manuals/manuals_Support_Center_Ion_20Rx_PM0721_05

Table of Contents

Ion Rx, Megatouch, Ion, Mega-Lease, Mega-Link, MegaNet, MegaWeb, TournaMAXX

and

TournaCHAMP

are registered

trademarks of AMI.
Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly forbidden without the written permission of AMI.

Site Preparation ............................. p. 1
Setting up your
Megatouch Game .......................... p. 1
Game Description .......................... p. 1-2
General Care
and Maintenance ........................... p. 3-4

Touchscreen Calibration ........... p. 3
Monitor
Adjustment Procedure .............. p. 3
General Circuit Board
Handling Information .................. p. 3-4
Cleaning the Cabinet ................. p. 4
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Monitor ....................................... p. 4
Cleaning the Fans and
Vents ......................................... p. 4
Watchdog Timer ........................ p. 4
Power Cord Security ................ p. 4
Optional Rx Cover ..................... p. 4
Software Update Cable ............ p. 5

Broadband Connection
Instructions for Games on
the Subscription Model ............... p. 6-7

Megatouch Ion Software

Game Name and Score Needed
for Initial Replay ............................. p. 8
Operator Setup Screens
Flowchart ......................................... p. 9

Main Menu ....................................... p. 10-11

Credits/Pricing Menu ................... p. 12-15

Quick Price Setup ...................... p. 12
Coin-In Menu .............................. p. 13
Coinless Coin Op Menu ............. p. 14-15
Rental Mode ............................... p. 15

Games Menu .................................. p. 16

Game Setup ............................... p. 16

Hi Scores Menu .............................. p. 17

View/Clear Hi Scores ............... p. 17

Books Menu .................................... p. 17-19

Books Display ............................ p. 17-18
Cash Settlement ........................ p. 18-19

System Menu ................................. p. 20

Diagnostics Menu .......................... p. 21-22

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics ...... p. 22

Network Menu ............................... p. 23-29

Hardware Setup ........................ p. 23-24
Connection Wizard .................... p. 25-27
AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup .. p. 28-29

Local Tournament Mode .............. p. 30-34

Credit Card Menu .......................... p. 35

Player Vault Credits ................... p. 35
Setup Operator Cards ............... p. 35

Presentation Menu ....................... p. 36

Operator Ad Screens ................ p. 36
Sidebar Promotion ..................... p. 36
Sales Enabler Videos ................ p. 36

Promotion Menu ............................ p. 37-38

My Merit ..................................... p. 37
Merit Money ............................... p. 38
Promo Credits ............................ p. 38

MegaNet Menu ............................... p. 39-42

Megatouch Ion Rx Hardware

DIP Switch Settings ....................... p. 43

Troubleshooting ............................ p. 44-46

Parts List and Illustrations

Game Illustrations ...................... p. 47-48
Replacement Parts List ............. p. 49
Connection Diagrams ................ p. 50-52

Warranty and Software License
Agreements

Warranty ............................................ p. 53
Software License Agreement ........... p. 54-59

MEGATOUCH ION RX OWNER’S MANUAL PM0721-05

Site Preparation

In determining the location for your Mega-
touch 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, cool-
ers or other high power consuming and elec-
trical noise generating equipment. Place the
game in a location where nothing will inter-
fere 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

After removing the game from the car-
ton, attach the power cord to the back
of the game near the ON/OFF switch.
Plug the game into a standard AC out-
let.

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.

If you have a unit on the Broadband
Subscription Model, follow the steps in

Broadband Connection Instruc-
tions

to connect to the server in order

to activate it.

The machine has been preset at the
factory and therefore should not need
to be adjusted, however it is recom-
mended that the screen be calibrated
(see

Screen Calibration

) and the coin

or bill acceptor(s) be tested.

There are many custom settings avail-
able for the game. To customize the
settings, follow the software instruc-
tions in this manual.

