Manual Revelation II Table of Contents. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4 Contents of the box....................................................................................................................... 5 Handling and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 5 Quality ................................................
Manual Revelation II Introduction Dear chess computer friend, Congratulations with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated chess computer systems in the world. Revelation II is a state of the art chess computer made in traditional wooden style and designed for your ultimate chess playing experience. Revelation II is developed and produced by a joint venture of Phoenix Chess Systems and Digital Game Technology in the Netherlands.
Manual Revelation II Contents of the box In the box you will find these items: The Revelation II chess computer A power adapter A custom made canvas bag with a protection cloth bag for the board A set of 34 electronic DGT chess pieces including two queens for each color The Revelation II manual Handling and Maintenance To ensure optimal functioning please keep away from large (plasma) televisions, electrical power devices, electrical signals and metal objects when the system is in operation as i
Manual Revelation II Quick Start General Making moves on Revelation II is done by moving the chess pieces on the sensor board. The LEDs indicate the move made by the computer by lighting up squares. To operate Revelation II there are 6 keys. With the menu system on the display you can control all functions of Revelation II with the 6 keys. Revelation II has a permanent memory that can save most user data even if the system is switched off. Different sounds can indicate different events.
Manual Revelation II Powering down the system You can switch off Revelation II by pressing CL and ENT simultaneously holding these two keys for 2 3 seconds after which the system will shut down to standby. The display is dimmed, and the LED left below square A1 indicates that the system has shut down. Revelation II will start up again from this situation if you hold ENTER during 1 -2 seconds.
Manual Revelation II Capturing pieces can be performed in different ways, but it is advised to first remove the piece you are capturing and then perform your move. If Revelation II captures one of your pieces you can use the same method. If handling the pieces is done in the wrong sequence or too fast for Revelation II to 'understand' what the player is intending then place all the pieces as indicated in the display. From this position you can continue your play.
Manual Revelation II You can also activate TAKE BACK in the menu structure, see “Basic option: ‘TAKE BACK’” on page 12 for more detail. Information and settings There are 6 keys on the front panel. From left to right they are called CLEAR, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and ENTER. The keys react after 0.1 second, do not push and release them too quickly. If you press and hold one of the keys you will get a repeating function. After holding a key for 3 seconds the rate of repeat will increase.
Manual Revelation II The display The left side of the display shows a chess board with the position of the pieces that is used by the computers chess engine. When the physical chess pieces are not moved correctly the position on the display may not be the same as the position on the Revelation II board. Blinking LEDS on the board will indicate the differences.
Manual Revelation II Menu pages Revelation II has a circular menu which is divided in two parts. The first menu pages are the basic options. They are used most frequently. By enabling Options you can extend to all menu pages enabling you to set extend options. By default the extended options are not enabled. You can enable them by using the last Basic Option: “OPTIONS” and set this to “Yes”.
Manual Revelation II When CLEAR is pressed the display will show the position on the display, you will be back in playing mode and you can start playing. By default the white pieces move from the bottom to the top. Whenever the majority of the white pieces are placed on the top of the board then Revelation II will assume that the board is reversed and white will play from top to bottom. You can undo this automatic reverse with the ‘REVERSE BOARD’ command that is described in this manual on page 16.
Manual Revelation II The following levels are available: 1 sec/move (avg) Average thinking time for the computer of 1 second All options in this method are: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 300, 600 and 900 sec. 1 sec/move Exact thinking time for the computer of 1 second All options in this method are: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 300, 600 and 900 sec. 40 moves/90min 40 moves in 90 minutes. Next time control(s) will have the same value.
Manual Revelation II Extended Options Extended Option: ‘SAVE GAME’ When you press ENTER the current game will be saved. You will see an identification number of the saved game. Extended Option: ‘SHOW GAME’ When you press ENTER then you will see a game number on the second line. You can scroll through the saved games with the LEFT and RIGHT buttons. The most recent game will be shown first. To see previous games press the LEFT button. Using the ENTER button you can select the game you wish to 'replay'.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘CHANGE LEVEL’ This function allows the user to edit the levels. With LEFT or RIGHT you can choose one of the 64 levels you want to use. With CLEAR you can jump 8 levels at once. When you press ENTER you can change the specific number of seconds or number of moves for a level. When you leave with CLEAR the default level will keep its values.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘REVERSE BOARD’ With LEFT and RIGHT you can select whether normal or reverse play is active. When REVERSE BOARD is set to “Yes”, then the black chess figures are on the bottom side of the front panel. Press CLEAR to return to playing mode. You will see on the display, that the black and white pieces have changed their positions. If you want Revelation II to play with white, and have it make the first move, you should press ENTER once after setting up the pieces.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘ENGINE OPTIONS’ Every chess engine has its own set of options. The list of possible choices differs with each engine that is chosen in the previous page. For more information about the effect of all options you should consult the documentation of the chosen engine. On www.revelationII.com you will find more information about the various engines. With LEFT and RIGHT you can select an engine option and with ENTER you can activate the browse list for options.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘EXTRA BOOK’ With left and right you can activate or deactivate EXTRA BOOK. Some engines for example Rybka do not have a built-in opening book, and other engines play with their own book. On introducing Rybka, this function is also introduced. When EXTRA BOOK is set to NO, the engine plays the internal book, except Rybka. Rybka will now play from the start without a book.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘SELECT VERSION’ This menu item lets you select the specific version for the firmware you are using. The Revelation II can contain multiple versions when you have installed newer firmware. Under normal conditions you do not need this to use this function. You can select versions by first pressing ENTER, and then select by using LEFT or RIGHT. Normally you will use the latest firmware version.
