Megatouch XL 5000 Owner's Manual (PM0150) — Megatouch Support & Repair

Owner's manual (PM0150) for the Megatouch XL 5000 covering site preparation, game description, features, and the enhanced Video Billboard software.

merit industries, inc.

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

CONTACT:

Merit Industries, Inc. Customer Service Department

USA and Canada call toll-free:

1-800-445-9353

Outside the USA and Canada call:

(215) 639-4700

FAX: (215) 639-5346

2525 State Rd., P.O. Box 5004, Bensalem, PA 19020-8529

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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS. MAKE SURE TO READ THE INFORMATION

INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NEW GAME!

See the table-of-contents for more information about the new features and functions.

INCLUDES ENHANCED VIDEO BILLBOARD SOFTWARE!

Megatouch™ XL Manual

Table of Contents

New and enhanced features

are listed in bold, italic type and are surrounded by a dotted box.

Site Preparation...........................................................................................p. 1

Game Description........................................................................................p. 1

Screen Calibration.......................................................................................p. 2

Degaussing your Monitor ............................................................................p. 2

Monitor Colors Adjustment..........................................................................p. 2-3

Maintenance .................................................................................................p. 3

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................p. 3-4

DIP Switch Option Settings .....................................................................p. 4

Mega-Link™ .................................................................................................p. 5

Game Operation

Setup Screen..........................................................................................p. 6

System Settings .....................................................................................p. 7

Game Menu ............................................................................................p. 8

Coin-In Menu...........................................................................................p. 9

Books .....................................................................................................p. 10

Video Billboard.......................................................................................p. 11-13

Parts Illustrations

Countertop ..............................................................................................p. 14

Upright .....................................................................................................p. 15

Cabaret ...................................................................................................p. 16

Parts Lists

Countertop ..............................................................................................p. 17-18

Upright .....................................................................................................p. 19

Cabaret ...................................................................................................p. 20

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Site Preparation

In determining the location for your Megatouch XL

video game, consideration must be given to a

suitable, grounded electrical outlet. Since the game is

a computerized device, it should have a separate

circuit, if at all possible. If a separate circuit is not

available, care should be taken to provide a clean and

constant voltage. As a basic guideline, never connect

the unit to a circuit that also supplies power to

freezers, coolers or other high power consuming and

electrical noise generating equipment.

Game Description

The Megatouch XL comes housed in a 13”

countertop cabinet, a 19” cabaret cabinet or a 19”

upright cabinet.

The countertop model has 4 key-locked

compartments: the CPU section, the CD-ROM

access, the coin mech section and the coin box. The

upright and cabaret models also have 4 key-locked

compartments: the CPU section, the coin mech

section, the coin box and the rear door. The

countertop is equipped with one coin mech and the

upright and cabaret models have two; optional bill

acceptors are available for all models.

CD-ROM Compartment (countertop model only)

Located on the left side of the game, the CD-ROM

door allows access to the CD-ROM player.

Rear Door Compartment (upright/cabaret models)

The rear compartment of the 19” upright allows

access to the rear of the monitor, the communications

board and the touchscreen controller

CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible from the rear of the

unit in the countertop and from the front of the upright

and cabaret versions. In the countertop, The CPU

section houses the CRT, the monitor controls, the

CPU and CRT-500 I/O boards, the power supply and

the main harness; in the upright and cabaret versions,

the CPU section houses the CPU and CRT-500 I/O

boards, the power supply, the main harness, the CD

player and volume control.

The Dallas key and boot PROM are located on the

CRT-500 I/O board, as is the volume control for the

countertop version. The volume control for the upright

and cabaret models, is located at the front of the PC

shelf (see Figures 9, 10 and 12 for locations).

Coin Mech/Coin Box Section

13” Countertop

The coin mech/coin box section is accessible from

the front of the unit. This section is key-locked for

security purposes. A sturdy metal box, located within

the coin mech section, holds all coins deposited into

the machine. The coin box is separately key-locked

for security.

Also located within the cavity of the coin mech are 2

internal switches, ”SETUP” and “CALIBRATE,” and

the coin meter. Location of these switches can be

seen in Figure 9. Pressing the “SETUP” button will

bring you to the Megatouch Setup screen (see Figure

1). See the next section for calibration instructions.

19” Upright/19” Cabaret

The coin mech and coin box are accessible from the

front of the cabinet. Both doors are key-locked for

security purposes.

Also located within the cavity of the coin mech are 2

internal switches, ”SETUP” and “CALIBRATE,” and

the coin meter. Location of these switches can be

seen in Figures 10 and 12. Pressing the “SETUP”

button will bring you to the Megatouch Setup screen

(see Figure 1). See the next section for calibration

instructions. The remote monitor controls are also

located inside the coin mech section, Velcroed to the

top of the coin box.

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Screen Calibration

The machine must be in the idle mode or game select

mode to calibrate the touchscreen.

• Find the “CALIBRATE” button located behind the

coin mech and press it to enter the screen
calibration mode.

• Touch the center of the first circle that appears on

the screen. Once you release your finger, a
second circle will appear on the screen.

NOTE: YOU MUST HOLD YOUR FINGER ON THE CIRCLE FOR

APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS FOR THE
CALIBRATION TO BE RECOGNIZED.

• Touch the center of the second circle that

appears on the screen.

