MERIT INDUSTRIES Ion Rx Operating instructions

PM0721-01
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Ion Rx
Installation & Owner’s
Manual

Table of Contents
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Site Preparation .............................p. 1
Setting up your
Megatouch Game ..........................p. 1
Game Description..........................p. 1-2
General Care
and Maintenance ...........................p. 2-4
Touchscreen Calibration ...........p. 2-3
Monitor
Adjustment Procedure ..............p. 3
General Circuit Board
Handling Information ..................p. 3
CleaningtheCabinet .................p. 4
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Monitor .......................................p. 4
Cleaning the Fans and
Vents .........................................p. 4
Watchdog Timer ........................p. 4
Broadband Connection
Instructions for Games on
the Subscription Model ...............p. 5-7
Megatouch ION Software
Game Name and Score Needed
for Initial Replay .............................p. 8
Operator Setup Screens
Flowchart.........................................p. 9
Main Menu.......................................p.10-11
Credits/Pricing Menu ...................p.12-15
Quick Price Setup......................p. 12
Coin-InMenu ..............................p. 13
Coinless Coin Op Menu .............p. 14
Rental Mode ...............................p. 15
Games Menu ..................................p. 16
Game Setup ...............................p. 16
Hi Scores Menu..............................p. 17
View/Clear Hi Scores ...............p. 17
Books Menu....................................p. 17-19
Books Display............................p. 17-18
CashSettlement ........................p. 18-19
System Menu ................................. p. 20
Diagnostics Menu..........................p. 21
Hard Drive Self Diagnostics ......p. 22
Presentation Menu .......................p. 23
Operator Ad Screens................p. 23
SidebarPromotion .....................p. 23
Sales Enabler Videos................p. 23
Promotion Menu............................p. 24-25
MyMerit .....................................p. 24
Merit Money ...............................p. 25
PromoCredits ............................p. 25
AMI Jukebox
Mega-Link Setup ...........................p. 26-27
Hardware ..................................p. 26
Software ...................................p. 26-27
Wireless Setup ..............................p. 28
Local Tournament Mode..............p. 29-33
Megatouch Ion Rx Hardware
DIP Switch Settings .......................p. 34
Troubleshooting ............................p. 35-37
Parts List and Illustrations
GameIllustrations ......................p. 38-39
Replacement Parts List .............p. 40
Connection Diagrams ................p. 41-43
Warranty and Software License
Agreements
Warranty............................................p. 44
Software License Agreement...........p. 45-50

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Site Preparation
In determining the location for your Mega-
touch Ion video game, consideration must
be given to a suitable, grounded electrical
outlet. Since the game is a computerized
device, it should have a separate circuit, if
at all possible. If a separate circuit is not
available, care should be taken to provide a
clean and constant voltage. As a basic
guideline, never connect the unit to a circuit
that also supplies power to freezers, cool-
ers or other high power consuming and elec-
trical noise generating equipment. Place the
game in a location where nothing will inter-
ferewith proper ventilation. Thegameshould
not be exposed to any dripping or splashing
liquids. Objects filled with liquid should not
be placed on the unit.
Setting up your Megatouch Game
1. After removing the game from the car-
ton, attach the power cord to the back
of the game near the ON/OFF switch.
Plug the game into a standard AC out-
let.
2. Turn the power switch at the back of
the game to ON and wait for it to go
through its boot-up sequence. The
gamewill displaythe MainMenuScreen.
3. If you have a unit on the Broadband
Subscription Model, follow the steps in
Broadband Connection Instruc-
tions to connect to the server in order
to activate it.
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4. The machine has been preset at the
factory and therefore should not need
to be adjusted, however it is recom-
mended that the screen be calibrated
(see Screen Calibration) and the coin
or bill acceptor(s) be tested.
5. There are many custom settings avail-
able for the game. To customize the
settings, follow the software instruc-
tions in this manual.
Game Description
The Rx model has one lock located on the
back of the unit. To open the unit, unlock this
lock and lift the front bezel from the rear of
the system. It comes equipped with a coin
mech and/or bill acceptor. This model also
hascouplersinstalled in the rearofthegame.
These are used for future hardware up-
grades which include linking and modem ca-
pabilities. Each game comes equipped with
a wireless USB adapter that can be used to
wirelessly link two Ion games together by
simply turning the games on. With the addi-
tion of a wireless router, the game(s) can
also connect to the Internet. The Linksys
802.11G router is recommended. For more
information, see Wireless Setup.
All of the major components of the Rx sys-
tem are located inside the cabinet, which
can be opened by unlocking a single lock.
Thesecomponentsinclude the motherboard,
LCD monitor, I/O board, power supply, hard
drive, coin box, and bill acceptor. On the I/O
board (located under the flap on the right
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While the Megatouch Rx is weather-resistant, and designed to channel water away from
internal electronic components, it is not weather-proof. It is recommended that the Rx be
placed in a protected environment out of direct rain and sunlight, such as under a canopy
or awning. If the game does get wet, please turn it off and allow it to dry completely before
continuing play.
When placed outdoors this unit should be properly grounded by using a GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) outlet. Additionally, all extension cords used should be heavy-duty and
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side of the system) there are SETUP and
CALIBRATE buttons. Pressing the SETUP
buttonwill bring you totheMain Menu Screen
(see Figure 1). From this screen you can
then adjust the operator options to best suit
your particular needs. For calibration in-
structions, please see the next section of
this manual.
