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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Upon booting software, the stereo/monaural output setting should be changed to match the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Upon booting software, the stereo/monaural output setting should be changed to match the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Immediately upon loading an application (before the Title Loop starts), the stereo/monaural output setting should be changed to match the Boot ROM settings of the Main Unit. Even if sound output is not listed in Chapter 9, Options, an application internally determines if it is stereo or monaural, so the settings must be changed to correspond to the Main Unit Boot ROM settings on the application side. Currently, the stereo/monaural output settings are saved on the Main Unit, and should not be saved under any circumstances to the memory card. Refer to Chapter 9.2, Storing Option Settings, for more details. | #vardefine:fulldesc|Immediately upon loading an application (before the Title Loop starts), the stereo/monaural output setting should be changed to match the Boot ROM settings of the Main Unit. Even if sound output is not listed in Chapter 9, Options, an application internally determines if it is stereo or monaural, so the settings must be changed to correspond to the Main Unit Boot ROM settings on the application side. Currently, the stereo/monaural output settings are saved on the Main Unit, and should not be saved under any circumstances to the memory card. Refer to Chapter 9.2, Storing Option Settings, for more details. | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Performing a [[software reset]] from the title loop must return to the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Performing a [[software reset]] from the title loop must return to the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Soft reset from the Title Loop must jump to the Main Unit Boot ROM Menu.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Soft reset from the Title Loop must jump to the Main Unit Boot ROM Menu.}}{{ | ||
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|4.2.1={{ | |4.2.1={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|The | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|The [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]] must appear within ten seconds of opening the disc lid, save for situations where legitimate disc swapping is required.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|The Main Unit Boot ROM menu must appear when the Main Unit "OPEN button" is pressed and the disc lid is opened. Please note the alternative cases described in 4.2.2, Exceptions when the Disc Lid is Open, 4.2.3, When the Disc Lid is Opened during Saves, and 4.2.4, When File Loading Fails from the Disc,. When the disc lid is opened, your application must go to the Main Unit Boot ROM menu within ten seconds.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|The Main Unit Boot ROM menu must appear when the Main Unit "OPEN button" is pressed and the disc lid is opened. Please note the alternative cases described in 4.2.2, Exceptions when the Disc Lid is Open, 4.2.3, When the Disc Lid is Opened during Saves, and 4.2.4, When File Loading Fails from the Disc,. When the disc lid is opened, your application must go to the Main Unit Boot ROM menu within ten seconds.}}{{ | ||
#vardefine:page|20}} | #vardefine:page|20}} | ||
|4.2.3={{ | |4.2.3={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Any operation that returns to the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Any operation that returns to the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]] must wait until a save has finished.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When executing saves, do not go to the Main Unit Boot ROM main screen until that save is finished. (This requirement is imposed to avoid the loss of the file being saved). Go to the main screen as soon as the save is finished.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|When executing saves, do not go to the Main Unit Boot ROM main screen until that save is finished. (This requirement is imposed to avoid the loss of the file being saved). Go to the main screen as soon as the save is finished.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Any menus must exist separately | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Any menus must exist separately from the title screen.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|The Start/Option Selection screen exists separately from the Title Screen. If a "Menu" selection such as Start/Option is needed, it should appear when the START button is pressed at the Title Screen. Objects other than the Menu can be used and combined as needed. | #vardefine:fulldesc|The Start/Option Selection screen exists separately from the Title Screen. If a "Menu" selection such as Start/Option is needed, it should appear when the START button is pressed at the Title Screen. Objects other than the Menu can be used and combined as needed. | ||
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|9.2={{ | |9.2={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|The stereo/monaural setting must not be saved. The default setting is saved in the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|The stereo/monaural setting must not be saved. The default setting is saved in the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|If the option settings are to be backed up according to the above, the Stereo/Monaural setting should not be saved. On the Sega Dreamcast, the Stereo/Monaural settings are saved in the Main Unit, considering the case where the same data is to be used to play in another environment.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|If the option settings are to be backed up according to the above, the Stereo/Monaural setting should not be saved. On the Sega Dreamcast, the Stereo/Monaural settings are saved in the Main Unit, considering the case where the same data is to be used to play in another environment.}}{{ | ||
