Coleco Gemini 2510 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL NO. 2510

Guide No. 98662

Video Game System

ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY THE MANY EXCITING GAMES

DESIGNED FOR THE ATARI® 2600 VCS

Imported by

Coleco (Canada) Limitee

4000 St. Ambroise Street

Montreal, Quebec

H4C2C8

GEMINITM

Video Game System

CONSOLE UNIT

GAME CABLE

WYE CONNECTOR GAME CARTRIDGE

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ASSEMBLED BY AN ADULT.

CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE!

Please keep your game system box and packaging in case repairs are

ever needed.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REQUIRES

THE FOLLOWING:

Do not simultaneously hook up more than one TV set to aGEMINI™ Video Game

System. Do not use any more flat twin-lead from switch box to TV set than is

supplied with the switch box. Do not connect GEMINI™ Video Game System cable

directly to any TV antenna or cable TV outlet. Avoid attaching loose wires to your

TV antenna terminals when using GEMINI™ Video Game System. Doing any of the

above may cause interference to nearby TV sets and is against Federal Commu-

nication Commission regulations.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA SWITCH BOX

An antenna switch box is provided as aconvenience to allow you to select, by the

flick of aswitch, either game playing or regular TV viewing. Once installed it need

not be removed.

FOR FLAT TWIN LEAD" ANTENNA WIRE USE

Connect the ANTENNA SWITCH BOX as follows:

7"| Disconnect the flat twin-lead VHF antenna leads from your TV set. Connect

the flat twin-lead from the switch box to terminals on the back of the TV set

marked "VHF". See Fig. 1.

[~^~| Connect the flat twin-lead (300 OHM) TV antenna leads which you have just

I—Idisconnected from the outdoor antenna, cable TV, or rabbit ears to the

switch box marked "Antenna".

FLAT "TWIN LEAD" ANTENNA WIRE USED

CONNECT TO FLAT "TWIN LEAD"

WIRE FROM INDOOR OR

OUTDOOR TV ANTENNA

CABLE

TO GAME Fig. 1

BACK OF

TV SET

CONNECT TO

TV VHF

SWITCH BOX

FOR ROUND "COAX" ANTENNA OR CABLE TV USE

NOTE:lf you have cable TV or your TV has around coax cable connector only; a

"75 OHM to 300 OHM Balun" matching transformer may be required. This is

readily available at atelevision service department to permit proper connection to

the switch box. Connect this balun to the switch box. See Fig. 2.

ROUND "COAX11 ANTENNA WIRE USED

EXISTING ROUND VHF

"COAX" ANTENNA OR

ANTENNA SYSTEM WIRE

ROUND "COAX"

TO FLAT "TWIN LEAD

BALUN CONVERTER ANTENNA

SWITCH BOX

CABLE

TO GAME

Fig. 2

BACK OF

TV SET

CONNECT TO

TV VHF

CONNECTING ANTENNA SWITCH BOX TO ATV.

WITH VHF COAX CABLE CONNECTOR ONLY

FOR OUTDOOR ANTENNA

Connect the ANTENNA SWITCH BOX as follows:

Disconnect the internal VHF antenna plug from your TV set as shown. Connect

the flat twin-lead from the Antenna Switch Box to Screw Terminals on your "300

OHM to 75 OHM Balun". This "Balun" is normally supplied with your TV set or

is readily available at alocal television dealer or TV Service Department.

Simply plug the "Balun" on to the VHF antenna terminal on your TV set, see

Fig. 3.

2. Connect the flat-lead (300 OHM) TV antenna leads from the outdoor antenna to

Switch Box Screw Terminals marked "Antenna".

FLAT "TWIN LEAD" DISCONNECT BUILT-IN

ANTENNA WIRE USED vhf antenna

TERMINAL

CONNECT TO FLAT

"TWIN LEAD" WIRE

FROM OUTDOOR

TV ANTENNA

BACK OF

TV SET

'^VHF COAX

CABLE

CONNECTOR

CONNECT

TO CABLE

CONNECTOR

SWITCH BOX "300 OHM TO 75 BALUN"

FOR CABLE TV

3. If you have Cable TV, repeat step 1to connect your "300 OHM to 75 OHM

Balun" to Antenna Switch Box. Now connect existing round VHF coax antenna

or antenna system wire through acoax Balun to the Switch Box Screw Termi-

nals marked "Antenna". See Fig. 4.

Once Antenna Switch Box is installed, it does not need to be removed. Move the

switch back to "TV" for regular viewing.

