Midway Nba Showtime Gold Edition Nba On Nbc Operation Manual

							Operation          2-3 CUSTOM PLAYS
Players may choose to create their own offensive plays rather than depend on the standard plays in the
game. Players can design and name their plays using the CREATE PLAY feature, then store these plays
for future use. These custom plays become available on an additional page of game plays.
PLAYER CONTROLS FOR 
NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION
The player controls are used to maneuver the team members and attack or defend against adversaries.
NOTICE: 
Use joystick and button combinations to discover secret moves.
•
 START. 
This button allows players to begin or continue play. Use PLAYER 1 START and PLAYER 2
START to begin a two-player game. START has no game action or service function.
 
•
 JUMP / TACKLE. 
This button lifts the offensive team member up or causes the defensive player to
tackle opponents. Use this 
same button to create plays or select menu items during service.
 
•
 PASS / CHANGE PLAYER. 
This button activates offensive throws. The defense move switches
active control to another teammate. 
Use this same button to create plays or select menu items during
service.
 
•
 TURBO. 
The TURBO button gives any active character an extra burst of power or speed. Use this
same button to create plays or select menu items during service.
 
•
 JOYSTICK
. Each player has a joystick to control the movements of one on-screen character at a
time. Use the joystick to create plays or select menu items during service.
PLAYER CONTROL LOCATIONS 
						

							Operation          2-4
GAME RULES FOR NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
INSTRUCTIONS
Play instructions appear on the information panel over and under the video monitor.
ONE TO FOUR PLAYERS
The player or players insert currency to start the game. Each player chooses a joystick and presses the
nearest START button. Players select a team and two characters. In four-player games, each player
controls one character. In games with fewer players, each player controls one character. The VGM
computer controls remaining characters. The VGM computer displays team scores and statistics at the
end of each quarter. Additional game information appears on screen as needed.
CONTROLLING CHARACTERS
The joystick and action buttons control characters on the basketball court. The joysticks respond to
different amounts of deflection as well as direction.
GAME ACTION
Standard NBA basketball rules apply, except that the game only includes four active characters. Game
settings determine game length and speed. The player view of the action changes automatically whenever
a better camera angle becomes available. Game sounds include announcer comments and crowd noises.
SCORING
The game awards points for baskets, just as in real basketball games.
PLAYER CONTROLS FOR NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
•
 
JOYSTICK. Each player’s joystick controls the position of that player’s characters on the video
screen.
•
 PASS/STEAL (the blue button) 
controls character actions on the video screen. Press PASS/STEAL
to attempt to pass or steal the ball.
 
•
 
SHOOT/BLOCK (the red button) controls character actions on the video screen. Press
SHOOT/BLOCK to shoot or attempt to block the ball.
•
 
START (orange buttons). Each START button allows the corresponding player to begin or continue
play.
 
•
 
TURBO (The white button) controls character actions on the video screen. Press TURBO to speed
up the pace of a play.
GAME FEATURES OF NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
NBA Showtime is a thrilling, two-on-two basketball game with world-class realism. Each player selects an
NBA team, and then chooses a favorite character. Players can also create their own players. If fewer than
four players are in the game, the computer operates the remaining characters. 
						

							Operation          2-5 The red team comprises players 1 and 2. Players 3 and 4 make up the challenging, blue team. The red
and blue teams square off for the jump and the action begins. Run the ball down court! A steal! Dribble up
court! A snap shot! The breathless announcer describes every pass, every shot, every block, every move!
After each quarter, new players can join the fun. Players can also switch to different characters. W hen the
game concludes, team and individual scores appear on the screen. Top scorers may enter their initials or
names with a joystick. NBA Showtime displays these initials in a high score table.
  DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL SWITCH LOCATIONS
OPERATOR CONTROLS
CABINET CONTROLS
•
 The DIP Switches
 set some system variables. You can set other variables with diagnostic control
switches.
•
 The Monitor Remote Control
 Board
 allows you to 
adjust the video display for optimum viewing.
•
 The POWER Switch
 turns off the video game machine, but does not reset game variables.
DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL SWITCHES
•
 The SERVICE CREDITS Button
 allots credits without changing the games bookkeeping total.
SERVICE CREDITS has no function in the Menu System. 
						

							Operation          2-6 •
 The TEST MODE Button
 causes the VGM to enter the service Menu System. Press the TEST
MODE button briefly to run automatic tests. To make game adjustments, press and hold TEST MODE
until the Main Menu appears. W ithin the Menu System, TEST MODE assumes another function.
There, it selects a menu line item and calls up the item’s submenu. The screen displays this
submenu.
•
 VOLUME DOWN and VOLUME UP Buttons
 set game sound levels. To make minor volume
changes, press either button briefly. To make major changes, press and hold a button. In the Menu
System, VOLUME UP moves the item highlight bar up the menu. VOLUME DOW N moves the item
highlight bar downward.
NOTICE: 
You must adjust Attract Mode volume independently of Game Mode volume.
For greater profits, increase volume levels to draw attention to this game.
MAINTENANCE
• 
Cabinet
Use only non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damaging game graphics. Apply cleaner to a clean cloth or
sponge. W ipe the screen clean with this cloth or sponge. Do not apply cleaner directly on the cabinet!
• 
Control Panel
Dirt or debris on the joysticks or buttons can affect earnings. Apply the cleaner to a clean cloth. Use
the cloth to wipe the controls. Don’t apply the cleaner directly to the controls!
• 
Viewing Glass
To clean the glass, you don’t need to switch off power to the VGM. Apply a mild glass cleaner to a
clean cloth or sponge. Use this to wipe the viewing glass. Do not apply the cleaner directly on the
glass! Liquid could drip down into switch or motor circuits and cause erratic VGM operation.
SERVICING
Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and repairs. The following product
guidelines apply to all VGM operators and service personnel. Notes, cautions and warnings appear
throughout this manual where they apply. Read the SAFETY pages thoroughly before beginning service.
•
 
