Atari 040-0050-01 User's Manual
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1. When the computer boots up it performs a PC self diagnostic test If there is a problem with the video card you will hear three beeps from the computer No Video Loose or Faulty Video Cable Verify that the video cable is firmly connected to the computer 15 pin video port and the 15 pin video port on the Video Converter board Check the video cable and make sure it is not pinched or frayed Faulty Hard Drive If you are getting no audio and no video and the computer is powered on you might have a faulty hard drive or corrupted software on the hard drive Reload the software from the System Restore CDs to see if this solves the problem If you continue to have hard drive problems while you reload the software you may have a faulty hard drive No Video No Audio No Power to Computer Verify the line voltage is set to the correct voltage for your area 115V or 230V Disconnect the AC power cord from the computer and then reconnect it to power ON the computer Section 7 Troubleshooting 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 41 of 48 No Power to the UGCI Board The UGCI board gets power through the USB cable Make sure this cable is firmly connected to the board and computer Faulty Wiring Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground in the wire harness No Control Panel or Button Functions Faulty Power Supply Verify that the External PC Power Supply is workin2. 29 Game Mode Menu 30 Game Resets Menu 31 Coin Audits 32 Game Purchase Audit 32 Game Selection 33 Player Control Test 33 Monitor Calibration Test 34 Section 5 Starting a Game 35 Playing a Beach Head Game 36 USB Game Dongles 37 Section 6 System Software CDs 38 Operating System Restore CD 38 Game Software CDs 38 Section 7 Troubleshooting 39 Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics 43 Computer Rear Panel Diagram 45 Warranty Service 46 Warranty Information 46 Technical Support 48 Table of Figures Figure 1 Drilling Cabinet Air Holes 13 Figure 2 Typical Jamma Conversion Board and UVC Connections 17 Figure 3 Happ UGCI Board Connections 18 Figure 4 Finished Control Panel 22 Figure 5 Simplified Wiring Diagram 43 Figure 6 Detailed Wiring Diagram 44 Figure 7 Computer Rear Panel Dia
3. The options to choose from are OFF Low Medium Low Medium Medium High High and Deafening Note Most volume adjustments are made from the Operator Menu If you cannot get desired results you can adjust the volume using the Audio Volume potentiometers R3 and R4 on the Jamma Conversion Board See Figure 2 on page 17 Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 30 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Game Mode Menu The Game Mode menu is used to set up the type of money used at your location the number of coins that are needed to start a game and game play timeout as described in the table below Credit Display Defines whether Money or Arcade Credits are used to play this cabinet The options to choose from are Money or Credits International Settings Defines the type of money that will be used in this cabinet The options available are U S A or U K Changing between these two options automatically changes the Coins per Credits per Game and Credits per Continue settings Coins Per or Coins Per This sets how many coin drops it takes to reach a dollar or pound In the USA you would set this to 4 because 4 quarters equal one dollar In the UK you would set this to 10 if the game is setup for 10 pence coins The options to choose from are 1 20 Play Mode This will turn free play ON or OFF The options to choose from are Coin Money Mode or Free Play Credits
4. contribute to the electromagnetic environment Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient the receiving antenna Relocate the cabinet relative to the receiver Plug the game into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a Regulatory EMC representative of GLOBAL VR or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find the FCC Interference Handbook to be helpful It is available from the U S Government Print Office Washington DC 20402 This device has been tested and complies 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 operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed a
5. 3D PC game that would be enhanced by the addition of motion control for the Arcade Industry gvrSX provides the following benefits to operators Consistent earnings from proven game operators for all generations Multi Game Shell Upgrade and install new games for the gvrSX platform at any time Players can choose from multiple games on one cabinet Multiple games are available for each cabinet including the top earners Beach Head 2000 Beach Head 2002 and Beach Head 2003 Desert War with regular new releases Superior reliability Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 6 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Section 2 Cabinet Conversion Converting your cabinet consists of the primary steps listed below Exact steps may vary depending on your cabinet Upgrade Steps Clean and Prepare your Cabinet Remove all graphics and labels tournament header and card reader and clean the cabinet page 6 Install the New Monitor Do this if you purchased the monitor upgrade kit with the 27 inch monitor page 10 Otherwise you will install the Universal Video Converter UVC card to adapt the existing monitor to work with the new hardware Install the Fan and Drill Ventilation Holes Improve cabinet cooling to accommodate the new computer page 13 Set Up the Hardware Install the new computer UGCI Board Jamma Conversion Board and UVC if used and make all conne
6. Ground A 29 1 Ground Ground B 30 2 Ground 5V C 31 3 5V E 33 5 5V D 32 4 5V 12V F 34 6 12V H 35 7 J 36 8 Coin Counter Out Amp Left Speaker 3 L 38 10 Left Speaker 3 K 37 9 Right Speaker 3 M 39 11 Right Speaker 3 Video Green1 N 40 12 Video Red1 Video Sync1 P 41 13 Video Blue1 S 43 15 Operator Button Coin Switch R 42 14 Video Ground Coin 2 T 44 16 Coin 1 U 45 17 Start Button2 V 46 18 X 48 20 W 47 19 Y 49 21 Z 50 22 a 51 23 c 53 25 Coin 3 b 52 24 d 54 26 Ground f 56 28 Ground Ground e 55 27 Ground Solder Side Parts Side Notes 1Jamma video connections are not used with the Wells Gardner monitor upgrade 2Jamma button connectors are not used if the buttons are connected directly to J6 on the Jamma Conversion Board 3For mono audio only the Left Speaker and Left Speaker speaker connections are used Power is supplied to the Jamma Harness through JI on the Jamma Conversion Board Coin Counter Coin Switch To 5 VDC Devices To 12 VDC Devices To 5 VDC Devices To 12 VDC Devices USB Port USB Port J2 Audio In R Audio 2 L Audio 5 GND 1 Speakers Out Jamma Edge To Jamma Connector USB Hub Dongle Dongle Dongle J1 PWR GND 2 GND 3 12 VDC 1 5 VDC 4 To DC Power Supply
7. Kepnut Stl Znc 4 4600 0015 Monitor Bezel 28 1 49 0106 01 Monitor Wells Gardner 27 SVGA 1 WGM2792 UOTS19C MOD Template Monitor Bracket Mounting Holes 1 L 0059 Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 10 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Replace the Monitor Optional Note Do Not use the Universal Video Controller UVC board with the Wells Gardner monitor If you have the Monitor Upgrade Kit perform the steps in this section to remove the old monitor and install the 27 inch Wells Gardner monitor Remove the Old Monitor 1 Open the service shelf and remove the glass display shield and monitor bezel 2 Disconnect ALL wiring from the back of the monitor Make sure that no wires still connected to the monitor are tied to the cabinet 3 Remove the four 4 monitor retaining nuts and washers and save them for reinstallation 4 Remove the monitor from the cabinet It is advisable to have at least two people to support the weight of the monitor 5 Proceed to the next section and install the new monitor Adapt the Cabinet for the Larger Monitor If your cabinet already had a 27 inch monitor you should be able to proceed to the next section and install the monitor If your cabinet had a 25 inch monitor refer to the figure that follows and perform the following steps to adapt the cabinet hardware for the larger 27 inch Wells Gardner monitor 1 Note the positioning
