Midway 3A948 User manual

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16-3A948A-101
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Installation Instructions for
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Kit
3A948
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Upgrades Rush 2049: Tb· -:· Rush · 20/49 Tournament Edition
Install kit on Rush 2049 models33336, 32936 & 30136
Copyright @ 2000 Midway Games West Inc. All rights reserved.
Midway Games West Inc. 675 Sycamore Drive MIipitas, California 95035 USA
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to the upgrade kit installer. Read these Instructions before attempting to Install
this kit. Other safety instructions appear throughout this ma~ual. . . ,
DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS
WARNING indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, ft could cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it may cause minor or moderate injury .
CAUTION also alerts you about unsafe practices.
NOTICE indicates information of special importance.
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WARNING: QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. This kit requires installation of
components in the primary AC circuit. Improper Installation of these parts can result in a
shock hazard. Installation must be performed by a qualified service technician. The
technician must strictly adhere to this manual's instructions.
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WARNING: DISCONNECT ' POWER. Tum the power off and unplug the VGM (video
game machine) before attempting to install this kit. Installing or repairing PC boards with
power on can damage components and void the warranty. Be sure that you securely
install ground wires.
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WARNING: INSTALL GROUND WIRE. Reduce the risk of electrical shocks! Properly
ground the metal mounting bracket for the LED display.
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WARNING: AVOID . E:LECTRIC:AL :SH09KS: This video game system doesn't utilize an
isolation transformer: ·internal, cabinet AC isn't isolated from the external, AC line.
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NOTICE: The term VQM refers . to th .e video game machine.
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ABOUT UPGRADE KIT 3A948
The Rush 2049 Tournament Edition kit adds sever~I important . features to your VGM (video game machine) ...
• An LED display on top of the cabinet • New game PIC
• A modem inside the cabinet • A new game EPROM • An update disk drive
During kit Installation, you connect the VGM's disk to the Rush 2049 Tournament Edition kit disk. The Rush 2049
Tournament Edition kit disk becomes the master, The VGM disk becomes the slave. You save your VGM's player data
onto the new Rush 2049 Tournament EditiondisK. You then replace the · original disk .
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MAIN CABINET ASSEMBLY, REAR VIEW
SHOWING MAJOR PARTS FROM THIS KIT 3A948
20-10732 01-15302-1
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SPACER, ALUMINUM~( DISPLAY BRACKET,
MARQUEE SUPPORT
BRACKET
01-15302-2
DISPLAY BRACKET,
RIGHT
4010 -01100-20 /
TAMPER RESISTANT----...,_ (
10-32x1-1/4 BH y
4108-01193- 10B
SMS #8x5/8 TR
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5850-14052-00
5556-15272-00
5827-15144-00
04-13028
Adapter, IEC/NEMA Cord
Bead, Ferrite (4)
Block, 2-Circuit Terminal
Board, MIPSMPS Modem
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20-10631
A-23841°
H-23624.1
H-23885
H~23885
FlJ\T WASHER
.265x.625x.067
SCREW 8-32x1/2
P-PH SEMS
POWER SUPPLY
(SEE DETAIL DRAWING)
4108-01193-108
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SMS #Bx5/8 TR
01-15303
POWER SUPPLY
MOUNTING BRACKET
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A-23882
120V AC LEO OISPI.J\Y
CABLE & AC POWER BRICK
Cable, Modem
Chipset, Update (Assy)
Harness, Fluorescent Lamp Adapter
Harness, RJ-11 Serial Adapter
Wire, Green Ground

PARTS LIST
Item Part# Qty Item
Part#
Qty
ARTWORK
0 Artwork, Backlit Marquee
31-3639.1 1
ELECTRONICS
0 Artwork, Foil
31-3646 3 0
Board, MIPS/MPS Modem
04-13028 1
0 Decal, Backlit marquee
31-3640 1 0
Brick, Display AC Power
A-23882 1
CJ Decal, Keypad Update
31-3641 1 a
Chipset, Update (Assy)
A-23841 1
O Decal, Seat Back
31-3642 1 0
Display, LED
20-10728 1
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0 Instructions, Backlit Bezel
31-3640 1 O
Drive, Programmed Hard
A-23864 1
CABLES MECHANICS
0 Adapter, IEC/NEMA Cord
5850-14052-00 1 0
Bracket, LED Left
01-15302-1 1
O Cable, Modem
20-10631 1 0
Bracket, LED Right
04-13085 1
0 Cable, Ribbon
5795-16508-00 1
□ Bracket, Pwr Brick Mtg
01-15303 1
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Harness, Fluor Lamp Adptr
H-23624.1 1 0
Clamp, ½" Cable
03-7655-8 1
0 Harness, Hard Drive Y-Pwr
H-23805.1 1 0
Wrench, Tr/TX T25
20-10144 1
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Harness, RJ-11 Serial Adptr
H-23885 1
0 Wire , Green Ground
H-23895 1 MISCELLANEOUS
o Bead, Ferrite
5556-15272-00 4
DOCUMENTS 0
Block, 2-Circuit Terminal 5827-15144-00 1
O Card, Game Registration
16-10650 1 0
Clamp, 1/2" Dia . Cable 03-7655-8 1
0 Flyer, Safe HOD Handling
16-10811 1 o_comainer,
Hard Drive Ship 08-8068 1
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Man'I, Rush Tourn Kit (This)
16-3A948· 101
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Pad, Update Cushion 04-13065 1
O Sheet, Caution Elec Device
16-10077 1 O
Spacer , Aluminum 20-10628 2
0 Template, LED Display
16-11133 1
NOTICE: You can link Rush 2049 Tournament Edition VGMs to other Rush 2049
Tournament Edition
VG Ms. You can't link to non-Tournament Edition VG Ms.
