Midway Blitz User manual

MIDWAY NOVEMBER 1997

16-44044-l

VIDEO GAME

CONVERSION

KIT

Operations Manual Includes

.Kit Installation

Operation

. Testing

Problem Diagnosis

l Parts Information

. Wiring Diagrams

Midway

Games Inc.

3401

North California Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60618

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section One

Installation

Safety Notices....................................................................................................

Product Specifications.............................................................................

FCC Compliance................................................................................................

Epilepsy Warning................................................................................................

Inspection.

.......................................................................................................

Recommended Tools and Supplies

.............................................................

Converting a Typical Video Game Cabinet........................................................

Cabinet Modifications..................................................................................

Control Panel Modifications...........................................................................

Game Electronics Installation.......................................................................

Cabinet Wiring

.........................................................................................

Initial Power Up........................................................................................

Control Panel Template Player 1 .......................................................................

Control Panel Template Player 2.......................................................................

Section Two

Operation

Game Operation

..............................................................................................

2-2

Starting Up...................................................................................................

2-2

Game Rules.................................................................................................

2-2

Player Controls..............................................................................................

2-3

Operator Controls..........................................................................................

2-4

Menu System Operation....................................................................................

2-5

System Overview...........................................................................................

2-5

Screen Layout

............................................................................................

2-5

Organization ..............................................................................................

2-5

Diagnostics........................................................................................................

2-6

Monitor Setup.............................................................................................

2-7

System

Information.....................................................................................

2-0

Real

Time

Clock..

...........................................................................................

2-6

Sound Subsystem Test..................................................................................

2-9

Disk Tests

....................................................................................................

2-10

Switch Tests

...................................................................................................

2-11

DIP-Switch Test.............................................................................................

2-12

Audits.,

.............................................................................................................

2-13

Coin Audits..................................................................................................

2-14

1-2

1-3

1-4

1-5

l-6

l-7

1-9

l-11

1-12

1-13

1-15

Credits Audits.. ...........................................................................................

2-14

Game Audits.. ............................................................................................

2-15

Clear Audits.. .............................................................................................

2-16

Adjustments.....................................................................................................

2-17

Pricing.. .....................................................................................................

2-17

Current

Pricing.. .......................................................................................... 2-l 8

Additional Adjustments.. ...............................................................................

2-19

Volume Level.. ...........................................................................................

2-20

Standard Pricing Table.. ..................................................................................

2-21

Switches and Jumpers.. ...................................................................................

2-22

Section Three

Cabinet Wiring

JAMMA Chart.. ...................................................................................................

Recommended Cabinet Wiring

Diagram..

.............................................................

Control

Wiring

Diagram..

......................................................................................

CPU Board Indicator and Switch Locations...........................................................

CPU Board

Jumper Status Chart........................................................................

CPU Switches.. ..............................................................................................

CPU Board LED Indicator Status Chart..............................................................

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

3-6

3-7

Section Four

Troubleshooting

Game Does Not Start.. .....................................................................................

Game Can Not Be

Played.. ................................................................................

Coin

Switch and Meter Wiring.. ..........................................................................

Player Control Problems.. .................................................................................

Audio Problems.. ..............................................................................................

Video Problems.. ................................................................................................

Miscellaneous..

...............................................................................................

4-2

4-3

4-4

4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8

BLITZ

KIT

SECTION

ONE

INSTALLATION

Warning

USE OF NON-MIDWAY PARTS OR CIRCUIT MODIFICATIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! USE ONLY MIDWAY AUTHORIZED PARTS.

For safety and reliability, substitute park and modifications are not recommended.

Substitute parts or modifications may void FCC type acceptance.

l-l

SAFETY NOTICES

The following safety instructions apply to all operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and

cautions will be found throughout this manual where they apply. We recommend that you read this page

before preparing your game for play.

CAUTION

HANDLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES: This kit uses complex electronic components that are

SENSITIVE to static electricity. The following precautions must be observed and followed prior to

handling any of the electronics that make up this game.

‘1

Ensure that the

AC.

power to the game is turned off prior to servicing the electronics.

Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching the safety ground stud of the power

supply chassis. This must be done BEFORE touching or handling the electronic assemblies.

Store the electronic assemblies in an anti-static area. Anti-static bags must be used to store the

CPU board assembly. Use the same bag to save the old CPU assembly after the new unit is

installed.

