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AMI Jukebox Mega-Link
®
Setup
In available markets, your Force and Ion Megatouch game(s) may be linked with an AMI-powered jukebox by utilizing the
Mega-Link feature, which allows customers to view and play jukebox music selections directly from the Merit touchscreen.
To enable the link, you will need a broadband Internet connection, a router and Ethernet cable(s) (if you are not using
wireless). Once the router is configured, follow the instructions below for hardware and software setup.
NOTE: Some Force games do not support Super High Resolution and thus cannot be linked to a jukebox. These
games include Force Radion and Classic, as well as Force conversions from Slim, Select and EZ Maxx models.
Additionally, all games linked to a jukebox must be running 2006.5 software (V21) or greater. All of them must also
be running the same level of software for proper operation. To determine what version of software your game is
running, push the SETUP button inside the cabinet. The software version will be displayed in the lower left corner of
the first screen that appears. Following the “PG3002” will be the version running on your game.
Hardware:
1. Ensure that both the jukebox and your Megatouch game are turned off and unplugged before making any connections.
2. Unlock and open the jukebox door to locate the unit’s interior router.
3. Insert the Ethernet (Category 5) cable through the access hole in the rear of the jukebox, and then connect the cable to
the interior router.
NOTE: If the jukebox is mounted to the wall, it may be necessary to temporarily dismount it.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your external router.
5.
Wired connections:
Connect a separate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet coupler on the outside of your game, then to the
router. Plug in and turn on the jukebox and your game.
Wireless connections:
Plug in and turn on the jukebox and your game.
Software:
6. Press the SETUP button.
7. At the MAIN MENU, touch the
Network
button.
8. Next
to
Internet Connection
, select the
LAN
option.
9.
FORCE games only:
Touch the
Ethernet Setup
button. At the Ethernet Internet Setup screen, select
Automatic
.
NOTE:
If the Automatic connection fails, contact Merit Customer Service to set up a connection using the Manual option.
10.
Ion games only:
Wired Connections Only:
Next to
(LAN) Local Area Network Connection
, touch
Ethernet
to advance to the Ethernet
Internet Setup Screen. At the Ethernet Internet Setup screen, select
Automatic
. Skip to step 12.
NOTE:
If the
Automatic connection fails, contact Merit Customer Service to set up a connection using the Manual option.
Wireless Connections Only:
Touch the
Wireless
button next to (LAN) Local Area Connection to advance to the Internet
Setup Screen. Then, touch
Configure Device
and choose from the following options to network your game:
NOTE:
If
you are using security, only 64 or 128-bit WEP encryption is supported.
Autodetect Network
:
The system will find and connect to the nearest available wireless network. This is the easiest
way to connect.
Search for Networks:
Looks for all available wireless connections. Select a connection from the list to proceed.
Secured connection
:
Choosing a “locked” device will prompt a key (password) request. If it is your own
network, use your password to gain access. If not, this indicates an outside wireless network that has been
encrypted and is not accessible.
Unsecured connection
:
You will be prompted to enter interface information. Accept the default values, or
consult a network advisor to manually configure these settings.