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|9.3={{ | |9.3={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|If the stereo/monaural setting is changed in-game, the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|If the stereo/monaural setting is changed in-game, the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]] setting must be changed too.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When the user changes the value of the voice output setting on the application option screen, the Main Unit Boot ROM setting should also be set to the same value before the option screen is exited. Wait until the user confirms. As used in the procedures of 3.1, 9.2 and 9.3, the Stereo/Monaural setting refers to Main Console setting, and other option settings refer to the saved data (if present).}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|When the user changes the value of the voice output setting on the application option screen, the Main Unit Boot ROM setting should also be set to the same value before the option screen is exited. Wait until the user confirms. As used in the procedures of 3.1, 9.2 and 9.3, the Stereo/Monaural setting refers to Main Console setting, and other option settings refer to the saved data (if present).}}{{ | ||
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*8 pixels horizontally or 16 pixels vertically from the game screen (for 320x240 pixel displays). | *8 pixels horizontally or 16 pixels vertically from the game screen (for 320x240 pixel displays). | ||
*8 pixels horizontally or 32 pixels vertically from the game screen (for 640x480 pixel displays).}}{{ | *8 pixels horizontally or 32 pixels vertically from the game screen (for 640x480 pixel displays).}}{{ | ||
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|10.4={{ | |10.4={{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|If multiple files are saved by one piece of software, the first 9 characters must be the same (only the last 3 may differ). This is to ensure the batch copy function works in the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|If multiple files are saved by one piece of software, the first 9 characters must be the same (only the last 3 may differ). This is to ensure the batch copy function works in the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When multiple files are saved by one game, the first 9 characters of each file name must be the same (only the last 3 may differ). In the Boot ROM file menu, the first 9 characters determine files associated with each game. Consequently, if these characters are not the same, the files are not recognized as belonging to the same game, and the batch copy function will not work.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|When multiple files are saved by one game, the first 9 characters of each file name must be the same (only the last 3 may differ). In the Boot ROM file menu, the first 9 characters determine files associated with each game. Consequently, if these characters are not the same, the files are not recognized as belonging to the same game, and the batch copy function will not work.}}{{ | ||
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|15.1.2={{ | |15.1.2={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|VMU comments should consist of up to 16 single-byte ASCII characters ( | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|VMU comments should consist of up to 16 single-byte ASCII characters (20 to 7D and A0 to DF). Character 7E (~) should not be used as it does not represent a character in the VMU.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|VMU Comments shall consist of up to 16 single-byte ASCII characters (20 to 7D and A0 to DF). Character 7E (tilde) should not be used as it does not represent a character in VMU.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|VMU Comments shall consist of up to 16 single-byte ASCII characters (20 to 7D and A0 to DF). Character 7E (tilde) should not be used as it does not represent a character in VMU.}}{{ | ||
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|15.1.3a={{ | |15.1.3a={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc| | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|[[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|Boot ROM]] comments may consist of up to 32 single-byte or 16 double-byte upper-case English characters.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Boot ROM comments may consist of up to 32 single-byte or 16 double-byte upper-case English characters (double-byte characters display as 24x24 dots with the Boot ROM, and single-byte characters as 24x12 dots).}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Boot ROM comments may consist of up to 32 single-byte or 16 double-byte upper-case English characters (double-byte characters display as 24x24 dots with the Boot ROM, and single-byte characters as 24x12 dots).}}{{ | ||
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|15.1.3b={{ | |15.1.3b={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|The game title (shortened if necessary) should be written as a | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|The game title (shortened if necessary) should be written as a [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]] comment (name + status is also allowed).}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|The game title (or a shortened form of the title, if necessary) is written as a Boot ROM Comment. Display of "Game name + game status" is also possible.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|The game title (or a shortened form of the title, if necessary) is written as a Boot ROM Comment. Display of "Game name + game status" is also possible.}}{{ | ||
