MGA Entertainment CommandoBOT User manual

1. To begin training your CommandoBOT to recognize your
voice, press and hold the MODE button (above the
microphone on the headset) for 3 seconds.
2. CommandoBOT wi request that you begin to say the
commands so it can recognize your voice.
3. CommandoBOT wi say “CommandoBOT”.
4. You need to say “CommandoBOT” or whatever name you
choose for your CommandoBOT.
5. The CommandoBOT wi say “Repeat”.
6. Repeat the name again exact y as you spoke it before.
IMPORTANT:
If the CommandoBOT does not understand, you wi hear an
error message such as “Did not compute” or “Too oud” and
then the CommandoBOT wi ask you to repeat the command.
Train the CommandoBOT in a quiet environment and p ay in
same condition.
7. The CommandoBOT wi move on to the next command
when it has understood the ast voice command you
gave it. Repeat steps 3 thru 6 for each command.
8. You wi train your CommandoBOT to recognize the
fo owing action commands:
TRAI I G YOUR COMMA DOBOT
CommandoBOT is trained to respond on y to the Master. Therefore, you wi need to train your CommandoBOT to
recognize your voice for each of the 18 commands that the robot wi fo ow. Your CommandoBOT wi ask you to say each
command twice. If the robot understands, it wi go onto the next command. If not, the robot wi ask you to repeat the
command unti it has 2 recordings that are simi ar in tone and tempo.
You can use the command names that are programmed into the CommandoBOT or you can rename them as you train the
CommandoBOT. For examp e, the CommandoBOT is programmed with the name “CommandoBOT” but you can ca it a
different name such as “Robot” or “Tommy”. The CommandoBOT wi simp y ask you to repeat the name to comp ete the
training of that action.
Important! In order for CommandoBOT® to fo ow your commands, it must recognize your voice and the
command matching the recordings acquired during training (word, tone, tempo). Be sure to ca out the
commands the same way you trained them.
YOU ARE THE MASTER
LOOK!
Now that you have your CommandoBOT trained to recognize
your voice, you are ready to command it to move and shoot.
The procedure is simp e: say the command as you said it
during training and wait for your CommandoBOT to respond
and answer you before giving the next command.
For examp e, to have your CommandoBOT move forward.
1. You say “ CommandoBOT” or whatever you named the
robot.
2. Your CommandoBOT responds “Yes, Master”.
3. You say “Forward”.
4. Your CommandoBOT wi say “Affirmative Forward” and
move forward.
IMPORTANT:
You must say
“CommandoBOT” (or whatever you named the
robot) first, and then wait for it to respond “Yes Master” before
giving any voice commands.
You must speak c ear y and use the same intonation as you did
when you trained your CommandoBOT. If you get too excited and
speak quick y or different y than when you trained your
CommandoBOT, it wi not understand you.
When your CommandoBOT is unab e to understand your
command, it wi an error message such as “Did not compute.
Repeat” or “Too oud. Repeat”.
When you repeated y make mistakes in giving the voice
commands or your CommandoBOT is unab e to pick up what
you said after 3 tries, you wi hear a ‘beep, beep’ sound. Try
again, speak c ear y and say “
CommandoBOT” (or its new name)
to reactivate.
Once you have comp eted the basic CommandoBOT training,
every time you turn on your headset your CommandoBOT wi go
through its System Check.
Sleep Mode
If you say “Powerdown” or have not given a voice command to
your CommandoBOT in 2 minutes, the robot wi go into S eep
Mode. To wake up your CommandoBOT, press the MODE
button once on your headset brief y and say
“CommandoBOT”
or what ever name you choose before to continue p ay. (Do not
press and ho d more than 3 seconds.)
Room Guard Mode
To activate the room guard, say “Guard Room” . This feature
commands your CommandoBOT to sound its siren if an
unidentified person enters the room. When your
CommandoBOT detects motion, it wi say “Ha t. Identify
yourse f”. Identify yourse f by saying
“At Ease” , entering your 4
digit secret code or pressing the MODE button on your
headset. A siren wi sound for 30 seconds if you do not press
and ho d the
EXE button and say “At Ease” or enter 4 digit
secret code within 15 seconds.
Spy & Walkie Talkie Mode
Position your CommandoBOT in a p ace where you want to
get information, but don’t want to be seen. Move the switch on
your headset to WT. You wi now hear conversations near your
CommandoBOT through your headset. Push
TALK on the
headset to activate the wa kie ta kie and ta k to peop e near
your CommandoBOT. To return to p ay mode, move the switch
on your CommandoBOT’s back to ON.
