Midway Skins Game User manual

FEBRUARY 2000
16-34042-101
Operations Manual Includes
Setup zService zSystem zWiring zTroubleshooting
Midway Games West Inc.
675 Sycamore Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035 USA
http://www.midway.com

VIDEO GAME
CONVERSION
KIT

CONTENTS OF CONVERSION KIT

CONVERSION KIT
CHAPTER

SAFETY & SETUP
NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in
engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant.
Fill out and mail in the Game Information Card. Include the game serial number from the label
on the rear of the cabinet. For your records, write the game serial number in the manual.
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________________________________________

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before
preparing the game for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual.
DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS
DANGER indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it WILL cause death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it 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.
CAUTION: HANDLE DRIVES CAREFULLY The hard disk drive must be packed in an anti-static
bag. When shipping the drive for repair or replacement, pack it in an approved container
(P/N 08-8068). Do not stack or drop hard disk drives.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER Always turn AC power off and unplug the game before
attempting service or adjustments unless otherwise instructed. Installing or repairing PC boards
with power ON can damage components and void the warranty.
WARNING: GROUND GAMES. Avoid electrical shocks! Do not plug in a game until you have
inspected and properly grounded it. Only plug this game into a grounded, three-wire outlet. Do
not use a “cheater” plug, or cut off the ground pin on the line cord.
CAUTION: ATTACH CONNECTORS PROPERLY. Ensure proper mating. Do not force
connectors that do not slip on easily. Reversed connectors may damage game and void warranty.
Connector keys allow a connector to fit only one set of pins on a board.
WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS. A very small portion of the population has a condition
that may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness
when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns present in our daily environment. These
persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing
certain video games. People who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an
undetected epileptic condition.
If you or a family member experiences symptoms linked to an epileptic condition (e.g., seizures or
loss of awareness), consult a physician at once before playing video games.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games. If you or your
child experience the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching,
involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE
IMMEDIATELY and consult a physician.

Skins Game Conversion Kit Setup - 3
Welcome to Skins Game!
It’s a beautiful day on the digital fairway. Midway Games West Inc. keeps the greens perpetually
immaculate. In Skins Game, you and up to three other players are invited to practice your putting, perfect
your drive, or simply haul off and lob a bucket of balls into the water hazards. Don’t worry. We’ll refill the
bucket.
Ultra-realistic Skins Game is just like a round of golf, minus the strenuous exercise. Your Midway caddy
warns you about sand traps and water hazards and offers the best route for your shots. She selects what
she thinks is the best club, but you may choose yourself from a full bag of putters, drivers, wedges, and
irons—all custom crafted for optimal performance. As you enjoy your game, birds chirp peacefully in the
distance and the sun shines with nary a cloud to speak of. Heatstroke is never a problem.
Adjust your stance and shot direction all you like, but your virtual player begins each stroke oriented in the
best stance and direction to hit the pin. While the three-dimensional terrain forces your ball to follow
Newtonian physics, your shot “snaps”to the pin unless you choose to aim elsewhere. And a peek at the
wind gauge may convince you to do so! The wind will send your ball off course if you’re not careful.
Of course in Extreme Mode, say bye-bye to Mr. Newton as you change the ball’s path or spin in mid-flight.
Players who don’t dawdle at the tee earn QuickShot bonuses, rewards for hitting the ball within 15
seconds. Collecting 10 QuickShot bonuses gives you an extra Power Shot. And Power Shots mean added
distance with your clubs. However, you must carefully time the joystick release, or your Power Shot
becomes a nasty hook or slice. Normally, players earn one Power Shot for each three holes.
As your game improves (or not), a hard drive records your scores. With the keypad, you can enter a PIN
that identifies you and calls up your statistics–in case there was any doubt about your birdie on the fourth
hole at Eagle Ridge.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Equipment Requirements
Video Display Monitor
Standard Resolution RGB Audio System 2 Channel Audio Wiring JAMMA harness
Game Characteristics
Player Variables
1 to 4 players per game
Choice of Character
Character Profile Memory
Operator Variables
Coinage, Play Mode,
Difficulty, Volume,
Audits, Statistics
Diagnostics
Automatic Power-Up Test
Manual Multi-Level Menu System
NOTICE Skins Game conversion requires use of a low resolution monitor. You must also
have a standard JAMMA wiring harness.

