Global VR Blazing Angels Green Label WWII Operation & Service Manual

Blazing Angels

Operation & Service Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface...................................................................4

Safety..................................................................4

Warnings.........................................................4

Environmental Conditions..............................4

FCC Notices (United States)..............................5

Chapter 1 — Introduction....................................6

Game Features:...................................................6

Hardware Features: ............................................6

Current Requirements (Approximate)................6

Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet................7

Cabinet Installation ............................................7

Checking the Game Dongle ...............................9

Chapter 3 — Flying a Mission...........................10

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game

Setup ............................................................12

Navigating the Operator Menu.........................12

Operator Main Menu........................................14

System T est Menu............................................15

Coin Audits Menu ............................................18

Game Audits Menu ..........................................19

Coinage Adjustments Menu .............................20

System Adjustments Menu...............................21

Game Adjustments Menu.................................22

Reset Menu.......................................................23

Audio Amp PCB Replacement.....................32

Front (Marquee) Speaker Replacement........32

Rear (Seat) Speaker Replacement................32

Seat Subwoofer Replacement....................... 33

Seat Knocker or Fuse Replacement................. 33

Knocker Relay PCB Replacement................34

Computer Replacement ................................... 34

LCD Monitor Assembly Service .....................35

Glass Display Shield Replacement............... 35

Monitor Replacement................................... 35

Monitor Control PCB Replacement ............. 37

Monitor Power Supply Replacement............37

Coin Mech Replacement ................................. 38

Coin Meter Replacement.................................38

Power Distribution Service.............................. 38

AC Power Plate............................................38

AC Power Strip Replacement....................... 39

DC Power Supply Replacement...................40

Marquee Florescent Light Service...................40

Exhaust Port LED Service............................... 41

Front Instrument Panel LEDs..........................41

Side Instrument Panel LEDs............................ 41

Tail Light Replacement....................................42

Cold-Cathode Florescent Light Service........... 42

CCFLs Behind Rear Marquee......................42

Speaker Lights..............................................42

Setting the Computer BIOS (CMOS).............. 43

Chapter 5 — Software Restoration....................24

Chapter 6 — Service and Repair .......................25

Access Panels on Cabinet Rear........................25

Calibrating the Joystick and Throttle ...............26

Joystick Service................................................27

Replacing Joystick Grip................................27

Replacing Joystick Pots ................................27

Throttle Service................................................28

Replacing the Throttle Pot or Gear Wheel....28

Replacing the Throttle Handle......................29

GVRI/O Mini PCB Service..............................30

Audio Amp and Speakers Service....................31

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting................................. 46

