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FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
CONTACT:
Merit Industries, Inc. Customer Service Department
USA and Canada call toll-free:
1-800-445-9353
Outside the USA and Canada call:
(215) 639-4700
FAX: (215) 639-5346
2525 State Rd., P.O. Box 5004, Bensalem, PA 19020-8529
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Game Description
The Pit Boss Megatouch can be housed
in a 13” countertop cabinet, a 13” cabaret cabinet or
a 19” upright cabinet.
The countertop and upright models have 3 key-
locked compartments: the CPU section, the coin
mech section and the coin box. The cabaret model
has 4 key-locked sections: the CPU, coin mech &
coin box sections, as well as a locked rear monitor
door. The countertop is equipped with one coin
mech, and the upright and cabaret models have two;
optional bill acceptors are available for the uprights.
CPU Section
The CPU section is accessible from the rear of the
unit in the countertop and 19” upright versions. It
houses the CRT, the monitor controls, the CPU
(CRT-260), the 120 volt power supply and the main
harness. In the cabaret model, the CPU section is
located at the bottom of the front side of the unit and
contains only the CPU and power supply (monitor
controls for the cabaret version are located in the
coin mech section).
• The CRT-260 is the “brains” of the machine.
Located on the board are the program option
EPROMs, the DIP switch, the volume control dial
and the Dallas security key.
• The main harness is used to connect the CPU
board to the power supply, the CRT controls and
the CRT monitor.
Coin Mech/Coin Box Section
The coin mech/coin box section is accessible from
the front of the unit. This section is key-locked for
security purposes. A sturdy metal box, located within
the coin mech section, holds all coins deposited into
the machine. The coin box is separately key-locked
for security.
Also located within the cavity of the coin mech are 2
internal switches, ”SETUP” and “CALIBRATE,” and
the coin meter. Location of these switches can be
seen in Figures 5, 7 and 8. Pressing the “SETUP”
button will bring you to the Megatouch Setup screen
(see Figure 1). See the next section for calibration
instructions.
The monitor controls for the cabaret cabinet can be
found “Velcroed” to the inside wall of the cabinet in
the coin mech section.
Screen Calibration
The machine must be in the idle mode or game select
mode to calibrate the touchscreen.
• Find the “CALIBRATE” button located behind the
coin mech and press it to enter the screen
calibration mode.
• Touch the center of the first circle that appears
on the screen. Once touched, a second circle
will appear on the screen.
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 circle that
appears on the screen.
• Once the second circle is touched, a crosshair
will appear on the screen. To test the calibration
of the screen, touch the crosshair with your
finger and slowly drag your finger around the
screen. The crosshair should follow your
movement.
• Touch the “EXIT TEST” icon.
NOTE: On upright models, if you open the
monitor door while the machine is on, you will
have to recalibrate the touchscreen.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
• The cabinet should be cleaned with a damp cloth
and mild detergent.
Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor
• The touchscreen monitor should be cleaned with
a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor
screen on the upright model, you will have to release
the monitor door latches. To do so, open the coin
mech door. Located inside, above and to the right and
left of the coin mech, are two monitor door latches.
Unsnap the monitor door latches and lift the door
upwards. See Figure 7.
To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor
screen on the countertop model, you will have to
remove the top of the machine. To remove the top of
the machine, unlock and open the rear door. Locate
the thumb nuts holding the lock brackets on each side
of
the monitor shelf. Unscrew and remove the thumb
nuts and push the top forward. Pull upwards on the
top to remove it from the machine. See Figure 4 for
lock bracket locations (#12 & 13).
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID OR
VINEGAR-BASED CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR.
SUCH CLEANSERS COULD HARM THE
TOUCHSCREEN OVER TIME. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS CONTAINING ANY OF
THESE SUBSTANCES.
Troubleshooting
Power Up Error Codes
The following error messages may be displayed on
power up:
• ERROR CODE 1: This indicates a defective or
improper game program.
If "ERROR CODE 1" appears, first check to
ensure that EPROMs U32, U36, U37 and U38 are
installed properly, with no bent pins. Please make
note of the error code displayed and the numbers
on the EPROM labels.
• ERROR CODE 2: This indicates the question set
chips are plugged in incorrectly.
• ERROR CODE 3: This indicates that the Dallas
key is incorrectly installed or programmed.