Game Description

The Rx model has one lock located on the
back of the unit. To open the unit, unlock this
lock and lift the front bezel from the rear of
the system. 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 up-
grades which include linking and modem ca-
pabilities. Each game comes equipped with
a wireless USB adapter that can be used to
wirelessly link two Ion games together. With
the addition of a wireless router, the game(s)
can also connect to the Internet. The
Linksys 802.11G router is recommended.
For more information, see

Connection Wiz-

ard

All of the major components of the Rx sys-
tem are located inside the cabinet, which
can be opened by unlocking a single lock.
These components include the motherboard,
LCD monitor, I/O board, power supply, hard
drive, coin box, and bill acceptor. On the I/O
board (see Figure 34 for location of I/O board)
there are

SETUP

and

CALIBRATE

buttons.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

While the Megatouch Rx is weather-resistant and designed to channel water away from
internal electronic components, it is not weatherproof. It is recommended that the Rx be
placed in a protected environment out of direct rain and sunlight, such as under a canopy
or awning. If the game does get wet, please turn it off and allow it to dry completely before
continuing play.
When placed outdoors this unit should be properly grounded by using a GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) outlet. Additionally, all extension cords used should be heavy-duty and
rated for outdoor use.

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Pressing the

SETUP

button will bring you to

the Main Menu Screen (see Figure 1). From
this screen you can then adjust the opera-
tor options to best suit your particular needs.
For calibration instructions, please see the
next section of this manual.

This model features a widescreen LCD with
an electronic sidebar that provides space
for displaying images, advertisements, and
in-game information.

The electronic sidebar

feature allows you to create customized
sidebar images to display during idle mode.
These images can be imported using a USB
pen at the game, or they can be remotely
sent to the game through the Remote Op-
erator Web Site. For more information, see

Sidebar Promotion

in this

manual, or re-

fer to your Remote Operator Web Site.

Web Marquee Creator

The Web Marquee Creator allows you to go
online to create your own customized mar-
quee for the Rx, which can then be printed
from any computer connected to a printer.
These custom marquees can be used to
advertise anything you wish to promote. Sim-
ply go to www.meritgames.com/creator.asp
and follow the instructions. This marquee
will be printed out, then folded in half to fit
the marquee holder, which can be attached
to the top of your Rx unit. If you wish to
install this optional marquee holder, please
see the separate instructions that came with
your Rx system.

Credit Card Reader

The game also features a built-in credit card
reader.

To enable the credit card reader, you

must connect the game to a broadband
Internet connection, call into the MegaNet
server, and select a rate plan on your Re-
mote Operator Web Site. Credit card func-
tionality requires a broadband Internet con-
nection and a MegaNet subscription.

NOTE: If a Megatouch unit that accepts
credit cards is moved between the U.S. and
Canada, Customer Service must be noti-
fied 2 business days before activating the
credit card feature in the new country. Fail-
ure to notify Customer Service will put the
operator in violation of card processing
regulations, for which the operator assumes
full responsibility. Furthermore, players who
pay by credit card in the new country will be
surprised with currency exchange fees,
which will likely lead them to call their credit
card companies, dispute the charge, and
obtain a charge reversal. The net result will
be a credit card payment refund to the play-
ers, which will hurt revenue.

Mounting the Rx to a Countertop

In addition to the U-bolt located on the rear
of the system, the Rx can also be secured
in a location by mounting it to a countertop
with the provided bolt, nut, and washer.

To do this, open the Rx and remove the
power supply. This will give you access to
the hole in the center of the Rx’s base, which
the securing bolt will run through.

Position the Rx where you would like it to be
mounted on the countertop, then use the
hole in the center of the game to mark the
drilling location on the countertop. Move the
Rx out of the way, and drill a hole in the
countertop to accept the bolt. Place the Rx
back over the hole and secure it in place
with the bolt, nut, and washer.

MEGATOUCH ION RX OWNER’S MANUAL PM0721-05

General Care and Maintenance

NOTE:

THIS GAME MUST ONLY BE SER-

VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

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 Calibration

How To Calibrate:

•

Find the

CALIBRATE

button on the I/O

board inside the cabinet, 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.

The game will prompt you to go through the
same steps two more times.

Monitor Adjustment Procedure

The vertical/horizontal controls and bright-
ness/contrast controls are located on the
OSD board, which is located on the back of
the monitor. Pressing the button labeled

Menu

on the OSD 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 bright-
ness. Touch the

Exit

button to exit. Adjust

the monitor controls until the screen looks
as suggested in the following steps.

Set the game to the Checkerz game
screen.

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.

Adjust the brightness and contrast con-
trols 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.)

