Chicago Gaming Nicktoons Nitro User Manual

Service Manual

For Parts or Service contact

Betson Enterprises at 1(800) 828-2048

(Rev 1.1)

CAUTION:

• The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for reasons such as performance.

• The content of this game, its main devices and design are protected under each federal law concerning patent, copyright and other intellectual properties.

• Unauthorized reproduction of this document or any of its contents is strictly forbidden.

Safety Instructions

Safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before preparing the video game machine (VGM) for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual.

WARNING: TRANSPORTING THE VIDEO GAME MACHINE (VGM).

The VGM contains glass and fragile electronic devices. Use appropriate care when transporting. Avoid rough handling when moving the VGM.

WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER.

Always turn the power OFF and unplug the VGM before attempting service or adjustments unless otherwise instructed. Installing or repairing components with the power switched ON can damage the components and void warranty.

WARNING: GROUND GAMES.

Avoid electrical shock! Do not plug in the VGM until you have inspected and properly grounded it. Only plug into a grounded, three-wire outlet. Do not use a “cheater” plug, or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL NEAR WATER JET

This VGM is not suitable for installation in an area where a water jet would be used. Do not use a water jet to clean the machine.

WARNING: AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCKS.

This VGM does not utilize an isolation transformer. Internal cabinet AC is not isolated from the external AC line.

WARNING: HANDLE FLOURESCENT TUBE AND CRT WITH CARE.

If you drop a fluorescent tube or CRT and it breaks, it will implode! Shattered glass can fly eight feet or more from the implosion.

WARNING: CHECK POWER SELECTOR, LAMP.

Set the 115/230 VAC selector switch on the power supply for the correct line voltage on the installation site. Verify that the fluorescent lamps are rated for the proper line voltage.

WARNING: USE PROPER FUSE.

Avoid electrical shock! Replacement fuses must be identically rated to the original fuse!

WARNING: ATTACH CONNECTORS PROPERLY.

Be sure all connectors mate properly. If connectors do not slip in easily, do not force them. Connectors are often keyed and only connect one way. Check for correct orientation.

WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING PC.

The PC contains sensitive components. Do not handle roughly. Call your distributor before servicing PC internal components. Ask about warranty information as it relates to the PC.

WARNING: IF POWER CORD IS DAMAGED

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or service agent.

WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS.

A very small portion of the population has a condition that 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. Peoples 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.

Marquee

Seat Base

Main Cabinet

Dash Assembly

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL POWER

Domestic 120VAC @ 60 Hz, 5 amps Foreign 240VAC @ 50Hz, 2.5 amps

TEMPERATURE

32° F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C)

HUMIDITY

Not to exceed 95% relative humidity.

27-INCH SITDOWN MODEL MAIN CABINET SHIPPING DIMENSIONS

Height = 77 inches (195.58 cm) Depth = 36 inches (91.44 cm) Width = 34 inches (86.36 cm)

27-INCH SITDOWN MODEL MAIN CABINET SHIPPING WEIGHT

Weight = 465 lbs. (224.53 Kg)

27-INCH SEAT SHIPPING DIMENSIONS

Height = 52 ½ inches (133.35 cm) Depth = 27 inches (68.58 cm) Width = 20 inches (50.8 cm)

27-INCH MODEL SEAT SHIPPING WEIGHT

Weight = 125 lbs. (56.7Kg)

INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Use extreme care when moving or servicing the game cabinet. Don’t plug in the game until you have read this manual. If the line cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a similar cord available from the manufacturer or service agent.

Please check the following after the game has been removed from its shipping crate and placed in a suitable play or service area

Make sure that the game cabinet is level. Adjust the casters as needed.

1. Check the AC line cord for any visible signs of damage to the plug or line cord insulation.

2. Check for possible shipping damage to the following:

3. Remove the coin door key from the coin return chute.

• Player interfaces: steering wheel, buttons and pedal.

• Seat assembly.

• Monitor glass.

• Cabinet backdoor.

• Cabinet coin door.

• Cabinet and seat decals.

4. Open the top coin door and locate the key for the backdoor and the cashbox.

5. Locate hardware kit: [2] Marquee Support Brackets

[2] Base Connect Boards

[1] Seat Base Extension

[4] ¼-20 x ½” Black Hex Head Bolts (Shorter)

[8] ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Hex Head Bolts (Longer)

[12] ¼” Flat Washers

[1] Crossover Network Cable

6. Remove the backdoor from the cabinet and visually inspect the electronic components.

7. Verify that all connectors are secure and that the bottom of the cabinet is free of loose objects, which may have possibly come loose during shipping.

