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NOVEMBER 2000

16-40089-l 01

Game Operations
Manual for 27”
Dedicated Video
Game

Manual Includes

Operation &Adjustments   Parts Information   Wiring Diagrams 

Testing 

 Problem Diagnosis

The manufacturer intends that 

 game is to 

 operated for 

 

 only and not in 

 

any federal. state or local law or regulation of 

 

 States or any 

 

 governing 

 devices. 

operators of 

 game are 

 for its 

   accordance 

 such laws and 

 The manufac-

turer’s factory settings for this game may 

 adjustment in order to 

 with laws applicable in an operator’s

specific 

 It is the operator’s 

 to 

 whether adjustments are necessary 

 if they are

to make the appropriate 

 

 to operating the amusement game.

 

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Summary of Contents for Arctic Thunder

Page 1: ...eign country governing gaming devices A operators of this game are responsible for its oxratIon I accordance WI P such laws and regulations The manufac turer s factory settings for this game may reoui...

Page 2: ...IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVES CTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC AND AMENDMENTS 91 C162 08 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC ELECTRICAL EOUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR USE...

Page 3: ...y for each game machine Newer versions may contain tructions previous versions do not causing games to halt or reset at random Un ock the coin door for each cabinet to access the operator contra butto...

Page 4: ...OPERATIONS hex T NDEQ...

Page 5: ...he VGM before attempl ing service or aojust merits unless othxwise Instructed Installing or reparring boards with power switched 0 1 can damage components and votd the warranty A A 2 t 1 I t WARNING G...

Page 6: ...e momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily envrronment These per sons may experrence serzures while watching some kinds o...

Page 7: ...stem DigIta Stereo 5 12 7 cm Coaxial Full Range Speakers 9mxcv Accsmx 2 Coin Mechac ms Dollar Bill Vailaa or Read Eiectron c Corn Acceptor Readr siqn Tvoi Sit On Dedlca ed Video Gan MachIne Mlth Steer...

Page 8: ...inet and pedestai are packed inside of a box with the seat pedesiai 3 Locate casters leg levelers and related mounting hardware 3 Install one nut onto each leg leveler Tilt main cabinet as needed to l...

Page 9: ...estal with the ends of the ra s mounted rn main cabinet Skae tre pedestal forward onto extended mount ng rails leaving enougn space to attach the winng harness F la e each cable connector and press fi...

Page 10: ...in with the spare parts insert a portron cf the lrne cord in the cord clamp leavrng enough slack for the cord Match the holes on the IEC plug tirth the prongs in the receptacle and push firmly to sea...

Page 11: ...urrency or tokens and pla a game Change the volume and make any other adjustxc i Close and lock al open doors Tighlen the leveler nuts and engage the caster locks MAINTENANCE l Viewing Glass It is not...

Page 12: ...ough menu selectlons or adlustment items as well as I Increase volume level in game play l VOL WE DOWN BUTTON IS used to mo e down tqrough menu selections or adjustment items as AE as to decrease volu...

Page 13: ...A D J U S T M E N T DI A G N O S T I C A U D I T M E N U S AXTNC THUNDER...

Page 14: ...sired Information 1 o o o 1 o o o 1 o o o 1 o o o 1 o o o l Q Q Q 1 0 0 0 To return to the submenu press the Test button to retilrn to the Main Menu select Back To Previous Menu and press the Test bug...

Page 15: ...ME PERCENTAGE FREE GAMES TOTALTIME OUT PERCENTAGE GAME CONTINUES PERCENTAGE INITIALS ENTERED 1 PLAYER GAME 2 PLAYER GAME 3 PLAYER GAME 4 PLAYER GAME 5 FLAYER GAME 6 PLAYER GAME 7 PLAYER GAME 6 PLAYER...

Page 16: ...iden cai to informatIon shown in tne iabie below To reset ax I e select Clear located at he bcttom of screen then press the Test button To leave rabie as it is select Reium located at the bN ttom of s...

Page 17: ...X Xx RETURN CLEAR To return to the submenu press the Test button to return to the Main Menu select Return and press the Test button Main Menu continued Audits Menu i Credit Audits CREDIT AUDITS To vie...

