CASH FEVER Setup and Configuration

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1 CASH FEVER Setup and Configuration (for APL based C-Level installations) Rev. 1.

2 RELEASE INFO Release Info: CASH FEVER Setup and Configuration (for APL based C-Level installations) Rev. 1. Rel. Copyright Notice: 27, Atronic. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual, or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission obtained from a properly authorized official of Atronic. DISCLAIMER Atronic makes no representation or warranties, express or implied, with respect to this publication, or any product of Atronic, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Atronic reserves the right to make changes, enhancements, revisions and alterations of any kind to this publication or the product(s) it covers without obligation to notify any person, institution or organization of such changes, enhancements, revisions and alterations. TRADEMARKS This document may contain trademarks of Atronic. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2

3 CONTENT CASH FEVER - SETUP AND CONFIGURATION About this Manual... Overview Preface... Hardware Components / Package... General Configuration Notes... Setup Atronic Progressive Link What is APL?... Wiring Diagram... 1 Commboard Wiring Diagram Commboard Setup Overview... 1 Configure APL Mode... 1 Communication to an Online System... 1 Dual Channel Mode... 1 Media Controller Setup General, Media Controller Location, Signage Cabling... 1 Connect the Media Controller... 2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) UPS Shutdown Software Machine Setup Overview... 2 RAM Reset... 2 Initial Setup... 2 Initial Setup / Required Settings Configuration Jackpot Configuration Alink Config Installation... Jackpot Configuration Procedure... 1 Machine Configuration Recommended Service Menu Settings... 8 Overview of Service Menu Settings... Media Controller Configuration (Display Configuration)... 1 Maintenance Jackpot Statistics... Change APL Master Machine... 1 APL Troubleshooting Appendix Commboard Connectors... Commboard DIP-Switch Table... 7 Glossary... 8

4 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Scope This document describes how to set up and configure a CASH FEVER link. It describes how to set up the participating gaming machines, how to link them and how to carry out the jackpot configuration and the display configuration. Target Audience We address qualified technical personnel, who are involved in setup and configuration of a CASH FEVER link. With this user group we assume that they are basically computer literate and familiar with gaming machine and progressive jackpot terminology. Please read this document carefully before you start the setup, to avoid incorrect configuration. Related Publications More detailed information about installation, basic setup and operation of Atronic e-motion gaming machines may be found in the following publications: Installation Manuals Manual EMC HI Installation Software and Basic Setup Manual (Please refer to the manual version that corresponds to a certain game software version) Manual HI Software (C.1.2 STD or later) Operation Manuals Manual EMC HI Operation (C.1.2 or later) Manual for SAS system based installations (optional) Manual CASH FEVER - Set Up and Configuration (for system based installations) Note: EMC = e-motion cabinet HI = Hi(!)bility platform

5 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Preface CASH FEVER is the ultimate concept in linked gaming from Atronic and offers an amazing -level progressive jackpot designed exclusively for the thrilling e-motion cabinet. All available game titles provide a game themed bonus feature (e.g. freegames, spin as long as you win, etc) and the CASH FEVER bonus feature. The CASH FEVER bonus is triggered by a scattered symbol combination (x Cash Fever symbol) during the e-motion base game. Any bet provides players with the chance to trigger the bonus games and a chance at one of the jackpots, but higher bets in the base game provide better chances at winning one of the jackpots. Once triggered, the player gets randomly, 7 or 1 free games (special reelstrip and special symbols). All bonus games are played with the same number of lines, bet per line and play modes as the game that triggered the bonus session. As the bonus games are played the credits are accrued on Dr. CashFever s Thermometer in the upper screen. Each of the jackpots are triggered in turn when a specific number of credits are awarded during the bonus games - the more credits won during the bonus games the hotter the thermometer becomes for bigger jackpot wins. CASH FEVER is driven by Atronic's unique internal, inmachine, progressive controller (APL ). This gives the operator the option to operate each link without any other equipment or infrastructure. In addition CASH FEVER can be operated based on any SAS based progressive controller/system locally or multisite. The setup for system based installations is described in a seperate document named Manual CASH FEVER - Set Up and Configuration (for system based installations)

6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Hardware Components / Package The basic setup for a CASH FEVER package * would consits of: Bank of linked CASH FEVER e-motion gaming machines, incl. complete cabling Signage, including Plasma (or LCD) display package and Dr. Cash Fever character figure Media Controller including operating system and CASH FEVER display software Media Controller connection kit UPS backup unit for the Media Controller * customized packages tailored to customer needs are available. Atronic offers a great variety of optional merchandising products such as lightboxes, dividers, base stands, murals and chairs in addition or combined with CASH FEVER. For more information please refer to the Atronic merchandising catalogue and/or contact your local service representative.

