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Model 74037
For 1 to 4 players / Ages 8 and up
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P/N 82396410 Rev.A
TEE IT UP AND NEVER LEAVE HOME!
SETTING UP
• BATTERY INSTALLATION
On the back of the main unit, loosen the screw on the battery compartment and insert four (4) “AA” batteries as indicated inside the compartment (alka- line batteries recommended). Replace the battery compartment door.
NOTE: Batteries in the Main Unit should give you about 10 hours of game play (if alkaline batteries are used). The game will not operate normally when the batteries begin to run low. The screen may be blurred and resetting the game may not work. Be sure to install fresh batteries. There is also no memory function. All game data will be erased when the power is turned off or batteries are replaced.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN INSTALLING BATTERIES.
• TV CONNECTION
NOTE: To connect Connectv Real Swing Golf 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 not have audio and video input jacks, you may connect Real Swing Golf through a VCR connected to your TV.
Please note: If your TV does not have AV Input Jacks, you can connect your game through your VCR or use an RF Modulator. RF Modulators can be purchased at most electronic stores.
• CONNECTING TO A VCR
To connect Connectv Real Swing Golf to your VCR, insert the yellow video plug from the Main Unit into the
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.
WARNING: Make sure you place the Main Unit Console on the floor in front of the TV, located far enough from the TV and any other objects or people to avoid striking anything or anyone when swinging the golf club.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Before beginning game play, make sure to place your top golfing hand through the Safety Strap on the top of the golf club handle.
If your Connectv Real Swing Golf is connected to your TV, turn on the TV, then set the TV to the appropriate video input mode (see
BUTTON FUNCTIONS: MAIN UNIT CONSOLE
Using the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT buttons on the Main Unit, you will be able to scroll through the Game Mode Main Menu (Play Round, Match Play, Tournament, and Driving Range). The currently selected options text will be highlighted in yellow. Press the ENTER button on the Main Unit or swing the club to lock in the desired selection.
Note: If swings are not being seen by the camera, be sure to double check the following three things:
1.Swing directly over the center of the console
2.When swinging keep the club head between 8 inches and 24 inches over the console.
3.It is possible to swing too fast or too slow. Try altering your swing speed.
ENTER / GOLF
CLUB SWING
POWER
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
DOWN
UP BUTTON - Press to scroll up through menu options
DOWN BUTTON - Press to scroll down through menu options
LEFT BUTTON – Press to scroll to the left through menu options
RIGHT BUTTON – Press to scroll to the right through menu options
ENTER BUTTON / GOLF CLUB SWING – Press or swing to make menu
selections
POWER BUTTON – Press to turn the game on/off
GAME PLAY MODES
•PLAY ROUND MODE – Up to four (4) players can play all eighteen (18) holes of the golf course.
–Select the number of players using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key and then press ENTER or swing the club
–For each player, select from one of sixteen player names and press ENTER or swing the club.
The player who posts the lowest score on the Leaderboard wins!
•MATCH PLAY – Two (2) players can try to post the best score for each hole. The player with the lowest stroke count on a hole wins the hole and is awarded a check mark on the scorecard
–Select two player names and press ENTER or swing the club
–The player who scores lower on the most holes wins the match
Note: Once a player ‘holes out’ and wins the hole the other player will ‘pick up’ and the players will move to the next hole.
•TOURNAMENT MODE – One to four players can compete against com- puter generated scores and each other while playing all eighteen (18) holes of the golf course.
–Select difficulty level by pressing ENTER or swing the club. Choose between Beginner, Amateur or Pro.
Note: The difficulty level makes the computer generated golfers better
–Select the number of players and press ENTER or swing the club
–Select player names and press ENTER or swing the club
After each hole the Leaderboard will appear. Swing club to continue to the next hole. Stay atop the Leaderboard and win the tournament!
•DRIVING RANGE – Fine tune your skills on the driving range. Go to the driving range to practice and fine tune your swing. You are given 10 shots and then returned to the Main Menu.
HOW TO PLAY
At the beginning of each hole, the Tee View screen will appear with the play- er having honors going first. For each shot, the following information is dis- played:
•Hole Number, Par, and Scorecard
•Lie Type
•Club Head Viewed by Camera
•Lie Distance Variation
•Golfer’s Name and Score
•Stroke Number
•Maximum Distance for Selected Clubs
•Shot Type
•Wind Direction
•Wind Speed
•Distance Remaining to the Pin in Yards
•Shot Target Aimer
MINI – MAP - Use the
Note: If a golfer takes more than 10 strokes on a hole, the ball is picked up and a 10 is recorded.
CLUB SELECTION – Press the UP or DOWN BUTTON on the Main Unit to scroll through the club choices. By default, the game will select a club for you:
•1 Wood on the tee for all par 4s and par 5s
•The lowest club that guarantees the player can reach the hole assuming no wind and maximum power taking the lie into consideration.
•When the lie is good, the player can hit
•Club selection may be restricted when facing a bad lie
•Only putters are allowed on greens
•Putts from the rough in the green view will be given loft to help the ball carry onto the green
SHOT TYPE SELECTION – Press the ENTER BUTTON to toggle between Normal and Power shot.
•Normal Shot – The club yardage shown for each club will indicate how far the ball will travel if hit at full strength. The wind, lie and swing path can alter the actual distance. Hitting a stronger or weaker club may be wise based on adverse conditions.
•Power Up Shot – This will increase the maximum distance of the shot, but will also exaggerate any inaccuracies in your swing path.