Before You Begin Before you can get playing, take some time to familiarise yourself with the set-up instructions and the components themselves. Ensure you have every component listed here to get up and running:...
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Main Unit Inputs (Unit Rear) Set Up The ArcadePro Meteor can be played in one of two different ways: Arcade Mode o Play a whole host of arcade classics using traditional arcade controls Light Gun Mode o Play a series of fantastic arcade shooting games using the included light...
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Set Up Instructions • Plug the main power cable into a wall outlet. • Plug the main power cable into the main unit’s adapter (labelled “Power Adapter For PC”) • Plug the adapter’s cable into the power plug into the back of the main console unit.
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WARNING – The sensor is attached to the screen using an adhesive pad. Once attached, the pad and the sensor will be very difficult to remove. • To attach the sensor, use the included rubber adhesive pad. The large, adhesive surface sticks to the back of the screen, with the small flap resting on the top (with its 2 adhesive strips facing upwards).
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Calibrating the light guns Each light gun has received light calibration during manufacture, but it’s strongly recommended to do your own calibration before playing. It’s best to use the light guns 1.5m – 2m away from the screen itself. Before beginning the calibration process, ensure the following: •...
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Calibration process: First, hold the “Up” directional button on the side of the light gun for approximately 10 seconds. You will know that calibration mode has begun when the crosshair moves to the upper-left portion of the screen and begins to flash. Aim the gun at the crosshair using your preferred playing position, then pull the trigger.
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Once confirmed, the crosshair then moves to the top-right section of the screen and begins to flash. Aim the gun at the new crosshair using your preferred playing position, then pull the trigger. Once confirmed, the crosshair then moves to the bottom section of the screen and begins to flash.
Volume Control The Meteor’s sound outputs to both the internal speakers and via HDMI to your monitor. You can use the volume wheel on the back of the unit to turn down the main unit’s speaker. You can use your television’s volume controls to change volume on your main screen.
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Light Gun Controls There is a second “Grenade” button on the other side of each light gun. When connected, the Light Gun can be used to navigate the game’s menu system and to select games.
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Basic Main Menu Controls When your machine starts up, you will be presented with the game’s main menu. From here, you can access every game available on the system. You can navigate using either the controls on the main unit, or the light guns. Main Menu Controls (Main Unit) Up –...
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Main Menu Controls (Light Gun): Up – Up one selection Down – Down one selection Left – Page Left D Pad Right – Page Right Confirm Selection Grenade Button (Left Side) Search Feature Grenade Button (Right Side) Not Used Trigger You can use the Player 1 Joystick or Light Gun Directional Buttons to navigate around the...
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The main menu is split up into 5 different tabs: • 3D Games: Complete 3D games list • 2D Games: Complete 2D games list • Favourites: Quick access to games in your favourites list • Recently Played: List of games most recently played (from most recent – least recent) •...
Playing Games In-Game Controls (main unit) Player 1 Start Player 2 Start Insert Coin Pause Menu In-Game Controls (Light Gun) Up – Start Button Down – Insert Coin Left – Left Pedal/Up D Pad Right – Right Pedal/Down Grenade/Pedal/Reload (Game Dependent) Grenade Button (Left Side) Reload (Game Dependent) Grenade Button (Right Side)
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You can start any game by highlighting it in the menu, then pressing the Player 1 A button (or the left “grenade” button on the light gun). The game will then boot up. A 1 player game can be started with the Player 1 Start Button (or the “up”...
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How to Use To access the save and load system, pause the game you’re currently playing using the Pause button, then save the state by highlighting and selecting the “Save State” option (use the Player 1 Joystick to change selection, and the Player 1 A button to make your selection).
Search Function The machine includes a useful search feature, which is perfect for finding games on the system quickly, without having to scroll through the entire games list. You can either navigate to the search function manually in the menu or press the Player 1 Start Button whilst in the menu at any time to shortcut to it.
System Options Menu This machine features an options screen that allows you to customise aspects of your unit. Accessing the menu Whilst in the main menu, press the small settings switch on the back of the machine once. You will be taken to the machine’s main settings menu.
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We do not recommend modifying any options not covered by the following list. Doing so can reduced functionality of your system for most users. • Key Setting – Use this to test input functionality on all joysticks and buttons, or to re-map the controls.
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Game Difficulty Setting The Game Difficulty List operates similarly to the main games list. You can scroll through the list using the joystick. Up – Move Selection Up Down – Move Selection down Left – Advance 1 Page Right – Go Back One Page Adjust Difficulty Adjust number of Lives Apply current settings to all games in list...
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Edit Game List This list allows you to hide various games from the main games lists. Hiding certain games on the games list can make it easier to find your favourite games on the system by displaying only the games you wish to see. Up –...
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If a game in the list is prefixed with its number, then it will be displayed in the games list upon exiting. If a game is prefixed with a red X, then it will be hidden from the games list upon exiting. Game will be shown on games list Game will be hidden from games list...
Troubleshooting Wrong Language on Startup There’s a slim chance that upon arrival, your machine will not be in English. This is an occasional leftover from checks during production and is easily rectified. • Access the Options Menu (See page 18) •...
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