DO NOT remove or connect any electronic assemblies when the cabinet power is on. Doing so will

damage the electronic assemblies and void the warranty.

DISCONNECT POWER DURING INSTALLATION OR REPAIRS. Always turn your game OFF and

unplug it before attempting to service or install your kit. Installing or repairing PC boards with power ON

can damage components and void the warranty. Be sure that all ground wires are installed securely.

PROPERLY GROUND THE GAME. To avoid electrical shocks, do not plug in the game until it has been

inspected and properly grounded. This game should only be plugged into a grounded 3-wire outlet.

not use a “cheater” plug or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.

USE PROPER FUSE. To avoid electrical shock, all replacement fuses must match the original fuse in

fuse type, voltage rating, and current rating.

SALVAGED PARTS. Parts salvaged from old games are required to complete your kit. These salvaged

parts must operate perfectly; otherwise, the converted game cannot perform properly or safely. Always

repair circuit board malfunctions and cabinet damage before conversion is attempted.

POWER SUPPLY. Be sure the power supply from your old game is capable of

+SVdc

5A.

-5Vdc at

lA,

and +12Vdc at 2A. Measure these operating voltages while existing electronics are installed in the

game. All power supply voltages should be

*5%

under load. Your power supply must be FCC approved.

WIRING. This kit uses as much of the existing wiring as possible. To avoid errors in operation, verify

that the wiring is an exact match with the diagrams after conversion is completed but before applying

power.

MONITOR. This kit is not intended for use with X-Y monitors. Suitable monitors have horizontally

mounted CRTs and raster electronics with inputs for RGB video and COMPOSITE NEGATIVE SYNC.

COIN MECHANISMS. Be sure to clean and test your game coin mechanisms with known currency.

Servicing of these mechanisms is crucial to your game’s earning potential and operation.

COIN METERS. Coin meters are

not

provided with this kit. Wiring information is provided as a

convenience to the operator. Existing meters may be used provided their operation is verified.

HANDLE FLUORESCENT TUBE AND CRT WITH CARE. If you drop a fluorescent tube or a CRT and

it breaks, it

will

implode! Shattered glass can fly eight feet or more from the implosion.

HARD DISK DRIVE. The hard disk drive must be packed in an anti-static bag. The disk drive assembly

must be removed from the tray and packed in an approved shipping container (PIN 08-8068) in order to

be sent in for repair or replacement. Do not stack or drop hard disk drives during installation or removal.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Game Characteristics

P/aver Variables

1 or 2 players per game

High Score Recognition

Operator Variables

Diagnostics

Coinage, Play Mode, Automatic Power-Up Self-Test

Difficulty, Volume, Manual Multi-Level Menu System

Audits, Statistics

Equipment Characteristics

Video

Disolav

Monitor

Low or Medium Resolution RGB

with Composite Negative Sync

Audio Svstem

Currencv

Acceptors

Digital Stereo sotind 4 Coin Switch Inputs

for 2 Coaxial Full

Dollar Bill

Valid&or

Input

Range Speakers

NOTICE

FCC COMPLIANCE

INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT INTO ANY EXISTING PRODUCT DOES NOT

GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REQUIREMENTS. YOU ARE SOLELY

RESPONSIBLE FOR FCC COMPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATIONS IN OTHER

PRODUCTS. ANY EXISTING FCC COMPLIANCE LABEL MUST BE REMOVED

AND A NEW LABEL SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE CONVERTED

PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE VERIFIED FCC COMPLIANCE.

EPILEPSY WARNING

verv

small oortion of the oooulation 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 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.

ATTENTION

PROPERLY

AlTACH

ALL CONNECTORS. Be sure that the connectors on each printed circuit board

IPCB) are wooer/v connected.

thev do not

s/ip

easilv,

do not force them. A reversed connector may

dam&e

y&r

bake

and void the warranty. A// connectors are keyed to fit specific pins on each board.

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INSPECTION

Unpack the materials from the carton and inspect for obvious signs of damage. Use this checklist to be

sure the kit is complete. You must supply the remainder of the materials required for this conversion.

