Midway Gauntlet Dark Legacy Universal Conversion Kit Service Manual

The manufacturer intends that this game is to be operated for amusement purposes only and not in contravention of 
any federal, state or local law or regulation of the United States or any foreign country governing gaming devices. All 
operators of this game are responsible for its operation in accordance with such laws and regulations. The manufac-
turers factory settings for this game may require adjustment in order to comply with laws applicable in an operators 
specific jurisdiction. It is the...

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CHAPTER
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy Universal Conversion Kit 3
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. 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before 
preparing the game for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual.
DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS
• DANGER indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it WILL cause death or serious injury.
 WARNING indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it COULD cause death or serious injury.
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Product specifications
Equipment Requirements
Video Display
Medium Resolution RGB or 
Standard Resolution RGB 
(adjustable at U12 DIP 
switches)
Audio System
2 Channel AudioWir i n g
JAMMA Harness
Game Characteristics
Player Variables
1 to 4 Players Per Game
Choice of Character
Character Profile MemoryOperator Variables
Coinage, Game Options, Dif-
ficulty, Volume, Demo Mode, 
Audits, StatisticsDiagnostics
Automatic Power-Up Test
Manual...

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Kit Components
Unpack materials from carton and inspect for obvious signs of damage. Use this checklist to ensure the 
kit is complete. Some of these parts may already be installed. You must supply the remainder of the mate-
rials required for this conversion.
Recommended tools and supplies
 Utility knife, screwdrivers, liquid soap, nut drivers or socket wrench, wood filler material, black electri-
cal tape, hole saw or equivalent, squeegee, soldering iron and...

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CONVERTING A TYPICAL VIDEO GAME CABINET
PREPARE EXISTING CABINET
1. Verify operation of existing game before modifying cabinet. Pay special attention to parts you will 
reuse during conversion (e.g., power supply, monitor, coin mechs). Repair or replace damaged parts 
before installing kit.
2. Switch off AC power. Disconnect AC line cord. Clear work area and cover or protect non-wood items 
(marquee, monitor, coin door, brackets, line cord,...

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DECAL LOCATION
14. CONTROL PANEL  Locate and unlock control panel latches or fasteners. Free panel from operating 
position. Label harness wires before disconnecting from controls. Once wires are disconnected, 
remove control panel and set aside. Save mounting brackets and hardware for later reinstallation.
15. Some control panels have speakers or other components. Note wire polarity and function before dis-
connecting. Incorrectly phased speakers cause weak low...

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5. DECAL  Remove backing and apply control panel decal to panel. Work down from top. After decal is 
in place, smooth it outwards, squeezing out air bubbles. Pop persistent air bubbles and smooth decal.
CONTROL PANEL TEMPLATE
6. Let adhesive set. Trim decal edges and cut joystick, button, and keypad holes to fit control panel.
7. BUTTON DECALS  Position control decals next to appropriate holes according to illustration.
8. OVERLAY  Place...

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WIRE CABINET
1. JAMMA HARNESS  When wiring JAMMA harness to the controls and the CPU Board Assembly, 
refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram in Wiring Chapter.
2. Attach component end of JAMMA harness to mate on Sound I/O Assembly.
3. Attach Player 3 connector of control harness H-23104.1 to mate on Sound I/O Assembly at P14. (Does 
not aply to 2-player games.)
4. Attach Player 4 connector of second control harness H-23104.1 to mate on Sound I/O Assembly at P7. 
(Does...