JVL HOME ECHO User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ECHO AT Home..................................................................................................................................................................3
WELCOME...............................................................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................6
GAMES — INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................................................9
SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................................14
ACCESS CONTROL..........................................................................................................................................................30
ALL GAMES.......................................................................................................................................................................34
FACTORY SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................36
Table of contents

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ECHO AT Home
User Manual
This manual describes the product and software regarding the Echo HD casual game touchscreen
countertop for home use. No part of this manual, including the products and software described
in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in any
language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup
purposes, without the express written permission of JVL Labs Inc. (“JVL”).
Product warranty or service will not be extended under the following conditions:
• The product has been repaired, modied, or altered, unless such repair, modication, or
alteration was authorized in writing by JVL.
• The serial number of the product is detached or missing.
JVL PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIED OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL JVL DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
LOSS OF USER DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF JVL HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR
PRODUCT.
SPECIFICATION AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND
SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY JVL. JVL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR
LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING
THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.
JVL reserves the right to make changes to this manual and the product it describes, at any time.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks
or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication and the owners’
benet, without intent to infringe.

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Safety Information
1. Read Instructions: Read these instructions before proceeding with the installation and
operation of the product.
2. Heed Warnings: Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
3. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in
re or electric shock.
4. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push foreign objects into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a re or electric shock.
5. Servicing: It is dangerous to service this product yourself. Refer to qualied service personnel.
6. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, use only replacement parts specied
by the manufacturer.
7. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Additional Safety Information for the User
Verify Line Voltage Before Use: Your JVL machine has been designed for use with 115/230V
60/50Hz AC current. Connection to another line voltage can create a safety hazard. If you have any
questions about the voltage requirements, contact your local distributor.
WARNING:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. It has been
designed for indoor operation only.
The appliance is not suitable for installation in an area where a water jet would be used. The
appliance must not be cleaned with a water jet.
If the supply chord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special chord available from the
manufacturer or its service agent, or the same type as the original.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by JVL Labs Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his/her own expense.
If you require any assistance, please contact JVL Technical Support at: [email protected].

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WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the JVL ECHO – the world’s rst and only HD casual game touchscreen
countertop!
A technological tour de force, Echo is the only countertop of its kind to feature a high-denition
(HD) monitor, a state-of-the-art 3D graphics processor, and a ve-speaker hi- sound system.
Immerse yourself in a three-dimensional world that engages your senses with razor sharp images,
crystal clear sound, and an unrivalled entertainment experience. Glide through Echo’s intuitive
Graphical User Interface (GUI) for access to 149 dierent games encompassing every genre, from
action and strategy, to cards, quizzes and puzzles - something to satisfy any and all tastes.

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INTRODUCTION
DIMENSIONS
Height: 18.5”Width: 19.5”Depth: 15”Weight: 39.4 lbs
FEATURES
• Razor sharp 22” 16:9 high-denition touchscreen LCD with 1680 x 1050 Pixel Resolution
• Crystal clear 25-watt, 4-speaker high-delity, triband sound system with built-in subwoofer
• High performance game board with dedicated 3D hardware engine
• Dynamic Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• High-speed 4GB Secure Digital (SD) storage media
• Plug and Play out of the box — Set up and customizable features are quick and simple to
congure
• No power pad, no buttons, no moving parts…no problems
• Super clean, perfectly synthesized hardware means state-of-the art cabinet design with no
messy wires, no bulky parts
• Advanced security features
• Uncompromised, trusted JVL quality!

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POWERING UP
1. Firmly insert the socket end of the power chord into the cabinet power inlet. It is located
beside the on/o switch at the rear of the Echo machine. Plug the other end of the power
chord into a standard AC outlet. Use only the power chord supplied with the machine.
2. The Echo machine must be grounded. Do not use a cheater plug.
3. JVL recommends installing the Echo machine with an external surge suppressor with a built-in
circuit breaker. Surge suppressors are available at most hardware and electrical supply stores.
The Echo machine requires a few minutes to power-up while the system carries out extensive
system diagnostic checks. If problems are detected, please see“Troubleshooting Guide” (on page
20) or contact JVL Technical Support at: [email protected].
Although the Echo machine has been preset and is ready for play, it is recommended that a
user run initial tests (i.e. calibrate the touchscreen) and review the Setup options for custom
conguration. For more information, see “Setup and Adjustments” commencing on page 44.

