“INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chant yaceenor Cotte ELECTRI OPERATED Proouct NOT RECOMME CHILDREN UNDER 9 vex OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRI PRODUCTS, PRECAUTION buna S HANDLING AN aN Use TO IMPORTANT: ALWAYS PICK UP OMNIBQT 2000.8 ek DO NOT OPERATE \RRYING HANDLES, NEVER B} BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, SEE NOTE | THE ARMS OF SERIOUS DAMAGE vi. TOMY. RESULT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! o‘OMNIBOT 2000 AUDIO-STROBE HEADLIGHT EYES ALARM PROGRAM sTTON canying z Bu REN a PROGRAM BUTTON AWS a] J) fe Wo wD VOLUME CONTROL = SS MSS, TME/ALARMA oy Sa Ly coNTROL UNIT Cys Hs ick MODE SELECTOR sf Pe g MEROMTONE Wa i, /ARM KEYS. ON/OFF/TIMER POWER SWITCH CSS ‘ON/OFF POWER SWITCH WaicU) POWER LIGHT: s ay. 1 neti Y SF DIRECT MIC ACK DIRECTION KEYS / ean ff. CHANGE KEY MoToRZeo Fingers, (B= HAND, & ARM S ZA) TAPE fi ) SIARTISTOP KEY sarreny cancer & ant aaa M] osu se0 SOUNDS ‘ONBOARD SPEAKER uaHT ON/OFF KEY cassette UNIT FINGERKEYS TRAY PORT HOME BASE HEAD KEYS ARROWNOTE: OMNIBOT 2900 SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN FULLY CHARGED. BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED BY ADULTS ONLY. CHARGING WILL TAKE 12-46 HOURS. IN ‘SOME CASES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT OMNIB( ‘2000 MAY RUN BEFORE CHARGING. ITIS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ‘YOU DO NOT USE OMNIBOT 2000 AT THIS TIME—CHARGE IT FIRST (12-16 HOURS). IF YOU DO NOT CHARGE!T A FULL 12-16 HOURS BEFORE USE, YOU WILL SEVERELY SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS |.” INTRODUCTION & FEATURES: ll. BATTERIES & FUSE ll, CHARGING THE BATTERY Vv. TIME OF DAY ...... Vv. ALARM PROGRAMMING Vi. BASIC CASSETTE OPERATION. vil. MODES ..... 5 Vill. MODE SELECTOR—TAPE .. IX. MODE SELECTOR—RIC (REI CONTROL) ....-0 ss 02ers X. MASTER CONTROL UNI sae XI. MOTORIZED HEAD, ARM, & HANI = 24 XI, MOTORIZED TRAY ......... 25 Xill, STEERING ADJUSTMENT ...... ; XIV. HOME BASE XV. MODE SELECTOR—PROGRAM XVI. CASSETTE PROGRAMMING . XVII SING-A-LONG........... 34 XVIII, ACCESSORY INTERFACE PANEL ..... 35 XIX. EXTERNAL JACKS & STORAGE DRAWER. ... XX. CARE & MAINTENANCE . ‘ XI. SAFETY/CAUTIONS ... 8 ayeee BB! XXII. OMNIBOT 2000—IDEAS & USES ...... 39 XXIII. COMMON QUESTIONS: XXIV. TROUBLESHOOTING . XXV, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . XVI. WARRANTY INFORMATION A XXVIL MODE REVIEW & QUICK-CHECK WARNING: ALWAYS PICK UP OMNIBOT 2000 BY THE CARRYING HANDLES, NEVER BY THE ARMS OR SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START YOU WILL NEED: © 6 "AA" Alkaline Batteries ‘= Small Phillips Screwdriver IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, REFER TO QUICK CHECK CHART ON BACK PAGE. Ifyou still have problems, CALL US AT THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR ASSISTANCE: (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: To SAVE TIME, BE SURE TO HAVE OMNIBOT 2000 AND YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BY THE PHONE WHEN YOU CALL OUR SERVICE ASSISTANT. CONTENTS: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY a SIDE BATTERY ‘ouneor 2000 COMPARTMENT) FEQUENCY 19960 MHZ) &. ‘SCREWDRIVER ED ayI. INTRODUCTION & FEATURES ‘Omnitot 2000's Instruction Manual has been thoroughly, written to cover all features and possible problems you may encountet. If you have difficulty in a certain area, re- ‘ead the appropriate section to re-fresh your memory. You should read the entire instruction booklet. THIS WILL ‘TAKE TIME. If you jump into setting up or using Omnibot before you've read each section in its entirety and in proper sequence, you may become frustrated. So, sit down, relax, and read. You will discover many exciting features that you might have overlooked by hurrying, Save this booklet. Keep it handy for future reference. AFTER READING THIS INTRODUCTION, YOU WILL. LEARN HOW TO CHARGE AND INSTALL THE BATTERIES. ONCE OMNIBOT 2000 IS CHARGING, YOU CAN: 1. Program the Time of Day and Alarm Settings (Sections IV & V). 2. Read the Basic Cassette Operation (Section VI), 3, Find an appropriate place for Home Base (Section XiV), 4, Read about Omnibot 2000's Care & Meintenance and Safety/Cautions (Sections XX & XX). 5. Plan some ideas for Omnibot 2000's use (Gection XXII). ONCE OMNIBOT 2000 IS FULLY CHARGED: 1. Ty the different Modes (Sections Vil, Vill, IX, & XV). 2. Check the Steering (Section Xil) 3. Program cassettes (Section XVI). 4. Try out the External Jacks (Section XIX). IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, cal this toll free number for assistance: (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ‘To save time, be sure to have Omnibot 2000 and this Instruction Manual by the phone when you call our service assistant. OMNIBOT 2000 FEATURES: © Abuilt-in digital clock © Abuilt-in Cassette Unit ‘© A programmable alarm system with 3 different alarm sounds ‘© A programmable cassette system to siart & stop tapes at any time '* Amemory capable of holding 7 different programs * An onboard speaker 1o mix your voice with pre-recorded music ‘* Remote control operation with the Master Control Unit '* Program movement, voice, and robot sounds onto tapes that can be played back for later execution ‘© Automated arm, wrist, hand, and head ‘© A motorized tray for carrying and delivering objects and serving drinks '* A Home Base to assis © Audio-strobe Headlight eves © Accessory Interface Panel for optional Omnnibot accessories ‘© External jack for adding on a speaker * Arechargeable battery and charger in programming functionsIl. BATTERIES & FUSE WARNING: OMNIBOT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED UNTIL HE HAS BEEN CHARGED. CHARGING WILL TAKE 12-16 HOURS—IN SOME CASES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT ‘OMNIBOT WILL OPERATE BEFORE CHARGING. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT USE OMNIBOT AT THIS TIME—CHARGE HIM FIRST! IF YOU DO NOT CHARGE OMNIBOT A FULL 12-16 HOURS BEFORE USE, YOU WILL SEVERELY ‘SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. AGAIN, BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED BY ADULTS ONLY. ‘Omnibot's power supply consists of: ‘A. One 6 Volt rechargeable battery (included). NOTE: THE BATTERY IS MADE ESPECIALLY FOR OMNIBOT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OTHER KIND OF BATTERY AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. SHOULD YOU NEED ONE, YOU CAN ALWAYS ORDER ANOTHER BATTERY WITH THE ORDER FORM. B. 2°AA’ Alkaline Batteries for Clock/Alarm/ Memory Display. C. 4 AA" Alkaline Batteries for Master Control Unit. ‘THE BATTERY SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AN ADULT. ‘SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Batterios contain corrosive fluids and toxic materials. They should be handled with care. Do not mutilate, puncture, disassemble, or incinerate battery! FIRST AID Ifthe battery case cracks or breaks open, do not touch the gel under any circumstances. I the gel doos come in contact with skin or clothing, follow these First Aid instructions: EXTERNAL CONTACT—Immediately flush skin or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. INTERNAL CONTACT—Give tap water, milk or milk of ‘magnesia. Give whites of eggs. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a physician. NOTE: Make sure the ON/OFF/TIMER POWER SWITCH (608 illustration on page 2)is in the “OFF” position. 1, The bettery compartment door is located on the back ‘of Omnibol. ‘A)_use your screwdriver or a coin to remove the metallic door screw. B) CAREFULLY & SLOWLY remove the battery compartment door. Notice the bundie of wires connected to the door: the wires must remain connected. Take SPECIAL CARE when using the screwdriver or you may break the wire connections. NOTE: You may find it helpful to CAREFULLY tape tho bundle of wires on the side of ‘Omnibot (see illustration). This will allow you to freely Nave access to the battery compart ment. Use masking tape. C) Remove the Metal Bracket by taking out the 2 Bracket screws with your phillips screwdriver. DOOR SCREW METAL BRACKETBATTERIES & FUSE (CONT'D) Caretully replace the rechargeable battery making sure a to place the wires as shown. 2. A) Carefully and slowly remove the rechargeable battery. B) Connect the Battery Plug securely into the jack. VINES a] umf Dia: 4 A) Insert2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included) as ‘shown. These are the batteries that run the Clock sien parfery Puc RECHARGEABLE == ZA IN\\WWES ————— sl oft oe ye. STB Ae8) Atthis time, make sure the fuse is okay. Simply ssnap it out and inspect the wire inside the fuse. If the wire is broken, then the fuse needs to be replaced. Use a 6 Volt 5 Amp fuse. 9 Iz wal | Tet A) Carefully replace the Metal Bracket and sorew in the 2 Bracket screws. NOTE: If youtaped the bundle of wires on the sside of Omnibot, CAREFULLY remove it B) Replace the battery compartment door and use ‘your screwdrver of a coin to replace the metallic Door screw securely. Do not over tighten. NOTE: Be careful notto crimp wires when replacing Door. BATTERIES & FUSE (CONT'D) Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the Master Control Unit. BACK OF MASTER ‘CONTROL UNIT. APPLY SLIGHT PRESSURE ‘WHILESLIOING 7. A) Insert the 4 "AA" Alkaline Batteries as illustrated. B) Replace the battery compartment cover.Ill. CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery will require charging for 12-16 hours before FULL CHARGING TAKES 12-16 HOURS. USE using it for the first time, CHARGER INDOORS ONLY. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE OMNIBOT WHILE ‘THE GOLDEN RULE: ALWAYS RECHARGE AFTER CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO BODY PLUG. EVERY USE AND WHEN OMNIBOT 2000 BEGINS NOTE: MAKE SURE THE ON/OFF TIMER POWER. (0 SLOW OWN, BATTERY SHOULD BE ‘SWITCH (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 4) IS IN CHARGED BY ADULTS ONLY. THE “OFF” POSITION. ‘TO CHARGE OMNIBOT 2000: 1. Insert Charger Plug into Omnibot Body Plug. 2. Plug Charger into wall outlet OMNIBOT BODY PLUG CHARGER PLUG ‘CHARGER 120 vorr AO WALL OUTLETCHARGING THE BATTERY (CONT'D) IF THE RED LIGHT (MARKED BC “BATTERY CHARGE” LOCATED BY THE POWER SWITCH) TURNS ON, OMNIBOT MUST BE CHARGED RIGHT AWAY. {see illustration) ‘COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ Tm a CEE 2. Change the blinking digit (to 3) by pushing T2. [COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 16 ‘Sulla Ty We F Sa Ge] “tI ee THRE AL-ALARM WEWEMORY NOTE: A) Push once for each digit change. 8) Hold button down for rapid digit change. ©) Digits change in proper sequence and then repeat. 