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|15.1.5={{ | |15.1.5={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|A save file should have its | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|A save file should have its own unique icon so it can be clearly recognised in the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Each application should have its own unique icon. The unique icon allows each application's save files to be recognized in the Boot ROM File Control Menu.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Each application should have its own unique icon. The unique icon allows each application's save files to be recognized in the Boot ROM File Control Menu.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|If an autosave feature is in effect and memory card is removed during play, the game must be paused a message displayed asking that the memory card be reinserted when it is time to save. If a save file with an identical timestamp and checksum is detected, the game should resume.}}{{ | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|If an autosave feature is in effect and memory card is removed during play, the game must be paused and a message displayed asking that the memory card be reinserted when it is time to save. If a save file with an identical timestamp and checksum is detected, the game should resume.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|If a memory card is removed during the game, play must be paused and a message displayed asking that the memory card be replaced at the time of saving. If a memory card having the same save file (identical time stamp and checksum) as that removed is reinserted, the game resumes.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|If a memory card is removed during the game, play must be paused and a message displayed asking that the memory card be replaced at the time of saving. If a memory card having the same save file (identical time stamp and checksum) as that removed is reinserted, the game resumes.}}{{ | ||
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|15.2.3={{ | |15.2.3={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Unless saving data, swapping memory cards | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Unless saving data, swapping memory cards while the power is on should be supported.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Except for during actual saves, memory card hot plugs (removing and inserting a memory card with the power ON) should be supported. However, access to Visual Memory is not possible when using the gun controller. For that reason, this rule does not apply, but include it anyway so as not to confuse the user.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Except for during actual saves, memory card hot plugs (removing and inserting a memory card with the power ON) should be supported. However, access to Visual Memory is not possible when using the gun controller. For that reason, this rule does not apply, but include it anyway so as not to confuse the user.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|If when executing a save and no memory card is | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|If when executing a save and no memory card is inserted, display a messasge notifying the user of a lack of memory card, and the number of blocks required to save.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When no memory card is installed, indicate the required space (number of blocks) and display a warning message such as "A memory card with at least xx blocks of space is required for saving. Cancel save? | #vardefine:fulldesc|When no memory card is installed, indicate the required space (number of blocks) and display a warning message such as "A memory card with at least xx blocks of space is required for saving. Cancel save? | ||
(YES/NO)".}}{{ | (YES/NO)".}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|When saving, an on-screen indicator should be displayed to show a save is in | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|When saving, an on-screen indicator should be displayed to show a save is in progress.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|(While saving) When returning to normal processing after starting a save, an on-screen indicator (such as a progress bar at the bottom) must be provided to show the user that a save is in progress. Soft reset and CD door open conditions should be indicated in a manner that is compatible with the normal save indication.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|(While saving) When returning to normal processing after starting a save, an on-screen indicator (such as a progress bar at the bottom) must be provided to show the user that a save is in progress. Soft reset and CD door open conditions should be indicated in a manner that is compatible with the normal save indication.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|At the disc swapping screen with the lid open, a [[software reset]] must return to the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|At the disc swapping screen with the lid open, a [[software reset]] must return to the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|At the disc switching screen, doing a soft reset when the disc lid is open moves the user to the Main Unit Boot ROM screen. Setting the soft reset jump destination to the Main Unit Boot ROM Menu allows the user to check the title and saved files on the menu if he inserts the wrong disc. When a soft reset is done before the disc lid is opened on the disc switching screen, jump to the "Disc title screen".}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|At the disc switching screen, doing a soft reset when the disc lid is open moves the user to the Main Unit Boot ROM screen. Setting the soft reset jump destination to the Main Unit Boot ROM Menu allows the user to check the title and saved files on the menu if he inserts the wrong disc. When a soft reset is done before the disc lid is opened on the disc switching screen, jump to the "Disc title screen".}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|After swapping discs, execute the disc check routine in the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|After swapping discs, execute the disc check routine in the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|After switching discs, always execute the Disc Check routine in the Boot ROM.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|After switching discs, always execute the Disc Check routine in the Boot ROM.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Stop vibration from the [[Jump Pack]] when paused or returning to the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Stop vibration from the [[Jump Pack]] when paused or returning to the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Stop vibration with the Jump Pack during pause or when transferring to the Main Unit Boot ROM. In the rules up to now, whether or not to stop vibration of the Jump Pack "during transfer to the Main Unit Boot ROM" was not specially regulated, but from this version, stopping the vibration on the application side is regulated.