Midway Touch Master 8000 Conversion From Merit Manual

							 
MARCH 2000 
16-80020-101 
 
Manual Includes 
• Installation  Operations  Adjustments  Parts Information  Wiring  Troubleshooting  
 
The manufacturer intends that this game is to be operated for amusement purposes only and not in contravention of 
any federal, state or local law or regulation of the United States or any foreign country governing gaming devices. All 
operators of this game are responsible for its operation in accordance with such laws and regulations. The 
manufacturer’s factory settings for this game may require adjustment in order to comply with laws applicable in an 
operator’s specific jurisdiction. It is the operator’s responsibility to determine whether adjustments are necessary 
and, if they are, to make the appropriate adjustments prior to operating the amusement game. 
 
MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC. 
3401 North California Avenue  Chicago, Illinois  60618-5899  USA 
http://www.midway.com 
 
TOUCHSCREEN VIDEO 
GAME MACHINE CONVERSION
 
 
FOR USE ON THESE CABINETS 
 
  
 
®  
						

							 
 
How to adjust the volume of your Touchmaster
®
 VGM: 
CASH DOORSETUP BUTTON 
  Illustration A. Setup Button Location  Illustration B. SYSTEM SETUP screen 
1. 
Remove cash door and hit SETUP button. (See Illust. A.) 
2. 
Touch + or – button to adjust volume level. W hen done, touch EXIT button. (See Illust. B.) 
3.
 Replace cash door. (See Illust. A.)
 
How to customize your Touchmaster
®
 VGM name: 
1. 
Remove cash door and hit SETUP button. (See Illust. A.) 
2. 
Touch LOCATION SETUP button on screen. (See Illust. B.) 
Illustration C. LOCATION SETUP screen  Illustration D. ENTER LOCATION NAME screen 
3. 
Touch LOCATION NAME button. (See Illust. C.) 
4. 
Touch characters of name. (See Illust. D.) Touch RETURN when done. 
5. 
Touch RETURN button in LOCATION SETUP screen. (See Illust. C.) 
6. 
Touch EXIT button in SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See Illust. B.) 
7. 
Replace cash door. (See Illust. A.) 
SYSTEM SETUP 
VER : X.XX XXXXX XX/XX/XX
 
DISPLAY 
AUDITS 
OPERATOR 
MESSAGE 
GAME-COIN 
SETUP HIGH  
SCORES 
LOCATION 
SETUP DIAGNOSTIC 
ENGLISH ESPANOL 
+ 
- 
 V
O
L
U
M
E 
EXIT 
FREE 
CREDIT  FREEPLAY 
LOCATION SETUP 
YOUR CUSTOMIZED NAME
 
TOUCH KEY 
SETUP 
MED 
LOCATION 
NAME SERIAL NO 
SETUP 
SPEED 
RETURN 
UR CUSTOMIZED NAME ROLLS BY    YOUR 
ENTER LOCATION NAME 
_________________________
 
RETURN 
0 
CLEAR SPACE DELETE SHIFT 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Í 
A B C D E F G H I J K 
N O P Q R S T U V W X 
L M 
Y Z 
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							TOUCHMASTER
®
 
CONVERSION 
CHAPTER 
 
SETUP 
 
NOTICE:  Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Midway 
Amusement Games, LLC reserves the right to improve equipment function, design, or 
components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant. Field 
installed upgrade kits may also change the operating sequence or functions.
 
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							Setup - 2  Midway Amusement Games, LLC 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
The following 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. Failing to avoid this hazard W ILL cause death or serious injury. 
WARNING
 indicates a potential hazard. Failing to avoid this hazard COULD cause death or serious injury. 
CAUTION
 indicates a potential hazard. Failing to avoid this hazard MAY cause minor or moderate injury. 
CAUTION also alerts you about unsafe practices. 
NOTICE
 indicates information of special importance. Observing notices may prevent you from damaging 
the VGM equipment. 
 
WARNING:  DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS. 
Use of inferior parts or VGM 
modifications could cause serious injury or equipment damage! Use only Midway 
authorized parts. 
For safety and reliability, do not substitute parts or modify Midway products. Substitute 
parts or modifications may void EMC directive or FCC type acceptance.
 
 
WARNING:  DISCONNECT POWER. 
Always turn AC power off and unplug the line 
cord before attempting service or adjustments. Installing or repairing board assemblies 
while the power is on can cause injury, damage components, and void the warranty. Be 
sure that you securely install ground wires. 
 
WARNING:  GROUND VGM. 
Avoid electrical shock! Do not plug in a VGM until you 
have inspected and properly grounded it. Only plug this VGM into a grounded, three-wire 
outlet. Do not use a “cheater” plug, or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.  
 
WARNING:  GROUND SELF. 
W ear a grounding strap during installation. Ground 
yourself frequently by touching the metal chain lug on the rear of the cabinet to discharge 
static electricity from your body. 
 
CAUTION:  INSPECT SALVAGED PARTS. 
Kit completion requires salvaging parts 
from an existing VGM. Salvaged parts must operate perfectly for the converted VGM to 
perform properly and safely. Before attempting conversion, repair circuit board 
malfunctions and cabinet damage. 
 
