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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of contents ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
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Initial activation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connection of components ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the board .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connect power supply ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Controls on the device .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Switch on ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Manage the most important initial settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Set Language .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
SYS SETT - main system settings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Starting a game now ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Main tips for operation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Which parameters are loaded automatically when the system is restarted? ..............................................................................6
Changing settings during a game ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
How do I get back to the main menu? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Meaning of the status LEDs in the buttons ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Software version ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
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Operation Modes ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Main menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
"PLAY AGAINST COMPUTER" MODE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
PLAY RETRO CHESS MODE ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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Controls on the control screen ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Special features of the rating bar ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Views of the Analysis Box ....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
COMF MENU - Profile selection, quick selection of the engine and its settings ........................................................................... 10
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Special profiles you should try ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Selection and control of profiles ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating instructions for the COMFORT MENU ........................................................................................................................................... 13
MODE - Mode Selecton ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Single player mode „HUMAN-COMPUTER" ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Two-player mode „HUMAN-HUMAN" ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Analysis mode „HUMAN-ANALYSE" .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
New Game ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
CHSS SETT - Chess Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
ENGINE - Selection of the current engine ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............................................1 Initial activation ............................................4 Connection of components ........................................4 Connecting the board .......................................... 4 Connect power supply ......................................... 4 Controls on the device ..........................................4 Switch on ................................................4 Manage the most important initial settings ................................5 Set Language .............................................. - Page 2 LEVEL – Selection of time control ....................................15 DISPLA SETTIN - Configuration of the analysis box ............................16 BOOK SETTIN – the settings of the opening books ............................16 ENGINE SETTIN – The engine settings ..................................17 SYS SETT – System Settings ........................................18 Important: These settings apply throughout the system! ........................
- Page 3 Shredder 13.5 ..............................................27 Hiarcs 14.2 ................................................. 27 Stockfish 15 ..............................................27 Millennium Opening Book ........................................27 Johan de Koning ............................................27 Ed Schroeder ..............................................27 Richard Lang ..............................................27 Thomas Nitsche & Elmar Henne ...................................... 27 Mephisto Phoenix ............................................27...
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Page 4: Initial Activation
Toggle the switch on the back to I to start up the device. The MEPHISTO lettering appears briefly on the display. Note that the system will take about 30 seconds to start. The control LED turns on in about 20 seconds after flipping the switch, it indicates that the firmware of the chess computer has been loaded. -
Page 5: Manage The Most Important Initial Settings
The system now restarts with the latest version. See page 18 for more details. Starting a game now You can now start your first game with the Mephisto Phoenix. To do this, the board must be connected to the computer. -
Page 6: Main Tips For Operation
The computer is now ready to play with its default settings. First, however, please select a suitable game profile. In the example, we now start with the adaptive SHREDDER mode, which also shows you your own ELO rating. To do this, press COMF MENU (COMFORT MENU) and select the SHREDDER chess engine in the top row. The selection is indicated by a blue LED. -
Page 7: How Do I Get Back To The Main Menu
This manual is based on software version V3.55E, as of August 2022. Due to permanent improvements to the system, details can deviate from the procedure described here. For detailed descriptions of individual functions, please see our FAQ at https://computerchess.com/mephisto-phoenix/#faq 3. OPERATION MODES Main menu In the main menu, select how you want to use the chess computer. -
Page 8: Play Against Computer" Mode
"PLAY AGAINST COMPUTER" MODE This is the main operating mode of the chess computer. Here you can play against various chess programs, analyze or play in 2-player mode. You can also find the system settings such as volume, WiFi, the led control of the board, etc., here. -
Page 9: Special Features Of The Rating Bar
13: Chessboard The chessboard shows you the target score of the connected board as well as the already struck pieces. 14: Rating bar The rating bar shows which side is currently doing better. Depending on the engine settings, the information is given in point value or as the probability of winning. 15: Clock for White The clock for White, depending on the selected time control. -
Page 10: Comf Menu - Profile Selection, Quick Selection Of The Engine And Its Settings
The stored profiles were defined by the Mephisto Phoenix development team in such a way that there is a suitable "level" for each player type. Special features of the respective engines are also taken into account. -
Page 11: Selection And Control Of Profiles
In the example, Shredder is currently set to 1223 ELO (C=rating of the computer, if there is a U in front of it, it is the rating of the player (user)). Hiarcs Champion expects maximum strength, so you can, for example, carry out analyses with the device. Selection and control of profiles If you press the COMF MENU button, you can select the engine in the top line. - Page 12 In the example, we have set an ELO limit of 1600 ELO based on the Shredder adaptive profile. The SHOW ACTV menu now displays the affected UCI parameters with *, because the settings have not yet been activated. To do this, we need a "New Game" command.