Manual Revelation II Extended Option: ‘NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER’ In this function Revelation II will report the name and serial number of the system. Use the serial number to register your Revelation II on www.revelationII.com for warranty purposes, engine upgrades and firmware updates.
Manual Revelation II Revelation UCI Server Introduction to Revelation UCI Server The main feature of Revelation UCI Server is to use a remote engine in Revelation II: the engine runs on a PC and communicates with Revelation II through a Bluetooth link. Only engines that support the Universal Chess Interface protocol can be used here. Most engines support this protocol.
Manual Revelation II In the serial Port section please enter the COM port number that belongs to the Bluetooth connection. For more information about this program please consult the help section of the program.
Manual Revelation II Appendix 1 For use with the UCI server or if you want to use Revelation II as an input device for chess programs on a Windows PC then you need an active Bluetooth connection. (Pairing) Setting up a Bluetooth connection in Windows 7 en 8 If you haven’t already installed a Bluetooth dongle (Bluetooth USB stick) or if you do not have a built in Bluetooth radio in your computer, you need to insert a Bluetooth stick first in a free USB port of your computer.
Manual Revelation II For users who are used to the Windows 7 Desktop interface it is recommended to open the Control Panel by just typing the word in the Tile interface and then click or tap on the icon.
Manual Revelation II Windows 7 Be sure your Bluetooth USB dongle is inserted or your built in Bluetooth functionality is active and your Revelation II is switched on. Then open the control panel and choose “View devices and printers” Click on the “Add a device” button’. Windows will show the Bluetooth devices within range: Click on the PCS-REVII-010XXX. The X’s represent the serial number of your Revelation II. Then click on the “Next” button.
Manual Revelation II Windows 7 may show some options first. Choose the 2nd option: Enter the device’s pairing code. The passcode of a Revelation II is “1234” without the quotation marks Windows will create 2 Virtual COM ports of which you only need 1. It is strongly recommended to remove the incoming port like this: Right-click on the Bluetooth device in the “Devices and printers” window that is probably still open. Choose Bluetooth settings Choose the COM ports Tab Remove the incoming port.
Manual Revelation II You will end up with a window like this: Close all windows and remember the comport number for use with the UCI server and the driver called Rabbit Plugin that can connect the Revelation II to a variety of Windows Chess programs and chess servers to play against opponent via the internet. For newer versions of the software please check www.digitalgametechnology.com under the “SUPPORT” tab in the menu “DGT SOFTWARE”.
Manual Revelation II Appendix 2 Use the Revelation II to play against human opponents on the internet DGT Bluetooth e-Board usage : The Revelation II starts up in a mode where the Revelation II behaves like a DGT Bluetooth -Board. For this usage you should install the drivers on a PC running Windows (XP or more recent) as Operating System. This mode starts after holding KEY UP just before the right below square H1 lights up until the system is completely started.
Manual Revelation II After starting these programs there may be a message from User Account control again, after confirming this message the next box will appear. Although the program is in English you can choose some alternative languages in the setup. It is recommended to accept all default settings. When you checked the box “Launch RabbitConnect” in the previous screen, then this program will start.
Manual Revelation II You should start Revelation II in Transparent mode to access the board over the Bluetooth connection. The main window will show the board. When the proper Com Port number is not yet chosen, there is a good chance that there are no chess pieces shown. Of course it is a good idea to put all pieces on the Revelation in this phase. Click on the “Settings” menu and chose “Configure driver” Then chose the “Connection” Tab first. Select one of the ports that have a suffix (BT).
Manual Revelation II The Board tab will show the pieces on the board similar as in the main window of RabbitConnect. When this window is show in a chess program, the squares may have a colour. The meaning of these colours are explained in the help section of the RabbitPlugin The battery tab has no meaning for Revelation II, this is for the DGT Bluetooth e-Boards only. You will find additional information in the About Tab.
Manual Revelation II European Union only Note: Marking is in compliance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 English This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all.
Manual Revelation II Warranty conditions Digital Game Technology BV and Phoenix Chess Systems guarantee that your Revelation II complies with the highest quality standards. This unique product is made from different materials all specifically selected to obtain the highest quality. The board and side stands are (partially) handmade from natural wood or veneer and may show small imperfections.
Manual Revelation II Specifications TECHNICAL Marvell ARM Processor 128MB DDR / 1 GB Flash Memory Green OLED 256*64 Pixels Display Bluetooth 2.
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