This model features a widescreen LCD with
an electronic sidebar that provides space
for displaying images, advertisements, and
in-game information. The electronic sidebar
feature allows you to create customized
sidebar images to display during idle mode.
These images can be imported using a USB
pen at the game, or they can be remotely
sent to the game through the TournaMAXX
Operator Web Site. For more information,
see Sidebar Promotion in this manual, or
refer to your TournaMAXX Operator Web
Site.
Mounting the Rx Marquee
The Rx comes with an optional marquee
holder that can be secured to the top of the
game. In order to do this, use the provided
template that came with your Rx game. This
template will show you where to drill on top
of the Rx to best mount the marquee. Drill
the holes by following the template, then
secure the marquee to the top of the Rx
with the provided screws.
Web Marquee Creator
The Web Marquee Creator allows you to go
online to create your own customized mar-
quee for the Rx, which can then be printed
from any computer connected to a printer.
These custom marquees can be used to
advertiseanythingyouwish to promote. Sim-
ply go to www.meritgames.com/creator.asp
and follow the instructions. This marquee
will be printed out, then folded in half to fit
the marquee holder, which can be attached
to the top of your Rx unit.
Credit Card Reader
The game also features a built-in credit card
reader. To enable the credit card reader,
you must sign the provided contract, con-
nect the game to a broadband Internet con-
nection, and select a rate plan on your
TournaMAXX Operator Web Site. The credit
card functionality requires a broadband
Internetconnectionand a MegaNet subscrip-
tion.
Mounting the Rx to a Countertop
In addition to the U-bolt located on the rear
of the system, the Rx can also be secured
in a location by mounting it to a countertop
with the provided bolt, nut, and washer.
To do this, open the Rx and remove the
power supply. This will give you access to
the hole in the center of the Rx’s base, which
the securing bolt will run through.
Position the Rx where you would like it to be
mounted on the countertop, then use the
hole in the center of the game to mark the
drilling location on the countertop. Move the
Rx out of the way, and drill a hole in the
countertop to accept the bolt. Place the Rx
back over the hole and secure it in place
with the bolt, nut, and washer.
General Care and Maintenance
NOTE: THIS GAME MUST ONLY BE SER-
VICEDBY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.
CAUTION: THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE
PARTS IN THIS GAME. BE CAREFUL
WHEN SERVICING THE INSIDE OF THE
GAME. THE GAME SHOULD ALWAYS BE
UNPLUGGED BEFORE SERVICING.
Touchscreen Calibration
How To Calibrate:
•Find the CALIBRATE button on the I/O
board inside the cabinet, and press it
to enter screen calibration mode.

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•Touch the center of the first cross that
appears. Once you release your
finger, a second cross will appear.
NOTE: You must hold your finger on
the cross for approximately 2 seconds
for the calibration to be recognized.
•Touch the center of the second cross
that appears on the screen.
•Once the second cross is touched and
released, another cross will appear on
the screen. To test the calibration of
the screen, touch the cross with your
finger and slowly drag your finger
around the screen. The cross should
follow your movement.
•Touch the EXIT button.
Ifyou have high resolutionenabled,the game
will prompt you to go through the same steps
again for high resolution mode.
Monitor Adjustment Procedure
The vertical/horizontal controls and bright-
ness/contrast controls are located on the
OSD board, which is located on the back of
the monitor. Pressing the button labeled
Menu on the OSD board will show the on-
screen display on the monitor. Use the Left
andRightbuttons to move through the menu.
Touch Menu again to select the option you
want to change. Use the Left and Right
buttons to change the option, then select
Menu again to deselect the option. Auto
will automatically adjust the size and bright-
ness. Touch the Exit button to exit. Adjust
the monitor controls until the screen looks
as suggested in the following steps.
1. Set the game to the Checkerz game
screen.
2. Adjust the vertical and horizontal size
and vertical and horizontal position to
make sure that the game screen fills
the monitor screen and that the game
screen is centered.
3. Adjust the brightness and contrast con-
trols until the top sets of checkers are
a rich red and the bottom set are a dark
gray. The feet on the “Checkerz”
character should be white. (Adjusting
the brightness and contrast can also
correct for a lack of sharpness.)
General Circuit Board Handling
Information
Before handling any boards, observe the
following procedures:
•Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by:
1. Storing the boards in the anti-
static bags in which they are
shipped.
2. Removing any static charge
from your body before handling
the boards.
3. Using a ground strap when
handling the boards.
•When plugging in connectors to the
board, make sure the connector is
inserted straight onto the header and
that the connector covers all header
pins.
•Do not connect any peripheral device
to the board if the power is still
connected to the peripheral, or if power
is already applied to the board.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when re-
placing the lithium battery on the
motherboard. There is a danger of explo-
sion if the battery on the motherboard is in-
correctly replaced. Only replace the bat-
tery with the same type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batter-
ies according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

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Cleaning the Cabinet
•The cabinet should be cleaned with a
damp cloth and mild detergent. Always
apply the cleaner to the cloth and not
directly on the game. Liquids could
enterthe cabinet and damage electron-
ics inside.
Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor
•The touchscreen glass should be
cleaned with a damp cloth and isopro-
pyl alcohol or a non-ammonia cleanser.