8. Per Game This number defines how many coins or credits it will take to start a Game Credits Per Continue This number defines how many coins or credits it will take to continue a current Game Starting Game Time This number defines how long a player s game will last in seconds before the Continue Game Message appears Continue Time This number defines how many seconds a continued game will last before the next Continue Game Message appears Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 31 of 48 Game Resets Menu The Game Resets menu allows you to restore the cabinet to the default settings and delete various coin and game stats as described in the table below Restore Factory Settings Sets the Game Mode optional settings to the Factory Settings listed below U S A Factory Settings U K Factory Settings Credit Display Money Credit Display Money International Setting U S A International Setting U K Coins Per 4 Coins Per 10 Play Mode Coin Money Mode Play Mode Coin Money Mode Credits Per Game 4 Credits Per Game 5 Credits Per Continue 4 Credits Per Continue 5 Starting Game Time 160 Sec Starting Game Time 160 Sec Continue Time 140 Sec Continue Time 140 Sec All Audit Coin Stats Resets the Coin Audits menu for the cabinet This reset does not affect the Lifetime Records stored by the game All Audit Game Stats Reset
9. and color hues If you notice a color distortion on the monitor pressing the degausser button on the monitor remote control panel may fix the color distortion Use the monitor remote control panel to adjust and fine tune the picture on your monitor When you press a button on the panel the Monitor Adjustment Options display on screen Use the buttons on the monitor remote control panel to select adjust and set the available options The monitor remote control panel is usually located under the Control Panel on the cabinet Section 5 Starting a Game 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 35 of 48 Section 5 Starting a Game With the proper number of credits inserted use the joystick to choose the game you want to play and press the Fire Button to confirm If only a single game is installed on your cabinet you will not choose a game but will go directly to the next screen At the next screen choose the difficulty of play Easy Medium or Hard Each degree in difficulty will add more enemy squadrons to the game and weaken your shield against the enemy Use the joystick to scroll through the options and press the Trigger Button to confirm Section 5 Starting a Game gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 36 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Playing a Beach Head Game Beach Head 2002 and Beach Head 2003 Desert War both use the screen layout described below Beach Head 2000 uses a different
10. game graphics Apply the Serial Number Sticker Place the serial number sticker from the kit on the outside of the cabinet in the upper left hand corner as shown by the arrow in the picture below This completes the cabinet conversion Proceed to the next section to verify proper operation and calibrate the joystick Section 3 Power ON and Test the Cabinet gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 26 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Section 3 Power ON and Test the Cabinet Before powering the cabinet ON for the first time please verify the following AC power is correctly setup inside the cabinet The DC power supply is correctly setup to provide power to the Jamma Conversion Board All connections are correct and secure Once you have verified that all hardware is installed correctly power ON the cabinet and verify that the game starts and runs properly and that all controls function properly Use the Player Control Test see page 33 from the Operator Menu to verify that the joystick and buttons are working properly Insert some coins and verify that the coin inputs are working properly Start a game see page 35 and verify that it plays properly Run the Joystick Calibration Utility The Joystick Calibration Utility adjusts the software to match the joystick motion Run the Joystick Calibration Utility whenever you replace the joystick or install game software on the system 1 Insert the Joys
11. layout for the Information Bars The goal of the game is to defend your post and destroy as much of the enemy as possible The Information Bars on the screen described in the table below provide useful information about the game Ref Information Bar Description A This Information bar tells you how much of your shield you have left B This Information bar tells you what level you have achieved in the game C The Blue Information Bar tells you how many Enemy Aircraft remain for this level The Red Information Bar tells you how many Enemy Land Vehicles or Soldiers remain D The Blue and Red Arrows tell you the direction the Enemy is coming from When the enemy comes into view on your monitor the arrows disappear E This shows your total score for the game The more Enemies you strike down the more points you earn Cannon Button Fires the Cannon used to destroy tanks and troop carriers Missiles Button Fires Missiles Aim carefully The Missiles fire in groups of two and it takes a moment to reload them Trigger Buttons These buttons on the joystick fire the Machine Gun used mostly against soldiers Section 5 Starting a Game 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 37 of 48 USB Game Dongles The three Beach Head games supplied with the cabinet use one USB game dongle The dongle must be inserted in the USB port or the game will not work When the USB Dongle is installed and working
12. of the lower monitor bracket to aid in reinstallation Remove the nuts and bolts that secure the lower monitor bracket to the cabinet Remove the bracket and save it for reinstallation Perform the following steps to drill new bolt holes for the bracket to relocate it for the larger monitor 2 Refer to the figure below and mark straight lines as shown through the center of the two sets of bolt holes and about 2 below Drill two diameter bolt holes 1 7 16 below the original holes and along the same centerline Use the template from the kit part L 0059 to aid in placing the holes 3 The overall distance between the bolt heads on the side of the cabinet must be 20 3 4 center to center in the long direction and 1 9 16 center to center in the short direction Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 11 of 48 4 Repeat the previous two steps to drill bolt holes in the other side of the cabinet 5 Align the lower monitor bracket with the new bolt holes and bolt it in place using the nuts and bolts removed previously 6 Install the four 4 supplied carriage bolts into the original bolt holes to give them a finished appearance Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 12 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Install the New Monitor 1 Refer to the picture below and make sure that the monitor frame of the new 27 inch Wells Gardner Mon
13. site service during the warranty period or at any time If after investigation GLOBAL VR determines that the reported problem was not covered by the warranty Purchaser shall pay GLOBAL VR for the cost of investigating the problem at its then prevailing per incident billing rate No repair or replacement of any Product or part therein shall extend the warranty period as to the entire Product The warranty on the repaired part only shall be in effect for a period of ninety 90 days following the repair or replacement of that part or the remaining period of the Product parts warranty whichever is greater Purchaser s exclusive remedy and GLOBAL VR s sole obligation is to supply or pay for all labor necessary to repair any Product found to be defective within the warranty period and to supply at no extra charge new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts If repair or replacement fails to remedy the defect then and only in such event shall GLOBAL VR refund to Purchaser the purchase price for said Product Purchaser s failure to make a claim as provided above or continued use of the Product shall constitute an unqualified acceptance of said Product and a waiver by Purchaser of all claims thereto IN NO EVENT SHALL GLOBAL VR BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OPERATION OF THE GAME IN ANY CONDITION GLOBAL VR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUITABILITY PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY O
