Sega HOD4SP OWNERS User Manual
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT,
To maintain safety:
To ensure the safe operation of this product, be sure to read the following before usage.
The following instructions are intended for the users, operators and the personnel in charge of
the operation of the product. After carefully reading and sufciently understanding the warning
displays and cautions, handle the product appropriately. Be sure to keep this manual close to the
product or in a convenient place for future reference.
Herein, explanations which require special attention are enclosed with dual lines. Depending on
the potentially hazardous degrees, the terms of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, etc. are used.
Be sure to understand the contents of the displays before reading the text.
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injury or death.
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equipment, this display is attached to places where the Owner's Manual and/or
Serviceman Manual should be referred to.
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hazardous situation are applied to places that can cause accidents. If labels are soiled or
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the product by disregarding
this caution will cause a slight
hazardous situation which can
result in personal injury and/or
material damage.
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available equipment has functions and reactions not stated in this manual. Read this
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* Descriptions herein contained may be subject to improvement changes without notice.
* The contents described herein are fully prepared with due care. However, should any
question arise or errors be found, please contact SEGA.
INSPECTIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE LOCATION
Normally, at the time of shipment, SEGA products are in a status allowing for usage
immediately after transporting to the location. Nevertheless, an irregular situation may
occur during transportation. Before turning on the power, check the following points to
ensure that the product has been transported in a satisfactory status.
Are there any dented portions or defects (cuts, etc.) on the external surfaces of the cabi-
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net?
Are Casters and Adjusters damaged?
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Are all accessories available?
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Do power cords have cuts and dents?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 OPERATION METHOD ..................................................................................1
1-1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT OPERATION ................................................1
1-2 PRECAUTIONS DURING BUSINESS HOURS
(CUSTOMER-RELATED PRECAUTIONS) ......................................................................5
1-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................8
2 GAME CONTENT ........................................................................................20
3 TEST MODE ................................................................................................ 25
3-1 SWITCH UNIT .................................................................................................................27
3-2 SYSTEM TEST MODE ...................................................................................................28
3-3 GAME TEST MODE .......................................................................................................29
a. INPUT TEST ...............................................................................................................30
b. OUTPUT TEST ...........................................................................................................32
c. GAME ASSIGNMENTS ..............................................................................................34
d. RIDE TURN TEST ......................................................................................................35
e. GUN CALIBRATION SETTING ..................................................................................37
f. CONTROL BD INFORMATION ...................................................................................43
g. BOOKKEEPING .........................................................................................................44
h. BACKUP DATA CLEAR .............................................................................................46
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4 ERROR DISPLAY ........................................................................................ 47
5 POWER SUPPLY ENGAGEMENT .............................................................. 49
5-1 CONTROL TOWER PANEL ...........................................................................................50
5-2 STEPS FOR ENGAGING POWER .................................................................................52
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This manual presents information and explanations on how to manage settings and run software for "THE HOUSE
OF THE DEAD 4 SPECIAL".
This manual is intended for the owners, personnel and managers in charge of operation of the product.
Operate the product after carefully reading and sufciently understanding the instructions.
In the unlikely event that the product does not function correctly, DO NOT allow anyone other than a technician
to touch the internal system. Turn off the power to the machine, making sure to unplug the electrical cord from the
outlet, and contact the ofce listed below or the point-of-purchase for this product.
For information on mechanical or hardware maintenance, see the Owner’s Manual.
Use of this product is unlikely to cause physical injuries or damage to property. However, points that require special
attention are indicated by bold text, the word "IMPORTANT" and the symbol below.
Indicates important information that, if ignored, may result in the mishandling of
the product and cause faulty operation or damage to the product.
SEGA AMUSEMENTS EUROPE, LTD.
Suite 3a, Oaks House 12-22, West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1372 731820 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1372 731849
e-mail: mailbox@sega.co.uk http://www.sega-amusements.co.uk
Denition of ‘Site Maintenance Personnel or Other Qualied Individuals’
Procedures not described in this manual or marked as 'to be carried out by site
maintenance personnel or other qualified professionals' should not be carried
out by personnel without the necessary skill or technology. Work carried out by
unqualied persons may cause serious accidents, including electrocution.