V ideo Troubleshooting.................................46

Audio Troubleshooting................................. 47

Control Troubleshooting...............................48

Miscellaneous Troubleshooting.................... 48

Chapter 8 — Replacement Parts ....................... 50

Chapter 9 — Diagrams and Schematics............ 55

Warranty Service................................................. 63

LIMITED WARRANTY.................................63

Technical Support ............................................... 64

List of Figures

Figure 1. Cabinet Dimensions............................. 6

Figure 2. Coin Door with Key Location ............. 7

Figure 3. USB Game Dongle..............................9

Figure 4. Operator Button Panel ....................... 12

Figure 5. Operator Menu Flowchart..................13

Figure 6. Operator Main Menu .........................14

Figure 7. System T est Menu..............................15

Figure 8. Coin Audits Menu.............................. 18

Figure 9. Game Audits Menu............................19

Figure 10. Coinage Adjustm ents Menu...............20

Figure 11. System Adjustme nts Menu ................ 21

Figure 12. Game Adjustments Menu ..................22

Figure 13. Reset Menu........................................23

Figure 14. Cabinet Rear......................................25

Figure 15. Location of Primary Electronic

Components .............................................. 26

Figure 16. Joystick Assembly Details.................28

Figure 17. Throttle Pot and Gear Assembly........29

Figure 18. Replacing the Throttle Handle...........29

Figure 19. GVRI/O Mini PCB............................ 30

Figure 20. Audio Amp and Speakers..................31

Figure 21. Knocker Solenoid Assembly..............33

Figure 22. Monitor Assem bly Exploded View.... 35

Figure 23. Monitor Mounting Bolts ....................36

Figure 24. Monitor and Backbox Components ...36

Figure 25. Servicing the Coin Mech and Coin

Meter .........................................................38

Figure 26. AC Power Plate..................................39

Figure 27. Marquee Assembly Exploded View...41

Figure 28. Cold-Cathode Light Detail.................42

Figure 29. Artwork Part Numbers.......................52

Figure 30. Joystick Exploded View and Parts.....53

Figure 31. Throttle Exploded View and Parts .....54

Figure 32. Computer Rear Panel Diagram..........55

Figure 33. Sim plified Wiring Diagram................56

Figure 34. Detailed Wiring Diagram...................57

Figure 35. Power Distribution Diagram..............58

Figure 36. Main Cabinet Assembly

(Page 1 of 2).............................................. 59

Figure 37. Main Cabinet Assembly

(Page 2 of 2).............................................. 60

Figure 38. Seat Cabinet Assembly

(Page 1 of 2).............................................. 61

Figure 39. Seat Cabinet Assembly

(Page 2 of 2).............................................. 62

Preface

Safety

The following safety instructions apply to all game operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions will be included throughout this manual.

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect the system from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety:

• Electronic components in the game cabinet run on 115 VAC. The voltage switch on the back of the computer must

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the system into a properly grounded power source. These cables are equipped

• To help protect your system from sudden increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line

• Be sure nothing rests on the system's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or

Please read this page before preparing your arcade cabinet for game play.

be set to 115. If you power up the computer outside of the cabinet, set the switch to match the local AC voltage:

− 115 volts / 60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

− 230 volts / 50Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East

with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

tripped over.

• Keep your system far away from radiators and other heat sources.

• Do not block cooling vents.

Precautions for Game Operation

GLOBAL VR® assumes no liability for injuries incurred while playing our games. Operators should be aware that certain health and physical conditions may make people susceptible to injury when

playing video games, particularly when the game moves or creates a sense of motion.

Warnings

To avoid electric al shock, unplug the cabinet before performing installation or service procedures.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the equivalent power cord available from GLOBAL VR or your distributor.

GLOBAL VR® assumes no liability for any damages or injuries incurred while setting up or servicing the cabinet. Only qualified service personnel should perform installation or service procedures!

Environmental Conditions

Cabinet is intended for indoor use only. Be sure to keep the cabinet dry and maintain operating temperatures of 59°-86° F (15°-30° C).

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Preface

FCC Notices (United States)

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or other safety service, or that seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include, but are not limited to, AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices (including computer systems) contribute to the electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encourage d to try to correct the interf erence by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the cabinet relative to the receiver.

• Plug the game into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Regulatory EMC representative of GLOBAL VR for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interference Handbook Government Print Office, Washington, DC 20402.

This device has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

or an experienced radio/television technician

, to be helpful. It is available from the U.S.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Green Label WWII Arcade Action Comes to Life in Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Take to the skies in a WWII fighter plane and test your combat skills in World War II battles. Test your mettle as a fighter pilot in a Dogfight or six WWII Campaigns (easy, medium or hard

difficulty) that include London, Africa, Pearl Harbor, Midway, Rabaul and Ardennes. Beat a medium or hard scenario and fly an amazing bonus level…Berlin.

Game Features:

• Fly realistic WWII planes

• Flight m odel is realistic yet easy to control….Perfect for beginners or experienced pilots

• Clearly marked targets make it easy to locate enemies

• 360 degree battlefield gives players a full flight model

• Multiple mission objectives are communicated to players via text and chatter

• Unlimited ammo...…no reloading Machine Guns

Hardware Features:

• 42” LCD HD monitor

• Realistic controls

• Seat Solenoid / Force Feedback seat

Current Requirements (Approximate)

• Voltage: 115 VAC

• Voltage: 230 VAC

Inrush AC Current: 8 Amps Operating AC Current: 5 Amps Inrush AC Current: 4 Amps Operating AC Current: 3 Amps

• 5.1 surround sound

• Cabinet looks like a WWII fighter,

complete with kills marker

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Figure 1. Cabinet Dimensions

Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet

Cabinet Installation

Use the following procedure to install and set up your game:

1. Carefully remove the Main Cabinet and Seat Cabinet from the shipping boxes, giving yourself plenty of space. Inspect the exterior of the cabinets for any damage.