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NOTICE: If you're updating a video game machine (VGM) that currently generates
revenue: The hard drive contains vital, player data that you must transfer
to the new
drive.
Player data includes many important items ... •All player accounts at the VGM's
location. •Player passwords. •Player names. ·Total miles driven.
•Total coins collected.
•Best race times. •And more. The VGM uses player data to unlock additional tracks and
cars for players. Bottom line: Player data represents a
considerable investment by avid
players. If you don't transfer player data, you'll let down your players, and you'll
disappoint them. Transferring player data is extremely important, both to your players
and to your profits.
INSPECT UPGRADE KIT 3A948
[ ) 1. Kit 3A948 upgrades a Rush 2049 VGM to an Rush 2049 Tournament Edition VGM. Unpack the
upgrade kit from the carton and check for damage. Check the parts list to be sure that you have a
complete upgrade kit 3A948.
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NOTICE: Check you/ ~pgrade(kifharidri~e ·. Do you have Rush 2049 Tournament Edi-
tion software? If not, return the'drive to arf authorized distributor for a replacement.
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NOTICE: Leave EPRPM.s in th~. pro.te .ct.ive package until you're ready to install them.
Store the devices that you remove
in 'the paCkaglng from this upgrade kit.
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NOTICE: Before moving the VGM, shut off VGM power. Then allow the hard drive to
spin down for 30 seconds.
Never move the VGM with the power on, or with the disk
spinning.
PREPARE FOR TOURNAMENT OPERATION
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Register your new PIG chip with the Midway office at 773-961-1493. To register, give the Midway
office your PIC number and your arcade name and address.
Fill out the Rush 2049 Tournament,Edition registration packet. The packet includes your location
name, game serial number, checking account number, etc.
Sign up for tournament play by mailing your registration packet to the Midway® Chicago office.
Or
you may phone in the informatfon·by calling the Midway® office at 877-MPN-2WIN or 877-676-
2946. The office must receive and accept your packet before your VGM can achieve network
access.
[] 5. Verify operation of the VGM. If necessary, make repairs so that the VGM operates properly.
[) 6. Take a phone with you to test the phone line. Also take phone splitters, SuperStats sheets and
your installation tools.
[ ] 7. Make sure that the location has
a,:i analog phone lin~ nearthe game. Check to see that the phone
can call Midway Tournament Netviork (MTN) at 877~6'76-2946. (This is a toll-free call.)
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[] 9.
Find the three pieces of foll artwork. Remove the backing from the first foil piece. Apply the foil to
the left side of the marquee. Start at the top of the foil and work downward. After you've positioned
the foil,
smooth it outwards. Take care to squeeze out'air bubbles. If you can't remove a bubble,
pop it with a knife or pin . Then smooth the bubble down. Allow the adhesive to set. Now apply foils
to the right side of the marquee. Apply the third foil to the raised area atop the player panel. This
area
is just over the steering wheel shaft.
Unbolt
and remove the old seat-back ·artwork.. Replace it with the new artwork from the kit.
[] 1 o. Note the old bezel instructions beside the monitor. Unbolt and remove these instructions. Replace
them with the new instructions from the kit.
[] 11. Find the new keypad overlay in the kit. Remove the overlay's adhesive backing. Carefully apply
the new overlay over the old keypad overlay.
[] 12. If you're upgrading an game that people have played, proceed. If you're upgrading a new (never
played)
game, skip ahead to Install Chips.
[] 13. Write down the Stats and SuperStats. (Press and hold Music for 5 seconds. While pressing, add
VIEW #1, then VIEW #2 and the.n y1Ew #3.) .
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Log on as joint Team Rush and'play ~-gain~·. (Yo~;II .neea'tiie record of this game later. It will help
you to verify that player data tra'riste · rs to the new hard .drive.) Write down your PIN # (personal
Identification number).
See your Rush manual 1· 6-30036-101 for more details about logging on.
[ ] 15. Note coin settings, the cabinet number ai:,d other.settings. After installation, the settings revert to
default values. ···
31-3646
DECAL, MTN FOIL (3) -~---,,,
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_,_,_ __ BACKLIT MARQUEE
31-3640
DECAL, BACKLIT
INSTRUCTIONS
31-3642
DECAL,
SEAT BACK

INSTALL CHIPS
NOTICE: Installing new software clears a number of important game options. These
include coin options, control calibration, audio settings, statistics and the
VGM cabinet
number. Write down any of these settings that
you want to reuse.
