ColorDMD CHROMA eDP S.A.M. User manual

14-Pin DMD Ribbon Cable
Figure A
DMD Ground Cables
(Location may vary)
LED or Plasma DMD Assembly
LED Type DMD Power Cable
Plasma Type DMD Power Cable
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Game will have only one
DMD power cable depending
upon type of DMD installed
(LED or Plasma).
Carefully remove the translite from the backbox and then lower
the speaker panel to the position shown in Fig. A to gain access
to the backbox.
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Installation Instructions
for S.A.M. - CHROMA eDP
Be sure to turn OFF the power to the pinball machine before
installing the ColorDMD display.
Tools Required
:
Remove the eight DMD assembly mounting screws. Remove
the original DMD assembly from the game and store it
in a safe place .
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STEP
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STEP
Disconnect the DMD power and ribbon cables from the DMD
(see Fig. A). Completely remove the DMD Power Cable from
the game by unplugging the other end in the backbox .
Congratulations on the purchase of a new ColorDMD display. The ColorDMD
will enhance your pinball machine by introducing
color to the dot matrix
display graphics produced by the game.
If pinball machine has a transparent colored plastic film attached
to the wooden speaker panel, carefully remove and store it with
original DMD. If the DMD lens on the pinball machine is not clear,
a clear lens (sold separately) must be installed.
1/4" Nut Driver
Phillips Screwdriver
STEP
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Figure B
Reconnect DMD Ground Cables
PWR
DMD_IN
USB Port
Figure C
Stern
Mounting
Holes
Stern
Mounting
Holes
WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK
To protect against electrical shock,
ground wire from the backbox must
be connected to this metal bracket.
Position the ColorDMD face down on the speaker panel
(centered in the orientation shown in Fig. B) and align the four
Stern mounting holes (see Fig. C).
Remove the protective film from the front side of the new
ColorDMD display.
Use the four included DMD mounting screws to fasten the
ColorDMD display to the speaker panel.
If game has metal
speaker panel, use the ColorDMD Standoff Hardware Kit sold
separately to secure bracket. Make sure to reconnect DMD
Ground Cables to the ColorDMD (see Fig. B).
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STEP
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WARNING . Electric Shock Hazard - To protect against
accidental electric shock, DO NOT operate the game without
ensuring that the ColorDMD metal bracket is electrically grounded.
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Figure E
ColorDMD Ground Cables
securely installed.
Route the new ColorDMD
Power Cable through the
access hole in bottom
of the backbox.
'Y' Harness:
Only use this to reconnect a
pre-existing cable back into
auxiliary 5v/12v power
source connector.
Plug into
ColorDMD
PWR
ColorDMD
Power Cable
Existing Auxiliary
5v/12v Power
Source Cable
Locate the included ColorDMD Power Cable. One end of the cable
has a single connector (see Fig. D). Plug this connector into the
PWR header (see Fig. C) on the ColorDMD circuit board.
Route the other end of the new ColorDMD Power Cable down
through bottom of backbox into the cabinet and over to the front
right-hand side of the game. (see Fig. E).
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Figure D
STEP
STEP
TIP
Plug ColorDMD Power Cable into the auxiliary 5v/12v power
source connector (See Fig. E). If an existing cable is currently
plugged into this connector, disconnect it and plug it into the
other end of the ColorDMD Power Cable 'Y' harness (See Fig. D)
.
STEP
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Route the new ColorDMD Power Cable inside the cabinet along
with other existing cables for a clean install.
Route to front
right-hand side
of cabinet.
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Enter ColorDMD Menu /
Advance to Next Menu Item
Toggle Selection Up /
Confirm Menu Exit
Toggle Selection Down
Return to Previous Menu Item /
Initiate USB Download
(Press for 5 Seconds)
Red Stripe on the
14-Pin Ribbon Cable
Figure F
Plug the 14-Pin ribbon cable into DMD_IN on the ColorDMD with
the red stripe nearest the push-buttons (see Fig. F). The
other end of this cable should still be plugged into J-5 on the
CPU/Sound Board with red stripe facing down.
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STEP
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Locate and press the right-most ColorDMD Menu button (See Fig. F)
to customize the display settings. Continue pressing the button to
advance to the "MOUNTING" menu. Next use the Toggle Selection Up
button to change the setting to "SAM".
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STEP
Double check for proper alignment of all cable connections.
For additional information regarding display settings please visit
our website at www.colordmd.com .
STEP
STEP
Press the right-most button to advance to the "EXIT AND SAVE"
menu. Press the Confirm Menu Exit button to save settings and
return to game mode. Video should appear on the new ColorDMD
Display. Visit ColorDMD website to download game specific color
ROM file and install using USB thumb drive. Have fun!
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While ensuring no wires get pinched, raise the speaker panel
and turn on the pinball machine.
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