Do not use any abrasive or vinegar-
based cleansers, as they will damage
the touchscreen glass.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE
SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASED
CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR OR
DECALS. OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANS-
ERS COULD HARM THE TOUCH-
SCREEN AND ERASE THE DECALS. BE
CAREFUL NOT TO USE COMMERCIAL
CLEANERS CONTAINING ANY OF
THESE SUBSTANCES.
Cleaning the Fans and Vents
•The fans and vents should be cleaned
of any dust and grime on a regular
basis to ensure proper ventilation of
the game.
•To ensure proper operation of the
game, it is important that all fans are
operating correctly and that the airflow
is unobstructed. Make sure nothing is
placed inside the cabinet or next to the
fan vents that would inhibit the flow of
air. Also, if any fans are not operating,
it is important that they be replaced.
Watchdog Timer
This game has been equipped with a fea-
ture that allows it to automatically reboot if it
encounters a problem. When the watchdog
timer is enabled, it will reboot the machine
within 5 minutes after a failure, allowing the
game to automatically reset itself if a prob-
lem arises without needing a technician
present.
If you want to disable the watchdog timer,
set DIP switch 3 on the I/O board to the open
position and reboot the game.

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Ion server connections:
Automatic: This setting is for cable or
DSL connections using dynamic IP
addresses. Contact your Internet service
provider if you are unsure of what kind of
IP address they use.
Manual: This setting is for cable or DSL
connections using static IP addresses.
Contact your Internet service provider if
you are unsure of what kind of IP
address they use.
Broadband Connection
Instructions for Games on
the Subscription Model
Games on the Broadband Subscription
Model are required to connect to a broad-
bandInternetconnectionforgame and credit
card reader functionality. Follow the in-
structions below to connect your game.
To enable this feature, you will need a
broadband Internet connection, a router
(the Linksys 802.11G router is recom-
mended), andEthernetcable(s)(if you aren’t
using wireless). It is recommended that
you set up and configure your router prior
to connecting the unit. Once the router is
set up, follow the instructions below.
Hardware:
1. Wired connections: Turn off and
unplugtheunit and connect an Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet coupler. Connect
the other end of the cable to the exter-
nal router. Plug in and turn on the unit.
2. Wireless connections: Plug in and
turn on the unit.
Software:
3. Press the SETUP button.
4. Touch the Network button on the Main
Menu. See Figure A.
5. Next to Internet Connection, select
the LAN option. See Figure B. For
wired connections continue with step
6, for wireless continue with step 9.
6. Wired Connections Only: Next to
(LAN) Local Area Network Con-
nection (see Figure B), touch
Ethernet to advance to the Ethernet
Internet Setup Screen (see Figure C).
At the next screen, depending on how
you are connecting to the server, se-
lecteitherAutomatic andcontinuewith
step 7, or Manual and continue with
step 8.
FIGUREA-MAINMENUSCREEN
FIGUREB-NETWORKMENUSCREEN
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FIGUREC-ETHERNETINTERNETSETUP
SCREEN
7. Automatic Connections Only: After se-
lecting Automatic, press the Setup
button. The game will prompt you to
confirm the default Server Name, Pri-
mary DNS and Secondary DNS infor-
mation. Touch the NEXT button to ac-
cept these defaults. Then, touch the
YES button for the game to connect to
the server and complete the registra-
tion process. Confirm that the location
information is correct, then press YES.
Continue with step 11.
8. Manual Connections Only:After select-
ing Manual, press the Setup button.
The game will then prompt you to enter
the Static IP Address. Enter the Ad-
dress given to you by your service pro-
viderand touch the NEXT button. Then,
enter the Gateway given to you by your
service provider and touch the NEXT
button. TheServer Name, PrimaryDNS
Address, and Secondary DNSAddress
will already be filled out, simply touch
NEXT toaccept the default information.
Then,touch the YESbuttonforthe game
to connect to the server and complete
the registration process. After the
game calls in, confirm that the location
information is correct, and press YES.
Continue with step 11.
9. Wireless Connections Only: Touch
the Wireless button next to (LAN)
Local Area Connection to advance
to the Internet Setup Screen. Touch
Configure Device and choose from
the following options (see Figure D):
NOTE: If you are using security, only
64 or 128-bit WEP encryption is sup-
ported.
Autodetect Network: The system will find
and connect to the nearest available wire-
less network. This is the easiest way to
connect.
Search for Networks: Looks for all avail-
able wireless connections. Select a con-
nection from the list to proceed.
-Secured connection:Choosing a
“locked” device will prompt a key (pass-
word) request. If it is your own net-
work, use your password to gain ac-
cess. If not, this indicates an outside
network that has been encrypted and
is not accessible.
-Unsecured connection:You will be
promptedtoenterinterface information.
Accept the default values, or consult a
network advisor to manually configure
these settings.
FIGURED-WIRELESSDEVICESETUP
OPTIONS
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to find your time zone and select it by
touching it. The game will return to the
TOURNAMAXX MENU. Touch Con-
nection Log. If there were no errors,
you will see “SUCCESSFUL” in the
Connection Log (see Figure E). If there
is an error message, check the trouble-
shooting guide and follow the correc-
tive action to fix the problem.
