Meadows Games Lazer Command Manual

INTRODUCTIONLAZER COMMAND, a game of skill and strategy, is a game that depicts
a futuristic battle between two groups of nuclear powered later tanks.
The object of the game is to blow up all 15 enemy tanks while trying
to evade being hit by opponent’s shooting lazers.The two opposing
tanks are separated by either a simple “NOVICE” maze or a complex
“EXPERT” maze.Only one of each player’s tank can move or shoot its
lazer at a time,and this tank must be occupied by its respective
driver.
“For strategic...

LAZER COMMAND SETUP AND CHECKOUTWhen the game is received and’unpacked, save all packing materials
in the event that it was damaged and must be returned.After reading
“CABINET ENTRY” section,proceed to inspect the interior of the cabinet
for loose or damaged connectors, wires, hardware, etc.If everything
seems in satisfactory condition,plug the game in and play it as de-
scribed in the section “GAME SEQUENCE.” For questions about length
of play time,coins per game, sound level, or anything relating to...

DRIVERS EJECT BUTTON:Momentarily pressing EJECT BUTTON while actu-
ating the control handle ejects the driver out of his tank.
NOTE: It
is not necessary to keep the EJECT BUTTON constantly depressed 
- only
long enough to get driver out of tank he is presently in. To enteru+ another tank, after ejecting of after being blown p, a driver simply
moves into another of his own tanks by moving the control handle.
Thedriver from one side will not operate tanks of the opposing player.
DISPLAY MONITOR:The upper...

BACK DOORThe back door tilts out from the top and lifts up for removal. This
allows access to the following:

.
.lunlock the transfer cradle and can be returned by actuating the wiper
operating lever 
(17).Oversize diameter coins will fail to pass
between the transfer cradle and the wiper and can be returned by
operating the wiper lever.Coins that are 
oversizeF
 thickness will
fail to pass between the magnet gate (11) and the main channel 
(5)and will have to be dislodged by actuating the wiper operating lever.
Underweight coins will fail to overcome the transfer cradle counter-
weight and can be returned by...

KICKER AND SEPARATORa.
b.
C.
d.
i
e.
f.h.Set the acceptor on a level surface with the back of the unit
facing you 
\(the kicker and separator are on the back).
Loosen the screws holding the kicker (1) and the separator 
(3)and move both the kicker (2) and the separator 
(4) as far to
the right as they will go.Tighten the screws lightly.
insert several test coins (both old and new) and note that
some are returned by striking the separator.
Loosen the separator screw and move the separator a slight
amount...

C.With a coin resting in the transfer cradle, turn the adjustor in
(clockwise) until the coin barely passes through the magnet gate.
d.Test this adjustment using several coins, and if any fail to pass
through the magnet gate,repeat Step c until al ld.;coins are
e.Fix the gate adjustor in this position with a drop of glue
Loctite,if necessary.
ACCEPTOR MAINTENANCEaccepted.
or
Depending on the environment in which the acceptor is used, periodic
preventative maintenance should be performed.
The mainplate...

DRIVERS EJECT BUTTON SWITCHES, ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCEIf access to these switches is required see the section, “CABINET ENTRY.”
To remove 
eithe;\of these switches, disconnect the slide on termina1sand undo the 
g/16” nut holding the SWitch to the control panel.
NOVICE/EXPERT SWITCHESIn the event these switches need to be removed for replacement, gain
access to them by following directions under the section, “CABINET ENTRY.”
Continue by removing the 
g/16” nut holding the switch to the control
panel....

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DISPLAY MONITOR, ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCEThe display monitor contains the follow
ing adjustments from left to
right:
.Contrast:Adjustment for clear pictureBrightness:Adjustment to suit location
Vertical Hold:Adjustment if picture flips
Horizontal Hold:Adjustment if picture has diagona
or is distorted
Volume:Adjustment to suit location noise level
For any maintenance see your “DISPLAY MONITOR MANUAL.”
For access to display mon
itor see “Back Door” section under “CAB INET
ENTRY. ”
PCB REMOVAL1 lines...

TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS
TESTING COMPONENTS OF GAMEButtons 
& Coin Switch are normally closed. When pushed they are open.
The buttons can be by-passed by pulling off one of the terminals.
Harness can be tested by an ohm-meter or continuity checker.
Fuses are checked by visual inspection or continuity checker.
Logic PCB 
& TV Monitor can be checked by substitution of a good replace-
ment.Repair of logic PCB 
& monitor should only be serviced by experi-
enced technicians.
NO P I CTURE :Check if back of...