Bandai pippin @world PW-20000 User manual

Pippin @ujorld'
User’s
Manual

Contents
Communications regulation information vi
Laser information vii
Warning Labels viii
1Setting Up Your @World 1
Component list 2
Safety first 3
Care and handling 5
Special setups 6
Choosing agood location Tor your ©World 6
Connecting the ©World to your television 7
Connecting the stereo audio/composite video cable 7
Connecting the audio cables to your home stereo or stereo VCR 9
Selecting the appropriate video mode 10
Attaching the power cord 10
Attaching the hand-held controller 12
Hirning on the equipment 12

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Playing Pippin CDs
Inserting aPippin CD
Using the @World controller
Directional pad
Trackball
Left and right trigger buttons
Primary action buttons
Secondary action buttons
Playing Audio CDs
Inserting an audio CD
Using the basic audio CD controls
Power
Start/Pause
Stop
Volume Down and Volume Up (headphones)
Skip Back/Skip Forward
Open/Closc (CD tray)
Using the on screen audio CD controls
Tips and Troubleshooting
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the @W>rld
Cleaning the @World controller
Troubleshooting
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Appendix AAdding Memory and Connecting Other Devices 31
Adding additional memory to your @World 31
Your @World Keyboard 33
Attaching astacking expansion unit 33
Connecting the @World to your VGA monitor 35
Selecting the appropriate video mode 36
Connecting the @World to your VCR 37
Routing sound to the @World 39
Connecting amodem and printer 40
Connecting and use of an RF modulator 41
Appendix BTechnical Information 43
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2Playing Pippin CDs 15
Inserting aPippin CD 15
Using the @W>rld controller 17
Directional pad 17
Trackball 17
Left and right trigger buttons 17
Primary action buttons 18
Secondary action buttons 18
3Playing Audio CDs 19
Inserting an audio CD 19
Using the basic audio CD controls 21
Power 21
Start/Pause 21
Stop 21
Volume Down and Volume Up (headphones) 22
Skip Back/Skip Forward 22
Open/Close (CD tray) 22
Using the on screen audio CD controls 23
4Tips and Troubleshooting 25
Care and cleaning 25
Cleaning the ©World 25
Cleaning the @World controller 26
Troubleshooting 27
Contents

Appendix AAdding Memory and Connecting Other Devices 31
Adding additional memory lo your @World 31
Your @World Keyboard 33
Attaching astacking expansion unit 33
Connecting the ©World to your VGA monitor 35
Selecting the appropriate video mode 36
Connecting the ©World to your VCR 37
Routing sound to the ©World 39
Connecting amodem and printer 40
Connecting and use of an RF modulator 41
Appendix BTechnical Information 43
Contents

Communications regulation information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. Sec instructions if interference to
radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and television interference
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used property—that is. in strict accordance with Bandai Digital
Entertainment's instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of ICC rules. These specifications are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.
You can determine whether this equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the
interference stops, it was probably caused by the equipment or one of the peripheral devices.
If your equipment system docs cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
•Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
•Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio.
•Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.
•Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on adifferent circuit from the television or radio.
(That is. make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by
different circuit breakers or fuses.)
You may find the following booklet helpful: Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-
00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington. DC 20402.
IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Bandai Digital
Entertainment Corporation, could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to
operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Bandai
Digital Entertainment Corporation pcriplKral devices and Bandai Digital Entertainment shielded
cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Bandai Digital
Entertainment peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system
components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television scls. and other
electronic devices. You can obtain Bandai Digital Entertainment peripheral devices and the
proper shielded cables and connectors through Bandai Digital Entertainment.
Communications Regulation Information

Status light
•Green (steady): the @World is on and in use
•Green (flashing): the @World is not working correctly
Temperature
Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F)
•Operating temperature 5° C-40° C(41 °F-104° F)
•Storage temperature -40° C-65° C(*40° F-1490F)
Humidity
•Operating 8% to 90% noncondensing
•Storage 5% to 95% noncondensing
Power requirements
•100-240 V
•50/60 Hz
•max. 0.5 Amp
Technical Information 45