2. Remove the keys from the coin return slot. Open the coin door to locate the second set of keys.

Figure 2. Coin Door with Key Location

3. Locate the following items (small hardware items should be in the coin box):

• Two (2) Connector Brackets

• Two (2) Wing Assemblies

• 28 ¼-20 x 1-¼" bolts

• 12 each Flat Washers & Lock Washers

• 16 1" Fender Washers

• AC Power Cord

4. Locate the following documents and software:

• System Manual (This Document)

• Software Restore Guide

• System & Game Install Disk

5. Move the Main Cabinet and Seat Cabinet so they face each other, about 12-inches apart.

6. Locate the Five (5) cables tied inside the area under the floor of each cabinet and connect the corresponding connectors.

• 4-Pin PC Power (Rear Marquee Power)

• 6-Pin Molex (Special Lighting)

• 2-Pin Molex (Knocker Control)

• 3-Pin Molex (Ground Wires)

• 15-Pin Molex (Player Controls)

7. Carefully push the Main Cabinet and Seat Cabinet together, being careful not to pinch any cables.

8. Connect the AC power cord from the AC Power Plate on the back of the cabinet to a grounded (3-terminal) AC wall outlet.

Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet

9. Power ON the cabinet using the ON/OFF switch on the AC Power Plate. Verify that the game boots properly.

Note: Instrument panel and exhaust port lighting will not come on until the Attract Mode starts.

10. Once the Attract movie starts, press the Operator TEST button to open the Operator Menu. Select System Tests and make sure all controls and coin inputs are working.

11. Play a game to verify proper operation. Calibrate joystick and throttle if needed (see page 26).

12. Place a Connector Bracket over the seam between the two cabinets, as shown below, and secure it using six (6) ¼-20 x 1-¼" bolts with flat and lock washers. Repeat for the other side.

13. Place the wing as shown below, with the NO STEP Decal facing up, if already applied, and secure it with the eight (8) ¼-20 x 1-¼" bolts with 1" fender washers.

14. If the NO STEP Decal was not already applied, apply it to the top of each wing, aligned with the player entry, as shown below:

15. The game is now ready to play. Enter the Operator Menu to set up pricing and other Operator Settings.

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Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet

Checking the Game Dongle

The cabinet uses a Game Dongle to activate the game software. If the dongle is missing, the game will not run. When a USB Game Dongle is installed and working properly, a red LED will illuminate inside the dongle.

For a Game Dongle to be recognized correctly, it should be connected before the cabinet is powered ON. If the software does not recognize the Game Dongle, make sure the Dongle is connected properly, and then power cycle the cabinet to see if this resolves the problem.

If the dongle should come out while the game is running, a NO DONGLE screen will appear. If this happens, the dongle can be re-installed without rebooting the game.

Note: The dongle supplied with the cabinet is specific to the game software version. Future software upgrades may require a new dongle.

Important: Some of your cabinet information is stored in the dongle, so if you replace your computer, remove the dongle and keep it with the cabinet.

Figure 3. USB Game Dongle

Chapter 3 — Flying a Mission

Coin up the game and then pull the trigger; the Select Mission screen will appear. Each mission is rated by difficulty.

Move the joystick to highlight a

Campaign mission, or select Dogfight, and then pull the trigger

to select your choice.

If you select Dogfight, the Dogfight menu will appear. Use the joystick to select your plane, and pull the trigger. Each plane is rated by the difficulty of the mission.

As the game loads, the Controls screen will appear, showing the function of the buttons on the joystick and throttle.

