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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Contents • Package Contents • Get to Know Your Machine Getting Inside Wheels and Feet Powering Up and Powering Down Controlling the Lights Volume Control Gameplay Controls Trackball Light Guns Force-Feedback  Recoil • Initial Set-Up • Connecting to the Internet •...
  • Page 3 Background Download Mode Controls How To Use • In-Game Controls Main Panel Light Gun Pause Menu Saving and Loading a Game About “States”  How to Use  • System Settings Accessing the Settings Menu Basic Menu Controls Outline of Settings Menu Options Game Setting Options •...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents When you’ve unpackaged the machine, check below to ensure you have everything listed before getting started. ArcadeMAX Cosmos Machine Wireless Keyboard + Dongle Power Cable Access Keys (attached to joystick) Instruction Booklet SSD Card Reade + USB Cable...
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  • Page 6: Get To Know Your Machine

    Get to Know Your Machine Your machine has several external controls and components to get familiar with. Front...
  • Page 7 Back...

  • Page 8: Getting Inside

    Getting Inside If you need to access the interior components (for accessing settings or troubleshooting), there are 2 ways of getting access: Front Access Door Use the access keys to open the front access door (highlighted). Opening the front access door gives easy access ●...
  • Page 9 Rear Access Panel Use the access keys to open the rear access panel (highlighted). Opening the rear access panel gives access to: ● Main Board ● Electrical Connections...

  • Page 10: Wheels And Feet

    Wheels and Feet Your ArcadeMAX system is on castor wheels that allow for easy moving of the machine and 4 retractable feet that can keep the machine in place. The retractable feet are on screw threads that can be turned either by hand or with a 22mm spanner.

  • Page 11: Powering Up And Powering Down

    Powering Up and Powering Down The machine requires a single wall power socket to operate. Plug the power cable into the wall power socket, then into the power plug on the rear of the machine.
  • Page 12 Switch On Enable power to the machine by flipping both Master Power Switches to on. One switch is next to the power plug. The second is on the top of the machine. Both switches should glow when switched on.
  • Page 13 Turning On the Internal PC Power the internal PC up by pressing the PC Power Button on the front of the machine. Power the internal PC down by pressing the Power Button once you have finished using the machine. WARNING - The internal PC MUST be powered down before flipping either master power switch.

  • Page 14: Controlling The Lights

    Controlling the Lights: This ArcadeMAX machine includes lighting on the underside of the cabinet that can be turned on or off depending on your preference. Flip the lighting switch on the back of the machine to switch the lighting either on or off. The lighting can be switched and left on regardless of whether the machine’s internal PC is switched on or not allowing for games room ambience when the machine is not in use.

  • Page 15: Volume Control

    Volume Control Your machine’s sound amplifier controls are accessible on the front of the machine. The sound can be switched on or off with the button on the left. The main volume dial will be illuminated when switched on. You have 3 dials to adjust the bass, treble and overall volume. SSD Card Reader Your machine also comes with a small reader for SSD cards.

  • Page 16: Gameplay Controls

    Gameplay Controls...

  • Page 18: Trackball

    Trackball The machine has a trackball in the centre of the main control panel for certain games that use trackball control.

  • Page 19: Light Guns

    Light Guns The system includes 2 light guns that can be used to play light gun games. When not in use, these can be holstered in the holders on each side of the machine.

  • Page 20: Force-Feedback

    Force-Feedback Recoil Each light gun is also equipped with force-feedback for immersive gun recoil effects. This can be switched on or off at the machine with the switches on the front of the cabinet (one for each light gun). Note – The force-feedback functionality can cause the light guns to overheat if used for prolonged periods.
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  • Page 22: Initial Setup

    Initial Set Up Your system will load the main ArcadeMAX games menu once it is fully booted up. You will need to set up the machine’s internet connection and wireless keyboard before being able to proceed further.
  • Page 23 Connecting the Included Keyboard Whilst not necessary for most games, your ArcadeMAX machine includes a wireless keyboard with built-in trackpad. This is needed in order to access certain machine settings. The keyboard is easy to set up, requiring one AA battery (not included) and the included Keyboard dongle.
  • Page 24 To set up, Remove the battery cover on the back of the keyboard and insert 1 AA battery. The Keyboard Dongle can be found within the battery compartment and can be stored here when not in use. Plug the keyboard dongle into the front of the machine using the front USB port and switch on the keyboard using the on/off switch.
  • Page 25 has been made by using the trackpad to move a mouse cursor around the screen. The bottom of the touch pad features buttons that allow you to click on or otherwise interact with the system. You can switch the keyboard off when not in use to preserve battery life.

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet To use the machine and download games to play, you must connect your machine to the internet. Your ArcadeMAX machine can get online in one of two ways: ● Wired ethernet connection (More stable and reliable) ●...

