Midway Sportstation 25in Standard 4 Player Operation Manual

SEPTEMBER 1999
16-40094-101
4-PLAYER, 25”
DEDICATED
VIDEO GAME
TM
Operation
Manual
zInstalling   zOperating   zTesting   zParts   zWiring Diagrams   zTroubleshooting
MIDWAY GAMES INC., 3401 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618–5899   USA
http://www.midway.com 

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SPORTSTATION 
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C H A P T E R
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SAFETY, SPECIFICATIONS,
INSPECTION & INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. MIDWAY reserves the right to make
improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engineering or
manufacturing methods may warrant.
Fill out and mail in the Game Information Card. Include the game serial number from the label on
the rear of the cabinet. For your records, write the game serial number in the manual.
SERIAL NUMBER...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before
preparing your game 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....

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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.
CAUTION: CHECK POWER SELECTOR, LAMP. 
Set the 110/220VAC selector on the
power supply for the correct line voltage. Check the selector setting before switching
on the game. Verify that the fluorescent lamp assembly is correct for the local line
voltage.
CAUTION: USE PROPER FUSE. 
Avoid electrical shock!  Replacement...

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INSTALLATION & INSPECTION
INSTALL THE CONTROL PANEL
WARNING:
 The cabinet is top heavy. Use the two handles when moving the cabinet.
1.  Remove all items from the shipping containers and set them aside. Inspect the exterior of the cabinet,
and control panel for damage. Pay special attention to cabinet edges, seams, and corners.
2.  Remove and save the screws at the top and sides of the rear door. Unlock the rear door, then lift it off
the cabinet. Set the rear door aside. Inspect the cabinet interior...

1-5 6.  Refer to the Cabinet Wiring Diagram (Chapter 5). Check to see that cable connectors are correctly
secured. Don’t force connectors. They’re keyed to fit in only one location. Bent pins and reversed
connections may damage your game and void the warranty.
7.  You can install an extra padlock to secure the rear door. You’ll find a hasp in the spare parts bag.
Remove the two lock bracket nuts from inside the cabinet, above the rear door opening. Slide the
hasp onto the bolts so that it protrudes from...

1-6 INSTALL THE LINE CORD
CAUTION: CHECK POWER SUPPLY LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH. 
Set the
110/220 VAC selector on the power supply for the correct local line voltage. Check the
selector setting before switching on the game.
10. Reinstall the rear door and close it. Lock the rear door and remove the key. If required, install the
extra padlock through the hasp. Install the screws at the top and sides of the rear door. Tighten the
screws snugly. Close and lock the cash box and coin doors.
NOTICE:...

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OPERATION, FEATURES,
MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 

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GAME OPERATION
STARTING UP
Whenever you turn on the machine or restore power, the system executes boot ROM code. The boot
ROM contains self-diagnostic tests that 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.
•  If nobody presses a button, the system quickly completes tests, and then loads...