FIGUREE-CONNECTIONLOGSCREEN
Ad-Hoc Network: This is only for linking
games, not for connecting to the AMI server.
Custom Configuration: Touching this but-
ton will prompt the user to enter the SSID
(network name) for manual setup of the
wireless connection.
NOTE: Wireless Internet connection
does not require Manual Configura-
tion. Only users who have changed the
default SSID during router installation
should change the SSID. Consult the
instructions supplied with your wire-
less router for more information.
NOTE: If you have chosen Custom Con-
figuration, you will be prompted to enter
interface information. We suggest you ac-
cept the default values. If you want to manu-
ally configure these settings, consult a net-
work advisor.
10. Wireless Connections Only: Once
you have chosen your network con-
nection, touch the <button and then
press Setup from the Wireless Internet
Setup Screen. Touch Yes to confirm
that you want to continue. Then, ac-
cept the default values for the server
name and DNS addresses by touching
Next 3 times. Touch the YES button for
the game to connect to the server and
complete the registration process. Af-
ter the game calls in, confirm that the
location information is correct, then
press YES. Continue with step 13.
11. Toconfirmthata proper connection took
place, touch the MAIN MENU button,
and then touch TournaMAXX. The
game will prompt you to enter the time
zone. Thetimesare listed using Green-
wich Mean Time. Scroll through the list
12. Touch the <button on the Connection
Log Screen, and then touch Set Up-
date Time. Select a time when the
game is not busy for it to call in to the
server. Then, touch the <button and
touch the Update From Server but-
ton to download additional information.
When this is complete, the game will
reboot and ask you to calibrate. Fol-
low the on-screen instructions.
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Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay
Great Solitaire and Power Solitaire will always offer a replay once the listed score is
attained. The other games have to reach the score listed as well as attain the high score for
the game in order to offer a replay. NOTE:The available games may vary.
11 Ball/11Up 125,000 My Ex 150,000
Air Shot No Replay Mystery Phraze 325,000
Avalanche Jack 150,000 Office Bash 400,000
Backjammin 125,000 Outer Spades 75,000
Battle 31 125,000 Outlaw Poker/Cattle Drive 400,000
Beer Pong (Ion Only) 200,000 Pharaoh’s Fortune 45,000
Beer Pong 21 (Ion Only) No Replay Pharaoh’s 9 No Replay
Big Time Roller 60,000 Photo Hunt 400,000
Boxdrop 175,000 Photo Pop No Replay
Boxxi 850,000 Power Solitaire 55,000
Breakin’ Bricks 400,000 Power Trivia No Replay
Card/Castle Bandits 200,000 Puck Shot 3,000
Card/Crypt Raiders 175,000 QB Zone 65,000
Card/Jolly Pirates 200,000 Q-Shot 50,000
Chainz2: Relinked 500,000 Quik Cell 100,000
Chainz2: Puzzler 500,000 Quik Chess 125,000
Checkerz 28,000 Quik Match 400,000
Chip Away 125,000 Race Poker/Motor Match No Replay
Chug 21 250,000 Rack ‘Em 200,000
Chug Monkey 400,000 Rack ‘Em 9 Ball 35,000
Coco Loco No Replay Royal Flash 300,00
Conquest 30,000 Run 21 250,000
Crazy Hearts 65,000 Skee-Ball 900
Deflection 500,000 Snap Shot 400,000
Dodge Bull No Replay Speed Draw 125,000
Domino 5 200,000 Spider Kings/13 Spiders 160,000
Draggle Drop 200,000 Strip Club No Replay
Euchre Nights 5,000 Sudoku6 100,000
Feeding Frosty No Replay Super Boxxi 400,000
Four Play 1,500,000 Super Cell Chaos No Replay
F.M.V. Boxxi (Ion only) No Replay Super Snubbel No Replay
F.M.V. Strip (Ion only) 400,000 Tai-Play 240,000
Funky Monkey 110,000 Take 2 110,000
Gender Bender No Replay Tennis Ace No Replay
Gin Rummy 55,000 Texas Hold ‘Em No Replay
Goooal No Replay Tic Tac Trivia 75,000
Great Solitaire 45,000 Tri-Towers/Tri-Castles 125,000
Hollywood Match 400,000 Tricky Fish No Replay
Hoop Jones 125 Triple Crown Boxing No Replay
Ink Rally No Replay Trivia Treasure No Replay
Look Out 400,000 Trivia Whiz No Replay
Lucky 11’s 340,000 Trivia Whiz 2 No Replay
Luxor 500,000 TV Guide Mini Crossword 50,000
Luxor 2 (Ion Only) 500,000 UNO® No Replay
Luxor: Survival No Replay UNO® 52 Poker No Replay
Magic Charms 500,000 Video Whiz (Ion only) No Replay
Mega Bowling 125 Vinci-Ball 400,000
Megatouch Battle Command No Replay Wild 8's/Wild Apes 400,000
Megatouch Mini/Crazy Golf No Replay Word Dojo 375,000
Meteor Shower 200,000 Word Safari 125,000
MGA Champ. Golf No Replay Wordster 100,000
Monkey Bash No Replay Zen Word 350,000
Monster Madness 400,000 Zip 21 200,000
Moondrop 160,000
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Setup Operator Keys
Merit Money
Start Time
End Time
Free Game Limit
Set PIN
Options
Enable Merit Money
Enable Promo Credits
Start Time
End Time
Idle Time
Number of Free Credits
Cash Settlement Collection
Revenue Details/Cash Out
Fee Details
Clear/Complete Collection
Dialup Setup
Credits/Pricing
Games
Hi Scores
Books
System
Diagnostics
TournaMAXX
Network
CreditCard
Presentation
Promotion
MegaNet
Internet Connection
LAN Connection
Dialup Setup
Ethernet Setup
Wireless Setup
Options
Network
TournaMAXX
General Info
Set Update Time
Connection Log
Update From Server
Clear Database
CreditCard
Functionality Test
Credit Card Pricing
Options
Credit Card
Operator Ad Screens
Sidebar Promotion
Options
My Merit
Merit Money
Promo Credits
Options
Promotion
Presentation Add/Edit Billboard
Set Start/EndDate
Remove Billboard
Remove All Billboards
Options
Enable CreditCard
Functionality
Pulse Hard Meter For
Credit Card Purchases
Operator Ad Screens
Access Phone Number
Login Name
Password
Server Name
1st DNS Address
2nd DNS Address
Use TMaxx ISP
Use My OwnISP
Modem Setup
Games
Books
System
Credits/Pricing
Quick PriceSetup
Coin-In
Value of Credit
Credit Card Pricing
Pay Per Time
Player Key Cost
Clear Credits
Free Credits
Options
Game Setup
Options
Hi Scores
View/Clear High Scores
Options
Books Display
Cash Settlement Setup
Cash Settlement Collection
Set Time
Security Setup
Set Game Serial No.
