Midway Sportstation 25in Conversion Kit Operation Manual

Assembly          1-19 [ ] 3.  The Player 3 connector (blue wires) attaches to the SIO Board at P14. The Player 4 connector
(gray wires) attaches to the SIO Board at P7. This connector links SIO circuits to the I-40 Joystick
Interface Board.
[ ] 4.  Open the player control panel and locate player panel cable H-22785. This cable connects to the
joysticks, switches, fuses, and I-40 adapter. Connectors designated Player 1 (mostly white wire
colors) and Player 2 (violet) mate with the same color cables from...

Assembly          1-20
POWER UP AND TEST THE VGM
[ ] 1.  Plug the power cord into the AC line and turn on the VGM. Circuit board indicators should
illuminate.
[ ] 2.  The VGM system loads the program and begins self-diagnostics. If the system doesn’t find any
errors, the system automatically enters its Attract Mode. If problems occur, check wiring and
troubleshoot the machine.
[ ] 3.  Unlock and open the coin door. Press and hold the TEST MODE button until the Menu System
appears on the screen.
[ ] 4....

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C H A P T E R
T W O
OPERATION
NOTICE: 
The term VGM refers to the video game machine. 

Operation          2-2
VIDEO GAME MACHINE 
(VGM) OPERATION
STARTING UP
W henever you turn on the machine or restore power, the system executes boot ROM code. The boot
ROM contains self-diagnostic tests. These tests automatically verify and report the condition of the disk
drive and other hardware. The screen is blank during these tests. If the hardware fails a test, the system
displays an error message. The message appears for 30 seconds or until someone presses a button.
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  If nobody presses a button,...

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...

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...

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....

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.
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 VOLUME DOWN and VOLUME UP Buttons
 set game sound levels. To make minor volume
changes, press either button...

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....

Operation          2-8
•
 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...