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.
CAUTION
 indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it may cause minor or moderate
injury. CAUTION also alerts you about unsafe practices.
NOTICE
 indicates information of special importance.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER. 
Always turn the power off and unplug the VGM
before attempting service or adjustments. Installing or repairing PC boards with power
on can damage components and void the warranty. Be sure that you securely install
ground wires.
WARNING: GROUNDING
. Avoid electrical shocks! Don’t plug in a VGM until you have
inspected and properly grounded it. Only plug this VGM into a grounded, three-wire
outlet. Don’t use a “cheater” plug, or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.
WARNING: SALVAGED PARTS. 
Kit completion requires salvaging parts from old
VGMs. Salvaged parts must operate perfectly. Otherwise, the converted VGM can’t
perform properly or safely. Before you attempt conversion, repair circuit board
malfunctions and cabinet damage.
WARNING: HANDLE FLUORESCENT TUBE AND CRT WITH CARE. 
If you drop a
fluorescent tube or CRT and it breaks, it will implode! Shattered glass can fly eight feet
or more from the implosion.
WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS.
 A small portion of the population has a
condition that may cause epileptic seizures. Affected persons experience seizures
while watching some television pictures or playing certain video games. People who
have not had seizures may still have an undetected epileptic condition.
If anyone in your family has experienced epilepsy symptoms (e.g., seizures or loss of
awareness), consult your physician before using video games.
While children play video games, a parent should observe. Be alert to the following
symptoms: Dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements,
loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions. If you or your child experience these
symptoms, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. 
						

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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 board assembly. After you install the new unit, reuse the same bag to
protect the old CPU board.
•
 Don’t remove or connect electronics when cabinet power is on. Otherwise, you’ll
damage VGM electronics and void your warranty.
CAUTION: USE PROPER FUSE. 
Avoid electrical shock! Replacement fuses must be
of the same type as those they replace. Fuse voltage and current ratings must match
ratings on the original fuse.
CAUTION: WIRING. 
This kit uses as much of the existing wiring as possible. Avoid
improper operation! After you complete the conversion, but before applying power,
check the wiring. Verify that the wiring matches the diagrams.
CAUTION: TAKE CARE WHEN SHIPPING HARD DISKS. 
The hard disk drive must
be packed in an anti-static bag. W hen shipping the drive for repair or replacement,
pack it in an approved container (P/N 08-8068). Never stack or drop hard disk drives.
NOTICE: POWER SUPPLY. 
Be sure that your old VGM’s power supply can produce
these voltages and currents: +5VDC at 6A, -5VDC at 1A and +12VDC at 4A. Meter
these operating voltages before you disconnect the old electronics from the VGM.
Power supply voltages must measure within +/-5% under load. Your power supply
must be FCC approved.
NOTICE: MONITOR TYPE. 
This kit isn’t compatible with X-Y monitors. Suitable
monitors have horizontally mounted CRTs and raster electronics. Only use a monitor
with inputs for RGB video and composite, positive or negative sync.
NOTICE: COIN MECHANISMS. 
Clean your VGM’s coin mechanisms. Also test coin
mechanisms with appropriate currency. Servicing these mechanisms is crucial to your
VGM’s earning potential.
NOTICE: COIN METERS. 
This kit doesn’t include coin meters. For your convenience,
the factory provides meter wiring information. You may use salvaged meters if they
operate satisfactorily.
NOTICE: 2-PLAYER CONTROL PANELS. 
You can use this kit to convert VGMs with
2-player control panels. A DIP-switch setting allows two-player operation. See DIP
SWITCH TESTS in chapters 3 and 4. 
						