CAUTION: Access to back of the games should be limited to service personnel only! Allow minimum clearance between back of game and wall structure for cable and ventilation while preventing non-authorized access. Maximum clearance should be 6 inches (15 cm), in accordance with local code or whichever is less.

Connecting Dollar Bill Acceptor

Nicktoons Nitro is designed to utilize dollar bill acceptor:

MEI Model Number: AE2451U3

Voltage: 115v AC

Part Number: 250004166

Note: If you are installing a dollar bill validator, you must also switch out the coin box for one that is smaller

Seat Assembly Procedure

WARNING: The cabinet is top heavy. Install only on level surface. Use the leg levelers to make sure the cabinet and seat are stable. Do not push against plastic parts during movement.

1. Roll the cabinet and seat to the intended location and lower the leg levelers until both are equal height and stable.

2. Locate the [2] Base Connect Boards, [1] Seat Base Extension, [8] ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Hex Head Bolts (Longer) and [8] ¼” Flat Washers included. The Seat Base Extension is used to move the seat base back to allow for more room. See step 7 for information on connecting it.

3. If you ARE using the Seat Base Extension to move the seat back, you will mount the Base Connect Boards using the set of mounting holes furthest from the T-Nuts, making the boards longer.

4. If you ARE NOT using the Seat Base Extension, you will mount the Base Connect Boards using the set of mounting holes toward the middle, making the boards shorter.

Using Seat Base Extension Not Using Seat Base Extension T-Nuts

Base Connect Board

5. Facing the cabinet, fasten the board to the inside RIGHT of the CABINET with bolts until finger tight; some movement is required in the mounting boards to align holes with seat pedestal assembly. Use the appropriate mounting holes on the board and make sure the screws holding the T-Nut in place are facing IN.

6. Facing the seat base, fasten the board to the inside RIGHT of the SEAT BASE with bolts until finger tight; some movement is required in the mounting boards to align holes with seat base assembly. Use the appropriate mounting holes on the board and make sure the screws holding the T-Nut in place are facing IN.

Cabinet Seat Base

7. If you are using the Seat Base Extension, place it over the cabinet Base Connect Board and pull the wiring harness through. When you push the cabinets together, both base connect boards should pass through the center. If you are not using the seat base extension, skip to step 8.

8. Roll the seat base near the cabinet and align the ends of the boards with the openings in the cabinet and seat base. Slide the seat base forward so each board enters the other opening, leaving enough space to attach the wiring harness. Mate each cable connector and press firmly to seat the contacts. Ensure no wires are pinched during the seat base attachment.

9. Fasten in place with the ¼-20 x 1 ¼” hex head bolts (Longer) and ¼” flat washers provided.

10. Adjust all levelers until both cabinet and seat are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for pinched wires before firmly tightening the remaining fasteners to attach the two pieces as one.

Setting Up Marquee

1. After connecting the seat pedestal and lowering leg levelers, move the marquee into the upright position.

2. Locate the two marquee support brackets. Use the four ¼-20 x ½” black hex head bolts (Shorter) to mount the brackets to the cabinet and back of the marquee.

Power Up Procedure

1. Plug the game line cord into an appropriately wired and fused AC receptacle.

2. Locate the game AC main switch to the bottom right side on back of the game cabinet.

3. Turn the switch to the ON position.

4. The game attract feature will begin after the game is finished loading- approximately 30 seconds.

5. Proceed to Switch Test of this document and verify proper game operation.

Game Networking

NOTICE: To link the two games together, use the crossover cable provided in the spare parts bag. Use of another cable other than the one shipped with the game could void warranty or cause games not to link. Use network cables that are at least CAT5 grade.

Networking Considerations

Each Nicktoons Nitro game comes with a network cable. Optionally, a hub can be installed and located remotely to monitor network activity.

Take care to protect exposed game wiring from general foot traffic around the game. Use a conduit or wire way to protect the cables as needed.

Please mark linking cables for your game if other such cables are in the vicinity to avoid confusion. Network cables are not marked or coded.

Avoid routing the network cables near sources of heat, moisture or electrical energy such as neon lights, compressor motors, transformers etc.

Networking Setup

1. Remove the network cable from the spare parts bag inside the cashbox.

2. Connect each end of the cable to network jack behind each PC.

3. Neatly route the cable through the notch on the back of the cabinet.

4. Use the DIP switch diagram below for enabling link feature and master/slave configuration. The DIP switch is located on the JAMMA I/O board. The JAMMA I/O board is mounted inside the back of the cabinet.