  • Page 27: Connecting Via Wi-Fi

    Connecting Via Wi-Fi To connect the machine to a Wi-Fi network, you will need to use the machine’s included wireless keyboard (see above for details on use and how to connect) Access the machine’s Wi-Fi settings by hitting ESC on the keyboard to leave the main games menu and then click the Wi- Fi settings icon in the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 28: Light Gun Calibration

    Light Gun Calibration Each light gun will have had basic calibration from the time of manufacture. However, to ensure the best play experience, it is strongly recommended to do your own calibration once the machine is set up before playing. Calibration Tips: •...
  • Page 29 The Calibration Process On the system’s main menu screen, hold the “Up” directional button on the side of the light gun for approximately 10 seconds to initiate calibration mode. You will know it has begun when the on-screen crosshair moves to the upper-left portion of the screen and begins to flash.
  • Page 30 Once confirmed, the on-screen crosshair will move to the top- right section of the screen and begin to flash. Aim the light gun at the new crosshair using your preferred playing position, then pull the trigger. Once confirmed, the on-screen crosshair will move the bottom- middle section of the screen and begin to flash.
  • Page 31 Following this, the calibration process is complete, and you should be able to see the aim of the light gun with the on- screen crosshair. This calibration process will need to be repeated for the other light gun. Note: If you hit a stage of the calibration process that you’re unable to progress beyond, something about your shooting position/style may not be suitable for play.

  • Page 32: Using The Main Menu

    Using The Main Menu When switched on, your machine will automatically load the main games menu. The main menu on the ArcadeMAX system is your home base for playing games on your system. Use it to look through the games list, search for games or even assign favourites.

  • Page 33: Main Panel

    Basic Menu Controls (Main Panel) Up: Move up 1 selection Down: Move down 1 selection Left: Move back one page Right: Move forward one page Play current selection Player 1 A Button Add current selection to favourites Player 1 C Button Search Tab (Shortcut) Player 1 Start Button...

  • Page 34: Light Gun

    Basic Menu Controls (Light Gun) Up: Move up 1 selection Down: Move down 1 selection Left: Move back one page Right: Move forward one D Pad page Play current selection “Grenade” Button (Left side) Search Function “Grenade” Button (Right side) Not Used Trigger...
  • Page 35 Selecting A Game To Play Games can be selected either with the controls on the main control panel or from the light guns. For the sake of brevity, this manual will refer primarily to the main panel controls. Please refer to the table of light gun controls for light gun-specific menu operation.

  • Page 36: Adding A Favourite

    Adding A Favourite Any game in the games list can be added to your own favourites list. Press the Player 1 C Button on any highlighted game to add it to your favourites list. Favourited games will display a star next to their name. You can view a collection of all games you have added to your favourites in the “Favourites”...

  • Page 37: Search Functionality

    Search Functionality The system includes a very useful search function that can help you find or narrow down your selection in seconds, without having to scroll through the entire games list. You can shortcut to this menu by pressing the Player 1 Start Button Or by navigating to the search tab (on the far right) at the top of the...

  • Page 38: Using The Search

    Using the Search Functionality In this menu, you can use the Player 1 Joystick Player 1 A Button to type what you want to search for with the on-screen keyboard. There is no need to input spaces. You can delete letters using the backspace key on the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 39: Background Download Mode

    Background Download Mode This setting must be enabled in settings before it is available. Please refer to page 56 for details. Under default settings, the machine will load and delete each game individually. With the Background Download setting enabled, you have the option of downloading up to 5 games in the background whilst playing other games, which can then be started immediately once your current game has finished.

  • Page 40: Background Download Mode Controls

    Background Download Mode Controls Open Downloads List Coin Button (In Main Menu) Move Confirm Current Selection Player 1 A Button (In Downloads List) Go Back / Exit Player 1 Start Button (In Downloads List)
  • Page 41 Menu Buttons Pause the currently selected download. Cancel/Abor t the currently selected download Play the currently selected download...

  • Page 42: How To Use

    How To Use Select a game from the main menu or your search results as normal and it will be added to your active download list. From here, you can check the progress of your download, pause the download or cancel the download. You can download up to 5 games at any one time.
  • Page 43 In-Game Controls (Main Panel) Insert virtual coin and start a 1-player game Player 1 Start Button Insert virtual coin and start a 2-player game Player 2 Start Button Insert additional virtual coins Coin Button Bring up Pause Menu Pause Button Up: Move up selection...
  • Page 44 Down: Move down selection (In Pause Menu) Confirm selection (In Pause Menu) Player 1 A Button When a game is loaded, a 1 player game can be started with the Player 1 Start Button. A 2-player game can be started with the Player 2 Start Button.
  • Page 45 In-Game Controls (Light Gun) Up: Start Button Down: Insert Coin Left: Left Pedal/Up D Pad Right: Right Pedal/Down Grenade/Pedal/Reload (Game Dependent) “Grenade” Button (Left side) Reload (Game Dependent) “Grenade” Button (Right side) Fire Trigger...
  • Page 46 Note: The exact controls for light gun games may vary slightly from the controls listed depending on the game you’re playing. Listed are some common methods of reloading to try during games: • Pressing the left or right “Grenade” button •...

