DX ZETZ DRIVER Instruction Manual and Play Guide
Product Overview
This document provides instructions for the DX ZETZ DRIVER, a transformation belt toy from Bandai, and its associated Rider Capsules. The DX ZETZ DRIVER allows users to transform into various forms of Kamen Rider ZETZ by using different Rider Capsules.
Set Contents:
- DX ZETZ DRIVER Main Body (1)
- Impact Capsule (1)
Parts Name (ZETZ DRIVER):
- Front View: Lever, Joint Part, Buckle Cover, Belt Buckle (Belt Keep)
- Back View: Rotation Parts, Battery Lid, Power Switch, Protrusion
Recommended Batteries:
- Requires 3 x AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).
- Estimated continuous use time: approximately 120 minutes.
- Recommended brands include Panasonic Alkaline LR03XJ, TOSHIBA Alkaline LR03AN, Panasonic Evolta NEO LRO3NJ, and Mitsubishi Electric LR03EXR.
Image Description: The first page shows the DX ZETZ DRIVER toy, its components, and basic information. It features the driver itself, the Impact Capsule, and illustrations of the driver's parts with labels in Japanese.
Warnings and Precautions
⚠️ Warning:
- Contains small parts. Choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
❗ Caution:
- Do not play rough or wrap the belt around your neck, as this poses a suffocation hazard.
- Be careful not to get fingers, hair, or clothing caught in rotating parts.
- Do not insert fingers into moving parts; injury may occur.
- Avoid prolonged viewing of the LED flashing lights, as it may cause discomfort.
- Battery Misuse:
- Never use secondary (rechargeable) batteries.
- Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.
- Ensure batteries are inserted with the correct polarity (+/-).
- Remove batteries after play. Leaving batteries inserted may cause leakage.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat, or incinerate batteries.
- If battery fluid gets into eyes, wash immediately with large amounts of water and consult a doctor.
- If fluid gets on skin or clothing, wash with water.
- Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
- Battery replacement should be performed by a guardian.
- Usage Precautions:
- This product contains precision electronic parts. Avoid dropping, exposure to water, dirt, or disassembly.
- Do not use or store in extreme temperatures.
- Dispose of plastic packaging immediately after opening.
- Do not place the product on resin surfaces like sofas or tiles for extended periods, as color transfer may occur.
- Do not forcibly pull or bend moving or attachment parts in an unnatural direction.
- Some sounds may have intonation that differs slightly from natural speech; this is a product characteristic.
- For safety, the belt is designed to detach if excessive force is applied. Do not modify the belt by tying it or replacing it.
How to Insert Batteries into the ZETZ DRIVER
(Guardian supervision recommended for battery replacement)
Important: Always use new alkaline batteries. Mixing battery types or using partially used batteries may cause malfunction or premature battery depletion.
Steps:
- Ensure the power switch is in the OFF (X) position.
- If the Rider Capsule is not read, sounds are low, error sounds occur, or the LED is dim, replace the batteries.
- Step 1: Remove Battery Lid
- Push the hole on the back of the battery lid with a thin object (e.g., pen tip).
- While pushing, slide the battery lid in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
- Step 2: Insert Batteries
- Insert 3 AA batteries (sold separately), ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
- Step 3: Replace Battery Lid
- Align the protrusions on the battery lid with the grooves on the main body.
- Slide the battery lid back into place.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows the back of the ZETZ DRIVER with callouts pointing to the grooves (ミゾ), protrusions (突起), battery lid (電池ぶた), and the battery compartment showing correct insertion of batteries with polarity.
How to Power On
- On the back of the main body, slide the power switch to ON (O).
- The main body's LED will light up, and a startup sound will play.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows the back of the ZETZ DRIVER with the power switch labeled OFF (X) and ON (O).
Note: After finishing play, always turn the power switch back to OFF (X).
How to Wear the ZETZ DRIVER
- Step 1: Drape the belt according to the diagram, fitting it to your body. Pass the belt strap over your left shoulder and under your right armpit, then bring it around to the back.
- Step 2: Bring the belt strap around to the back and secure it at the joint part.
- Step 3: Adjust the belt length to fit your chest circumference.
Diagram Description: Diagrams show the front and back views of a person wearing the ZETZ DRIVER, illustrating how the belt is routed and secured at the joint part. Callouts indicate "Belt Buckle" (ベルト留め) and "Joint Part" (ジョイント部分).
❗ Caution:
- If clothing or other items get caught in the belt strap at the joint part during attachment, it may become difficult to detach, posing a suffocation hazard.
- The joint part is designed with safety in mind to detach if excessive force is applied, but handle with care.
- The belt strap's joint part is designed to detach easily for safety. Be careful of dropping the belt.
How to Play with Rider Capsules
Hold the top and bottom parts of the capsule and rotate the rotating part. The images inside will appear sequentially as the rotating part turns.
Diagram Description: Shows the Impact Capsule with its top/bottom parts and the rotating part. It illustrates the rotation and the appearance of inner graphics.
How to Attach and Detach Rider Capsules
Attachment: Align the pin parts on the back of the Rider Capsule with the capsule set part on the DX ZETZ DRIVER. The lever will pop up.
Diagram Description: Shows the back of a Rider Capsule (e.g., Impact Capsule) with pin parts, and the ZETZ DRIVER with its capsule set part. It illustrates alignment and the lever popping up.
