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G8876 : Batman™ T.V. Activated Batmobile™ Vehicle Keep these instructions for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRO GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION/ Locate the battery cover on the underside of the device. BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION as they contain important information. REPLACEMENT Swing wings out (1) then use a Phillips screwdriver Intro………………………………………………................ 1 Thanks to top secret VEIL technology, you can help The BATWAVE™ TV Activated BATMOBILE™ Vehicle In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids (not included) to loosen screw (2). Remove battery Getting Started……………………………………................ 2 Batman rid Gotham of crime. With the VEIL-powered comes complete with the following items: Make sure the unit is off. Locate the battery cover on that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy Battery Installation/Replacement.....……………............... 3 cover (3). Insert three “AA” alkaline batteries in the BATLINK™ Communicator, you will control the 1BATMOBILE™ the underside of the device. Use a Phillips screwdriver (product). To avoid battery leakage: Using the BATLINK™ Communicator………………............... 6 orientation shown (4). BATMOBILE™, have interactive adventures, watch or (not included) to loosen screw (1). Remove battery ™ Sounds….…………………................................................... 8 1BATLINK™ Communicator including 3 AAA Batteries Replace cover and tighten create your own stories, or see criminal reports coming in • Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. ™ Using VEIL Technology/Troubleshooting................................. 9 (for “try-me” purposes only) cover (2). Remove 3 "AAA" batteries (for try-me only) screw. For longer life use BATWAVE TV Activated from all over Gotham. You can even virtual-capture villains and dispose of them safely. • Remove rechargeable batteries from the product ™ Help Number...……………………………………................. 12 1 Ear Bud (used when the BATLINK™ Communicator is only alkaline batteries. BATMOBILE Vehicle and gadgets right off the show! Insert three fresh “AAA” before charging the batteries (if designed to be Action Menu………………………………………................ 14 unplugged from the BATMOBILE™). 2 INSTRUCTIONS Bat Stories: Interactive Play………………………................. 14 alkaline batteries in the removable). Interactive Adventures…………………………................ 14 orientation shown (3). 3 • Charge rechargeable batteries only under adult Build A Story…………………………............................... 15 Replace cover and tighten 1 BATLINK™ supervision (if designed to be removable). Watch A Story…………………………............................. 17 screw. For longer life use COMMUNICATOR EAR BUD • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or Virtual Training………………………………….................... 18 only alkaline batteries. rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Bat Missions: Imagination Play………………....................... 18 Crime Flash…………………………………..…............... 19 Please note: 1 • Do not mix old and new batteries. ™ If the batteries are replaced in the BATMOBILE™ BATMAN, DC BULLET LOGO and all related characters and elements are trademarks Tune Up………………………………………….............. 19 • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as of and © DC Comics. Start Car…………………………………………............. 19 Batlink Communicator™, you TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. • Batteries included may lose all the captured recommended. BATMAN, DC BULLET LOGO et tous les personnages et éléments afférents sont des Cruise Mode & Attack Mode………………….............. 20 2 marques de DC Comics, qui détient le copyright. for demonstration purposes only. items you have gained. • Insert batteries with the correct polarity. (s04) Fire Missiles…………………....................................... 21 • Requires 3 AAA and 3 AA alkaline batteries (not included). If this happens, a • Remove exhausted batteries from the product. • Not for use with rear projection or HD televisions. Extreme Mode………………….................................... 22 Restore Code is Mattel, Inc., 333 Continental Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. • Not for use with LCD or plasma displays. Batcave™…………………………………………................. 23 available from Mattel, • Do not short-circuit the supply terminals. Consumer Affairs 1 (800) 524-TOYS. 6+ Watch TV….…………………................................................ 25 Inc. to regain those items. • Dispose of battery(ies) safely. U.S. Patent Number 4,807,031. Settings……………………………………………............... 27 Contact Customer Service at Mattel Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2. VEIL technology is only effective when used with cathode • Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries You may call us free at 1-800-665-6288. ray tube television monitors and with NTSC Standards Re-setting BATLINK™ Communicator / BATMOBILE™…............ 