TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING: TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................1 2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................3 3 GAME DESCRIPTION ..................................................................4 3-1 GAME OUTLINE ....................................................................................4 3-2 GAME MODES .......................................................................................5 3-3 THE GAME SCREEN (TOURNAMENT, VERSUS SINGLES) ...........................6 3-4 THE GAME SCREEN (DOUBLES TEAM) ...................................................7 3-5 THE GAME SCREEN (CHALLENGE MODE) ................................................8 3-6 CONTROLS ..........................................................................................9 3-7 IC CARD (VIRTUA TENNIS 3 PLAYER'S CARD) OUTLINE *...........................10 3-8 USING AN IC CARD * ..............................................................................10 *NOTE: IC CARD SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE IN USA VERSION. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 TEST MODE ..............................................................................14 4-1 SYSTEM TEST MODE ...........................................................................14 4-2 GAME TEST MODE ..............................................................................15 a. INPUT TEST .................................................................................16 b. OUTPUT TEST ..............................................................................17 c. GAME ASSIGNMENT .....................................................................18 .................................................................................20 e. CLOSE SETTING ...........................................................................24 d. CARD TEST f. BOOKKEEPING ..............................................................................26 g. BACKUP DATA CLEAR ..................................................................32 5 GAME BOARD ...........................................................................33 6 SOFTWARE KIT ........................................................................34 E1-0602 420-6945-01 i Use of this product is unlikely to cause physical injuries or damage to property. However, points that require special attention are indicated by thick underlining, the word "IMPORTANT" and the symbol below. INTRODUCTION Indicates important information that, if ignored, may result in the mishandling of the product and cause faulty operation or damage to the product. · CITY series, or the BLAST CITY cabinet, set the COIN CHUTE TYPE under COIN ASSIGNMENTS to COMMON. When using a VERSUS CITY or other vs. play cabinets set the COIN CHUTE TYPE under COIN ASSIGNMENTS to INDIVIDUAL. Refer the DVD Soft Kit and separately attached manual for details on COIN ASSIGNMENTS. · check whether the input mechanisms are functioning correctly using the INPUT TEST. ·This game is available only with the LINDBERGH system. It is not available with other hardware. ii 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ·Be sure to disconnect the cabinet power when assembling or removing the IC board as there is a risk of an electrical shock and of damaging the IC board. ·If any foreign matter gets onto the IC board or any dust builds up on the IC board, there is a risk that this will short the circuit causing the IC board to heat up ·You must use a cabinet which supports the LINDBERGH*. Failure to do so may 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS *: Cabinets that support the LINDBERGH are the LINDBERGH UNIVERSAL CABINET and any of the following cabinets if modified to support the LINDBERGH power supply ­ NAOM I CABINETS, NET CITY series cabinets and BLAST CITY cabinets. ·Ensure that the connection between board and connectors is complete. The IC board may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. ·Use a logic tester to inspect the IC board circuit. Do not use a standard tester as there is a risk of damaging the IC board. ·When installing the IC board inside the cabinet or connecting the wire harness connector to board, take care not to shock the IC board with static electricity. ·When soldering buttons, etc. to the wire harness, remove the wire harness from the IC board to avoid heating the IC board. ·If the LINDBERGH is used without the shield case, electrical interference may be produced. Use the LINDBERGH with the shield case provided. ·The monitor for the LINDBERGH is compatible with the resolution of the video output; 640 x 480 (31kHz) and 1360 x 768. Cabinets using monitors not compatible with these resolutions cannot be used. ·The IC board's electronic components can be damaged by static charges transferred by human contact. Before performing operations involving the IC board, be sure to take adequate measures to discharge any static buildup in your body, such as touching a properly-grounded metal surface. Note: The contents herein described are subject to change without notice. 1 During Operation (Paying Attention To Customers) "Virtua Tennis 3" can be played using the "VIRTUA TENNIS 3 PLAYER'S CARD" (hereafter called the Card). For this reason, bear in mind the following points when operating this game with Card use enabled. 1 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Card Use To play using the Card, insert the Card as indicated below into the Card Reader/Writer insertion slot. Saving to the Card will not be possible and other problems may result if the procedure is incorrect. Make sure that individuals involved in operation are familiar with how to use the Card, so that they are able to guide players so as not to make mistakes, and are able to cope with any problems that may occur. · Put in the coins and press the Start Button before inserting the Card into the Card insertion slot. · The Card has "IN" and a triangular mark on one end. Insert the Card with that end forward into the insertion slot. · · Do not insert more than three Cards simultaneously. · · Do not use Cards other than the "VIRTUA TENNIS 3 PLAYER'S CARD". Cautions During Card Lock During use, the Card is locked by the Card Reader/Writer. Even while the Card is locked, it is possible to remove the Card by force. However, if it removed during saving, the data may be damaged, and the Card may become unusable. For this reason, never remove the Card when it is locked. Instruct the players likewise. ·There is a restore Card command in the CARD TEST in GAME TEST Mode. However, there is no guarantee that it will be possible to restore the Card. If the player wishes to restore the Card, make sure they understand that there is no guarantee before attempting to start a new game. ·The restore operation is based on update information recorded in the cabinet's backup RAM. Restore will not work if information was not recorded in the backup RAM correctly during Card update, or if there are other problems. 