Midway Gauntlet Dark Legacy Universal Conversion Kit Service Manual

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MENU SYSTEM
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Game variables and diagnostics are presented in a series of on-screen menus. The Main Menu allows you 
to view information, change or verify equipment operation. Submenus display further choices, after which 
more data appears or tests run. Use both operator and player controls to navigate menus and start or stop 
routines.
SCREEN LAYOUT
The color bar at the top center of each screen displays the current menu...

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You can adjust Attract Mode volume independently of Game volume. Use the joystick to raise or lower 
volume level. Music plays continuously while setting volume.
Use the Player 1 START button to choose Game or Attract volume adjustment. When the selected vari-
able flashes, use the joystick to change the level.
Game volume adjusts from zero to maximum. The game seems more realistic if players experience loud 
sounds during play. These weapons do not have...

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The Statistics report allows the operator to assess how well the game is being played. In addition to the 
earnings, various game aspects are tracked to determine the player skill levels.
Statistics may be reset to zero or allowed to increase after each viewing.
The illustration shows how the report screen looks after the game is reset or is first turned on. Most statis-
tics increase in value as the game is played. It is normal for some...

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These adjustments allow you to customize the game. Each variable changes an aspect of game appear-
ance or play. Optimum settings cause high player interest and increase earnings.
Use the joystick to select a menu item and to view the range of choices or change their value. Options 
may be reset to factory defaults or changed after each viewing.
  Factory defaults are displayed in green text.
The illustration shows how this report screen looks after game is reset...

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Freeplay Demo Mode increases the maximum number of health credits allowed on the health timer per 
game credit beyond normal game limits. Factory default is Off.
Health Decrease Timer sets the speed of the Health timer. It ranges from Off to Fast in several steps. Fac-
tory default is Normal.
Texts In selects the language of the on-screen announcements and hints. Selection of a different language 
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Use the Player 1 joystick to select menu items, view the range of choices, and change values. Options 
may be reset to factory defaults or changed after each viewing.
Custom pricing sets credits required to start and continue a game, rewards for buy-in and winning, etc. 
Factory default are shown above. View all choices before selecting, as some items have more options than 
others. Free offers no options. Free game incentives may reduce earnings.
COIN OPTIONS...

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Mech setup permits operators to add or remove coin or bill mechanisms. Values are shown for all devices, 
but changes to unused inputs have no effect if the mechanism is not in the game.
The two DIP switches located at U13 and U12 on the SIO Board configure the Electronics Assembly for 
various input and output devices. The on screen display shows the switch status for easy reference. See 
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These tests allow the operator to manually check each switch in the game. 
Use the joystick to select the Controls Test. Press Player 1 START button to begin test. Activate each 
switch and the indication on the screen changes state. Release the switch and the indicator returns to its 
previous normally open or closed condition. Test switches in any combination.
Each switch change should be exactly duplicated by a single indication on the menu screen. The...

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These tests verify the proper connection and operation of the audio components. There are no custom set-
tings or variables in these tests, which are performed automatically.
SPEAKER TEST sends alternating voice sounds to the left and right speakers. Voices should be clear and 
distinct from each other. Each voice must come from the location identified. Refer to ADJUST VOLUME 
screen if necessary to increase loudness for this test.
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Monitor Tests provide patterns to verify monitor performance or make adjustments. Gauntlet: Dark Leg-
acy Universal Conversion Kit uses a medium-resolution monitor. Other monitors may cause poor perfor-
mance.
Use the joystick to select a menu item. Press the Player 1 START button to begin the test. Once the menu 
is open, use the joystick to select an option, and the Player 1 START button to begin it. Use the Player 1 
START button to select various elements of...