Ruby Tech PM0426-13 User Manual

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EVO Ion

Installation & Owner’s

Manual

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PM0426-13

Table of Contents

Site Preparation .............................p. 1

Setting up your

Megatouch Game ......................... p. 1

Game Description .......................... p. 1

CPU Section............................... p. 1

Cash Tower Section .................p. 1

General Care

and Maintenance ........................... p. 2-5

Touchscreen/Joystick

Calibration ..................................p. 2

Monitor Adjustment

Procedure .................................. p. 3

General Circuit Board

Handling Information .................. p. 3

Cleaning the Cabinet .................p. 4

Cleaning the Joystick ................p. 4

Cleaning the Touchscreen

Monitor .......................................p. 4

Cleaning the Fans and

Vent s .........................................p. 4

Watch Dog Timer .......................p. 4

Wireless Setup .......................... p. 5

Megatouch ION Software

Game Name and Score Needed

for Initial Replay .............................p. 6

Main Menu ....................................... p. 7-8

Credits/Pricing Menu ................... p. 9-12

Quick Price Setup ......................p. 9

Coin-In Menu.............................. p. 10-11

Coinless Coin Op Menu .............p. 11-12

Rental Mode............................... p. 13

Games Menu .................................. p. 13-14

Game Setup...............................p. 13-14

Hi Scores Menu ..............................p. 14

View/Clear Hi Scores ...............p. 14

Books Menu.................................... p. 14-16

Books Display............................p. 14-15

Cash Settlement ........................p. 15-16

System Menu ................................. p. 17

Diagnostics Menu .......................... p. 18

Presentation Menu ....................... p. 19-20

Operator’s Presentation ............ p. 19

Sales Person’s Presentation..... p. 19

Operator Ad Screens ................p. 20

Promotion Menu ............................ p. 20-21

My Merit ..................................... p. 20-21

Merit Money ............................... p. 21

Promo Credits ............................p. 21

Megatouch Player and

Operator Keys ................................... p. 22

Megatouch ION Hardware

DIP Switch Settings

in ION Games ................................. p. 23

Connecting a Printer

(German games only) ..................p. 24

Troubleshooting............................ p. 25-27

Parts List and Illustrations

EVO Diagrams ...........................p. 28-29

Coin Mech Position .................... p. 30

Replacement Parts List .............p. 31

Connection Diagrams ................ p. 32-34

Warranty and Software License Agreements

Warranty............................................p. 35

Software License Agreements......... p. 36-41

Megatouch Evo, Ion 2006, Mega-Lease, Mega-Link, MegaNet, MegaTunes, MegaWeb, T ournaMAXX and TournaCHAMP are registered trademarks of Merit Industries, Inc.

Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly forbidden without the written permission of Merit Industries, Inc.

Site Preparation

In determining the location for your Megatouch Ion™ video game, consideration must be given to a suitable, grounded electrical outlet. Since the game is a computerized device, it should have a separate circuit, if at all possible. If a separate circuit is not available, care should be taken to provide a clean and constant voltage. As a basic guideline, never connect the unit to a circuit that also supplies power to freezers, coolers or other high power consuming and electrical noise generating equipment. Place the game in a location where nothing will interfere with proper ventilation. The game should not be exposed to any dripping or splashing liquids. Objects filled with liquid should not be placed on the unit.

Setting up your Megatouch Game

1. After removing the game from the carton, attach the power cord to the back of the game near the ON/OFF switch. Plug the game into a standard AC outlet.

2. Turn the power switch at the back of the game to ON and wait for it to go through its boot-up sequence. The game will display the Main Menu Screen.

3. If you have a Mega-Lease™ game, you must follow the steps in the MegaNet® User Manual to connect to the server in order to activate your game.

4. The machine has been preset at the factory and therefore should not need to be adjusted, however it is recommended that the screen be calibrated (see Screen Calibration) and the coin or bill acceptor(s) be tested.

5. There are many custom settings available for the game. To customize the settings, follow the software instructions in this manual.