14. that the Jamma connector on the Jamma wire harness can reach the Jamma Conversion Board before securing the boards to the cabinet 5 Secure the boards with wood screws in the plastic feet Connect the Jamma Conversion Board and UVC Figure 2 Typical Jamma Conversion Board and UVC Connections Refer to the figure above and Figure 5 Simplified Wiring Diagram on page 43 and perform the following steps to connect the Jamma harness wiring and other cables to the Jamma Conversion Board 1 Connect the Jamma connector from the Jamma harness to the Jamma edge on the Jamma Conversion Board 2 Connect the Video Input J4 on the Jamma Conversion Board to the video output port on the Video Converter board if used or to the VGA port on the computer video card 3 Connect the existing PC power supply in the cabinet to the Jamma Conversion Board PWR IN port using the PC Y power cable from the kit Note The PC Y power cable uses a standard PC power supply connection found on most DC power supplies used in arcade cabinets If your existing power supply does not have this type of connector you will need to splice the Y Power cable into the power supply on the cabinet Here are the specifications for the PC Y power cable Red Wire 5 VDC Yellow Wire 12 VDC Black Wire Ground Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 18 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Install the Happ UGCI Board 1 Ins
15. wall outlet Game Dongle not Connected Connect the Game Dongle to the computer and power the cabinet off and on Game Dongle LEDs not Lit On rare occasions a game dongle does not receive power Pulling the dongle out and reinserting it should resolve the problem USB Game Dongle Not Found Faulty Game Dongle If the USB Game Dongle does not illuminate it is not recognized by the computer Replace the Game Dongle with a working one Faulty Ventilation Fan Verify that the exhaust fan is working It is located near the vents at the top of the cabinet Replace the fan if worn or spinning slowly Cabinet gets Very Warm Ventilation Holes on Cabinet are Blocked Make sure you have proper clearance around the ventilation fan at the rear of the cabinet Make sure the vents holes are clear of dust and debris and that air can flow freely Section 7 Troubleshooting gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 42 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Faulty Fluorescent Tube Check the fluorescent tube for darkened or cracked end Replace the Fluorescent tube if it looks worn Marquee Lamp is Faulty or Intermittent Faulty Fluorescent Fixture Verify the fluorescent tube pins make a good connection with the lamp fixture Check the ballast for proper operation Incorrect Setting in Operator Menu Check Credits per Game and Credits per Continue settings from Operator Menu Impr
16. F ANY NON GLOBAL VR PART OR ANY MODIFICATION PERFORMED BY ANY PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR UNLESS SUCH WORK IS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED IN ADVANCE BY GLOBAL VR THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON GLOBAL VR S PART EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN CONTRACT BETWEEN GLOBAL VR AND PURCHASER CONTAINING SPECIFIC TERMS WHICH SUPERSEDE THE TERMS HEREIN THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME OTHER LIABILITIES IF ANY CONNECTED WITH THE SALE OF PRODUCTS BY GLOBAL VR Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 47 of 48 Technical Support GLOBAL VR provides free telephone e mail and online support for systems during the warranty period In addition to helping with troubleshooting and diagnosing defective parts GLOBAL VR technical support is prepared to help you with questions about the operation of your game When you contact technical support please provide the following background information to aid our technical support process Cabinet s Game Serial Number found on the back of the cabinet Write your serial number below for easy reference Cabinet Serial Number ______________________________________ Your mailing address and telephone number A summary of t
17. GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 23 of 48 4 Place the joystick direction sticker over the joystick hole Make sure that it is properly aligned with the cabinet and monitor and then peel off the backing and apply the sticker If the sticker has protective paper over the face wet the paper and wait about 15 minutes before removing it to avoid damaging the artwork 5 Center the button function stickers about 3 4 inch below the button holes as shown in the picture that follows The Missiles buttons are outboard and the cannon buttons are inboard Once the graphics are lined up properly peel off the backing and apply each sticker 6 Once all of the control panel graphics have been applied re install the clear plastic control panel cover and secure it with the nuts and bolts removed previously Install Buttons and Connect Wiring 1 Install the buttons on the control panel 2 If your cabinet has an extra button hole that is not used by the gvrSX system install the button plug from the kit to cover the unused button hole 3 Re install the joystick handle 4 Connect the joystick harness to the joystick 5 Refer to the labels on each wire of the button harness and connect the wires to the correct buttons Note that the trigger button wires connect to the joystick 6 Use wire ties to secure the wires so that they won t get pulled or pinched when the control panel and service tray are opened or closed as show
18. J7 Aux Coin Test GND 4 Meter Drive Input 3 Test 2 Coin 1 J3 J5 8 GND 1 CN1 2 JS6 Figure 6 Detailed Wiring Diagram Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 45 of 48 Computer Rear Panel Diagram 115 Com Port Not Used PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple Video Port To Monitor or UVC USB Ports 4 One Port to Happ UGCI Card One Port to Game Dongle AC Power In Voltage Switch 115V or 230V Computer ON OFF Switch PS 2 Mouse Port Not Used Audio Ports Green Blue Red Computer Power Supply Cooling Fan Ethernet Port Not Used Parallel Port Not Used Green to Audio In on Jamma Conversion Board Video Card Computer VGA Port Not Used Dongle Note Port and card positions may vary Figure 7 Computer Rear Panel Diagram Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 46 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Warranty Service If at some point you require warranty service contact your distributor If the technical support staff determines that your game is defective a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number will be issued Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY GLOBAL VR warrants that its computer circuit boards hard drives power supplies monitors displays controls sensors and mechanical structures are free from defects in materials and workmanship unde
19. Old Monitor 10 Adapt the Cabinet for the Larger Monitor 10 Install the New Monitor 12 Install the Cabinet Exhaust Fan 13 Set Up the Hardware 15 Set Up AC Power Distribution 15 Remove the Game PCB and Install New Hardware 16 Connect the Jamma Conversion Board and UVC 17 Install the Happ UGCI Board 18 Set Up the Computer 19 Connect the Computer 20 Secure the Computer 21 Upgrade the Control Panel 22 Prepare the Control Panel 22 Apply Control Panel Graphics 22 Install Buttons and Connect Wiring 23 Apply the Cabinet Graphics and Marquee Artwork 24 Apply the Serial Number Sticker 25 Section 3 Power ON and Test the Cabinet 26 Run the Joystick Calibration Utility 26 Adjust the Universal Video Converter UVC 27 Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu 28 Setting Game Options and Resets 28 Machine Menu
20. Once in the Operator Menu use the Joystick and Trigger and Buttons to navigate and set up the game software as described below 1 Use the Joystick to navigate and highlight an item in the Options list 2 Press the Trigger Button to open the menu for the selected Option 3 Use the Joystick to move between the items in the window and to scroll through the available settings for each item 4 To change a setting use the joystick to scroll to the desired setting and then press the Trigger Button to set it Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 29 of 48 Machine Menu The Machine menu is the default screen displayed when you press the Operator Button It displays the information described in the table below Serial Reserved for future use of Multi Player or Tournament Enabled Games Machine Type Reserved for future use of Multi Player or Tournament Enabled Games Hardware Version Reserved for future use of Multi Player or Tournament Enabled Games Inserted Credits This tells the number of Credits and Coins that have been inserted on this cabinet Reset Credit Button This button is used to reset or zero out the Inserted Credits number on this screen Attract Mode Sound This sets up the Attract Mode to be with sound or without The available options are OFF Occasionally ON and Always ON Attract Volume This will adjust the volume for the game play
