PM0484-16 Elite Edge Ion 2K7_22.10.pmd - Megatouch.com

Ion Elite Edge 

Installation & Owner’s 

Manual 

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR 

For a list of distributors, visit the Merit Entertainment Web site 

www.meritgames.com 

PM0484-16

Site Preparation ............................. p. 1 

Setting up your 

Megatouch Game .......................... p. 1 

Game Description .......................... p. 1 

CPU Section ............................... p. 1 

Rear Housing ............................. p. 1 

General Care 

and Maintenance ........................... p. 2-4 

Touchscreen/Joystick 

Calibration .................................. p. 2 

Monitor Adjustment 

Procedures ................................ p. 3 

General Circuit Board 

Handling Information .................. p. 3 

Cleaning the Cabinet ................. p. 3 

Cleaning the Joystick ................ p. 4 

Cleaning the Touchscreen 

Monitor ....................................... p. 4 

Cleaning the Fans and 

Vents ......................................... p. 4 

Watch Dog Timer ....................... p. 4 

Connecting a Printer 

(German Games Only) .............. p. 4 

Megatouch ION Software 

Game Name and Score Needed 

for Initial Replay ............................. p. 5 

Operator Setup Screens 

Flowchart ......................................... p. 6 

Main Menu....................................... p. 7-8 

Credits/Pricing Menu ................... p. 9-12 

Quick Price Setup ...................... p. 9 

Coin-In Menu .............................. p. 10 

Coinless Coin Op Menu ............. p. 11-12 

Rental Mode ............................... p. 12 

Games Menu .................................. p. 13 

Game Setup ............................... p. 13 

Table of Contents 

Hi Scores Menu .............................. p. 14 

View/Clear Hi Scores ............... p. 14 

Books Menu.................................... p. 14-16 

Books Display ............................ p. 14-15 

Cash Settlement ........................ p. 15-16 

System Menu ................................. p. 17 

Diagnostics Menu .......................... p. 18 

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics ...... p. 19 

Presentation Menu ....................... p. 20 

Operator Ad Screens ................ p. 20 

Promotion Menu ............................ p. 20-21 

My Merit ..................................... p. 20-21 

Merit Money ............................... p. 21 

Promo Credits ............................ p. 21 

Megatouch Player and 

Operator Keys ................................... p. 22 

Jukebox Mega-Link Setup .......... p. 23-24 

Hardware .................................. p. 23 

Software ................................... p. 23-24 

Wireless Setup .............................. p. 25 

Local Tournament Mode .............. p. 26-30 

Megatouch ION Hardware 

DIP Switch Settings 

in ION Games .................................. p. 31 

Troubleshooting ............................ p. 32-34 

Parts List and Illustrations 

Game Diagrams ......................... p. 35-36 

Replacement Parts List ............. p. 37 

Connection Diagrams ................ p. 38-40 

Warranty .................................... p. 41 

Software License Agreements p. 42-47 

© 2006 Merit Entertainment 

Megatouch Elite Edge, Ion 2007, Mega-Lease, Mega-Link, MegaNet, MegaTunes, MegaWeb, TournaMAXX and TournaCHAMP 

are registered trademarks of Merit Entertainment. 

Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly forbidden without the written permission of Merit Entertainment.

Site Preparation 

In determining the location for your 

Megatouch ION video game, consideration 

must be given to a suitable, grounded electrical 

outlet. Since the game is a computerized 

device, it should have a separate circuit, 

if at all possible. 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 generating 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. 

NOTE: The Elite Edge is not designed 

to function in an ambient temperature 

in excess of 95ºF or 35ºC. 

Setting up your Megatouch Game 

1. After removing the game from the carton, 

plug the game into a standard AC 

outlet. 

2. Turn the power switch at the back of 

the game to ON and wait for it to go 

through its boot-up sequence. The 

game will display the Player Menu 

Screen. 

3. 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 Screen Calibration) and the coin 

and/or bill acceptor(s) be tested. 

4. There are many custom settings available 

for the game. To customize the 

settings, follow the software instructions 

in this manual. 

COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT ENTERTAINMENT 

Game Description 

The Megatouch Elite Edge model has 2 keylocked 

compartments: the CPU section door 

and the rear door. It comes equipped with a 

coin mech and/or bill acceptor. There are 

also couplers installed in the rear of the game 

for future hardware upgrades including linking 

and modem capabilities. Each game 

comes equipped with a wireless USB 

adapter which can be used to wirelessly 

link two Ion games together by simply turning 

the games on. With the addition of a 

wireless router, up to four games can be 

linked and the game(s) can also connect to 

the Internet. The Linksys 802.11B router is 

recommended. For more information, see 

Wireless Setup. 

CPU Section 

The CPU section is accessible from the front 

of the game. The CPU section houses the 

LCD monitor, motherboard, I/O board, power 

supply, hard drive, and the main harness. 

For bill-only games the centronics connector 

is also located inside the CPU section 

(see Figure 29). Also located in the CPU 

section, near the hinge of the CPU section 

door, is the control board. Two internal 

switches (SETUP and CALIBRATE) are located 

on the board (see Figure 30). Pressing 

the SETUP button will bring you to the 

Main Menu Screen (see Figure 1). See the 

next section for calibration instructions. 

Games with Coin Mechs 

To gain access to the centronics upgrade 

connector (to install a software upgrade) 

and the coin mech, you must open the hinge 

between the CPU section and rear housing. 

To do this, unlock and open the CPU section 

and remove the cotter pin (see Figure 30). 

Rear Housing 

The rear housing contains the coin box/bill 

acceptor, the meter and the USB port. The 

rear door is locked for security purposes. 

1 ION ELITE EDGE OWNER’S MANUAL PM0484-16


General Care and Maintenance • The game will then prompt you to cali- 

NOTE: THIS GAME MUST ONLY BE SER- brate the joystick. Move the joystick as 

VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- 

NEL. 

CAUTION: THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE 

PARTS IN THIS GAME. BE CAREFUL 

far left as it will go, release the joystick, 

and then press one of the buttons 

on the joystick. 

WHEN SERVICING THE INSIDE OF THE 

GAME. THE GAME SHOULD ALWAYS BE 

UNPLUGGED BEFORE SERVICING. 

Touchscreen/Joystick Calibration 

NOTE: The joystick may not appear to 

be functioning correctly during calibration, 

but it is important that you 

continue the calibration steps. After 

How To Calibrate: 

calibration has been completed, it will 

function properly. 

• Find the CALIBRATE button on the control 

board inside the CPU section, and 

press it to enter screen calibration 

mode. 

• Move the joystick as far right as it will 

go, release the joystick, and then press 

one of the joystick buttons. 

• Touch the center of the first cross that • Move the joystick as far up as it will go, 

appears. Once you release your fin- release the joystick, and then press one 

ger, a second cross will appear. 

of the joystick buttons. 

NOTE: You must hold your finger on • Move the joystick as far down as it will 

the cross for approximately 2 seconds go, then release the joystick and press 

for the calibration to be recognized. one of the joystick buttons. 

• Touch the center of the second cross • Then, without touching the joystick, 

that appears on the screen. 

press one of the buttons on the joy- 

• Once the second cross is touched and stick to complete calibration. 

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. 

• Touch the EXIT button. 

If you have high resolution enabled (it is defaulted 

on), the game will prompt you to go 

through the same steps again for high resolution 

mode. 

PM0484-16 ION ELITE EDGE OWNER’S MANUAL 2

Monitor Adjustment Procedure 

For adjusting the settings on our monitors, 

we suggest following the procedures described 

below. The vertical/horizontal controls 

and brightness/contrast controls are 

located on the control board, inside the CPU 

section near the hinge of the door. Pressing 

the button labeled Menu on the control board 

will show the on-screen display on the monitor. 

Use the Left and Right buttons to move 

through the menu. Touch Menu again to 

select the option you want to change. Use 

the Left and Right buttons to change the 

option. Then select 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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 for a lack of sharpness.) 


General Circuit Board Handling 

Information 

Before handling any boards, observe the 

following procedures: 

• Prevent Electro-Static Discharge by: 

1. Storing the boards in the antistatic 

bags in which they are 

shipped. 

2. Removing any static charge 

from your body before handling 

the boards. 

3. Using a ground strap when 

handling the boards. 

