Megatouch FORCE 2008.5 and ION 2008.5 Software Instructions Visit the Merit Entertainment Web site http://www.meritgames.
Table of Contents Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay ......... p. 1 Operator Setup Screens Flowchart .................................... p. 2 Main Menu .................................. p. 3-4 Presentation Menu ................... p. 16 Operator Ad Screens ............... p. 16 Video Sales Enabler ................. p. 16 Promotion Menu ....................... p. 16-17 My Merit ..................................... p. 16-17 Merit Money ............................... p.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay Solitaire, Power Solitaire, Lone Star, and Super Lone Star will always offer a replay once the listed score is attained. The other games have to reach the score listed as well as attain the high score for the game in order to offer a replay. NOTE: The available games may vary.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Operator Setup Screens Flowchart Credits/Pricing Quick Price Setup Coin-In Value of Credit Pay Per Time Player Key Cost Clear Credits Free Credits Options Games Game Setup Options Game Setup Puzzles Cards Erotic Strategy Megalink New Games Action Quiz & Word Enable All Games Into Menu Factory Default Games Into Menu Hi Scores View/Clear High Scores Options Main Menu Credits/Pricing Games Hi Scores Books System Diagnostics TournaMAXX Network Credit Card Presentation
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Main Menu The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the SETUP button inside the game. Use the Main Menu to set up all game software options. NOTE: For help with the Options in any menu section, touch the green “?” buttons to bring up a help screen. FIGURE 1 - MAIN MENU A summary of the Main Menu functions appears in the following table. For more detail, see the corresponding sections of the manual.
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COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Credits/Pricing Menu Quick Price Setup - This feature is only available in U.S. games. Quick Price Setup allows the operator to make general pricing changes without entering the Games Menu. FIGURE 2 - QUICK PRICE SETUP SCREEN NOTE: If the game is set to 3 or 6 Credits for a Dollar, prices will display as Credits. 6 Credits for a Dollar (default setting): Sets each game to the following price settings: COIN VALUE $0.25 $.50 $.75 $1.00 $5.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Coin-In Menu determine the amount of money earned on a game by multiplying the meter pulse by the reading on the hard meter. FIGURE 3 - COIN-IN MENU 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 provide a way to give players “bonus” credits for depositing a higher amount of money.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Coinless Coin Op Menu Settings When enabled via the Options button on the Credits/Pricing Menu, the Coinless Coin Op feature allows the operator to charge on a per-game or per-time basis without players inserting money into the game. The total amount owed after gameplay is tallied by the machine and collected by the location owner. Location owners reset the game with a PIN after collection.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Per-Game Mode Rental Mode When players choose this mode, a running total of the amount owed is maintained and displayed in the CREDITS box on the screen. The total is tabulated after each game or function. The location owner then collects the total amount owed at the end of gameplay. If there is no activity for 10 minutes, the machine will disable and the amount owed by the player will display on screen.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Games Menu Game Setup The game list and prices, as well as game options, are programmed using these screens. The first screen shows the various game categories and allows access to the following general settings for all games.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Hi Scores Menu Books Menu View/Clear Hi Scores The Books Screens display 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). Use this menu to manage hi scores. The first screen allows you to clear all scores for all games by touching Clear All Games.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT To Enter This Screen, Touch “Books Display” on the Books Menu and Choose a Game Name Cash Settlement Setup The Cash Settlement Screens are used to calculate the percentage of earnings the operator and location will receive, as well as any fees collected by the operator. This will help to offset MegaNet operation costs.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT To Enter This Screen, Touch “Cash Settlement Setup” on the Books Menu and touch the Arrow at the Bottom Right Twice To Enter This Screen, Touch “Cash Settlement Collection” on the Books Menu FIGURE 12 - BOOKS MENU: CASH SETTLEMENT SETUP SCREEN FIGURE 13 - BOOKS MENU: CASH SETTLEMENT COLLECTION The next screen allows you to set up the fees. The amounts can be changed on screen by touching the amount itself and using the keypad to enter a dollar figure.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT System Menu FIGURE 14 - SYSTEM MENU Set Time The Set Time Menu allows you to set both the time and date on the game. 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 date. Security Setup The operator can set the PIN number and select which of the features (Coin-In Menu, Free Credits, Game Menu, Hi Scores, Books, All Options, and Set 6 Star PIN) will be protected by the PIN.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Diagnostics Menu FIGURE 15 - DIAGNOSTICS MENU Video Test Touch the screen to cycle through a series of video test screens. I/O Test Tests the SETUP and CALIBRATE buttons, all coin channels, the coin meter, and the coin lockout feature (if applicable). A green light next to the appropriate button will register each time that item is tested, and the number next to the item should increment by one with each test.