RJ-11
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ADAPTER
RINGO CPU BOARD 00
DENVER 1/0 BOARD
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BOOT R OM
(REPLACE)
U27
EXPANSIO N
MIPSMPS
M OUNTING
SCREWS
MIPSMPS
MODEM BOARD
ON TOP OF
DE NV ER 1/0
[) 16, Switch off power to the VGM . Disconnect the line cord from the AC power. Clear the work area.
..._, [ ] 17. Open the VGM 's back door. If this is a linked cabinet, disconnect the linking cables. (You'll recon-
nectthem after kit installation.) ··
[ ] 18. Remove the Phillips screws from the card cage door. Fold down the card cage door.
[ ] 19. Locate the socket for the memory circuit
in one corner of the Ringo CPU Board,
CPU BOARD
ALIGN NOTCHES
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[] 20. Use a chip extraction tool to remove
EPROM U27
on the Ringo CPU
· .Board. Gently rock the chip until it
becomes loose
in its socket. Remove
the chip from the Ringo CPU Board.
[] 21 . Locate the EPROM labeled Rush
2049 Tournament Edition U27 Boot.
Remove the protective packaging.
Orient the chip over the empty socket.
Align the notches on the chip and
.socket. Insert the chip pins into the
socket. Press the chip firmly to seat
it.

[] 22. Use a chip extraction tool to remove the PIC at Denver 1/0 Board location U18. Gently rock the
chip until it becomes loose
in its socket. Remove the chip from the Denver 1/0 Board.
[] 23 , Find the new PIC chip in the upgrade kit. Remove the protective packaging. Orient the PIC over
the empty socket.
Align the notches on the chip and socket. Insert the chip pins into the socket.
Press the chip firmly
to seat it.
~ NOTICE: Boot ROM and PIC chip notches must face away from one another.
INSTALL LINE-VOLTAGE AC WIRING
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WARNING: QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. This kit requires installation of
components
in the primary AC circuit. Improper installat ion of these parts can result in a
shock hazard. Installation must
be performed by a qualified service technician. The
technician must strictly adhere to this manual's instructions.
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WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER. Turn the power off and unplug the VGM (video
game machine) before attempting to install this, kit. Installing wiring with power on can
damage components and void the w~rranty.
[ ] 24. Use one screw to hold the card cage door up .
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25. Find the VG M power supply and bracket at the
base of the cabinet.
Unplug the fluorescent lamp
cable
from the VG M power supply.
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#8x11/16 H-F SCREW--,...... -
Three H-F screws fasten the VGM power supply (REMovE)
and bracket to the cabinet wall. Remove .these .
screws.
[] 27. Remove the VGM power supply. and bracket from
the cabinet.
[] 28. Leaving wires connected, unscrew the eight-tab
terminal block from the power supply bracket.
[] 29. Locate the 12-tab terminal block: 'i n·the kit~ Pbsl~ '
tion the new block where the ·eight-tab terminal
block
was on the VGM power supply. Mount the
12-tab terminal block.
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6827-15144·00
TERM I NAL BLOCK
GROUND
WIRES
WARNING: Avoid afire hazard! Wire the terminal block properly, and check your work!
Connect only black wires
on one side of the terminal block. Connect only white wires
on the other side of the terminal block. Otherwise you may create a short circu it.
Sparks from a short circuit can start a fire.
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WHITE
(4)
OLD TERMINAL BLOCK
BLACK
(4)
WHITE
( 6)
NEW TERMINAL BLOCK
[ ] 30. Disconnect one wire from the old terminal block. Connect the wire to the equivalent tab of the new
terminal block. One by one, reposition the o_ther wires on the new terminal block. Use the old termi-
nal block as your guide. Be sure that you move the wires to equivalent tabs on the new terminal
block.
[] 3'1. Find the fluorescent lamp adapter-cable In the kit. Connect the harness to two of the new terminal
block's free pins.
Be sure that white wires only connect to white wires. Black wires must only con-
nect
to black wires. If necessary, check your connections with an ohmmeter. Never connect black
and white wires together.
WARNING: INSTALL GROUND WIRE. Reduc~ the risk of electrical shocks! Properly
ground the metal mounting bracket for the
LED display.
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32. Attach the green ground wire to the power supply bracket's threaded ground stud. (Other green
ground wires already connect to this stud.) Use
an #8-32 KEPS nut.
[ ] 33. Route the green ground wire across the bo~om ofthe cabinet.
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[] 34. Replace and remount the VGM power supply in the cabinet.
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35. Plug the fluorescent lamp cable irito the fluoresp~nt lamp adapter cable.
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ROUTE LED DISPLAY CABLES
Denver 1/0 :
RJ-11
Adapter
Board
P7
Data
Cable
LED
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[ ] 36. Remove the six screws that retain the backlit marquee. Set the screws and attract shield aside.
(You'll need
them later.) ·
[] 37. Disconnect the fluorescent lamp harness from the fluorescent lamp assembly.
[] 38. Stuff the lamp harness and connector through-the cable hole in the blue marquee housing.