• Once the second circle is touched, a crosshair

will appear on the screen. To test the calibration
of the screen, touch the crosshair with your finger
and slowly drag your finger around the screen.
The crosshair should follow your movement.

• Touch the “EXIT TEST” icon.

NOTE: On upright models, if you open the
monitor door while the machine is on, you will
have to recalibrate the touchscreen.

Degaussing your Monitor

If your monitor is displaying “purity problems,” (a

display with purity problems will have parts of an all-

white screen affected by blotches of color) the

monitor needs to be degaussed using a “degaussing

coil.” A degaussing coil is a circular electromagnet,

used to cancel out any stray magnetic fields that may

build up on a metal object.

All of our monitors have built-in degaussing coils that

are automatically activated on power-up. If your game

is experiencing minor purity problems, try powering

down the game for 5 minutes and then reapplying

power to activate the degaussing coil. If the problem

is not corrected, you will have to use a manual

degaussing coil.

Follow the instructions below for degaussing a

monitor.

1. Plug in your degaussing coil.

2. Hold the coil about three feet from the monitor,

press the trigger to activate the magnetic field (for
circular-shaped coils, orient the coil so you see
the monitor through the hole in the middle; for
wand-shaped coils, point the wand towards the
screen).

3. Move the coil in a circular motion around the face

of the monitor and slowly approach the game.

4. Continuing to move the coil in a circular motion,

slowly back away from the monitor.

5a. CIRCULAR-SHAPED COILS: When you are

about three feet away, quickly turn the coil
perpendicular to the monitor and release the
trigger.

5b. WAND-SHAPED COILS: When you are about

three feet away, point the wand away from the
monitor and release the trigger.

Monitor Colors Adjustment
Procedure

For adjusting the colors on any of our monitor types,

we suggest following the procedures described

below.

The vertical/horizontal controls and

brightness/contrast controls are located on the

monitor control panel, Velcroed inside the game. The

monitor RGB controls are located on the monitor

neckboard. Adjust the RGB controls until the screens

look as suggested in the following steps.

Ducksan/Telco/Tatung Monitors

1. Set the game to the Checkerz game screen.

2. Adjust the vertical and horizontal size and vertical

and horizontal position to make sure that the
game screen fills the monitor screen and that the
game screen is centered.

3. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls until

the top set pof checkers are a rich red and the
bottom set are a dark gray. The feet on the
“Checkerz” character should be white. (Adjusting

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the brightness and contrast can also correct for a
lack of sharpness in the picture.)

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

• The cabinet should be cleaned with a damp cloth

and mild detergent.

Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor

• The touchscreen glass should be cleaned with a

damp cloth and isopropyl alcohol or a non-
ammonia cleanser. Do not use any abrasive or
vinegar-based cleansers, as they will damage the
touchscreen glass.

To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor

screen on the upright model, you will have to release

the monitor door latches. To do so, open the coin

mech door. Located inside, above and to the right

and left of the coin mech, are two monitor door

latches. Loosen the thumbscrews securing the

latches and rotate the latches to release the monitor

door. See Figure 11.

To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor

screen on the cabaret model, you will have to release

the monitor door latches. To do so, open the coin

mech door. Located inside, above and to the right

and left of the coin mech, are two monitor door slide-

latches. Loosen the thumb nuts securing the latch

and slide the latch open. Pull up on the bottom of the

bezel to remove it (NOTE: TO FULLY REMOVE THE

BEZEL, YOU MUST DISCONNECT THE GROUND

BRAID).

To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor

screen on the countertop model, you will have to

remove the top of the machine. To remove the top of

the machine, unlock and open the rear door.

Disconnect the fan power connector and disconnect

the plastic tubing and ground strap attached to the lid.

Press up on the spring-loaded levers located on each

side of the lid. Push the lid forward and pick it up to

remove. See the decal inside the lid for a diagram of

locations.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID OR

VINEGAR-BASED CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR OR
SIDE DECALS. OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANSERS COULD
HARM THE TOUCHSCREEN AND ERASE THE DECALS.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS
CONTAINING ANY OF THESE SUBSTANCES.

Cleaning the Compact Disc and CD Player

• Clean the CD and CD player approximately every

90 days, or if you experience any problems with
the CD player.

• CD cleaning supplies can be purchased from

your local record store or audio supply house.

To activate the game for use with a CD-ROM lens
cleaner, turn off the game and set DIP Switch 2-1 to
“ON.” Turn on the game and follow the instructions
displayed on the screen.

Fan Operation

• To ensure proper operation of the game, it is

important that all fans are operating correctly and
that the air flow is unobstructed. Make sure
nothing is placed inside the cabinet or next to the
fan vents that would inhibit the flow of air. Also, if
any fans are not operating, it is important that
they be replaced.

Troubleshooting

Coin Jam

The game also has coin jam and stringing detection

software. Should a coin become jammed in the mech

or someone tries to string the mech, a continuous

tone will be emitted by the game and the words

“COIN JAM” will be displayed on the screen.

If the game emits the coin jam indicator sound when

powered up, this may indicate that the NORMALLY

CLOSED contacts of the coin mechanism are being

used. The NORMALLY OPEN contacts must be

used.

Also, see the accompanying Troubleshooting Guide.

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DIP Switch Settings*

Physical DIP switches are reserved for future use. All
current operator-adjustable functions are controlled
by the soft DIP switches (accessed by touching the
“OPTIONS” icon on the Megatouch XL Setup screen.
See Figure 1).