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Hard Drive Self Diagnostics Your Force or Ion hard drive is equipped with the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) monitoring system, which helps predict hard drive failure and avoid system crashes by collecting hard drive data and recording errors. The test can be initiated manually, as described below, but also runs automatically when the game is turned on or software is installed.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Presentation Menu Operator Ad Screens A total of 24 advertising screens can be created with the software and added to the game. The ads will appear along with the other attract screens when the game is in idle mode. Custom images for ad screens can also be added to the game using an appropriate storage device for your game (USB pen or CD). Touch the green ? buttons on each screen for information on how to create ad screens and add custom screens to the machine.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Show Game Play Frequency This feature shows the number of games played by each My Merit player. The operator can choose whether to display all totals or just those that fall within a certain date range. Show Player Hi Scores Selecting a game name under this feature will bring up the Hi Scores of each My Merit player for that game, as well as the date the score was achieved.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Megatouch Player and Operator Keys (available on some models) Certain models of Megatouch Ion games come with a key socket for use with player and operator keys. Player keys are used to store gameplay and login information and offer new features to players. Operator keys are used to make it easy for operators to enter setup to service machines.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT MegaNet® Installation Instructions If you are connecting your game to the server, follow the instructions below. For wireless connections, skip to Wireless MegaNet® Setup. NOTE: If your game has dual tournament mode and you are transitioning from Local Tournament Mode to TournaMAXX, the game must be switched from OFFLINE to ON-LINE mode. From the System Menu, choose Options, then touch ONLINE.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT On-Screen Configuration Guide To enter this screen, touch the “SETUP” button in the CPU section. In order to continue with this On-Screen Configuration, your Game Start-Up, Debit Account, and Operator Agreement forms must be filled out and received by Merit. NOTE: If your game has dual tournament mode and you are transitioning from Local Tournament Mode to TournaMAXX, the game must be switched from OFF-LINE to ONLINE mode.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT 4. FORCE 2007 software or greater: Select the Internet Connection method. For Dial-Up Connections: Touch DialUp for your Internet Connection. Then touch Dialup Setup and continue with step 5. For Broadband Connections: Touch LAN for your Internet Connection, then touch Ethernet Setup. At the next screen, depending on how you are connecting to the server, select either Automatic and continue with step 16, or Manual and continue with step 18. 7.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Connecting to the MegaNet® server using TournaMAXX’s ISP Connecting to the MegaNet® server using Your Own ISP 8. After selecting Use TMaxx ISP and confirming that you want to continue, the game will connect with the server. Once the initial connection is made, you will see a list of phone numbers. Use the arrows to scroll through the list and find the number closest to you. Select it by touching it and then touch OK.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Automatic Only Manual Only 16. After selecting Automatic, press the Setup button. The game will prompt you to confirm the default Server Name, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS information. Touch the NEXT button to accept these defaults. Then, touch the YES button for the game to connect to the server and complete the registration process (see Figure 27). 18. After selecting Manual, press the Setup button. The game will then prompt you to enter the Static IP Address.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Wireless MegaNet® Setup (Ion Games Only) Your wireless router and broadband Internet connection should already be connected and configured using the instructions supplied with your router and Internet Service Provider before continuing with this installation. NOTE: If you are using security, only WEP 64 or 128-bit encryption is supported. 20. Press the SETUP button. 21. Touch the Network button on the MAIN MENU. 22. Touch LAN for your Internet Connection.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT To enter this screen, touch the “Update From Server” button at the TournaMAXX Menu Screen To enter this screen, touch the “Connection Log” button at the TournaMAXX Menu Screen FIGURE 27 - MANUAL UPDATE SCREEN FIGURE 28 - CONNECTION LOG SCREEN Manual Update Connection Log If the game fails to connect, a red X will appear over the part of the process that failed. Reference the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual to correct the problem.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT MegaNet® Content Prize Zone™ (U.S. Games Only) Prize Zone™ allows players to earn “Prize Bucks” by playing popular Megatouch games, then shop for prizes right on the machine. After touching the Prize Zone™ icon on the MegaNet® menu, players either log in with an existing login name or log in as a new player by entering the information requested on the game (name, address, etc.).