Parts replacement, maintenance inspections and troubleshooting should be carried out by site maintenance personnel
or other qualied professionals. This manual includes directions for potentially dangerous procedures which should
only be carried out by professionals with the appropriate specialized knowledge.
The site maintenance personnel or other qualied professionals mentioned in this manual are dened as follows:
Site maintenance personnel:
Individuals with experience in maintaining amusement equipment, vending machines, etc., working under the
supervision of the owner/operator of this product to maintain machines within amusement facilities or similar
premises by carrying out everyday procedures such as assembly, maintenance inspections, and replacement of units/
expendable parts.
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Activities to be carried out by site maintenance personnel:
Amusement equipment/vending machine assembly, maintenance inspection and replacement of units/expendable
parts.
Other qualied professionals:
Persons employed by amusement equipment manufacturers, or involved in design, production, testing or
maintenance of amusement equipment. The individual should have either graduated from technical school or hold
similar qualications in electrical/electronics/mechanical engineering.
Activities to be carried out by other qualied professionals:
Amusement equipment/vending machine assembly, repair/adjustment of electrical/electronic/mechanical parts.
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To operate this product, there must always be an attendant on site. To prevent
accidents and take immediate countermeasures if there is an accident, fire or
earthquake, always have an attendant on duty while operating the product.
The customers play inside the cabinet. The seat rotates. Have an attendant do the
following: assist the customer in entering and leaving, conrm that safety measures
have been taken, explain precautionary points to prevent accidents and watch
the customers playing. In addition, prepare a system for quick countermeasures in
the event of accident, re or earthquake.
Use of GPL/LGPL software
This product can use GPL/LGPL software, which is open source software. This means that customers who purchase
this product can freely obtain, alter and pass-on the source code for this software (hereafter referred to as “the source
code”).
Downloaded this software is an indication of the customer’s agreement to the GPL/LGPL contract of use and thus
the download and all subsequent use of the source code is the full responsibility of the customer.
Furthermore this source code and the download service are provided totally as-is, with no guarantees of
effectiveness, completeness, usefulness or reliability, and our company offers no support concerning this source
code.
Customers using this product who wish to obtain this source code should enter the following password on the
website below to download it.
URL: http://amproduct-softlicense.sega.jp/
ID: amsoftwebdl
Password: segaamhd1
GPL/LGPL Contract Site
URL: http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html
URL: http://www.fsf.org/licenses/lgpl.html
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1-1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT OPERATION
To ensure safe operation of this product, strictly observe the following precautions.
• There must be an attendant on duty when this product is being operated.
Players play inside the cabinet. In addition, the ride (seat) rotates. The attendant
shall do the following and work to guarantee safe operation at all times.
- Open/close door.
- Usher players inside the cabinet to the seat.
- Explain precautionary points to prevent accidents.
- Raise and lower armrest.
- Check seatbelt.
- Select motion mode (ROTATE or STILL).
- Start game.
- Observe cabinet interior during game play.
- Usher players out of cabinet when game is over.
- Make sure that nothing has been forgotten and left behind.
- Inspect seat and Control Unit (Gun).
- Stop game in the event of an accident.
-Assistplayersinevacuatingifthereisareorearthquake.
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In order to avoid accidents, check the following before starting the operation:
• Check if all of the adjusters are in contact with the surface. If they are not, the
cabinet can move and cause an accident.
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• Conductatrialrunbeforeoperationandconrmthatthefollowingsafetyparts
work properly. Each safety part is a vital component for preventing accidents.
Any abnormality in a safety part can cause an accident.
- Armrest
- Foot sensor
- Seatbelt
- Player GAME STOP Button
- Control tower GAME STOP Button
- Door sensor
• Make sure that nothing has been put in the evacuation space set aside at the
time of installation. If anything occupies this space, it can obstruct evacuation
intheeventofanaccident,reorearthquake.
• Make sure that the door opens and closes easily. If the door does not open
easily, it can obstruct evacuation.
