Radica Games Connectv CRiCKET 76073 User manual

WARNING: EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES
READ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CONNECTV
Afew people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights
or patterns in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures
while watching TV pictures or playing video games. Players who have not
had any seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
Consult your physician before playing video games if you have an epileptic
condition or experience any of the following symptoms while playing video
games: altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, other involuntary movements,
loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion and/or convulsions.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
On the back of the main unit, loosen the screw
on the battery compartment and insert four (4)
“AA” (LR6) batteries as indicated inside the
compartment (alkaline batteries recommend-
ed). Replace the battery compartment door.
NOTE: Batteries in the Main Unit should give you
about 10 hours of game play (if alkaline batteries
areused). The game will not operate normally
when the batteries begin to run low.The screen
may be blurred and resetting the game may not
work. Be sureto install fresh batteries. Thereis also no memory function. All
game data will be erased when the power is turned off or batteries are replaced.
On the bottom of the bat handle loosen the screws on the battery compart-
ment. Insert two (2) “AA” (LR6) batteries, aligning the positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) terminals as indicated. Insert the positive terminals facing down.
Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN INSTALLING BATTERIES.
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV
Toconnect ConnecTV Cricket directly to a TV
,the TV must be equipped with
audio and video input jacks. They are commonly found on the front of the TV
near the contrast, color, and picture adjustment controls; or on the back of
the TV near the antenna and cable/satellite jacks.
Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on
the TV.
Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack
on the TV
.
Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV’soperating
manual for details.)
CONNECTING TO YOUR VCR
If your TV doesn’t have audio and video input jacks, you can connect
ConnecTV Cricket to your VCR.
Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on
the VCR.
Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack
on the VCR.
Set your TV and VCR to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV
and VCR operating manuals for details.)
NOTE: If your TV or VCR does not have AV inputs, a “Y” adapter may be
purchased separately at any electronics store.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING
CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.
CAUTION
Beforeplaying ConnecTV Cricket, ensure that you have
aclear area around you and you will not hit the TV,
other people or any other objects when swinging the
bat or bowling the ball.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
BASE CONSOLE
POWER – Pressing the Power Button will turn ConnecTV Cricket on or off.
LEFT/ RIGHT – Used to navigate the menu screens. Press Enter to make
your selection.
ENTER – Used to make selections in menu screens.
PAUSE – Used to pause the game and access in game options.
BACK – Used to back up 1-step in menu screens.
BALL CONTROLS
A-BUTTON/ENTER – Use the A-Button/Enter to make menu selections and
in combination with the B-Button and C-Button to apply spin to the ball when
thrown.
B-BUTTON – Use the B-Button in combination with the A-Button and C-
Button to apply spin to the ball when thrown.
C-BUTTON – Use the C-Button in combination with the A-Button and B-
Button to apply spin to the ball when thrown.
DIRECTIONAL PAD – Use the directional pad to aim when bowling and to
navigate menu screens.
THROWING – Make bowling motion when bowling.
BAT CONTROLS
SWING – Stand over the main console when swinging.
BLOCK BUTTON – Use the block button in gameplay to block
RUN BUTTON – Use the run button in gameplay to run between the wickets.
GETTING STARTED
WARNING: Make sureyou place the base console on the floor in front of
the TV, located far enough from the TV and any other objects or people
to avoid striking anything or anyone when you swing the bat.
OPTIONS MENU
Show/ Hide Status
Select this option to show or hide the mini scorecardshown between each
ball bowled.
Delete Save
This will clear the battery back up memory of any previously saved game data.
BATTING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Beforebeginning game play,make sure to
place your bottom batting hand through the Safety Strap on the bottom
of the bat handle.
POSITIONING - When batting, make sure to set your stance between 19”
(50cm) and 4ft (120cm) behind the base console. Y
our position relative to the
base unit will affect the bats ability to transmit your swing to the base unit.
SWING AWAY - Swing the bat to hit the ball. The batter’s timing and force
will determine direction and distance. If you arehaving difficulties hitting the
ball, try swinging earlier. Also, the timing to hit the ball will be different if fac-
ing a spin bowler or a fast bowler, so experiment with the timing of your
swing in order to get a feel for the proper technique. Remember: swing early!
