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NAMCO Air Combat Operator's Manual

NAMCO Air Combat Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 . SPECIFICATIONS ._._..____......,..,.,..,....,,..........2. PRECAUTIONS 2-l Caution When Installing ......................2-2 Caution When Handling ......................2-3 Caution When Handling Rear Projection Screen ..............INSPECTION ..........................4. INSTALLATION 4-l Game Components ....................... 4-2 Attaching Cockpit Cabinet to the Monitor Cabinet ..............4 -2 - l Attaching Interconnect Box to the Monitor Cabinet ..........
  • Page 3 11. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Game Components ....I..................Servi c e Panel ............. . , M e n u Screen .

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Security Wrench ........... 1 Instruction Manual .._.._._._......Note: Specifications may change without prior notice. Modification and/or alteration of the AIR COMBAT game with kits or parts not supplied by NAMCO may void the warranty. 2. PRECAUTIONS 2-1 Cautions When Installing This game is designed for indoor use only.

  • Page 5: Caution When Handling

    Leave the screen in contact with rubber or vinyl products for any extended time. INSPECTION The AIR COMBAT Game cartons should be carefully inspected upon receipt to insure that the game is complete and was delivered in good condition. Inspect...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Verify that all plug-in connectors are firmly plugged in. DO NOT force connectors together. The connectors are heyed so they fit only in the proper orientation. A reversed edge connector can damage a PCB and will void your warranty. Inspect the power cord to insure that are no cuts or dents in the insulation.

  • Page 7: Attaching Cockpit Cabinet To The Monitor Cabinet

    4-2 Attaching the Cockpit Cabinet to the Monitor Cabinet 4-Z-l Attaching the Interconnect to the Monitor Cabinet six (6) a. Remove the interconnect metal box cover by removing the button head screws. b . Attach the interconnect box to the monitor cabinet lower front panel by inserting four (4) l/4-20 bolts through the box holes into the monitor cabinet, and tighten them.

  • Page 8: Adjustments

    5. ADJUSTMENTS When installation is complete, connect the power cord to an AC outlet and turn the power on. The Power on/off Switch is located on the lower right of the Monitor Cabinet. Use the TV remote control to turn the TV on. 5-2 Adjustment switches on the Service Panel The Service Panel is located behind the coin door.
  • Page 9 Open the coin door and move the test switch to the “ON” Screen is displayed on the monitor. M E N U COIN O P T I O N S GAME OPTIONS SWITCH TEST SOUND TEST EFFECT TEST MONITOR TEST PAlTERNS ADS DATA NOTE: This ttem is only show .I...
  • Page 10 Select the item to change by moving the lever “FORWARD” or “BACK. To return to the Test Menu Screen, press the missile button (SHOOT 2). COIN OPTIONS <DEFAULT IN GREEN> FREE PLAY GAME COST 3 COINS 1 CREDIT COIN 1 MECH VALUE 1 COIN COUNT AS COIN 2 MECH VALUE 1 COIN COUNT AS...
  • Page 11 5-3-2 Changing the Game Settings (Game Option Screen) Selecting the Game Options item on the Menu Screen, allows game option setting (i.e. difficulty etc.) to be made. GAME OPTIONS <DEFAULT IN GREEN> GAME DIFFICULTY FIRST: LEVEL G EXTEND: 1s 2:: EXTRA.

  • Page 12: Initializing Controls

    When replacing the game PCBs, ROMs, Joystick, Throttle Control, and/or potentiometers, be sure to follow the procedures below. coin door. 1. Open the 2 . Place the Joystick and the Throttle Control in the centered position, and press the Service Switch. 4 .

  • Page 13: How To Play

    6. HOW TO PLAY AIR COMBAT is a game that assigns the player a mission to shoot down and destroy all enemy fighters that appear on the screen. The player has both a machine gun and missiles that are fired by using two separate control buttons.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    CAUTION POWERBEFORE JIAINTENANCEPROCEDURES. MAINTENANCE 7-l Removing the PC6 Tray Assembly (Refer to Section 9-l for illustration) 1. Unlock and open the service door on the side of the base of the seat assembly. 2 . Remove the two (2) bolts securing the tray to the slideout rack. 3 .

