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Wii Action Replay User Manual

Wii Action Replay
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Action Replay For Wii
User Guide
v1.0

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Wii Action Replay Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWii
ModelAction Replay
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Action Replay for Wii

Safety Information and Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the Action Replay device and its components.

Understanding Carton Contents

Details of the items included in the Action Replay product packaging.

Chapter 2: Installing the Action Replay Code Engine

Wii Firmware Requirements for Installation

Specifies the necessary Wii firmware version for Action Replay compatibility.

Obtaining Your Wii Console MAC Address

Step-by-step guide to find your unique Wii console MAC address for registration.

Registering and Downloading the Code Engine

Process for registering your Wii and downloading the Action Replay Code Engine software.

Transferring Code Engine to Memory Card

Instructions on how to copy the downloaded Code Engine to the Action Replay Memory Card.

Connecting Memory Card to Wii Console

Procedure for inserting the Action Replay Memory Card into the Wii console's SD slot.

Chapter 3: Loading and Choosing Game Codes

Setting the Correct Date on Your Wii

Ensuring the Wii console's date is set correctly to load the Action Replay Code Engine.

Loading the Action Replay Code Engine

Step-by-step process to launch the Action Replay Code Engine on your Wii.

Action Replay Code Engine Interface Overview

Explanation of the Game Selection and Code Selection screens within the engine.

Selecting and Applying Game Codes

How to choose and activate cheat codes for your games using the Action Replay.

Loading Games Without Codes

Option to launch games without enabling any cheat codes, including region-free play.

Updating the Action Replay Code Engine

Instructions on how to update the Action Replay Code Engine with the latest codelist.

Pro Tip for Code Engine

A helpful tip regarding editing the XML codelist file for the Action Replay.

Chapter 4: Using Powersaves

What Are Powersaves?

Explanation of what Powersaves are and their purpose in enhancing Wii gameplay.

Using Powersaves in Wii Games

Guide on copying and activating Powersaves from the Memory Card to Wii internal memory.

Downloading Additional Powersaves

How to obtain more Powersaves using the Media Manager software.

Understanding Community Saves

Information on game saves uploaded by other users through the community.

Chapter 5: Media Manager Installation

Minimum System Requirements for Media Manager

Hardware and software specifications needed to install and run the Media Manager.

Installing the Media Manager Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Media Manager application on your PC.

Connecting Action Replay Memory Card to PC

Procedure to connect the Action Replay Memory Card to your computer via USB.

Connecting Your SD Memory Card to PC

Guide for connecting an SD memory card to your PC for media file storage.

Media Manager Software Overview

General overview of the Media Manager interface and its main components.

Navigating Media Manager View Tabs

Explanation of the different tabs within the Media Manager for accessing its functions.

Chapter 6: Media Manager Video Management

Introduction to Wii Video Management

Overview of how Media Manager handles Wii-compatible video file creation and transfer.

Video Encoding Options

Settings that control the quality, size, and format of video files for the Wii.

File Transfer Operations

Operations for encoding and transferring video files to Wii Memory Card.

Mode Selection: Simple vs. Expert

Switch between Simple and Expert modes for video encoding options.

Simple Mode: Basic Video Encoding

Introduction to using Simple Mode for easy video conversion for the Wii.

Simple Mode: Choosing Video Quality

Guidance on selecting the right quality settings in Simple Mode for optimal video output.

Simple Mode: Encoding and Copying Videos

Steps to encode video files and transfer them to the Wii Memory Card using Simple Mode.

Expert Mode: Advanced Video Settings

Introduction to Expert Mode for detailed control over video encoding parameters.

Expert Mode: Video Quality Settings

Detailed options for adjusting video and audio quality in Expert Mode.

Expert Mode: Adjusting Video Dimensions

Using Dimension settings to correct position, zoom, and aspect ratio of video files.

Expert Mode: Estimating File Size

How to estimate the final file size of converted videos before encoding.

Expert Mode: Setting Start and End Times

Option to encode specific portions of a video file using start and end time controls.

DVD Ripping: Information and Process

Details on ripping video content directly from unprotected DVDs for the Wii.

