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  • Page 1 © LAI GAMES www.laigames.com ► READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. ► KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 LAI GAMES Correspondence regarding this machine should be addressed to your LAI GAMES LAI GAMES closest office, or Distributor. For contact details, refer to the back page of this manual. LAI GAMES © Copyright Notice: Authorization is hereby provided to you to copy this...
  • Page 3 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © LAI GAMES NOTES Dear Customer, Keep up-to-date with any new Software release or Service Bulletins for this Game. Check our Website at www.laigames.com and click on Product Support, here you will find links to all the Bulletins and Software Updates to keep your game in top working order.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................1 MACHINE INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION .............2 INTRODUCTION ........................3 DESCRIPTION........................3 PACKAGING ........................3 DELIVERY ..........................3 CONTENTS ..........................3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................4 DIMENSIONS ........................4 ELECTRIC SUPPLY ......................4 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS..................4 FITTING PRIZES TO THE PRIZE ARM .................5 HOW TO PLAY ........................7...
  • Page 5 SECTION B: TECHNICAL DETAILS ................30 MAINS VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENTS................31 TRANSFORMER CONNECTOR ..................31 FUNCTION .........................31 POWER SUPPLY ......................31 3 D PARTS TIMEBUSTER ....................32 TIMEBUSTER MAIN WIRING DIAGRAM ..............36 TIMEBUSTER DISPLAY WIRING DIAGRAM ............37 TIMEBUSTER DC CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM...........38 TIMEBUSTER POWER WIRING DIAGRAM ..............39...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions and advisories are used throughout this manual and are defined as follows. * WARNING! * Disregarding this text could result in serious injury. * CAUTION! * Disregarding this text could result in damage to the machine.
  • Page 7: Machine Installation And Inspection

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © MACHINE INSTALLATION and INSPECTION When installing and inspecting “Mouse Trapper”, be very careful of the following points and pay attention to ensure that the players can enjoy the game safely. Be sure to turn the power OFF before working on the machine.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have just bought “Time Buster”. Another sensational product from LAI games. This is, in our opinion, one of the best prize vending games made in the world. It is very simple, yet challenging to play and includes features based on the internationally successful "Stop The Clock on 1000".
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Weight: 140kg (310lb) Height: 2000mm (78.½") Width: 640mm (25") Length: 770mm (30.½") Power: Maximum 550w – (220V @ 2·5A)(120V @ 4·6A) Average 330w – (220V @ 1·5A)(120V @ 2·8A) ELECTRIC SUPPLY The game has the option to operate on a 120V, 220V, 240V AC 50/60Hz mains electric supply.
  • Page 10: Fitting Prizes To The Prize Arm

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © FITTING PRIZES TO THE PRIZE ARM STEP ONE: Removal of Prize Locking Pin. Unscrew the Prize Locking pin (left- hand thread), by turning it in a clockwise direction. Remove the pin by pulling it all the STEP TWO: Attachment of Hanging Ties.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © Position the Hanging Ties on the prize arm as shown. Space the prizes apart on the arms so they present well looking from the front. Ensure the prizes do not restrict the viewing of the 4-digit display.
  • Page 12: How To Play

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © HOW TO PLAY PLAYERS PLAYERS AIM IS TO HIT ‘1000’ TO WIN THE “JACKPOT PRIZE”. Insert coins. Press the Start/Stop button to begin the game. The clock’s display will start counting from 0 up to 1100.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © OPERATION The “Time Buster” game has five operational modes: Attract mode, Play mode, Test Mode, Programmable Adjustments Mode and Audits Mode. POWER ATTRACT MODE PLAY MODE Press NOTE: Entering test mode will TEST lose any unplayed credits.
  • Page 14: Prize Selection And Payout Adjustment

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © PRIZE SELECTION AND PAYOUT ADJUSTMENT Please read the following guide as a good starting point for setting up of your new “Time buster” machine. By testing different merchandise and fine-tuning the settings you can maximize your game earnings.
  • Page 15: Test Mode

