Slim Maxx Installation & Owner's Manual (PM0240-01)

Installation and owner's manual for the Megatouch Slim Maxx game covering setup, operation, and maintenance.

merit industries, inc.

PM0240-01

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Quick Setup .................................... p. 1

Site Preparartion ............................. p. 2

Game Description ........................... p. 2

CPU Section ............................. p. 2

Coinbox Section ........................ p. 2

General Care
and Maintenance ............................ p. 2

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

Degaussing Your
Monitor ..................................... p. 2-3

General Circuit Board
Handling Information ................. p. 3

Cleaning the Cabinet ................ p. 3

Cleaning the Touchscreen
Monitor ..................................... p. 3

Cleaning the Fans and
Vents ........................................ p. 3

Megatouch SLIM MAXX Software

Options Settings ............................. p. 4

Game Name and Score Needed
for Intial Replay ............................... p. 5

Megatouch SLIM MAXX
Game Operation

Game Setup ............................. p. 6

System Settings ....................... p. 6-7

Game Menu .............................. p. 7

Coin-In Menu ............................ p. 8

Books Screen ........................... p. 9

Megatouch SLIM MAXX
Video Billboard

Video Billboard
Icon Functions .......................... p. 10-11

Video Billboard Font
Controls Screen ........................ p. 11

Video Billboard Clip Art
Controls Screen ........................ p. 11

Megatouch SLIM MAXX Hardware

Troubleshooting ............................. p. 12-14

Parts List and Illustrations

Game Illustrations ..................... p. 15-16

Replacement Parts List ............ p. 17

Table of Contents

UNPACKING & SETTING UP YOUR
MEGATOUCH™ SLIM MAXX VIDEO
GAME

Upon opening the carton and removing
the packing materials, lift the game out
of the box and remove it from the
plastic bag. Place the game on a sturdy,
level surface.

Locate and remove the vinyl pouch
containing the manuals, warranty card
and keys (located on top of, or on the
back of, the cabinet.) Put the manual,
warranty card and keys aside for future
use. Clean any adhesive residue that
may be left on the cabinet after
removing the vinyl pouch.

Plug the power cord into a grounded AC
outlet.

NOTE: INSIDE THE POUCH ARE SEVERAL
SETS OF KEYS: TWO SETS, EACH,
UNLOCKS THE REAR DOOR AND THE
COINBOX.

Turn the power switch to “ON” (see
Figure 9 on page 15 of the manual.)

Turn on the game and wait for the game
to go through its boot-up sequence. At
the completion of the boot-up sequence,
the game will display the main menu
screen.

CALIBRATING THE TOUCHSCREEN

Press the “CALIBRATE” switch located
in the coinbox section or CPU section
of the unit (See Figures 9 and 12 on
pages 15 and 16 of the manual.)

With your index finger, touch the
center of the first circle that appears on
the screen. NOTE: YOU MUST HOLD

YOUR FINGER ON THE CIRCLE FOR

APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS FOR
THE CALIBRATION TO BE
RECOGNIZED. Once touched a
second circle will appear on the screen.

With your index finger, 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.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AND MONITOR
CONTROLS

NOTE: THE VOLUME AND MONITOR
CONTROLS ARE PRESET AT THE
FACTORY AND, THEREFORE, MAY NOT
NEED TO BE ADJUSTED.

In the countertop, the volume control is
accessed through the software; to
access the volume control, press the
SETUP button, located in the coinbox
section or in the CPU section of the
game, then touch the SYSTEM
SETTINGS icon at the Setup Screen,
then touch the VOLUME CONTROL
icon.

Adjust the Monitor Controls, in the CPU
section of the game (See Figure 9 on
page 15 of the manual), as necessary
to achieve the desired picture.

MEGATOUCH

™ SLIM MAXX

QUICK SETUP

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CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible from the rear
of the unit in the countertop. The CPU
section houses the CRT, the monitor
controls, the CPU and I/O boards, the power
supply, the main harness and the “SETUP”
and “CALIBRATE” switches. The Dallas
key is located on the I/O board in the
countertop model.

Coinbox Section

The coinbox section is accessible from the
front of the unit. This section is key-locked
for security purposes. A sturdy metal box
located within this section holds all coins
deposited into the machine. Also located
within the cavity of the coin mech are 2
internal switches, ”SETUP” and
“CALIBRATE,” and the coin meter.
Pressing the “SETUP” button will bring you
to the Megatouch™ Setup screen (See
Figure 1 in the Software Section of this
manual.) See the next section for calibration

instructions.

