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Table of Contents
1 .O SPECIFICATIONS-------------- ---___-________l__l_____l_____l____ 1
1.1 Conversion Game Specifications----------------------------------- 1
1.2 Kit Specifications------ --___--_-_-__-______-- 1
1.3 Game Conversion Overview WI --- 1
2.0 INTRODUCTION- -- -------------- 1
3.0 lNSTALLATlON-------------- --_--l-_-l___-______----l-l--l--l----------- 1
3.1 Precautions ~~~~11~~--- ---o---------1--------- 1
3.2 Game Installation------- --------- -__-_--- ------- 2
3.3 Cabinet Graphics-------- -----------------I-- 3
3.4 Linked Game Operation-- --em-m-p-11 4
Figure 1: Linked Game Diagrams * ------ -4
3.5 Power-Up and Initialization- ------e- -5
Figure 2: Adjustment (Initialization) Screen ---1-_-_-_--_1--____--1_-I- 5
Figure 3: Test Mode Screen- -m-I-m -_____-_ - 6
Figure 4: Check Screen---- ---1-_-----_-__------- 7
Figure 5: Coin Options Screen-- _-__ - -________ - --------_____ -__- -- 8
Figure 6: Game Options Screen (I/2)
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Figure 7: Game Options Screen (2/z)-- -____ ----_- -_-___-____ - --_-
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Game Options --1-11----- ------_- _________1___1__1___I_____ - _____10
Figure 8: l/O Test Screen----------- -- ---- -1-11 eml__e___aamelmelw 11
Figure 9: Switch Test Screen----------- _____-_____ -_
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Monitor Screens- -- --- ----- -__- am_amm-me__Im 13
Figure 10: Sound Test Screen---------- ------- ---- --11- 14
Figure 11: ADS DATA Screen (112) -------- ---- 15
Figure 12: ADS DATA Screen (2/2) -111-------1---15
Figure 13: Others Screen ------ I--___- _a_-_ -__ 16
Figure 14: l/O Board Test Screen _--l___-___--l-__-___-_---I-------
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Figure 15: MPWDSP Board Test------ ----- -mw-m-____I_--me---- 17
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4.0 RAVE RACER GAME FEATURES
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4.1 Linked play _____-____-____ - -___ - _____ - _-__ --___-_-_--__ - _-__ - ____-___ - _______18
4.2 Solo play ___-____-___________ - -__________-__ ------____ --_----- -__ --_- --__ 19
4.3 New Features ____-____-___- -__~__-__~~~~I~~~~~~~~ ____-__----__---_________l____l_
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APPENDIX A: PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATIONS
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1 .O SPECIFICATIONS
1.1
Conversion Game Specifications
Power Supply:
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Switching Power Supply, 200W
1 Standard 25” or 27” color monitor
1.2 Kit Specifications
Part No. RVOI -04432-00
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PCB ROM Kits 2 ea. ’
Harness adapters
2 ea.
Marquee 1 ea.
Decals 1 set
1.3
Game Conversion Overview
The Rave Racer upgrade kit consists of new Rave Racer PCB components, wire harness
adapter cables, new marquee and decals. The kit can be installed in either the original
RR2 two-player cabinet or the RR2 single-player upright cabinet.
Note: Each Rave Racer upgrade kit contains parts to convert TWO driver positions
2.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides installation instructions for the Rave Racer upgrade kit. inspect the
kit contents, compare against the parts list in the back of this manual, and notify your
distributor and/or shipping carrier about any missing or damaged parts.
3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 Precautions
1.
2.
Before replacing any parts, turn the AC power OFF and unplug the game.
The game’s video monitor chassis, when exposed, presents a HIGH
VOLTAGE shock hazard. If it becomes necessary to work in the back of the
game while the power is on, use extreme care to avoid touching the monitor.

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3.2 Game Installation
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2.
3.
4.
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10.
11.
Verify that power has been removed from the game.
Open the rear door to gain access to the 110 PCB (on top of the card cage).
Refer to the wiring diagram for your game in the back of this manual. Locate
the 50-pin connector, J402.
Add connections for the VIEW CHANGE switch: Remove the 50-pin
connector at J402 (on the I/O PCB) and insert the Molex-type pins (from new
cable harness RV50-04365-00) into A5 and A6 (of the 50-pin connector), with
the WHITE wire going to A5 and the BUCK wire going to A6. Refer to
drawing RV50-04400-00.
Reconnect the 50-pin connector to J402.