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3D GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
The Echo machine is equipped with an industry-rst, full 3D GUI (Graphical User Interface) which
displays the following functionalities:
• Task Bar
• Category/Games Selection
o Hall of Fame
o Preview
o How to Play
TASK BAR
The “Task Bar” menu is located at the bottom of the GUI, and displays the following sections:
• Info button
• Available Credits/Free Play window
• Language selection button (English, Spanish, and French are supported)
Info
When “Info” is prompted, a popup screen will appear with the following options:
• About JVL – information about JVL Labs Inc.
• Demo – will initiate the demo loop – an animated sequence of game previews
• Acknowledgements – contains references to licenses and rights
Note: The old JVL Corporation address is shown in the Info sections – new JVL Labs Inc. address is:
181 Whitehall Lane, Markham Ontario, Canada, L3R 9T1.
Available Credits/ Free Play Window:
Echo for home use is preset to “Free Play”. If for any reason, this mode is not enabled, please refer
to the “Credits” section on page 53 for instruction on how to set the machine to “Free Play”.
Languages
This button will prompt a popup with the available languages. When a desired language is
selected, the system will auto-generate game play in that language.
Note: English, Spanish, and French are supported.

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GAMES — INTERFACE
SCROLLING GAMES LIST
The Echo countertop has been designed in a widescreen format to oer navigational simplicity
by way of a touchscreen game selection “scroll” menu.
This allows the user to “touch and drag”the Game Tablets, left to right, and vice versa. Once the
selected game is highlighted in the center position, the“Play” button will be displayed. Click“Play”
to initiate a game.
“Play” Button

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HALL OF FAME
The “Hall of Fame” is displayed at the end of a play for all games and compares scores of every
previous play for that game. The “Hall of Fame” is only triggered if the score for that play succeeds
as a “Top 10 High Score”measured against all other scores for that particular game. If a “High
Score” is achieved, a keyboard is prompted whereby the user can enter a name to be posted on
the “Hall of Fame”.
The “Hall of Fame” can also be viewed within the game selection menu (GUI) by tapping the “Hall
of Fame” icon located in the top, left corner of each title’s Game Tablet.
Hall of Fame – After Game
Hall of Fame Button

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PREVIEW GAMES
All games oer a “Preview”, located in the top, center section of each title’s Game Tablet.
A “Preview”is a 15-second animated sneak peek of that particular game.
Click the “Preview”button to prompt the animation.
A “Preview”can be interrupted by tapping the screen.
When selected, the “Hall of Fame” feature will appear, for 1 minute and display the following:
• Hall of Fame ranking list (1 to 10)
• Game Tablet
• Hall of Fame crystal
The “Hall of Fame” feature can be interrupted by tapping the Game Tablet, or by selecting a game
category.
Hall of Fame – Prompted
Game Tablet - “Preview” button

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HOW TO PLAY
All games oer a“How to Play” function that describes game rules, explains objectives, and shares
useful hints, accessed in the top right corner of each title’s “Game Tablet”. Click the “How To Play”
button to prompt this instruction feature/animation. “How To Play”can be interrupted by tapping
the screen.
“How to Play” button

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GAME CATEGORIES
With 149 dierent games to choose from, encompassing every genre, from action and strategy, to
cards, quizzes and puzzles, the Echo oers something to satisfy every interest and mood.
The games are subdivided into categories:
• Action
• Cards
• Puzzle
• Strategy
• Quiz
• Classic
• New Games
Game category icons are located at the bottom of the GUI screen and become animated when
activated. Each category features games with corresponding themes. Games and game categories
can be enabled/disabled in Setup.
Game Categories

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SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS
OVERVIEW
Access to all machine settings (Operator Dashboard/Setup) can be carried out in two ways:
• Touchscreen Access: tapping the top, left corner of the touchscreen 5 consecutive times
and inserting a User PIN
Note: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT USERS USE THIS METHOD TO PROMPT THE OPERATOR
DASHBOARD/SETUP FUNCTION.
• Setup Button: pressing the yellow “Setup” button once, located in the top, left corner of
the machine, behind the rear cabinet door.
The “Setup”button also enables the calibration screen test. If for any reason the
touchscreen is not functioning properly, a calibration test can be performed by pressing
the “Setup” button twice which will immediately prompt this function.
“Sections” are displayed as vertical columns on the left side of the screen, sub-divided into
“Tabs”, running horizontally at the top of the screen, used to congure game/machine
settings.
Note:
Note:
Setup Button Touchscreen Access

