Namco Ridge Racer Operators Manual

							RIDGE RACER
Operators Manual 
						

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Contents
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. SPECIFIC ATION S........................................................................\
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2. PREC AUTION S........................................................................\
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2-1 Cautions When Installing. ........................................................................\
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2-2 Caution When Handling. ........................................................................\
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2-3 When Transporting. ........................................................................\
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3 . MAJOR COMPONENT
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This is already fitted at the factory ........................................................................\
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4-1 Connecting the Main Body Assy and the Base Assy ..................................................... 7
4.2 Adjusting the Level Adjustors ........................................................................\
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4.3 Fixing the Signboard Assy ........................................................................\
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5 . SIDE 
PANEL S.
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5-1 Removing the Side Boards (R) and (L) ........................................................................\
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5-2 Removing the Dashboard Covers (R) and (L) ................................................................ 8
6 . ADJUSTMENT
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6-1 Turning on the Power ........................................................................\
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6-2 Switches for Adjustments ........................................................................\
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6-3 Test Mode ........................................................................\
............................................. 10
6-3-1 Setting the Game Fee and So On (On the Coin Options Screen) ................................. 11
6-3-2 Changing the Game Settings  (on the Game Options Screen) ...................................... 12
6-3-3 Switch Test ........................................................................\
........................................... 13 
6-3-4 Sound Test (Adjusting the Sound Volume) .................................................................. 14 
6-4 Adjusting the Game After Replacing Parts (Initializing the Game) ............................. 15
7 . H
OW  
T
T T
T
O PLAY ............................................................................................ 16
8-1 Removing the Game Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ...................................................... 17
8-2 Removing the Shield Case ........................................................................\
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8-3 Removing the Power Control Panel ........................................................................\
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8-4 Signboard Assy ........................................................................\
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8-4-1 Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp ........................................................................\
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8-6 AB Pedal Assy (Replacing the Control) ....................................................................... 19
8-7 Clutch Pedal Assy (Replacing the Micro Switch) ........................................................ 20
8-8 Steering Assy ........................................................................\
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8-8-1 Replacing the control ........................................................................\
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8-8-2 Replacing The Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
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8-9 Gear Shift Assy (removing) ........................................................................\
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8-10 Replacing the Speaker ........................................................................\
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8-11 Replacing the Monitor ........................................................................\
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9.  PARTS LIST ........................................................................\
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4.       INSTALLATION....... 
						

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1. SPECIFIC
ATIONS
POWER SUPPLY : 220 / 240 Volts AC
MONITOR: Hantarex 33 Polo Colour Monitor with auto degause
DIMENSIONS: When Assembled: 1210 (w) x 2015 (d) x 2000 (h) 
When Divided: Body 1210 (w) x 1190 (d) x 2000 (h) Base 810 (w) x 1250 (d) x 1240 (h)
WEIGHT: When Installed: 358kg
When Divided: Body 258kg Base 100kg
ACCESSORIES Keys: (Cash Door) ...... 2
(Coin Door) ...... 2
(Back Door) ...... 2
Instruction Manual ................... 1
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2. PRECAUTIONS
2- 1 Cautions When Installing.
This game is designed for indoor use only. The game must not be installe\
d outdoors or 
under the following conditions:
a. In areas directly exposed to sunlight, high humidity, direct water conta\
ct, dust, high heat or extreme cold.
b. In locations that would present an obstacle in case of emergency, i.e. n\
ear fire equipment or emergency exits.
c. On an unstable surface or subject to floor vibration.
2- 2 Caution When Handling.
a. AC power must always be turned OFF, and the game disconnected , before replacing any parts or connecting/disconnecting connectors.
b. When unplugging the game from an electrical outlet, always grasp the plu\
g, not the mains lead.
c. The machine must be earthed with a securely connected earthed plug.
d. Care must be taken at all times to avoid electrical shock when inspectin\
g or adjusting the game, especially around the monitor.
e. Adjustment is required whenever the game PCB board, ROM, steering Assy, \
AB pedal Assy or control are replaced.  See 6-4 Adjusting the Game After Replacing
Parts on page 15 .
2- 3 When Transporting.
a. Do not subject the game to physical shock when transporting or moving it\
.
b. Always return the levellers to the extreme UP position before moving the\
 machine.
c. Take care not to rope any moulded (plastic) parts when transporting.
d. Always split machine into two parts before moving or transporting.
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. MAJOR COMPONENTS 
						

