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Table of Contents

Quick Setup ...................................... p. 1

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

Game Description ............................ p. 1-2

CPU Section .............................. p. 2

Coinbox Section ........................ p. 2

General Care
and Maintenance ............................. p. 2

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

Degaussing Your
Monitor ....................................... p. 2-3

General Circuit Board
Handling Information ................. p. 3

Cleaning the Cabinet ................. p. 3

Cleaning the Touchscreen
Monitor ....................................... p. 3

Cleaning the Fans and
Vents ......................................... p. 3

Megatouch MAXX SELECT™  Software

Options Settings .............................. p. 4

Game Name and Score Needed
for Initial Replay ............................... p. 5

Megatouch MAXX SELECT™
Game Operation

Game Setup .............................. p. 6

System Settings ........................ p. 6-7

Game Menu ............................... p. 7

Coin-In Menu ............................. p. 8

Books Screen ............................ p. 9

Megatouch MAXX SELECT™

Video Billboard

Video Billboard
Icon Functions ........................... p. 10-11

Video Billboard Font
Controls Screen ......................... p. 11

Video Billboard Clip Art
Controls Screen ......................... p. 11

Megatouch MAXX SELECT™ Hardware

Troubleshooting .............................. p. 12-13

Parts List and Illustrations

Game Illustrations ..................... p. 14-15

Replacement Parts List ............. p. 16

Warranty and Software License

Agreements

Warranty ............................................ p. 17

Software License Agreements

English ....................................... p. 18-19

French ....................................... p. 20-21

German ...................................... p. 22-23

   COPYRIGHT © 2001 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNPACKING & SETTING UP YOUR

MEGATOUCH MAXX SELECT™ VIDEO

GAME

1.

Upon opening the carton and removing

the packing materials, lift the game out

of the box and remove it from the

plastic bag.  Place the game on a sturdy,

level surface.

2.

Locate and remove the vinyl pouch

containing the manual, warranty card

and keys (located on top of, or on the

back of, the cabinet).  Put the manual,

warranty card and keys aside for future

use.  Clean any adhesive residue that

may be left on the cabinet after

removing the vinyl pouch.

3.

Plug the power cord into a grounded AC

outlet.

NOTE:

 INSIDE THE POUCH ARE TWO

SETS OF KEYS: ONE SET UNLOCKS THE
REAR DOOR AND THE OTHER SET UN-
LOCKS THE COIN DRAWER.

4.

Locate the power switch on the back of

the game and push the rocker switch

to the “ON” position.

5.

Turn on the game and wait for the game

to go through its boot-up sequence.  At

the completion of the boot-up sequence,

the game will display the main menu

screen.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AND MONITOR

CONTROLS

NOTE

: THE VOLUME AND MONITOR

CONTROLS ARE PRESET AT THE
FACTORY AND, THEREFORE, MAY NOT
NEED TO BE ADJUSTED.

1.

In the countertop, the volume control is

accessed through the software; to

access the volume control, press the

SETUP button, located in the coin box

section or in the CPU section of the

game, then touch the SYSTEM SET-

TINGS icon at the Setup Screen, then

touch the VOLUME  CONTROL icon.

2.

Adjust the Monitor Controls, in the CPU

section of the game (See Figure 9), as

necessary to achieve the desired pic-

ture.

Site Preparation

•

Plug the game into a grounded

electrical outlet.

•

Plug the game into 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.

•

Place the game on a flat, level and

stable surface.

•

Place the game in a location that does

not interfere with its proper ventilation.

•

Make sure  that all fans are operating

correctly and that airflow is

unobstructed.  If any fans are not

operating, it is important that they be

replaced.

•

Make sure nothing is placed on top of

the cabinet or next to the fan vents that
would inhibit the flow of air.

Game Description

The countertop model has 2 key-locked com-

partments: the CPU section and  the coinbox

section.  The countertop is equipped with one

coin mech, with optional bill acceptors  avail-

able.  This model also has couplers installed

in the rear of the game.  These are used for

future hardware upgrades which include link-

ing and modem capabilities.