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Page 13: Operating Instructions For The Comfort Menu
Operating instructions for the COMFORT MENU The last selected profile is highlighted in dark grey, the currently selected profile is displayed by means of the LEDs. Only after loading with CONFIRM will the settings really be changed. You can thus navigate through the profiles as you like and use the preview to see which settings are hidden in the profiles. -
Page 14: Mode - Mode Selecton
MODE – Mode Selection TIP: You can only change the mode when it's your turn! In case of a long reflection time, you can force the move of the computer by means of MOVE. Single player mode „HUMAN-COMPUTER“ The default mode to play against the selected computer engine. Two-player mode „HUMAN-HUMAN“... -
Page 15: Chss Sett - Chess Settings
ENGINE – Selection of the current engine Allows you to choose between the available engines in the device. Each program has its own strengths and weaknesses. In addition, the Mephisto Phoenix is the first chess computer that also provides neural engines, so-called NNUE engines. -
Page 16: Displa Settin - Configuration Of The Analysis Box
PLY – Search Depth With the PLY steps you limit the search depth of the computer so that it can only "look ahead" to a certain number of moves. It will then play a weaker game. DISPLA SETTIN - Configuration of the analysis box Use the DISPLAY SETTINGS to set what information the computer shows you in the analysis box during the game. -
Page 17: Engine Settin - The Engine Settings
ENGINE SETTIN – The engine settings The chess computer uses the UCI protocol and can operate various engines. Each engine has its own specific settings. The most important settings, however, are offered by almost all programs, so that you can find them centrally under the menu item ENGINE SETTINGS. -
Page 18: Sys Sett - System Settings
SYS SETT – System Settings Important: These settings apply throughout the system! Here you can set the system-wide settings, which also apply to the other modes that can be selected in the main menu. SOUND - Sounds Toggles the sound on and off VOLUME - Sound volume Here you can determine the volume of the sound effects. -
Page 19: Wifi - Connect To A Wireless Network
WIFI – Connect to a wireless network You need a stable WiFi connection to perform updates and to play online games on Lichess.org (not yet implemented in version 3.55E). With the WIFI button you can establish the connection. As soon as you access the menu, the device automatically scans the available networks. Also pay attention to the status indicators in the status box at the top of the display. -
Page 20: Features That Can Be Activated Directly On The Board
In the “PLAY RETRO CHESS” mode you will find emulations of old chess computers against which you can play at different speeds. This mode is optional in the Mephisto Phoenix, if you have not yet activated the emulation package for your device, you can do so at any time via the webshop on www.computerchess.com... -
Page 21: Starting An Emulation
Regardless of this, the speed can be set in +1%/-1% steps based on the full scale length by tapping the display in the right (for +) or left corner (for -). Original button layout of the chess computer Example: Mephisto III-S (Glasgow) (see illustration) -
Page 22: Control Keys Of The Emulations
The button takes you back to the selection screen where you can select a different emulation. RES – (Reset) This directly triggers a NEW GAME for many programs. Exception: The Mephisto-emulations in the bottom row. Here you get to a selection menu (CONT START DELETE...). Navigate with the arrow keys to START, then ENTer, and start a new game. -
Page 23: Safety Instructions, Maintenance & Confirmation Of Conformity
Power supply: Input: 100–240 V 50/60 Hz, 1,00A max.; Output: 9V DC 4A Changes to the specifications, in particular in connection with technical developments, as well as errors are expressly reserved. 8. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE & CONFIRMATION OF CONFORMITY Important information Before operating the device, please read the following safety instructions and the operating instructions completely, observe them carefully and store them with the device for later reference purposes. - Page 24 • (WEEE) Waste/scrap electrical and electronic equipment 2012/19/EU (RoHS) Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment • 2011/65/EC • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (RoHS) Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2011/65/EC NOTE: This product is not protected against the effects of electrostatic charge, strong electromagnetic radiation or other electrical interference, since a malfunction under these conditions is not critical.
- Page 25 This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
- Page 26 Disposal Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner in the collection containers provided for this purpose. In accordance with EC Directive 2012/19, the device must be disposed of in an orderly manner at the end of its service life. In this case, valuable materials contained in the device are recycled and the pollution of the environment is avoided.
- Page 27 Copyright © 1984 - 2022 – Thomas Nitsche & Elmar Henne. All rights reserved. Mephisto Phoenix The Mephisto Phoenix is a development of Millennium 2000, Germany and Phoenix Chess Systems, The Netherlands. Mephisto is a registered trademark of Millennium 2000 GmbH, Germany.
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