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  • Page 2 About this product Thank you for purchasing this Konami product. This manual explains how to operate your game machine correctly and safely. •Failure to operate the machine correctly could result in malfunction or accidents, so please read this manual carefully before commencing operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for use ………………………………………………………… 2 Specifications ……………………………………………………………… 8 Names of parts and list of main parts …………………………………… 10 How to play ………………………………………………………………… 14 Opening and closing the doors 4-1 Opening and closing the maintenance door …………………………… 16 4-2 Opening and closing the coin door ……………………………………… 17 PCB settings 5-1 PCB start-up check (self test) ……………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use In this manual, the precautions to be followed without fail in order to prevent damage to persons to install, use or maintain “SOLAR ASSAULT ” or other persons or to properties are shown as follows. Be sure to read the following •The following suggestions show the degree of danger and damage caused when the...
  • Page 5 Precautions for use Setting Up WARNING •Be sure to consult your nearest dealer when setting up, moving or transporting this product. ·This product should not be set up, moved or transported by anyone other than industry specialists. Doing so could result in injury or product damage. ·When installing the machine, be sure to place 10 level adjusters (6 adjusters for GM672-UC) securely on the floor and make sure that the machine is stable at a level.
  • Page 6 Precautions for use Setting Up CAUTION •Be sure to use indoor wiring for within the specified voltage range. For extension cord, use indoor wiring of the specified rating or more. ·Failure to do so could result in fire or equipment failure. •Never plug more than one cord at a time in the electrical receptacle.
  • Page 7 Precautions for use Operation CAUTION •Do not use this product anywhere other than industrial areas. ·Using in a residential area or an area next to a residential area could affect signal reception of radios, television sets, telephones, etc.. •The following users should not play the game. ·Doing so could cause accidents or illness.
  • Page 8 Precautions for use Moving and transportation CAUTION •The game machine contains parts such as the projector (GN672-UC), monitor (GM672- UC), electronic components and precision components which are sensitive to vibrations and impacts. Great care therefore should be taken when moving and 禁...
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  • Page 10: Specifications

    1 Specifications •GN672-UC 1190 (46.9) 747 (29.4) 601 (23.7) 1146 (45.1) 2200 to 2600 (86.7 to 102.4) Specifications Dimensions Refer to the figure above: mm(in.) Total weight: Approx. 276 kg(609lb) Weight Cock pit unit: Approx. 135 kg (298lb), Projector unit: Approx. 141 kg (311lb) Rated power consumption 250W 50-inch color projector...
  • Page 11 1 Specifications •GM672-UC 858 (33.8) 1535 (60.4) 806 (31.7) Specifications Dimensions Refer to the figure above: mm(in) Total weight: Approx. 203 kg(448 lb) Weight Main unit: Approx. 159 kg (351lb), Seat unit: Approx. 44 kg (97 lb) 160W Rated power consumption 29-inch color monitor Monitor Temperature 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F), Humidity 20 to 80%(No dewing is allowed.)

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts And List Of Main Parts

    2 Names of parts and list of main parts •GN672-UC...
  • Page 13 2 Names of parts and list of main parts •GN672-UC Part name Part # Quantity Remarks Projector unit 0000030701 Projector 0000002526 Projector maintenance door 0000008689 Projector adjustment PCB Projector input panel Fluorescent light unit 0000002522 Cock pit unit 0000030697 Control lever 0000030691 Joint fitting A 0000030508...
  • Page 14 2 Names of parts and list of main parts •GM672-UC...
  • Page 15 2 Names of parts and list of main parts •GM672-UC Part name Part # Quantity Remarks Main unit Seat unit Fluorescent light unit 0000003575 29-inch color monitor 0000036033 Seat 0000030546 Joint fitting A 0000031242 Joint fitting B 0000030509 Joint fitting C 0000030510 Control lever 0000030691...

  • Page 16: How To Play

    3 How to play “SOLAR ASSAULT ” is a machine to play 3D polygon shooting game, the latest version of the “GRADIUS” Series. Enjoy shooting enemies by commanding the power-up weapons, aiming at higher score. How to play •Shoot enemies appearing one after another and get higher score.
  • Page 17 3 How to play The power-up operation is selectable from the following two modes: ·Manual power-up ....After acquisition of power-up items, the player can decide the power-up equipment by himself. ·Auto power-up ....After acquisition of power-up items, the power-up equipment is decided automatically.

