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  • Page 1 ® phenom & phenom two owner s manual ’ #D641,437 play more. win more. ®...
  • Page 2 CHECK FOR DAMAGE Inspect your machine for damage. The machine may appear undamaged externally, but internal parts could be damaged. Test all of the machines functions. Call Lobster Sports immediately if your machine is damaged at 800.526.4041. SAVE THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX The original box and inserts should always be used if it is necessary to ship the machine back to the factory.
  • Page 3: Machine Assembly

    35 feet away from the machine. This tennis ball machine is designed to throw tennis balls only. Unpack and Assembly • Your Lobster phenom™ tennis machine is shipped in two pieces; Remove both pieces from their boxes and place the lower section (base unit) upright on its wheels.
  • Page 4 MACHINE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 6. Locate the female wire connector at the center of the base unit (lower half) and attach it to the male wire connector in the center of the hopper unit’s lower section. The wires should click and lock together easily. 7.
  • Page 5 PHENOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your Lobster phenom™ computerized ball machine has been designed to keep the tennis ball in the full singles court. You MUST calibrate your machine at the beginning of each play session to your court and current conditions in order to maintain accuracy.
  • Page 6 PHENOM CONTROL PANEL Power Button – Push and hold the POWER button to turn the machine on. Both the horizontal and vertical motors will perform functional checks to calibrate the machine when it is turned on or off. Remote – Push this button to turn on/off the remote control receiver.
  • Page 7 PHENOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Presets Main preset options are selected by pressing one of the nine buttons in the center of the control panel. The machine will automatically pause until you are satisfied with the settings. Press the play/pause button to begin play. Use menu buttons to scroll through locations and shot parameters.
  • Page 8 PHENOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRILLS Drills Each of the six custom designed court drills consists of six sequential shots in a designated pattern combining court location, ball speed, and spin. To adjust the difficulty, the feed rate can be set to a fixed 2 - 9 seconds or a random setting that will constantly change the feed rate.
  • Page 9 PHENOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Manual Press the MANUAL button to practice one particular shot repetitively. The machine will pause while you make your adjustments. Use menu buttons to select location and shot parameters. Use SETTINGS buttons to increase or decrease value of the selected menu option.
  • Page 10 PHENOM TWO CONTROL PANEL phenom ™ Power – Push and hold the POWER button to turn the machine on. Battery level is shown at startup. Both the horizontal and vertical motors will perform functional checks to calibrate the machine when it is turned on or off.
  • Page 11 PHENOM TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRILLS Drills The drills button allows for pre-programmed training exercises. Each of the six custom designed court drills consists of six sequential shots in a designated pattern combining court location, ball speed and spin. To adjust the difficulty, the feed rate can be set to a fixed 2 - 9 seconds or a random setting that will constantly change the feed rate.
  • Page 12 PHENOM TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRILLS Drills Each of the six custom designed court drills consists of six sequential shots in a designated pattern combining court location, ball speed, and spin. To adjust the difficulty, the feed rate can be set to a fixed 2 - 9 seconds or a random setting that will constantly change the feed rate.
  • Page 13: Line Function

    PHENOM TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Manual Press the MANUAL button to practice one particular shot repetitively. The machine will pause while you make your adjustments. Use Menu buttons to select location and shot parameters. Use settings buttons to increase or decrease value of the selected menu option.
  • Page 14 PHENOM TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Program The program function allows you to create your own drills, up to six personal programs, and set up your own training exercises. You may create sequences of shots with anywhere from 1 to 6 balls that will cycle. This allows for many more combinations that will always give you new challenges.
  • Page 15: Editing An Existing Program

    PHENOM TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 5. Selecting and running a drill can be done from the Overall Program Screen: • The top line displays your program number. OVERALL PROGRAM SCREEN PROGR M # : 1 You can change the program number from...
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - REMOTE CONTROL ( OPTIONAL ) Remote Control The remote consists of fifteen buttons and allows you to operate many of the functions on your ball machine from a distance. • Press the REMOTE button located on the control panel to activate remote. When LED is lit the machine will accept commands from your remote controller.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Unplug the machine when cleaning it. The outside of the machine may be wiped down with a mild detergent. The inside of the machine may be vacuumed to remove tennis ball fuzz. The Lobster storage cover is an ideal way to protect your machine from the elements.
  • Page 18: Customer Service

    6 months. Demonstration models and reconditioned machines have a 1 year warranty. Said warranty to be determined by Lobster Sports at time of purchase. Any part of ball machine which proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the 2 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Lobster Sports’...

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