Volume Control
Set 6 Star PIN
Data Transfer
Options
Setup Operator Keys
AMI Setup
Diagnostics
Main Menu
View/Clear High Scores
(Individual gamelist)
Clear All Games
Set Key
Erase Key
Erase All Keys
General Info
Name
City, State
Country
Telephone#
Last Attempt
Last Success
Enter Security PIN
Security Setup
Game Setup
PriceDisplay
Freeplay Enabled
Enable Coinless Coin Op
Enable Rental Mode
Puzzles
Cards
Erotic
Strategy
Megalink
New Games
Action
Quiz & Word
Enable All Games Into Menu
Factory Default Games Into Menu
Options
Modem Setup
Auto Detect Network
Search For Networks
Ad-Hoc Network
Custom Configuration
Details
Configure Device
Enable Entertainment Channel
Enable Premium Erotic
Enable Prize Zone
Enable MegaWeb
Enable Operator Website
Enable Hot Topics
Price
Default Games
Clear One
ClearAll
Enable All Games
Options
Hot Topics
Time Block Rate
Price
Default Games
Clear One
Clear All
Enable All Games
Entertainment Channel
Prize Zone
Wait for Dial Tone
Dialing Method
Include Area Code
Dialing Prefix
Speed
Sound
Promo Credits
Internet Access Method
Setup
View PlayerData
Show Game Play Frequency
Show Player Hi Scores
Backup/Restore
Automatic Wireless Configuration
Setup
Configure Device
My Merit
Ethernet Setup
Wireless Setup
Server Name
1st DNS Address
2nd DNS Address
Setup
IP Address
Mode
Server Name
1st DNS Address
2nd DNS Address
Setup
Enable erotic games
Allow game continue
Enable auto-continue
Show deck cards
Allow bonus replay
Enable easy mode
Continuous bonus round
Linked games enabled
Photo Hunt hints
Trivia rounds/bonus
Show correct answer in Trivia, Power Trivia
and Snap Shot
Enable free game in Solitaire
Split column move in PowerSolitaire
Enable free game in Power Solitaire
Category same for all in Power Trivia
Enable consolation question in Power Trivia
Face up cards, player selectable in Tri Towers
Enable Kids Club category
Force Slow Senior GamePlay
Sticker Book Timer Options
Disable QuestionableContent
Enable 6 Stars
Default Language
Player selectable language
Language buttons have flags
Show games unavailable in currentlanguage
Enable theft deterrent
Enable Educational AttractMode
Enable Attract ModeSounds
Enable Megatouch Nation
Tournament Mode
Show prize pools on main menu
Enable TouchTunes Hi-Resolution Mode
Enable AMI
Enable Light Show
Auto Clear Hi Scores
No Names in Hi Scores
Options
Options
Individual Game
Clear All
Clear One
Price
Cost tocontinue
Default Games
Clear One
Clear All
Enable All Games
Options
Sidebar Promotion
Manage Sidebar Images
Premium Erotic
Prize Zone
MegaWeb
Operator Web Access
Hot Topics
Options
MegaNet
Allow Automatic Reconnect
in Attract Loop
Options
Access Sales Enabler
Videos
Options
Video Test
I/O Test
Touchscreen Calibration
Touchscreen Test
Checksum Test
System Info
Verify Databases
Hard Drive Self Diagnostics
View SystemLog
Operator Setup Screens Flowchart
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Main Menu
The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the SETUP button inside the game. Use the
Main Menu to set up all game software options. NOTE: For help with the Options in any
menu section, touch the green “?” buttons to bring up a help screen.
A summary of the Main Menu functions appears in the following table. For more detail, see
the corresponding sections of the manual.
