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FISH TALES 1-29
Error Messages
The WPC game program has the capability to aid the operator and service personnel. At Game Tum-on, or
after pressing the Begin Test switch, once the game has been operating for an extended period, the
display may signal with a message, "Press ENTER for Test Report". This indicates that the game program
has detected a possible problem with the game.
To obtain details of the problem, open the coin door and press the Begin Test switch. Press the
Enter button to begin displaying the message{s). The following messages apply to your game.
Check SWitch
##.
This error message indicates that at least one switch was stuck 'On' at game turn-on or has NOT
been actuated during ball play (for
90
balls or
-30
games). The game program compensates the game
play requirements affected by each disabled switch to allow 'nearly normal' play. This helps keep your
game earning, until the service technician can repair the problem, bringing the game back to its normal
operation.
To verify the problem. refer to the Test Menu text describing Switch Testing. and check each
reported switch using applicable switch tests. Always check switch operation using a ball, to Simulate
game conditions.
Switch problems may often be resolved by adjusting the wire switch actuators, fixing
switch circuitry problems, securing loose connectors. etc. Mechanisms using 'opto switches'
(drop
targets. etc.) need to be checked for proper power connections (+12V dc and ground).
Pinball
Missing.
This game normally uses four balls; however. it will operate with less. This error message
announces that a ball is missing or stuck somewhere.
When the ball is located. return
it
to the game
through the Outhole. Other possibilities for this problem could be malfunctions of the Ball Trough
switches or the Ball Shooter switch.
xxxxx Sw. Is Stuck
On.
This error message indicates that a switch, which is not usually On, remains in the On position after
the game is switched On. The stuck Switch is essential for game play (for example, a coin chute switch, the
slam tilt switch, the plumb bob tilt switch), and should be cleared to permit proper game operation.
•
Ground Short Row·
(Row Number and Color)
This error message indicates that the switch wires being called out are touching a grounded part
on the playfield or coin door.
Check for the following: 1) Slam Tilt (or other COindoor) switch touching the grounded coin door;
2) A leaf-type, playfield switch touching a grounded part; 3) Players poking metallic objects (wires, coat
hangers, etc.) into the game; 4) Switch cable insulation pierced or damaged allowing bare wire contact with
a grounded part; 5) All switches in a row closing at the same time. Note: This instance is NOT a switch
problem; however, for most games this is a very rare possibility.