MGA Entertainment CommandoBOT Operating Instructions Manual

1. To begin training your CommandoBOT to recognize your

voice, press and hold the MODE button (above the
microphone on the headset)

for 3 seconds.

2. CommandoBOT will request that you begin to say the

commands so it can recognize your voice.

3. CommandoBOT will say “CommandoBOT”.

4. You need to say

“CommandoBOT”

or whatever name you

choose for your CommandoBOT.

5. The CommandoBOT will say “Repeat”.

6. Repeat the name again exactly as you spoke it before.

IMPORTANT:

If the CommandoBOT does not understand, you will hear an
error message such as “Did not compute” or “Too loud” and
then the CommandoBOT will ask you to repeat the command.
Train the CommandoBOT in a quiet environment and play in
same condition.

7. The CommandoBOT will move on to the next command

when it has understood the last voice command you
gave it. Repeat steps 3 thru 6 for each command.

8. You will train your CommandoBOT to recognize the

following action commands:

TRAINING YOUR COMMANDOBOT

CommandoBOT is trained to respond only to the Master. Therefore, you will need to train your CommandoBOT to
recognize your voice for each of the 18 commands that the robot will follow. Your CommandoBOT will ask you to say each
command twice. If the robot understands, it will go onto the next command. If not, the robot will ask you to repeat the
command until it has 2 recordings that are similar in tone and tempo.

You can use the command names that are programmed into the CommandoBOT or you can rename them as you train the
CommandoBOT. For example, the CommandoBOT is programmed with the name “CommandoBOT” but you can call it a
different name such as “Robot” or “Tommy”. The CommandoBOT will simply ask you to repeat the name to complete the
training of that action.

Important! In order for CommandoBOT® to follow your commands, it must recognize your voice and the
command matching the recordings acquired during training (word, tone, tempo). Be sure to call out the
commands the same way you trained them.

YOU ARE THE MASTER

LOOK!

Now that you have your CommandoBOT trained to recognize
your voice, you are ready to command it to move and shoot.
The procedure is simple: say the command as you said it
during training and wait for your CommandoBOT to respond
and answer you before giving the next command.

For example, to have your CommandoBOT move forward.

1. You say “

CommandoBOT”

or whatever you named the

robot.

2. Your CommandoBOT responds “Yes, Master”.

3. You say

“Forward”.

4. Your CommandoBOT will say “Affirmative Forward” and

move forward.

IMPORTANT:

You must say

“CommandoBOT”

(or whatever you named the
robot) first, and then wait for it to respond “Yes Master” before
giving any voice commands.
You must speak clearly and use the same intonation as you did
when you trained your CommandoBOT. If you get too excited and
speak quickly or differently than when you trained your
CommandoBOT, it will not understand you.
When your CommandoBOT is unable to understand your
command, it will an error message such as “Did not compute.
Repeat” or “Too loud. Repeat”.
When you repeatedly make mistakes in giving the voice
commands or your CommandoBOT is unable to pick up what
you said after 3 tries, you will hear a ‘beep, beep’ sound. Try
again, speak clearly and say “

CommandoBOT”

(or its new name)
to reactivate.
Once you have completed the basic CommandoBOT training,
every time you turn on your headset your CommandoBOT will go
through its System Check.

Sleep Mode

If you say

“Powerdown”

or have not given a voice command to
your CommandoBOT in 2 minutes, the robot will go into Sleep
Mode. To wake up your CommandoBOT, press the MODE
button once on your headset briefly and say

“CommandoBOT”

or what ever name you choose before to continue play. (Do not
press and hold more than 3 seconds.)

Room Guard Mode

To activate the room guard, say

“Guard Room”

. This feature
commands your CommandoBOT to sound its siren if an
unidentified person enters the room. When your
CommandoBOT detects motion, it will say “Halt. Identify
yourself”. Identify yourself by saying

“At Ease”

, entering your 4
digit secret code or pressing the MODE button on your
headset. A siren will sound for 30 seconds if you do not press
and hold the

EXE button and say

“At Ease” or enter 4 digit

secret code within 15 seconds.

Spy & Walkie Talkie Mode

Position your CommandoBOT in a place where you want to
get information, but don’t want to be seen. Move the switch on
your headset to WT. You will now hear conversations near your
CommandoBOT through your headset. Push

TALK

on the
headset to activate the walkie talkie and talk to people near
your CommandoBOT. To return to play mode, move the switch
on your CommandoBOT’s back to ON.