[] 39. Remove the rear marquee support panel by removing the six mounting screws.
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CABLING THE LED DISPLAY
MARQUEE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
FLAT WASHER
.265x.625x . 067
04-13085
GROUND DISPLAY
BRACKET , RIGHT
5556-15272-00
FERRITE BEADS
H-23895
GROUND WIRE
SCREW 1/4-20x1-1 / 4
TAMPER RESISTANT
H-23885
SERIAL/RJ 11 ADAPTER
HARNESS
03-7655-8
CABLE CLAMP
04-13028
20-10732
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SPACER, ALUMINUM
-... t-, . DI SP LAY CABLE
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LEO DISPLAY
01-15302-1
DISPLAY BRACKET,
LEFT
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v 10-32x1-1/4 SH
4108-01193-10B
SMS #B x 5/8 TR
MARQUEE LIGHTBOX
ASSEMBLY
20-10657
TELEPHONE " T"
ADAPTER , 2 JACK
20-10631
_.---- MODEM CABLE
MIPSMPS BOARD --ifttt--:)~~_J
5556-15272·00
FERRITE B EAD
A-23864
HARD DRIVE DISK---ttr~~~ fl
5795-16508-00
HOD DUAL DRIVE
RIBBON CABLE
03-10045
---- -#8x 11/16 SPACER (2)
4008-01005-22
SCREW 8-32 x 1-3/8 P -P H (2)
A-23882
fil:;;~~--\--~sc---- FLUORESCENT LIGHT
LED DISPLAY
CABLE ASSEMBLY--tr,;.
(SEE DETAIL DWG)
4108-01193· 108
SMS #8x5/8 TR ~ I
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20-10730
MODULAR DATA CABLE 7'
20-10727
120V AC ADA PTER AMS
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POWER ADAPTER
MO UN TING BRACKET
CABLE
H-23624.1
"'---...,.."'--- FLUORESCENT LIGHT
5850-14052-00
IEC/NEMA POWER
ADAPTER CORD
ADAPTER
[] 40. Remove the four screws th at retain the blue marquee housing. These screws are beside the fluo-
rescent lamp fixture. Tilt the marquee to the down position.
[] 41. Remove the two bottom screws from the marquee housing . Lift off and set aside the housing .
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[) 42. Return the marquee to the upright position. Place the supplied, hole-drilling template on the cabi-
net according to instructions on the template. Take care to set up the template so that your drill
misses
the picture tube.
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WARNING: H ANDLE CRT WITH CARE. If you break a CRT, it implodes! Shattered
glass
can fly over eight feet from the implosion.
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[] 45.
Use a hole saw, rather than a drill bit, for this
step. Followi ng the template illustration, drill a 1-
1/2"-diameter hole in the top of the cabinet. Drill a
second 1-1/2"-diameter
hole in the back of the
marquee light box . These holes will be near the
APPLY
TEMPLATE #1
marquee. You'll route harnesses throug _h. these · APPLY
holes and to the LED display. Also drill the pilot TEMPLATE #2
holes for bracket installation. Remove the tem-
plates.
Plug the IEC / NEMA connector Into the top of
the VGM power supply.
Find the AC power brick and the power brick
bracket in the kit. Lay the power brick · on-the floor .
of
the cabinet. Position the brick ,near the cabinet side opposite the main power supply. Use the
bracket to mount the brick to the cabinet floor.
[] 46. Connect the AC power brick to the free end of the IEC / NEMA cord adapter.
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[] 47. Find the RJ-11 adapter cable in · the ' lit.' Attach the RJ-11 adapter cable to the LED data cable.
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[] 48. Route the RJ-11 adapter cable through the JAMMA opening in the chassis.
[] 49. Connect the RJ-11 adapter cabl~ : te> co.nneptor P7 on the Denver 1/0 Board.
[] 50. Route the LED power and data cables
up the template side of the cabinet.
Find the loose, green gr ound cable in
the bottom of the cabinet. Route this
with the other cables.
RJ-11
AD APTE R
DENVER 1/0 60ARO
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[] 51. Fasten the cables to the cabinet wall
under the base of the monitor. Use the ·
supplied
cable clamp.
[] 52. Slide
the LED cables through the new
hole on the top panel.
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[] 53. Insert the LED cables into the marquee
through the speaker hole.
[] 54. Run the LED cables out of the marquee
through the new hole in the upper mar- · ·
quee panel.
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MIPSMPS
MOUNTING
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MIPSMPS
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[] 55, Near the new hole is a display mounting bracket. Notice that this bracket includes a ground stud.
Slip the green ground wire's ring terminal over the ground stud. Use a KEPS nut to secure the
ground wire to the display mounting bracket.
[ ] 56, Install a ferrite bead
on the 9VAC, LED power cable. Position the bead near the connectors that
plug into the LED display. Route the cable through the center of the ferrite bead. Now loop the
cable over the top
of the bead. Then. run the cable throught the center of the bead again. To com-
ply with FCC regulations, the cable must
run through the bead twice.
