Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 39 Dedicated Video Game

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SET-UP
1. Remove all items from the shipping containers and set them aside. Remove all packing material.
Inspect the exterior of the main cabinet, control cabinet and the seat pedestal for any damage.
2. Remove keys from controller assembly. Unlock and open the rear door, and the coin and cash boxes.
Electrical cords, mechanical components, and assorted spare parts are packed inside the cash box.
Casters and leg levelers for main cabinet, control cabinet, and pedestal...

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7. Lower and adjust each leg leveler on the control cabinet until it is stable and level. Adjust the levelers
until the bottoms of both pieces are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for binding or pinched
wires. Align bracket holes with mounting holes in base of control cabinet. Insert and firmly tighten fas-
teners to attach the two pieces together as a single unit.
8. Locate the pedestal assembly mounting rails and rubber bumper spacers, which...

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LOCATION OF PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOLES
13. An extra padlock may be installed to secure the rear door. Locate hasp. Remove the two lock bracket
nuts from inside the cabinet, above the rear door opening. Slide the hasp bracket onto the bolts so that
it protrudes from the hole in back of the cabinet, then reinstall nuts.
14. Modify the lock plate at the top of the rear door. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lock plate, then
rotate the plate so that the slot will...

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16. The power cord is packed in with the spare parts. Insert a portion of the line cord in the cord clamp
leaving enough slack for the cord. Match the holes on the IEC plug with the prongs in the receptacle
and push firmly to seat the line cord.
LINE CORD INSTALLATION
17. Plug the game into a grounded (3-terminal) AC wall outlet. Switch on power to the game using the ON/
OFF switch located on the upper left top of the cabinet (when viewed from the...

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22. Insert currency or tokens and play a game. Change the volume and make any other adjustments.
Close and lock all open doors. Tighten the leveler nuts and engage the caster locks.
MAINTENANCE
Viewing Glass
It is not necessary to switch off power to the game to clean the glass. Apply a mild glass cleaner to a clean 
cloth or sponge and wipe the viewing glass.
 
Do not apply the cleaner directly on the glass! Liquid could drip down into switch or control circuits and...

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GAME RULES AND OBJECTIVES
The game is configured for one-player game play, but up to four cabinets may be linked at one time to pro-
mote multiple player competition. To enter Game Mode, individual player(s) must insert the required
amount of currency or tokens, press the Start button, and select a sled and track. The main objective of the
game is to earn top ranking on a given track environment and/or against other drivers. 
PLAYER CONTROLS
Start...

 
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ADJUSTMENT, DIAGNOSTIC & AUDIT MENUS
MENU SYSTEM 
WHAT IS THE MENU SYSTEM?
The game’s Menu System is a series of auditing, game adjustments and diagnostic screens. You can eas-
ily access and apply these screens to optimize game performance. For instance…
 Use game audit screens to assess game performance.
 Use adjustment screens to help you customize game performance. For example, you can restore factory 
default game settings. You can also calibrate...

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SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU
To verify the game’s software version, reset information, or to clear reset information, select System Infor-
mation Menu from the Main Menu, then press the Test button. Select and perform desired function.
To return to Main Menu, select Back to Previous Menu and press the Test button. 
SOFTWARE VERSION
To verify game software version, select System Version from the System Information Menu. Observe 
screen for desired information.
To return to...

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To return to submenu while viewing an audit table, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select 
Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button.
GENERAL GAME AUDITS
To view game audits, press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select General Game Audits from 
the Audits Menu, then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired information.
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu, continued
AUDITS MENU
GENERAL GAME AUDITS
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