Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 27 Dedicated Video Game

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To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. To leave table 
as it is, select Return located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. Please note, be sure to 
record any values prior to clearing table.
To return to the submenu, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select Return and press the 
Test button. 
WASHINGTON, D.C. AUDITS
To observe the audits screen for any one of the featured tracks, use the Volume Up or Volume Down but-
ton to select the desired audit, then press the Test button. 
Observe screen for desired information. Please note, each sled track listed in the Audit Menu contains 
information identical to information shown in the table below. 
To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. To leave table 
as it is, select Return located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. Please note, be sure to 
record any values prior to clearing table. 
To return to the submenu, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select Return and press the 
Test button. 
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
General Game Audits, continued
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
Washington, D.C. Audits (All track audits)
ARCTIC THUNDER: WASHINGTON, DC.
TRACK SELECTED
TRACK SINGLE PLAYER
FREE GAME AWARD
TIME-OUT
PLACED 1ST
PLACED 2ND
PLACED 3RD
PLACED 4TH
PLACED 5TH
PLACED 6TH
PLACED 7TH
PLACED 8TH(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%TIMED AT 90 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 95 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 100 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 105 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 110 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 115 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 120 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 125 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 130 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 135 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 140 PERCENTAGE
TIMED AT 145 PERCENTAGE(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
RETURN     CLEAR 
						

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COIN AUDITS
To view coin audits use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Coin Audits from the Audits Menu, 
then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired information.
To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. To leave table 
as it is, select Return located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. Please note, be sure to 
record any values prior to clearing table. 
To return to the submenu, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select Return and press the 
Test button.
CREDIT AUDITS
To view credit audits use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Credit Audits from the Audits 
Menu, then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired information.
To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. To leave table 
as it is, select Return located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. Please note, be sure to 
record any values prior to clearing table. 
To return to the submenu, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select Return and press the 
Test button.
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
Coin Audits
COIN AUDITS
LEFT SLOT COINS
RIGHT SLOT COINS
BILLS 
CENTER SLOT COINS
EXTRA SLOT COINS
SERVICE CREDIT
TOTAL PAID CREDIT
TOTALX
X
X
X
X
X
X
$X.XX
RETURN   CLEAR
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
Credit Audits
CREDIT AUDITS
  CREDIT AVAILABLEX
RETURN   CLEAR 
						

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SYSTEM AUDITS
To view system audits, use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select System Audits from the Audits 
Menu, then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired information.
To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. NOTE
: Be 
sure to record any values prior to clearing table. To leave table as it is, select Return located at the bottom 
of screen, then press the Test button.
To return to the submenu, select Return and press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu scroll to 
Return and press the Test button.
WATCHDOG AUDITS
To either view or clear information about the watchdog use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to 
select Watchdog Audits from the Audits Menu, then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired 
information.
To reset audit table, select Clear located at the bottom of screen, then press the Test button. NOTE
: Be 
sure to record any values prior to clearing table. To leave table as it is, select Return located at the bottom 
of screen, then press the Test button.
To return to the submenu, select Return and press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu scroll to 
Return and press the Test button.
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
System Audits
SYSTEM AUDITS
GAME STARTUPS
GAME RESTARTS
CSM    STARTUPS
GAME NE’S
GAME AE’S
GAME IF’S
GAME UPTIME
SYSTEM UPTIMEX
X
X
X
X
X
X DAYS  00:00:00
X DAYS  00:00:00
RETURN    CLEAR
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
Watchdog Audits
WATCHDOG AUDITS
VIEW WATCHDOGS
CLEAR WATCHDOGS
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CLEAR ALL AUDITS
To clear all game audits use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Clear All Audits from the 
Audits Menu, then press the Test button. 
Use the Volume buttons to select desired answer, then press the Test button. Observe a confirmation box 
appears on-screen to verify a selection was made. 
To return to the submenu, select Return and press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu scroll to 
Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button.
ADJUSTMENTS MENU
To optimize game performance and earnings or to change the look or sound of the game, use the Volume 
Up or Volume Down button to select Adjustment Menu from the Main Menu, then press the Test button. 
The Adjustments Menu enables customization of Attract Mode, fan and seat shaker intensity, game diffi-
culty, as well as a whole host of other features. Please note, individual Game Adjustments are explained in 
more detail on the following pages.
To select a menu option in Adjustments use the Volume buttons to select it, then press the Test button.
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
Clear All Audits
CLEAR ALL AUDITS
CLEAR ALL ARCTIC THUNDER AUDITS
YES
NO
Main Menu, continued
Adjustments Menu
ADJUSTMENT MENU
GAME LINK NUMBER
MINIMUM GAME VOLUME
GAME DIFFICULTY
SINGLE 1ST FREE GAME 
LINK 1ST FREE GAME
GAME START TIME
INITIALS ENTRY
FAN INTENSITY
SHAKER INTENSITY
TAIL LIGHT
WHEEL STRENGTH
FAMILY MODE
RESTORE FACTORY ADJUSTMENTS
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Many line items in the Adjustments Menu provide multiple setting choices, a few of which are followed by a 
confirmation box as shown below to verify your selection prior to completing the request. 
Be sure to read each option carefully, use the Volume buttons to select  YES or NO, then press the Test 
button to lock in the setting. Selecting NO cancels any changed values and returns the previous values to 
memory.
TYPICAL CONFIRMATION BOX
 
