Tiger Virtual Tennis 66-007 User manual

I N S T R U C T I O N
1. INTRODUCTION
It looks like a tennis racquet. But a very special one. It's a virtual tennis racquet.
You will always play against a computer opponent. You must swing the racquet
to keep the virtual ball in play!
You will hear the ball coming, you will see an LED light as the ball arrives, and
you will hear a voice call out to you, instructing you to hit either a FOREHAND,
BACKHAND, or OVERHEAD LOB. If you want, instead of waiting for the ball to
bounce, you can also "rush the net" and punch-volley before the ball hits the
ground. It's a more effective shot than the forehand, backhand or lob, but harder
to do!
2. RULES
The racquet is designed for both left and right handed players. When the verbal
command yells "FORE!", the unit is telling you the ball is coming at you to your
forehand side -- so hit a forehand. When the verbal command yells, "BACK!",
the unit is telling you the ball is coming at you to your backhand side -- so hit a
backhand. When the verbal command yells, "LOB!", the unit is telling you the ball
is coming over your head -- so hit an overhead smash.
There are two LED lights, located on either side of the grip, which indicate when
the ball has reached you. The LED lights up when the ball has reached you. Since
there is an LED on either side, you see the LED light no matter if you hit a forehand
or a backhand shot.
Whenever you swing the racquet, it activates the intelligence of the racquet -- the
racquet KNOWS how well you swing! You are required to use excellent timing
on each stroke in order to return the ball!
You are responsible for SERVING when it is your game to serve -- and you are
also responsible for activating the opponent's serve when it is time to do so. When
you are serving, you must have good timing to hit the ball at the precise moment
following the "toss" of the ball.
Scoring is the same as regular tennis: love, fifteen, thirty, forty, deuce, advantages,
and game. If you choose to play a six game match and the score becomes
deadlocked at 6 games a piece, play a 12-point tie breaker.
3. YOUR VIRTUAL CONTROL PAD
OFF/ON switch
-- to turn the unit off/on
SERVE/VOLLEY button
-- to activate the serve (you activate the serve for both yourself and your computer
opponent).
-- press during play to volley (hit a net shot without having the ball bounce first).
GAME SELECT button
-- to select 1 to 6 game set.
-- press during a game and the unit will announce the score, with server's score
always announced first.
LEVEL SELECT button
-- to select skill levels 1-4 plus practice mode
Level 1 (Beginner)
Level 2 (Intermediate)
Level 3 (Expert)
Level 4 (Professional)
Practice Training
-- press during a game and the unit will announce the current game level, the
current number of games in the match, and the current game score.
RESET
-- to reset the game if your unit malfunctions.
4. HOW TO PLAY
Press the OFF/ON button to turn on the unit.
The unit will announce the default selection of "LEVEL 1, SIX GAME MATCH."
Of course, you can select whatever skill level and match length you want.
Use the GAME SELECT button to select number of games in the set. You can
play any number of games to a match between 1 and 6.
Use the LEVEL SELECT button to select skill level. The higher the skill level, the
faster the speed of the ball! There are four skill levels to choose from plus a
practice mode.
-- Level 1 is for beginners.
-- Level 2 is for intermediate players.
-- Level 3 is for expert players.
-- Level 4 is for professional players (the opponent is extremely good -- it's almost
impossible to win!!)
-- Practice training
Now use the SERVE/VOLLEY to begin the game! You always serve the first game.
Then serving alternates each game of the set.
Press the SERVE/VOLLEY button on the grip and
release it. You will hear the tossing sound. Then swing
the racquet (over the head) in a serving motion.
You will see that the red LED light will turn on if your
timing is good.
The virtual ball then goes over to the other side of
the net if you hit it right! However, if you hit it poorly,
the unit will yell "FAULT!" and you must serve again.
If you hit the serve poorly again, the unit will yell
"DOUBLE FAULT!" and will award the point to your
opponent.
HOW TO RETURN THE BALL
If your opponent manages to hit the ball, you will hear the ball being hit followed
by a bouncing sound. You should then swing the racquet to return the ball. You
will see that the red LED will turn on at the precise moment you are to make your
swing! As you prepare to hit the ball, the unit will call out to you either "FORE!",
"BACK!" or "LOB!" There are also different sounds generated depending on
each particular ball.
FORE means the shot is arriving on your
forehand side -- hit a forehand.
FOREHAND
BACK means the shot is arriving on your
backhand side -- hit a backhand.
BACKHAND
LOB means the shot is over your head
-- hit an overhead smash. You can hit
an overhead smash either before or
after the bouncing sound. If you smash
before the bouncing sound, you can
smash the ball faster, but the shot will
be more difficult to control than it would
be if you are to wait for the ball to
bounce first!
LEVEL SELECT
OFF/ON
SERVE/VOLLEY
GAME SELECT
SERVE/VOLLEY
MODEL: 66-007
AGES 8 & UP
This product is an electronic game, not an actual tennis racket.
Accordingly, use this game only in the manner described in the
instructions and not to hit or strike a ball or any other object or surface.
Although the game is designed to simulate tennis, it should be swung
only using small to moderate levels of force. It is not necessary, and
could cause damage to the game or injury to persons or property, to
swing the toy with excessive force. When playing this game, make
sure that your play area is free of obstructions and well away from
other people.
IT'S A LOB! HIT AN
OVERHEAD SMASH!

The game play will proceed like real tennis. After each game, you alternate
server. When the opponent serves, you should also press the SERVE/VOLLEY
button -- so that your opponent can serve the ball to you!
