Nintendo 64 User manual

Instruction Booklet
NUS-S-HB-AUS

Contents
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE
USING YOUR NINTENDO® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME PAK OR
ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT CONNECT THE
AC POWER CORD PLUG TO AN OUTLET, RECEPTACLE OR EXTENSION
CORD UNLESS THE PLUG BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
A DAMAGED POWER CORD MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD. DO NOT OPERATE IF THE POWER CORD IS BROKEN, SPLIT,
OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
THE NINTENDO 64 GENERATES REALISTIC IMAGES AND 3-D
SIMULATIONS. WHILE PLAYING OR WATCHING CERTAIN VIDEO
IMAGES, SOME PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS, MOTION
SICKNESS OR NAUSEA. IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCE ANY
OF THESE SYMPTOMS, DISCONTINUE USE AND PLAY AGAIN LATER.
Throughout this Instruction Booklet, you will see sections beginning with
WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE, Each section has a dierent level of
meaning, as follows:
Nintendo 64 Instruction Booklet
Components
Nintendo 64 Instruction Booklet
Audio/ Video Cable Connections
RF Switch/ RF Modulator Connections
Connecting the AC Power Supply
Connecting the Controller
How to Operate
Removing a Game Pack
Returning to Regular TV
Troubleshooting
Warranty and Service Information
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 10
Page 13
Page 13
Page 14
Page 18
Warns you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 64 that could result in
serious personal injury.
Cautions you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 64 system that may
result in (1) personal injury or (2) damage to the Nintendo 64 Control
Deck, components or accessories.
NOTE:
Points out important information on using or maintaining
your Nintendo 64 system.
This ofcial seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product
and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability
and entertainment value. Always look for this seal
when buying games and accessories to ensure
complete compatibility with your Nintendo product.
All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized
products bearing the Ofcial Nintendo Seal of Quality ®
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Section One Section One
Section One Nintendo 64 Components
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Nintendo 64, the world's most advanced
64-bit video game entertainment system, featuring CD-quality stereo sound, incredibly
smooth and realistic graphics and the most exciting video games ever experienced!
Read both the setup instructions and the separate Consumer Information and
Precautions Booklet before attempting to connect the Nintendo 64 Control Deck to your
TV. If, after reading all setup instructions, you are still unable to hook up your system,
please call the NINTENDO Helpline at the number listed below.
On the bottom of
the controller is a
connector slot for
loading an N64
Controller Pak™
(sold separately)
that can save
game data,
controller button
conguration and
more. Look for
Game Paks
displaying the N64
Controller Pak
icon. Read the
N64 Controller Pak
and Game Pak
instruction
booklets for more
information.
NINTENDO 64 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Control Deck
Back view of Control Deck
Game Pak Slot
Memory Expansion
Do not remove the Jumper Pak from the Memory
Expansion connector - the Control Deck will not operate.
Controller Sockets 1-4
Expansion Connector (on bottom)
Power Indicator Light
AC Power Supply Connection Port
Multi Out Connector
Nintendo 64 Controller
Nintendo 64
AC Power Supply
Stereo Audio/Video Cable
Bottom View of Controller
NOTE:
<1> The Nintendo 64 system is not intended for play by children under three years of
age.
<2> Do not use the Nintendo 64 system in bathrooms, kitchens, toilets or other humid
places or areas where there is a risk of splashing the unit with water.
Need Help with Installation or game play?
TELEPHONE THE NINTENDO HELPLINE
190 224 1001
Legion Call Rate 75c per min
higher from public or mobile phones.
7 days a week Midday - 9.00pm EST