Page 18: ...return to the submenu select Return and press the Test button to return to the hlarn Menu scroll to Return and press the Test button I I Audits Menu I Watchdog Audits WATCHDOG AUDITS To either view o...

Page 19: ...MENU To optimize game periormance and earnings or to change the look or sound of the game use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Adjustment Menu from the Main Menu then press the Test butt...

Page 20: ...setting Selecting NO cancels any changed values and returns the previous values to m e m o r y 1ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO SELECT THIS SETTING YES N O TYPICAL CONFIRMATION BOX Main Menu continued Adjus...

Page 21: ...ame to top player in a 2 3 4 or more player race The setting choices are Off Does not award a free game in linked games Must Beat All Drones In a game with one or more linked players a free game is on...

Page 22: ...igh scores during attract mode The setting range is Enable Disable No Change Factory Setting Disable FAN INTENSITY Determines fan speed during game play The setting range is E a s y Medium Hard Off No...

Page 23: ...Normal H e a v y V e r y H e a v y No change Factory Setting Very Heavy FAMILY MODE Changes appearance of female character seen on logo screen The setting range is Drsable Lewd appearance Enable Conse...

Page 24: ...TO PREVIOUS MENU Use the Volume buttons to select desired Diagnostic Menu option then press Test button to enter To return to the Main Menu select Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button Main...

Page 25: ...the submenu select Return and press the Test button to return to the Main Menu scroll to Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button Diagnostic Menu continued Switch Tests SWITCH TESTS To verify p...

Page 26: ...EST I1 s2 O F F z O F F O F F iz g 6 7 O F F 8 O F F BOOT GAME UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED PRESS ENTER TO EXIT 52 DIP SWITCH SCREEN Main Menu Diagnostic Menu continued Linking Tes...

Page 27: ...DBACK performs a complete calrbration sequence which turns the controller to the left _ r L 1 o he right at a variety of speeds This is the most complete test for the controller ZC bTCLLER CENTER CONT...

Page 28: ...e fan assembly use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Blower Test at the Diagnostic Menu then press the Test button Use the Volume buttons to select desired blower test then press the Test...

Page 29: ...enu continued I12pzaker Test SPEAKER TEST To verify the proper functionahty of the speaker assemblies use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Speaker Test at the Dlagnostx Menu then press th...

Page 30: ...software verification use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Verify Software at the Diagnostic Menu then press the Test button The test diagnostic will automatically check the software in t...

Page 31: ...DEFAULTS Y E S N O To return to the submenu select Return and press the Test button to return to the Main Menu scro I to Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button SOFTWARE UPDATE To aid installa...

Page 32: ...y CMOS To Floppy Disk COPY CMOS TO FLOPPY DISK To copy the system CMOS file onto a floppy disk use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Copy CMOS To Floppy Disk at the Utilities screen then p...

Page 33: ...eturn to the submenu select Return and press the Test button to return to the Main Menu scroll to Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button Main Menu Pricihg PRICING Use Pricing to specify prici...

Page 34: ...ice settrngs on a continental or country by country basis as outlined in the Pricrng Table that follows Pricing can also be used to select the amount of credits required to start a game and the amount...

Page 35: ...coin credit setting s NAME 1 START 1CONTINUE 1CREDrrSlCOlN tCOlN 1 COIN2 FRANCE 2 FRANCE 3 FRANCE 4 FRANCE 3 FRANCE 6 FRANCE 7 iFRANCE 8 FRANCE 9 FRANCE io FRANCE 1 FRANCE ECA 2 FRANCE ECA 3 FRANCE E...

Page 36: ...COIN 3 ml I OP OP w OP OP OD C O I N 4 1B LLj l c 2 6 M I D W A Y AMUSEMENT GA M E S LLC...

Page 37: ...SERVICE ARCTIC THUNDER...

Page 38: ...ntains glass and fragile electronic devices Use approprrate care when transporting to avoid rough handling of cabinet Never move with power switched on WARNING DISCONNECT POWER Always turn power OFF a...

Page 39: ...P N 08 8068 Do not stack or drop hard disk drives WARNING HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experi ence epileptic seizures or have mo...