ROUND "COAX"

ANTENNA WIRE USED

EXISTING ROUND VHF

"COAX" ANTENNA OR

ANTENNA SYSTEM WIRE

DISCONNECT BUILT-IN

VHF ANTENNA

TERMINAL

Fig, 4

BACK OF

TV SET

VHF COAX

CABLE

CONNECTOR

CONNECT

TO CABLE

CONNECTOR

ROUND "COAX" ANTENNA

TO FLAT "TWIN LEAD" SWITCH BOX

BALUN CONVERTER 300 OHM TO 75 BALUN"

CONNECTING THE CONSOLE PARTS

mPlug GAME CABLE to ANTENNA SWITCH BOX socket marked GAME. Plug

other end of GAME CABLE into socket in rear of CONSOLE. See Fig. 5.

aMove the select switch to "GAME". (Remember that after playing with your

video games, move the switch back to "TV" for regular viewing.)

CAUTION: For best transmission of the games, be sure switch is moved all the way

over to "GAME" position.

Plug the JACK of the POWER SUPPLY into the SOCKET in back of your

GEMINI™ Video Game System CONSOLE UNIT MAKE SURE THAT THE

ON/OFF SWITCH ON THE CONSOLE UNIT IS TURNED OFF

Plug the POWER SUPPLY unit into a110/120-volt household electrical

outlet. Make sure POWER SUPPLY is fully inserted into the electrical outlet.

POWER

SUPPLY JACK

Fig. 5REAR VIEW OF GAME SYSTEM

POWER

SUPPLY

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Tin Attach the HAND CONTROLLERS by plugging them into the sockets in front

I—Iot the Console as shown in Fig. 6.

CONSOLE UNIT

HAND CONTROLLERS

PLUG IN HERE

nn Turn GEMINI™ Video Game System ON and tune TV set to CHANNEL 3. The

I—Isystem has been pre-set at the factory for use on Channel 3. Adjust your TV

volume down to aminimum.

IMPORTANT- If you have a strong local TV station on Channel 3, move the CHAN-

NEL SELECTOR switch carefully to Channel 2position. Tune TV set for Channel 2.

The CHANNEL SELECTOR switch is located at the rear of the CONSOLE. See

Fig. 7.

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CHANNEL 2-3

SELECTOR SWITCH

Adjustment of "FINE TUNE" control is required. Adjust the "COLOR", "TINT" and

"CONTRAST" controls as necessary.

On TV sets with AUTOMATIC COLOR CONTROL, this control should be turned

"OFF", and fine tuning adjusted manually until best picture is obtained. Note that

on some TV sets there may be two different settings of fine tuning for the same

Channel, tune for the best picture.

INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE

["J"] Before inserting or removing GAME CARTRIDGE, always make sure that the

1—'POWER SWITCH on GEMINI™ Video Game System CONSOLE unit is

turned "OFF".

Hold the GAME CARTRIDGE so that the front label faces the back of CONSOLE

unit and reads right side up.

ryi Carefully insert the GAME CARTRIDGE into the slot on the right side of the

I—ICONSOLE unit. See Fig. 8. Insert the CARTRIDGE until it is fully seated

DO NOT FORCE.

COLOR/B&W-,

SWITCH

ON/OFF POWER -

SWITCH

GAME SELECT

SWITCH CARTRIDGE iq. 8

CARTRIDGE

SLOT

LEFT AND RIGHT

DIFFICULTY

SWITCHES

Turn the POWER SWITCH "OFF" before removing the CARTRIDGE. When

removing the GAME CARTRIDGE, simply pull it straight up and out of the slot The

POWER SWITCH on CONSOLE should be turned "OFR" when the system is not

being used.

TO START PLAY

Turn on your TV set. TV should be tuned to same Channel as the CHANNEL

SELECT SWITCH on the GEMINI™ Video Game System CONSOLE unit. See

Step 6, page 6.

Slide the COLOR/B&W switch on your GEMINI™ Video Game System

CONSOLE unit to the COLOR position if your CONSOLE is connected to a

Color TV set.

If you have ablack and white TV set, slide the COLOR/B&W switch to the

B&W position.

Slide the POWER switch on the GEMINI™ Video Game System CONSOLE to

"ON". Game image will appear on your TV screen.

The GAME SELECT switch allows you to select the Game desired, before

you begin to play.

In some games, the LEFT and RIGHT DIFFICULTY switches are for skill level

desired. Refer to your game instruction booklet for details.

Now you are ready to play your game. Refer to your game instruction booklet

for details.