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Game Description

The Megatouch EVO model has 2 key-locked compartments: the CPU section door and the cash tower section. It comes equipped with a coin mech and/or bill acceptor. This model also has couplers installed in the rear of the game. These are used for future hardware upgrades which include linking and modem capabilities. Each game comes equipped with a wireless USB adapter which can be used to wirelessly link two Ion games together by simply turning the games on. With the addition of a wireless router, up to four games can be linked and the game(s) can also connect to the Internet. The Linksys

802.11B router is recommended. For more information, see Wireless Setup.

The EVO also has several additional wall mounting kits, including a direct, recessed, and swivel bracket wall mount. There is also an available stand on which to place the game. Contact your distributor to purchase any of these additional parts.

CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible from the front of the game. The CPU section houses the LCD monitor, motherboard, I/O board, power supply, hard drive, and the main harness. Located on the control board (found inside the CPU section near the hinge of the CPU section door) are two internal switches, SETUP and CALIBRATE (see Figure 24). Pressing the SETUP button will bring you to the Megatouch Setup Screen. See the next section for calibration instructions.

NOTE: Additional “SETUP” and “CALIBRATE” buttons can be accessed through the back of the CPU section, by unlocking the cash tower lock (see Figure 25).

Cash Tower Section

The coin mech/coin box/bill acceptor are accessible from the rear of the cabinet. The cash tower is locked for security purposes. See Figure 25.

General Care and Maintenance

NOTE: THIS GAME MUST ONLY BE SER-

VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE PARTS IN THIS GAME. BE CAREFUL WHEN SERVICING THE INSIDE OF THE GAME. THE GAME SHOULD ALWAYS BE UNPLUGGED BEFORE SERVICING.

Touchscreen/Joystick Calibration NOTE: If you are using MegaWeb™ or

connecting your game to TouchTunes® product, you must enable high resolution calibration in order to properly view Web pages or activate all of TouchTunes features. All ION machines, except for the Classic, can support this high resolution mode. To enable high resolution:

1. Press the SETUP button located on the control board inside the CPU section.

2. Touch the System Menu button on the first screen that appears.

3. Touch the Options button on the System Menu Screen.

4. Scroll through the options until you see Enable Hi Resolution and touch the box next to this option so that a check appears in the box.

5. A warning that it should not be enabled on Classic games will appear. If you have a Classic game, touch No to exit. If you have any other type of cabinet, touch Yes to continue.

6. The game will now have high resolution enabled. Touch the X button in the upper corner of the screen to exit out of setup. Then continue with the following screen calibration steps.

How To Calibrate:

• Find the CALIBRA TE button on the control board inside the CPU section, and press it to enter screen calibration mode.

• Touch the center of the first cross that appears. Once you release your finger, a second cross will appear.

NOTE: You must hold your finger on the cross for approximately 2 seconds

for the calibration to be recognized.

• Touch the center of the second cross that appears on the screen.

• Once the second cross is touched and released, another cross will appear on the screen. To test the calibration of the screen, touch the cross with your finger and slowly drag your finger around the screen. The cross should follow your movement.

• Touch the EXIT button.

If you have high resolution enabled, the game will prompt you to go through the same steps again for high resolution mode.

• The game will then prompt you to calibrate the joystick. Move the joystick as far left as it will go, release the joystick, and then press one of the buttons on the joystick.

NOTE: The joystick may not appear the be functioning correctly during calibration, but it is important that you continue the calibration steps. After calibration has been completed, it will

function properly.

• Move the joystick as far right as it will go, release the joystick, and then press one of the joystick buttons.

• Move the joystick as far up as it will go, release the joystick, and then press one of the joystick buttons.

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• Move the joystick as far down as it will go, then release the joystick and press one of the joystick buttons.

• Then, without touching the joystick, press one of the buttons on the joystick to complete calibration.

Monitor Adjustment Procedure

The vertical/horizontal controls and brightness/contrast controls are located on the control board, inside the CPU section near the hinge of the door. Pressing the button labeled Menu on the control board will show the on-screen display on the monitor. Use the Left and Right buttons to move through the menu. Touch Menu again to select the option you want to change. Use the Left and Right buttons to change the option. Then select Menu again to deselect the option. Auto will automatically adjust the size and brightness. Touch the Exit button to exit. Adjust the monitor controls until the screens look as suggested in the following steps.

