Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 39 Dedicated Video Game

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DIP SWITCH TEST
To verify proper DIP switch setting use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select DIP Switch Test at 
the Diagnostic Menu, then press the Test button. 
The current settings will appear on-screen. The default switch position for switch one through 8 is OFF for 
standard operation. For information about DIP Switch settings refer to Chapter 5: Wiring.  
 
S2 DIP SWITCH SCREEN
LINKING TEST
To verify communications between a game machine and others...

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CONTROLLER TEST
To verify the proper directional movement of the controller assembly use the Volume Up or Volume Down 
button to select Controller Test at the Diagnostic Menu, then press the Test button. 
Please note, avoid contact with controller assembly when conducting any of the controller tests because 
the controller automatically turns on its own. 
Use the Volume buttons to select desired controller test option, then press Test button to...

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The SHAKER ON 
test performs a complete shaker vibration sequence at a variety of speeds. This is the 
most complete test for the seat shaker. Observe seat vibration.
The BURN-IN TEST
 performs the same tests as the Shaker On option, except it does so in a complete, 
uninterrupted cycle. To exit this test mode the game machine must be powered off. Observe seat vibration.
To end seat shaker test, press the Test button. To return to the submenu, select Return and...

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LAMP TEST
To detect intermittent or faulty incandescent bulbs use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select 
LAMP TEST at the Diagnostic Menu. This test ensures that the incandescent bulbs critical to game opera-
tion function properly. 
Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select desired Lamp Test and press the Test button. During 
the test observe the Lamp(s) turn ON according to the option selected.
To return to the submenu, select Return...

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BURN-IN TESTS
To properly diagnose intermittent problems with linking, steering, speakers, lamps, the seat shaker, or 
blower use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Burn-In Test at the Diagnostic Menu, then 
press the Test button. Select the desired test from the Burn-In Test menu.
A Burn-In test cycles non-stop through while diagnosing a problem. If an error is detected the Burn-In Test 
will stop and an error message will display on-screen. 
Inputs from...

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Several options under Utilities offer multiple setting choices in which you must select a value. Use the Vol-
ume buttons to change the value setting and observe a confirmation box as shown appears.
TYPICAL CONFIRMATION BOX
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select YES or NO, then press the Test button to lock in the 
setting. Selecting NO cancels any changed values and returns the previous values to memory.
To return to the Main Menu...

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FULL FACTORY RESTORE
To return all game variables to the original factory setting use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to 
select Full Factory Restore from the Utilities screen, then press the Test button. 
Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select desired answer, then press the Test button to com-
plete selection. Observe a confirmation box appears on-screen to verify a selection was made. 
To return to the submenu, select Return and press the Test...

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Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select YES or NO, then press the Test button to lock in the 
setting. Selecting NO cancels any changed values and returns the previous values to memory.
Follow on-screen instructions to complete version selection. Please note, software update option exits the 
game Diagnostic menus.  
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...

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VOLUME LEVELS
To select a desirable volume level use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Volume Level from 
the Main Menu, then press the Test button. 
Remember that the minimum sound level is set by using the Adjustments Menu.
Press the Volume Up button to increase sound level or the Volume Down button to decrease the sound 
level of the game. Press the Test button to lock the volume level at the selected value. 
To return to the submenu, select Return...

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SHOW CURRENT PRICING 
Use the Show Current Pricing option to view the pricing options currently selected for game play. Remem-
ber pricing is used to select the amount of credits required to start a game, as well as to continue a game. 
Press the Test button to return to main pricing menu; to return to the Main Menu scroll to Back To Previous 
Menu and press the Test button.
SELECT A PRICE MENU 
Use the Select a Price Menu to select preset price...