MEGATOUCH MAXX SELECT™

QUICK SETUP

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General  Care and Maintenance

NOTE: 

THIS GAME SHOULD ONLY BE

SERVICED BY  QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

 

THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE

PARTS IN THIS GAME.  BE CAREFUL
WHEN SERVICING THE INSIDE OF THE
GAME.  GAME SHOULD ALWAYS BE
UNPLUGGED BEFORE SERVICING.

Screen Calibration

The machine must be in the idle mode or

game select mode to calibrate the

touchscreen.

1.

Press the calibrate button located on

the connector board in the coinbox sec-

tion of the unit (See Figures 11 and 12

on page 15 of the manual).

2.

With your index finger, touch the

center of the first circle that appears on

the screen.  Once touched and re-

leased, a second circle will appear on

the screen.

NOTE:

 YOU MUST HOLD YOUR FINGER

ON THE CIRCLE FOR APPROXIMATELY
2 SECONDS FOR THE CALIBRATION TO
BE RECOGNIZED.

3.

With your index finger, touch the cen-

ter of the second circle that appears on

the screen.

4.

Once the second circle is touched and

released, a crosshair will  appear on the

screen.  To test the calibration of the

screen, touch the crosshair with your

finger and slowly drag your finger

around the screen.  The crosshair

should follow your movement. Touch

the “EXIT” icon.

Degaussing Your Monitor

If your monitor is displaying “purity problems,”

(a  display with purity problems will have parts

of an all-white screen affected by blotches

of color) the monitor needs  to be degaussed

using a “degaussing coil.”  A degaussing coil

is a circular electromagnet, used to cancel

out any stray magnetic fields that may build

up on a metal object.

The countertop model is able to be mounted

to a surface through a clearance hole in the

base pan on the bottom of the game.  To

mount the game use the following instruc-

tions.

1.     Gain access to the base pan by

        removing the PC tray from the game.

2.

Rotate the lazy susan so that you see

the screw hole through the tool

clearance and drive a screw into the sur-

face where you are mounting the game.

3.

Repeat step 2 for the four remaining

holes in the lazy susan.

As an added feature on the Megatouch

MAXX Select™, there is a hanking tie at-

tached to the U-Bolt (See Figure 9),  on the

back of the game, to provide strain relief for

the power cord. It can also be used for any

other  wires that may be routed through the

U-bolt in the future.

CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible from the rear

of the unit in the countertop.  The CPU

section houses the CRT, the monitor con-

trols, the CPU and  I/O board, the power sup-

ply, the main harness and the “SETUP” and

“CALIBRATE”  switches.  The security  key

is located on the I/O board.

Coinbox Section

The  coinbox  section is accessible from the

front of the unit.  This section is key-locked

for security purposes.  A sturdy metal box

located within this section holds all coins de-

posited into the machine.

 Also located within the  cavity of the coin

mech are 2 internal switches, ”SETUP” and

“CALIBRATE,” and the coin meter.  Press-

ing the “SETUP” button will bring you to the

Megatouch™ Setup  screen (see   Figure 1

in  the Software Section of this manual).  See

the next section for calibration instructions.

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All of our monitors have built-in degaussing

coils that are automatically activated on

power-up.  If your game is experiencing

minor purity problems, try powering down the

game for 20 minutes and then reapplying

power to activate the degaussing coil.  If the

problem is not corrected, you will have to pur-

chase a manual-degaussing coil.

Follow the instructions below for manually

degaussing a monitor.

1.

Plug in your degaussing coil.

2.

Hold the coil about three feet from the

monitor, press the trigger to activate the

magnetic field.  For circular-shaped

coils, orient the coil  so you see the

monitor through the hole in the middle;

for  wand-shaped coils, point the wand

towards the screen.

3.

Move the coil in a circular motion around

the face of the monitor and slowly

approach the game.

4.

Continuing to move the coil in a circular

motion, slowly back away from the
monitor.

5a. CIRCULAR-SHAPED COILS: When

you are about three feet away, quickly

turn the coil perpendicular to the

monitor and release the trigger.

5b.   WAND-SHAPED COILS: When you are

about three feet away, point the wand

away from the monitor and release the

trigger.

