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USER MANUAL Ace Combat Assault Horizon (PS3) SONY

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:

• dizziness

• eye or muscle twitches

disorientation

• any involuntary movement

• altered vision

• loss of awareness

seizures

or convulsion.

RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure

• Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.
• Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.
• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

NOTICE:

Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PS3™ system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.

HANDLING YOUR PS3TM FORMAT DISC:

• Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. - Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. - Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. - Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started 02
Game Controls 03
Main Menu 04
Game Screen 05
Pause Menu 05
Settings 06
How to Play 06
Customer Support & Warranty 07
Francais 09
Notes 16
Credits 17

NOTICES:

Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. Voice chat requires a headset, sold separately. Compatible with most Bluetooth and USB wired headsets. Some limitations apply.

GETTING STARTED

PlayStation®3 system

Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™ computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information.

Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Ace Combat® Assault Horizon disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under [Game] in the PS3™ system's home menu, and then press the × button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software.

Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed.

TbImove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.

Trophies: Earn, compareTaophisare trophies that you earn by making specific in-game accomplishments. Trophies access requires a PlayStation®Network account.

SAVED DATA FOR PS3™ FORMAT SOFTWARE

Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system's hard disk. The data is displayed under "Saved Game Utility" in the Game menu.

GAME CONTROLS

Camera view right stick

Fire machine gun

Fire missile

Change weapon

Switch target

Throttle down

Throttle up

Yaw left

Yaw right R

Activate DFMI/ASMI L2 R2 Counter maneuver

Flares L3

Change view R3

Switch radar map display

Pause

BOMBER CONTROLS

Adjust targeting left stick

Flares , L3

Drop bomb

Switch target

Pause

ATTACK HELICOPTER CONTROLS

Forward/Backward left stick Strafe left/Strafe right

Turret and camera view up/ right stick down, turn left/right

Descend

Ascend

Change weapon

Obtain target L1, L2

Fire special weapon R1

Fire gun R2

Counter maneuver L1 R1

Reset camera L3

Change view R3

Switch radar map display SELECT

Pause

DOOR GUNNER/GUNSHIP CONTROLS

Adjust sight left stick! right stick

Change weapon (Gunship only)

Attack

Zoom sight (Door Gunner only)

Pause

MAIN MENU

CAMPAIGN

Play through the game following a storyline.

Continue: Resume a campaign in progress.

New Game: Start a new campaign.

PLAYSTATION®3 NETWORK

Play with or against other players online over the PlayStation®Network. Choose between Co-Op, Domination, Deathmatch and Capital Conquest.

Quick Match: Search for matches without selecting session rules.

Custom Match: Select session rules to search for matches.

Create Session: Customize rules and settings to create a new online match.

Skill Sets: Equip an aircraft with skills to increase its performance in online, co-op, and free mission modes.

Stats: View your individual statistics.

Rankings: Browse online rankings.

NOTE: When you sign-in to PlayStation®Network, the game's play record will be uploaded to the "ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON Synchronized Website". Please visit http://www.acecombat.com for details on registering and using the Synchronized Website (registering and using the Synchronized Website is not a requirement to play the game).

*No personal information will be uploaded with the game's play record.

*If you do not register to the Synchronized Website, your game's play record will not be revealed.

FREE MISSION

Play through any missions completed in the single player campaign.

SETTINGS

Adjust various game settings.

PLAYER ARCHIVE

View stats, aircraft models, and credits, or replay movies.

Stats: View statistics based on both single player and online gameplay.

Aircraft Viewer: Examine the in-game models for any aircraft you have unlocked.

Credits: Watch the credits for Ace Combat Assault Horizon.

Replay Theater: View any saved replay movies.

SETTINGS

FLIGHT ASSIST: Turn the Flight Assist feature ON/OFF. When set to ON, Flight Assist automatically steers the plane out of danger if it is about to hit the ground and when it exits the mission area.

CONTROL SETTINGS: View and adjust the game controls.

Vibration: Turn controller vibration ON/OFF.

Aircraft: Adjust the controls for piloting an aircraft.