7 OVERVIEW GENERAL CONFIGURATION NOTES When configuring a CASH FEVER installation, there are a few things to consider: Progressive Calculation The CASH FEVER progressive parameters are calculated by means of the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet. During order processing you received a copy of this calculation sheet which determines the parameters for a particular CASH FEVER installation. To avoid incorrect payout percentages, please do not use any other values than stated in this document. If an alteration of the progressive parameters becomes necessary, please ask your local sales represantative for a recalculation. Base Values The base values of the progressive jackpot levels are not adjustable, as they are essential elements of the paytable. The base values are defined by the configuration code which has been determined during order processing by means of the Progressive Calculation Sheet. Configuration Code The Configuration Code is set during the initial setup of each CASH FEVER game (see also section Machine Setup / Initial Setup on page 28). It determines the base values and the trigger values of the progressive jackpot levels (mini, minor, major, grand) and the trigger frequency of the CASH FEVER bonus. Do not use any other Configuration Codes than stated in the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet. Jackpot Handpays The threshold value for jackpot handpays is determined by the Celebration Limit setting. A win that exceeds this limit will trigger a jackpot handpay independent from the progressive jackpot level that was hit. See also section Machine Configuration / Celebration Limit on page 8 or the corresponding software manual. 7

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9 SETUP ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK What is APL? The CASH FEVER links use Atronic Progressive Link (APL) technology to link the participating gaming machines. APL provides a very simple way to link Atronic games to a local area progressive. Setting up a progressive using the APL is quite easy as the internal progressive system is operated via the commboard of the machine. By simply linking directly from one machine commboard to another, up to 2 CASH FEVER games can be linked to a progressive. The APL requires no external controller. The APL is designed to be flexible and user friendly and operates with one machine acting as the master and the other machines in the link as slaves. The decision about which game is the master is not pre determined and can therefore be selected via a dipswitch on the commboard. More importantly if the master machine fails, another machine in the link can be appointed as the master via the dipswitch so no data is lost and the progressive remaines active. The entire set up of the progressive jackpot and configuration for all the machines in the link is carried out on the master machine via a connection between a PC and the mainboard. The progressive jackpot is automatically displayed via an on-screen meter (utilizing e-motion dual screen technology) and one or more plasma screens. CASH FEVER Link Sizes Minimum Link Size: Recommended Link Size: Maximium Link Size (APL based): machines 8-12 machines 2 machines

10 SETUP ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK Wiring Diagram This figure shows a wiring diagram of a typical CASH FEVER APL link with up to 1 machines. The APL power supply can be connected to each end of the link. UPS Unit Audio Out Media Controller Converter Monitor Out Display 1 Display 2 EGM 1 EGM 2 EGM 1 APL Master APL Slave APL Slave (max.1 EGMs) APL Power Supply If 1-2 machines are to be linked, the APL power supply has to be connected in the middle of the link using a RJ- Y-adapter (Adapter WE8-2 WE8). UPS Unit Audio Out Media Controller Converter Monitor Out Display 1 Display 2 EGM 1 EGM 1 APL Power EGM 17 APL Master APL Slave Supply APL Slave Adapter WE8-2 WE8 EGM 2 APL Slave (max.2 EGMs) 1

11 SETUP ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK Commboard Wiring Diagram This figure shows how to connect the commboards. MASTER SLAVE SLAVE P1 P1 P1 U P2 U28 U P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 U P2 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 U28 U CPU 8k ON P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 P2 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 CPU 8k ON P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 U P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 U28 connect to Media Controller connect to mains <-- U CPU 8k ON Battery.V + Battery.V + Battery.V + ON ON ON Converter P18 P P P7 P18 P P P7 Overhead Display Board P18 P2 P P P B1 P P7 Not connected P2 P2 P2 APL Power Supply P1 P1 1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 12V V 12V V 12V V B1 S B1 S S P12 P P12 P P12 P P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P11 P1 P11 P1 P1 P11 CAT- network cable Note: As connectors P1 and P11 on the commboard are wired parallel it does not matter which one is used for input or output. However it is recommended to use this wiring pattern for ease of maintenance. Machine Data Controller (MDC) Machine Data Controller (MDC) Machine Data Controller (MDC) MDC The use of a MDC that connects to the floor network is optional. APL Master The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master machine. 11

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13 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP This section describes how to set up the commboards for a CASH FEVER link. It describes required settings to operate CASH FEVER and optional settings to connect to an online system. The commboard is located inside the logic box (card cage) of the gaming machine. It is the topmost board. To remove the commboard for setup switch off the machine and pull the green release lever. Important: Do not remove, insert or configure the commboard or the mainboard with the machine switched on. Following settings are described on the next pages: Required Settings Activate APL CASH FEVER mode and configure an APL master machine. Activate APL2 mode to prevent meter overtaking. Optional Settings Communication to an online system via a slot machine interface board (SMIB). SAS dual channel communication. Lock machine, if the online system is not connected. Commboard Release Lever 1

14 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Required Settings Following commboard settings are required to operate CASH FEVER via APL. Activate APL CASH FEVER mode and configure an APL master machine Commboard 8k 1. Set an APL Progressive Address with rotary switches S1 and S2 on the commboard. Each machine in the link must have a unique address from "1" to "2". Address "" is not valid. S1 Set APL Progressive Address x1 S2 Set APL Progressive Address x 1 2. Configure commboard DIP switch S / 1 -. (on all machines in the link) Set S / 1 to OFF Set S / 2 to ON Set S / to OFF This activates the APL mode in general (slave mode).. Configure one machine in the link as APL master: Set S / to ON This sets APL master mode and activates the implemented jackpot controller functionality. Configure all other machines in the link as APL slave: Set S / to OFF. Configure APL mode to APL2. (on all machines in the link) Set S / to OFF (recommended setting) APL 2 features non-overtaking progressive meters. Example: To set APL Progressive Address "1", set S1 to "1" and S2 to "" APL Slave APL Master Note: The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master commboard. 1