• For safety, players whose bodily features inhibit proper functioning of the
seatbelt or armrest must only be allowed to play in STILL Mode (without ride
rotation). To ensure safety and prevent needless trouble, always display the
stickers that announce restrictions in use.
• Stickers or warning labels are posted to prevent accidents. Players, however,
cannot read these labels because of the cabinet structure. Upon ushering
players to the seat, the attendant should pay special attention to the step,
explain safety measures including how to use the seatbelt before the game
starts and take other measures to prevent accidents.
• Be sure to perform appropriate adjustment of the projector. Do not leave the
machineoperating with screenickeringormalfunctioning. Failure toobserve
this can have a bad influence upon the players' or the customers' physical
condition.
• It is suggested to ensure a space for players who feel sick while playing the
game to take a rest.
• Do not put any heavy items on this product. Placing heavy items on the product
can cause accidents or parts damage.
• Do not climb on the product. Climbing on the product can cause accidents. To
check the top portion of the product, use a stepladder.
• To avoid electric shock, check that no door & cover parts are damaged or
missing.
• To avoid electric shock, short circuit and/or parts damage, do not put the
following items on or in the periphery of the product.
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Flower vases, flowerpots, cups, water tanks, cosmetics, and receptacles/
containers/vessels containing chemicals or water.
• To avoid injury, be sure to provide sufficient space by considering the crowd
situation at the installation location. Insufficient installation space can cause
customers to bump into each other, causing trouble.
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• Every day when cleaning the Control Unit (Gun), inspect the gun and make
sure that there are no scratches or cracks in the surface, and that the fastening
screws are not loose. If the game is played with scratches, cracks or loose
screws, it can cause injuries to the player or to people nearby.
• Inspect for the following items during a trial run. If there is any type of error, use
the Test Mode, etc., to resolve the problem. If you continue use with an error, it
can cause an accident or irreparable parts damage.
- Does the ride (seat) rotate smoothly at initial operation? (See Section 7 of the
Owner’s Manual.)
- Does the Control Unit (Gun) aim properly?
- Are there any errors with the reaction mechanism of the gun?
- Are there any misalignments to the screen image?
- Are there any errors with the compressor?
- Does the drain discharge drainage properly?
• Players directly hold the controller with their bare hands so it is recommended
that wet towels (paper towels) be provided.
• Be sure to clean the cabinet interior and Control Unit (Gun) at appropriate times.
• Set aside a container or space for storing customer baggage, etc. To prevent
accidents and protect parts, take steps to prohibit players from carrying
umbrellas or other raingear, or juice or other drinks, into the cabinet.
• Turn off ambient lighting so that projector images can be easily seen during the
game.
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PRECAUTIONS DURING BUSINESS HOURS (CUSTOMER-RELATED PRECAUTIONS)
To prevent accidents and avoid trouble, attendants should observe the following precautions.
• For safety, do not allow any of the following people to play the game.
- Those who have high blood pressure or a heart problem.
- Those who have experienced muscle convulsion or loss of consciousness
when playing video games, etc.
- Those who have neck or spinal cord problems.
- Thosewhoareintoxicatedorundertheinuenceofdrugs.
- Pregnant women or those who could be pregnant.
- Those who are not in good health.
- Those who do not follow the attendant’s instructions.
- Tho se wh o can not grasp the Control Unit ( Gun) secu rely beca use of
immobilityinngers,handsorarms.
- Persons who disregard the product's warning displays.
The game cannot be played while sitting in a wheelchair.
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• The following people must be allowed to play only in STILL Mode (without ride
rotation). Otherwise there might be an accident. To avoid needless trouble,
always explain these matters to the player before starting the game.
- Persons susceptible to motion sickness.
- Thosewhorequiresupportingdevices,etc.,towalk.
- Those who cannot bend their knees because of illness, etc.
- Those who have fractures or other bone abnormalities anywhere in the body.
• Even players who have never been adversely affected by light stimulus might
experience dizziness or headache depending on their physical condition when
playing the game. Small children are especially likely to experience these
symptoms. Caution guardians of small children to keep watch on their children
during play.