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KIT COMPONENTS
Unpack materials from carton and inspect for obvious signs of damage. Use this checklist to ensure the
kit is complete. Some of these parts may already be installed. You must supply the remainder of the
materials required for this conversion.
Item Part No.
Qty
Item Part No.
Qty
Artwork Controls
Side panel decal 31-3487 2 Joystick assembly A-23389 1
Marquee Artwork 31-3456.3-2 1 Joystick mounting plate 04-12875 1
Joystick decal 31-3490 1 Joystick adapter harness H-23480 1
Button decals 31-3489 1 Keypad pod assembly A-23458 1
Wallpaper decal 31-3488 1 Keypad harness H-23445.2 1
Bezel instructions bottom decal 31-3457 1 Blue pushbutton 20-10209-3 2
Bezel instructions top decal 31-3486 1 White pushbutton 20-10209-2 2
Extreme Mode Decal 31-3602 1 Yellow pushbutton 20-10209-5 1
Hardware and Tools Illuminated red start pushbutton 31-3475 1
Screw 6-32 x 1/4 p-ph w/ spring 4006-01209-04 4 Printed materials
Screw 6-32 x 1/2 p-ph 4006-01005-08 2 Epilepsy warning 16-9922.1 1
nut 8-32 keps 4408-01128-00 14 Control panel template 16-10996 1
Washers 4700-00012-00 8 Registration card 16-10650 1
Screw #8 x 16 pin yellow 4108-01219-10Y 10 Cardboard bezel 08-8067 1
Screw #8 x 5/8 torx 4108-01193-10B 10 Electronics
Torx wrench 20-9620 1 Electronics assembly A-23502 1
Screw 8-32 x 1 ¼4308-01123-20B 4 Ferrite bead
5
556-13956-00 2
Overlays Hard drive assembly A-23453 1
Control panel cover 03-9664 1 Hard drive bracket 01-15029 1
Marquee clear shield 03-9663 1 Ground wire H-21672 2
Recommended tools and supplies
Utility knife, screwdrivers, liquid soap, nut drivers or socket wrench, wood filler material, black electrical
tape, hole saw or equivalent, squeegee, soldering iron and solder, pliers or wire cutters, 180 grit
sandpaper or electric sander, black semi-gloss paint, electric drill and wood drill bit set.

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CONVERTING A TYPICAL VIDEO GAME CABINET
PREPARE EXISTING CABINET
1. Verify operation of existing game before changing cabinet. Pay special attention to parts you will reuse during
conversion (e.g., power supply, monitor, coin mechs). Repair or replace damaged parts before installing kit.
2. Switch off AC power. Disconnect AC line cord. Clear work area and cover or protect non-wood items (marquee,
monitor, coin door, brackets, line cord, etc.).
3. ARTWORK Note location of decals or
artwork and remove. Clean off glue
residue. Fill gouges or unused holes with
suitable filler material like quick-
hardening wood putty. Sand wood
smooth and remove dust.
4. Evenly cover entire cabinet with black
paint and allow to dry before continuing.
5. Lightly moisten cabinet with soapy water.
Remove decal backing and apply from
top to bottom. When in place, smooth
decal outwards, squeezing out air
bubbles. Pop persistent air bubbles with a
knife and smooth down. Allow 12 hours
for adhesive to set.
6. MARQUEE Remove existing marquee
from cabinet. Check lamp and replace if
cracked or if ends are darkened, even if it
still works. Install kit marquee. Using
previous shield as a guide, trim new
attraction shield to size and deburr edges.
Install new marquee attraction shield.
31-3602
31-3487
31-3457
31-3486
31-3489
04-12875
31-3488
31-3490
31-3487
31-3456.3-2
ARTWORK LOCATIONS
7. Remove viewing glass and set in safe place. Clean CRT glass. Apply instructions decals to top and bottom of
bezel. Place Epilepsy Warning label on front of monitor bezel. Ensure decals and labels do not obstruct viewing
area. Clean bezel and viewing glass before installing in cabinet.
8. CABINET Remove and save screws at top and sides of rear door. Unlock rear door. Lift door off cabinet and
set aside. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt or debris inside cabinet.
9. CONTROL PANEL Locate and unlock control panel latches or fasteners. Free panel from operating position.
Label each harness wire before disconnecting from controls. Once wires are disconnected, remove control panel
from cabinet and set aside. Save mounting brackets and hardware for later reinstallation.
10. Some cabinets have speakers or other components on the control panel. Note polarity and function of wires
before disconnecting. Incorrectly phased speakers cause weak low frequencies or a thin, hollow sound quality.