21. Ventillation Fan Ventillation Fan AC In To Power Strip USB 1 Happ UGCI Board Button Input J4 Joystick Input J6 USB To Buttons To Joystick To USB Hub for Game Dongles One dongle per game USB 0 USB 1 Happ UGCI Board Button Input J4 Joystick Input J6 USB To Buttons To Joystick To USB Hub for Game Dongles One dongle per game Volume Pots R3 amp R4 Volume Pots R3 amp R4 Coin Meter J3 Operator Button J5 AUX COIN TEST J7 Coin Meter J3 Operator Button J5 AUX COIN TEST J7 Figure 5 Simplified Wiring Diagram Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 44 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Jamma Conversion Board J4 Video In Video Green 2 Video Blue 3 Video Red 1 Video Sync 4 Video GND 6 J7 1 Video Red 2 Video Green 3 Video Blue 4 Video GND 6 Hsync UVC J1 VGA In To VGA Out on Computer J8 Power In To DC Power Supply Computer Composite NC 5 5 Video Sync VGA Port on Video Card AC In USB Port To Power Strip To Monitor or UVC Happ UGCI Board VCC 1 GND 5 GND 6 YAX 9 XAX 10 VCC 12 J6 GND 1 GND 2 J54 4 J53 5 J52 6 J51 7 J4 BLK BLK RED BLK GRY WHT GRN Trigger A Trigger B Missiles Cannon ORG BRN BRN BLU PPL ORG Joystick Trigger buttons are located on joystick Jamma Connector
22. aces 5 Install the new monitor bezel 6 Clean and replace the glass display shield 7 Replace the small retainer tab that secures the display shield in place 8 Mount the monitor remote control board in a convenient location in the service tray 9 Connect the monitor ground wire to a ground lug on the cabinet 10 If the old monitor was powered with an AC isolation transformer remove the transformer from the cabinet The new monitor will connect directly to the AC power strip to be installed in the next section Install the Cabinet Exhaust Fan An exhaust fan is required to keep the temperature inside the cabinet cool enough for the computer to operate properly If you experience blank screens or rebooting issues this could be due to excessively high temperatures inside the cabinet Drilling more air holes in the lower rear of the cabinet as described in step 1 below should improve airflow and reduce cabinet temperatures Perform the following steps to install the exhaust fan and drill air holes 1 Using a 1 2 drill bit drill six to eight air holes in the lower rear of the cabinet as shown in Figure 1 Be careful not to damage any wires or components while drilling 6 8 1 2 Air Holes Place low in cabinet Position so as to avoid drilling into wires or components Figure 1 Drilling Cabinet Air Holes 2 Using a screwdriver remove the metal or plastic grill covers that cover the ventilation slots on the back o
23. age process screens 2 When the hard drive image process has finished and the image process screen disappears remove the CD and reboot the computer 3 When the computer reboots it will continue processing files When a prompt asks if you want to restart your computer reboot to complete the process Game Software CDs To install a game without restoring the operating system insert the Game CD while the game is running in attract mode Do not perform a Game Install or Upgrade while a game is playing Game installation takes less than 5 minutes per game 1 When the computer reboots after restoring the operating system you will see a blank desktop screen Insert one of the Game CDs in the drive The CD will automatically run wait about 60 seconds You will see a series of processing screens as the computer installs various components Ignore any onscreen messages 2 When the computer finishes copying files the system will automatically reboot Once the game has restarted and the attract screen is running remove the CD and keep it in a safe place 3 When the game loads up for the first time synchronize the new game software with the cabinet hardware To do this insert three credits and verify that the credits are shown on the monitor Finally power the system OFF and ON to complete the synchronization process 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to install more game titles Insert the game CD during attract mode and the install process
24. aligned Use the monitor remote control panel to adjust the height and width as well as other geometric adjustments to see if this corrects the problem Picture is Misaligned or Color is Poor Distorted Colors on Screen Use a degaussing coil on the monitor to see if this corrects the color problem Table 5 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Volume Setting Enter the Operator Menu and adjust the volume setting for the cabinet Verify that the attract volume is ON Faulty Wiring Turn off the cabinet Verify that all the wires are firmly connected to each speaker Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground Blown Speakers Remove the speaker grill covers and visually inspect each speaker Run the Sound Test from the Operator Menu to verify each speaker is working Faulty Audio AMP You can verify the Audio AMP on the Jamma Conversion Board is working by installing it into another working cabinet If that is unavailable to you plug a simple computer speaker into the audio ports on the computer and verify that sound is working from the computer No Audio Volume Set too Low on Board Adjust volume pots R3 and R4 on Jamma Conversion Board Section 7 Troubleshooting gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 40 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Blown Speakers Remove the speaker grill covers and visually i
25. buting point for all of the AC power lines inside the cabinet If the panel is on the floor of the cabinet you will need to move it to one of the side walls to make enough room to secure the computer to the bottom of the cabinet 2 Disconnect the two AC power lines and the ground wire that connect to the ON OFF switch on the AC power panel as shown by the arrows in the picture above 3 Strip these three wires and connect them to the AC power cord from the kit using the wire crimps provided You will be plugging this power cord into the power strip 4 Connect the power and ground wires from AC power strip to the three connectors on the ON OFF switch where you removed the wires in step 2 as shown by the arrow in the picture above 5 Plug the AC power cord you spliced in step 3 into the AC power strip All cabinet AC power should now be routed through the power strip Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 16 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 6 Some older cabinets with CGA monitors have an AC isolation transformer that is used to power the monitor These are often bulky heavy transformers that take up most of the space on the bottom of the cabinet and they cannot be removed unless you replace the monitor If you connect a monitor that requires an AC isolation transformer directly into an AC power source you will damage the PCB chassis on the monitor 7 If your cabinet has an AC isolation tran
26. ctions page 17 Upgrade the Control Panel Upgrade your control panel with the new controls and artwork page 22 Apply the Cabinet Graphics Install the new cabinet graphics and labels page 27 Clean and Prepare the Cabinet GLOBAL VR requires that all converted cabinets meet the guidelines for finished cabinet artwork described in this instruction manual You must remove all previous artwork serial numbers and labels from the cabinet before installing the gvrSX artwork Make sure the new cabinet artwork is setup as instructed in this manual Clean the cabinet well so that the new graphics will adhere properly Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 7 of 48 Remove old Tournament Header and Card Reader If your cabinet has an existing tournament header or card reader these components can be removed They are not used by the gvrSX system The card reader is usually located near the coin door The header is usually located at the top of the cabinet Perform the following steps to remove the card reader and tournament header 1 Unplug the data cables from the card reader and remove them from the cabinet 2 Un bolt the card reader and use the same carriage bolts to install a card reader blank plate not provided 3 Unplug the cables from the tournament header and remove them from the cabinet 4 Un bolt the tournament header and remove it from the cabine
