Millennium Arcade 3000 User manual

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Important Warning
Please read these notes before using the video game
or letting your child play with it!
Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of
consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or
other light patterns. Such people may suffer a seizure when
playing with computer and video games. This may even affect
people who have no previous medical history of epilepsy and
who have never before had any epileptic seizures. If you or
anyone in your family have ever had symptoms possibly related
to epilepsy (e.g. loss of consciousness or seizures) when
exposed to flashing lights, please consult your doctor before
using the game. Children should always be supervised by their
parents when using computer and video games. Should you or
your child experience symptoms such as dizziness, blurred
vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness,
disorientation, or any form of involuntary movements or
convulsions while operating a computer or video game,
IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor before
playing again.
Precautions while Using the Product
☺Do not get too close to the screen.
☺Do not play if you are tired or have had insufficient sleep.
☺Ensure that the room in which you play is always well lit
and ventilated.
☺Take a break of at least 10-15 minutes per hour when
playing a video game.

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1Contents
1Contents.........................................................1
2Introduction and Setting Up ..............................2
2.1 Product Contents Check ....................................2
2.2 Power Supply ..................................................2
2.2.1 Installing the Batteries .................................2
2.2.2 Using Rechargeable Batteries........................3
2.2.3 Battery Life.................................................3
2.2.4 Important Battery Information ......................4
2.3 The Controls and Their Function.........................4
2.3.1 Overview ....................................................4
2.3.2 Description of Functions ...............................5
3Playing with TV Output .....................................6
4Trouble shooting..............................................7
5Care of the Product ..........................................9
6The ARCADE 3000 Software ............................ 10
6.1 Switching On and Selecting a Game ................. 10
6.2 Game Descriptions ......................................... 10
6.2.1 Bubble Blaster........................................... 10
6.2.2 Deep Storm .............................................. 11
6.2.3 Dream Bubble ........................................... 11
6.2.4 Final Escape.............................................. 12
6.2.5 Final Round Tennis .................................... 12
6.2.6 Hero Legend ............................................. 13
6.2.7 Jet Rush 2 ................................................ 13
6.2.8 Magic Jelly................................................ 14
6.2.9 Mr Onion .................................................. 14
6.2.10 Pinball Fish ............................................... 15
6.2.11 Pool Pro.................................................... 15
6.2.12 Seek the Resources ................................... 16
6.2.13 Tiger Rescue ............................................. 16
6.2.14 Totally Jet................................................. 17
6.2.15 Win or Lose .............................................. 17
6.3 Breaking Off a Game and Switching Off ............ 17
7Guarantee Card ............................................. 18
8Claim Form ................................................... 20

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2Introduction and Setting Up
Congratulations on your new MILLENNIUM Games Console. We
hope you will have a lot of fun with it. Please follow the
instructions in this manual to make the best possible use of the
product.
2.1 Product Contents Check
The package comprises the following items:
☺Games console ☺Carrying strap
☺Television cable ☺Instruction manual
2.2 Power Supply
2.2.1 Installing the Batteries
☺Hold the console carefully in the palm of your hand and
open the battery compartment by pressing against the
catch and lifting the cover.
☺The ARCADE 3000 requires three 1.5 volt batteries of the
“AAA” or “LR03” type.
☺When inserting the batteries, take
care to ensure that the positive
tip of each battery matches up
with a “+” sign inside the
compartment (see diagram).
☺Replace the cover of the battery
compartment.

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2.2.2 Using Rechargeable Batteries
We strongly advise you to use alkaline batteries. We do not
recommend rechargeable batteries, as these only have a
voltage of 1.2 and therefore supply insufficient power to the
machine.
If you do wish to use rechargeable batteries (which is not
recommended by the manufacturer), they will not damage the
machine but it may function abnormally. In any case, the
period of use (even if they are the special type with more than
650 mAh capacity) will be considerably shorter than with
normal batteries.
2.2.3 Battery Life
As a rule the batteries will last several hours, but this depends
on various factors.
In the first place it depends on always using batteries of good
quality. In addition the battery life is influenced by the volume
of the sound and the use of the TV output.
If you go against our advice and use rechargeable batteries,
the playing time can be expected to be shorter than with good
quality alkaline ones, as the voltage of rechargeable batteries is
only 1.2.
The following are signs of low batteries:
☺The brightness and contrast on the TFT display decrease.
☺The machine suddenly switches off or returns to its starting
screen in the middle of a game.
☺The machine will not switch on.
In these cases replace the batteries to make the machine work
properly again.