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General — Basic settings for the Echo machine: General (general conguration options);
International (selecting “Default” and“Setup”Language, enabling/disabling user selectable/
supported languages); and Copyright information.
Note: please disregard the following functions in each Tab:
General: Show $ Sign in Games
General: Allow Show Mode
General: Enable Music
General: #1 Free Game
General: Sign in Without Tournaments
International: User Selectable Languages (English, Spanish, and French are supported)
Note: Copyright: The old JVL Corporation address is shown – new JVL Labs Inc.
address is: 181 Whitehall Lane, Markham Ontario, Canada, L3R 9T1.
Games — Settings for: Hall of Fame (reviewing Hall of Fame statistics by Category/Game — option
to clear all data); and Game Categories (enabling/disabling games)
Credits — Settings for play credits and Free Play: Manage (enable Free Play)
SETUP: CATEGORIES AND TABS

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Note: please disregard the following Tabs/functions within each Tab:
Manage: Maximum Credits
Credit Rate: entire Tab
Game Prices: entire Tab
Tournament/Music Prices: entire Tab
System — Settings for management, testing and controlling the operation and various functions
of the terminal: System Info (controlling internal temperature, fan speed, and monitoring
of system components); Volume (adjusting volume, enabling/disabling subwoofer); Display
(adjusting display settings such as brightness and color gamma, enabling/disabling Auto-dim,
calibrating and testing touch screen function); Lights (enabling/disabling of marquee color
and eects); Date/Time (reviewing/setting the current date and time); Monitoring (reviewing,
enabling/disabling Door Monitoring and data, reviewing/performing Battery Diagnostic)
Note: please disregard the following Tabs/functions within each Tab:
Coin/Bill Acceptor: entire Tab
Power Pad: entire Tab
Event Log: entire Tab
Test Flash: entire Tab
Access control — Security settings: Advanced Security Settings (enabling/disabling Advanced
Security, setting up access code); Machine Users (oering/restricting Setup access, rights of use,
and limits for other users)
Note: please disregard the following Sections altogether:
Network
Collection
Reports
Tournaments
Advertisements
To return to the main “GUI” (Graphical User Interface) screen/play mode, use the“Exit”button
located in the upper right corner of the screen.

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GENERAL
GENERAL TAB
General — general conguration options
Prohibit Bad Words — when enabled (check-marked), the system will not allow players to enter
obscene words in the “Hall of Fame” or in any registration process.
Enable Games — when check-marked, Games are enabled (removing the check-mark will disable
games)

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INTERNATIONAL TAB
International — selecting “Default”and “Setup” Language, enabling/disabling user selectable/
supported languages
• Setup Language is the language used within Setup.
• Default Game Language is the language in which all the games will be played.
Note: English, Spanish, and French are supported.

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COPYRIGHT TAB
Copyright — displays detailed JVL Labs copyright information.
Note: Copyright: The old JVL Corporation address is shown – new JVL Labs Inc.
address is: 181 Whitehall Lane, Markham Ontario, Canada, L3R 9T1.

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GAMES
HALL OF FAME TAB
Hall of Fame — reviewing Hall of Fame statistics by Category/Game – option to clear all data.
To clear statistics by game, rst select the Category in which the game appears in, then highlight
the game. Use the“Clear” button to erase the data.
To instantly clear all statistics within the Hall of Fame (HoF), press the ”Clear All” button. Once
pressed, a window will be displayed asking for conrmation. Upon pressing the ”Yes” button, all
Hall of Fame (HoF) statistics will be erased.
The clearing of Hall of Fame (HoF) statistics can be scheduled to occur automatically by enabling
(check-marking) the “Clear Automatically Every # Days“ box and programming the desired
number of days between auto-clears, using the popup keypad. Hall of Fame statistics will not
be cleared if the value is set to zero. The time and date related to when the Hall of Fame was last
cleared is displayed at the bottom of the screen.