System Check
Power Down
Forward
Back
Left
Right
Ha t
Fire Gun
Laser
Missi es
Tomahawk
Togg e ights
Guard Room
(& code)
At Ease
10. Now, your CommandoBOT is ready to take your
commands. P ease speak c ear y and precise y when
you give your “Action Commands” to activate your
CommandoBOT®.
IMPORTANT:
You must comp ete the entire training of your CommandoBOT
from “CommandoBOT” to “System Check”. DO NOT switch off
the power during training. If you do, even pressing and ho ding
the MODE button for 3 seconds wi not a ow you to start the
training again. You must continue to comp ete the unfinished
training cyc e and then start a over again if you wish to change
a command.
You can not operate more than one CommandoBOT at the
same time.
Position microphone so that it is c ose enough to pickup your
voice, but not so c ose that your breathing overrides the
commands.
Mission 1
(So ar Attack)
Mission 2
(Lunar Defense)
Mission 3
(Recon)
Mission 4
(Rescue Mission)
IMPORTANT:
Your CommandoBOT can not move when in Spy Mode.
Spy and Wa kie Ta kie range is up to 75 feet.
Missions
Your CommandoBOT can carry out five different missions.
Missions 1-4 are preprogrammed (you can reprogram them
- see Programming Missions). Mission 5 must be
programmed by you. To run Mission 1, 2, 3 or 4 say, for
examp e,
“Lunar Defense” . Your CommandoBOT wi carry
out the programmed actions. Mission 5 wi on y run
immediate y after you finish programming it and press
EXE
on the keypad.
Reset
If, at any time, your CommandoBOT goes out of contro ,
press the RESET button on it’s back (next of Power ON/
OFF switch) once. Your CommandoBOT wi return to
norma .
Operating Tips
You can stop your CommandoBOT in motion by
pressing the MODE button on the headset brief y once.
A “beep” tone wi be heard. Be careful! If you press
and hold the MODE button for longer than 3
seconds, your CommandoBOT will go back to the
training mode and you have to redo the entire
Training procedure.
Optimum operating distance is 3 feet. Maximum
operating range is up to 50 feet indoors. However, this
may vary depending on environmenta conditions.
You do not have to retrain your CommandoBOT after
rep acing the batteries.
You are the on y master of your CommandoBOT. Any
new user wi have to retrain the voice commands in
order to operate the CommandoBOT.
Your CommandoBOT can be trained with different
anguage commands. It is advisab e that you assign
distinguishab e voice commands in order not to
confuse your CommandoBOT.
If it is responding s ow y or ma functioning, it is time to
rep ace the ‘D’ ce batteries in its egs.
IMPORTANT:
Robot wi ask you to repeat the command words 2 times.
After your CommandoBOT recognizes “Guard Room”, you wi
be asked to enter your 4 digit secret code. You must respond
within 15 seconds. Record your code here:
9. After comp eting the Training mode, your
CommandoBOT wi automatica y go through a System
Check .
Programming Missions
Your CommandoBOT can carry out five different missions.
Missions 1-4 are preprogrammed. To reprogram Missions 1-4
or to program Mission 5:
1. On your CommandoBOT’s keypad, press PRG fo owed
by the mission number you wish to program, for examp e
You wi hear a beep.
2. Using the keypad, enter in the sequence of commands
for that mission. You may enter up to 20 commands.
3. Press EXE to save and execute your new mission.
IMPORTANT:
If you make a mistake wi entering your mission, press
CLR .
This wi exit you from mission programming and save the
previous y stored mission.
Mission 5 wi run immediate y after you press
EXE . Mission 5
wi not respond to voice commands.
Keypad
1 = Fire Gun
2 = Forward
3 = Laser
4 = Left
5 = Stop
6 = Right
7 = Missi es
8 = Back
9 = Tomahawk
PRG = Program
CLR = C ear
EXE = Execute

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
MGA Entertainment warrants to the original consumer purchaser this
product that the product will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.
This warranty does not cover damages resulting from misuse improper
or abnormal usage negligence leaking batteries improper service or
other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship.
During this 90 day warranty period the product will be either repaired or
replaced (at MGA’s option) at no charge to the purchaser when
returned to either the retailer with it’s original sales receipt (containing
date of purchase) or to MGA.
The foregoing states the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any
breach of warranty with respect to the product.
