EXCALIBUR TV20 User Manual

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TV Guide

Operating Manual

QuizMaster

Model No. TV20

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ongratulations on your purchase of Excalibur

QuizMaster. You are just

Electronics’ TV Guide

moments away from enjoying one of the best trivia games ever. With over 3,000 questions to choose from, divided into five fascinating categories, you can spend hours of fun playing with friends, or just testing your own trivia knowledge against the computer.

The TV Guide

QuizMaster is easy to use, but be sure to use it safely. Before starting, please read this manual thoroughly, especially noting safety, care and battery information. Keep this manual for reference.

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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 Electronics can’t claim the magical secrets of Merlin, King Arthur’s court wizard, sometimes our patented technology may make it seem as if we could. The TV Guide QuizMaster is another unmatched innovation of Excalibur Electronics.

We make you think.

Activating & Installing Batteries

Your TV Guide®QuizMaster requires two LR44 batteries, which are included. If there is a tab extending from the battery compartment, simply pull out this tab to activate the batteries, and throw it away.

When you do need to replace the batteries, carefully turn TV Guide®QuizMaster over so that the unit is face-down on a soft surface like a magazine. Locate the battery compartment

TV Guide®QuizMaster may lock up due

to static discharge. If this should happen,

use a ballpoint pen to press the button

marked “

RESET” on the back of the unit.

on the back of the unit. Then use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw. Lift off the battery compartment lid and install the batteries, making sure to match polarity (+ and -). (Your unit will accept LR44, AG13, or AG76 batteries.) Place the tab of the battery compartment lid in its slot and close the compartment door. Replace the screw and tighten.

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Layout of TV Guide Quiz Master

LCD DISPLAY

UP/DOWN

PLAYERS

SCORE

SOUND

MOVIES

ON/ENTER

ACTOR

NEW GAME

ACTRESSES

TV SHOWS

Functions of Buttons

ON/ENTER: Press this

button to turn on your TV Guide

Quizmaster or to confirm a selection after you have scrolled to it.

PLAYERS: When in multi-

player mode, press this button to select the number of hints per question, for Players 2, 3, and 4.

MISC

ANSWER

(A, B, C, D)

ASS

HINT

SOUND: Press this button

to turn the sound on or off during your game.

NEW GAME: Press this but-

ton to start a new game.

SCORE: Press this button to

display each player’s score, as well as to view the highest score in the present game.

UP/DOWN: Press this button

to scroll up or down on each of the various menus.

MOVIES: Press this button to

select and deselect the Movies category.

TV SHOWS: Press this but-

ton to select and deselect the TV Shows category.

ACTORS: Press this button

to select and deselect the Actors category.

ACTRESSES: Press this but-

ton to select and deselect the Actresses category.

MISC: Press this button to

select and deselect the

Miscellaneous category.

HINT: Press this button to

use one of your hints. This will eliminate one of the incorrect answers from the choices given.

A: Press this button to

select answer A.

B: Press this button to

select answer B.

C: Press this button to

select answer C.

D: Press this button to

select answer D.

PASS: Press this button to

skip the current question.

RESET: Use a ballpoint pen

to press this button, located on the back of the unit, if your TV Guide

QuizMaster locks

up or malfunctions.

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Getting Started with

TV Guide Quiz Master

Press ON/ENTER to turn on the

unit. You will hear TV Guide QuizMaster’s greeting music and the display will show:

TV GUIDE QUIZMASTER EXCALIBUR

After a few seconds, the LCD

will prompt you to select the type of game that you would like to play. You can choose the Scoring mode which works on a point system, or you can choose a Non-Scoring mode if you are not feeling particularly competitive. Once you have decided, press the scroll to your choice and then press

If chocing scoring mode, TV Guide you how many players will take part in the fun. The number “1” will automatically be flashing on the screen. Press are ready to take on a solo challenge against the computer. If you are accompanied by friends,

UP/DOWN arrows to

ENTER to confirm.

QuizMaster will ask

ENTER if you

who are also interested in playing, press the and scroll to choose the number of players. QuizMaster will let you choose up to four players per game, but you can always set up teams if you are dealing with a larger group.