  • Page 15: Replacing Cookpit Fluorescent Lamp

    SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER BEFORE CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. 9 . To reinstall, fit the PCBs on their respective cage rails and firmly insert them, making sure that their edge connectors are properly seated with internal connectors. 10. Resecure the white PCB retaining latches. 11.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - GENERAL If you suspect the game may be malfunctioning, the following steps should be taken before you make a service request. (1) Check to see that the circuit breaker is properly set. (2) The power supply should be set to either 1 IO or 220 Volts AC. However, when some other equipment (air conditioner, multiple pinball games, air compressors, etc.) are cause game trouble or improper operation.
  • Page 17 COIN CONTROLS COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 19 9-l BASE ASSEMBLY, Front View...
  • Page 20 9-2 COCKPIT ASSEMBLY - AC0501708-00...
  • Page 21 9-3 MONITOR CABINET ASSEMBLY - Front...
  • Page 22 9-4 MONITOR CABINET ASSEMBLY - Rear...
  • Page 23 9-5 SEAT ASSEMBLY - AC05-01706-00...
  • Page 24 9-6 CONTROL PANEL (L ) ASSEMBLY - AC0501447-00 OGIC OARD...
  • Page 25 9-7 THROTTLE ASSEMBLY - AC0501709-00 NOTE Button-Head Screw, number 10x 24 x .3/4”is used as the primary AC1 O-01 645-00 hardware for this assembly. Handrail Assembly Except, all plastic parts use But- Handrail ton-Head screw, number 10x Mounting Bracket 24 x 7 7/4’: Top Panel AC1 O-01 660-00 Left Foot Bracket...
  • Page 27 9-9 JOYSTICK...
  • Page 28 Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 29 AIR COMBAT- WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 31 CRACKY CRAB” Operators Manual...
  • Page 32 NAMCO-AMERICA, INC. Published by: N A M C O - A M E R I C A , I N C .
  • Page 33 CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 2. PRECAUTIONS 2 - 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n Precautions ......................2-2 Handling Precautions ......................U N P A C K I N G ..........................INSPECTION ..........................5. INSTALLATION Cabinet ........................
  • Page 34 (cont.) CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS/ TABLES Illustrations 314 Back View of Game ...................... D i s p l a y Panel ........................Service Panel........................8 - 1 Drive A s s e m b l y Harness....................Covers ......................... (end view) ................

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications may change without prior notice. Note: Modification and/or alteration of the CRACKY CRABM game with kits or parts not NAMCO may void the warranty. supplied by 2. PRECAUTIONS 2-l Installation Precautions This game is designed for indoor use only. It should...

  • Page 36: Handling Precautions

    c. On an unstable surface or floor subject to vibration. d . Against a wall that would restrict air circulation. 2 - 2 Handling Precautions a. Do not subject game to physical shock when transporting or moving it. b . The cabinet should be grounded with a securely connected ground line. c.

  • Page 37: Installation

    INSTALLATION Allow yourself about twenty (20) minutes for proper assembly of CRACKY CRABW. Preparation Follow these steps in order to complete assembly: 1. Remove and read operator’s manual. 2 . Remove tape from coin slots, and remove keys 3 . Open coin box door and remove power cord from cash box. 4 .

  • Page 38: Marquee Cabinet

    5-2 Installing Marquee Cabinet CAUTION, THE MARQUEE CABINET IS HEAVY AND REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE TO SAFELY INSTALL. Illustration 5-2, 3/4 BACK VIEW 1 . With the help of another person, carefully lift the Marquee Cabinet up and set it on top of the Main Game Cabinet.

  • Page 39: Dip Switch Settings

    5-4 DIP Switch Settings 541 Game Pricing, Attract Sound and Ticket Level Settings These options can be changed by setting the DIP Switches on the Game PCB located inside the back door of the Marquee Cabinet. Refer t6 the table below showing DIP Switch settings for different combinations of options.

