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Chapter 5  —  Software Restoration 

Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual 

Page 24 of 64 

 

040-0168-01  Rev. B  3/14/2008 

Chapter 5

 

—  Software Restoration 

 

The operating system and game software are provided on a single DVD labeled

 System & 

Game Install Disk

.   

Important:

  When you use the System & Game Install Disk, you will erase all game settings, 

statistics, and collections data stored in the game software.  It is advisable to contact Technical 
Support before using the Disk to resolve a problem. 

Perform the following steps to restore software:   

1.

 

Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM Drive and power cycle the game.  When the game reboots the 
computer will automatically read the disk and begin copying files and configuring the hard drive. 

2.

 

When prompted, remove the disk and power cycle the cabinet. 

When the computer reboots, it will continue to install and set up the software.  When it 
finishes, it will automatically reboot again and bring up the 

Calibrate Stick Test

 screen.   

3.

 

Calibrate the joystick and throttle as described on page 26. 

4.

 

Set the sound volume levels, pricing, and other Operator settings from the Operator Menus.  

5.

 

Exit from the Operator Menus and play a game to verify proper operation. 

Summary of Contents for Blazing Angels Green Label WWII

Page 1: ...inment All Rights Reserved Blazing Angels Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U S and or other countries GLOBAL VR and the GLOBAL VR logo are registered tradema...

Page 2: ...rottle Handle 29 GVRI O Mini PCB Service 30 Audio Amp and Speakers Service 31 Audio Amp PCB Replacement 32 Front Marquee Speaker Replacement 32 Rear Seat Speaker Replacement 32 Seat Subwoofer Replacem...

Page 3: ...cing the Throttle Handle 29 Figure 19 GVRI O Mini PCB 30 Figure 20 Audio Amp and Speakers 31 Figure 21 Knocker Solenoid Assembly 33 Figure 22 Monitor Assembly Exploded View 35 Figure 23 Monitor Mounti...

Page 4: ...sion cable use a 3 wire cable with properly grounded plugs To help protect your system from sudden increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or Uninterruptibl...

Page 5: ...off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient the receiving antenna Relocate the cabinet relative to the receiver Plug the game in...

Page 6: ...l Berlin Game Features Fly realistic WWII planes Flight model is realistic yet easy to control Perfect for beginners or experienced pilots Clearly marked targets make it easy to locate enemies 360 deg...

Page 7: ...ets Two 2 Wing Assemblies 28 20 x 1 bolts 12 each Flat Washers Lock Washers 16 1 Fender Washers AC Power Cord 4 Locate the following documents and software System Manual This Document Software Restore...

Page 8: ...puts are working 11 Play a game to verify proper operation Calibrate joystick and throttle if needed see page 26 12 Place a Connector Bracket over the seam between the two cabinets as shown below and...

Page 9: ...If the software does not recognize the Game Dongle make sure the Dongle is connected properly and then power cycle the cabinet to see if this resolves the problem If the dongle should come out while...

Page 10: ...ission is rated by difficulty Move the joystick to highlight a Campaign mission or select Dogfight and then pull the trigger to select your choice If you select Dogfight the Dogfight menu will appear...

Page 11: ...reen will appear to explain this function if the player doesn t use it Targets that are out of range are highlighted in yellow They change to red when in gun range Friends are highlighted in green You...

Page 12: ...UP and DOWN buttons to move through the list and highlight a submenu and then press the SRVC SEL button to open the submenu 3 Note the onscreen instructions at the bottom of each menu screen This tex...

Page 13: ...htstick Switch Input Test Video Screen Test Sound Test Displays coin and service credit totals Displays gameplay stats Sets pricing and Insert Coin message Turns Free Play on or off Sets up audio vide...

Page 14: ...tments Lets you adjust ramp time to maximum game difficulty camera shake and minimum time per credit see page 22 Reset Menu Lets you reset high scores stats credits adjustments or restore factory defa...

Page 15: ...ottle Switch Input Test Opens the Switch Input Test menu where you can test the switches on the game controls and operator buttons Output Test Opens the Switch Output Test menu where you can test the...

Page 16: ...page 26 for detailed calibration instructions This menu lets you test all of the switches on the player controls and operator buttons The name of each switch is displayed in yellow first and then cha...

Page 17: ...sing the monitor remote control board Press SERV SEL to exit from any Video Test Screen This menu lets you test cabinet audio Music Test plays music so you can hear overall audio performance Speaker T...

