American Pinball LEGENDS OF VALHALLA User manual

Game Manual

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WARNING! STOP AND READ – UNPLUGGING BOARD CONNECTORS WHILE THE
MACHINE IS POWERED ON CAN, AND MOST LIKELY WILL, DESTROY THE
BOARD! THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER AMERICAN PINBALL’S
WARRANTY AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASSOCIATED
REPAIR COSTS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
WWW.AMERICAN-PINBALL.COM
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LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Pinball Inc. (“Seller”) warrants only the original purchaser of its products that the
items listed below are free of defects in material & workmanship under normal use and
service for the specified warranty period. Warranties are non-transferable.
COVERAGE
The limited warranty covers defective workmanship and materials as follows:
1. All parts of the pinball machine, excluding standard plastic, bumper post, rubber rings and
wear & tear parts for 90 days from the date of invoice or shipment by distributor.
2. The LCD monitor for 1 year from the date of invoice or shipment by distributor.
CONDITIONS
The original purchaser must register the Limited Warranty by completing the Product
Registration Form on the American Pinball Website within 15 days of receipt:
https://www.american-pinball.com/support/register/
In the event that warranty parts or service help is required the game owner must open a
Service Ticket https://www.american-pinball.com/support/service/
www.americanpinball.com/support/service/ or call 1-833-API-HELP.
Service-related questions can be sent via e–mail to [e-mail].
Defective parts need to be sent to American Pinball at the purchaser’s expense, if the defective
parts cannot be removed, the entire Pinball Machine will need to be returned to the Distributor
for repair or replacement. All parts must be properly packaged with an RMA tag/Service ticket
and returned freight prepaid to the Sellers facility.
EXCLUSIONS
The Limited Warranty does not cover service, labor or shipping and handling. Damage, wear
and or breakage not caused by defective materials or workmanship shall not be covered by the
warranty. Damage incurred during shipping and handling shall not be covered by the
warranty.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
Except as specifically provided in a written contract between Seller and Purchaser, there are
no other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose.
DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGE
This warranty does not apply to any parts damaged due to improper handling or due to
improper installation, usage or alteration. In no event shall the Seller be held liable for any
anticipated profits, loss of profits, loss of use, accidental or consequential damages or any
other losses incurred by the customer regarding the purchase of an
AMERICAN PINBALL, INC. product.

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CAUTIONS, WARNINGS & NOTICES
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CAUTION! FOR SAFETY AND RELIABILITY, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS,
EQUIPMENT OR ADD GAME CIRCUITRY MODIFICATIONS. SUCH MODIFICATIONS MAY
ADVERSELY AFFECT GAME PLAY OR CAUSE INJURIES AND MAY RESULT IN VOIDING
OF THE WARRANTY. ALWAYS TRANSPORT PINBALL GAMES WITH THE HINGED
BACKBOX IN THE FOLDED POSITION. CONTACT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIR. ANY SUCH REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE WITH
THE LINE VOLTAGE DISCONNECTED. FOR SERVICING TIPS, REFERENCE THE USER
MANUAL OR CONTACT AMERICAN PINBALL INC. TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
SUBSTITUTION OF PARTS AND EQUIPMENT MAY VOID FCC TYPE ACCEPTANCE.
WARNING! EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH
THE LIMITS FOR A “CLASS A” COMPUTING DEVICE. PURSUANT TO SUBPART J OF
PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS. FCC RULES ARE DESIGNED TO
PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST RF ENERGY WHEN OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. OPERATION IN A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL AREA IS
LIKELY TO CAUSE INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER AT ITS OWN EXPENSE
WOULD BE REQUIRED TO TAKE WHATEVER MEASURES TO CORRECT SUCH
INTERFERENCE.
WARNING! OPENING THE COIN DOOR EXPOSES HIGH VOLTAGE PARTS IN
THE GAME, AND DIRECT CONTACT TO THESE HIGH VOLTAGE PARTS CAN LEAD TO
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. THIS EQUIPMENT ISTO BE SERVICED BY TRAINED
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COMPLIANCE, LEGAL AND WARNINGS
Radio Frequency Interference Notice
CABLE HARNESS PLACEMENT AND GROUND STRAP ROUTING have been designed to keep RF
radiation and conduction within levels accepted by FCC rules.
DO NOT ALTER WIRING OR GROUND STRAPPING. Position wiring and ground strap back to
their original position if they become loose or are removed for service.
LEGAL
Legends of Valhalla and all related characters are trademarks of API, Inc.
MAGIC GLASS and this manual are trademarks of American Pinball. Any reproductions or
modifications are illegal.
WARNINGS
Only American Pinball authorized parts are to be used. Using ANY unauthorized parts will void
all warranties and may cause injury to persons or property.
All servicing of equipment must be completed by competent personnel. Pinball machines are
complex and present an electrical shock hazard. Not following these guidelines can be fatal.
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
VHR-DOC0022-00 May 4, 2021 Initial Draft
Oktober 19, 2021 Production Release
Final Release of Document
All information in this manual is accurate at time of release and is subject to change without
notice. Check https://www.american-pinball.com/support/ for any and all updates to this manual.