All product returned to MGA must be shipped prepaid and insured for
loss or damage to:
MGA Entertainment
Repair Department
16730 Schoenborn Street
North Hills CA 91343-6122
Any returned product should be carefully packed in packing material
sufficient to avoid damage during shipment. Please include a written
description of the defect a copy of the original sales receipt (containing
date of purchase) and your printed name address and telephone
number.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
last or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is only valid within the United States and Canada.
Please keep this manual.
It contains important in ormation.
CommandoBOT®
is a registered trademark
of MGA Entertainment
™ ® & © 2000 MGA Entertainment
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in China
TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADSET
1. Remove the battery cover on the headset.
2. Insert one new 9-volt battery with the positive (+) and
negative (-) ends in the direction indicated inside the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
CommandoBOT®
1. Unscrew the battery covers on the back of robot and on
the left and right legs. Remove the guard piece on the
legs.
2. Insert one new 9-volt battery in the back of the robot.
3. Install 4 D batteries into the battery compartments
located on the left and right legs.
4. Place the positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the
direction indicated inside the battery compartments.
5. Replace the covers and tighten the screws. Slides the
guard pieces onto the legs.
CommandoBOT®
Operating Instructions
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Do not dispose of batteries in fire batteries may
explode or leak.
MASTER!
Congratulations! You are now the master of CommandoBOT a voice recognition
robot that responds to your voice commands. While wearing the headset you
will control and maneuver your CommandoBOT. Program your CommandoBOT
to follow a sequence of commands. It will respond to 18 different spoken
commands. CommandoBOT has a special room guard feature a spy mode and
can function as a walkie talkie.
CAUTION
Only an adult should replace the batteries.
Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
Contains small parts.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
SAFE OPERATION
1. CommandoBOT works only on a hard flat floor or
surface.
2. Do not aim “missiles” directly at any person or
animal.
3. Do not operate during thunderstorms.
4. Never force the arms legs and other parts of
CommandoBOT to move by hand. All its functions
must be activated by radio frequency/voice
commands.
5. Never play with the CommandoBOT in sand dirt
mud water on thick-pile carpets or on blankets.
Keep your CommandoBOT clean and dry.
6. Remove all batteries when your CommandoBOT is
not in use for long periods of time.
7. Select a safe place to play. Never operate your
CommandoBOT in the street or near pedestrian
traffic.
8. Keep your CommandoBOT and headset away from
sources of heat or direct sunlight.
9. Don’t leave your CommandoBOT and headset
outside overnight. Night dampness is harmful and
will affect performance.
10. Your CommandoBOT is operated by radio waves.
Sometimes erratic behavior or loss of control of
your CommandoBOT may happen as a result of
interference from nearby devices such as a
cordless phone hair dryer radio walkie-talkie or
radio controlled toy. Should this type of behavior
occur change to a different location.
Contact us
Phone: [phone]
In California: 818-894-2525
www.mgae.com
BATTERY GUIDELINES
For better performance use alkaline batteries.
Don’t use old and new batteries together or mix
different battery types.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the unit.
When not in use for a long time remove batteries to
prevent possible leakage.
Your CommandoBOT does not respond correctly to your
commands.
Make sure you are saying the command EXACTLY as
you did when you trained your CommandoBOT.
Say
“CommandoBOT” or whatever you have named it.
Wait for it to respond “Yes Master” and repeat your
command again.
Do not speak directly into the microphone. Your
breathing may affect the voice recognition accuracy.
Do not get too close to your CommandoBOT. The best
operating distance is 3 feet away from your
CommandoBOT.
You can not operate more than one CommandoBOT at
the same time.
It may be necessary to retrain your CommandoBOT if it
has repeated difficulty responding correctly to your
commands.
Your CommandoBOT will not respond or stop.
Press the MODE button on the headset once briefly to
reset your CommandoBOT. Speak to your
CommandoBOT again first by calling it by name and
then after it says “Yes Master” repeating the command
EXACTLY as you did when you trained it.
I your CommandoBOT is slow to respond.
Check the batteries - you may need to replace them.
Your CommandoBOT was switched o during training
and now won’t respond.
DO NOT switch off the power during training. If you do
you must continue to complete the unfinished training
cycle.
Now that your CommandoBOT and headset are battery-ready place it on a hard flat surface and put your headset on making
sure it fits securely.
GETTING STARTED
Turn on your CommandoBOT
Slide the Power Switch on the back to ON position. A red
LED light will indicate the power is on. Your CommandoBOT
is now in a stationary state and ready to be activated.
Turn on your Headset
Slide the Power Switch to ON position. You will hear your
CommandoBOT saying “CommandoBOT”.