NOTE: If you are experiencing an issue
where your screen seems to be slightly
shifted, repeat the screen calibration
process, pressing “Auto” on the OSD
board when each new calibration
screen appears BEFORE you calibrate
the screen for that resolution.

General Circuit Board Handling
Information

Before handling any boards, observe the
following procedures:

•

Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by:

1. Storing the boards in the anti-

static 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

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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 re-

placing the lithium battery on the
motherboard. There is a danger of explo-
sion if the battery on the motherboard is in-
correctly replaced. Only replace the bat-
tery with the same type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batter-
ies according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

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 electron-
ics inside.

Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor

•

The touchscreen glass should be
cleaned with a damp cloth and isopro-
pyl alcohol or a

non-ammonia

cleanser.

Do not use any abrasive or vinegar-
based cleansers, as they will damage
the touchscreen glass

NOTE:

DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE

SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASED
CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR OR
DECALS. OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANS-
ERS COULD HARM THE TOUCH-
SCREEN 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 fea-
ture that allows it to automatically reboot if it
encounters a problem. When the watchdog
timer is enabled, it will reboot the machine
within 5 minutes after a failure, allowing the
game to automatically reset itself if a prob-
lem 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.

Power Cord Security

Use the provided tie wrap to secure the
power cord to the U-bolt on the back of the
game (see Figure 33 at the rear of this
manual).

This will prevent unnecessary strain or ac-
cidental removal of the cord if the game is
turned or moved.

NOTE: Make sure that the plug is fully seated
in the game after attaching it to the U-bolt.

Optional Rx Cover

There is an optional vinyl cover for the Rx
(part number: HW0339-01) that can be or-
dered through your distributor. This cover
can be used to better protect your Rx while
not in use.

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Broadband Connection Instructions for Games on the
Subscription Model

Games on the Broadband Subscription Model are required to connect to a broadband
Internet connection for game and credit card reader functionality. Follow the instructions
below to connect your game.

To enable this feature, you will need a broadband Internet connection, a router (The
Linksys 802.11G router is recommended) and Ethernet cable(s) (if you aren’t using wire-
less). It is recommended that you set up and configure your router prior to connecting the
unit. Once the router is set up, follow the instructions below.

connection type to connect to the
Internet, touch

YES

. The game will then

scan for available networks. To se-
lect a network from the list, touch it
and then touch

NEXT

. If your network

does not appear in the list, touch

MANUAL CONNECTION

, enter the

SSID (network name) of the network
you want to connect to and then touch

ENTER

. If your network has a secu-

rity key (password), enter it and touch

ENTER

. If you have not set a pass-

word, simply touch

NEXT

. Continue

with step 5.

Wired connections only

: Touch

WIRED ETHERNET

. Then, touch

WIRED

ETHERNET NETWORK

. If the game

asks you if you are using this connec-
tion type to connect to the Internet,
touch

YES

. Continue with step 5.

On the next screen, simply touch

AC-

CEPT SETTINGS AND CONNECT

accept the default settings. If you wish
to change the settings, touch

MODIFY

SETTINGS

and use the

SET

MANUAL

buttons to enter the new

settings. For help with any of the set-
tings, touch the

buttons on screen.

After you have entered in your new
settings, touch

SAVE

and then touch

ACCEPT SETTINGS AND CONNECT

Hardware:

Wired connections:

Turn off and

unplug the unit and connect an Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet coupler. Connect
the other end of the cable to the exter-
nal router. Plug in and turn on the unit.

Wireless connections:

Plug in and

turn on the unit.

NOTE: If you are

using security, only 64 or 128-bit
WEP encryption is supported.

NOTE: When you first turn on an game
on the Broadband Subscription
Model, it will display a message indi-
cating it is out of service. Your game
must call into the server in order for it
to function.

Software:

Press the SETUP button.

Touch the

Network

button and then

CONNECTION WIZARD

. If prompted,

select your time zone and touch

NEXT

Wireless connections only

: Touch

WIRELESS ETHERNET

. You’ll be

prompted to choose your connection
method.

•

If you want to connect to an AMI router,
touch

AUTO-CONNECT TO AMI

ROUTER

and continue with step 5.