Attack Helicopter: Set the controls for piloting an attack helicopter.

Door Gunner/Gunship: Set controller preferences for manning a mounted gun.

SCREEN BRIGHTNESS: Modify the brightness levels in the game.

HUD MEASURE: Set in-game displays to show information in Knots & Feet or Meters.

SUBTITLES: Turn subtitle display ON/OFF.

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: Choose the subtitle language.

AUDIO LANGUAGE: Select a language for the in-game dialog.

SOUND: Adjust the sound options for the game.

Music Volume: Set the music volume.

SE Volume: Set the volume level for the sound effects.

V0 Volume: Set the volume level for in-game voices.

HOW TO PLAY

LOCK-ON: Press the button to switch between available enemy targets, and follow the green arrow near the center of the screen to bring the target into view. Once the square targeting box turns red, a lock-on has been achieved, and missiles are more likely to hit the target.

DOGFIGHT MODE (DFM): While following a targeted enemy aircraft from behind, a green circle may appear around the targeting box. Press the L2 button and the R2 button to enter Dogfight Mode. In Dogfight Mode, you'll be in close pursuit of your targeted foe. Keep the enemy within the green Assault Circle to charge your missiles. When the Assault Circle turns red, your missiles have a much greater chance of hitting the enemy. To disengage from Dogfight Mode, press the button.

COUNTER MANEUVERS: A red circle follows the rear of your aircraft when an enemy attempts to engage in a Dogfight. To initiate a counter maneuver, slow down your aircraft until the red and green arrows align in the center of the screen, and then press the L2 button and the R2 button.

For Attack Helicopters, press the L2 button and the R2 button when the "Incoming Missile" warning appears on-screen to avoid incoming missiles.

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AVERTISSEMENT:PHOTOSENSIBILITE/EPILEPSIE/CONVULSIONS

LEAD IN-GAME CINEMATIC ARTIST

Keita Imatomi

LEAD ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

Shinya Sorimachi

LEAD ANIMATOR

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LEAD CHARACTER MODELER

Shunichi Oe

SOUND DIRECTOR

Keiki Kobayashi

ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE

Seattle Music

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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MANAGER, EVENTS & MOBILE PR

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ASSOCIATE EVENTS MANAGER

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

SPECIALIST

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DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS & CHANNEL

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ASSOCIATE MANAGER CHANNEL MARKETING

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E-COMMERCE & DIRECT SALES COORDINATOR

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DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES & BRANDING

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ART DIRECTOR

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SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST

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GRAPHIC ARTIST

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SENIORVIDEO EDITOR

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QA TESTERS

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Special Thanks to the United

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SPECIAL THANKS

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GSD&M

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All trademarks and copyrights associated with the manufacturers, aircraft, models, trade names, brands and visual images depicted in this game are the property of their respective owners, and used with such permissions.

Produced under license from BAE Systems.

Produced under license from

Boeing Management Company.

AH-64 Apache Longbow, B-1, FIA-18

Super Hornet, F-15 Eagle, F-15

Strike Eagle, KC-10 are among the

trademarks owned by Boeing.

The MIRAGE 2000 and RAFALE are aircraft designed and manufactured by DASSAULT AVIATION. MIRAGE and RAFALE are registered trademarks of DASSAULT AVIATION used under License to NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

Typhoon is an aircraft and registered trademark of Eurofli ghter GmbH.

Produced in cooperation with Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

LOCKHEED MARTIN, AC-130U Spooky, F-117A Nighthawk, F-16CIF Fighting Falcon, F-22A Raptor, F-35B Lightning II, MC-130, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

Produced under a license from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.

A-10A Thunderbolt II, B-2 Spirit, and F-14D Super Tomcat are trademarks of Northrop Grumman Corporation.

RAF Roundel is a registered trade design of the Secretary of State for Defence and is used under license.

The Gripen C is an aircraft designed and manufactured by Saab AB.

Gripen C is a registered trademark of Saab AB used under License to NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

SIKORSKY, BLACK HAWK and the Black Hawk helicopter design are the trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. They are licensed throughout the world to NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

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