User manual Ages 8+ Item No.
Contents Introduction p2 Quick overview p3 Battery details p5 Battery requirements Installing or changing the batteries on Wrex the Dawg Installing or changing the batteries on the remote controller Getting started Demo Mode Sight Edge Detection Reprogramming hatch Turning off the IR sensors Giving Wrex the Dawg commands Volume control Bump button nose Eye icons Sleep Mode Driving controls p6 p7 p8 p9 p10 p11 Mood controls p12 Tricks p12 Malfunction feature p13 Breakdown feature Reset co
Introduction / Package contents Thank you for purchasing Wrex the Dawg™ from WowWee™! The RS symbol identifies WowWee’s exclusive Robosapien™ products, which feature a unique fusion of technology and personality. Each RS product incorporates the latest in robot technology, skillfully mixed with a dynamic and entertaining personality. The WowWee Robotics [RS] symbol is a sign of quality, ensuring each customer of a unique and emotive robotic experience.
Quick overview Quick overview Wrex the Dawg Swiveling ears Spinning “jackpot” eyes Push button nose Squeaking tail Moving jaw IR sensors Hind wheels Underside of Wrex the Dawg Back of Wrex the Dawg Reprogramming hatch Start button Battery compartment Power switch (ED on/off) 3
Quick overview Remote controller IR sensors (located to the left and right of “aerial”) Angry Mood Mood dial Happy Mood Program Mode Crazy Mood Guard Mode Stop button Off the Leash Mode Program playback Direction pad Volume control Eats (if hungry) Demo Mode Go button Trick dial (tricks numbered 1-6) Underside of remote controller Battery compartment 4
Battery details Battery details Battery requirements Wrex the Dawg requires 4 x “C” size batteries and 2 x “AA” size batteries (not included). The remote controller requires 3 x “AAA” size batteries (not included). Installing or changing the batteries in Wrex the Dawg To change the batteries in Wrex the Dawg, first carefully lay him on his back. Do not balance him or place him near a table edge. Install the batteries as follows: 1.
Battery details Installing or changing the batteries in the remote controller Install the batteries as follows: 1. Open the battery compartment on the remote controller using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) to remove the screws on the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram. Ensure that the positive and negative polarities match the illustrations inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screws using the screwdriver.
Getting started Getting started After you have inserted batteries in Wrex the Dawg and the remote controller, you are ready to meet your new pooch! Wrex the Dawg has two power settings: one with Edge Detection and the other without. In normal operation Edge Detection can be used, however some surfaces may cause him to detect “false” edges and refuse to walk. In this case disabling the Edge Detection feature is useful. 1.
Demo Mode / Sight Demo Mode Wrex the Dawg has a demo routine to show you his movements, animations and personality! To access Demo Mode, point the remote controller at Wrex the Dawg and turn the Trick dial (the bottom dial on the remote controller) to the Demo button and press the green Go button located at the center of the Trick dial. NOTE: Wrex the Dawg moves around during his demo routine. Ensure his surrounding area is free from obstacles and edges. Sight Wrex the Dawg can “see” in front of him.
Edge Detection / Reprogramming hatch / Turning off the IR sensors Edge Detection Wrex the Dawg is equipped with Edge Detection; this feature is only enabled when the power switch is set to the correct position (refer to page 7) and when Wrex ED the Dawg is moving straight forward. He cannot use Edge Detection when he is turning or moving backward. If he approaches an edge from an angle, he might not detect it.
Giving Wrex the Dawg commands / Volume control / Bump button nose / Eye icons Giving Wrex the Dawg commands This section outlines how to control Wrex the Dawg, and how to understand his moods and desires! Volume control Wrex the Dawg has three volume levels: • Low • Medium • High To change the volume level, point the remote controller at Wrex the Dawg and slide the volume switch to the desired position. Bump button nose Wrex the Dawg’s bump button nose acts as a fun “stop” button for him.
Sleep Mode / Driving control Sleep Mode If you want to send Wrex the Dawg to bed, hold the Start button on his back for a few seconds and he will enter Sleep Mode. He will also enter Sleep Mode if you do not give him a command for approximately 8 minutes. To wake him up, do one of the following: • Press the Start button again, or; • Turn him off and then on again using the power switch located on his underside.
Mood control / Tricks Mood control Wrex the Dawg has three moods: • Happy Mood • Angry Mood • Crazy Mood You can change his moods by turning the Mood dial located at the top of the remote controller to the desired icon. Be sure to point the remote controller at Wrex the Dawg while you are turning the dial or he might not change his mood accordingly. Wrex the Dawg can also autonomously change his moods in Guard Mode and Off the Leash Mode (refer to page 15).
Malfunction feature / Breakdown feature / Reset codes Malfunction feature Being a cross-wired junkyard dog made of scrap pieces, Wrex the Dawg will sometimes “malfunction” -- you will have to help him by entering a reset code using the buttons in his reprogramming hatch! You will know when he is beginning to “malfunction” because he will perform a “malfunction” animation. He will then intermittently twitch and squeak when he walks and make comments to tell you that he is not behaving normally.
Reset codes Table 2 Code type Repair code Malfunction code Mode code Animation code Reset code Description 1234 1432 4444 4321 1122 2112 4411 1144 2233 4242 3311 3312 3313 3314 3321 3322 3323 3324 3331 3332 3333 3334 3341 3342 3343 3344 3411 3412 Normal reset Full reset Triggers a “malfunction” Triggers full “Breakdown” Cat mode Robosapien™ mode Fast mode Slow mode Wind mode Bad dawg mode Shakes his paw Plays dead Goes dizzy Begs Wolf whistles Dances Growls Bites Burns out Charges Howls Slides Takes a w
Off the Lease Mode / Guard Mode Off the Leash Mode Wrex the Dawg can roam freely, just like any dog wants to! Point the remote controller at Wrex the Dawg and turn the Mood dial to the Off the Leash icon . He will wander freely. If you enter a command, Wrex the Dawg will obey the command and then return to roaming freely.
Program Mode Program Mode You can program Wrex the Dawg to perform a sequence of actions up to 80 steps. The sequence can include movements, tricks and reset codes that will make him perform animations (but not change his mode) as part of the sequence. To program Wrex the Dawg, do the following: 1. Point the remote controller at Wrex the Dawg and press the Program button . 2. Enter commands using the remote controller. He will perform a few seconds of the command and then store it as a program step.
FAQs FAQs This section addresses frequently asked questions about Wrex the Dawg. Q. Wrex the Dawg keeps saying, “Engines not working!” regardless of what button I press on the remote controller… A. You need to start him by holding down the start button, located on his back, for approximately 3 seconds (refer to page 7). Q. Wrex the Dawg bumps into obstacles... A. At the beginning of the “malfunction” routine his obstacle avoidance is disabled.
Limited warranty Q. Wrex the Dawg’s ear does not swivel around any more... A. Wrex the Dawg is able to turn his ears 360˚. If his ears are knocked accidentally or turned manually they might become unsynchronized and he will no longer be able to move them autonomously. To reset the ear, twist it to the forward position until it clicks. Be gentle but firm; do not use force.
CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