If "ERROR CODE 3" appears, check to see the
key is plugged in securely.
• ERROR CODE 4: This indicates that there is a
possible problem with the question set.
• ERROR CODE 5: This indicates that there is an
internal software problem.
If you are unable to discover and/or correct the
source of the error message, call Merit Customer
Service at 1-800-445-9353.
Coin Jam
The game also has coin jam and stringing detection
software. Should a coin become jammed in the mech
or someone tries to string the mech, a continuous tone
will be emitted by the game. To clear the coin jam
indicator sound, the game must be powered down and
back up.
If the game emits the coin jam indicator sound when
powered up, this may indicate that the NORMALLY
CLOSED contacts of the coin mechanism are being
used. The NORMALLY OPEN contacts must be used.
DIP Switch Settings
Standard Program Settings
The game contains one DIP switch. The DIP switch
comes factory set. It determines which size monitor is
being used, number of Trivia rounds, whether the
answer is displayed in Trivia, whether the machine
displays “quarters” or “credits”and also controls video
sync adjustment. These
settings should not need to
be changed.
DIP SWITCH
OFF
ON
Position 1
13 “
Touchscreen
19”
Touchscreen
Position 2
Quarters
Credits
Position 3
4 round
Trivia Whiz*
5 round
Trivia Whiz
Position 4
Trivia Whiz
answer not
displayed
Trivia Whiz
answer
displayed
Positions 5 & 6
Horizontal
Adjustment
Horizontal
Adjustment
Positions 7 & 8
Vertical
Adjustment
Vertical
Adjustment
*300,000 points for bonus round
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To adjust vertical and horizontal control:
• Press
“TEST SCREEN” on the “Megatouch
Setup” screen.
• A crosshair will appear on the screen. Change
DIP switch settings until the horizontal and vertical
lines of the crosshair meet in the middle.
Custom Program Versions
Some of the options or features in the standard game
may not be offered in certain jurisdictions. Depending
upon the program version being used, the settings
may differ slightly.
PROGRAM
#
PROGRAM
VERSION
PROGRAM
DIFFERENCES
9255-20-01
STANDARD
VERSION
INCLUDES ALL OPTIONS
NO RESTRICTIONS
9255-20-02
MINNESOTA
VERSION
EXCLUDES CASINO GAMES
9255-20-03
LOUISIANA
VERSION
EXCLUDES ALL POKER
GAMES
9255-20-04
WISCONSIN
VERSION
GAME CANNOT END IF
PLAYER BUSTS; 1,000
POINTS ARE ADDED TO
END OF EACH HAND
9255-20-06
CALIFORNIA
VERSION
EXCLUDES POKER DOUBLE-
UP FEATURE & NO FREE
GAME IN SOLITAIRE
9255-20-07
NEW JERSEY
VERSION
EXCLUDES SEX TRIVIA AND
INCLUDES 2-COIN LIMIT
WITH LOCKOUT COIL
9255-20-50
BI-LINGUAL
ENG/GER
SAME AS STANDARD
VERSION, WITHOUT WORD
GAMES
9255-20-54
BI-LINGUAL
ENG/SPA
SAME AS STANDARD
VERSION, WITHOUT WORD
GAMES
9255-20-56
NO FREE
CREDITS
SAME AS STANDARD
VERSION, WITHOUT WORD
GAMES AND NO FREE
CREDITS
9255-20-57
INTER-
NATIONAL
SAME AS STANDARD
VERSION, WITHOUT WORD
GAMES
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To Enter This Screen, Press The “Setup” Button Behind The Cashbox
Figure 1 - Megatouch Setup Screen
Setup Screen Functions
Coin-In Menu:
Enters the coin/credit setup screen.
Game Menu:
Enters the game menu selection screen.
Display Books:
Enters the bookkeeping statistics screen.
Test Screen:
Enters the touchscreen calibration test.
Clear Hi- Scores:
Clears all game high scores.
Free Credit:
Adds credit without using coin switch. Free credits are listed separately in the
books screen.
Clear Credit:
All credits on the machine are erased.
Exit Setup:
Return to the attract mode.