TIMER

YES

ALLOW SEX?

YES

ALLOW NUDITY? 2/3

YES

ALLOW SEX DURING ATTRACT? 3

YES

MYSTERY PHRAZE SEX CATEGORY? 3

YES

MATCH’EM UP BABES AND HUNKS? 3

YES

MEMOREE BABES AND HUNKS? 3

YES

TRIVIA SEX CATEGORY? 3

YES

PIX MIX BABES AND HUNKS? 3

YES

PHOTO HUNT EROTIC CATEGORY? 3

YES

PLAYER SELECTABLE LANGUAGE

OTHER

ENG

LANGUAGE TO USE?

BLK

PRPL

MAIN MENU BACKGROUND

YES

SOLITAIRE FREE GAME?

YES

TRIVIA SHOW CORRECT ANSWER?

4/300K

5/1M

TRIVIA ROUNDS/BONUS?

YES

POWER SOLITAIRE SPLIT COLUMN MOVE?

YES

POWER SOLITAIRE FREE GAME?

$/¢

CREDS PRICE DISPLAY?

YES

STRIP POKER MOAN SOUNDS? 3

YES

STRIP POKER BACKS UP FOR LOSS 3

ENG

GER

CHECKERZ RULES?

YES

AUTO CLEAR HIGH SCORES4

YES

6 STARS ENABLED?

YES

HI-SCORE ACCESS FROM 6 STARS?5

YES

VBB ACCESS FROM 6 STARS?5

YES

VOLUME CONTROL ACCESS FROM 6 STARS5

YES

CALIBRATION ACCESS FROM 6 STARS5

YES

SHOW DECK CARDS

SHORT LONG FAN TIME? 6

YES

LANGUAGE BUTTONS HAVE FLAGS?

YES

HI-SCORE ACCESS FROM ATTRACT

YES

ALLOW GAME CONTINUATION?

YES

BONUS REPLAY ALLOWED? 7

YES

DISABLE LINKED GAMES

1 Touching “TIMER” for the “ALLOW SEX?” setting allows the

operator to set times during which adult-oriented categories and
games are available to the players. Using the arrows, set the
time at which the adult-oriented games and categories will be
turned on and set the time at which they’ll be turned off. The
time is set using 24 hour, “military” time. The factory default
settings are set to turn on at 22:00 (10:00 PM) and to turn off at
6:00 (6:00 AM).

2 When “ALLOW NUDITY” is set to “YES,” a small box will

appear to the right. Select from “R” or “X” rated nudity (“X-
rated” = full frontal nudity).

3 These settings are only available if “ALLOW SEX?” is set to

“TIMER” or “YES.”

4 When “AUTO CLEAR HIGH SCORES” is set to “YES,” a small

box will appear to the right. Touching this box allows the time
period to be set from 1 to 4 weeks (from the time the player
name is entered). The factory default setting is two (2) weeks.

5 These settings are only available if “6 STARS ENABLED?” is

set to “YES.”

6 This setting is only available if “SHOW DECK CARDS” is set to

“YES.”

7 Setting this to “YES” enables a bonus replay for all games,

except Trivia Whiz, Pile On, Strip Poker and Mystery
Phraze. The table below shows the scores needed to
achieve a bonus replay (after a replay has been earned, the
next player must beat the last replay score to earn another
replay).

Game Name

Score Needed for Initial Replay

Great Solitaire

45,000

Run 21

250,000

Royal Flash

300,000

Match’Em Up

200,000

Memoree

300,000

Tri-Towers

125,000

4-Play

1,500,000

Conquest

30,000

11-Up

125,000

Hoop Jones

125

Zip 21

200,000

Checkerz

28,000

Quik Match

400,000

Power Solitaire

55,000

Pix Mix

350,000

Photo Hunt

400,000

Quikcell

100,000

Tai Play

240,000

Puck Shot

3000

Take 2

110,000

Mystery Phraze

325,000

Pile On

NO REPLAY

Strip Poker

NO REPLAY

Trivia Whiz

NO REPLAY

*NOTE: The soft DIP switch settings displayed on your game

will depend on which games are selected as active
in the Game Menu screen, as well as the program
version used in your game. DIP controls for inactive
games and games not included in your program will
not be displayed.

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Mega Link™ Feature

The Megatouch XL’s Mega Link™ feature allows
up to four games, in one location, to be linked
together, allowing 2 to 4 players to play in head-
to-head competition.

The Mega Link™ logo will appear next to each
“linkable” game in the player’s game menu.
Selecting a “linkable” game brings up the “Mega
Link™” icon, along with the standard “1 player”
and “2 player” icons. If the game is not linked to
other Megatouch XL games, the Mega Link™ icon
will appear.

Mega Link Games

Mega Link Trivia

Quikmatch

Hoop Jones

Tri-Towers

Checkerz

Solitaire

11-Up

Run 21

Zip 21

Royal Flash

Take 2

Pile On*

*Pile On can only be played as a linked game. If
the game is not linked, Pile On will not appear in
the player’s game menu.

To link your games, connect one end of an RJ11
cable to one of the communications jacks located
near the power entry and connect the other end
to one of the communications jacks on the other
game. You can repeat this, IN SERIES, for up to
four (4) games. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO
NOT CONNECT THE GAMES IN A LOOP (i.e. DO
NOT CONNECT THE LAST GAME IN YOUR
SERIES TO THE FIRST GAME IN THE SERIES).

