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
O N E
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. 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: TRANSPORTING GAMES. 
This game contains glass and fragile
electronic devices. Use appropriate care when transporting this game. Avoid rough
handling when moving the cabinet. Don’t move this game with the power on.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER. 
Always turn the power OFF and unplug the game
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: GROUND GAMES
. Avoid electrical shocks!  Don’t plug in a game until
you have inspected and properly grounded it. Only plug this game into a grounded,
three-wire outlet. Don’t use a “cheater” plug, or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.
WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS.
 A small portion of the population has a
condition which may cause epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness
when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily
environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of
television pictures or playing certain video games. People who have not had seizures
may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an epileptic
condition (e.g., seizures or loss of awareness), consult your physician before using
video games.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games. If you
or your child experience the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or
muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or
convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician.
WARNING: AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCKS
. This video game system does not utilize
an isolation transformer. Internal, cabinet AC isn’t isolated from the external, AC line. 
						

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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 fuses must be
of the same type as those they replace. Fuse voltage and current ratings must match
ratings on the original fuse.
CAUTION: ATTACH CONNECTORS PROPERLY. 
Be sure that printed circuit board
(PCB) connectors mate properly. If connectors don’t slip on easily, don’t force them. A
reversed connector may damage your game and void the warranty. Connector keys
only allow a connector to fit one set of pins on a board.
CAUTION: TAKE CARE WHEN SHIPPING HARD DISKS. 
The hard disk drive must
be packed in an anti-static bag. When shipping the drive for repair or replacement,
pack it in an approved container (P/N 08-8068). Never stack or drop hard disk drives.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Requirements
Location
Domestic
Foreign
JapanElectrical Power120VAC @ 60Hz 3.0 Amps
230VAC @ 50Hz 2.0 Amps
100VAC @ 50Hz 3.0 AmpsTemperature32°F to 100°F
(0°C to 38°C)HumidityNot to exceed 95% relative
Cabinet Statistics
Shipping Dimensions  (One Piece)
Carton   Main Cabinet     Player Control Panel
Width     29 (73.7 cm)         37” (94.0 cm)
Depth     43 (109.2 cm)       13” (33.0 cm)
Height    75 (190.5 cm)         7” (17.8 cm)Shipping WeightApprox. 385 Lbs.
(175 kg.)Design TypeDedicated Video Game with
49-Way, Optodetector Joysticks
Equipment Characteristics
Video Display Monitor
Medium Resolution RGB
25” (63.5 cm) CRTAudio SystemDigital Stereo Sound
5” (12.7 cm) Coaxial,
Full-Range SpeakersCurrency Acceptors2 Coin Mechanisms
Dollar Bill Validator Ready
Electronic Coin Acceptor Ready
Game Characteristics
Player Variables
1 to 4 players per game
High Score RecognitionOperator VariablesCoinage, Play Mode,
Difficulty, Volume, Audits,
StatisticsDiagnosticsAutomatic Power-Up Self-Test
Manual, Multi-Level Menu System 
						

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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 for signs of damage. Check all major
assemblies to assure that they mount securely. Check the joysticks for signs of damage.
3.  The coin door keys are on a key hook inside the cabinet. Unlock and open the coin door. Cash box
door and rear door keys are on a key hook attached to the rear of the coin door. Unlock and open the
cash box door. Remove the spare parts stored in the cash box.
4.  Find the leg levelers and nuts in the spare parts bag. Install one nut onto each leg leveler. Hand-turn
the nut against the base of the leg leveler. Install one leveler with its nut into the threaded hole in
each corner of the cabinet. Turn the levelers all the way into the holes, but don’t tighten the levelers.
5.  Unpack the player control panel. Place the player panel on the cabinet above the coin door. Open the
player panel. Align panel-mounting holes with holes in the cabinet. Install bolts with washers (two in
back; two on the bottom). Connect wiring harnesses to P1, P2, and P8 on the I-40 Joystick Interface
Board. Close the player panel. Reach up through the open coin door and lock both latches. 
						