BLOCKING – To block the batter must hold down the block key on the bat at
any time after the ball is bowled. A ball will only be blocked if it is pitched in
line with the wicket.
RUNNING – After the ball is hit the batter can choose to run. Press the run but-
ton to travel between the wickets. Tostop running press the run button again. If
the batsmen are less than halfway between the wickets they will turn back.
THROWING THE BALL
Warning: When making the throwing motion, you must never let go of
the ball. Doing so can damage the game, damage whatever it hits, or
injure whomever it hits.
BOWLING
BOWLER SELECT – The bowler first selects from either spin or fast bowler.
At the end of each over, the player will be able to select whether to use a
spin or fast bowler for the next over.
Tobowl the ball, the player must use the directional pad to move the Ball Aim
Indicator on the screen then make a bowling motion while holding down a combi-
nation of the A, B, or C buttons. The gauge represents the bowler’s run up to the
popping crease. The closer the gauge is to the line, the better the ball bowled. If
the gauge crosses the line a no-ball is called. Pressing a combination of buttons
when bowling will cause the ball to spin in different directions after pitching. Using
these combinations while pitching in different places will enable the bowler to per-
form certain types of ball including Yorkers, googlies, leg breaks and sliders.
FIELDING – Fielding is automatic.
PLAYING CONNECTV CRICKET
If your ConnecTV Cricket is connected to your TV, turn on the TV, then set the
TV to the appropriate video input mode (see set-up section of this manual). If
your ConnecTV Cricket is connected to your TV through a VCR, turn on the TV
and VCR, then set both the TV and VCR to the appropriate video input modes
(see set-up section of this manual). Next, turn on the power to your ConnecTV
Cricket by pressing the On/Off Button on the base console. After a brief start-
up animation, the Game Selection Menu will appear on the TV screen.
Using either the directional pad on the ball or on base console, you will be
able to scroll through the menu options (1-Day Match, 5-Day Test,
Tournament, Skill Level, Options).
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The currently selected option will be highlighted. Use the bat, the ball or the
enter button (see button functions section of this manual) to make your selection.
You can choose from 1-Day Match, 5-Day Test or Tournament, you will also
be able to
select the amount of players, number of overs (1-day only) and bat-
ting stance.
•Choose number of players
•Player 1: Choose your side
• Player 2: Choose your side or Player 1: Choose CPU side (as applicable).
•Choose number of overs
•Player 1/2: Choose your stance (as applicable)
SKILL LEVEL – From the main menu, the player can adjust the games level
of difficulty. ConnecTV Cricket has 3 levels of difficulty:
•Club: Batting and bowling is EASY
•County: Batting and bowling is MODERATE
•International: Batting and bowling is DIFFICULT
Players can further adjust difficulty levels through the teams they select. Each
team is assigned its own batting, bowling and fielding attributes.
1-Day Match
Play a standard 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 over game for 1-2 players. You will be
able to choose both playing teams. The player with the highest score within
the set amount of overs is the winner.
The Toss
Select heads or tails on the coin toss screen. The team that wins the toss will
be able to choose to bat or bowl first.
In-Game Options
Pressing Pause at any point during the game will take you to the In-Game
options screen. From here you will be able to quit or resume.
5-Day Test Match
A full 5-Day Test Match with declarations, follow-ons and game save facility
for 1-2 players. You will be able to choose both playing teams.
The Toss
Select heads or tails on the coin toss screen. The team that wins the toss will
be able to choose to bat or bowl first.
In-Game Options
Pressing Pause at any point during the game will take you to the In-Game options
screen. From here you will be able to quit, save and quit, resume or declare.
Declaring
In test match mode the batting player can declare at any point, ending their
innings on their current score. To do this press the Pause button and select
Declare.
Save Test
To save your test match press Pause whilst in bowling/ batting view and
select Save and Quit. The game will save automatically. Note: saving a
game will automatically overwrite and previously saved data for both
tournament and Test Match mode. The menu screen will inform you of the
game you are about to overwrite.
