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Merit Ion eVo Wallette User Manual

Merit Ion eVo Wallette
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Merit Ion eVo Wallette Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMerit
ModelIon eVo Wallette
CategoryGame Console
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Site Preparation

Game Description

Details the Megatouch eVo Wallette model features, including key-locked compartments and hardware capabilities.

CPU Section

Explains the accessibility and components housed within the CPU section of the game.

Cash Door

Describes the location and security of the cash door compartment for coin and bill access.

Wall Mounting

Setting up your Megatouch Game

General Care and Maintenance

How To Calibrate your Touchscreen

Provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating the touchscreen display for accurate input.

Monitor Adjustment Procedure

Guides on adjusting monitor controls for optimal game screen display and centering.

General Circuit Board Handling Information

Outlines essential procedures for safely handling circuit boards, including ESD precautions.

Cleaning the Cabinet

Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor

Cleaning the Fans and Vents

Watchdog Timer

Connecting a Printer (German Games Only)

Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay

Operator Setup Screens Flowchart

Main Menu

CREDITS/PRICING

Allows setting credit rules, pricing, and enabling features like Coinless Coin Op and Rental Mode.

GAMES

Enables editing the game list, category display, and setting options for individual games.

HI SCORES

Provides options to view and clear high scores for individual games or all games.

BOOKS

Displays current and lifetime credit totals, and calculates operator/location fees.

SYSTEM

Manages game clock, security PIN, serial number, volume, and system features like data transfer.

DIAGNOSTICS

Offers tools for testing hardware components, system information, and logs for troubleshooting.

TOURNAMAXX / TOURNACHAMP

Setup screens for managing TournaMAXX and TournaCHAMP features for tournament play.

NETWORK

Allows configuration of local area networks and internet connection settings.

TOURNAMENT

Enables setting up and managing local tournaments, including prize pools and game sequences.

CREDIT CARD

Configuration options for credit card reader setup, dial-in, and testing.

PROMOTION

Features to encourage player interest, including My Merit, Merit Money, and Promo Credits.

MEGANET

Setup for MegaNet features, including Entertainment Channel and Operator Website access.

Credits/Pricing Menu

Quick Price Setup

Allows general pricing changes without entering the main Games Menu.

Coin-In Menu

Coinless Coin Op Menu

Settings

Operator options to choose Per Game, Per Time, or both pricing modes for coinless play.

Setting the PIN

Procedure for setting a PIN to manage coinless coin-op mode operations.

Disabling the Money Inputs

Instructions on how to disable physical money input devices for coinless operation.

Per-Game Mode

Time Mode

Resetting or Freezing the Game

Rental Mode

Games Menu

Game Setup

Program game lists, prices, and options, and configure general game settings.

Enable All Games Into Menu

Activates all games and resets their price settings to default.

Factory Default Games Into Menu

Resets the Game Setup to default factory settings for all games.

Hi Scores Menu

View/Clear Hi Scores

Manage high scores by clearing all scores or individual scores for games.

Books Menu

Books Display

View current and lifetime credit totals, game play percentages, and other financial data.

Cash Settlement Setup

Cash Settlement Collection

System Menu

Set Time

Allows setting the game's current time and date accurately.

Security Setup

Configure PIN protection for various game features and menus.

Set Game Serial Number

Input and manage the game's unique serial number.

Volume Control

Adjust game volume levels and view the on-screen volume control.

Set 6 Star PIN

Set a PIN for the 6 Star feature, enabling specific menu access.

Data Transfer

Transfer machine configuration, books data, and ad screens using a USB pen.

Setup Operator Keys (Ion only)

Program or erase operator keys for access to setup screens.

AMI Setup

Link the Megatouch game with an AMI-powered jukebox.

Options

Access help screens for options within any menu section.

Diagnostics Menu

Video Test

Cycle through video test screens to check display functionality.

I/O Test

Test SETUP/CALIBRATE buttons, coin channels, meter, and lockout features.

Touchscreen Calibration

Follow on-screen instructions to calibrate the touchscreen for accurate interaction.

Touchscreen Test

Verify touchscreen calibration accuracy by tracking finger movement.

Checksum Test

Check hard drive for missing/corrupted files, potentially indicating drive issues.

System Info

Display details about various hardware components within the game.

Verify Databases

Use on Merit Technical Service advice to verify databases.

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics

Check the hard drive for errors and predict potential failures.

Joystick Calibration (lon only)

Calibrate the joystick for accurate movement tracking.

Joystick Test (lon only)

Check joystick calibration accuracy by monitoring crosshair movement.

View System Log

Display a log of game operations for customer service troubleshooting.

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics

Reports

View S.M.A.R.T. report grades (PASSED, FAILING NOW, FAILED IN THE PAST) for drive attributes.

Presentation Menu

Operator Ad Screens

Create and manage up to 24 advertising screens to appear during idle mode.

Promotion Menu

My Merit

Allows players to create custom accounts for personalized gameplay data and high scores.

View Player Data

Access player account details, PIN, game count, and award free credits.

Show Game Play Frequency

Show Player Hi Scores

Backup/Restore

Merit Money

Promo Credits

Megatouch Player and Operator Keys (Ion Games Only)

Operator Keys

Program operator keys for easy access to the Main Menu Screen without opening the game.

Player Keys

Store My Merit/Tournament login info and earn sweepstakes entries.

Megatouch Nation Contest (Available where legal)

Manage Megatouch Nation contest participation and optional premium pricing.

AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup

Hardware

Steps for connecting the jukebox and Megatouch game hardware via Ethernet.

Software

Software configuration steps to enable the Mega-Link between games and jukebox.