[] 57. Dress the cable away from the 271' :nionitor. Use the supplied 1/2"-diameter cable clamp and SMS
#Bx 11/16 screw.
[J58. Connect the LED power cable to the LED display.
[] 59. Install a ferrite bead on the LED data cable. Position the bead as close to the cable connector as
possible. Route the cable through the center of the ferrite bead. Now loop the cable over the top of
the bead. Then
run the cable throught the center of the bead again. To comply with FCC regula-
tions, the cable must
run through the bead twice.
[ ] 60. Connect the LEDdata cable to the LED display.
INSTALL THE LED DISPLAY.
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NOTICE: The displayi h~u5.ing . is f~j~ly soft aluminum. When installing the marquee
brackets, take care not'to over-tOrque the screws. Otherwise, you might strip screw
holes or screws.
[) 61. Attach a display bracket to the side of the display without cables. Use a 1/2" long spacer between
each bracket and the display. Fasten the bracket to the display side with
#1 O, tamper-resistant
machine screws.
[ ] 62. Attach a display bracket to the
.cabl e side of the display. Take care to keep the ferrite beads
between the display and the bracket. Use the same type hardware as with the other bracket.
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63. Keep the LED display with the marquee. Temporarily fold the marquee down on top of the cabinet.
.[] 64. Reassemble the blue marquee housing. Use the original six screws.
[] 65. Fold the marquee into its upright position. Meanwhile, leave the display resting on the top of the
cabinet.
[ ] 66. Use with four SMS #8 x 5/8
scr~viis · lor this· kt~h: F~~te~ the template-side LED display bracket to
the cabinet. Drive the screws into the template holes.
[] 67. If necessary, drill mounting holes for the other LED display bracket. Now mount the other bracket.
[ ] 68. Reassemble the rear marquee support panel by replacing the six mounting screws.
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[] 69. Reconnect the fluorescent lamp harness.
[] 70. Insert the new marquee art behind the marquee shield.
[J 71 . Attach the marquee shield and new backlit·ma~quee t~ the marquee housing.
INSTALL THE MODEM
Game-to-
Game
Ethernet
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Analog
Phone Line
[] 72. Unscrew and discard two screws mounting the Denver 1/0 Board. These screws flank gun connec-
tors
P12 and P13.
[] 73. Notice the 96-pin connector on the bottom of the Modem Board. Now find the Denver 1/0 Board's
96-pin connector P9. Install the Modem Board
over the Denver 1/0 Board by mating these two
connectors.
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4. Secure the Modem Board with' tWo ·screws': a.ht! space ts from the kit.
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[) 76.
Route the modem cable through the linking cable hole in the cabinet. Run the cable up near the
card cage.
Install a ferrite bead
on the modem cable. Position the bead eight inches from the modem board
end
of the cable. When you reinstall the card cage, this bead must remain outside the card cage.
Route the cable through the center of the ferrite bead. Now loop the cable overthe top
of the bead.
Then run the cable throught the center
of the bead again. To comply with FCC regulations, the
cable must run through the bead twice.
[] 77. Run the bead end of the modem cable through the card cage's linking hole.
[] 78. Plug the modem cable into connector J1 on the Modem Board.
[] 79. Connect the free end ofthe modem'cable to an.analog telephone line jack.
NOTICE: Be sure to use an outside telephone line for the modem. Don't connect the
modem to a PBX line.
.The phone line must be analog, and must support outgoing calls.
Otherwise, the VGM won't be able to connect to the tournament server. An uncon-
nected VGM can neither participate
in tournaments and leaderboards, nor report
scores.
PREPARE THE ORIGINAL DISK DRIVE
[ ] 80. Disconnect the hard drive power cable from the hard drive. Leave the other end of this cable con-
.... nected to the Denver 1/0 Board at P3.
[] 81. Disconnect the ribbon (data) cable from the hard drive and Ringo CPU Board.
[] 82. Remove the original drive from the VGM. Save the mounting hardware from the original drive.
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[] 83. Set the original drive to slave. Do this by removing the pin jumper located between the power and
ribbon connectors. Set the drive aside for later use.
INSTALL THE NEW DRIVE AND TRANSFER DATA
[ ] 84. Remove the kit hard drive from its packaging. Save this packaging for use in a later step.
[] 85. Mountthe Rush 2049 Tournament Edition drive in the VGM. Use mounting hardware from the orig-
inal drive.
[] 86. If you're upgrading an game that people have played, proceed. If you're upgrading a new (never
played) game, skip ahead to Install Final Disk Drive Cables.
[] 87. Find the hard drive power Y-cable. Connect it to the free end of the hard drive power cable. The
two cables are keyed. They only connect
in one way.
[] 88. Connect one branch of the power Y-cable to the kit hard drive. The hard drive and Y-cable have
keyed connector$ that only fit
in ·one way. ·
[] 89. Place the supplied mouse pad on top of the hard drive in the VGM.
[] 90. Set the original hard drive on top of.the suppli~d mouse. pad. Be sure that the kit drive is steady.
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[] 91. Connect the free end ofthe power Y-cable to the kit tlprd i;irive.
[] 92.