Resume Test
To resume the 5-Day Test Match, select 5-Day Test then Resume. The game
will restart at the point it was last saved.
TOURNAMENT
A full tournament played with 16 international sides that are randomly split
into four preliminary groups. The sides in each Group play each other once,
earning 4 points for a win or 2 for a draw, with the two highest scoring sides
from each group moving up to the Final Group.
Save Tournament
To save your tournament press pause during a game and select Save and Quit.
The game will save automatically. Note: saving a game will automatically
overwrite and previously saved data for both tournament and Test Match
mode. The menu screen will inform you of the game you are about to overwrite.
Resume Tournament
To resume the tournament, select Tournament then Resume. The game will
restart at the point it was last saved.
Tournament Structure ( show tournament table screen)
Preliminary Groups - If any sides finish on the same points then the side(s)
that won the most games progress. If this still results in a draw then the side
with the higher net Run Rate (total number of runs divided by the number of
Overs) goes through.
Final Group – In the Final Group the eight competing sides play each other once.
Play Offs – Once the Final Group games have been played out, the top four
sides enter semi-final play-offs, with the side that came first playing the side
that came fourth and the side that came second plays the side that came
third. The winners of those two matches then face each other in the final.
GAME VIEWS
If a human player is batting the screen will prompt the player to “Swing the
Bat”. When the player swings the bat, this indicates that they are ready and
the bowler will begin his run up. If a player controlled team is bowling against
a computer controlled team, then the player bowling can start immediately.
Please Note: Pressing the Run or Block buttons has the same effect as
swinging the bat here.
Once the bowler has thrown the ball, the batter will attempt to hit the ball.
When the ball is hit the BATTER’S VIEW screen will show the initial trajectory
and angle of the ball quickly before panning to the FIELDING VIEW screen.
Scores will be shown at the end of each over and at the end of each innings.
BATSMAN VIEW – will be shown whenever someone is up to bat, The fol-
lowing information will also be shown:
• The current score for the batting team and the number of overs bowled.
•The wicket. If you are bowled out you will see the ball hit the wicket.
A-BUTTON/ENTER
C-BUTTON
B-BUTTON
DIRECTIONAL
PAD
POWER
LEFT
RIGHT
ENTER PAUSE
BACK
RUN
BLOCK

FIELDER VIEW – When the screen pans to fielding view the batsmen will be
visible in an inset screen in the top left hand corner. The batter can use this
to judge whether to run.
Bowling
• AIMING – Use the DIRECTONAL PAD to move the
BALL AIM INDICATOR on the screen. The cursor
will indicate where the ball will pitch if bowled at
maximum power.
•SPIN/ SEAM SELECTION – Use the 3 SPIN SELEC-
TION buttons A, B, or C to determine what type of ball
will be bowled. Note that a spin bowler will be able to
manipulate the ball better than a fast bowler.
NOTE: You must keep your chosen button combina-
tion held down until you’ve completed your bowling
motion to ensure correct delivery.
NOTE: The SPIN SELECTION is not locked until the throwing motion begins.
A – Ball will spin or seam to the left (as seen from the batter’s perspective).
C – Ball will spin or seam to the right (as seen from the batter’s perspective).
B – Applies top spin.
A + B – Applies left and top spin.
C + B – Applies right and top spin.
A + C – Applies bottom spin.
A+B+C – No spin
•BOWLING – To bowl the ball the player must use force and a bowling
movement. The degree of force will determine the speed of the ball. The
length of the pitch will be determined by the power bar that rises as the
bowler runs up to the popping crease. The closer the gauge is to the maxi-
mum line, the more accurate the ball will be. If the gauge goes over the
line, then the player will bowl a no-ball.
No-Balls and Wides
No balls will occur if the bowler goes over the maximum line of the power
gauge or if the ball bounces more than twice before it reaches the batsman.
A wide will be called if the ball is bowled wide. In either case the batsman will
receive 1 extra run and the ball will not be counted as part of the over. The
batsman can still choose to run on either ball.
BATTING
Batting will take place in BATTER’S VIEW with three different actions:
SWINGING, BLOCKING, and RUNNING.