Three Stars Enabled
This feature allows the high scores to be cleared without opening the game. When the game is in attract
mode and the screen is touched, the message “YOU’VE GOT THE TOUCH - DEPOSIT COINS NOW”
will appear on the screen. If the “three stars enabled” switch is set to “yes,” a red, white and blue star will
appear at the top of the screen in random order. Touch the stars in “red-white-blue” sequence to clear
the high scores.
MEGATOUCH SETUP
GAME
MENU
DISPLAY
BOOKS
COIN-IN
MENU
EXIT
SETUP
CLEAR
CREDIT
TEST
SCREEN
CLEAR
HI-SCORES
FREE
CREDIT
3
DEFAULT
YES
NO
SOLITAIRE BUY-IN
YES
NO
SEX TOPICS IN WORD GAMES
ON
OFF
BONUS GAME IN SOLITAIRE
2
3
ROUNDS IN TRIVIA TWISTER
3
4
BALLS IN BREAKIN BRICKS
NOYES
THREE STARS ENABLED
NOYES
PLAYER SELECTABLE LANGUAGE
NOYES
LANGUAGE ENGLISH/OTHER
9255-20-01 XX-XX-19XX XX:XX:XX
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To Enter This Screen, Press “Game Menu” In The Setup Screen
The game list and prices may be programmed using this screen. Up to fourteen
games may be made available, from which the players can choose. The top of
the screen shows the game positions available, with the price for each game.
The lower section shows all games included in the program. The lower buttons
will clear the entire menu, clear the selected menu item, format the game menu
to eliminate blanks, display the Menu 2 game menu screen and exit the game
menu screen.
To program the game menu, select the menu position you want the game to
occupy, by touching that position. Then touch the game name from the game
list on the lower portion of the screen. That game will now appear in the menu.
To adjust the price, touch the price in the game menu. Each touch will rotate
the price from 25c (1CR), to 50c (2CR), to 75c (3CR), to $1 (4CR) and back to
25c (1CR). Touch “EXIT” when done.
1 SOLITAIRE
.25
3 FOURPLAY
.25
5 DRAW POKER
.25
2 RUN 21
.25
4 ROYAL FLASH
.25
6 MATCH‘EM UP
.25
7 MEM-O-REE
.25
8 MORE GAMES...
SOLITAIRE
RUN 21
TRIVIA WHIZ
DRAW POKER
HORSES
ROLL THE DICE
SUPER 7 STUD
ROYAL FLASH
MATCH‘EM UP
MEM-O-REE
BREAKIN BRICKS
DEFAULT
CLEAR
1
FORMAT
EXIT
FOURPLAY
MENU
2
CLEAR
ALL
PHRAZE CRAZE
TRIVIA TWISTER
Figure 2 - Game Menu Screen
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To Enter This Screen, Press “Coin-In Menu” In The Setup Screen
Figure 3 - Coin-In Menu Screen
The coin/credit ratios of the game may be adjusted to meet any application. The CPU board supports up to six coin
inputs: two mechanical mech inputs (1M and 2M) and four electronic mech inputs(1E, 2E, 3E and 4E). Electronic
coin mechs are typically used when more than one type of coin needs to be accepted. If you would like to convert
your game from a mechanical mech to an electronic mech, please contact your distributor or Merit Technical
Support for wiring details.
The coin/credit ratios can be adjusted by touching the screen at the location you want to change. The meter pulse
can also be adjusted so that the coin meter can show the actual cash value of the coins in the cashbox, not just the
total number of coins .
Example: Let’s say that in the country of Atlantis the currency is called units. Atlantis, however, has a 1 unit coin, a 2
unit coin and a 5 unit coin. You decide that 1 credit on the game should cost 1 unit. However, to encourage more
play you want to give 6 credits for a 5 unit coin. The coin setup screen would be programmed as follows:
COIN
INPUT
COINS
=
CREDITS
&
METER
PULSES
1E
1
1
1
2E
1
2
2
3E
1
6
5
For every 1 unit coin, the game would give 1 credit and count 1 pulse on the mechanical coin counter. For every 2
unit coin, the game would give 2 credits and count 2 pulses on the mechanical meter. For every 5 unit coin, the
game would give 6 credits and pulse the mechanical meter 5 times. The mechanical meter will now display the total
number of “units” in the cashbox, not total coins or credits. Press “DEFAULT” to return to the factory settings. Press
“EXIT” to return to the GAME SETUP menu..