  • Page 18: Opening And Closing The Doors

    4 Opening and closing the doors 4-1 Opening and closing the maintenance door How to open the maintenance door •Take care not to apply any load or impact to the maintenance door when it is open. Insert the attached maintenance key into the keyhole of the door in the upper portion of the coin door unit, and turn it clockwise.

  • Page 19: Opening And Closing The Coin Door

    4 Opening and closing the doors 4-2 Opening and closing the coin door How to take out the coin box •Securely lock the door for protection against burglaries. •Note that the coin box is considerably heavy to take out if it is full of coins. Insert the attached coin box key in the coin box door and turn it clockwise.

  • Page 20: Pcb Settings

    5 PCB settings 5-1 PCB start-up check (self test) When the power switch is turned ON after installation of machine, the performance of game Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) is checked automatically and the result is displayed on the screen. •Be sure to perform the self test before using the machine. •If an abnormality persists or the machine does not operate properly, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the receptacle and contact your nearest dealer.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Game Environment (Manual Test)

    5 PCB settings 5-2 Adjusting the game environment (manual test) Manually check and change the settings for the screen display and game contents. Starting the manual test mode 1 Turn ON the power switch. 2 While the demonstration game is playing, press the test switch on the service panel.

  • Page 22: Mode Descriptions

    5 PCB settings 5-3 Mode descriptions The original factory settings are displayed in green; the changed settings are displayed in red. ·After the settings have been changed, select the "SAVE AND EXIT" and pull the trigger. The new settings are saved automatically and the screen returns to the main menu.
  • Page 23 5 PCB settings ANALOG STICK CHECK Checking the control lever movable range Mode for checking the control lever movable range. Move the control lever while watching the screen and make sure that the cross point is within the preset range. If the cross point is out of the preset range, contact your nearest dealer.
  • Page 24 Observe the screen in this mode to make sure that the CG board is functioning well. To return to the main menu, pull the trigger. C.G.BOARD CHECK •The “SOLAR ASSAULT ” logo is shown before the cubes. •Two cubes are rotating and entangled with each other.
  • Page 25 5 PCB settings GAME OPTIONS Setting the game options In this mode, the following appears on the screen. To return to the main menu, select "SAVE AND EXIT" or "EXIT" and pull the trigger. •Sets a difficulty level (from the 8 levels). Easier 1/EASIEST 2/VERY EASY...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Game Machine

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-1 Connecting the units (GN672-UC only) How to connect the units •Do not move the units by pulling bundled wires, connectors or unit connecting pipes, which come out of the cockpit unit and the projector. •When connecting the cockpit unit or attaching the connector cover, pay due attention not to pinch the bundles of wires.

  • Page 27: Fastening The Adjusters

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-2 Fastening the adjusters How to fasten the adjusters •Adjust the adjusters so that the casters do not touch the floor. Take care not to exceed the maximum adjusting height of the adjuster. •Place the 10 level adjusters (6 adjusters for GM672-UC) on the floor, make sure that the machine is installed stable at level and then tighten the hexagonal nuts upward.

  • Page 28: Ac Bracket

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-3 AC bracket AC bracket •Be sure to connect the accompanying grounding wire to the machine. Never connect the grounding wire to gas pipe, water pipe or telephone ground terminal. •GN672-UC There is an AC bracket at the front of the cockpit unit. Fuse holder(10A) Ground terminal AC bracket...

  • Page 29: Service Panel

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-4 Service panel Service panel You will find the service panel when the maintenance door is opened with the attached maintenance key. •GN672-UC Service switch Test switch Coin counter compartment Service panel •GM672-UC Degaussing switch Service switch Test switch Monitor adjustment...

  • Page 30: Separating And Moving The Units

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-5 Separating and moving the units How to separate the GN672-UC machine units The machine can be divided into the units. •Before separating the units from the machine, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and remove the power cord plug from the receptacle.
  • Page 31 6 Setting up the game machine How to separate the GM672-UC machine units The machine can be divided into the units. •Before separating the units from the machine, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and remove the power cord plug from the receptacle. •When moving the machine, be sure to separate the main unit and the seat unit beforehand.

