SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 2 Thank you for purchasing Sega GT. Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing. SAVING FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STARTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MENU SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GAME MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 REPLAY BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 INTERNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GAME DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MINI-GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 HINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sega GT is a memory card [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately] compatible game. For details regarding game files, see p.2. While saving never turn the Dreamcast OFF, or remove the memory card, controller or other peripheral devices. SEE WEBSITE Due to the amount of detail and options in Sega GT, we couldn't fit everything into just one manual. Whenever you see this sign, access the Sega GT website (see p.24). SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 4 SAVING FILES A memory card (VMU) is required to save this game After Finishing Play Select "MEMORY CARD" from the Mode Select Menu or My Garage Menu and make sure to save your game (see p.17). This game does not save automatically, if the power is turned OFF before saving, your game files will be lost. Continuing Play Be sure to insert a memory card into the controller before turning ON the Dreamcast. Inserting the memory card after play has commenced could result in files from both the current game and saved files being lost. Select and enter "CONTINUE" from the Title Screen Menu to load a saved game and continue play. DREAMCAST CONTROLLER CONTROLS v Sega GTis a 1 to 2 Player game. v Be sure to connect a controller to a Control Port, before turning the power ON. v The button configurations can be altered (see Options p.23). The configurations shown on this page correspond to Type A. v It is possible to adjust the analog controls, see Calibration p.23. To return to the Title Screen at any point during game play, simultaneously press and hold , , , and the Start Button on the Dreamcast Controller. DREAMCAST CONTROLLER Trigger : Brake (Analog input) Select Screen: Previous screen Trigger : Accelerator (Analog input) Select Screen: Next screen Memory Card (VMU) Analog Thumb Pad : Steering (Analog input) : Mode Select Button: MT: Shift down; AT: Shift down (1st-N-R) Button: Change viewpoint Button: Handbrake (Mode Select: Cancel) Button: MT: Shift up; AT: Shift up (R-N-1st) (Mode Select: Enter) Start Button: Start/Pause (Pause Menu: Enter) JUMP PACKTM Insert the VMU to Expansion Socket 1 of the Controller Insert the Jump Pack to Expansion Socket 2 of the Controller SAVE CONTENTS FILENAME NO. OF BLOCKS USED Directional Pad (D-Pad) : Steering : Mode Select v Sega GT's main file Ghost Car Data (Time Attack) Ghost Car Data (Download data) Replay data file Mini-game file SEGAGT__.SYS SEGAGT__.GOO SEGAGT__.GOO SEGAGT__.ROO SEGAGT__.__VM 42 blocks Minimum 9 blocks Minimum 9 blocks Minimum 9 blocks 128 blocks AT=Automatic; MT=Manual v Never touch the Analog Thumb Pad or Triggers / while turning the Dreamcast power ON. Doing so may disrupt the controller initialization procedure and result in malfunction. v If the analog controls have been accidentally moved while turning the power ON, immediately turn the power OFF and ON, making sure not to touch the Dreamcast Controller. SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 6 STARTING U P Once the Title Screen appears, press the Start Button to display the Title Screen Menu. Use to select "NEWGAME" to begin a new game or "CONTINUE" to load a saved game from the VMU, and press to enter. The Mode Select Menu will be displayed. Use to select an item and press to enter. CHAMPIONSHIP..............7 SINGLE RACE...............19 TIME ATTACK................20 DUAL RACE...................21 REPLAY BOOTH............22 MEMORY CARD............17 OPTIONS .......................23 INTERNET......................24 This menu appears before the qualifying race. Use select an item and press to enter. v The layout of this menu varies depending on the race to QUALIFY SKIP QUALIFY SET UP PRACTICE EXIT Start the qualifying race Go straight to the main race (start from the back of the grid) Tuning and setting (p.11) Practice racing with no time limit Exit the race MENU SCREENS Due to the many modes and features of Sega GT there are many menu and select screens. Refer here for details regarding menu or select screens. This menu appears after the qualifying race. Use select an item and press to enter. v The layout of this menu varies depending on the race to Select a license class based on engine displacement. Use to select a class of engine displacement and press to enter. Extra Class .Cars with up to 1000cc of engine displacement B Class . . . .Cars with up to 1600cc of engine displacement A Class . . . .Cars with up to 2000cc of engine displacement SA Class . . .Cars with over 2000cc of engine displacement REPLAY SAVE REPLAY NEXT View a replay (p.22) Save a replay file (p.22) Go to the main race This menu appears before the main race. Use select an item and press to enter. v The layout of this menu varies depending on the race to Use to select a letter and press to enter. (Up to 10 letters can be entered). Select and enter "CLEAR," or press to delete a letter. Select and enter "END" to complete name entry. RACE SET UP PRACTICE EXIT Start the race Tuning and setting (p.11) Practice racing with no time limit Exit the race SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 8 GAME MODES The Results Menu appears after every race has finished. Use the to select an item and press to enter. v The layout of this menu varies depending on the race REPLAY View a replay (p.22) SAVE REPLAY Save a replay file (p.22) RETRY Race the same course again COURSE CHANGE Race on a different course SAVE GHOST Save a ghost car file (p.20) EXIT Exit the race The main mode of Sega GT. Aim to be the champion. Select to display the My Garage Menu. Use to select an item below and press to enter. LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CAR SELECT . . . . . . . 11 CARDEALER . . . . . . . . 12 TUNING . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CARROZZERIA . . . . . . 