Radica Games Connectv Real Swing Golf I9037 Instruction Manual

I9037 Manual_UK.qxd 3/21/07
For 1 to 4 players / Ages 8 and up
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P/N 82396410 Rev.D
TEE IT UP AND NEVER LEAVE HOME!
SETTING UP
• BATTERY INSTALLATION
On the back of the main unit, loosen the screw on the battery compartment
and insert four (4) "AA" batteries as indicated inside the compartment (alka-
line batteries recommended). Replace the battery compartment door.
NOTE: Batteries in the Main Unit should give you about 10 hours of game
play (if alkaline batteries are used). The game will not operate normally when
the batteries begin to run low. The screen may be blurred and resetting the
game may not work. Be sure to install fresh batteries. There is also no
memory function. All game data will be erased when the power is turned off
or batteries are replaced.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN INSTALLING BATTERIES.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a
chemical burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage;
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmi-
um) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Dispose of batteries safely.
• Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode
or leak.
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV
To connect Connectv Real Swing Golf directly to a TV, the TV must be
equipped with audio and video input jacks. They are commonly found on the
front of the TV near the contrast, color, and picture adjustment controls; or
on the back of the TV near the antenna and cable/satellite jacks.
Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on
the TV.
Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack
on the TV.
Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV's operating
manual for details.)
CONNECTING TO YOUR VCR
If your TV doesn't have audio and video input jacks, you can connect
Connectv Real Swing Golf to your VCR.
Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on
the VCR.
Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack
on the VCR.
Set your TV and VCR to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV and
VCR operating manuals for details.)
NOTE: If your TV or VCR does not have AV inputs, a "Y" adapter may be
purchased separately at any electronics store.
Remember, you can't play our games through a cable box or satellite, so if
you own one of these make sure it is turned off before connecting the game.
You can connect our games through some DVD players with the same con-
nection as a VCR.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING
CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS: MAIN UNIT CONSOLE
Using the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT buttons on the Main Unit, you will be
able to scroll through the Game Mode Main Menu (Play Round, Match Play,
Tournament, and Driving Range). The currently selected options text will be
highlighted in yellow. Press the ENTER button on the Main Unit or swing the
club to lock in the desired selection.
Note: If swings are not being seen by the camera, be sure to double
check the following three things:
1. Swing directly over the center of the console
2. When swinging keep the club head between 8 inches and 24 inches
over the console.
3. It is possible to swing too fast or too slow. Try altering your swing speed.
POWER
LEFT
UP BUTTON - Press to scroll up through menu options
DOWN BUTTON - Press to scroll down through menu options
LEFT BUTTON – Press to scroll to the left through menu options
RIGHT BUTTON – Press to scroll to the right through menu options
ENTER BUTTON / GOLF CLUB SWING – Press or swing to make menu
selections
POWER BUTTON – Press to turn the game on/off
GAME PLAY MODES
• PLAY ROUND MODE – Up to four (4) players can play all eighteen (18)
holes of the golf course.
– Select the number of players using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key and then
press ENTER or swing the club
– For each player, select from one of sixteen player names and press
ENTER or swing the club.
The player who posts the lowest score on the Leaderboard wins!
• MATCH PLAY – Two (2) players can try to post the best score for each
hole. The player with the lowest stroke count on a hole wins the hole and
is awarded a check mark on the scorecard
– Select two player names and press ENTER or swing the club
– The player who scores lower on the most holes wins the match
Note: Once a player 'holes out' and wins the hole the other player will
'pick up' and the players will move to the next hole.
• TOURNAMENT MODE – One to four players can compete against com-
puter generated scores and each other while playing all eighteen (18)
holes of the golf course.
– Select difficulty level by pressing ENTER or swing the club. Choose
between Beginner, Amateur or Pro.
Note: The difficulty level makes the computer generated golfers better
– Select the number of players and press ENTER or swing the club
– Select player names and press ENTER or swing the club
After each hole the Leaderboard will appear. Swing club to continue to the
next hole. Stay atop the Leaderboard and win the tournament!
• DRIVING RANGE – Fine tune your skills on the driving range. Go to the
driving range to practice and fine tune your swing. You are given 10 shots
and then returned to the Main Menu.
HOW TO PLAY
At the beginning of each hole, the Tee View screen will appear with the play-
er having honors going first. For each shot, the following information is dis-
played:
• Hole Number, Par, and Scorecard
• Lie Type
• Club Head Viewed by Camera
• Lie Distance Variation
• Golfer's Name and Score
• Stroke Number
• Maximum Distance for Selected Clubs
• Shot Type
• Wind Direction
• Wind Speed
• Distance Remaining to the Pin in Yards
• Shot Target Aimer
MINI – MAP - Use the mini-map on the right side of the screen to determine
where the ball is on the hole and where the ball will land if hit at full power.
Note: If a golfer takes more than 10 strokes on a hole, the ball is picked
up and a 10 is recorded.
CLUB SELECTION – Press the UP or DOWN BUTTON on the Main Unit to
scroll through the club choices. By default, the game will select a club for you:
• 1 Wood on the tee for all par 4s and par 5s
• The lowest club that guarantees the player can reach the hole assuming
no wind and maximum power taking the lie into consideration.
• When the lie is good, the player can hit 3W-LW
• Club selection may be restricted when facing a bad lie
• Only putters are allowed on greens
• Putts from the rough in the green view will be given loft to help the ball
carry onto the green
SHOT TYPE SELECTION – Press the ENTER BUTTON to toggle between
Normal and Power shot.
ENTER / GOLF
CLUB SWING
UP
RIGHT
DOWN