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REGIONAL CONTACTS
American Pinball Inc.
500 S. Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
[phone]
american-pinball.com
General questions
[e-mail]
Service or Warranty requests
[e-mail]
833-API-HELP
API Tech Tip Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_k0XRo6IbeyeOuQy4Hseg/videos

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CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coverage ……………………..……………………………………………………….…………. iii
Conditions ………………………..………………………………………….………………….. iii
Exclusions ………………………………..…………………….………………………………… iii
Disclaimer of Implied Warranty …………………………………..…….…………….. iii
Disclaimer of Damage …………………………………..…………………………………. iii
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS & NOTICES ……………………..…………………………… iv
COMPLIANCE, LEGAL & WARNINGS….…………….………………………………… v
Reginal Contacts .…………………………………………………………………………….. vi
Contents………………………………………………………………………………………….. vii
1 Overview …………………….……………..………………………………………………… 1
About this Manual …………………………….…………………………………………….. 1
2 Unpacking Instructions ……………………….………………………………………… 4
Unpacking the game…..…………………………….………………………………..……. 4
Tools Required for Unpacking ……….……….……………….………………………. 4
Unpacking Continued...….………………………………………………………………… 5
Leveling the game.………………………….……………………………………………….. 7
3 Service Menu ………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Service Menu..……….…………..……………………………………………………………. 8
API Cockpit ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Tests ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Access Test Menu ……….…………………………………………………………………… 12
Switch Testing …………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Playfield Switch Map ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Playfield Coil Map ……………………………………………………………………………. 15
Fuse Table ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Coil Testing ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
LED Testing ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Display & Sound Tests.……………………………………………………………………… 17
Coil Interlock Switch ………………………………………………………………………… 17
Coil Adjustment Settings ………………………………………………………………….. 18
Feature Adjustment Settings ………………………………………………………….. 19
Coin Door and Dollar Bill Acceptor Information ……………………………….. 20
Pricing Adjustment Settings …………………………………………………………….. 21
Replay Adjustment Settings ……………………………………………………………… 23
Sound Adjustment Settings….…………………………………………………………… 24
How to Create a Custom Message …………………………………………………… 25
Standard Adjustment Settings.…………………………………………………………. 26
Presets …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27

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Switch Table …………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Opto Board Connectors .………………………………………………………………….. 30
Switch Theory ………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
Coil Table …………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
Cabinet Circuit Board Assembly ………………………………………………………. 33
Bottom Playfield PCB and Dip Switch Settings …………………………………. 34
Power Distribution ……..…………………………….……………………………………… 35
LED Board Configuration and Dip switch settings …….……….……………… 36
4 How To Update Game code………………………………………………………….. 37
Code Update Procedure …………………………………………………………………… 37
How to Download and Update Code ..……………………………………………... 38
Collecting Game Logs ..…………………………………………………………………….. 39
5 Game Rules .....………………………………………………………….. 40