GAME LINK NUMBER
Allows the game link number to be set. The setting range is:
-Maximum:                 4
-Minimum:                  1
-Factory Setting:         1
MINIMUM GAME VOLUME
Selects the minimum allowable setting for volume. The setting range for this adjustment is:
-Minimum:                   0
-Maximum:                  255 
-Factory Setting:          20
Main Menu, continued
Adjustments Menu, continued
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO SELECT THIS SETTING?
YESNO
Main Menu, continued
Adjustments Menu
Game Link Number 
Main Menu, continued
Adjustments Menu
Minimum Game Volume  
						

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GAME DIFFICULTY
Determines level of difficulty during game play. The setting range is:
-Easiest                
-Easy
-Normal
-Hard
-Hardest
-No Change
-Factory Setting:    Normal
SINGLE FIRST FREE GAME
Enables the single play “free game for first place” option. The setting choices are:
-Enable (Award free game)
-Disable
-No Change
-Factory Setting:    Enable
LINKED FIRST GAME FREE
Awards free game to top player in a 2, 3, 4 or more player race. The setting choices are:
 -Off (Does not award a free game in linked games)
 -Must Beat All Drones (In a game with one or more linked players, a free game is only awarded if
each of the drones and linked players lose
) 
-Two Players (In a game with at least two linked players, a free game is only awarded if the other
linked player loses)
-Three Players (In a game with at least three linked players, a free game is only awarded if the
other linked players lose)
-Four Players (In a game with at least four linked players, a free game is only awarded if the other
linked players lose)
-No Change
-Factory Setting:    Off
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Game Difficulty
 
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Single First Free Game 
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu 
Linked First Free Game  
						

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GAME START TIME
Adjusts the game start time. The setting choices are:
-Minimum:                 45
-Maximum:                90
-Factory Setting:       55
INITIALS ENTRY
Enables players to enter their initials upon earning a high score, and displays high scores during attract
mode. The setting range is:
-Enable
-Disable
-No Change                                       
-Factory Setting:     Disable
FAN INTENSITY
Determines fan speed during game play. The setting range is:
-Easy                
-Medium 
-Hard
-Off
-No Change
-Factory Setting:    Medium
SHAKER INTENSITY
Determines shaker rate during game play. The setting range is:
-Easy                
-Medium 
-Hard
-Off
-No Change
-Factory Setting:    Medium
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu 
Game Start Time 
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Initials Entry
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Fan Intensity
 
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Shaker Intensity
  
						

