Hey folks, I've been building up my home bar over the last year, and just today (I bought it for myself for my birthday), received my Megatouch Ruby 2 via UPS. Came with keys, coin mech and dollar bill validator, although not really needed right now since I have it set on freeplay. It did not, however, come with a user manual. I'll probably contact the seller to see if he has tips on using it and check out Merit (company that made it) to see their online manuals, worst case I can buy it off Ebay. But I figure the collective minds here might know some stuff. Most of it is pretty easy to figure out.
Ion Rx, Megatouch, Ion, Mega-Lease, Mega-Link, MegaNet, MegaWeb. Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly. Location owners reset the game with a PIN. Your Force or Ion hard drive is equipped with.
Power button on the back turns it on. Key in the back opens it up so you can see all of the electronic innards. Key on the side unlocks the coin/bill collector (although pulling this out made me a bit nervous since it's hooked up inside). What I can't figure out is how to turn the sound down or even off. The games are really loud, which is fine sometimes, but I'd like to be able to control it. Also, I know many of the Megatouch versions have the option of turning off the Erotic games if you want (I don't plan to, except maybe during a kid party or if a bunch of nuns show up unexpectedly).
I also think there's a way to clear the high scores. Again, not a big deal, just curious. I'm already loving this addition to the game/bar room. Thanks for any tips you can share. Hey folks, I've been building up my home bar over the last year, and just today (I bought it for myself for my birthday), received my Megatouch Ruby 2 via UPS. Came with keys, coin mech and dollar bill validator, although not really needed right now since I have it set on freeplay. It did not, however, come with a user manual.
I'll probably contact the seller to see if he has tips on using it and check out Merit (company that made it) to see their online manuals, worst case I can buy it off Ebay. But I figure the collective minds here might know some stuff. Most of it is pretty easy to figure out. Power button on the back turns it on. Key in the back opens it up so you can see all of the electronic innards. Key on the side unlocks the coin/bill collector (although pulling this out made me a bit nervous since it's hooked up inside).
What I can't figure out is how to turn the sound down or even off. The games are really loud, which is fine sometimes, but I'd like to be able to control it. Also, I know many of the Megatouch versions have the option of turning off the Erotic games if you want (I don't plan to, except maybe during a kid party or if a bunch of nuns show up unexpectedly). I also think there's a way to clear the high scores. Again, not a big deal, just curious. I'm already loving this addition to the game/bar room. Thanks for any tips you can share.
What kind of thing is this? Not sure if you're joking or not, Foos. Like I said, I wouldn't think I would be turning them off, but some versions of Megatouch (mine being Ruby 2 edition), allow you to turn off the Erotic labeled games only so kids don't see them. Some go as far as being able to set it up on a timer. So, for instance, at 9pm, the Erotic games automatically appear, and then, say at 6am, they disappear from the menu.
The big thing I really want to figure out is the sound, but I figure the collective minds here definitely can share some other valuable tips for operating it. Not sure if you're joking or not, Foos. Like I said, I wouldn't think I would be turning them off, but some versions of Megatouch (mine being Ruby 2 edition), allow you to turn off the Erotic labeled games only so kids don't see them. Some go as far as being able to set it up on a timer. So, for instance, at 9pm, the Erotic games automatically appear, and then, say at 6am, they disappear from the menu.
The big thing I really want to figure out is the sound, but I figure the collective minds here definitely can share some other valuable tips for operating it. I've never heard of a Megatouch is this some kind of sex toy? It's a touchscreen arcade game. Each new version typically added more games. This unit has 88 games.
The newer ones have over 100. Here's the same version I have, that is currently selling on Ebay - Basically, it's 88 arcade games housed in 1 single touchscreen machine. Pretty popular in bars.
There are about 10 games that are 'Erotic' where there are naked 'Babes' or 'Hunks'. Some example are Strip Poker, Erotic Match 'Em Up, Erotic Photo Hunt, etc. I think I would have invested in an older stand up arcade game, but I can see the appeal of having lots of different games in one box. I do plan on getting a stand up arcade game at some point (I was shopping for them at the same time as this).