1. Set the game to the Checkerz game screen.

2. Adjust the vertical and horizontal size and vertical and horizontal position to make sure that the game screen fills the monitor screen and that the game screen is centered.

3. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls until the top sets of checkers are a rich red and the bottom set are a dark gray. The feet on the “Checkerz” character should be white. (Adjusting the brightness and contrast can also correct for a lack of sharpness.)

General Circuit Board Handling Information

Before handling any boards, observe the following procedures:

• Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by:

1. Storing the boards in the antistatic bags in which they are shipped.

2. Removing any static charge from your body before handling the boards.

3. Using a ground strap when handling the boards.

• When plugging in connectors to the board, make sure the connector is inserted straight onto the header and that the connector covers all header pins.

• Do not connect any peripheral device to the board, if the power is still connected to the peripheral or if power is already applied to the board.

CAUTION: Be extremely careful when replacing the lithium battery on the motherboard. There is a danger of explosion if the battery on the motherboard is incorrectly replaced. Only replace the battery with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cleaning the Cabinet

• The cabinet should be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Always apply the cleaner to the cloth and not directly on the game. Liquids could enter the cabinet and damage electronics inside.

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Cleaning the Joystick

• The joystick should be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Always apply the cleaner to the cloth and not directly on the game. Liquids could enter the housing and damage electronics inside.

Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor

• The touchscreen glass should be cleaned with a damp cloth and isopropyl alcohol or a non-ammonia cleanser.

Do not use any abrasive or vinegarbased cleansers, as they will damage the touchscreen glass.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASED CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR OR SIDE DECALS. OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANSERS COULD HARM THE TOUCHSCREEN AND ERASE THE DECALS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS CONTAINING ANY OF THESE SUBSTANCES.

Cleaning the Fans and Vents

• The fans and vents should be cleaned of any dust and grime on a regular basis to ensure proper ventilation of the game.

• To ensure proper operation of the game, it is important that all fans are operating correctly and that the airflow is unobstructed. Make sure nothing is placed inside the cabinet or next to the fan vents that would inhibit the flow of air. Also, if any fans are not operating, it is important that they be replaced.

Watchdog Timer

This game has been equipped with a feature that allows it to automatically reboot if it encounters a problem. When the watchdog timer is enabled, it will reboot the machine within 2 minutes after a failure, allowing the game to automatically reset itself if a problem arises without needing a technician present.

If you want to disable the watchdog timer, set DIP switch 3 on the I/O board to the open position and reboot the game.

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Wireless Setup

Each game comes equipped with a wireless USB adapter which can be used to automatically link two Ion games together by simply turning the games on. With the addition of a wireless router, up to four games can be linked and the game(s) can also connect to the Internet. The Linksys 802.11B router is recommended for use with the software.

The software allows you to configure your own network, should you choose to do so. Follow the steps below to set up your own network.

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Touch the TournaMAXX button on the MAIN MENU. The Set Game Serial No. Screen will appear. At this screen, enter the game’s serial number and touch ENTER. The game will then prompt you to enter the time zone. Scroll through the list to find your time zone and select it by touching it. The game will return to the TOURNAMAXX MENU.

3. Press the Wireless Setup button.

4. Touch Configure Device and then choose from the following options to network your games:

Autodetect Network: The system will find and connect to the nearest available wireless network. This is the easiest way to connect.

Search for Networks: Looks for all available wireless connections. Select a connection from the list to proceed.

NOTE: Choosing a “locked” device will prompt a key (password) request. If the selection is your own network, use your network password to gain access. If not, this indicates an outside wireless network that has been encrypted and is

your network and enter that same SSID name for all games that you want to link. You will also be required to enter interface information. We suggest you accept the default values. If you want to manually configure these settings, consult a network advisor.

Custom Configuration: Touching this button will prompt the user to enter the SSID (network name) for manual setup of the wireless connection.

NOTE: Wireless Internet connection does not require Manual Configuration. Only users who have changed the default SSID during router installation should change the SSID. Consult the instructions supplied with your wireless router for more information.

NOTE: If you have chosen Custom Con-

figuration, you will be prompted to enter interface information. We suggest you accept the default values. If you want to manually configure these settings, consult a network advisor.

