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QUICK REFERENCE CABINET LINKING INSTRUCTIONS To link two cabinets, use the crossover coupler included in the spare parts bag. Connect the factory installed linking cable to the coupler and follow the instructions for “Wiring Modifications and Software Setup” located below starting with step #7. To link three or more cabinets, use a standard 10 base-T ethernet hub and follow all of the instructions for “Wiring Modifications and Software Setup”...
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7. Switch on power and closely observe the screen for each cabinet during start up. Each automatically enters ATTRACT MODE if no errors are found. Refer to Troubleshooting in the operation manual if errors are detected. 8. Unlock the coin door for each cabinet to access the operator control buttons inside coin vault. Press and hold the TEST button to enter the menu system.
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O N E O N E Operation NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. MIDWAY reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant. Fill out and mail in the Information Card. Include the Video Game Machine (VGM) serial number from the label on the rear of the cabinet.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before preparing the Video Game Machine (VGM) for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual. DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS ♦ DANGER indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it WILL cause death or serious injury.
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WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS. A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Requirements Location Electrical Power Temperature Humidity Domestic 120VAC @ 60Hz 4.0 Amps 32°F to 100°F Not to exceed 95% relative Foreign 230VAC @ 50Hz 2.0 Amps (0°C to 38°C) Japan 100VAC @ 50Hz 4.0 Amps Cabinet Statistics Shipping Dimensions Shipping Weight (Approx.) Design Type...
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Video Game Machine Array SET-UP Remove all items from the shipping containers and set them aside. Remove all packing material. Inspect the exterior of the main cabinet, control cabinet and the seat pedestal for any damage. WARNING The cabinet is top heavy. Do not push against plastic parts during movement. 2.
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Location of Casters and Levelers 4. The main cabinet is mounted on four swivel casters. Roll the cabinet to its intended location, maintaining clearance between the cabinet and walls, drapes, other games or obstructions. Roll the control cabinet near the main cabinet, leaving enough space to attach the wiring harness. Mate each cable from the control cabinet to the main cabinet.
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5. Lower and adjust each leg leveler on the control cabinet until it is stable and level. Adjust the levelers until the bottoms of both pieces are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for binding or pinched wires. Align the bracket holes with the mounting holes in the base of the control cabinet. Insert and firmly tighten the remaining fasteners to attach the two pieces together as a single unit.
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Rear Hasp Installation 12. Reinstall the rear door onto the cabinet and close it. Lock the rear door and remove the key. If required, install the extra padlock through the hasp at this time. Install the screws at the top and sides of the rear door and tighten snugly.
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14. The power cord is packed in with the spare parts. Insert a portion of the line cord in the cord clamp leaving enough slack for the cord. Match the holes on the IEC plug with the prongs in the receptacle and push firmly to seat the line cord.
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21. Return to the Main Menu screen, then choose CALIBRATE CONTROLS. Follow the on-screen instructions to set steering limits. If no errors are found, the controls will have the maximum accuracy. 22. Return to the Main Menu screen, and then choose EXIT. The game will automatically enter its “attract”...
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The system enters Attract Mode once it passes all power-up tests. The Attract Mode screen will cycle endlessly and display a variety of scenes and sounds from a typical race on any given track. The system does not exit Attract Mode until the desired amount of coins or tokens is inserted and game play commences.
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GAME OPERATION Access to the menu system for statistics, adjustments, and testing is secured by a keyed lock to prevent tampering. When the menu system is entered, on screen messages guide the operator through tasks. CABINET SWITCHES ♦ The ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the top right side of the cabinet. ♦...
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CRUIS’N EXOTICA CRUIS’N EXOTICA ™ ™ S E C T I O N S E C T I O N Adjustment, Diagnostic & Audit Adjustment, Diagnostic & Audit Menus Menus...
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MENU SYSTEM WHAT IS THE MENU SYSTEM? The game’s Menu System is a series of auditing, game adjustments and diagnostic screens. You can easily access and apply these screens to optimize game performance. For instance… Ø Use game audit screens to assess game performance. Ø...