15 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings These settings are optional to enable communication to an online system. Communication to an online system via a slot machine interface board (SMIB) These settings apply, if the Commboard is connected to an Atronic Systems MDC (Machine Data Controller) or a similar slot machine interface board (SMIB) which provides the accounting system address. In this case it is not necessary to set a unique accounting system address on the Commboard. 1. Enable communication to an online system in general. Set S / to ON 2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Set S7 to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on commboard connectors P12 (RS-22 interface) and P2 (TTL interface).. Optional: Close jumper B1 on the commboard. This shortcuts digital ground on commboard connector P12 to electrical ground. You may use this option to enhance signal quality, if the connected interface device provides galvanic isolation of ground connection. Note: See appendix for a commboard connectors layout. Note: Close jumper B1 if you use an Atronic Systems MDC. 1

16 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS dual channel communication This section gives an overview of the SAS dual channel settings. 1. Enable communication to an online system in general. Set S / to ON 2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Set S7 to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on commboard connectors P12 (RS-22 interface) and P2 (TTL interface).. Activate SAS Channel 2. Set S to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 2 on commboard connectors P (RS-22 interface) and P1 (TTL interface). Special Case: If you connect to an Atronic fibre optics board that links to a fibre optics ticketing network (TITO), you have to set a unique address for SAS channel 2 on each commboard. S Set Accounting System Address x1 S Set Accounting System Address x 1 Note: Address "" disables a channel. Note: See appendix for a commboard connectors layout. 1

17 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS Dual Channel Communication continued. Allocate SAS long polls to a SAS channel. The Atronic commboard 8k allows to allocate particular SAS long polls to channel 1 or channel 2. This is done with DIP switches S8 / 2 -. Set S8 / 2 - to OFF = SAS channel 1 Set S8 / 2 - to ON = SAS channel 2 S8 / 2 Allocates Progressive Jackpot Polls Affected long polls: 8, 8 S8 / Allocates EFT Polls Affected long polls: 22-2, 28, 2, 2-7 S8 / Allocates Legacy Bonusing Polls Affected long polls: 2E, 8A, 8B S8 / Allocates Control Polls Affected long polls: -7, A-C,, A8 S8 / Allocates Ticketing Polls and Exceptions Affected long polls: C, D, 7, 8, 7, 71, 7D Affected exceptions: F, 7, 7, 8 Lock machine if the online system is not connected Set DIP switch S8 / 8 to ON to force a machine lock, if the commboard does not receive broadcasts from the online system for more than 1 seconds. In this case an error message is displayed on-screen and all play is locked. With S8 / 8 set to OFF (default) the machine remains playable without communication to the online system. 17

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19 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP This section describes how to connect the Media Controller and the plasma/lcd display(s) and where to situate the Media Controller. General The Media Controller is a small PC that provides video animations and jackpot values which are displayed on the plasma/lcd display(s). It comes with a pre-installed Windows XP Professional operating system (english version required) and CASH FEVER display software. Two displays and an audio device can be connected. The mains voltage for the Media Controller is provided by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The Media Controller receives the jackpot broadcasts from the APL master machine. It is connected by a RS8-to-RS22 converter and a small commboard add-on board, the OH Display Board. Media Controller Location The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master machine. It is recommended to situate the Media Controller and its UPS in the base stand of the APL master machine. Important: The base stand or box where the Media Controller is situated has to be actively vented to prevent the Media Controller from overheating. The environmental temperature must not exceed C/1 F. Signage Cabling The VGA cable, the audio cable and the signage mains cable is usually threaded through one of the posts that hold the signage. You may need to temporarily remove the signage mains plug to thread it through the post. The plasma/lcd display(s) which are connected to the Media Controller have to support a 12 x 78 pixel display resolution at Hz with highest (2 bit) color quality via VGA (RGB) or DVI connector. Note: Although an APL slave machine can send progressive jackpot values to the Media Controller, it has to be connected to the APL master. Only the APL master can send the trigger signal to start the jackpot hit presentation. Mains Plasma/LCD Display Logic Box EGM 1 APL Master Vented Base Stand UPS Unit Converter Media Controller Audio Device 1