After you make this selection, QuizMaster will prompt you to choose the number of questions that you would like to be used for each round of players. The number 10 will flash onscreen by default. Press the arrows to increase the number of questions. You will have a choice of 10, 20, 30, or up to 40 questions per player. Once you decide the length of your game, press ENTER to confirm your choice.

The next step is to pick the categories in which you will play. Take your shot at Movies, TV Shows, Actors, Actresses, or Miscellaneous. To do so, press any of the five category buttons located on the bottom part of your unit. There is no rule as to

UP/DOWN arrows

UP/DOWN

how many categories you can choose per game. You can customize by selecting just one or two, or you can choose all of them for more variety. If you pick more than one, QuizMaster will automatically select an equal ratio of questions per selected category, so that all are evenly reflected during the game.

Any category that you select will show on the upper part of the LCD. If you change your mind about your choice, simply press that category’s button again in order to deselect it. Once you have finished, press move on to the next menu.

At this point you will decide the level of difficulty at which you want to play. The be flashing the word This means that there will only be two multiple choice answers per question. If you would like a more challenging game you can

UP and the screen will

scroll flash the word

“INTERMEDIATE.” Press ENTER if you would like to select

this level, which gives you three answer choices. If you are feeling brave, you can press the

ENTER to

LCD will

“EASY.”

UP arrow and press ENTER to

select the you do so, there will be four answer choices per question.

The last step you will need before putting your trivia skills to the test is choosing the number of hints that will be used by each player. (This means that one of the wrong answer choices will be eliminated, leaving you with less of a chance to miss the question.)

If you are in single-player mode, the number “ UP/DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the number of hints. Press keep in mind that the maximum number of hints is equal to the number of questions chosen. In other words, if you chose 10 questions, you can only have up to 10 hints. Also, note that you cannot choose any hints if you are playing in the Easy Level.

If you are on multi-player mode, you will also see the number “ LCD. Proceed as you would for a single player, but do not press

ADVANCED level. If

LCD will flash the

10” You can use the

ENTER to confirm. Please

10” flashing on the

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ENTER after you have made your

choice. Instead press the

PLAYERS button and this will

allow you to select the number of hints for Player 2 by using the arrows as well. Press the Players button again to choose the hints for Player 3 and repeat until all have set up the hints for everyone playing the game. Once all the players have made their selection, press confirm.

Please note that all players can set a different number of hints for themselves without any penalty.

ENTER to

How About Some Trivia?!

By now, your LCD will show:

Player 1, Question 1.” Press

“ ENTER when you are ready to begin. You can use the UP/DOWN arrows to scroll through question, as well as the multiple choice answers. Once you pick an answer, press the letter key of your choice. If your answer is correct, the display will

“CORRECT!” followed by

show your score. If your answer is incorrect, the display will show

Answer (your choice) is

“

incorrect

QuizMaster will show the correct answer on its your score.

If you are in single player mode, QuizMaster will display the second question at this time. Otherwise, if in Multiplayer mode, the first question for Player 2. This step will be repeated until all players have answered one round of questions. Once the round has finished, the display will show the next question for Player 1 again, and so on until all rounds of questions are completed.

Keep in mind that questions appear randomly, and are only used once during a game.

” Two seconds later

LCD, followed by

LCD will show the

Not Sure of the Answer?

If you come across a question that you do not know the answer to, do not panic. QuizMaster includes features that can help you out of your most dreaded trivia moments. One option is simply to take advantage of the PASS feature. Once you press this button, located on the lower

right side of your unit, the LCD will show the word display a new question. Please notice that at this point the icon, which normally appears small on the upper part of the LCD, will disappear. This indicates that you cannot use this feature again during the same question. Whenever the icon reappears, it means that you can opt for passing once again. Keep in mind that you can only use the PASS feature once for every 10 questions, so make sure that you use it when you absolutely need to. The good news is that using the

PASS feature does not affect

your score.