CAUTION:  PROPERLY ATTACH ALL CONNECTORS.
  Make sure connectors on the 
CPU Board Assembly are properly connected. If the connectors do not slip on easily, do 
not force them. A reversed connector may damage your VGM and void the warranty. All 
wiring harness connectors are keyed to fit specific header pins on the Board Assembly. 
EPILEPSY WARNING 
A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic 
seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or 
patterns that are commonly 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. seizure or 
loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician before using any video games. 
W e recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games. If you or your child 
experience any of the following symptoms:  dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary 
movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convolutions, discontinue use immediately
 
and consult 
your physician.  
						

							Touchmaster® Conversion Kit    Setup - 3 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 
VGM Characteristics 
Player Variables
 
Choice of Several Different Games 
1 or 2 players per game 
High Score Recognition, Difficulty Operator Variables 
Coinage, Difficulty, 
Graphics, Statistics 
Audits, Time, Volume Diagnostics 
Automatic Power-Up Self-Test 
Manual Multi-Level Menu System 
Touchscreen Calibration 
 
MAINTENANCE 
This VGM uses the same surface for video display and player controls. Because players use their fingers, 
the entire screen and cabinet will quickly become covered with fingerprints. W e recommend that you clean 
the VGM frequently to ensure maximum customer interest. 
 
NOTICE:  AVOID ABRASIVE CHEMICALS. Do not use products with ammonia, 
bleach, lemon, vinegar, trisodium phosphate (tsp), or any abrasive ingredients. These 
products can damage the surface of the touchscreen and degrade VGM performance.
 
♦ Glass surfaces 
You may clean glass while power is on. Do not use ammonia or chlorine. Apply a mild glass cleaner to 
a clean cloth or sponge, then use this to wipe screen.
 Do not apply the cleaner directly on the glass! 
Liquids could drip down into the touchscreen circuits and cause erratic operation. 
♦ Calibration 
Calibrate the screen each time you clean the VGM. Use the Calibration Test steps to determine if 
recalibration is required (refer to Calibration in this section). 
 
NOTICE:  Neither Midway Amusement Games, LLC nor its affiliates sponsors, 
authorizes, condones, or is in any way associated with tournaments using any 
Touchmaster
® games.
 
CONVERSION PROCEDURE 
Pictoral presentation for experienced installers. Detailed instructions immediately follow.  
						

							Setup - 4  Midway Amusement Games, LLC 
Inspection 
Unpack the materials from the carton and inspect for obvious signs of damage. Use the checklist to be 
sure the kit is complete. You must supply the remainder of the materials required for this conversion. 
Part Number 
Item Quantity
 
[ ] 
A-23380-33 Touchmaster® CPU Board Assembly (processor and VGM electronics)  1 
[ ] 
A-23381 Touchscreen control module (Converts processing signal)  1 
[ ] 
RM-42-01 2” square of hook fastener (To fasten controller to cabinet)  1 
[ ] 
RM-43-01 2” square of loop fastener (To fasten controller to cabinet)  1 
[ ] 
H-23368 W iring Harness (Connects CPU Board Assembly to speaker, video, 
etc.) 1 
[ ] 
H-23379 Adapter Cable (Mates 15-pin to 9-pin connector, if used for cash door.)  1 
[ ] 
04-12821-1 Marquee Retainer with magnet fasteners.  1 
[ ] 
31-3443 Cabinet Decal-Left side (Covers existing VGM markings)  1 
[ ] 
31-3444 Cabinet Decal-Right side (Covers existing VGM markings)  1 
[ ] 
31-3445 Cabinet Decal-Front-wide (Covers wide VGM markings)  1 
[ ] 
31-3458 Cabinet Decal-Front-narrow (Covers narrow VGM markings)  1 
[ ] 
31-3627 Marquee artwork  1 
[ ] 
16-10089.1 Label-Epilepsy W arning (Affix to VGM front beneath monitor bevel)  1 
[ ] 
4406-01128-00 6/32” KEPS nut (Affixes ground cable to bracket)  1 
[ ] 
16-80020-101 Touchmaster Conversion Kit Manual (This publication)  1 
[ ] 
4008-01003-05 6/32” Machine Screw (Fastens CPU Board Assembly to metal plate)  6 
 
 
NOTICE The conversion kit CPU Board Assembly is not interchangable with the 
standard Touchmaster® CPU Board Assembly. The assemblies look very similar, but 
have different part numbers. The incorrect assembly will cause sync and touchscreen 
calibration errors.
 
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION 
Philips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, safety utility knife, 5/16 nut driver or socket wrench.  
						

