Sega Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Arcade User manual

IMPORTANT
• Before using this product, read this manual carefully to understand the
contents herein stated.
• After reading this manual, be sure to keep it near the product or in a
convenient place for easy reference when necessary.
OWNER'S MANUALSONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACING ARCADE 420-0012UK
Sega Amusements Europe Limited.
42 Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NY. United Kingdom.
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sega-amusements.co.uk
© SEGA
420-0012UK
2nd PRINTING

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING:
To maintain safety:
To ensure the safe operation of this product, be sure to read the following before usage.
The following instructions are intended for the users, operators and the personnel in charge of the
operation of the product. After carefully reading and sufciently understanding the warning displays
and cautions, handle the product appropriately. Be sure to keep this manual close to the product or
in a convenient place for future reference.
Herein, explanations which require special attention are enclosed with dual lines. Depending on
the potentially hazardous degrees, the terms of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, etc. are used.
Be sure to understand the contents of the displays before reading the text.
Indicates that mishandling the product by disregarding this pictograph will
cause severe injury or death.
Indicates that mishandling the product by disregarding this warning will cause
a potentially hazardous situation which can result in death or serious injury.
Indicates that mishandling the product by disregarding this caution will cause
a slight hazardous situation which can result in personal injury and/or material
damage.
For the safe usage of the product, the following pictographs are used:
Indicates "HANDLE WITH CARE." In order to protect the human body and equipment,
this display is attached to places where the instruction manual should be referred to.
Indicates a "protective earth terminal." Before operating the equipment, be sure to connect
it to the ground.
(The step may be omitted for products in which a power cable with earth is used.)
• Perform work in accordance with the instructions herein stated.
Instructions for work are explained by paying attention to the aspect of accident prevention.
Failing to perform work as per the instructions can cause accidents. In the case where only
those who have technical expertise should perform the work to avoid hazardous situation, the
instructions herein state that the site maintenance personnel should perform such work.
• Be sure to turn off the power before working on the machine.
To prevent an electric shock, be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cable before
carrying out any work that requires direct contact with the interior of the product. If the work is
to be performed in the power-on status, the instruction manual herein always states to that effect.
• Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
(This is not required in the case where a power cable with earth is used.)
This product is equipped with the earth terminal. When installing the product, connect the earth
terminal to the "accurately grounded indoor earth terminal" by using an earth wire. Unless the
product is grounded appropriately, the user can be subject to an electric shock. After performing
repair, etc. for the control equipment, ensure that the earth wire is rmly connected to the control
equipment.
• Ensure that the power supply used is equipped with an earth leakage breaker.
Using a power supply which is not equipped with the earth leakage breaker can cause a re when
earth leakage occurs.
• Besuretousefuseswhichmeetthespeciedrating.
(Only for the machines which use fuses.)
Using fuses exceeding the specied rating can cause a re and an electric shock.

