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NOVEMBER 1999
16-20044-101 16-20040-101
UPRIGHT
DEDICATED
VIDEO
GAME
25” CABINET
Operations Manual Includes
Installation Operation Testing & Problem Diagnosis
Parts Information Wiring Diagrams Product Service
Midway Games Inc.
3401 North California Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60618-5899 USA
http://www.hydrothunder.com
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HYDROTHUNDER C H A P T E R O N E PRODUCT SAFETY, SPECIFICATIONS, SETUP, & MAINTENANCE NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. MIDWAY reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant. Fill out and mail in the Game Information Card. Include the game serial number from the label on the rear of the cabinet. For your records, write the game serial number in the manual. SERIAL NUMBER
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Setup 1-2
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before preparing the game for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual. DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS DANGER indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it WILL cause death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it COULD cause death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potential hazard.
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CAUTION: USE CARE WHEN SHIPPING HARD DISKS. The hard disk drive must be packed in an anti-static bag. When shipping the drive for repair or replacement, pack it in an approved container (P/N 08-8068). Do not stack or drop hard disk drives. WARNING: HAZARD TO EPILEPTICS. A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in ou
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Requirements Location Electrical Power Temperature Humidity Domestic 120VAC @ 60Hz 4.0 Amps 32°F to 100°F Not to exceed 95% relative Foreign 230VAC @ 50Hz 2.0 Amps (0°C to 38°C) Japan 100VAC @ 50Hz 4.0 Amps Cabinet Statistics Shipping Dimensions Shipping Weight Cabinet Cabinet Width 32.0" (81.3 cm) Boxed 328 lbs. (149 kg.) Depth 66.5" (169 cm) Height 76.0" (193 cm) Equipment Characteristics Video Display Monitor Audio System Currency Acceptors Medium R
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GAME SETUP WARNING: The cabinet is top heavy. Use the two handles on the back of the cabinet when moving the game. 1. Remove all items from shipping containers and set aside. Casters, levelers, and mounting hardware are packed with the pedestal section. Inspect the exterior of the cabinet for any signs of damage. 2. Remove the keys from the steering wheel. Unlock and open the coin door and cash box. Remove the rear door. Inspect cabinet interior for any signs of damage. Check all major assemblie
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INSTALL THE DOOR LOCK AND SECURITY BRACKETS 7. Modify the lock plate at the top of the rear door. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lock plate. Rotate the plate so that the slot will be above the door. Reinstall the bolts and nuts and tighten firmly. INSTALL THE POWER CORD 8. The power cord is with the spare parts. Match the holes on the IEC plug with the prongs in the receptacle. Push the plug firmly to seat it. Route the cord away from cabinet wheels and foot traffic areas. 9. Refer to the ga
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16. Return to the Diagnostics screen, then choose Switch and Lamp Tests. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify that each of the controls and lights is operational. If no errors are found, the controls should function well. 17. Return to the Diagnostics screen, then choose Stereo Sound Tests. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify that each of the speakers is operational. If no errors are found, the audio should function well. 18. Return to the Diagnostics screen, then choose Force Fee
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HYDROTHUNDER C H A P T E R T W O OPERATION, FEATURES, AUDITS, & ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. MIDWAY reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant. Operation 2-1
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GAME OPERATION DESIGN PHILOSOPHY This game uses an “Arcade Computer” to control its functions. The “Arcade Computer” is a hybrid cross between the custom game computer circuits used in most games and the personal computers found in many offices. The “Arcade Computer” uses a familiar case enclosure with a motherboard, plug-in cards, a modular power supply, disk drives, etc., but it has been optimized specifically for playing this game. This design permits improved upgrade and service access witho
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OPERATOR CONTROLS CABINET CONTROLS ♦ The DIP Switches set some system variables. You can set other variables in the menu system. ♦ The Monitor Remote Control Board allows you to adjust the video display for optimum viewing. ♦ The Cabinet POWER Switch turns off the entire game, but does not reset game variables. ♦ The Computer POWER Switch turns off the computer. It is internally located. Use it for servicing. CONTROL SWITCHES ♦ TEST MODE Button causes the game to enter the menu system. Press th
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GAME FEATURES STARTING UP Each time the game is first turned on or power is restored, it begins executing code out of the boot ROM. These self-diagnostic tests automatically verify and report condition of the CPU and the game hardware. If any of the individual tests fails, the game may display an error message. Once all Power-up tests are complete, the game goes into the “attract mode”. Scenes and sounds from a typical game alternate with previous high scores in an endless pattern until game pla
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MENU SYSTEM SYSTEM OVERVIEW A series of on-screen menus present game variables and diagnostics. The Main Menu screen allows the operator to view information, make changes, or verify equipment operation. Each Sub Menu screen displays one specific group of choices. Detail Menus present data or run the required tests. You must be at the Detail Menu level to detect errors, make changes, or activate tests. The operator control switches are used to move through the menus, select items, and start or st
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OPERATOR MENU MAIN OPERATOR MENU SCREEN The Operator Menu is the top-level screen of the Menu System. It presents the general categories of This screen does not operator selectable items. All subsequent screens show more detail than this one. permit changes . This is the only menu that allows the operator to exit from the menu system by choosing . Start the Game Unlock and open the door to use the operator control switches. Press the TEST button to enter the Operator Menu screen. Use the Volume
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GAME AUDITS GAME AUDITS MENU SCREEN The Game Audits Menu provides the operator with options for various summaries of the game statistics and audits. Detailed reports give statistics based on player selections and performance. To view a report, use the operator control switches to select the Game Audits Menu and a specific report. Press TEST to activate the report. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue to other menu screens. Use the information in these reports to keep records of the game
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GAME STATISTICS GAME STATISTICS SCREEN The Game Statistics report displays general information about coin counts and game usage. Use the operator control switches to select Game Statistics from the Game Audits menu. Press TEST to enter the Game Statistics display. This screen reports information but does not permit changes. The Coin Count and Bill Count items permit the operator to assess currency collection. The other items present information on game operation. Reset, link, and sync statistics
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AUDITS TOTALS AUDITS TOTALS SCREEN The Audits Totals display additional information about player statistics and ability. This information assists the operator in understanding game usage and profitability. Use the operator control switches to select Audits Totals from the Game Audits menu. Press TEST to enter the Audits Totals display. This screen reports information but does not permit changes. Free Games Won remains at zero if the bonus and award options are set to OFF. Refer to the General Ad
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AUDITS BY TRACK TYPICAL AUDITS BY TRACK SCREEN The Audits by Track report gives operators more specific information about player choices and ability. Use the operator control switches to select Audits by Track from the Game Audits menu. Press TEST to . This screen reports information but does not permit changes enter either display . There are several pages of these audits. The name of the track appears at the top of the page. Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons to move through these page
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AUDITS BY BOAT TYPICAL AUDITS BY BOAT SCREEN The report gives operators more specific information about player choices and ability. Audits by Boat Use the operator control switches to select Audits by Boat from the Game Audits menu. Press TEST to These screens report information but do not permit changes enter either display. . There are several pages of these audits. The name of the boat appears at the top of the page. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to move through these pages. Op