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2.2.4 Important Battery Information
☺Batteries should only be installed by an adult.
☺Only use batteries of the recommended type (3 x AAA),
and never mix old and new batteries.
☺Batteries must always be inserted with the correct polarity
(+ or -).
☺Exhausted batteries are to be removed as soon as
possible.
☺The battery terminals must never be short-circuited.
☺Do not dispose of exhausted batteries with the household
rubbish. Take them to a hazardous waste depot.
☺Help to protect the environment!
☺Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
☺Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit
before charging.
☺Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
2.3 The Controls and Their Function
2.3.1 Overview
The ARCADE 3000 incorporates the following control items:
1 On/off button
2 Reset button
3 Volume control knob
4 Navigator
5 Button A (square)
6 Button B (circle)
7 A & B turbo buttons
8 Pause
9 Earphone socket
10 TV output socket

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2.3.2 Description of Functions
Button (etc.) Description of uses
On/off For switching the machine on and off. The best
way is to place your thumb flat against the
button and press it into the casing.
When switching off, hold the button down for
about one second.
Reset Breaks off a game and returns you to the
games menu. A further press reverts to the
starting screen.
Volume Place your finger against the knob and turn it
anti-clockwise (to increase the volume) or
clockwise (to decrease it or switch the sound
off).
NB: Please do not turn the volume up too far –
especially when playing with earphones – to
avoid damage to your hearing.
Navigator Functions vary from one game to another. The
navigator usually serves to move an object or
actor in the game; also to select options.
A (square) Performs the standard action in the current
game; also serves to confirm a selected
option.
B (circle) Performs the secondary action (in some games
only).
A & B turbo Perform action (A or B) continuously
(“automatic firing”).
Speaker Emits the sound effects, unless you are using
earphones or a TV output.
Earphone
Socket
Plug your earphones in here. The socket takes
a standard 3.5 mm jack plug; any
conventional earphones with this connection
may be used.
TV output
socket
The TV cable that comes with the machine
should be plugged in here if you want to play
using your television set. For details of how
this works, see the following section.

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3Playing with TV Output
A special feature of your ARCADE 3000 is that you may use it
as a TV console so that your television gives you the picture
and sounds.
To do this, your television must meet the following
requirements:
☺It must be a PAL standard set.
☺There must be CHINCH sockets for video (yellow) and
audio (white/red), preferably at the front of the set.
☺If you only have SCART instead of CHINCH sockets, you
may be able to use a SCART adaptor which is obtainable
from a dealer.
Here is how to connect the ARCADE 3000 to the television:
1) At one end of the TV cable supplied with the ARCADE 3000
there is a single thin 2.5 mm jack plug. Insert this into the
TV output socket (10) of the console.
Important: Only do this, when the console is switched off!
2) Insert the yellow CHINCH plug into the yellow (video)
CHINCH socket on your television.
3) Insert the white CHINCH plug into the white (audio)
CHINCH socket on your television.
The red audio socket on the television is not used.
4) Switch on your television set, and select the “video in”
(normally AV) channel. If you aren’t sure how this works,
refer to the instructions for your television set.

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5) Switch on the games console. The starting display of the
ARCADE 3000 should now appear on the TV screen. The
console’s own TFT screen and sound output will remain
switched off.
6) Now operate the console in the usual way.
Important Precaution:
When playing with the television, make sure no one can trip
over the cable!
4Trouble shooting
The machine will not switch on
Check whether the batteries are installed correctly (pay
attention to the polarity!) and whether the power is sufficient.
If necessary, insert new batteries.
Check whether you have pressed the button properly.
The picture appears abnormal
There can often be electrostatic charges. The result can be a
flickering display, lines through the picture, or distorted
colours.
If this is the case, switch the ARCADE 3000 off and then on
again, or press the RESET button twice. If the problem still
persists, you may need to change the batteries.
The picture loses brightness and contrast
The batteries are spent and must be replaced.
The speaker has a tinny sound
You may have turned the volume up too high. Turn the knob
the other way to reduce it.
No sound comes through the headphones
Check whether the headphone connection really fits the
machine. Is the plug secured properly? If necessary, try
different headphones.
The machine automatically reverts to its initial display
The batteries may be spent and need replacing.

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A game doesn’t work properly or has “crashed”
Press the RESET button and start the game again.
Note also that you may have been using the wrong controls.
Carefully read the instructions for the game in question.
Also check whether the batteries are exhausted!
The picture on the TV screen is not in colour, or flickers
Check whether you have selected the AV input on the television
set. If you have selected the S-VHS input by mistake, the
picture could appear in black and white or flickering.
Are you perhaps using an incompatible SCART adaptor? The
specification of the adaptor needs to match that of the SCART
socket on your television set!
You are using a TV lead and no picture appears
There can be several causes for this. Check that:
☺the lead is properly plugged into the ARCADE 3000;
☺the CHINCH leads are properly plugged into the television
(yellow plug in yellow socket), or the SCART adapter (if
used) is compatible;
☺you have selected the AV channel on the TV set;
☺the appropriate TV channel is selected for the input in a
case where there are several choices (AV1, AV2, S-VHS
etc.);
☺The ARCADE 3000 is switched on.
If none of this helps, try testing whether a different device,
such as a digital camera, works with the selected TV input.
When using the television, you hear no sounds
Are all the leads secured properly? Has the volume on the
TV set perhaps been turned down too low?