Page 40: ...lift uP and away from dashboard fc nt tt hoUs ng st cks perform i fr V J fiC Y Q W 0th envise advance to step 8 i t t UN fu1 c n oved in step 5 Fasten in place with the screws provided lli fb 15 i k T...

Page 41: ...tic overlay and mar quee artwork to marquee Remove both the marquee overlay and artwork and set aside in a safe place to prevent damage Reach up Inside the opening in cabinet and disconnect the power...

Page 42: ...llustration l Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord l Remove access panel from atop cabinet 1 Locate and remove screws used to fasten access panel to ca et 2 Lift and pivot panel to...

Page 43: ...ine and unplug AC line cord l Open rear cabinet door l Label and disconnect all dash wiring including ground strap l Remove confroiler assembly 1 Remove tamper resistant screws used to fasten controll...

Page 44: ...nect all wiring including ground 3 Completely remove controller cover l Perform desired repair or equipment replacement GENERAL DASH SERVICE 73 service Throttle Refer to Controller Service illustratio...

Page 45: ...haft 7 Grab each controller grip and lift up and away from dashboard If controller housing sticks perform bulleted steps listed below otherwise adwnce to step 8 l Replace the hub removed in step 5 Fas...

Page 46: ...e and lock the release latch then close the door l Switch on power to game and change the mechanism setup then test known good and bad coins to ver ify operation To service Coin Counter l Switch oft p...

Page 47: ...oor as shown in Dollar Bill l a i d or Service illustration then reassemble unit To service Shaker Motor Assembly in Seat fqefer to Seat Service illustration Switch off power to game machine and unplu...

Page 48: ...d Label and disconnect speaker wiring including ground Remove her nuts used to fasten speaker to seat and remove speaker Perform desired repair or equipment replacement Reinstall speaker and reattach...

Page 49: ...CABINET DECALS 31 3615 BACKLIT MARQUEE _ 31 3625 1 DASH BOARD SPEEDOMETER DECAL AR C T I C THUNDER...

Page 50: ...CHAPTER 4 F 7 MONITOR MOUNTING c _ y I 4 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES LLC...

Page 51: ...T OF CAM LOCK ASS i LOCK PLATE 03 7602 VENT COVER 20 4320 01164 208 01 11291 BOLT 1 4 20 1 1 I h DOOR BP ACKr f 1 1380 4420 01141 01 REAR WOOD DOOR FLANGE GRIP NL T 1 4 PART OF LOCK ASS REAR DOOR LOCK...

Page 52: ...SK W CONN HEX HEAD BOLT 1 2 13x1 3 4 PUSHBUTTONS ASSEMBLIES 31 3624 ACTION RED 31 3616 START GREEN LENS CAP L E G E N D PLUNGER I SPRtNG L_ 7 b PLUNGER 7 i T SPRING I GFSWITCH HOUSING jrNUT 24 8880 BU...

Page 53: ...T RESISTANT SCREW REAR ACCESS 7 PANEL _ A 23897 TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY SEE DETAIL DRAWING 4320 01124 448 BOLT 1 4 20x2 314 5555 16059 00 4700 00033 008 SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 6 5 J BLACK FLAT WASHER 265x 750...

Page 54: ...3897 CABLE ASSEMBLY 4 fp 7m 100 24 pi tSlSTAN A 23839 0 SUPPORT BEAM ASSEMBLY 4701 oooo5 008 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 1114 4020 01100 16 TAMPER RESISTANT BOLT 1 4 20x1 4700 00135 008 BLACK FLAT WASHER 265x1...

Page 55: ...MPUTER PARTS NOT SHOWN H 23936 WATCHDOG CABLE 20 10720 AGP VIDEO VOODOO 3 20 10741 ETHERNET ADAPT 5795 16512 09 RIBBON CABLE 34 PIN 5795 11654 1 RIBBON CABLE BOCOND 40 PIN 579516549 1 RIBBON CABLE 40C...