• Instruct those who feel sick during play to have a medical examination.
• To avoid injury from falls and electric shocks due to spilled drinks, instruct the
player not to place heavy items or drinks on the product.
• To avoid electric shocks and short circuits, do not allow customers to put
handsandngersorextraneousmatter intheopeningsoftheproductorsmall
openings in or around the doors.
• To avoid falls and resulting injury, immediately stop the customer from leaning
against or climbing on the product, etc.
• Warn players not to wrap the Control Unit (Gun) wire around their wrists or neck.
Otherwise there could be a serious accident.
• This product has a capacity of two people. Make sure that there are never any
more than two people riding the machine. Otherwise the safety devices might
not function properly and there could be accident such as a tumble or fall.
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• Entering the cabinet with a wet umbrella or wet shoes is strictly forbidden. There
are electrical parts and wiring underneath the cabinet floor. If these become
wet, this can cause an electric shock or short circuit. Be especially careful in
managing the product on rainy days.
• The attendant should always remain near the product during operating so he or
shecan respondquicklytoaccidents,reor earthquake. The attendant must
also constantly observe the interior of the cabinet.
• Do not put drinks or heavy objects on the ride or seat. The player could be
accidentallyhitbyan object due totheriderotation.Spiltuidscancausean
electric shock or short circuit and they can also cause the player to slip and fall.
• The armrest should be raised and lowered only by the attendant. To insure
safety, make sure that the seatbelt is never unfastened and the armrest is never
raised during play.
• Explain that, for the sake of safety, the following people must be allowed to play
only in STILL Mode (without ride rotation). Otherwise the safety devices might not
function properly and there could be accident such as a tumble or fall.
- Those who are less than 110 cm in height.
- Those who range from 110 to 130 cm in height but are not accompanied by a
guardian.
- Those who weigh 150 kg or more.
Those from 110 to 130 cm in height who are with a guardian must play in MILD
Mode in which movement of the ride is restricted.
• Someone might try to insert such things as an umbrella through the fence or
place foreign objects inside the cabinet. Stop such activity, as it could cause an
accident.
• Have players remove scarves, long necklaces, etc. Such items could get
caught in the armrest or rotating ride and cause strangulation or some other
kind of accident.
• Whenever the attendant leaves the control tower, he or she should lock the
control panel lid. If someone were to mishandle the panel, it could cause a very
serious accident.
• Have players remove any candy, gum, etc., from their mouths beforehand.
Such items could get caught in the throat while playing.
• Immediately stop such violent acts as hitting and kicking the product. Such
violent acts can cause parts damage or cause the cabinet to fall over, resulting
in injury.
• Instruct players to hold the Control Unit (Gun) securely while playing. If the gun
is dropped, it could cause injury to the player.
• Items such as large finger rings can cause injury to the fingers while playing.
Instruct players to remove all accessories that could cause an accident before
playing.
• Instruct players that a single Control Unit (Gun) is never to be held by two or
more people during play. Otherwise there could be dangerous contact or a
collision.
• Explain that the GAME STOP Button can be pressed to stop play whenever the
player feels ill.
• Explain that the attendant will stop the game if he or she judges that a situation
is dangerous.
• Do not allow other customers to open the door during play. Otherwise there
couldbeaccidentsorconictsbetweencustomers.
• Inside the cabinet there is a step leading to the ride. Instruct players to watch
their step when entering or leaving.
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• Do not allow players to extend their hands or feet out from the ride during play.
Otherwise there could be bruises, sprains or other accidental injuries.
• Explain that if
handbags or other
items are placed
under the ride, the
foot sensor will stop
ride rotation. Have
customers put their
handbags, etc. at
a location outside
the range of the foot
sensor on the front
screen side, that is
within an area 150 cm
(59.1 in) in width, 70
cm (27.6 in) in length
and 50 cm (19.7 in) in height under the front screen.
• Make sure that customers do not forget anything when leaving.
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1-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
Following is an explanation of general operation procedures to be carried out by the attendant.
Such things as product installation environment or presentation method can vary, depending on the installation site.
Understand that the following are common operation procedures.