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Main Menu, continued Diagnostic Menu DIAGNOSTIC MENU To verify the condition of the electrical and electronic hardware in the game, select DIAGNOSTIC MENU at the Main Menu. Diagnostic tests assist you in checking and adjusting the game’s major systems. It is important to periodically run diagnostics to improve and maintain game performance and player satisfaction.
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Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to highlight the Switch Test option and press the Test button to access it. Press any switch on the control panel or coin door to cause the corresponding indicator on the screen to illuminate. Each illuminated square represents one completed switch circuit. Main Menu Diagnostic Menu, continued Motion Test Menu...
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DIP SWITCH TEST DIP SW 1 1 OFF KIT OFF 2 OFF MOTION OFF 3 OFF UPRIGHT CABINET 4 ON WHEEL INVERT ON 5 OFF UNUSED 6 OFF LINK DISABLED 7 OFF 8 OFF DIP SW 2 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF USA 1 4 OFF...
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2. The graphic effects and added attractions for the slave cabinets must be the same as the master. All games must have these features enabled or all must have them disabled. Mixed settings, for example road kill or a show girls setting, can cause games to become unsynchronized during competition and lead to incorrect final results (i.e., two first place finishes with different times, collisions with unseen objects, etc.).
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DIP Switch 2 Settings COUNTRY CODE OFF* OFF* OFF* OFF* OFF* GERMANY FRANCE CANADA SWITZERLAND ITALY SPAIN AUSTRALIA JAPAN TAIWAN AUSTRIA BELGIUM SWEDEN FINLAND NETHERLANDS NORWAY DENMARK HUNGARY GENERAL USA1/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN1 USA3/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN3 USA7/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN5 USA8/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN7 CAN1/SWI1/ITL1/UK1/JPN1/TWN1/BLGN1 CAN2/SWI2/ITL2/UK2/JPN2/TWN2/BLGN2 CAN3/SWI3/ITL3/UK3/JPN3/TWN3/BLGN3 NTHRLDS1/FNLD1/NRWY1/DNMK1/HUN1 NTHRLDS2 Setting Table for DIP Switch 2 Diagnostics - 7...
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Main Menu Diagnostic Menu, continued CPU Board Test CPU BOARD TEST To verify proper operation of the memory circuits, select CPU Board Test at the Main Menu. This test checks the memory circuits in a manner similar to the Start-Up Test. A “rug” pattern representing the layout of the RAM and ROM circuits on the CPU Board will appear on-screen while the video circuits are tested.
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Press Volume Up to activate the tune selection and each additional push of the switch automatically selects and plays the next tune. Pressing the Volume Down button will trigger a sound effect and each additional push selects and plays the next sound effect. Main Menu Diagnostic Menu, continued Linking Test...
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Main Menu Diagnostic Menu, continued Monitor Test MONITOR TEST To verify color clarity of the monitor, select Monitor Test at the Main Menu. Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to highlight the desired monitor test and press the Test button.
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Main Menu Diagnostic Menu, continued Lamp Test LAMP TEST To detect intermittent or faulty incandescent bulbs, select Lamp Test at the Main Menu. This test ensures that the incandescent bulbs critical to game operation function properly. Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to highlight Lamp Test and press the Test button. During the test observe the selected lamp(s) switches turn on or off when the corresponding selection is made.
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Main Menu Game Audits GAME AUDITS Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to highlight Game Audits in the Main Menu and press the Test button. To move between pages of the Game Audit Table, press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.
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Main Menu Game Audits, continued GAME AUDITS VEHICLE SELECTED, PAGE 3 JEEP PROWLER VETTE HUMMER NASH MUSTANG TRIPY UGLY CAR JET CAR VIPER MUSCLE SEMI PRESS VOLUME UP/DOWN FOR NEXT PAGE PRESS SERVICE CREDIT BUTTON TO EXIT Audit Table, page 3 GAME AUDITS SPECIAL EFFECTS, PAGE 4 AUTOMATIC SELECTED...