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Operator Web Site Access Hot Topics™ Direct access to the operator’s company Web site is available from the MegaNet® Player Menu for the latest league, event and other information. Hot Topics™ games allow players to compete in games featuring regularly refreshed current events.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Time/Payment When the MegaWeb™ button is touched, a screen will appear prompting the player to select the amount of time to purchase (see Figure 29). The player can choose the minimum amount, a selectable amount, or the amount of all credits already entered into the machine. If no credits are currently on the machine, the player will be prompted to insert money when one of the buttons is selected.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Home Page Once the game connects to the Internet, the player is taken to a Home Page with standard navigation buttons (Forward, Back, Stop, etc.) and a button that brings up a keyboard for entering Web addresses or search text (see Figures 31 and 32). The Home Page also contains a search engine and various channel buttons (Sports, Entertainment, News, etc.). Each button brings up a list of related links for the appropriate channel, as well as a search engine feature.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MegaNet® Dial-Up Connection Status Messages Message BAD SERVER ADDRESS CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH MODEM, MACHINE REBOOTING Corrective Action • The server IP address was entered incorrectly. • Verify proper entry of server IP address • The modem is not responding. • The machine will automatically reboot and try again. • The connection to the ISP was broken. CONNECTION TO ISP INTERRUPTED • Try again.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Continued Message LOGIN INFORMATION NOT ACCEPTED BY ISP MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER NOT FOUND ON TOURNAMAXX™ SERVER MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER NOT VALID FOR TOURNAMAXX PARTICIPATION MODEM LOST PHONE CONNECTION MODEM UNAVAILABLE. CHECK MODEM INSTALLATION NO ANSWER Corrective Action • The ISP rejected either the user name or password. • Verify that the user name and password were entered correctly and that the account is active.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Continued Message SECURITY KEY VIOLATION SERVER ERROR REPORTED Corrective Action • The security key installed in the machine does not match with previous connections to the MegaNet® server. • Contact the MegaNet® manager for more details. • An unexpected error occurred on the server. • Please contact the MegaNet® server manager with connection details.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT MegaNet® Service Tips Tip #1: Use the 6 Star PIN to cut down service calls. Set up your MegaNet® games to use the 6 Star PIN so locations can do an Update From Server. If you notice from your operator interface connection report that a machine has not connected recently, simply call the location and have them Update From Server. To enter this screen, touch the “SETUP” button in the coinbox section or CPU section How to enable 6 Stars: 1.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup In available markets, your Force or Ion Megatouch game(s) may be linked with an AMIpowered jukebox by utilizing the Mega-Link feature, which allows customers to view and play jukebox music selections directly from the Merit touchscreen. To enable the link, you will need a broadband Internet connection, a router and Ethernet cable(s) (if you are not using wireless).