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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 Recognition
•  Parental Advisory Disclosure: “Suitable
for all Ages”Operator Variables
Coinage, Game Options,
Difficulty, Volume, Audits,
StatisticsDiagnostics, Audits, Adjustments
•  Automatic, Power-Up Self-Test
•  Manual, Multi-Level Menu System
NOTICE: FCC COMPLIANCE. Installation of this kit into any existing product does not
guarantee compliance with FCC requirements. You are solely responsible for FCC
compliance for installations in other products. You must remove any existing FCC
compliance label. Don’t install a new label on the converted product until you have
verified FCC compliance.
INSPECT KIT 15909
Kit 15909 includes joysticks, buttons and cables to convert a player control panel. Unpack the materials from the
carton and check for obvious signs of damage. Use this checklist to be sure the kit is complete. You must supply the
remainder of the materials required for this conversion.
Item Part # Qty Item Part # Qty
ARTWORK COMPONENTS, MAJOR
‰ Artwork, Backlit Marquee31-3586
1‰ Board, Auxiliary Adapter04-12652
1
‰ Decal, Bottom Bezel Instrs31-3484
1‰ Board, CPUA-23702
1
‰ Decal, Cabinet Side Panel31-3476
2‰ Bd, I-40 Joystick Adapter04-11089
1
‰ Decal, NBA Hologram31-1768
1‰ Board, Sound I/OA-23704
1
‰ Decal, Player Panel Add-Ons31-3481.1
1‰ Bracket, Hard Drive01-15029
1
‰ Decal, Player Panel Hsg31-3479-1
2‰ Drive, Hard (Assy)A-23703
1
‰ Decal, Player Pnl Hsg-Front31-3479-3
1‰ Electronics (w / Video PCB)A-23205
1
‰ Decal, Player Pnl Wallpaper31-3480.1
1‰ JoystickA-21939-1
4
‰ Decal, Side Panel Logo31-3587
2DOCUMENTS
‰ Decal, Top Bezel Instructions31-3483
1‰ Card, VGM Registration16-10650
1
‰ Header, Cardboard31-3482.1
1‰ Label, Epilepsy Warning16-9922.1
1
BUTTONS‰ Label, FBI Warning16-8587-825
1
‰ Button, Blue, Long Shaft20-10209-3
4‰ Manual, Kit16-15909-101
1
‰ Button, Orange, Long Shaft20-10209-7
4‰ Sheet, Caution, Elec Dev16-10077
1
‰ Button, Red, Long Shaft20-10209-1
4‰ Template, Player panel16-10830
1
‰ Button, White, Long Shaft20-10209-2
4MISCELLANEOUS
‰ Bead, 1-1/4” Ferrite5556-13956-00
1
CABLES‰ Cage, EMI04-12655
1
‰ Cable, Fan and DiskH-22900.2
1‰ Clamp, ¼” Cable03-7655-4
6
‰ Cable, 20-Pin Ribbon5795-10937-09
1‰ Container, Hard Drive Ship08-8068
1
‰ Cable, 40-Pin Ribbon5795-16308-12
1‰ Cover, Plastic Ctl Panel03-9961
1
‰ Cable, Pod ExtensionH-22948
1‰ Grommet, 7” PlasticRM-37-11
1
‰ Cable, Shielded Video20-10493
1‰ Spacer, ¼” PCB Mounting03-8338-1
6
‰ Harness, Player panelH-22785
1‰ Spacer, Wood11-1274
4
‰ Harness, Main Wire (JAMMA)H-23208
1‰ Wrench, T-20, Tamper-Res20-9620
1 
						

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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 panel, ask for kit 45494. 
						

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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, etc.)
[ ] 3.  Remove old decals and artwork from the cabinet sides. Clean off glue residue. Fill gouges,
unused holes, etc. with quick-hardening wood putty. Sand smooth and remove dust.
[ ] 4.  Evenly cover the entire cabinet with black paint. Allow the paint to dry completely before
continuing.
[ ] 5.  Pencil a line roughly at the top of the previous graphic. Lightly moisten the cabinet with soapy
water. Remove the backing and apply the decal. Start at the top and work down. Working
outward from the center of the decal, smooth down the decal. Take care to squeeze out air
bubbles. If you can’t remove a bubble, pop it with a knife or pin. Allow at least 12 hours for the
adhesive in the decal to set.
[ ] 6.  Remove the backlit marquee artwork from the old marquee on the VGM cabinet. Check the
fluorescent tube. If you find cracks or darkened ends, replace the tube. Clean the inside of the
marquee. Use the old marquee artwork as a guide, and trim the new artwork to size. Deburr the 
						

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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 monitor
bezel. Be sure that decals and labels don’t obstruct the viewing area Don’t reinstall the viewing
glass yet.
[ ] 8.  Remove and save the screws at the top and sides of the rear door. Unlock the rear door, and
then lift it off of the cabinet and set it aside. Cover the VGM electronics. Use a vacuum cleaner to
remove dirt or debris from inside the cabinet.
[ ] 9.  Compare your player control panel to the player panel template. If the player panel and template
match, then skip to the next step. Otherwise, proceed with the rest of this step. Locate the player
panel latches or fasteners. Free the player panel from its operating position. Separate the control
panel’s earth ground (green) wiring from other control panel wiring. 
Cut cable ties as necessary to
achieve this separation. 
Leave the earth ground (green) wiring in place. 
Disconnect and remove
the remaining old wiring from the CPU Board and player controls. Remove the player panel and
housing from the VGM cabinet. Save the mounting brackets and hardware for reinstallation later.
[ ] 10.  Some cabinets have speakers on the player panel or other removable pieces of the cabinet. If
you must disconnect speaker harnesses, mark the polarity and functions of the wires. Incorrectly
phased speakers can cause weak low frequencies or a thin, hollow sound quality.
NOTICE: FCC COMPLIANCE. 
Installation of this kit into any existing product does not
guarantee compliance with FCC requirements. You are solely responsible for FCC
compliance for installations in other products. You must remove any existing FCC
compliance label. Don’t install a new label on the converted product until you have
verified FCC compliance.
[ ] 11.  Unfold the cardboard marquee header from
your kit. Make sure that the triangular brace
supports the middle of the marquee.
[ ] 12.  Install the marquee header on top of the
marquee. You must supply the four wood
screws necessary for fastening down the
marquee.
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