Excalibur electronic DOUBLE SCREEN TALKING GOLF 383-2 User's Manual
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1. player who is to shoot next will have his icon flash in the bottom left hand corner of the display 6 When the ball is 10 yards or less from the hole the ball is considered to be on the green The only club available is the PT putter and the only direction you can hit the ball is Straight 7 If playing in Hint Mode see page 4 you should press the Start Swing Shot button once to start your shot New bars will be displayed from left to right When the new bar reaches the Suggested Stroke Power Indicator you should press the Start Swing Shot button again The ball will be struck with the correct amount of force for the shot If vou ve decided to play with Hint Mode off press the Start Swing Shot button once to start your shot Press this button again when you think that you have hit the ball with the right amount of force 8 Before hitting your shot you can press the Hole Player button to turn on the Hint function This will provide you with the computer s advice of what club should be used for the shot and the force necessary to shoot the correct distance If the Sound is on when you press the Hole Player button then a double beep indicates that the Hint function is on while a single beep indicates that the Hint function is off 9 When the game is idle for 60 seconds a bird sound will play This will only hap pen once for each hole How to Play See diagrams on top of page 6 1 Press the key On Mode to sele2. to remove the screw Lift off the battery compartment lid Install the batteries making sure to match polarity and Place the tab of the battery com partment lid in its slot and close the compartment door Replace the screw and tighten gently Opening the Unit Press the Lid Release button see diagram below to open the unit Then pull up on the Lid Lift Layout of Double Screen Talking Golf Course Guide Overhead View On Mode Off Lid Release a Lid Lift Golfer s View Direction Reset Club on back of unit Playing Double Screen Talking Golf Game Description Your Double Screen Talking Golf con tains two LCD screens one that shows the entire hole layout from an overhead view and the other that shows the hole from the golfer s point of view from the ball location The course contains the standard 18 holes ranging from short par 3s to long par 5s The golfer can select from 13 different clubs to play the course The layout will challenge the golfer as he hits up and down hills around trees and over a river and other water hazards Special Note You can make the game easier or more difficult by choosing to play with or without Hint Mode See HOLE PLAYER under Functions of the Buttons The goal of the game is to make par 72 while playing the course or even go under par to play like a pro The game consists of three different modes of play Practice
3. EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS DOUBLE SCREEN TALRING GOLF OPERATING MANUAL www ExcaliburElectronics com Model No 383 2 ongratulations on your purchase of Excalibur Electronics Double Screen Talking Golf It s the most realistic handheld golf game there is You and your friends will have hours of fun You can practice or play by yourself against the computer or compete against a friend You can even play with or without the computer s Hint Mode see page 4 Double Screen Talking Golf is easy to use but be sure to use it safely Before starting please read this manual thoroughly espe cially noting safety care and battery information Keep this man ual for reference The legendary King Arthur brandished a magic sword Excalibur from which we take our company name With this unique weapon in his hands he could not be vanquished Although Excalibur Elec tronics can t claim the magical secrets of Merlin King Arthur s court wizard sometimes our patented technologv may make it seem as if we could Double Screen Talking Golf is another unmatched innovation of Excalibur Electronics We make you think Installing the Batteries Your Double Screen Talking Golf requires two AAA batteries not included To install the batteries care fully turn Double Screen Talking Golf over so that the unit is face down on a soft surface Find the battery com partment on the back of the unit Use a small Phillips screwdriver
4. Start the game from any hole of your choice Tournament This is a one or two play er game Start the game from the first hole and continue until you finish the eighteenth hole Whoever scores the low est on a hole gains the honors and tees off first from the next hole Skins This is a two player game Again start the match from the first hole If one of the players wins the hole by making the least number of strokes they bank 1 000 If the players each make the same score on a hole then that 1 000 prize is carried over to the next hole Whoever makes the most money after completing the eighteenth hole is the winner Functions of the Buttons ON MODE Press this button to turn on the computer The default is set to Practice mode for one player Press the button again to select one player Tournament or two player Skins mode When the computer is turned off or turns itself off to conserve the batteries press this button again to restart the unit and you will return to the mode that you last selected OFF Press to turn the unit off SOUND Press to turn sound on or off CHECK Press to check the stroke the score in Practice and Tournament modes and the amount of money won in Skins mode HOLE PLAYER In Practice mode press to select which hole you would like to begin play at In Tournament mode press to play a two player game Pressing this button again will select the one player game Addtionally befo