•SWINGING – Once the ball has been thrown, the player should swing the
bat to hit the ball. Hitting the ball is a matter of timing.
•BLOCK – To block the ball instead of swinging at it, press the BLOCK but-
ton on the bat when the ball is bowled. Note that the ball will only be
blocked if it is heading toward the wicket.
•RUNNING – Once a ball has been hit, the player can choose to RUN by
pressing the RUN button situated on the Cricket Bat. Player can stop run-
ning by pressing the RUN button again. On release of the RUN button the
batsmen will continue to complete the run they are on, unless they haven’t
reached the halfway point, in which case they will turn back. If the ball hits
the stumps before the batsmen complete their run, player will be OUT.
WAYS OF GETTING OUT
In professional cricket there are 10 ways of getting out. To keep things simple
ConnecTV Cricket uses the four main ways.
Bowled
The ball hits the stumps directly from the bowler’s ball.
LBW
The ball is deemed to have hit the batsman’s leg when it would otherwise
have hit the stumps
Caught
The fielding team catches the ball from the player’s bat before it bounces.
Run Out
The fielding team hit the stumps before the batsman reaches it while running.
Scorecard
At the end of each ball bowled you will see a mini scorecard detailing the
current bowler and batters stats. You can select to show or hide this screen
in the options menu.
Bowler
O: Overs bowled
M: Maiden overs bowled (overs where no runs have been scored)
R: Runs Conceded
W: Wickets taken
Batter
R: Total Runs Scored
B: Balls faced
4s: Number of 4s scored
6s: Number of 6s scored
At the end of each over you will be shown two separate scorecards for both
batting and bowling sides. Press left and right button to toggle between bat-
ting and bowling stats. Swing the bat or press Enter/A on the ball to start
the next over.
Bowler
Bowler’s Name
O: Overs bowled
M: Maiden overs bowled (overs where no runs have been scored)
R: Runs Conceded
W: Wickets taken
Extras – The amount of extra runs scored from wides and no-balls
Over – The amount of overs bowled in the innings
Score – The total amount of Runs Scored
FoW – The runs scored at the fall of each wicket
Batter
Batter’s name
Status:
N.O - Not Out/ C.O- Caught Out/ B- Bowled/ LBW- Leg Before Wicket/
R.O- Run Out
R: Total Runs Scored
B: Balls faced
4s: Number of 4s scored
6’s Number of 6s scored
Extras – The amount of extra runs scored from wides and no-balls
Over – The amount of overs bowled in the innings
Score –The total amount of Runs Scored
FoW – The runs scored at the fall of each wicket
IN GAME OPTIONS
Pressing pause at any point during gameplay will enter the in-game
options menu
From here you can choose to Quit, Hide/ Show status, Quit and Save (5 day
match and tournament only), Declare (5 day match only).
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TV
To locate your auxiliary channel, which is usually not 3 or 4, but a gaming
channel found between 2 and 99 (example 2, 1, 0, 99), first try 00 to see if it
is the auxiliary channel. Channels downwards from 3 until a Line 1 or Line 2,
Video 1 or Video 2, Front, Aux, AV, etc., appears on screen, then push the
power button on the game and it should automatically come on if you have
selected the correct channel. If this does not work, another way to determine
your auxiliary channel is to take a look at your television remote. There may
be a button on the remote that may take you directly to the correct channel.
The buttons you are looking for may be labeled Input, AUX, AV, Line,
TV/Video, or Video. If your remote has one of these buttons, turn your televi-
sion back to Channel 3 and select that button. The power button on the
game should be turned on in order for the game to appear on the television.
If your television remote does not have any of these buttons, and channel 00
is not working, you may need to search the main menu for a way to deter-
mine your auxiliary channel. If none of these methods have helped you locate
your auxiliary channel, you may need to check your owner's manual and/or
contact a local television repair company.
