Excalibur 206 User manual

Model No.: 206

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C
ongratulations on your purchase of Fox Sports Golf from
Excalibur Electronics. This hand held game can help you
understand golf and cut your strokes before you get to the
course.
It offers lots of enjoyment whether you’re traveling on a long
road trip, or just trying to pass the time.
The game accommodates one or two players, so you can play
the computer, or against a friend. Read the manual thoroughly
to ensure you understand the product and how to play for maxi-
mum enjoyment.
So grab a club and a few balls, let’s make a tee time!
The legendary King Arthur
brandished a magic sword,
Excalibur, from which we take
our company name. With this
unique weapon in his hands,
he could not be vanquished.
Although Excalibur Electronics
can’t claim the magical
secrets
of Merlin, King Arthur’s court
wizard, sometimes our pat-
ented technology may make it
seem as if we could.
We ma
ke you think!
Fox Sports ™ & © 2006 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
B
ATTERY INSTALLATION
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3
FOX SPORTS GOLF LAYOUT
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4
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
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4
GAME OBJECTIVE
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5
BASIC UNIT OPERATION
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5
GAME MODES
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5
YOUR SWING
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6
GROUND CONDITIONS
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6
C
HART 1
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7
SWING DIRECTION & WIND
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8
P
ENALTIES & SCORES
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8
AUTO POWER OFF
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8
RESET THE GAME
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8
BATTERY INFORMATION
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9
SPECIAL CARE & HANDLING
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9
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
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90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
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SHIPPING YOUR UNIT
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10
EXPIRED WARRANTY
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EXPIRED WARRANTY ........................................................EXPIRED WARRANTY
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Your Fox Sports Golf game re-
quires 2-AA batteries. Follow the
steps below to install them.
1.
Turn the game over so the
top side is face-down on a soft
surface. You will see the battery
compartment at the top.
2.
Remove the screw using a
small Phillips screwdriver.
3.
Lift off the battery
compartment lid.
4.
Install the two batteries
carefully matching the polarity
(+ and -) with the diagram inside
the battery compartment.
5.
Place the tabs of the battery
compartment into their slots, and
snap the compartment door into
place.
6.
Screw the lid shut.
7.
Press the
RESET
button
using a small pointed object
after new batteries are installed.
BATTERY INSTALLATION

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FOX SPORTS GOLF LAYOUT
ON/STROKE:
Press to
start
the
Power Meter during a
game. Press a second time
when the meter reaches the
desired power level.
CLUB
:
Allows you to choose
specifi c clubs for play
.
SOUND
:
Press to turn
sound
on or off
.
DIRECTIONAL KEYPAD
:
Allows the following
swings:
Straight
- default swing type.
Slice
- a sw
ing
that causes the
ball t
o curve to the right.
Hook
- a swing
that causes
the ball to curve to the left.
PLAYER/HOLE
:
Press
to
choose number of players or
to choose a particular hole to
practice on.
SCORE:
Press to display the
score.
NEW G
AME:
Press to begin a
new game.
RESET:
Press to reset the unit
in the event of
a malfunction.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
RESET
LCD SCREEN
DIRECTIONAL
KEYPAD

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GAME OBJECTIVE
The objective of each game is
to complete the 18 holes in the
fewest strokes.
BASIC UNIT OPERATION
1.
Press
ON
to start the game.
2.
Press
ON
to stop the demo,
(if you wish).
3.
Press
NEW GAME
to select
any of the three play modes,
(
PRACTICE
,
SKIN
and
TOURNAMENT
).
The game’s
name shows in the lower left
corner of the screen
.
4.
Press
ON
to confi rm the
choice
.
5.
Press
NEW GAME
for two
seconds to select another
mode during a current game.
GAME MODES
There is one mode for
PRACTICE
, and there are
two game modes:
SKIN
and
TOURNAMENT
. Two
players can play
SKIN
and
1 or 2 players can play in
TOURNAMENT
mode.
Practice Mode
This game is for beginners.
Follow these steps to practice.
1.
Press
HOLE
to select the
holes you wish to play (1 – 18).
2.
Press
ON
to confi rm. The
hole and the par number fl ash
on screen.
3.
Press any of the
DIRECTION
buttons to select
STRAIGHT
,
HOOK
, or
SLICE
to control the shot’s accuracy.
4.
Press
CLUB
to select a
club, or you can allow Fox
Sports Golf to automatically
select a club for you.
5.
Press
STROKE
to swing.
6.
Press
SCORES
to view the
total strokes.
NOTE:
If your
score for the
hole is above or below par,
a (
+) or minus (-) will be
displaye
d.
Skin Mode
This is a game for 2 players.
The object is to win with the
fewest number of strokes.
Each hole is worth $1000.
Players must complete
each hole. The player who
completes each hole with the
least number of strokes wins
the
skin. The player with
the most Skins at the end
of 18 holes wins the game.