27. d on the cabinet Do not push any objects into the openings of the system doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Keep your system far away from radiators and other heat sources Do not block cooling vents Warnings To avoid electrical shock unplug the cabinet before performing the installation procedures GLOBAL VR assumes no liability for any damages or injuries incurred while setting up or servicing the cabinet Only qualified service personnel should perform installation or service procedures Environmental Conditions Cabinet is intended for indoor use only Be sure to keep the cabinet dry and maintain operating temperatures of 10 40 C 50 104 F Preface gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 4 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 FCC Notices United States Electromagnetic Interference EMI is any signal or emission radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or other safety service or that seriously degrades obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM FM commercial broadcast television cellular services radar air traffic control pager and Personal Communication Services PCS These licensed services along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices including computer systems
28. f your cabinet Push in on each corner of the metal grill and they will pop out and fall to the bottom of the cabinet Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 14 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 3 Install the exhaust fan behind the ventilation slot just above the rear cabinet door as shown by the arrow in the picture below 4 Place the exhaust fan on the outside of the ventilation slots and use the mounting holes in the fan as a template to drill the mounting holes Use an 11 64 drill bit to drill the four mounting holes for the exhaust fan 5 Place the fan on the inside of the cabinet so that it will blow air out of the cabinet Use the 8 32 x 2 inch screws with nuts to secure the fan to the cabinet as shown in the picture above 6 Plug the fan into the AC power strip inside the cabinet and verify that the fan blows air out of the cabinet Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 15 of 48 Set Up the Hardware Set Up AC Power Distribution You must install the AC power strip surge suppressor from the kit to provide power to the computer new monitor if installed and ventilation fan The actual wiring will vary depending on which cabinet you are converting Use the instructions that follow as a general guideline for setting up AC power distribution 1 Locate the AC power panel inside the cabinet The panel is usually the distri
29. g This provides 12 volt and 5 volt DC power to the hardware connected to the wiring harness Table 7 Troubleshooting Control Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Faulty Micro Switch Replace the micro switch on the button and re test Verify that the wires are connected to the correct spades on the micro switch Faulty Wiring Turn off the cabinet Verify that all the wires are firmly connected to each button Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground Check that the signal and ground wires are connected to the buttons and HAPP UCGI card Confirm the HAPP UGCI card is connected to the USB port on the computer Confirm the HAPP UGCI card has power by looking for the Green LED Buttons Do Not Work Faulty USB I O Card If the USB I O card is faulty the buttons and controls on the cabinet will not work Make sure that the USB I O card LED is lit Faulty UGCI Board Verify that the UGCI board is getting power Test the UGCI board on a working cabinet Joystick Does Not Work or Works Poorly Faulty Wiring Verify the joystick in a working cabinet Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground Table 8 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Turn Game On and Nothing Happens No Power Check that the power cord is plugged into the computer Make sure the cabinet On Off switch is on Confirm the power cord is plugged into a
30. gram 45 Preface 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 3 of 48 Preface Safety Please read this page before preparing your arcade cabinet for game play The following safety instructions apply to all game operators and service personnel Specific warnings and cautions will be included throughout this manual Use the following safety guidelines to help protect the system from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety Make sure that the switch on the back of the computer is set to match the AC power in use at your location 115 volts 60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan South Korea and Taiwan 230 volts 50Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East To help prevent electric shock plug the system into a properly grounded power source The cables are equipped with 3 prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable If you must use an extension cable use a 3 wire cable with properly grounded plugs To help protect your system from sudden increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Be sure nothing rests on the system s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over Do not spill food or liqui
31. gvrSX Conversion Instructions amp System Manual 040 0050 01 Rev A Read this manual before installing the Game Keep this manual with the machine at all times www globalvr com service globalvr com techsupport globalvr com 408 597 3400 2004 GLOBAL VR INC All Rights Reserved Operation Blockade Infogrames and the Infogrames logo are trademarks of Infogrames Entertainment S A Beach Head 2000 Beach Head 2002 and Beach Head 2003 Desert War are trademarks of Digital Fusion Inc and are used under license by Infogrames All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Preface GVR SX Conversion System Manual Page 2 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Table of Contents Preface 3 Safety 3 Warnings 3 Environmental Conditions 3 FCC Notices United States 4 Section 1 Game Description 5 Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 6 Upgrade Steps 6 Clean and Prepare the Cabinet 6 Remove old Tournament Header and Card Reader 7 Conversion Kit Contents and Replacement Parts List 8 Replace the Monitor Optional 10 Remove the
32. he question or a detailed description of the problem with your cabinet The additional information listed below as applicable may assist Technical Support in solving your problem quickly Cabinet ID Date of latest install or upgrade Software version number Specific error message Any changes made to the system For game play issues the game mode and number of players Technical support is available from 6 00 AM to 6 00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday Call 408 597 3400 to reach a Technical Support staff member E mail support is available at this address techsupport globalvr com To comment on this manual please e mail techpubs globalvr com Visit the GLOBAL VR website www globalvr com
33. if you find the picture is too far to one side and you cannot adjust it using the monitor remote control panel SW 7 V Sync Signal Normally ON Changing the V Sync signal will move the entire image up or down Change this setting if you find the image is too far up or down on the monitor and you cannot adjust it using the monitor remote control panel SW 8 H V Composite Sync ON Composite sync for monitors with one composite combined sync line most CGA monitors OFF For monitors with two separate H and V sync lines most EGA monitors Change this setting only if you have no picture on your monitor Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 28 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu All gvrSX game audits game adjustments and control diagnostics are options of the Game Operator Menu Press the Operator Button behind the coin mech door in the cabinet to activate the Game Operator Menu The screen shown below is the first screen that you will see after pressing the Operator button The Options menu is displayed on the left side of the screen and the settings for the selected option are displayed on the right You do not see a mouse pointer when using the joystick or trackball to navigate the Game Operators Menu instead each option or menu button will highlight in yellow when it is ready to be selected Setting Game Options and Resets
