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V I D E O I N P U T B A C K G L A S S S W I T C H B O A R D INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Connect Backglass EDP cable to VIBS EDP Port D Connect Backglass EDP cable from mainboard to VIBS EDP Port A Button Wiring Management Attaching Backglass HDMI input from PC Connecting to Legends Pinball Powering on Legends Pinball/PC VIBS Switch Button Button Mapping Warranty Info/Safety Notice...
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NOTE: Steps for installation and configuration of the pinball engine/software on your PC and PC specifications are outside the scope of this project. • Two display outputs from your PC ending in HDMI cables used for connecting to the Legends Pinball machine. • VIBS for the AtGames Legends Pinball.
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Button housing: Use this button to switch the video stream on the Legends Pinball backglass. This button will toggle between the backglass video feed from the native pinball backglass on the Legends Pinball and the backglass video feed from your PC backglass feed when VIBS is properly connected. This Microswitch: Connect the wires (E) to this microswitch and then connect the microswitch to the button housing.
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Getting to know VIBS EDP cable input fed from the Legends Pinball mainboard for the native pinball backglass screen. HDMI cable input port fed from the HDMI out cable from your PC for the backglass screen. Two pin switch button cable port.
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Use extreme caution when handling the VIBS and the Legends Pinball components. These are sensitive electronic devices and can be damaged if not handled properly. NOTE: Be sure to unplug the power cable to the Legends Pinball before starting the installation process.
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EDP Ports: Lock and Unlock The EDP input/output ports (Ports A and D) on VIBS can be locked and unlocked. The unlocked position is designated by the black bar positioned in an upright position. You should only try to insert or remove the EDP cable when the port is in the unlocked position.
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Backglass Panel Unplug your Legends Pinball from the power outlet. Remove backglass panel with key and set aside. Remove the lower panel from the back of the Legends Pinball and set aside. Backglass Connection EARLY PRODUCTION LATER PRODUCTION There are two types of backglass connections based on when your Legends Pinball was produced.
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10. INSTALLING VIBS EARLY PRODUCTION METHOD BACKGLASS SCREEN CABLE FEED Note the EDP cable that connects the lower part of the Legends Pinball to these two cables. the backglass screen in the top box.
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Disconnect EDP cable DISCONNECT EDP CABLE BETWEEN MAINBOARD AND BACKGLASS SCREEN Carefully grip the cable with one hand in the middle, where the Push to lock text is displayed. With the other hand, using your thumb and A in the picture. Carefully slide these grips in an UPWARD position until they no longer move.
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Later Production Installation INSTALLING VIBS LATER PRODUCTION METHOD, DISCONNECT BACKGLASS WIRING Starting with the setup in the image, we will begin by removing the backglass cable from the Signal Transfer Board. Make sure the black bar is unlocked on the Signal Transfer Board (see Page 6 for a refresher).
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An extra EDP/FPC cable was provided with your VIBS. The extra cable is visible in the picture. We will start by connecting this cable to the Signal Transfer Board. Ensure the EDP connector on the signal transfer board is unlocked (black bar raised).
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Tuck away Signal Transfer Board In our example, we will tuck in the Signal Transfer board in the compartment below to have more of a work area. Slowly lower the feed cable and the Signal Transfer board into the compartment below until a few inches of the EDP cable remains in the backbox.
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Connect Backglass EDP cable to VIBS EDP Port D Please review Page 6 to see how to unlock/lock the EDP port on the VIBS board. Unlock Port D on the VIBS board. Carefully slide the EDP cable from the backbox into the Port D EDP slot, making sure the cable lines up properly and does not meet resistance.
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Connect EDP cable from mainboard to VIBS EDP Port A Unlock Port A on the VIBS board. Carefully slide the EDP cable from the mainboard into the Port A EDP slot, making sure the cable lines up properly and does not meet resistance. Do not crimp or bend the EDP cable.
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Button Wiring Management NOTE: In this step, we feed the button wiring into the lower compartment. This is just one option and this step is optional as you may mount the button in any location you choose. Based on where you want to place the switch button, you may want to run the wiring through the cabinet.
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Attaching Backglass HDMI Input from PC Now you will attach the HDMI cable from your PC that supplies the backglass screen feed. [Optional]: In this example, we use an HDMI right angle extension cable to make the wiring a little easier. Plug in the standard HDMI connector from your cable into the VIBS HDMI in Port B.
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Connecting to Legends Pinball on the Legends Pinball top panel. Connect the USB data cable from your PC to the USB connection as in the picture. NOTE: Backglass video stream from PC (variable interface, e.g., HDMI, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, etc.) connects to VIBS board standard HDMI input port.
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Powering On Power up both the Legends Pinball and your PC. On your Legends Pinball machine, navigate to the Settings menu and click on the HDMI In icon. You will see the screen in the image: Set Control Mode to OTG.
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Use the VIBS switch button to change the input for the backglass from the native Legends Pinball video signal to the PC backglass display video signal. A single click will display the PC backglass signal on the backglass monitor. Another press will return the backglass view to the native Legends Pinball backglass view.
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Button Mapping Below are the button IDs for the Legends Pinball machine. You may use any PC based button mapping tool like JoyToKey or Xpadder to map the buttons to the PC virtual below presents one set of options. Control...
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Use of VIBS is at the user’s own risk. If VIBS or the Legends Pinball is damaged by the user in any way for any reason, the user is responsible for the cost of replacement parts and any associated fees, including shipping.
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FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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