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To Enter This Screen, Touch The “Setup” Button In The Coin Mech Section

Figure 1 - Megatouch Game Setup Screen

Setup Screen Functions

Coin-In Menu:

Enters the coin/credit setup screen.

Game Menu:

Enters the game menu selection screen.

Display Books:

Enters the bookkeeping statistics screen.

Options:

Displays the soft DIP switch settings screen. The DIP switches displayed
on this page will vary depending on which games are active (see page 4
for a list of DIP switch settings).

Video Test

Displays video test screens. Touch the screen to cycle through.

Touchscreen Test: Enters the touchscreen test for checking touchscreen calibration.

High-Scores:

Enters the clear high scores screen. Touch game to select, touch “CLEAR
CURRENT” to clear the high scores for that game. Touch “CLEAR ALL” to
clear all high scores. Activate Six Stars* to clear high scores (*see next
page).

Clear Credit:

Erases all credits on the machine.

Free Credit:

Adds credit without using coin switch. Free credits are listed separately in
the books screen.

System Settings:

Enters the system settings screen which gives the operator access to the
Set Time, Set Serial Game Number, PC Dump, Set 6 Star PIN, Security
Setup, Volume Control and Video Billboard screens. See the next page
for explanations of each option.

Exit:

Returns the game to the attract mode.

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*Six Stars Enabled

This feature allows the access to the Clear High Scores, Volume Control, Video Billboard and

Calibration, without

having to remove the coin box. If the Six Stars Enabled dip switch is set to “YES,” touching the screen during the
idle mode will cause six numbered stars to appear on the screen. Touching these stars in the programmed order
will bring up a screen with icons for the Video Billboard, High Scores and Volume Control screens (provided the
appropriate DIP switches have been set to “YES”). To set the sequence in which the stars must be touched, go to
the “System Settings” screen, touch the “Set Six Star PIN” icon and set the sequence.

System Settings

The System Settings controls allow the operator to access the Set Time, Set Serial Game
Number, PC Dump, Set 6 Star PIN, Security Setup, Volume Control and Video Billboard screens

Set Time:

Brings up the Set System Date and Time screen. Time is shown in 24-hour,
military time (e.g. 5:00pm = 17:00). Use the up and down arrows to set the
time and/or the date.

Set Game
Serial Number: Brings up the Set Game Serial Number screen. Enter the game’s serial

number using the keypad.

PC Dump:

PC Dump allows the books information to be downloaded to a PC. Software for
the PC is required for it to operate. Contact Merit Customer Service for
information.

Set 6 Star PIN: Brings up the Set 6 Star PIN screen. Touch the stars in the order they must be

touched to give access to the Video Billboard, High Scores, Volume Control
and

Calibration screens (to allow access to any of these screens through 6

Stars, the DIP switch must be set to “YES” for each screen; see the DIP switch
list on page 4).

Security Setup: Brings up the Set Security PIN screen. From this screen, the operator can set

the PIN number and select which of the features (Coin-In Menu, Game Menu,
Display Books, Options, High Scores, Free Credits and Set 6 Star PIN) will be
protected by the PIN. To set the PIN, first touch “SET” on the keypad. Then,
enter your 4-digit PIN using the keypad and touch “ENTER.” The game will
prompt you to re-enter your PIN to confirm. After confirming your PIN, touch
the icon for each of the features you wish to protect with the PIN.

To unlock a feature, touch the appropriate icon in the Set Up screen. The
game will display the PIN keypad. Enter the PIN using the keypad. Once the
PIN has been entered, all options become available (without having to enter
the PIN for each option). After exiting the Set-Up screen, the PINs become
active again for all appropriate options.

Volume:

Brings up the Volume Control screen. Touch the volume control icon to adjust
the volume up or down. This screen allows you to sample the sound volume
without exiting the screen. The on-screen volume control can also be accessed
using “Six Stars.”

Video Billboard: See page 11 for Video Billboard operation instructions.

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To Enter This Screen, Touch “Game Menu” At The Setup Screen

Figure 2 - Game Menu Screen

The game list and prices are programmed using this screen. The top of the screen shows
the various game menu names. The menu below shows the game positions available, with
the price for each game. The lower section shows all games included in the program. The
lower buttons will clear the selected item from the players’ game menu (CLEAR 1), clear all
of the games from the players’ game menu (CLEAR), reset the selected game menu to the
default setting (DEFAULT) and reset all of the game menus to the default settings
(DEFAULT ALL).

To program the game menu, first select the category you want the game to have, by
touching that category’s icon at the top of the screen (some games can only be entered Into
certain categories; all games can be entered into the NEW GAMES category). Choose the
menu position you want the game to occupy, by touching that position. Then touch the
game name from the game list on the lower portion of the screen. That game will now
appear in the menu (a game cannot appear in the game menu list more than once). To
adjust the price, touch the price in the game menu. Each touch will rotate the price from 25¢
(1CR), to 50¢ (2CR), to 75¢ (3CR), to $1 (4CR) and back to 25¢ (1CR). Touch “EXIT” when
done.

Games that appear in the selected player’s game menu are shown shaded in the operator
game menu.

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To Enter This Screen, Touch “Coin-In Menu” At The Setup Screen

Game cost can be controlled two ways: by changing the number of credits required to play a game or by
changing the cost of a credit. The Coin-In Menu allows you to adjust the cost of a credit, as well as
providing a way to give players “bonus” credits for depositing a higher amounts of money.