  • Page 32: Moving The Coin Counter

    6 Setting up the game machine 6-6 Moving the coin counter The coin counter was installed in the coin box when the machine left the factory, but it can be moved onto the service panel. How to move the coin counter of the GN672-UC machine •Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the receptacle before moving the coin counter.
  • Page 33 6 Setting up the game machine How to move the coin counter of the GM672-UC machine •Be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord before moving the coin counter. The monitor and its periphery are still charged with high voltage even when the power cord has been unplugged.
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  • Page 35: Maintenance And Annex

    7 Maintenance and annex 7-1 Replacing the coin selector How to replace the coin selector •Be sure to turn OFF the power switch and remove the power cord plug from the receptacle before replacing the coin selector. Open the maintenance door. Lever Remove the bolts (2 pieces) off the Coin selector...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Fluorescent Light

    7 Maintenance and annex 7-3 Replacing the fluorescent light How to replace the fluorescent light of the GN672-UC machine •Before replacing the fluorescent light, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the receptacle. •The fluorescent light is hot just after it is put off.
  • Page 37 7 Maintenance and annex How to replace the fluorescent light of the GM672-UC machine •Before replacing the fluorescent light, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the receptacle. •The fluorescent light is hot just after it is put off. Wait until it cools down and then replace it with a new one of the same type (straight tube 20W / 100V).

  • Page 38: Replacing The Control Lever Unit

    7 Maintenance and annex 7-4 Replacing the control lever unit How to replace the control lever unit •Be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord before replacing the control lever unit. •Use care not to injure yourself by a sharp edge of metal plate during replacement of the control lever unit.
  • Page 39 7 Maintenance and annex Disconnect the connector from the control lever. •GN672-UC •GM672-UC Connector Connector Remove the screws and then the control lever unit. •GN672-UC •GM672-UC Control lever unit Control lever unit Screw Screw Reassemble the control lever unit in the reverse order of the above mentioned steps.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Press-Button

    7 Maintenance and annex 7-5 Replacing the press-button How to replace the press-button •Before replacing the press-button, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the receptacle. Remove the screws and then the side cover. Side cover Screw Remove the screws and then the...
  • Page 41 7 Maintenance and annex Press-button Loosen the nut and remove the press-button. Mount the press-button by matching it to the notch, paying attention to the direction of the micro-switch. Guide (see page 38.) Be careful not to confuse the wires. Notch Guide •Be sure to reconnect the wires to the “COM”...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Projector And Monitor

    7 Maintenance and annex 7-6 Adjusting the projector and monitor Adjusting the projector of the GN672-UC machine The projector has already been adjusted at the time of shipment, but it may be readjusted with the attached remote controller as desired. •The interior of the projector contains high voltage electricity, so take great care not to touch it.
  • Page 43 7 Maintenance and annex When the game machine is moved to another location or reoriented, screen color distortion can occur due to magnetism from objects near the game machine or from the earth's magnetic field. If screen color distortion occurs uniformly across the whole screen, adjust convergence in the following way.
  • Page 44 7 Maintenance and annex Using the “ADJUST” keys on the remote controller, align the center POSITION of the red cross with the center of RESET the green cross. (When the red      Align the center of  cross is superimposed on the ADJUST    the red cross with the  green cross, the resultant cross SELECT center of the green cross. ...
  • Page 45 7 Maintenance and annex If a partial color drift is found, perform convergence adjustment in the following procedure: How to perform partial convergence adjustment •Do not perform an extraordinary setting on purpose; otherwise, it will cause a damage. •In case a problem happens during the adjustment , do not press the “WRITING” key but turn OFF the power switch and on again , and readjust the unit.
  • Page 46 7 Maintenance and annex Adjusting the monitor of the GM672-UC machine The monitor has already been adjusted at the time of shipment, but it may be readjusted as desired. •The monitor contains high-voltage components inside it. Exercise due care not to touch them. •Monitor adjustment PCB The monitor adjustment Printed Circuit Board (PCB) are located on the service panel.

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