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TEST MODE The Test mode has three test configurations allowing you to test the function of the Sound, Lamps & Display, the Game Switches, and to test the Prize Arm Lights & motors. (Refer to Diagram below). Test mode can also be used for Clearing Game Errors, Setting Game Options and Checking Game Audits.
  • Page 16: Sound, Light & Display Test

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © ADDITIONAL TEST BUTTON INFORMATION ∗ The test button is also used for DISPLAYING & CLEARING ERRORS. more information refer to Errors & Troubleshooting Page 22. ∗ Entering Test Mode will CLEAR any CREDITS remaining in the game.
  • Page 17: Prize Arm, Lights & Motors Test

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © CODE DISPLAY MESSAGE DELIVERED SWITCH LOCATION No Input is active Ticket Notch Ticket door (Optional) Service Switch is active Service Bracket Stop Switch is Active Player Control Panel Coin Mech. 1 Switch Active Coin Door Coin Mech.
  • Page 18: Programmable Adjustments Mode

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © PROGRAMMABLE ADJUSTMENTS MODE GAME ADJUSTMENTS ♦ The game has thirteen programmable adjustments that can be changed in this mode. They are P1 to P13 and their codes and values are displayed alternatively during the adjustment procedure.
  • Page 19: Programable Adjustments Quick Reference Table

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © PROGRAMABLE ADJUSTMENTS QUICK REFERENCE TABLE DEFAUL PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONAL FEATURES CODE ADJUSTMENTS VALUES SETTIN 1 – 10 1, 2, 3…10 COIN SLOT 1 COINS / CREDIT Coin Slot 1 Plays / Credit 1 – 10 1, 2, 3…10...
  • Page 20: Programable Adjustments Detailed

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © PROGRAMABLE ADJUSTMENTS DETAILED P01 = COIN MECH 1: NUMBER OF COINS PER CREDIT (default 01) (Adjustable 1 – 10) This variable sets the number of coins that need to be inserted for each game credit.
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © P06 = CONSOLATION PRIZE RANGE (default 05) (Adjustable 1 – 10) This is the range in which consolation prizes are won. E.g. A setting of 5 is equal to 5 steps either side of the ‘1000 jackpot’, or between 995 and 1005. Only a score in this range will win a consolation prize.
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © P11 = AUTOMATIC JACKPOT PRIZE WINS (default [ 100 ] ) (Adjustable 20 – 800, Steps of 5) This option sets the average number of games that should be played for every jackpot prize win. (For information on calculation of this figure, refer to the prize selection and payout section of this manual Page 21).
  • Page 23: Audits Mode

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © AUDITS MODE By using the Audits Mode the operator can view statistics in all areas of the Game Play. This enables the operator to make calculated adjustments and “Fine Tune” the machine to maximize earning potential.
  • Page 24: Game Audits Quick Reference Table

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © GAME AUDITS QUICK REFERENCE TABLE GAME AUDITS DISPLAY CODE A 0 1 No. of Jackpot prizes dispensed Arm 1 A 0 2 No. of Jackpot prizes dispensed Arm 2 A 0 3 No. of Jackpot prizes dispensed Arm 3 A 0 4 No.
  • Page 25: Game Audits Detailed

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © GAME AUDITS DETAILED A01 = TOTAL JACKPOT PRIZE ARM 1 This Audit displays the total number of Jackpot Prizes selected from “Prize Arm 1” since the audits were last cleared. (For position of Arm 1, refer to diagram Page 16).
  • Page 26: Second Audits Mode

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © A09 = TOTAL NON WINNING GAME This Audit displays the total number of Games that have not won a prize since the audits were last cleared. A10 = TOTAL GAMES PLAYED This Audit displays the total number of Games Played since the audits were last cleared.
  • Page 27: Score History Mode