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Find the disk data cable in the.kit, (Look for.a stan. c;lar~. IDE ribbon cable with three connectors.)
Orient a data cable connector'oJer'
'Rln 'go CPU Bda'rd plug PS. Align the connector's striped edge
with Pin
1. Pin 1 is the pin nearest to the Voodoo Ill Video Board. (The stripe may be red, blue or
another color.) Mate the connector halves. Seat contacts by pressing them firmly together.
VOODOO Ill
VIDEO BOARD
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RINGO CPU ' BOARD ;. •; .; ·:'.·
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HARD DRIVE DATA
RIBBON CABLE
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[) 93. Connect one end of the disk data cable to the kit hard drive. The stripe on the cable must face the
power cable. The stripe
may be red, blue or anothe~ color. (If you install the cable backwards, the
drive will survive. Unfortunately, the disk won't work until
you connect the cable properly.)
[] 94, Connect another end of the data cable to the originai hard drive. Again, the stripe on the cable
must face the power cable.
[] 95. - Plug in the VGM and switch on power. Enter Diagnostic Mode by pressing TEST MODE (behind
the coin door). The
VGM displays the Self Test Menu .Scroll down to TOURNAMENT OPTIONS. If
the VGM recognizes both drives, the first menu item is this: COPY PLAYER DATA FROM SLAVE
DRIVE. Select this option by pressing ABORT. The screen briefly flashes a percentage-done bar.
In a few seconds, the screen should display a green DONE , along with instructional text.
[] 96. Before you power down the VGM, write down your coin settings and custom game adjustments.
When
you shut down the VGM after replacing the drive, the VGM loses these settings. But if you
copy the settings, you can restore them by reprogramming the CMOS RAM .
[] 97. Switch off VGM power. Disconnect the VGM power cord from the outlet.
[] 98. Disconnect
both hard drives from _ the power Y-caQle · and the data ribbon cable. Remove both Y-
cables from the VGM. · · · ·· · ·· · -'
[] 99. Remove the original drive from ~, he v~ · M. Store the ~his drive in the kit drive packaging.
INSTALL FINAL DISK DRIVE CABLES
[ ] 100. Connect the original power cable to the kit hard drive.
[ )
101. Use the original ribbon cable for this step. Connect one end of the disk data cable to the Rush
2049 Tournament Edition hard drive. The stripe on the cable must face the power cable. (If you
install the cable backwards, the drive will survive. Unfortunately, the disk won't work until you con-
nectthe cable properly.
[] 102. Plug the free end of the disk data cable into connector P5 on the Ringo CPU Board. Pin 1 of the
connector must face
the Voodoo Ill Video Board.
[] 103. Update the remaining games on the network. Afterward, reconnect the linking cables to the cabi-
net.
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POWER UP AND TEST THE VGM
[) 104. Plug the power cord into the AC line and turn on the VGM. Circuit board indicators should illumi-
nate.
[] 105. The VGM system loads the program and begins self-diagnostics. If the system doesn't find any
errors, the system automatically enters its Attract Mode: !f problems occur, check wiring and trou-
bleshoot
the machine.
[] 106. Press the gas, brake and clutch as the screen instructs you to do .
[] 107. Unlock and open the coin door. Press and hold the TEST MODE button until the Menu System
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[] 108. Select MONITOR TESTS at the Self-Test Menu. Confirm proper video display operation and
adjust the monitor as necessary.
[] 109. Select DISK TESTS at the Self-Test Menu. Verify correct drive operation by running the File Sys-
tem Check. Let the test perform two passes.
(This step will take about 15 minutes.)
[] 110. Select CONTROLS TEST at the Self-Test Menu. Check control switches and potentiometers to be
sure that they work.
[] 111. Select DIP-SWITCH TEST at the Self-Test Menu. Verify that all switches are set to optimum posi-
tions for this VGM.
[] 112. Select SOUND TESTS at the Self-Test Menu. Verify operation of audio system components.
[] 113. Select EXIT TO GAME atthe Self-Test Menu. The system should enter Attract Mode.
[] 114. Use the Menu System to adjust these parameters as desired: Cabinet number, game and Attract
Mode volume, game adjustments and coin settings. Also recalibrate player controls. Please see
your VGM manual for complete instructions. .
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[] 115. Open the coin door and press the SERVICE CREDITS button to allow game play. Press the
ABORT button to begin play. Register with the PIN that you created earlier. Verify that player data
transferred from the old hard drive
to the new one.
[] 116. During game play, listen to game audio. Note sound irregularities (phase problems, no low fre-
quencies, mono audio from stereo speakers, etc.). Check the wiring harness for internal shorts or
strapped connections.
[] 117. When you're satisfied with VGM operation, close the·c~rd·cage door and bolt it shut. Replace the
rear cabinet door.
ACTIVATE THE DIAL-UP FEATURE .
[ ] 118. After the Midway® office enables your.serial number, you can proceed with enrollment: Turn on
the VGM. Now you'll activate tournament play by .commanding the VGM to phone the Midway®
key server. The call is toll-free.
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[] 119. Enter Diagnostic Mode by pressing the
TEST MODE button behind the coin door.
