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Summary of Contents for AMI Ion Aurora
- Page 1 Ion Aurora Installation & Owner’s Manual FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR For a list of distributors, visit us on the Web at www.amientertainment.com PM0636-14...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
© 2010 AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. Ion Aurora, Megatouch, Ion, Mega-Lease, Mega-Link, MegaNet, MegaWeb, TournaMAXX and TournaCHAMP are registered trademarks of AMI. Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly forbidden without the written permission of AMI. -
Page 4: Site Preparation
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Site Preparation Game Description In determining the location for your Mega- The Aurora has 2 key-locked compartments: touch Ion video game, consideration must the rear door and the cash bracket (if appli- be given to a suitable, grounded electrical cable). -
Page 5: Electronics Tray
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. regulations, for which the operator assumes move the two screws on the rear of the full responsibility. Furthermore, players who monitor and the center security screw (17” pay by credit card in the new country will be games) or nut (19”... -
Page 6: Monitor Adjustment Procedure
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. it. Then move the joystick as far left as the monitor screen and that the game it will go, release the joystick, and press screen is centered. one of the buttons on the joystick. -
Page 7: Cleaning The Cabinet
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. battery on the motherboard is incorrectly placed inside the cabinet or next to the replaced. Only replace the battery with the fan vents that would inhibit the flow of same type recommended by the manufac- air. -
Page 8: Broadband Connection Instructions For Games On The Subscription Model
SETTINGS and use the SET or MANUAL buttons to enter the new • If you want to connect to an AMI router, settings. For help with any of the set- touch AUTO-CONNECT TO AMI tings, touch the ? buttons on screen. - Page 9 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. If you make a successful connection After an initial connection to the server and want to retain these settings, has been made, a second connection touch SAVE SETTINGS. If the connec- must be made in order for all connec- tion fails, touch the MORE INFO but- tion features to be fully operational.
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Page 10: Operator Setup Screens Flowchart
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Operator Setup Screens Flowchart Price/Credits Options Credits/Pricing Cost to continue Price Display Quick Price Setup Default Games Freeplay Enabled Coin-In Clear One Enable Coinless Coin Op Value of Credit Clear All Enable Rental Mode... - Page 11 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Diagnostics Video Test I/O Test Touchscreen Calibration Touchscreen Test Checksum Test System Info Verify Databases Hard Drive Self Diagnostics Joystick Calibration Joystick Test View System Log Tournament Set Up Tournament Clear Winners Reset All...
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Page 12: Game Name And Score Needed For Initial Replay
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay Great Solitaire and Power Solitaire will always offer a replay once the listed score is attained. The other games have to reach the score listed as well as attain the high score for the game in order to offer a replay. -
Page 13: Main Menu
Rental Mode feature, select freeplay • Coinless Coin Op mode, and add or clear credits. Operators with a • Pay Per Time Mega-Link connection to an AMI jukebox can also • Options set up AMI jukebox play cost. • Clear Credits •... -
Page 14: Main Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Main Menu Available Options Information DIAGNOSTICS • • Gives details about various hardware System Info (continued) components in the game. • • Only use on the advice of Technical Verify Databases Service. •... -
Page 15: Credits/Pricing Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Credits/Pricing Menu IMPORTANT NOTE: On machines with credit card functionality enabled, adjusting either the Quick Price Setup or Coin-In Menu will change the default credit card pricing. Please make changes to credit card pricing AFTER configuring the Quick Price Setup or Coin-In Menu. -
Page 16: Coin-In Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Coin-In Menu determine the amount of money earned on a game by multiplying the meter pulse by the reading on the hard meter. NOTE: Changing the values of the Channels on the Coin-In Menu may change the meter pulse. -
Page 17: Coinless Coin Op Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Coinless Coin Op Menu Settings When enabled via the Options button on Touching the Settings button allows the the Credits/Pricing Menu, the Coinless Coin operator to choose whether players can Op feature allows the operator to charge... -
Page 18: Rental Mode
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Rental Mode Per-Game Mode NOTE: It is recommended that you clear When players choose this mode, a running the books and perform a Cash Settlement total of the amount owed is maintained and... -
Page 19: Freeplay Mode