General Circuit Board Handling

Information

Before handling any boards, observe the

following procedures:

•

Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by:

Storing the boards in the anti-static bags

in which they are shipped, removing any

static charge from your body before

handling the boards, 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 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 battery
with the same type recommended by the
manufacturer.  Dispose of used batteries ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cleaning the Cabinet

•

The cabinet should be cleaned with a

damp cloth and mild detergent.

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.

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.

NOTE

: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE

SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASED
CLEANSERS WHEN CLEANING YOUR
GAME.  OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANSERS
COULD HARM THE TOUCHSCREEN AND
ERASE THE DECALS. BE CAREFUL NOT
TO USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS
CONTAINING ANY OF THESE  SUB-
STANCES.

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*NOTE: 

The soft DIP switch settings displayed on your

game will depend on which games are selected as active in
the Game Menu screen, as well as the program version
used in your game.  DIP controls for inactive games and
games not included in your program will not be displayed.

Megatouch MAXX

Software Instructions

DIP Switch Settings*

Physical DIP switches are reserved for fu-
ture use.  All current operator-adjustable
functions are controlled by the soft DIP
switches (accessed by touching the “OP-
TIONS” icon on the Megatouch™ MAXX
Setup screen.  See Figure 1).

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NOTE:  Number corresponds to the options in the pre-
ceding table.

1

Touching “TIMER” for the “ALLOW SEX?” setting allows the

operator to set times during which adult-oriented categories
and games are available to the players.  Using the arrows,
set the time at which the adult-oriented games and catego-
ries will be turned on and set the time at which they’ll be
turned off.  The time is set using 24 hour, “military” time.  The
factory default settings are set to turn on at 22:00 (10:00 PM)
and to turn off at 6:00 (6:00 AM).

2

When “ALLOW NUDITY” is set to “YES,” a small box will
appear to the right.  Select the nudity level that will appear on
the game by touching the desired level.

3

These settings are only available if “ALLOW SEX?” is set to
“TIMER” or “YES.”

4

“SET” is only shown if “Player Selectable Language” is
set to “YES.”  When enabled, the operator can select
which of the available languages will be displayed for
the user to select.  To enable the languages: at the
Language Select screen, touch the desired language
on the left, then select an open field on the right.

5

When “AUTO CLEAR HIGH SCORES” is set to “YES,” a
small box will appear to the right.  Touching this box allows
the time period to be set from 1 to 4 weeks (from the time the
player name is entered).  The factory default setting is two
(2) weeks.

6

These settings are only available if “6 STARS ENABLED?”
is set to “YES.”  For more information on 6 Stars, see Sys-
tem Settings.

7

This setting is only available if “SHOW DECK CARDS” is
set to “YES.”

8

Setting this to “YES” enables a bonus replay for all games
except Trivia Whiz, Pile On, Strip Poker, Double Solitaire
and Mystery Phraze.  The following table shows the scores
needed to achieve a bonus replay (after a replay has been
earned, the next player must beat the last replay score to
earn another replay).

9

Easy Mode reduces the number of points needed to reach
the bonus round for Hoop Jones (125/150 points), Eleven-
Up (68,000/80,000 points), Tri-Towers (64,000/80,000
points), Royal Flash (180,000/200,000 points) and Quik
Match (250,000/280,000 points).

10 Setting this to “YES” enables the Theft Deterrent.  If you

choose to enable this option, the game will automatically
shut down at specified intervals and you will need to reacti-
vate the game by entering a personal identification number.
If you select “YES”, the game will prompt you for a four to
eight digit pin number.  It will then prompt you to choose the
intervals that you want the game to activate the Theft Deter-
rent mode.  Select 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, or 4 week inter-
vals.  In order to avoid the system shutdown, you must turn
off the Theft Deterrent and turn it back on again before the end
of the time interval that you have selected.

11 Touchscreen mode offers 2 options for touchscreen settings.

Mode 1 is standard (default).  It is the recommended setting
for most locations.  This setting allows for normal play.  Mode
2 is an added feature used for faster play and reaction time
of the touchscreen.  This mode is enhanced for intensive
play.  When set to mode 2, certain environmental conditions
may cause slight touchscreen drift.  If this occurs, return to
Mode 1.

