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John Dennis
July 27, 2025
My madden season 1 game controls using the diagnostics isnt right. The game loads and goes into exhibition mode or practice modes but resets after kickoff or the start of practice.
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To avoid electrical shock, unplug the cabinet before performing the installation procedures. ® GLOBAL VR assumes no liability for any damages or injuries incurred while setting up or servicing the cabinet. Only qualified service personnel should perform installation or service procedures! Environmental Conditions Cabinet is intended for indoor use only.
• Plug the game into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits ® If necessary, consult a Regulatory EMC representative of GLOBAL VR or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, to be helpful.
Chapter 1 — Introduction Chapter 1 — Introduction The Ultimate in Video Football is Here! All the excitement of pro football is now available for your locations! Accurate 2004—2005 team rosters, bone-jarring deluxe audio, 49-way digital control and groundbreaking graphics deliver the real stadium experience, as it’s never been played before.
Refer to Chapter 10 — Diagrams and Schematics, beginning on page 51, for wiring diagrams and interconnect information. 5. Locate the clear plastic pouch mounted inside of the cabinet. It contains the following items: • GLOBAL VR ® Instruction Manual (this document) • System Restore CD •...
Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet • Two USB cables from the computer • Power harness from the DC power supply 7. Connect each USB cable to the J10 USB port on the USB I/O Extreme PCB in the console.
Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet Checking the Game Dongle Figure 5. Parallel Game Dongle The cabinet uses a game dongle to activate the game software. The game dongle connects to the parallel port on the back of the computer. For a dongle to be recognized correctly, it must be connected to the parallel port before the cabinet is powered ON.
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Chapter 3 — Playing a Game 4. Use the joystick to select the home team, and then press any button. Repeat for the visiting team. 5. Select the difficulty level: NORMAL, ALL PRO, or ALL MADDEN (for the most challenging play). 6.
Chapter 4 — Operator Menus and Game Setup Operator Menus The flowchart that follows shows the Operator Menus choices and available settings. Freeplay (on/off) Attract Credit Display (Money/Credits) Coin Audit Credit Display (Credits/Money) Credits per Money (01-20) Credits per Exhibition Quarter (01-25) Credits per Exhibition Game Discount (0-2) Credits per Training Game (03-25) Credits per Tournament Game (04-50)
Chapter 4 — Operator Menus and Game Setup Audio Settings Menu The Audio Settings Menu allows you to set the volume for the cabinet. Figure 9. Audio Settings Menu • Master Volume: Sets Master Volume (00-99) (default: 25) • Attract Volume: Sets Attract Volume (00-99) relative to master volume (default: 25) •...
Chapter 4 — Operator Menus and Game Setup Registration Menu The Registration Menu allows the operator to register and unregister the cabinet for tournaments. For details on cabinet registration, refer to the Online Tournament Quick-Start Guide, part # 040-0020-02. Once a cabinet is registered, the Registration screen displays useful system information and allows you to change sync settings or force a sync call.
Chapter 4 — Operator Menus and Game Setup Test Monitor Select Test Monitor and press the red button to begin the monitor test. Press the red button to scroll through the monitor calibration screens shown in the figure below. Use the monitor calibration screens to evaluate monitor performance.
Select View Sync Log and press the red button to view a log of all sync call attempts made ® by the cabinet to GLOBAL VR , and whether or not each call was successful. The game must sync successfully to report tournament scores.
• Tournament Header • Online Tournament Quick-Start Guide • OPERATOR+PLUS™ Smart Card ® If your game is not tournament ready, contact GLOBAL VR or your local distributor to order the Tournament Upgrade Kit (part #: 90000-00). Smart Cards Figure 16. Operator and Player Smart Cards The EA SPORTS™...
Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for problems that may occur with the system. Video Troubleshooting Problem Cause Possible Solution No picture on monitor Power problem Verify the AC power connection to the monitor. You can verify that the monitor has power by looking for a small glow in the neck of the CRT.
Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting Problem Cause Possible Solution Joystick does not work Faulty joystick PCB Replace joystick PCB. (See page 33.) Faulty wiring Disconnect the cabinet from AC power. Verify that all the wires are firmly connected to the joystick. Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground.
Chapter 7 — Emergency Recovery and Game Software CDs Chapter 7 — Emergency Recovery and Game Software CDs Follow the instructions below if you need to re-install the EA SPORTS™ MADDEN NFL™ FOOTBALL software on your cabinet. Total installation time is about 30 minutes. Important: When you use the Emergency Recovery Disk you will erase all game settings and history for the coin and game audits that are held in the game software.