Circuit Board Set
The VGM computer uses a set of three circuit boards. The three boards include the CPU Board, I/O
Board and Video Board. Switch off power to the VGM. Open the rear door. To expose the circuit
boards, remove their perforated metal cover. Carefully note the orientation of the JAMMA connector
and other cables. Extract the harness and hard disk drive ribbon cable from the board connectors.
Remove circuit board mounting screws. Lift the circuit boards out of the cabinet and set them in a safe
place. Use anti-static packaging from new parts to store boards that you won’t reinstall. 
						

							Operation          2-7
CAUTION:
 Circuit board edge connectors are fragile. Take care when separating
boards in the board set. Never jam the board connectors together. Never plug them
together on an extreme angle. If necessary, carefully straighten bent pins with a
small, grounded flat blade screwdriver. Also, don’t touch exposed foil on printed
circuit boards. Skin oils are corrosive.
NOTICE: 
Avoid damage to VGM electronics! Turn off VGM power before servicing
circuit boards or any electronic assembly. Never “hot plug” circuit boards.
REINSTALLING CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES 
						

							Operation          2-8
Coin Mechanism
Switch off power to the VGM. Unlock the coin door and swing it open. To clean or replace a coin
mechanism, unlatch and remove it. After reinstallation, ensure that the mechanism seats fully its
bracket. Close and lock the release latch, and then close the door. Turn on the VGM and change the
mechanism setup. Test known good and bad coins to verify operation.
 
• 
Coin Meter
Switch off power to the VGM. Unlock the cash door and swing it open. The coin meter mounts to a
metal plate at the bottom the cash vault. Record the meter count before testing or replacement.
Remove the plate’s four mounting screws, and then remove the plate.
Disconnect the meter wiring harness at the connectors. Remove front screws and slide the meter out.
Assure that a protective diode connects across the replacement meter’s terminals. The diode
prevents driver circuit damage.
•
 
Hard Disk Drive
Switch off power to the VGM. Unlock and remove the rear cabinet door. Remove the perforated metal
cover over the VGM electronics. Disconnect the DC power cable from the hard disk drive. Unplug the
ribbon cable from the hard drive. Don’t disconnect the cables from the CPU Board. Loosen the drive
mounting screws and lift the drive out of its mounting bracket. Remove the screws. Save them for
reuse in future hard drive installations. W hen returning a hard drive to your distributor, pack it in an
anti-static bag. Box the drive in approved shipping container 08-8068.
NOTICE: Hard disk drives are very fragile! Handle them with care. Do not stack or
drop hard disk drives. Keep disk drives away from magnets, heat and vibration.
•
 Joysticks
Switch off power to the VGM. Open the player control panel. Mark and disconnect the wiring harness
from a joystick. To separate the joystick from the player panel, first remove the joystick shaft. An E-
ring secures the shaft. Disengage this E-ring with a small, flatblade screwdriver. Grasp the joystick
knob. Extract the stick from the assembly. Then remove 8-32 KEPSI
 nuts from the corners of the
joystick base. Retain fasteners for reassembly. 
						

							Operation          2-9 •
 
Memory
CAUTION:Static electricity builds up on your body. This static can damage or
destroy sensitive VGM circuits. BEFORE touching or handling electronic
assemblies, discharge static electricity by touching the electronics mounting plate.
NOTICE: CPU Board and SI/O Board chips don’t face same direction. W hen
mounting chips on either board, refer only to chips on the same board for
reference. Never use chips another board for reference.
ROM (Read Only Memory) circuits contain computer operating instructions for this VGM. Switch off
power to the VGM. Unlock and remove the rear door. Remove the perforated metal cover. Note the
ROM chip position. Remove the device with a chip extraction tool. To reinstall a ROM chip, orient the
device over its socket. Press the chip firmly to seat pins. Don’t force the chip into the socket.
CABINET FRONT VIEW 
						

							Operation          2-10
VGM ELECTRONICS, INTERNAL COMPONENTS
•
 
Monitor
CAUTION: 
The video monitor is heavy, with most of the weight toward the front of
the assembly. Support the monitor as you remove it from the cabinet.
 
Switch off power to the VGM. Open the control panel. Remove the viewing glass and monitor bezel.
Unlock and remove the rear door. Disconnect the monitor from the wiring harness, remote adjustment
board, and ground wires. Remove the fasteners that secure the monitor frame to its mounting panel.
Carefully pull the monitor from the cabinet. Set the monitor in a safe place. Remove the remote
adjustment board from the cabinet and reconnect it to the monitor before servicing or replacement.
Clean the face of the CRT before reinstalling the monitor bezel. 
						

							Operation          2-11 •
 
Monitor Bezel
  Switch off power to the game. Open the control panel. Remove the viewing glass. Lift the bezel up
and off the monitor. Set the bezel aside. Clean the labels. Orient the labels right side up, so that
players can read them. Reinstall the bezel.
•
 
Viewing Glass
Switch off power to the game. Open the control panel. Loosen three mounting screws. Slide the black
metal strip from the bottom of the glass. Carefully slide the glass from the side grooves. Then lift it
clear of the cabinet. Set the glass in a safe place. Clean the glass before reinstalling it. 
						

							Operation          2-12
NOTES