But I was able to get this for $625, when they typically sell on Ebay for anywhere from $1200-2000. Couldn't pass it up. I'll be looking to add a PacMan or Arkanoid (one of my personal favs) sometime soon. But whenever we hit the bars to watch football, eventually we end up at the Megatouch. With the several TVs I'm setting up with NFL ticket, plus the bar, Megatouch, and poker table, I'm thinking Sunday will now be spent at my house.
I do plan on getting a stand up arcade game at some point (I was shopping for them at the same time as this). But I was able to get this for $625, when they typically sell on Ebay for anywhere from $1200-2000.
Couldn't pass it up. I'll be looking to add a PacMan or Arkanoid (one of my personal favs) sometime soon. But whenever we hit the bars to watch football, eventually we end up at the Megatouch. With the several TVs I'm setting up with NFL ticket, plus the bar, Megatouch, and poker table, I'm thinking Sunday will now be spent at my house. Seriously, get a MAME Machine instead of just one arcade machine.
It will play thousands of classic arcade games. If you're handy you can build one. I bought one from a guy who hadn't finished it and I finished it myself. Build your own here- You can look at the examples here to get an idea. Also, you could just buy one on EBAY, search on MAME. Every friend that comes over can't wait to fire it up and play some classic joust, pacman, mario bros, donkey kong etc. Hours of fun.
Safety Instructions. 1 Site Preparation. 2 Setting up your Game. 2 Game Description.
3 Control Board Compartment. 3 General Care and Maintenance. 3-4 Screen Calibration. 3 Monitor Adjustment Procedure. 4 Cleaning the Cabinet. 4 Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor.
4 Cleaning the Fans and Vents. 4 Watchdog Timer.
4 Software Available Games List. 5 Main Menu. 6 Games Menu. 7 Game Setup. 7 Hi Scores Menu.
7 View/Clear Hi Scores. 7 System Menu.
8 Diagnostics Menu. 9 TournaTime Menu.
My Merit. 11 Broadband Internet Setup.
12-13 On-ScreenInternet Configuration. 12-13 Wireless Broadband Internet Setup. 14 Merit Link. 15 GTnet Content. 15-17 MegaWeb.
16 Hot Topics. 16 TournaTime. 17 Merit Link User Guide.
18-19 Merit Link Registration/ GTnet Subscriptions. 18 Purchasing Games. 19 Redeeming Free Games. 19 DIP Switch Settings.
20 Troubleshooting. 21-23 Contact Information. 24 Warranty and Software License Agreements Warranty.
25 Software License Agreements. 26-31 English.
26-27 French. 28-29 German. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-typeplug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Site Preparation In determining the location for your Megatouch Gametime™ video game, consideration must be given to a suitable, grounded electrical outlet. Since the game is a computerized device, it should be connected to a separate grounded circuit.
If a separate circuit is not available, care should be taken to provide a clean and constant voltage. As a basic guideline, never connect the unit to a circuit that also supplies power to freezers, coolers or other high power consuming and electrical noise-gen-erating equipment. Place the game in a location where nothing will interfere with proper ventilation. The game should not be exposed to any dripping or splashing liquids. Objects filled with liquid should not be placed on the unit. WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The power cord on the rear of the unit is the disconnect device and must remain readily accessible after installation. Setting up your Game 1. After removing the game from the carton, plug the game into a standard AC outlet. NOTE: All packaging materials should be retained in the event the game needs to be sent in for service. Turn the power switch at the back of the game to ON and wait for completion of the boot-upsequence. The game will display the Player Menu Screen.
The machine has been preset at the factory and therefore should not need to be adjusted; however, it is recommended that the screen be calibrated (see Touchscreen Calibration). There are many custom settings available for the game. To customize the settings, follow the software instructions in this manual. Game Description The Megatouch Gametime unit has an Ethernet coupler installed in the rear of the game (see Figure 1).