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Main Menu Game Audits, continued GAME AUDITS INDIVIDUAL TRACK SELECTED, PAGE 5 VEGAS KOREA ALASKA ATLANTIS HONG KONG INDIA SAHARA HOLLAND IRELAND AMAZON TIBET MARS PRESS VOLUME UP/DOWN FOR NEXT PAGE PRESS SERVICE CREDIT BUTTON TO EXIT Audit Table, page 5 GAME AUDITS CRUIS’N EXOTICA STARTS, PAGE 6 VEGAS...
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Main Menu Game Audits, continued GAME AUDITS TRACK WINS, PAGE 7 VEGAS KOREA ALASKA ATLANTIS HONG KONG INDIA SAHARA HOLLAND IRELAND AMAZON TIBET MARS PRESS VOLUME UP/DOWN FOR NEXT PAGE PRESS SERVICE CREDIT BUTTON TO EXIT Audit Table, page 7 GAME AUDITS DRIVER SELECTION, PAGE 8 JASON...
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Main Menu Adjustment Menu ADJUSTMENT MENU To optimize game performance and earnings or to change the look or sound of the game, select the Adjustment Menu at the Main Menu. The Attract Mode features, Game Pricing and Game Difficulty may also be customized.
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Standard Pricing Use the Standard Pricing Table illustrated below as a guide to select the desired coin credit setting(s) for your game machine. NAME START CONTINUE CREDITS/COIN COIN 1 COIN 2 COIN 3 COIN4 BILL ANTILLES 1/25¢, 4/1G .25¢...
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Standard Pricing, continued NAME START CONTINUE CREDITS/COIN COIN 1 COIN 2 COIN 3 COIN4 BILL UK ECA 1 1/50p, 3/£1.00 £1.00 £2.00 UK ECA 2 1/50p, 2/£1.00 £1.00 £2.00 UK ECA 3 1/30p, 2/50p, 5/£1.00 £1.00 £2.00 UK 4...
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The following table clarifies Pricing Menu terms… SCREEN TERM DEFINITION Chute Units Currency inserted accumulates units. This adjustment specifies the quantity of units given for each coin or bill in each coin chute. Units Per Credit Units needed to accumulate a credit. Units For Bonus Units awarded after a player has accumulated enough points for a bonus.
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Start Time Bonus Seconds Menu Start Time Bonus Seconds This determines the initial time a player is given to finish a race. The setting range is: -Maximum: -Minimum: -Factory Setting: Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Checkpoint Bonus Time Menu Checkpoint Bonus Time This awards the player a time bonus for passing a checkpoint.
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Steering Wheel Power Menu Steering Wheel Power This determines the amount of power provided to steering. The setting choices are: -Maximum: 10 -Minimum: 1 -Factory Setting: 5 Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Speed in MPH or KPH Menu Speed in MPH or KPH This determines speedometer setting in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Show Ending Menu Show Ending This determines if an image of the President seen various points game. The setting choices in the are: -OFF -Factory Setting: Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Show Girls Menu Show Girls This determines if "sexy"...
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Main Menu Game Adjustments, continued Multi Player Free Races Menu Multi Player Free Races This determines whether or not multiple players win free races for top scores. The setting range is: -On: -Off: -Factory Setting: Main Menu Utilities UTILITIES To clear bookkeeping memory and reset factory defaults, select Utilities at the Main Menu. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to highlight the Utilities option on the Main Menu, then press the Test button.
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Main Menu Utilities, continued Clear Credits Menu Clear Credits Press the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to highlight the Clear Credits option on the Main Menu, then press the Test button. This returns all credit values to zero and removes credit amounts from memory.
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Main Menu Calibrate Controls CALIBRATE CONTROLS To calibrate controls for optimum performance, select Calibrate Controls at the Main Menu. CALIBRATE CONTROLS TURN WHEEL LEFT PRESS THE TEST TO CONTINUE TURN WHEEL RIGHT PRESS THE TEST TO CONTINUE PRESS THE GAS PEDAL PRESS THE TEST TO CONTINUE PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESS THE TEST TO CONTINUE...
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CRUIS’N EXOTICA CRUIS’N EXOTICA ™ S E C T I O N S E C T I O N THREE THREE Service Service...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before servicing or preparing the Video Game Machine (VGM) for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual. DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS ♦ DANGER indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it WILL cause death or serious injury.