General Care and Maintenance

NOTE: THIS GAME SHOULD ONLY BE
SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE
PARTS IN THIS GAME. BE CAREFUL
WHEN SERVICING THE INSIDE OF THE
GAME. GAME SHOULD ALWAYS BE
UNPLUGGED BEFORE SERVICING.

Screen Calibration

The machine must be in the idle mode or
game select mode to calibrate the
touchscreen.

•

Find the “CALIBRATE” button 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.

Site Preparation

•

Plug the game into a grounded
electrical outlet.

•

Plug the game into 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.

•

Place the game on a flat, level and
stable surface.

•

Place the game in a location that does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.

•

Make sure that all fans are operating
correctly and that airflow is
unobstructed. If any fans are not
operating, it is important that they be
replaced.

•

Make sure nothing is placed on top of
the cabinet or next to the fan vents that
would inhibit the flow of air.

Game Description

The countertop model has 2 key-locked
compartments: the CPU section and the
coinbox section. The countertop is equipped
with one coin mech, with optional bill
acceptors available.

The countertop model is able to be mounted
to a surface through a clearance hole in the
base pan on the bottom of the game. To
mount the game:

1. Gain access to the base pan by
removing the PC tray from the game.

Rotate the lazy susan so that you see
the screw hole through the tool
clearance and drive a screw into the
surface where you are mounting the
game.

Repeat step 2 for the four remaining
holes in the lazy susan.

As an added feature on the Megatouch™
SLIM MAXX, there is a hanking tie attached
to the U-Bolt (See Figure 9 on page 15 of
the manual), on the back of the game, to
provide strain relief for the power cord. It can
also be used for any other wires that may
be routed through the U-bolt in the future.

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•

Touch the center of the second circle
that appears on the screen.

•

Touch the “EXIT TEST” icon.

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 manually
degaussing a monitor.

Plug in your degaussing coil.

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.

Move the coil in a circular motion around
the face of the monitor and slowly
approach the game.

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.

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5b. WAND-SHAPED COILS: When you are

about three feet away, point the wand
away from the monitor and release the

trigger.

General Circuit Board Handling

Information

Before handling any boards, observe the
following procedures:

•

Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by:
Storing the boards in the anti-static bags
in which they are shipped. Removing
any static charge from your body
before handling the boards. Using a
ground strap when handling the boards.

•

When plugging in connectors to the
board, make sure the connector is
inserted straight onto the header and
that the connector covers all header
pins.

•

Do not connect any peripheral device
to the board, if the power is still
connected to the peripheral or if power
is already applied to the board.

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

Cleaning the Fans and Vents

•

The fans and vents should be cleaned
of any dust and grime on a regular
basis to ensure proper ventilation of the
game.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID
OR VINEGAR-BASED CLEANSERS WHEN CLEANING
YOUR GAME. OVER TIME, SUCH CLEANSERS COULD
HARM THE TOUCHSCREEN AND ERASE THE DECALS.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS
CONTAINING ANY OF THESE SUBSTANCES.

Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX
Software Instructions

Options Settings

All current operator-adjustable functions are
controlled by accessing the “OPTIONS” icon
on the Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Setup
screen (See Figure 1.)

Options Settings Notes

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).

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.”

“SET” is only shown if “Player Selectable Language” is
set to “YES.” When enabled, the operator can select
which of the available languages will be displayed for
the user to select. To enable the languages: at the
Language Select screen, touch the desired language
on the left, then select an open field on the right.

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.

These settings are only available if “6 STARS

ENABLED?” is set to “YES.”

This setting is only available if “SHOW DECK CARDS”

is set to “YES.”

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

except Trivia Whiz, Pile On, Strip Poker, Double
Solitaire and Mystery Phraze. The Game Name and
Score Needed for Initial Replay table on the next page
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.)

Easy Mode reduces the number of points needed to

reach the bonus round for Hoop Jones (125/150 points),
Eleven-Up (68,000/80,000 points), Tri-Towers (64,000/
80,000 points), Royal Flash (180,000/200,000 points)

and Quik Match (250,000/280,000 points).

NOTE:

The Options 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. Options
Settings controls for inactive
games and games not included
in your program will not be
displayed.

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TIMER

YES

ALLOW SEX?

YES

ALLOW NUDITY?

2/3

YES

ALLOW SEX DURING ATTRACT

YES

MYSTERY PHRASE SEX CATERGORY?

YES

MATCH’EM UP BABES AND HUNKS?

YES

MEMOREE BABES AND HUNKS?

YES

TRIVIA/POWER QUIZ SEX CATERGORY?