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Freeplay Mode for each game, with the list at the bottom show- ing all games available for the selected cat- Turn this option on to enable free game play, egory. which can be used for promotions and demonstrations. -
Page 20: Hi Scores Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Hi Scores Menu Books Menu View/Clear Hi Scores The Books Screens display the current and lifetime credit totals for each game, as well Use this menu to manage high scores. The as the percentage of credits played per game... -
Page 21: Cash Settlement
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Cash Settlement Setup To Enter This Screen, Touch “Books Display” on the Books Menu and The Cash Settlement Screens are used to Choose a Game Name calculate the percentage of earnings the op- erator and location will receive, as well as any fees collected by the operator. -
Page 22: Books Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. To Enter This Screen, Touch To Enter This Screen, “Cash Settlement Setup” on the Touch “Cash Settlement Collection” Books Menu and touch the on the Books Menu Arrow at the Bottom Right Twice... -
Page 23: System Menu
Setup or disable access to the setup screens by using the key (if Operator Keys applicable). Use this screen to link a Megatouch game with an AMI-powered AMI Setup jukebox. See AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup section for further details. For help with the Options in any menu section, touch the option Options box to bring up a help screen. -
Page 24: Megatouch Player And Operator Keys
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Megatouch Player and Operator Keys (available on some models) Certain models of Megatouch Ion games come with a key socket for use with Player and Operator Keys. Player Keys are used to store gameplay and login information and offer new features to players. -
Page 25: Diagnostics Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Diagnostics Menu FIGURE 15 - DIAGNOSTICS MENU Video Test Touch the screen to cycle through a series of video test screens. Tests the SETUP and CALIBRATE buttons, all coin channels, the coin meter, and the coin lockout feature (if applicable). A green light next to the... -
Page 26: Hard Drive Self Diagnostics
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Hard Drive Self Diagnostics To Enter This Screen, Touch “Show Details” on the Hard Drive Self Your Force or Ion hard drive is equipped Diagnostics Screen with the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy- sis, and Reporting Technology) monitoring... -
Page 27: Network Menu
Secure the cable to the U-bolt on the back of the game. (This will prevent unnecessary strain on the connector if the game is turned or moved.) Linking two games (or a game and a non-AMI jukebox): Connect the free ends of the Ethernet cables into a crossover coupler. - Page 28 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Dial-Up Internet Setup For dial-up connections you will need to have a modem installed in your game. Turn off the game. Connect a phone cable to the phone coupler. (The phone coupler features a smaller port than the Ethernet coupler alongside it.)
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Page 29: Connection Wizard
For a more reliable wireless game-to-game connection, it is recommended that you use a router to connect games. • to wirelessly link a Megatouch and a wireless AMI router in the same location Touch WIRELESS ETHERNET and continue with step 4. - Page 30 After touching WIRELESS ETHERNET, you’ll be prompted to choose your connection method. • If you want to connect to an AMI router, touch AUTO-CONNECT TO AMI ROUTER and continue with step 8. • If you want to connect to a non-AMI router, touch OTHER WIRELESS ROUTER OR ACCESS POINT.
- Page 31 Checks for communication to MegaNet Connection server If you are connecting your game to an AMI jukebox, continue with step 7 in AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup. 11. If you are connecting your game to the MegaNet server, after an initial connection to the server has been made, a second connection must be made in order for all connection features to be fully operational.
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Page 32: Ami Jukebox Mega-Link Setup
Mega- NOTE: If a jukebox is not detected, you will be prompted to manually configure touch and a wireless AMI router in the the jukebox information obtained from same location. Continue with step 4. your jukebox setup screen. On your juke- box, go into “Service”, then select the... - Page 33 NOTE: The cost of one song must be set to a minimum amount of 33¢. If your game is set to one credit is equal to 17¢, each field in the AMI Play Cost Screen must be at least 2 credits in order for the units to link.
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Page 34: Local Tournament Mode
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Local Tournament Mode NOTE: If your game was running Tournamaxx and you are switching from On-Line Mode (Tournamaxx) to Off-Line Mode (Local Tournament), you will need to perform an “Update From Server”. Perform the Update from Server prior to switching modes so that no Tournamaxx information is deleted. - Page 35 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Programming a Tournament Press the SETUP button. At the MAIN MENU, touch the Tourna- ment button (see Figure 19). At the TOURNAMENT MENU, touch the Set Up Tournament button (see Fig- ure 20) to enter the Tournament Clock FIGURE 19 - MAIN MENU SCREEN Screen.