DIP SWITCH DIAGRAM:

DIP SW#

Player ID 1

Player ID 2

Player ID 3

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

OFF OFF ON

ON OFF ON

OFF ON ON

Player ID 4

ON ON ON

5. Reset both games simultaneously and verify that link is successful. If not, check the DIP switch settings and make sure that the network cable is connected properly and secured. Please refer to the Game Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more details.

SETUP AND TEST MENU

Locate the Service Button Panel. The Service Button Panel is made up of four pushbuttons. Simply press the button indicated by the function you want to activate. It is mounted inside the coin door area on top of the cash box vault. Press the TEST button to access the Test Menu.

Menu Navigation:

Button Action

Test Enter Operator Screen

Test or Start Button Enter/Select Item Sub-Menu

Vol. (+) Scroll up thru Menu items

Vol. (-) or View Button Scroll down thru Menu items

Service Exit to previous Menu

0000000

Service Test

Vol +

Vol -

MAIN MENU

The Test Main Menu appears when the TEST button is pressed.

Test Main Menu

Diagnostics Game Audits Pricing Adjustments System Adjustments Game Adjustments Utilities Calibration Volume Attract Volume Exi

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Version Information

Version: Nick 1.02 OS Version: 7.4u Exe Version: 1.1.4 Date: July 8, 2008 Time: 18:22:44

Machine ID: 1 JUSB Ver.: Release 4 USBWD Version: Release B10

Diagnostics Menu

From the Main Menu, select Diagnostics and enter to view options

Diagnostics Menu

Diagnostics

Switch Test DIP Switch Test Sound Test Monitor Test Lamp Test Coin Meter Test Watchdog Test Link System Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Switch Test

From the Diagnostics select and enter Switch Test. Verify proper switch input function using this menu. Each switch activated will be indicated on the test screen in corresponding yellow box and will be accompanied by a switch active sound indicator. Verify pot value for min and max are correct. If not, proceed to Calibration section of this manual. Press

and hold the Start Button or Test for three seconds to return to the Diagnostics Menu

Wheel /Pedal Info

Input Device Pot Value Min Max

Wheel

Gas

SWITCH TEST

Button Info

View

Start

Coin 1

Coin 2

Bill

TVVS Info

Test

Vol+

S.C. Vol-

Hold Test or

Start to Exit

Software Info

Date: July 28, 2004 Time: 15.03:29 Ver: 1.0 ID: 4 Dip Switches 1 = On 0 = Off # : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Val: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

DIP Switch Test

From the Diagnostics Menu select and enter DIP Switch Test. Verify correct DIP switch settings. Please refer to Networking Setup on page 7. Press the Service Button to return to Diagnostics Menu.

DIP SWITCH VALUES

VALUE STATE SWITCH

OFF 8 - Net Enabled No OFF 7 OFF 6 OFF 5 OFF 4 OFF 3 -| OFF 2 -| Machine ID 1 OFF 1 -|

Hit Test/Start to Continue

Sound Test

From the Diagnostics Menu select and enter Sound Test. Verify that marquee, cabinet and seat sound volume and quality are good. Press the Service Button to return to Diagnostics Menu.

Sound Test Menu

Change Music Change Effect

Play 100Hz Test Play 1000Hz Test

Set Pan Center Set Pan Left Set Pan Right

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Sound Test

Current Music Track:

Current Sound Effect:

Note:

Use Pan functions to test left/right speakers separately.

Use 100-1Khz test to verify subwoofer sound quality.

Go to Volume section to adjust sound level.

Monitor Test

From the Audio/Video Options menu, select and enter Color Bars & Purity. Verify correct color and purity for Red, Blue and Green screens

. Use the convergence screen to also verify linearity. See Appendix n.

• White Screen

• Red Screen

• Green Screen

• Blue Screen

Color Bar

Purity Screen

Convergence

Lamp Test

From the Diagnostics Menu select and enter Lamp Test. Use Vol +/- to select the lamp and press Start or Test to activate that lamp. Verify that ALL lamps are working.

Lamp Test Menu

ALL Lamps ON ALL Lamps OFF View Lamp ON Start Lamp ON

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Lamp Test

Note:

Lamp function could also be verified using Switch Test.

Please check the coin door lamps as part of your game diagnostic check.

