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1. 10 0 RESETS 10 1 clear credits Select this to clear any credits currently pending to zero 10 1 1 cancel Select this to leave the credits unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 2 set all adjustments to defaults Select this to set all adjustments to their default values 10 2 1 cancel Select this to leave the adjustment unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 3 clear coin audits Select this to clear all of the coin audits to zero 10 3 1 cancel Select this to leave the coin audits unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 4 clear game audits Select this to clear all of the game audits 10 4 1 cancel Select this to leave the game audits unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 5 set high scores to defaults Select this to reset all of the high scores to their defaults 10 5 1 cancel Select this to leave the high scores unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 6 set high scores to blank Select this to reset all of the high scores to blank no scores This is useful when running in house tournaments as the high score screens are not cluttered with the fictional default high scores 10 6 1 cancel Select this to leave the high scores unchanged and return to the previous menu 12 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 10 7 factory defaults clear everything Select this to set all adjust
2. s Manual 9 2 Switch tests Each input in the machine is listed as follows push 1 instant replay push 2 score sheet push 3 jukebox push 4 start coin 1 coin 2 coin 3 service volume up volume down horizontal 1 yellow horizontal 2 green vertical 1 violet vertical 2 blue track X translated 0 track Y translated 0 When an input is open its name appears in white When closed it appears in red Close each switch in succession to verify correct operation To assist in the diagnosis of trackball problems each of the four trackball inputs are listed along with their wire colors Also a count is shown for X and Y as the ball is spun If the trackball orientation adjustment is set to 45 degrees the word translated will appear Press the test button inside the coin door to exit switch tests 9 3 Lamp tests 9 3 1 instant replay lamp Select this to flash the instant replay lamp Press start to cancel the test 9 3 2 score sheet lamp Select this to flash the score sheet lamp Press start to cancel the test 9 3 3 jukebox lamp Select this to flash the instant replay lamp Press start to cancel the test 9 3 4 start lamp Select this to flash the instant replay lamp Press start to cancel the test 9 3 5 back Select this to return to the previous menu 11 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual
3. 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS 3 1 Installation location 3 2 Handling MOVING AND TRANSPORTING INSTALLATION OPERATION 6 1 PRE SERVICE CHECK 6 2 TEST MENUS ADJUSTMENTS 7 1 AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS 7 2 CURRENCY AND PRICING ADJUSTMENTS 7 3 GAME ADJUSTMENTS AUDITS 8 1 COIN AUDITS 8 2 GAME AUDITS 8 3 DETAILED GAME AUDITS 8 4 CLEAR GAME AUDITS DIAGNOSTICS 9 1 AUDIO TESTS 9 2 SWITCH TESTS 9 3 LAMP TESTS RESETS 10 1 CLEAR AUDITS 10 2 SET ALL ADJUSTMENTS TO DEFAULTS 10 3 CLEAR COIN AUDITS 10 4 CLEAR GAME AUDITS 10 5 SET HIGH SCORES TO DEFAULTS 10 6 SET HIGH SCORES TO BLANK Operator s Manual o ON oO O1 A A O ONNENN o o o od c N N N NNN To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 10 7 FACTORY DEFAULTS CLEAR EVERYTHING 13 10 8 SYSTEM INFORMATION 13 11 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 12 0 MAINTENANCE 15 13 0 GAME PLAY 15 13 1 THE BUTTONS 15 13 2 HOW TO BOWL HOW TO BOWL BETTER 15 13 3 ABOUT THE GAMES 17 1 REGULATION TEN PIN BOWLING 17 2 TRICK SHOT 18 3 TEN PIN POKER 18 4 BLACKJACK BOWLING 19 14 0 OVERALL CONSTRUCTION 20 APPENDIX A PARTS LIST 22 APPENDIX B WIRING DIAGRAM 27 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 720
4. VG55 07294 00 FAN DC 12V 05 11517 00 PCB AMPLIFIER 05 11520 00 CONTROL INTERFACE Console Face RB10 11545 00 Console Back RB10 11546 00 TABLE ASSEMBLY Part Number Description RB63 11531 00 TABLE MDF top and bottom 40 11532 00 TABLE PLASTIC 1 8 SILKSCREEN VG80 11112 03 PUSHBUTTON W SWITCH ILLU MED ROUND CLEAR 40 11500 00 DECAL LEGEND INSTANT REPLAY RB40 11501 00 DECAL LEGEND JUKEBOX RB40 11502 00 DECAL LEGEND SCORE SHEET RB40 11560 00 DECAL LEGEND START SELECT RB10 11489 00 CUP HOLDER 05 11499 00 ASH TRAY ASSEMBLY RB10 11484 00 MOUNTING PLATE TRACKBALL RB80 11518 00 TRACKBALL ASSEMBLY W HARNESS RB10 11534 00 TRACKBALL LOWER PLATE RB10 11523 00 ALUMINUM EDGE EXTRUSION 2 X 10 FEET RB50 11485 00 HARNESS CONTROL PANEL RB32 11516 00 LANYARD 18 EYE TO EYE 25 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual HOUSING ASSEMBLY Part Number Description RB90 11488 00 HOUSING COMPLETE RB10 11548 00 HOUSING BACK DOOR RB80 11483 00 COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY w 2coin mechs 4 mini switches meter and harness RB10 11553 00 CASH BOX RB10 11550 00 CPU MOUNT PLATE RB05 11520 00 P