3. Push T1 4. Change the next blinking digit (te 2) by pushing T2. [<= COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — © ‘Gyles Welk Sa 10 tarerre Tet oo 3 a ; Toe AAaRM wowenon’ CSET] Note: The seconds are indicated on the right side of he screen by the flashing diamond shapes. They only appear when the Time of Day is on the screen. If you are in Alarm storage or Memory (AL or M) they will not be on the screen. 1-15 SECONDS: mQ ~~ 91-48 SECONDS 46-60 SECONDS 16-30 SECONDS TC = Time Clear. This is used for changing and setting the time of day only. T1 = Moves the “flashing” to the next digit/day, T2 = Changes the individual digitiday.V. ALARM PROGRAMMING NOTE: IF YOU MAKE AN ERROR IN PROGRAMMING: You can start over by removing and re-setting cone of the two “AA” Alkaline batteries in Omnibot's rear battery compartment. This erases everything you have programmed and allows you to start from the beginning again. Push Tt ‘Storage setting 1 will flash its far right digit so you can change it. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 417°] ‘Bulle Ty We Ih F Sa met an, Ome =) Le CLO IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, call toll free number for assistance: (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ‘Omnitot's Alarm System features the following: 1). Three distinct alarm sounds. We wil callthese AL-1, AL-2, and AL-3 2) Analarm mechanism that allows you to star! and stop the cassette unit ata pre-programmed time. We will call this CL (Cassette Lock}. NOTE: We will discuss and illustrate this featurein the Cassette Programming section. 3) Amemory with 7 Alarm Storages. Omnibot's memory wil allow you to program and store up to 7 diferent alarm settings at once. We will call these storage 1, storage 2, etc. thrustorage 7. TO SET THE ALARMS (AL-1, AL-2, AL-3): EXAMPLE: Let's set the alarm to go off at 4:35 pm Tuesday and choose AL-3 to be the desired alarm sound 4. Push AL ‘Atime will now appear on the screen. This is the firstalarm storage. ‘Storage 1 is indicated by the one arrow under Sunday. NOTE: The number of arrons indicate the Storage # you are in. Arrows under Sunday and Monday Would indicate Storage 2; errows under Sunday, Monday and Tuesday = Storage 3, ete. thru7 arrows = Storage 7. Ifa time has not been programmedinto Storage 1, the screen will flash the following COMPUTER PROGRAMING — @ 41" Guo oF 5s mee wy 7] 4 ‘ONE ARROW. INDICATES STORAGE 1 NOTE: Ifa time has been programmedinto Storage 1 that time will appear on the screen and it will not flash. Push 72 to change the flashing digit. [-— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 1°: ~) ae ehh Sa an 4 fea & anf Ser Si Push 71 -ush T2 to change the flashing digit -— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4] 1° \Syla UelvF Se rex 2 2 uch Tt -ush T2 to change the flashing hour and am/pm. oan TS TTWE_ALCACAR N-REIORY 2 6 COMPUTER PROGRAMM! ‘Guile Ts Wehr So Push Tt Push T2 to change the line under the day of the week. ‘You can select between having the alarm set on any ‘one day or the full week. To select the full week, push 72 past Saturday. The lines will then flash under all seven days. COMPUTER PROGRAMNING — @ | 1-5 "ALARM PROGRAMMING (CONT’D) 10. 2 Push SET when the correct alarm time and day are programmed. (The aiarm time and day will disappear ‘rom the soreen and will automatically be stored in Omnibots memory.) [COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4) Te [ Seales Qe at: Sy a a5 It an alarm getting has not been programmed into storage 1 the screen will now flash the foll [—CONPUTER PROGRANMING — @ 41 t¢- aaa |G is et =I] TER=TME AL~ ALARM W-WEMORY NOTE: Ian alarm setting has already besn programmed previously, that alarm setting will appear on the screen. PUSHING 12 ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT BETWEEN THE ALARM SOUNDS (AL-1, AL-2, OR AL-3) AND CL. FOR CASSETTE PROGRAMMING. (This is the point where you would select CL for program. ming the cassette to start and stop. We will discuss this option later in the CASSETTE PROGRAMMING section. For our example, let's use AL) - Push T2to select which of the three alarm sounds you desire. (in this cese, AL-3) . Push SET, (AL-3 will disappear from the screen and automatically be stored in Omnibot's memory) [COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4) 105 re Teele Cer Storage 2 will now appear on the screen. fa time has not boon programmed into storage 2, the screen will flash the far right digit of 1:00 am Sunday. [COMPUTER PROGRANMING— @ | 109 Sula Ue Sa An "194 Mi t Int bal | Si] [EA =Acaeon_-memORT “Wo ARROWS INDICATES STORAGE 2 NOTE: Ifa time has been programmed into storage 2, that time will appear on the screen. You will know you are in Storage 2 by the arrows now appearing under Sunday and Monday. (2 arrows = storage 2, 3 arrows = storage 3, etc. thru 7 arrows storage 7) ‘AT THIS TIME YOU CAN: (PLEASE READ ALL YOUR OPTIONS: A, B and C BEFORE DECIDING WHAT TO DO.) ‘A)_-RETURN TO THE TIME OF DAY To do this, simply push AL. NOTE: In AL, the arrows under the days of the week tell you what storage you are in. How- ever, when you return to the Time of Cay, THE ARROWS NOW INDICATE WHAT DAYS OF THE WEEK YOU HAVE ALARMS PROGRAMMED TO GO OFF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 411 ‘Su lls We Fe Sa ALARMS SET. FOR SUNDAY AND FRIDAY, The one exception is that if you program an alarm storage for a whole week (instead of one day) (see step 9) arrows will not show up for this program. 8) PROGRAM STORAGE 2 LIKE YOU DID STORAGE 1 NOTE: If you try to program the same time and ay into more than one alarm storage, Omnibot will reject it. He will blink anc tlash a. 1:00 am at you, and give you a “reject sound. C) SKIP STORAGE 2 (ALTHOUGH IN THIS CASE, YOU ‘MAY NOT) ‘When you enter Alarm Storage (by pushing AL), the SET button acts as a Skip button to the next storage. 1) If there is nothing programmed in the storage (1:00 am Sunday, flashing), push the SET button ONCE to get to the next storage. AL—= Storage 1 Time, Day—> Storage 2 Time, Day—> Storage 3 Time, Dayo Storage 4 Time, Day—» ote. (continues)ALARM PROGRAMMING (CONT'D) 2) If there is a program already in the storage, you will need to push the SET button TWICE. toget to the next storage.—The first time you push the SET button will tell you which alarm you have programmed for that Particular storage. AL—® Storage 1 Time, Day — Storage 1 Alarm Choice ==> Storage 2 Time, Day => Storage 2 Alarm Choice —> Storage 3 Alarm Choice—— etc. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS YOU PROGRAM ONE OF THE ‘ALARM STORAGES, YOU MAY NO LONGER SKIP OVER UNPROGRAMIMED STORAGES (1:00 am SUNDAY, FLASHING), The reason for this is that the SET button becomes a Program button as soon as you program an alarm storage. And when you attempt to skip over an unprogrammed storage (1:00 am Sunday, flashing) it automatically programs and sets that storage for 1:00 am Sunday (the flashing will stop when this happens). It you skip another unprogrammed storage in this ‘manner—Omnibot will give you the “rejsct sound.” Why? Because you have tried to program 2 storages to go off at the same time and day (1:00 am Sunday) ‘THE RULE ONCE YOU HAVE PROGRAMMED AN ALARM STORAGE, YOU MAY NO LONGER SKIP OVER UNPROGRAMMED STORAGES—YOU WILL HAVE TO EXIT ALARM STORAGE (BY PUSHING AL) AND RE-ENTER ALARM STORAGE (BY PUSHING AL AGAIN). —THEN YOUR SET BUTTON WILL ACT AS A SKIP BUTTON AGAIN. (WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED PROGRAMMING: 13, Push AL to return to the Time of Day. 44, Push T1 to set tho alarm. [COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41104 ‘Sula Ts We Ta Fr Se An 8 ITO hab TTWE_AL-ALARO_W=MENORT SET 14 ‘The screen will now show the Time of Day (in this case, 3.23 pm Monday). The alarm time is no longer displayed—it is stored in Omnibot's memory. AL-3 is now set to go off at 4:35 pm Tuesday. This should be indicated by the alarm symbol in the upper left comerof the screen. The arrow under Tuesday tells you that the alarm is set for Tuesday. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 S Siok teh Se =: see pa\ mt ot ALARM SYMBOL Ivthe alarm symbol does not appeer on the screen, push T1 and it should then appear. NOTE: When times are programmed into alarm storage, Tt becomes an alarm on and off bution ‘When the alarm symbol appears on the screen. all the alarms in your storage are set to go off ‘When the alarm symbol docs net appear on the screen, none of your alarms in storage will go oft 18, ALARM SHUT OFF To shut off the alarm once it sounés—push SET. Hyou do not shut it off manually, the alarm will continue for 4 minutes—before shutting off automatically. 19. TO ERASE AN ALARM ‘A) Push AL to get into Alarm Storage. B) Push SET to get to the storage you want to erase. ©) First, push M. Then while holding M down, push SET at the same time. The display will now show 1,00 am Sunday, flashing —Your alarm is erased. D) Push AL to leave Alarm Storage. SUMMARY AL Alarm Storage. This is used for entering and leaving the Alarm Storage " = Moves the “flashing” to the next digit/day— when in Alarm Storage Becomes an Alarm On/Off button—when out of Alarm Storage. T2 = Changes the individual digit/cay. SET = When in Alarm Storage: Sets the alarm time and day. Also sets your choice of alarms (AL-1, AL-2, or AL-3). Can also be used to skip from one alarm storage to another. When out of Alarm Storage: Shuts off the alarm sound when the alarm is running, SET + M= To erase an alarm. (First push M. Then while holding M down, push SET atthe same time.) 18ALARM PROGRAMMING (CONT’D) ALARM STORAGE MEMORY BUTTON To check the times and alarms pre-programmed in the 7-storage memory: 1. Push M (memory) button. This shows the storage 1 setting. COMPUTER PROGRAMNING — @ 4 5, Mo Tee BS “ Ie e23| tt: SOX pot Th TRSTIMEAL-ALAAM_W-MEWORY NOTE: The arrow under Sunday indicates you are in Storage 1. (In this example storage 1 is programmed to go off at 435 pm, Tuesday.) 2. Push T2 to check which alarm is set to go off. - COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 ¢ “a , |S me. | Gees) Geer] (In this example the programmed alarm in storage 1 is AL3) 3. Push T1 to advance to storage 2. ‘COMPUTER PROGRAMNING — @ 4] tc ‘SU Go So aoe = 09-4 = pa CLA Med TaTTME AL-ALARM_WMEWORY NOTE: The arrows under the cays of the week now indicate you are in storage 2. (inthis example storage 2is programmed to go off at 6:00 pm, Wednesday.) 4. Push T2 to check which alarmis set to go off. cou i writs iS —— ga le me FAir-{ eS Ser (In this example the programmed alarm in storage 2 isAL+4.) 4 5. Push T1 again COMPUTER PROGRAMNING— @ <1 ‘ull Te Wo TES ny Inf Daal a0: Pes RoE _AL-ALARM_W=MEORY NOTE: The arrows under the first three days of the Week now indicate you are in storage 3. (In this example storage 3 is programmed to go off at 8:00 am, Friday.) 