Coin Meter Test

From the Diagnostics Menu select and enter Coin Meter Test. Advance the meter once using by pressing Start. Press the Service or View Button to return to Diagnostics Menu.

Hit Test/Start to advance coin meter.

Press Service/View to Exit

Watchdog Test

From the Diagnostics Menu select and enter Watchdog Test. The game will reset in approximately 9 seconds. The watchdog feature allows the PC to monitor normal game software and hardware operation.

Hit Test/Start to begin.

PC will reset in 9 seconds…..

***Hit Test/Start to Cancel***

Link System Menu

From the Diagnostics Menu, select Link System and enter. Reliability Test and Reset Link System Config. open in new menus. Status shows the Link Status and Show All Machine IDs displays the ID of each machine on its monitor. Press Start to Select. Press Service to Exit.

Link System Menu

Status

Reliability Test Show All Machine Ids Restart System Link

Reset Link System Config.

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Link System Status

Link System config. is invalid

The Link System configuration has been reset. You must reboot the machine before using the Link System.

Reliability Test

This test shows how well each machine is communicating with the other linked machines. Press Service or View to exit the test.

This machine ID: 1 Test Status: No other machines are linked (or Link System is down)

Machine ID Sent Received Success Status To From Rate

2 0 0 0.00% No Data 3 0 0 0.00% No Data 4 0 0 0.00% No Data 5 0 0 0.00% No Data 6 0 0 0.00% No Data

Link System Reliability Test

Test/Start to toggle data flow

Service/View to exit this test

Reset Link System Configuration Menu

From the Utilities Menu, select Reset Link System Config and enter. This utility allows the communication between linked games to be re-established due to a possible fault other than hardware. Check all network related hardware (cables, router) and make sure that they are connected and then power cycle the games. Press Start to Select. Press Service to Exit.

REALLY Reset Link System Config?

Yes (All Linked Games) Yes (This Game Only)

Cancel

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Confirmation:

Select “Yes” to carry out this utility.

Select “Cancel” to return to the previous menu.

This will cause the Link System configuration to be reset. The Link System will not function until the machine reboots.

Game Audits

From the Main Menu, select Game Audits and enter to view options.

Audits Menu

General 1 General 2 Courses Course Wins Placings Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Game Audits

Note:

• Use game audit screens to assess game performance.

• Use information to determine options such as game difficulty and free game award to maximize game earnings.

• Use information to detect possible intermittent problems.

General 1 Audits

From the Audits Menu, select General 1 and enter to view general game statistics. Press the Service Button or choose Exit to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1

General 2 Courses Course Wins Placings Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

General Audits

Time Game On Time Game Played Time Per Game

Games Played Games Started Game Continued Game Timed Out Free Games Link Games Boot Ups Test Mode Entries Automatic Reboots Watchdog Resets

o I/O Board Init

Unfinished Games

General 2 Audits

From the Audits Menu, select General 2 and enter to view additional general game statistics. Press the Service Button or choose Exit to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1

General 2

Courses Course Wins Placings Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

General Audits

Total Coindrops Slot 0 Left Slot 1 Right Slot 2 DBV

Current Credits Current Coins

Course Audits

From the Audits Menu, select Courses and enter to view individual information on each course. View how many times each course is selected, as well as its popularity by overall percentage. Press the Service Button or choose Exit to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1 General 2

Courses

Course Wins Placings Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Course Selects/Percentage

Bikini Bottom Ghost Zone Retroville Fairy World Irken City Four Nations Planet Nitro

Course Wins Audit

From the Audits Menu, select Courses Wins and enter to view individual win and overall percentage information on each course. Press the Service Button or choose Exit to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1 General 2 Courses

Course Wins

Placings Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Course Wins/Percentage

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Placings Audit

From the Audits Menu, select Placings and enter to view individual count for each standing and percentage information. Use this information to determine game difficulty adjustments to properly reward players and maximize game earning performance. Press the Service Button to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1 General 2 Courses Course Wins

Placings

Vehicles Items Used Stunts

Exit

Placings/Percentage

Place

Avg. Place:

Max Win Streak: Max Lose Streak: Cur Win Streak: Cur Lose Streak:

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Reveals Finales

Vehicles Audit

From the Audits Menu, select Vehicles and enter to view individual count for each vehicle selection and percentage information. Press the Service Button or choose Exit to return to Main Menu.

Audits Menu

General 1 General 2 Courses Course Wins Placings

Vehicles

Items Used Stunts

Exit

Vol +/-, View to Navigate Test, Start to Select Service, Exit to Exit

Vehicle Selects/Percentage

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