
Table of Contents
Blazing Angels Operation and Service Manual
Page 2 of 64 040-0168-01 Rev. B 3/14/2008
Table of Contents
Preface...................................................................4
Safety..................................................................4
Warnings .........................................................4
Environmental Conditions..............................4
FCC Notices (United States)..............................5
Chapter 1 — Introduction....................................6
Game Features:...................................................6
Hardware Features: ............................................6
Current Requirements (Approximate)................6
Chapter 2 — Installing a New Cabinet................7
Cabinet Installation ............................................7
Checking the Game Dongle ...............................9
Chapter 3 — Flying a Mission...........................10
Chapter 4 — Operator Menu and Game
Setup ............................................................12
Navigating the Operator Menu.........................12
Operator Main Menu........................................14
System Test Menu............................................15
Coin Audits Menu ............................................18
Game Audits Menu ..........................................19
Coinage Adjustments Menu .............................20
System Adjustments Menu...............................21
Game Adjustments Menu.................................22
Reset Menu.......................................................23
Chapter 5 — Software Restoration....................24
Chapter 6 — Service and Repair .......................25
Access Panels on Cabinet Rear........................25
Calibrating the Joystick and Throttle ...............26
Joystick Service................................................27
Replacing Joystick Grip................................27
Replacing Joystick Pots ................................27
Throttle Service................................................28
Replacing the Throttle Pot or Gear Wheel....28
Replacing the Throttle Handle......................29
GVRI/O Mini PCB Service..............................30
Audio Amp and Speakers Service....................31
Audio Amp PCB Replacement.....................32
Front (Marquee) Speaker Replacement........32
Rear (Seat) Speaker Replacement................32
Seat Subwoofer Replacement.......................33
Seat Knocker or Fuse Replacement.................33
Knocker Relay PCB Replacement................34
Computer Replacement ...................................34
LCD Monitor Assembly Service ..................... 35
Glass Display Shield Replacement...............35
Monitor Replacement................................... 35
Monitor Control PCB Replacement .............37
Monitor Power Supply Replacement............37
Coin Mech Replacement .................................38
Coin Meter Replacement................................. 38
Power Distribution Service..............................38
AC Power Plate............................................38
AC Power Strip Replacement.......................39
DC Power Supply Replacement................... 40
Marquee Florescent Light Service...................40
Exhaust Port LED Service...............................41
Front Instrument Panel LEDs..........................41
Side Instrument Panel LEDs............................41
Tail Light Replacement....................................42
Cold-Cathode Florescent Light Service........... 42
CCFLs Behind Rear Marquee......................42
Speaker Lights..............................................42
Setting the Computer BIOS (CMOS)..............43
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.................................46
Video Troubleshooting.................................46
Audio Troubleshooting.................................47
Control Troubleshooting...............................48
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting....................48
Chapter 8 — Replacement Parts .......................50
Chapter 9 — Diagrams and Schematics............55
Warranty Service.................................................63
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................. 63
Technical Support ...............................................64