5. batteries with the correct polarities and always follow the toy and battery manufacturer s instructions e Remove batteries and store them in a cool dry place when not in use e Always remove old and dead batteries from the product e The supply terminals are not to be short circuited Limited 90 Day Warranty EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS INC warrants to the original con sumer that its products are free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of 90 DAYS from the date of purchase If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period EXCALIBUR ELECTRON ICS INC will repair or replace the unit free of charge upon receipt of the unit shipped postage prepaid and insured to the factory address shown at right The warranty covers normal con sumer use and does not cover dam age that occurs in shipment or failure that results from alterations acci dent misuse abuse neglect wear and tear inadequate maintenance commercial use or unreasonable use of the unit Removal of the top panel voids all warranties This war ranty does not cover cost of repairs made or attempted outside of the factory Any applicable implied warranties including warranties of mer chantability and fitness are hereby limited to 90 DAYS from the date of purchase Consequential or inciden tal damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties are hereby excluded Some states do not allow li
6. ct either the Practice Tournament or Skins modes 2 The word Practice displays if you chose that mode Pressing the Hole Plaver button will allow vou to select anv hole vou would like to start on 1 through 18 After selecting your starting hole press Start Swing Shot to confirm your selections and start the game After finishing the hole press Start Swing Shot to play the next hole or press the Hole Player button to select a different hole 3 The word Tournament displays if you chose that mode Pressing the Hole Player button will allow you to select whether you want to play a one or two player game Press Start Swing Shot to confirm your selections and start the game You will play the course in turn from the first to the eighteenth hole 4 The word Skins displays if you chose that mode You will always be in the two player game Press Start Swing Shot to confirm your selections and start the game You will play the course in turn from the first to the eighteenth hole The game begins with player 1 then it s play er 2 s turn After the initial shots the player farthest from the green hits first Whoever hits the least number of shots for a hole wins the hole and 1 000 If a tie occurs the 1 000 is carried over to the next hole The maximum amount a player can win is 18 000 5 If the ball is hit and does not go into the hole the following information will be displayed Stroke the number of strok
7. direction Pressing HOLE PLAYER before your shot turns Hint Mode on or off PRACTICE TOLMMAMENT SHINS PLAYER HiME DETANCE FAR IS 898 8 Overhead View on left of unit Course Terrain 1 The game consists of eight different terrains Tee Fairway Rough Bunker Water Up Slope Down Slope and Green 2 The shot distance is determined by the club selection and the terrain 3 There are five different kinds of wind conditions in the game North South East West and Windless The wind direc tion changes without changing the force of the wind every 30 seconds which affects the shooting distance The dis tance is also related to the shot direction selected either Hook Straight or Slice Only if the shot is over 20 yards can it be affected by the wind direction and every 20 yards will be affected be a factor of one See the chart at the top of the next AE BUNKER WATER smoke roves IAT NIEN cua SU pistance 1 3 Muns STROKE SCORE moe SANT Of ace A 18808887 Golfer s View on right of unit Wind Hook Direction Straight Slice Windless 1 yard 0yard 1 yard South 2 yard 4yard 2 yard North 3 yard 4yard 3 yard East 4 yard 3 yard 0 yard West 0 yard 3 yard 4 yard column 4 To sum up Actual shot distance usual distance distance affected by terrain distance affected by wind direction Game Rules 1 The player always faces the green The goal is to get the ball into th
8. e hole with the least number of shots 2 A South wind that is from the south blowing in a northerly direction toward the green is displayed when the up arrow appears in the golfer s point of view dis play screen An East wind is shown by the left arrow a West wind by the right arrow and the North wind by the down arrow 3 The following describes Out of Bounds OOB shots A When the hole vou re playing is over 300 yards in length and contains sand traps if you hit the ball 100 yards or more over the hole you will be OOB B When the hole you re playing is over 300 yards in length and does not contain sand traps if you hit the ball 50 yards or more over the hole you will be OOB C When the hole you re playing is under 301 yards in length and contains sand traps if you hit the ball 50 yards or more over the hole you will be OOB D When the hole you re playing is under 301 yards in length and does not contain sand traps if you hit the ball 25 yards or more over the hole you will be OOB E Using a Hook to hit the ball beyond 200 yards is OOB when an East wind is blowing F Using a Slice to hit the ball beyond 200 yards is OOB when a West wind is blowing 4 If your shot goes OOB or you hit the ball into the water you will be penalized 2 strokes 5 When you are in the 2 player game of Skins or Tournament modes after the ini tial shot the player farther away from the green will shoot next The
