Midway Gauntlet Dark Legacy 39in Service Manual
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WARNING• Use of non-Midway parts or circuit modifications may cause serious injury or equipment damage! Federal copyright, trademark and patent laws protect this game. Unauthorized modifications may be illegal under Federal law. The modification ban also applies to Midway Games Incorporated and game logos, designs, publica- tions and assemblies. Moreover, facsimiles of Midway equipment (or any feature thereof) may be illegal under fed- eral law, regardless of whether or not such facsimiles are manufactured with Midway components.WARNING. Prevent shock hazard and assure proper game operation. Plug this game into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use a cheater plug to defeat the power cords grounding pin. Do not cut off the ground pin. CAUTION. A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause epileptic seizures or momen- tary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily envi- ronment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games. People who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition. If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an epileptic condition (e.g. seizures or loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician before using any video games. We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games. If you or your child experience the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your physician. CAUTION. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Midway reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods warrants. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK NOTICE. You may not reproduce any part of this publication by mechanical, photographic, or electronic means. You may not produce phonograph recordings of this document. You may not transmit this publication or otherwise copy it for public or private use, without permission from the pub- lisher. For Service: Call your Authorized Midway Games West Inc. Distributor. ©1998, 1999 Midway Games West Inc. All rights reserved. MIDWAY ® is a trademark of Midway Amusement Games, LLC. Used by permission. GAUNTLET ® DARK LEGACY™ is a trademark of Midway Games West Inc. midway games west inc. 675 sycamore drive milpitas, california 95035 http://www.midway.com The manufacturer intends that any federal, state or local law o operators of this game are resp turers factory settings for this g specific jurisdiction. It is the op to make the appropriate adjust 675 syca Operations Manua Setup • Service Sy
CHAPTER Gauntlet: Dark Legacy3 Setup NOTICE: Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi- neering or manufacturing methods may warrant.
4Midway Games West Inc. Chapter 1 Setup Safety Notices The following safety instructions apply to all operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cau- tions appear throughout this manual. Read this page before preparing your game for play. EPILEPSY WARNING A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games. People who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition. If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an epileptic condition (e.g., seizures or loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician before using any video games. Parents should observe their children while they play video games. If you or your child experience the following symptoms: diz- ziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your physician. CAUTION: The hard disk drive must be packed in an anti-static bag and in an approved shipping container (P/N 08-8068) in order to be sent in for repair or replacement. Do not stack or drop hard disk drives during installation or removal. CAUTION. Transport machine securely, as it contains glass and fragile electronic devices. Avoid rough handling and never move cabinet while power is on. CAUTION. Verify switch on the power supply is set for 110VAC or 220VAC according to local line voltage. Verify fluorescent lamp is correct for local voltage. WARNING. Avoid electrical shocks. Do not plug in line cord until machine has been inspected and properly grounded. Use only a fixed-location grounded 3-wire outlet. Do not use a cheater plug or cut off ground pin on line cord WARNING. This video game machine has no isolation transformer. There is no isolation between the internal cabinet AC system and the external AC line. WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, turn off power switch and disconnect from AC power source before removing or repairing any component. After servicing, ensure all ground wires are secure before restoring power. NOTICE. Ensure proper mating of all connectors. If a connector does not slip on easily, do not force. Reversed connectors may damage your machine and void the warranty. Connectors are keyed to fit specific pins on each board. WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, all replacement fuses must match the type, voltage rating, and current rating of the original fuse. WARNING. A dropped fluorescent tube or CRT can break and explode, shattering glass eight feet or more from the point of impact. Handle all glass parts carefully.
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy5 Chapter 1 Setup Product specifications MAINTENANCE Viewing Glass You need not switch off AC power to clean the glass. Apply a mild glass cleaner to a clean cloth or sponge, then use this to wipe the viewing glass. Do not apply cleaner directly onto glass. Liquid could drip down into video game machine circuits or onto detectors and cause erratic operation. Cabinet Use plastic-safe non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damage. Apply cleaner to clean cloth or sponge, then use this to wipe the controls or cabinet. Do not apply cleaner directly on controls or cabinet. Operating Requirements Electrical Power Domestic 120VAC @ 60Hz 3.0 Amps Foreign 230VAC @ 50Hz 2.0 Amps Japan 100VAC @ 50Hz 3.0 AmpsTemperature 32ºF to 100ºF (0ºC to 38ºC)Humidity Not to exceed 95% rela- tive Cabinet Statistics Shipping Dimensions Main Cabinet Control Section Width 58 in (147 cm) 49 in (124 cm) Depth 36 in (91 cm) 30 in (76 cm) Height 79 in (201 cm) 45 in (114 cm)Shipping Weight Main Cab Cntrl Section 580 lbs 140 lbs 264 kg 64 kgDesign Type Dedicated video game machine with 49-way optodetector joysticks Equipment Characteristics Video Display Monitor Medium resolution RGB 39 in (96.5 cm) CRTAudio System Digital Stereo 2 4.5 in (8 cm) full range speakersCurrency Acceptors Standard coin door 2 coin mechanisms 1 coin counter Game Characteristics Player Variables 1 to 4 players per game High score recognitionOperator Variables Coinage, game options, difficulty, volume, demo mode, audits, statisticsDiagnostics Automatic power-up test Manual multi-level Menu System