5. knocked down on the next shot An open frame scores the number of pins knocked down in that frame The tenth frame is treated special in that if the player gets a strike or a spare additional shots are required to finished the frame two in the event of a strike one in the event of a spare This is because a strike scores ten plus the next two shots and a spare scores ten plus the next shot 2 Trick Shot In Trick Shot players choose from a variety of difficult leaves and try to pick them up While some shots may look impossible every one can be picked up with enough practice To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual The Rules and Scoring Trick Shot has three kinds of shots shots with only white pins shots with white pins and red pins and shots with white pins and targets on the lane The player must knock down any white pins avoid any red pins and hit any targets to score The shots are ranked by difficulty The game adjusts the rankings of the shots over time based on the rate at which each shot is converted Easier shots are worth fewer points while more difficult shots are worth more points 3 Ten Pin Poker Ten Pin Poker is played just like Regulation Ten Pin Bowling Additionally for each strike or spare the player gets a card an operator adjustment can restrict cards to strikes only to increase the level of challenge Each
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7. 0 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual 1 0 SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 300 Watt NAI RB88 11529 00 Input Power 120 VAC 60 Hz 3 Amps max Crated Dimensions 69 H x 34 5 W x 35 5 D Installed Dimensions 60 H x 31 W x 32 Shipping Weight 320 lbs Controls 1 Trackball 4 pushbuttons Convenience Kit Operator s Manual 1 Note Specifications subject to change without prior notice Modifications and or alterations of the Bowl O Rama game with kits or parts not supplied by NAMCO may void the warranty WARNING REMOVAL OF SERIAL NUMBERS AND OR BAR CODES FROM PRODUCT OR COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 2 0 INTRODUCTION Namco s Rockin Bowl Rama is a MULTI player VIDEO game featuring trackball controlled on screen bowling and 4 large push buttons that perform the following functions 1 START SELECT Checkmark Icon This button starts the game resets the ball on the approach before taking a shot selects shots in Trick Shot and selects cards in Ten Pin Poker 2 INSTANT REPLAY Camera Icon This button plays a slow motion replay of the last shot Press the button during the replay to change the camera angle 3 SCORESHEET Score Box Icon Press and hold this button to bring up the score sheet during the game 4 JUKEBOX Musical Notes Icon This button is used to change the song on the jukebox Press it repeatedly to break the jukebox and shut it off Press it again to start
8. 0 00 i gt EA Trackball RB80 11518 00 i K Aluminum Extrusion 2 Ashtray RB05 11499 00 RB10 11523 00 Vp Cupholder RB10 11489 00 m Lum ic TA cM Coin Door Assy RB80 11533 00 Trackball Mounting Plate RB10 11484 00 Table Plastic RB40 11532 00 Tube Shroud RB10 11533 00 Housing RB90 11488 00 20 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual 11 CIV nv Sr Monitor Weldment Assy RB10 11535 00 ES T T e Display Table Weldment RB10 11536 00 tal a AL IZ 72249729 SWR S e SESE OR e LS ANN ARRAS 2 M 2 Trackball Lower Plate RB10 11534 00 Main Tube Weldment RB10 11547 00 EX 21 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual APPENDIX A PARTS LIST See section 14 for overall game illustrations with part numbers IMPORTANT NOTE THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AS A SET ONLY AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ONE SET CONSISTS OF ONE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING 05 11520 00 PCB CONTROL INTERFACE 5 11524 00 PCB MOTHER BOARD ASUS 458 RB05 11528 00 HARD DRIVE 40G MAXTOR 6E040L0 22 To Purchase This I
9. CB CONTROL INTERFACE RB05 11524 00 PCB MOTHER BOARD ASUS MB P4S8XMX RB05 11525 00 PCB VIDEO CARD SAPHIRE ATI 100573 RB05 11526 00 RAM 256 MB DDR400 RB05 11527 00 PCB CPU CELE 315BX RB05 11528 00 HARD DRIVE 406 MAXTOR 6E040L0 RB88 11529 00 POWER SUPPLY SPARKLE 300W RB50 11496 00 CABLE SERIAL DB9 MALE TO FEMALE 1 TO 1 3 FEET RB50 11497 00 CABLE AUDIO 3 5MM STEREO MALE TO MALE 6 FEET RB50 11551 00 HARNESS DOLLAR BILL VALIDATOR VG83 11252 00 DOLLAR BILL VALIDATOR AVAILABLE AS A SET ONLY One set consists of RB05 11520 00 PCB CONTROL INTERFACE RB05 11524 00 PCB MOTHER BOARD ASUS MB P4S8XMX RB05 11528 00 HARD DRIVE 40G MAXTOR 6E040L0 SUPPORT LEG ASSEMBLY Part Number Description RB10 11547 00 MAIN TUBE WELDMENT RB10 11533 00 TUBE SHROUD CONVENIENCE KIT Part Number Description RB45 11559 00 MANUAL 26 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 WARRANTY Seller warrants that its printed circuit boards and parts thereon are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment Seller warrants that its video displays in games supplied with video displays are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period
