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General| Model | THEA500 MINI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Retro Games |
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Resolution | 720p |
| Pre-installed Games | 25 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Controller Ports | 2 |
| Supported Game Formats | WHDLoad |
| Operating System | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | 5V via USB |
Warning about potential seizures triggered by visual stimuli.
Advice to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive gaming actions.
Guidance on minimizing eye strain and motion sickness during play.
Essential instructions to avoid electrical hazards.
Tips for ensuring proper airflow and preventing device overheating.
Best practices for connecting devices and general product care.
Lists all items included in the package and those needed separately.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting the device to a monitor or TV.
How to correctly turn the THEA500 Mini on and off.
Guide to essential initial configuration steps like language and TV settings.
Explains game titles, descriptions, and information icons.
How to browse, select, and start games from the carousel.
How to view game-specific control diagrams and information.
Procedures for pausing and returning to saved game states.
How to manage save slots for game progress.
Settings to control image scaling, CRT effects, and smoothing.
Adjustments for mouse sensitivity, music volume, and power LED.
How to change the language for menus and game descriptions.
Steps for properly powering down the THEA500 Mini.
Adjusting HDMI output frequency and screen edge display.
Checking the current firmware and performing updates.
Important legal information and terms of use.
How to restore the device to its default factory settings.
Instructions for preparing a USB stick with the WHDLoad package.
Navigating the USB drive to find and run WHDLoad programs.
How to save and load progress for programs loaded from USB.
Adjusting how game images are displayed, including centering and cropping.
Tools for automatically optimizing image size and position.
Enabling NTSC mode for compatibility with older software.
Assigning device types to virtual input ports.
Customizing the function of each THEGAMEPAD button.
Mapping gamepad buttons to joystick control inputs.
Mapping gamepad buttons to Amiga keyboard keys.
Mapping gamepad buttons to CD32 pad controls.
Mapping gamepad buttons to mouse controls.
Assigning special functions like opening the virtual keyboard.
Mimics CRT interlacing to reduce display judder.
Adjusts the blitter component's behavior for compatibility.
Allocates memory and optimizes CPU/co-processor performance.
Maps common USB controller buttons to THEGAMEPAD.
Explains USB keyboard functionality and layout mapping.
Shows how Amiga specific keys map to USB keyboard keys.
Diagnosing issues with the power indicator and blank screens.
Resolving problems with sound and unresponsive controllers.
Fixing unsupported video modes, cropping, and input lag.
Requirements for USB stick formatting and recognition.
Understanding normal operating temperature and ensuring airflow.
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