- Page 36 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Repeat Icon Icon FIGURE 22 - TOURNAMENT SETUP SCREEN (EXPLANATION OF BUTTONS CONTINUES ON FOLLOWING PAGE) A programmed sequence of up to 5 tournament games. Tournament Touch a “Tournament Sequence #” to program the...
- Page 37 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Tournament Sets duration for tournament games in the displayed Duration Tournament Sequence. Prize Sets the percentage of the tournament’s total coin drop Pool to be used for tournament prizes. Allows the operator to start the tournament with Prize Pool cash/points already in the Prize Pool.
- Page 38 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. FIGURE 23 - WINNERS’ LIST SCREEN Awarding Prizes Players qualify for prizes by finishing with one of the top three high scores for the tournament. To award a prize, access the Winners’ List by touching the Tournament icon on the Player Menu.
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Page 39: Credit Card Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Credit Card Menu (available on some models) Vault Credits Clear Player Vault Credits This option in the Vault Credits Menu will clear Credits purchased by credit card can be ALL existing Vault credits from the machine,... -
Page 40: Presentation Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Presentation Menu Operator Ad Screens Sidebar Promotion (Widescreen Models Only) A total of 24 advertising screens can be cre- Widescreen models feature an electronic ated with the software and added to the game. -
Page 41: Promotion Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Promotion Menu NOTE: My Merit data will be cleared when a software update is performed. The Promotion Menu is designed to encour- Be sure to back up the data before up- age player interest. Use the Options but- dating the game. -
Page 42: Merit Money
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. FIGURE 26 - MERIT MONEY SCREEN FIGURE 27 - PROMO CREDITS SCREEN Merit Money Promo Credits The Merit Money screens allow location own- The Promo Credits feature generates inter- ers to encourage game play by offering free... -
Page 43: Meganet Menu
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. MegaNet Menu Operator Web Site Access (U.S. Games Only) Direct access to the operator’s company Web site is available from the MegaNet Player NOTE: The game must perform an “Up- date from Server” in order for all Menu for the latest league, event and other MegaNet features to be accessible. - Page 44 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. MegaWeb and will not lose any credits. The timer count- down begins and specified credits are allo- MegaWeb allows the player to access the cated to the Web browser upon successful World Wide Web through the game. Players connection.
- Page 45 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Hot Topics Home Page Hot Topics games allow players to compete Once the game connects to the Internet, the in games featuring regularly refreshed current player is taken to a Home Page with stan- events.
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Page 46: Dip Switch Settings
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The following table provides information on the functionality of the hard DIP switches in Mega- touch games. Make sure to read the information in the Notes column to determine what is affected when performing these functions. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Games ROBLEM ORRECTIVE CTION • • no power Check that the power cord is connected to a “live” outlet. • • bill acceptor Check that the power switch is on. - Page 48 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Games continued ROBLEM ORRECTIVE CTION • • poor picture Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Horizontal, and Vertical quality controls with the monitor control board. • • meter not Check connection at I/O board.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Games continued ROBLEM ORRECTIVE CTION • • game will not Make sure the disc is installed correctly, with the logo download disc facing up. • Check for scratches or a defective disc. -
Page 50: Parts List And Illustrations Game Illustrations
CREDIT CARD SWIPE (ONLY ON WIDESCREEN MODELS) PLAYER / OPERATOR JOYSTICK KEY SOCKET ASSEMBLY (available on some models) FIGURE 32 - FRONT VIEW OF THE ION AURORA REAR DOOR LOCK ON/OFF PHONE ETHERNET SWITCH COUPLER COUPLER FIGURE 33 - REAR VIEW OF THE ION AURORA MEGATOUCH ION AURORA OWNER’S MANUAL... - Page 51 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. FIGURE 34 - EXPLODED VIEW OF THE ION AURORA PM0636-14 MEGATOUCH ION AURORA OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 52: Replacement Parts List
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Megatouch Ion Aurora Replacement Parts List REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 19” AURORA WIDESCREEN AND 19" STANDARD AURORA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ZSA10070-09 ASUS MOTHERBOARD (STANDARD GAMES) SA10078-02 LITTLE FALLS MOTHERBOARD (WIDESCREEN GAMES) EC9796-06 MARS BILL ACCEPTOR. $1/2/5, 700 STACKER... -
Page 53: Connection Diagrams
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Connection Diagrams HARD DRIVE CENTRONICS CONNECTION CONNECTION MOTHERBOARD (SATA 1) (SECONDARY IDE) POWER WATCHDOG TIMER/ POWER ON HARNESS DIMM I/O BOARD MEMORY WIRELESS MOTHERBOARD DEVICE POWER SUPPLY TOP VIEW OF MOTHERBOARD ETHERNET MODEM... - Page 54 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Connection Diagrams HARD DRIVE MOTHERBOARD CENTRONICS CONNECTION POWER CONNECTION (SATA 0) WATCHDOG TIMER/ POWER ON HARNESS DIMM MEMORY POWER SUPPLY I/O BOARD MOTHERBOARD TOP VIEW OF MOTHERBOARD ETHERNET AUDIO OUT SERIAL PORT (OPTIONAL...
