Instruction Manual 991015 Copyright ©1999, HanaHo Games Inc.
General Thank you for purchasing the HotRod Joystick. The HotRod Joystick is designed to give you playability and durability for many years to come. Thanks to your feedback, suggestions and support, we at HanaHo Games, Inc., manufacturer of the HotRod Joystick, have succeeded in producing a world class PC hardware product that has that true arcade feel built into it.
And to the entire Emulation community as there is just too many great individuals to list here. Everyone has been fantastic in his or her support and suggestions, and we hope that we may now contribute our little piece of history to you! Feel free to check out the HotRod web site for links to great classic game sites at http://www.hanaho.com/products/ HotRodJoystick/links.html The HotRod Overview The HotRod Joystick is a PC based model on the original arcade control panel designed for home use.
Specifications • The HotRod has easy setup and low maintenance • The HotRod Joystick cabinet measures 24 inches wide (61 cm), 11 inches (28 cm) deep, and 6 inches (15.25cm) tall and weights approximately 15-16lbs. • HotRod should fit right on your desk and directly in front of your monitor. The top playfield has a 10 degree ergonomic angle, and is covered with a durable custom polycarbonate that is UV, soil, and scuff resistant just like the real arcade machines.
board. The buffer overfills causing the computer to "beep" continuously while a hot swap is preformed with the computer's keyboard still powered up. Most of the computers we tested in our lab accepted hot swaps, however we highly recommend that you shut down your PC first, and then perform the installation of the HotRod Joystick. Start by locating your keyboard plug within the back of your PC, and remove the keyboard plug.
Operation Each button on the HotRod joystick has been assigned a static keystroke. This means that the buttons are set to emulate specific keyboard keys. Your computer knows no difference between a button pressed on the HotRod, and a key pressed on the keyboard. However there is one very big difference.
• Drop to a DOS window (if in Windows) and try pressing a few buttons on your keyboard and the HotRod to see any keystrokes come up. Keep in mind that some of the HotRod buttons emulate the ALT key so you might not see any cursor movement when those buttons on the HotRod are pressed. • In the HotRod CD-ROM that comes within the box of your HotRod controller, there is a utility called the HotRod Test Program™ (HRTEST.EXE) that gives you a complete button test for your HotRod Joystick.
shipping box that you use to return the equipment. To avoid confusion and misunderstanding, shipments without the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned at your expense. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. If the product is returned in used, or not in new condition, or not in its original packaging complete with all accessories & documentation, the purchase price will be refunded less a 15% restocking fee.
HotRod Joystick Model Name: ___________________________________ HotRod Joystick Serial Number: __________________________________ The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Revisions may be issued to advise you of such changes and/or additions. For the latest information and updates please check the HanaHo web site http://www.hanaho.com or the HotRod Joystick web site at http://www.hanaho.
Correspondence regarding this guide should be addressed directly to HanaHo Games, Inc. 13854 Bentley Place Cerritos, California 90703. (Sales@hanaho.com) The HotRod Joystick™ logo, is a trademark of HotRod Joystick Company. CrazyClimber™ is trademark of Nichibutsu. BattleZone™ is a Trademark of Hasbro Interactive Corp./Atari. Robotron™ and Defender™ are trademarks of Williams/Midway Games. Pacman™ and Galaga™ are trademarks of Namco. NeoGeo™ is a trademark of SNK Corporation.