YES

PIX MIX BABES AND HUNKS?

YES

PHOTO HUNT EROTIC CATERGORY?

SET

YES

PLAYER SELECTABLE LANGUAGE

OTHER

ENG

DEFAULT LANGUAGE?

YES

LANGUAGE BUTTONS HAVE FLAGS

YES

SOLITAIRE FREE GAME?

YES

TRIVIA/PWR QUIZ SHOW CORRECT
ANSWER?

4/300K

5/1M

TRIVIA ROUND/BONUS?

YES

POWER SOLITAIRE SPLIT COLUMN
MOVE?

YES

POWER SOLITAIRE FREE GAME?

$/¢

CREDS

PRICE DISPLAY?

YES

STRIP POKER MOAN SOUNDS?

ENG

GER

CHECKERZ RULES?

YES

AUTO CLEAR HIGH SCORES

YES

6 STARS ENABLED?

YES

HI-SCORE ACCESS FROM 6 STARS?

YES

VBB ACCESS FROM 6 STARS?

YES

VOLUME CONTROL ACCESS FROM 6

STARS

YES

CALIBRATION ACCESS FROM 6 STARS

YES

SHOW DECK CARDS

SHORT

LONG

FAN TIME?

YES

ALLOW GAME CONTINUATION?

YES

ALLOW BONUS REPLAY?

YES

FREE PLAY ENABLED

YES

EASY MODE ENABLED

YES

POWER QUIZ CATERGORY SAME FOR
ALL

YES

POWER QUIZ CONSOLATION QUESTION

YES

CONTINUOUS BONUS ROUND?

YES

GOLF HAS WOMEN?

3/G

5/G

PHOTOHUNT HINTS?

YES

TRI TOWERS FACE-UP PLAYER
SELECTABLE?

Game Name and Score Needed

for Initial Replay

Great Solitaire

45,000

Run 21

250,000

Royal Flush

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 Phrase

325,000

Power Quiz

NO REPLAY

Pile On

NO REPLAY

Strip Poker

NO REPLAY

Double Solitaire

NO REPLAY

Trivia Whiz

NO REPLAY

MegaLink Trivia

NO REPLAY

Tennis Ace

NO REPLAY

Chug 21

250,000

Symbol Tri-Towers

125,000

Symbol 11-Up

125,000

Symbol Take 2

110,000

Hooter

NO REPLAY

Trip Flip

NO REPLAY

3 Blind Mice

NO REPLAY

Route 66

45,000

Super Route 66

55,000

Fast Lane

100,000

Championship Golf

NO REPLAY

Monster Madness

NO REPLAY

Lookout

400,000

Snapshot

NO REPLAY

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Figure 1 - Megatouch Game

Setup Screen

To Enter This Screen, Touch
“System Settings” At The Setup
Screen

Figure 2 – System Settings Screen

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, Video

Billboard and Mega-Link screens.

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 options settings screen.
The options settings displayed on this
page will vary depending on which
games are active (see page 4 for a list
of options 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.

Clear Credits

Erases all credits on the machine.

Free Credits

Adds credits 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 Game Serial Number,
PC Dump, Set 6 Star PIN, Security
Setup, Volume Control, Video Billboard
and MegaLink Test screens. See
the System Settings screen for
explanations of each option.

Exit

Returns the game to the attract mode.

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 Product Support and
Services for information.

Set 6 Star

PIN*

Brings up the Set 6 Star PIN screen
via the info button in the main menu
screen. Touch the stars in the
programmed order 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
options settings must be set to “YES”
for each screen; see the options
settings list on page 4.)

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To Enter This Screen, Touch The
“Setup” Button In The Coinbox
Section or CPU Section

*Six Stars Enabled

This feature allows 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 info button in the
main menu 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 options settings
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.

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

Figure 3 - Game Menu Screen

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.

Volume

Control

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 10 for Video Billboard
operation instructions.

Mega Link

Test

Allows the operator to test the
connection between linked games.

The game list and prices are programmed
using this screen. The top of the screen
shows the various game menu names. The
fields below show the game positions
available, with the price for each game. The
list on the right shows all games available
for that catergory. The lower buttons will clear
the selected item from the player’s game
menu (CLEAR 1), clear all of the games from
the player’s 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 player’s game lists, first
select the category in which you want the
game to appear, by touching that category’s
name at the top of the screen. Choose the
menu position you want the game to occupy,
by touching that position. Then, touch the
desired game name, from the game list on
the right side of the screen. That game will
now appear in the menu (a game cannot
appear in a game list more than once).
Games currently in the displayed category
will appear shaded in the game list on the
right.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.