The coupler can be used for broadband Internet connection or linking two or more games together for head- to-headplay. The game also has a wireless adapter which can be used to automatically wirelessly link to another game or wirelessly connect to a broadband Internet connection (this requires the purchase of an 802.11 wireless router). An optional keyboard upgrade is also available for purchase through your local authorized dealer (part number: KAV-100-014-01).The keyboard allows you to easily type text in a Web browser. There is also a centronics connector on the back of the game which is used for future software upgrades. Control Board Compartment The control board compartment is located at the rear of the game (see Figures 1 and 2). Loosen the two thumbscrews to open the compartment. The buttons on the control board are explained below.
SETUP Press SETUP to access the software options. These options are explained in the software section of this manual. If SETUP is pressed during boot-up,the on-screenDIP switch program will launch. Consult the DIP SWITCH SETTINGS section of this manual for more information. SETUP CALIBRATE.
CALIBRATE Pressing the CALIBRATE button will take you through the steps to calibrate the touchscreen. This is sometimes necessary if the touchscreen is not responding properly to touch. See Touchscreen Calibration for detailed instructions. MONITOR CONTROLS The five buttons labeled Auto, Exit, Left, Right, and Menu adjust the monitor settings.
See Monitor Adjustment Procedure for detailed instructions of each button. General Care and Maintenance Touchscreen Calibration. Press the CALIBRATE button, located in the control board compartment (see Figure 2). Touch the center of the first cross that appears on the screen. Once you release your finger, a second cross will appear.
NOTE: You must hold your finger on the circle for approximately 2 seconds for the calibration to be recognized. Touch the center of the second cross that appears on the screen. Once the second cross is touched and released, another cross will appear on the screen. To test the calibration of the screen, touch the cross with your finger and slowly drag your finger around the screen. The cross should follow your movement. Touch the EXIT button, then perform the operation a second time for high resolution. Monitor Adjustment Procedure The vertical/horizontal controls and brightness/contrast controls are located on the control board (see Figure 2).
Pressing the button labeled Menu on the control board will show an on-screendisplay of the monitor settings. Use the Left and Right buttons to move through the menu. Touch Menu to select the option you want to change. Use the Left and Right buttons to change the option. Then press Menu again to deselect the option. Auto will automatically adjust the size and brightness. Touch the Exit button to exit.
Adjust the monitor controls until the screens look as suggested in the following steps: 1. Set the game to the Checkerz game screen. Adjust the vertical and horizontal size and vertical and horizontal position to make sure that the game screen fills the monitor screen and that the game screen is centered. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls until the top sets of checkers are a rich red and the bottom set are a dark gray.
The feet on the “Checkerz” character should be white. (Adjusting the brightness and contrast can also correct a lack of sharpness.) Cleaning the Cabinet.
The cabinet should be cleaned with a dry cloth and mild detergent. Always apply the cleaner to the cloth and not directly on the game. Liquids could enter the cabinet and damage electronics inside.
Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor. The touchscreen glass should be cleaned with a damp cloth and isopropyl alcohol or a non-ammonia cleanser. Do not use any abrasive or vinegarbased cleansers, as they will damage the touchscreen glass.
Always apply the cleaner to the cloth and not directly to the glass. Liquids could enter the cabinet and damage electronics inside.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASEDCLEANSERS ON THE TOUCHSCREEN OR SIDE DECALS. SUCH CLEANSERS COULD HARM THE TOUCHSCREEN AND ERASE THE DECALS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS CONTAINING ANY OF THESE SUBSTANCES.
Cleaning the Fans and Vents. The fans and vents should be cleaned of any dust and grime on a regular basis to ensure proper ventilation of the game. To ensure proper operation of the game, it is important that all fans are operating correctly and that the airflow is unobstructed. Make sure nothing is placed next to the fan vents that would inhibit the flow of air. Also, if any fans are not operating, it is important that the game be sent in for service.