10. To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 o amp OPERATOR S MANUAL To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Important Read PRECAUTIONS and INSTALLATION Sections before operating game Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operating in a commercial environment This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Copyright 2006 NAMCO AMERICA INC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical photographic or electronic process or in the form of a phonographic recording nor may it be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or otherwise copied for public or private use without permission from NAMCO AMERICA INC To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA
11. al series games 0 Total number of three game series games played 8 2 4 total trick shot games 0 Total number of track shot games played 8 2 5 total blackjack games 0 Total number of blackjack games played 8 2 6 total ten pin poker games 0 Total number of ten pin poker games played 8 2 7 total average play time 0 00 00 per dollar Average amount of time played per dollar or token received This gives the operator a sense of the rate at which the game is earning average game time To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 8 3 Detailed game audits 8 3 1 10 pin half game audits 8 3 2 1 1 player 10 pin half games 0 Number of one player 10 pin half games 2 2 player 10 pin half games 0 Number of two player 10 pin half games 3 3 player 10 pin half games 0 Number of three player 10 pin half games 4 4 player 10 pin half games 0 Number of four player 10 pin half games 5 total 10 pin half games 0 Total number of 10 pin half games 6 10 pin half game total game time 0 00 00 Total time playing 10 pin half games 7 10 pin half game average game time 0 00 00 Average time per 10 pin half game 8 10 pin half game average play time 0 00 00 per dollar Average amount of time played per dollar or token received 9 back Select this to return to the previous menu 10 pin game audits Same as 10 pin
12. are 5 7 or 10 frames 7 3 5 back Select this to return to the previous menu 7 3 6 set all adjustments to defaults Select this to set all adjustments to defaults All audio currency and pricing and game adjustments will be reset to their factor default values This cannot be undone 7 3 7 cancel Select this to leave all adjustments unchanged and return to the previous menu 8 0 AUDITS 8 1 Coin audits 8 1 1 coin 1 0 00 Amount of money recorded by coin 1 8 1 2 coin 2 0 00 Amount of money recorded by coin 2 8 1 3 coin 3 0 00 Amount of money recorded by coin 3 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 8 1 4 total coins 0 00 Total money recorded 8 1 5 service credits 0 Number of service credits service credits are added by pressing the service switch inside the coin door 8 1 6 up time since power on 0 00 00 Time since the game was powered on 8 1 7 clear coin audits Select this to clear the coin audits 8 1 8 cancel Select this to leave the coin audits unchanged and return to the previous menu 8 1 9 back Select this to return to the previous menu 8 2 Game audits 8 2 1 total 10 pin half games 0 Total number of 10 pin half games played Two player games count 2 three player games count 3 and four player games count 4 8 2 2 total full games 0 Total number of full games played 8 2 3 tot
13. ator to set various parameters and behaviors about the machine In general to change an adjustment first highlight it in red then press START The adjustment should turn green Press REPLAY and SCORE SHEET or roll the trackball to change the adjustment to the desired value Press START to save the new setting The adjustment will return to red 7 1 Audio adjustments 7 1 1 volume 25 percent This sets the volume from 5 percent minimum to 100 percent full in 5 percent increments Pressing the volume up and volume down buttons inside the coin door will also change this adjustment 7 1 2 jukebox volume relative to main 100 percent Use this to set the jukebox music volume less than the sound effects volume This is useful in locations where the game s music may compete with other sources of music in the location It allows the operator to set the jukebox volume to be some fraction of the game s volume 7 1 3 jukebox fadeout after game over never This adjusts how long the jukebox should continue to play the current track after the end of a game Once this time is reached the track will fade out and cancel If set to never the track playing at the end of the game will play until it ends In any case no additional tracks will start during attract mode after the end of a game 7 1 4 back Select this to return to the previous menu 7 2 Currency and pricing adjustments 7 2 1 free play off Use this to turn free play on or o