20 ON ON ON ON 1 1 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP This section describes how to connect the Media Controller. As the signage type may vary these steps are described in general. Connect the Media Controller 1. Determine which machine is the APL master machine (see also section "Commboard Setup") and install the OH Display Board to connector P18 on the commboard of the APL master machine. 2. Connect the cable that runs from the commboard to the signal converter. a) Connect the -pin terminal strip to connector P on the OH Display Board. b) Connect the 1-pin terminal strip to connector P on the commboard. c) Connect the other end of the cable to the signal converter. It is recommended to situate the converter inside the master machine.. Connect the signal converter to the Media Controller serial port using a serial cable. Note: You may need to remove the cover from the serial plug to thread the cable into the machine.. Connect the signage to the Media Controller. a) Thread the VGA cable, the audio cable and the signage mains cable through one of the posts that holds the signage. Note: You may need to temporarily remove the signage mains plug to thread it through the post. b) Connect the signage display In most cases you will use VGA socket (1) to connect to the plasma/lcd display. c) Connect the signage audio device cable to the PC audio out socket. P1 U P2 U28 U P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 CPU 8k Battery.V + OH Display Board P18 P2 P P P B1 P P7 12V V P1 P1 P2 P1 S P12 P S / set to ON = APL master machine P1 U P2 U28 U P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 Mains Input Serial Port USB Ports CPU 8k Battery.V + Converter Overhead Display Board P18 P2 P P Not connected P P7 12V V P1 P1 P2 P1 Audio Out P B1 S P12 P VGA(2) P1 P1 P1 P11 P1 P1 P1 P11 VGA(1) Note: The connectors layout of the Media Controller can differ from the figure above. 2

21 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP Connect and configure the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) The Uninterruptible Power Supply in combination with the shutdown software is intended to ensure a properly shutdown of the Media Controller in case of a power outage. It also allows users to shut down the Media Controller by switching off mains voltage. The shutdown software will properly shut down the Media Controller in this case. mains USB 1. Connect the UPS to mains and turn on the UPS by pressing and holding the ON/OFF/TEST button for approximately seconds. 2. Connect the Media Controller to one of the battery back up outlets of the UPS (highlighted green in the figure above). The Media Controller should boot automatically. Do not use the outlet in the lower right to connect the Media Controller. This outlet is only surge protected but features no battery back up. You may use this outlet to connect the signage.. After the CASH FEVER display software has been loaded press the ESC (escape) button on the Media Controller keyboard. The display software closes and the Windows XP desktop is visible. Note: A power outage at the Media Controller can cause damages to the Media Controller software. Always connect the Uninterruptible Power Supply to prevent this.. Connect the USB cable that came with the UPS to the USB port of the UPS. Then connect the USB cable to the Media Controller. The Windows XP hardware wizard detects the new hardware and loads the necessary drivers automatically. 21

22 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP Install and configure the shutdown software 1. Insert the Belkin Shutdown Software CD-ROM to the Media Controller DVD-drive and click Installation. The software installation wizard starts and will guide you through the software installation. When the installation wizard prompts for the Setup Type select All (Standalone) - Bulldog Service + Monitor. 2. When the Master/Slave wizard starts, select Master. The software installation is now completed and the Belkin Bulldog Plus Monitor starts.. Open Wizard/Shutdown from the main menu. Select Shutdown OS after the time that I will assign and configure the shutdown settings as needed. If you are not sure which timespans to select use the default settings ( min/12 sec.). You can change these settings at any time.. Restart the Media Controller. Note: Please refer to the Belkin Shutdown Software manual for information on enhanced configuration options. 22

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24 SETUP MACHINE SETUP This section describes how to carry out a RAM Reset and the Initial Setup which is required to configure basic machine settings and carry out jackpot configuration. Overview Atronic machines usually come configured as specified with the order. However it may be necessary to reconfigure basic machine settings, such as denomination, metering, paytable, etc. These settings can not be altered during normal operation, as they require a machine reinitialisation for technical or jurisdictional reasons. Applying new progressive jackpot settings also requires a RAM Reset. To re-configure basic machine and jackpot settings: 1. Perform a RAM Reset This will clear all machine data, statistics and settings, including progressive jackpot configuration. 2. Carry out the Initial Setup After a RAM Reset has been performed, the machine automatically enters the Initial Setup menu. The Initial Setup allows to configure all basic machine setting.. Jackpot Configuration After the Initial Setup has been carried out, it is necessary to carry out the progressive jackpot configuration. Do not insert credits before the jackpot configuration is done. In an APL link the jackpot configuration has to be carried out at the APL master machine only. The jackpot configuration is then transferred to all linked APL slave machines. 2

25 + ON ON SETUP RAM Reset Procedure MACHINE SETUP Important: A RAM reset will clear all statistical data and machine settings. Make sure to capture required data and meters before you carry out the reset procedure. 1. Open the maindoor and switch machine power off. 2. Remove mainboard and commboard.. Set up the commboard DIP- and rotary switches, as described in section "Commboard Setup".. Replace the paytable EPROM on mainboard socket U with the RAM reset EPROM "HMB-RRES1". Replace the commboard EPROMs U and U with the commboard clear EPROMs "Q-CB-RAM- CLEAR" U and U.. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine power on. This step can be carried out with or without the security device (SD) installed.. Wait (at least) until the Atronic logo and a progress bar is displayed on screen. A flashing LED (D1) on the commboard confirms that the commboard clear was successful. 7. Switch machine power off and remove mainboard and commboard. 8. Replace RAM reset EPROM U with the original paytable EPROM U. Replace commboard clear EPROMs U and U with original commboard EPROMs U and U. Check for correct mounting! 1. Mount the security device (SD) to the mainboard, if previously removed. 11. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine power on. 12. Wait approx. minutes until the message PRESS RESET BUTTON TO CONTINUE WITH FORMATTING RAM is displayed. Press mainboard reset button. The RAM reset procedure is now completed and the machine will automatically enter the Initial Setup. Commboard Mainboard Reset Button P1 Caution! Always make sure to mount the EPROMs correct. The socket groove and the EPROM groove have to point to the same direction. Wrong insertion can cause permanent damage to EPROMs and boards! Groove U22 P1 U U SD S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 + U2-F U U U7 U8 U xxxx MB U 8M AT27C8 HBS-STD xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LED D1 2

