Midway Sportstation 25in Conversion Kit Operation Manual

Midway Amusement Games, LLC      3401 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618–5899   USA
FEBRUARY 2000
16-15909-101
     www.midway.com
Operation Manual for
4-PLAYER, 25”
VIDEO GAME
CONVERSION KIT
Dual Product with Player-Selectable Games
•1-Assembly   •2-Operation    •3-NFL Audits   •4-NBA Audits    •5-Wiring    •6-Troubleshooting 

Midway Amusement Games, LLC      3401 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618–5899   USA 

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C H A P T E R
O N E
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Use of non-Midway parts or circuit modifications may cause serious injury or
equipment damage! Use only Midway authorized parts.
For safety and reliability, don’t substitute parts or modify Midway products. Substitute parts or
modifications may void EMC directive or FCC type acceptance.
NOTICE: 
The term VGM refers to the video game machine. 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before
preparing your video game machine (VGM) 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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CAUTION: HANDLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
 This kit’s electronic components are
sensitive to static electricity. Before handling electronics, observe the following
precautions...
•
  Before servicing electronics, turn off AC power to the VGM.
•
  Before handling electronics, discharge static electricity on your body. Touch the
power supply’s safety ground stud before touching electronics.
•
  Store electronic assemblies in an anti-static area. Use an anti-static bag to store
the CPU...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Equipment Characteristics
Video Display Monitor
•  Standard or medium resolution, RGB
•  Composite, positive or negative sync
•  DIP switch U12-2 sets resolution
•  SIO Jumper J2 sets sync polarityAudio System
Digital Stereo Sound for
2 Coaxial, Full-Range
SpeakersCurrency Acceptors
•  4 Mechanical Coin Switch Inputs
•  Dollar Bill Validator Input
•  Electronic Coin Acceptor Input
VGM Characteristics
Player Variables
•  1 to 4 players per game
•  High Score...

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01-15029 11-1274A-21939-1
H-23208
H-22785
08-8068
04-12655
04-11089
A-23702
04-12652
A-23704 04-12404.3
A-22915 20-10516
PACKAGING DETAILS FOR KIT 15909
(NO PLAYER CONTROL PANEL)
NOTICE: PLAYER CONTROL PANEL. Kit 15909 doesn’t include a player control
panel. Instead, you must convert or build a player panel. Midway Games offers a plug-
and-play panel kit, including the housing. Your kit 15909 is 100 percent compatible with
the optional player panel. If you want to order the optional...

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YOU’LL NEED THESE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES…
‰ Black, semi-gloss paint
‰ Electric drill and wood bit set
‰ Screwdrivers
‰ Liquid Soap (dish detergent)
‰ Grease pencil or marker
‰ 180 grit sandpaper or electrical sander
‰ Wood filler (putty, board, etc.)
‰ Electrical tape
‰ Small screw assortment
‰ Nut drivers or socket wrench set
‰ Razor knife
‰ Squeegee or soft sponge
‰ Soldering iron and solder
‰ Wire cutters
‰ Pliers
‰ Hole saw or equivalent
PUSHBUTTON
ASSEMBLY
JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY 

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CONVERTING A TYPICAL VIDEO GAME CABINET
PREPARE THE CABINET
[ ] 1.  Verify operation of the old VGM before making changes to the cabinet. Pay special attention to
components that you will reuse. (Power supply, video monitor, currency acceptors, wiring
harnesses, cabinet locks, lighted marquee, etc.)
[ ] 2.  Switch off power to the VGM. Disconnect the line cord from the AC power. Clear the work area.
Cover or protect non-wood items. (Marquee, monitor, coin door, brackets, line cord,...

Assembly          1-8 edges of the new marquee artwork. Crease the new artwork as necessary to match the shape of
the old artwork. Clean the new marquee artwork and the marquee glass. Install the new artwork
on the VGM.
[ ] 7.  Remove the viewing glass and set it in a safe place. Clean the CRT and monitor bezel. Locate
the player moves and game-play instruction decals. Apply them to the top and bottom-front of the
monitor bezel. Find the epilepsy warning label. Place this label on the top-front of the...