14 INFORMATION . . . . . . . 16 CAR FILE . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MEMORY CARD . . . . . . 17 LICENSE - Obtain a driver's license Press the Start Button while driving to display the Pause Menu. Use to select an item and press the Start Button to enter. v The layout of this menu varies depending on the race To enter a race you first need a license! Use either "Driver Test" or "Works Cup" and press to select . CONTINUE RETRY RETIRE SKIP QUALIFY OUT OFSERIES Resume playing Restart the race Exit the race Skip the qualifying race Quit the series race DRIVER'S TEST: Start the game here. Obtain a Driver's License by completing a Driver Test. You cannot select the "A" or "SA" classes without having the preceding license. Select a license class (p.4). You can either select the "B" or "Extra" class. You cannot select the "A" or "SA" classes without having the preceding license. Select and enter a car manufacturer. Use the car of the selected manufacturer to take the test. Use to select and press to enter. Press to view the next screen and to view the previous one. The Regulation Screen. View the test details. Select and enter "START" to begin the test. Use to select the transmission ("AT"=Automatic; "MT"=Manual). The test. Complete the course in the set time to receive the drivers license for that engine class. View the car specifications. Every effort has been made to use the actual specifications for each car, although some differences may occur. View the motion of the selected car from all sides. Use to change the angle and press and to apply the brakes and acceleration. The Results Menu. Select and enter an item from the Results Menu (p.6). If you passed the test you will receive the license for that class. You're now ready to buy a car and enter a race. (Buy a car at the Car Dealer, p.12) SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 10 WORKS CUP: Enter a race using a manufacturer's works car. Achieve the fastest time in the Driver Test and use the works car from that maker to enter the Works Cup for the corresponding license class. Come first in the main race to acquire a works car from the manufacturer. Select a license class (p.4). You must possess the license for the class you wish to select. It is also necessary to have won the races of the previous class. Race selection. Select and enter a race to display the Regulation Screen for that race. Check the race details. Select and enter "START" to enter the race. The Pre-Qualifying Screen (p.5). View the race details and select and enter "QUALIFY" to qualify for the race. Select and enter "SKIP QUALIFY" to start the main race from the back of the grid. Select and enter "SET UP" to get your car ready for the race (p.11). Use to select the transmission ("AT"=Automatic; "MT"=Manual). Qualifying race. Your time determines your starting position on the grid in the main race. The Post-Qualifying Screen (p.5). Select and enter "NEXT" to start the race from the position determined in the qualifying race. The main race. Race on the selected course against rival cars. The Results Menu. Select and enter an item from the Results Menu (p.6). EVENT RACE: Enter a series, a single race or a tournament etc, all with different rules and regulations. There are several types of races. Some races use sponsors, win one of these races and in addition to the race prize-money, receive sponsor prize-money as well! Select a license class (p.4). You must have achieved the fastest time in the Driver Test for the class you wish to select. Select and enter a car manufacturer. You can only select car manufacturers whose car you used to achieve the fastest time in Driver Test. The Pre-Qualifying Menu (p.5). View the race details. Select and enter "QUALIFY" to qualify for the race. Select and enter "SKIPQUALIFY" to start the main race from the back of the grid. Use to select the transmission ("AT"=Automatic; "MT"=Manual). Qualifying race. Your time determines your starting position on the grid in the main race. The Post-Qualifying Screen (p.5). Select and enter "NEXT" to start the race from the position determined in the qualifying race. The main race. Race on the selected course against rival cars. The Results Menu. Select and enter an item from the Results Menu (p.6). RACE - Enter a race in Sega GT Enter a race! Use to select either "Official Race," "Event Race" or "W.S.K."and press to enter. v The W.S.K. will only appear when you have finished every other race in Championship Mode OFFICIAL RACE: Enter an official Sega GT race. There are two types of races. As part of a series competing for the total number of points. Special one-off races. Finish first to receive a premium car. Select a race class. Use to select "OPEN," "SMALL,""LIGHT," "LARGE," "SPECIAL 1," or "SPECIAL2" and press to enter. You must use a car which meets the criteria for the class of race you wish to enter. Race selection. You must be able to meet the race regulations to enter. Select and enter a race to display the Regulation Screen for that race. Check the race details. Select and enter "START" to enter the race. SegaGT_soa_000710_final 7/20/00 11:28 AM Page 12 The Pre-Qualifying Screen (p.5). View the race details and select and enter "QUALIFY" to qualify for the race. Select and enter "SKIPQUALIFY" to start the main race from the back of the grid. Select and enter "SET UP" to get your car ready for the race (p.11). Use to select the transmission ("AT"=Automatic; "MT"=Manual). Note: There is no qualifying race for Time Attack races. Qualifying race. Your time determines your starting position on the grid in the main race. The Post-Qualifying Screen (p.5). Select and enter "NEXT" to start the race from the position determined in the qualifying race. The main race. Race on the selected course against rival cars. The Results Menu. Select and enter an item from the Results Menu (p.6). W.S.K (World Speed King): The definitive race for the fastest driver. This event is held for each drive-wheel type. v The W.S.K. will only appear when you have finished every other CAR SELECT - Select a car Select a car to use. Use to view the cars available for selection and press to enter. Press to view the next screen and to view the previous one. Use to select an item and press to enter. SORT MENU SPEC MOTION SET UP OK Sort the listing of cars View car specifications (p.6) View car motion (p.6) Change parts, car s ...