• When plugging in connectors to the 

board, make sure the connector is 

inserted straight onto the header and 

covers all header pins. 

• Do not connect any peripheral device 

to the board, if the power is still 

connected to the peripheral or if power 

is already applied to the board. 

CAUTION: Be extremely careful when replacing 

the lithium battery on the motherboard. 

There is a danger of explosion if the 

battery on the motherboard is incorrectly 

replaced. Only replace the battery with the 

same type recommended by the manufacturer. 

Dispose of used batteries according 

to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Cleaning the Cabinet 

• The cabinet should be cleaned with a 

damp 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 Joystick 

• The joystick should be cleaned with a 

damp cloth and mild detergent. Always 

apply the cleaner to the cloth and not 

directly on the game. Liquids could 

enter the housing 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. 

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE 

SOLVENTS, ACID OR VINEGAR-BASED 

CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR OR 

SIDE DECALS. OVER TIME, SUCH 

CLEANSERS COULD HARM THE 

TOUCHSCREEN AND ERASE THE DE- 

CALS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE COM- 

MERCIAL 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 inside the cabinet or next to the 

fan vents that would inhibit the flow of 

air. Also, if any fans are not operating, 

it is important that they be replaced. 


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. If you want to disable the watchdog 

timer, set DIP switch 3 on the I/O board 

to the open position and reboot the game. 

Connecting a Printer 

(German Games Only) 

To connect a printer to the game as needed: 

Locate the printer port in the back of the 

game (see Figure 29). When the game 

enters idle mode, connect the printer to the 

printer port on the game. 

NOTE: Some printers may cause the 

game to reboot. Once the game has 

rebooted and entered idle mode, the 

printer will begin printing. Do not 

disconnect the printer until it is 

finished printing. 

Um einen Drucker an eine Maschine 

anzuschliessen: 

Den Druckeranschluss hinten am Gerät 

feststellen (Siehe Fig. 29). Wenn das Geraet 

in den Leerlauf uebergeht, den Drucker am 

Druckeranschluss 

anschliessen. 

des Geraets 

BEMERKUNG: Bei bestimmten 

Druckern rebootet das Geraet. 

Nachdem das Geraet dann in den 

Leerlauf uebergeht, beginnt der 

Druckvorgang. Den Drucker bitte 

nicht abschalten bevor der 

Druckvorgang beendet ist. 



Game Name and Score Needed for Initial Replay 

Solitaire, Power Solitaire, Lone Star, and Super Lone Star will always offer a replay once the 

listed score is attained. The other games have to reach the score listed as well as attain the 

high score for the game in order to offer a replay. NOTE: The available games may vary. 