In the example below (UK currency), each game costs one (1) credit and the cost for a single credit is 30p.
This method is preferred if you want game cost to always be reflected as “1 credit.”

(COIN VALUE)

COIN INPUT

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

(10p)

(20p)

(50p)

(player premium 25p/credit)

(£1)

(player premium 20p/credit)

Note that meter pulses are independent of credits and only track the unit of currency (10p in this
example).

In the next example, the cost of a credit is set to 10p and each game costs 3 credits (for a total of 30p).
This method allows game cost to be increased by the smallest unit of currency used (e.g. increasing the
cost of Solitaire to four (4) credits would increase the game cost by 10p).

(COIN VALUE)

COIN INPUT

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

(10p)

(20p)

(50p)

(1 bonus credit)

(£1)

(5 bonus credits)

In both examples, players are given an incentive to deposit more money by giving them “bonus” credits
for depositing 50p or £1. Coins may be deposited in any combination of values and the game will
automatically register the highest number of credits for the total amount of coins deposited. Once a game
is played, any remaining fractional credits are erased.

When programming the Coin-In Menu, E1 is set for the lowest value coin, E2 for the next highest value,
etc. If all four coin inputs are not used, the unused inputs must be set “N/A.”. See the example below,
which uses German currency.

(COIN VALUE)

COIN INPUT

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

(1DM)

(2DM)

(1 bonus credit)

(5DM)

(2 bonus credit)

(unused)

N/A

Adjust the coin/credit/meter pulse settings by touching the field you want to change.

Generally, most countries have a factory default setting. This setting can be adjusted (as described
above), but will return if the game memory is cleared.

Figure 3 - Coin-In Menu

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Some programs have a CURRENCY DEFAULT DISPLAY located to the left of the coin inputs. It shows the
currency value for each of the coin inputs. This display is used as a guide and is not used in any
calculations. Touch the CURRENCY DEFAULT DISPLAY to hide/show the display. See Figure 4.

To Enter This Screen, Touch “Display Books” At The Setup Screen

The books screen displays the current and lifetime credit totals for each game*, as well as the percentage of
credits played per game (the percentage for each game is the total number of credits played on that game
divided by the total number of credits entered into the machine).

Touching a game name will display the current and lifetime credit totals, broken into 1 Player, 2 Player and
Linked Games. It also shows the “shortest,” “longest” and “average” playing times for that game (only
“link-only” games, like Pile-On, are included in time calculations; time calculations for games that can be
played as link or amusement are only displayed for the amusement version).

Touch CLEAR CURRENT to erase all current books data.

*Trivia Whiz totals are also displayed by category.

Figure 4 - Books Screen

Figure 5 - Books Screen

w/ Time Inset

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Megatouch™ XL Video Billboard Operating Instructions

The Megatouch™ XL Video Billboard allows for six, separate advertising screens. Two of
the screens can only be accessed using “Six Stars” (and are intended for use by the
location owner), the other four screens are accessed using the Video Billboard icon located
on the System Settings screen.

The Video Billboard provides several font styles, sizes and colors, a choice of background
colors and designs, as well as a variety of clip art. The basic Video Billboard screen is
shown below, followed by the operating instructions. A maximum of 16 screen objects (a
line of text or a piece of clip art) can be placed on any given screen.

To access the Video Billboard, enter the System Settings screen and touch the VIDEO
BILLBOARD icon to display the video billboard keyboard screen.

Icon Functions:

Callout #

Screen Icon

Description of function

Timer

Allows the user to set the amount of time the given screen is
displayed during the idle mode. The timer can be set from 0 to 20
seconds, in 5 second increments. (Setting the timer to zero (0) will
prevent the screen from being displayed. This is helpful when
designing a screen that you do not want to display immediately, but
do want to store in the game’s memory for use at a later date.)

Callout #

Screen Icon

Description of function

Figure 6 - Video Billboard Screen with Keyboard

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Full Screen

Allows the user to view a full screen preview of the designed screen.
While in “full screen,” graphics and text can be repositioned by
selecting them and then touching the new location.

Clear Ad

Allows the user to erase the entire design for the displayed screen.
This icon changes to “DELETE” if any screen object is selected (when
an object is selected, a box appears around the object)

Screen X

Touching this icon toggles through each of the video billboard screens
(where “X” is the number of the screen).

Font

Touching this icon displays the font formatting icons on the bottom
half of the screen. These icons allow the user to select from 4 styles
of font, 3 font sizes and 8 colors. The screen also has controls for
alignment: right, left and centered. To format the font, select the
desired text and then touch the font style, size, color and/or alignment
(if you have more than one line of text on the screen, you will need to
repeat this action for each line of text). Touching the KEYBOARD icon
will return you to the keyboard screen.

Background

This icon toggles the background design through each of the

preset backgrounds.

Clip Art

This icon displays the clip art selection windows on the bottom half of
the screen. From here, the user can select clip art to be used on the
displayed screen. Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to
move through the clip art. To insert clip art, touch the screen at the
desired location and then select the clip art. The clip art size can be
adjusted by selecting the piece of clip art and then selecting “SMALL,”
“MEDIUM” or “LARGE” at the bottom of the screen (if you have more
than one piece of clip art on the screen, you will need to repeat this
action for each piece of clip art). Once clip art is displayed on the
screen, it can be moved by touching the desired clip art and sliding
your finger to the location where you want it placed. Touching the
KEYBOARD icon will return you to the keyboard screen.

