Nintendo GameCycle User's Manual
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1. the button or b tilt the GameCycle crank arms left or right see Figure 4 2b Note When using the crank arms to navigate GameCube screens use short quick rotating or tilting motions 4 To make selection press the button this between games 5 To go back a menu press the button this may vary between games 6 To display a menu while gaming that will allow you to choose different options such as quit or restart the game press the button 4 6 Getting Started with Different GameCube Games To setup the GameCycle to work with different GameCube games follow the procedure described below Note Only GameCube games that use the A and B R and L or the Control Stick will work with the GameCycle Figure 4 3 If the game uses the 4 Control Pad exclusively to control the game then it will not work with the GameCycle Insert the GameCube game into the GameCube Determine which button makes the object you will be controlling go forward or accelerate using the GameCube game s instruction booklet Three Rivers Page 4 10 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUT FRONT a Three Rivers brand If the GameCube controller causes the object to go forward or accelerate then press the Control Type control button until is displayed If not go to the next step If R or the Control Stick Figure 4 3 on the GameCube controller causes the object to go forward or accelerate con2. 1 GameCube videogame 1 GameCube Memory Card 1 GameCube Extension Cable 6 Security screws 1 Screwdriver 1 Security screw bit 1 GameCycle AC Adapter Three Rivers Page 2 2 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUT FRONT a Three Rivers brand 3 SYSTEM SETUP Thank you for your GameCycle purchase This section of the user s manual will help you get your GameCycle up and running quickly Equipment you will need v 17 LCD TV v GameCube console v Nintendo GameCube AV Cable v Nintendo GameCube AC Adapter already mounted to GameCycle v GameCube videogame v 6 Security screws v Security screw bit v GameCycle v GameCycle AC Adapter v more outlet power outlet bar v Extension cord if wall socket is a distance away 1 Mount the LCD TV to the stand using 4 of the security screws and screw driver bit located in the GameCube box The TV will mount to the stand using the outer most holes on the stand s mounting plate Figure 3 1 f EE t Figure 3 1 Mounting the LCD TV to the GameCycle Three Rivers Page 3 3 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUZ FRONT a Three Rivers brand 2 Connect the LCD TV power by inserting the power jack protruding out of the hole in the top of the stand into the outlet on the bottom of the LCD TV Figure 3 2a and by inserting the 3 prong jack protruding out of the bottom of the stand into the power outlet bar Figure 3
3. DURING GAME PLAY 4 11 5 GAMECYCLE RESISTANCE 5 12 GAMECYCLE CALIBRATION 6 13 7 TROUBLESHOOTI 4244 24 7 14 8 SAFTEY INFORMATION 8 15 Three Rivers Page 1 2 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUT FRONT a Three Rivers brand 1 SUPPORT Three Rivers is dedicated to providing friendly and comprehensive support for this and all our products The objective of this User s Guide is to include all of the necessary information for the successful start up and operation of your GameCycle If you have any suggestions on how we might improve this document or if you have any problems or questions please contact us at the number below Three Rivers Holdings LLC 1826 W Broadway Rd Suite 43 Mesa AZ 85202 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 480 833 1834 Fax 480 833 1837 Web Site www 3rivers com Email Support 3rivers com Three Rivers Page 1 1 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUT FRONT a Three Rivers brand 2 COMPONENTS Equipment included with your GameCycle 1 17 LCD TV 1 GameCube console 1 Nintendo GameCube AV Cable 1 Nintendo GameCube AC Adapter already mounted to GameCycle
4. A GameCube button accelerates and the GameCube button decelerates the object you are controlling during game play e g Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 control control Pushing the button or the button toggle between the two different control types and are more located on the third GameCycle screen You navigate to this screen by pushing the button until you see the appropriate button on the left of the GameCycle LCD Figure 4 3 4 4 Setting the Crank Direction In the mode accelerating the object you are controlling is achieved by turning the crank arms in the manner shown below in Figure 4 4 This can be changed by pushing the button The button will Figure 4 4 Forward turning of the GameCycle crank arms Three Rivers Page 4 9 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 C Vy ITZERONT a Three Rivers brand then change to button and accelerating the object you are controlling will be achieved by cranking backwards Pushing the button will return the GameCycle back to the mode 4 5 Navigation of GameCube menu screens There are two methods of using the GameCycle to navigate GameCube screens using the push buttons on the GameCube or using the crank arms 1 scroll up a push the button b rotate the GameCycle crank arms forward Figure 4 2 2 To scroll down a push the 3 button or b rotate the GameCycle crank arms backward 3 To change the selection on a menu item a push the button