  • Page 47: Pause Menu

    Pause Menu A game can be paused or quit at any time by pressing the Pause Button, where you will be given the option to resume your current game, exit back to the main menu or save or load a game.

  • Page 48: Saving And Loading A Game

    Saving and Loading a Game Note: Only certain games will keep track of high scores. In most cases, every time a game is loaded, it is loaded ‘from fresh’ meaning that high scores are not saved between games unless saved manually by the player using the saving and loading system.

  • Page 49: How To Use

    How to use To access the save and load system, pause the game you’re currently playing using the Pause button, then save the state by scrolling to the “Save State” option and pressing the Player 1 A Button. To load the last state you saved, pause the game using the Pause button, then select the “Load State”...
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  • Page 51: System Settings

    System Settings System settings are changed at a user’s own risk. It is recommended to perform the “Restore Factory Settings” function (see page 55) on the machine if performance becomes erratic. This machine has a range of different options that can be changed or modified to change the machine’s function to the user’s preference.

  • Page 52: Accessing The Settings Menu

    On the ArcadeMAX Cosmos, the settings switch can be found inside the front access door. Press the settings button once to access the settings menu.

  • Page 53: Basic Menu Controls

    Basic Menu Controls Move Confirm Selection/Toggle Player 1 A Button Go Back / Exit Player 1 Start Button...

  • Page 54: Outline Of Settings Menu Options

    Outline of Settings Menu Options Key Setting • Keys Testing Use this mode to have a visual representation of how the machine responds to inputs. The relevant button will light up on the screen when it is pressed. • Key Definition Use this mode to remap any of the player buttons to different inputs.

  • Page 55: Select Mode

    Auto Exit Use these options to specify shortcuts or a timeout to exit a game. 3 Minutes Exit ● ○ Will exit the game automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity. Closed ● ○ No shortcuts or automatic timeout will be implemented. Select Mode This setting should always be set to “Always ●...

  • Page 56: Account Management

    Game Setting Multiple options for changing numerous menu and game settings (see page 57 for more details) Account Management Change settings pertaining to various admin-related options and metrics. Clear Coins ● ○ Cancel out any virtual coins that have been applied to the system Change Password ●...
  • Page 57 Background Download Use this option to enable background downloading of games (refer to page 38 for details) ● Closed ○ Each game is loaded and deleted on an individual basis ● Open ○ Up to 5 games can be downloaded in the background.

  • Page 58: Game Setting Options

    Game Setting Options The Game Setting option in the settings menu can be used to modify a wide range of settings, as listed below. You can return to the main settings list at any time using the Player 1 Start button.
  • Page 59 ● Press the Player 1 B Button to increase the number of lives (will reset to 0 beyond the maximum possible number) ● Press the Player 1 C Button to apply the current settings to all games in the games list. ●...
  • Page 60 Force Timing All Games This option will force all games to operate on a timer, closing them once time is elapsed. For Free-Play purposes, ensure the “Closed” option is selected. Time Notification Strategy This option pertains to the Force Timing option above. Always ●...
  • Page 61 Delete Games This option will control how the system deals with downloaded games once they are closed. Open ● ○ Games will be deleted immediately upon closing. Closed ● ○ Games will be saved indefinitely to the machine’s internal storage. You must accept the conditions of the popup before this feature can be enabled.

  • Page 62: Machine Specifications

    Machine Specifications Intel Celeron N5095 4GB DDR4 Installed SD Card 240GB System Base Pandora Video HDMI (1280 x 720 - 720P) Connectivity ● Wireless Keyboard ● Spare USB for Dongle ● Wireless Internet ● Wired Ethernet Control Peripherals ● Player 1 Control Buttons (x9 (inc start button)) ●...
  • Page 63 ● Gameboy Advance ● Megadrive ● Final Burn Alpha ● PC Engine ● SEGA NAOMI ● Atomiswave ● SEGA Saturn ● Model 2 Game Category Search Parameters ● Fighting ● Shooting ● Puzzle ● Action ● Sport ● Racing ● 4 Player ●...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause/Solution No Sound Check the machine’s amplifier is turned on and is turned up. No Image Signal The cable connecting the main board to the monitor may have become disconnected or faulty. Verify the main board and the monitor are connected and if so, replace the HDMI cable running from the main board to the monitor.
  • Page 65 Light gun issues Light guns can be quite sensitive to the surrounding environment and the way in which they are used. Make suitable adjustments to your play style or environment and try recalibrating (see page 27) Light Gun force- After prolonged play, the force- feedback weakens feedback mechanism may appear to over time...

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