Midway Cruis N Exotica 39 Dedicated Game Operations Manual

							Troubleshooting - 11 BELTTENSION BOLTMOUNTING NUT
LOOSEN 
MOUNTING 
NUTS TO 
ADJUST BELT 
TENSIONHow to Adjust Belt TightnessPlayer Panel Controls 
						

							Troubleshooting - 12 Video Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTIONPower problemVerify connection of AC Power to video monitor.
Inspect neck of CRT in dim light. Glowing
filament near CRT base confirms monitor circuits
receive power. However, voltages or signals may
not be normal.Faulty wiring1. Turn off game power. Verify that video signal and
Remote Adjustment Board connectors seat
properly on Video Monitor Board.
2. Assure that no wires are caught on chassis or
mounting brackets.Improper monitor
adjustmentsCheck BRIGHTNESS (intensity) and
CONTRAST are set above their minimum levels.· Monitor appears non-
functional
· Audio is present
· Video Game Machine (VGM)
controls operate normally
Faulty monitor
circuitry1. Examine AC line fuse on Video Monitor Board. If
fuse is faulty, replace it with an identically rated
fuse.
2. If the fuse is good, verify video monitor operates
correctly by placing it in a working VGM.
3. If monitor is bad; Check monitor power supply.
4. If the power supply is good, Check monitor
horizontal output transistor and related circuitry.Improper components1. Verify circuit boards are correct for this game.
Labels on each board record manufacturers’
name, assembly number and hardware version.
2. Verify ROM instruction set is correct for this
game. Game set includes more than one ROM.
Label on each ROM records assembly number
and software version.Faulty Circuit Board1. Allow game to load normally. Note and record
any error messages that occur during self-test.
2. Press and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin
door to enter Menu System. Select Diagnostic
Menu from the Main Menu. Then select CPU
BOARD TEST. Conduct this test to check
operation of critical components.
3. Turn off power.  Inspect CPU Board to ensure
JAMMA cable connector is fully seated onto the
mating edge connector of the CPU. Check all
other cable connectors for correct alignment and
continuity.
4. Compare activity of LED’s on CPU with the CPU
Indicator Chart.· Graphic images from game
do not appear
· No audio
· Power-up self-test runs
Power Problems1. Turn on Power. Use 20-volt DC setting on digital
voltmeter to measure DC voltages present at
Power connector pins. Verify +5V source if it is
adjustable. Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram for
specific wiring information and voltage limits.
2. Use 2-Volt AC setting on digital voltmeter to
measure DC voltages at Power Connector pins.
Any reading indicates the supply voltages are
unstable and may contain ripple or noise. 
						

							Troubleshooting - 13CAUTION
Do not remove or install any connector when power is turned on. Installation under
power will damage the circuit boards or ROM’s and void the warranty.WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE.
Video Game Machine (VGM) monitors generate and store potentially lethal high
voltages. Avoid touching any part of the monitor until power has been off for some time.
A picture tube can maintain a hazardous charge for up to several days. Only qualified
technicians should service monitors. Turn off the power, unplug the VGM and discharge
the CRT before attempting service. Even properly discharged tubes can revert to a
highly charged state, without reapplication of power.WARNING
In normal operation, the monitor doesn’t require isolation from AC line voltage. During
bench servicing, you may need to operate the monitor outside the cabinet. If you do,
isolate the monitor from line voltage with an isolation transformer.Typical Cutaway Rear ViewCAUTION
Do not operate the monitor without its Remote Adjustment Board.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. 
						