Part Number

A-21 055

A-21891-1

A-21939-1

A-22062

H-22079-1

H-22079-2

RM-37-11

01-14568.1

03-7947

03-9664

04-10861

O&8068

11-1274

18-8587-825

16-9478.2

16-9922.1

[

]

16-lOOT7

[

]

16-10139

[

]

la-10363

[

]

16-10443

[

]

16-44044-101

[

]

209620

[

]

209727

2&102081

20-102042

20-10209-3

20-10209-5

20-10383

31-2863.1-3

31-2864

31-2865

31-2666.1

31-2869

31-2870

31-2871

4006-01209-04

4006-01035-06

4106-01115-08

[

]

4108-01193-108

[

]

4308-01123-248

[

]

4408-01128-00

[

]

6566-13956-00

[

]

5795-15286-00

Item

Quantity

Fan Assembly

(cools game electronics and disk drive)

Blitz CPU Board Assembly

(microprocessor and game electronics)

Blitz 49.way Joystick Assembly

(deluxe player motion controls)

Blitz Hard Disk Drive Assembly

49-way Joystick Cable Assembly 1

49-way Joystick Cable Assembly 2

Flexible Grommet

,155”

.2”

7”

Blitz Perforated Electronics Cover

Cable Tie 8 inch length

Control Panel Cover

Electronics Metal Mounting Plate

Hard Disk Drive Shipping Container

Wood Spacer for Joystick

FBI Warning Label

Registration Card

Epilepsy Warning Label

Electronic Device Caution Sheet

FCC

Canada Warning Label

Program Copyright Label

Control Panel Template

Blitz Video Conversion Kit Manual

T-20 Tamper Resist Wrench

Cable Tie Clamp

Self-adhesive

Red Long Shaft Pushbutton

White Long Shaft Pushbutton

Blue Long Shaft Pushbutton

Yellow Long Shaft Pushbutton

Hard Disk Drive Power Cable

Blitz Marquee Artwork

Blitz Top Bezel Decal

Blitz Bottom Bezel Decal

Cabinet Decal

Cabinet Side Panel Decal

Control Panel Wallpaper Decal

Control Panel Markings Decal

(game program and graphic images)

(to connect player controls to electronics)

(protects wires at edges of metal cover)

(limits CPU radio frequency interference)

(to secure wiring inside game cabinet)

(to protect control panel surface)

(mounts game electronics and disk drive)

(to protect hard disk drive during transit)

(used to mount joysticks on thin panels)

(federal game protection warning)

(official recording of game ownership)

(alerts players to epilepsy possibility)

(suggestions to avoid damaging parts)

(suggestions to avoid interference)

(legal rights of product and its uses)

(to mark new Player Control hole layout)

(installation, operation, troubleshooting)

(to mount Control Panel Overlay)

(to mount cables

)

(player controls for character activity)

(connects disk drive to game power)

(identifies game cabinet to players)

(passing and special game play rules)

(offensive and defensive combinations)

(to cover existing cabinet markings)

(to cover existing panel markings)

(to identify Player Controls)

6-32 x

.25”

Philips pan-head screw 4 (to attach disk drive to mounting bracket)

8-32 x

,375”

Philips pan-head screw 10 (to attach CPU Board to mounting plate)

#6x

XI”

HWH sheet metal screw 26 (to attach electronic parts to cabinet)

Tamper resistant sheet metal screw 10 (to attach clear overlay to control panel)

8-32 x 1.5” Carriage bolt

(to attach joysticks to control panel)

8-32 Keps nut

(to attach joysticks to control panel)

2 Piece

1.25”

Square Ferrite Beads 4 (controls radio frequency interference)

Hard Disk Drive Data Cable

(connects disk drive to game electronics)

l-4

Recommended tools and supplies

[

]

black semi-gloss paint

[

]

electric drill and wood drill bit set

[

]

screwdrivers

[

]

liquid soap (dishwashing detergent)

[

]

grease pencil or marker

[

]

nut

drivers or socket wrench set

[

]

180 grit sandpaper or electric sander

[

]

wood filler material (putty, glue, board, etc.)