5. Once you have chosen your network connection, you can touch the Details button on the Wireless Device Setup Screen to display the details of the current netork.

not accessible.

If you want to Mega-Link your game using

Ad-Hoc Network: This is only for Mega-Link capability, not for connecting to the server for MegaNet.

NOTE: If you have chosen Ad-Hoc Net- work, you will be prompted to enter the

SSID (network name). Create a name for

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cables instead of wirelessly linking, change the Local Area Network option on the TournaMAXX Menu to Ethernet.

If you want to disable the wireless link, uncheck the Linked Games Enabled option on the Games Menu Options Screen.

Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay

Solitaire, Power Solitaire, Lone Star, and Super Lone Star will always offer a replay once the listed score is attained. The other games have to reach the score listed as well as attain the high score for the game in order to offer a replay. NOTE: The available games may vary.

11 Ball/11-Up 125,000 3 Blind Mice 150,000 3 Some 150,000 Air Shot No Replay Around the World Golf No Replay Astro Joe 120,000 Backjammin 125,000 Battle 31 125,000 Big Time Roller 60,000 Boxdrop 175,000 Boxglide 475,000 Boxxi 850,000 Breakin’ Bricks 400,000 Card/Castle Bandits 200,000 Card/Crypt Raiders 175,000 Checkerz 28,000 Chip Away 125,000 Chug 21 250,000 Conga Fish (Ion only) No Replay Conquest 30,000 Crazy Hearts 65,000 Decked Out Uno Poker 100,000 Domino5 200,000 Euchre Nights 5,000 FastTraxx (Ion only) 100,000 Fast Lane 100,000 Feeding Frosty No Replay Flash 7 125,000 Four Play 1,500,000 F.M.V. Boxxi (Ion only) No Replay Gender Bender 125,00 0 Gin Rummy 55,000 GO-O-O-AL No Replay Great Solitaire 45,000 H2H Gender Bender No Replay H2H Photohunt No Replay H2H Safari No Replay H2H Trivia No Replay Hoop Jones 125 Hooter No Replay Jumble 120,000 Jumble Crosswords 120,000 Let It Ride Poker 125,000 Let It Ride Trivia 125,000 Lone Star 45,000 Lookout 400,000 Magic Charms 500,000 Match'Em Up 200,000 Mega Bowling 125 Memoree 300,000 Meteor Shower 200,000 MGA Champ. Golf No Replay

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Mini Golf/Crazy Golf No Replay Monkey Bash No Replay Monster Madness 400,000 Moon Drop 160,000 Mystery Phrase 325,000 Outer Spades 75,000 Pharaoh’s Fortune 45,000 Pharaoh’s 9 N o Replay Photo Hunt 400,000 Pile High No Replay Pix Mix 350,000 Power Solitaire 55,000 Power Trivia No Replay Puck Shot 3,000 QB Zone 65,000 Q-Shot 50,000 Quik Cell 100,000 Quik Chess 125,000 Quik Match 400,000 Quintzee 60,000 Quiz Show 45,000 Race Poker/Motor Match No Replay Rack ‘Em 200,000 Rack ‘Em 9 Ball 35,000 Royal Flash 300,000 Run 21 250,000 Snapshot 400,000 Space Crusader (Ion only) No Replay Space Adventure Golf No Replay Speed Draw 125,000 Sticker Book No Replay Strip Club No Replay Super Lone Star 55,000 Super Snubbel No Replay Tai Play 240,000 Take 2 110,000 Tennis Ace No Replay Texas Hold ‘Em N o Replay Tic Tac Trivia 75,000 Tri-Castles 125,000 Trip Flip 150,000 Tri-Towers 125,000 Trivia Treasure No Replay Trivia Whiz No Replay TV Guide Mini Crossword 50,000 Video Whiz (Ion only) No R eplay Vinci-Ball 400,000 Wild 8's/Wild Apes 400,000 Word Dojo 375,000 Word Fever 155,000 Word Safari 125,000 Wordserve 200,000 Wordster 100,000 Zip 21 200,000

Main Menu

The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the SETUP button inside the game. Use the Main Menu to set up all game software options.