Detachment: While pressing the unlock button on the DX ZETZ DRIVER, remove the Rider Capsule.
Diagram Description: Shows the ZETZ DRIVER with the unlock button highlighted, and an arrow indicating removal of the capsule.
How to Reattach the Buckle Cover if Detached
The buckle cover is designed to be removable.
Align the concave part (凹部) of the buckle cover with the convex part (凸部) of the ZETZ DRIVER. The top and bottom buckle covers have the same shape.
Diagram Description: Shows the buckle cover (back view) and the ZETZ DRIVER (front view), illustrating the alignment of the concave and convex parts.
Transformation Play
This section details how to transform using various Rider Capsules. The general process involves setting a capsule, activating it, and then performing actions to trigger transformation sounds and lights.
Note: Each transformation type (Physicam Impact, Wing, Transform, Stream, Machinery, Recovery, Paradigm Wonder) uses a specific, separately sold capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Impact Transformation
(Requires separately sold Impact Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Refer to the capsule attachment guide to set the Impact Capsule. The lever will pop up, the main body's LED will light up, and a set/standby sound will play.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. The main body's LED will light up, playing a confirmation sound and transformation standby sound. (Display: "IMPACT!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Impact Capsule. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a rotation sound and the Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Impact transformation sound. The LEDs will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds after transformation is complete.
Diagram Description: Illustrates the three steps: capsule attachment, lever press, and capsule rotation, with corresponding visual cues like LEDs and sounds.
Physicam Impact Finishing Move Play
(Perform after Transformation Play)
- Step 1: Activate Lever - Press the lever 3 times. A finishing move transition sound will play. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a standby sound. (Note: Pressing the lever 1 or 2 times will also trigger finishing move sounds.)
- Step 2: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Impact Capsule. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a rotation sound and the Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Impact finishing move sound. The LEDs will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds after the finishing move is complete. (Display: "PANISH!")
Diagram Description: Illustrates the two steps for finishing move play.
Physicam Impact Super Finishing Move Play
(Perform after Transformation Play)
- Step 1: Activate Lever - Press the lever 4 times. A finishing move transition sound will play. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a standby sound.
- Step 2: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Impact Capsule. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a rotation sound and the Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Impact super finishing move sound. The LEDs will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds after the super finishing move is complete. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Diagram Description: Illustrates the two steps for super finishing move play.
Physicam Impact Ability Play
Rotate the rotating part of the Impact Capsule. The main body and belt LEDs will light up, playing a rotation sound and the Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Impact ability sound. The LEDs will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds after the ability play is complete.
Diagram Description: Shows the capsule being rotated for ability play.
Physicam Impact Transformation Release Play
(Perform after Transformation Play)
- Step 1: Remove Capsule - Refer to the capsule detachment guide to remove the capsule. A release sound will play.
- Step 2: Lower Lever - Lower the lever. A transformation release sound will play.
Diagram Description: Illustrates capsule removal and lever lowering.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Wing Transformation
(Requires separately sold Wing Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Wing Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "WING!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Wing Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Wing transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Wing Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wing finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Wing Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wing super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Wing Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wing ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Wing Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Pages 5 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Physicam Wing form using the Wing Capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Transform Transformation
(Requires separately sold Transform Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Transform Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "TRANSFORM!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Transform Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Physicam Transform transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Transform Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Transform finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Transform Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Transform super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Transform Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Transform ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Transform Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Page 6 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Physicam Transform form using the Transform Capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Technorom Stream Transformation
(Requires separately sold Stream Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Stream Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "STREAM!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Stream Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Technorom Stream transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Stream Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Stream finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Stream Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Stream super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Stream Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Stream ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Stream Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Page 7 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Technorom Stream form using the Stream Capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Technorom Machinery Transformation
(Requires separately sold Machinery Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Machinery Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "MACHINERY!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Machinery Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Technorom Machinery transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Machinery Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Machinery finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Machinery Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Machinery super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Machinery Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Machinery ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Machinery Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Page 8 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Technorom Machinery form using the Machinery Capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Esprim Recovery Transformation
(Requires separately sold Recovery Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Recovery Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "RECOVERY!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Recovery Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Esprim Recovery transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Recovery Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Recovery finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Recovery Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Recovery super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Recovery Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Recovery ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Recovery Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Page 9 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Esprim Recovery form using the Recovery Capsule.
Kamen Rider ZETZ Paradigm Wonder Transformation
(Requires separately sold Wonder Capsule)
Transformation Play:
- Step 1: Set Capsule - Set the Wonder Capsule. Lever pops up, LED lights up, set/standby sound plays.
- Step 2: Activate Lever - Press the lever. LED lights up, confirmation sound, transformation standby sound plays. (Display: "WONDER!")
- Step 3: Rotate Capsule - Rotate the rotating part of the Wonder Capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Kamen Rider ZETZ Paradigm Wonder transformation sound plays. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Wonder Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 3 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wonder finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "PANISH!")
Wonder Super Finishing Move Play: (After transformation) Press lever 4 times. Finishing move transition sound, LEDs light up, standby sound. Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wonder super finishing move sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds. (Display: "OVER PANISH!")
Wonder Ability Play: Rotate capsule. LEDs light up, rotation sound, Wonder ability sound. LEDs remain lit for ~30 seconds.
Wonder Transformation Release Play: Remove capsule. Release sound. Lower lever. Release sound.
Diagram Description: Page 10 illustrates the transformation, finishing moves, and release for the Paradigm Wonder form using the Wonder Capsule.