In other cases, you might come across a question that does not necessarily leave you clueless, but rather confused between two possible answer choices. At this point, you might want to use one of your hints. Press the button, located on the lower left side of the unit, and one of the incorrect answers will be elimi-

PASS and

PASS

HINT

If no button is pushed for two minutes,

your TV Guide

QuizMaster will switch off to save

your batteries. Just push the

to continue where you left off.

nated. The LCD will indicate which of the letter choices has been removed. Remember that hints can only be used if you have chosen the Intermediate or Advanced game levels. You can only use one hint per question. You will notice that the icon on the upper part of the LCD disappears any time the HINT feature is not available, and reappears when it is. Please note that there is no penalty for using hints as long as you do not exceed the number of hints that you chose for yourself when you set up your game options. In other words, if you chose five hints and use the hint feature six times, you will receive half of the score for the correct answer.

HINT

Settling the Score

Each time that you answer a question correctly, you will receive 10 points. If you go over the maximum number of hints that you set up for yourself, and then use the hint feature to

ON/ENTER button

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answer a question correctly, you will receive five points. If you answer a question incorrectly, you will receive 0 points.

QuizMaster will display each player’s score at the end of each turn, before showing the next question. You can always access the score information by pressing the SCORE button. You can use the Up/Down arrows to scroll through and see the number of points for each player, as well as the highest score in the game.

The Player (or team) with the highest score at the end of the game is the winner.

The Non-Scoring Game

The non-scoring game mode works essentially the same way, except that it will not prompt you for the number of players at the beginning. Instead it will automatically show a question after you have chosen a category. The game will prompt you to choose a category before displaying each question in this mode. The non-scoring game is a great way to pass leisure time on your own, or amongst friends. It is also a

helpful way to sharpen your trivia skills for the next time you are ready to challenge QuizMaster or other players in a competitive game.

Starting a New Game!

There are all kinds of game options that can make each of your QuizMaster experiences different from the last. You can choose various combinations of categories, keep it restricted to one, or be bold and adventurous by selecting them all. Either way, you will never be bored with TV Guide®QuizMaster!

To start a new game, simply

press the NEW GAME button. The LCD will prompt you to choose BACK (to cancel your request) or NEW GAME. Use your

DOWN arrow to select NEW GAME and then if in doubt of

how to proceed, refer to the beginning of this manual and follow each instructional step. Otherwise, have a ball!

TV Guide®and Excalibur Electronics wish you the very best at becoming an expert Quizmaster!

Turning off the Device ... But Why on Earth Would You want to do that?

In case you would like to take a break from TV Guide QuizMaster to carry out other essential life activities (although we understand if you don’t), press and hold the ON/ENTER for two seconds and the device will shut off.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Please keep in mind that if no buttons are pushed for two minutes, and because TV Guide Quizmaster is a considerate handheld device, it will automatically shut itself off to save your batteries. When you are ready to continue, simply press ON/ENTER once again and QuizMaster will miraculously come back to life right where you left off your game.

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Special Care & Handling

• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.

• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results, use between the temperatures of 39ºF and 100ºF (4º C and 38º C).

• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with chemical agents.

Battery Information

• Batteries should be installed and replaced only by an adult.

• Your TV Guide

included.

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

um) batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.

• Do not short circuit battery terminals.

• Remove batteries and store them in a cool, dry place when not in use.

• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of batteries in a fire or attempt to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries.

This device 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 undesired operation.

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 protection 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 installation. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

QuizMaster uses 2 AG13, AG76. or LR44 batteries,

90-Day Limited Warranty

EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC., warrants to the original consumer 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 ELECTRONICS, 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 consumer use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failure that results from alterations, accident, 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 warranty does not cover cost of repairs made or attempted outside of the factory.

Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness, are hereby limited to 90 DAYS from the date of purchase. Consequential or incidental damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of

implied warranties and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions 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, specifying the model and the problem.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND

YOUR UNIT WITHOUT

RECEIVING AN ESTIMATE FOR

SERVICING. WE CANNOT

STORE YOUR UNIT!

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XCALIBURELECTRONICS

, INC.

13755 SW 119

IAMI

, F

LORIDA

HONE

: 305.477.8080

: 305.477.9516

THAVENUE

33186 U.S.A.

Play games

live at:

www.ExcaliburElectronics.com