SETTING UP
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is on. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button to open the disc tray. Place the Downforce disc label-side up. Press the open button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for software information.
MEMORY CARDS
Throughout this manual, 'Memory Card' refers to the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation® 2). Memory Cards designed for PlayStation™ format software are not compatible with this game.
To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2. You can load saved game data from the same Memory Card, or any Memory Card containing previously saved Downforce data.
Ensure enough free space on your Memory Card before playing.
GETTING STARTED
MENU SCREEN OPERATION
Press the directional buttons to highlight an option, then press the button to confirm. To return to the previous screen, press the button.
THE MAIN MENU
This menu displays the following options:
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TROPHY game mode (see page 8)
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CHAMPIONSHIP game mode (see page 9)
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TIME ATTACK game mode (see page 10)
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FREE RACE game mode (see page 11)
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2 PLAYER FREE RACE game mode (see page 11)
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2 PLAYER TIME TAG game mode (see page 12)
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TIME TRIAL game mode (see page 13)
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LOAD GAME where you can load previously saved Downforce game data
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SAVE GAME where you can save your current Downforce game data
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OPTIONS allowing for the following:
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Sound settings between mono, stereo and Dolby Surround.
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Configuring controller operations.
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Screen centering screen for re-positioning the screen image.
OPTIONS
THE DIFFERENT GAME MODES
Downforce provides 7 different game modes for an extensive exciting gaming experience.
TROPHY
SELECTING YOUR CAR
View available cars by pressing the left/right directional buttons. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Choose between Automatic or Manual gear versions by pressing the Up/Down directional buttons to select and the button to confirm.
Pressing the R2 button on this screen toggles car specifications and the driver picture on/off.
SELECTING YOUR TRACK
In Trophy mode, the track select screen displays 6 tracks in a row. Pressing the left/right directional buttons scrolls through tracks, with the middle track highlighted. Press the button to confirm your choice.
PLAYING THE GAME
After track selection, a loading information screen displays the track layout, helpful hints, and your objective for the race.
Once in the game, you will be placed on the grid and the countdown will begin. Finish in the required position or higher.
If you progress through Trophy mode, you may have the option to move to Intermediate or Expert track sets by pressing the up/down directional buttons. The currently selected difficulty is displayed at the top left of the screen.
A CUP symbol will be displayed to the left of the highlighted screen. This will be colored bronze, silver, or gold depending on your best finishing position on the highlighted track.
To the right of the highlighted track, an X or a check mark indicates if you have achieved your objective for this track.
BEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
ACHIEVED OBJECTIVE
In Beginner Trophy mode, only the first 3 tracks are initially available. To unlock the other 3 in Beginner mode, you must finish at least 3rd on the 3 available tracks.
Achieving this unlocks the second set of 3 tracks. If you achieve the same objective on these 3, you complete Trophy Beginner and can race Intermediate tracks.
For Intermediate tracks, the objective is to finish at least 2nd in every race. Achieving this allows you to race Trophy Expert mode, where the objective is to finish 1st in every race, completing the entire Trophy mode.
CHAMPIONSHIP
SELECTING THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Choose a difficulty level for the championship. Intermediate is only available after completing Beginner, and Expert is only available after completing Intermediate.
SELECTING YOUR CAR
View available cars by pressing the left/right directional buttons. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Choose between Automatic or Manual gear versions by pressing the Up/Down directional buttons to select and the button to confirm. Pressing the R2 button on this screen toggles car specifications and the driver picture on/off.
After selecting your car, a loading information screen displays the track layout, helpful hints, and the current championship round.
PLAYING THE GAME
You will be placed straight into the qualifying lap from a rolling start. A good lap will place you 1st on the grid; a mistake will lower your
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