Page 56: ...Voltage regulator 78Ll5 m e reaulator I 79Ll5 33 D2 D3 D5 F1 FZ i F 3 5250 156 00 Volt _ _ 5070 I 6272 00 Diode 507 1511Er00 Diode 5731 I 4094 00 Fuse 5731 15627 00 F u s e Fast Fe6535ns MUR1605 4ASB...

Page 57: ...04 12651 l Field Replaceable Parts PART NUMBER F U N C T I O N 5060 l 5633 00 EMI Filter 5556 14181 00 EMI Filter DESCRIPTION i 2200 pF Dual Capacitor Ferrite Bead Inductor IDE EXPANSION FILTER BOARD...

Page 58: ...CHAPTER 4 PARTS QUAD HIGH CURRENT DRIVER BOARD 04 13068 2 5 __ _ _ Field Replaceable Parts 20 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES UC...

Page 59: ...CHAPTER 4 PARTS LINE CORD APPLICATION CHART COIN DOOR APPLICATION CHART 22 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES LLC...

Page 60: ...NECTOR TRANSFORMER C Z LOW VOLTAGE i CONNECTOR 1 c_ s 230 VAC Hungary 230 VAC Italy 100 VAC Japan 110 VAC Japan 230 VAC New Zealand 230 VAC Norway 230 VAC Spain I 230 VAC Switzerland 230 VAC Uk 120 VA...

Page 61: ...I f WIRING ARCTIC THUNDER...

Page 62: ...CHAPTER 5 WIRING Main Cabinet Wiring 2 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAME...

Page 63: ...e Board reset Normal operation Faulty Board Faulty Board Not in use Faulty Board Normal operation No power 5V present Intermittent power Location Color Designation R e d Near fuse F2 JP15 connector Ne...

Page 64: ...ult and switch off power 2 Blinking caused by either intermittent audio overload or overheating LED is only supposed to blink during start up WHEEL DRIVER LED INDICATOR TABLE Designation Location i Fu...

Page 65: ...ty ground stud of the power supply chassis l Store electronic assemblies in an anti static area Use anti static bags to store or transport circuit boards Transport the hard drive in original shipping...

Page 66: ...Unlock and open cash door Empty cash box and inspect revenue for counterfeit currency 2 Check vault Remove any items that block mecha nism s path 1 Unlock and open coin door Check each mecha 1 nism fo...

Page 67: ...emove Ime cord Test line cord power plug and IEC connector for breaks or damage 4 l Verify continuity of each wire in cord l Install cord on power chassis l Press connector firmly to seat it 2 Assure...

Page 68: ...me machine and measure DC voltage settings Refer to the Cabinet Wiring Diagram for specific wiring information and volt age limits l Set the digital voltmeter to the 20 volt DC set ting and measure th...

Page 69: ...e other players in test linking operation 2 Check that each VGM has a unique ID number 3 Access the Diagnostic menu then select LINKING l VGM functions nor TEST Confirm the link is enabled mally by it...

Page 70: ...supplied crossover connection between coupled VGMs Standard couplers appear identical to devices supplied with games but do not include an internal crossover Verify each linking crossover coupler oper...

Page 71: ...board switches are type specified in parts listing Other types will light but may produce too much heat Excess heat may cause switches to bind 1 Check for wires caught in door hinges latches or switch...

Page 72: ...s Use drgital voltmeter to verify AC voltage between each fuse holder and ground Measure approxr mately 25V See Wiring Diagram Use the 20 VAC setting on digital voltmeter to measure DC voltage at moto...

Page 73: ...blown fuse on Video Monitor Board Replacement fuses must be identically rated 2 If the fuse is good verify video monitor operates correctly by placing it in a working VGM 3 If monitor is bad Check mo...

Page 74: ...are set correctly for monito 1 Move game cabinet further away from mac appliances or other video games 1 Check connectors and cables for wiring co from circuit boards to video monitor I Verify video m...

Page 75: ...ter to mea sure DC voltages present at Power connector I pins Verify 5V 5V and 12V sources Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram for specrfic wiring infor mation and voltage limits Faulty or improper 1 Swit...

Page 76: ...vtdeo games If you or your child experience the fol lowmg symptoms dizrlness altered vision eye or muscle twitching involuntary movements loss of awareness disori entation or convulsions discontmue us...

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