NOTE: For help with the Options in any menu section, touch the green “?” buttons to bring up a help screen.

FIGURE 1 - MAIN MENU

A summary of the Main Menu functions appears in the following table. For more detail, see the corresponding sections of the manual.

Main Menu Available Options Information

CREDITS/ PRICING

GAMES

HI SCORES

BOOKS

SYSTEM

• Quick Price Setup

• Coin-In

• Value of a Credit

• Coinless Coin Op

• Pay Per Time

• Options

• Player Key Cost

• Clear Credits

• Free Credits

• Game Setup

• Options

• View/Clear Hi Scores

• Options

• Books Display

• Cash Settlement Setup

• Cash Settlement Collection

• Set Time

• Security Setup

• Set Game Serial Number

• Volume Control

• Set 6 Star PIN

• Data Transfer

• Setup Operator Keys

• Options

The Credits Screens allow the operator to set credit rules for all games, set up the Coin-In Menu, enable the Coinl ess Coin Op feature, enable the Rental Mode feature, set the cost to purchas e player keys, select freeplay mode, and add or clear credits.

In the Games Screens, you can edit the game list (choose which games are available and in what category they appear on the Category Menu) and select options for individual

games. Touch CLEAR ALL GAMES to clear all high scores or select a partic ul ar game to edit high scores for that gam e. The Books Screens display current and lifetime credits information as well as calculate and collect the location and operator fees. Set the game clock, secur ity PIN, serial number, game volume, 6 star PIN and features, and system opti ons such as language control, 6 Star Enable, and theft deterrent. Also use thi s menu to transfer books data with a USB Pen and program Operator keys to enable access to the setup screens via the key.

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Main Menu Available Options Information

DIAGNOSTICS

• Video Test

• I/O Test

• Touchscreen

Calibration

• Touchscreen Test

• View System Log

• Checksum Test

• System Info

• Verifying Databases

• Joystick Calibration

• Joystick Test

TOURN AM AXX

• LAN Connection

• Internet Connection

• General Info

• Connection Log

• Set Update Time

• Update From Server

• Clear Database

CRED IT CARD

• Credit Card Setu p

• Dial-In Setup

• Credit Card Test

PRESENTATION

• Operator’s Presentation

• Sales Person’s

Presentation

• Operator Ad Screens

PROMOTION

•

My Merit

• Merit Money

• Promo Credits

• Options

MEGANET

• Entertainment Channel

•

Premium Ero tic

• Prize Zone

• MegaWeb

• Operator Web Access

• Hot Topics

•

Options

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• Enters the Video Test to d isplay the test screens. Touch the screen to cycle through test.

• Tests the function of the I/O board, DIP switches, coin meter, lockout (if applicable), and light (EVO only).

• Allows the operator to calibrate the touchscreen. Follow the instructions on the screen.

• Checks touchscreen calibration. Touch the crosshairs on the screen to make sure it is accurat ely following your movement.

• Displays operations performed by the game.

• Checks the hard drive for missing or corrupted files.

• Gives details about various hardware components in the game.

• Only use on the advice of Merit Technical Service.

• Allows calibration of the joystick. Follow the instructions on the screen.

• Checks joystick calibration. Move the joystick and make sure the crosshairs accurately follow you r m o vement.

Allows you to set u p you r wireles s network. Also enters th e T ourn aM A X X / TournaCHAMP Set-Up Screen if the game is registered for Tournament play. For more information, see the MegaNet® installation manual.

Enters the Credit Card Set-Up Screen if a credit card swipe is installed in your game. For more information, see the Credit Car d Kit Installation Instructions. Displays a slide show designed to be presented to location owners by the operator and another slid e show to be presented to operators and distributors by the sales person. Also allows the operator to create ad screens and add custom screens created on a personal c om puter.

•

Enables a feature permitting players to create custom accounts. A lso displays individual player data and allows the operator to back up or restore My Merit data.

• Sets time periods in which location owners can use the 6 Stars feature to offer free credits to encourage game play.

• Sets time periods in whic h the game offers a free credit while in Idle Mode.

• Enables My Merit, Merit Money, and Promo Credits features.