2 2 SPECIFICATIONS (1) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Monitor Position: [HORIZONTAL] Resolution of the video output: · 640 x 480 (31kHz) · 1360 x 768 NOTE: The LINDBERGH DIP SW must be set correctly according to the monitor speci cations in the cabinet that you are using. (Refer to the "LINDBERGH Service Manual") 2 SPECIFICATIONS (2) CONTROL PANEL 1P BUTTON 1 (TOP SPIN) START 1P START 2P 2P BUTTON 1 (TOP SPIN) 1P JOYSTICK (8 WAYS) 1P BUTTON 2 (SLICE) 2P JOYSTICK (8 WAYS) 2P BUTTON 2 (SLICE) (3) REQUIRED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT It is recommended that this game be used with the Sega LINDBERGH support cabinet, the LINDBERGH UNIVERSAL CABINET, or any of the following cabinets if they have been modified to support the LINDBERGH power supply ­ NAOMI CABINETS, NET CITY series cabinets and BLAST CITY cabinets. The Card Reader/Writer Unit Kit (XKT-1538-01) is required for LINDBERGH UNIVERSAL CABINET. The Card Reader/Writer Attached Control Panel Kit (XKT-1526-01) is also required for NAOMI CABINETS, NET CITY series cabinets and BLAST CITY cabinets. 3 3 GAME DESCRIPTION 3-1 GAME OUTLINE This is a tennis versus game featuring 12 real-life pro tennis players. 3 GAME DESCRIPTION The LINDBERGH board provides the highest quality graphics! The LINDBERGH board reproduces not only the appearance of the players but also faithfully recreates each of their individual mannerisms and movements making it almost like watching an actual live match on television, allowing you to feel like you are actually playing a real game. Famous Top Ranking Tennis Players! The greatest male players of the current tennis scene, are all here in "Virtua Tennis 3" Including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt. Simple control using 1 joystick and 2 buttons! The simple one joystick and two buttons control system from "Virtua Tennis 2" remains. With simple game rules too, anyone can soon be enjoying an international level of play. Addition of the new "Challenge Mode"! Take on a series of challenges and aim for the million dollar prize! A series of challenges, ranging from the also possible. Continuing play allows for the creation of a totally unique character. There are numerous other features designed to increase the player's desire to play more, including the SPT criteria. 4 3-2 GAME MODES Single Player Games Pressing the 1P or 2P START button when no one is playing the game will start a single player game. After selecting a character the following options appear on the Select Game Mode screen. Tournament Mode Stage clearing game type. Enter tennis tournaments taking place across the world and aim to become the champion for that year. Win a match to proceed to the next match. Losing a match results in game over. Challenge Mode Select and take on a challenge game type. A player can take on 5 challenges in one game. Success leads to harder challenges being offered, with more prize money. 3 GAME DESCRIPTION Two Player Games Pressing the START button on the unoccupied side when someone is already playing the game will start a two player game. The Versus or Team Selection screen will then be displayed, and one of the following two player games can be selected. The player who joined the game can make the selection. Versus Singles The winner may then continue to play the game, but for the loser it is game over. Doubles Team The two players form a pair and play against a CPU doubles pair. Matches proceed as in Tournament Mode. The Win a match to proceed to the next match. Losing a match results in game over. 5 3-3 THE GAME SCREEN (TOURNAMENT, VERSUS SINGLES) 3 GAME DESCRIPTION (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (13) (10) (11) (12) (1) 1P IC Card Icon (2) 1P IC Card Registered Name (3) 1P Player Name and Play Style (4) 1P (Player) (5) 2P Player Name and Play Style (6) 2P IC Card Registered Name (7) 2P IC Card Icon (8) 1P Games Won (9) Points and Service (10) 2P (Player) (11) Serve Speed (12) 2P Games Won (13) Consecutive Wins White display shows no. of consecutive wins on this play. Yellow display shows no. of consecutive wins carried over by IC Card. 6 3-4 THE GAME SCREEN (DOUBLES TEAM) (1) (2) (3) (4) (4) (5) (6) (7) 3 GAME DESCRIPTION (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) 1P IC Card Icon (2) IP IC Card Registered Name (3) 1P / 2P Player Names (4) COM Pair (5) COM Pair Player Names (6) 2P IC Card Registered Name (7) 2P IC Card Icon (8) 1P / 2P Pair Games Won (9) Points and Service (10) 2P (Player) (11) 1P (Player) (12) Serve Speed (13) COM Pair Games Won 7 3-5 THE GAME SCREEN (CHALLENGE MODE) 3 GAME DESCRIPTION (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) 1P IC Card Icon (2) Challenging Player Name and Play Style (3) Time Remaining (4) 2P IC Card Icon (5) Success (6) Challenge (6) 8 3-6 CONTROLS 1P BUTTON 1 (TOP SPIN) START 1P START 2P 2P BUTTON 1 (TOP SPIN) 3 GAME DESCRIPTION 1P JOYSTICK (8 WAYS) 1P BUTTON 2 (SLICE) 2P JOYSTICK (8 WAYS) 2P BUTTON 2 (SLICE) 8-way joystick: Move the character and aim a shot Top spin button: Hit the ball with top spin (groundstroke / volley etc. automatically selected.) Slice button: Hit the ball with slice spin (groundstroke / volley etc. automatically selected.) Serve Use left and right on the joystick to decide where to serve to, and then press the top spin or slice button. The player will then toss the ball up. The serve gauge will now appear beside the character. Press the button again when the serve gauge is as close to MAX as possible. The closer to MAX the gauge is, the harder the serve will be. Shots (Stroke/Volley/Smash) When the opponent returns the ball, anticipate where it is traveling to and move there, then press the top spin or slice button to hit it back. The direction of the shot can be changed by moving the joystick after pressing the button, but before the ball is hit. The longer the time between pressing the butto ...