Midway Sportstation 39in Deluxe Operation Manual

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Miscellaneous Problem Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION
Faulty fluorescent
tube1.  Remove fluorescent tube from its sockets. If you
find cracks or darkened ends, install new lamp.
Clean tube.
2.  Check continuity of both fluorescent tube
filaments.
3.  Verify that fluorescent tube operates by placing it
in working VGM.
Faulty lamp fixture1.  Verify that lamp pins make good connection with
socket contacts.
2.  Check ballast for continuity.
•
  Marquee lamp is intermittent
or non-functional
•
 VGM (video game machine)
starts and plays normally
Faulty wiring1.  Measure fluorescent lamp AC voltages. Check
wiring and connector continuity from AC power
chassis to lamp assembly.
2.  If you find faulty wiring, repair or replace it.
Obstructed fan1.  Check bottom and rear of cabinet for blocked
airflow.
2.  Move VGM away from sources of heat.
3.  Turn off VGM power. Remove dust from vent
holes with high-power vacuum cleaner.
Faulty wiring1.  Check fan wiring and connectors.
2.  If you find faulty wiring, repair or replace it.
•
  VGM operates normally
•
  Cabinet becomes warm after
several hours of use
Faulty fan1.  Check operation of all fans, including power
supply fan.
2.  If fan is faulty, replace it.
•
  Error messages appear on
screenFaulty hardware1.  Check any assembly (RAM, ROM, Battery, etc.)
identified in error messages.
2.  Call your authorized distributor for help with
unresolved screen messages.
Fan Location and Mounting 
						

							WARNINGS & NOTICES
WARNING
•  Use of non-Midway parts or circuit modifications may cause serious injury or equipment damage!
•  Use only Midway authorized components and parts. Failure to do so will void your warranty and may result in
incorrect or unsafe operation. Substitute parts or modifications may void the EMC directive or FCC type
acceptance.
•  Federal copyright, trademark and patent laws protect this game. Unauthorized modifications may be illegal under
Federal law. The modification ban also applies to Midway Games Inc. game logos, designs, publications and
assemblies. Moreover, facsimiles of Midway equipment (or any feature thereof) may be illegal under federal law,
regardless of whether or not such facsimiles are manufactured with Midway Games Inc. components.
WARNING
Prevent shock hazard and assure proper game operation. Plug this game into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use
a cheater plug to defeat the power cords grounding pin. Do not cut off the ground pin.
WARNING
A very 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 any previous 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), immediately consult your physician before using any 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.
NOTICE
This video game machine has been tested. It complies with limits for a Class A digital device, under FCC Rules, Part
15. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment operates in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used according to the instruction manual, this equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. If interference occurs, the
user must correct it at his own expense.
NOTICE
You may not reproduce any part of this publication by mechanical, photographic, or electronic means. You may not
prepare phonograph recordings of this document. You may not transmit this publication or otherwise copy it for public
or private use, without permission from the publisher.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK NOTICE
Entire contents of this manual copyright © 1999 Midway Games Inc. All rights reserved. The following are trademarks
of Midway Games Inc.: Midway®, SportStation™, NBA Showtime™, NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition™. ©1999 NBA.
©1999 NFLP. Team names and logos are trademarks of indicated teams. The NBA logo is a trademark of the
National Basketball Association. Officially Licensed Product of the National Basketball Association. The NFL shield,
Super Bowl and Pro Bowl are trademarks of the National Football League Players. The Players Inc. logo is a
registered trademark of the NFL Players.
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