Coin Mechanism and Pricing Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM | CAUSE |
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| 1. | Enter Menu System by pressing and holding |
• VGM (video game machine) | Improper settings at |
| TEST MODE switch inside coin door. From |
accepts currency or tokens, | Pricing Menu |
| Diagnostics Menu, choose SWITCH TEST. Use |
but number of credits per |
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| tests to confirm operation of switches. |
coin or bill is incorrect. |
| 2. | From Adjustments Menu, choose PRICING |
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| MENU. Verify that units and credits are set |
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| correctly. |
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| 1. | Check that cabinet wiring is correct for this VGM. |
| Faulty wiring | 2. | Assure that coin meter and coin switches |
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| connect properly to control input wires. |
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| 1. | Unlock and open cash door. Empty cash box. |
• VGM won’t accept currency | Improper currency |
| Inspect revenue for counterfeit currency. |
or tokens. |
| 2. | Check vault. Remove any items that block path |
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| from mechanism. |
• VGM won’t start. |
| 1. | Unlock and open coin door. Check each |
| Faulty coin |
| mechanism for proper mounting. |
• Audio and video are present. | mechanism | 2. | Remove mechanism. |
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| 3. | Clear currency path. |
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| 4. | Reinstall mechanism and latch it. |
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| 1. | Verify that mechanism is level after doors close. |
| Tilted coin | 2. | Repair or replace coin door if it is bent or |
| mechanism or VGM |
| damaged. |
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| 3. | If necessary, adjust cabinet leg levelers to keep |
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| mechanisms vertical. |
• Coin indicators don’t light | 1. | ||
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| Check continuity with DVM. |
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| 2. | Replace |
| Open fuse circuit | 1. | Check fuse continuity with DVM. |
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| 2. | If fuse is blown, replace fuse with same type. |
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| 3. | If fuse isn’t blown, check wiring. |
CAUTION: Don’t remove or install any connector when power is turned on. Installation under power will damage the circuit boards or hard disk drive and void the warranty.
Troubleshooting