COIN/CREDIT SETUP
METER
PULSES
1E
2E
3E
4E
1M
2M
COINS
COIN
INPUT
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
DEFAULT
EXIT
=
CREDITS
&
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Figure 4 - Front View
(13” Countertop)
Figure 5 - Rear View (13” Countertop)
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Figure 6 - Front View
(19” Upright)
Figure 7 - Rear View
(19” Upright)
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Figure 8 - Front View 13” Cabaret
Figure 9 - Rear View 13” Cabaret
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MEGATOUCH III PARTS LIST
COUNTERTOP
REF #
QUANTITY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
EC2001
POWER CORD
2
GL3000
DECAL, MEGATOUCH, (-01=RT;-02=LT)
1
1
MW5165-01
MONITOR FILLER PLATE
2
1
MW5163-01
LOCK BRACKET, REAR DOOR
3
2
MW5151-01
MONITOR SUPPORT
4
1
MW5150-01
MAIN CHASSIS
5
1
HW8003
RUBBER ANTI-SKID PAD
6
1
HW8958
LAZY SUSAN, 12” DIAMETER
7
1
HW9001
PLASTIC TUBING
8
1
SA5151-01
TOUCHSCREEN/CRT ASSEMBLY
9
1
EC9359
CRT, COLOR, 14” CGA, WITH FRAME
10
1
EC9824
TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY
11
2
MW5155-01
LID, RETAINING BRACKET
12
1
MW5159-01
LID, LOCK BRACKET, RIGHT
13
1
MW5159-02
LID, LOCK BRACKET, LEFT
14
1
MW5161-01
REAR DOOR
16
1
MW5164-01
HINGE, REAR DOOR
17
1
HW8716
FLAT LOCK #564
18
1
WD5171-01
CABINET SIDE, RIGHT
19
1
WD5171-02
CABINET SIDE, LEFT
20
1
SA5156-01
CONNECTOR, COIN BOX ASSEMBLY
21
1
SA5123-01
AC POWER HARNESS
22
1
SA5131-01
MAIN HARNESS
23
1
HW8953
BEZEL, 13” T/S
24
1
SA4084
4” SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
25
1
EC7526
POWER SUPPLY
26
1
MW5156-01
RETAINING BRACKET, COIN BOX
27
1
TA10004-03
PCA, CPU, VID, 260 & T/S CONTROL
28
1
SA1090-01
TTL CONTROLL BOARD ASSEMBLY
29
1
EC2158-01
RIBBON CABLE, 2 x 7
30
1
HW8741
CIRCULAR LOCK
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CABARET
REF#
QUANTITY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
EC2001
POWER CORD
1
1
WD5051-01
CABINET, CABARET,
2
1
MW1650-01
CONTROL PANEL
3
1
MW1651-01
COVER SCREEN
4
1
MW1652-01
GLASS BRACKET, UPPER
5
1
MW1652-02
GLASS BRACKET, LOWER
6
1
HW8952-01
MONITOR BEZEL
7
1
SA3266-01
CRT ASSEMBLY
8
1
EC9359
CRT, COLOR, 14” CGA, WITH FRAME
9
1
EC9838
TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAYWITH 58” CABLE
10
1
WD5053-01
MONITOR SHELF
11
2
MW5006-01
SPEAKER COVER
12
1
SA3263-02
POWER ENTRY
13
1
SA4084
SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
14
1
SA3209-01
METER/TEST BRACKET ASSEMBLY
15
1
SA3223-01
MAIN HARNESS, ELECTRONIC COIN REJECTOR
16
1
TA10004-XX
PCA, CPU, VID, 260
17
1
SC3975
ELECTRONIC DATA KEY
18
1
SA3216-01
AC POWER HARNESS
19
1
EC7526
POWER SUPPLY
20
1
WD5052-01
PC SHELF
21
1
SA3264-01
POWER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
22
1
SA3265-02
LAMP ASSEMBLY
23
1
GL2401-01
VINYL MARQUEE
24
2
GL2411-02
PLEXIGLASS, CLEAR
25
1
EC9826
MICROTOUCH TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL MODULE
26
2
GL2999-01
MEGATOUCH DECAL
27
1
SA3226-01
GROUND BRAID
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UPRIGHT
REF #
QUANTITY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
EC9826
MICROTOUCH TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL MODULE
1
1
EC2001
POWER CORD
4
1
HW8711
ANCHOR PLATE FOR CAM LOCK
5
1
HW8716
FLAT LOCK #564 1-7/16
6
4
HW8960
LEG LEVELER
7
1
HW8974
CATCH SNAP, TENSION LOCK
11
1
MW5007-01
BEZEL WITH HINGE
14
1
MW5006-01
SPEAKER COVER
15
1
SA3214-01
MAIN HARNESS
16
1
SA3216-01
AC POWER HARNESS
17
1
EC7526
SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY, 11 AMP
18
1
TA10004-XX
PCA, CPU, VID, 260
19
1
SA3202-04
SHELF ASSEMBLY, TOUCHSCREEN/CRT
20
1
WD2014-01
PCB MOUNTING SHELF
21
1
SA3210-01
TOUCHSCREEN/CRT ASSEMBLY
22
1
EC9374
CRT, COLOR 19”, CGA
23
1
EC9839
TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY WITH 58” CABLE
24
1
WD2013-01
CRT MOUNTING SHELF
25
1
MW5008-01
CRT BRACKET, LEFT
26
1
MW5008-02
CRT BRACKET, RIGHT
27
1
SA3206-01
POWER SUPPLY