6Midway Games West Inc. Chapter 1 Setup INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION 1. Remove all components and packaging from shipping containers and set aside. 2. Inspect main cabinet and control section exteriors for damage. 3. Main cabinet is mounted on four swivel casters. Roll cabinet to intended location, maintaining clear- ance from walls, drapes, other games or obstructions. 4. Lower each leg leveler until cabinet is stable and level. Adjust levelers to raise wheels up off floor and distribute weight equally on each corner. 5. Move control section near main cabinet, leaving space to attach wiring harness. Mate each control cable with its cabinet cable. Press firmly to seat connectors. 6. Lift and move control section against main cabinet, guiding harness into main cabinet. 7. Install and adjust each leg leveler until control section is stable and level. Adjust levelers until bottoms of both pieces are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for binding or pinched wires. 8. Locate coin door keys on one of the joysticks. Unlock and open coin door. 9. Locate access panel and monitor panel keys on rear fan grill. Unlock and open cash box door. Remove spare parts stored in cash box. 10. Unlock and open front door. Let it rest on support chains. Inspect cabinet interior for signs of damage. Ensure all major assemblies are mounted securely. ATTACHMENT OF CONTROL SECTION TO MAIN CABINET CAUTION. Cabinet is top heavy. Do not push against plastic parts during movement
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy7 Chapter 1 Setup 11. Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram (Wiring Chapter), and ensure all cable connectors are correctly secured. Do not force connectors, which are keyed to fit in only one location. Bent pins and reversed connections may damage your game and void the warranty. 12. Place one lockwasher and one flatwasher onto each bolt in spare parts bag. Align control section holes with main cabinet holes. Install one bolt with its washers through control section and into each threaded cabinet hole. Tighten all bolts securely. 13. Place one cover cap washer onto each screw in spare parts bag. 14. Locate wood filler panel inside control section. Reach inside coin door to retrieve. 15. Place wood filler panel over bolt access opening in control section. Align wood filler panel holes with control section holes. Install one screw with its washer through wood filler panel and into each control section hole. Repeat installation for remaining wood filler panel, then tighten screws firmly. Snap dec- orative cover caps over screws. 16. Locate line cord in spare parts. Match holes on IEC plug with prongs in receptacle and push firmly to seat line cord. Route cord away from cabinet wheels and heavy foot-traffic areas. LINE CORD INTO POWER SUPPLY 17. Plug game into a grounded (3-terminal) AC wall outlet. Switch AC power on at ON/OFF switch on center left rear of cabinet. Gauntlet: Dark Legacy powers up and begins self-diagnostics. If no errors are found, Attract Mode begins.
8Midway Games West Inc. Chapter 1 Setup NOTES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHAPTER Gauntlet: Dark Legacy9 Service NOTICE: Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi- neering or manufacturing methods may warrant.
10Midway Games West Inc. Chapter 2 Service Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and repairs. The following product guide- lines apply to all game operators and service personnel. Specific notes, cautions and warnings appear throughout this manual. Read safety information in Setup Chapter thoroughly before beginning service. Control Panel Switch off AC power. Remove screws along curved front edge of control panel. Protect speaker grilles where joysticks will touch. Grip joysticks and carefully tilt control panel back on its hinge. To return control panel to normal position, slowly lean it forward until it rests on cabinet. Do not let panel slam down onto control base. Fix bound or pinched wires before re-installing screws. Rotate each joystick and verify motion is smooth and does not bind. Coin Mechanism Switch off AC power. Unlock and open coin door. Unlatch and remove each coin mechanism separately to clean or replace with a different type. Ensure mechanism seats properly in holder upon reinstallation. Close and lock release latch, then close door. Turn on AC power and change mechanism setup, then test known good and bad coins to verify operation. Dollar Bill Validator (Use MARS AE2411-U3 or other U.L. Recognized currency changer) Install dollar bill validators or other currency acceptors in games manufactured with additional wiring connector. Turn AC power off and unplug line cord. Unlock and open coin door. Read door label for addi- tional information. Remove nuts, spacers, and cover plate from door. Change switch setting or other adjust- ments before mounting unit. If manufacturer has supplied an adapter plate, place it over door cutout. Install spacers on threaded studs, then align validator mounting holes with studs and seat unit in door opening. Install nuts and tighten firmly. Attach ground wire (green with yellow stripe) lug to door ground stud next to hinge. Mate wiring harnesses and press to fully seat connectors. Route wires away from door edges and hinge. Check for proper bill chute alignment. Plug in line cord and turn on AC power. Change mechanism setup and pricing, then test known good and bad bills to verify proper operation. Close and lock coin door when correct. Front Housing/Marquee Assembly Switch off AC power. Unlock and open front cabinet door until it rests on chains. Unlatch front housing and gently pull out on bottom, swinging it up towards the control section. Remove free end of prop rod from retainer at left side of monitor shelf and swing up until it rests in rod bracket on lower right side of front housing. Disconnect fluorescent light harness. Remove prop rod and snap into retainer before lower- ing housing to its previous position. Have someone hold housing from control panel side while removing three screws holding hinge to top of cabinet. Place housing face down on a workbench for service. Do not overtighten hinge screws during reinstallation. Viewing Glass Switch off AC power. Remove front housing and marquee assembly. Set assembly on a workbench. Remove metal bracket between viewing window and marquee. Remove metal bracket under window. Lift
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy11 Chapter 2 Service viewing glass out of front housing. Clean glass before reinstalling. Install bracket and tighten screws. Do not use excessive force. EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Marquee Switch off AC power. Open front cabinet door and prop up front housing. Disconnect fluorescent light harness. Remove Front Housing/Marquee Assembly and place on a workbench. Remove metal bracket between viewing window and marquee. Remove metal bracket at top of marquee opening. Lift glass and artwork out from front housing. Clean glass before reinstalling. Tighten screws. Fluorescent Light Assembly Switch off AC power. To change starter or bulb, open front cabinet door and prop up front housing. Grasp bulb at each end and give it a quarter turn. Gently pull bulb straight out to remove from sockets. Starter WARNING. If a dropped fluorescent tube or a CRT breaks, it will implode. Use care in handling.