FIGURE1-MAINMENU
Main Menu Available Options Information
CREDITS/
PRICING • Quick Price Setup
• Coin-In
• Value of a Credit
• Credit Card Pricing
• CoinlessCoin Op
• Pay Per Time
• Options
• Clear Credits
• Free Credits
• AMI Play Cost
The Credits Screens allowthe operator to set
credit rules for all games, set up the Coin-In
Menu, view the value of a credit, view credit
card pricing details, enable the Coinless Coin
Op feature, enable the Rental Mode feature,
select freeplay mode, and add or clear credits.
Operators with a Mega-Link connection, can
also set up AMI jukebox play cost.
GAMES • Game Setup
• Options In the Games Screens you can edit the game
list (choose which games are available and in
what category they appear on the Category
Menu), and select options for individual games.
HI SCORES • View/Clear Hi Scores
• Options Touch CLEAR ALL GAMES to clear all high
scores, or select a particular game to edit high
scores for that game.
BOOKS • Books Display
• Cash Settlement Setup
• Cash Settlement Collection
The Books Screens display current and lifetime
credits information, as well as calculate and
collect the location and operator fees.
SYSTEM • Set Time
• Security Setup
• Set Game Serial Number
• Volume Control
• Set 6 Star PIN
• Data Transfer
• Setup Operator Keys
(Ion Only)
• AMI Setup
• Options
Set the game clock, security PIN, serial
number, game volume, 6 star PIN and features,
and system options such as language control, 6
Star Enable, and theft deterrent. Also use this
menu to transfer machine configuration, books
data, and ad screens with a USB Pen and
program Operator keys to enable access to the
setup screens via the key (if applicable). The
AMI Setup option allows operators to establish
a Mega-Link between their Megatouch game
and an AMI-powered jukebox.
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Main Menu Available Options Information
DIAGNOSTICS • Video Test
• I/OTest
• Touchscreen
Calibration
• Touchscreen Test
• Checksum Test
• System Info
• Verify Databases
• Hard Drive Self
Diagnostics
• View System Log
• Enters the Video Test screens. Touch thescreen
to cycle through test.
• Tests the function of the I/O board, DIP switches,
coin meter, and lockout.
• Allows the operator to calibrate the touchscreen.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Checks touchscreen calibration. Touch the cursor
on the screen to make sure it is accurately
following your movement.
• Checks the hard drive for missing or corrupted
files.
• Gives details about various hardware components
in the game.
• Only use on the advice of Merit Technical Service.
• Detects hard drive errors and predicts future
failures. Runs automatically during system startup
and software installation.
• Allows operators to easily read, capture and send
error log data.
TOURNAMAXX /
TOURNACHAMP • General Info
• Connection Log
• Set Update Time
• Test Connection
• Update From Server
• Clear Database
Enters the TournaMAXX / TournaCHAMP Setup
Screen if the game is registered for Tournament
play. See the MegaNet manual for more
information.
NETWORK • LAN Connection (Ion)
• Internet Connection
• Options
Allows you to set up your local area network, and
also configure your Internet connection settings.
TOURNAMENT • Set Up Tournament
• Clear Winners
• Reset All
Replaces TOURNAMAXX button in OFF- LINE
mode. Allows you to set up tournaments with prize
pools for a dedicated machine. See the Local
Tournament Mode section of this manual for more
information.
CREDIT CARD • Credit Card
Functionality Test
• Credit Card Pricing
• Options
Widescreen Model Only: Use the Credit Card Menu
to test the credit card reader, viewcredit card pricing
details, disable credit card functionality, andturn
on/off the meter for credit card purchases.
PRESENTATION • Operator Ad Screens
• Sidebar Promotion
• Options
• Create ad screens, and also add custom screens
created on a personal computer.
• Import/manage/delete sidebar images
(Widescreen Model Only).
• Access Sales Enabler Videos (Ion Only).
PROMOTION • My Merit
• Merit Money
• Promo Credits
• Options
• Enables a feature permitting players to create
customaccounts. Also displays individual player
data, and allows the operator to back up or restore
the data.
• Sets time periods in which location owners can
use the 6 Star feature to offer free credits to
encourage play.
• Sets time periods in which the game offers a free
credit while inIdle Mode.
• Enables My Merit, Merit Money, and Promo
Credits features.
MEGANET • Premium Erotic
• Prize Zone
• MegaWeb
• Operator Web Access
• Hot Topics
• Options
Enters the MegaNet Set-Up Screen if the game is
registered for TournaMAXX/TournaCHAMP play.
Features must be enabled for the corresponding
button to appear. See the MegaNet manual for
more information.
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Credits/Pricing Menu
Quick Price Setup - This feature is only available in U.S. games.
Quick Price Setup allows the operator to make general pricing changes without entering the
GamesMenu.
NOTE: If the game is set to 3 or 6 Credits for a Dollar, prices will display as Credits.
The operator can also use this screen to determine whether prices are displayed to players
as credits or monetary amounts, and set the cost of Fast-PlayAmusement, StandardAmuse-
ment, Long Amusement, and Premium/MegaNet games. Touch the Use Factory Default
Pricing button to restore default values.