When returning to regular TV programming, slide the POWER SWITCH on

the GEMINI™ Video Game System CONSOLE unit to "OFF". Slide the

switch on the ANTENNA SWITCH BOX back to "TV" position.

WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY FROM THE

110/120 VOLT OUTLET, WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PLAYING.

ADVANCED TWO-WAY HAND CONTROLLERS

CONTROL STICK: The eight-directional control stick allows you to direct

movement of an object depending on the game cartridge.

SIDE BUTTON: The Side Button has varying functions, depending on the

game cartridge. The side button on your hand controller functions like the

red button on the Atari'" VCS joystick controller.

PADDLE CONTROL: The Paddle Control has varying functions, depending

on the game cartridge. To play games that require Paddle Controls, both

Hand Controllers must be plugged into aWYE Connector for proper paddle

operation. Plug WYE Connector into left Controller Port.

Each cartridge comes with its own detailed instructions for game play.

Note that the GEMINI™ Video Game System will accept any Controller that

will work on the Atari'? 1VCS .

HAND CONTROLLER

8-DIRECTIONAL

CONTROL STICK

SIDE BUTTON PADDLE CONTROL

TO PLAY 4PLAYER GAMES

GEMINI™ Video Game System has supplied you with one WYE CONNECTOR to

get you started playing 4PLAYER games. To play 4PLAYER games you must order

another WYE CONNECTOR and two HAND CONTROLLERS. Refer to ACCES-

SORIES AVAILABLE on page 15.

When you receive your 2 additional CONTROLLERS, simply plug both WYE

CONNECTORS into the sockets in front of the Console unit. Plug 4HAND CON-

TROLLERS into the ends of the WYE CONNECTORS. Now you are ready to play a

4PLAYER game. Refer to your game instruction booklet for details.

PLUG BOTH WYE CONNECTORS

INTO SOCKETS AS SHOWN ATTACH HAND CONTROLLERS

WYE CONNECTORS

ruJBLESHOOTING

YMPTOM REMEDY

DNo GAME image on your TV screen

DFaint TV image or game is blurry.

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DAntenna Switch BOX not set to

"GAME" position or Game Cable

not properly plugged in at Console

or Antenna Switch Box.

Slide the switch on Antenna Switch

Box all the way over to "GAME

position, then back to the "TV

position, then back to "GAME"

position.

Antenna lead not properly attached.

Follow instructions.

Power Switch on Console unit not

"ON", Power Supply not fully seated

into outlet, or Power Cable not prop-

erly connected.

TV not on Channel 3(or 2if game is

set on 2).

DGame Cartridge not properly

inserted or fully seated in slot.

DGame Cartridge inserted into Con-

sole unit when POWER SWITCH was

"ON". Slide the POWER SWtTCH to

"OFF", then back to "ON".

DNote that on some TV sets there may

be two different settings of fine tun-

ing for the same Channel, tune for

the best picture.

DNo Game sounds DTV volume not turned up. Adjust

your Volume Control to anormal

level.

DAdjust your Fine Tune Control.

I . Buzzing sound or Distortion Sound Adjust your Fine Tune Controls until

the sound and picture are clear.

Broadcasting from Channel 3, 2

(or Cable TV) may be particularly

strong in your area. Disconnect

the Antenna connections on the

Antenna Switch Box. Now play the

Game. You will have to reconnect

again for regular TV viewing.

DNo regular TV Programs DMove the "SELECT SWITCH" on

Antenna Switch Box back to "TV"

for regular viewing.

Connections on Antenna Switch Box

or TV set not properly connected.

Follow the instructions.

DStripes, lots of snow. DAdjust the Horizontal Hold located

on front, side or rear of TV set.

Reduce Color Intensity.

If Picture WAVES, adjust Fine Tune

and Contrast Controls until asharp,

steady picture is obtained.

Wind excess Game Cable into neat

coil and try to move Game away from

TV if necessary.

Hand Controller not functioning

correctly Check and see if the Controller Jack

is firmly seated in the socket of the

Console unit.

If the other hand controller is work-

ing correctly, simply switch the

working controller and firmly insert

the jack into the non-working plug. If

working controller fails to work cor-

rectly, the Console unit is probably

faulty. If working controller works

properly in other jack, the first con-

troller is probably faulty. See Limited

Warranty for repairs.

No color image on color TV. DCheck Color/B&W switch to make

sure it's in the Color position.

DAdjust Color Controls on TV set.

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CARE OF YOUR GAME

DTreat your GEMINI™ Video Game System with care.

DBefore inserting or removing GAME CARTRIDGE, always make sure that the

POWER SWITCH on CONSOLE unit is turned "OFF".