  • Page 40: Ticket Option Message Sign

    542 Difficulty Setting There are no DIP Switch settings for difficulty as CRACKY Automatic Difficulty Selection unique feature built-in. As the game is played, it senses the elasped time it takes a player to hit each crab, and adjusts the frequency and speed at which the next crab makes it’s “run”. 5-5 Changing Ticket Option Message Sign 1 .

  • Page 41: Testing

    6. TESTING Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet and turn the power on. The power switch is located in the rear lower left side of the main cabinet. 6-2 Adjustment Switches Open the upper coin door to gain access to the service panel. TEST CREDIT VOLUME...

  • Page 42: Game Time And Ranking

    6-3-2 Game Time and Ranking (2nd press of Test Switch) This test indexes through the timing lights from “start” to “end”, and the ranking lights from top to bottom. GAME TIME - a moving lighted display indicating relative time elasped and remaining in game. Game time is set at the factory, and is not adjustable.

  • Page 43: Return To Play

    This will release the crabs from the track while in the “home” position. This is used when replacing damaged crabs as described in section 8-3. 63-7 Return to Play (7th and 8th presses of Test Switch) Return to the play mode by pressing the Test Switch two more times. 7.

  • Page 44: Error Indication And Troubleshooting

    8. MAINTENANCU TROUBLESHOOTING BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE CONDUCTING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. 8-1 Marquee 14 Volt Bulbs and Fluorescent Lamp Replacement 1) 14 Volt Bulbs a) Replace 14 volt bulbs by opening the rear door of the Marquee Cabinet. 2) Fluorescent Lamps a) Using the hex head wrench provided, remove the three (3) allen head screws holding the top bracket on the Marquee Cabinet in place.

  • Page 45: Guard Pcb Replacement

    If error indication is still given after properly connecting the Guard Assembly, contact your distributor, or Namco Technical Service. N O T E : In the case of a non functioning Drive Assembly to which a Guard Assembly has been attached, the Hit Sensor, Right Limit, Left Limit and Center Sensor all remain active.
  • Page 46 8-4 Drive Assembly Replacement BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REMOVING DRIVE ASSEMBLY To remove a Drive Assembly, follow this procedure: 1) Insure that the game power is off. 2) Open the back door of the main cabinet. Referring to Illustration 8-1, disconnect connectors 4P, 6P, and 9P, and one screw from the Drive Assembly to be removed, and remove the harness from the two (2) couching clips.

  • Page 47: C R A B Character Assembly

    Crab Character Assembly of the Drive Assembly to be removed to Move either the right or left end of the Drive Assembly. Remove the eight (8) hex bolts (M6 x 40) securing the appropriate two fields (bottom and back) indicated. To remove Drive Assembly 1 (on the bottom), remove only one field (D).
  • Page 48 FIELD (A) FIELD(B) FIELD (Cl FIELD (0) Illustration lift up 5 ) T c FIELD (A) 8-6, REMOVING PLAYFIELD “A”...

  • Page 49: Delrin (Holler) Bearing Replacement

    CUSHION BASE HEX BOLT, M6 X 25, DRIVE ASSY. WELL NUT (KT-6) Illustration 8-9, Illustration 8-10, DRIVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL CUSHION BASE REMOVAL 8-5 Delrin Bearing Replacement BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REPLACING THE DELRIN BEARIh’G To remove a Dehin Bearing, follow this procedure: 1) Insure that the game power is off.
  • Page 50 4) Remove two (2) cup screws [M] (M5 x 8), and then remove Hook Base [B] - at the opposite of the motor -from the rail. See Illustration S-12. B A S E Illustration 8-12, HOOK BASE 5) Remove two (2) cup screws [M] (M5 x 14) from the side where the Hook Base [B] - at the opposite side of the motor - was just removed, and remove Rail Stopper.
  • Page 51 6) Pull out split pin (1.6 x 12) from the bottom of the Roller Bracket, and remove wire. See Illustrations 8-15 and 8-16. Illustrations 8-15 and 8-16, SPLIT PIN 7) Pull out Roller Bracket from Rail and remove the Delrin Bearing to be re- placed with a new one using a spanner (opposite side: 10mm) and a phillips- head screwdriver.
  • Page 52 DELRIN BEARING (CC-ODR-22.B3)- 8-l 8, DELRIN BEARING REMOVAL Illustrations DELRIN BEARING ROLLER BRACKET DELRIN BERING/ ROLLER BRACKET Illustration...
  • Page 53 BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REPLACNG CRAB CHARACTER ASSEMBLY To remove a Crab Character, follow this procedure: 1) Insure that the game power is off. 2) Remove the sixteen (16) hex socket button bolts (M5 x 14) and two (2) flush button bolts (M5 x 16) and remove two side covers and center cover.