stereo AV Cable
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Section Two Section One
Section One Audio/ Video Cable Connections
54
The Stereo Audio/Video Cable that is included with the Nintendo 64 will allow you to
connect the Control Deck to most televisions or video cassette recorders.
Choose one of the connection methods that matches the connections for your TV or VCR;
you will only need to make one kind of connection. Then turn to page 7
"Connecting the AC Power Supply" to continue your installation.
If your TV or VCR does not have audio/video connections (i.e., the illustrations on page 5
do not match your TV or VCR), then turn to page 6 "RF Switch/RF Modulator
Connections"
Connection & Installation Back of Control Deck
After completing the connections as shown, turn to pg 7.
After completing the connections as shown, turn to pg 7.
Connect to MULTI OUT Connector
Yellow
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
L R
Yellow
"Y" Adaptor
not included
Purchase from
an alertrenir
supply store.
White
White
Red
Red
Back of Control Deck
Connect to MULTI OUT Connector
TV or VCR BACK PANEL (INPUT)
AConnecting to a Stereo TV
or VCR
BConnecting to a Mono TV
or VCR (No Stereo Sound)
TV or VCR BACK PANEL (INPUT)
stereo AV Cable

ANTENNA INPUT SOCKET
ON BACK OF TV
RF Switch/ RF Modulator Connections Connecting the AC Power Suppl
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WARNING
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock
or damage to the Control
Deck, do not try to use any
other type of AC adapter or
power supply.
To avoid excessive wear to the power supply connector, do not disconnect the AC
Power Supply from the Control Deck except when storing your Nintendo 64. For the
purposes of power saving and safely, disconnect the AC Power Supply from the
outlet after use of the Nintendo 64 .
NOTE:
<1> For the Nintendo 64 system, use only an exclusive Nintendo 64 AC Power Supply : NUS-002(AUS),
do not use any other type of Power Supply.
<2> Inspect the cable, plug, case and other parts of the AC Power Supply for damage periodically.
If damage is found, immediately stop using the AC power supply and return to supplier for repair.
Back of Control Deck
If your TV does not have audio/video connections, you will need to use a Nintendo
64 F Switch and RF Modulator (sold separately).
You can purchase the RF Switch and F Modulator (packaged together as a set) from
most retail stores where Nintendo products are sold.
Connect the Control Deck and your TV set with the RF Switch and Modulator as
shown below.
NOTE: This method of connection will
produce mono sound only (the left and
right stereo channels will be mixed).
Make sure the Power Switch is in the OFF position before connecting the AC Power
Supply.
Connect the AC Power Supply, with the triangle on top as shown, into the port in the
back of the Control Deck. Insert the AC Power Supply into the Control Deck until
you hear a click.
Insert the plug from the power cord into a standard (230-240 volt AC) wall outlet.
CConnecting to a Mono TV
or VCR (No Stereo Sound)
Connect to
MULTI OUT Connector
RF Modulator (sold separately)
Connect to RF OUT Connector
on RF Modulator
Connect to ANTENNA IN
terminal post
RF Switch
(sold separately)
Existing Antenna
Cable

Connecting the Controller
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NOTE:
Points out important information on using or maintaining
your Nintendo 64 system.
Plug the Nintendo 64 Controller into the socket on
the front of the Control Deck as shown.
Up to four controllers can be connected at the
same time, but for most games, only the controller
plugged into socket number one (on the left side of
the control deck| will operate the START button.
Each game may have dierent functions for each of
the buttons. + Control Pad and Control Stick.
Depending on the game, the controller will be held
in one of the three positions shown. For further
instructions, consult the instruction booklet for the
Game Pak you are using.
Right Position Left Position Home Position

