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ATTRACT MODE·. Playfield and backbox lamps blink. The player score displays exhibit a series of
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messages informing the player concerning:
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GAME OPERATION
After assembly and installation at its site location, this game must be plugged into a properly grounded
outlet to prevent shock hazard, and to assure proper game operation. DO NOT use a 'cheater' plug to
defeat the ground pin on the line cord. DONOT cut off the ground pin.
POWERING UP.
Perform the following 'power up' routine upon completion of the assembly and
installation procedure, as well as at the beginning of each period of game operation. Initially, it will
confirm that the game is in proper operating condition; later, it will aid the operator via its messages
(refer to later text entitled "Problem Analysis Messages").
Procedure. With the coin door closed, plug the game in, and switch it ON, using the On-Off switch. In
normal operation, the displays initially show the last score. Then, the game goes into the Attract Mode
(playfield and backbox lamps flashing, sounds being heard, etc., if the operator does not change the
Factory Setting).
Openthe coin door and press the BEGIN TEST switch to begin the game test routine. The display shows
the game name, game number and game software revision. The message changes. The display shows
the sound software revision, revision level of the system software and date the game software was
revised.
Example:
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND
20000
Rev. L-1
Sound Rev. L-1
SY.1.16
4-15-91
Perform the entire test menu routine to verify that the game is operating satisfactorily (refer to later text
entitled "Menu System Operation"). Successful completion of the tests shows that the game is ready to
begin earning your investment return.
After the game has been on location for a period of time, the test routine may be preceded by messages
concerning game problems. The text entitled 'Problem Analysis Messages'
contains more details
concerning messages displayed at each game turn-on.
A. Recent highest scores";
B. A "custom message"
C. The score to achieve to obtain a Replay award";
..These (or similar) displays reappear occasionally, accompanied by sounds and music, until a player
. initiates game play by inserting a coin or, when credits are available, pressing the Start button.
• - operator-adjustable feature
CREDIT POSTING. Insert coin(s). A sound is heard for each coin, and the player score displays show
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