Setting Up Your Pippin” @World®
Congratulations on your purchase of the Pippin @World (sometimes just
referred to as the "@World”). After opening your @World, you should have
the following items if you purchased the Model PW-20000 (Model PW-20010
does not include the @World keyboard).
This chapter introduces the Pippin @World and explains how to set it up.
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Front
Power indicator light
Back
Controller
Keyboard
and
Modem
Chapter 1

Safety first
Before you continue, please read these important safety instructions.
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following
precautions.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the
following conditions exists:
•the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
•you spill something into the case
•your @World is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture
•your @World has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
•you suspect that the @\M)rld needs service or repair
•you want to clean the case (use only the cleaning instructions given in
Chapter 4)
Sitting Up Your eWorld

Be sure that you always do the following:
•Keep your @World away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,
bathtubs. shower stalls.. .etc.
•Protect your @World from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
•Follow all instructions and warnings concerning your system.
WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation
of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an
adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical
product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
•Do not leave the disc tray open. If dust gets on the lens of the @World, the
unit may have problems reading your CDs.
•Do not put anything (for instance, acup) on top of the tray when it is open.
•Do not force the tray open by hand.
•Do not transport your @World while adisc is inside the unit.
WARNING Do not let children under the age of four use the I®World
controller without adult supervision. The hand-held controller contains
small objects that, if removed from the controller, can pose achoking
threat if swallowed.
WARNING Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture-tube
damage or mark the phosphor of the picture tube. Avoid repeated or
extended use of CDs on large-screen projection televisions. Consult your
TV user's manual before playing aCD on your projection television.
Chapter 1

WARNING Like any avtivity lhal involves prolonged periods of silting,
using the @World can make you tired and stiff. In addition, using a
keyboard improperly can sometimes be associated with RSIs (repetitive
stress injuries), particularly in the wrist. If at any time during or after
typing you feel discomfort, including aching, numbness or tingling in one
or both hands, wrist, elbows, shoulders or neck/back you should consult a
physician.
To lesson the chance of injury/discomfort, we suggest:
•Take frequent breaks from typing
•Make sure to keep your wrist straight.
•Avoid using unnecessary force when typing.
Care and handling
Keep these important safety instructions in mind as you use compact discs
(CD's):
•Hold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center hole. Do not touch
the disc surface.
•To clean discs, wipe the shiny (non-labled) surface with asoft, damp cloth,
working in straight lines from center to edge. Do not use any form of
cleaning agent.
•To avoid damage to your discs, follow these guidelines:
Setting Up Your eWorld

Special setups
When setting up your @World, there are two special situations you might
want to take note of:
•You may want to use a VGA computer monitor Instead of your TV. As an
alternative to connecting the @World to your TV, you can connect it to
your VGA monitor. For more information, see Appendix A. When you are
done, return to this chapter for information on how to attach the @World
controller and how to turn on the equipment.
•Your TV doesn't have avideo Input jack. If your TV doesn't have avideo
input jack, you cannot connect the @World directly to your TV. Instead,
you can connect the @World to your videocassette recorder (VCR) or to
your TV through an RF modulator. We recommend aRadio Shack RF
modulator, catalog number 15-1283. For more information, see Appendix
A. When you're done, return to this chapter for information on how to
attach the ©World controller and how to turn on the equipment.
Choosing agood location for your @World
You need to put your ©World in aplace where it can have plenty of
ventilation.

It is important that you:
•don't put the @World on top of anything that generates heat, such as an
audio amplifier.
•don’t place the @World on asoft carpet, bed, sofa or similar surface.
•don't push the @World up against the wall or similar hard vertical surface.
•don't push sharp objects into any of the @World openings, this could cause
shorts and pose aharzard.
don't attempt to service the ©World yourself, you will void your warranty
and could be exposed to lethal voltages
It is agood idea to place the unit on astable hard surface, such as atable, next
to your TV.
Connecting the @World to your television
lb connect the @World to your TV, use the stereo audio/compositc video
cable and power cord that came in the box.
WARNING Before you connect the @World to your TV, make sure that
they are both turned off.
Connecting the stereo audio/composite video cable
Setting Up Your ©World