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TAIL LIGHT
Enables tail light illumination. The setting choices are:
-Enable
-Disable
-No Change
-Factory Setting:     Enable
WHEEL STRENGTH
Selects degree of wheel strength to be used for racing. The setting range is: 
-Very Light
-Light
-Normal
-Heavy
-Very Heavy 
-No change
  -Factory Setting:    Very Heavy 
FA M I LY  M O D E   
Changes appearance of female character seen on logo screen. The setting range is:
-Disable (Lewd appearance)
-Enable (Conservative appearance)
-
No change
-Factory Setting:     Disable
RESTORE FACTORY ADJUSTMENTS 
Allows operator to restore all game settings to the original factory default settings. The setting range is:
-Yes
-No
-Factory Setting:     No
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu
Tail Light
Main Menu
Adjustments Menu 
Wheel Strength 
Main Menu
Adjustments, continued 
Family Mode 
Main Menu
Adjustments, continued 
Restore Factory Adjustments 
						

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DIAGNOSTIC MENU
To verify condition of the electrical and electronic hardware in the game use the Volume Up or Volume 
Down button to select Diagnostics Menu from the Main Menu, then press the Test button. 
Diagnostic tests assist in checking and adjusting the game’s major systems. It is important to periodically 
run diagnostics to improve and maintain game performance and player satisfaction. 
Use the Volume buttons to select desired Diagnostic Menu option, then press Test button to enter.
To return to the Main Menu select Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button.
MONITOR SET-UP
To verify color clarity of the monitor use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Monitor Setup at 
the Diagnostic Menu, then press the Test button.
 
Within the Monitor Set-up menu use the Volume buttons to select desired monitor setting, then press the 
Test button. Observe screen displays desired information and then automatically returns to the Monitor 
Set-Up Menu. 
Main Menu, continued
Diagnostics Menu
DIAGNOSTICS MENU
MONITOR TEST
SWITCH TESTS
DIP SWITCH TESTS
LINKING TEST
CONTROLLER TEST
SEAT SHAKER TEST
BLOWER TEST
LAMP TESTS
SPEAKER TEST
BURN-IN TEST
VERIFY SOFTWARE
BACK TO PREVIOUS MENU
Main Menu
Diagnostic Menu, continued
Monitor Setup
MONITOR SET-UP
RED SCREEN
GREEN SCREEN
BLUE SCREEN
WHITE SCREEN
50% GRAY SCREEN
25% GRAY SCREEN
BLACK SCREEN
COLOR BARS
CROSS HATCH
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COLOR BARS.
 Observe 4 color bars in different shades appear on-screen as aids in adjusting the green, 
blue, and red color levels. Each color should appear sharp and clear. Check video brightness and contrast.
The CROSSHATCH PATTERNS
 test fills the screen with a series of dots within a grid. Observe the dots 
are perfectly round and that both the grid and dots are clear. Inspect monitor convergence, linearity, and 
screen size.
The single color screens, RED SCREEN, BLUE SCREEN, GREEN SCREEN
, etc., fill the screen with a 
single color to be observed for complete saturation and clarity. 
If any of the tests show a need for CRT adjustment, use the proper knobs on the Monitor Controls board.
To return to the submenu, select Return and press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu scroll to 
Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button. 
SWITCH TESTS
To verify proper operation of game switch and button inputs use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to 
select Switch Test at the Diagnostic Menu, then press the Test button.
Press any switch on the control panel or coin door to cause the corresponding indicator on the screen to 
illuminate. Each illuminated square represents one completed switch circuit.
Press both Volume buttons simultaneously to return to the submenu; to return to the Main Menu scroll to 
Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button. 
Main Menu
Diagnostic Menu, continued
Monitor Setup, continued
Main Menu
Diagnostic Menu, continued
Switch Tests 
SWITCH TESTS
WHEEL:  XXX
GAS:       XXX
START      
ATTACK
       C R E D I T      V O L -       V O L +      T E S T       L C O I N        
 RCOIN      CCOIN        ECOIN     BILL 
PRESS VOLUME - AND + TO EXIT