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SEPTEMBER 1999
16-40094-101
http://www.midway.com
TM
4-PLAYER, 25”
DEDICATED
VIDEO GAME
Operation
Manual
Installing Operating Testing Parts Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting
MIDWAY GAMES INC., 3401 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618–5899 USA
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TM SPORTSTATION C H A P T E R O N E SAFETY, SPECIFICATIONS, INSPECTION & INSTALLATION 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before preparing your 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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WARNING: HANDLE FLUORESCENT TUBE AND CRT WITH CARE. If you drop a fluorescent tube or CRT and it breaks, it will implode! Shattered glass can fly eight feet or more from the implosion. CAUTION: CHECK POWER SELECTOR, LAMP. Set the 110/220VAC selector on the power supply for the correct line voltage. Check the selector setting before switching on the game. Verify that the fluorescent lamp assembly is correct for the local line voltage. CAUTION: USE PROPER FUSE. Avoid electrical shock! Replacemen
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INSTALLATION & INSPECTION INSTALL THE CONTROL PANEL WARNING: The cabinet is top heavy. Use the two handles when moving the cabinet. 1. Remove all items from the shipping containers and set them aside. Inspect the exterior of the cabinet, and control panel for damage. Pay special attention to cabinet edges, seams, and corners. 2. Remove and save the screws at the top and sides of the rear door. Unlock the rear door, then lift it off the cabinet. Set the rear door aside. Inspect the cabinet interi
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6. Refer to the Cabinet Wiring Diagram (Chapter 5). Check to see that cable connectors are correctly secured. Don’t force connectors. They’re keyed to fit in only one location. Bent pins and reversed connections may damage your game and void the warranty. 7. You can install an extra padlock to secure the rear door. You’ll find a hasp in the spare parts bag. Remove the two lock bracket nuts from inside the cabinet, above the rear door opening. Slide the hasp onto the bolts so that it protrudes fr
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INSTALL THE LINE CORD CAUTION: CHECK POWER SUPPLY LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH. Set the 110/220 VAC selector on the power supply for the correct local line voltage. Check the selector setting before switching on the game. 10. Reinstall the rear door and close it. Lock the rear door and remove the key. If required, install the extra padlock through the hasp. Install the screws at the top and sides of the rear door. Tighten the screws snugly. Close and lock the cash box and coin doors. NOTICE: Tam
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TM SPORTSTATION C H A P T E R T W O OPERATION, FEATURES, MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 2-1
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GAME OPERATION STARTING UP Whenever you turn on the machine or restore power, the system executes boot ROM code. The boot ROM contains self-diagnostic tests that automatically verify and report the condition of the disk drive and other hardware. The screen is blank during these tests. If the hardware fails a test, the system displays an error message. The message appears for 30 seconds or until someone presses a button. • If nobody presses a button, the system quickly completes tests, and then l
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Players may choose to create their own offensive plays rather than depend on the standard plays in the game. Players can design and name their plays using the CREATE PLAY feature, then store these plays for future use. These custom plays become available on an additional page of game plays. NFL BLITZ 2000 GOLD EDITION PLAYER CONTROLS The player controls are used to maneuver the team members and attack or defend against adversaries. • START (orange). This button allows players to begin or continu
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CONTROLLING CHARACTERS The joystick and action buttons control characters on the basketball court. The joysticks respond to different amounts of deflection as well as direction. 2-4
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GAME ACTION Standard NBA basketball rules apply, except that the game only includes four active characters. Game settings determine game length and speed. The player view of the action changes automatically whenever a better camera angle becomes available. Game sounds include announcer comments and crowd noises. SCORING The game awards points for baskets, just as in real basketball games. NBA SHOWTIME PLAYER CONTROLS • JOYSTICK. Each player’s joystick controls the position of that player’s chara
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PLAYER CONTROLS 2-6
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DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL SWITCH LOCATIONS PLAYER CONTROL LOCATIONS 2-7
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MAINTENANCE ♦ Cabinet Use only non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damaging game graphics. Apply cleaner to a clean cloth or sponge. Wipe the screen clean with this cloth or sponge. Do not apply cleaner directly on the cabinet! ♦ Control Panel Dirt or debris on the joysticks or buttons can affect earnings. Apply the cleaner to a clean cloth. Use the cloth to wipe the controls. Don’t apply the cleaner directly to the controls! ♦ Viewing Glass To clean the glass, you don’t need to switch off power to t
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Disconnect the meter wiring harness at the connectors. Remove front screws and slide the meter out. Assure that a protective diode connects across the replacement meter’s terminals. The diode prevents driver circuit damage. 2-9
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REINSTALLING CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES 2-10
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♦ Hard Disk Drive Switch off power to the game. Unlock and remove the rear cabinet door. Remove the perforated metal cover over the game electronics. Disconnect the DC power cable from the hard disk drive. Unplug the ribbon cable from the hard drive. Don’t disconnect the cables from the CPU Board. Loosen the drive mounting screws and lift the drive out of its mounting bracket. Remove the screws. Save them for reuse in future hard drive installations. When returning a hard drive to your distribut
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♦ Memory CAUTION: Static electricity builds up on your body. This static can damage or destroy sensitive the game circuits. BEFORE touching or handling electronic assemblies, discharge static electricity by touching the electronics mounting plate. NOTICE: CPU Board and SI/O Board chips don’t face same direction. When mounting chips on either board, refer only to chips on the same board for reference. Never use the chips on another board for reference. ROM (Read Only Memory) circuits contain comp