							Troubleshooting - 14 Video Troubleshooting, continued
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTION· White areas at screen edges
appear tinged with color
· Dots at screen edges appear
ovoid or cylindricalPicture tube dynamic
convergence is out of
alignmentHave service bureau dynamically re-converge
monitor. This procedure requires removing and
repositioning yoke. Service bureau must follow
instructions from monitor manufacturer.Faulty wiring1. Check connectors and cables for wiring
continuity. Video cables connect circuit boards to
video monitor.
2. Assure connection of all cabinet ground wires,
especially at video monitor chassis.Faulty monitor
circuitry1. Verify video monitor operates correctly by
connecting it to working Video Game Machine
(VGM).
2. Assure video monitor is correct type for this
game. Video monitors with wrong resolution can’t
lock sync.Improper sync signals1. Check to see if Video Board puts out type of
sync that your monitor requires.
2. Verify jumpers are set correctly for monitor.· Video  images tear or roll, or
have black bar down middle
of screen
Electromagnetic fieldsMove cabinet far away from machines,
appliances, or competitors’ video games.Faulty wiringCheck connectors and cables for wiring
continuity from circuit boards to video monitor.· Missing colors
Faulty monitor color
drive circuitryVerify video monitor operates correctly by
connecting it to working Video Game Machine
(VGM).· One color is dimmer or
brighter than others
· Whites appear tinted
everywhere on screenMaladjusted color
bias pots1. Turn on Video Game Machine (VGM).
2. From Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST.
3. Watch Color Bars screen in mirror.
4. Adjust three bias pots for best colors. (Most
monitor neck boards include these pots.)
5. Check White Screen. Touch up controls.
6. If whites still seem tinted, have service bureau
rejuvenate picture tube.· Picture is dim or fadedMaladjusted
BRIGHTNESS pot or
subnormal picture
tube emission1. From Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST.
2. Watch Color Bars screen. Adjust BRIGHTNESS
and CONTRAST pots for greatest number of
grays. You’ll find these pots on Monitor Remote
Control Board, behind coin door.
3. If pots have no effect, have service bureau
rejuvenate picture tube. 
						

							Troubleshooting - 15 Video Troubleshooting, continued
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTION· Picture is too narrowMaladjusted WIDTH
potFrom Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST.
Watch Crosshatch Screen while adjusting
WIDTH pot for best picture. You’ll find this pot on
Monitor Remote Control Board, behind coin door.· Picture is too shortMaladjusted HEIGHT
pot or damaged
vertical circuit1. From Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST.
Watch Crosshatch Screen while adjusting
HEIGHT pot for best picture. You’ll find this pot
on Monitor Remote Control Board, behind coin
door.
2. If pot has no effect, service vertical output circuit.· Picture seems shifted to one
sideMaladjusted
HORIZONTAL
POSITION potFrom Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST.
Watch Crosshatch Screen while adjusting
HORIZONTAL POSITION pot for best picture.
You’ll find this pot on Monitor Remote Control
Board, behind coin door.· Keystone-shaped pictureShorted turns in yoke1. Substitute working yoke.
2. Have service bureau converge monitor.
3. Retest monitor.· Blotches of color appear on
screenPicture tube aperture
mask is magnetizedDemagnetize monitor with external degaussing
coil. Take care not to magnetize neighboring
games. Monitor may be left on or off during this
procedure.· White areas in center of
screen appear tinged with
color
· Object edges have fringe of
one or more colorsPicture tube purity or
static convergence is
out of alignment1. Turn on Video Game Machine (VGM).
2. Press and hold TEST MODE to enter Menu
System. Select Diagnostic Menu from the Main
Menu. Select MONITOR TEST. Perform tests for
Crosshatch, Red, Green and Blue screens to find
clearest display of problem.
3. Display screen with the most severe problem.
4. Display Crosshatch Screen. Locate purity and
static convergence ring magnets on back of
monitor neck. Watch screen in mirror. Adjust
magnets to minimize problem. Follow
instructions from monitor manufacturer.
5. Display Crosshatch Screen. Touch up
adjustments while watching screen in mirror.CAUTION
Do not 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 - 16 Audio Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTIONImproper volume
settingPress and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin
door to enter Menu System. Select VOLUME
MENU from the Main Menu. Make sure the
Attract Music is on (enabled). Verify all volume
levels are set well above zero. If necessary,
change levels to make game audible.Faulty wiringTurn off power. Assure wiring harness
connectors attach and fully seat onto mating
board connectors. Verify harness connects to
CPU Board. Check audio cable connectors in
same way.Faulty or obstructed
speakerRemove grilles and inspect speakers. Free
speaker cones, terminals, mounting screws and
magnets of loose parts or wires.Faulty Audio BoardVerify proper operation of Audio Board by
placing it in a working VGM.· No audio
· Video is present
· Video Game Machine (VGM)
appears to operate normally
Power ProblemsUse 20-volt DC setting on digital voltmeter to
measure DC voltages present at Power
connector pins. Verify +5V, -5V and +12V
sources. Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram for
specific wiring information and voltage limits.Faulty or improper
speaker1. Turn off power. Remove grilles and check
speakers. Verify that speakers are full range
(100 to 10,000 Hz response) and rated for at
least 20 watts. Woofers must be rated for at least
40 watts.
2. Verify proper speaker operation by placing
speaker in question in a working VGM.Faulty wiringMultiple-speaker installations: Check for
reversed wires at one speaker. Weak or low
frequencies and thin or hollow sound quality are
symptom of incorrectly phased speakers. Sound
tests may not detect this condition, but you can
hear it during operation.· Audio is distorted, muffled or
has missing frequencies.
Improper SettingPress and hold TEST MODE switch inside coin
door to enter Menu System. Select SOUND
TEST from Diagnostics Menu. Increase volume
as required. This test will verify some audio
circuit functions. 
						