27 (800) 524-TOYS or in Canada 4 compliant TV broadcasts. Please note: This is not a remote controlled vehicle. inside may explode or leak. ® A New Beginning…………………………………................. 28 BATLINK™ BATMOBILE™ (800) 655-6288 30 2004 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tous droits réservés. G8876-0920 i 1 COMMUNICATOR 2 if needed. 3 3 4 5 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 USING THE BATLINK™ Some functions of the VEIL technology require that the SOUNDS USING VEIL TECHNOLOGY / To ensure that you are within the range of the invisible signal, ATTENTION: The BATLINK™ Communicator may not Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the BATLINK™ Communicator is plugged into the top of the TROUBLESHOOTING aim the BATLINK™ Communicator so that the blue LED light manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's COMMUNICATOR This lets you play sounds included in the BATLINK™ operate properly under fluorescent lighting or in bright BATMOBILE™. Whenever you see this symbol in the comes on. The blue LED light will flash for a couple of authority to operate the equipment. Communicator or virtual-captured from the show. Plug Operating Distances From TV sunlit rooms. To ensure proper operation, turn off all ON/OFF SWITCH SCREEN instructions booklet, seconds when it detects a VEIL code from The Batman series This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not SENSOR the ear bud into the BATLINK™ Communicator as fluorescent lights, close the drapes, or move to a All dimensions based on a 29" TV screen. television show. Throughout the show, codes are sent to the used properly may cause interference to radio and television shown if you want to be the only one to hear Batman. different location. For optimal reception of the VEIL signal from The BATLINK™ Communicator. If the blue LED light does not flash reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits Batman TV show, we recommend that you position your ™ for 2 minutes during The Batman series television show TROUBLESHOOTING for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications please insert your BATLINK™ Communicator into the BATLINK™ Communicator 5 to 7.5 feet directly in front adventure, be sure the BATLINK™ Communicator is pointed in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide 1. The unit has no power or the display is dim. BATMOBILE™ as shown. The BATLINK™ of your TV. If you are either too close or too far away toward the TV. You may need to move closer or further away reasonable protection against such interference. However, there is no Communicator must snap onto the top of the from the TV, the BATLINK™ Communicator will not work from the television depending on room conditions. When the •Your battery may be dead or low. guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does BATMOBILE™ completely and make positive contact to properly. unit is in Searchlight mode there is no VEIL detection. • Battery may not be connected properly. cause interference to radio or television reception, the user is • Are you sure you pressed the “ON” button? work properly. Note: This unit will not work with rear projection or HDTV encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the • The unit may have shut off automatically after 10 THUMBPAD BATLINK™ COMMUNICATOR systems. This unit will not work with LCD or plasma displays. following measures: After turning on the BATLINK™ Communicator, the minutes. B BUTTON • Reorient the receiving antenna. following menu will appear: 2. The unit is not receiving signals. • Relocate the product with respect to the receiver. A BUTTON 5' TOO Action CLOSE •You may not be aiming at the TV properly. • Move the product away from the receiver. (See “Operating Distances from TV”) If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced Watch TV •You may be too close or too far from the TV screen. radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Settings (See “Operating Distances from TV”) 7.5' Use the up and down buttons on your THUMBPAD to • You may need to dim or lower the lights. Problems? Questions? ON/OFF SWITCH scroll through your options and press the B BUTTON to • Do not allow direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting to We’re here to help! hit the receiver or TV screen. select your choice. The THUMBPAD is used to scroll through menus, either Call 1-800-665-6288 toll-free any weekday from left to right or up and down. The A BUTTON exits out of BLUE • Press the A BUTTON until the “WATCH TV” TOO FAR LED 8:00am to 9:00pm PST (11:00am to 12:00am EST.). menus. The B BUTTON selects an option. BATMOBILE™ LIGHT option is displayed and then start again. BATMOBILE™ WITH BATLINK™ 6 7 8 COMMUNICATOR 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Build A Story ACTION MENU Batarang™
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