Radica Games Connectv Real Swing Golf I9037 Instruction Manual

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.

BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a

chemical burn injury or ruin your product.  To avoid battery leakage; 

• Do not use rechargeable batteries. 

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. 

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmi-

um) batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. 

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. 

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. 

• Dispose of batteries safely. 

• Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode

or leak.

CONNECTING TO YOUR TV

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 back of the TV near the antenna and cable/satellite jacks.

Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on

the TV.

Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack

on the TV.

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV’s operating

manual for details.)

CONNECTING TO YOUR VCR

If your TV doesn’t have audio and video input jacks, you can connect

Connectv Real Swing Golf to your VCR.

Insert the yellow video plug from the game into the Video-In (yellow) jack on

the VCR.

Insert the white audio plug from the game into the left Audio-In (white) jack

on the VCR.

Set your TV and VCR to the appropriate video input mode. (See your TV and

VCR operating manuals for details.)

NOTE:

If your TV or VCR does not have AV inputs, a “Y” adapter may be

purchased separately at any electronics store.

Remember, you can't play our games through a cable box or satellite, so if

you own one of these make sure it is turned off before connecting the game.

You can connect our games through some DVD players with the same con-

nection as a VCR.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING

CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.

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.

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 mini-map on the right side of the screen to determine

where the ball is on the hole and where the ball will land if hit at full power.

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 3W-LW

• 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.

ENTER / GOLF

CLUB SWING

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