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Chapter 3 — Flying a Mission

• Once the game loads, use the Joystick and throttle to control your flight and speed.

• Line up enemies in the targeting scope and pull the trigger. You have unlimited machine gun ammo so

you never need to reload. You can have up to eight missiles loaded, but once fired there is a delay before they reload.

• Press the button on the throttle to change the view and show you your current target. (A hint screen will appear to explain this function if the player doesn't use it.)

• Targets that are out of range are highlighted in yellow. They change to red when in gun range. (Friends are highlighted in green.)

• You can use the joystick "hat" (the top button) to send "squadron orders" to your wingmen, for Formation, Attack, or Defense.

• If time runs out before you complete the mission, or if you are shot down, you will have 15 seconds to insert coins and continue.

• Players who do well can enter their names for the high score screen.

The screen below shows the information that appears onscreen during a Dogfight mission:

The screen below shows the information that appears onscreen during a Campaign mission:

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

This chapter describes how to use the Game Operator menu to set up the game, diagnose problems, and view gameplay and earnings statistics.

Navigating the Operator Menu

1. With the game running in Attract Mode, open the coin door and press the TEST/BACK button on the Operator Button Panel to open the Operator Main Menu.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move through the list and highlight a submenu, and then press the SRVC/SEL button to open the submenu.

3. Note the onscreen instructions at the bottom of each menu screen. This text will change to help you use the menu items.

4. To change a setting, highlight the item, press SERV/SEL, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to cycle through the available settings. Press SERV/SEL to accept the selected setting.

5. When you wish to exit, highlight Back to Main Menu and press SRVC/SEL, and then highlight Exit to Game on the Main Menu and press SRVC/SEL. (Hint: Pressing TEST/BACK from any menu will automatically take you to the last item in the list.)

Figure 4. Operator Button Panel

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Main Menu

System Tests Menu

Coin Audits

Game Audits

Coinage

Adjustments

System Adjustments

Game Adjustments

Reset Menu

Displays System Test Menu.

Displays coin and service credit totals.

Displays gameplay stats.

Sets pricing and Insert Coin message.

Turns Free Play on or off.

Sets up audio, video gamma, seat knocker solenoid, and instrument lights.

Sets camera shake, and minimum time per credit.

Displays restart time information. Resets credits, audits, or adjustments, or restores factory defaults.

Calibrate Flightstick

Switch Input Test

Output Test

Video Screen Test

Sound Test

Exit to Game

Returns to Game Attract Mode.

Figure 5. Operator Menu Flowchart

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

Operator Main Menu

This screen displays information about the game and provides access to the other menus.

Figure 6. Operator Main Menu

Menu Item Description

System Tests Menu Lets you calibrate the joystick and test controls and audio (see page 15).

Coin Audits Displays coin count stats (see page 16).

Game Audits Displays stats on games and levels played (see page 19).

Coinage Adjustments Lets you set pricing and change the Insert Coin message (see page 20).

System Adjustments Lets you adjust audio settings, video gamma, turn knocker solenoid on or off,

and set instrument panel lights to flicker or stay on (see page 21).

Game Adjustments Lets you adjust ramp time to maximum game difficulty, camera shake, and

minimum time per credit (see page 22).

Reset Menu Lets you reset high scores, stats, credits, adjustments, or restore factory

default settings (see page 23). Displays software restart information.

Exit to Game Exits to Game Attract Mode.

System Info

Game Name of the game installed.

Version Game software version and build.

Build Date Date of software build.

OS Build Name and date of the Operating System build.

Cabinet Type Type of cabinet.

GVRIO Version Version of GVRI/O Mini PCB installed. The letters "BA" indicate that the

Hard Disk ID ID of the hard disk in the system computer.

GLOBAL VR Customer Service

This box displays information about the cabinet software and hardware.

firmware is for Blazing Angels. The game will not work with a PCB that does not have Blazing Angels firmware and Version 0357 or later.

Contact info for Customer Service, as well as the GLOBAL VR website URLs.