34. itor has the holes required to mount it to the cabinet brackets Both the top and bottom sections of the frame must have two pairs of holes some monitor frames have only one pair of holes in each section The inside pair of holes must be centered on the bracket and measure 19 1 4 center to center 2 If the monitor frame does not have the required holes drill them in both the top and bottom frame sections as follows Drill two 2 3 8 diameter holes centered 19 1 4 apart Each of these new holes should be approximately 11 16 inboard from the existing holes and on the same horizontal centerline Caution Avoid getting drill chips in the electronic components CAUTION The monitor is very heavy Monitor installation requires at least two people It is best to have a third person handling the monitor frame from inside the cabinet back door It is easy to catch fingers between the monitor frame and cabinet 3 To install the monitor first install the lower edge of the monitor onto the lower bracket studs and then rotate the monitor downwards to catch on the upper bracket studs This will require at least two people It may be best to have a third person handling the monitor frame from inside the back door Watch your fingers this monitor is very heavy Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 13 of 48 4 Use the old hardware to re attach the monitor to the cabinet bracket four pl
35. moving the X in the Game Selection Menu If you have installed a game and it does not appear in the Multi Game Selection window during Attract Mode or in the Game Selection Menu check to make sure the Game Dongle is inserted correctly When a USB Game Dongle is inserted correctly and recognized by the Game Software it should light up with a red LED Player Control Test The Player Control Test will validate that the controls are set up correctly and working properly When you press a button a red arrow will appear on the test screen to indicate which button was pressed as shown in the picture above When you move the Joystick in Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 34 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 any direction a red arrow will indicate the direction that the Joystick is moving When you are finished testing the player controls press the Operator Button to exit back to the main Operator Menu Monitor Calibration Test The Monitor Calibration Test shows a series of screens that allow you to adjust the monitor using the monitor remote control panel Use the joystick to scroll through each monitor test screen To exit the Monitor Calibration Test press the operator button again Use the monitor calibration screens to adjust and fine tune the picture on your monitor Each screen is designed to help you to either align the horizontal and vertical sync or adjust the white balance
36. n in the figure below Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 24 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Apply the Cabinet Graphics and Marquee Artwork GLOBAL VR requires that all converted cabinets adhere to the strict guidelines for finished cabinet artwork as described in this instruction manual Perform the following steps to apply the side panel graphics and replace the old marquee artwork 1 Place a gvrSX Logo sticker on each side of the cabinet centered level to the ground at about eye level as shown in the picture below After determining placement peel off the backing and apply the graphic stickers 2 Remove the screws from the top bracket that holds the marquee glass and artwork to the cabinet as shown by the arrows in the picture below 3 Clean both sides of the marquee glass 4 Insert the new marquee graphic Center it in the marquee and trim the excess graphic material from the edges as necessary 5 Re install the glass and top bracket Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 25 of 48 6 If your cabinet has existing tournament rules artwork located between the speakers and just above the monitor remove the screws around the metal plate that holds both the artwork and the speakers to the cabinet as shown by the arrows in the picture below 7 Remove the metal plate and replace the old artwork with the new gvrSX
37. nd used in accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Section 1 Game Description 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 5 of 48 Section 1 Game Description The GLOBAL VR gvrSX Conversion Kit lets operators convert old Jamma cabinets for the same game play as the GLOBAL VR Vortek cabinet The Conversion Kit uses the existing cabinet coin inputs speakers and Jamma harness The gvrSX design showcases the following features Superior graphics Easily upgradeable with exciting new game software Four real motion axes yaw turn left right rotation and pitch tilt up down The conversion kit utilizes a state of the art PC based interactive visual computing system The GLOBAL VR Multi Game software shell allows multiple games to be installed and played on one cabinet at any time This PC based configuration provides the advantage of follow on periodic new game releases for the cabinet and the ability to accommodate virtually any new future
38. nect the audio cable from the green audio port of the computer to J2 of the Jamma Conversion Board 3 Connect the video cable from the computer VGA port to J1 of the UVC if used or the monitor 4 Connect the USB cable from the computer USB port to the UGCI board Important The USB connector from the UGCI board must be connected directly to the USB port on the computer not to the USB hub 5 Secure the wires to the cabinet so they do not get pinched or torn if the cabinet has a sliding control panel 6 Connect the power cord from the computer to the AC power strip Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 21 of 48 Secure the Computer Caution Use caution to avoid damaging the computer Always power OFF the cabinet before moving the computer Once you have verified that everything is working properly secure the computer to the cabinet You will need a 6 inch clearance in the front of the computer to allow the CD ROM drive tray to fully OPEN Secure the computer to the bottom of the cabinet using four 4 10 x Phillips wood screws Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 22 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Upgrade the Control Panel Perform the steps in this section to upgrade the old control panel with new buttons joystick and graphics Prepare the Control Panel 1 Disconnect the wires from the buttons and other contr
39. nspect each speaker Run the Sound Test from the Operator Menu to verify each speaker is working Faulty Wiring A weak or low muffled sound is a sign of reversed speaker wires Check for reversed wires on each speaker Audio is Distorted or Muffled Faulty Power Supply A constant low hum in the speakers can be caused by a faulty power supply that contains a ripple or noise in the power that is being passed through to the speakers Faulty Audio AMP You can verify the Audio AMP on the Jamma Conversion Board is working by installing it into another working cabinet If that is unavailable to you plug a simple computer speaker into the audio ports on the computer and verify that sound is working from the computer Blown Speakers Remove the speaker grill covers and visually inspect each speaker Run the Sound Test from the Operator Menu to verify each speaker is working Faulty Wiring Turn off the cabinet Verify that all the wires are firmly connected to each speaker Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground Faulty Sound Channel Volume Set too Low on Board Adjust volume pots R3 and R4 on Jamma Conversion Board Table 6 Troubleshooting Computer Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Loose or Faulty Video Card Verify the video card is firmly plugged into the AGP slot on the computer When the computer is ON verify the fan on the video card is spinning and working properly
