. Repeat display : Repeat current track : Repeat all tracks BACK icon Returns to the previous screen (main menu). Previous track Goes back to the previous track.

  • Page 23: Changing Various Settings

    Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano. Auto Start ‘ON’ With this setting, the game screen is displayed Change the automatically when a Dreamcast-only disc such as a Dreamcast date and game disc is inserted in Dreamcast. time. The controller actions are the same Auto Start ‘OFF’...

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Game Playing Error message Please insert game disc. If a message different from those presented above is displayed, contact Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA. Meaning of message and what to do • A memory card is not connected to the controller. Insert a memory card into a controller expansion socket.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshoo ting Your Dreamcast may not require repair service in cases such as those described below. Before contacting Sega’s Technical Support, please go over the checks below. Dreamcast Problem What to check The Dreamcast is so • Are the air holes blocked?
  • Page 26 • Are the Dreamcast and the television properly connected through the AV cable? If you experience other problems, unplug the power cable from the outlet and contact Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA for further information. What to do •...

  • Page 27: Ratings And Specifications

    R atings and Specif ications Model HKT-3020 (main unit) Used power supply AC100 V to 120 V, 50/60 Hz Wattage Approximately 27 W Usage environment Temperature: 41 to 95 F Humidity: External dimensions Approximately 7 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 3 inches (W x D x H) Weight Approximately 3 pounds 20 to 90% RH (no condensation)
  • Page 28 • Please note that specifications and product exterior may change without notice. • Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document is prohibited. • SEGA, Dreamcast, the Dreamcast logo and Visual Memory are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Additionally, this warranty shall not be valid if the serial number of the Sega Dreamcast System unit has been altered, defaced or removed in any way. Please retain the original or a photocopy of your dated sales receipt to easily establish the date of purchase for in-warranty repairs.

  • Page 30: User Information

    State Zipcode Country Tel. No: (Incl. area code) Primary Users Date of Birth: Sex: M Month Year About Your Dreamcast: When was your Dreamcast purchased? Month Year Did you buy your Dreamcast, or was it a gift? Self purchase Gift...

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