Watchdog Timer This game has been equipped with a feature that allows it to automatically reboot if it encounters a problem. When the watchdog timer is enabled, it will reboot the machine within 2 minutes after a failure, allowing the game to automatically reset itself if a problem arises without needing a technician present.
COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT Main Menu The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the SETUP button (located in the control board compartment at the rear of the game) or through the 6 Star feature (touch Options on the Player Menu Screen, then touch 6 Star). Use the Main Menu to set up all software options. NOTE: For help with the Options within any menu, touch the green “?” buttons.
FIGURE 3 - MAIN MENU A summary of the Main Menu functions appears in the following table. For more detail, see the corresponding sections of the manual. Main Menu Available Options Information Games. Game Setup Edit the game list (choose which games are available and.
Options in what category they appear on the Category Menu). Select options for individual games. NOTE: The Games Options Screen is password protected. See the Games Menu section for more information.
Hi Scores. View/Clear Hi Scores Touch CLEAR ALL GAMES to clear all high scores or. Options select a particular game to edit high scores for that game. System.
Set Time Set the game clock, security PIN, game volume, 6 star. Security Setup PIN, and system options such as language control and 6. Volume Control Star Enable. Set 6 Star PIN.
Data Transfer. Options Diagnostics. Video Test. Enters the Video Test to display the test screens. Touch the screen to cycle through the test.
I/O Test. Tests the function of the I/O board and DIP switches. Touchscreen. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the Calibration touchscreen. Touchscreen Test.
Touch the crosshairs on the screen to make sure it is accurately calibrated. View System Log. Displays operations performed by the game. Checksum Test. Checks the hard drive for missing or corrupted files. System Info.
Gives details about various hardware components in the game. Verify Databases. Only use on the advice of Merit Technical Service.
TournaTime. General Info Enters the TournaTime Setup Screen. From this menu,. Connection Log you can set up your local area network for linking games. Ethernet Setup and also configure your Internet connection settings and.
Set Update Time update Tournament information. Update From Server. Clear Database GTnet.
Hot Topics. Enter screen to select Hot Topics games. Options. Enable Hot Topics in this screen. NOTE: This button only appears if a GTnet subscription has been purchased.
Games Menu To Enter This Screen, Touch “Game Setup” on the Games Menu and Select a Category FIGURE 4 - GAMES MENU: GAME SETUP SCREEN Game Setup The game list and game options are programmed using these screens. The first screen shows the various game categories and allows access to general settings for all games. Enable All Games Into Menu: Turns on all games. Factory Default Games Into Menu: Returns the Game Setup to its default settings. When you touch a category name, the next Game Setup Screen shows the game positions available for that category, with the list at the bottom showing all games available for the selected category.
The Game Setup Screen also allows you to make these general changes: Default Games: Resets the selected category menu to its default game settings. Clear One: Clears a selected game from the Player Game Menu. Clear All: Clears all games from the Player Game Menu. Enable All Games: Turns on all games within the selected category. To customize a particular game list, first select a category in the initial Game Setup Screen. On the second screen, touch Clear All to clear the game list. Choose the menu position you want a particular game to occupy, then touch the desired game name on the list at the bottom of the screen.
Repeat until all desired games appear in the menu (a game cannot appear in a game list more than once). Games already displayed in the menu will be red. Game Options The Options screens in the Games Menu are password protected. See Security Setup for PIN information. Touch the green “?” button next to the option for more information on any option. In this menu, you can set options for all games, as well as enable or disable Erotic games.
Once you attempt to enable the Erotic category, an Erotic disclaimer will appear. Read the disclaimer text and select I Accept to enable the category. NOTE: When Kids’ Club is enabled, the Erotic category will automatically dis- able and vice versa. Hi Scores Menu View/Clear Hi Scores Use this screen to manage hi scores. The first screen allows you to clear all scores for all games by touching Clear All Games. To edit the hi scores by game, select a game on the first screen. Touch Clear All to remove all hi scores for that game or remove an individual score by touching Clear One.
Options Enter this screen to enable or disable the Auto Clear Hi Scores and No Names in Hi Scores options.