IMPORTANT If your TV doesn't have avideo input jack, you
can connect the @World to your VCR’s video input jack or
use an RF modulator (See Appendix Afor more
information).
IMPORTANT II your TV doesn't have two audio Input jacks, and
you would like to hear stereo see Appendix Alor how to connect
the audio cables to your home stereo or stereo VCR.
Insert the yellow plug of the stereo audio/composlte video cable
Into the video jack on the back ot the ©World.
Insert the other yellow plug Into your TV's video Input jack.
Insert one ol the red plugs Into the right audio output lack, and
one ol the white plugs into the lett audio output jack ol the
©World.
Insert the other red plug Into the right audio Input jack, and the
other white plug Into the left audio Input jack ol your TV.
Note that if your TV supports super-video (S-vidco), you
can use an S-vidco cable (not included) instead of the
composite video cable portion (yellow plugs) of the stereo
audio/composite video cable An S-video cable may be
obtained at your local consumer electronics retailer. If you
use an S-video cable do not use the yellow plugs of the
stereo audio/composite video cable If you da you'll have
poor picture quality. S-video offers superior picture quality.
Congratulations! You have just connected your @World to
the stereo TV. If you would like to know how to connect the
@World to your home stereo or stereo VCR, see the next
section. If not, you can proceed to the section "Selecting the
Appropriate Video Mode."

Connecting the audio cables to your home stereo or stereo VCR
If your TV has only one audio inpul jack, you can conned Ihe audio cables lo
your home stereo or stereo VCR, as shown here.
IMPORTANT If you do not have ahome stereo or stereo VCR, you can use a
stereo-to-mono audio adapter to connect the audio cables to your @World.
You can obtain astereo-to-mono audio adapter from your local audio/video
dealer.
If your stereo (or stereo VCR) is not located close enough to your TV and
@World, you may need an optional female-to-male (socket-to-plug) RCA
extension cable. Yau can purchase extension cables from your local
audio/video dealer.
Selling Up Vow ®WorlP

Selecting the appropriate video mode
Your @World supports three different video monitors: VGA computer
monitors, NTSC TV, and PAL TV. Place the switch to the type of monitor that
you are using. For information on how to use your @World with aVGA
monitor, see Appendix A. Switch video modes only while power is off. If
switched while on, your @World must be powered off then on again before
the video mode change can take effect.
•Select NTSC TV lor U.S. and Canadian TV sets and PAL lor European TV
sets.
If you connect your ©World to aVGA computer monitor, select the
VGA setting. If you connect the unit to aTV in aEuropean country,
select the PA LTV setting.
Attaching the power cord
Plug one end ol Ihe power cotd into Ihe back ol the @World.
Plug the other end ot the power cable into agrounded wall outlet.
If yout outlet does not look like the one shown opposite see the warning on the next
page.

IMPORTANT The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the
power cord. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach
so that you can unplug the ©Warld when you need to.
WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your
@World is equipped with agrounding plug that should be used only
with agrounded AC outlet. This is asafety feature. If you are unable to
plug the power cord into the wall because the outlet is not grounded,
contact alicensed electrician to replace the outlet with aproperly
grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding three
prong plug.
Setting Up Your eWorld

Attaching the @World controller
To connect the @World controller:
•Plug the ©World controller's cable Into one ol the two controller ports on the
front ol the ©World.
By the way: You can also connect other selective ©World input devices—like
keyboards andjoysticks—to these ports.
Turning on the equipment
Once you have connected the @World to your TV and attached the @World
controller, you are ready to turn on the equipment.
B1 Turn on your TV (and home steroa and VCR, It they are connected), leave your
©World oil al this point.
|2 Select the appropriate video setting on your TV to accept the external video Input.
If you are unsure how to set your TV to receive external video input, please
see the manual that came with your TV.
If you connected the ©World unit to your VCR (and not directly to your TV),
select the TV channel you normally use with your VCR.
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