40. ols 2 Remove the nuts and bolts that hold the plastic cover to the control panel surface 3 Remove the buttons trackball or other controls the clear plastic cover and artwork from the control panel 4 Install the joystick in the control panel using the four nuts and bolts removed from the trackball assembly You may need to remove the handle from the joystick to install the control panel artwork and plastic cover Apply Control Panel Graphics Refer to the picture of the finished control panel Figure 4 as you place the graphics on the control panel The exact position of each sticker will depend on the size and shape of your control panel but the finished control panels should look like Figure 4 Figure 4 Finished Control Panel Note To aid in placing graphics spray the cabinet surfaces with soapy water or spray cleaner before applying each graphic This allows you to reposition the graphic easily Once you are satisfied with placement use a squeegee to force the liquid out from under the graphic 1 Set the background graphic over the control panel and determine placement Once you are satisfied with the placement peel off the backing and apply the graphic 2 Using a new Exacto knife use the outside edge of the control panel as a guide to cut off the excess control panel background graphic material 3 Cut the excess graphic material from the button and joystick holes Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004
41. oper Number of Credits given when Coins or Bills are Inserted Faulty Wiring Turn off the cabinet Verify that all the wires are firmly connected to each coin mech or Bill Validator Verify that no wires are frayed or improperly shorting to ground Faulty Coin Mech Verify the coin mech is not jammed Make sure the coin mech is properly aligned and latched to the coin door Game will not accept Coins or Bills Faulty Bill Validator Verify the bill validator is powered on and working If the bill validator is faulty it will usually blink an error code on the inside of the coin door Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 43 of 48 Section 8 Diagrams and Schematics Jamma Conversion Board AC Power Panel AUDIO IN J2 Jamma Edge To Jamma Harness PWR J1 Computer VGA Port on Video Card Audio Out Green Stereo Jack DC Power Supply Configuration with New Wells Gardner Monitor Monitor Jamma Conversion Board AC Power Panel AUDIO IN J2 VIDEO INPUT J4 Jamma Edge J7 To Jamma Harness PWR J1 Universal Video Converter UVC Board J8 J1 Computer VGA Port on Video Card Audio Out Green Stereo Jack DC Power Supply Monitor Monitor Isolation Transformer If Used Video In from Jamma Harness Configuration with Older Monitor UVC and Isolation Transformer PN 115 0018 01 DC Power USB 0 AC In
42. properly a red LED will illuminate inside the dongle For a USB Game Dongle to be recognized correctly it must be inserted into the USB port before the cabinet is powered ON If the software does not recognize the USB Dongle power the cabinet OFF and then ON to see if this resolves the problem If more game titles are made available for the gvrSX system in the future each game will come with a USB Game Dongle If more than one dongle is required a USB hub can be used to provide extra USB Ports for multiple game dongles Important If you use a USB hub do not connect the USB cable from the HAPP UGCI Controller card to the USB hub The card will not work properly if connected to the hub Section 6 System Software CDs gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 38 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Section 6 System Software CDs If the software running on your gvrSX computer develops problems you can restore the software using the disks provided with your kit The Windows XP System Disk will load the Operating System Each Game CD will load one game Please be aware when you use the System Disk you will erase all history for the coin and game audits stored in the software Operating System Restore CD 1 System restore takes about 10 minutes Power ON the computer and open the CD drive Insert the CD labeled System Disk and reboot the computer When the computer reboots the CD will run and you will see the hard drive im
43. r normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment All software and accompanying documentation furnished with or as part of the Product is supplied AS IS with no warranty of any kind except where expressly provided otherwise in any documentation or license agreement furnished with the Product During the warranty period GLOBAL VR will at no charge repair the Product provided Purchaser believes that the Product is defective in material or workmanship and promptly notifies GLOBAL VR in writing with an explanation of the claim All claims for warranty service are made within the warranty period Products are returned adequately packed and freight prepaid to GLOBAL VR s designated service center GLOBAL VR s inspection or test of the Product verifies to GLOBAL VR s satisfaction that the alleged defect s existed and were not caused by accident misuse neglect unauthorized or attempted repair or testing unauthorized modification incorrect installation vandalism failure to follow the maintenance schedule or procedures or operation in out of specification environmental conditions GLOBAL VR will return the repaired Product freight prepaid to the Purchaser All freight costs associated with replacement of warranty parts after expiration of the original warranty period are the responsibility of the Purchaser GLOBAL VR is not obligated to provide the Purchaser with a substitute unit or on
44. s the Game Purchases Audits menu for the cabinet This reset does not affect the Lifetime Records stored by the game All High Score Stats Resets the Player High Scores for the cabinet Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 32 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Coin Audits The Coin Audit menu shows the total number of coins collected for each game and the cabinet total as well as the last date and time the stats were reset The Lifetime Stats are never reset and show the total number of Games Played for each installed game and the cabinet total Game Purchase Audit The Game Purchase Audit menu shows the total number of Games Played for each game installed and the cabinet total as well as the last date and time the stats were reset The Lifetime Stats are never reset and show the total number of Games Played for each installed game and the cabinet total Section 4 Using the Game Operator Menu 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 33 of 48 Game Selection The Game Selection window allows you to disable installed games so that they are not available to play in the multi game selection window Select a title and press the Trigger Button to put an X next to the game that you want disabled When you exit the Operator Menu the game will be unavailable for play in the Multi Game Selection The game is not deleted and can be re enabled at any time by re
45. sformer for the monitor find the AC power lines that power the AC isolation transformer and splice them to an AC power cord not provided in the kit so you can connect this to the AC power strip You may need to reposition the AC isolation transformer to make room to install the computer on the floor of the cabinet Note The new Wells Gardner monitors do not use an AC isolation transformer If you are installing this monitor you can safely remove the transformer Remove the Game PCB and Install New Hardware Caution Power must be off when connecting boards To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD handle PCBs by the edges only and use a grounding wrist strap or similar precaution 1 The Conversion Kit hardware uses the existing Jamma harness wiring for speakers video for an existing monitor and coin inputs Remove the Game PCB and any other hardware from the old game but keep the existing DC power supply and Jamma harness wiring in place 2 Install four small plastic feet from the kit on the Jamma conversion board and on the UVC if you are installing one Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 17 of 48 3 Set jumper J8 on the Jamma conversion board to pins 1 and 2 for stereo or pins 1 and 3 for mono audio depending on how your cabinet audio is set up 4 Place the boards next to each other in the service tray where you removed the old boards Make sure
