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LAI Games Let’s Bounce User Manual

LAI Games Let’s Bounce
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OPERATORS MANUAL
Version 15
LET’S BOUNCE
Firmware version 9.01.000
PLEASE NOTE
Read this manual before operating the machine.
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LAI Games Let’s Bounce Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLAI Games
ModelLet’s Bounce
CategoryArcade Game Machines
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions and Guidelines

Warning and Caution Definitions

Defines warning, caution, and note symbols and their implications for safety.

General Safety Guidelines

Outlines essential safety rules for operating the game, including power, grounding, and environment.

Machine Installation and Inspection

Installation Safety Procedures

Details crucial safety steps for installing and inspecting the game to ensure player safety.

Introduction and Game Overview

Packaging Contents

Lists all items included in the game packaging for setup and operation.

Technical Specifications and Requirements

Details the game's physical dimensions, power needs, and environmental operating conditions.

Packing Details

Component Breakdown for Packaging

Illustrates how the game unit is disassembled and packed for shipping.

Assembly and Parts Identification

Detailed Component Breakdown

Provides a visual guide to all individual parts used in the game assembly.

Assembly Steps: Initial Setup

Steps 1-5: Bounce Pad Attachment

Guides through the first five steps of assembling the game unit, including the bounce pad.

Assembly Steps: Playfield Frame

Steps 6-9: Attaching Playfield

Details steps 6 through 9 of the assembly process, focusing on the playfield frame.

Assembly Steps: Cabinet Connection

Steps 10-12: Connecting Sections

Covers steps 10 to 12, involving aligning and connecting the rear stand and front cabinet.

Assembly Steps: Securing Components

Steps 13-15: Playfield and Connectors

Details steps 13 through 15, focusing on securing the playfield and plugging in connectors.

Assembly Steps: Side Panels

Steps 16-17: Attaching Side Panels

Guides through steps 16 and 17 for attaching the left and right side panels of the cabinet.

Assembly Steps: Header and Backboard

Steps 18-21: Installing Header/Backboard

Covers steps 18 through 21 for installing the header and backboard components.

Assembly Steps: Final Checks

Steps 22-24: Power-Up and Verification

Details steps 22-24 for securing connections, powering on, and verifying functionality.

Assembly Steps: Cabinet Completion

Steps 25-30: Final Assembly

Covers final assembly steps 25-30, including acrylic panels and side covers.

Gameplay and Modes

Game Objective and Rules

Explains the core objective of the game and how players score points by hitting tiles.

How to Play: Bar and Arcade Modes

Describes the gameplay flow for both Bar and Arcade modes, including bonus rounds.

Play Modes and Operation

Attract Mode Functionality

Explains how attract mode provides visual and audio displays when the game is idle.

Coin Play and Free Play Settings

Details how to enable Coin Play and the different methods for activating Free Play mode.

Operation and Game Settings

Coin Settings and Credits

Configures coin input, credits per game, and multi-stage bonus credits for coin mechanisms.

Game Settings Configuration

Bonus Credits and Attract Sound

Configures bonus credits for coin mech 2, common coin pooling, and attract mode sound delay.

Error Message Alerts and Free Mode

Sets up how error messages are displayed and enables free play mode for the game.

Advanced Game Settings

Prize Types and Game Modes

Defines prize types, game modes (Arcade/Bar), and scoring thresholds for bonuses.

Ticket and Credit Configuration

Configures points per ticket, maximum tickets, mercy tickets, and bonus ticket/credit awards.

Audit Functions

Coin and Game Play Audits

Tracks total coins, service credits, single/double player games, and total games played.

Score, Ticket, and Skip Audits

Monitors high scores, total tickets, average tickets, and game skips/time skipped.

Tests and Diagnostics

Output Tests

Verifies functionality of lamps, displays, sounds, and lights via specific output tests.

Input Tests and Run Tests

Checks player inputs and runs mechanical tests for ticket mechs, ball gate, and dispenser.

Advanced Game Features

Online Tile Configuration

Allows setting tiles to "offline" and managing their status for gameplay.

Game History Tracking

Lists data for the last 10 game plays, including scores and tickets paid out.

Troubleshooting: Common Errors

Ticket and Coin Sensor Errors

Details causes and solutions for ticket jams, coin sensor issues, and button jams.

CPU and EEPROM Errors

Addresses CPU read/write errors and EEPROM communication issues with their resolutions.

Troubleshooting: Hard Errors

Ball Gate and Ball Supply Errors

Covers errors related to ball gate sensors and insufficient ball supply during gameplay.

EEPROM and Program Setting Errors

Addresses EEPROM audit errors and issues with program settings (PSet Error).

Troubleshooting: Firmware Errors

EEPROM Program Settings and Firmware Errors

Explains resolutions for EEPROM program setting errors and NJ firmware issues.

Section A: Service Instructions

Locating Serviceable Parts: Cabinet Front

Identifies the main serviceable items located on the front of the game cabinet.

Backboard Component Identification

Backboard Labelled Parts

Details the numbered components and lamps associated with the backboard assembly.

Player Panel and Cabinet Interior

Player Panel Components

Identifies parts of the player panel, including bounce pad and buttons.

Cabinet Interior PCBs and Components

Shows internal components like sound board, game control PCB, and ball lifter sensor.

Cabinet Exterior Views

Cabinet Rear Components

Identifies PCBs, lightboxes, and speakers located on the rear of the cabinet.

Cabinet Side Components

Highlights the Fuse PCB located behind the side panel.

Operator Panel and Controls

Operator Panel Button Layout

Details the functions of buttons on the operator panel, including navigation and service controls.

Service Control Indicators

Identifies coin counters, ticket counters, and the UCL connector on the operator panel.