Viewing Jukebox Revenue

Procedure to view jukebox revenue data within the Megatouch interface.

Wireless Setup (Ion Games Only)

Autodetect Network

Automatically finds and connects to the nearest available wireless network.

Search for Networks

Scan for available wireless connections and select one to proceed.

Secured connection

Connect to a secured wireless network by entering the required password.

Unsecured connection

Connect to an unsecured network by accepting default interface information.

Ad-Hoc Network

Configure direct game linking, not for server or jukebox connections.

Custom Configuration

Manually configure wireless connection settings like SSID.

Local Tournament Mode

Overview

Explains the tournament system for players to compete for prizes based on income.

Programming a Tournament

Tournament Sequence

Program sequences of up to 5 tournament games independently.

Tournament Game Sequence

Select specific games for the tournament sequence and define repeat or end conditions.

Tournament Cost Fields

Adjust the individual game cost for specific tournament play.

Tournament Rounds Field

Set the number of rounds for associated games in a tournament.

Tournament Duration

Define the duration for tournament games within a displayed sequence.

Prize Pool

Set the percentage of total coin drop allocated for tournament prizes.

Prize Pool Starts At

Start the tournament with existing cash/points in the prize pool.

Prize Mode

Set prize mode to POINTS or CASH, confirming legality for cash tournaments.

Default Tournament

Reset default tournament settings for a specific tournament sequence.

Set Operator PIN

Set up to four attendant PINs for awarding tournament prizes.

End Current Game

End the current tournament game for a highlighted sequence.

Stopped

Set tournament status to Stopped, preventing new games from starting.

Delayed

Set tournament status to Delayed, starting at a programmed time/date.

Running

Set tournament status to Running, starting upon return to Game Menu.

Time and Date Fields

Adjust tournament start time and date in 10-minute increments.

X

Exits the Tournament Setup Screen.

Awarding Prizes

Pay Without PIN

Alternative method to award prizes using the SETUP button if player PIN is forgotten.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

DIP# 8

Motherboard configuration and checksum test functionality.

DIP# 6

Hardware configuration and motherboard identification.

DIP# 5 & 7

Memory clear for TournaMAXX and Touch Tunes® features.

DIP# 4 & 7

Complete memory clear for resetting software options and defaults.

DIP# 3

Watchdog Timer setting for automatic game reboots upon failure.

Merit Entertainment Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion™ Games

no power

Troubleshooting steps for when the game unit does not power on.

bill acceptor motor does not run

Corrective actions for a non-operational bill acceptor motor.

no flash on the monitor screen

Steps to resolve issues where the monitor screen displays no flash.

no cooling fans operating

Troubleshooting for non-functioning cooling fans within the game unit.

no output from power supply

Actions to take when the power supply shows no output voltage.

no video

Steps to diagnose and fix issues related to no video signal on the display.

screen is blank

Troubleshooting steps for a blank game screen, checking power and connections.

A/C power to the monitor and bill acceptor

Checking AC power supply to critical components like the monitor and bill acceptor.

no video constant beeping or a sequence of beeps

Diagnosing video issues accompanied by continuous beeping sounds.

no video no sound when coins are deposited

Troubleshooting no video and no sound when coins are inserted.

poor picture quality

Adjusting controls to improve poor picture quality on the game display.

coin jam

Resolving coin jams by checking coin paths and connections.

meter not advancing

Steps to troubleshoot the coin meter not advancing correctly.

game locks up or resets while being played or in the attract mode

Resolving game lock-ups or resets during play or in attract mode.

no movement on the screen power has to be cycled off and on to get the game to function again

Troubleshooting screen movement issues requiring power cycling.

game locks up with "invalid key for version PG3002 - V XXXX"

Resolving lock-ups caused by an invalid security key for the game version.

"INVALID KEY" message while downloading software to the hard drive

Addressing 'INVALID KEY' errors during software download to the hard drive.

the screen displays MAXX and not ION and the H2H category is missing

Resolving display issues where 'MAXX' shows instead of 'ION' and H2H category is missing.

game will not download disc

Troubleshooting problems preventing the game from downloading discs.

"ERROR READING DRIVE C"

Resolving errors related to the game's primary drive (Drive C).

"DISK BOOT FAILURE"

Troubleshooting disk boot failures, potentially requiring drive replacement.

"QUANTUM FIREBALL, SMART FAILURE DETECTED, BACK UP HARD DRIVE"

Addressing SMART failure detection and the need to back up the hard drive.

"CRITICAL ERROR ABORT RETRY FAIL" or "BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME" error

Resolving critical errors such as 'ABORT RETRY FAIL' or file name errors.

Megatouch Ion eVo Wallette™ Replacement Parts List

Connection Diagrams

ION MOTHERBOARD DRAWING

Diagram illustrating the layout and connectors on the ION motherboard.

REAR VIEW OF CABLE CONNECTOR

Details the pinout and usage of the motherboard power connector.

I/O BOARD DRAWING

Diagram showing the layout and connectors on the I/O board.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY BOARD DRAWING

Diagram illustrating the on-screen display board components and controls.

Merit Video Machine Limited Warranty

Merit Industries, Inc. Software License Agreement

Ownership of the Software

States that the software and documentation are proprietary intellectual property.

Restrictions on Use and Transfer

Outlines limitations on software usage, copying, and transfer.

Grant Of License

Defines the terms of the limited, non-exclusive license granted for the software.

Disclaimers

Specifies disclaimers of warranties beyond the limited warranty provided.

Limitation on Liability

Limits the licensor's liability for damages arising from software use.

General

Governing laws, jurisdiction, and contact information for the license agreement.

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