46. t Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 8 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Conversion Kit Contents and Replacement Parts List Table 1 Conversion Kit Components Electronic Components Description Qty Part Number System Computer Not Shown 1 DFI CS35 TL GVRSX UGCI board HAPP Flying 1 95 0800 20 Joystick Pup Analog with Atari Grips 1 95 0923 GVR White Pushbutton W Micro Switch 4 47 9150 02 JAMMA Conversion Board 1 990 0007 01 Universal Video Converter UVC Card 1 96 0583 00 DONGLE USB KQRTG 1 USB KQRTG PS2 Keyboard Not Shown 1 PS2 KEYBOARD 7 Outlet Power Strip with Surge Protector Not Shown 1 49 0963 40 Cables amp Miscellaneous Hardware Description Qty Part Number Cable UVC to JAMMA 1 115 0018 01 Cable UGCI Coin amp Op to JVC Coin amp Op Not Shown 1 115 0062 01 Cable VGA 6 foot M M 1 V 0606 Cable USB 2 USB AB06MM Cable PC Y Power 1 PGAK FLT 3500 08 Cable Coin Harness Assy Not Shown 1 95 0002 014 Cable 3 5mm Audio 6Ft 1 96 0539 00 Standoff 3 tall 156 hole Screw Down For UVC and Jamma Board 8 LCBS L 5 01 PCB Mounting Feet Set of 4 for UGCI Board 1 49 1019 00 Button Plug Black 1 52 6212 00 DFI Computer Mount Not Shown 2 V2 0183 00 10 x 1 2 Course Thread Wood Screw 4 10N50PPAZZ 1 4 20 x 3 4 Phillips Pan Screw 2 25C37PPMZZ 6 32 X 1 2 Pan Head Wood Scre
47. tall four small plastic feet from the kit on the Happ UGCI board 2 Mount the board below the control panel where the button and joystick harnesses will reach it as shown in Figure 3 3 Secure the board with wood screws in the plastic feet as shown in Figure 3 4 Refer to the figure below and Figure 5 Simplified Wiring Diagram on page 43 to connect the Happ UGCI board Figure 3 Happ UGCI Board Connections 5 Connect the button harness to J4 on the UGCI board 6 Connect the joystick harness to J6 on the UGCI board 7 Connect the coin meter operator button harness part 115 0062 01 to J3 and J5 of the UGCI board as shown on the labels on the harness Route the other end to the service tray and connect it to J7 on the Jamma Conversion Board Secure the harness with a cable tie as shown in Figure 3 8 Coil the old button harnesses and secure them with a cable tie as shown in Figure 3 Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 19 of 48 Set Up the Computer The computer comes pre loaded with the game software There is no need to reload the software with the CDs in the kit The Software recovery CDs are included in case you have a software problem in the future or wish to change the specific game titles available CAUTION The computer can be damaged very easily Use caution when installing the computer Avoid touching internal components These components are suscep
48. tible to Electrostatic Discharge ESD damage 1 Remove the right side panel from the computer by removing the two screws that hold the panel in place as shown by the arrows in the picture below Slide the panel back and then out to remove it from the computer chassis 2 Place the computer on its side so you can clearly see the inside of the computer Place the metal computer bracket so that the tab is pointed down and hook the tab into the bottom mounting hole on the computer as shown in the picture below 3 Use the flat head screw with nylon locking nut to secure the bracket to the top hole of the computer chassis 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second mounting bracket 5 When finished the two screws with nuts should be closest to the outside edge of the computer chassis with the bracket tabs hooked into the holes closest to the motherboard as shown in the last part of the picture above Re install the side panel on the computer Section 2 Cabinet Conversion gvrSX Conversion System Manual Page 20 of 48 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Connect the Computer Refer to Figure 7 Computer Rear Panel Diagram on page 45 and Figure 5 Simplified Wiring Diagram on page 44 to make the connections to the computer 1 Connect the USB hub to one of the computer USB ports and install the game dongles in the USB hub Refer to the section titled USB Game Dongles on page 37 for more information on the dongles and USB hub 2 Con
49. tick Calibration Utility CD in the computer CD drive The CD will run automatically You will see a series of processing screens followed by windows telling you to move the joystick in certain ways 2 Move the joystick as instructed by the onscreen prompts 3 Ignore the windows that refer to Throttle and Rudder Simply click the trigger to exit from these windows Section 3 Power ON and Test the Cabinet 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 27 of 48 Adjust the Universal Video Converter UVC The Universal Video Converter UVC is designed to work with most EGA and CGA arcade monitors When you power the cabinet up for the first time you may need to adjust the settings on the UVC board to match the monitor To correctly set up the UVC you must know the resolution and Horizontal and Vertical Sync setup of the monitor Depending on your cabinet the J7 video output of the UVC can be connected directly to the video input on the monitor or to J4 on the Jamma Conversion Board to route the signals through the Jamma harness to the monitor Table 3 UVC DIP Switch Settings SW 1 amp 2 Both normally ON SW 3 Output Resolution ON CGA 640 x 200 15 72 KHz OFF EGA 640 x 384 24 5 KHz SW 4 and 5 Input Resolution Both normally ON to auto detect the video resolution SW 6 H Sync Signal Normally ON Changing the H Sync signal will move the entire picture left or right Change this setting
50. w 8 4600 0032 1 4 20 Nylon Lock Hex Nut 2 4600 0033 18AWG Butt Connector 3 PGAK 2A0701 8 Hole 18 AWG Ground Ring 1 PGAK 5A890 18AWG 250 Spade 2 PGAK KTN50 Section 2 Cabinet Conversion 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 9 of 48 CDs Labels and Manuals Description Qty Part Number Conversion Instructions amp System Manual This Document 1 040 0050 01 Document Software Restore 1 040 0060 01 Software Game Beach Head 2003 Desert War 1 050 0040 01 1 Software Game Beach Head 2000 1 050 0016 01 1 Software Game Beach Head 2002 1 050 0017 01 1 Software V3 and gvrSX Recovery Disk XP Home Multi Game Upgrade 1 050 0019 01 1 Software Joystick Calibration Utility CD 1 050 0022 01 Serial Number Label 1 L 0039 Microsoft Windows XP Home 1 WINXP HOME Artwork Description Qty Part Number Side Decal 2 SX AW 09 Marquee Artwork 1 SX AW 08 Control Panel Background Artwork 1 SX AW 07 FIRE Decal 2 SX AW 01 CANNON Decal 2 SX AW 02 MISSILES Decal 2 SX AW 03 GVR Console Logo 1 SX AW 4 Joystick Decal 1 SX AW 06 Console Logo 1 SX AW 05 Table 2 Optional Monitor Upgrade Kit Components Part PGA UPGRADE MTR Description Qty Part Number DOC Instructions for relocating mounting holes 1 040 0045 01 1 4 X 1 0 Carriage Bolt Stl Znc 4 4600 0013 1 4 Flat Washer SAE Stl Znc 4 4600 0014 Nut 1 4 20
51. will begin automatically 5 After all game titles are installed run the Joystick Calibration Utility see page 26 Section 7 Troubleshooting 2004 GLOBAL VR INC 040 0050 01 Rev A 10 29 2004 Page 39 of 48 Section 7 Troubleshooting Table 4 Troubleshooting Video Problems Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Power Problem Verify the AC power connection to the monitor You can verify the monitor has power by looking for a small glow in the Neck of the CRT Verify the Universal Video Converter has power the red LEDs should be illuminated Faulty Video Cable Verify that the video wires in the Jamma harness are firmly connected from the Monitor to the Jamma Conversion Board Verify the Universal Video Converter output is plugged into the Video Input on the Jamma Conversion Board Faulty Monitor Chassis PCB Verify that the fuses on the chassis PCB are good Picture is Dim or Faded Use the monitor remote control panel to adjust the brightness and contrast settings to see if this corrects the problem No Picture on Monitor Blown fuse on UVC Check fuses on UVC Replace with 5 A fuses if blown Incorrect UVC Settings Check the SW1 switch bank settings on the UVC and make sure they are correctly set for your monitor Picture Color is Poor Use the monitor remote control panel to adjust the red green and blue color settings to see if this corrects the problem Picture Geometry is Mis
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