Williams Sinistar Instructions Service Manual

16-3004-101
Instruction Manual 

ROM SUMMARY
ROM PART NO. DESCRIPTION  LOC. BOARD
SINISTAR 1B A-5343-09961-A PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 1D ROM
SINISTAR 2B A-5343-09962-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 1C ROM
SINISTAR 3B A-5343-09963-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 1A ROM
SINISTAR 4B A-5343-09964-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 2D ROM
SINISTAR 5B A-5343-09965-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 2C ROM
SINISTAR 6B A-5343-09966-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 2A ROM
SINISTAR 7B A-5343-10150-B PROM, 4Kx8, REV 1 (Brown) 3D ROM
SINISTAR 8B A-5343-09968-B PROM, 4Kx8,...

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
UPRIGHT AND COCKPIT GAMES
including …
• 
operation
• 
bookkeeping
• 
adjustments
• 
diagnostics
• 
parts 

2CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1  Game Setup
Warnings & Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Game Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Examine your Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Location of Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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CHAPTER 2  Game Operation...

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CHAPTER 1  Game Setup
Warnings & Notices
Game Features
Examine your Game
Location of Controls 

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Warnings & Notices
WARNING:
1. FOR SAFETY AND RELIABILITY, WILLIAMS
 does
not recommend or authorise any substitute parts or
modifications of WILLIAMS Equipment.
2. USE OF NON-WILLIAMS PARTS 
and modification of
game circuitry may adversely affect game play, or may
cause injuries.
3. SUBSTITUTE PARTS, MODIFICATIONS AND GAME
CONVERSIONS
 may void FCC type-acceptance.
4. SINCE THIS GAME IS PROTECTED 
by Federal
copyright, trademark and paten laws, so-called game
conversions may be illegal under Federal...

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Examine Your Game
When you receive a new WILLIAMS game, examine it
carefully before you power it up.  Be sure that it was
delivered in good condition!
  INSPECT THE OUTSIDE of the shipping carton
and/or
 game cabinet for shipping damage.
  UPRIGHTS & MINIS: UNLOCK AND SET ASIDE THE
TOP REAR PANEL.
  Undo the two trunk latches on the
inside of the bottom door.  Open the door.  Now check
circuitry.
  COCKPIT GAMES: (1)
 Unlock the cashbox door on the
front of the game.  (2)
 Now remove the cashbox and...

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CHAPTER 2  Game Operation
Power Turn-On
Game Operation
Bookkeeping Totals
Game Adjustments
Definitions of Pricing Terms 

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Power Turn-On
CAUTION
: This game must be plugged into a properly
grounded outlet to prevent shock hazard and to ensure
proper game operation.  DO NOT use a cheater plug to
defeat the ground pin on the line cord, and DO NOT cut off
the ground pin.
WHEN THE GAME IS FIRST TURNED ON
 it produces a
sound.  Simultaneously general illumination should come
on and a moment later a scanning “rug pattern” indicating
the RAM test should appear on the screen.  Next the rug
should become stationary as the ROM test...