14. choose to go into the Pro Shop you can pick out your own ball First choose out a ball They all perform the same so pick one based on how it looks Next you can pick the weight A heavier ball will deflect less when hitting the pins and will have more inertia creating more pin action A lighter ball will deflect more when glancing off a pin It s easier to throw a light ball faster than a heavy ball 13 2 3 Heading for the Pocket The best chance for a strike comes from hitting the pocket The pocket is the space between the head pin and the 3 pin for right handed bowlers or the head pin and the 2 pin for left handed bowlers The greater the angle of entry into the pocket the better the chances are for a strike This is why experienced bowlers usually throw a hook ball 13 2 4 Markings on the Lane The dots and arrows on the lane are there to help you line up your shots The dots right next to the foul line are roughly in line with the pins spotted on the pin deck The large dot in the center is lined up with the head pin You can follow the boards on the lane straight down from the large dot to the head pin The boards are often numbered as you move away from the edges Five boards from the left edge would be L5 while ten boards from the edge right would be R10 The arrows part way down the lane allow for more advanced targeting Rather than aiming for a pin experienced bowlers will line up at a specific board on the approach and aim for an ar
15. ct with the floor by rotating them CAUTION THE LEG LEVELERS CAN BEND IF THEY ARE TOO FAR OUT Connecting the Power Cord 1 Ensure that the voltage selection switch next to the power supply input is set to the correct voltage 115 for US 2 Insert the connector of the power cord into the power supply input socket located on the underside of the lower cabinet housing 3 Insert the power cord plug into a service outlet Switching on the Power 1 Turn on the power switch located on the underside of the lower cabinet housing 2 Wait for the game to power up This may take a couple of minutes during which time the screen will initially be dark 3 After the machine has powered up for the first time perform the pre service check see Section 6 1 page 4 Pre Service Check To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 6 0 OPERATION 6 4 Pre Service Check Once the game has started up the first time perform a pre service check to ensure everything is working correctly and that nothing was damaged or came loose in shipping If any checks fail see page 16 Troubleshooting 1 The LCD display should be bright and clear and the game should be running in attract mode 2 Unlock and open the coin door Inside the door is a small bracket with four switches Press the TEST switch to enter the test menus 3 Roll the trackball or pres
16. en you are in the right spot start the ball spinning by pulling it straight backwards You ll see the ball spin and a ring of spinning stars the Spindicator will appear to help indicate the direction and speed of the spin At this point the ball can no longer move left or right on the approach Rolling the ball left or right will change the angle of the spin pulling it back will increase the speed of the spin To throw it roll forward in the direction you want the ball to go If you make a mistake while setting up your shot press the START SELECT button to cancel the spin This will let you move the ball left or right on the approach again and start the shot over 13 3 About the Games 1 Regulation Ten Pin Bowling Regulation Ten Pin Bowling is just like what you play down at the lanes You can choose to play a full game ten frames a half game five frames or a three game series three full games of ten frames each The Rules and Scoring A game consists of ten frames Each player gets two chances to knock down all ten pins on each frame If all ten pins are knocked down on the first shot the frame is marked as a strike and the second shot is not needed If all pins are knocked down on the second shot the frame is marked as a spare If less than ten pins are knocked down after two shots the frame is considered open A strike scores ten points plus the pins knocked down on the next two shots A spare scores ten points plus the pins
17. er of a full game ten frames of regulation bowling 7 2 9 price for a three game series 2 50 Sets the price per player of a three game series of regulation bowling 7 2 10 price for a trick shot game 1 00 Sets the price per player of a trick shot game 7 2 11 price for a blackjack game 1 00 Sets the price per player of a blackjack game 7 2 12 price for a ten pin poker game 1 00 Sets the price per player of a ten pin poker game 7 2 13 back Select this to return to the previous menu To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual 7 Game adjustments 7 3 1 trackball orientation This is used to set the orientation of the trackball The cabinet mounts the trackball in a rotated position Be sure this is set to 45 degrees 7 3 2 difficulty Sets the difficulty of the game Easier yields more pin action and reflections off the side walls which generally leads to higher pin fall 7 3 3 shots which give cards in 10 pin poker strikes and spares In ten pin poker players try to get the best poker hand This adjustment determines whether a card is awarded for strikes and spares or just for strikes more challenging 7 3 4 length of blackjack game 7 frame s Due to the nature of the blackjack game it tends to have a higher average game time than the other games This can be countered by reducing the length of the game Available settings