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INSTALL PLAYER CONTROLS
1. TEMPLATE If control panel template is creased, flatten with a stack of books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
2. Remove buttons, joysticks, or other controls from control panel. Remove covering and artwork, hinges or
mounting brackets.
3. Fill holes with suitable material (i.e., wood putty, glue, etc.). Let dry. Sand or file flat both sides of surface.
Should you choose to replace the control panel board, it must match the original panel in size and thickness, and
include all fastening and grounding hardware.
4. Tape template on top of panel. Orient template to center controls. Cut and deburr holes. Remove template.
NOTICE: If existing game already has a recessed area where the joystick will go, you may not
need to cut a new hole.
5. DECAL Remove backing and apply control panel decal to panel. Work down from top. After decal is in place,
smooth it outwards, squeezing out air bubbles. Pop persistent air bubbles and smooth decal.
6. Let adhesive set. Trim decal edges and cut joystick, button, and keypad holes to fit control panel.
7. BUTTON DECALS Position control decals next to appropriate holes in the following order:
a. Camera b.Select Club c. Turn d. Extreme Mode rectangular overlay
e. Start/Select f. Troon logo g.Midway logo
8. OVERLAY Place plastic overlay on top of panel decals. Deburr overlay edges. Tape control panel template on
top of overlay in same position as holes beneath overlay. Cut and deburr holes. Remove template. Fasten
overlay with included hardware.
NOTICE: Some games require you to cut out a circle rather than a rectangle for the joystick.
Observe notice on template for further instructions.
9. BUTTONS Disassemble each switch from its pushbutton. Bend large prong away from switch enough to slide
switch off housing. Unscrew nut from housing.
10. Insert pushbutton housing through a button hole from top of control panel. Screw nut finger tight on switch
housing from underside of panel. Snap switch back on housing. Repeat for each button.

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PUSHBUTTON, JOYSTICK, AND KEYPAD LOCATIONS
11. Rotate pushbuttons so switch terminals are oriented toward JAMMA harness. Tighten nuts firmly.
12. JOYSTICK Align joystick mounting holes with control panel holes and insert carriage bolts. Install a flat
washer and a nut on each carriage bolt and tighten securely.
13. Lay joystick mounting plate on top of joystick. Fasten with included hardware.
14. KEYPAD Insert keypad studs through holes in control panel. Install and tighten flat washers and nuts.
15. Remove backing from joystick mounting plate decal and place on plate. Smooth decal.
16. Close and lock control panel using existing fasteners.

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INSTALL GAME ELECTRONICS
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER. To avoid electrical shock, turn off power switch and
disconnect AC line cord before removing or replacing any component. After servicing
components, be sure all ground wires are secure before restoring power.
1. REMOVE OLD ELECTRONICS Label, then carefully disconnect cables on each printed electronics board
assembly in cabinet. Note orientation of JAMMA edge connector on CPU Board Assembly. Remove boards and
store in anti-static bags. Leave JAMMA harness in cabinet so you can reuse it.
2. PREPARE ELECTRONICS Place Skins Game kit electronics assembly on flat, static-free work surface.
Remove electronics cover and set aside. Inspect electronics for any damage and ensure all connectors are
properly seated.
3. LOCATE ELECTRONICS Place new groundplane (with electronics assembly, but without hard drive or
groundplane cover) in cabinet in location of previous assembly. JAMMA edge connector header should face
same direction as previous connector header. Mark mounting holes and set electronics aside.
4. MOUNT ELECTRONICS Drill pilot holes where necessary and use hex-head screws to attach electronics to
cabinet wall.
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY

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WIRE CABINET
CAUTION: ATTACH CONNECTORS PROPERLY. Be sure that printed circuit board
(PCB) connectors mate properly. If connectors do not slip on easily, do not force them. A
reversed connector may damage video game machine and void warranty. Connector
keys only allow a connector to fit one set of pins on a board.
CAUTION: OBSERVE GROUNDING. Be aware of ground wires in game. Ground wires
are usually green or green with a yellow stripe. Reuse any existing ground wires, and use
ground wires included in this kit.
1. JAMMA HARNESS When wiring JAMMA harness to the controls and the CPU Board Assembly, refer to
Cabinet Wiring Diagram in Wiring Chapter.
2. Attach component end of JAMMA harness to mate on CPU Board Assembly.
3. Attach free end of joystick adapter harness to its mate connector (P8) on the CPU Board Assembly.
4. Attach keypad harness to its mate connector (P26) on the CPU Board Assembly. Attach the other end of the
harness to the pigtail on the keypad assembly Do not force connectors. They are keyed to fit only one way.
5. Attach Player 4 (P4) and coin door connectors to CPU Board Assembly.
6. Double check your connections to ensure they are all firm and secure. Do not force connectors.
7. JOYSTICK HARNESS Attach free connector of joystick harness to its mate connector on the joystick adapter
harness H-23480. Connect one end of green/yellow wire to joystick mounting plate and other end to safety
ground.
8. BUTTONS Mate each of the five small buttons and start button to corresponding JAMMA wires.
9. Connect one end of an H-21672 ground braid to control panel and other end to safety ground on power supply.
10. Ensure each button is connected to ground through JAMMA harness black ground.
NOTICE: Hard disk drives are sensitive to static. When not in use, store drives in anti-static
bags. Do not drop or stack drives.
11. HARD DISK DRIVE Mount hard drive onto hard disk drive bracket. Note that end of bracket where holes are
spaced closer together is where ribbon cable connects.
12. Mount bracket onto studs on electronics assembly with included KEPS nuts.
13. Connect data ribbon cable and power cable to Hard Disk Drive.
14. Replace groundplane cover. Secure to groundplane using all but one of the enclosed nuts.
15. Attach one end of second ground braid H-21672 to remaining groundplane post and fasten nut. Secure other end
of braid to safety ground on power supply.
16. Replace and lock rear door.

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POWER UP AND TEST GAME
1. Plug line cord into AC power source and turn on power switch. LEDs in electronics cage should illuminate.
Using the 20-volt DC setting on a digital voltmeter, measure DC voltages at the power connector pins. Adjust
the +5V source if it is necessary. Voltage tolerances are ±.4 on +5V, ±½ V on +12Vhe game begins self
diagnostics. If no errors are found, Attract Mode begins. If problems occur, check wiring and refer to Trou-
bleshooting Chapter.
2. Unlock and open coin door. Press and hold TEST button to access Menu System. Use tests to verify operation
of monitor, hard drive, speakers, and all pushbuttons and joystick and keypad.
3. Exit the Select Test Menu to begin normal game operation. Open the coin door and press the SERVICE
CREDITS button to allow game play. Choose a player position and press the START button to begin. Listen to
the audio while playing the game. Note unexpected irregularities in sound (out of phase, no low frequencies,
etc.). Check the wiring harness for internal shorts. Refer to Wiring for jumper locations and recommended
settings, or Troubleshooting.
4. Close and lock coin door. Allow the system to operate for several hours before attempting any game changes.
5. Play several games to test operation of player panel buttons. Do they function? Do they operate consistently?
Does each control perform its designated operation? Game play and earnings depend on proper performance of
the VIEW, START and movement buttons. If any button does not operate properly, check connections against
the wiring diagram. Replace intermittent or otherwise faulty controls.
CAUTION: SEEK FCC APPROVAL. Installation of this kit does not guarantee compliance
with FCC requirements. You are solely responsible, and Midway has no responsibility for FCC
compliance of installed kits. Don’t install an FCC compliance label on the product until the FCC
acknowledges compliance.

CHAPTER
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SERVICE
NOTICE: Instructions in this chapter apply to a typical converted Midway upright cabinet.

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SERVICE
CAUTION: Before attempting any of the following procedures on your Skins Game Video
Game Machine, turn AC Power off. Failure to do so can cause personal injury, may
damage the components, and may void your warrantee.
Control Panel
To remove controls, unlock and
open control panel. Remove
washers, nuts, and other fastening
software before removing
components. Disconnect and label
wiring for easier reassembly.
Remove plastic overlay if necessary.
Joystick Assembly
Open control panel. Label and
disconnect joystick wiring harness.
Loosen and remove four nuts
holding joystick to control panel. Lift
joystick assembly out of control
panel.
To remove potentiometer, pull
bottom of spring clip out to unlatch
and pull clip up to remove. Pull
potentiometer away from assembly
gently to release.
Replace pot by seating snugly in its
housing, flush against plastic base.
If seated properly, pot cannot be
rotated by hand more than a degree
or two.