6. Follow this action (T1, T2) to check all seven storage settings. Ifa storage setting has been programmed: 1:00 am Sunday wil flash on the sceen to indicate the storage setting is empty. Also, the screen will not change ‘when you push T2, ‘A’any time you can push M again to return to the Time of Day. You cannot reset or program a time while in M. Mis for checking the memory only. SUMMARY M =Memory, This is used for entering and leaving ‘Omnibot's Memory. Tt =Moves to the next storage ‘T2=Checks which alarm is set to go oif. NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS RESTORE THE DIGITAL CLOCK TO |TS NORMAL CONDITION (FOUR FLASHING DIAMONDS) WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED PROGRAM. MING. IF THE FOUR DIAMONDS ARE NOT FLASHING, PRESS TC, AL, OR M. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. OMNIBOT WILL NOT WORK IN HIS DIFFERENT MODES UNLESS ‘THE DIAMONDS APPEAR (AND ARE FLASHING).VI. BASIC CASSETTE OPERATION Omnibet has a builtin cassette deck. It plays standard tapes (blank and pre-recorded). The do's and don'ts of this section will nelp you protect and care for Omnibot and your tapes. WARNING: BECAUSE THE CASSETTE UNIT IS BUILT INTO OMNIBOT, EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE OBSERVED. BE CAREFUL AND GENTLE AT ALL, TIMES WITH ALL CASSETTE FEATURES. DO NOT USE FORCE OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. To ensure safe and long lasting care of your Cassette Unit: ‘A. Do not use metal tapes. Use normal bias tapes. B. Donot use tapes longer than sixty minutes (C-60).. We recommend C-30's or shorter. To insert a cassette, 1. Cassette Unit should be off (no buttons pressed in). if any button is pressed in, press STOP/EJECT button Until it snaps out 2. Slide OPEN lever to the right, [ef EP Fe fa] 3. Gently pull Cassette Unit out like a drawer. 4. The exposed tape should be facing you, with the side you wish to play, facing up. 5. Place cassette into compariment, gently. Do not force, or damage may occur. TAPE MOVES TO THE FIGHT AS INDICATED BY THE ARROW ‘ON CASSETTE UNIT, NOTE: To play or record on your tape make sure the side with the full reel of tape is fo your left. I itis ot, make sure to rewind it before pushing PLAY. 6. Push Cassette Unit back into Omnibot. WAIT UNTIL YOU READ “MODE SELECTOR-TAPE” SECTION TO OPERATE CASSETTE UNIT. ‘You will need additional information in order to make the Cassette Unit work. 15BASIC CASSETTE OPERATION (CONT'D) To remove cassette: 1. Cassette Unit should be off (no buttons pressed in). 2. Slide OPEN lever to the right. 3. Pull Cassette Unit towards you until you can see the whole cassette. Push the EJECT button, 5. Remove cassette and push Cassette Unit back into. Omnibot, AS AN ADDITIONAL FEATURE, OMNIBOT'S FLASHING EYES ARE STROBE-SYNCHRONIZED TO THE SOUND LEVEL OF THE SPEAKER SYSTEM. {you want to keep recordings on the cassette, snap off the little tab (on both A & B sides), (REMOVE THIS TAB) 16 lf you want to record something else on the cassette, stick a piece of cellophane tape back where the tab was. {tis @ copyright violation to use your recordings on your cassette other than for your own pleasure and Personal use, It the Cassette Unit is not working properly, check the following points: RECORD BUTTON CANNOT BE PUSHED IN: * Are you using a tape with the litle tab snapped off — ‘Take out the cassette tape to check the tab. Ifithas. been snapped off, stick a piece of cellophane tape where the tab belongs. YOU CANNOT PUT IN A CASSETTE: * Are you trying to put it in backwards? Place it with the tape facing toward you. + Is PLAY button pushed in? First push STOP/EJECT button and then put the cassette tape in. + Check to see if the cassette is damaged.Vil. MODES There are three modes in which Omnibot will operate. ‘They are TAPE, PROGRAM, and RIC. You will find the Mode Selector underneath the time display. (see illustration) ‘We will discuss these modes and their functions, one at a time, beginning with the TAPE mode. ‘COMPUTER PROGRAMMING —— @) J Tc: Sulla Ta We Th Fr Se =A; =e = po mt mtVill. MODE SELECTOR-7APE At this time we will teach you to operate the Cassette 6 Unit while it is in TAPE modo. 1. To operate in TAPE mode, push TAPE button on the mode selector, MODE SELECTOR (Castes [SF] [0] 2. To turn Omnibot's power on, switch the power switch to ON position. ats] [SS] [0] NOTE: Every time you tum Omnibot ON, his motorized hand, wrist, arm, and head will re-set to their original position. This is normal. Simply wait for him to re-set before operating him. You will hear a series of blaeps ‘and Omrnibot's eyes will ficker when he's ready to go! lt Omnibot does not bleep and his eyes do not flicker, check to make sure the diamonds on the digital clock are flashing. If they are not flashing, press TC, AL or M until the diamonds start flashing, FLASHING DIAMONDS 3. Check the Accessory Interface Panel on Omnibot’s back. BOTH the LEFT and RIGHT Motor Switches must be ON! If ono of the Motor Switches is OFF, ‘Omnibot will NOT FUNCTION! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! ACCESSORY & INTERFAGE PANEL, sere gy acron 82 8 © 10. Lert MordA switch RIGHT NOTOR SWITCH 4, To play a tape, push the PLAY button. §. To stop, push STOP/EJECT button, 8 Before you fast forward (bP) or rewind (4-4), make sure to push STOP/EJECT button first or damage will result To record: A) Push the PAUSE button. 8) Push the RECORD button. ©) Simply release the PAUSE button when you are ready to begin recording, Power swirct MODE MICROPHONE TACK SELECTOR 1 COMPUTER PrOVAAMNING — @ — [= SOURUTER PROGRAMMING —— @ 11 STOPIEJECT RECORD REWIND| PLAY PAUSE BUTTON yb Me Se S, FAST FORWARD =: Sh | Pam mt TS You can record from a microphone or other source by ThRSWE_AL=ALaRNa-pnoRT plugging into the jack located on the Cassette Unit. (microphone specifications: See Techrical Specifications section) NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO RECORD ONTO CASSETTE THROUGH YOUR MASTER, CONTROL UNIT. WE WILL COVER THIS IN ‘THE R/C AND PROGRAM MODE SECTIONS. To playback your recording: REWIND, STOP and then PLAY. To erase, new recordings will automatically erase the ld ones. However, if tabs have been removed neither recording or erasing will be possible. Rafer to section on BASIC CASSETTE OPERATION for keeping recordings on cassette. {AS an added feature, a microphone (not included) plugged into the microphone jack will project your Voice through Omnibot's onboard speaker. (This will only work when you are net recording.) Tho volume level to this speaker is located on Omnibot ‘SEE TAPE MODE CHART ON NEXT PAGEMODE SELECTOR- TAPE (CONT’D) IN TAPE MODE REVIEW Operate the cassette unit's basic functions: PLAY, RECORD, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, STOP, PAUSE Record onto cassette voice and/or music from a microphone (not included) or other source. Plug into the cassette unit jack (Located near the STOP/EJECT button.) Project your voice through Omnibotss onboard speaker with plug-in microphone (not included). Microphone plugs into jack located on Cassette Unit Operate Omnibot by his Master Control Unit. (The MCU works only in R/C Mode or when recording in PROGRAM Node.) Record onto cassette through the Master Control Unit microphone. (The MCU microphone works only in R/C or PROGRAM Mode.) Have Omnibot obey movement programmed cassettes. He will only obey programs (movement signals) in PROGRAM Mode. 19IX. MODE SELECTOR-A/C (REMOTE CONTROL) Before you can operate Omnibot by his Master Control, Unit (MCU), you must first make the following adjustments on Omnibot: NOTE: Make sure the battery has been fully charged (12:46 hours). 1. Omnibot Mode Selector Switch: R/C. tl SS) |O oon Gales 2. Omnibot Power Switch: ON, (ass) [5] [0 NOTE: Evory time you turn Omnibot ON, his arm, hand, wrist, and head will re-set to their original position. This is normal. Simply watt for him to re-set before operating him. You will hear a series of bleeps and Omnibot's eyes will ficker when he's ready to gol If Omnibot does not bleep and his eyes do not flicker, check the digital clock for the flashing diamonds. If they are not flashing, press TC, AL, or M until the diamonds start flashing. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 16 Sulla Ty Welh Fr Sa a re ] =: = = (eol| GG PM ant Vin mall ies FLASHING DIAMONDS Look on Omnibot’s back. Make sure BOTH the left and right Motor Switches on the Accessory Interface Panel are ON. REMEMBER: If BOTH Switches are not ON, Omnibot will NOT function. Keep BOTH Motor ‘Switches ON! LEFT MOTOR SWITCH RIGHT MOTOR SWITCH Volume: Adjusted to helf way position. (_baies] [S65] [0 | NOTE: If humming noise (feedback) occurs when A) Adjust the volume control on Omnibot. B) Try moving a little further away from Omnibot Unit (MCU), ‘You are now ready to operate Omnibot with his Master Control Unit. Turn the MCU Power Switch 10 ON. Now, les find out about the features of the MCU.X. MASTER CONTROL UNIT (MCU) MICROPHONE ANTENNA POWER INDICATOR PUSHATOAALI-BUTTON FORWARD _— LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN REVERSE ‘ARM DOWN FINGER OPEN GEAR CHANGE FINGER CLAMP: ‘TAPE START/STOP HEAD RIGHT: HEAD LEFT: BS LIGHT ON/OFF KEY atMASTER CONTROL UNIT (MCU) (CONT’D) ‘The Master Control Unit (MCU) sends all remote control commands to Omnibot 2000. You should get familiar with the various movements and functions Omnibot can follow. Try out the different features as you go along. But first, make sure: 1. The battery is fully charged (12-16 hours) 2. Omnibet is set to R/C Mode. 3 Omnibot Power Switch is ON. REMEMBER: You ‘must wait until Omnibot re-sets his motorized parts when first tured on, Make sure the flashing diamonds appear on the digital clock, ‘Omnibat's Accessory Interface Pane! Motor Switches are BOTH ON. MCU Power Switch is ON. MCU antenna is extended. ND OB ‘ANTENNA Fully extend the antenna so clear signals reach Omnibot. 1. Pullthe telescopic antenna straight up. 2. Donot bend. 3. When finished, CAREFULLY push down on the antenna to keep it from accidentally bending, 4, NEVER POINT THE ANTENNA DIRECTLY AT OMNIBOT. Aim the antenna upward so Omnibot can receive clear signals. (MICROPHONE This microphone will transmit your voice to Omnibot's ‘onboad speaker or record your voice onto cassette tape. 1+ Hold the MCU approximately three inches from your mouth 2. Hold in the PUSH-TO-TALK button and speak into the microphone next to the MCU Power Indicator. 3. Your voice will come through Omnibot's onboard speaker PUSHTOTALK BUTTON 1. When you hold in this button, you can senc your voice to Omnibet’s enboard speaker. 