DAlways unplug the POWER SUPPLY from the 110/120 volt outlet when you

have finished playing. IMPORTANT: ONLY CONNECT THE CONSOLE POWER

SUPPLY UNIT INTO A110/120 VOLT HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL SERVICE,

OTHERWISE SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO ELECTRICAL PARTS OF

THE SYSTEM.

DDo not drop or bang CONSOLE unit or HAND CONTROLLERS.

Do not force CONTROL STICK or PADDLE CONTROL.

DDo not store or leave CONSOLE unit and accessories where they may be

subject to heat build-up.

Do not force GAME CARTRIDGE in CONSOLE unit.

DKeep GAME away from heat and moisture. Do not immerse CONSOLE unit or

HAND CONTROLLERS in water. To clean, use asoft, slightly damp cloth to wipe

CONSOLE unit, HAND CONTROLLERS and CARTRIDGES.

WARNING: Before cleaning console unit and accessories, turn POWER SWITCH

to "OFF" and disconnect the AC POWER SUPPLY unit from the 110/120 volt

wall outlet.

DDo not attempt to repair game. It does not contain any owner serviceable parts.

Refer to your Trouble Shooting section, if not successful refer to LIMITED

WARRANTY-

NOTICE

This system 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 aClass Bcomputing device in accordance with the

specifications in Subpart Jof Part 15of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in aresidential installation. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installa-

tion. If this system does cause interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the system 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 system with respect to the TV-

Move the system away from the TV.

Plug the system into adifferent outlet so that system 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.

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Coleco warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its GEMINI™ in Canada that the

product will be free of defects in material or workmanship to 90 days (rom the date of

purchase under normal in-house use.

If your GEMINI™ fails to operate properly DURING THE FIRST 90 DAYS AFTER

PURCHASE, please call or write to the address mentioned below in order to obtain aColeco

return authorization number.

NOTE: NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

All returns must be sent insured prepaid and be accompanied with your name and

address, proof of purchase and abrief description of the problem and be directed to:

COLECO (CANADA) LIMITEE

(Customer Service Electronics)

4000 St-Ambroise

Montreal, P.Q.

H4C 2C8

Tel: (514) 937-9191

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.

Coleco's sole and exclusive liability for defects in material and workmanship shall be

limited to repair or replacement at its Service Station, and Coleco shall in no event be liable for

incidental, consequential contingent or any other damages. 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 it the damage of defect is caused by accident, act of God.

consumer abuse, unauthorized alteration or repair, vandalism or misuse.

This warranty is made in lieu of any other express warranty, and except for the foregoing

warranty which is exclusive, there is no other express warranty being made.

Please read the Owner's Manual carefully before using the product, if amalfunction

occurs, please refer to the troubleshooting checklist in the Owner's Manual. If you cannot

correct the malfunction after consulting the troubleshooting checklist, return complete unit as

previously outlined.

SERVICE POLICY

If your GEMINI™ requires service after expiration of the 90 day Limited Warranty period,

follow the return procedure and Coleco will service the game and put it in working condition or

replace it with areconditioned model (at our option), on receipt of your GEMINI™ with your

check payable to Coleco Canada Limitee in the amount of;

GEMINI™ S45.00

Coleco's service obligation does not apply to defects arising from abuse, misuse or

alteration of the unit. It 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

Please allow 4to 6weeks for repair and return.

CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE!

Please read the Owner's Manual carefully

before using this product. If amalfunction

occurs, please refer to the Troubleshooting

Checklist.

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PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE

DALL LITERATURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

If accessories are not available at your local dealer they can be obtained

anada) Limitee, 4000 St. Ambroise, Montreal, Quebec,

Canada H4C 2C8

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GEMINITr/

Video Game System

MODEL NO. 2510

ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE

If accessories are not available at your local dealer, they can be ordered from

Coleco (Canada) Limitee directly. Information can be obtained on how to order

from Coleco by dialing (514) 937-9191 nationwide. This service is in

operation from 08:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs., Monday through Friday.

Accessories available for your

Gemini™ are:

Power Supply R91 61 7

Antenna Switchbox R74608

Game Cable S92053

Hand Controller (1) S91519

WYE Connector (1 )R72426

GEMINI

Video Game System

CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE!

Please read the Owner's Manual carefully be-

fore using this product. If amalfunction occurs,

please refer to the Troubleshooting Checklist.

COLECO (CANADA) LIMITEE

4000 ST. AMBROISE, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H4C 2C8

Printed in Taiwan

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