VCR
When connecting to a VCR, you must first start with a blue background show-
ing on your television screen. To obtain a blue screen, try inserting a videotape
into the VCR, let it start to play, then hit the stop button. This may give you a
blue screen, then you can channel down to your auxiliary channel. If the blue
screen still does not appear, try entering your TV and/or VCR main menu and
see if it gives you options to select a blue screen background. Many times if
you enter the main menu on your television you can change the setting from
cable to video and display a blue screen. Also if you have an older television,
you may locate a hidden door on your television that has color, picture, horizon-
tal, vertical, and cable, antennae buttons. If your television includes this panel,
you can select the antennae/cable button and see the blue screen appears. If
you have tried all of these options and are still unsuccessful connecting the
console, then you may need to check your VCR owner’s manual or contact the
manufacturer to find out how to set up your VCR for console games.
Remember, you can't play our games through a cable box or satellite, so if
you own one of these make sure it is turned off before connecting the game.
You can connect our games through DVD players with the same connection
as a VCR.
If you still have difficulty with setup or operation of your game, please call our
players helpline mentioned at the end of this manual.
If you choose to use an AC Adapter we suggest the following :
Recommended Adaptor Output:
-Voltage: 6 Volts DC
-Current: 300 mA (minimum)
Polarity: Negative Center
Plug Size: 5.5 mm outside diameter, 2.1 inside diameter.
AC Adapters are available at most electronic stores.
If you use the product with a transformer, regularly examine for damage to
the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of any damage, do
not use the toy with the transformer.
CAUTION
• As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this device should
be kept away from small children who might still put things in their
mouths. If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
• Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always follow the device
and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or explode if recharged,
disassembled or heated.
•
Sometimes, a build-up of static electricity (from carpets, etc) may cause
the game to stop working. Just reset the game by switching the power
button off for a few seconds and it will work again.
• The unit may malfunction when there is radio interference on the power
line and signal line. The unit will revert to normal operation when the
interference stops.
• In an environment with radio frequency interference, the product may
malfunction and require user to reset the product.
• Sometimes, a Strong Electro Magnetic Interference may cause the
game to stop working and memory lost. Just reset the game, and it
will work again.
MAINTENANCE
• Handle this device carefully.
• Store this device away from dusty or dirty areas.
• Keep this device away from moisture or extreme temperature.
•Do not disassemble this device. If a problem occurs, press the Reset but-
ton, or remove and replace the batteries to reset the device, or try new
batteries. If problems persist, consult the warranty information located at
the end of this instruction manual.
• Use only the recommended battery type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmi-
um) batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove any exhausted batteries from the device.
•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
•This product is not suitable for children under 36 months.
•Use only with the recommended transformer type.
• Disconnect the transformer before cleaning the console or controller.
• The transformer is not a toy.
•
Transformers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to
the cord,plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the toy
must not be used with this transformer until the damage has been repaired.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than one power supply.
• Packaging should be kept as it contains important information.
Please retain this for future reference.
RECYCLING - EUROPE
The consumer has a significant role to play in reducing the impact of waste
electrical and electronic equipment on the environment, through re-using or
recycling such equipment.
The crossed out wheelie-bin symbol on this product is to remind you that
Waste Electrical and Electronic products should not be disposed of with
household waste. If you are unable to re-use or recycle your product it should
be disposed of at a civic amenity site.
While Radica toys comply with all relevant safety standards, we are obliged
to tell you that some of the components used in electrical and electronic
equipment may contain hazardous substances that can damage the environ-
ment and present a risk to human health if not properly disposed of.
6 MONTH PRODUCT WARRANTY
(This product warranty is valid in the United Kingdom only)
All products in the RADICA® range are fully guaranteed for a period of 6
months from the original purchase date under normal use, against defective
workmanship and materials (batteries excluded). This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, unreasonable use, negligence, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship.
In the unlikely event that you do experience a problem within the first 6
months, please telephone the Technical Support team: Tel. [phone].
Calls are charged at 10p per minute and will show up on your standard
telephone bill. Helpline hours are 2pm-11pm, Monday to Friday.
IMPORTANT: Always test the product with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new
batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent
cause of unsatisfactory operation.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
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CREDITS
Publisher – Radica
Programmer/Author - Hi-Score TV Limited
Production Company - Hi-Score TV Limited