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LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Post Locations 1-1….…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Rubber Ring Location 1-2…………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Authorized American Pinball Box 2-1..……………………………………………………………… 4
Service Menu 3-1.…………...….....……………………………………………………………………….. 9
Service Menu Navigation Buttons 3-2………………………………………………………………. 12
Test Menu 3-3………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Switch Testing Menu 3-4………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Playfield Switch Map 3-5 ………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Playfield Coil Map 3-6 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Opto Board Connectors 3-7 …………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Opto Board Schematic 3-8 ……………………………………………………………………………… 31
Cabinet Circuit Boards Assembly 3-9 ….………………………………………………………….. 33
Dip switch Settings and Bottom playfield PCBs Drawing 3-10 ………………………… 34
Power Distribution 3-11…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
LED Board Configuration 3-12….……………………………………………………………….. 36

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LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commonly Used Terms 1-1…………….…………………………………………………………...…... 1
Service Menu Icons 3-1…………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Tests Menu Icons 3-2……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
API Cockpit Navigation 3-3……………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Fuse Table 3-4………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Coil Adjustment Settings 3-5……………………………………………………………………………. 18
Features Adjustment Settings 3-6…………………………………………………………………….. 19
Price Table 3-7…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
Pricing Adjustment Settings 3-8……………………………………………………………………….. 22
Replay Adjustment Settings 3-9……………………………………………………………………….. 23
Sound Adjustment Settings 3-10 ..……………………………………………………………………. 24
Standard Adjustment Settings 3-11.…………………………………………………………………. 26
Presets 3-12.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
Switch Table 3-13…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Coil Table 3-14…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32

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OVERVIEW
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ABOUT THE MANUAL
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This manual details the integral aspects of the pinball machine.
The following chapters are included in this manual.
Chapter Title
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Unpacking Instructions
Chapter 3 API Cockpit / Service Information
Chapter 4 Code Update / Game Logs / USB
Chapter 5 Game Rules
Table 1-1 Commonly used terms in the Service Manual documentation.
Term Description
ADJ Abbreviation for the adjustment menu, when certain settings are
adjusted/configured
AUD Abbreviation for the audit menu, where audits can be run for the
machine.
DIAG Abbreviation for the diagnostic menu, where diagnostics can be run for
the machine.
Plumb Bob Tilt Weighted tilt assembly on the inside left of the cabinet.
P3-ROC Board Designed to control all the real-time signaling on a pinball machine.
Note: The documentation for the P3-ROC Boards is available at
American-pinball.com/support
UTIL Abbreviation for the utility menu, where utilities can be run for the
machine.
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Figure 1-1 Post Locations
Part# item# Playfield Posts Quantity
PST0004-00 1 5/16" PLAIN HEX SLEEVE POST - PLAIN 2 PST0004-02 4 5/16" HEX SLEEVE POST W/ 8-32 THREADED TOP 9 PST0004-03 6 5/16" HEX SLEEVE POST W/ 8-32 TAP 4 PST0002-00 7 10-32 MINIPOST FULL THREAD 4 PST0001-00 18 1.06 CLEAR PLAIN POST W/ 8-32 HOLE 20 PST0003-00 19 8-32 POST FASTENING SCREW BUTYRATE MTG 6 PST0003-02 20 8-32 POST FASTENING WOOD SCREW MTG 19
PST0002-02
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10-32 MINI POST-STEEL WOOD SCREW
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Figure 1-2 Rubber Ring Location

