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ABOUT PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual
images, including ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who
have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these
“photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms including: lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or
face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of
awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury
from falling down or striking nearby objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and
teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.
The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting further from the television
screen, using a smaller television screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you
are drowsy or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before
playing.
OTHER IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFET Y INFORMATION
The Xbox™ video game system documentation contains important safety and health information
that you should read and understand before using this software.
AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TELEVISION
Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially front- or rear-projection
types, can be damaged if any video games, including Xbox games, are played on them. Static
images presented during the normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing
a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games are
not being played. Similar damage may occur from static images created when placing a video
game on hold or pause. Consult your television owner’s manual to determine if video games can
be safely played on your set. If you are unable to nd this information in the owner’s manual,
contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played on
your set.
Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for
play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited.
This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about
the ESRB rating, or to comment about the appropriateness of the rating, please contact the ESRB
at 1-800-771-3772.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
USING THE XBOX™ VIDEO GAME SYST EM ............2
USING THE XBOX™ CONTR OLLER ..........................3
BASIC CONTROLS................................................4
COMPL ETE CONTROL SUMMARY .........................5
SETT ING UP THE GAME........................................8
MAIN MENU...........................................................................8
PLAY NOW—STARTING AN EXHIBITION GAME..... 8
ON THE COURT .................................................. 10
GAME SCREEN..................................................................10
PAUSE MENU.....................................................................11
SETTINGS............................................................................12
USER PROFILES...............................................................14
GAME MODES................................................... 15
SEASON...............................................................................15
DYNASTY MODE™.............................................................16
PLAYOFFS...........................................................................19
1 ON 1...................................................................................19
INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE..................................................19
EA SPORTS™ FREES TYLE CONTROL ....................20
MY NBA LIVE .................................................... 21
NBA STORE........................................................................21
EA SPORTS™ BIO..............................................................21
TEAM MANAGEMENT ........................................23
OPTIONS ...........................................................25
LOAD/SAVE........................................................................ 25
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER.........................................25
JUKEBOX............................................................................ 25
LIMIT ED 90- DAY WARRANTY ............................26
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USING THE XBOX™ VIDEO
GAME SYSTEM
1.
Set up your Xbox™ video game system by following the instructions in the Xbox Instruction
Manual.
Ü Press the power button and the status indicator light will light up.
2.
Press the eject button and the disc tray will open.
3.
Place the NBA LIVE 2004 disc on the disc tray with the label facing up and close the disc tray.
4.
Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about playing
NBA LIVE 2004.
AVOIDING DAMAGE TO DISCS OR THE DISC DRIVE
TO AVOID DAMAGE T O DISCS OR THE DISC DRIVE:
• Insert only Xbox-compatible discs into the disc drive.
• Never use oddly shaped discs, such as star-shaped or heart-shaped discs.
• Do not leave a disc in the Xbox console for extended periods when not in use.
• Do not move the Xbox console while the power is on and a disc is inserted.
• Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign objects to discs.
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USING THE XBOX™
Y
A
B
X
B
S
A
T
T
R
K
A
C
Expansion slot A
Right trigger
Expansion slot B
Directional pad
Black button
White button
Y button
X button
B button
A button
Right thumbstick
Left thumbstick
BACK button
START button
Left trigger
CONTROLLER
1.
Connect the Xbox Controller into any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For
multiple players, connect additional controllers.
2.
Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots
as appropriate.
3.
Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about using the
Xbox Controller to play NBA LIVE 2004.
MENU CONTROLS
Highlight menu item
Change highlighted item
Select/Go to next screen
Cancel/Return to previous screen
For more info about this and other titles, visit EA SPORTS™ on the web
at www.easports.com.
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A
B
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BASIC CONTROLS
Learn the basics of NBA LIVE 2004 using these controls.
OFFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player
Shoot
Pass
Dunk/Lay-up
Pro-Hop move
Turbo
EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control ( p. 20)
DEFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player
Switch players
Steal
Take a charge
Block/Rebound
Turbo
EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control ( p. 20)
L
B
A
X
Y
r
R
L
A
R
B
Y
r
R
(Pull)
or
(Pull)
X
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COMPLETE CONTROL
SUMMARY
Take your game to another level with these advanced moves.
OFFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player
Shoot B (Press and hold to jump then release to
Pass (Direction of L chooses receiver) A (Hold and release to execute a
Dunk/Lay-up
Pro-Hop/Power dribble Y (Tap for power dribble when player is
Turbo
Back down defender/ Protect ball
Alley-oop pass (When teammate has a
clear lane to the basket) (Tap for fast break outlet)
Direct pass (To a specific player)
(Tap b to pass to closest man to basket)
Call timeout
Pause game
Call an offensive Quick Play™ ( p. 11)
EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control ( p. 20)
Off-Ball Switch ( p. 10)
(to switch to a specific player)
L
shoot; Tap to fake)
Give-and-Go)
(Double-tap to adjust your shot)
X
standing still)
(Pull)
r
(Pull)
l
(Hold)
c
+ X, A, B, or Y
b
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>
?
R
(Click) + X, A, B, or Y
R
CALL-FOR-PASS INBOUNDING
ACTION COMMAND
Move pass receiver
Call for pass
Direct Player Switch (to a specific player)
Strategic player switch ? to switch to the best 3-point shooter,
NOTE :
To switch to Direct Pass mode while inbounding, press and hold b,
then press the button of the inbounding player. You can now use Direct
Pass Inbounding by pressing and holding b again.
L
A
+ X, A, B, or
b
the closest man to the basket, the best freethrow shooter, or the best ball handler.
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DEFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player
Switch players
Steal R or X (To dive for a loose ball on the
Take charge
Jump to block/Rebound
Turbo
Direct player switch (To a specific player)
Switch to last man back
Intentional foul
Pause game
Call a defensive Quick Play™ ( p. 11)
EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control ( p. 20)
L
A
court, press the X button.)
B
Y
(Pull)
r
+ X, A, B, or
b
c
(Tap)
Y
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>
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R
ADDITIONAL LOW POST MOVES
Ü To back your defender down, pull and hold l and choose one of the following moves:
ACTION COMMAND
Slam dunk Move L toward basket + X when close to
basket
Jump hook Move L toward basket + B when close to
basket
Fade away jump shot Move L away from basket +
Power dribble
Spin move from back down Move L in the direction you want to spin
Y
and release
l
B
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OFFENSE (PLAYER LOCKED)
In Player Lock mode, use the special controls listed below when you don’t have
the ball.
v These controls also work in Off-Ball Switch mode (p. 10).
ACTION COMMAND
Make computer ball handler shoot
Call for pass from the computer ball handler A
Call for Dunk/Lay-up
Set screen
or
B
X
X
(Pull) + move
l
L
FREE THROWS
Use the T-Meter™ to aim when shooting free throws.
Ü Press A, X, or B when the cursor is in the center of the meter for best accuracy
Aim right/left
Set the distance
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