Radica Games PLAY TV PING PONG 8028 User manual

To exit demo mode, press the Restart or Enter button.
With Radica Play TV Ping Pong™, you'll play against the pros right
in your own living room. Warm up with a challenging Traditional
match against another player or a computer opponent. Or, try your
hand against FireBalls, ScrewBalls and other exciting action in the
Arcade.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the console
and on each paddle. Loosen the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the battery compartment door. Insert four "AA" batteries
(we recommend alkaline) as indicated inside the console and two
“AA” batteries as indicated in each paddle. Replace the battery
compartment door and tighten the screw.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN INSTALLING
BATTERIES.
CONNECTING RADICA PLAY TV PING PONG™
TO YOUR TV OR VCR
CONNECTING TO A TV
NOTE: To connect Play TV Ping Pong™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 rear of the TV near the
antenna and cable/satellite jacks.
If your TV does have audio and video input jacks, insert the yellow
video plug into the video-in (yellow) jack on your TV; the white
audio plug into the left audio-in (white) jack; and the red audio plug
into the right audio-in (red) jack. Then set the TV to the appropriate
video input mode (see your TV operating manual for details).
Please Note: If your TV is not stereo, you can either plug the
white audio plug into the audio-in jack and leave the red audio
plug disconnected, or, if you would like to hear sounds from both
the left and right audio channels, you can use a 2 into 1 audio
cable (available at your local electronics store) to connect both the
white and red plugs to the single audio-in jack.
If your TV does not have audio and video input jacks, you may
connect Ping Pong through a VCR connected to your TV.
CONNECTING TO A VCR
To connect Play TV Ping Pong™to the VCR connected to your
TV, insert the yellow video plug into the video-in (yellow) jack on
your VCR; the white audio plug into the left audio-in (white) jack;
and the red audio plug into the right audio-in (red) jack. Then set
the TV and VCR to the appropriate video input modes (see your
VCR and TV operating manuals for details).
Please Note: If your VCR is not stereo, you can either plug the
white audio plug into the audio-in jack and leave the red audio
plug disconnected, or, if you would like to hear sounds from both
the left and right audio channels, you can use a 2 into 1 audio
cable (available at your local electronics store) to connect both the
white and red plugs to the single audio-in jack.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING
CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Before beginning game play, be
sure to place your serving wrist through the Safety Strap on the
bottom of your Paddle.
• Place the Console on a table in front of the TV.
• When serving and returning the ball, you will need to stand in
front of the Console in order for the sensors in the Paddle to
relay information to the computer. Make sure the Paddles and
the Console are in direct line of sight, free of obstacles.
WARNING: Make sure the Console is located far enough from the
TV and from other people, animals, and objects to avoid striking
them when you swing the Paddle.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
POWER - Turns the power on and off.
RESTART - Restarts the game at any time.
PAUSE - Pauses the game during game play. To resume game
play, press this button again.
ENTER - Locks in the highlighted selection in the Game Set-Up
Screen.
UP ARROW - Highlights the previous selection in the Game Set-
Up Screen.
DOWN ARROW - Highlights the next selection in the Game Set-
Up Screen.
PADDLE BUTTON - Press and release the Paddle Button to serve
the ball.
RESET - Press this button, using an object such as a pen or
straightened paper clip, to reset the game in the event of a
malfunction.
PLAYING RADICA PLAY TV PING PONG™
• If Play TV Ping Pong™is connected to your TV, turn on the TV
and set it to the appropriate video input mode (see the
CONNECTING TO A TV section of this manual).
• If Play TV Ping Pong™is connected to your TV through a VCR,
turn on the TV and VCR and set both to the appropriate video
input modes (see the CONNECTING TO A VCR section of this
manual).
• Press the Power button. You will see a brief start-up animation.
• Press the Enter button to go to the Game Set-Up screen.
SETTING YOUR GAME PREFERENCES
Game Mode
• Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select Traditional or
Arcade game play.
• Press the Enter button to lock in your selection.
Level
• Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select Beginner,
Intermediate or Advanced.
• Press the Enter button to lock in your selection.
Number of Players
• Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select the number of
players: Player One vs. Computer, Player One vs. Player Two,
or Players One and Two vs. Computer.
• Press the Enter button to lock in your selection.
Power
Reset
Restart
Enter
Safety Strap
Up
Down
Pause
Paddle Button
MODEL 8028 P/N 82349400 Rev.A
For 1 or 2 players / Ages 8 and up
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Player Selection
• Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select one of four
players.
• Press the Enter button to lock in your selection.
• If you are playing against the Computer, or with another player,
use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select additional players.
• When you are finished, press the Enter button to lock in your
selection and start the game.
TRADITIONAL GAME PLAY RULES
• You must reach 21 points to win the game.