•

If you want to connect to a non-AMI
router, touch

OTHER WIRELESS

ROUTER OR ACCESS POINT

. If the

game asks you if you are using this

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Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay

Great Solitaire and Power Solitaire 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/11Up

125,000

Moondrop

160,000

Air Shot

No Replay

My Ex

150,000

Avalanche Jack

150,000

Mystery Phraze

325,000

Backjammin 125,000

Office

Bash 400,000

Battle 31

125,000

Outer Spades

75,000

Beer Pong (Ion Only)

200,000

Outlaw Poker/Cattle Drive

400,000

Beer Pong 21 (Ion Only)

No Replay

Pharaoh’s Fortune

45,000

Big Time Roller

60,000

Pharaoh’s 9

No Replay

Boxdrop 175,000

Photo

Hunt

400,000

Boxxi 850,000

Photo

Pop

Replay

Brain in Gear (Ion only)

No Replay

Power Solitaire

55,000

Breakin’ Bricks

400,000

Power Trivia

No Replay

Card/Castle Bandits

200,000

Puck Shot

3,000

Card/Crypt Raiders

175,000

QB Zone

65,000

Card/Jolly Pirates

200,000

Q-Shot

50,000

Chainz2: Relinked

500,000

Quik Cell

100,000

Chainz2: Puzzler

500,000

Quik Chess

125,000

Checkerz 28,000

Quik

Match

400,000

Chip Away

125,000

Race Poker/Motor Match

No Replay

Chug 21

250,000

Rack ‘Em

200,000

Chug Monkey

400,000

Rack ‘Em 9 Ball

35,000

Coco Loco

No Replay

Royal Flash

300,00

Conquest 30,000

Run

21 250,000

Crazy Hearts

65,000

Skee-Ball

900

Deflection 500,000

Snap

Shot 400,000

Dodge Bull

No Replay

Speed Draw

125,000

Domino 5

200,000

Spider Kings/13 Spiders

160,000

Draggle Drop

200,000

Strip Club

No Replay

Euchre Nights

6,500

Stunt Squirrel (Ion only)

125,000

Feeding Frosty

No Replay

Sudoku6

100,000

Fight the Landlord

No Replay

Super Boxxi

400,000

Four Play

1,500,000

Super Cell Chaos

No Replay

F.M.V. Boxxi (Ion only)

No Replay

Super Snubbel

No Replay

F.M.V. Strip (Ion only)

400,000

Tai-Play

240,000

Funkier Monkey

150,000

Take 2

110,000

Funky Monkey

110,000

Tennis Ace

No Replay

Gender Bender

No Replay

Texas Hold ‘Em

No Replay

Gin Rummy

55,000

Text Twist (Ion only)

10,000

Goooal

No Replay

Tic Tac Trivia

75,000

Great Solitaire

45,000

Tri-Towers/Tri-Castles

125,000

Hollywood Match

400,000

Tricky Fish

No Replay

Hoop Jones

125

Triple Crown Boxing

No Replay

Ink Rally

No Replay

Trivia Treasure

No Replay

Jackpot Corner (Ion only)

1,500,000

Trivia Whiz

No Replay

Little Shop of Treasures (Ion only) 83,000

Trivia Whiz 2

No Replay

Look Out

400,000

Touchdown Poker

250,000

Lucky 11’s

340,000

Tug of Words (Ion only)

350,000

Luxor

500,000

TV Guide Mini Crossword

50,000

Luxor 2 (Ion Only)

500,000

UNO®

No Replay

Luxor: Survival

No Replay

UNO® 52 Poker

No Replay

Magic Charms

500,000

Video Whiz (Ion only)

No Replay

Mega Bowling

125

Vinci-Ball

400,000

Megatouch Battle Command

No Replay

Wild 8's/Wild Apes

400,000

Megatouch Memory

250,000

Word Dojo

375,000

Megatouch Mini/Crazy Golf

No Replay

Word Safari

125,000

Meteor Shower

200,000

Wordster

100,000

MGA Champ. Golf

No Replay

Zen Word

350,000

Monkey Bash

No Replay

Zip 21

200,000

Monster Madness

400,000

MEGATOUCH ION RX OWNER’S MANUAL PM0721-05

Operator Setup Screens Flowchart

Enable 6 Stars
Default Language
Player selectable language
Language buttons have flags
Show games unavailable in current language
Enable theft deterrent
Enable Educational Attract Mode
Enable Attract Mode Sounds
Tournament Mode
Show prize pools on Main Menu
Enable TouchTunes
Enable TouchTunes Hi-Resolution Mode
Enable AMI
Enable Light Show