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Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

System Test Menu

This screen opens various system test menus. These menus are shown on the pages that follow.

Figure 7. System Test Menu

Menu Item Description

Calibrate Flightstick Opens the Calibrate Stick Test menu where you can calibrate the

joystick and throttle.

Switch Input Test Opens the Switch Input Test menu where you can test the switches on

the game controls and operator buttons.

Output Test Opens the Switch Output Test menu where you can test the software-

controlled dashboard lights and seat solenoid.

Video Screen Test Opens a menu with a list of Video Test Screens that you can select to

help you test or adjust the monitor. Press the SERV/SEL button to exit

from any Video Test Screen.

Sound Test Opens the Sound Test menu where you can test the audio.

Back to Main Menu Returns to the Operator Main Menu.

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

This screen lets you calibrate the joystick and throttle. Highlight

Start Calibration, press SERV/SEL, and then follow the

onscreen prompts. See page 26 for detailed

calibration instructions.

This menu lets you test all of the switches on the player controls and operator buttons. The name of each switch is displayed in yellow first, and then changes to red when the switch is activated and green when released. Blue text indicates the switch is stuck in the ON position.

This menu lets you test the dashboard instrument panel lights that flicker when the player takes damage, and the force-feedback seat solenoid.

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This menu lets you open a series of Video Test Screens that you can use to adjust the image using the monitor remote control board. Press SERV/SEL to exit from any Video Test Screen.

This menu lets you test cabinet audio.

Music Test plays music so you can hear overall audio performance.

Speaker Test plays sound from each speaker, one by one.

The remaining items emit a test tone at the indicated frequency. This lets you confirm that the system is playing the full range of sound frequencies.

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

Coin Audits Menu

This screen displays earnings stats. To clear these audits, except for Lifetime totals, select Reset Coin and Game Audits from the Reset Menu.

Figure 8. Coin Audits Menu

Menu Item Description

Coin Input 1 (Coins) Displays total coins from Coin Input 1, normally used for coin mechs,

since the last time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from

the Reset Menu.

Coin Input 2 (Bills) Displays total coins from Coin Input 1, normally used for the bill

validator, since the last time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Reset Menu.

Service Credits Displays available service credits. Clear service credits by selecting

Reset Available Total Credits from the Reset menu.

Lifetime Paid Credits Displays lifetime paid credits inserted since the software was installed.

This number is never reset unless you reinstall the software.

Lifetime Service Credits Displays lifetime service credits used since the software was installed.

This number is never reset unless you reinstall the software. Service Credits are not counted if they are cleared and not used.

Note: The Lifetime Service Credits starts at 58 when software is

installed. Subtract 58 to get your actual total.

Back to Main Menu Returns to the Operator Main Menu.

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Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

Game Audits Menu

This screen displays stats about game play. To clear these audits, select Reset Coin and Game Audits from the Reset Menu.

Figure 9. Game Audits Menu

Menu Item Description

Total Games Started Displays the total number of games started since the last time Reset

Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Reset Menu.

Total Levels Completed Displays the total levels completed since the last time Reset Coin

and Game Audit s was selected from the Reset Menu.

Total Games Continued Displays the number of games continued since the last time Reset

Coin and Game Audits was selected from the Reset Menu.

Average Play Time Displays the average time a player plays, including continues, since

the last time Reset Coin and Game Audits was selected from the

Reset Menu.

Back to Main Menu Returns to the Operator Main Menu.

Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game Setup

Coinage Adjustments Menu

This screen lets you set pricing, turn free play on or off, and change the message displayed in Attract Mode telling players to Insert Coins.

Figure 10. Coinage Adjustments Menu

Menu Item Description

Credits to Start Sets the number of credits to start a game.

Credits to Continue Sets the number of credits to continue a game.

Free Play Turns Free Play ON or OFF.

Insert Coin message Selects the message displayed during the Attract Loop. Options are:

Insert Coins, Insert Card, Insert Credits, or Swipe Card.

Back to Main Menu Returns to the Operator Main Menu.

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