Midway Arctic Thunder, Manual

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START UP TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
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Video Game Machine
(VGM) does not start
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VGM appears com-
pletely non-functional.
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No audio
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No illumination
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No video display
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Game Machine
(VGM) does not start.
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VGM accepts cur-
rency or tokens.
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Audio and video are
present.
Cause
Power problem
Improper line volt-
age switch setting
Open fuse
Faulty wiring
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Required Action
Check power is switched on.
2 . Make sure fans in Arcade Computer are turning.
not: Is the power supply connected to its power
cable? Is power supply turned on?
3 . Plug cord into AC power outlet. Verify presence of
AC line voltage.
Turn off power. Unplug AC line cord. Check line
voltage switch. If necessary, set it to agree with
local AC line voltage. Retest game.
Turn off power. Examine fuse on power chassis.
cabinet wall or electronic equipment shelf.
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Replace faulty fuses identically rated parts.
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Turn on game power. If fuse opens again,
check wiring harness and connectors.
Remove cord. Test line cord, power plug, and
IEC connector for breaks or damage.
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Verify continuity of each wire in cord.
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Install cord on power chassis.
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Press connector firmly to seat it.
2.
Assure that cabinet wiring harness connectors
fully seat in corresponding power supply and
board connectors.
3. Inspect wiring for breaks or damage.
1. Unlock and open coin door. Faulty coin
anism
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Check each currency acceptor to assure proper
Faulty switches
mounting.
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Verify each release latch is closed and locked.
2 . Test mechanism with good and bad coins to see if
mechanism accepts and rejects currency cor-
rectly.
3 . Inspect to see if external acceptor indicators (Pric-
ing, Flashing Arrows, etc.) are lit.
4 . Verify each acceptor operates properly by placing
it in working game. Replace bad parts.
Access Diagnostic Menu, then select SWITCH
TESTS. Conduct test to confirm operation of each
switch.
2. Assure no loose parts or wires are caught in
switch contacts.
3. Check for continuity in each suspect switch con-
nection (Common to Normally Open or Common
to Normally Closed).
4 . Replace faulty switches (bent levers, broken actu-
ators, etc.).
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