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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Contents • Package Contents • Get to Know Your Machine Get Connected Arcade Mode Set  Light Gun Mode  Set Up Video Switch On Volume Control and Headphone Use SSD Card Reader Gameplay Controls Light Guns • Initial Set Up •...
  • Page 3 How to Use • In-Game Controls (Main Panel) • In-Game Controls (Light Gun) • Pause Menu Saving and Loading a Game About “States”  How to Use  • System Settings 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. Note: When checking everything, identify and separate the components for light gun operation.
  • Page 5 ArcadeMAX Lazer Console Wireless Keyboard + Dongle Main Power Cable Main Power Adapter HDMI Display Cable VGA Display Cable WiFi Dongle (In spares bag) Instruction Booklet SSD Card Reader + USB Cable Light Guns (x2) Light Gun Sensor Power Splitter Cable Light Gun Power Adapter Light Gun Sensor Mounting Pad...

  • 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 Inputs...

  • Page 8: Get Connected

    Get Connected: The ArcadeMAX Lazer can be set up in one of two ways: Arcade Mode Play games with traditional arcade controls Simple and quick to set up. Light Gun Mode Play light gun enabled games. Longer set up. We recommend setting the console up in Arcade Mode on your first set up.

  • Page 9: Light Gun Mode Set Up

    Light Gun Mode Set-Up Ensure that the console is switched off before switching to this mode. Screen Set Up You will need to prepare your chosen TV to hold the light gun sensor. You will need: • Light Gun Sensor •...
  • Page 10 Remove the large protective film from the rubber mounting pad. Stick the pad to the back of your screen, with the small flap resting on the top (with its 2 adhesive straps facing upwards). Ensure that it is positioned as close to the centre of the screen as possible.
  • Page 11 Get Connected Start by disconnecting the main power cable from the unit’s power adapter (if it hasn’t been already). Plug the main power cable into the socket end of the Power Splitter Cable. Plug one of the free ends of the power splitter cable into the main power adapter.
  • Page 12 Plug the cable from the Light Gun Sensor into one of the free USB ports in the back of the main unit or your TV.
  • Page 13 Plug the USB cable from each light gun into the back of the console into one of the free USB ports.
  • Page 14 Plug the power cable from each light gun into the power plugs on the Light Gun Power Adapter. Refer to the “Video” section on page 14 to complete set up.

  • Page 15: Video

    Video You have two options for connecting the ArcadeMAX Lazer to a screen or TV. • HDMI (Recommended) HD Video + Audio Control volume with your TV remote control • Video only Headphones required Use either the HDMI cable or the VGA cable to connect the console to a TV or monitor, using the appropriate port on the console.

  • Page 16: Switch On

    Switch On Power up the system’s internal PC by pressing the power button on the back of the console. The system can be turned off by pressing the power button again. WARNING – Allow the console to fully power down before disconnecting the power cable.

  • Page 17: Volume Control And Headphone Use

    Volume Control and Headphone The volume of the internal PC can be changed using the two buttons on the front of the machine. The left blue volume button will decrease the volume. The right red volume button will increase the volume. Sound on external devices is only possible when using the HDMI port.

  • Page 18: Ssd Card Reader

    SSD Card Reader Your machine also comes with a small reader for SSD cards. Whilst this is not used in typical operation of your machine, it should be retained for troubleshooting purposes when in contact with technical support.
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  • Page 20: Gameplay Controls

    Gameplay Controls...

  • Page 22: Light Guns

    Light Guns The system includes 2 light guns that can be used to play light gun games. Force-Feedback Recoil Each light gun is also equipped with force-feedback for immersive gun recoil effects. Note – The force-feedback functionality can cause the light guns to overheat if used for prolonged periods.
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  • Page 24: Initial Set Up

    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. Connecting the Included Keyboard Whilst not necessary for most games, your ArcadeMAX machine includes a wireless keyboard with built-in trackpad.
  • Page 25 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 one of the free USB ports and switch on the keyboard using the on/off switch.

  • 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: Connecting via Ethernet Cable To connect the machine to the internet via a wired connection, plug a network-connected ethernet cable into the back of the machine into the Network Connector Port until it clicks.

  • 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). You will also need the machine’s WiFi dongle. Start by inserting the WiFi dongle into one of the USB ports on the back of the system.
  • Page 28 Return to the games menu by double clicking the WPlayer.exe icon on the desktop. Once complete, your machine will be online and ready to start downloading games. You can check your internet connectivity strength by referring to the Wi-Fi indicator in the top right of the machine’s main games menu.
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  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Selecting A Game To Play

    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 38: 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 39: 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 40: How To Use

    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 41: Background Download Mode

    Background Download Mode This setting must be enabled in settings before it is available. Please refer to page 58 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 42: 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 43 Menu Buttons Pause the currently selected download. Cancel/Abor t the currently selected download Play the currently selected download...

  • Page 44: 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.
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  • Page 46 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 Down: Move down selection (In Pause Menu)
  • Page 47 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. Pressing either of these buttons also acts as inserting a virtual coin, should the game you're playing require them.
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50: 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 51 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 52 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 54: 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 57) 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 55 On the ArcadeMAX Lazer, the settings button can be found on the back of the system. Press the settings button once to access the settings menu. Basic Menu Controls Move Confirm Selection/Toggle Player 1 A Button Go Back / Exit Player 1 Start Button...

  • Page 56: Key Setting

    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 57: 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 58: Game Setting

    Game Setting Multiple options for changing numerous menu and game settings (see page 59 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 59 Background Download Use this option to enable background downloading of games (refer to page 40 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 60 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 61 ● 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 62 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 63 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 64: Machine Specifications

    Machine Specifications Intel Celeron N5095 4GB DDR4 Installed SD Card 240GB System Base Pandora Video HDMI (1280 x 720 - 720P) (Sound + Visuals) VGA (1280 x 720 – 720P) (Visuals Only) Connectivity ● Wireless Keyboard ● 2 x USB 2.0 Ports ●...
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  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause/Solution No Sound The volume of the internal PC may be turned all the way down. Increase the volume using the front volume control buttons. No Image Signal The cable connecting the console to the monitor may have become disconnected or faulty.
  • Page 67 Buttons not working First, verify if a button is working or not in the game’s settings via the Keys Test (see page 55). Contact our team and we can help you further. Light gun issues Light guns can be quite sensitive to the surrounding environment and the way in which they are used.

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