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WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS. A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games.
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SERVICING Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and repairs. The product guidelines apply to all operators and service personnel. Specific notes, cautions, and warnings appear throughout the manual where they apply. We recommend that you read the SAFETY NOTICES section thoroughly before beginning service.
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To service Blue Beacon Light… Refer to Beacon Light Service and Marquee Service illustrations. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Remove the mounting screws used to fasten the beacon light to the marquee housing. Set the screws aside for reuse later.
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To service the Fluorescent Lamp or Starter… Refer to Marquee Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Lift open the Marquee Housing. Refer to service instructions for Marquee. Ø Reach up inside the opening in the cabinet and remove the fluorescent lamp locks. Ø...
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Viewing Glass Service To service Monitor Bezel… Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Lift open the Marquee Housing. Refer to service instructions for Marquee. Ø Grasp the monitor bezel at the bottom and lift it out of cabinet. Ø...
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To service the Control Cabinet… Refer to the Control Cabinet Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Remove the tamper resistant screws from either side of the control cabinet used to fasten it to the cabinet brackets in the main cabinet.
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Dashboard Service To service the Center Control Pod… Refer to the Center Control Pod Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard. Ø...
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Dashboard PCB Service, continued Ø Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement. Ø Connect the ribbon and power cable to a Dashboard PCB. NOTE: The red stripe on the ribbon cable must be lined up with pin 1 on the PCB, and the black wire on the power cable must line up with pin 1 on the power connection for the Dashboard.
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Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service To service View Buttons… Refer to the Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Remove the 4 tamper-resistant buttons used to fasten the faceplate. Ø...
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To service Steering Assembly… Refer to the Steering Assembly Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard. Ø Remove 6 screws used to fasten the cover plate to the center of the steering wheel. Remove the cover plate and set aside.
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Keypad Service, continued Ø Lift the keypad out. Ø Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement. Ø Reinstall keypad, seat the spacers and fasten in place with the nuts provided. Ø Reinstall Dashboard and fasten with hardware provided. Keypad Service To service Control Cabinet Speaker…...
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To service Coin Meter… Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Unlock the cash door and swing it open. Remove the cash tubs. Ø The meter is located on a plate at the vault bottom. Remove the screws and lift the plate just enough to disconnect the meter wires from the harness.
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To service CPU Board Assembly… Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Unlock and remove the rear door. Ø Remove the perforated metal cover to expose the CPU Board Assembly. Ø Carefully note the orientation of the JAMMA connector and the other cables. Extract the harness and other cables from the board connectors.
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To service the Power Supply… Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Unlock and remove the rear cabinet door. Ø Unplug the IEC AC connector from the rear of the supply and the DC connector from the front. Ø...
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H-23081 Seat Pedestal Service To service the Seat Assembly… The Seat Assembly includes the pedestal base. Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Disconnect the Seat Assembly from the cabinet by removing 8 tamper resistant screws used to fasten the assembly to the slide rails in the cabinet.
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To service the Seat Slide Assembly… Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service illustration. Ø Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord. Ø Disconnect the Seat Assembly from the cabinet by removing 8 tamper resistant screws used to fasten the assembly to the slide rails in the cabinet.
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FOUR FOUR Parts Parts WARNING USE OF NON-MIDWAY PARTS OR CIRCUIT MODIFICATIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! USE ONLY MIDWAY AUTHORIZED PARTS. • For safety and reliability, substitute parts and modifications are not recommended. • Substitute parts or modifications may void EMC directive or FCC type acceptance.
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Center Control Pod Assembly 04-12435.2 4108-01219-05 DASH ASSEMBLY (5) 8-32 X 5/16 SCREW SPECIAL H-23218 DASH LED POWER CABLE 04-12515.1 MOLDED CENTER CONTROL POD 31-3215-1 OVAL PUSH BUTTON START 31-3371-3 PLASTIC DASH INSERT - THIRD 5795-15667-20 26 PIN RIBBON CABLE 31-3371-2 PLASTIC DASH INSERT - SECOND...