3 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings:
COIN VALUE = CREDITS
$0.25 1
$0.50 2
$0.75 3
$1.00 4
$5.00 20
FIGURE2-QUICKPRICESETUPSCREEN
6 Credits for a Dollar (default setting): Sets each game to the following price settings:
COIN VALUE = CREDITS
$0.25 1
$.50 2
$.75 4
$1.00 6
$5.00 30
4 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings:
COIN VALUE = CREDITS
$0.50 1
$0.75 2
$1.00 3
$5.00 15
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Coin-InMenu
Game cost can be controlled two ways: by
changing the number of credits required to
play a game, or by changing the cost of a
credit. The Coin-In Menu allows you to ad-
just the cost of a credit, as well as provide a
way to give players “bonus” credits for de-
positing a higher amount of money. On the
Cash-In and Credits Table, the “-” and “+”
buttons are used to change the number of
credits, while the corresponding price value
for the credits is entered by pressing the
Edit button in that row.
NOTE: The “Edit” button will bring
up a numbered keypad, limited to 2
decimal places. The Cash-In and
Credits Table is ordered, so values
must be set in increasing increments
from top to bottom of the screen. The
final two values, however, can be
entered as “0”, which is the equivalent
of N/A. As each row on the table is
filled in, the “Edit” button will appear
for the subsequent row below it.
Similarto theCash-InandCreditsTable,when
programming the Channels on the Coin-In
Menu, Channel 1 is set for the lowest value
coin, Channel 2 for the next highest value,
etc. The meter pulse, which is the highest
common divisor of all the monetary values
of the Channels, is independent of the cred-
its and only tracks the smallest unit of cur-
rency. Operators can use this number to
FIGURE3-COIN-INMENU
determine the amount of money earned on a
game by multiplying the meter pulse by the
reading on the hard meter.
NOTE: Changing the values of the
Channels on the Coin-In Menu may
change the meter pulse. Therefore, a
Cash Settlement Collection should be
performed prior to adjusting the Chan-
nels in order to accurately reflect coin
drop based on the hard meter reading.
Adjusting the Channels will not affect
the Cash-In and Credits Table, which
performs a separate function on the
Coin-In Menu.
To give customers bonus credits for insert-
ing larger denominations, manually adjust
the credits earned per dollar value on the
Credit and Values Table. Coins may be de-
posited in any combination of values, and
the game will automatically register the high-
est number of credits for the total amount of
coins deposited. Once a game is played,
any remaining fractional credits are saved
and applied to the next purchase.
NOTE: It is recommended that if you
are enabling bonus credits, that the
game be set to display in credits and
not money. If the game is set to display
in money, all money values will be
based on the value of 1 credit, which is
typically the most expensive credit.
The type of currency registered can be ad-
justed by touching the Change Currency
button at the bottom right-hand corner of the
Coin-In Menu. Touching the Default Set-
tings button just below it will return the Coin-
In Menu to its factory settings. This setting
can be adjusted (as described previously),
but will return if the game memory is cleared.
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Coinless Coin Op Menu
When enabled via the Options button on
the Credits/Pricing Menu, the Coinless Coin
Op feature allows the operator to charge
on a per-game or per-time basis without
players inserting money into the game. The
total amount owed after gameplay is tallied
by the machine and collected by the location
owner. Location owners reset the game
with a PIN after collection.
NOTE: If you have set a tax fee on the
Cash Settlement Screens, Coinless Coin
Op Mode play will be taxed at the set
rate. If you want to set the tax
percentage at a different rate for
Coinless Coin Op mode and regular
mode, you should perform a Cash
Settlement Collection, change the tax
rate and then switch modes.
Certain features will not be available in
Coinless Coin Op Mode, such as MegaNet
content, Merit Money, Promo Credits, Free
Credits, credit card purchases,
TouchTunes®musicandAMI jukeboxmusic.
Pricing for these features can only be
displayed in currency values, not credits.
FIGURE4-PLAYERMENUINCOINLESS
COINOP(TIMEANDPERGAMEMODES
BOTHENABLED)
Settings
Touching the Settings button allows the
operator to choose whether players can
play Per Game, Per Time, or both when the
game is in Coinless Coin Op mode. Per
Time pricing can be changed on this screen
with the up and down arrows. The
currency amount will apply to each 15-
minute time block selected by the customer.
Setting the PIN
Touch the Set PIN button on the Coinless
Coin Op Menu to program the PIN. The
number can be from 1 to 5 digits.
NOTE: The Coinless Coin Op PIN can
also be set from the Player Menu.
Touch the Options button, enter the 6
Star PIN, and touch the CCO Set PIN
button.
Disabling the Money Inputs
It is recommended that the money inputs be
disabled when the game is in Coinless Coin
Op mode. Unplug the power and signal
harness connected to the bill/note acceptor
and the harness connected to the coin
mech (if applicable) to disable the inputs.
FIGURE5-COINLESSCOINOPMENU-
SETTINGSSCREEN
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Per-Game Mode
When players choose this mode, a running
total of the amount owed is maintained and
displayed in the CREDITS box on the
screen. The total is tabulated after each
game or function. The location owner then
collects the total amount owed at the end
of gameplay. If there is no activity for 10
minutes, the machine will disable and the
amount owed by the player will display on
screen. No further gameplay can occur
until the machine is reset by a location
employee using the PIN.
Time Mode
The price per 15-minute time block will be
displayed before players choose this
mode. During gameplay, the time remaining
and amount owed by the player will be
displayed on screen. When the time block
runs out, players can purchase additional
time. Otherwise, the machine will disable
and the amount owed by the player will
display on screen. No further gameplay
can occur until the machine is reset using
the PIN. If the player leaves the game
before the purchased time block has ended,
the game can be reset using the PIN.