2. When used with the Cassette Unit, you can record your voice. 3, While this button is pushed in, you CANNOT operate any of the keys on the MCU. NOTE: Omrnibot will make a special robotic sound when you press the PUSH-TOJALK button. Wait for the sound to stop before talking ‘LIGHT ON/OFF KEY ‘Turn Omnibot's Headlight eyes ON and OFF by pressing the key. 1. Prossing the key will turn Omnibot's Headlight eyes: ONiif they are OFF, or OFF if they are ON. (GEAR CHANGE KEY ‘Ommnibot has two gear speeds. When you first tum him ‘ON, Omnibot will be automatically set to high speed. Pressing the key once will lower the gear. Pressing it 22 again will restore the high speed. You can also change gears while Omnibot is moving, FORWARD & REVERSE NOTE: All DIRECTION keys are located directly above the word DIRECTION on the right side of the MCU. Pressing in the FORWARD or REVERSE keys will move Omnibot straight ahead or backwards, respectively, You must Noid in the key to activate the function. Releasing the key stops the movement. This is true for ALL DIRECTION keys. 3. You may also use these keys in conjunction with the RIGHT TURN & LEFT TURN keye, Read nex’ prt for etails. RIGHT TURN (D>) & LEFT TURK (<4) ‘Omnibot will make immediate right & left turns when you hold in the RIGHT TURN (B>) or LEFT TURN () or LEFT () and WRIST LEFT (<) keys will rotate Omnibot's wrist. This feature operates in a 360° radius, so you may rotate his wrist round and round. 3. Holding in the FINGER OPEN key will open Omnibo'’s clamp hand. To close the clamp, hold in the FINGER CLAMP key. NOTE: Do not allow Omnibot to pick up more than ‘one pound (cups, bottles, cans) in his motorized hand. You may damage the motor if you have (Omnibot lft more than one pound. CAUTION: Like the ARM UP and DOWN keys, you should RELEASE the keys when the movement STOPS, ishMASTER CONTROL UNIT (MCU) (CONT'D) ES ‘SPECIAL FEATURE: It is possible to control multiple ‘arm end finger movements AT THE SAME TIME, while holding in the desired keys. For example, pressing the ARM UP and FINGER OPEN keys will raise Omnibot’s arm and, at the same time, ‘open his clamp hand! EAD RIGHT & HEAD LEFT NOTE: NEVER manually twist, turn, or move Omnibot's motorized head. Use the MCU to turn Omnibot’s head right or otate it let. You may turn the LIGHT ON/OFF key ON as he surveys his territory, 4. HEAD RIGHT and HEAD LEFT retates Omnibots, oad right and lot, respectively. 2. Like the ARM and FINGER keys, Omnibot's head will STOP when it reaches its limit. RELEASE the keys at ‘that point to avoid damage TAPE START/STOP THIS KEY ONLY WORKS IF ONE OF THE CASSETTE UNIT BUTTONS ARE PRESSED IN. 1. Inthe R/C Mode, press the TAPE START/STOP key to turn the Cassette Unit functions ON and OFF. 2. While in the F/C Mode, you can also operate the Cassette Unit directly on the front of Omnibot. But i won't work unless the TAPE START/STOP key on the MCU is ON. OMNIBOT SOUNDS Press this key and hear the mechanical man bloop and bleep. SPECIAL NOTE: You will discover that Omnivot can ‘change directions AND turn his head AND raise end lower his arm AND rotate his wrist AND open and close his clamp hand AND start and stop the Cassette Unit AND make sounds AND turn his. Headlight eyes ON and OFF...ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Simply hold in the desired keys and Omnibot will follow your orders. Now that you know all the features of the MCU, try out ALL the different movements & sounds. Get familiar with your new friend! IN R/C MODE REVIEW Operate Omnibot’s movements. Operate Omnibot’s Robot Sounds. Speak through MCU microphone and hear your voice through Omnibot’s onboard speaker. Start and Stop cassette when onboard Cassette Unit buttons are pushed. Speak or sing into MCU microphone while cassette is playing—your voice will come out with the tape sound. Record onto cassette from the MCU microphone. Operate Omnibot's robot sounds and his travel at the same time. Use a microphone (not included) and plug it into the Cassette Unit Jack. Now you can A. Project through Omnibot’s speaker when the Cassette Unit is in PLAY. B. Project through Omnibot’s speaker when the ‘Cassette Unit is in RECORD. (Only when the MCU Push-to-Talk button is pushed) ©. Record onto the cassette when the Cassette Unit is in RECORD. ‘Operate the plug-in microphone (not included) and the Master Conirol Unit Push-tovTalk button — both at tho same time to record andlor project your voice. Record movement signals onto cassette. Likewise, Omnibot will not obey movement signals already programmed on cassettes. (see: PROGRAM MODE section) Make Omribot travel and speak through his on- board speakerat the same time. Ithe istraveling and you start to speak through him, he will stop ‘moving uniil you release the MCU Push-tovalk button. Operate Omnibot sounds and TAPE START/ STOP button with the Master Control Unit ifthe clock display is in ALARM STORAGE or MEMORY—you must retum to TIME OF DAY to operate Omnivot sounds and TAPE START! STOP button on Master Control UnitXI. MOTORIZED HEAD, ARM, & HAND ‘This section is to remind you that Omnibot's motorized head, arm, wrist, and hand must be handled with ‘extreme care. MOTORIZED HEAD. MOTORIZED ARM £7 GRASPING HAND ‘NEVER: ‘+ Pick-up Omnibot by his head, arms, or hands, ‘+ Twiet or forco Omnibot’s neck, head, arms, or hands, ‘+ Hold in the keys for Omnibot's automated head, arm, and hand once they have reached their limit. ‘+ Pick-up objects in Omnibot’s hand weighing more than ‘one pound. ‘ALWAYS: * Pick-up Omnibot by his carrying handles. * Wait for Omnibot to re-set his automated parts after Power Switch is turned ON. * Release the keys once Omnibot’s automated parts have reached their limit 24 REMEMBER: ‘Omnidot will perform multiple functions ALL AT ONCE. ‘Simply press the series of keys and Omnibot will doit all! intimidate your friends: move Omnibot forward while raising his arm and opening his hand. [Link] Repiace Headlight Eyes: 1. CAREFULLY remove the two phillips screws from the Eye Gover. 2, SLOWLY pull the Eye Cover straight out. ‘3. Unscrew the Eye Bulbs. 4, Replace with 2.8V, 200 mA bulbs. DO NOT USE BULBS LARGER THAN 3V, 250mA. Always replace BOTH bulbs or intensity of light between eyes will vary. B, To Replace Eye Cover: 1. CAREFULLY fit Eye Cover back in place. 2. Replaco two sorews and tighten. 3, Omnibot is ready to blink away!XII. MOTORIZED TRAY ‘Omnibot comes with a special motorized tray. Lift the tray B. To use the Tray so Omnibot lifts a cup or bottle: ‘cover and you'll find cup cradles to help Omnibot rotate, Remove the Tray Cover as illustrated. glasses when pouring a drink. ‘TRAY COVER. ‘SWITCH CUP CRADLE RINGS 2, Place a bottle in one of the Cup Cradle Rings. Set a glass or cup in the Cup Cradle Ring next to the bottle as illustrated, A. To insert the Tray: ‘Tum Omnibot’s Power Switch ON. This will re-set his motorized arm to his original position. DO NOT. MANUALLY ADJUST THE MOTORIZED ARM OR ‘SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT. 2. Make sure BOTH the Left and Right Motor Switches ‘on Ommibet's back are ON. 3. Hold Motorized Tray as shown with Tongue facing the front of Omnibot. ‘TRAY PORT TONGUE REMEMBER: Maximum weight allowance of tray is 3 pounds. Also, avoid lifting containers or objects (with the motorized arm) in excess of 1 pound. NOTE: For your first attompt, you may want to use an empty plastic cup instead of a glass bottle. After some practice, graduate to a filed plastic cup, then a filled bottle. - Carefully insert the Tongue into the Tray Port. Slide the Tray in until it stops,MOTORIZED TRAY (CONT’D) 3, Use the MCU to move the arm to the position as illustrated 4, Press the MCU FINGER OPEN key to push in the ‘Switch on the Tray. The rings will begin to rotate, Press the FINGER CLAMP to release the Tray ‘Switch. DO NOT close the FINGER CLAMP ‘completely! You'll have to be ready to pick up the bottle! 5. Let the cup and bottle circle until the bottle moves in front of the hand. & While the bottle is in the process of stopping in front of the hand, press the ARM UP key until the hand can grasp the botile. 7. The Cup Lift will raise the bottle to clear the ring. While tho bottlo is lifted above the ring, press the FINGER CLAMP key to grasp the bottle. ED @ Press the ARM UP key to lift the bottle above and beside the glass. 1 Press the WRIST LEFT key to rotate the wrist toward the empty cup. Omnibot will pour your drink! ©. To remove the Tray: 1. Clear the Tray of all objects. Return the Tray Cover. 2, Hold the frontof the Tray. @ Slightly lit the Tray up while pulling straight out. How to clean tray: Use a damp cloth to wipe up spilled liquids. D0 NOT SUBMERGE TRAY IN WATER OR SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT.XIII. STEERING ADJUSTMENT Now that you can operate Omnibot's Master Control Urit, you should check Omnibot’s steering, Omnibot should travel in a straight path when the MCU forward movement key is pressed. If he does not move in a straight path, Omnibot needs a steering adjustment, ‘Adjust on a herd, clean surface. ‘TO CORRECT OMNIBOT'S DIRECTION: 4, Cortect him only when he is not moving. 2. Insert a screwdriver (INCLUDED IN CONTENTS) into, the Steering Corrector (see illustration), 3. Turn screwdriver slightly in the direction needed to correct Omnibot's course. 4, Test again unt! Omnibot travels in a straight path, ‘Adjust on a hard, clean surface ‘STEERING CORRECTOR (Once you make the inttial steering adjustment, Omnibot should not require any further adjusting. NOTE: IF YOU MAKE A STEERING ADJUSTMENT IN THE FUTURE: Aiter reading the whole Instruction Manual, you will see that you are able to record Omnibot's move- ments onto a cassette. When you play that cassette back, Omnibot will repeat those exact movements on the cassette. HOWEVER, when you make a steering adjustment ‘Omnibot will not be able to repeat those movements exactly as programmed. ..because you have changed the steering. Thus... WHENEVER YOU MAKE A STEERING ADJUSTMENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-RECORD ‘ANY MOVEMENT PROGRAMS YOU HAVE ON FILE.XIV. HOME BASE In order for Omnibot to repeat his programmed cassettes exactly as recorded, he must startin the same place and. direction. To help you, Omnibot comes with his own Home Base. This is the place where you should begin all programs. 1. Set Home Base on the floor where you intend to store and keep Omnibot. It should be away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. 