26 SETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup After a RAM Reset, the machine automatically enters the Initial Setup menu. The Initial Setup is intended to configure basic settings of the machine. These settings can not be changed after the Initial Setup is completed. Any subsequent change of these setting requires a RAM reset and a new Initial Setup. During Initial Setup a series of menu pages is displayed. Simply touch the options desired to configure settings. Then touch the NEXT button to proceed to the next page. Use the BACK button to go back to the previous page, if necessary. Some items require additional input for configuration. Touching the SET button will display an alphanumeric keyboard, a number pad or additional option sets. When the last setting has been configured, the Initial Setup Summary page is displayed. Important: Carefully check all settings before you confirm the Initial Setup summary. The settings can not be changed after confirming the summary. After the Initial Setup has been carried out the machine initializes and locks with the error message "APL: Configuration Required". Proceed with the jackpot configuration which is described in the next chapter. 2

27 SETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup Flowchart This flowchart shows the Initial Setup sequence for a Hi(!)bility game software of level C.2.x.x. Depending on machine configuration, not all menus are displayed. Please refer to the software manual for more detailed information. Touch Calibration Cabinet Configuration Date and Time Jurisdiction Machine Game Language Game Style Major Currency Unit Minor Currency Unit Paytable Lines* Paytable Bet per Line* Player Denominations Highbet Steps Allowed* Accounting Denomination Token Denomination Tokenisation String NRI G1 Type* G1 Channels* Billacceptor Enabled* Billacceptor Billtable* Mechanical Meters Setup Limits Double Up Auto Play Continuous Play Fund Transfers Fund Transfers AFT* Fund Transfers AFT In House* Bonusing Progressive Group* Serial Number Additional Jackpot Key Functionality Residual Credits Payout* Printer Setup* Restricted Promotional Coupon* Commboard Required* Summary Accept Settings? *availability of these menus depends on machine configuration. Paytable Lines Paytable Bet per Line Only if a selectable paytable is installed Highbet Steps Allowed Only with Highbet paytable software NRI G1 Type Only with NRI G1 coin acceptor installed G1 Channels Only with NRI G1 coin acceptor installed Billacceptor enabled Only with bill acceptor installed Billacceptor Billtable Only with bill acceptor installed Fund Transfers AFT Only if Fund Transfers was set to AFT Fund Transfers AFT In House Only if Fund Transfers was set to AFT Progressive Group Only with a commboard set to prog. mode Printer Setup Only with a ticket printer installed Restricted Promotional Coupon Only with ticket printer enabled Commboard Required Only if cashless transfers, bonusing and ticket printer are disabled 27

28 SETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup - Required Settings This section describes the necessary settings during the Initial Setup to oparate a CASH FEVER link via APL. Please refer to the software manual for more detailed information. Player Denomination Do not configure more than one player denomination. The denomination has to be identically on each machine in the link. Make sure to select the correct Configuration Code as stated in the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet. The Configuration Code is indicated by the third last digit of the paytable naming. Example: Paytable Configuration Code Payout Percentage Progressive Group Leave the progressive group setting at "" (default). 28

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30 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to set up the PC (or notebook) which is used to carry out the jackpot configuration. Alink Configuration Kit The Alink Configuration Kit consists of: PC-Setup Cable Alink Config Installation CD USB Dongle (required for the Alink Config program) USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable (required, if the PC does not feature a serial port) Alink Config Installation Install the Alink Config program, the dongle drivers and (if required) the USB-to-Serial cable drivers. Do not connect the USB dongle before the drivers are installed. 1. Install Alink Config Insert the Alink Config Installation CD and execute alink_setup_v2.x.x.exe. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup procedure. 2. Install Dongle Drivers Navigate to the folder where you have installed Alink Config (default = C:\Atronic\Alink Config) and open the subfolder...\driver\dongle. Execute the hldrv2.exe. This will install the dongle drivers.. Install USB-to-Serial Drivers (optional) If the PC does not feature a serial port to connect the setup cable directly, install the drivers for the USB-to-Serial cable. Navigate to the...\driver\usb2ser subfolder and follow the installation instructions for Windows XP or Windows 2 located in this folder. SUB -D - male connector x x x SUB -D - female connector 8 7 Solderside x x Pinout PC-Setup Cable Note: CASH FEVER jackpot configuration requires Alink Config 2.. or higher. x x x Select Serial Port Plug in the USB Dongle and start the Alink Config programm. Select Options from the main menu and select the serial port to use with the setup cable (default = COM1).

