Midway Sportstation 39in Deluxe Operation Manual

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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...

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NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION
 PLAYER CONTROLS
The player controls are used to maneuver the team members and attack or defend against adversaries.
NOTICE: 
Use joystick and button combinations to discover secret moves.
• START (orange).
 This button allows players to begin or continue play. Use PLAYER 1 START and
PLAYER 2 START to begin a two-player game. START has no game action or service function.
• JUMP / TACKLE (red). 
This button lifts the offensive team member up or causes the defensive
player...

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NBA SHOWTIME
 GAME RULES
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 game
computer controls remaining characters. The game displays team...

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NBA SHOWTIME
 GAME FEATURES
NBA Showtime is a thrilling, two-on-two basketball game with world-class realism. Each player selects an
NBA team, and then chooses a favorite character. Players can also create their own players. If fewer than
four players are in the game, the computer operates the remaining characters.
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...

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 DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL SWITCH LOCATIONS (TYPICAL INSTALLATION)
MAINTENANCE
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 Cabinet
Use only non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damaging game graphics. Apply cleaner to a clean cloth or
sponge. Wipe the screen clean with this cloth or sponge. Do not apply cleaner directly on the cabinet!
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 Control Panel
Dirt or debris on the joysticks or buttons can affect earnings. Apply the cleaner to a clean cloth. Use
the cloth to wipe the controls. Don’t apply the cleaner directly to the controls!
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 Viewing Glass...

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 Hard Disk Drive
Switch off power to the game. Unlock and remove the front access panel. Remove the perforated
metal cover over the game electronics. Disconnect the DC power cable from the hard disk drive.
Don’t disconnect the cables from the CPU Board. Unplug the ribbon cable from the hard drive.
Loosen the drive mounting screws and lift the drive out of its mounting bracket. Remove the screws.
Save them for reuse in future hard drive installations. When returning a hard drive to your...

2-8 Remove the monitor bezel and both barrier panels. Remove the four flange nuts securing the
monitors mounting brackets to its mounting panel. Pull the monitor carefully from the cabinet and set
in a safe place. The monitor remote adjustment board is behind the front door with the rest of the
electronics. Clean the face of the CRT before reinstalling the barrier panels and the monitor bezel.
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 Viewing Glass
Switch off power to the game. Open the front cabinet door. To replace the viewing glass, you...

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DIAGNOSTIC, AUDIT &
ADJUSTMENT MENU SYSTEM
FOR NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION GAMES
NOTICE: Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Midway reserves the
right to make improvements in equipment as progress in engineering warrants.
NOTICE: GAME-SELECTION SWITCH.
 Select NBA Showtime or NFL Blitz 2000 Gold
Edition by flipping switch 8 at DIP bank U13. Then power down and up again. The
Attract Mode for the game you select will appear. The...