• Specicationchanges(removalofequipment,conversionandaddition)not
designated by SEGA are not allowed.
The parts of the product include warning labels for safety, covers for personal protection, etc. It
is very hazardous to operate the product by removing parts and/or modifying the circuits. Should
doors, lids and protective parts be damaged or lost, refrain from operating the product, and
contact where the product was purchased from or the ofce herein stated.
SEGA shall not be held responsible for any accidents, compensation for damage to a third party,
resulting from the specications not designated by SEGA.
• Ensure that the product meets the requirements of appropriate electrical
specications.
Before installing the product, check for electrical specications. SEGA products have a
nameplate on which electrical specications are described. Ensure that the product is compatible
with the power supply voltage and frequency requirements of the location. Using any electrical
specications different from the designated specications can cause a re and an electric shock.
• Installandoperatetheproductinplaceswhereappropriatelightingisavailable,
allowing warning labels to be clearly read.
To ensure safety for the customers, labels and printed instructions describing potentially
hazardous situations are applied to places where accidents can be caused. Ensure that where the
product is operated has sufcient lighting allowing the warnings to be read. If any label is peeled
off, apply it again immediately. Please place an order with where the product was purchased from
or the ofce herein stated.
• Whenhandlingthemonitor,beverycareful.
(Applies only to products with monitors.)
Some of the monitor parts are subject to high tension voltage. Even after turning off the power,
some portions are still subject to high tension voltage sometimes. Monitor repair and replacement
should be performed only by those technical personnel who have knowledge of electricity and
technical expertise.
• Be sure to adjust the monitor properly.
(Applies only to products with monitors.)
Do not operate the product leaving on-screen ickering or blurring as it is. Using the product
with the monitor not properly adjusted may cause dizziness or a headache to an operator, a
player, or the customers.
• When transporting or reselling this product, be sure to attach this manual to the
product.
* In the case where commercially available monitors and printers are used in this product, only the
contents relating to this product are explained herein. Some commercially available equipment
has functions and reactions not stated in this manual. Read this manual together with the specic
instruction manual of such equipment.
* Descriptions herein contained may be subject to improvement changes without notice.
* The contents described herein are fully prepared with due care. However, should any question
arise or errors be found, please contact SEGA.
INSPECTIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE LOCATION
Normally, at the time of shipment, SEGA products are in a status allowing for usage immediately
after transporting to the location. Nevertheless, an irregular situation may occur during
transportation. Before turning on the power, check the following points to ensure that the product
has been transported in a satisfactory status.
Are there any dented portions or defects (cuts, etc.) on the external surfaces of the cabinet?
Are casters and adjusters damaged?
Do the power supply voltage and frequency requirements meet with those of the location?
Are all wiring connectors correctly and securely connected? Unless connected in the correct way,
connector connections can not be made accurately. Do not insert connectors forcibly.
Do power cables have cuts and dents?
Are all accessories available?
Can all doors and lids be opened with the accessory keys? Can doors and lids be rmly closed?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION v
1HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 1
2 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION 4
3 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING OPERATION 7
4PART DESCRIPTIONS 10
5ACCESSORIES 11
6 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 13
6-1 INSTALLING THE CABINET 14
6-2 INSTALLING THE TICKET BOX (OPTIONAL) 17
6-3 FIXATION TO SITE 20
6-4 POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER CONNECTIONS 22
6-5 TURNING ON THE POWER 23
6-6 CONFIRMATION OF ASSEMBLY 25
6-7 APPLYING WARNING LABELS (EPILEPTIFORM SEIZURES) 26
7PRECAUTIONS WHEN MOVING THE MACHINE 27
7-1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN MOVING FROM SITE 28
8GAME DESCRIPTION 29
8-1 GAME OUTLINE 29
9EXPLANATION OF TEST AND DATA DISPLAY 36
9-1 SWITCH UNIT AND COIN METER. 37
9-2 SYSTEM TEST MODE 38
9-3 GAME TEST MODE 39
10 CONTROLLER UNIT(S) 69
10-1 REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL 70
10-2 ADJUSTING/REPLACING THE VOLUME 71
10-3 GREASING 73
10-4 START BUTTON ASSY 74
10-5 BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR UNIT 76
11 GRAPHICS DISPLAY 80
11-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE MONITOR 80

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12 COIN HANDLING 86
12-1 CLEANING THE COIN SELECTOR 86
12-2 FAULT FINDING 89
12-3 ADJUSTING THE PRICE OF PLAY (EXCEL) 90
12-4 ADJUSTING THE PRICE OF PLAY (VTS) 91
12-5 SR3 OPTIONS - STERLING / EURO SELECT 95
12-6 SR3 OPTIONS - TEACH AND RUN PROGRAMMING 96
13 LAMPS AND LIGHTING 97
13-1 COIN DOOR LAMP 97
13-2 FLUORESCENT TUBES - BILLBOARD 98
13-3 RACE LEADER LED 100
13-4 START LAMP 102
14 PERIODIC INSPECTION 104
15 TROUBLESHOOTING 106
15-1 TROUBLESHOOTING (WHEN NO ERROR MESSAGE IS SHOWN) 106
16 GAME BOARD (RINGWIDE) 110
17 COMMUNICATION PLAY 135
17-1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 135
17-2 CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATION CABLE 137
17-3 NETWORK PLAY SETTINGS 138
18 DESIGN-RELATED PARTS 139
19 PARTS LIST 140
20 WIRE COLOUR CODE TABLE 171
21 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 172

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to provide detailed descriptions together with all necessary information covering the general
operation of electronic assemblies, electro-mechanicals, servicing control, spare parts, etc. for the product,
"SONIC and SEGA ALL-STARS RACING"
This manual is intended for the owners, personnel managers in charge of operation of this product.
Operate the product after carefully reading and sufciently understanding the instructions.
In the unlikely event that the product does not function correctly, DO NOT allow anyone other than a technician
to touch the internal system. Turn off the power to the machine, making sure to unplug the electrical cord from the
outlet, and contact the ofce listed below or the point-of-purchase for this product.
Use of this product is unlikely to cause physical injuries or damage to property. However, points that require special
attention are indicated by bold text, the word “IMPORTANT” and the symbol below.
Indicates important information that, if ignored, may result in the mishandling
of the product and cause faulty operation or damage to the product.
Sega Amusements Europe Limited.
42 Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NY. United Kingdom.
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sega-amusements.co.uk
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Cabinet
Machine Dimensions: 1,11m (43.7in.) [Width] x 1.70m (66.9in.) [Depth]
Machine Height: 2.2m (86.6in.) (Installed)
Machine Weight: 220kg Approx (Installed)
Power, maximum current: 2A (480w) @ 220~240Vac