11 Ball/11-Up 125,000 

3 Blind Mice 150,000 

3 Some 150,000 

Air Shot No Replay 

Astro Joe 120,000 

Backjammin 125,000 

Battle 31 125,000 

Big Time Roller 60,000 

Boxdrop 175,000 

Boxglide 475,000 

Boxxi 850,000 

Breakin’ Bricks 400,000 

Card/Castle Bandits 200,000 

Card/Crypt Raiders 175,000 

Checkerz 28,000 

Chip Away 125,000 

Chug 21 250,000 

Chug Monkey 400,000 

Coco Loco No Replay 

Conga Fish (Ion only) No Replay 

Conquest 30,000 

Crazy Hearts 65,000 

Decked Out Uno Poker 100,000 

Domino5 200,000 

Draggle Drop 200,000 

Euchre Nights 5,000 

FastTraxx (Ion only) 100,000 

Fast Lane 100,000 

Feeding Frosty No Replay 

Flash 7 125,000 

Four Play 1,500,000 

F.M.V. Boxxi (Ion only) No Replay 

Gender Bender 125,000 

Gin Rummy 55,000 

GO-O-O-AL No Replay 

Great Solitaire 45,000 

H2H Gender Bender No Replay 

H2H Photohunt No Replay 

H2H Safari No Replay 

H2H Trivia No Replay 

Hollywood Match 400,000 

Hoop Jones 125 

Hooter No Replay 

Jumble 120,000 

Jumble Crosswords 120,000 

Let It Ride Poker 125,000 

Let It Ride Trivia 125,000 

Lone Star 45,000 

Lookout 400,000 

Luxor 500,000 

Magic Charms 500,000 

Match'Em Up 200,000 

Mega Bowling 125 

Memoree 300,000 

Meteor Shower 200,000 

MGA Champ. Golf No Replay 

Mini Golf/Crazy Golf No Replay 

Monkey Bash No Replay 

Monster Madness 400,000 

Moon Drop 160,000 

Mystery Phrase 325,000 

Office Bash 400,000 

Outer Spades 75,000 

Pharaoh’s Fortune 45,000 

Pharaoh’s 9 No Replay 

Photo Hunt 400,000 

Pack Rabbit (Ion Only) 400,000 

Pile High No Replay 

Pix Mix 350,000 

Power Solitaire 55,000 

Power Trivia No Replay 

Puck Shot 3,000 

QB Zone 65,000 

Q-Shot 50,000 

Quik Cell 100,000 

Quik Chess 125,000 

Quik Match 400,000 

Quintzee 60,000 

Quiz Show 45,000 

Race Poker/Motor Match No Replay 

Rack ‘Em 200,000 

Rack ‘Em 9 Ball 35,000 

Royal Flash 300,000 

Run 21 250,000 

Snapshot 400,000 

Space Crusader (Ion only) No Replay 

Speed Draw 125,000 

Sticker Book No Replay 

Strip Club No Replay 

Super Lone Star 55,000 

Super Snubbel No Replay 

Tai Play 240,000 

Take 2 110,000 

Tennis Ace No Replay 

Texas Hold ‘Em No Replay 

Tic Tac Trivia 75,000 

Tri-Castles 125,000 

Trip Flip 150,000 

Tri-Towers 125,000 

Trivia Treasure No Replay 

Trivia Whiz No Replay 

Tuxedo Run (Ion Only) 400,000 

UNO® No Replay 

TV Guide Mini Crossword 50,000 

Video Whiz (Ion only) No Replay 

Vinci-Ball 400,000 

Wild 8's/Wild Apes 400,000 

Word Dojo 375,000 

Word Fever 155,000 

Word Safari 125,000 

Wordserve 200,000 

Wordster 100,000 

Zip 21 200,000 


Main Menu 

Credits/Pricing 

Games 

Hi Scores 

Books 

System 

Diagnostics 

TournaMAXX 

Network 

Credit Card 

Presentation 

Promotion 

MegaNet 

Credits/Pricing 

Quick Price Setup 

Coin-In 

Value of Credit 

Pay Per Time 

Player Key Cost 

Clear Credits 

Free Credits 

Options 

Games 

Game Setup 

Options 

Hi Scores 

View/Clear High Scores 

Options 

System 

Set Time 

Security Setup 

Set Game Serial No. 

Volume Control 

Set 6 Star PIN 

Data Transfer 

Options 

Setup Operator Keys 

AMI Setup 


Operator Setup Screens Flowchart 

Books 

Books Display 

Cash Settlement Setup 

Cash Settlement Collection 

Diagnostics 

Video Test 

I/O Test 

Touchscreen Calibration 

Touchscreen Test 

Checksum Test 

System Info 

Verify Databases 

Hard Drive Self Diagnostics 

Joystick Calibration 

Joystick Test 

View System Log 

TournaMAXX 

General Info 

Set Update Time 

Connection Log 

Update From Server 

Clear Database 

Network 

Internet Connection 

LAN Connection 

Dialup Setup 

Ethernet Setup 

Wireless Setup 

Credit Card 

Credit Card Setup 

Dial-Up Setup 

Credit Card Test 

Presentation 

Operator Ad Screens 

Promotion 

My Merit 

Merit Money 

Promo Credits 

Options 

MegaNet 

Entertainment Channel 

Premium Erotic 

Prize Zone 

MegaWeb 

Operator Web Access 

Hot Topics 

Options 

Options 

Price Display 

Freeplay Enabled 

Enable Coinless Coin Op 

Enable Rental Mode 

Game Setup 

Puzzles 

Cards 

Erotic 

Strategy 

Megalink 

New Games 

Action 

Quiz & Word 

Enable All Games Into Menu 

Factory Default Games Into Menu 

View/Clear High Scores 

(Individual game list) 

