Midway 16-20044-101 manual Game Operation, Design Philosophy, Player Controls, Steering Wheel

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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 without sacrificing game ruggedness or reliability.

PLAYER CONTROLS

BOOST Button

This button allows a player to begin or continue play, select tracks and boats, etc. If the Boost feature is active, this adds a burst of power (the button is illuminated when Boost is available during a race). An on-screen gauge shows exactly how much Boost fuel has been collected by a player.

THROTTLE Lever

Controls craft speed. Push up to move forward, down to back up. Stop is a detent position in between. Reverse is spring loaded, but forward speeds may be maintained without attention (cruise).

STEERING WHEEL

The steering wheel is used to aim the craft. It provides course condition feedback to the pilot.

HIGH View

This button gives a distant aerial view of the track. The position is from above and behind the boat. This is what a helicopter camera would see.

LOW View

This button gives a close up aerial view of the track. The position is from above and behind the boat. This is what a boat camera would see.

PILOT View

This button shows the cockpit view. The position is from the driver’s seat inside the boat. This is the view through the windshield as seen from normal driving perspective.

PLAYER CONTROL LOCATIONS

Operation 2-2

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Contents Upright Dedicated Video Game Cabinet HYDROTHUNDER Setup Definitions of Safety Terms Safety InstructionsSetup Maintenance Product SpecificationsProduct Configuration Install Casters Game SetupInstall the Power Cord Install the Door Lock and Security BracketsSetup OPERATION, FEATURES, AUDITS, & Adjustments Steering Wheel Game OperationDesign Philosophy Player ControlsCabinet Controls Control SwitchesOperator Control Switch Locations Operator ControlsStarting UP Game FeaturesOrganization Menu SystemSystem Overview Screen LayoutMain Operator Menu Screen Operator MenuGame Audits Menu Screen Game AuditsGame Statistics Game Statistics Screen Audits Totals Audits Totals Screen Audits by Track Typical Audits by Track Screen Audits by Boat Typical Audits by Boat Screen Diagnostics SUB Menu Screen DiagnosticsSwitch and Lamp Test Switch and Lamp Test Screen Hard Drive Test Hard Drive Test Screen Stereo Sound Test Stereo Sound Test Screen Monitor Patterns Test Monitor Patterns SUB Menu Screen Monitor Patterns Test from previous Operation Watchdog Reset Watchdog Reset Test Confirmation BOX Adjustments Menu Screen Adjustments MenuGeneral Adjustments Menu General Adjustments Menu Screen General Adjustments Menu Pricing Menu Pricing Menu Screen Operation Pricing Submenus Difficulty Adjustments Difficulty Adjustments Menu Screen Network Adjustments Network Adjustments Menu Screen SET the Time and Date Time and Date Menu Screen Game Utilities Menu Game Utilities Menu Screen Calibrate Steering and Throttle Calibrate Steering and Throttle cont’d Volume Adjustment Menu Screen Volume MenuName Start Continue CREDITS/COIN Coin COIN4 Bill Pricing TableNorway Service Servicing BatteryDashboard and Steering Mechanism Wheel Driver Board Dollar Bill Validator Diego Interface Board DIMMs Dual In-line Memory Modules Arcade Computer Mechanical Components Parts Cabinet Front View Marquee Assembly Cabinet Rear View 20281 Rear Door AssemblyCoin Door Assembly Coin Door Assembly cont’d Steering Mechanism Dash Assembly23327 Throttle Assembly23100 Throttle Lever AssemblyArcade Computer Assembly Arcade Computer Motherboard and Peripheral Cards Arcade Computer Mechanical Components Arcade Computer Motherboard and CPU Designation Part Number Function Description Computer Motherboard Assembly20-10550 Network Interface Card AssemblyFilter Card Assembly Video Graphics Card Assembly04-12529.1 Audio Amplifier Board Assembly04-12522.4 Diego Interface Board Assembly04-11127 Wheel Driver Board AssemblyVideo Communications Cable Shielded DB-15 to DB-15 Electronic Cable AssembliesSerial Communications Cable Null Modem DB-9F to DB-9F Computer Reset Cable 2-PIN Plug to Locking 2-PIN Plug Typical Line Cord Line Cord Application ChartUSA Typical Power Transformer Assembly Coin Door Application ChartTransformer Application Chart Power Transformer AssembliesWiring & Circuit Information Cabinet Wiring Diagram Power Wiring Diagram Motherboard Connector and Jumper Status Designation Location Function Meaning Setting Default Motherboard Connector and Jumper Status ChartDesignation Location Function Color State Meaning Network Interface LED Indicator Status ChartNone Not Used Open JP2 Video Graphics Connector and Jumper Status ChartIndicator Operation Locked UP Blinking Overload Audio Amplifier LED Indicator Status ChartDesignation Location Function Positions State Meaning Diego Interface Board SwitchesIndicator Power Normal Operation Blinking Power Fault Diego Interface Board LED Indicator Status ChartSignals Circuits Diego Interface Connector and Jumper Status ChartBlinking Power Fault Wheel Driver Board LED Indicator Status ChartTroubleshooting Symptom Cause Required Action Coin Mechanism and Pricing Troubleshooting TableVGM Startup Troubleshooting Table Front View of Coin Door Interior View of Electronics Unlock and open coin door. Check each Audio Troubleshooting Table Message Meaning Required Action Error Message Troubleshooting TableLink Troubleshooting Table Player Control Troubleshooting Table Steering wheel, drive belt, or motor while making Player Panel Controls Steering Components Video Troubleshooting Table Check floppy drive for diskette. If you find disk Horizontal Software Update Troubleshooting Table Miscellaneous Problem Troubleshooting Table