2. Secure Home Base to the floor with tape. 3. Center Omnibot on Home Base so that the arrows on MaTCH ARROWS: 28 his front and back line up exactly with the front and back arrows on Home Baso. (¢00 illustration) 4. When Omnibot is properly centered on Home Base, there will be equal distance between Omnibot and every edge of Home Base. 5. Always start Omnidot irom this exact same position ‘on Home Base to ensure his accuracy. NOTE: If you co not secure Home Base to the floor with tape or adhesive, Home Base may gradually move from its proper place. This would keep Omnibot from carrying out his programs exactly as recorded.XV. MODE SELECTOR-PROGRAM One of Omnibot’s unique features is that you can create @ program onto a cassette tape and then have Omnibot play it back. You can record into his memory (onto cassette)... movements, robot sounds, and your own woice all through the Master Control Unit ‘There are two parts to this section: ‘A—How to create a program onto cassette. B—How to playback the program you've created. A. TO CREATE A PROGRAM ONTO CASSETTE: NOTE: When programming itis important to remember Omnibot's starting place and position. To help you do this Omnibot comes with his own Home Base. If you program Omnibots move- ments and forgetto put him exactly where he started, his movements couldlead him elsewhere. ‘Omnibot Power Switch: ON REMEMBER: BOTH Motor Switches on back: ON Mode Selector Switch: PROGRAM Master Control Unit: ON Antenna on Master Control Unit: Extended Volume: Adjusted to desired level. Cassette Unit: Rewind cassette to beginning and insert. NOTE: Every cassette tape has whats called a “leader” at both ends. This is a non-magnetic tape which you can not record on. It looks different from the recording tape. (leader can be clear or acolor such as white or yellow, etc.) Thus, your program will not actually start recording or playing untl the cassette winds past the leader and gets to the magnetic tape. It you want Omnibot to pertorm EXACTLY on cue (to ensure that you are past the leader): a, rewind your cassette completely b. remove your cassette from tho Cassette Unt c. insert a pencil or similar object (as illustrated) and turn the leader until the tape appears. Position the leader/tape as pictured below. 4. Placa the cassette back into the Cassette Unit. Now the magnetic tape will begin exactly on cue when you start the Cassette Uni 7. Cassette Unit ‘A) Push the PAUSE button (00). 8) Push the RECORD button (#). ©) Release the PAUSE button wnen you are ready to start. Now you are ready to program Omnibot through the Master Control Unit. Omribot will record into his memory (onto cassette) all the movements, robot sounds and your voice through the MCU microphone. Stay more than & fest away from Omnibot white programming to make sure he gets clear signals. NOTE: Master Control Unit's tape STOP/START button will NOT work in PROGRAM mode. You must stop and start the cassette by operating the onboard Cassette Unit Buttons. Also, Clock Display must be in Time of Day (not Alarm Storage or Memory) in order to operate ‘Omribot sounds from the Master Control Unit ‘When you have finished programming, stop and rewind your cassette tape. Don't forget to turn off Omnibot’s power switch end the Master Control Unit. B, TO PLAYBACK A PROGRAM: 4. Omnibot's Power Switch: ON REMEMBER: BOTH Motor Switches on back: ON 2, Mode Selector Switch: PROGRAM 3. Volume: adjusted to desired level. 4, Cassette Lint: rewind programmed cassette to beginning of program. (If you want the program to siart exactly on cue, wind past the leader a8 you did when programming. (see ilustration) 5. Omnibot: in exact place where he started the program (Home Base). 6. Cassette Unit: PLAY button pushed. NOTE: When you have created a program onto cassette that you wish to keep: Mark it for your records and file it. This way you can build your own customized library of taped programs for Omnibot. (example: include in your library such things as Omnibot's wake up path for the entire family. his kitchen to living room deliveries, room to room messenger service, ote...)- To stop Omribot in the middle of a taped program, push the cassette STOP or PAUSE button. YOU CAN ALSO PLAYBACK A PROGRAM BY SETTING THE CASSETTE (LIKE AN ALARM) TO START AT A PROGRAMMED TIME... TO DO THIS, SEE NEXT SECTION—‘CASSETTE PROGRANMING:” ‘SEE PROGRAM MODE CHART ON NEXT PAGE 29MODE SELECTOR-PROGRAM (CONT’D) IN PROGRAM MODE REVIEW Operate the Master Control Unit when the Cassette Unit is in RECORD. Operate everything on the Master Control Unit ‘except the tape start/stop button. Operate Omnibot’s robot sounds and his travel at the same time (forward & reverse only). Record movement signals as well as voice. Omnioot will repeat them when played back. Playback programmed tapes. Set a pre-programmed tape to come on ata pre-set time by setting the cassette alarm storage. (see CASSETTE PROGRAMMING section) Make Omnibot travel and speak through his ‘onboard speaker at the same time. If he is traveling and you start to speak through him he will stop moving until your hand is off of the MCU microphone button. Operate the Master Control Unit tape start/stop button. This button only works in R/C Mode. Operate Omnibot sounds with the Master Control Unit ifthe Clock Display is in Alarm Storage or Memory—you must return to Time ‘of Day in order to operate Omnibot sounds with the Master Control Unit. ‘Operate Omniboi by the Master Control Unit when the Cassette Unit is in PLAY or OFF. ‘SPECIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: 1 DO ALL PROGRAMMING WITH OMNIBOT'S MOTORIZED PARTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION! This is very important! Turn Power Switch OFF, then ON to re-set his motorized parts before programming, Before playing back a programmed tape, turn ‘Omnibot OFF, then ON again so he wil re-set his 3 pars to their original position.XVI. CASSETTE PROGRAMMING IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, cail toll free number for assistance: (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS To save time, be sure to have Omnibot and your instruc- lions by the phone when you call our service assistant TO SET A CASSETTE (PROGRAMMED OR REGULAR) TO PLAY AT A PRE-PROGRAMMED TIME. NOTE: CASSETTE PROGRAMMING IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ALARM PROGRAMMING IN THAT A SHUT-OFF TIME MUST ALSO BE PROGRAMMED. IF YOU DO NOT PROGRAM A SHUT-OFF TIME, OMNIBOT WILL REJECT THE PROGRAM. The shut-off time should not be longerthan 45 minutes after your cassete start tme. DON'T use any tapes longer than shorter are best for your tape mac! ‘The Cassette Urit hes an automatic shut-off feature which stops the cassette at its end. However, even with this feature a stop time must be programmed after each start time. If you fail or forget to program stop time, Omnibot will blink at you and give you ‘arejectsound. YOU GET A REJECT SOUND, YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: ‘A, Push SET (it you get another reject sound, ignore it and continue). B. Push ALto returnto the Time of Day. C. Push AL to reenter Alarm Storage. Now, begin again to program your cassette start and stop times. Example: Lot's say we want ine cassette to start playing at 5:42 pm Saturday and to stop at6:00 pm Saturday. 4. Push AL (Note: In our example we show 1:00 am Sunday. However, your storage 1 time may be different if you have already programmed.) COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 411° TTR TME AL ALAR W-WEWORY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ m4 Gao] ( SR oe TORTIE _AC-ALARM MHENORY 3 pipe ae Cntnd Be 4. Push T1 5. Push T2to change the flashing digit (to 4). [COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ <1T° 4 ‘Gulle& Wels Fr Se = eee 6. Push T1 7. Push T2 to change the flashing hour and amiom (to 5 pr). [— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4] To Gye We Se a Lay 6 rae STETMEAC-ALARNW>MENORY GaN, 8. PushT1 9. Push T2 to change the flashing line under the day of the week (to Saturday). -—COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4170 8 [Sy]fe © We Sa (exy em on a tS 10. When cassette starting time and day are programmed push SET. [— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4) 1° ‘i Moy Wel FrSay — ra_=t 40a. Atthis time your screen will show AL-1 [— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ | t© = TE Abt |G WaT AL-ALARWN=WEWORY NOTE: If an alarm or cassette setting has already been programmed previously, that alarm or cassette setting will appear on the screen. 3CASSETTE PROGRAMMING (CONT’D) 11. Push T2 until CL appears on the screen. (CL = 15. Push T1 Cassette Lock) 16. Push T2 to change the flashing digit (to 0). COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 41 7 Coupuren proanawMina — @ 417°] ° 7] aE] Silas Wal Sa ¢ oe “ cL jes “1g |e FUTE-TMEAL=ALAW MEMORY SET ETE AL ALARM We-MEWORY Set 1 16 12. Push SET again. eee . Pus SOMPUTER PROGRAMMING —— @ —E— TORATWE AL-aLARM ewenoAY CSET] [Link] the shut-off time and day are correctly set (NO NOTE: IF YOU GET A REJECT SOUND, YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: ‘A. Push SET (i! you get another reject sound, ignore it'and continue.) B. Push AL to retum to the Time of Day. ©. Push AL again to reenter Alarm Storage. Now, go back to step 2 to begin programming again. 14. Push T2 to change the flashing digit (in this case it should stay at 0), [— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4) 1 \Syllas Wels Fr Sa fs ¥, mar] MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AFTER THE CASSETTE ‘START TIME) push SET button. [— COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 4) 1 $4 MoT Weis Fr Say oo COL TUTRSTMEAL-ALARN_W-HENORY Storage 2 will now appear on the screen. (The shut- off ime and day will automatically be stored in ‘Omnibot’s memory.) Hacassette or alarm time has not been programmed into Storage 2, the screen will flash the far right digit of 1:00am Sunday. 32 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING —— @ 41 t= : CLs Bee)CASSETTE PROGRAMMING (CONT’D) NOTE: Ifa cassette or alarm time has been pro- ‘grammed into Storage 2 that time will appear on the screen 22. Push AL to return to Time of Day. 23. Push T2 to set the cassette programmed time. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 417° Gye We Se Am 9 Om CLOSE In our example: Tho cassatte is now programmedto start at 5:42 pm Saturday and to stop at 6:00 pm Saturday. The Cassette symbol in the upper right Nand corner of the screen will confirm this. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING — @ 1 T¢ Sole Beis CO Se So =wENOR Go CASSETTE SYMBOL NOTE: The ilustration now indicates the Time of Day {in this case, 11:27 am Friday). The cassette start and stop time have already been stored in ‘Omnibot's memory. 