31 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to carry out the jackpot configuration of a CASH FEVER link by means of the Alink Config program. It allows to configure progressive jackpot parameters such as base value, increments, hidden jackpot and in-machine display. Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time process. After the configuration data is uploaded it is not possible to alter any settings or to upload a second time. Jackpot Configuration Procedure The jackpot configuration has to be carried out at the APL master machine only. After configuration the APL master sends the configuration data to all linked APL slave machines. 1. Prepare the computer which is used to run the Alink Config program (see previous page). 2. Connect the USB dongle and the setup cable to the computer. If the computer does not feature a serial port to connect the setup cable directly, use the USB-to- Serial adapter cable. You have to install additional drivers for the adapter cable.. Switch on all machines in the link. The APL master machine will display "APL: CONFIGURATION REQUI- RED". The APL slave machines will display "APL: MASTER NOT READY". If a machine displays a different message, please refer to the APL troubleshooting guide in the appendix of this document. If a machine displays no error message, please check the commboard for the correct APL mode DIP switch settings. Note: CASH FEVER jackpot configuration requires Alink Config 2.. or higher.. Open the logicbox of the APL master machine and connect the setup cable to the masterboard serial port. 1

32 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION. Download the current jackpot configuration. At the APL master machine: Enter the Service Menu (open the maindoor and press the service button). Select "Settings/Jackpot Configuration" and touch the Start Configuration button. At the computer: Start the Alink Config program and select Download from the Alink menu.. When the data has been loaded, the APL Main Menu is displayed. Progressive General Settings - Configure the behaviour of the in-machine display and the display protocol. Progressive Parameters - Configure the progressive jackpot parameters, such as base value, increments, etc. Jackpot Statistics History - Option not used. Load - Allows to load previously saved Alink configuration files (*.A8 files) into the program. Save - Allows to save the configuration data to disk as a *.A8 file. Download - Option not used. Upload - Sends the configuration data to the connected gaming machine. Quit - Quits the program without uploading the configuration data. 2

33 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 7. Select Progressive General Settings. The progressive general settings menu is displayed. It allows to configure the in-machine display, which shows the current jackpot values on the gaming machine, and the display protocol for the Media Controller. 8. Configure the progressive general settings menu. Player Denomination Currency Currency Position Separator Style In-Machine Display Odometer Option not used (fixed setting) Enter a digit ASCII string, which is displayed trailing or leading the JP value Currency strings "EUR" and "USD" are interpreted by the software and will display a " " respective "$" symbol. Select the position of the currency string. Sets the style of the thousand seperator and the decimal separator. Select Standard (European style), US (US American style) or Custom. Mark this checkbox to enable the in-machine display in general. Mark this checkbox to enable a smoth non-jumping display of the jackpot values on the in-machine display (optional). Overhead Display Type Select Ataka display protocol to enable communication to the Media Controller (mandatory setting). Do not enable Tower Box or Debug Mode.. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The progressive general settings menu closes and the APL main menu is displayed again. The upper screen with in-machine display (jackpot meters).

34 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 1. Select Progressive Parameters to display the progressive parameters menu. It allows to configure the progressive jackpot parameters. 11. Edit the progressive jackpot parameters for JP1 to JP. All Jackpot level have fixed base values. Important: During order processing Atronic has created a customized Jackpot Calculation Sheet which determines critical jackpot parameters (JP base values, increments). To avoid incorrect payout percentages, it is recommended not to use other values than stated in that document. Current Value (in currency) Base Value (in currency) Limit (in currency) Increment (in %) Jackpot Name Text color Value color Jackpot Won Text Text Display Time Sets the initial jackpot value that is displayed directly after the jackpot configuration. (Usually the same as the base values) Sets the base jackpot value. All Jackpot level have fixed base values. Defines the upper limit of the jackpot value. Further increments are paid into the hidden jackpot or the overflow. "" = No limit. Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the jackpot value. Option not used. Option not used. Option not used. Option not used. Option not used. Value Display Time Hidden Jackpot Option not used. Mark this checkbox to enable a hidden jackpot (optional).

35 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 12. (optional) Enable a Hidden Jackpot, if needed and edit the hidden jackpot parameters. Current Value (in currency) Base Value (in currency) Limit (in currency) Increment (in %) Sets the initial hidden jackpot value. Option not used. Defines the upper limit of the hidden jackpot. Further increments are paid into the overflow. "" = No limit. Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the hidden jackpot value. Confirm settings by clicking OK. The Hidden Jackpot menu closes and the Progressive Parameters menu is displayed again. 1. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The Progressive Parameters menu closes and the APL main menu is displayed again. 1. (optional) Click Save to save the settings to disk. The Save As dialog box opens. Navigate to the folder where you want to store the Alink configuration files and save the file. You can load these files into the program by clicking the Load button in the APL Main Menu. King Kong Cash 1

36 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 1. Click Upload from the APL Main Menu to send the configuration data to the machine. Pay attention to the application notes and confirm with OK to start the data upload. Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time process. After the configuration data is uploaded it is not possible to alter any settings or to upload a second time. 1. When the upload was successful, a "JACKPOT CON- FIGURATION SUCCESSFUL" message is displayed on the APL master machine. Touch the Close button. The APL master machine sends the confguration data to all linked APL slave machines and the "APL: MASTER NOT READY" message should expire. 17. Unplug the setup cable and close and lock the logic box and the maindoor. 18. Clear the "Logic Door Open - Turn Audit Key" message by turning the Audit Key. 1.Make sure the in-machine display is visible on all machines in the link and shows the correct jackpot value (as configured with the parameter Current Value). If the Media Controller and the signage is already operational, check this display too. Jackpot configuration is now done and the CASH FEVER link is operational. Proceed with additional machine configuration by means of the machines Service Menu. Find a brief general overview of the Service Menu settings on the following pages or refer to the corresponding software manual for more detailed information.