Exit

Exits the user to the System Setting screen.

Keyboard

The keyboard is used for entering all text onto the displayed screen.
Once text is displayed on the screen, it can be moved by touching the
text and sliding your finger to the location where you want the text
placed. The cursor can be moved to a new location by touching the
desired location.

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Callout #

Screen Icon

Description of function

Select Type

Touch to change font type (choose from 4 font styles)

Select Size

Touch to change font size (choose from 3 size options)

Select Alignment

Touch to set font alignment (left, right or centered)

Select Color

Touch to change font color (choose from 8 colors)

Keyboard

Displays the keyboard

Callout #

Screen Icon

Description of function

Clip Art

Touch a clip art window to select (choose from 33 pieces of clip art)

Select Size

Touch to change clip art size (choose form 3 sizes)

Scroll Bar

Touch the arrows to scroll through the clip art

Keyboard

Displays the keyboard

Figure 7 - Video Billboard Screen with Font Controls

Figure 8 - Video Billboard Screen with Clip Art Controls

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FIGURE 11 - 19” UPRIGHT (REAR VIEW)

FIGURE 10 - 19” UPRIGHT (FRONT VIEW)

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FIGURE 12 - 19” CABARET (FRONT VIEW)

FIGURE 13 - 19” CABARET (REAR VIEW)

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MEGATOUCH XL PARTS LISTS

Megatouch XL COP
Part List

CALLOUT #

PART #

DESCRIPTION

SA0100-01

ASSY, MEGATOUCH XL, CTOP

MW0009-01

CHASSIS, CTOP, XL

MW0015-01

BRACKET, LOCK, CTOP XL

HW8741

LOCK, CIRC, BNT, DIFF, 1/2”

SA4084-02

SPEAKER ASSY, 4”, W/6-PIN CONN

HW8993-02

LAZY SUSAN, 12” DIA, 15 DEG. STOPS

HW8018-01

ANTI-SKID PAD, 11.5”DIA, RA65 RBR

MW0038-01

CORD CLAMP, XL

HW9001

TUBING, PLASTIC

SA0108-01

HARNESS, MAIN, CTOP, XL

SA0111-01

HARNESS, DISPLAY, AC, CTOP, XL

SA5129-01

GASKET/BEZEL ASSY

11a

HW8087

TAPE, NEOP, .18W X .38THK, PSA

11b

HW8953

BEZEL, 13’ T/S

SA0102-01

HARNESS, COIN BOX, MGATCH XL, CTOP

CN7508

METRIMATE PLUG, 12 PIN

CN7501

METRIMATE PIN, FEMALE 20-24 AWG

EC9154

COUNTER, 12V FROG EYE MTG

SW3005

PB SWITCH, MOMENTARY (SETUP/CALIBRATE)

MW0012-01

BRACKET, CONN/COUNTER, CTOP XL

SA0104-01

DISPLAY/MOTHERBOARD ASSY, XL

MW0010-01

FRAME, DISPLAY, CTOP, XL

EC9840

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER, SMT3

HW8171-01

PCB GUIDE, 8”, SNAP-ON, DEEP CHANNEL

EC0003-01

CD-ROM PLAYER, IDE, 4X

SA0103-01

TOUCHSCREEN/VGA DSPLY ASSY, 13”

21a

EC9377

MONITOR, VGA, 13” (W/ CHASSIS BOARD & FRAME)

21b

EC9824

TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY, 13’

21c

HW8078

TAPE, POLYESTER, 1”, W/ADH

21d

HW8067

TAPE, FOAM, .5W X .03 THK, DBL

SA0112-01

ASSY, MOTHER BOARD & I/O, XL

22a

SA10025-01

PCA, CRT-402, DE-AMER, RISER BOARD

22b

SA10023-01

PCA, I/O BOARD, XL VID, CTOP

22c

SA0101-01

ASSY, MOTHERBOARD

SA0118-01

CABLE, POWER EXTENSION, CD-ROM

SA0105-01

COVER ASSY, CTOP, XL

WD0001-01

SIDE PANEL, RIGHT, CTOP XL

WD0001-02

SIDE PANEL, LEFT, CTOP XL

MW0013-01

TOP, CTOP, XL

MW0016-01

DOOR, CTOP, XL

MW0014-01

PLATE, LATCH, CTOP, XL

HW8734-01

LOCK, W/O CAM, 564, 5/8”L (REAR DOOR)

MW0024-01

CAM, LOCK (REAR DOOR)

MW0023-01

BOLT, LOCK, CTOP, XL

HW8911-01

PIN, SPRING, STL, .094OD X .50L

MW5164-01

HINGE, REAR DOOR CTTS

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EC9410

FAN, TUBAXIAL, 3”, 110V

SA0117-01

CABLE, POWER EXTENSION, FAN

SA0106-01

PWR ENTRY ASSY, CTOP, XL, 120V

EC7528

POWER SUPPLY, SW, PS/2-PC

MW0011-01

BARCKET, PWR SUPPLY, CTOP, XL

SW4024

ROCKER SW, DPST, 250V, PANEL MTG

TA10028-01

PCA, RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS BD, XL SYS

SA0119-01

DOOR ASSY, CD-ROM ACCESS, XL, CTOP

MW0039-01

DOOR, CD-ROM ACCESS, XL, CTOP

HW8727

LOCK, FLAT, STR, DIFF, 1-1/8 CAPKY (CD DOOR/COIN BOX)