9. es taken for this hole XXXY the distance you drove the ball and To Hole XXX Y the distance to the hole If the ball is hit and does go into the hole the following information will be displayed Stroke the number of strokes taken for this hole XXXY the distance you drove the ball To Hole XXXY the distance to the hole and Score XXX the player s score Auto Power Off The game turns itself off after being idle for about 3 minutes Press On to restart the game and return to where you left off Self checking Mode Press down the Start Swing Shot Club and Direction buttons at the same time and then place a pointed instrument in the Reset hole in the back of the computer and press down After releasing the Special Care e Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures For best results use between the temperatures of 39 F and 100 F 4 C and 38 C amp Handling e Clean using only a slightly damp cloth Do not use cleaners with chemical agents Battery Information CAUTION Batteries should be removed and replaced by adults only e Do not mix old and new batteries Your unit requires 2 AAA bat teries not included e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadium batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries e To avoid explosion or leakage do not dispose of batteries in a fire or attempt to recharge stan dard or alkaline batteries Be sure to insert
10. mitations on the duration of implied war ranties and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclu sions in these instances may not apply The only authorized service center in the United States is Excalibur Electronics Inc 13755 SW 119th Ave Miami Florida 33186 U S A Phone 305 477 8080 Fax 305 477 9516 www ExcaliburElectronics com Ship the unit carefully packed preferably in the original carton and send it prepaid and adequately insured Include a letter detailing the complaint and including your daytime telephone number inside the shipping carton If your warranty has expired and you want an estimated fee for service write to the above address specify ing the model and the problem DO NOT SEND YOUR UNIT WITHOUT RECEIVING AN ESTIMATE FOR SERVICING WE CANNOT STORE YOUR UNIT Play games live at www ExcaliburElectronics com Excalibur Electronics Inc 13755 SVV 119th Ave Miami Florida 33186 U S A Phone 305 477 8080 Fax 305 477 9516 www ExcaliburElectronics com
11. re hitting any shot the player can turn on or off Hint Mode The game is easier in Hint Mode when the Suggested Stroke Power Indicator is on If the indicator is on you should press the Start Swing Shot button once to start your shot New bars will appear on the display from left to right When the new bar reaches the Suggested Stroke Power Indicator press the Start Swing Shot but ton again The ball will be struck with the correct amount of force for the shot If Stroke Power is off press the Start Swing Shot button once to start your shot Press this button again when you think that you have hit the ball with the right amount of force Use the table below to help determine your stroke In Hint Mode club selection is automatic although you can override it by pressing Club and the Suggested Stroke Power Indicator shown as a bar on the right side of the display is on When not in Hint Mode the 1W club will be automatically selected unless youre on the green in which case the PT will be selected So you must be careful to choose your prop er club START SWING SHOT After the game mode and number of players have been selected press this button to confirm the mode and start the game Pressing the Hole Player button at this point will turn Hint Mode on or off CLUB The player can choose one of 13 clubs provided by the computer The computer will automatically select the club for you that it believes is the correct cl
12. ub for the yardage Press the Club but ton if you would like a different club instead The distance the club can hit the ball is listed in the Distance display DIRECTION The game defaults to Straight as the ball direction Pressing this button allows you to Hook your shot Press again for a Slice and one more press will reset the direction to Straight RESET This button is in a recessed area in the back of the unit Use a pointed instrument to press the button to reset the game in case it malfunctions Club Function The game provides a club automatically for you according to your distance to the hole The distance range of a club the usual distance the club will provide you and the distance shown by each stroke power bar are as follows Usual Power Range distance bar unit Club in yards in yards in yards IW 0 270 230 270 27 3W 0 230 200 230 23 4w 0 210 190 210 21 31 0 200 160 200 20 41 0 170 150 170 17 SI 0 160 140 160 16 6I 0 150 130 150 15 71 0 140 120 140 14 SI 0 130 110 130 13 91 0 120 100 120 12 PW 0 110 50 110 11 sw 0 50 0 50 5 PT 0 10 1 Notes W indicates a wood T indicates an iron PT putter is best for shots on the green SW sand wedge is best for hitting out of sand traps and very short shots to the green PW pitching wedge is best for shots on a slope and short shots to the green The usual distance refers to the distance unaf fected by the terrain and the wind
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