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38 CONFIGURATION MACHINE CONFIGURATION Service Menu The Service Menu provides several settings and options that can be adjusted during normal machine operation (see overview on next page). To access the Service Menu, open the maindoor and press the service button at front of the logic box. Recommended Service Menu Settings: Celebration Limit The celebration limit determines the threshold for jackpot handpays. A win exceeding the celebration limit initiates a win celebration and needs to be acknowledged by an attendant using the jackpot key. Important: A progressive jackpot win does not automatically initiate a handpay! The win amount has to exceed the celebration limit, in order to initiate a jackpot handpay. You may adjust the celebration limit settings to meet the requirement of your operations. Example: You want to have the lower three progressive jackpot levels machine paid and the highest progressive level hand paid. 1. Adjust the lower celebration limit to the base value of the highest progressive jackpot level (in currency). 2. Set the upper celebration limit to the same or a higher value (the exact value does not matter in this case).. Set the celebration limit destination to HANDPAY. Sound and Volume Settings If you use the background music and the sound effects played by the Media Controller, you might wish to adjust the game sound and volume setting. Open the Service Menu and navigate to Settings / Machine / Sound. This menu provides several options to adjust the sound settings in detail. After adjustment touch the SAVE button on-screen to save the settings. 8

39 CONFIGURATION MACHINE CONFIGURATION Service Menu Overview This figure shows an overview of the Service Menu settings available in a game of software level C.2.x.x. Please refer to the corresponding software manual for detailed information. 1. Machine Information 2. Settings. Diagnostics. History. Help 2.1. Basic 2.2. Hardware 2.. Machine 2.. Game 2.. Jackpot Configuration.1 Coin Acceptor.2 Bill Acceptor. Hopper. Other Tests.1. Accounting.2. Game.. Logs.. Cashless & Progressive.1. Hardware Error Codes Date / Time Top Light Playfield Height Adj General Configuration Coin Acceptor Bill Acceptor Hopper Printer Sound Displays 2... Touch Calibration 2... AFT 2..x. Cabinet Illumination** Game Language Double Up 2... Win Limit 2... Celebration Limit 2... Payout Limit Coin Diverter Test Optics Test Bills Enabled Validator Test with Stacking Validator T. without Stacking Pay out 1 coin Pay out x coins Pay out all coins. Printer Barcode Voucher Toplight Lamps Switches Buttons ALink Status Game Authentification.1.1. Accounting Information.1.2. Each Bill Count.2.1. Last Games.2.2. Statistics.2.. Statistics per Denom..2.. Statistics per Game..1. Money Log..2. Event Log..1. Cashless and Progressive Inf...2. Progressive Split Information... Progressive Table... Voucher and Handpay... Jackpot Statistics Procedures Activate Coinacceptor Operation Mode Bills Enabled Voucher Redemption General Empty Procedure Payout Limit Procedure Jam Procedures Barcode Payout Casino Information Currency Setup Sound Configuration Master Volume Base Volume Game Volume Bottom Screen Top Screen* General Statistics Bet-Line Table Coins Bills..1.. Vouchers Last 1 Hopper Payouts Last 1 Hopper Refills Last 1 Bills Inserted Last 1 Stacker Clearances Last Vouchers In Last Vouchers Out..1.. Transactions... Background Exceptions..1.. Others Wagering Account Transfer Cashable Electronic Promotion Non Cashable Electronic Promo Bonus Progressive Split Statistic Hidden Split Statistic Legacy Bonus*** AFT Transfers*** Last 1 Handpays Last 1 Denom. Changes Last 1 Prog. Jackpots

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41 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure the Media Controller which controls the display of video sequences and jackpot meters on the plasma display. The media controller configuration is carried out in the Display Configuration Window. Further options are available in the lingo.ini file (default path: D:\Display). Media Controller The Media Controller is a compact computer that controls the display of video sequences and the jackpot meters on the plasma display. See also section Media Controller Setup on page 1. Display Configuration Window The display configuration window allows to configure the display of the jackpot meters and hit animations. To start the display configuration window, hit the Home key on the Media Controller keyboard. To apply altered settings click the Save button. To close the display configuration window and applying altered settings click the Save & Exit button. To close the display configuration window without applying altered settings click the Exit button. The configuration options of the Display Configuration Window are described on the following pages. 1