Enters the MegaNet Set-Up Screen if the game is registered for TournaMAXX/TournaCHAMP play. Features must be enabled for the corresponding button to appear. For more information, see the MegaNet/ TournaMAXX installation manual.

Credits/Pricing Menu

Quick Price Setup - This feature is only available in U.S. games.

Quick Price Setup allows the operator to make general pricing changes without entering the Games Menu.

FIGURE 2 - QUICK PRICE SETUP SCREEN

6 Credits for a Dollar (default setting): Sets each game to the following price settings: NOTE: The Coin-In Table cannot be adjusted with 6 Credits for a Dollar selected.

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & ME TER PULSES

1A 25¢ 1 1 1

2B 25¢ 2 2 2 3C 25¢ 3 4 3 4D 25¢ 4 6 4

NOTE: If the game is set to 3 or 6 Credits for a Dollar, prices will display as Credits.

4 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings:

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & METER PULSES

1A 25¢ 1 1 1

2B 25¢ 1 1 1

3C 25¢ 1 1 1

4D 25¢ 1 1 1

3 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings:

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & METER PULSES

1A 25¢ 1 1 2 2B 25¢ 3 2 3

3C 25¢ 4 3 4

TouchTunes Bonus Credit Option: Sets jukebox credits to the following settings on the Megatouch Combo Jukebox or MegaTunes unit. To see the TouchTunes credit settings, enter the Coin-In Menu after touching the TouchTunes Bonus Credit button. If you are linking the game to a TouchTunes unit, you should select this option for correct jukebox pricing.

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & METER PULSES

1A 25¢ 2 1 2 2B 25¢ 3 2 3 3C 25¢ 4 3 4 4D 25¢ 8 10 8 5E 25¢ 20 26 20

The operator can also use this screen to determine whether prices are displayed to players as credits or monetary amounts, and set the cost of Standard Amusement, Long Amusement, and Premium/MegaNETgames.Touch the Use Factory Default button to restore de- fault values.

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Coin-In

NOTE: The Coin-In Menu instructions on the current page apply to select markets only. For typical markets, the appropriate guidelines for operation will be found on the following page.

To Enter The “Coin-In” Screen, Touch “Coin-In” on the Credits Menu

Game cost can be controlled two ways: by changing the number of credits required to play a game or by changing the cost of a credit. The Coin-In Menu allows you to adjust the cost of a credit, as well as provide a way to give players “bonus” credits for depositing a higher amount of money.

When programming the Coin-In Menu, Channel 1 is set for the lowest value coin, Channel 2 for the next highest value, etc. If all six coin inputs are not used, the unused inputs must be set to “N/A”. Adjust the coin/credit/meter pulse settings by touching the up and down arrows on the field you want to change.

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & METER PULSES

1A 10p 3 1 3 2B 20p 3 2 6 3C 50p 1 2 player premium 25p/credit 5 4D 1£ 1 5 player premium 20p/credit 10

In the above example (UK currency), each game costs one (1) credit and the cost for a single credit is 30p. This method is preferred if you want game cost to always be reflected as “1 credit.”

COIN INPUT COIN VALUE COINS = CREDITS & METER PULSES

1A 10p 1 1 1

2B 20p 1 2 2

3C 50p 1 6 1 bonus credit 5

4D 1£ 1 15 5 bonus credits 10

In the above example (UK currency), the cost of a credit is set to 10p and each game costs 3 credits (for a total of 30p). This method allows game cost to be increased by the smallest unit of currency used (e.g. increasing the cost of Solitaire to four (4) credits would increase the game cost by 10p).

In both examples, note that meter pulses are independent of credits and only track the unit of currency (10p in the examples). Players are given an incentive to deposit more money by giving them “bonus” credits for depositing 50p or £1. Coins may be deposited in any combination of values and the game will automatically register the highest number of credits for the total amount of coins deposited. Once a game is played, any remaining fractional credits are erased.

Generally, most countries have a factory default setting. This setting can be adjusted (as described above), but will return if the game memory is cleared. Some programs, depending on the key used, have a currency default display located to the left of the coin inputs. It shows the currency value for each of the coin inputs. This display is used as a guide and iis not used in any calculations. Touch the currency default display to hide/show the display.

