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USER MANUAL

THEC64 is a registered trademark of Retro Games Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their

respective owners.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express prior written permission of

Retro Games Ltd.

Hardware, software and industrial design by Chris Smith.

Produced and licensed by Darren Melbourne and Paul Andrews.

Graphic design by Mangledpixel.

Games library production, testing and documentation by Richard Hewison.

Menu music by Matt Gray.

CE — The product complies with all relevant European directives (2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC)

when installed and used in accordance with the user manual. This product can only be serviced and

repaired by qualied personnel. This product has no user serviceable parts.

WEEE — The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol conrms that your product should not be disposed of

with your general household waste, but should be taken to your nearest recycling center for safe

and responsible disposal. This will help prevent any potential negative impact on the environment

and on human health and is in compliance with current EU legislation. Please contact your local

authority or retailer for further recycling advice.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United

States and other countries.

Corporation. Cloanto is a trademark owned by Cloanto Corporation throughout the world and registered in the

United States and internationally.

Retro Games Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any errors found in the supplied games, which were originally written

and published in the 1980s or early 1990s.

Retro Games Ltd. reserves the right to change the specication of this product and the content of this manual to

reect any such changes. The latest version of the manual will always be available from the Retro Games Ltd. website

at retrogames.biz/thec64/support, which we encourage you to visit for warranty information, full game

instructions, guides, articles and rmware upgrades.

Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information and links provided in this guide, we cannot

be held liable or responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any inaccuracies.

THEC64 User Manual – January 2020 – Online edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTION...................................................vi

EPILEPSY INFORMATION .......................................vi

INTRODUCTION..............................................vii

1. SETTING UP ..............................................1

• Unpacking THEC64 ........................................ 2

• Connecting and Starting THEC64 ...............................2

• Initial Set Up.............................................3

2. THEC64 JOYSTICK.......................................... 5

• Joystick Button Assignments...................................7

• Alternative USB Controllers ................................... 7

3. USING THEC64 FOR THE FIRST TIME ............................9

• Set Up Questions ......................................... 10

Language............................................ 10

Video Output ......................................... 10

Boot Mode ........................................... 11

• How to Switch Off THEC64 .................................. 13

4. THEC64 KEYBOARD ....................................... 15

• Using the Keyboard in THEC64Menus .......................... 16

• Keyboard Principles ....................................... 17

• Special Keys ............................................ 18

• VIC 20 Keys ............................................ 23

5. CAROUSEL MODE ......................................... 25

• Overview .............................................. 26

• Games Carousel ......................................... 27

• Game Preview........................................... 27

• Game Information ........................................ 27

• Options Toolbar.......................................... 27

• Other Settings ........................................... 28

• Play a Game............................................ 28

• Game Controls .......................................... 28

• Menu Options for Carousel Mode ............................. 29

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6. CLASSIC MODE ........................................... 33

• Overview .............................................. 34

• BASIC ................................................ 34

Virtual Blank Disks ..................................... 34

• Menu Options for Classic Mode ............................... 35

Save/Load State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Media Access ......................................... 37

Options ............................................. 37

• Saved State Location ...................................... 37

7. OPTIONS AND SETTINGS ................................... 39

• Boot Mode ............................................. 41

• Computer Model ......................................... 42

• Device Settings .......................................... 43

• Display Options.......................................... 43

• Exit to Carousel Mode ..................................... 44

• Factory Reset ........................................... 44

• Language .............................................. 45

• Legal Notices ........................................... 45

• Reset Computer .......................................... 46

• Shutdown Device ......................................... 46

• Switch to Classic Mode..................................... 47

• System Information ....................................... 47

• Virtual Keyboard ......................................... 48

8. LOADING OTHER PROGRAMS................................ 49

• Introduction ............................................ 50

• Compatible File Types...................................... 50

• Browsing Files on a USB Stick ................................ 53

• Auto-loading Files From USB Using Default Settings ................. 55

What Are the Default Settings? ............................. 56

• Fast Loader............................................. 56

• Loading Files Using Customized Settings ......................... 57

Filename Flags for Individual Files ........................... 57

CJMs for Individual Files ................................. 61

CJMs for Multiple Files ................................... 68

Summary ............................................ 70

• Inserting Virtual Disks on THEC64 ............................. 70

9. UPGRADING THEC64 ...................................... 77

• Find Your Current Build Version ............................... 78

• How to Upgrade Your Firmware............................... 78

APPENDICES ............................................... 81

A: TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 82

B: PREPARING USB STICKS ................................... 89

C: VIC 20 COMPUTER....................................... 92

D: ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................... 96

E: JOYSTICK BUTTON ASSIGNMENTS .......................... 101

CAUTION

• Do not connect AV cables while THEC64 is powered on

• Only connect USB keyboards, controllers, memory sticks and powered hubs

• Keep THEC64 and all cables out of the reach of young children

• Do not position THEC64 where it may cause someone to trip or stumble

• Do not power off THEC64 whilst data is being loaded or saved

• Do not expose THEC64 to any of the following: liquids, high temperatures, high

humidity, steam, direct sunlight, excessive dust or smoke

• Do not touch THEC64 or connected cables during an electrical storm

• Do not allow small particles or any foreign objects to get inside THEC64

• Do not touch any of the connectors on THEC64.

EPILEPSY INFORMATION

Some games might trigger symptoms in a small number of users who suffer from

or are prone to epileptic seizures or blackouts, due to the rapid color-cycling and

other graphical effects employed. These effects could trigger a previously undetected

condition in people with no previous history of seizures or epilepsy.

Stop using THEC64 immediately and consult a doctor if you or anyone using THEC64

experiences dizziness, eye or muscle twitches, disorientation, affected vision, any

involuntary movements, convulsions or seizures. Only resume after taking medical

advice.

To reduce the chance of experiencing symptoms associated with epilepsy:

• Use THEC64 in a well-lit area and always keep a sensible distance away from

the TV or monitor screen

• Avoid prolonged use of THEC64. Take at least a fifteen minute break after each

hour of continuous play

• Avoid using THEC64 when you are tired or need sleep

• Stop using THEC64 immediately if you feel tired, experience discomfort or pain

in your limbs or begin to feel ill.

INTRODUCTION

THEC64 is a modern 1:1 scale version of the classic computer system that first

appeared in 1982. THEC64 is instantly reminiscent of the original design,

incorporating a fully functional keyboard but with modern peripheral support via

the HDMI and USB ports. These ports allow you to connect THEC64 to an HD TV or

monitor and connect a number of USB peripherals including additional controllers,

memory sticks and powered hubs.

THEC64 offers two modes:

• Carousel mode – Gives you an easy-to-use carousel with a wide selection of

pre-installed C64 and VIC 20 games, ready to play

• Classic mode – Takes you to BASIC, ready for programming, loading and

saving your programs. This mode includes the ability to choose between a C64

and a VIC 20 computer model.

The two modes share many options, so if you make changes to the Display option

(for example) in Classic mode, the change also applies to Carousel mode, and

vice versa. You can also save a running program at any point in either Classic or

Carousel mode, by using the save and load state function.

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From either mode, you can load external programs using compatible files stored on

a USB stick (NOT supplied). These can include virtual media files such as virtual disk,

tape, cartridge and stand-alone program files. See CHAPTER 8 for full details.

We hope you have hours of fun, either reliving your childhood or enjoying the C64 or

VIC 20 computer for the first time!

We always recommend upgrading to the latest firmware build. Please check online at

retrogames.biz/thec64/support/upgrade-thec64

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