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © SCORE HISTORY MODE By using the Score History Mode the operator can view the score for the last five results of the Games Played. This enables the operator to verify player win results.
  • Page 28: Errors And Troubleshooting

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING If the microprocessor detects any problems with the operation of the game, an Error will be displayed on the 4-digit LED display and the machine will play a voice message. “Please Call Attendant”. Some error Messages will only be displayed when test mode is entered.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Game Errors

    This Error is only displayed in test mode and means that the EEPROM on the CPU board is faulty. This could cause problems with the game audits and program settings. If this error occurs, take your game to the nearest authorised LAI games dealer for repair.
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © beams will display C6 in switch test. Removing your hand from the beams stops C6 from being displayed. Err5 = PRIZE SENSOR BLOCKED OR FAULTY This error usually occurs if the prize sensor is blocked or a prize is jammed in the prize chute blocking the infrared beam of the prize sensor.
  • Page 31: Section A: Service Instructions

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © SECTION A: SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING Carefully before servicing this machine Page 26...
  • Page 32: Fuse Location Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © FUSE LOCATION DIAGRAM As viewed from rear MCU PCB FUSE 1 AMP MCU PCB OUTPUT FUSE 4 AMP FAST BLOW 16 CHANNEL DC DRIVER PCB OUTPUT FUSE PRIZE CHANNEL 10 AMP AC DRIVER...
  • Page 33 Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © FUSES DETAILED For location of Fuses, please refer to the diagram on page 26 of this manual. 32 CHANNEL AC DRIVER PCB FUSES (4 x 10 AMP Fast Blow). These four fuses are for all the AC controlled lamps. These include the 60 lamps of the light chaser in the prize box and the two lamps in the push buttons on the control panel (Start/Stop button and Step button).
  • Page 34: Locating & Accessing Parts

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © LOCATING & ACCESSING PARTS PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM As viewed from rear 12 V HALOGEN FLUORESCE LAMP JACKPOT PRIZE ARMS SOUND PCB 4 DIGIT DISPLAY AMPLIFIER 16 CHANEL DC DRIVER CONSOLATION PRIZE ARMS 32 CHANNEL...
  • Page 35: Section B: Technical Details

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © SECTION B: TECHNICAL DETAILS It is advised that anybody using SECTION B for repairing or modifying any of the components of the game should be a qualified technician, having at least a basic knowledge of digital components, integrated circuits and electricity.
  • Page 36: Mains Voltage Adjustments

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © MAINS VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENTS TRANSFORMER CONNECTOR Locate the 2 machine transformers, one in the base of the cabinet, and the other above the 4-digit LED display on the left-hand side as viewed from the rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 37: 3 D Parts Timebuster

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © 3 D Parts TIMEBUSTER Page 32...
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  • Page 41: Timebuster Main Wiring Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TIMEBUSTER MAIN WIRING DIAGRAM Page 36...
  • Page 42: Timebuster Display Wiring Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TIMEBUSTER DISPLAY WIRING DIAGRAM Page 37...
  • Page 43: Timebuster Dc Control Wiring Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TIMEBUSTER DC CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM Page 38...
  • Page 44: Timebuster Power Wiring Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TIMEBUSTER POWER WIRING DIAGRAM Page 39...
  • Page 45: Timebuster Optional Wiring Diagram

    Operator's Manual – Timebuster LAI GAMES © TIMEBUSTER OPTIONAL WIRING DIAGRAM Page 40...
  • Page 46 WARRANTY LAI GAMES warrants its manufactured products for a period of 3 months inclusive of parts and labor from the date of sale. LAI GAMES exclusive obligation is to repair any item with any defects as a result of faulty workmanship or materials, providing the defective item or items of equipment...
  • Page 47 INTERNATIONAL SALES & SERVICE sales@laigames.com Sales/Enquiries: support@mleisure.co.id Tech. Support: www.laigames.com Website: LAI GAMES For your nearest Distributor visit our web site at http://www.laigames.com...

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