Resetting or Freezing the Game
The game can be reset at any time using
the pre-programmed PIN. Once gameplay
totals have been tallied by the machine, the
attendant can also choose to freeze the
game to prevent more activity until the
transaction is complete. The Reset or
Freeze buttons are accessible through the
Options button on the Player Menu after
touching the Coinless Coin Op button. An
alarm will begin to sound after 3 failed
attempts to enter the valid number when
entering the PIN to reset the game. The
alarm will terminate when the machine is
rebooted, the operator SETUP button is
pressed, or the correct PIN is entered.
FIGURE6-PAYPERTIMESCREEN
To Enter This Screen, Touch
“Pay Per Time” on the Credits Menu
Rental Mode
When enabled via the Options button on
the Credits/Pricing Menu, Rental Mode
allows players to purchase a block of time
and use it to play as many games as they
want.
To set the value of a credit in Rental Mode,
select Pay Per Time from the Credits
Menu. Touch the arrows on either side of
the time interval to adjust the number of
minutes of play given for each credit. To
disable any row, set the minute value to
zero.
Certain features will not be available in
Rental Mode, such as MegaNet, Merit
Money, credit card purchases, Promo
Credits, and Free Credits. Rental mode is
also unavailable with linked games.
NOTE: It is recommended that you
clear the books when toggling Rental
Mode on and off in order to ensure
accurate bookkeeping.
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FIGURE7-GAMESMENU:GAMESETUP
To Enter This Screen, Touch “Game
Setup” on the Games Menu and
Select a Category
Enable All Games Into Menu: Turns on
all games (certain games that were previ-
ously displayed in the Game Setup have
been turned off in this software) and de-
faults the price settings.
Factory Default Games Into Menu: Re-
turns the Game Setup to its default settings.
Games that were not originally enabled will
be turned off and all price settings will be
reset.
When you touch a category name, the next
Game Setup Screen shows the game posi-
tionsavailableforthatcategoryandtheprice
for each game, with the list at the bottom
showing all games available for the selected
category. In categories with Merit-Thon
games, players who choose Merit-Thon will
play one round of three different games in
that category for one combined score.
Games Menu
Game Setup
The game list and prices, as well as game
options, are programmed using these
screens. The first screen shows the vari-
ous game categories and allows access to
the following general settings for all games.
The Game Setup Screen also allows you to
make these general changes:
Default Games: Resets the selected cat-
egory menu to its default game and price
settings.
Clear One: Clears a selected item from the
player’s game menu.
Clear All: Clearsallgamesfromtheplayer’s
gamemenu.
Enable All Games: Turns on all games
within the selected category and defaults
the price settings.
To customize a particular game list, first se-
lect a category on the first Game Setup
Screen. On the second screen, touch Clear
All to clear the game list. Choose the menu
position you want a particular game to oc-
cupy by touching that position, then touch-
ing the desired game name from the game
list on the bottom of the screen. Repeat until
alldesired gamesappear inthe menu(agame
cannot appear in the list more than once).
Games already in the menu will be red in the
game list at the bottom of the screen.
To adjust the price, touch the credit or cur-
rency value next to each game.
Some games support a “continue” function.
In the Cost to Continue column, games with-
out this function will display N/A. Games
that support continuation will show a credit
value. The cost to continue is adjustable
on a game-by-game basis. Touch the credit
valuebutton to changetheamount. Hit NEXT
to return to the Games Category page.
NOTE: The default Cost to Continue
price is the same as the default cost to
play the game; however, the Cost to
Continue does not need to be the same
amount as the original price.
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Hi Scores Menu
View/Clear Hi Scores
Use this menu to manage high scores. The
first screen allows you to clear all scores
for all games by touching Clear All Games.
Toedit the highscoresforan individual game,
select that game on the first screen.
FIGURE8-HISCORESMENU:
VIEW/CLEARHISCORESSCREEN
To Enter This Screen, Touch
“View/Clear Hi Scores” on the
Hi Scores Menu and Choose a Game
Touch Clear All to remove all high scores
for that particular game, or select an indi-
vidual score and touch Clear One to re-
move that particular score only.
Books Menu
The Books Screens display the current and
lifetime credit totals for each game, as well
asthepercentage of credits played per game
(the percentage for each game is the total
number of credits played on that game di-
vided by the total number of credits entered
into the machine).
BooksDisplay
FIGURE9-BOOKSMENU:
BOOKSDISPLAYSCREEN
To Enter This Screen, Touch “Books
Display” on the Books Menu
Thebooks information can be sorted in three
ways with the button that toggles through
the sorting categories. Unsorted displays
the books information in the standard order.
Sorted by Current displays the current
credits for each game from most to least
played. Sorted by Lifetime displays the
lifetime credits for each game beginning with
the most played game.
Touch TournaMAXX Statistics or Tour-
nament Statistics to get the books infor-
mation for that play only. Touch Clear Cur-
rent to erase all current books data. The
date the data was last cleared will appear
at the top right of the Books Screen.
Touch the +above Total Credits to view Cur-
rentand Lifetimecreditsfor each gamemode.
Touch the button again to minimize this
screen.
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