MW0037-01

CAM, LOCK, .75 X 2.0

DECALS AND SIGNS

GL3100-01

DECAL, SIDE PANEL, XL, CTOP

GL3101-01

DECAL, FRONT, XL, CTOP

SA7297-06

SIGN HOLDER, MEGATOUCH XL (HOLDER & SIGN ASSEMBLY)

HW9461-03

SIGN HOLDER, PETG, 4 X 12, CTOP

PM8928-09

SIGN, MEGATOUCH XL, CTOP

COIN MECHS/BILL ACCEPTORS

25¢ USA

HW8249

FR/PLATE, SINGLE, M, .25, ROLL DOWN

$1 CANADIAN

HW8295

FR/PLATE, SINGLE, M, $1 CANADIAN

COIN BOX ASSY

SA5161-01

HARNESS, COIN BOX, MECHANICAL, CTOP, XL

MW0017-01

COIN BOX, CTOP, XL

MW5153-01

DOOR, COIN BOX, CTOP
COIN BOX/JCM B/A ASSY, $1-20, XL

EC9797

JCM B/A DBV-45 $1-20, W/ STACKER

SA0109-01

HARNESS, JCM B/A, CTOP, XL

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19” Upright Parts List

CALLOUT #

PART #

DESCRIPTION

EC2001

POWER CORD, 120V

HW8711

ANCHOR PLATE FOR CAM LOCK

HW8716

LOCK, FLAT, STR, #564, 1-7/16” (REAR DOOR)

HW8960

LEG LEVELER, 2”, 3/8-16THD

MW5001-01

STAY LID, URTS, 19”

MW5003-01

BRACKET, CRT ADJUST, LEFT

MW5003-02

BRACKET, CRT ADJUST, RIGHT

MW5006-01

COVER, PERFORATED, SPEAKER, 4”

SB0010-01

COM, POWER CABLE

SA4084

SPEAKER ASSY, 4”

WD2017-01

CABINET, 19” URTS, XL/260, FA, BLK

SA0063-01

HARNESS, POWER, DUAL FANS, URTS

SA5117-05

FAN ASSY, 3”, 12V DC, 2 PIN, W/GUARD

HW8756

CAM, BENT, 1/8” OFFSET

SA0094-01

CORD, IEC POWER x 42”

SW4024

ROCKER SWITCH, DPST, 250V, PNL MTG

TA10028-01

PCA, RS-485 COMM, XL SYS

EC2187-01

RIBBON CABLE, 9 COND, 31”L

HW6366

MOUNTING POST, KNURLED

EC9840

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER BOARD, SMT-3

MW0057-01

COVER, FAN PROTECTOR

SA3209-01

BRACKET ASSY, METER/TEST SWITCH

MW0044-01

DOOR LOCK LATE, UR

SA3234-01 (-02)

SHELF, PC POWER, URTS, XL (-02 “CE” APPROVED ASSY)

24a

WD2018-01

SHELF, 19” VIDEO, UNIVERSAL

24b

MW0063-01

PLATE, MTG, PC/PWR, XL

24c

EC0007-01

TERMINAL BLOCK, 4 POSITION

24d

EC7528

POWER SUPPLY, SWT, PS-2/PC

24e

SA0077-01

HARNESS, MAIN, XL

24f

EC0003-01

CD-ROM PLAYER, IDE, 4X

24g

EC2191-06

RIBBON CABLE, 2X20 PIN, IDE, 7”L

24h

SA0067-01

HARNESS, VOLUME POT, URTS/CAB, 260

SA0112-01

ASSY, MOTHERBOARD & I/O, XL

25a

SA10025-01

PCA, CRT-402, DE-AMER, RISER BOARD

25b

SA10023-01

PCA, I/O BOARD, XL VID, CTOP

25c

SA0101-01

ASSY, MOTHERBOARD

SA3202-05

SHELF ASSY, TS/CRT (VGA)

26a

SA3210-03

TS/CRT (VGA) ASSY, COLOR, 19”

26b

EC9378

MONITOR, VGA, 19”

26c

EC9823

T/S OVERLAY, 19”

26d

HW8078

TAPE, POLYESTER, 1”, W/ADHESIVE

26e

HW8067

TAPE, FOAM, .5W, .03THK,DBL

26f

WD2013-01

SHELF, CRT MTG, 19” URTS

26g

MW5008-01

BRACKET, CRT LEFT, 19” URTS

26h

MW5008-02

BRACKET, CRT RIGHT, 19” URTS

SA3230-01

BEZEL ASSY, 19” URTS

27a

MW5014-01

BEZEL/HINGE ASSY, 19” URTS

27b

HW8951-02

BEZEL, MONITOR, 19” URTS

HW8713

LOCK, FLAT, STR, 564, 1-7/16 KYRM

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CALLOUT #

PART #

DESCRIPTiON

EC2001

POWER CORD, 120V

MW1672-01

CONTROL PANEL, 19” CABARET

MW1671-01

BRKT, GLASS, UPPER, 19” CABARET

MW1670-01

SPEAKER, MTG BRKT, 19” CAB

HW8951-01

BEZEL, MONITOR, 19” CABARET

WD5060-01

WOOD CABINET, URTS, 19” CABARET

SA4084

SPEAKER ASSY, 4”