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Coin-In Menu

FIGURE 3 - COIN-IN MENU

When programming the Coin-In Menu, Channel 1 is set for the lowest value coin, Channel 2 for the next highest value, etc. Meter pulses are independent of credits and only track the unit of currency. Players are given an incentive to deposit more money by giving them “bonus” credits for depositing larger denominations. Coins may be deposited in any combination of values and the game will automatically register the highest number of credits for the total amount of coins deposited. Once a game is played, any remaining fractional credits are erased.

Touch the currency default display to hide/ show the display.

To give customers bonus credits for inserting a five-dollar bill, the $5 line must be enabled in the Coin-In Menu. To enable it, enter the Quick Price Setup Screen and select 6 Credits for $1.00, 4 Credits for

$1, 3 Credits for $1.00 or Use Factory Default Pricing. NOTE: You must touch

one of the available options on the Quick Price Setup Screen to enable the $5.00 row. Then, enter the Coin-In Menu and adjust the number of credits in the $5.00 row.

Coinless Coin Op Menu

When enabled via the Options button on the Credits/Pricing Menu, the Coinless Coin Op feature allows the operator to charge on a per-game or per-time basis without players inserting money into the game. The total amount owed after gameplay is tallied by the machine and collected by the location owner. Location owners reset the game with a PIN after collection.

NOTE: If you have set a tax fee on the Cash Settlement Screens, Coinless Coin Op Mode play will be taxed at the set rate. If you want to set the tax percentage at a different rate for Coinless Coin Op mode and regular mode, you should perform a Cash Settlement Collection, change the tax rate and then switch modes.

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FIGURE 4 - PLAYER MENU IN COINLESS

COIN OP (TIME AND PER GAME MODES

BOTH ENABLED)

Certain features will not be available in Coinless Coin Op Mode, such as MegaNet content, Merit Money, Promo Credits, Free Credits, TouchTunes® music. Pricing for these features can only be displayed in currency values, not credits.

Settings

Touching the Settings button allows the operator to choose whether players can play Per Game, Per Time, or both when the game is in Coinless Coin Op mode. Per Time pricing can be changed on this screen with the up and down arrows. The currency amount will apply to each 15minute time block selected by the customer.

FIGURE 5 - COINLESS COIN OP MENU -

SETTINGS SCREEN

Setting the PIN

Touch the Set PIN button on the Coinless Coin Op Menu to program the PIN. The number can be from 1 to 5 digits.

NOTE: The Coinless Coin Op PIN can also be set from the Player Menu. Touch the Options button, enter the 6 Star PIN, and touch the CCO Set PIN button.

Disabling the Money Inputs

It is recommended that the money inputs be disabled when the game is in Coinless Coin Op mode. Unplug the power and signal harness connected to the bill/note acceptor and the harness connected to the coin mech (if applicable) to disable the inputs.

Per-Game Mode

When players choose this mode, a running total of the amount owed is maintained and displayed in the CREDITS box on the screen. The total is tabulated after each game or function. The location owner then collects the total amount owed at the end of gameplay. If there is no activity for 10 minutes, the machine will disable and the amount owed by the player will display on screen. No further gameplay can occur until the machine is reset by a location employee using the PIN.

Time Mode

The price per 15-minute time block will be displayed before players choose this mode. During gameplay, the time remaining and amount owed by the player will be displayed on screen. When the time block runs out, players can purchase additional time. Otherwise, the machine will disable and the amount owed by the player will display on screen. No further gameplay can occur until the machine is reset using the PIN. If the player leaves the game before the purchased time block has ended, the game can be reset using the PIN.

Resetting or Freezing the Game

The game can be reset at any time using the pre-programmed PIN. Once gameplay totals have been tallied by the machine, the attendant can also choose to freeze the game to prevent more activity until the transaction is complete. The Reset or Freeze buttons are accessible through the Options button on the Player Menu after touching the Coinless Coin Op button. An alarm will begin to sound after 3 failed attempts to enter the valid number when entering the PIN to reset the game. The alarm will terminate when the machine is rebooted, the operator SETUP button is pressed, or the correct PIN is entered.

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