In response, the VGM displays the Self-
Test Menu.
[] 120. Use the VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 buttons to
highlight the Set Clock Menu. Press
ABORT to select the menu.
[] 121. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC
until you highlight the Date Field. Toggle
through the weekday and month name
fields by pressing VIEW #2 and
.YJF;.VV, .#3; .
(VIEW #2 decrements and VIEW #3
increments the field value.)
Date:
Time:
Time Zone:
SET CLOCK
Xxx Xxxx XX XXXX
XX: XX: XX
Time Zone uses daylight savings timo:
GMT- XX: XX XxxxxxK Time
X
Daylight snvlngs time active:
X
To RESTORE old Setting, Prc~s ABORT or TEST
To set digit,
U$C MUSIC and VIEW BUTTONS or kcypnd
To SAVE
fiCt1ln !'mrt OXII PrcM REVl:.AS{: or CAEOlf
[] 122. At the keypad, enter the current day number, year and time.
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[] 123. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight the Time Zone Field. Toggle through the
time zone name fields by pressing VIEW #2 and VIEW
#3. (VIEW #2 decrements and VIEW #3
increments the field value.)
NOTICE: Be sure that you set the Time Zone Field in the Set Clock Menu. Otherwise,
your VGM won't be able to access the Midway server.
[] 124. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight the first Daylight Savings Time Field. As
necessary, toggle between YES and NO with VIEW #2 and VIEW #3. (VIEW #2 decrements and
VIEW #3 increments the field value.)
[] i 25. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight the second Daylight Savings Time Field.
As necessary, toggle between YES and
NO with VIEW #2 and VIEW #3. (VIEW #2 decrements
and VIEW #3 increments the field value.)
[] 126. Exit ·the Set Clock Menu by pressing
REVERSE. The Self-Test Menu reappears.
[] 127. Use the VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 buttons to
highlight the Tournament Options Menu.
Press ABORT to select the menu.
[] 128. Use VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 to highlight
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM SETUP. Press
ABORT to select the menu. You'll notice that ·
the default value on this menu is DISABLED.
Press VIEW #2, which changes this value to
ENABLED. After you enable tourriament sys-
tem setup, more options appe~r
on the menu.
[] 129. Decide when you want the VGM.to call the
Midway® Tournament Network
(MTN) .
Choose a time period when the VGM is idle,
but still powered up. (We suggest two hours
after closing, until two hours
befOre opening.)
If several VGMs share the same line, stagger
the call times by five minutes. That
way, your
VGMs won't need
to compete for server
access.
TOUANAr,1ENT OPTIONS
Tournament System Setup
Call tournamonl sorvor now
Pertorm ramoto update
Olalup System
DI.ii Sl-lrt time;
Ola Iend time:
Dini method:
Modemcnuble:
Oulalde line:
lo ~elect 1(!:;t, ur;.c MUSIC Dnd VIEW BUTTONS
To run ICSI, PrC!l!l ABORT or TEST
To r mu,n to monu. Prc-;;o UE\/ERSE or CREDIT
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM SETUP
xx,ooocx
xx,xx
xx, xx
Xxxx
Primiuy server numbor:
Secondary server number
To SAVE st!ttli19 nml melt, Pre:;~ REVERSF. or CREDIT
To RESIOFIE old Sottlng, P1ess AUORT or TEST
To ?:(!1 dtglt. Uso t,/-1.FFT / R\GlH or Keypad
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NOTICE: If you choose an overnight call time, th.~.YGMs must remain on after closing
time. Otherwise, make sure that the call time occurs when the VGMs are on. For exam-
ple: The location turns
VG.Ms on ?.t 9am and_opens at i0am. In this case, you can set
the call time to between.
9am : i,rnd 10 am, Notify the location that the VG Ms use the
phone lines during th.is period. . ·· ·
[] 130. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or' MUE,'IC until you highlight DIAL START TIME. At the keypad, enter
the time to begin the call
to MTN. (Or toggle through tt,e numbers by pressing VIEW #2 and VIEW
#3. VIEW #2 decrements and VIEW #3 increments the number.)
[] 131. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight DIAL END TIME. At the keypad, enter
the time to complete the call to MTN.
(You must specify an end time. The VGM might need to
redial a few times.
You don't want it to keep trying indefinitely, because it needs to earn a profit!
During update procedures, the
VGM doesn't permit game play.)
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[] 132. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight DIAL METHOD. Press VIEW #2 to select
either
tone or pulse .
[] 133. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight MODEM ENABLE. At the keypad, enter
special characters that the modem must dial to · function on your phone system. (For example :
Enter
"*70" to allow for call waiting.) You may need to · enter non-keyboard characters. In that case,
VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 function as an alternate keypad. These buttons allow you to toggle through
all the characters. (For example: · You can enter "/' to · add a two-second delay between digits. You
can also add "I" to flash the hookswitch.) After you select a character, press MUSIC to move to the
next character position. If you need to go back, press VIEW #1.
