Radio Shack TV SCOREBOARD 60-3060 User manual

CUSTOM MANUFACTURED FOR
RADIO SHACK B A DIVISION OF TANDY CORPORATION
Cat. No.
60-3060

You are now the proud owner of the latest technological development
in Radio Shack microprocessor TV SCOREBOARD games. You can
play 4 different Games on your TV screen — with automatic on-screen
scoring and sounds. The TV SCOREBOARD is for one or two players.
Set up for Tennis, Hockey or Squash for 2 players and compare your
skills. Or, Practice on your own.
Depending on your proficiency, you can use either the FAST or SLOW
speed setting (to select ball speed), change the bat size LARGE or
SMALL, or put an angle on the ball as it comes off the bat (MAX or
MIN SLICE).
CAUTION: With prolonged playing periods of uninterrupted game use,
the playing field lines of the TV SCOREBOARD may
show up as a shadow on your TV screen. To reduce this
possibility, we recommend that you reduce the Brightness
and Contrast controls on your TV set when you use the
TV SCOREBOARD. Also, the Game should be turned off
when not in use.
POWER
BATTERY POWER
Remove cover and install six size
AA perilight batteries. For longest
life, we recommend that you use
only the Alkaline type — such as
Radio Shack Catalog Number 23-
552. Be sure you install them in the
proper direction as shown.
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AC POWER
You can operate the TV game
directly from a source of 120 volts
AC. Ask at your Radio Shack store
for AC Adapter catalog number 60-
3053 (specifically designed for this
game). DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
AC ADAPTER WITH THIS GAME.
Connect one end to 120 volts AC
and connect the other end to the
DC 9V jack on the side of the
cabinet.
NOTE: Turn the Game off when not in use. This will conserve the
batteries. Never leave weak or dead batteries in the unit; even
"leakproof" types can leak damaging chemicals. If you are not
going to use the Game for a few weeks, remove the batteries.
These suggestions apply to all battery-operated devices . . .
good points to remember.
EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS
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Game Selector Switch
The Player functions are determined by the Game selected.
POWER ON-OFF
Turns the Games on and off. (Leave in the OFF position when not in
use.)
BALL SPEED (FAST-SLOW) Switch
Depending on the player's proficiency, use FAST or SLOW.
RESET Button
Use to reset the Game Score to 0:0 (either at the end of a game or at
any time during a game).
BAT SIZE (SMALL-LARGE) Switch
The 'SMALL' position is for small bats/paddles. The 'LARGE' position
is for larger bats/paddles.
SLICE (MAX-MIN) Switch
When MAX is selected, the rebound angles are approximately 40°.
When MIN is selected, the rebound angles are approximately 20°.
SERVE (MANUAL-AUTO) Switch and SERVE Button
When the SERVE switch is set to MANUAL position, the game play
will stop after each score; the game can only be restarted by pressing
the SERVE button. When the Switch is set to AUTO position, the game
is restarted automatically after each score.
Player Controls
Use to move the paddles vertically on the TV screen.

