Radica Games RC71103 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL RC71103

For 1 player / Ages 8 and up

P/N 82364700 Rev.B

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RADICA:®
GAMESTER

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REFLEX ARCADE STICK, DUAL FORCE

AND “THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE” ARE
TRADEMARKS OF RADICA CHINA LTD.
© 2001 RADICA CHINA LTD.
PRODUCT SHAPE™
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

This product is officially licensed by Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft, Xbox, and the Xbox logos are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries and are used under license from Microsoft.

Dead Or Alive is a registered trademark of Tecmo, Ltd.
This product is not designed, manufactured, sponsored or endorsed

by Tecmo,Ltd.
All other product and company names mentioned are the

trademarks of their respective owners.

joystick clockwise into the base until it is
secure. Note: Joystick will still be able to
spin freely when hex key is removed.

6. Return the Hex-key to its slot in the base.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The arcade stick is not working.

• Make sure the connector plug is firmly
connected to the Xbox controller port.

• Make sure the Inline Quick Release
Connector is firmly connected.

• Reset your Xbox game console.

The programmable buttons are not working.

• Pause game.

• Reprogram S

1 or S2 button using the steps

listed above.

• Resume game.

Hint: To activate the rumble feature in Dead Or
Alive 3, hold down the Back button while con­necting the Arcade Stick to the Xbox console.

MAINTENANCE

• Handle this product carefully.

• Store this product away from dusty or dirty

areas.

• Keep this product away from moisture or
extreme temperature.

• Do not disassemble this product. If problems
persist, consult the Warranty information
located at the end of this Instruction Manual.

Please retain this for future reference.

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.

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 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.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

(This product warranty is valid in the United
States and Canada only)

Radica China 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, negligence, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects in material
or workmanship. Radica China 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 90-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: Radica USA, 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.

Products returned after the 90-day period has expired will be
repaired or replaced (at our option) for a service charge of US
$10.00. Payment must be made by check or money order.
This extended service will only be available for one year from
the date of purchase.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing the Gamester
Reflex Arcade Stick, the ultimate Dual Force
arcade stick officially licensed for the Xbox
video game system.

CONTENTS

1 x Arcade Pad
2 x Joysticks
1 x Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

Before using this product, read the Xbox
Instruction Manual for safety, health and other
information.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Eight action buttons offering eight-bit analog
control (A, B, X, Y, R

T, LT, Black and White).

2. One program button (P

X) to activate two fully

programmable buttons (S

1 and S2).

3. Two vibration feedback motors, one for low
frequency forces, one for high frequency
forces.

4. Two interchangeable joysticks for maximum
comfort.

5. Two digital menu navigation buttons (Back
and Start).

6. One module expansion slot.

7. Xbox proprietary plug interface.

8. Inline Quick Release Connector.

9. Rubberized grip.

INLINE QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR

The Inline Quick Release Connector is added to
help protect your Xbox game console
investment. It is designed to disconnect your
arcade stick from your console in the event that
the controller is pulled upon with an
unreasonable force.

During normal use, the Inline Quick Release
Connector should always remain connected.
Always use the console
connector to disconnect
your arcade stick
from the
console.

PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS

Perform complex moves with a simple push of
one of our programmable buttons. The
programmable buttons store button presses and
joystick movements. The delay prior to the first
button action and after the last are not stored to
ensure that the programmed moves occur
immediately when the button is pressed, and do
not create a 'dead time' after they are
completed.

Just follow these easy steps to program your
arcade stick:

PROGRAMMING YOUR ARCADE STICK

Your Gamester Arcade Stick has been designed
with a programmable feature allowing you to
have multiple action button movements from a
single key stroke. There are two programmable
buttons, S

1 and S2, and these should be

programmed as detailed below:

IMPORTANT : The sequence of button
movements is personal to you and will be
specific to each software game. Please
spend time in getting to know this feature as
it will give you "The Unfair Advantage".

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press Program, (Px), until the Green light
starts to flash.

2. Press the button you want to program, (S1 or
S

2), until the Green light stops flashing and is

ON.

3. Press the buttons you want to use in the
programmed sequence in the order they are
used in the game. Where a delay or gap is
required between button presses, the Back
button is used. With each press, hold the
button until the Green light flashes once.

4. Press Program, (Px), until the Green light
goes out.

Notes: a. If you want a longer button press or

longer gap then press the action
button more times to achieve this.

b. Each button press represents 1/20

second.

Use the following programming sequence as an
example:

EXPANSION SLOT

The expansion slot is an integral part of your
arcade stick and is designed to add
functionality and variety to your gaming
experience.

Expansion Slot. Supports the following
modules: 8 MB Memory Unit, 16 MB Memory
Unit and all future Xbox modules designed for
use in Slot.

JOYSTICK CHANGING

1. Remove the Hex-key from
right back of the base.

2. Insert the Hex-key into
the hole with a white
circle at the back of the
base underneath the
joystick position.

3. Hold the Hex-key and
spin the joystick
counterclockwise until it
is released from the base.

4. Select your desired
joystick.

5. Hold the Hex-key in the
hole again and screw the

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