Radica Games TOTAL MELTDOWN 74008 User's Manual
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1. Model 74008 1 to 4 players Ages 8 and up INSTRUCTION MANUAL P N 82378400 Rev A Can you handle the pressure or will you have a Total Meltdown Your mission is to complete FOUR INTENSE CHALLENGES before the computer suffers a Total Meltdown Are you up to the chal lenge Can you survive the intensity Just keep a cool head a steady hand and try not to have a Total Meltdown Buttons and Features ON START This button turns on the game from sleep mode and starts anew game Press and hold this button to turn the game off PLAYERS This button toggles through the possible number of players 1 4 players Press this button until you hear the desired number LEVEL Press this button to toggle through the three skill levels The higher the skill level the shorter amount of time will be allotted for the game As the level increases the game becomes more diffi cult BEST TIME Press this button to see the shortest time in which the game has been completed SOUND This button toggles the sound between high and low RESET When a blunt point is inserted this button resets the game to its original settings Just remember when you reset the game the Best Time is cleared LIVE WIRES When placed into the correct ports the special code will be imputed for the first challenge ENTER BUTTON Press this to see if the live wires are in the cor rect ports COMPUTER CHIPS 12 These multi shaped chips total 12 piece2. AA LR6 batteries e Using a screwdriver loosen the screw until the battery compart ment door can be removed e Insert three 3 AA LR6 batteries we recommend alkaline as indicated inside the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a screwdriver Do not over tighten ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES CAUTION e As with all small batteries the batteries used with this game should be kept away from small children who might still put things in their mouths If a battery is swallowed consult a physician immediately e Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always follow the game and battery manufacturer s instructions e Do not dispose of batteries in fire e Batteries might leak if improperly installed or exploded if recharged disassembled or heated e When you are playing this product in an environment where it may receive an electrostatic discharge cold and dry it may malfunc tion and need to be manually reset MAINTENANCE e Handle this game carefully e Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas e Keep this game away from moisture or temperature extremes e Do not disassemble this game If a problem occurs press the Reset button or remove and replace the batteries to reset the computer or try new batteries If problems persist consult your warranty information located at the end of this instruction manual e Only batt
3. 0 day warranty period the game will either be repaired or replaced at our option without charge to the purchaser when returned prepaid with proof of date of purchase to RadicaUSA Ltd 13628 A Beta Road Dallas Texas 75244 USA Please remove the batteries and wrap the unit carefully before shipping Please include a brief description of the problem along with your return address and mail it postage prepaid IMPORTANT Before returning the unit for repair test it with fresh alkaline batteries Even new batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory operation PRODUCT U S SUPPOR 1 800 803 9611 www gamesterusa com RADICA TOTAL MELTDOWN IS A TRADEMARK OF RADICA GAMES LTD 2003 RADICA GAMES LTD PRODUCT SHAPE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
4. eries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nick el cadmium batteries e Do not use rechargeable batteries e Do not attempt to recharge non rechargeable batteries e Remove any exhausted batteries from the game e Do not short circuit the supply terminals e Insert batteries with the correct polarity Please retain this for future reference This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in
5. it You must insert all 12 pieces to move to the next game 3 ACCESS CODE You re almost there Now you must successfully decipher and enter the code to access the core First the keypad will flash the access code across its individual buttons the buttons light up in a certain sequence All you have to do is press the flashing buttons and enter the correct code Simple right WRONG The computer is very tricky Wait till three buttons light up Follow the flashing buttons When the lights go off repeat the pattern Then press the buttons to access the code Just don t make a mistake If you do you ll have to start all over again As you increase in levels the number of buttons you must follow increases 4 THE CORE Now for the final challenge You must ever so carefully remove the computer core itself Of course this is easier said than done You have to lift out the core without touching it to the sides If the core touches it will be damaged You have to return the core to the bottom and start over If you don t return it fast enough it will cause a Total Meltdown As you increase in levels you have less chances to hit the sides Level 1 4 chances to hit the side Level 2 2 chances to hit the side Level 3 1 chance to hit the side Note There is a time penalty for hitting the side on Level 3 Good luck and remember the clock is ticking BATTERY INSTALLATION This game is powered by three 3
6. om plete the game that player will be ELIMINATED and it s the next player s turn Let s Begin Before you begin each game of you must wait for the computer to say time is ticking Complete the series of four games to win BE CAREFUL If the CORE is knocked the game will end immediately 1 LIVE WIRE The clock is ticking as your first challenge begins You must figure out the first code by quickly plug 7 ging the live wires into the correct ports After inserting all the wires aaa press the ENTER button The a 7S wires will then light up to let you know if they are in the correct port or not y aa Wg TENN If a wire lights up RED it s plugged into the wrong port If the wire lights up GREEN then you have it It s in the right port Keep switching out the live wires until you crack the code 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER For your next challenge you must insert all 12 computer chips into the computer as quickly as possi ble in order to complete the cir cuit First you must remove all 12 chips from the storage com partment located at the bottom of game 2 However you may want to do this BEFORE starting the game in order to save time Next you must insert each com puter chip into the correct slot Each chip is a different shape so it s not as easy as it looks Spin the DIAL to view all of the multi shaped computer slots Match the chips with the correct slots and insert them all to complete the circu
7. s must be inserted into the matching computer slots DIAL Slowly spin this to gain access to ALL of the multi shaped computer slots STORAGE COMPARTMENT Before beginning the Circuit Breaker challenge be sure to open this and remove all 12 of the special computer chips then close the compartment door ment door lift the door found on side 2 0 KEYPAD Press these buttons as you decipher the code to access the core COMPUTER CORE Grasp the top and carefully lift it out of the unit to avoid a Total Meltdown While playing the game be careful If the core is disturbed it will end your game immediately To quit a game pull out the core To open compart SLEEP MODE After 60 seconds of inactivity the game will auto matically go into sleep mode To turn it on again simply press the ON START button Setting Up the Game First press the ON START button to turn on the game If you wish to choose a higher difficulty level press the LEVEL button If you wish to play with multiple players press the PLAYERS button After making your selections press the ON START button to begin the game If you don t press any of the setup buttons the game will simply begin in Single Player Mode on level 1 Multiple Players The first player will have a chance to complete the entire game If player one finishes all four challenges that player s time will be the time to beat for the rest of the players If player one does not c
8. stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY This product warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a period of 90 days from the original purchase date under normal use against defective workmanship and materials batteries excluded This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident unreasonable use negli gence improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship Radica Games Limited will not be liable for any costs incurred due to loss of use of this product or other incidental or consequential costs expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state During this 9
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