72 will now operate as a cassette program on and off button. When the cassette symbol is on your screen, all your cassette programs are set to run as pro- grammed. When the cassette symbol is not on the Soren, then all your cassette programs are shut off. 25. TO ERASE A PROGRAMMED TIME ‘A) Push AL to get into Alarm Storage. 8) Push SET to get to the Storage you want toerase. ©) First, push M. Then while holding M down, push SET at the same time. ‘The display wil now show 1:00 am Sunday, flashing—Your programmed time is now erased. D) Push AL to leave Alarm Storage. ‘THE NEXT STEPS FOR CASSETTE PROGRAMMING ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Load Cassette Unit with your cassette. If you want Omribot to perform EXACTLY on cue. a. Rewind your cassette completely. b. Remove your cassette from the Cassette Unit. ©. Insert a pencil or similar object (see illustration on Page 29) and turn until leader and tape are equally exposed, 4. Place the cassette back into the Cassette Unit Now the tape will begin exactly when you siart the Cassette Unit, 2. Set Omnibot Mode Selector to: TAPE —for voice or music only (NO MOVEMENT) or PROGRAM —for playing back provecorded tapos with voice and MOVEMENT. Be sure to place Omnibot on his Home Base or starting point so he can follow exactly what he is programmed to do. ‘Turn Omnibot ON to allow him to re-set his motorized parts. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! ‘You must always program with motorized parts in their original position You must always play back programs with motorized parts in their original position. 4, Once Omnibot’s motorized parts have returned to their original position (isten for the series of bleeps), slide th Power Switch from ON to the TIMER position. 5. Adjust VOLUME control to your desired level. 6 Push PLAY button. NOTE: Cassette will not play because it isin TIMER position and set to run at your programmes time. To turn cassette off manually before itis progremmed to shut-off, push cassette STOP button first, then push SET, NOTE: YOU MUST PUSH “‘SET”” OR OMNIBOT’S TIME DISPLAY WILL NOT RESPOND TO YOUR COMMANDS UNTIL THE TIME DISPLAYED ON ‘THE SCREEN REACHES THE SHUT-OFF TIME. SO, REMEMBER TO PUSH “‘SET:” ‘SUMMARY AL Alarm Storage. This is used for entering and leaving the Alarm Storage. (The Alarm Storage holds both Alarm Programming and Cassette Programming.) 1 = Moves the “flashing” to the next digit/day— when in Alarm Storage. 2 = Changes the individual digit/day—When in Alarm Storage. Becomes a Cassette Programming On/Ofi utton—wnen out of Alarm Storage. = When in Alarm Storage: Sets the Cassette Programming time and day. Also sets (CL) Cassette Lock. Can also be used to skip from one alarm storage to another. ‘When out of Alarm storage: Shuts off the cassette programming when the cassette i$ running. SET + M= To erase a Cassette Programming time and day. (First push M. Then while holding M down, push SET at the same time. set 33XVII. SING-A-LONG How to have your VOICE and CASSETTE RECORDED MUSIC come from the same speaker: PLUG-IN MICROPHONE (NOT INCLUDED) MASTER CONTROL UNIT “Soe Technical Specieaions Sesion on wha: kindof mierophone to get Omnibot’s power switch must be ON. REMEMBER: BOTH Motor Switches on back: ON. ‘Omnibot's Mode Selector must be on TAPE. Volume contro! adjusted to desired level. (usually set at haif way) Microphone (not included) plugged into Cassette Unit jack (located to the side ot STOP/ EJECT button). Cassette Unit loaded with your music tape. WHEN YOU PLAY YOUR CASSETTE TAPE, YOU CAN NOW SING-A-LONG INTO YOUR MICROPHONE: (plug-in or Master Control Unit) BOTH YOUR VOICE AND THE CASSETTE RECORDED MUSIC WILL PROJECT FROM THE SAME OMNIBOT ONBOARD SPEAKER! ‘To control which is louder, the voice or the cassette music: 1. Pull out Cassette Unit (Side OPEN lever to do this). 2. Find volume ratio adjustment (see illustration). 3. Insert a screwdriver and turn: A) To the right (maximum) to increase the microphone volume. B) To the leit (minimum) to increase the cassette music volume VOLUME RATIO. ‘ADUUSTMENT NOTE: Recording level can be adjusted with Volume Ratio Adjustment. ‘Omnibot’s power switch must be ON. REMEMBER: BOTH Motor Switches on back: ON. ‘Omnibot's Mode Selector must be on R/C. Volume control adjusted to desired level. (usually set at half way) ‘Master Control Unit power switched ON. MCU antenna extended, Cassette Unit loaded with your music tape. OMNIBOT'S FLASHING EYES ARE STROBE SYNCHRONIZED TO THE SOUND LEVEL OF THE SPEAKER SYSTEM! WELCOME TO OMNIBOT’S SING-A-LONG FEATURE!XVIII. ACCESSORY INTERFACE PANEL WARNING: DO NOT PLUG OR ATTACH ANYTHING (INCLUDING APPLIANCES, DEVICES, ETC.) INTO THE ACCESSORY INTERFACE PANEL. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! YOU MAY DAMAGE OMNIBOT. THIS PANEL IS FOR ACCESSORIES WHICH WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY ATA LATER DATE. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH EACH ACCESSORY THAT YOU PURCHASE. NOTE: ALWAYS KEEP THE POWER JACK SWITCH OFF. ‘YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO USE THE POWER JACK SWITCH WHEN YOU PURCHASE ACCES- SORIES AT A LATER DATE. You already know BOTH Motor Switches must be ON in order for Omnibot to operate. Let's see briefly what ‘Omnibot will be able to do with his exciting line of accessories! E. HN NWWES PHOTO SENSOR! You'll be able to control Omnibet by a photo-electric eye! Simply pass by the photo sensor and Omnitot will be activated, INFRARED SENSOR! ‘Omnibot will soon be able to avoid all obstructions. If he approaches a wall or a person, he will steer away all by himsett! ‘SUPER-SONIC SENSOR! Soon you won't be able to walk away from Omnibot hell folow you everywhere with this Super-sonic sensor! AND THAT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING! TOMY IS CONSTANTLY DEVELOPING NEW WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR OMNIBOT. To keep posted on the Omnibot accessories, don't forget, to fill out the enclosed Questionnaire and mail it TODA! ‘ACCESSORY INTERFACE PANELXIX. EXTERNAL JACKS & STORAGE DRAWER NOTE: All five external jacks, are center pole positive. EXTERNAL JACKS: ‘A. To expose the External Jacks: 4. Lift up External Jacks Door. 2. Pull Door back towards you. To close Door: ‘Simply lift Door up and push inward. The Door will slide down into plac To attach external speaker: Connect a patch cord with a 1/8" miniplug inte the SPEAKER Jack. 2. Attach the other end of the patch cord to your favorite speaker. For best sound, use a speaker with 8 ohm impedance. 3. Play a tape or amplify your voice, 4 Omnibot’s onboard speaker will shut-off and ALL sound will come through your add-on speaker. D. Touse Omnibot as a power source.: 1. Insert 6V DC Coaxial Plug cabie to electrical apparatus (6 Volt radio, 6 Volt tape recorder, 6 Volt television, etc) 2. Attach opposite end (1/8" mini-plug of Coaxial Plug cable) to Omribot's OUTPUT 6V jack. 3. Omnibot will power the electrical apparatus. (Make sure his Battery Pack is fully charged.) E, To use Omnibot's MCU as.a Remote Control for electrical appliances: 1. Insert subminiature plug into REMOTE port on your 45 to 6V DC electrical apparatus (radio, tape recorder, television, etc.). Opposite end of the cable must have 1/8” mini-plug, -oRap Plug 1/8" mini-plug into Omnibot’s R/C Jack. ‘Turn Omnibot's Power Switch ON. Set Omnibot’s Mode Selector to RIC. ‘Turn the MCU ON, Use the GEAR CHANGE key to turn ON and OFF the appliance. NOTE: You can also operate Omnibot while operating electrical appliance. However, the GEAR. CHANGE key will NOT change Omnibot’s speed. F._TIMER and SENSOR Jacks: 1. TIMER and SENSOR Jacks are for original TOMY accessories ONLY. You will have to purchase Omnibot 2000 aceossories separately. Instructions on how to use the TIMER and SENSOR Jacks will be included with the accessory. oaep ‘Technical Specifications: NOTE: All five external jacks, are center pole positive. OUTPUT Jack: 6V DC SPEAKER: 8 OHM impedance RIC: Output SV DC 800mA TIMER: Output 6V DC 100mA SENSOR: for TOMY accossory only. STORAGE DRAWER Omnibot has a builtin storage drawer to keep things handy for you. Use it fo store the Charger or MCU when not in use, Place secret messages in it and transport ‘them to your friend. When you purchase accessories, you can store them in the drawer. To open & close Drawer: 1. Simply pull Drawer out from undemeath. 2 Push back into place.XX. CARE & MAINTENANCE When Omnibot andior the Master Control Unit get dirty, surface wash them with a damp cloth. DO NOT USE LIQUIDS OR CLEANSERS OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. To clean tires, use @ damp cloth DO NOT USE OIL OR ANY OTHER LUBRICATION ON ANY MOVING PARTS. CASSETTE DECK: For best performance, you should clean the cassette deck once a month or after 30 hours use. To clean heads|capstan/pinch roller: These parts easily collect dust by direct-tape contact, which results in incorrect playing and recording. Alter Jong use, these parts should be thoroughly cleaned COTTON swas bi } PINCH ROLLER To clean: 1. Slide open cassette uni 2. Remove cassette if ones inside. 3. Push PLAY button. 4. Carefully clean heads/capstan/pinch roller with a cotton swab. To clean caked dirt, use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. CASSETTE TAPES: How to store cassette tapes: Use a plastic storage case to avoid direct sun, extrome heat, high humidity, dusty places and magnetism. Don't place near a TY set or magnet, MOTORIZED TRAY: How te clean tray: Use a damp cloth to wipe up spilled liquids. DO NOT. SUBMERGE TRAY IN WATER OR SERIOUS DAMAGE, WILL RESULT.XXI. SAFETY/CAUTIONS CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER NINE YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not operate Omnibot in or around water or liquid Do not operate Omnibet around swimming pools. Do not drop or shake Omnivot or his Master Control Unit Do not move Omnibot's motorized arm by pulling his hand or forearm. Never force motorized parrs. Always use carrying handles to transport Omnibot Do not take Omnibot apart. Do not expose Omnibo! to extreme temperatures. ‘Do not hold, bend or twist the antenna on the Master Control Unit. DO NOT AIM ANTENNA DIRECTLY AT OMNIBOT OR HE WILL NOT RECEIVE CLEAR SIGNALS. AIM ANTENNA STRAIGHT UP. Please... fake good care D0 NOT USE LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN OMNIBOT OR THE MASTER CONTROL UNIT AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. When Omnibot and/or his Master Control Unit get dirty, surface wash them with a damp cloth. Do not operate two or more Omnibots in the same location at the same time. Their radio signals will interfere with ‘each others performance, Do not stall Omnibot. If he bumps into a wall or obstacle ‘or cannot climb an incline STOP HIM INMEDIATELY. If he is not stopped or moved, his fuse may burn out Never manually move Omnibot's motorized arm, You may adjust his other arm from his elbow. Do not adjust his other arm by pulling his hand or forearm. ‘Avoid spilling liquid onto Omnibot, When charging Omnibet, make sure the POWER SWITCH isin the “OFF” position. Donot use oil or any other lubrication on any moving parts. When operating Omnibot by his Master Control Unit: a) stay more than 5 feet away fom Omnibot while programming to make sure he gets clear signals. b) there can be a groator distance between you and Omnibot when in RIC mode. 1f humming or feedback occur when operating Omnibot by his Master Control Unit: adjust volume contrat on Omnibot and try to move further away. Donot place stored cassettes near a TV set or magnet. When storing tapes: use a plastic storage case to avoid direct sun, extreme heat, high humidity, dusty places and magnetism. Donotuse loosely wound tapes. It will cause tangling and the tape can be damaged. Press rewind briefly to tighton tapes. If tangled, use a pencil to slowly and carefully rewind the tape. ‘The best place to operate Omnibot is indoors, on a flat surface (tiled floors, hardwood floors, vinyl floors, ete.) