Coleco VISION 2413 User manual

OWNERS
MANUAL
Guide
No.75701B
MODEL NO. 2413
- EXPANSION MODULE *2
Lets you play Arcade-Quality Driving & Racing
Games on Your ColecoVision™ Game System!
For Ages 8 to Adult
Requires 4 ‘‘C’’ Cell Alkaline Batteries or Coleco’s # 2298 Perma
Power ™ Battery Eliminator (neither included).
Perma Power™ is a trademark of Perma-Power Electronics, Inc.
COLECO
COLECO INDUSTRIES INC., AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK 12010
~ © 1982, Coleco Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.

CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE!
Please
read
the
Owner’s
Manual
carefully
before
using
this
product.
If
a
malfunction
occurs,
please
refer
to
the
Trouble-
shooting
Checklist.
If
you
cannot
correct
the
malfunction,
please
call
Customer
Service,
Toll-Free
nationwide:
1-800-842-1225
INSERT GAME BATTERIES
Requires
4
“‘C”’
cell
alkaline
batteries
or
COLECO’S
#
2298
PERMA
POWER™
BATTERY
ELIMINATOR
(neither
included).
“C” BATTERIES
BOTTOM VIEW
OF UNIT
By
AL:
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SLOT FOR COLECO’S # 2298
PERMA POWER™ BATTERY
ELIMINATOR CORD (NOT
INCLUDED)
SLIDE OUT BATTERY DOOR.
INSERT BATTERIES.
THIS
PRODUCT
SHOULD
ONLY
BE
ASSEMBLED
BY
AN
ADULT.
To
insert
batteries,
slide
out
battery
door
and
insert
4
‘‘C”’
cell
alkaline
batteries
in
the
order
and
direction
shown.
Replace
battery
door.
NOTE:
Game
will
not
operate
properly
if
batteries
are
weak.
Any
erratic
play
action
may
be
a
symptom
of
weak
batteries.
Replace
with
fresh
alkaline
batteries
or
a
Perma
Power™
Battery
Eliminator.
STOP BUYING BATTERIES
COLECO’S
#2298
PERMA
POWER™
BATTERY
ELIMINATOR
will
operate
your
COLECO
games,
plus
many
other
manufacturers’
products.
See
your
local
dealer
for
details.
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HOOKING UP YOUR EXPANSION MODULE
EXPANSION MODULE PORT 1 (REAR JACK )
CONNECTOR CORD
PORT 2 (FRONT JACK)
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PORT 2 HAND
CONNECTOR
CORD
EXPANSION MODULE
# 2 CONSOLE
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CONNECTOR CORD
1. Unplug and remove the Port 1 Hand Controller from the COLECOVISION™
console, and set it aside.
2. Plug the Expansion Module Connector Cord into the Port 1 jack of the
COLECOVISION™ console. See illustration above.
3. Remove Accelerator from the storage well in the Expansion Module. Push down
on the bottom of the Accelerator. This will raise the top of the Pedal out far
enough from the storage well to grasp and lift out. Now plug the Accelerator
Connector Cord into the jack in front of the Expansion Module as shown. Place
Accelerator on the floor.
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4.
Lift out the Port 2 Hand Controller from the COLECOVISION™ console and
slide the bottom of Hand Controller into the Accelerator Pedal Well. When Hand
Controller is in place, align the Connector Cord with the slot provided and push
the top of the Hand Controller down until it snaps into place. BE SURE Port 2
Hand Controller is plugged into Port # 2 (front jack).
Now you are ready to begin playing your game! BE SURE THAT THE
COLECOVISION™ UNIT IS OFF BEFORE INSERTING OR REMOVING CAR-
TRIDGE. Refer to your GAME CARTRIDGE Instruction Guide for game play
instructions.
To play your ColecoVision™ without the Expansion Module, remove Hand
Controller from Expansion Module, push the locking clip back and grasp the
Control Stick and lift out of the storage well. Place the Hand Controller back into
Port 2 of your ColecoVision™ Console unit. Unplug the Accelerator Connector
Cord from the jack in front of the Expansion Module. Neatly wind the cord and
place Accelerator (and cord) back into the Accelerator storage well.
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY FROM THE
110/120 VOLT OUTLET WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PLAYING.
CARE OF YOUR GAME
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Treat your COLECOVISION™ EXPANSION MODULE with care.
Before inserting or removing GAME CARTRIDGE, always make sure that the
POWER SWITCH on CONSOLE unit is turned “OFF’’.
Always unplug the POWER SUPPLY from the 110/120 volt outlet when you have
finished playing. IMPORTANT: ONLY CONNECT THE CONSOLE POWER
SUPPLY UNIT INTO A 110/120 VOLT HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL SERVICE,
OTHERWISE SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO ELECTRICAL PARTS OF
THE SYSTEM.
Do not drop or bang EXPANSION MODULE, CONSOLE or HAND
CONTROLLERS.
Do not force CONTROL STICK or bang on KEYPAD.
Do not use sharp or pointed object to activate KEYPAD BUTTONS.
Do not store or leave EXPANSION MODULE, CONSOLE and accessories where
they may be subject to heat build-up.
Keep away from moisture. Do not immerse EXPANSION MODULE, CONSOLE
or HAND CONTROLLERS in water. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to wipe clean.
WARNING: Before cleaning EXPANSION MODULE, CONSOLE and acces-
sories, turn POWER SWITCH to ‘‘OFF”’ and disconnect the AC POWER SUP-
PLY unit from the 110/120 volt wall outlet.