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair 6. After replacing any buttons, run the Controls Test from the Operator Menu Diagnostics screen to verify proper operation (see on page 22). Test Controls Joystick Handle Replacement Refer to Figure 18 on page 34 for an exploded-view drawing of joystick components. 1.
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair 1. Turn the cabinet OFF and disconnect the AC power cord. 2. Refer to Figure 19 and disconnect the following cables: • VGA Video cable from the back of the Monitor. • Monitor remote control board cable from the Control Panel mounted near the coin mech.
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair Figure 22. Disconnecting the Chassis Neck PCB and Fly-Back Cable 6. Refer to Figure 23 to disconnect the next three cables: A. Disconnect the CRT 2-wire ground cable that connects to the Chassis Monitor PCB (Item 1 below).
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair 2. The PCB is mounted on four standoffs that are secured to the cabinet by Phillips screws. Each standoff has a clip on the tip that protrudes above the PCB. The clip secures the PCB to the standoff.
® When shipping the computer, always use plenty of padding and protection. GLOBAL VR recommends shipping the computer in a box with three inches of foam padding on all sides. Caution: Shipping the computer without enough padding can VOID THE WARRANTY if the computer is visibly damaged from shipping.
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair AC Power Plate The AC power plate provides the external AC power, modem (phone), and Ethernet connections. AC power from the power plate is connected to a 6-outlet AC power strip in the cabinet. An AC EMI Filter in the AC power plate removes the electrical noise that can cause interference with the hardware inside the cabinet.
4. Remove the power strip. It is held in place with Velcro ® 5. Replace the power strip with an appropriate unit from GLOBAL VR . Do not attempt to use a different power strip. Be sure to connect each wire to the correct terminal (See Figure 32 on page 52).
Chapter 8 — Service and Repair then remove the PCB from the standoff. (If you prefer, you can remove the screw securing each standoff to the cabinet, and then remove the standoffs from the PCB.) 3. Set the DIP switches on the replacement PCB as shown below: Player 1/2 Player 3/4 All Off...
Chapter 9 – Replacement Parts Note: Quantities are shown for four-player games. Two-player games use half the number of player control components. Figure 30. Digital Joystick Exploded View Table 5. Digital Joystick Parts Ref # Part Number Description 50-3106-00 Hub F/49 Way Joystick WMS #03-8409.1-1 50-3107-313 Grommet .313 Bore F/49 Way J/S 43-0139-00...
Artwork, Global VR Nameplate Standard MAD-AW-01 Artwork, Right Side Panel Standard MAD-AW-02 Artwork, Left Side Panel Standard MAD-AW-03 Artwork, GLOBAL VR Word Mark Standard MAD-AW-05 Artwork, Control Panel, Right Side Standard MAD-AW-06 Artwork, Control Panel, Left Side Standard MAD-AW-07 Artwork, Marquee...
Artwork Pedestal Side, Backlit Deluxe Table 9. Computer Internal Components Caution: YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY if you open the computer without direct ® authorization from the GLOBAL VR technical support staff. Part Number Description QTY Cabinet PSATX11YOH Power Supply, Computer...
Chapter 10 — Diagrams and Schematics Chapter 10 — Diagrams and Schematics The figure below shows the connectors on the rear of the computer. Computer ON/OFF Switch Computer Power Supply Voltage Switch Cooling Fan (115V or 230V) AC Power Connector PS/2 Mouse Port (Not Used) PS/2 Keyboard Port...
Chapter 10 — Diagrams and Schematics Player 1 / 2 Control Set Wiring Player 1 Player 2 Blue Green Yellow White Blue Green Yellow White P1 START P2 START P1 BTN 4 P2 BTN 1 P1 BTN 3 P2 BTN 2 P1 BTN 2 P2 BTN 3 P1 BTN 1...
Chapter 10 — Diagrams and Schematics P la y e r C o n tro ls F o r b u tto n m ic r o s w itc h e s : U S B I/O E x tre m e P C B G N D w ire s to C O M N o te : W ire c o lo rs m a y v a ry a s lis te d b e lo w fo r O th e r w ire s to N O...
® If repair or replacement fails to remedy the defect, then, and only in such event, shall GLOBAL VR refund to Purchaser the purchase price for said Product.
Call 408.597.3400 to reach a Technical Support staff member. E-mail support is available at this address: techsupport@globalvr.com Tournament E-mail Support is available at this address: tournament@globalvr.com To comment on this manual, please e-mail: techpubs@globalvr.com ® Visit the GLOBAL VR website: www.globalvr.com...
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Do you have a question about the EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL FOOTBALL and is the answer not in the manual?
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My madden season 1 game controls using the diagnostics isnt right. The game loads and goes into exhibition mode or practice modes but resets after kickoff or the start of practice.