manuals/manuals_Support_Center_manuals_PM0591_02_Boardwalk_Installation___Owners_Manual

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

Setting up your

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

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

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

Coin/Bill Acceptor
and Coin Box Doors .................. p. 1

Rear Door Section ..................... p. 1

General Care
and Maintenance ........................... p. 2-5

Monitor Adjustment
Procedure .................................. p. 2

General Circuit Board
Handling Information .................. p. 2

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

Cleaning the Monitor Plexiglass p. 3

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

Watchdog Timer ........................ p. 3

Cloning Machine
Configuration ..................................... p. 4

Merit Boardwalk Software

Main Menu ....................................... p. 5-6

Credits/Pricing Menu ................... p. 7-8

Quick Price Setup ...................... p. 7

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

Games Menu .................................. p. 8-9

Game Setup ............................... p. 8-9

Hi Scores Menu .............................. p. 9

Clear Hi Scores ......................... p. 9

Table of Contents

Books Menu .................................... p. 10-11

Books Display ............................ p. 10

Cash Settlement Setup .............. p. 11

Cash Settlement Collection ........ p. 11

System Menu ................................. p. 12

Diagnostics Menu .......................... p. 13

My Operator Info ............................ p. 14

Promotion Menu ............................ p. 14-15

Promo Credits ............................ p. 14

Merit Money ............................... p. 15

Ad Screen Menu ............................ p. 15

Operator Ad Screens ................ p. 15

Merit Boardwalk Hardware

Operator Keys ................................ p. 16

DIP Switch Settings
in Boardwalk Games ................... p. 17

Troubleshooting ............................ p. 18-20

Parts List and Illustrations

Boardwalk Diagrams ................. p. 21-23

Replacement Parts List ............. p. 24

Connection Diagrams ................ p. 25-27

Warranty and Software License
Agreements

Warranty .................................... p. 28

Software License Agreements .

p. 29-34

Megatouch Boardwalk

and

TournaMAXX

are registered trademarks of Merit Entertainment

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

Game Description

The Boardwalk cabinet has 4 key-locked

compartments: the CPU section, the coin/bill

acceptor door, the coin box door and the

rear door section. The keys are contained

in a plastic bag along with a warranty card.

This model also has couplers installed in the

rear of the game which can be used for

future hardware upgrades such as linking

and modem capabilities (see Figure 19).

CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible by unlocking

the control panel and loosening the 2 screws

on the underside of the panel (see Figure

17). The CPU section houses an electron-

ics box which contains the motherboard,

I/O board, control board, power supply and

hard drive. There is also external access to

the centronics connector and the meter on

the outside of the electronics box. The Op-

erator Setup Screen can be accessed by

pushing the SETUP button on the control

board (see Figure 23). The accompanying

CALIBRATE button performs a trackball test,

which can also be initiated through the Setup

Screens by selecting Diagnostics, then

Trackball Test.

Coin/Bill Acceptor and Coin Box Doors

The coin/bill acceptor and coin box doors

are located one above the other on the front

of the game, and are key-locked for secu-

rity purposes. The bill acceptor and coin

mech are located in the top section, while

the coin box is found in the section below.

The top section also houses a red SETUP

button -- situated as a more convenient al-

ternative to the SETUP button found on the

control board.

Rear Door Section

The rear door section houses the monitor

and related electrical equipment, including

the OSD board.

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Site Preparation

In determining the location for your Mega-

touch Boardwalk™ video game, consider-

ation must be given to a suitable, grounded

electrical outlet. Since the game is a com-

puterized device, it should have a separate

circuit, if at all possible. If a separate circuit

is not available, care should be taken to pro-

vide 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 Boardwalk Game

After removing the game from the car-

ton, plug the game into a standard AC

outlet.

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 Player Menu

Screen.

There are many custom settings avail-

able for the game. To customize the

settings, follow the software instruc-

tions in this manual.

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

Monitor Adjustment Procedure

The vertical/horizontal controls and bright-

ness/contrast controls are located on the

OSD board, which is secured with Velcro in

the rear compartment of the game (see Fig-

ure 19). Pressing the button labeled

Menu

(Select)

on the OSD board will show the

on-screen display on the monitor. Use the

and

Down

buttons to move through the

menu. Press Menu again to choose the op-

tion you want to change. Use the Up and

Down buttons to change the option. Press

the

Exit

button to deselect an option. Adjust

the monitor controls until the screens look

as suggested in the following steps.

Set the game to play “Skee Ball”.