42 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Odo Level to Odo Level 1 (meter) Thermometerloops For understanding, a CASH FEVER animation sequence is displayed as follows: long animation jackpot meter short Dr.CashFever animation jackpot meter long animation The display duration of each of the jackpot meter animations in this sequence is configured by the Loop1 and Loop2 setting. The jackpot meter animation shows a thermometer and the four odometer. The thermometer displays a predefined color pattern. One colorcycle is defined as a loop. With the Loop1 and Loop2 setting you define how often the loop is repeated. Roughly duration details long animation: (fixed) ~from 17 to 2 seconds LoopX set to "1": ~ seconds LoopX set to "": ~2 seconds short Dr.CF ani.: (fixed) ~7 seconds Currency Use the up and down arrow(s) to adjust the currency symbol or three-letter code (EUR, GBP,...) displayed in the jackpot meters and during jackpot hit presentation (default = EUR). Jackpot meters (highest) to 1 are displayed alternating with player attracting video sequences. 2

43 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Background Option not used General Settings Delimiter Select a style for the jackpot value delimiter symbols (dots or commas). The delimiter setting applies for all four jackpot meters. Currency Position Select a display style for the currency symbol or three-letter code (EUR, GBP,..). Set the currency symbol to leading or trailing position. The currency position setting applies for all four jackpot meters. Odo Size Option not used Font Style Select a color (blue or gray) for the currency symbol or three-letter code (EUR, GBP,...). Odo Style Select a color for the jackpot value (odo blue or odo grey). Frame Set Option not used. Offline Message Select the predefined apologize message that is displayed if the jackpot link is not available. Digits (total number of digits limited to 11) Defines how many digits are displayed in front and behind the comma or dot. Default = 7,2 (7 digits in front and 2 digits behind the comma or dot). You may configure smaller values (,2 for Meter 1 and,2 for Meters 2 to ) to reduce the space between the currency sign and the value. Number of Meters Option not used.

44 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Hit Config (level to level 1) General Hit Configuration Settings LAP / WAP Click on the LAP button to switch between LAP and WAP (default = LAP). Stage X For the LAP option only Stage 2 is available and has to be configured. For the WAP option Stage 1 and Stage 2 have to be configured. Use the left/right arrow(s) to select Stage 1 or Stage 2. Stage 1: Stage 2: Name / Logo Option not used. Message Option not used. Jackpot hit which sends only location data but not the value. Jackpot hit which sends data on the jackpot location and value. Local Area Progressive Wide Area Progressive Currency Use the up and down arrow(s) to adjust the currency symbol or three-letter code (EUR, GBP,...) displayed in the jackpot meters and during jackpot hit presentation (default = EUR).

45 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Specific Hit Configuration Settings Background Option not used. Animation Select the animation according to the jackpot level. Wait1/Wait2 Wait 1: Option not used. Wait 2: Shade Option not used. Determines the duration of the jackpot hit animation in seconds. Sound File Select the sound file that is played during hit presentation according to the jackpot level. Use the table below to configure the hit presentation sound for each jackpot level. cf1.wav - Level cf2.wav - Level cf.wav - Level 2 cf.wav - Level 1 Open Click Open to select a sound file (*.wav, *.mp) from a file-open dialog. Play & Stop Use the Play and Stop button to test the sound. Volume Use the slider to adjust the volume setting. Repeat Click on the Repeat button to enable or disable the repeat function (default = disabled).

46 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Messages Helpmovie A helpmovie can be activated which explains in detail how to play CASH FE- VER. The helpmovie is shown on the display after each jackpot hit presentation. Language Select the language from the drop down menu (default = english). Active Select Yes (activated) or No (not activated). Offline The offline message is displayed if the jackpot values are not broadcasted. Background Select one of the predefined backgrounds. Message Select one of the predefined colors for the offline message. Set to Offline Blue or Offline Yellow.

47 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Audio Configure the sound settings for general background, bonus and jackpot hit music. Restrictions: Bonus Music and Bonus SFX volume can not be set below %. Template Hit Level - 1 volume can not be set below 2%. Click on Save local Template to save the actual CASH FEVER display configuration to your HDD. Click on Open local Template to open a CASH FEVER display configuration already stored on your HDD. 7

48 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION About This info tab shows the current version of the display software and copyright information. Return to the Windows Desktop To close the CASH FEVER display software and return to the Windows desktop press the ESC key on the Multimedia Controller keyboard. To restart the CASH FEVER video animations restart the Multimedia Controller. This is necessary to reinitialize the display of the jackpot values. Change Aspect Ratio Current plasma screens automatically detect the correct size and ratio of the displayed signals. The display software assumes this behaviour by default. If your display seems clipped or unproportional ("long faces effect") try changing the zoom entry in the file lingo.ini which is usually stored in D:\Display. Change the line --zoom_id=1 to zoom_id=1 This will display the video sequences in their original aspect ratio (width 12 pixel, ratio 1:). 8

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50 MAINTENANCE JACKPOT STATISTICS This section shows where to find the different progressive jackpot statistics of an APL link. Audit Menu/History/Cashless and Progressive/Jackpot Statistics This menu shows several statistics of the entire APL driven progressive jackpot link. Audit Menu/History/Cashless and Progressive/Progressive Table This menu shows the cumulative progressive jackpot payout of a particular machine. Audit Menu/History/Logs/Money Log/Others/Last 1 Progressive Jackpots This menu shows the last 1 progressive jackpot payouts of a particular machine. Service Menu/Diagnostics/Other Tests/Alink Status This menu shows the status (Master, Ready, N/A) of all machines in the link. Note: All figures in this pictures are for example only.