							Touchmaster® Conversion Kit    Setup - 5 
TOUCHMASTER® CONVERSION KIT PACKAGING 
MARQUEE RETAINER
CARTON
ENVELOPE CONTANING:
MANUAL, SMALL DECALS,
AND MARQUEE DECALGAME ELECTRONICS
FASTENERS
SIDE DECALS
CONTROLLER ADAPTER
HARNESSTOUCHSCREE 
						

							Setup - 6  Midway Amusement Games, LLC 
Verify operation of original VGM. 
CASH DOOR
CONTROLLER
ADAPTER
Insert coins to play games. Verify operation and 
record number of coins used. Remove cash 
door to confirm meter has advanced once for 
each coin.Remove cash door to reveal coin meter, SETUP, 
and CALIBRATE buttons. Note meter count. 
Reinstall cash door.
Turn off AC power and unplug line cord. Install 
cash door. Unpack parts. Inspect for damage. Press CALIBRATE button and follow 
instructions on screen. Touch EXIT TEST on 
screen. Press SETUP button, then the TEST 
SCREEN button on screen. Line up crosshair 
with cross. Then hit EXIT TEST on screen.
CALIBRATE  SETUP
0   2   9   6   5   6
5
BOARD ASSEMBLY Note change 
from before.
FASTENERS
6 Vacuum loose dust from fan area. Unplug line 
cord. Unlock cash door.
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
POWER
SWITCH
3CHAIN
LUG4
CASH DOOR 
LOCK
1
REAR 
LOCKS
(some 
models 
have only 
one.)
2
SIDE DECALS
MANUAL
AND DECALSHARNESS
CASH DOOR
LIBRTYE19
99LIBRTE9 919YTREBILLBRTYE19
99IY1999
BUTTON CALIBRATE
CASH DOOR
CONNECTOR
COIN
BUTTON
SETUPMETER
MARQUEE
Plug in line cord. Turn on AC power. 
						

							Touchmaster® Conversion Kit    Setup - 7 
Remove original VGM electronics. 
Locate video connector on monitor board. Record 
orientation of red wire into this connector (toward 
front or toward rear) and detach connector.
Remove existing CPU Board Assembly with 
original wiring attached.
Detach all DC wires that lead to CPU Board 
Assembly. Verify power supply connections.
Leave AC 
and FG 
wires 
attached. TYPICAL
POWER
SUPPLY
REAR 
OF 
UNIT
Open cabinet door. Disconnect touch screen 
connector and/or touch screen controller cable 
connector, depending on model.
You may have one or 
both of these connectors.
COIN
ORFRONT 
OF 
UNIT
FAN
SPEAKER
12
4 3
56
COIN LOCKOUT
POSSIBLE
VIDEO
CONNECTOR
ORIENTATIONS
RED 
WIRE
CPU 
BOARD 
ASSEMBLY
SURGE 
PROTECTOR 
(not on all 
models)
Disconnect: 9- or 15-pin coin mechanism cable, 
2-pin DC fan connector (some models do not 
have one), 2-pin speaker connector, coin 
lockout connector (if applicable).
TOUCHSCREEN
CONNECTOR CABLE
TOUCHSCREEN
CONTROLLER
CABLE
DC Volt.
TOUCHSCREEN 
CONTROLLER
Disconnect and remove touchscreen controller. 
Remove any key plugs in connector cable 
sockets. Leave cable in unit. Retain mounting 
hardware (nuts or hook-and-loop fastener).
TOUCHSCREEN 
CONNECTOR 
CABLE 
						

							Setup - 8  Midway Amusement Games, LLC 
Install conversion VGM electronics. 
Orient board assembly with heat sink to front left 
of VGM. Point volume control to front of VGM. 
Slide CPU Board Assembly into cabinet. Attach 
touchscreen controller cable to board. 
Attach DC power wires to power supply. 
Attach touch controller wires to +12 and GND. 
Stow wiring and cables in front of security bar. 
Verify power supply connections.Snugly attach, but do not force wiring harness 
connectors into new board assembly. On the 
unkeyed black connector, tabs should face in 
toward the board assembly.
Plug in VGM and turn on power. Calibrate and 
test. Remove artwork. Align side decals with top 
of cabinet. Apply decals trim to fit. Cut keyhole. 
Apply correct sized front decal. Add marquee.
(green/yellow)
FG
Attach 6-pin connector to video board. Orient 
yellow/red wire as red one was before. Attach: 
fan, speaker, coin, and coin lockout (if applicable) 
connectors. Use 9-pin adapter if needed.Attach touchscreen connector to controller. 
Mount controller on bolts or with hook and loop 
fastener so LED faces rear or right of VGM. 
Attach any ground lugs to mounting bolt. Stow 
excess cable between metal walls.
RED & 
YELLOW 
WIRE
(black)GND +5V 12A
+12V 2A TYPICAL POWER SUPPLY
-5V 1A
MASTER VOLUME
CONTROL
TOUCHSCREEN
CONTROLLER CABLE 
VIDEOFANSPEAKER
COIN
ADAPTER
(not used)
CORD
HOOK & LOOP
TOUCHSCREEN
CONTROLLER BULKHEADHOOK & LOOP
12
4 3
56
LEFT SIDE
DECALFRONT PANEL
DECAL
UNKEYED BLACK
CONNECTOR
H
(black or green)GND
(orange)
COIN
LOCKOUT
(green from touch controller)
(orange from touch controller)
HEAT SINK
MARQUEE RETAINER
MARQUEE
DECAL
(red)