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Field Replaceable CPU Board Parts DESIGNATION PART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 5460-15676-00 Config Memory Backup Module F1, F2 5735-13853-00 Circuit Protection 2A SB Fuse 5x20mm A-5341-16431-11 Sounds EPROM Assembly A-5341-16431-14 Sounds EPROM Assembly A-5341-16431-15 Sounds EPROM Assembly A-5341-16431-1 Programming & Images EPROM Assembly A-5341-16431-2 Programming &...
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Wheel Driver Board 04-12770.1 Field Replaceable Wheel Driver Board Parts Description Part Number Designation Fuse 4A SB 5731-14094-00 F1, F2 Fuse .63A FB 5731-15627-00 PLD Assy Primary A-23362 PLD Assy Secondary A-23363 Parts - 18...
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Supplementary Parts Power & Protection AC Line Filter, 5A, 250V 5060-15755-00 AC Line Filter, 6A, 250V 5102-14240-00 Ferrite Bead 5556-13956-00 Fuse, 4A, 250V, SB 5731-06314-00 Cables IDC Cable H-20353 26-Pin Ribbon Cable 5795-15667-48 AC Interconnect Cable H-23355 AC Line Voltage H-23272 Beacon Light Cable H-23123...
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Transformer Application Chart Part Number 5610-16292-00 5610-XXXXX-01 5610-XXXXX-00 Voltage & Country • 120 VAC USA • 230 VAC Europe • 100 VAC Japan Line Cord Application Chart Part Number 5850- 5850- 5850- 5850- 5850- 5850- 5850- 14699-01 14699-02 14699-03 14699-00 14699-04 14699-05 14699-06...
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CRUIS’N EXOTICA CRUIS’N EXOTICA ™ ™ S E C T I O N S E C T I O N FIVE FIVE WIRING WIRING...
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JAMMA Chart FUNCTION WIRE COLOR WIRE COLOR FUNCTION Ground Black Black Ground Ground Black Black Ground +5VDC +5VDC +5VDC +5VDC -5VDC Yellow Yellow -5VDC +12VDC Orange Orange +12VDC Counter 2 Brown Coin Counter 1 Video Green Yellow/Green Yellow/Red Video Red Video Sync Yellow/White Yellow/Blue...
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CPU Board LED Indicator Status Chart DESIGNATION LOCATION FUNCTION COLOR STATE MEANING LED 6 Bottom Center Diagnostic Green Abnormal Game Play Abnormal Game Play Blinking Signals Normal Game Play LED 5 Bottom Center Green PIC Recognized PIC Not Recognized LED 4 Bottom Center Sound Orange...
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CPU DIP Switch 2 Settings DIP Switch 2 Settings COUNTRY CODE OFF* OFF* OFF* OFF* OFF* GERMANY FRANCE CANADA SWITZERLAND ITALY SPAIN AUSTRALIA JAPAN TAIWAN AUSTRIA BELGIUM SWEDEN FINLAND NETHERLANDS NORWAY DENMARK HUNGARY GENERAL USA1/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN1 USA3/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN3 USA7/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN5 USA8/GER1/FR1/SPN1/AUSTRIA1/GEN7 CAN1/SWI1/ITL1/UK1/JPN1/TWN1/BLGN1 CAN2/SWI2/ITL2/UK2/JPN2/TWN2/BLGN2 CAN3/SWI3/ITL3/UK3/JPN3/TWN3/BLGN3 NTHRLDS1/FNLD1/NRWY1/DNMK1/HUN1 NTHRLDS2...
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CRUIS’N EXOTICA C H A P T E R C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION This Video Game Machine (VGM) uses complex electronic components that are very sensitive to static electricity. Observe the following precautions before handling electronic assemblies. Failure to do so may void your warranty and could damage electronic assemblies.
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Coin Mechanism and Pricing Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Improper settings at Press and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin Video Game Machine (VGM) Pricing Menu door to enter Menu System. Select SWITCH accepts currency or tokens, but number of credits per TEST from Diagnostics menu.