Section One
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Section Three Section One
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Always make sure that the Power Switch of the Control Deck is OFF and that you have
checked the Game Pak edge connector for foreign material (which can damage the
Control Deck) before attempting to load a Game Pak into the Control Deck.
After making the necessary connections shown in Section 2, place the Control Deck on
a hard, at surface, such as a television stand, table top or cabinet. Be sure to allow
plenty of space around the Control Deck for ventilation. Once the Control Deck is
properly located, continue with the following instructions:
Turn your television ON.
Make sure the Power Switch of the Control Deck is turned OFF.
Load a Nintendo 64 Game Pak in to
the top of the Control Deck as shown.
Push it down all the way.
Insert the Controllers) into the sockets) on the front of the Control Deck.
Slide the Power Switch to the ON position.
Make sure the red power indicator light on
the front of the Control Deck is ON (if not.
check the AC Power Supply and plug
connection). Push the reset button and release.
NOTE: When turning the Control Deck power ON, do
not move the Control Stick from its neutral position on
the controller.
If the Control Stick is held at an analed position (as
shown below in the picture on the left) when the power is
turned ON, this position will be set as neutral. This will
cause games using the Control Stick to operate
incorrectly.
To reset the neutral position once the game has started, let go of the Control Stick so
it can return to its center position, as shown in the picture on the right below, then
press START while holding down the L and R buttons.
Do not load the Game Pak upside down or otherwise force the Game Pak into the
Control Deck. Load only an N64 Game Pak. Do not attempt to use Super NES, or
any other type of Game Paks.
The Control Deck has several ventilation slots in the housing designed to maintain
adequate ventilation. Do not operate the Control Deck on a carpet, bed, sofa or
other soft surface, or in any location where any of the ventilation slots may become
covered or obstructed. Do not eat or drink around Control Deck.
How to Operate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Removing a Game Pack
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CAUTION
Always slide the Power Switch to the OFF
position before loading or removing a Game
Pak. N64 Controller Pak, controller or
accessory.
If you are using an AV connection to your TV or VCR (connection method
A, B), you will need to determine how to select the appropriate input.
NOTE: The most common options for an "Input Select" are: a button
somewhere on the front of the TV or VCR, a button on the remote
control (eg; TV/Video or AV), a high numbered channel on the TV
or VCR, or an on-screen menu selection. Manufacturers of TVs and
VCRs use dierent names and locations for "Input Select". Consult
your TV or VCR instruction manual for details.
If you are using an RF Switch connection to your TV (connection method C)
then set your TV to Channel O.
NOTE: If Channel O is unavailable choose any unused channel. If a
picture does not appear on your TV it will need to be tuned in on
the VL band.
If there is no game display, or a distorted picture appears on the TV screen,
slide the Power Switch OFF and remove the Game Pak. Start over from step
3. If you are still having problems, consult the troubleshooting section on
page 14. After you have nished playing, slide the Power Switch of the Control Deck to the OFF
position. Set the TV /VIDEO or Input switch on the television back to "TV". If you were
using a VCR, set the Input Switch back to receive antenna or pay TV, then turn the VCR
OFF.
There is no need to disconnect the RF Switch, AV Cables, AC Power Supply, etc from
the Control Deck.
For the purpose of power saving and safety, disconnect the AC Power Supply from the
wall outlet.
For additional maintenance, care and precautions, refer to the separate Consumer
Information and Precautions Booklet.
Press START on the Controller plugged into socket number one to start the
game. For further instructions, consult the instruction booklet for the Game
Pak you are using.
6.
7.
Returning to Regular TV
Slide the Power Switch to the
OFF position.
Place one hand on top of the Control
Deck and carefully remove the Game
Pak from the Control Deck with
the other hand.
1.
2.

Section One Troubleshooting
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Section Four Section One
Problem
Solution(s)
TV picture does not come on.
Make sure the Power Switch of the Control Deck is turned ON (the red indicator light
should be ON and the AC Power Supply and power cord plug are plugged in.
Problem
Solution(s)
No game display image on TV screen (but TV picture is ON).
Make sure the Power Switch on the Control Deck is turned ON.
Make sure the AC Power Supply is plugged into a 230-240 volt wall outlet and that
the AC Power Supply is plugged into the Control Deck.
If using an AV connection to your TV, make sure the TV /VIDEO switch is switched
to video (see your TV instruction manual).
If you are connecting the Control Deck to a VCR, make sure the VCR is ON and the
Input Switch is set to the correct Input (see your VCR instruction manual).
If you are using an RF Switch connection, make sure that the Control Deck and the
antenna or cable are connected to the F Switch properly and that the F Switch is
connected to the TV (see page 6).
If you are connecting the Control Deck to your TV using an RF Switch, make sure that
the TV is set to Channel "O" or an unused channel.
Make sure your TV is tuned in on the VL band. (See your TV instruction manual for
tuning details.!
Make sure the Game Pak is loaded into the Control Deck correctly (see pages 10-12).
Make sure the Jumper Pak is inserted correctly into the Memory Expansion slot on the
top of the Control Deck
Problem
Solution(s)
Game display is on the TV screen, but the picture is rolling or the screen has bars
or lines.
Adiust the vertical or horizontal hold controls on your TV until the picture becomes
steady.
Problem
Solution(s)
Picture quality is good, but the sound buzzes.
If using an AV connection, check the audio (red and white) connections of the
audio/video cables (see page 5).
A particularly strong TV station (or Pay TV) may be broadcasting in your area and
causing interference. Try disconnecting the antenna wire from the RF Switch. (You will
have to reconnect it again for regular TV viewing.)
Problem
Solution(s)
When not playing, regular TV will not come in.
Make sure the Power Switch of the Control Deck is turned OFF.
If using an AV connection, change the Input switch on your TV back to "TV" (see the
TV instructions).
If using an RF Switch connection, make sure that the antenna or cable is properly
connected to the RF Switch and that the F Switch is connected to the TV
(see page 6).
If regular TV programs will still not come in, unhook the F Switch from your TV and
hook up the antenna or cable directly. (In order to play, you will have to hook up the
RF Switch again.) Or, use a video switch (not included).
Troubleshooting
Continued on next page.
Before seeking repair service, check the problem against the list below:

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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If ou are still unable to solve the problem, please call the
NINTENDO Helpline at 190 224 1001.
Problem
Solution(s)
Game display is on the TV screen, but the picture is fuzzy, has no colour or
has snow on it. (For RF Switch connections only.)
Make sure that the Control Deck and antenna or cable are properly connected to the
F Switch and that the RF Switch is connected to the TV (see page 6).
Adjust the ne tuning and contrast controls on your TV to receive the clearest picture
possible.
If your TV has an automatic ne tuning control (AFC), turn it OFF and use the manual
ne tuning dial to adjust the picture. If turning OFF the AFC causes your TV to display
in only black and white, then leave the AFC ON.
If the Control Deck is too close to the TV, the Control Deck may cause some
interference. Try moving the Control Deck farther from the TV.
A particularly strong TV station (or Pay TV) may be broadcasting in your area and
causing interference. Try disconnecting the antenna wire from the F Switch. (You will
have to reconnect it again for regular television viewing.) Or, use a video switch (not
provided.
Make sure the RF Output of the RF Switch (marked OUT), is connected to the VHF
input on you TV.
Problem
Solution(s)
Picture is blinking or scrambled.
Try pushing the RESET button. If there is no improvement, slide the Control Deck Power
Switch OFF, then remove the Game Pak and reload it. Slide the Power Switch back to
the ON position and push the RESET button.
Problem
Solution(s)
The controller does not work.
Make sure the Power Switch on the Control Deck is in the OFF position before
plugging in the controller.
Make sure the Control Stick on the controller is in the neutral (center) position when
you turn the Power Switch of the Control Deck to the ON position.
Make sure the controller plug is rmly plugged into socket number one (on the left side
of the Control Deck).
Problem
Solution(s)
Picture quality is good, but there is no sound.
Make sure the TV volume is turned up to an adequate level.
The sound in some Game Paks begins only after START is pressed.
If using an RF Switch connection to your TV, adjust the ne tuning control until the
sound is clear
If using an AV connection, check the audio (red and white) connections of the
audio/video cables (see page 5).

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Section Five Section One
Section One
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WARRANTY FOR THE NINTENDO 64
(CONTROL DECK ) BY NINTENDO
AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
The product is sold subject to all warranties implied under the
provisions of the Trade Practices Act of Australia. Nintendo
Australia Pty. Ltd. (Nintendo) warrants to the original
consumer/purchaser that this NINTENDO 64 ("CONTROL
DECK") shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. If
a defect covered by this warranty occurs, Nintendo will repair or
replace the (CONTROL DECK) at its option, free of charge.
To receive this warranty service, contact Nintendo's Head Oce.
The undertaking to repair or replace the product will not apply if
the (CONTROL DECK) has been damaged, after sale to the
original consumer/purchaser, by negligence, accident,
unreasonable use, modication, tampering, or by other causes
Unrelated to defective Materials or workmanship.
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Phone : [phone]
• NINTENDO HELPLINE 190 224 1001
( LEGION CALL RATE AT 75 CENTS PER MINUTE
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