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Interference from other sources (indoors and outdoors) may have an effect on the performance and distance it takes to effectively transmit a command to Omnibot. Interference may be caused by a number of factors: 4. Change in temperature 2. Obstructions (walls, structures, etc.) 3 Other interference in the vicinity (cordless telephones, personal computers, florescent lighting, large motorized appliances, etc.) ‘These factors do not indicate that Omnibot is out of order. 1 you suspect that any of these conditions is, present, take Omnibot to a different location, and try againXXII. OMNIBOT-IDEAS AND USES BEGINNER LEVEL 1. Setup an obstacle course. See who can get Omribot {from start to finish the fastest. Take turns using the Master Control Unit 2. Amplify your voice at a presentation, 3. Deliver a recorded speech to go along with a home slide show using Omnibot. You can start and stop along the way for questions or comments using the ‘Tape Start/Stop bution on the Master Control Unit 4. Onmibet is great for playing musical chairs. You can start and stop the musie playing on the cassette deck with the Tape Start/Stop button on the Master Control Unit, 5. Record a ghost story with scary sounds, Then, turn out the lights, start the tape, and watch Omnibots eyes flash in the dark as the story is told. 6. Create a stir, take Omnibot for a walk indoors or outdoors using the Master Control Unit. 7. Sing-a-ong with your favorite superstar through ‘Omnidot's speaker while the music is playing on the cassette deck 8. Listen to any standard cassstte tapes of music, stories or lectures. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1. Leave a message for your roommate to clean up his) her side of the room, 2. Record your schedule for the next day. Then program Omnibot to remind you while you have breakfast the ext morning ‘Set Omnibot's alarms to remind you of things through- out the day. Example: softball practice at 2:00 pm, your favorite TV show at 8:00 pm, etc. Create your own program library to senc Omnibot to various rooms in the house from Home Base. Pop in a tape and Omnibot can deliver things anywhere in the house. Teach your parrot to talk! Position Omnibot by your bird and play recorded words over and over again at pre-programmed times during the day. Study a foreign language. Set Omnibot's alarm storages to play recorded words and phrases throughout the day. Exercise your memory skills each time you hear the tape. Greetings, Master} Saludo,Amo. Salut, Maitre. Griisse,Leiter. Record two voices at once. One person can use the direct microphone, at the same time someone ese tusas the remote microphone, for a duo sing-a-long, ‘Omnibot can be a kitchen timer. Program a path between the kitchen and the living room. Then set the alarm storage for the desired baking time. Go into the living room and relax. Omnibot will come into the room and remind you when it's ready. 39IDEAS AND USES (CONT’D) ‘ADVANCED LEVEL 41, The robot pick-up challengel Place an object within Omnibot's reach. Use the motorized arm to see who can pick-up the object fastest by remote control. 2, Let Omnibot be your shop helper while fixing your bike. Have him hand you a screwdriver with his motorized arm! Use the motorized tray to carry small tools. 3. With accurate timing, you can create a program that sounds like Omnibet is really talking with you. Make Up the dialogue. Record Omnibot's ines with enough time between each line to say your own lines. To the ‘amazement of everyone in the room, Omnibot will come up to you at a pre-set time and begin the conversation 4, Omnibot can wake up the whole family rolling into ‘each bedroom and sounding off three different alarms. Won't mom be surprised when Omnibot tells her its time to rise and shine. 5. Create scenarios for Omnibot to add spice to your Parties or family get togethers. For example, allow ‘Omnibot to be your electronic butler for the evening. ‘Omnibot will greet your guests at the door with flashing eyes and awarm welcome. Have Omnibot ask each guest to write down what they wouid lke to drink. Seng him into the kitchen, change program tapes, and set Omnibot’s motorized tray with your uests' favorite drink. Have Omnibot return to your Quests and pour their drinks, using his motorized arm! Later pop in your favorite music tape, hook-up an external speaker, and listen and relax as Omnibot fills the room with music. 40 6 Put an artist's brush or pen in Omnibot's hand and create robart and ilustroids! 7. Record important messages for your family or friends. Set Omnibot's TIMER to play the tape back when you know they'll be home. You don’t have to be home to communicate when you have your own messagoid. & Use Omnibot for party games. Program him to spin round and round and raise his arm. Set him in a circle of friends and start the program. Play ring around the Omni. Whomever he stops and points to is IT 9, Treat your dog to a robotic snack. Have Omnibot hold a biscuit, rotate his wrist, and approach your pet. Omnibot will not be frightened by barkers. 10. With Omnibot pouring the drinks at your lemonade stand, you'll put your friends out of business! 11, Do impersonations of your favorite TV. or movie stars; store your imitation on tape, then play it back and let ‘Omnibot be your performeroid. Dress him up, too! Have him wear a cowboy hat, an eyepatch, a holster, and tote a toy revolver as you do your best John Wayne. But be careful: handle Omnibot with extreme ‘care when dressing him up. Be especially CAREFUL with his motorized arm and head. 12. For additional ideas, check out section XVII (Accessory Interface Panel). Imagine the unlimited Use of Omnibot with each accessory and combination of accessoriesXXIII. COMMON QUESTIONS QUESTION One night, we were watching television and Omnibot was, sitting in the corner minding his own business. A plane {lew over and Omnibot took off, out of control. Why did he do that? ANSWER Omnibot receives radio frequency signals. While you ‘were watching television, he probably woke up when the plane flew over. Omnibot may seemingly take off on his own, but he is actually responding to a radio signal in the area. Planes, garage door openers, television remote controls, and other devices which send radio signals, ‘may cause Omnibot to act as if he has a mind of his own. QUESTION Omnibot won't respond when | aim the MCU at him. Why doesn't he move when I oll him 0? ANSWER ‘You are probably aiming the MCU antenna directly at Omnibot, In order for the signal to be received clearly, keep the antenna aimed and positioned straight up. QUESTION | noticed there's a TIMER setting on Omribot's Power ‘Switch. What doos the TIMER do? ANSWER The TIMER setting will either sound the alarm or play back tapes at a pre-set time. See section IV (Time of Day), section V (Alarm programming), and section XVI (Cassette Programming). QUESTION Omnibot won't work when I turn on the Power Switch. What's the scoop? ANSWER Make sure you're setting the Power Switch to ON. Remember: be careful when turning the Power Switch to ON so you con't mistakenly go to the TIMER setting QUESTION Is the Battery Charger Light supposed to be on when I'm using Omnibot? ANSWER No. The Battery Charger Light wil glow whon tho Battory Pack needs recharging. QUESTION ost Omnitot’s Home Base. Gan | still operate him? ‘ANSWER Yes! Home Base is simply an indicator—a starting point. ‘You may use any other stationary object as a Home Baco: tho same cornar of a room, a fixed piace of cardboard, etc. The point isto start Omnibot from the ‘same piace when you're playing back programmed tapes. QUESTION Monday, | programmed a tape, set the timer, and set the Mode Selector to TAPE. Yesterday at 1:33 pm, Omnibot played back my programmed tape, but he didn’t co anywhere. | just heard these whirring sounds. Should | send him in for service? ANSWER No. There is nothing wrong with your friend, Omnibot. In order for Omnibot to follow your programmed (taped) commands, you must eet his Mode Selector to the PROGRAM position. The TAPE position is just to play back music or messages (nc movernent commands) at a pre-set time. ‘QUESTION | read your excellent instruction manual, but | am ‘confused about one thing: when I tum Omnibot on, he doesn't make that bleep sound when he re-sets his motorized parts. Does that mean anything? ANSWER Yes! if Omnibot re-sets his motorized parts, but doesn't make a series of bleaps afterwards, the four diamonds on the digital clock are NOT flashing. Push TC, AL, or Mto get the diamonds flashing, QUESTION | picked Omnibet up by his arms. Now his motorized arm ‘won't work. What should | do? ANSWER: You should not have picked Omnibot up by his arms. ‘Always use the carrying handles. You should call our toll- free number for service information. QUESTION Omnibot keeps bleeping when I'm cassette programming. What's he trying to tell me? ANSWER (Omnibot's trying to remind you to program a cassette shut-off time. You will continue to get a reject sound unless you program a cassette shutoff time. atXXIV. TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK-CHECK CHART Omnibotis a sophisticated machine of the future. There are many things to remember. Don’t got frustrated if you run into @ problem. Sit down, relax, and go through this ‘Quick-Check Chart point by point OMNIBOT 1. Is the Power Switch properly set to either ON or TIMER? 