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5Care of the Product
To ensure lasting enjoyment of your ARCADE 3000, observe the
following guidelines for handling it:
☺Never let the machine get wet.
☺Protect it from cold, heat or direct sunlight.
☺Take care when connecting the TV lead or headphones.
When disconnecting, always pull the plug, never the lead.
☺Don’t carry your ARCADE 3000 around unprotected (for
example in a back pack or handbag), as the display could
easily get scratched by other objects.
☺We recommend that you cover the display with a
transparent protective film, of the kind kind supplied for
mobile phones, and carry the machine in a suitable
protective case (like those for digital cameras).
☺On no account press down on the display, as the TFT screen
is very sensitive.
☺Don’t press the buttons too hard.
☺Don’t drop your ARCADE 3000.
☺Never open the casing of the machine.
☺Don’t let the machine get dirty.
☺To clean it, always use a dry cloth (preferably microfibre).

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6The ARCADE 3000 Software
Your games console incorporates 15 exciting games of various
categories. The following is a brief description of the games and
how to operate them.
6.1 Switching On and Selecting a Game
After switching the machine on, you will first see the title
screen. Press button A (marked with a square) to view the
main menu.
You can now choose any of the 15 games. They are listed in
alphabetical order. To select a game, highlight it and press the
“square” button A to confirm your choice. Then off you go!
6.2 Game Descriptions
6.2.1 Bubble Blaster
In this classic game you have to
match at least 3 balls of the same
colour. You do this by shooting balls
from a rotating cannon in the centre
of the playing area. If your ball lands
in the right spot, making up a group of
3 or more, these balls disappear and
others move up into their place. The
front end of the chain of balls must not reach the end of the
spiral, or you have lost!
Controls: A (square) : Shoot a ball
A turbo : Continuous shots
Left : Rotate cannon anti-clockwise
Right : Rotate cannon clockwise

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6.2.2 Deep Storm
In this spectacular shoot-out you are
fighting above the clouds against
aliens who want to conquer the earth.
You are the sole remaining pilot and
mankind’s last hope. Destroy the
bigger enemy units, and you collect
upgrades such as more powerful
ammunition for winning the fight.
Controls: A (square) : Fire (continuous)
Navigator : Steer in corresponding direction
6.2.3 Dream Bubble
The idea here is to make a complete
horizontal row out of the bubbles,
which come in clusters of various
shapes. As soon as one or more rows
are formed, they burst. If things get
awkward and you want to make some
space, you can do so with one of your
3 bombs, which can be positioned as
far up or down as you want. The bombs are replenished when
you proceed to the next level.
Controls: A (square) : Rotate cluster
B (circle) : First press – aim bomb
Second press – explode bomb
(if you change your mind,
dispose of it in an empty
space)
Left/right : Move cluster
Down : Make cluster drop quickly

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6.2.4 Final Escape
As a small crocodile you have to try to
crush your enemies by pushing blocks
of stone against them. If you deal with
them all within the allotted time
without getting caught, you progress
to the next level of difficulty. In
addition you can collect bonus points
by bringing the “heart” blocks
together. The wooden chests also contain goodies. Take care,
though – your enemies won’t let you have your way for long....
Controls: A (square) or
B (circle)
: Push or destroy stone
Navigator : Steer in corresponding
direction.
6.2.5 Final Round Tennis
Here you are playing a difficult game
of tennis against the computer. Play
forehand and backhand, short or long
shots to the right or left, and make
your opponent sweat! The usual
scoring system (15-30-40-60) applies,
and you need to be two “points” ahead
to win the game. After each game you
swap ends. To win a complete contest, you must be at least 2
games up. If you beat your first opponent, the next one is
ready waiting – and you can be sure he won’t make things any
easier for you!
Controls: A (square) : Serve or return ball
Navigator : Move player
Up/down : When hitting – long shot (up) or
short (down)
Left/right : When hitting – aim left or right