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Game Name and Score Needed

for Initial Replay

Great Solitaire, Power Solitaire, Route 66,

and Super Route 66 will always offer a re-

play 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

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*Six Stars Enabled

This feature allows access to the Clear High

Scores, Volume Control, Video Billboard and

Calibration, without having to remove the coin

box.  If the Six Stars Enabled dip switch is

set to “YES,” touching the info button in the

main menu will cause six numbered stars to

appear on the screen.  Touching these stars

in the programmed order will bring up a

screen with icons for the Video Billboard,

High Scores and Volume Control, and Screen

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ate DIP switches have been set to “YES”).

To set the   sequence in which the stars

must be touched, go to the “System Set-

tings” screen, touch the “Set Six Star PIN”

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The game list and prices are programmed

using this screen.  The left side  of the screen

shows the various game menu names.  The

fields to the right show the game positions

available, with the price for each game.  The

list at the bottom shows all games available

for that category.  The lower buttons will

reset the selected game menu to the default

setting (DEFAULT), clear all of the games

from the player’s game menu (CLEAR), clear

the selected item from the player’s game

menu (CLEAR 1), and reset all of the game

menus to the default settings (DEFAULT

ALL).

To program the player’s game lists, first  se-

lect the category in which you want the game

to appear, by touching that category’s name

on the left side of the screen.  Choose the

menu position you want the game to oc-

cupy, by touching that position.  Then, touch

the desired game name, from the game list

on the bottom of the screen.  That game will

now appear in the menu (a game cannot

appear in a game list more than once).

Games currently in the displayed category

will appear shaded in the game list on the

right.  To adjust the price, touch the price in

the game menu.  Each touch will rotate the

price from 25¢ (1CR), to 50¢ (2CR), to 75¢

(3CR), to $1 (4CR) and back to 25¢ (1CR).

Touch “EXIT” when done.

NOTE:

 

TOP GAMES

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TOR TO ENTER UP TO 6 GAMES IN THAT
CATEGORY.  SET THE TOP GAME THRESH-
OLD TO TELL THE GAME HOW MANY
PLAYS QUALIFIES A GAME FOR THE TOP
GAMES LIST.  ONCE A GAME REACHES THAT
NUMBER OF PLAYS, IT WILL AUTOMATI-
CALLY BE ADDED TO THE TOP GAMES CAT-
EGORY.  THE DEFAULT THRESHOLD IS “10.”

*Games currently in the displayed cat-
egory will appear shaded in the game
list on the right.

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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 providing a way to give players “bonus” credits for

depositing a higher amount of money.

When programming the Coin-In Menu, E1 is set for the lowest value coin, E2 for the next

highest value, etc. If all four coin inputs are not used, the unused inputs must be set to

 “N/A.”.  Adjust the coin/credit/meter pulse settings by touching the “plus” and “minus”

signs on the field you want to change.

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.”

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

is not used in any calculations.  Touch the CURRENCY DEFAULT DISPLAY to hide/show the

display.

To Enter The Coin/Credit Setup Screen, Touch “Coin-In Menu” At

The Setup Screen

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The books screen displays the current and

lifetime credit totals for each game, as well

as the percentage of credits played per game

(the percentage for each game is the total

number of credits played on that game di-

vided by the total number of credits entered

into the machine).

Touching a game name will display the cur-

rent and lifetime credit totals*, broken into 1

Player, 2 Player and Linked Games.  It also

shows the “shortest,”  “longest” and “aver-

age” playing times for that game (only “link-

only” games, like Pile-On, are included in time

calculations; time calculations for games that

can be played as link or amusement are only

displayed for the amusement version).

Touch CLEAR CURRENT to erase all current

book data.

*Touching Trivia Whiz or Power Trivia

displays totals by category.

Figure 4 - Books Screen

Figure 5 - Books Screen

w/ Time Inset

To Enter This Screen Touch “Display Books” At The Setup Screen