Page 18: ...e bill validator since the last time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Reset Menu Service Credits Displays available service credits Clear service credits by selecting Reset Available T...

Page 19: ...st time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Reset Menu Total Levels Completed Displays the total levels completed since the last time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Rese...

Page 20: ...t Mode telling players to Insert Coins Figure 10 Coinage Adjustments Menu Menu Item Description Credits to Start Sets the number of credits to start a game Credits to Continue Sets the number of credi...

Page 21: ...sound effects engines guns etc volume from 0 to 10 Voice Volume Sets voice volume from 0 to 10 Attract Volume Sets Attract Mode volume from 0 to 10 Music channel Selects the speakers that will play mu...

Page 22: ...Menu Item Description Ramp Time to Max Difficulty Sets the amount of time after Dynamic Difficulty starts to when Maximum Difficulty is reached For example if Dynamic Difficulty Start Time is set to 2...

Page 23: ...me since the game was automatically rebooted by the software Time Until 24 Hour Maintenance Restart Displays time until the game will be automatically rebooted by the software unless it is powered off...

Page 24: ...the following steps to restore software 1 Insert the disk in the DVD ROM Drive and power cycle the game When the game reboots the computer will automatically read the disk and begin copying files and...

Page 25: ...disconnect the AC power cord before performing any repair work Access Panels on Cabinet Rear Figure 14 Cabinet Rear Use the three access panels on the rear of the cabinet shown in Figure 14 to servic...

Page 26: ...weapons fire accurately If the software detects a calibration problem at boot it will enter the calibration screen automatically but it will not detect the gradual slip in calibration over time Follo...

Page 27: ...the joystick from the cabinet Do the following to open and remove the grip assembly 1 Remove the four 4 Torx security screws from the left side of the assembly and remove the left half of the grip as...

Page 28: ...oystick Assembly Details Throttle Service The throttle controls airspeed and lets you change the view to find enemy aircraft See Figure 31 on page 54 for an exploded view of the throttle Perform the f...

Page 29: ...h wire is soldered to each terminal and be sure to solder them to the same terminals on the replacement pot 6 Reverse the removal steps to re install the pot and gear wheel Be sure to install the pot...

Page 30: ...elow to locate the connectors on the PCB See Figure 34 on page 57 for a detailed wiring diagram The GVRI O Mini PCB should always be connected to a PCI USB port not a motherboard USB port to minimize...

Page 31: ...standard PC power connector The volume level for each channel on the Audio Amp can be manually adjusted using a small screwdriver to turn the pots shown in Figure 20 For good results turn the pot coun...

Page 32: ...audio cables from the audio amp PCB 4 Remove the four screws that secure the PCB to the mounting feet 5 Reverse these steps to install the new audio amp PCB Front Marquee Speaker Replacement Refer to...

Page 33: ...wires from the subwoofer and install them to the same terminals on the new subwoofer 8 Reverse these steps to re install the subwoofer and seat Seat Knocker or Fuse Replacement The force feedback knoc...

Page 34: ...pen the computer without direct authorization from the GLOBAL VR Technical Support staff When shipping the computer always use plenty of padding and protection GLOBAL VR recommends shipping the comput...

Page 35: ...view of monitor assembly Figure 22 Monitor Assembly Exploded View Glass Display Shield Replacement Perform the following steps to remove the glass display shield for cleaning or replacement 1 Remove...

Page 36: ...ssembly face down on a safe working surface Do not set it on the PCB The wire harnesses between the PCB and LCD panel are VERY FRAGILE Use extreme care when disconnecting or connecting them 8 Refer to...

Page 37: ...wire harnesses from the Control PCB Depending on the PCB model you may need to remove the PCB from the backbox before you can disconnect the power harness 4 Remove the four 4 screws that secure the PC...

Page 38: ...move the two Phillips screws holding the coin meter to the cabinet and remove the coin meter 3 Cut the two wires from the coin meter and strip the ends of the wires to attach the new meter 4 Use two b...

Page 39: ...p SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the AC power cord before performing the following procedure 1 Turn the cabinet OFF 2 Disconnect the Cabinet AC Power Cord 3 Remove the rear door from the cabinet 4 Disconnect...

Page 40: ...ures the terminal plate to the 5 12 VDC power supply 5 Before connecting the DC output wires connect a volt meter and adjust the voltage from the pot on the front of the power supply as follows 5 12 V...