Remove the control panel to add the VIEW CHANGE button.
Drill a 7/8” hole to the left of the steering wheel.
Install the VIEW CHANGE button. Tighten the nut before snapping the lamp
assembly into place.
Connect the quick-disconnect lug from the WHITE wire (of new harness,
RV50-04364-00) to the gold pin designated NO (pin 4, Normally Open) of the
lamp assembly.
Connect the quick-disconnect lug from the BLACK wire to the silver pin
(designated COM) of the lamp assembly.
While reinstalling the control panel, connect the two-pin plug of the new VIEW
CHANGE harness to the plug on the PCB harness added in Step 4.
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IO. Remove the System 22 PCB set from the rear of each unit, using care to
prevent damage to the wiring or connectors.
CAUTION:
USE ANTI-STATIC PROTECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK ]
11.
12.
On each game, remove the EMI cover from the PCB rack and set it aside.
Remove the CPU and Video main boards from the card cage and place them
on a flat, anti-static surface.
13.
14.
Observe the 10 devices and 2 PCBs which are supplied with the kit. Remove
the corresponding devices and (smaller of the two) PCB from the main CPU
board. Remove the (larger of the two) PCB from the Video board.
Install the new devices and PCBs from the kit.
Note: Install device C388 in previously empty socket
12R (Key custom) on the CPU board.
15. Carefully reassemble the card cages, and reinstall them in the game cabinet,
making sure that all connectors are properly seated.
16.
Remove the original marquee plastic panel and replace with the new acrylic
Rave Racer marquee.
13. Perform game initialization per Section3.5, Power-Up and Initialization.
3.3 Cabinet Graphics
1. Install the cabinet graphics provided. Float the graphics on by applying a
spray of ammonia cleaner to each surface. Smooth out the bubbles and
liquid with a paint squeegee. Wipe the decal dry with a soft cloth.

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3.4 Linked Game Operation
It is possible to link up to eight RAVE RACER driver positions together.
The linking procedure is the same as that used on Ridge Racer 2:
1. Turn OFF the main AC power to the game.
2. Remove the link cables from the kit or cash box.
3. Using the link cables, connect the cabinets as shown in Figure 1
Note: The switch settings shown apply to the Ridge
Racer 2 two-player cabinet. Ridge Racer 2 single-
player upright cabinet requires the addition of optional
1 P Link PCB p/n VG03-04270-00.
4.
5.
6.
Be careful not to pull on the cables while working around the rear of the
cabinet.
Turn ON the main AC power.
Refer to section TEST MODE, Game Options, for instructions on how to set
up the “CPU Number” and car type/color for each of the linked driver
positions.
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3.5 Power-Up and Initialization
The following procedure should always be performed at the time of initial power-up, or
when any of these components have been removed or replaced:
l Game PCBs
. ROMS
0 Steering system potentiometers
l Pedal assembly potentiometers ‘
1.
System initialization is performed as follows:
a. Open the coin door to gain access to the Service Panel.
b. Center the steering wheel and remove hands/feet from the controls.
C. While pressing the SERVICE button, toggle the TEST switch ON.
d. The ADJUSTMENT screen will appear as shown in Figure 2.
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE 000x
GAS 000x
BRAKE 000x
Figure 2: Adjustment (Initialization) Screen
e. Controls are properly biased when values are as close to ‘0000’ as
possible.
f. Release the SERVICE button and toggle the TEST switch OFF.
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2. Turn the TEST switch ON and the TEST MODE screen, as in Figure 3, will
appear.
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CHECK
COIN OPTIONS
GAME OPTIONS
110 TEST
MONITOR TEST
SOUND TEST
ADS DATA
OTHERS
(1) Status 2% test screen (see fig. 4)
(2) Sets game cost
(3) Sets game options
(4) Switch test, etc.
(5) Screen test
(6) Adjust speakersvolume
(7) Displays accumulated game data
(8) Board test and EEPROM clear
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A. Select the CHECK screen option by turning the steering wheel, and call
up the screen by stepping on the accelerator.
CHECK
(DEFAULT IN GREEN)
FEEDBACK STEERING OFF
VIEW SWITCH OFF
STEERING 0000
SHIFT CENTER
SWITCH f OFF
SWITCH 2 OFF -
EXIT
Not applicable
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- Status ON/OFF
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Status ON/OFF,
UP/DOWN/CENTER
Figure 4: Check Screen
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Note: Steering’status will show full scale reading +FFFF in the CW
direction and -FFFF in the CCW direction, and “OK” if steering passes
the displacement test.