2, Are BOTH Motor Switches on the Accessory Interface Panel ON? ‘4, Did Omnitot bleep after re-setting when you tumed him ON? It not, make sure the diamonds on the digital clock are flashing: press TC, AL, or M. 4, Is the Mode Selector properly set to either R/C, PROGRAM, or TAPE? See the Mode Review chart on the back cover. 42 CASSETTE UNIT 1. 18 a Cassette button pushed in? You must push in a button for the desired tape function, even when using the MCU, 2. Make sure the Tape Start/Stop key on the MCU is ON? 8, Is the Power Switch on Omnibot ON? 4. If operating with TIMER, is the Cassette Symbol displayed on the clock? 5, Are the diamond flashing? Press AL, M, or TC to get the diamonds flashing, MASTER CONTROL UNIT 1. Isthe Power Switch ON? 2, Is the antenna extended? 3 Are you aiming the antenna at Omnibot? Don't! IF YOU ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ON NEXT PAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, cal! toll free number for assistance: (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTSOmnibot does not move with Master Control Unit TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) Omnibot power switch ON? MCU power switch ON? MCU antenna extended? Wrong Mode selected? (check Mode Review) Check fuse. |. Check Alkaline Batteries (Omnibot & MCU) . 6-Volt Battery charged? ‘There is feedback when operating in R/C or PROGRAM. Volume too high. 2, MCU too close to Omnibot. Omnibot does movements you did not program. (In Program mode playback) Clean Heads/Cepstan/Pinch Roller. (see Care & Maintenance section). . Racio Frequency Interference? (see Safety/ Cautions section). ‘When programming, Omnibot blinks 1:09 am Sunday at you and gives you a reject sound, You already have a program in another storage for that exact time and day. You forgot to program a shutoff ime for Cassette Programming (see Cassette Programming section). You skipped two unprogrammed storages after programming another storage (see Alarm Programming section). a straight line. Soo Stooring Adjustment section. ‘Omnibot does not repeat exact movements on programmed cassette You made a stesring adjustment and did not re-program the cassette (see Steering Adjustment section), You failed to turn Omnibot OFF, then ON to allow him to re-set. Once Omnibot re-sets to his ‘original position and bleeps, then turn Power Switch to TIMER. No robot sounds. Clock Display must be in Time of Day (with diamonds tlashing)—not Alarm Storage or Memory. Tape won't start from Master Control Unit. Clock Display must be in Time of Day (with diamonds tlashing)—not Alarm Storage or Memory. Omnibot’s Time Display won't respond when you push TC, Ti, T2, AL, or M. You tuned the cassette program off manually (before the shutoff time) and failed to push SET. (See NOTE ‘on page 33)—To remedy, push SET.XXV. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. CASSETTE RECORDER Type: 2 track monaural Tape Selection: normal bias only ‘Tape Speed: + 0.3% Wow & Flutter: within 0.3% ‘ALARM CLOCK Display: liquid crystal display ‘Accuracy: ~ 3 seciday Power Supply: 1.5 V alkaline size AA, 2 required Battery Life: 5,000 hours typical BATTERY CHARGER, (U.L. LISTED) Type: plug-in AC adapter with 6 foot cord and coaxial “barrel ype" connector, (negative center pole) Input: 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 10 WATTS Output: 6 VOC; 300 mA RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ‘Typo: sealed lead acid Output Rating: 6 V, 4.0 Ah Physical Size: 2%4” Lx 194" Wx4" H Terminais/Connectors: lead wires with coaxial “barrel type” connector (negative center pole) 5. GENERAL Battery Life: 4 hours continuous at 5.5 Volts (normal) Battery Indicator: red light indicates when discharged to 5.7 Volts Operating Temperatures: 5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F) ©. ACCESSORIES Motorized Tray (included): 8 lbs. maximum weight allowance External Auxiliary Microphone: Dynamic Microphone, 118 mini-plug, 300 ~ 600 CHM impedance (not included) 7. OPERATING FREQUENCY: 49.860 MHz & EXTERNAL JACKS NOTE: All five external jacks, are center pole positive. OUTPUT Jack: 6V DC SPEAKER: 8 OHM impedance RIC: OUTPUT SV DC B00mA TIMER: OUTPUT 6V DC 100mA SENSOR: FOR TOMY ACCESSORY ONLY. 9 EYE BULBS 2.8V, 200mA DO NOT REPLACE WITH BULBS LARGER THAN 3V, 250mA.XXVI. WARRANTY INFORMATION OMNIBOT 2000™ Warranty Limited 90-day warranty on Omnibot 2000™ Product (valid in U.S. only) TOMY Cerporation warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this Crit 2020 shal be fr rom any detect in raters or workmanship fo a period of 80 days rom the cate cf purchase. Ths limited warranty does not apply to cassetto tapes and accessories purchased by the consumer. houl you fing, durng tho warranty Peried, that this Omnibet 2000 Product is defective, TOMY wil Fepat or replace the Product, tits option, free of charge. To receive this warranty service you must do the following: 1. Natty the Tomy Corporation of the problem requiring warranty ‘arvi by calling eithr one or the other of the following umber: utside Caltorna (800) 421-5807 Inside California (600) 421-8406 ‘Sond the Temy Corporation the product and reasonably ac- ‘ceptable proof ofthe date of purchase ofthe product prepaid al your riskof damage during shipment addressed as follows: “Tomy Corporation ‘Omnitot 2000 Customer Service (901 East 253d Gtrost FO. Box 6252 Carson, CA 9079 During your prone call, the Tomy Corporation's representative will discuss the problem you are navirg wit the Ormibot 2000. Fre- Query this representative wil be able to suggest to you a way to ‘vol returrung ine produ to ine Tomy Corporation. ‘This warranty shall not apply # Ormibot 2000 has boon damaged by negligence, accident, unreasonable vse, o by ether causes un- related to dafectve matorals, er workmanship This warranty also void it the serial number has been stored, defaced or removed. ‘Any applicable implied werrantes auising out ef the sale ofthis unit including warranties of merchantability énd finess fore paricular IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, call toll free number for assistant ‘Purpose, are hereby limited to ninety days trom the date cf purchase. TOM iabilty'snited © the repat-or mplacamert of ho dolsctivo Lunt in its soe discretion. Consequential or incidental demages resuting rom a breach ol any applicable express oy implied warran- ties are hereby excluded. TOMY shall nave no habilty or responsbilty to @ purchases, cus- tomer or any cher person oF entity with respect to any lability, loss ‘or damage caused or alloged to be caused dreciy oF indirectly by ‘any cassette tapes. This cludes, but isnot limited o, any intetup- lion of service, toss of busines or anticipatory profs or onsequen tial damages resulting from the use or eperation of such cassetten tapes, The provisions of the foregoing warranty are valid in the United States only. This warranty gies you speciic legal rights and you rights which vary from state 10 tate. Some ‘Slates donot afow imitatons on how long an mplied warranty lasts andlor do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential ‘damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may nok apply toyeu. ‘Out of warranty repair: If your Omnibot 2000 Product requires than under waranty, please contact TOMY CORPO. par information atthe following address: TOMY CORPORATION ‘Omnibot 2000 Division Gusiomer Senice 901 E.239rd Street PO. Box 0252. Carson, CA 90749, For warranty information ar service cal tlre: (800) 4215597 In Califor, call (800) 421-8496 (800) 421-5597 FOR OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA (800) 421-8496 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS 45TOMY’S STATE-OF-THE-FUN ROBOTS!™ FLIPBOT® He's the get up and go robot who won't stay down! Flipbot spins his arms as he walks along. If he falls down, he flips his way over and flops back up! HooTBOT™ It's love at first hoot with this fun-tastic robot owi! Watch. him go, go, go! Flashing Eyes—Flickering Tail—Flapping Wings—Moving Head & Feet! Comes with his very own perch! Hoot! Hoot! ‘SPOTBOT™ A puppy robot? That's right! See Spot run —Shake his hhead—Bump & change direction —Wag & chase his tail! He can even carry notes in his mouth! 46 CHATBOT™ ‘A robot that records and delivers messages by remote ‘controll Deliver objects in his hands or on his detachable tray—all by remote control! What's more? How about recording a secret message on tape and delivering it to your friend in another room! DINGEOT® The non-stop comedian. He chatters. He tums his head. A fast traveling robot who bumps into obstacles, then ‘speeds off in another direction! He carries his own Floor Pian in his poseable arms. A funny robot who's still learning the meaning of walls! DINGBoT®OMNIBOT® The futuro is now with Omnibot's 7-day, 7-command memory! He operates by wireless remote cortrol, walks, talks, and carries objects on his detachable tray. Use him as an alarm, a cassette player, a mechanical messenger! VERBOT® Program him to respond to your secret commands through his remote control microphone! He'll move and deliver objects or messages— all at the sound of your voice!XXVII. MODE REVIEW MODE SELECTION POWER SWITCH we | PROGRAM DESIRED FUNCTION Tooperate by remote (Master Control Unit) Omnitot's movement & onboard speaker POWER ‘on | TIMER Tooperateby remote Omnibot’s movement & onboard speaker. ..AND start & stop PLAY of Cassette Unit. Tooperateby remo'e Omnibot's movernent & ‘onboard speaker... AND start & stop RECORD of Cassette Unit. Toprogramvoice and movements onto cassette (for Omnibot's memory). Toplayback a program oncassette. Toset a program to come on automatically ata pre-set time. Toset atape (voice or music only) tocome on at a pre-set ime. QUICK-CHECK CHART Omnibot is a sophisticated machine of the future. Thers ‘are many things to remember. Don't get frustrated if you fun into @ problem. Sit down, relax, and go through this ‘Quick-Check Chart point by point. OMNIBOT 1. Is the Power Switch properly set to either ON or TIMER? 2. Are BOTH Motor Switches on the Accessory Interface Penel ON? ‘3, Did Omnitot bieep after re-setting when you turned him ON? If not, make sure the diamonds on the digital lock are flashing: press TC, AL, or M. 4, Is the Mode Selector properly set to either R/C, PROGRAM, or TAPE? See the Made Review chart above. 8 CASSETTE UNIT 1. 1s @ Cassette button pushed in? You must push in a button for the desired tape function, even when using the MCU, 2. Make sure the Tape Start/Stop key on the MCU is ON? 8 Is the Power Switch on Omnibo! ON? 4. If operating with TIMER, is the Cassette Symbol displayed on the clock? 5 Are the diamonds flashing? Press AL, M, or TC to get the diamonds flashing. MASTER CONTROL UNIT 1. Is the Power Switch ON? 2. Is the antenna extended? 8. Aro you aiming the antenna at Omnibot? Don't!