When you're returning shots, you don't have to wait for the ball to bounce -- you
can hit the ball "on the fly" (before it bounces) by pressing the SERVE/VOLLEY
button. However, this shot requires faster timing on your part -- so it is more
difficult to control!
If you don't swing the racquet with good timing, your shot will go out of bounds
or into the net and you will lose the point.
The score will be announced at the completion of each point -- and at the end of
each game. The score is also announced when you press either the LEVEL
SELECT or GAME SELECT buttons during the course of a game. (See CONTROL
PAD above for full description.)
When you turn on the unit, if you want to treat yourself to a DEMONSTRATION
before actually playing, press the LEVEL SELECT or GAME SELECT button
instead of the POWER SWITCH. After the demo is complete, you can then use
the LEVEL SELECT or GAME SELECT to play a real match! Or to exit the DEMO
early, press the SERVE button and the unit will exit the DEMO mode immediately
and then you can go right to LEVEL SELECT and GAME SELECT.
In the case of a TIEBREAKER (score of 6 games apiece in a six game match),
a 12 point tiebreaker is played. The service alternates, just like real tennis. The
first player to score 7 points wins the tiebreaker.
When a match is finished, you will hear a musical fanfare and the final score and
the winner will be announced. After a match, pressing either the GAME SELECT
or LEVEL SELECT button will repeat the final score.
Press the SERVE button, and "PLAY!" will be announced. Now choose your
game selection for the next match.
Shut off the unit with the OFF/ON switch. The unit also shuts off automatically
after 3 minutes to save on battery life.
5. SOME SPECIAL SHOTS FOR EXPERT PLAYERS:
-- RISING SHOT:
Right after you hear the bouncing sound, hit the ball immediately! If you play
level 3 or level 4, master this shot -- or else you can't win!
-- SERVE AND VOLLEY:
If you serve with the best possible timing, "rush the net" and punch volley your
opponent's return shot!
6. PRACTICE MODE:
At the beginning of play, rather than selecting any of the four skill levels, you can
choose to select the PRACTICE MODE.
Then use the GAME SELECT button to select either:
-- SERVICE
Press the SERVE button and release it to hear the tossing sound. Then serve!
-- FOREHAND
Press the SERVE button and release it. The computer will then hit the ball to
your forehand side. You can practice forehands and volleys.
-- BACKHAND
Press the SERVE button and release it. The computer will then hit the ball to
your backhand. You can practice backhands and volleys.
-- FOREHAND AND BACKHAND
Press the SERVE button and release it. The computer will hit to both your
forehand and backhand sides alternately. You can practice both shots and
volleys.
-- LOB
Press the SERVE button and release it. The computer will hit you lobs. Practice
your smash! But you can only practice lobs BEFORE you hear the ball bounce.
7. INSERTING THE BATTERIES
1. Loosen the battery screw at the side of the
racquet's end cap.
2. Turn the racquet's end cap in counter-clock
wise direction, to loosen the end cap from
the racquet.
3. Slide out the battery compartment from the
handle of the racquet.
4. Replace the 3 "AA"/LR6 batteries, following
the battery orientation inside the compartment.
5. Insert the battery compartment back to the
handle of the racquet.
6. Turn the racquet's end cap in clockwise
direction, to tighten the end cap onto the
racquet.
7. Tighten the battery screw at the side of the
racquet's end cap.
TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION:
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
- Battery installation should be done by adult.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to recharged.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged
(if removable).
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removeable).
-Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
- Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
- The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Replace with new batteries at the first sign of erratic operation.
Remember, your game will ewset to preset mode once you've replaced or removed
the batteries.
8. DEFECT OR DAMAGE
If a part of your game is damaged or something has been left out, DO NOT
RETURNTHE GAMETOTHE STORE.The store doesn’t have replacement parts.
Instead, write to us at:
TIGER REPAIR DEPARTMENT
1000 N. Butterfield Road, Unit 1023,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061, U.S.A.
In your note, mention the name of your game, your game’s model number,
and tell us briefly what the problem is.Also include sales slip, date, place
of purchase and price paid.We will do our best to help.
9. 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Tiger Electronics, Ltd.(TIGER) warrants to the original consumer purchaser
of this product that the product will be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for 90 days from the date of original purchase.This warranty
does not cover damages resulting from accident, negligence, improper
service or use or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or
workmanship.
During this 90-day warranty period, the product will either be repaired or
replaced (atTIGER'S option) without charge to the purchaser, when returned
with proof of the date of purchase to either the dealer or to TIGER.
Product returned to TIGER without proof of the date of purchase or after
the 90-day warranty period has expired, but prior to one year from the original
date of purchase, will be repaired or replaced (at TIGER'S option) for a
service fee of US$14.00.Payments must be by check or money order payable
to Tiger Electronics, Ltd.
THE FOREGOING STATESTHE PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OFWARRANTYWITH RESPECTTO THE
PRODUCT.
All product returned must be shipped prepaid and insured for loss or damage to:
TIGER REPAIR DEPARTMENT
1000 N. Butterfield Road, Unit 1023,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061, U.S.A.
The product should be carefully packed in the original box or other packing
materials sufficient to avoid damage during shipment.Include a complete
written description of the defect, a check if product is beyond the 90-day
warranty period, and your printed name, address and telephone number.
THISWARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES AND NO
OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE
BINDING ON OR OBLIGATETIGER IN ANY WAY. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES APPLICABLETOTHIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ARE LIMITEDTOTHE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENTWILLTIGER BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OFTHISTIGER
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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