Select the desired option using the steering wheel, and use the the
accelerator to change the value of the option. Use the EXIT option (or press
the accelerator and brake simultaneously) to return to the TEST MODE main
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B. Select the COIN OPTIONS screen and adjust the game cost.
Recommended COIN OPTION settings for USA operation are shown
below. These settings are not necessarily the same as the default
settings.
COIN OPTIONS
(Default in Green)
GAME COST 3 COIN AS
1 CREDIT
COIN 1 MECH. VALUE 1 COIN AS 1 COIN
COIN 2 MECH. VALUE 1 COIN
I COIN
FREE PLAY OFF
EXIT
Figure 5: Coin Options Screen
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C. Select the Game Options screen and set/identify the various
characteristics you require.
Recommended settings for USA operation are shown below.
GAME OPTIONS (l/2)
(Default in Green)
CPU NUMBER ’
LINK OFF
CAR TYPE 1 BLUE
DIFFICULTY
LINKED PLAY ;
SOLO PLAY
TIME TRIALS D
LAPS
LINKED PLAY
SOLO PLAY
RR SHORT 3NOVICE
CITY
3
3INTERMEDIATE
MOUNTAIN 3 3
ADVANCED
MOUNTAIN X
3
3PROFESSIONAL 3
NEXT PAGE
EXIT
Figure 6: Game Options Screen (112)
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GAME OPTIONS (2/2)
(Default in Green)
SPEED
SOUND IN ATTRACT
ATTRACT DISPLAY
EXTRA LAPS
EASY SETrING
HI-SCORE INIT
FEEDBACK STEERING
EXTRA MODE
MPH
ON
OFF
OFF
NO
OFF
OFF
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Figure 7: Game Options Screen (2/2)

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Notes on multiple-game linked operation
lThe difficulty level and number of laps must be set the same for the connected
games.
.The CPU number of theseat on the farthest left (when facing the front) should be
set to 1, the next seat to the right should be set to 2, and so on.
l Settings other than those described will cause the game to operate improperly.
.When properly linked, the LINK STATUS will show the number of connected
driver positions.
Item
(a) CPU number
Game Options
Description
1 The CPU number should be set so that none of the connected seats
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(b) Link Status
(c) Car color/type
have the same number.
OFF for single game operation.
Active if 2 or more games are successfully linked.
Blue 1
E
Yellow 2
6
Green 4
(d) Game Difficulty ]
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Linked Play
Solo Play
Time Trials
Cd Laps
A (easiest) to H (hardest). Default is D.
A (easiest) to H (hardest). Default is D.
A (easiest) to H (hardest). Default is D.
Linked Play Solo Play
[All courses] [All skill levels]
Ranae from 3 (shortest) Range from 3 (shortest)
1to c (longest). Default is 3 1 to 6 (longest). Default is 3 laps.
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(g) Sound Attract
(h) Attract Display
(I) Hi Score lnit
(j) Feedback
laps.
Display units selectable, either mph or km/h. (Default is km/h).
Selectable ON/OFF. (Default is OFF.)
Selectable YES/NO on both EXTRA LAPS and EASY SETTING
modes. (Default is OFF).
Selectable YES/NO. YES resets the initials table (Default is NO).
Not applicable to Ridge Racer 2 conversion.
Steering
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(k) Extra Mode
( Selectable ON/OFF. (Default is OFF).
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D. Select the I/O Test screen to verify game operating status and to perform
the Switch Test.
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l/O TEST
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DIP2
DIP3
LINK OFF
STEERING MOTOR TEST
LAMP TEST
SWITCH TEST
OFF
OFF
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_ Should be off
(not highlighted)
_ wet applicable
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Figure 8: l/O Test Screen
Use the steering wheel to select an option, accelerator to select a value
(on/off) and the steering wheel to change that value.
NOTE:
IAMP TEST was an option included for future upgrades and is
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CENTER SWITCH 1 OFF
SWITCH 2 OFF (d)
SERVICE OFF
COIN OFF
VlEWSW OFF
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EXIT -STEP ON THE GAS AND BRAKE .
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Figure 9: Switch Test Screen
(a) Verify +, - full-scale readings and “OK” status in both CW (right) and
CCW (left) directions.
(b)
Verify + full-scale reading and “OK” status for full defelection of thegas
pedal.
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Verify +full-scale reading and “OK” status for full deflection of the brake
pedal.
(d) Verify ON/OFF and CENTER/UP/DOWN status.