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Stop vibration with the Jump Pack during pause or when transferring to the Main Unit Boot ROM. In the rules up to now, whether or not to stop vibration of the Jump Pack "during transfer to the Main Unit Boot ROM" was not specially regulated, but from this version, stopping the vibration on the application side is regulated.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Due to televisions or monitors with potential overscan, the screen should have a 16 (for 640x480 resolutions) or 8 (for 320x240 resolutions) pixel margin where user cannot aim.}}{{ | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Due to televisions or monitors with potential overscan, the screen should have a 16 (for 640x480 resolutions) or 8 (for 320x240 resolutions) pixel margin where the user cannot aim.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Depending on the TV or monitor manufacturer and the type of monitor, the entire screen may not be displayed at the edges. For this reason, the margins on all sides on the screen should be at least 16 pixels (for a 640x480 pixel screen) or 8 pixels (for a 320x240 pixel screen) within which the user cannot aim.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Depending on the TV or monitor manufacturer and the type of monitor, the entire screen may not be displayed at the edges. For this reason, the margins on all sides on the screen should be at least 16 pixels (for a 640x480 pixel screen) or 8 pixels (for a 320x240 pixel screen) within which the user cannot aim.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|For software sold in the US, do not allow guns to function which have not been | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|For software sold in the US, do not allow guns to function which have not been commercially approved.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|Also, when a gun controller with a territory code (see table below) for places other than the United States is connected during application operation, the gun mode should not be able to be used. In the United States, the federal government has declared that there are limitations on the colors of toys that resemble guns. This measure is effected to prevent the importation of real guns alongside the toys from other sales regions by gray importers.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|Also, when a gun controller with a territory code (see table below) for places other than the United States is connected during application operation, the gun mode should not be able to be used. In the United States, the federal government has declared that there are limitations on the colors of toys that resemble guns. This measure is effected to prevent the importation of real guns alongside the toys from other sales regions by gray importers.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|When connecting to network applications (web browsers, email, chat), use the connection details saved in the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|When connecting to network applications (web browsers, email, chat), use the connection details saved in the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]].}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When connecting to a network applications like a Web Browser, Mailer, or Chat, confirm the setting data for connecting to an IP address in Main Unit memory and connect based on that setting.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|When connecting to a network applications like a Web Browser, Mailer, or Chat, confirm the setting data for connecting to an IP address in Main Unit memory and connect based on that setting.}}{{ | ||
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|19.1d={{ | |19.1d={{ | ||
| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|If an IP address can be set within software, the | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|If an IP address can be set within software, the [[Sega Dreamcast/Boot ROM|boot ROM]] save must reflect the change.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|When there is a function to set the IP Address within an application (currently only permission for settings by Dreamcast browser is given), Main Unit memory settings should be adjusted to application settings that are changed.}}{{ | #vardefine:fulldesc|When there is a function to set the IP Address within an application (currently only permission for settings by Dreamcast browser is given), Main Unit memory settings should be adjusted to application settings that are changed.}}{{ | ||
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| − | #vardefine:shortdesc|Software must | + | #vardefine:shortdesc|Software must abide by the guidelines provided by the NHK and Japan Civil Broadcasting Union in regards to certain light patterns or flashing lights.}}{{ |
#vardefine:fulldesc|A very small number of individuals may experience seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing videogames could induce a seizure in such individuals. Certain conditions may induce undetected seizure symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. | #vardefine:fulldesc|A very small number of individuals may experience seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing videogames could induce a seizure in such individuals. Certain conditions may induce undetected seizure symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. | ||
Because of this possibility, an appropriate seizure warning should be included on videogame packaging. The following guidelines have been provided by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Co.), and should be used as a guideline for precautionary measures: | Because of this possibility, an appropriate seizure warning should be included on videogame packaging. The following guidelines have been provided by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Co.), and should be used as a guideline for precautionary measures: | ||
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