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Welcome to Mr.BACKUP – Z64 
 

Mr. BACKUP is a unique enhancement to the Nintendo N-64 system which brings a lot 
of fun to thousands of families all over the world. 
 
With the connection between Nintendo N-64 and Mr.BACKUP Z-64, you can seamlessly 
enjoy  the  fun  of  cartridge  games  and  also  assure  the  future  data  usage  (including  game 
data and record data) through simple BACKUP process. 
 
With  Mr.  BACKUP,  you  can  avoid  any  loss  due  to  the  damage  of  the  game  cartridges. 
It’s also a good practice to BACKUP the game data before you play a new game cartridge 
newly purchased. 
 
You just cannot imagine how Mr. BACKUP can save your money and time. 

 
A. Package Checklist 

 
The package you purchase should include the following parts and pieces: 
 

- Z-64 Processor 

 

- Z-64 Power Transformer 

 

- ZIP-100 Floppy Disk (capacity at 100 Megabytes) 

 

- this User Guide 

 
If any of the above parts or pieces are not included in your package, please contact your 
local distributor. 
 

B. Installation 

 
The installation for Z-64 is very simple and straightforward. You'll be able to enjoy the 
magic of Z-64 after you execute the following steps which will not take you more than 3 
minutes: 
 
- Make sure that Z-64 processor and N-64 processor are turned off 
- Connect Z-64 processor to the cartridge socket located at the upper corner of  
  N64 processor 
- Plug Z-64 power transformer into the wall socket 
- Turn on Z-64 power transformer and wait for about 10 seconds 
- When the LCD panel at Z64 processor shows < Mr. BACKUP >, it means that  
   Mr. BACKUP is ready to serve you. 
 
If the LCD panel doesn't display any message, please repeat the whole steps. 
 
 

 
C. Key Components Diagram and Description 

Summary of Contents for Mr.Backup Z64

Page 1: ...Z64 Z64 Z64 Z64 MR BACKUP User Guide Version 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...es from Z64 5 File Management for Zip Disks 6 BIOS Update File Operations Procedures 7 Power On Self Testing Procedures G Operations Under Enhanced Screen Display Menu 1 How to Switch to Z64 Screen Display Menu 2 Play Cartridges under Z64 Enhanced Screen Display Menu 3 Play Game Files in the Zip Disk under Enhanced Screen Display Menu 4 Backup Nintendo 64 Game Cartridges into Zip Disks 5 BIOS Upda...

Page 3: ...arts and pieces Z 64 Processor Z 64 Power Transformer ZIP 100 Floppy Disk capacity at 100 Megabytes this User Guide If any of the above parts or pieces are not included in your package please contact your local distributor B Installation The installation for Z 64 is very simple and straightforward You ll be able to enjoy the magic of Z 64 after you execute the following steps which will not take y...

Page 4: ...stored in the magnetic zip disks including game record data Capability to play games in the cartridge Capability to copy game files from one zip disk to another zip disk Capability to clear data files stored in the magnetic zip disks with in built 256Mbit memory with in built ZIP 100 magnetic drive Average storage capacity of ZIP 100 magnetic disk at 6 to 11 game files With large scale LCD display...

Page 5: ...ed Two Beeps meaning some mistakes happening but still can continue operation Three Beeps meaning obvious mistakes and immediate re start is needed Please bear in mind that you should utilize our power supply when you are going to change any game cartridges ...

Page 6: ...s accompanied with a patch file ips the system will ask you whether you also want to load this patch file into the memory After completing the file loading the LCD Screen will request you to turn on N64 console Turn on the N64 console and start to play the Nintendo 64 game stored in the zip disk 4 Backup Nintendo 64 Game Cartridges from Z64 Insert the game cartridge into the slot and zip disk into...

Page 7: ...Insert the zip disk which has already stored the files e g game backup files patch files and BIOS update file Turn on Z64 The LCD Screen will display all the files in the zip disk Simultaneously push the Up and Down buttons for about 3 seconds The LCD Screen will display the Delete option Move Up and Down buttons to choose the file you want to delete and push the Enter button The LCD Screen will d...

Page 8: ...CARD If Z64 is now linked with N64 turned on now and inserted with a game cartridge the LCD Screen will display the following TEST IO ENTER TO END N64 NPWR CARD Move the Up and Down buttons If the Up and Down buttons are normal the LCD Screen will display Up and Down words respectively Push Enter button to test the next function If a game cartridge is inserted for testing the system will automatic...

Page 9: ...er the cartridge or the zip disk Turn on N64 console The LCD Screen will display the following message N64 MENU ON SCREEN Now your TV screen will display the following main menu as a sample main menu MR BACKUP Z64 Yoshi Story 128M JPN Super Mario 64 64M USA 1 8 XX MB Free Play Cartridge Zip Disk Edit Options Backup Cartridge Cheat Code The Long List at the front is the file list for all of the fil...

Page 10: ...ist after you insert the zip disk Move the Up and Down buttons on the Joypad to choose the game file in the zip disk and push Enter button A on the Joypad 4 Backup Nintendo 64 Game Cartridges into Zip Disks Since the Z64 device and N64 console are turned on already at this moment please insert the game cartridge and zip disk respectively Move the Left and Right buttons on the Joypad to choose Zip ...

Page 11: ...Cheat Code from the Joypad and push Start button After inputing the Cheat Code the system will display the following message for your confirmation Update Cheat Code Yes No Please choose Yes and push Enter button A Next time when you want to load this game for play from the file list at the front of the main menu the system will ask you Load Z64 Cheat Code Yes No You can repeat this process to crea...

Page 12: ...ete the files e g backup game files ips zcc etc from the zip disk When you execute this Delete function the system will prompt you to the file list at the front of the main menu Please move the Up and Down buttons to the location of the file you want to delete and push the Enter button A You can only delete one file for each time H Cautions Don t split or reconfigure the machine Don t leave any li...

Page 13: ...0 seconds to back up each games the speed of game play remains the same whether you play from cartridge or zip diskette Q5 Can the Z64 power adapter support different voltages Can it support American and European type videos A It comes with a universal power adapter supporting 110v to 220v automatically About Video it supports NTSC which is American type and PAL which is European type Q6 Does Z64 ...

Page 14: ...ion in disk is MARIO ROM and patch file is SMTRTAIN SAV Just copy SMTRAIN SAV to zip disk as MARIO EEP Q14 Which type of zip diskettes should I use to backup my game cartridge under Z64 device A Only DOS compatible zip diskette is systematically acceptable to backup your orginal game cartridge Q15 Right now I upgrade the BIOS to version 1 11 Can I download version 1 09 or older version such as ver...

Page 15: ...d one MByte One bit contains one digital 1 or 0 but one byte contains eight bits eg 00110110 so one ZIP disc can hold approx 800 Mbit wich is equal to 100 MB One ZIP disc can hold 6 11 games and a lot more of SRAMs BIOSes and Demos J Detailed Specifications Range of Working Temperature 0 to 55 degree centigrade Range of Storage Temperature 25 to 80 degree centigrade Net Weight 1 5 kg Power 5W Inpu...

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