5. you want to be max forward speed Stop turning and push the button b Turn the crank arms backward at the rate that you want to be max reverse speed Stop turning and push the button First tilt the crank arms as far to the left as the user can then tilt the crank arms as far to the right as the user can Push the button d Letthe crank arms center by letting go and pushing the button Note The GameCycle can be calibrated to fit a particular user s ability to turn and steer the GameCycle crank arms by turning the crank arms faster or slower and by tilting to the left and right to different degrees during calibrations For example if you are only able to turn the crank arms at a slow pace then on the first calibration screen turn the crank arms slowly Figure 6 2 The calibrations screens Three Rivers Page 6 13 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GameCycle LCD screen is blank but lit up Steering does not seem to work correctly TV Blank TV has blue screen Three Rivers OQuUTERONT a Three Rivers brand Remove the Controller Plug from the GameCube controller socket on the GameCube Figure 3 7 turn off the GameCycle power by unplugging the GameCycle AC Adapter from the back of the right support arm as shown in Figure 3 6 turn the GameCycle power back on by plugging the GameCycle AC Adapter back in once the GameCycle power is back on insert the Controller Plug back into th
6. 20 Figure 3 2 a LCD TV power and b the back of the GameCycle 3 Mount the GameCube to the stand using the remaining 2 security screws and screw driver bit located in the GameCube box Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Mounting the GameCube to the GameCycle stand 4 Connect the GameCube power Figure 3 4 by inserting the GameCube DC jack protruding out of the top of the stand into the DC input connector DC 12V IN on back of the GameCube and by inserting the 2 prong jack attached to the bottom of the stand into the power outlet bar Three Rivers Page 3 4 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUZ FRONT yA a Three Rivers brand 5 Connect the GameCube to the LCD TV using the Nintendo GameCube AV Cable found in the GameCube box Figure 3 5 The red white and yellow connectors plug in to the AV1 IN connectors on the LCD TV while the other side plugs in to the ANALOG AV OUT connector on the back of the GameCube console CONNECTING TO A STEREO TV c OR VOR UsiNG THE STEREO AV CABLE AERC a a ee ra TV OR VER INPUTS AY E m ZH N AM NN AN AN i NN NS b Video Audio Audio Yellow Left Right B wm c a To console ANALOG AV OUT STEREO AVE N eA Ay hs non eR Rn Ara AAA m rr Figure 3 5 the GameCube the LCD TV 6 Connect the GameCycle power by using the GameCycle Adapter found the GameCube by inserting small r
7. GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUTZE FRONT a Three Rivers brand GameCycle User s Guide 2005 Three Rivers Holdings LLC 1826 W Broadway Rd Ste 43 Mesa Arizona 85202 OUT ERONT a Three Rivers brand Three Rivers Page 1 1 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUTZE FRONT a Three Rivers brand TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 4 1 1 2 COMPONENTS 2 2 2 SYSTEM SETUP 1 2 2 2 1 4 5 1 3 3 4 GAMECYCLE CONTROLS 1 4 7 4 1 TYPES OF CONTROLS ON THE GAMECYCLE 4 7 42 BUTTONS AND GAMECUBE CONTROLLER 4 8 4 3 SETTING THE CONTROL TYPE 4 9 4 4 SETTING THE CRANK DIRECTION 4 9 4 5 NAVIGATION OF GAMECUBE MENU SCREENS 4 10 4 6 GETTING STARTED WITH DIFFERENT GAMECUBE GAMES 4 10 4 7 CONTROL OF AN OBJECT E G CAR
8. e GameCube controller socket on the GameCube Calibrate the GameCycle using the instructions in section 6 entitled GameCycle Calibration Turn on the LCD TV by pushing the power button on top of the LCD TV The LCD TV has to be turned on separately from the GameCube and GameCycle See the Troubleshooting section in the GameCube Instruction Booklet Press the SOURCE button on top of the LCD TV until in AV1 or AV2 mode This will depend on where the AV connections are made on the back of the LCD TV See the Troubleshooting section in the GameCube Instruction Booklet Page 7 14 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 Fd a Three Rivers brand 8 SAFTEY INFORMATI ON e Please review the GameCube Instruction Booklet for important safety information about the use of videogames Please be careful when moving the GameCycle It is heavy and should be moved with caution Wheels and a handle Figure 8 1 have been provided for assistance in transporting the GameCycle Use the technique depicted in Figure 8 1 for moving the GameCycle Note The GameCycle should be adjusted to the highest possible position before attempting to move it Figure 8 1 Transport of the GameCycle and the GameCycle handle e Becareful not to bump the GameCycle cover or grips into another object during transport Three Rivers Page 8 15
