Page 1: Table Of Contents
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL Intellivision Master Component Owner's Manual CONTENTS How to Connect the Antenna Switchbox Set Up Your Master Component How to Insert the Cartridge How to Use the Master Component The Intermission Code and the Automatic Blank Screen...
Page 2 INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL The INTELLIVISION II also includes an external 16.2 VAC power supply that plugs into an electrical outlet. A cable from the power supply plugs into a jack on the back of the console. The Intellivision II also has a single ON/OFF/RESET button and features detachable hand controllers.
Page 3: How To Connect The Antenna Switchbox
How to Connect the Antenna Switchbox The Antenna Switch Box enables you to use your television set for either regular television programming or with Intellivision. Once the Antenna Switch Box is installed, a flick of the switch allows you to make your choice.
Page 4 INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL FOR TV INSTALLATIONS WHERE ROUND "COAX" TYPE OF ANTENNA WIRE IS USED NOTE: FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN YOUR TV OWNERS MANUAL OR ON THE BACK OF YOUR SET FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE ALTERNATE "COAX" VHF TERMINAL AND THE FLAT "TWIN LEAD"...
Page 5: Set Up Your Master Component
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL FLAT "TWIN LEAD" VHF SCREW TERMINALS, USE "CABLE READY" HOOK-UP BELOW. CONNECTION TO A "CABLE-READY" TELEVISION NOTE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: RADIO SHACK SELLS A CABLE-READY SWITCHBOX (Cat. #15-1268) IN THEIR STORES AND ON-LINE HERE.
Page 6: How To Insert The Cartridge
2. Turn the Master Component over, face down, and see switch labeled "CH 3-CH 4." (On an INTELLIVISION II, this switch is on the back of the console.) If Channel 3 is a normal television station channel or cable channel in your area and Channel 4 is not, then move the switch to Channel 4.
Page 7: How To Use The Master Component
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE IS SIMPLE. JUST FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS: 1. Hold the cartridge so that the name of the game can be read right side up. 2. Insert the cartridge into the slot on the right side of the Master Component.
Page 8: The Intermission Code And The Automatic Blank Screen
How to Return Your Television Set to Regular Programming 1. Slide the POWER switch on the Master Component to OFF. (On INTELLIVISION II, press down and hold ON/OFF/RESET button for 2 seconds.) 2. Slide the switch on the Antenna Switch Box from GAME to TV.
Page 9 To avoid permanently overstretching the coiled cables, they should not be pulled out to their extreme length. IMPORTANT: When playing your INTELLIVISION game, make sure BOTH hand-held controllers are lifted out of their slots in the Master Component. Remove BOTH hand controllers even though you are using only one for the game.
Page 10: How To Take Care Of Your Master Component
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL How to Take Care of Your Master Component The Intellivision Master Component will bring you many years of fun and excitement if you follow a few simple rules to keep it in good condition. Read the following points carefully.
Page 11: Troubleshooting Checklist
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL Troubleshooting Checklist SCREEN IS BLANK See "The Intermission Code and the Automatic Blank Screen," above. Press any key on either Hand Controller keypad. NO TELEVISION PROGRAMS Twin lead wire from Switch Box not properly attached to VHF terminals on television set.
Page 12: Important Safety Instructions
INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL Master Component power switch not turned on. Twin lead wire from Switch Box not properly attached to VHF terminals on television set. EITHER SIDE OF PLAYFIELD NOT VISIBLE ON SCREEN Adjust the horizontal hold control on your television set.
Page 13 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3. ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by Mattel Electronics or INTV Corporation as they may cause hazards. 4. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating, and to ensure reliable operation of this product.
Page 14 INTELLIVISION MASTER COMPONENT OWNER'S MANUAL Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched, paying particular attention to the cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

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