[

]

black electrical tape

[

]

small screw assortment

[

]

razor knife

[

]

squeegee or

wft

sponge

[

]

soldering iron and solder

[

]

wire cutters

[

]

pliers

[

]

hole saw or equivalent

‘-\

t-v

JOYSTICK KNOB

49-WAY JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY

I-5

CONVERTING A TYPICAL VIDEO GAME CABINET

CABINET MODIFICATIONS

Verify the operation of the existing game before making any changes to the cabinet. Pay special

attention to those components that will be used again after conversion is completed (Power Supply,

Video Monitor, Currency Acceptors, Wiring Harnesses, Cabinet Locks, Lighted Marquee, etc.).

Switch off power to the game. Disconnect the line cord from the

power. Clear the work area.

Cover or protect the non-wood items (marquee, monitor, coin door, brackets, line cord, etc.).

For cabinets with wood grain sides, remove the old decals and any artwork.Clean off all glue residue.

Fill gouges, unused holes, etc with quick-hardening wood putty. Sand smooth and remove all dust.

Evenly cover the entire cabinet with black paint. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.

Pencil a line roughly at the top of the previous graphic. Lightly moisten the cabinet with soapy water.

Remove the backing and apply the decal. Start at the top and work down. After the decal is in place,

smooth it outwards, taking care to squeeze out air bubbles. If you can not remove an air bubble, pop

it with a knife or pin and smooth it down. Allow at least 12 hours for the adhesive in the decal to set.

Remove the existing marquee from the game cabinet and install the new kit marquee in its place.

Check the lamp and install a new one if cracks or darkened ends are found, even if it still lights at the

time of inspection. Clean the marquee glass before reinstalling it in the game.

Remove the viewing glass and set it in a safe place. Clean the CRT and the bezel. Apply the player

moves and the game play instruction decals to the top and bottom front of the monitor bezel.

Place

the Epilepsy Warning label and the AAMA rating on the top front of the monitor bezel. Be sure that

the decals and labels do not obstruct the viewing area. Clean the viewing glass before reinstalling it.

If this kit is installed in a MIDWAY universal video cabinet (model

40;35),

the FCC compliance label

(16-10139) supplied is to be placed on the rear of the cabinet. lnstallafion of

this

kit into any other

product does not guarantee compliance with FCC requirements.

The

FCC

compliance

label supplied

should not be installed on the converted product until FCC compliance is verified.

Remove and save the screws at the top and sides of the rear door.Unlock the rear door, then lift it off

of the cabinet and set it aside. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dirt or debris inside the cabinet.

10. Locate the control panel latches or fasteners and free the control panel from its normal position.

there is no wiring harness connector, label each of the wires before disconnecting them from the

Player Controls. Once the wires are disconnected, remove the control panel from the game cabinet.

Save the mounting brackets and hardware for reinstallation after the control panel has been

modified.

Il.

Some cabinets have speakers located on the control panel or other removable pieces of the cabinet.

If speaker harnesses must be disconnected, be certain to mark the polarity of the wires as well as the

functionlncorrectly

phased speakers can cause weak low frequencies or a thin, hollow sound quality.

12. Optional: Standard

E-way

joysticks may be used with this kit if desired

(49~way

joysticks and cables

are provided in the kit). These joysticks will use the standard JAMMA connections. The CPU Board

has an adjustment to accept S-way joystick control signals. However, the game will not have the

same fine control of character motion and speed when using the standard joysticks. We recommend

that the 49.way joysticks be installed for maximum player enjoyment.

1-6

CONTROL PANEL MODIFICATIONS

CONTROL PANEL TEMPLATE

Locate the control panel template (16-10443) and unfold it. Stack newspapers, books, magazines,

etc., on the template until needed. This

will

flatten it sufficiently for use. A full size copy of the hole

pattern for one set of player controls is included as the last page in this section of the manual.

Remove the control panel buttons and joysticks from the existing control panel. Remove the panel

covering and any artwork from the previous game. Remove any hinges or mounting brackets.

Fill the existing control panel holes with wood, putty, glue or other suitable material. Allow adequate

time for materials to dry, then sand or file the control panel to a flat surface on both sides.

Place the template on top of the repaired panel. Orient it to center the controls and tape it in place.

Cut new holes for the joysticks and the control panel buttons. Remove template and deburr all holes.

Remove the backing and apply the decal to the panel. Start at the top and work down. After the

decal is in place, smooth it outwards, taking care to squeeze out air bubbles. If you can not remove

an air bubble, pop it with a knife or pin and smooth it down. Allow the adhesive in the decal to set.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

1-7

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