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Parts replacement, maintenance inspections and troubleshooting should be carried out by site maintenance personnel
or other qualied professionals. This manual includes directions for potentially dangerous procedures which should
only be carried out by professionals with the appropriate specialised knowledge.
The site maintenance personnel or other qualied professionals mentioned in this manual are dened as follows:
Site maintenance personnel:
Individuals with experience in maintaining amusement equipment, vending machines, etc., working under the
supervision of the owner/operator of this product to maintain machines within amusement facilities or similar
premises by carrying out everyday procedures such as assembly, maintenance inspections, and replacement of units/
expendable parts.
Activities to be carried out by site maintenance personnel:
Amusement equipment/vending machine assembly, maintenance inspection and replacement of units/expendable
parts.
Other qualied professionals:
Persons employed by amusement equipment manufacturers, or involved in design, production, testing or
maintenance of amusement equipment. The individual should have either graduated from technical school or hold
similar qualications in electrical/electronics/mechanical engineering.
Activities to be carried out by other qualied professionals:
Amusement equipment/vending machine assembly, repair/adjustment of electrical/electronic/mechanical parts.
Denitionof'SiteMaintenencePersonnelorOtherQualiedIndividuals
Procedures not described in this manual or marked as ‘to be carried out by site
maintenance personnel or other qualied professionals’ should not be carried
out by personnel without the necessary skill or technology. Work carried out by
unqualied persons may cause serious accidents, including electrocution.

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Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement.
The WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive places an obligation on all EU based
manufacturers and importers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment to take back products at the end of their
useful life. Sega Amusements Europe Ltd accepts its responsibility to nance the cost of treatment and recovery of
redundant WEEE in the United Kingdom in accordance with the specied WEEE recycling requirements.
The symbol shown below will be on all products manufactured from 13th August 2005, which indicates this product
must NOT be disposed of with other normal waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by arranging to return it to a designated UK collection point for the correct recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment.
For more information about where you can send your waste equipment for recycling contact your local authority
ofce.
For non-UK users contact your local authority ofce for information on the recycling of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment.
Battery Recycling Statement.
The EC Directive on Batteries and Accumulators (2006/66/EC) aims to minimise the impact of batteries on
the environment and encourage the recovery of the materials they contain. To achieve increased collection and
recycling of waste batteries, the Directive places ‘producer responsibility’ obligations on manufacturers and
importers of portable, industrial and automotive batteries.
The symbol shown below will be on all equipment tted with batteries from 26th September 2008 and indicates
they must NOT be disposed of with other normal waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of used
batteries by arranging to return them to a designated collection point for the correct recycling.
For more information about where you can send your waste batteries for recycling contact your local authority
ofce.
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND REGISTERED NO. 1711515
REGISTERED OFFICE: BLOCK C 42 BARWELL BUSINESS PARK, CHESSINGTON, SURREY KT9 2NY

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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1HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
When installing or inspecting the machine, be very careful of the following points and pay attention to ensure that
the player can enjoy the game safely.
Non-compliance with the following points or inappropriate handling running counter to the cautionary matters
herein stated can cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
Before performing work, be sure to turn the power off. Performing the work
without turning the power off can cause an electric shock or short circuit.
In cases where work should be performed in the status of power on, this
manual always states to that effect.
To avoid an electric shock or short circuit, do not plug in or unplug quickly.
To avoid an electric shock, do not plug in or unplug with a wet hand.
Do not expose power cords or earth wires on the surface, (oor, passage,
etc.) If exposed, the power cords and earth wires are susceptible to
damage. Damaged cords and wires can cause an electric shock or short
circuit.
To avoid causing a fire or an electric shock, do not put things on or
damage the power cords.
When or after installing the product, do not unnecessarily pull the power
cord. If damaged, the power cord can cause a re or an electric shock.
In case the power cord is damaged, ask for a replacement through where
the product was purchased from or the ofce herein stated. Using the cord
as is damaged can cause re, an electric shock or leakage.
Be sure to perform grounding appropriately. Inappropriate grounding can
cause an electric shock.
Be sure to use fuses meeting the specied rating. Using fuses exceeding
the specied rating can cause a re or an electric shock.
Be sure that connections such as IC BD are made properly. Insufficient
insertion can cause an electric shock.
Specification changes, removal of equipment, conversion and/or
addition, not designated by SEGA are not permitted.
Failure to observe this may cause a fire or an electric shock. Non-
compliance with this instruction can have a bad inuence upon physical
conditions of the players or the onlookers, or result in injury during play.
SEGA shall not be held responsible for damage, compensation for
damage to a third party, caused by specication changes not designated
by SEGA.
Do not perform any work or change parts not listed in this manual. Doing
so may lead to an accident.
If you need to perform any work not listed in this manual, request work
from the office indicated in this manual or the point of purchase, or
inquires for details.
Be sure to perform periodic maintenance inspections herein stated.