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 using “Skee Ball” as a guide. The

target area for the skee ball should be

a rich red with white scoring zones,

while the ball itself should be brown.

(Adjusting the brightness and contrast

can also correct for a lack of sharp-

ness.)

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The Exit button also performs

Degaussing

when the Menu options are not enabled. To

ensure proper performance, It is recom-

mended that the color tube be degaussed in

the position in which it will be operated.

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

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  BAT-
TERY ON THE MOTHERBOARD.  THERE
IS  A  DANGER  OF  EXPLOSION  IF  THE
BATTERY  ON  THE  MOTHERBOARD  IS
INCORRECTLY  REPLACED.    ONLY  RE-
PLACE  THE  BATTERY  WITH  THE  SAME
TYPE  RECOMMENDED  BY  THE  MANU-
FACTURER.  DISPOSE OF USED BATTER-
IES

ACCORDING

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 electron-

ics inside.

Cleaning the Monitor Plexiglass

•

The monitor Plexiglass should be

cleaned with a damp cloth and isopro-

pyl alcohol or a

non-ammonia

cleanser.

NOTE:

Do not use any abrasive solvents,

acid,  or  vinegar-based  cleansers  on  the
Plexiglass  or  side  decals.    Over  time,
such  cleansers  could  harm  the
Plexiglass  and  erase  the  decals.    Be
careful  not  to  use  commercial  clean-
ers 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 2 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 watch-

dog timer, set DIP switch 3 on the I/O board

to the open position and reboot the game.

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Cloning Machine Configuration

The USB pen allows operators to save the

machine configuration of one Boardwalk

game and import the configuration to an-

other game.

The configuration includes all the Options

screen settings, the Coin-In table, credit

value, game pricing, game active/inactive

data, volume adjustment, operator key data,

the 6 Star PIN, My Operator Info data, Promo

Credits and Merit Money setup data, and

the current language setting.

A USB Pen is available as a separate kit

(part number KAV-100-008-01) from your

local distributor.

NOTE:  Cloning  the  machine  configu-
ration  will  overwrite  any  existing  con-
figuration  settings  saved  to  your  USB
pen.

Export Settings:

Remove the USB pen cap.

Unlock and open the control panel to

access the electronics box and

motherboard. It is not necessary to

open the box to access the USB port.

Plug the USB pen into one of the open

USB ports found on the connector side

of the motherboard (see Figure 20).

The LED on the pen will flash when the

device is first connected, then pulse

slowly after the initial connection.

If the game has not been turned on yet,

turn it on and let it finish booting up.

Press the SETUP button inside the ma-

chine.

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Choose the

System

option on the Main

Menu.

Select

Data Transfer

on the System

Menu. If the pen was properly con-

nected, the game will display a mes-

sage indicating that a storage device

has been detected.

NOTE: If the NO STORAGE DEVICE
DETECTED appears, the USB pen was

not correctly connected to the machine.

Choose the

Export Machine Configu-

ration

option to transfer configuration

data to the pen. The machine will dis-

play a message when the data has

been successfully exported and the pen

can safely be removed.

Import Settings:

Repeat the preceding Steps 1-7 on the

Boardwalk game to which you would

like to import your copied configuration.

10. On the Data Transfer screen, choose

the

Import Machine Settings

option.

11. When the import is complete, a mes-

sage will appear informing the opera-

tor that the data transfer was success-

ful and that the software will restart to

allow the new configuration to take ef-

fect.

12. Select

. The machine will display a

message stating that the USB pen can

be disconnected.

NOTE: Only disconnect the pen after
the LED has returned to the slow pulse,

NOT while it is flashing.

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. Use the trackball to move between selec-

tions. Current selections will be highlighted. Press the C button to select.

NOTE: For help with the Options in any menu section (“?” icon appears), press

the HELP button 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.

FIGURE 1 - MAIN MENU

Main Menu

Available Options

Information

CREDITS/
PRICING

Quick Price Setup

Coin-In

Value of Credit

Options

Clear/Free Credits

The Credits Screens allow the operator
to set credit rules for all games, set up
the Coin-In Menu, and add or clear
credits.

GAMES

Game Setup

Options

In the Games Screens, you can edit the
game list (choose which games are
available) and select options for
individual games.

HI SCORES

Clear High Scores

Options

Select

Clear All Games

to clear all high

scores or choose a particular game to
clear high scores for that game

BOOKS

Books Display

Cash Settlement
Setup

Cash Settlement
Collection

Use the Books Screens to gather
current and lifetime credits information,
review and calculate location and
operator fees, and see revenue details.