NOTE:TOP GAMES allows the operator to enter up to 6
games in that category. Set the Top Game Threshold
to tell the game how many plays qualifies a game for
the top games list. Once a game reaches that number
of plays, it will automatically be added to the Top Games
catergory. The Default threshold is “10.”

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To Enter The Coin/Credit Setup 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
amount of money.

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.”
Adjust the coin/credit/meter pulse settings by touching the “plus” and “minus” signs on the
field you want to change.

In the above example (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.”

In the above example (UK curency), 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).

In both examples, note that meter pulses are independent of credits and only track the unit of
currency (10p in the 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.

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. Some programs, depending
on the key used, 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.

COIN VALUE

COIN INPUT

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

10p

20p

50p

player premium 25p/credit

1£

player premium 20p/credit

COIN VALUE

COIN INPUT

COINS

CREDITS

METER PULSES

10p

20p

50p

1 bonus credit

1£

5 bonus credits

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

Figure 4 - Books Screen

Figure 5 - Books Screen w/ Time

Inset

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 book data.

NOTE: Touching Trivia Whiz or Power
Quiz displays totals by category.

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Figure 6 – Video Billboard Screen

with Keyboard

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

Video Billboard Icon Functions:

Callout #

Screen Icon

Description

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.)

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.)

Fonts

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 20 preset
backgrounds.

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Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Video
Billboard Operating Instructions

The Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX 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.

Figure 7 - Video Billboard Screen

with Font Controls

Figure 8 – Video Billboard Screen

with Clip Art Controls

Callout #

Screen Icon

Description

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. The clip art size can
be adjusted by selecting the
piece of clip art and then
selcting "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 the clip art is
displayed on the screen,
touching the desired clip art and
sliding your finger to the location
where you want it placed can
move it. Touching the
KEYBOARD icon will return you
to the keyboard screen.

Exit

Exits the user to the System
Settings screen.

Keyboard

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

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 from 3 sizes.)

Scroll Bar

Touch the arrows to scroll
through clip art.

Keyboard

Displays the keyboard.

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Merit Industries, Inc.
Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Games

Refer to the list below if you are experiencing a problem with your Megatouch SLIM MAXX Game…

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

COMMENT

No Power, Game
reboots/monitor seems to
power cycle

• Check that the power cord is connected

to a “live outlet.”

• Check that the power switch is turned

“ON.”

• Check that the power cord is connected

to the game power supply.

• Check that the power supply’s voltage

select switch is set to the proper voltage.

• “Live outlet” is an outlet powered

with electricity.

• The power switch is located in

the rear of the game.

• The power cord is plugged into

the power supply inside the
game.

No Video.

• Check that the game is powered and

turned “ON.”

• Check that the monitor is connected to

the game motherboard.

• Check that the power is connected to

the monitor and the motherboard.

• Make sure the RAM DIMM is properly

seated.

• See “No Power” under

“PROBLEM.”

• The monitor connection is

located inside the rear
compartment of the game.

• The monitor is powered from a

connection on the game power
harness, located in the CPU
section on countertops.

Touchscreen does not work.
(Microtouch)

• Verify that the touchscreen controller is

connected to power.

• Verify that the touchscreen controller is

operating.

• Verify that the touchscreen controller is

connected to the motherboard.

• Make sure the screen is not scratched.

• Make sure no metal is touching the

screen.

• Check COM1 setting during boot-up.

• Check for proper ground.

• The touchscreen controller is a

small box mounted inside the
rear compartment of the game.
On a game with a Microtouch
controller, an LED is illuminated
when power is applied. When
operating, the LED will change
intensity when the screen is
touched.

• Check for proper connection of

the touchscreen power lead with
the power harness. The
connection is made near the
controller in the CPU section of
the game.

• If the screen is scratched, it must

be replaced.

• The touchscreen is connected to

COM 1 input on the motherboard
in the CPU section of the game.

• If COM 1 is bad, the

motherboard needs to be
replaced.

Poor picture quality.

• Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Horizontal,

and Vertical controls.

• Monitor controls are located in

the CPU section of the game.

“NO SOUND DRIVER,”
“INVALID KEY.”

• Make sure that the riser card is correctly

installed and seated.

• Riser card is the printed circuit

board connecting the I/O board
to the motherboard. Riser card
must be fully inserted in the
socket.

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Merit Industries, Inc.
Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Games

Refer to the list below if you are experiencing a problem with your Megatouch SLIM MAXX Game…

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

COMMENT

“ERROR - INVALID KEY”

• Check the Dallas Key. Verify that it is

installed, not damaged and seated tight.