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To play, follow
steps 3 - 6
provided in the
PRACTI
CE
game instructions
avoided
.
Tournament
One or two players can play
this game.
1.
Press
PLAYER
to
select the
number of players.
2.
Then
follow the rules of
stroke play. Simply complete
all 18 holes in fewer strokes
than the other player.
YOUR SWING
The computer will show a mark
on the Stroke Power Meter
(lower right of LCD screen), as
a suggestion.
1.
Press
STROKE
once. The
power meter begins to fi ll.
2.
Press
STROKE
again as
the power meter reaches its
mark.
If you miss, try again until the
ball goes into the hole. Once
you sink the put, move on to
the next hole.
NOTES:
The game’s
suggestion
does
not account for the wind
conditions. You must control
the power when
you
swing by
pressing the
STROKE
button
once to start the meter, and a
second time to stop the meter
at the desired power level.
To simulate a real golf course,
the wind condition will display
on the screen and will change
frequently.
GROUND CONDITIONS
• There are different ground
types for each hole. They
are:
FAIRWAY
,
ROUGH
,
BUNKER
,
WATER
,
LEFT
and
RIGHT SLOPE
and
OB (OUT
of BOUNDS)
.
• The display shows the
ground conditions when your
ball hits the ground.
• Adjust your club selection
based on the type of ground
your ball lands on.
CHART 1
will help you to
select the appropriate club.

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CHART 1
par
bar

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SWING DIRECTION & WIND
•
Each player selects one of 3
swing directions:
STRAIGHT
,
HOOK
, or
SLICE
.
•
Before making a selection,
you must consider the wind
direction.
•
The shot distance will only
be affected by the wind if it is
over 20 yards.
•
The LCD depicts the wind
conditions in the manner
shown here.
Remember, the wind condition
will change frequently.
PENALTIES & SCORES
•
Out of Bounds will cost 1
penalty stroke.
•
Water hazard will cost 1
penalty stroke.
•
Failure to swing –
no penalty
•
Press
SCORES
to view
scores.
AUTO POWER OFF
The game will shut down after
3 minutes of sitting idle. Press
ON
to resume.
RESET THE GAME
If the game malfunctions,
press the
RESET
button using
a small pointed object. Some-
times your unit may “freeze up”
or function improperly because
of static electricity. When this
happens, press the
RESET
button.

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BATTERY INFORMATION
•
Your Fox Sports Golf
game
Your Fox Sports Golf game Your Fox Sports Golf
uses 2-AA batteries.
• Insert batteries using the
correct polarity.
• Only batteries of the same
or equivalent type as recom-
mended are to be used.
• Do not mix new and used
batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries
from the unit to avoid leakage
.
• Do not short-circuit the
supply terminals.
• Do not recharge non-
rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable bat-
teries from the toy before
charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are
only to be charged under
adult supervision.
• Keep the package as it con-
tains important information.
SPECIAL CARE AND HAN
DLING
• Avoid rough handling such as
bumping or dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme
temperatures. For best
re
sults, use
between the tem-
peratures of 39
ο
F and 100
ο
F
(4
ο
C and 38
ο
C).
• Clean using only a slightly
damp cloth. Do not use
cleaners with chemical
agents.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS,
INC., warrants to the original
customer that its products
are free from any electrical
or mechanical defects for a
period of 90 DAYS from
the
date of purchase. If any such
defect is discovered
within the
warranty period, EXCALIBUR
ELECTRONICS,
INC., will
repair or replace the unit free
of charge upon receipt
of the
unit, shipped postage prepaid
and insured to the
factory
address shown in this booklet.
The warranty covers normal
consumer use and does not
cover damage that occurs in
shipment or failure
that results
from alterations, accident,

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misuse, abuse, neglect,
wear
and tear, inadequate
maintenance, commercial
use, or unreasonable use of
the unit. Removal of the top
panel voids all warranties. This
warranty does not cover cost
of repairs made or attempted
outside of the factory.
Any applicable implied
warranties, including
warranties of merchantability
and fi tness, are hereby limited
to 90
DAYS from the date of
purchase. Consequential or
incidental damages resulting
from a reach of any applicable
express or implied warranties
are hereby excluded. Some
states do not
allow limitation
on the duration of
implied
on the duration of implied on the duration of
warranties and do not allow
exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages,
so the above limitation and
exclusions
in these
instances
may not apply.
The only
authorized service center in
the United States is:
Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
13755 SW 119th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186 USA
305.477.8080
305.477.9516 Fax
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
SHIPPING YOUR UNIT TO
EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC.
• Ship the unit carefully
packed, preferably in the
original carton, and send
it prepaid and adequately
insured.
• Include a detailed letter with
the following:
o the specifi c complaint
o your daytime telephone
number
o your address
EXPIRED WARRANTY
If your warranty has expired
and you want an estimated fee
for service, write to the above
address, specifying the model
and the problem.
NOTE:
Please do not send
your unit without fi rst receiving
an estimate for servicing from
EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS,
INC. Contact us before send-
ing
your unit. We cannot store
your unit!