Video Test

I/O Test
Touchscreen Calibration
Touchscreen Test
Checksum Test
System Info

Verify Databases

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics
Joystick Calibration
Joystick Test

View System Log

Credits/Pricing
Games
Hi Scores
Books
System
Diagnostics
Tournament
Network
Credit Card
Presentation
Promotion
MegaNet

Presentation

Prize Zone
Premium Erotic
Operator Web Access
MegaWeb
Hot Topics
Options

My Merit
Merit Money
Promo Credits
Options

MegaNet

Promotion

Operator Ad Screens
Sidebar Promotion
Options

Access Sales Enabler Videos

Manage Sidebar Images
Import Sidebars

Sidebar Promotion

Options

Wireless Ethernet
Wired Ethernet
Dial-Up
Connection Log
Location Info
Connection Wizard
Connection Diagnostics
Network Options
Connect to MegaNet

Credit Card
Credit Card
Functionality Test
Credit Card Pricing
Setup Operator Cards
Vault Credits
Options

Enable Credit Card
Functionality
Pulse Hard Meter For
Credit Card Purchases

Operator Ad Screens

Add/Edit Billboard
Set Start/End Date
Remove Billboard
Remove All Billboards

Options

Network

Network Options
Dial-Up Options
Tournamaxx Options

Network Options

Price/Credits
Default Games
Clear One
Clear All
Enable All Games

Start Time
End Time
Free Game Limit
Set PIN

Enable Prize Zone
Enable Premium Erotic
Enable MegaWeb
Enable Operator Website
Enable Hot Topics

Start Time
End Time
Idle Time
Number of Free Credits

Enable My Merit
Enable Merit Money
Enable Promo Credits

Options

Promo Credits

Price/Credits
Default Games
Clear One
Clear All
Enable All Games

Options

Hot Topics

Clear Tournamaxx Databases

View Player Data
Show Game Play Frequency
Show Player Hi Scores
Backup/Restore

Merit Money

My Merit

Prize Zone

Set MegaNet Server
Set MegaNet ID
Set Update Time

Network Options

Tournamaxx Options

Cash Settlement Collection
Revenue Details/Cash Out

Fee Details
Clear/Complete Collection

Puzzles
Cards
Erotic
Strategy
Mega-Link
New Games

Action
Quiz & Word

Enable All Games Into Menu
Factory Default Games Into Menu

Main Menu

Books Display
Cash Settlement Setup
Cash Settlement Collection

Set Time
Security Setup
Volume Control
Set 6 Star PIN
Data Transfer
Options
Setup Operator Keys
AMI Setup

Diagnostics

System

Setup Operator Keys
Set Key

Erase Keys
Erase All Keys

Enter Security PIN

Security Setup

View/Clear High Scores
Options

Books

Hi Scores

Games
Game Setup
Options

View/Clear High Scores
(Individual game list)
Clear All Games

Auto Clear Hi Scores

No Names in Hi Scores

Options

Quick Price Setup
Coin-In
Value of Credit
Credit Card Pricing
Pay Per Time
Coinless Coin Op
Clear Credits
Free Credits
Options

Credits/Pricing

Game Setup

Options

Price/Credits
Cost to continue
Default Games
Clear One
Clear All
Enable All Games

Enable erotic games

Allow game continue
Show deck cards
Allow bonus replay

Enable easy mode
Continuous bonus round
Linked games enabled
Photo Hunt hints

Trivia rounds/bonus
Show correct answer in Trivia, Power Trivia
and Snap Shot

Enable free game in Solitaire
Split column move in Power Solitaire
Enable free game in Power Solitaire
Category same for all in Power Trivia
Enable consolation question in Power Trivia
Face up cards, player selectable in Tri Towers
Checkerz Rules
Enable Kids Club category
Enable Premium Erotic Ad Screen in Idle
Force Slow Senior Game Play
Sticker Book Timer Options
Disable Questionable Content

Options

Individual Game
Clear All
Clear One

Options

Set Up Tournament
Clear Winners
Reset All

Tournament

Price Display
Freeplay Enabled
Enable Coinless Coin Op
Enable Rental Mode

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FIGURE 1 - MAIN MENU

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.