  • Page 54: Crab Base And Sub-Base Replacement

    8-7 Crab Base and Sub-base Replacement BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REPLACING CRAB BASE SUB-BASE To replace a Crab Character Base or Sub-base, follow this procedure: 1) Insure that the game power is off. 2) Follow procedures 8-S-2) through 5) above for replacement of Crab Character. 3) Remove four (4) nylon nuts (M4).

  • Page 55: Fuse Replacement

    8-X Fuse Replacement BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REPLACING FUSES The Power Supply Board Assembly is equipped with UL listed fuses, In the event that the game is not activated when the power supply is turned on, turn off, and then turn on again.

  • Page 56: Score Pc Board Replacement

    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE GAME PCB OR DRIVE ASSEMBLY YOURSELF. Instead, please return to your distributor or directly to NAMCO AMERICA for any repairs. The PCB contains sensitive devices that could be de- stroyed even by the internal voltage of a multi-meter.

  • Page 58: Parts List

    PARTS LIST...
  • Page 59 10. PARTS LIST SHIPPING ASSEMBLY, CCOl.OOS3OW TOP ASSEMBLY, CCOz.oo55800 HARNESS ASSEMBLY, CCO5-00564~lO Bulb 6 Socket Spade Lug Ground PCB Ribbon Cable SERVICE PANEL ASSEMBLY, CCO&0057800 Metal Service Panel 17 Rank tights Volume Pot. 100 OHM 18 NC Power Supply ‘X50-00689-00 Potentiometer Knob Ii8 DC Power Supply Test Switch...
  • Page 60 21 Middle Crab Cover Holder Brkt. CC1 O-00607-00 ON COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY, CCB3-00635-00 CC1 O-00608-00 NAMCO ELECTRONICS & MECH. KIT ASSY, CCO3QO52P00 D E S C R I P T I O N Coin Controls Ticket Door Ticket Dispenser Mechanical Dr i v e...
  • Page 61 10. PARTS LIST (cont.) Coin Control Assembly COIN CONTROLS COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 62: Roller Bracket

    10. PARTS LIST (cont.) ROLLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY ROLLER BRACKETASSEMBLY ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION Roller Bracket DR-22-B3 Delrin Bearing, IDS-22-B1.5 Spacer, Well Nut, KT-6 COVERS C O V E R S...

  • Page 63: Split Pin (Disconnecting)

    10. PARTS LIST (cont.) DRIVE ASSEMBLY P L A I N W A S H E R (M5) SPLIT PIN...

  • Page 64: Hook Base

    10. PARTS LIST (cont.) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. Crab Character Assv. See Assv. 4 Shaft Guard Pulley c c 0 0 5 1 0 0 Stepping Motor, Rail Sensor PC Board Spacer 10 Pullev Bracket I 12 1 Shaft 13 Tension Spring 14 Franoe Bearing, Fssazzs KT-6 16 Well Nut,...

  • Page 65: Crab Character Assembly (Top)

    10. PARTS LIST (cont.) CRAB CHARACTER ASSEMBLY H E X W R E N C H (DIAMETER [ACCESSORY]...

  • Page 66: Crab Character Assembly (Bottom)

    10. PARTS LIST (cont.) CRAB CHARATER ASSEMBLY CRAB CHARACTER ASSEMBLY PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION Sub Base 2 1 Character Base, w/cushion Crab Character 4 Spacer Rubber 5 Rubber Collar 6 Washer Plate 7 Swina Base I cc259-315 9 I Character Spring 10 Shaft Spring Collar 12 Stomer...

  • Page 67: G A M E Wiring Harness Diagram

    CRACKY CRABTM...

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