Do not attempt to repair Expansion Module. It does not contain any owner
serviceable parts. Refer to your TROUBLESHOOTING section, if not success-
ful refer to LIMITED WARRANTY.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM REMEDY
1) Buzzing sound [11 Game Cartridge not properly
inserted or fully seated in slot.
C1 Game doesn’t start C1 Expansion Module must be plugged
into Port #1 (rear jack) and Hand
Controller into Port # 2 (front jack).
(1 Car doesn’t accelerate 1 Accelerator Pedal must be plugged
into jack in front of Expansion
Module.
O) Erratic or no steering OU Batteries weak — replace with fresh
alkaline batteries or a Perma-
Power™ Battery Eliminator.
NOTICE
This game generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause inter-
ference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this game does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the game off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the TV antenna.
Relocate the game with respect to the TV.
Move the game away from the TV.
Plug.the|gamelinto a different! outlet so\that;game!and TV are on different
branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio /televi-
sion technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following book-
let prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
‘‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems’”’.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Coleco warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its ColecoVision™
Expansion Module # 2in the United States of America that the product will be free
of defects in material or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase under
normal in-house use.
Coleco’s sole and exclusive liability for defects in material and workmanship
shall be limited to repair or replacement at its authorized Coleco Service Station.
This warranty does not obligate Coleco to bear the cost of transportation charges
in connection with the repair or replacement of defective parts.
This warranty is invalid if the damage or defect is caused by accident, act of
God, consumer abuse, unauthorized alteration or repair, vandalism, or misuse.
Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of the ColecoVision™ Expan-
sion Module # 2 including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose are limited to the above 90 day period. Coleco shall in no
event be liable for incidental, consequential, contingent or any other damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from State to State. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
SERVICE POLICY
Please read the Owner’s Manual carefully before using the product. If your
ColecoVision™ Expansion Module # 2 fails to operate properly, please refer to the
trouble-shooting checklist in the Owner’s Manual. If you cannot correct the mal-
function after consulting the trouble-shooting checklist please call Customer
Service on Coleco’s toll-free service hotline: [phone] nationwide. This
service is in operation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Mon-
day through Friday.
If Customer Service advises you to return your ColecoVision™ Expansion
Module #2, please return it postage prepaid and insured, with your name,
address, proof of the date of purchase, and a brief description of the problem to
the Service Station you have been directed to return it to by the toll-free service
information. If your unit is found to be factory defective during the first 90 days, it
will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you. If the unit is found to have been
consumer damaged or abused and therefore not covered by the warranty, then
you will be advised, in advance, of repair costs.
If your game requires service after expiration of the 90 day Limited Warranty
period, please call Coleco’s toll-free service hotline for instructions on how to
proceed: 1-800-842-1225 nationwide.

mu” MODULE *2
NO. 2413
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
lf accessories are not available at your local dealer, they can be ordered from
Coleco Industries, Inc. directly. Information can be obtained on how to order from
Coleco’s
toll-free
hotline:
1-800-842-1225
nationwide.
This
service
is
in
operation
from 8:00 a.m. to'5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Accessories available for your ColecoVision™
Expansion Module # 2 are:
Accelerator Pedal .- $55608
Rubber Feet
Suction Cups R58003

EXPANSION MODULE *2
CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE!
Please read the Owner’s Manual carefully be-
fore using this product. If amalfunction occurs,
please refer to the Troubleshooting Checklist. If
you cannot correct the malfunction, please call
Customer Service, Toll-Free nationwide:
1-800-842-1225
PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE
AND ALL LITERATURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Perma Power™ is a trademark of Perma-Power Electronics, Inc.
ColecoVision™ is a trademark of Coleco Industries, Inc. for its game system,
expansion modules and cartridges.
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