• Bad I/O riser connection.

• The Dallas Key is the button-

shaped disc with a spoon handle
located on the I/O board.

Game locks up,
Game graphics incorrect.

• Perform two-button memory clear.

• Two-Button Clear:

1. Turn game power off.
2. Depress and hold the Calibrate

and Set-Up buttons located
within the coinbox assembly
section and the CPU section in
countertops.

3. With Calibrate and Set-Up

depressed, turn game power
on.

4. Release Calibrate and Set-Up

buttons when “2-Button Clear
Detected” is displayed on
screen.

5. “2-Button Clear Complete.”

No sound,
Game volume low.

• Adjust volume control.

• Make sure speaker harness is plugged

in.

• Sound harness is disconnected or

damaged.

• Speaker harness is connected at

J9 on I/O board.

• Hedaphone jack of sound

harness is connected at PL101
on the motherboard and the
other end of the sound harness
connects to J11 on the I/O
board.

Game volume loud,
Sound distorted.

• Turn volume down.

• The volume controls can be

accessed through the System
Settings screen in the SLIM
MAXX Setup software.

Operating system not found

• Ribbon cable from hard drive to

motherboard is loose.

• Make sure each end of the

ribbon cable is securely in place.

Meter not advancing.

• Check connection at I/O board.

• Check wiring at J3 METER

connector on I/O board in the
CPU section of the game.

Coinbox assembly is stuck,
Can’t remove Coinbox
assembly from game.

• Make sure coinbox is in the unlocked

position.

• While unlocked, push against the

coinbox and then pull out by grasping
the bottom of the coinbox assembly.

• Lock bar in the coinbox

assembly was stuck in the
locked position.

“COIN JAM,”
A continuous tone emits
from the game.

• Check for coin(s) jammed in coin mech.

• If the game emits the coin jam indicator

sound when powered up, the
NORMALLY CLOSED contacts of the
coin mechanism are being used. The
NORMALLY OPEN contacts must be
used.

• To gain access to the coin mech

in countertop games, unlock and
remove the coinbox assembly
from the game.

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Refer to the list below if you are experiencing a problem with your Megatouch SLIM MAXX Game…

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

COMMENT

Game not recording credits
from coins,
Bill acceptor not working.

• Check that the coinbox assembly is

correctly installed.

• Check that the wiring harness on the

coinbox/bill acceptor is intact and not
damaged.

• Check that the bill acceptor is powered.

• Check the actuator wire on the coin

mech micro switch.

• Coinbox assembly must be fully

inserted and locked into place.

• Inspect the wiring harness on the

coinbox/bill acceptor for damage.
Make sure that it is fully
connected.

• Bill acceptor (only) requires a

power connection from the power
supply. This power connection is
the same plug that is used to
power the monitor. There is a
second connector (two
conductors) behind the
coinbox/bill acceptor connector.
Both connections must be
complete for proper operation.

• The actuator wire is the thin wire

at the end of the coin chute.

Merit Industries, Inc.
Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Games

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Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Countertop Parts and Images

FIGURE 9 - INSIDE VIEW OF GAME FROM REAR

FIGURE 10 - BACK DOOR SECTION

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FIGURE 12 - COINBOX SECTION

FIGURE 11 - FRONT/SIDE VIEW OF GAME

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For additional assistance, after contacting your distributor,contact:

Merit Product Support and Services

USA and Canada call toll-free:

1-800-445-9353

Outside the USA and Canada call:

(215) 639-4700

FAX: (215) 639-5346

Merit Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 5004, Bensalem, PA 19020-8529

PART #

DESCRIPTION

DOMESTIC 586 SLIM MAXX COUNTERTOP

SA0219-01

MONITOR ASSEMBLY, CTOP

EC9377-07

CRT, 13"" VGA, RIGHT ANGLE CHASSIS MOUNTING

EC9840-03

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER BOARD, SMT3

SB0016-04

TAPE KIT

SA9824-03

13"" TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY W/TERMINATIONS

PA3002-03

PROGRAMMED HARD DRIVE 3.5 IDE

SA3002-XX

PROGRAMMED SECURITY KEY

SA0163-11

I/O BOARD/MOTHERBOARD ASSEMBLY

Megatouch™ SLIM MAXX Countertop Replacement Parts List

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Merit Video Machine Limited Warranty

Merit Industries, Inc. warrants it’s video
machines to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of purchase. 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.

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.

NOTES:

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