• You must win by a 2-point margin. (If the game is tied at 20
points, the first player to go up by 2 points wins the match.)
• Server changes every five points.
Points are acquired if:
• The serving player fails to make a good serve.
• The receiving player fails to make a good return.
• One of the players causes the ball not to land on the opponent’s
side of the table.
• One of the players allows the ball to bounce twice successively.
TWO PLAYERS
In Two-Player Mode, the screen splits in half to show each player.
The player’s paddle color will determine which screen to play. A red
or blue icon will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen
to display the paddle used.
NOTE: Players should stand opposite each other in front of the
Console. Player One will stand on the right side of the Console.
Player Two will stand on the left side of the Console.
TWO PLAYERS VS. COMPUTER
Player One and Player Two must alternate hitting the ball.
• The top right hand screen will show a colored paddle to indicate
each player's turn.
SERVING THE BALL
When the "Service" graphic flashes on the screen, it is your
turn to serve the ball.
• Press and release the Paddle button. The ball will be "tossed"
into the air.
• Swing your paddle to serve the ball.
POWER-UPS (ARCADE MODE)
Arcade mode enhances the game play. Power-Up icons will move
back and forth across the net during game play.
• To activate a Power-Up, you must hit the Power-Up icon with
the ball.
• Power-Ups are temporary.
• If your opponent misses a Power-Up ball, you receive one point.
• Power-Ups will display next to the paddle icon in the upper right
side of the screen.
StallBall
In StallBall mode, hold your paddle steady to stop the ball in mid
air. The ball will “hover” in your playing area until you swing your
paddle.
ScrewBall
In ScrewBall mode, the ball randomly changes speed and direction.
FireBall
In FireBall mode, the ball is on fire and travels faster than normal.
CenterWall
In CenterWall mode, a wall appears in the center of the table.
TableShrink
In TableShrink mode, the table shrinks.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• If you don't see the title screen after pressing the "Power" button, check
to make sure the light located next to the Power button is illuminated. If
it is and you still don't see the title screen, check to make sure that the
video and audio plugs are plugged into the correct locations on your TV
and/or VCR and check to make sure the console has fresh batteries
installed.
• If the paddles are not functioning properly; make sure the line of sight to
the console is unobstructed, or press the reset button located on the
backside of the paddle or check to make sure that the batteries are in
proper working order.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the console and on
each paddle. Loosen the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the
battery compartment door. Insert four "AA" batteries (we recommend alka-
line) as indicated inside the console and two “AA” batteries as indicated in
each paddle. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDEDWHEN REPLACING BATTERIES.
CAUTION:
• As with all small batteries, the batteries used with
this game should be kept away from small children
who may 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 game and battery manufacturers’ instruc-
tions.
• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or
explode if recharged, disassembled or heated.
WARNING: EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES
READ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PLAY TV
A few 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 move-
ments, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion and/or
convulsions.
MAINTENANCE
• Handle this game carefully.
• Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.
• Keep this game away from moisture or temperature extremes.
• Do not disassemble this game. If a problem occurs, press the reset
button. If problems continue, remove and replace the batteries or try new
batteries. If problems persist, consult your warranty card for replacement
instructions.
• Use only the recommended batteries for this game.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove worn out batteries from the game.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected .
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with fresh alkaline
batteries. Even new batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power
is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory operation.
Keep this manual because it contains important information.
RADICA: ®
RADICA PLAY TV PING PONG IS A TRADEMARK OF RADICA CHINA LTD.
© 2000 RADICA CHINA LTD. AND SSD COMPANY LTD.
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Quick Start
1. Insert four (4) AA-size batteries (we recommend alkaline) inside the battery compartment located on the console and
two (2) AA-size batteries inside the battery compartment located in each paddle, according to the polarity indicated.
2. Plug the three Audio-Video cables into the matching jacks of AV INPUT on your TV or VCR.
• Yellow, white and red plugs correspond to video, left audio and right audio respectively.
• Connect only the yellow and white plugs with the red plug left disconnected if your TV or VCR is not stereo
3. When connected directly to TV:
(i) Set TV input to "AV".
When connected to TV through VCR:
(i) Set VCR input to "AV".
(ii) Set TV to the channel for VCR.
Note: Please refer to instruction manual of your VCR/TV for the required procedures.
Hint:TV AV setting may be controlled by a separate button, on-screen menu, or special channel. VCR AV setting is typically
controlled by a special channel on the VCR (channels may be designated as AV, AUX, Line, Input, or Video).
4. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
5. Press the ENTER button to go to the Game Set-Up screen.
6. Select your game preferences by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow buttons.
7. After selecting your game preferences, press the ENTER button to start game play.
Model 8028 Play TV Ping Pong™
P/N 82351500 Rev. A
E
Please refer to INSTRUCTION MANUAL for detailed description of operation.
...and the game begins!