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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UNPACKING
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In order to fully enjoy your pinball machine in the manner it was designed, please adhere to the following unpacking
instructions.
CAUTION! THE GAME WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 250 LBS. AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE
ARE REQUIRED TO UNPACK AND MANEUVER THE MACHINE.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR UNPACKING
A pair of scissors or a utility knife is all you will need.
To unpack: Your pinball machine should appear in the following corrugated box.
Figure 2-1 Authorized American Pinball Box.
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UNPACKING CONTINUED
Using a pair of scissors or utility knife, carefully cut the bands highlighted with the red arrows.
Lay the box down on the “TRUCK THIS SIDE ONLY” side. Remove the 2 pieces of Styrofoam and fold the flap
under or cut the whole flap off the box.
Remove the 2 top corner protectors highlighted in the picture (left) and pull out the game by the center strap
(center). Next remove the 4 legs from the bottom corner protectors (right).
DO NOT CUT THE CENTER STRAP AROUND THE GAME YET

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UNPACKING CONTINUED
Slide the game completely out of the box (left), and carefully stand the game up (center). Cut the shrink wrap by
the front legs and install the legs with the supplied hardware (right).
Lay the game down and cut away the shrink wrap covering the rear leg mounting area.
Carefully lift the game up. Install the 2 rear legs with the included hardware. Stand the game up on all 4 legs
once rear legs are installed.
Cut and remove the center band, all the stretch wrap as well as the 2 cardboard protectors for the front and
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UNPACKING CONTINUED
Lift the head and insert the supplied 5/16” hex wrench into the lock mechanism and turn clockwise to lock.
Remove the keys from the ball shooter rod. One set is for the back box, the other set is for the front coin door.
Open the coin door and move the lockbar handle to the left and pull up on the lockbar. Remove the film from
the lockbar. Pull the glass off and follow the instructions under the glass.
LEVELING YOUR AMERICAN PINBALL MACHINE
Your game is designed to sit at 6.5 degrees. However, depending on the floor, you may have to adjust
so that the game is properly leveled left to right and or at the proper pitch. With the leg levelers all the way in
(no threads showing below the leg) the game will sit approximately at 6 degrees.
Phone Applications for leveling:
iPhone: PinGuy https://apps.apple.com/de/app/pinguy/id782973821
Video showing how to use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiM7aMIoCjc
Android: Pinball Leveler https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nottud.pinballleveller&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Service Menu
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Legends of Valhalla SERVICE MENU
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This chapter includes service menu settings. The service menu accesses the following settings for optimal play
and maintenance.
 Tests
 Settings
 Statistics
 Utilities
 Health Meter
Before You Begin
 Have you unpacked your pinball machine and set it up according to the instructions in the manual?
 Have you downloaded the most current code from American Pinball’s Support site? https://www.american-
pinball.com/support/updates/
Video showing how to update the gamecode: https://youtu.be/_n4-7ZSH3UE
 Have you registered your game? https://www.american-pinball.com/support/register/
Games must be registered prior to receiving any warranty parts
Video showing how to register your game: https://youtu.be/LsoqXcbKZzE
Note: Settings are occasionally updated. Please refer to American Pinball’s Support site for the
most current documentation.
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API COCKPIT
The service menu contains tests for all the electrical and mechanical functions within the game.
Video showing how to use the service menus: https://youtu.be/nKcwKNgNhCw
Figure 3-1 Service Menu
Table 3-1 Service Menu Icons
Tests
This includes tests in the following areas
 Switches
 Coils
 LEDs
 Displays
Settings
This includes adjustments in the following settings
 Standard Adjustment Settings
 Replay Adjustment Settings
 Coil Adjustment Settings
 Sound Adjustment Settings
 Feature Adjustment Settings
 Pricing Adjustment Settings
 Presets
Statistics
This includes auditsfor the following statistics
 Basic Statistics
 Feature Statistics
 Standard Statistics
 Game Time Statistics
 Earning Statistics
 Score Breakdown Statistics

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Table 3-1 Service Menu Continued
Utilities
This includes information for the following utilities
 Clear Balls
 Statistic Clear
 Date and Time Set
 Restoration of Default Settings
Health Meter
Green
The Health Meter Provides a Quick Analysis of the
Overall State of The Game
Game has no issues
Health Meter
Yellow
Game may have switch issues. If the game hasn’t
seen a switch hit in 30 games, it will call attention
to it. Go to TESTS – SWITCH TEST
Health Meter
Red
Game may have missing balls