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

•

Quick

Price

Setup

•

Coin-In

•

Value of a Credit

•

Credit

Card

Pricing

•

Coinless Coin Op

•

Pay Per Time

•

Options

•

Clear

Credits

•

Free

Credits

•

AMI Play Cost

The Credits Screens allow the operator to set
credit rules for all games, set up the Coin-In Menu,
view the value of a credit, view and adjust credit

card pricing, enable the Coinless Coin Op feature,
enable the Rental Mode feature, select freeplay
mode, and add or clear credits. Operators with a
Mega-Link connection to an AMI jukebox can also
set up AMI jukebox play cost.

GAMES

•

Game

Setup

•

Options

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.

HI SCORES

•

View/Clear Hi Scores

•

Options

Touch

CLEAR ALL GAMES

to clear all high

scores, or select a particular game to edit high
scores for that game.

BOOKS

•

Books

Display

•

Cash Settlement Setup

•

Cash Settlement Collection

The Books Screens display current and lifetime
credits information, as well as calculate and collect

the location and operator fees.

SYSTEM

•

Set

Time

•

Security

Setup

•

Volume

Control

•

Set 6 Star PIN

•

Data

Transfer

•

AMI

Setup

•

Options

Set the game clock, security PIN, game volume, 6
star PIN and features, and system options such as
language control, 6 Star Enable, and theft
deterrent. Also use this menu to transfer machine
configuration, books data, and ad screens with a
USB pen. The AMI Setup option allows operators
to establish a Mega-Link between their Megatouch

game and an AMI-powered jukebox.

DIAGNOSTICS

•

Video

Test

•

I/O

Test

•

Touchscreen

Calibration

•

Touchscreen

Test

•

Checksum

Test

•

Enters the Video Test screens. Touch the

screen to cycle through test.

•

Tests the function of the I/O board, DIP

switches, coin meter, and lockout.

•

Allows the operator to calibrate the touchscreen.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

•

Checks touchscreen calibration. Touch the

cursor on the screen to make sure it is
accurately following your movement.

•

Checks the hard drive for missing or corrupted

files.

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Main Menu

Available Options

Information

DIAGNOSTICS
(continued)

•

System

Info

•

Verify

Databases

•

Hard

Drive

Self

Diagnostics

•

View

System

Log

•

Gives details about various hardware

components in the game.

•

Only use on the advice of Technical Service.

•

Detects hard drive errors and predicts future

failures. Runs automatically during system
startup and software installation.

•

Allows operators to easily read, capture and

send error log data.

NETWORK

•

Wireless

Ethernet

•

Wired

Ethernet

•

Dial-Up

•

Connection

Log

•

Location

Info

•

Connection

Wizard

•

Connection

Diagnostics

•

Network

Options

•

Connect

MegaNet

Allows you to set up your local area network and
also configure your Internet connection settings.
This menu also allows you to check the
Connection Log, view location information, enter
the Connection Wizard, view connection
diagnostics, connect to MegaNet (perform an
Update from Server), change the MegaNet server
address, change the MegaNet ID, set an update
time, and clear Tournamaxx databases.

TOURNAMENT

•

Set Up Tournament

•

Clear

Winners

•

Reset

All

To enable Tournament mode (if applicable), enter
the System Menu and touch Options. Touch Off-
Line to switch the game from Tournamaxx mode
to local Tournament mode. This will allow you to
set up local tournaments with prize pools for a
dedicated machine. See the Local Tournament

Mode section of this manual for more information.

CREDIT CARD

•

Credit

Card

Functionality Test

•

Credit

Card

Pricing

•

Options

•

Vault

Credits

•

Setup

Operator

Cards

Widescreen Models Only: Use the Credit Card
Menu to test the credit card reader, view and

adjust credit card pricing, disable credit card
functionality, turn on/off the meter for credit card
purchases, manage the Player Vault, and setup
operator cards.

PRESENTATION

•

Operator Ad Screens

•

Sidebar

Promotion

•

Options

•

Create ad screens, and also add custom

screens created on a personal computer.