Page 41: ...net Disconnect the light and connect the new light Push the connector back through the hole into the cabinet 4 Snip the cable ties and secure the new light tube to the plastic piece with new cable tie...

Page 42: ...n inverter and the replacement set has a power switch make sure it is switched ON Install the inverter it so that the vents the circle of small holes on the case are not covered Power Inverter 12 VDC...

Page 43: ...Primary IDE Slave Sony DVD ROM 1st Boot Device CDROM 2nd Boot Device Hard Disk 3rd Boot Device Disabled Boot Device Priority 4th Boot Device Disabled Boot Boot Settings Configuration Halt On No Errors...

Page 44: ...is the Sony DVD ROM 8 Use the Arrow keys to highlight Power from the top of the screen and the Power menu will appear 9 Use the Arrow keys to highlight APM Configuration and press Enter The APM Confi...

Page 45: ...t menu 17 Use the Arrow keys qr to highlight Boot Settings Configuration and press Enter The Boot Settings Configuration menu will appear 18 Use the Arrow keys qr to highlight Halt On and then use the...

Page 46: ...ose or faulty video card When the computer boots up it performs a PC self diagnostic test If you hear 3 beeps from the computer this indicates a problem with the video card If the video card is faulty...

Page 47: ...orrect port Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground See Audio Amp and Speakers Service on page 31 Blown speakers Remove the grills and inspect each speaker for visible damage...

Page 48: ...PCB Joystick buttons do not work Faulty wiring Check the harness connectors to the Joystick and J7 on the GVRI O Mini PCB Faulty pot See Replacing the Throttle Pot or Gear Wheel on page 28 for informa...

Page 49: ...operation Replace fixture if faulty Faulty coin mech Verify the coin mech is not jammed and is properly aligned and latched to the coin door Game will not accept coins Faulty ground wire Check the gr...

Page 50: ...01 1 Cable Earth Ground 115 0174 01 1 Cable Power Seat Blue LEDs 115 0175 01 1 Cable Exhaust Port LEDs Dash Lights 115 0176 01 1 Cable GVR I O PCB to Coin Box 115 0177 01 1 Cable Audio Amp to Seat 115...

Page 51: ...udio Amp PCB External Plastic Parts 50 0244 ND 1 Seat Assembly with Speakers and Harness 26151 00 2 Housing Wing 26152 00 2 Housing Exhaust Port 26153 00 2 Clear Plastic Exhaust Port 26154 00 1 Clear...

Page 52: ...Chapter 8 Replacement Parts Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual Page 52 of 64 040 0168 01 Rev B 3 14 2008 Figure 29 Artwork Part Numbers...

Page 53: ...Chapter 8 Replacement Parts 2007 Global VR Inc 040 0168 01 Rev B 3 14 2008 Page 53 of 64 Figure 30 Joystick Exploded View and Parts...

Page 54: ...SHFT PEC W NUT WSH 10 1 43 0992 00 SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 SOCKET CAP SCW 11 2 43 0155 00 SCREW HHCS 1 4 20 X 1 5 8 GRD 5 12 4 43 0121 00 NUT 1 4 20 NYLOCK 13 2 50 8406 00 BUSHING NYLINER F 078 THK MAT 14 2...

Page 55: ...ter ON OFF Switch Computer Power Supply Cooling Fan Audio Ports Connect to Audio Amp Pink Subwoofer Green Front Speakers Blue Rear Speakers Video Card Computer Case Fan Motherboard USB Ports for Game...

Page 56: ...Chapter 9 Diagrams and Schematics Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual Page 56 of 64 040 0168 01 Rev B 3 14 2008 Figure 33 Simplified Wiring Diagram...

Page 57: ...s Part 115 0176 01 4 1 Notes Wire colors may vary depending on harness revision Most unused pins connectors are not shown Engine LEDs Output 9 5 J11 Key 1 Cockpit Lights Output 12 8 Seat Coil Output 1...

Page 58: ...Chapter 9 Diagrams and Schematics Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual Page 58 of 64 040 0168 01 Rev B 3 14 2008 Figure 35 Power Distribution Diagram...

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Page 63: ...rranty period or at any time If after investigation GLOBAL VR determines that the reported problem was not covered by the warranty Purchaser shall pay GLOBAL VR for the cost of investigating the probl...

Page 64: ...your game When you contact Technical Support please provide the information listed below as applicable to assist the Technical Support representative in solving your problem quickly For your convenie...

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