Sony ERS-210 AIBO Dancer User manual

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misuse or any use not stated in this document.
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Customer Support
How to contact the AIBO Customer Link.
In the United States
Call 1-800-427-2988
Email address: [email protected].com
Before using this software, please read the End-User License Agreement at the
end of this manual which governs use of this software.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Regulatory Information
This equipemnt has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the follwing 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot
system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the
capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination
of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications.
The “AIBO” ERS-210 series and “AIBO-ware” ERF-210AW07
conform to the OPEN-R version 1.1.3.
“AIBO,” the AIBO logo , “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “ ” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
In this manual, the “™” and “®” marks have been omitted.
Other information about AIBO is available on the Internet at the following site:
http://www.aibo.com/
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All
rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories ............................................................... 8
About “AIBO Dancer” .................................................................................. 9
Modes and Conditions of AIBO ................................................................. 10
Preparations ................................................................................................ 12
Playing with AIBO Dancer
What is “Beat Detection”? .......................................................................... 17
Playing with “AIBO Dancer” ..................................................................... 18
Additional Information
Notes on Use ............................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 22
End-User License Agreement
For more information about “AIBO” ERS-210 series (name of parts, settings, “Memory
Stick” use, saftey precautions, etc), refer to the “AIBO” ERS-210 series Operating
Instructions.

Getting Started
Welcome to “AIBO Dancer,” a software application that allows
Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS-210 series to become your dancing
party companion!
This chapter provides basic information about AIBO Dancer to help
you to get along well with AIBO.
*In this manual, “AIBO Dancer” ERF-210AW07 is
referred to as “AIBO Dancer” hereinafter.

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Checking the supplied accessories
Check to see if you have the following accessories before you play with AIBO.
• AIBO-ware “Memory Stick”
• User’s Guide (this manual)

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Getting Started
About “AIBO Dancer”
About AIBO Dancer
AIBO Dancer (ERF-210AW07) is an AIBO-ware software that turns your AIBO
into a party animal! Start up your AIBO with the AIBO Dancer “Memory Stick,”
and AIBO will be able to hear the same party tunes that you are listening to, and
will begin to dance to the music.
So bring AIBO to your next party and double the fun!

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Modes and conditions of AIBO
With AIBO Dancer, AIBO can enter
the following modes and conditions.

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Getting Started

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Preparations
Let’s get AIBO ready to use AIBO Dancer.
Note
If AIBO is loaded with any other AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” place AIBO in the Pause
mode (the chest light goes off) before switching the “Memory Stick.” To place AIBO in
the Pause mode, press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and open the
cover.
Notes
•Lift AIBO by its body, and not by its extremities.
•If your hands are comparatively small, you may
drop AIBO when grasping or turning it upside
down. Be careful to hold AIBO.
•Do not touch AIBO’s charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact.
2 Remove the “Memory Stick” from its case.
Slide the lid toward the mark.

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Getting Started
3 Check that you are holding the “Memory Stick” in the right direction,
and insert it into AIBO.
With the mark pointing down and the label
facing the direction of the battery slot, insert
the “Memory Stick” until you hear it click
into place.
Notes
•Make sure that you orient the “Memory Stick” correctly.
If you insert it incorrectly, you may damage the
“Memory Stick” or AIBO.
•Do not set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick” to
“LOCK.”
Label Side
Battery Slot

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4 After checking that the battery pack is correctly oriented, insert it, and
then close the cover.
Hold the battery pack with the connector facing downward, and insert it into the slot
until you hear it click into place.
5 Charge up the battery pack.
Refer to the “AIBO” ERS-210 series Operating Instructions for how to charge up
the battery pack.
Push here. Attach the cover as shown in the
illustration.

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Getting Started
6 Place AIBO on the floor as shown on the right.
Place AIBO on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet
with a short nap.
Notes
•On a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap, AIBO may
fall down or carpet may be caught between its joints, so it
may not move forward.
• Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above. This will
prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged
when you press the pause button.
7 Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
The chest light lights up green.
After a while, AIBO will begin moving automatically.

Playing with AIBO Dancer
This chapter explains the technology behind AIBO Dancer and how
to use the product.

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Playing with AIBO Dancer
What is Beat Detection?
How does AIBO do this? Remember, AIBO is not only your friendly pet-like
companion, but also has the procesing power of a computer. When your AIBO is
turned on with AIBO Dancer, your AIBO listens for the beat of the song. Once it
has found a beat, it will select a dance move in accordance to the beat it has found.
AIBO will continue to listen for the beat of the song, so if the beat of the song
changes, AIBO’s moves will change too.

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Playing with AIBO Dancer
Boot up AIBO with the AIBO Dancer AIBO-ware, and let it listen to the music that
you are listening to. Once AIBO detects the beat of the music being played, it will
begin to flash its LEDs to the beat that it hears. AIBO’s dance moves will be
synchronized to the flashing that you see.
Listen up, because as AIBO gets into the music, it will begin to make humorous
comments about how much fun it’s having.
TIP: If AIBO does not seem to be getting into the groove, clap along to the beat
and get the party started!
Continuous Dance Mode
If you want AIBO to just dance continuously, press down on AIBO’s back sensor
for 3 seconds. In Continuous Mode, AIBO will randomly go though its dance
routines, regardless of the music that is being played.
TIP: You can tell that AIBO is in this mode when its mode indicator lights up, and
also blinks. To take AIBO out of Continuous Dance Mode, hold its back sensor
down for 3 seconds again, and confirm that the mode indicator is off.

Additional Information
This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide,
and other information concerning AIBO.

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Notes on use
To protect the saved data on the “Memory Stick,” note the following:
•The supplied AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is an accessory of AIBO Dancer ERF-
210AW07. Do not use it for anything other than AIBO such as a PC or
camcorder. AIBO may not operate normally depending on the units used to
configure it.
•Do not touch the terminal Awith your hand or
metal objects.
•The saved data may be erased or damaged if the
“Memory Stick” is used in a place subject to static
electricity or electrical noise.
•Do not stick anything other than a dedicated
“Memory Stick” sticker in the area indicated by B .
A sticker has already been attached to the
AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” supplied with AIBO
Dancer at the factory.
•Do not bend, drop or apply a strong physical shock
to the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”
•To remove the “Memory Stick” from AIBO while it is still operating, first press
the pause button to stop AIBO’s movement and wait until the battery pack lock
indicator appears white.
•Keep the “Memory Stick” away from water and other liquids.