•

Import/manage/delete sidebar images

(Widescreen Models Only).

•

Access Sales Enabler Videos (Ion Only).

PROMOTION

•

Merit

•

Merit

Money

•

Promo

Credits

•

Options

•

Enables a feature permitting players to create

custom accounts. Also displays individual
player data, and allows the operator to back up
or restore the data.

•

Sets time periods in which location owners can

use the 6 Star feature to offer free credits to
encourage play.

•

Sets time periods in which the game offers a

free credit while in Idle Mode.

•

Enables My Merit, Merit Money, and Promo

Credits features.

MEGANET

•

Premium

Erotic

•

Prize

Zone

•

MegaWeb

•

Operator Web Access

•

Hot

Topics

•

Options

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.

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Coin-In Menu

FIGURE 3 - COIN-IN 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 ad-
just the cost of a credit, as well as provide a
way to give players “bonus” credits for de-
positing a higher amount of money. On the
Cash-In and Credits Table, the “

” and “

”

buttons are used to change the number of
credits, while the corresponding price value
for the credits is entered by pressing the

Edit

button in that row.

NOTE: The “Edit” button will bring
up a numbered keypad, limited to 2
decimal places. The Cash-In and
Credits Table is ordered, so values
must be set in increasing increments
from top to bottom of the screen. The
final two values, however, can be
entered as “0”, which is the equivalent
of N/A. As each row on the table is
filled in, the “Edit” button will appear
for the subsequent row below it.

Similar to the Cash-In and Credits Table, when
programming the Channels on the Coin-In
Menu, Channel 1 is set for the lowest value
coin, Channel 2 for the next highest value,
etc. The meter pulse, which is the highest
common divisor of all the monetary values
of the Channels, is independent of the cred-
its and only tracks the smallest unit of cur-
rency. Operators can use this number to

determine the amount of money earned on a
game by multiplying the meter pulse by the
reading on the hard meter.

NOTE: Changing the values of the
Channels on the Coin-In Menu may
change the meter pulse. Therefore, a
Cash Settlement Collection should be
performed prior to adjusting the Chan-
nels in order to accurately reflect coin
drop based on the hard meter reading.
Adjusting the Channels will not affect
the Cash-In and Credits Table, which
performs a separate function on the
Coin-In Menu.

To give customers bonus credits for insert-
ing larger denominations, manually adjust
the credits earned per dollar value on the
Credit and Values Table. Coins may be de-
posited in any combination of values, and
the game will automatically register the high-
est number of credits for the total amount of
coins deposited. Once a game is played,
any remaining fractional credits are saved
and applied to the next purchase.

NOTE: It is recommended that if you
are enabling bonus credits, that the
game be set to display in credits and
not money. If the game is set to display
in money, all money values will be
based on the value of 1 credit, which is
typically the most expensive credit.

The type of currency registered can be ad-
justed by touching the

Change Currency

button at the bottom right-hand corner of the
Coin-In Menu. Touching the

Default Set-

tings

button just below it will return the Coin-

In Menu to its factory settings. This setting
can be adjusted (as described previously),
but will return if the game memory is cleared.

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FIGURE 6 - PAY PER TIME SCREEN

To Enter This Screen, Touch
“Pay Per Time” on the Credits Menu

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.

Rental Mode

When enabled via the Options button on
the Credits/Pricing Menu, Rental Mode
allows players to purchase a block of time
and use it to play as many games as they
want.

To set the value of a credit in Rental Mode,
select

Pay Per Time

from the Credits

Menu. Touch the arrows on either side of
the time interval to adjust the number of
minutes of play given for each credit. To
disable any row, set the value to zero.

Certain features will not be available in
Rental Mode, such as MegaNet, Merit
Money, credit card purchases, Promo
Credits, and Free Credits. Rental mode is
also unavailable with linked games.

NOTE: It is recommended that you
clear the books when toggling Rental
Mode on and off in order to ensure
accurate bookkeeping.

Freeplay Mode

Turn this option on to enable free game play,
which can be used for promotions and
demonstrations. Additionally, Megatouch
systems with credit card functionality will
enter Credit Card Demo Mode when freeplay
is enabled. This can be used to show how
the credit card feature works without
actually charging a credit card.