18. ff When free play is on the remaining currency and pricing adjustments have no meaning 7 2 2 currency dollars nn nn Select the type of currency to use Choices are dollars nn nn or tokens 7 2 3 value of coin 1 0 25 This sets the amount of money which corresponds to a closure of coin switch 1 the left coin switch If currency is dollars and the left coin slot accepts quarters this should be 0 25 If the currency is tokens this should be set to 1 5 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 7 2 4 value of coin 2 0 25 Same as value of coin 1 except for the right coin switch or center coin switch if the door is equipped with three coin slots 7 2 5 value of coin 3 1 00 Same as value of coin 1 or 2 except for the dollar bill acceptor or right coin switch if the door is equipped with three coin slots 7 2 6 value of mechanical count 0 25 This sets how much money corresponds to one count of the coin meter For example if currency is set to dollars and the coin meter is expected to show the money received in quarters this should be set to 0 25 If currency is set to tokens this should be set to 1 so that 1 token yields 1 count 7 2 7 price for a partial game 0 50 Use this to set the price per player of a partial game five frames of regulation bowling 7 2 8 price for a full game 1 00 Sets the price per play
19. half game audits above except for full games 1 10 pin series audits Same as 10 pin half game audits above except for three game series games 2 trick shot audits Same as 10 pin half game audits above except for trick shot games 9 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 3 blackjack audits Same as 10 pin half game audits above except for blackjack games 4 ten pin poker audits Same as 10 pin half game audits above except for ten pin poker games 5 back Select this to return to the previous menu 8 4 Clear game audits Select this to clear the game audits 8 4 1 cancel Select this to leave the coin audits unchanged and return to the previous menu 8 4 2 back Select this to return to the previous menu 9 0 DIAGNOSTICS 9 1 Audio tests 9 1 1 left test tone Select this to output a 1kHz tone out of the left channel The current volume setting is displayed during the test Press start to end the test 9 1 2 right test tone Select this to output a 1kHz tone out of the right channel Press start to end the test 9 1 3 center test tone Select this to output a 1kHz tone out of both channels Press start to end the test 9 1 4 back Select this to return to the previous menu 10 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator
20. he motherboard are correct and secure Do this with the power off then turn the power back on 3 If a computer monitor is available try plugging it into the video card in place of the game s monitor Some useful information may be obtained this way as the game attempts to start up To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 11 4 Control Panel Error Message Appears On Screen This message indicates that the game is unable to communicate with the i o control board mounted under the control panel This board reads the inputs and drives the lamps and the coin meter Check to make sure that the i o control board is plugged into the power supply and that the DB 9 serial cable connecting it to the motherboard is securely connected at both ends 11 5 Coin Switches Do Not Work Ensure that the coin door is plugged into the i o control board under the control panel 11 6 Control Panel Switches Do Not Work Ensure that the control panel harness is plugged into the i o control board under the control panel 11 7 Trackball Does Not Work or Works Erratically 1 Enter test mode and go to the switch test screen under diagnostics 2 Each of the four signals from the trackball are displayed along with their wire colors for easy identification Roll the trackball All four should toggle on and off 3 If one or more do not toggle check to make sure the t
21. ies must be returned as complete sets To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 4 0 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING The game is designed to be moved by a single person using an appliance dolly 1 Position the appliance dolly behind the game 2 Tilt the game slightly forward and slide the blade of the appliance dolly under the rear two legs of the game Be sure that both legs are firmly in contact with the blade of the dolly and are not too close to the edge of the blade 3 Run the strap of the appliance dolly around the front of the game and tighten snugly Be sure the strap runs around the lower housing under the control panel Do not run it around the edge of the control panel as it may slip off Do not over tighten the strap as it may damage the lower housing Tighten it just enough to keep the game securely attached to the dolly The use of moving blankets is strongly suggested to prevent damage to the cabinet 5 0 INSTALLATION Setting the Leg Levelers The game is equipped with six evenly spaced leg levelers under the base After positioning the game as desired run the leg levelers all the way in or up Then turn the leg levelers out or down just enough to be sure that all six levelers are in contact with the floor and that the game does not tilt or wobble If the game rocks or wobbles extend any legs that are not in conta