- Page 55 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Connection Diagrams Motherboard - Power Connector FIGURE 37 - REAR VIEW OF CABLE CONNECTOR WIRE COLOR ORANGE +3.3 VDC ORANGE +3.3 VDC BLACK +5 VDC BLACK +5 VDC BLACK GRAY PWR GOOD VIOLET...
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Page 56: Connection Diagrams
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Connection Diagrams J1 & J20 ELECTRONIC MECH METER 2 (TWO CONNECTIONS) REMOTE METER 1 CALIBRATE/SET UP/KEY MECHANICAL ON OSD BOARD DIP SWITCH SMILEY BILL MECH BANK ACCEPTOR J14 WATCHDOG TIMER/ POWER ON HARNESS... -
Page 57: Warranty
The warranty cov- ity of the warranty coverage. AMI will return or ers all electrical components (except fuses replace warranty items, as specified above, and light bulbs). -
Page 58: Software License Agreement
COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. Software License Agreement AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. (“Licensor”) is willing to license the enclosed software to you only if you accept all of the terms in this license agreement (“Agreement”). - Page 59 York shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue regarding any disputes arising with regard to this Agreement or arising out of activity or misuse of the Software. 15. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. in its sole discretion, may assign this agreement or any of its rights and obligations hereunder.
- Page 60 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. Contrat de licence de logiciel de AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. (ci-après le "Concédant") est disposé à vous accorder la licence d'utilisation du logiciel ci-inclus, à condition que vous vous engagiez à respecter tous les termes, clauses et conditions du présent contrat de licence (Contrat).
- Page 61 également que tous litiges ou revendications relatives seront réglés par voie d'arbitrage par un tribunal de l'état de New York, aux Etats-Unis. 15. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. se réserve le droit de transférer le présent Contrat à un tiers ainsi que ses droits et obligations ci-après.
- Page 62 COPYRIGHT © 2010 AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. Softwarelizenzabkommen AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. („Lizenzgeber”) ist nur dann bereit Ihnen eine Lizenz für die beiliegende Software zu erteilen, wenn Sie alle Bestimmungen dieses Lizenzabkommens (“Abkommen”) akzeptieren. Eigentumsvorbehalt der Software Das beiliegende Megatouch®-Produkt, welches das Megatouch Softwareprogramm („Soft-...
- Page 63 Streitigkeiten, die diesen Vertrag betreffen, oder die durch Leistung oder Missbrauch der besagten Software entstehen. 15. AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. kann nach eigenem Ermessen dieses Abkommen oder jedes der darin enthaltenen Rechte und Pflichten an Dritte abtreten. 16. Bei Rückfragen über dieses Abkommen oder wenn Sie den Lizenzgeber aus einem anderen Grund kontaktieren wollen, bitte schreiben an: AMI Entertainment Network, Inc., 155 Rittenhouse...
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- Page 68 Please read the enclosed license agreement. Operation of this game constitutes acceptance of the AMI Software License Agreement. Veuillez lire le contrat de licence d’utilisation ci-inclus. Si vous utilisez ce jeu, vous vous engagez à respecter les termes et conditions du contrat de licence d’utilisation du logiciel de AMI.
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