9. e is the same as pushing the up on the Control Pad of the GameCube Controller NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER L Button pus R BuTTON Mr i od or 2 BUTTON Button Pause CONTROL X STICK BUTTON CoNTROL Pap B BUTTON CONTROLLER Stick PLUG Re ter baieie Omit tes smn oai gr UA deris Figure 4 3 The GameCube Controller and GameCycle screens Three Rivers Page 4 8 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OUT FRONT a Three Rivers brand The function of each GameCycle button that corresponds to the GameCube controller varies with each GameCube videogame you play so please use the instruction booklet for the particular game you are playing In most cases the GameCube screen will tell you which button to press If the GameCube screen does not indicate which button to push the A button generally selects an option on the GameCube game and the B button generally goes back a GameCube screen If the button indicated on more the GameCube screen is not visible push the more button on the GameCycle to scroll through the other buttons 4 3 Setting the Control Type There are two different control types 1 R L This is used for games which the R GameCube button accelerates and the L GameCube button decelerates the object you are controlling during game play e g Need for Speed Underground Monsters of Metal Racing Evolution 2 This is used for games in which the
10. ight of the small blue screen on the GameCycle press firmly 2 The label for each button appears on the blue screen button on the main GameCycle screen Figure 4 1 will give you access to an additional 3 screens of buttons b The button will take you back to the main GameCycle screen c The j and arrows the main screen control the tension of the GameCycle crank arms when cranking forward backward Start d The buttons are Figure 4 1 The main GameCycle Screen commonly used select menu items go back a screen and pause the game e The other buttons Finish type RL calibrate i A calibrate will be explained in subsequent sections of the User s Guide 3 To control speed rotate the crank arms of the GameCycle forward or backward Figure 4 2 4 To steer tilt the arm cranks of the GameCycle to the left or right a tilting motion as seen in Figure 4 2b Figure 4 2 a Moving forward or backward with the GameCycle b moving left or right using the GameCycle Three Rivers Page 4 7 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OCUT ERONT a Three Rivers brand 4 2 GameCycle Buttons and GameCube Controller The GameCycle buttons that control the GameCube correspond to the buttons on the GameCube controller e g pushing the a button on the GameCycle is the same as pushing the A button on the GameCube controller or pushing the button on the GameCycl
11. ound plug of the adapter into the connector on the end of the right support arm of the GameCycle Figure 3 6 and plugging the 2 prong outlet on the adapter into the power outlet bar Figure 3 2b Figure 3 6 GameCycle power Three Rivers Page 3 5 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 Fd a Three Rivers brand 7 Connect the GameCycle to the GameCube by inserting the GameCycle controller plug protruding out of the hole at the top of the stand into the Controller Socket on the front of the GameCube console Figure 3 7 Note Make sure the GameCycle controller cable leaving the back of the right support arm is connected to the GameCube extension cable found at the bottom of the stand Figure 3 2b ty bs by be bn ip 2 Figure 3 7 Connecting the GameCycle to the GameCube 8 Once all the above connections have been made you are free to turn on the power outlet bar GameCube and LCD TV If the GameCycle LCD screen is blank follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting section Note The LCD TV and GameCube turn on separately Note Make sure the TV is in AV1 mode If nothing shows on the TV at startup push the Source button on top of the TV until it is in the AV1 mode Three Rivers Page 3 6 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 Fd a Three Rivers brand 4 GAMECYCLE CONTROLS 4 1 Types of controls on the GameCycle 1 To use the buttons to the left and r
12. trol then press the Control Type button until is displayed If not go to the next step 4 7 Control of an object e g a car during game play 1 To move forward rotate the GameCycle crank arms forward To move in reverse rotate the GameCycle crank arms backward 3 To move left or right tilt the GameCycle crank arms left or right N Note The key to good game play and smooth exercise is to tilt and rotate the crank arms at the same time Three Rivers Page 4 11 OQurERONT a Three Rivers brand GameCycle User s Guide 2005 5 GAMECYCLE RESISTANCE The GameCycle has 10 levels of resistance where 0 Is the easiest level and 9 is the hardest 1 increase the resistance when cranking press the button 2 To decrease the resistance when cranking press the 3 button Note These buttons are on the Main GameCycle Screen Figure 5 1 for easy access during game play Increase Tension Decrease Tension Figure 5 1 Tension adjustment Three Rivers Page 5 12 GameCycle User s Guide 2005 OVOJUZERON Fd a Three Rivers brand 6 GAMECYCLE CALI BRATI ON To calibrate the GameCycle 1 Push the button until you see the button on the right side of the GameCycle LCD Figure 6 1 2 Pushthe calibrate b ton 3 Follow the instructions on the GameCycle LCD Figure RM te 6 2 Figure 6 1 The button used to start the a Turn the crank arms forward at the rate that calibration process
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