22. it back up To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 3 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 1 Installation location This game is designed for indoor use only It must not be installed outdoors The following conditions must be avoided 1 Direct exposure to sunlight extreme high humidity direct water contact dust high heat or extreme cold 2 Vibration The game must be installed on a level surface with levelers properly adjusted Do not install in an area such that the game would present an obstacle in case of an emergency i e near fire equipment or emergency exists 3 2 Handling 1 Before operating the game make sure that the main AC power hookup includes a safety ground This will ensure safe operation as well as compliance with the applicable FCC and UL regulations Measure the AC power line voltage Verify that the voltage source is between 110 and 125 VAC Before replacing any parts turn the AC power OFF and unplug the game The game includes areas where 120 VAC is present Take care at all times to avoid electrical shock whenever inspecting or adjusting the game 4 Do not attempt to repair the Printed Circuit Board PCB on site It contains sensitive integrated circuit chips that could be easily damaged even by the small internal voltage of a multi meter Always return the PCB to your distributor for any repairs PCB assembl
23. king a shot selects shots in Trick Shot and selects cards in Ten Pin Poker 2 INSTANT REPLAY Camera Icon This button plays a slow motion replay of the last shot Press the button during the replay to change the camera angle 3 SCORESHEET Score Box Icon Press and hold this button to bring up the score sheet during the game 4 JUKEBOX Musical Notes Icon This button is used to change the song on the jukebox Press it repeatedly to break the jukebox and shut it off Press it again to start it back up 13 2 How to Bowl How to Bowl Better 13 2 1 Call Pins By Number The pins are called out by number like this To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual Always call pins in order The Lily for instance is called out as the 5 7 10 never the 7 5 10 The 1 pin is called the head pin while the 5 pin is sometimes called the king pin The pin indicator at the upper right corner of the screen during the game shows which pins are standing This can be helpful when one pin is hiding behind another a sleeper If you don t hit it just right the front pin will deflect one way while the ball deflects the other leaving the sleeper standing 13 2 2 Choosing a Ball When you start the game you can choose to head straight to the lanes or stop in at the Pro Shop If you go directly to the lanes you ll get a random 15 Ib ball If you
24. ments to defaults clear all audits and reset high scores to their defaults Sets machine back to its initial factory state 10 7 1 cancel Select this to leave everything unchanged and return to the previous menu 10 7 2 back Select this to return to the previous menu 10 8 system information Shows the machine s serial number and software revisions Press start to exit 10 8 1 exit Select this item to exit test mode and return to the game 11 0 TROUBLESHOOTING For each of the symptoms below a list of items to check are provided Go through the list in order to find the most likely cause of the problem 11 1 No Power everything is off Check that the power cord is plugged in and the game is turned on Ensure that the service outlet which the game is plugged into is operational 3 Check that the power supply is plugged into the motherboard securely Replace the power supply 11 2 Game Powers On but Does Not Start Up 1 Listen for the pin crash sound on start up This plays right as the game finishes its start up sequence and enters attract mode If this plays but nothing appears on the screen see No Video On Screen below 11 3 No Video On Screen 1 When the game is first turned on the monitor should light up briefly and display the message no signal If this does not happen see Monitor Does Not Seem to Work below 2 If the game does not start up no pin crash sound is heard check that all connections to t
25. nock down a total of 21 pins without going over Knocking down a single pin counts as an ace one or eleven 18 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual whichever is better All pins knocked down are added to the pot for that frame Whichever player gets closest to 21 without going over wins all the pins in the pot for that frame while the other players mark zero A blackjack a single pin and a strike an ace and a ten or face card beats 21 earned on three throws Blackjack doubles the number of points scored the event of a tie the pot is split evenly between the top scorers remainder in the pot carries over to the next round Also if all players bust the entire pot carries over into the next round 19 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 14 0 OVERALL CONSTRUCTION Monitor LCD RB85 11494 00 Display Housing Front RB90 11490 00 Display Tempered Glass RB99 11539 00 Score Sheet Decal RB40 11502 00 Display Housing Back RB90 11491 00 Yoke Cap RB10 11538 00 Instant Replay Decal Yoke RB10 11537 00 RB40 11500 00 Fan VG55 07294 00 MDF Top ahd Bottom Speaker 4 4 ohm VG54 03210 00 RB63 11531 00 Juke Box Decal RB40 11501 00 Start Button VG80 11112 03 x4 Decal RB40 1156