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Coin Switch and Meter Wiring FACTORY STANDARD OPTIONAL WIRING INCORRECT WIRING A connection between JAMMA coin input pins will cause twice the desired credits for each coin inserted. A coin meter with a defective or missing diode may eventually damage driver circuits on the CPU Board. Troubleshooting - 3...
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Startup Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Power problem Check power is switched on. Video Game Machine (VGM) Make sure fans are turning. If not: Is the power does not start. supply connected to its power cable? Is power •...
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Startup Troubleshooting, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Inspect circuit boards under low-light conditions. Power problem Video Game Machine (VGM) The LED’s glow and the fan turns when appears non-functional. processor circuits receive voltage and indicate • presence of DC from power supply. However, Currency acceptor price voltages or signals may not be normal.
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Startup Troubleshooting continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Unlock and open coin door. Check each currency Faulty coin Video Game Machine (VGM) acceptor to assure proper mounting. Verify each mechanism does not start. release latch is closed and locked. • Test mechanism with good and bad coins to see VGM accepts currency or if mechanism accepts and rejects currency...
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Linking Problem Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Faulty wiring Do not extend linking cables supplied with VGM. Cannot connect multiple Install required crossover between cabinets. Video Game Machines Each coupler connects two VGMs (one pair). Do (VGMs) together not use standard telephone type couplers or wiring for linking.
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Linking Problem Troubleshooting, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Improper hub switch Assure switches on hub are set according to Hub Some Video Game setting Link Kit instructions. (VGMs on a network do not Machines (VGMs) in group require couplers. Hub has electronic crossover.) link properly, while others do Inspect hub indicator lights for link activity.
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Player Control Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Faulty switches or Press and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin Intermittent or completely lamps door to enter Menu System. Select SWITCH non-functional player TEST from Diagnostic Menu. Conduct tests to controls confirm switch operation.
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Player Control Troubleshooting, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Blocked or faulty fan Fan located on power supply functions as an Sloppy, unpredictable or exhaust fan. With power on, check airflow near ineffective steering each fan to assure that nothing blocks airflow. •...
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MOUNTING NUT LOOSEN MOUNTING NUTS TO ADJUST BELT TENSION BELT TENSION BOLT How to Adjust Belt Tightness Player Panel Controls Troubleshooting - 11...
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Video Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Power problem Verify connection of AC Power to video monitor. Monitor appears non- Inspect neck of CRT in dim light. Glowing functional filament near CRT base confirms monitor circuits • receive power. However, voltages or signals may Audio is present not be normal •...
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CAUTION Do not remove or install any connector when power is turned on. Installation under power will damage the circuit boards or ROM’s and void the warranty. WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE. Video Game Machine (VGM) monitors generate and store potentially lethal high voltages.
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Video Troubleshooting, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Picture tube dynamic Have service bureau dynamically re-converge White areas at screen edges convergence is out of monitor. This procedure requires removing and appear tinged with color alignment repositioning yoke. Service bureau must follow •...
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Video Troubleshooting, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Maladjusted WIDTH From Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST. Picture is too narrow Watch Crosshatch Screen while adjusting WIDTH pot for best picture. You’ll find this pot on Monitor Remote Control Board, behind coin door. •...
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Audio Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Improper volume Press and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin No audio setting door to enter Menu System. Select VOLUME • MENU from the Main Menu. Make sure the Video is present Attract Music is on (enabled).
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Audio Problems, continued SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Faulty speaker From Diagnostics Menu, choose SOUND TEST. Dead sound channel Recheck speakers with audio signals provided by test. Verify proper speaker operation by connecting speaker in question to working Video Game Machine (VGM).
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Miscellaneous Problem Troubleshooting Table SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Faulty fluorescent Remove fluorescent tube from sockets. If you Marquee lamp is intermittent tube find cracks or darkened ends, install new lamp. or non-functional Clean tube. • Check continuity of both fluorescent tube Video Game Machine (VGM) filaments.
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For service: Call your authorized MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC Distributor. When MIDWAY ships a game, it is in compliance with FCC regulations. The FCC label on your cabinet is proof. If this label is missing or damaged, legal repercussions to the owner or distributor of the game may result. If your game does not have an FCC label, contact MIDWAY immediately.
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