SYSTEM

Set Time

Security Setup

Display Serial No.

Volume Control

Set 6 Star PIN

Data Transfer

Options

Setup Operator
Keys

Recharge Key

Set the game clock, security PIN, game
volume, 6 star PIN (default is

4123

) and

features. Also set system options such
as language control and 6 Star Enable.
Use this menu to transfer books data or
clone machine settings with a USB pen,
set up Operator Keys, or utilize
Recharge Keys.

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Main Menu

Available Options

Information

DIAGNOSTICS

Video Test

I/O Test

View System Log

Checksum Test

System Info

Trackball Test

Enters the Video Test to display the
test screens. Press any button to cycle
through the test.

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

Displays operations performed by the
game.

Checks the hard drive for missing or
corrupted files.

Gives details about various hardware
components in the game.

Tests trackball operation. Follow the
instructions on the screen.

MY OPERATOR
INFO

Add/Edit Operator

Information

Allows operator to enter/edit name, Web
address, description, and phone number,
which can be viewed by the player when
selecting “Help” from the main player
menu.

PROMOTION

Options

Promo Credits

Merit Money

Enables Merit Money, and Promo
Credits features.

Sets time periods in which the game
offers free credits while in Idle Mode.

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

AD SCREEN

Operator Ad Screens

Allows the operator to create ad screens
and add custom screens created on a
personal computer.

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Credits/Pricing Menu

Quick Price Setup -

This feature is only available on 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

4 Credits for a Dollar (default setting)

: Sets each game to the following price settings:

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

3 Credits for a Dollar

: Sets each game to the following price settings:

C O IN IN P U T

C O IN V AL U E

C O IN S

CR E D ITS

M ET ER PU L SE S

1 A

25 ¢

2 B

25 ¢

5 E

$ 5.00

COIN INPUT

COIN VALUE

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

25¢

$5.00

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Games Menu

Game Setup

The game list and prices, as well as game

options, are programmed using these

screens. The Game Setup Screen shows

the game menu positions available, with the

list at the bottom showing all available games.

FIGURE 4 - GAMES MENU: GAME SETUP

To Enter This Screen, Select “Game

Setup” on the Games Menu

The Game Setup Screen also allows you to

make these general changes:

Default Games

: Resets the selected cat-

egory menu to its default game and price

settings.

Clear One

: Clears a selected item from the

player’s game menu.

Clear All

: Clears all games from the player’s

game menu.

Enable All Games

: Turns on all games

within the selected category and defaults

the price settings.

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. Use the

left and right arrows to change the number

of credits.

When programming the Coin-In Menu, Chan-

nel 1 is set for the lowest value coin, Chan-

nel 2 for the next highest value, etc. Meter

pulses are independent of credits and only

track the unit of currency. Players can be

given an incentive to deposit more money

by giving them “bonus” credits for deposit-

ing larger denominations. 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 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.

Select the currency default display to hide/

show the display.

To give customers bonus credits for insert-

ing a five-dollar bill, enter the Coin-In Menu

and adjust the number of credits in the $5.00

row.

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To customize the available games, first se-

lect

Clear

All

to clear the game list. Choose

the menu position you want a particular game

to occupy by rolling the trackball to that po-

sition, then select the desired game name

from the game list on the bottom of the

screen. Repeat until all desired games ap-

pear in the menu (a game cannot appear in

the list more than once). Games already in

the menu will be red in the game list at the

bottom of the screen.

To adjust the price, use the trackball and C

button to select and change the credit value

next to each game.

Some games support a cost to continue func-

tion. Games that support continuation will

show a credit value in the cost to continue

column; games that do not support this func-

tion will display N/A. The cost to continue is

adjustable on a game-by-game basis. Se-

lect the credit value button to change the

amount.

NOTE:    The  default  Cost  to  Continue
price  is  the  same  as  the  default  cost  to
play  the  game;  however,  the  Cost  to
Continue  does  not  need  to  be  the  same
amount  as  the  original  price.

Hi Scores Menu

Clear High Scores

Use this menu to manage high scores. Clear

all scores for all games by selecting

Clear

All Games

. To clear the high scores for an

individual game, select that game and choose

YES

when prompted.

FIGURE 5 - HI SCORES MENU:

CLEAR HIGH SCORES SCREEN

To Enter This Screen, Select

“Clear High Scores” on the

Hi Scores Menu

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