26. of thirty 30 days from the date of shipment None of the Seller s other products or parts thereof are warranted Sellers sole liability shall be at its option to repair replace or credit Buyer s account for such products which are returned to Seller during said warranty period provided Seller is promptly notified in writing upon discovery by Buyer that said products are defective Such products are returned prepaid to Seller s plant and Seller s examination of said products discloses to Seller s satisfaction that such alleged defects existed and were not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper repair improper installation or improper testing In no event shall Seller be liable for loss of profits loss of use incidental or consequential damages Except for any express warranty set forth in a written contract between Seller and Buyer which contract supersedes the terms herein this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and all other obligations or liabilities on the Seller s part and it neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for the Seller any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products by Seller Namco America Inc distributors are independent being privately owned and operated In their judgment they may sell parts or accessories other than Namco America Inc parts
27. player can have up to five cards At the end of the game the player with the best poker hand wins The Rules and Scoring Scoring is just like Regulation Ten Pin Additionally players are awarded a card for each mark If a player already has five cards he or she must discard before drawing a new card The player may opt to stand As the game progresses a marker on the score sheet will indicate the player or players with the high hand Hands are ranked using standard poker rules straight flush a straight all of the same suit The Royal Flush is the highest possible hand 10 J Q K A all the same suit 2 four of a kind four cards of the same rank 3 full house a pair and three of a kind 4 flush five cards of same suit 5 straight five cards whose rank are sequential Ace may be high or low but not both can t wrap like Q K A 2 3 6 three of a kind three cards of the same rank 7 two pairs 8 pair two cards of the same rank 9 high card Suits are equivalent so if two players have hands of the same rank which differ only by suit those hands are considered equivalent 4 Blackjack Bowling In Blackjack Bowling each player gets to throw at three full racks of ten pins each The goal in each frame is to knock down 21 pins without going over The player closest to 21 wins all the points for that frame The Rules and Scoring Each player gets three full racks of ten pins per frame and tries to k
28. rackball is properly plugged in and that none of the wires are broken or pulled out of one of the connectors 4 If the wiring looks correct the problem is probably with one of the opto encoders on the trackball If none toggle the trackball is probably either unplugged or is not receiving power 11 8 Buttons Do Not Light Enter test mode and go to the lamp test under diagnostics 2 Check each lamp Each test should make its lamp blink If none of the lamps work check that the control panel harness is undamaged and is properly plugged in to the i o control board 4 If one or more lamps do not work try replacing the bulbs The switches are snapped into their bezels from underneath the control panel The bezels do not need to be removed Twist and pull the switch assembly out from underneath the control panel Replace the bulb and perform the lamp test again If the lamp is functioning snap the switch assembly back up into the bezel 5 If replacing the lamp does not correct the problem the trouble may lie in the output driver on the i o control board 11 9 Monitor Does Not Seem to Work 1 When the game is first turned on the display should briefly light up and display no signal If this does not happen check to make sure that the power cable from the monitor is plugged in securely to the power supply This cable comes down from the tube which supports the monitor If the display is getting power but never lights up it