System Check

Power Down

Forward

Back

Left

Right

Halt

Fire Gun

Laser

Missiles

Tomahawk

Togglelights

Guard Room

(& code)
At Ease

10. Now, your CommandoBOT is ready to take your

commands. Please speak clearly and precisely when
you give your “Action Commands” to activate your
CommandoBOT®.

IMPORTANT:

You must complete the entire training of your CommandoBOT
from “CommandoBOT” to “System Check”. DO NOT switch off
the power during training. If you do, even pressing and holding
the MODE button for 3 seconds will not allow you to start the
training again. You must continue to complete the unfinished
training cycle and then start all over again if you wish to change
a command.
You can not operate more than one CommandoBOT at the
same time.
Position microphone so that it is close enough to pickup your
voice, but not so close that your breathing overrides the
commands.

Mission 1

(Solar Attack)

Mission 2

(Lunar Defense)

Mission 3

(Recon)

Mission 4

(Rescue Mission)

IMPORTANT:

Your CommandoBOT can not move when in Spy Mode.
Spy and Walkie Talkie range is up to 75 feet.

Missions

Your CommandoBOT can carry out five different missions.
Missions 1-4 are preprogrammed (you can reprogram them

- see Programming Missions). Mission 5 must be
programmed by you. To run Mission 1, 2, 3 or 4 say, for
example,

“Lunar Defense”

. Your CommandoBOT will carry
out the programmed actions. Mission 5 will only run
immediately after you finish programming it and press

EXE

on the keypad.

Reset

If, at any time, your CommandoBOT goes out of control,
press the RESET button on it’s back (next of Power ON/
OFF switch) once. Your CommandoBOT will return to
normal.

Operating Tips

You can stop your CommandoBOT in motion by
pressing the MODE button on the headset briefly once.
A “beep” tone will be heard. Be careful! If you press

and hold the MODE button for longer than 3
seconds, your CommandoBOT will go back to the
training mode and you have to redo the entire
Training procedure.

Optimum operating distance is 3 feet. Maximum
operating range is up to 50 feet indoors. However, this
may vary depending on environmental conditions.

You do not have to retrain your CommandoBOT after
replacing the batteries.

You are the only master of your CommandoBOT. Any
new user will have to retrain the voice commands in
order to operate the CommandoBOT.

Your CommandoBOT can be trained with different
language commands. It is advisable that you assign
distinguishable voice commands in order not to
confuse your CommandoBOT.

If it is responding slowly or malfunctioning, it is time to
replace the ‘D’ cell batteries in its legs.

IMPORTANT:

Robot will ask you to repeat the command words 2 times.
After your CommandoBOT recognizes “Guard Room”, you will
be asked to enter your 4 digit secret code. You must respond
within 15 seconds. Record your code here:

9. After completing the Training mode, your

CommandoBOT will automatically go through a System
Check .

Programming Missions

Your CommandoBOT can carry out five different missions.
Missions 1-4 are preprogrammed. To reprogram Missions 1-4
or to program Mission 5:

1. On your CommandoBOT’s keypad, press

PRG

followed

by the mission number you wish to program, for example

You will hear a beep.

2. Using the keypad, enter in the sequence of commands

for that mission. You may enter up to 20 commands.

3. Press

EXE

to save and execute your new mission.

IMPORTANT:

If you make a mistake will entering your mission, press

CLR

.
This will exit you from mission programming and save the
previously stored mission.
Mission 5 will run immediately after you press

EXE

. Mission 5

will not respond to voice commands.

Keypad

1 = Fire Gun
2 = Forward
3 = Laser
4 = Left
5 = Stop
6 = Right
7 = Missiles
8 = Back
9 = Tomahawk
PRG = Program
CLR = Clear
EXE = Execute

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

MGA Entertainment warrants to the original consumer purchaser this
product that the product will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.

This warranty does not cover damages resulting from misuse, improper
or abnormal usage, negligence, leaking batteries, improper service or
other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship.

During this 90 day warranty period, the product will be either repaired or
replaced (at MGA’s option) at no charge to the purchaser, when
returned to either the retailer with it’s original sales receipt (containing
date of purchase) or to MGA.

The foregoing states the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any
breach of warranty with respect to the product.

All product returned to MGA must be shipped prepaid and insured for
loss or damage to:

MGA Entertainment

Repair Department

16730 Schoenborn Street

North Hills, CA 91343-6122

Any returned product should be carefully packed in packing material
sufficient to avoid damage during shipment. Please include a written
description of the defect, a copy of the original sales receipt (containing
date of purchase) and your printed name, address and telephone
number.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
last or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty is only valid within the United States and Canada.