28
1
SA4084
SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
29
1
WD2012-01
CABINET, 19” UPRIGHT TOUCHSCREEN
30
2
MW5005-01
LATCH MOUNTING BRACKET
31
1
SA3209-01
METER/TEST SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
32
1
SA3211-01
GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 7
33
1
SA3211-02
GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 18
34
1
SA3211-03
GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 40
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Merit Video Countertop
Limited Warranty
Merit Industries, Inc. warrants it’s video countertop
and upright machines to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months
from the date of delivery or seven months from the
date of shipment from its facilities, whichever occurs
first. The warranty covers all electrical components
(except fuses and light bulbs) and printed circuit
boards. Other items are covered by warranty periods
offered by the original equipment manufacturers
(power supplies - 90 days; video monitors - 90 days).
Failure due to misuse, vandalism, excessive or
intentional abuse, operation outside specified
conditions (including, but not limited to, improper
electrical power source), fire, water damage, acts of
God, acts of war and civil unrest are specifically
excluded.
Merit products are carefully inspected and thoroughly
tested prior to packing and shipment. Any damage
discovered upon receipt of goods, whether obvious or
concealed, must be reported immediately to the
delivering carrier and claims made directly to them.
Merit assumes no responsibility for damages once
the product has left its facilities and any disputes
regarding transportation damage must be resolved
with the shipping company(s).
Merit will repair or replace, at its option, any
component, part or assembly that fails under
warranty, provided that the failed item is returned,
shipping charges prepaid, to Merit’s repair facility and
Merit is notified of the failure within the warranty
period. Merit reserves the right to request the serial
numbers of the item and/or game which has failed ,
and copies of sales invoices, bills of lading or other
documents as required to determine the validity of the
warranty coverage. Merit will return or replace
warranty items, as specified above, shipping charges
prepaid, by ground transportation.
Merit’s obligation shall be limited to repair or
replacement as stated above, and shall specifically
exclude any liability for consequential damages or
loss of earnings.
Merit may, at its discretion, provide replacement parts
under warranty prior to receiving defective items
without incurring any ongoing obligation to extend
such accommodations.
In certain instances, due to geographical or other
considerations, Merit may offer PCB warranty service
on an extended time basis as follows:
(a) User notifies Merit in writing (or FAX) of
PCB failure, providing dates of failure, serial
numbers and a brief description of failure
symptoms.
(b) Failed PCBs are accumulated for a time
period or quantity accumulation, as designated
by Merit and sent in one shipment to save
shipping expenses.
(c) Merit honors warranty as per dates of failure
notification.
The above terms and conditions constitute the sole
obligation, written or implied, of Merit Industries under
its warranty coverage.
PROPRIETARY
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED AND SHALL NOT BE USED,
DISTRIBUTED OR REPRODUCED IN WHOLE, OR IN
PART, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED.
FCC WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS IN PART 15 OF FCC RULES FOR
A CLASS “A” COMPUTING DEVICE. OPERATION
IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA MAY CAUSE
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TV RECEPTION
REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO TAKE
WHATEVER STEPS ARE NECESSARY TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE
.