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6.2.6 Hero Legend
In this game the little hero has a
tough task. He has to knock his
enemies unconscious with his mallet.
Then while they are lying on the
ground he can pick them up and use
them as missiles. For eating the food
that they turn into, points are added
and bonuses are awarded. But beware
– the enemies don’t stay unconscious for long. Mind you aren’t
carrying one of them just when he comes round!
Controls: A (square) : Jump
A turbo : Quickly repeated jumps
B (circle) : Strike with mallet
B turbo : Strike continuously
Navigator : Move left or right
6.2.7 Jet Rush 2
This time you are in an extremely fast
race with your computer opponent.
But naturally you have to watch out:
the course contains slow-moving
boats, whirlpools and other hazards
that you have to avoid in order to
reach the finish safely. Use the ramps
to negotiate obstacles, and try not to
get rammed! The first to reach the finishing line wins. And then
of course there is the clock too, which cannot be argued with....
Controls: A (square) : Accelerate
B (circle) : Slow down
Left/right : Steer left or right

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6.2.8 Magic Jelly
The object is to alter the colouring of
the rectangles in such a way that the
entire playing area ends up in one
colour. To do this, you hop from
rectangle to rectangle and distribute
your colour-change bombs within the
allotted time. There are points for not
losing lives, and other bonuses to be
collected. But don’t get caught by your enemies, and on no
account jump off the edge, or you lose a life.
Controls: A (square) : Place a colour-change bomb
(always press button before
landing)
Navigator : Move in corresponding
direction
6.2.9 Mr Onion
Mr Onion needs to gather up all the
keys in order to free his lady friend
from the enemies’ clutches. But don’t
get caught – you must either be quick
enough or else numb your enemies
with shots. On the uppermost level,
the leader of the baddies is waiting for
Mr Onion. Give him all the help you
can. He will need it.
Controls: A (square) : Fire
A turbo : Continuous fire
Left/right : Walk in corresponding
direction
Up/down : Climb up or down

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6.2.10 Pinball Fish
In this classic game you control your
paddle which steers the ball that
bounces off it. The idea is to eliminate
all the symbols without losing the ball.
Now and then some special features
will crop up, making the game still
more interesting – but not always
easier! There may be extra balls, or
the paddle may get smaller, the balls may travel faster – all
sorts of things may happen. Try it out!
Controls: A (square) : Start game
Left/right : Move left or right
6.2.11 Pool Pro
A relaxed game of pool. Hit the balls
into the pockets, if possible in the
correct order. The next ball to be
potted is indicated at the bottom right.
The marker that moves to and fro in
the bottom left part of the screen
allows you to fix the power of your
shot: the further right the marker is,
the greater the power. Just below this, the display shows the
number of tries you have left and your current score. If you do
well, you will make it to the championships!
Controls: : 1st press – Set power of shot A (square)
2nd press – Carry out shot
B (circle) : (1) With marker moving: cancel
1st press on A
(2) Otherwise: attach numbers,
not colours, to balls on the table
Up/down : Set rough direction of shot
Left/right : Set exact direction of shot

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6.2.12 Seek the Resources
Here you have to pick up all the
treasures and objects in the pathways,
if possible without being caught by
your enemies and their traps. The
enemies, of course, defend their
treasures by shooting at you. You too
can shoot and intercept their bombs,
but your ammunition will quite soon
run out – so mind you use it sparingly.
Controls: A (square) : Fire shot
A turbo : Fire burst
Navigator : Move in corresponding direction
6.2.13 Tiger Rescue
An extra-terrestrial power has taken
control of the machines people use,
and there is no one left but you to
rescue the world! Choose any of 4
fighter jets and defeat all your
enemies from the air. Depending on
the aircraft, you have 2 different
weapon systems at your disposal: a
standard weapon with no restriction, or a few shots with an
extra-powerful special weapon. With fresh resources that you
can collect by defeating your major enemies, your fire power is
boosted, giving you a better chance of winning.
Controls: A (square) : Fire shot with standard weapon
A turbo : Fire burst with standard weapon
B (circle) : Fire special weapon
Navigator : Steer in corresponding direction

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6.2.14 Totally Jet
In this jet ski race you have a
specified time for completing the
course that is marked out. Steer round
the obstacles and collect the bonus
points.
Controls: A (square) : Accelerate
B (circle) : Slow down
Left/right : Steer left and right
6.2.15 Win or Lose
Catch the balls with the mobile beam.
You have only a few seconds in which
to do so. The more balls you catch,
the more points you score. Can you
get them all? There should be a good
50 of them!
Controls: Navigator : Move left and right
6.3 Breaking Off a Game and Switching the
Machine Off
To break off a game, press the RESET button. This takes you
back to the menu of games.
If you want to switch the machine off completely, this too can
be done at any time, by pressing the ON/OFF button.
If the ARCADE 3000 is left for 3 minutes without a button being
pressed, it switches off automatically to conserve the batteries.