(e) Verify ON/OFF status.
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Verify ON/OFF status.
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Verify ON/OFF status.
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E. MONITOR TEST SCREENS
Use shifter, steering and /or gas pedal to toggle through the TEST screens.
Coior Bars
Crosshatch,
Green
Crosshatch,
White
White (high)
Window
White (med)
Window
White (low)
Window
Interlace Test
Green Cross
Bar
White Cross Bar
White Screen
Explanation
Fr3Ur (4) bERS-(Giii, Red, Blue,
'$:ht ffOrn top to bottom) with 16,
segments each. will be displayed. Verify that the B/k /eve/ and
contrast controls are properly adjusted such that the color segment
on the farthest left is sufficiently bright without overdriving, and that
the farthest right segments are just slightly brighter than the black
background.
Verify that the screen is centered andthat’the entire screen is visible.
If not, use V-POS, and H-POS controls to adjust the size, vertical
(up/down) position and horizontal (left/right) position, respectively.
This screen is used at the factory to make measurements using
automated instruments.
Note on white high window: Used at Namco to calibrate the contrast
and brightness settings. Normal values are 43 +/- 5 ft-L (white) and
0.15 +O, -.14 ft-L in the black area.
Not used.
Not used.
Verify that the monitor interlace is adjusted properly. Locate the
center pair of line blocks. Use the V-HOLD to adjust the video such
that the top line of the right block of lines is aligned with the space
between the first and second lines of the left block. This adjustment
must be performed whenever the vertical size, position, or hold
controls are adjusted.
This screen is used at the factory to make color purity measurements
using automated measurements.
This screen is used to correctly adjust the vertical and horizontal
alignment.
This screen is used at the factory to measure color uniformity and
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F. Select the SOUND TEST screen and adjust the speaker volume.
SOUND TEST
VOLUME (R) xx
VOLUME (L) xx
STEROCHECK
REQUEST SONG NO. 00
MESSAGE “QUATTRO VER 2.0”
EXIT
Figure 10: Sound Test Screen
G. Game playing time, player records, and related information are displayed
on the ADS DATA screen.
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ADS (112)
ON TIME
PLAY TIME
IP PLAY
TT PLAY
LINK PLAY
TOTAL PLAY
XXXH XXM XXS
XXXH XXM XXS
XXXH XXM XXS
XXXH XXM XXS
AVERAGE TIME XXM XXS
AT
IP
PLAY XXXXXX
l-T PLAY XXXXXX
LINK PLAY XXXXXX
TOTAL
TOTAL
XXXXXX
ADS CLEAR NO
ADS USE NO
NEXT PAGE EXIT
Figure 11: ADS DATA Screen (l/2)
IP
RECORD
ADS DATA (2/2)
LAP
TOTAL
NO XXM XXS 766 XXM XXS 766
IN XXM XXS 765 XXM XXS 765
AD XXM
XXS 765 XXM XX3 765
PR XXM XXS 765 XXM XXS 765
TIME TRIALS
RECORD
LAP TOTAL
NO XXM XXS 765 XXM XXS 765
IN XXM XXS 765 XXM
XXS 765
AD XXM XXS 765 XXM XXS 765
PR XXM XXS 765
XXM XXS 765
NEXT PAGE
EXIT
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Figure 12: ADS DATA Screen (212)

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H. Select the screen titled OTHERS for board test functions.
OTHERS
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STEERING MOTOR ON
DATE:
BOARD TEST
EEPROM CLEAR
EXIT
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Figure 13: Others Screen
After selecting BOARD TEST, highlight and select the I/O BOARD option.
l/O TEST
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SW 0123456769012345 COIN COUNT 1: 02
2: 00
AID 0 I 2 3
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ER l/O + NX: 00
ER N/X+ l/O: 00
Cl39 RA ERR: 00
SUN ERR: 00
FRAME ERR: 00
CNT. ERR: 00
GOUT: 0 1 2 3 45 OUT -STEP
ON
THE GAS
AN0 SHIFT
EXIT -STEP ON THE BRAKE
AND GAS
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Select the MPWDSP BOARD option and the following should appear:
MPUlDSP BOARD
TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
TEST 4
TEST 5
TEST 6
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
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NEXT = STEP ON THE GAS
Figure 15: MPWDSP Board Test
Select the VIDEO BOARD option and, using the accelerator, step through the
various test patterns. These patterns can be used by qualified personnel to
troubleshoot problems with the Video board.
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