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Push Buttons
Open control panel. Label and
disconnect wires. Separate switch
from its pushbutton. Bend large
prong away from switch just enough
to slide switch off housing.
To remove light inside START
button, pull light bulb up and out of
socket. Unscrew switch mounting
nut and pull entire pushbutton out
from front of panel.
Fan Assembly
Remove rear door. Remove hex
nuts on groundplane cover.
Remove cover and set in safe
place. Disconnect wiring harness
and remove mounting hex nuts and
washers. Remove fan from cabinet.
Hard Disk Drive
Remove groundplane cover and set
in safe place. Disconnect wires from
hard drive and remove bracket
mounting screws. Loosen screws in
sides of drive and gently remove
hard drive from bracket. Store and
transport hard drive in anti-static
bag.
CPU Board Assembly
Remove groundplane cover and set
in safe place. Disconnect wires from
harness. Remove mounting screws.
Battery
Lithium battery sits on top of
timekeeper IC. Carefully pry off
battery and replace with identical
type.
Modem Card
Remove groundplane cover.
Remove modem cable from modem
card. Remove modem mounting
screw. Carefully remove modem
card from PCI slot without
excessive rocking motion.

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CHAPTER
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in
engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant.

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GAME OPERATION
PLAYER CONTROLS
OPERATOR CONTROLS
SERVICE
CREDIT
VOL.
DOWNUP
VOL.
MODE
TEST
TYPICAL TEST SWITCH BRACKET PUSHBUTTON LOCATIONS
Keypad Pod
Assembly
Lets players enter their
PINs as well as allow
operators to navigate
the system menus.
J
oystick Assembly
P
ulling back on the joystick winds your club backwards.
P
ulling to the left aims the swing a bit to the right;
p
ulling to the right aims the swing a bit to the left.
T
he joystick assembly is designed to withstand
n
umerous sudden snaps back to neutral position.
Aim (Get Left/Get Right)
Left button swivels player counter-clockwise
around ball (from an overhead view), changing
lateral aim to the right. Right button changes
lateral aim to the left. In Extreme Mode, buttons
move an in-flight ball left or right.
C
hange Camera
C
hoose between a
b
ehind-the-player
v
iew or a bird’s-eye
v
iew.
S
elect Club
C
ycles through
y
our selection of
c
lubs.
Start/Select and “Power Shot”
After currency is accepted this button starts a 1-, 2-, 3-, or
4-player game. During play, this button can increase a club’s
maximum distance, provided the joystick is released at
precisely the right moment. Players earn one Power Shot per
three holes, but can earn more after 10 QuickShots.
During Extreme
Mode, buttons
add top- or back-
spin.
Ceases game play
or Attract Mode
and opens Menu
System
Decreases volume.
Increases volume.
Increments
number of
credits up one.
u
p
r
ight
down
left

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Menu System
Follow instructions at the bottom of each menu screen to access more menus and change settings. The
current date and time are shown.
ATLANTIS TESTS
Day Date Year Time
ADJUST VOLUME
STATISTICS
GAME OPTIONS
COIN OPTIONS
TOURNAMENT OPTIONS
SET DATE/TIME
TESTS
EXIT TO GAME
To select test, use +/-/LEFT/RIGHT
To run test, Press START or TEST
EPROM: X.XX Sept 7 1999 XX:XX:XX
GUTS: X.XX Aug 30 1999 XX:XX:XX
Game: Sep 2 1999 XX:XX:XX
Serial #: XXXXXXX
ADJUST VOLUME
Raise or lower the volume during the game and during Attract Mode. Set the game volume first, then
decide if Attract Mode will be as loud as the game (100%), or less. Attract Mode cannot be louder than
game volume. You can also adjust volume with the control switches.
Game
Attract (75% of Game)
To ADJUST volume, use +/-/LEFT/RIGHT
To SELECT which volume, Press START or TEST
To RESTORE old settings, press and hold START or TEST
To SAVE settings and exit, Press VIEW or CREDIT