From: aj809@yfn.ysu.edu (Jeff Bogumil) [] = transcription notes --- [FRONT COVER] NES-AE-USA POWER PAD REQUIRED Nintendo Entertainment System(R) Dance Aerobics Hop, skip and jump your way into shape! INSTRUCTION BOOKLET --- [PAGE 1 - INSIDE FRONT COVER] [SEAL: Official Nintendo Seal of Quality (TM)] This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo Entertainment System. --- [PAGE 2] Thank you for selecting the Nintendo Entertainment System (R) Dance Aerobics (TM) Pak. This game requires the Power Pad (TM) attachment. Please read this instruction booklet to ensure proper handling of your new game, and then save the booklet for future reference. PRECAUTIONS 1) This is a high percision game. It should not be stored in places that are very hot or cold. Never hit or drop it. Do not take it apart. 2) Avoid touching the connectors, do not get them wet or dirty. Doing so may damage the game. 3) Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other such solvents. *Note:* In the interest of product improvement, Nintendo Entertainment System specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice. This game has been programmed to take advantage of the full screen. Some older model T.V.s have rounded screens and may block out a portion of the image. (C) 1988 Nintendo of America Inc. --- [PAGE 3] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Persons with heart, respiratory, back and joint problems, high blood pressure or under a physician's direction to restrict activity *should not use the Power Pad without a physician's advice.* Pregnant women should not use the Power Pad. Serious personal injury can result. CAUTION *Do not wear shoes!! Keep all sharp objects away from the Power Pad at all times.* *Do not use the Power Pad outside or near sources of heat or moisture.* Do not use the Power Pad on any soft, thickly padded surface such as a couch or lawn. You could stretch or break the internal mechanism as well as cause possible personal injury. Make sure the Control Deck power if *OFF* when changing any Game Pak or making a connection from the Power Pad. Connecting it with the power on could damage the Nintendo Entertainment System. Do not stand on the Power Pad while making a connection. When unplugging the Power Pad connector from the Control Deck, always hold the connector itself, not the cord. Do not touch the terminals or wet them with water. Personal injury could result. All users should do several minutes of warm-up exercises before starting to play games on the Power Pad. Select an area to use the Power Pad where you will not be in the way of other people or objects in case of falls. Do not position the television set where you may hit if you fall. Failure to read and comply with the instructions, including these safety precautions may result in personal injury to you and/or damage to the Power Pad. Nintendo of American Inc. assumes no responsibility, obligation, or liability for injuries sustained due to such failure. --- [PAGE 4] CONTENTS 1. Welcome to Dance Aerobics 5 2. The Aerobics Studio Curriculum 6 3. How to connect and operate the Power Pad 7 4. Lesson time 9 5. Getting Started 10 6. Dance Aerobics 11 7. How to input your Pass Stamp 15 8. Pad Antics 16 9. Aerobic Studios 19 INTRODUCTION This game is designed for use with the Power Pad. It gives you the thrill of real Aerobics as you use your body energetically on the Power Pad. With Dance Aerobics, shape up using the "B" side of the Power Pad. REMEMBER!!!!!!! Warm up before playing Dance Aerobics. Don't over do it! We suggest a maximum of one hour a day. When playing, don't strain yourself...relax and enjoy! --- [PAGE 5] 1. WELCOME TO DANCE AEROBICS In Dance Aerobics, follow what the Instructor does and says. Progress through all 8 classes in the exercise studio, from the introductory class right up to the most advanced level. Your room will change into a aerobic studio whenever you want it to. You can enjoy a work out with your family, friends, or by yourself. But remember, it's important to work out at a pace that's just right for you. *From the Instructors* *What is "Aerobic Exercise"?* "Aerobics" is a type of exercise for improving your stamina. It aims at building up your body so your heart and lung functions can efficiently carry oxygen throughout your body. Stamina, not muscle power is important for your body health. This is the basic philosophy behind aerobics. --- [PAGE 6] 2. THE AEROBIC STUDIO CURRICULUM *Dance Aerobics* ------------------------------------------------------------- Introductory Beginner Intermediate Advanced Classes Classes Classes Classes ------------------------------------------------------------- 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 ------------------------------------------------------------- *Pass Stamp* The code entry screen which allows you to begin at the higher levels in Dance Aerobics. *Pad Antics* * Tune Up * Mat Melodies * Ditto *Aerobic Studios* ------------------------------------------------------------- Studio Studio Studio Studio 5 10 15 20 ------------------------------------------------------------- --- [PAGE 7] HOW TO CONNECT AND OPERATE THE POWER PAD Use Side B of the Power Pad with this Game Pak. Do not use Side A. HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER PAD TO YOUR NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CONTROL DECK. To adjust the television screen when connecting the Control Deck to your television, carefully read the Control Deck and television instructions. 1. Turn the Control Deck Power Switch to OFF. Plug the Control Deck Controller Connector into the No. 1 socket on the front of the Control Deck. 2. Plug the Power Pad Connector into the No. 2 socket on the front of the Control Deck. 3. Insert the Game Pak into the Control Deck. Open the Power Pad completely, then turn on the Power Switch on the Control Deck. --- [PAGE 8] *Power Pad Parts* (1) (2) (3) (4) choose selections on the game menus. (6) starts the game (1) <- (12) for entire game once started. *Controller* Start Button Press the Start Button to pause the action during play. --- [PAGE 9] 4. LESSON TIME 1. Before starting Dance Aerobics, warm up with a few light stretching and jumping exercises. Caution: Sudden exercise is not good for your health. 