[) 134 . Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until you highlight OUTSIDE LINE. At the keypad, enter the
characters that the
modem must dial to connect to the outside line. (For example: Many phone
systems require dialing "9" before a phone can connect to an outside line. Some phone systems
also require a "1" prefix before an area code.)
[] 135 . Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MUSIC until . you highlight PRIMARY SERVER NUMBER. Make
sure that one of the default numbers appears on the screen: Either 877-MPN-2WIN, or 877-676-
2946. (This is actually the sam~ _- nu _ mber.)
[) 136. Repeatedly press VIEW #1 or MU~IC until you highlight SECONDARY SERVER NUMBER. If
Midway® support requests your. s~1?ndary number, . ent9.r . it from the VGM keypad .
[) 137. Exit the Tournament System Setup · Menu : by pressi6g .R' EVERSE. The Tournament Options Menu
appears. ; ·. ', ' ·' ·. .-. ' · · · · .- ·
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[] 138. Use VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 to highlight PER-
FORM REMOTE UPDATE. Select the option
by pressing ABORT. The VGM dials a toll -
free number to reach the Midway® key
server. The VGM system then downloads the
latest software updates from the server.
Afterward, the VGM returns to the Tourna-
ment Options Menu.
[] 139. Use VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 to highlight CALL
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM NOW. .Select ~he
PERFORM REMOTE UPDATE
Oiol mclhod:
Xxxx
Phone nurnbor 10 di.ii:
XXX · XXX , XXXX
Timas to rotry:
To AF. STORE old Sell!n!J, P,os:i AOORT ot TEST
To Mt dl91t, USO MUSIC :ind VIEW BUTTOHS(lr kr.~ · p;i.d
To SAVE •.: a :Nl11g :ind exit Pres !: AEVl;'RSE ot Cm:Olr
option by pressing ABORT. The VGM dials a toll-free number to reach the Midway® key server.
The VGM system then updates yourdata on the server. After call completion, the message TOUR-
NAMENT INITIALIZATION COMPLETE appears .. Afterward, the VGM returns to the Tourname nt
Options Menu.
[] 140. Exit the Tournament lnitializatior fr Menu by .' pressing ·· REVERSE. The Tournament Options Menu
appears.
[] 141. Exit the Tournament Options Menu by pressing REVERSE. The Self-Test Menu appears. Use
VIEW #2 and VIEW #3 to highlight EXIT TO GAME. Press ABORT to exit.
[] 142. Press VIEW #1. Check the monitor to see if you can access tournaments. You should find a pink
screen with the legend TOURNAMENTS RUNNING NOW!!! If you don't see this screen, trouble-
shoot
your tournament setup. Otherwise, proceed ... From now . on , game play occurs as before the
conversion. At some random time within the update period, the VGM reboots and dials out. The
VGM passes high score data to the Midway® Tournamept ; Network (MTN), and again reb oots. The
reboot returns the VGM to Game Moq(:}. The . call ou t. occlir-s on a daily basis. The VGM repeats its
update call daily, for 1O days. After .. tlie tenth call, the network key server provides a local phone

number. This local number establishes the VGM as an MTN member . After this network induction,
the VGM can participate in tournaments and other official data exchanges .
[ J 143. Close and lock the coin door.
[] 144. Keep this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: If you need assistance with this kit, please call Midway Technical Service at
[phone].
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LED Display Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REQUIRED ACTION
1. Assure that data cable connector seats firmly at
• No updated tournament Faulty or display.
information on LED display.
disconnected cables 2.
Assure that data cable connector seats firmly at
to game electronics both ends of RJ-11 connector.
3. Ch _ eck for broken or shorted wires. (Most com -
mon breaks occur near connectors.)
. 5.
If cable has no obvious breaks, but may still be
bad, substitute another cable. (Don't use a stan-
dard phone cable. Data cable looks like phone
cable , butisn't one.)
6. If substitute cable remedies problem, replace
cable.
1. Replace RJ-11 adapter.
Faulty RJ-11 adapter 2. Connect to the MTN office.
.,
~- - , Attempt to update display data .
1. Check Denver 1/0 Board by substitution.
Faulty Denver 1/0
2. If substitute board remedies problem , replace
Board
Denver 1/0 Board .
Faulty character 1.
Check driver operation by connecting display in
•Dead display characters. dr i ver question to working VGM (video game machine).
2.
If problem persists and impedes game play,
replace di splay . (Display drivers aren't user-ser-
viceable .) ·
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Faulty or
l'.urn off VGM power. Assure that wiring harnes s
disconnected cables
connectors attach and fully seat onto mating
board connectors.
1.
Check driver operation by connecting display in
• Dead display rows.
Bad row-drive cir-
question to working VGM.
cuitry 2.
If problem persists and impedes game play,
replace display. (Display drivers aren't user-ser-
..
viceable .)
• Missing display
dots.
1. Perform Light LED's Orange Test. This test simul-
Failure of one or
taneously tests both colors of each LED.
more LEDs.
2.
Check display for improper colors . Any LED that
doesn't appear
orange is faulty.
3.
Unfortunately, you can'treplace individual display
dots (LEDs) . If problem impedes game play,
replace display.
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