							Troubleshooting - 17 Audio Problems, continued
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTIONFaulty speaker1. From Diagnostics Menu, choose SOUND TEST.
Recheck speakers with audio signals provided
by test.
2. Verify proper speaker operation by connecting
speaker in question to working Video Game
Machine (VGM).· Dead sound channel
Faulty circuit boardRun power-up self-test sequence. Note errors
found during tests. Compare CPU Board LED’s
with LED Indicator Status Charts. Note
discrepancies.Faulty wiring1. Check cabinet wiring is correct.
2. Verify cabinet wiring provides separate wires (not
common return) for each speaker.
3. Check connection of all cabinet ground wires.· Constant low hum from all
speakers.
Faulty power supply       Use 2-Volt AC setting on digital voltmeter to
measure voltages at speaker terminals. Any
reading indicates unstable supply that may
contain ripple or noise.CAUTION
Do not 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 - 18 Miscellaneous Problem Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOMCAUSEREQUIRED ACTIONFaulty fluorescent
tube1. Remove fluorescent tube from sockets. If you
find cracks or darkened ends, install new lamp.
Clean tube.
2. Check continuity of both fluorescent tube
filaments.
3. Check lamp ballast is rated for local AC line
voltage and frequency.
4. Verify fluorescent tube operates by placing it in
working VGM.Faulty lamp fixture1.
2.Verify lamp pins make good connection with
socket contacts.
Check the ballast and/or starter are working
properly.· Marquee lamp is intermittent
or non-functional
· Video Game Machine (VGM)
starts and plays normally
Faulty wiringMeasure fluorescent lamp AC voltages. Check
wiring and connector continuity from AC power
chassis to lamp assembly.Obstructed fan1. Check bottom and rear of cabinet for blocked
airflow.
2. Move VGM away from sources of heat.
3. Turn off power. Remove dust from vent holes
with high-power vacuum cleaner.Faulty wiringCheck fan wiring and connectors.· VGM operates normally
· Cabinet becomes warm after
several hours of use
Faulty fanCheck operation of all fans.· Error messages appear on
screenFaulty hardware1. Check any assembly (RAM, ROM, Battery, etc.)
identified in error messages.
2. Call your authorized distributor for help with
unresolved screen messages. 
						

							WARNINGS & NOTICES
WARNING
· Use of non-MIDWAY parts or circuit modifications may cause serious injury or equipment damage!
· Substitute parts or modifications may void EMC directive or FCC type acceptance.
· This game is protected by federal copyright, trademark and patent laws.  Unauthorized modifications may be
illegal under federal law.  This also applies to MIDWAY logos, designs, publications and assemblies.  Moreover,
facsimiles of MIDWAY equipment (or any feature thereof) may be illegal under federal law, regardless of whether
or not such facsimiles are manufactured with MIDWAY components.
WARNING
Prevent shock hazard and assure proper game operation.  Only plug this game into a properly grounded outlet.  Do
not use a cheater plug to defeat the power cords grounding pin.  Do not cut off the ground pin.
CAUTION
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 our
daily environment.  These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or
playing certain video games.  People who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected
epileptic condition.
If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an epileptic condition (e.g. seizures or loss of
awareness), immediately consult your physician before using any video games.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games.  If you or your child experience the
following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness,
disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your physician.
CAUTION
Information in 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 warrants.
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