2. If the Power Pad moves during exercise and hinders your enjoyment of the game, we recommend laying a commercially available vinyl carpet underneath the Power Pad. This will also dampen noise. *Special Precautions* 1. Limit play to a maximum of one hour per day. 2. Excessive exercise can be harmful. 3. Consult your physician if you classify yourself as: Being pregnant Under medication Having heart problems Having physical disabilites --- [PAGE 10] 5. GETTING STARTED Press Start on the Controller or step on number (6) on the Power Pad. In either case the Main Menu Select Screen will appear. When you step on (1) (2) (3) or (4) of the Power Pad, that particular game or game menu will appear on the screen. (1) Dance Aerobics (2) Pass Stamp (3) Pad Antics (4) Aerobic Studios --- [PAGE 11] 6. DANCE AEROBICS Follow your instructor's movements and aerobicise on the Power Pad. There are eight different classes, each more challenging then the last. For every mistake you make in the timing of your steps or where you move on the Power Pad, the number of coins will decrease. Once you have lost all of your coins you can not afford to make a mistake. If you do, the class is over and you will not get a Pass Stamp to the next level! *Now watch your instructor carefully and start exercising.* --- [PAGE 12] First of all, the instructor will show you a series of steps or "Routine". Here, the coins will not disappear if you make a mistake. Learn the steps while matching your movements to the Instructor's. Try not to make any mistakes in your movements! Follow your instructor's movements as if you were looking in a mirror. If your Instructor raises her right arm, you raise your left arm. When you're exercising in a seated position on the Power Pad, the position of your hands and feet will be checked. You may sit on (6) & (7) or (10) & (11). --- [PAGE 13] Introductory Classes 1 & 2 Beginner Classes 3 & 4 The Instructor will give the message "WATCH THE WAY I MOVE" to allow you to practice the routines. When the message "FOLLOW ME" appears, judging will begin. If the message "RELAX AND ENJOY" appears, the judges have determined that incorrect moves are being made. Intermediate Classes 5 & 6 In these classes, you exercise together with your instructor without practicing. You're not judged for the first eight beats of the class. Advanced Classes 7 & 8 These are just like the intermediate classes, but, you are not judged for the first four beats of the class. If you complete the final class (8) you will be crowned An Aerobics Superstar! --- [PAGE 14] Once crowned, press the Reset Button and the Routines will change to make it even more of a challenge. Each time you make the mistake of moving out of time or misplacing your hands or feet, you lose a coin. Once you lose all the coins your class is over. So watch carefully what the instructor's doing! The next time you work out with Dance Aerobics, you can start from the next class if you input your Pass Stamp Number. Read the next page for details on how to input the Pass Stamp. --- [PAGE 15] 7. HOW TO INPUT YOUR PASS STAMP For each class successfully completed in Dance Aerobics you will be shown a number. This number is your Pass Stamp. You can advance to the next higher level class using this number along with Pass Stamps from earlier levels (if any). To input your Pass Stamp first select "Pass Stamp" on the Menu Selection Screen. *It looks like this!* The Pass Stamp screen will appear. Use the corresponding numbers on the Power Pad to enter your Pass Stamp(s). Enter your Pass Stamps in the order received. Once your Pass Stamp(s) is entered, press number (6) on the Power Pad to start your class. --- [PAGE 16] 8. PAD ANTICS If you step on the number (3) of the Dance Aerobics Menu Selection Screen, the Pad Antics Menu Screen will appear. You can choose Tune Up, Mat Melodies or Ditto. (TUNE UP) In this game you make music with the Power Pad. The screen shows you the Power Pad, and where the notes are. When you step on a note on the Power Pad (except (6) & (7)), it will show up on the music score above. --- [PAGE 17] (MAT MELODIES) Mat Melodies is similar to Tune Up but in this case you play along with the Mat Melody tune. Move your feet around the Power Pad just as the green dots move on the screen. Be aware, your errors are being counted and if you make too many, your game will end. --- [PAGE 18] (DITTO) In this segment of Pad Antics you are challenged to match the computer's green feet and hands. It's not easy. The positions for placing your hands and feet will appear one after the other. Any body position is fine, but you have to put your hands and feet on the points indicated. The quicker you are at placing your hands and feet on the designated points on the Power Pad, the higher your score. If you score more than 80 points, the pace gets faster. --- [PAGE 19] 9. AEROBIC STUDIOS There are four different Aerobic Studios. Studio 5, 10, 15, 20. Using (1) (2) (3) (4) you can select a 5, 10, 15 or 20 minute workout. --- [PAGE 20] Your score for each studio workout is determined by how well you keep up. Play is very similar to that of Dance Aerobic Classes. Your score begins at 100 and will decrease if you make mistakes. However, if you manage to complete the next Routine correctly you can bring your score back up. Remember, every time you hit Reset the Routines will change their order, then you can enjoy a whole new aerobic workout. --- [PAGE 21 -- COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS] --- [PAGE 22/INSIDE BACK COVER -- 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY NINTENDO GAME PAKS] --- [BACK COVER] Nintendo (R) NINTENDO OF AMERICA PO BOX #957 REDMOND, WA 98073-0957 USA Printed in Japan ---