							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 the hole in back of the cabinet. Reinstall nuts and tighten.
8.  Modify the lock plate at the top of the rear door. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lock plate.
Rotate the plate so that the slot will be above the door. Reinstall the bolts and nuts and tighten firmly.
INSTALL THE DOOR LOCK AND SECURITY BRACKETS
9.  The power cord is with the spare parts. Remove and save four screws from the line cord cover plate
at the rear of the cabinet. Match the holes on the IEC plug with the prongs in the receptacle. Push the
plug firmly to seat it. Route the cord away from cabinet wheels and foot traffic areas. Hang excess
cord on the plastic clip near the vent. 
						

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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:
 Tamper-resistant screws and a matching wrench are provided with this game
for additional security. Four tamper-resistant screws and four wrenches are located in
the spare parts bag. If desired, replace the original screws with the tamper-resistant
screws. Tighten the screws firmly with the wrench.
11.  Move the game to its play location. Lower each leg leveler until the cabinet is stable and level. Adjust
the levelers as required to raise wheels and distribute weight equally on each corner. Tighten the
nuts.
12. Plug the game into a grounded (3-terminal) AC wall outlet. Switch on the game, using the on/off
switch at the top-left rear of the cabinet. The game will power up and begin self-diagnostics. If
diagnostics find no errors, the game enters its Attract Mode of operation. Unlock and open the coin
door. Locate the control switches. Press TEST MODE to enter the Menu System.
13. Select “MONITOR SETUP” at the Diagnostics Menu. Confirm proper video display operation and
adjust the monitor as necessary.
14. Select “DISK TESTS” at the Diagnostics Menu. Run all the tests in order to verify correct drive
operation.
15.  Select “SWITCH TESTS” at the Diagnostics Menu. Check to be sure that all control switches work.
16. Select “DIP-SWITCH TESTS” at the Diagnostics Menu. Verify that all switches are set to optimum
positions for this game.
17.  Select “SPEAKER TEST” at the Diagnostics Menu. Verify operation of audio system components.
18.  Select “EXIT” at the Main Menu. The system should enter Game-Over Mode. Open the coin door and
press the SERVICE CREDITS button to allow game play. Choose a joystick and press the START
button to begin play. Listen to the audio while playing the game. Note sound irregularities (phase
problems, no low frequencies, mono audio from stereo speakers, etc.). If necessary, check the wiring
harness for internal shorts or strapped connections. 
						

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OPERATION, FEATURES,
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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 game software.
•  To skip boot ROM tests and activate the Menu System, press and hold the TEST MODE button.
You’ll find this button behind the coin door.
Having passed power-up tests, the system enters Attract Mode. Attract Mode consists of typical game
scenes and sounds, alternating with high scores. Attract Mode continues until game play commences.
Players insert currency or tokens to start the game. Pressing a START determines which player receives
the credit. The game computer asks whether players want to play NBA Showtime or NFL Blitz 2000 Gold
Edition. Players request one or the other via player panel controls. Then players select a team. The game
computer associates one team with the Player-1 and Player-2 joysticks. The Player-3 and Player-4
joysticks assume control of the opposing team. Play begins after a countdown period. Play progresses
like a real-life football or basketball game. At Game Over Mode, players may choose to begin again. If
players choose not to continue, then the system returns to Attract Mode.
NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION
 GAME RULES
INSTRUCTIONS
Play instructions appear on the information panel over and under the video monitor.
ONE TO FOUR PLAYERS
Players may enter their names for future reference. Then they select teams and run the first play. Players
may choose an offensive or defensive play. Additional game information appears on the screen as
needed. Team statistics appear at the end of each quarter.
CONTROLLING CHARACTERS
The joystick and action buttons control characters on the field. The joysticks respond to different amounts
of deflection as well as direction.
GAME ACTION
Standard league football rules apply, with two exceptions: First downs require 30 yards, and teams only
have seven active players. Game adjustment settings determine game length and speed.
The player view of the action changes automatically whenever a better camera angle becomes available.
The game sounds include announcer comments and crowd noises.
SCORING
Touchdowns and field goals score points, just as in real football games.
NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION
 PLAY SELECTION
STANDARD PLAYS
The player may select any of the offensive or defensive plays in the game. Players can choose from
pages of standard plays loaded into the game. Use the indicated pushbuttons to view and select any
play.
CUSTOM PLAYS