Accessing the Playfield

Playfield Maintenance Access

Explains how to access the underside of the playfield for maintenance on newer models.

Playfield Access Procedures

Removing Playfield Panels

Details the process of removing playfield access panels using screws and a specific sequence.

Parts Description

Header, Backboard, and Speaker Details

Describes the function and construction of the header, backboard, and speaker systems.

Playfield Tile Assembly and Addressing

Explains the playfield's 45 tiles, sensor PCBs, and DIP switch addressing for unique IDs.

Dip Switch Addressing

Address Configuration Table

Details DIP switch patterns for configuring addresses 1 through 45.

Component Descriptions

Counters, Buttons, and Volume Control

Explains the function of game counters, operator buttons, and the volume knob.

Coin, Ticket, and Game Boards

Describes coin mechanisms, ticket mechs, playfield fuses, game board, and sound board.

Ball Dispenser Mechanism

Details the operation of the ball dispenser, including the lifter and gate sensors.

Power, Lamps, and Maintenance

Power Inlet, Supply, and Fuses

Covers the mains power inlet, 12VDC power supply, and fuse replacement warnings.

Lamp Types and Maintenance Procedures

Details lamp types and outlines exterior and interior maintenance tasks for the game.

FB216 Firmware Update

Required Tools and PC Setup

Lists necessary tools and guides PC setup for the firmware update process.

Firmware Update Procedure

Connecting PC and Game for Update

Details the steps for connecting the PC to the game PCB via a USB-TTL adapter.

Firmware Update Procedure: Port Configuration

Configuring COM Port and Target Readability

Guides through selecting the COM port and verifying target device readability in the software.

Firmware Update Procedure: Download Options

Selecting Device and Download Options

Details selecting the target device, choosing download options like Global Erase and Verify.

Firmware Update Procedure: Execution

Executing and Verifying Firmware Update

Covers pressing Next, monitoring download/verify progress, and post-update checks.

Troubleshooting: Connectivity Issues

No COM Port Selectable Troubleshooting

Provides steps to resolve issues where no COM port is selectable in the update software.

Section B: Technical Details

Power Supply Unit Details

Describes the 12VDC universal AC input power supply and voltage adjustment.

Coin and Card System Connections

Coin Door Connector Pinout

Illustrates the pinout of the 9-way Molex connector on the coin door for coin comparators.

Universal Card Link Connector

Details the 9-pin Universal Card Link connector and its pin functions for card systems.

Ticket Mechanisms and Wiring

Ticket Mechanism Connections

Describes the 4-way Molex receptacles for ticket mechanisms and default installed models.

Connection Hubs

Middle Right Connection Point

Details signal and power connections for the middle right connection point.

Middle Left Connection Point

Details signal and power connections for the middle left connection point.

Mechanical Illustrations: Main Assembly

Main Assembly Exploded View

Provides an exploded view of the main assembly with a parts list.

Front Panel Components

Front Panel Parts List

Lists all parts and part numbers associated with the front panel assembly.

Panel Doors and Base Front Panel

Panel Door Parts List

Details components for the panel door assembly.

Base Front Panel Parts List

Details components for the base front panel assembly.

Coin and Ticket Doors

Coin Door Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the coin door assembly.

Ticket Door Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the ticket door assembly.

Coin Plate, DBA, and Cash Box

Coin Plate and DBA Assembly

Details parts for the coin plate and DBA assembly.

Cash Box Components

Lists parts for the cash box assembly.

Operator Panel and Power Supply Components

Operator Panel Parts List

Lists parts for the operator panel, including buttons and controls.

Power Supply Components

Lists parts related to the power supply unit.

Player Panel Components

Player Panel Parts Breakdown

Details all parts making up the player panel, including buttons and displays.

Player Panel Stoppers

Right Player Panel Stopper Parts

Lists parts for the right player panel stopper and support struts.

Left Player Panel Stopper Parts

Lists parts for the left player panel stopper and support struts.

Ball Gate and DB Box Components

Ball Gate Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the ball gate assembly, including chute, motor, and sensor.

DB Box Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the DB box assembly, including EMI filter and housing.

Ball Gate Motor and Display Sign Components

Ball Gate Motor Parts List

Lists parts for the ball gate motor and prize dispenser arm.

Display Sign Parts List

Details parts for various signs, brackets, and LED boards related to the display.

Ball Lifter and Hopper Chute Components

Ball Lifter Assembly Parts

Lists parts for the ball lifter mechanism, including motor and mounting.

Ball Hopper Chute Parts

Lists parts for the ball hopper chute and link adapter.

Display Panel Assemblies

Display Panel Parts List

Lists parts for the main display panel assembly.

Base Display Panel Parts List

Lists parts for the base display panel, including LED back panels.

Base Score Panel Components

Base Score Panel Parts Breakdown

Details all parts for the base score panel, including displays, speakers, and brackets.

Board Display Assemblies

Board Display Round 1 Parts List

Lists parts for the Round 1 board display.

Board Display Round 2 Parts List

Lists parts for the Round 2 board display.

Side Wall Components

Right Side Wall Parts List

Lists parts for the right side wall assembly.

Left Side Wall Parts List

Lists parts for the left side wall assembly.

Main Playfield Assembly

Main Playfield Parts List

Details all components of the main playfield, including frame, pegs, and fasteners.

Peg Assembly Details

Peg Assembly Components List

Lists parts for the peg assembly, including PCB, base, spacers, and screws.

Operator Disclaimer and Liability

Operator Responsibilities and Risk

Outlines operator responsibilities, unauthorized use risks, and liability for improper operation.

Product Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Claim Process

Details the 3-month warranty, repair obligations, and requirements for making a claim.

Contact Information

Sales, Support, and Website

Provides contact details for sales, technical support, and the company website.

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