29. row If the ball rolls over the arrow but doesn t end up where expected the bowler will make an adjustment to the starting position on the approach or to the targeted arrow 13 2 5 Throwing a Straight Ball To throw a straight ball line up your shot on the approach by rolling the ball left or right To throw it just roll forward The faster you roll the faster it goes up to its maximum speed A lighter ball will have a higher maximum velocity When throwing straight your chance of a strike is improved if you start off to one side and throw diagonally towards the pocket It s a little trickier to aim when throwing diagonally across the lane but the results are worth the effort Use the arrows for aiming To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 13 2 6 Throwing a Hook Ball Once you ve mastered throwing the ball straight the next step is to throw a hook Throwing a hook requires adding spin to the ball The lane is oiled so that it s slipperier towards the player and drier near the pin deck If the ball is thrown with a diagonal spin it will slide mostly straight on the slippery part of the lane then grab and turn in the direction of the spin when it reaches the drier part This is how an experienced bowler causes the ball to hook To create the necessary spin to hook the ball start by lining up on the approach by rolling the ball left or right Wh
30. s the REPLAY and SCORESHEET buttons to highlight diagnostics Press START to go to the diagnostics menu 4 Go to page 12 diagnostics and perform the audio switch and lamp tests to ensure that all inputs and outputs are operating correctly The VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN and SERVICE CREDIT switches are mounted along with the TEST switch on the bracket inside the coin door The coin 3 input is connected to the dollar bill acceptor if the game is equipped with one Be sure all four signals from the trackball are toggling correctly 5 Exit the test mode Either maneuver back through the menus or simply wait for test mode to time out and exit on its own 6 Add credits either by pressing the SERVICE CREDIT switch or by passing money though the coin slots 7 Start up and play the game 6 2 Test Menus To enter test mode press the TEST switch located on the inside of the coin door The following main menu will appear The highlighted item will appear in red Other items appear white To change which item is highlighted press the REPLAY button to move up or the SCORE SHEET button to move down or simply roll the trackball Press the START button to select the highlighted item After a period of inactivity test mode will automatically exit 4 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual 7 0 ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments permit the oper
31. tem Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual DISPLAY ASSEMBLY RE30 11491 00 DISPLAY HOUSING FRONT MONITOR WELDMENT ASSEMBLY RB10 11540 00 DISPLAY FLAT PLATE RB85 11494 00 MONITOR LCD LG 20 1 640 X 480 RB10 11541 00 DISPLAY L BRACKET RB10 11555 00 MOUNT BRACKET INVERTER PCB RB05 11521 00 PCB BACK LIGHT INVERTER RB10 11556 00 MOUNT BRACKET DVI PCB RB95 11557 00 CLAMP DVI PCB PCB DVI RECEIVER HARNESS LCD INVERTER HARNESS LCD POWER SINGLE LINK DVI D CABLE 2 METERS Display Housing Back Display Housing Back Display Housing Front Outside View Inside View RB10 11490 00 RB90 11491 00 RB90 11491 00 23 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual Monitor Weldment Assy Display Weldment Assy Yoke RB10 11535 00 RB10 1 1536 00 RB10 11537 00 Display Yoke Cap Display Flat Plate Display L Bracket RB10 11538 00 RB10 11540 00 RB10 11541 00 Bracket Inverter PCB Bracket DVI PCB RB10 11555 00 RB10 11556 00 24 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 namco BOWL RAMA Operator s Manual CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Part Number Description RB10 11545 00 CONSOLE FACE RB10 11546 00 CONSOLE BACK VG54 032 10 00 SPEAKER 4 4 OHM UNSHIELDED
32. will need to be removed for servicing 2 If the display properly displays no signal at start up but then never displays any video from the game even after the game finishes its start up sequence as 14 To Purchase This Item Visit BMI Gaming www bmigaming com 1 800 746 2255 1 561 391 7200 Namco BOWL O RAMA Operator s Manual indicated by the pin crash sound check to make sure that the video cable from the monitor is securely connected to the video card on the motherboard Also make sure that the video card itself is properly seated on the motherboard Perform these checks with the power off then reapply power to the game If the game starts up but still no video appears the problem is either with the video card or with the monitor 12 0 MAINTENANCE Spilled Liquids The game is designed so that spilled liquids should not cause any damage However surfaces should be cleaned of any spills promptly to ensure a long service life for the game Liquids spilled into the trackball are routed via a rail across the top of the lower housing over to the right side of the coin door then down and out through a drain hole in the bottom of the housing and down onto the base All of these surfaces should be cleaned regularly to ensure they continue to keep liquids away from important components 13 0 GAME PLAY 13 1 The Buttons 1 START SELECT Checkmark Icon This button starts the game resets the ball on the approach before ta

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