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ongratulations on your purchase of Excalibur

Electronics’ Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess

Set! You’ve purchased both your own personal

chess trainer and a partner who’s always ready for a

game—and who can improve as you do! Talking and

audio sounds add another dimension to your Ivan II, the

Conqueror Talking Chess Set! computer for increased

enjoyment and play value.

Your Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess Set! is easy

to use, but be sure to use it safely. Before starting, please

read this manual thoroughly, especially noting safety and

care. Keep this manual for reference.

This package includes one Ivan II, the Conqueror

Talking Chess Set! and its user’s guide.

Installing Batteries

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page 3

Layout of the Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess Set

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page 4

Functions of Keys and Special Features 

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page 5

Getting Started with Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking

Chess Set

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page 9

General Rules of Chess

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Special Care & Handling 

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page 22

Battery Information

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page 22

Limited 90-Day Warranty

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page 23

The legendary King Arthur 

brandished a magic sword,

Excalibur, from which we take

our company name. With this

unique weapon in his hands, 

he could not be vanquished.

Although Excalibur Electronics

can’t claim the magical secrets

of Merlin, King Arthur’s court

wizard, sometimes our patented

technology may make it seem 

as  if we could. 
We make you think.

Table of Contents

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With Ivan II, the Conqueror

Talking Chess Set facedown,

find the door marked “

BATTERY

DOOR

”. Open it and insert four

(4) fresh, alkaline AA batteries

in the battery holder. Note the

arrangement of the batteries

called for by the diagram in the

holder. Make sure that the posi-

tive tip of each battery matches

up with the + sign in the battery

compartment so that polarity

will be correct.

When the batteries are proper-

ly installed, Ivan automatically

turns himself on and starts talk-

ing letting you know he's ready

for action. If Ivan does not start

talking, use a thin pointed object

and press the 

ACL

button.

Replace the battery compart-

ment panel, and turn Ivan over.

Installing the Batteries

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Страница 1: ...Users Guide for Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set Model 712 Modelo 712 ...

Страница 2: ...ng page 22 Battery Information page 22 Limited 90 Day Warranty page 23 The legendary King Arthur brandished a magic sword Excalibur from which we take our company name With this unique weapon in his hands he could not be vanquished Although Excalibur Electronics can t claim the magical secrets of Merlin King Arthur s court wizard sometimes our patented technology may make it seem as if we could We...

Страница 3: ...se this key in SETUP mode to change the color to move HINT KEY Press this key if you want to get hints from Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set It displays HinT and flash es a recommended move on the screen If the hint is a book move or a replay move OPEN or RPLAY will be shown instead of HINT After pressing a FROM square press the FROM square again to select a different FROM square TAKEBACK K...

Страница 4: ...o view a different option repeatedly press the OPTIONS or the RATING key Options Before the Game Starts OPEN Select one of 32 book opening lines of play See page 7 TRAIN Select one of eight training positions Positions with the Black king in the mid dle give you practice in check mating the Black king See page 8 Options Before and During the Game SCORE Your display normally shows the number of the...

Страница 5: ...s Set will announce mate in two MATE2 and mate in three MATE3 It will also display MATE when executing a checkmate or when you check mate IVAN When you want to claim a win draw or want to resign press the NEW GAME key Screen Symbols When a appears on the screen it is a reminder that you are in check When an O appears on the screen the game you are playing can be rated When an appears it indi cates...

Страница 6: ... PRESSING A FROM SQUARE PRESS THE FROM SQUARE AGAIN TO SELECT A DIFFERENT FROM SQUARE Special Situations Starting Play with the Black Pieces When you want to play the Black pieces to let Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set move first press the MOVE key before you make your first move as White You ll see the White and Black pieces switch places immediately If you re using the playing board with...

Страница 7: ...FA230 FA300 FA500 FAinF FH001 FH002 FH003 FH005 FH010 FH015 FH020 FH030 FH045 FH100 FH130 FH200 FH230 FH300 FH500 FHinF Sudden Death Level Type Press the or the key to select the amount of time in minutes for the entire game If you run out of time you lose or forfeit FORFT will be shown on the display SE 05 SE 10 SE 15 SE 20 SE 30 SE 45 SE 60 SE 90 SA 05 SA 10 SA 15 SA 20 SA 30 SA 45 SA 60 SA 90 S...

Страница 8: ...se famous openings are given in many books on chess Entering Your Own Opening Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set also allows you to set up any book opening you want or even an opening you invent to practice Press MULTIMOVE then make moves for both sides until the opening position you want to practice is reached Now press MULTIMOVE again Press CLEAR and play against the computer in this positi...

Страница 9: ...urnament In rated tournaments a chess clock is always used so that you play your moves within agreed upon time limits Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set has the chess clock built in to it If you attempt to use the HINT SETUP TAKEBACK or NEW GAME keys during your rated game IVAN will ask ARE YOU SURE and say what result draw win or loss will be scored if you press the YES key During a rated ga...

Страница 10: ... is to first press the LEVEL key Now press the TAKE BACK key and Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set will display DEMO and say a phrase Finally press the OPTIONS key to hear Ivan II the Conqueror Talking Chess Set at his talkative best Press CLEAR when you have tired of his end less chatter Don t forget you can always turn Ivan II s character mode off by using the OPTIONS key However if you do...

Страница 11: ...e is any piece between the King and the Rook d the King s original square or the square which the King must cross or the one which it is to occupy is attacked by an enemy piece 2 A Pawn may make an en passent capture if it is a reply move to a double pawn move and it is a Pawn which is side by side with the Pawn which made the double pawn move The capture of a white Pawn is diagrammed at the top o...

Страница 12: ...t to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 22 Limited One year Warranty EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS INC warrants to the original consumer that its products are free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS INC wi...

Страница 13: ...EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS INC 13755 SW 119TH AVENUE MIAMI FLORIDA 33186 U S A PHONE 305 477 8080 FAX 305 477 9516 Play games live at www ExcaliburElectronics com 712 MA IVAN II 070206 V5SP ...

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