SA3209-01

BRACKET ASSY, METER/TEST SWITCH

HW8960

LEG LEVELER, 2”, 3/8-16THD

GL2411-03

PLEXI, CLEAR, 19” CABARET, SIGN

MW1674-01-0A

MONITOR, SUPPORT LEFT, 19” CABARET

MW1674-02-0A

MONITOR, SUPPORT RIGHT, 19” CABARET

HW8979

SLIDE LATCH

SA0058-01

HARN, PWR SWITCH, URTB/URTS/CAB, XL

14a

SW4024

ROCKER SWITCH, DPST, 250V, PNL MTG

SB6058-01

FLUOR LAMP ASSY, 120V/60HZ, 15W

15a*

LB2100

LAMP, FLUOR, 15W, F15T8CW

MW0028-01

PLATE, POWER ENTRY

HW6366

MOUNTING POST, KNURLED

TA10028-01

PCA, RS-485 COMM, XL SYS

EC2187-01

RIBBON CABLE, 9 COND, 31”L

EC9840

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER BOARD, SMT-3

SA0014-01

HARN, E/M/CREJ, 19” CABARET

SA3266-03-0B

CRT ASSY, 19” CABARET, XL

22a*

EC9378

MONITOR, VGA, 19”

22b*

EC9823

T/S OVERLAY, 19”

22c*

HW8078

TAPE, POLYESTER, 1”, W/ADHESIVE

22d*

HW8067

TAPE, FOAM, .5W, .03THK,DBL

22e

WD5061-01-0A

SHELF, MONITOR, 19” CABARET

23*

SA3234-01 (-02)

SHELF, PC POWER, URTS, XL (-02 “CE” APPROVED ASSY)

23a

WD2018-01

SHELF, 19” VIDEO, UNIVERSAL

23b

MW0063-01

PLATE, MTG, PC/PWR, XL

23c

EC0007-01

TERMINAL BLOCK, 4 POSITION

23d

EC7528

POWER SUPPLY, SWT, PS-2/PC

23e

SA0077-01

HARNESS, MAIN, XL

23f

EC0003-01

CD-ROM PLAYER, IDE, 4X

23g

EC2191-06

RIBBON CABLE, 2X20 PIN, IDE, 7”L

23h

SA0067-01

HARNESS, VOLUME POT, URTS/CAB, 260

24*

SA0112-01

ASSY, MOTHERBOARD & I/O, XL

24a

SA10025-01

PCA, CRT-402, DE-AMER, RISER BOARD

24b

SA10023-01

PCA, I/O BOARD, XL VID, CTOP

24c

SA0101-01

ASSY, MOTHERBOARD

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Merit Video

Limited Warranty

Merit Industries, Inc. warrants it’s video countertop
and upright machines to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months
from the date of delivery or seven months from the
date of shipment from its facilities, whichever occurs
first. The warranty covers all electrical components
(except fuses and light bulbs) and printed circuit
boards. Other items are covered by warranty periods
offered by the original equipment manufacturers
(power supplies - 90 days; video monitors - 90 days).

Failure due to misuse, vandalism, excessive or
intentional abuse, operation outside specified
conditions (including, but not limited to, improper
electrical power source), fire, water damage, acts of
God, acts of war and civil unrest are specifically
excluded.

Merit products are carefully inspected and thoroughly
tested prior to packing and shipment. Any damage
discovered upon receipt of goods, whether obvious
or concealed, must be reported immediately to the
delivering carrier and claims made directly to them.
Merit assumes no responsibility for damages once
the product has left its facilities and any disputes
regarding transportation damage must be resolved
with the shipping company(s).

Merit will repair or replace, at its option, any
component, part or assembly that fails under
warranty, provided that the failed item is returned,
shipping charges prepaid, to Merit’s repair facility
and Merit is notified of the failure within the warranty
period. Merit reserves the right to request the serial
numbers of the item and/or game which has failed ,
and copies of sales invoices, bills of lading or other
documents as required to determine the validity of
the warranty coverage. Merit will return or replace
warranty items, as specified above, shipping charges
prepaid, by ground transportation.

Merit’s obligation shall be limited to repair or
replacement as stated above, and shall specifically
exclude any liability for consequential damages or
loss of earnings.

Merit may, at its discretion, provide replacement
parts under warranty prior to receiving defective
items without incurring any ongoing obligation to
extend such accommodations.

In certain instances, due to geographical or other
considerations, Merit may offer PCB warranty
service on an extended time basis as follows:

(a) User notifies Merit in writing (or FAX) of
PCB failure, providing dates of failure, serial
numbers and a brief description of failure
symptoms.

(b) Failed PCBs are accumulated for a time
period or quantity accumulation, as designated
by Merit and sent in one shipment to save
shipping expenses.

The above terms and conditions constitute the sole
obligation, written or implied, of Merit Industries
under its warranty coverage.

PROPRIETARY

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED AND SHALL NOT BE USED,
DISTRIBUTED OR REPRODUCED IN WHOLE, OR
IN PART, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED.

FCC WARNING

THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS IN PART 15 OF FCC RULES
FOR A CLASS “A” COMPUTING DEVICE.
OPERATION IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA MAY
CAUSE INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TV
RECEPTION REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO
TAKE WHATEVER STEPS ARE NECESSARY TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE

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