DVD Ripping: Selecting Video Files

How to choose specific video files from a DVD for conversion to Wii format.

Supported Source Media Formats

List of video file types that can be used as source media for the Media Manager.

Batch List Encoding for Multiple Files

Using Batch List mode to queue multiple encoding jobs for efficient processing.

Chapter 7: Media Manager Music Management

Introduction to Wii Music Management

Overview of transferring MP3s and AACs to your Wii using the Media Manager.

Adding MP3s and AACs to Wii

Steps to add music files from your PC to the Wii Memory Card.

Deleting MP3s and AACs from Wii

How to remove music files from the Wii Memory Card to free up space.

Ripping CDs: Converting Audio Tracks

Guide to converting audio tracks from CDs into MP3 or AAC formats for the Wii.

Ripping CDs: CDDB Track Information

Utilizing CDDB lookup to automatically identify and name CD tracks.

Ripping CDs: Selecting and Encoding Tracks

Process for selecting tracks from a CD and encoding them for the Wii.

Ripping CDs: Recording Options Explained

Details on available recording options like AAC audio and VBR encoding.

Playing Music Files on Your Wii

How to play MP3s and AACs on the Wii, typically as background music for slideshows.

Chapter 8: Media Manager Image Management

Introduction to Wii Image Management

Overview of using Media Manager to transfer digital photos to your Wii.

Image Copy and Resizing Options

Options for copying and automatically resizing images for optimal display on the Wii.

Transferring Images to Wii Memory Card

Steps to add image files from your PC to the Wii Memory Card.

Deleting Images from Wii Memory Card

How to remove image files from the Wii Memory Card to manage storage.

Chapter 9: Media Manager Online Saves

Introduction to Online Gamesaves

Overview of accessing and exchanging gamesaves online via the Media Manager.

Powersaves: Understanding Game Saves

Detailed explanation of Powersaves created by professional gamers.

Powersaves: Interface and Details

Overview of the information displayed for each Powersave, including game, ID, and creator.

Powersaves: Controlling Save Downloads

Using controls for navigating, rating, and downloading Powersaves.

Powersaves: Downloading and Using

Step-by-step guide to download and use Powersaves on your Wii Memory Card.

Community Saves: User-Uploaded Content

Introduction to gamesaves uploaded by fellow users to the community server.

Community Saves: Functionality Overview

Details on features like 'Created By' and 'Ratings' for community saves.

Community Saves: Uploading and Downloading

Procedure for uploading your own gamesaves and downloading from the community.

My Uploads: Managing Your Contributions

Overview of viewing, editing, and deleting gamesaves you have uploaded.

My Uploads: Details and Deletion

Information on 'Date Added' and how to delete your uploaded gamesaves.

My Uploads: Deleting a Specific Upload

Steps to highlight and confirm the deletion of an uploaded gamesave.

PC Database: Managing Your Saves

Introduction to using the PC Database as a central store for all your gamesaves.

PC Database: Editing Save Details

How to edit the name and description of saves stored in your PC Database.

PC Database: Deleting Saves from PC

Instructions for removing gamesaves from your PC Database.

PC Database: Transferring Saves to Wii

Process for moving gamesaves from your PC Database to your Wii's Memory Card.

PC Database: Adding Saves from Wii

Steps to import gamesaves from your Wii console into your PC Database.

Uploading Saves to Community: Getting Started

First steps for sharing your gamesaves by ensuring they are in your PC Database.

Uploading Saves to Community: The Upload Process

Procedure for uploading your gamesave to the community server after preparation.

Wii Memory Card: Save Overview

Introduction to viewing gamesaves currently stored on your Wii Memory Card.

Wii Memory Card: Copying to PC Database

How to transfer gamesaves from your Wii Memory Card to your PC Database.

Wii Memory Card: Deleting Saves

Instructions for removing gamesaves directly from your Wii Memory Card.

Media Manager Options and Settings

Options Screen: General Settings

Configuring general options like device drive detection and software updates.

Options Screen: Gamesave Management

Setting up Codejunkies account details and filtering gamesave content.

Options Screen: Folder Preferences

Choosing default folders for storing MP3s or AACs generated by CD ripping.

Technical Support and Customer Services