Please keep this manual.

It contains important information.

CommandoBOT®

is a registered trademark

of MGA Entertainment

™, ® & © 2000 MGA Entertainment

All Rights Reserved.

Printed in China

TROUBLESHOOTING

HEADSET

1. Remove the battery cover on the headset.

2. Insert one new 9-volt battery with the positive (+) and
negative (-) ends in the direction indicated inside the
battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

CommandoBOT

®

1. Unscrew the battery covers on the back of robot and on
the left and right legs. Remove the guard piece on the
legs.

2. Insert one new 9-volt battery in the back of the robot.

3. Install 4 D batteries into the battery compar tments
located on the left and right legs.

4. Place the positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the
direction indicated inside the battery compartments.

5. Replace the covers and tighten the screws. Slides the
guard pieces onto the legs.

CommandoBOT

®

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Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may
explode or leak.

MASTER!

Congratulations! You are now the master of CommandoBOT, a voice recognition
robot that responds to your voice commands. While wearing the headset, you
will control and maneuver your CommandoBOT. Program your CommandoBOT
to follow a sequence of commands. It will respond to 18 different spoken
commands. CommandoBOT has a special room guard feature, a spy mode and
can function as a walkie talkie.

CAUTION

Only an adult should replace the batteries.
Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
Contains small parts.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

SAFE OPERATION

1. CommandoBOT works only on a hard flat floor or
surface.

2. Do not aim “missiles” directly at any person or
animal.

3. Do not operate during thunderstorms.

4. Never force the arms, legs and other parts of
CommandoBOT to move by hand. All its functions
must be activated by radio frequency/voice
commands.

5. Never play with the CommandoBOT in sand, dirt,
mud, water, on thick-pile carpets or on blankets.
Keep your CommandoBOT clean and dry.

6. Remove all batteries when your CommandoBOT is
not in use for long periods of time.

7. Select a safe place to play. Never operate your
CommandoBOT in the street or near pedestrian
traffic.

8. Keep your CommandoBOT and headset away from
sources of heat or direct sunlight.

9. Don’t leave your CommandoBOT and headset
outside overnight. Night dampness is harmful and
will affect performance.

10. Your CommandoBOT is operated by radio waves.
Sometimes, erratic behavior or loss of control of
your CommandoBOT may happen as a result of
interference from nearby devices such as a
cordless phone, hair dryer, radio, walkie-talkie or
radio controlled toy. Should this type of behavior
occur, change to a different location.

Contact us

Phone: [phone]

In California: 818-894-2525

www.mgae.com

BATTERY GUIDELINES

For better performance, use alkaline batteries.
Don’t use old and new batteries together or mix
different battery types.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the unit.
When not in use, for a long time, remove batteries to
prevent possible leakage.

Your CommandoBOT does not respond correctly to your
commands.

Make sure you are saying the command EXACTLY as
you did when you trained your CommandoBOT.
Say

“CommandoBOT”

or whatever you have named it.
Wait for it to respond “Yes, Master” and repeat your
command again.
Do not speak directly into the microphone. Your
breathing may affect the voice recognition accuracy.
Do not get too close to your CommandoBOT. The best
operating distance is 3 feet away from your
CommandoBOT.
You can not operate more than one CommandoBOT at
the same time.
It may be necessary to retrain your CommandoBOT if it
has repeated difficulty responding correctly to your
commands.

Your CommandoBOT will not respond or stop.

Press the MODE button on the headset once briefly to
reset your CommandoBOT. Speak to your
CommandoBOT again, first by calling it by name and
then, after it says “Yes, Master”, repeating the command
EXACTLY as you did when you trained it.

If your CommandoBOT is slow to respond.

Check the batteries - you may need to replace them.

Your CommandoBOT was switched off during training
and now won’t respond.

DO NOT switch off the power during training. If you do,
you must continue to complete the unfinished training
cycle.

Now that your CommandoBOT and headset are battery-ready, place it on a hard flat surface and put your headset on, making
sure it fits securely.

GETTING STARTED

Turn on your CommandoBOT

Slide the Power Switch on the back to ON position. A red
LED light will indicate the power is on. Your CommandoBOT
is now in a stationary state and ready to be activated.

Turn on your Headset

Slide the Power Switch to ON position. You will hear your
CommandoBOT saying “CommandoBOT”.