Start Standby (Reception, Guidance)
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Explain play restrictions to players and make sure they are understood. Explain very carefully to players of
short stature and very large body size that they must play in a mode in which the ride does not rotate.
Check the number of players and arrange them into groups.
In the case of coin operation, the attendant accepts coins and inserts them. For ticket operation, a ticket or
card is accepted.
FIG. 1-3a
[Coin Operation]
If coins are inserted while the customer welcome screen is displayed, the number of credits is shown on the screen.
When there are enough credits that a game can be started, the spot light in the cabinet and the ride oor light glow
and the start standby screen appears.
[Ticket Operation]
If the door is opened or closed, or if the foot sensor reacts, while the customer welcome screen is displayed, the spot
light in the cabinet and the ride oor light glow and the start standby screen appears.
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On Cancellation of Start Standby
If the start standby screen continues for 3 minutes, and there are no changes detected by the door sensor,
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If the door is closed, look through the door window and conrm that no one is inside.
foot sensor, or the seatbelt and armrest sensors in that time, it is judged that no one is inside the cabinet and
the spot light and oor light go out.
Under this condition, if the GAME STOP Button of the ride is not pressed for at least 2 seconds, no further
game progress can be made.
If the GAME STOP Button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the cabinet spot light and ride oor light glow
and the start standby screen reappears.
Game Start Preparation
Conrm that the unit is at customer welcome or start standby condition. At the customer welcome or start
standby condition, the billboard (guillotine) is white.
FIG. 1-3c
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Usher the customers into the cabinet and have them take a seat. Warn the customers to watch their step as
the cabinet is dark inside and there is a step.
Have customers put their handbags, etc. at a location outside the range of the foot sensor on the front screen
side, that is within an area 150 cm in width, 70 cm in length and 50 cm in height under the front screen.
If a customer has anything on their person that might get caught while the ride is rotating (e.g. muffler,
sunglasses not being worn), have him/her remove it.
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FIG. 1-3d
If there is only one customer, direct him/her to sit on the right side facing the screen in the area farthest from
the door. Have him/her sit on the far side from the door to ensure safety. If the player must be attended by a
guardian, also have the player sit on the far side from the door.
After the customer has been seated, press the yellow ACTION Button. Precautions in game play are shown
on the screen. You cannot proceed until this screen’s explanations are nished.
Explain about the seatbelt and armrest.
Have the customers fasten the seatbelt, and then conrm that the seatbelt is locked and that its length is
adjusted properly.
If there is only one customer, lock the other seatbelt.
Lower the armrest. The attendant should lower the armrest while warning the customers to be careful. When
the armrest lock lever on the back of the seat has been raised up, the armrest can be locked. It is not always
necessary to lock the armrest.
FIG. 1-3e
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Press the ACTION Button once again. An explanation of precautions is given on the screen. You cannot
proceed until this screen’s explanations are nished.
Give an explanation of each button and the Control Unit (Gun). Instruct players to hold the control unit
rmly in both hands.
Explain precautionary items and emergency procedures.
Make sure that there are no objects obstructing the foot sensor.
Leave the cabinet and shut the door securely.
Game Start
MOTION SELECT SWITCH
(MOTION – NORMAL/MILD/ STOP)
MAIN POWER SWITCH
(MAIN POWER)
GAME STOP BUTTON (GAME STOP)
RESET SWITCH (RESET)
SAFETY LAMP (SAFETY)
START SWITCH (START)
ERROR LAMP (ERROR)
With the motion select switch on the control tower, select NORMAL, MILD or STOP.
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NORMAL Mode (NORMAL): Mode in which the ride turns around and play takes place on both front and rear
screen.
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MILD Mode (MILD): Mode in which the ride turns up to 45 degrees right or left and play takes place
on the front screen.
STILL Mode (STOP): Mode in which the ride remains stationary and play takes place on the front
screen.
If there are no problems for any of the safety sensors, the safety lamp on the control tower changes from
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blinking to glowing and the start switch blinks.
When the start switch is pressed, the start switch changes from blinking to glowing and the game starts.
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