Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 27 Dedicated Video Game
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ARCTIC THUNDER • Before servicing electronics, turn off AC power to the VGM. Wait for capacitors to discharge. Before touching or handling electronic assemblies, discharge static electricity on your body. To dis- charge static, begin by connecting the line cord to a properly grounded outlet, but do not turn on the power! Next, touch the safety ground stud of the power supply chassis. Store electronic assemblies in an anti-static area. Use anti-static bags to store or transport circuit boards....
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TROUBLESHOOTING - 2 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC COIN MECHANISM AND PRICING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Video Game Machine (VGM) accepts cur- rency or tokens, but number of credits per coin or bill is incorrect. Improper settings at Pricing Menu1. Access Diagnostic Menu, then select SWITCH TEST. Conduct test to confirm operation of game switches. 2. Access Pricing Menu, then select one of the avail- able pricing options to verify settings. Faulty wiring 1. Confirm cabinet...
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ARCTIC THUNDERTROUBLESHOOTING - 3 START UP TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Video Game Machine (VGM) does not start. VGM appears com- pletely non-functional. No audio No illumination No video displayPower problem 1. Check power is switched on. 2. Make sure fans in Arcade Computer are turning. If 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. Improper line volt- age switch...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - 4 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC Video Game Machine (VGM) does not start. VGM accepts cur- rency or tokens. Audio and video are present.Faulty wiring 1. Assure no wires are caught in hinges, latches or switch contacts. 2. Check wiring continuity from circuit board connec- tors to acceptors. Video Game Machine (VGM) appears non- functional. Currency acceptor price indicator is illumi- nated.Power problem 1. Inspect circuit boards under low-light conditions. The LED’s glow and...
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ARCTIC THUNDERTROUBLESHOOTING - 5 LINKING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Cannot connect multi- ple Video Game Machines (VGMs) togetherFaulty wiring 1. Install required crossover between cabinets. Each coupler connects two VGMs (one pair). Do not use standard telephone type couplers or wiring for link- ing. 2. Use only 10 Base-T, Ethernet-type, Category 5, twisted-pair wiring. 3. Do not overextend linking cables supplied with VGM. Improper linking hardware1. Use required...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - 6 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC LINKING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Some Video Game Machines (VGMs) in group link properly, while others do notImproper hub switch setting1. Assure switches on hub are set according to kit instructions. (VGMs on a network do not require couplers. Hub has electronic crossover.) 2. Inspect hub indicator lights for link activity. See manufacturer’s literature for diagnostics. Wrong software version1. Verify all linked VGMs...
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ARCTIC THUNDERTROUBLESHOOTING - 7 PLAYER CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Intermittent or com- pletely non-functional player controls Video Game Machine (VGM) starts normally.Faulty switches or lamps1. Access the Diagnostic Menu, then select SWITCH TEST. Conduct test to confirm switch operation. 2. Access Diagnostic Menu, then select LAMP TEST. Conduct test to confirm lamp operation. 3. Check for loose parts or wires caught in switch contacts. 4. Check continuity at each switch...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - 8 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC Sloppy, unpredictable or ineffective steering Video is present Video Game Machine (VGM) operates nor- mallyBlocked or faulty fan1. Fan located on power supply acts as an exhaust fan; with power switched on, check fan airflow to assure that nothing blocks airflow. Faulty mechani- cal parts1. Inspect motor for faulty or worn belts, bearings, couplings, gears, etc. Refer to the Steering Assembly Service instructions in Chapter 3 for complete...
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ARCTIC THUNDERTROUBLESHOOTING - 9 VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Required Action Monitor appears non- functional Audio is present Video Game Machine (VGM) controls oper- ate normallyPower problem 1. Verify connection of AC Power to video monitor. Inspect neck of CRT in dim light. Glowing filament near CRT base confirms monitor circuits receive power. However, voltages or signals may not be normal. Faulty wiring 1. Switch off power. Verify that video signal and Remote Adjustment Board...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - 10 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC Video images tear or roll, or have black bar down middle of screenFaulty wiring 1. Check connectors and cables between circuit boards and monitor for wiring continuity. 2. Assure connection of all cabinet ground wires, especially at video monitor chassis. Faulty monitor cir- cuitry1. Verify video monitor operates correctly by con- necting it to working game machine. 2. Assure video monitor is correct type for this game. Video monitors with wrong...