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4. INS
TALL ATION
Locate the two connection plates, 16 (M10x30 ) hex head bolts, 16 M10 \
spring
washers
and 16 M10 flat washers.
4- 1 Connecting the Main Body Assy and the Base Assy
1. Place the main body Assy and the base Assy in the installation site. 
2. Connect the connectors of the main body Assy to that of the base Assy.
3. Fix the main body Assy to the base Assy with two connection plates and s\
ixteen hexagonal bolts (M10 x 30), spring washers and flat washers.
4. 2 Adjusting the Level Adjustors
Adjust the level adjustors of the main body Assy and those of the base A\
ssy (four each 
for the main body Assy and the base Assy) with a wrench (24mm) so tha\
t the casters
are lifted from the floor surface by about 5mm.  Then install the produc\
t stably and
back up the lock nut to lock the adjuster.
4. 3 Fixing the Signboard Assy
The signboard Assy is heavy and it is recommended two or more persons
perform the following operations.
1. Connect the connector of the main body Assy and that of the signboard As\
sy. Insert the bottom of the signboard Assy along two protrusion of the main\
 body
Assy.
2. Fix the signboard Assy to the main body Assy with two flange sockets (M\
6 x 12)
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5. SIDE 
PANELS
5- 1 Removing the Side Boards (R) and (L)
1. Remove eight torque bolts (M5 x 12), then the monitor panels (R) and\
 (L). 
2. Disconnect the connector and remove six hexagonal bolts (M6 X 30).  Th\
en remove the side boards (R) and (L).
5- 2 Removing the Dashboard Covers (R) and (L)
Remove five torque bolts (M5 X 12),  then the dashboard covers (R) a\
nd (L).
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6. ADJUSTMENTS
6-
1 Turning on the Power
After installing the product,  turn on the power.  The power switch is l\
ocated above the 
mains inlet on the rear of the main body.
6- 2 Switches for Adjustments
Open the coin door to find the switches for adjustments. 
1. Service switch.
Press this switch to increase the number of credits without incrementing\
 the coin counter.
2. Test switch.
Set this switch to “ON” to enter test mode. 
You can change the game fee and so on,  and perform various tests in Tes\
t mode. (See “6-3 Test Mode” on page 10).
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6-3 Test Mode
1. Open the coin door,  then set the test switch to “ON”.  The “Me\
nu Screen” appears on the monitor display.
2. Select the item to be tested by turning the steering wheel right or left\
.  The colour of the item you selected changes.
3. Step on the accelerator pedal to display the menu of the selected item. \
 To return to the “Menu Screen”,  step on the brake pedal (step on both the bra\
ke and clutch 
pedals on the Switch Test Screen).
4. When the test finishes,  set the test switch to “OFF” to return to\
 the Game Screen.
The Test switch must always be “OFF” during normal game mode.
MENU
COIN OPTION S(1
) For setting the price of play  (See 6-3-1)
GAME OPTIONS(2
) For setting the game options  (See 6-3-2)
BOARD TEST(3) For testing the game PCB
SWITCH TES
T(4
) For testing switches  (See 6-3-3)
SOUND TEST(5
) For adjusting the sound volume  (See 6-3-4)
MONITOR TEST(6) For monitor adjustments
ADS TEST(7) For displaying the game data collected
ABOUT(8) For restoring each setting to standard value
IN = STEP ON THE GAS
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