SETTING UP THE GAME
1. Disconnect existing VHF antenra connections from your TV set.
2. Connect Antenna lead-in to 'TO TV ANTENNA" screw terminals
on the GAME/TV Switch box as illustrated.
3. Connect the TV Game coaxial cable plug to the "TO GAME
CONSOLE" jack on the Switch box.
4. Connect "TO VHF TV ANTENNA TERMINALS" wires to the
VHF antenna terminals on your TV set.
NOTE: If the cable from your antenna is the round. Coaxial
type, you should use a special Coaxial-to-Twin-Lead
Adapter, Radio Shack's Catalog Number 15-1140.
Connect the cable from your antenna to one end of the
Adapter and then attach the wires from the other end of
the Adapter to the screw terminals on the switch box.
MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX
Select a clean flat surface on the back of the TV set, in a location
where the twin-lead can reach the VHF antenna terminals. Peel off
the protective paper from the back of the adhesive strip and press
the switch box firmly in place.
5. Load 6 type AA batteries as noted previously or connect an AC
Adapter (60-3053) to the DC 9V Jack.
6. Select either Channel 2 or 3 using the switch located on the
bottom of the Game.
7. Turn on your TV and switch to the same channel that you have
selected in step 6.
8. Set POWER ON. Set Antenna Switch box to TV SCOREBOARD
position.
9. Select Tennis or Hockey with the switch on the front of the TV
SCOREBOARD, and adjust the tuning on the TV set to obtain
the TV game field with maximum clarity.
NOTE: When using the TV SCOREBOARD, you should reduce
the Brightness and Contract controls on your TV set.
This game is designed to have a dark background or
'field'.
10. Press RESET to set scoring to 0:0.
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11. Position the Player Controls to locate the paddles on the playing
field.
12. Select MANUAL or AUTO SERVE.
13. Select BALL SPEED, BAT SIZE and SLICE, as desired.
The TV SCOREBOARD is now ready for use.
When not in use, be sure to turn the TV SCOREBOARD Off.
To return to normal TV use, set Antenna Switch box to TV.
CONNECTIONS
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TENNIS (Game for 2 Players)
The TV screen will show the playing field, a center net and 2 players.
Adjust Player Controls to move the Players' paddles vertically.
Play will start after you press RESET. If you leave SERVE in the
AUTO position, the ball will be served automatically alter each score.
If you use MANUAL position, you must press SERVE button to
serve the ball.
To add excitement to the game, change the angle, ball speed and paddle
size. The games will become more difficult to play.
Play will continue till one player achieves a score ol 15. Then the
RESET must be pressed to start a new game.
NOTE: After selecting a new Game, you must press RESET.
HOCKEY (Game for 2 players)
The TV screen will show the playing field, with two small openings at
the ends; these are the goals.
Four bats will be in action at all times. The paddle controls each
operate "goalie" and a "forward".
The Forward can return a "ball" directed at him from the front. Or,
he can deflect a shot coming from his end of the "field".
Ball speed and scoring are the same as noted above.
SQUASH (Game for 2)
There are two players who hit the ball alternately into the court. The
RIGHT PLAYER is the one that hits first, and then it is the LEFT
PLAYER'S turn. Each player plays alternately to insure that the proper
sequence ol play is followed.
PRACTICE (Game for 1)
This game is similar to Squash except that there is only one player.
You should use only the RIGHT PLAYER control only.
You can choose the "handicap" according to your proficiency to play.
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MAINTENANCE
Do Not: Drop TV SCOREBOARD.
Do Not: Use excessive force on slide switches.
Do Not: Use excessive force on controls.
Do Not: Lift the unit by its connecting wires or cable.
Do Not: Leave Game "On" when not in use.
Do Not: Expose to excessive heat.
Do Not: Open or tamper with the inside of the TV SCOREBOARD.
After play, always turn set "OFF". Wind up the cables of the player
controls onto the posts provided on the back.
To clean the cabinet, do not use benzene, nail-polish remover or other
solvents — use a rag moistened with mild liquid detergent to wipe
surfaces.
Do not use abrasives, this will mar or scratch the cabinet and knobs.
Do not spill liquids into the set.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS
Federal Communications Commission Regulations require yc
follow these rules: Never hook up more than one TV set to the TV
SCOREBOARD; never use any more Twin Lead between the Antenna
Switch Box and the TV set than is supplied with the Antenna Switch
Box; never connect Twin Lead coming from the Antenna Switch Box
directly to any TV antenna or cable TV outlet; never attach loose wires
to your TV antenna terminals when using TV SCOREBOARD.
Doing any of the above may cause interference in nearby TV sets and is
against Federal Communications Commission regulations. _
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST
Symptom:
Remedy:
Weak image on TV screen or
noisy picture
Batteries not properly installed, low
or dead. Check Switch Box to see if
it is set to "TV SCOREBOARD".
Cable not properly plugged into unit.
No regular TV program
Switch Box set to "TV SCORE-
BOARD". Change to "TV". Twin-lead
not properly attached to Switch Box.
Playing field clear, but bars
or lines moving across
screen
Local TV station on same channel.
Change channel switch in control
unit to other channel.
Playing field fuzzy or
unstable
Adjust with fine tuning of TV set
for best picture.
Playing becomes erratic,
picture is not sharp
Batteries need to be replaced.
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This equipment is warranteed against defects for 90 days from
date of purchase. Within this period, we will repair it without
charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your sales slip as proof of
purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover
transportation costs. Nor does it cover equipment subjected to
misuse or accidental damage.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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