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23 MEGATOUCH ION EVO OWNER’S MANUAL PM0426-25
AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup
In available markets, your Force or Ion Mega-
touch game(s) may be linked with an AMI-
powered jukebox by utilizing the Mega-Link
feature, which allows customers to view
and play jukebox music selections directly
from the Merit touchscreen. To enable the
link, you will need a broadband Internet con-
nection, a router and Ethernet cable(s) (if
you are not using wireless). It is recom-
mended that you set up and configure your
router prior to initiating the Mega-Link. Once
the router is configured, follow the instruc-
tions below for hardware and software
setup.
NOTE: Some Force games do not sup-
port Super High Resolution and thus
cannot be linked to a jukebox. These
games include Force Radion and Clas-
sic, as well as Force conversions from
Slim, Select and EZ Maxx models.
Additionally, all games linked to a
jukebox must be running 2006.5 soft-
ware (V21) or greater. To determine
what version of software your game is
running, push the SETUP button in-
side the cabinet. The program infor-
mation will be displayed in the lower
left corner of the first screen that ap-
pears. Following the PG3002 will be
the version running on your game.
NOTE:
Megatouch games that are con-
nected using the Mega-Link system must
have the same level of software for proper
operation. The software is designed to de-
tect other levels of software in linked games.
If a different software level is detected, the
games will not link and an error message
will be displayed when you enter operator
setup. If you want to link these games you
must upgrade all games to the same soft-
ware level.
Hardware:
1.
Ensure that both the jukebox and your
Megatouch game are turned off and
unplugged before making any con-
nections.
2.
Unlock and open the jukebox door to
locate the unit’s interior router.
3.
Insert the Ethernet (Category 5) cable
through the access hole in the rear of
the jukebox, then connect the cable to
the interior router.
NOTE: If the jukebox is mounted to
the wall, it may be necessary to tem-
porarily dismount it to properly run
the Ethernet cable.
4.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet
cable to your external router.
5.
Wired connections:
Connect a sepa-
rate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet cou-
pler on the outside of your game, then
to the router. Plug in and turn on the
jukebox and your game.
Wireless connections:
Plug in and
turn on the jukebox and your game,
then continue with step 1 in the
Wire-
less Setup
section.
Software:
6.
Press the SETUP button.
7.
At the MAIN MENU, touch the
Network
button.
8.
Next to
Internet Connection
, select
the
LAN
option.
9.
Next to
(LAN) Local Area Network
Connection
, touch
Ethernet
or
Ethernet Setup
to advance to the
Ethernet Internet Setup Screen. At the
Ethernet Internet Setup screen, select
Automatic
.
NOTE: If the Automatic connection
fails, contact Merit Customer Service
to set up a connection using the
Manual option.
