Interact-TV Voice Command Robot Challenge - Manual (Page 2)

Warranty in USA and Canada:
Robot Challenge™ is warranted against any manufacturer's
defects for ninety days from date of purchase. A defective part will
be repaired or replaced, with the same or similar model provided
that the unit has been operated according to the instructions and
that a dated purchase receipt is provided. The warranty does not
apply to any product which has been subject to abuse, misuse, and
operation different than described in this manual, negligence, an
accident or not observing the general precautions. Defects caused
by tampering, unauthorized alterations or repairs, or other causes
not arising out of defects in material or workmanship are not
covered by this warranty. Product may be repaired or replaced with
the same model or similar model, at vendor's election.
Warranty in Europe and other countries:
Your distributor or retailer will provide a warranty. For further
information contact the retailer from whom you purchased the
product or contact the importer (name is printed on the package).
Before making a warranty claim:
To save needless delays, please try operating the units with FRESH
BATTERIES before returning the product. Weak batteries will often
cause poor performance.
Product must be returned in original packaging, with a proof of
purchase and a brief explanation of the problem.
Please contact Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd. before returning product
to your retailer. Most problems can be dealt with either by visiting our
web site, over the phone or via email.
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Address for shipping products under warranty:
Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd.
1192 Martin Grove Rd.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M9W 5M9
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Telephone: (416) 444-6873 Fax: (416) 444-6879
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.interactivetoy.com
How the controller works
The robot interprets commands based on the length of two short phrases
spoken into the controller. It recognizes the length of each of these two
speech segments and acts appropriately. It expects to hear two distinct
phrases so you must speak clearly into the watch – this may require some
experimentation. Japan Patent Number 3132815. US patent pending.
Engaging in Battle
Firing
Maneuver your robot into position where your robot’s lazer cannon is
aimed at the opposing robot’s chest, then give it the FIRE command
(robot <pause> fire). Sound and light effects will confirm that your robot
has fired.
Sustaining a hit
When a robot sustains a hit, the LEDs on it’s chest blink, it’s eyes flash,
explosion sound effects are heard and the robot staggers and turns 180
degrees away from it’s attacker. One of the chest-mounted LEDs goes out
announcing that 25% of it’s life has been used up. After a moment you
will regain control of the robot and you can continue to battle (assuming
that there is ‘life’ remaining).
Game-Over
When the robot gets hit a fourth and final time (all 4 LEDs go out) - the
Robot announces "Power Shut Down", accompanied with other sound
and light effects and the game is over. At this point, the robot’s eyes turn-
off, it freezes and no longer responds to the controller. The four LEDs
will continue to blink slowly for up to 10 minutes, indicating that the
robot is disabled and not just “playing dead”.
When you have finished playing, switch off
power to both the robot and the controller to
conserve battery power.
Reset and Restart
When you wish to restart the game, or reset the
robot to have 100% of it’s power - press the red
button on the robot's head. The robot announces
its name and all four power indicators light up.
Gameplay with 2 or more robots
•Position the robots on the floor at a distance of about 8 ft, with their
backs to each other. Then, when ready, switch them ON.
• Control your robot with your voice (using your wristwatch). Make your
robot move in various directions to avoid getting hit, while attempting to
hit your opponent with fire from your lazer cannon.
• Aiming at the opposing robot requires some skill. When you command
your robot to change direction, you may find it quite tricky to stop the
robot’s rotation at exactly the point you need it to stop.
Hint: Speak the ‘Stop’ command well in advance, before your robot
rotates to face your opponent’s robot (the more you practice, the higher
your success rate will be).
General Precautions
• Always keep your robot and controller dry, away from dust and dirt, and
at normal room temperature.
• Occasionally, gently wipe the robots and the controllers with a damp
cloth to keep dust away.
• When not in use for a few days - remove the batteries from the robot
and controller.
• Never leave the robot or controller exposed to direct sunlight, near hot
ovens or near any other source of heat.
• Never subject the robot or controller to any physical shock (avoid
dropping or bumping).
• Do not open the robot or the controller (other than battery access doors),
as this may cause permanent malfunction.
©2001 Interactive Toy Concepts (HK) Ltd. • All Rights Reserved • Printed in China
Operating and Setting the Clock
Viewing clock, date and seconds
Briefly press Button B once to see the date. Press Button B twice to
see the seconds display. Press again to return to time view.
Set time and date
Press Button A twice to see the month (left part
of screen). Press button B to advance the
month to the current month. Then press Button
A once to move to day-of-month view and
again, press button B to advance the date. Press
button A once again to adjust the hour, and
again to adjust the minutes and finally to return
to the time view.
Button B
Button A
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