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT 9. Ion games: Next to (LAN) Local Area Network Connection, touch Ethernet to advance to the Ethernet Internet Setup Screen. At the Ethernet Internet Setup screen, select Automatic. FORCE games: Touch the Ethernet Setup button. At the Ethernet Internet Setup screen, select Automatic. NOTE: If the Automatic connection fails, contact Merit Customer Service to set up a connection using the Manual option. 10. Touch MAIN MENU at the top of the screen.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Wireless Setup (Ion Games Only) Each Ion game comes equipped with a wireless USB adapter. Along with a wireless router, the wireless adapter can be used to connect to the Internet and Mega-Link with your AMIpowered jukebox and/or other games. The Linksys 802.11B router is recommended for use with Ion software. In addition to wireless capability for up to 8 Megatouch games, this router features 4 Ethernet ports for wired connections.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Local Tournament Mode NOTE: If you have dual tournament mode and are switching from TournaMAXX to Local Tournament Mode, you will need to perform an “Update From Server” before changing modes. To do so, touch the “Update From Server” button on the TournaMAXX Menu. To maintain accurate bookkeeping statistics, it is also advised that you perform a Cash Settlement Collection before proceeding to Local Tournament Mode.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Programming a Tournament 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. At the MAIN MENU, touch the Tournament button (see Figure 36). 3. At the TOURNAMENT MENU, touch the Set Up Tournament button (see Figure 37) to enter the Tournament Clock Screen. 4. At the Tournament Clock Screen (see Figure 38) confirm the correct date and time (if the date and/or time is incorrect, set the correct values using the arrows next to each field). 5.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT 14 Repeat Icon 1 End Icon 2 3 13 4 5 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 FIGURE 39 - TOURNAMENT SETUP SCREEN (EXPLANATION OF BUTTONS CONTINUES ON FOLLOWING PAGE) Tournament Sequence A programmed sequence of up to 5 tournament games. Touch a “Tournament Sequence #” to program the desired tournament sequence (each tournament sequence is programmed independently).
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT 5 Tournament Duration Sets duration for tournament games in the displayed Tournament Sequence. 6 Prize Pool 7 Prize Pool Starts At Allows the operator to start the tournament with cash/points already in the Prize Pool. The pool increases as players deposit coins. 8 Prize Mode Sets to POINTS or CASH, depending on tournament type. When set to CASH, a message is displayed reminding the user to confirm the legality of cash tournaments in their area.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT FIGURE 40 - WINNERS’ LIST SCREEN Awarding Prizes Players qualify for prizes by finishing with one of the top three high scores for the tournament. 1. To award a prize, access the Winners’ List by touching the Tournament icon on the Player Menu. Then touch the CLAIM PRIZE icon. 2. On the Winners’ List Screen, touch the player’s name to whom the prize will be awarded (see Figure 40). 3.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Merit Industries, Inc. Software License Agreement Merit Industries, Inc. (“Licensor”) is willing to license the enclosed software to you only if you accept all of the terms in this license agreement (“Agreement”). Ownership of the Software 1.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Grant Of License 10. Licensor grants to you a limited, non-exclusive license to distribute and/or use one copy of the Software on a single Merit (“Machine”) accompanied by a single licensor factory authorized security key. Licensor reserves the right to update versions of the software and the content to the Machine as deemed appropriate by the Licensor.
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COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Concession de Licence 10. Le Concédant vous accorde le droit d'utiliser une seule copie par appareil Merit (ci-après "Appareil") accompagné d'une seule clé de sécurité autorisée en usine et fournie par le Concédant. Le Concédant se réserve le droit de mise à jour des versions du logiciel et du contenu de l'Appareil, quand il juge nécessaire de le faire.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Merit Industries, Inc. Softwarelizenzabkommen Merit Industries, Inc. („Lizenzgeber”) ist nur dann bereit Ihnen eine Lizenz für die beiliegende Software zu erteilen, wenn Sie alle Bestimmungen dieses Lizenzabkommens (“Abkommen”) akzeptieren. Eigentumsvorbehalt der Software 1.
COPYRIGHT © 2008 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Übertragung der Lizenz 10. Der Lizenzgeber gewährt Ihnen eine beschränkte, nicht-ausschliessbare Lizenz zur Vertreibung und/oder Benutzung einer Kopie der Software auf einem einzelnen Merit™ („Gerät”) mit einem einzelnen werksmäßig gestatteten Sicherungsschlüssel. Der Lizenzgeber behält sich das Recht vor, nach eigenem Ermessen die Software und den Inhalt der Maschine zu verbessern.
Please read the enclosed license agreement. Operation of this game constitutes acceptance of the Merit Software License Agreement. Veuillez lire le contrat de licence d’utilisation ci-inclus. Si vous utilisez ce jeu, vous vous engagez à respecter les termes et conditions du contrat de licence d’utilisation du logiciel de Merit. Bitte beiliegendes Lizenzabkommen durchlesen. Das Merit Software Lizenzabkommen tritt in Kraft, sobald dieses Spiel verwendet wird. MEGATOUCH FORCE 2008.5 AND ION 2008.