Clear All Games 


Revenue Details/Cash Out 

Fee Details 

Clear/Complete Collection 

Setup Operator Keys 

Set Key 

Erase Key 

Erase All Keys 

General Info 

Name 

City, State 

Country 

Telephone # 

Last Attempt 

Last Success 

Credit Card Setup 

ISP Phone # 

ISP Login 

ISP Password 

Merchant Login Id 

Transaction Key 


Add/Edit Billboard 

Set Start/End Date 

Remove Billboard 

Remove All Billboards 

Price 

Cost to continue 

Default Games 

Clear One 

Clear All 

Enable All Games 

Individual Game 

Clear All 

Clear One 


Enter Security PIN Options 

Dialup Setup 

Access Phone Number 

Login Name 

Password 

Server Name 

1st DNS Address 

2nd DNS Address 

Use TMaxx ISP 

Use My Own ISP 

Modem Setup 

My Merit 

View Player Data 

Show Game Play Frequency 

Show Player Hi Scores 

Backup/Restore 

Merit Money 

Start Time 

End Time 

Free Game Limit 

Set PIN 

Enable 6 Stars 

Default Language 

Player selectable language 

Language buttons have flags 

Show games unavailable in current language 

Enable theft deterrent 

Enable Educational Attract Mode 

Enable Attract Mode Sounds 

Enable Megatouch Nation 

Show prize pools on main menu 

Enable Psychographic Profiles 

Enable Hi Resolution 

Enable TouchTunes Hi-Resolution Mode 

Enable AMI 

Enable Light Show 

Ethernet Setup 

Internet Access Method 

Setup 

Wireless 

Setup 

Configure Device 

Promo Credits 

Start Time 

End Time 

Idle Time 

Number of Free Credits 

Options 

Enable Merit Money 

Enable Promo Credits 

Options 

Enable erotic games 

Allow game continue 

Show deck cards 

Allow bonus replay 

Enable easy mode 

Continuous bonus round 

Linked games enabled 

Photo Hunt hints 

Trivia rounds/bonus 

Show correct answer in Trivia, Power Trivia 

and Snap Shot 

Enable free game in Solitaire 

Split column move in Power Solitaire 

Enable free game in Power Solitaire 

Category same for all in Power Trivia 

Enable consolation question in Power Trivia 

Face up cards, player selectable in Tri Towers 

Enable Kids Club category 

Sticker Book Timer Options 

Options 

Auto Clear Hi Scores 

No Names in Hi Scores 

Modem Setup 

Wait for Dial Tone 

Dialing Method 

Include Area Code 

Dialing Prefix 

Speed 

Sound 

Setup 

Server Name 



Configure Device 

Auto Detect Network 

Search For Networks 

Ad-Hoc Network 

Custom Configuration 

Details 

Entertainment Channel 

Time Block Rate 

Prize Zone 

Price 

Default Games 

Clear One 

Clear All 


Hot Topics 

Price 

Default Games 

Clear One 

Clear All 


Options 

Enable Entertainment Channel 

Enable Premium Erotic 

Enable Prize Zone 

Enable MegaWeb 

Enable Operator Website 

Enable Hot Topics 

Setup 

IP Address 

Mode 

Server Name 




Main Menu 


The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the SETUP button inside the game. Use the 

Main Menu to set up all game software options. 

NOTE: For help with the Options in any menu section, touch the green “?” buttons 

to bring up a help screen. 

FIGURE 1 - MAIN MENU 

A summary of the Main Menu functions appears in the following table. For more detail, see 

the corresponding sections of the manual. 

Main Menu Available Options Information 

CREDITS/ 

PRICING 

• Quick Price Setup 

• Coin-In 

• Value of a Credit 

• Coinless Coin Op 

• Pay Per Time 

• Options 

• Player Key Cost (Ion Only) 

• Clear Credits 

• Free Credits 

• AMI Play Cost 

GAMES • Game Setup 

• Options 

HI SCORES • View/Clear Hi Scores 

• Options 

BOOKS • Books Display 

• Cash Settlement Setup 

• Cash Settlement Collection 

SYSTEM • Set Time 

• Security Setup 

• Set Game Serial Number 

• Volume Control 

• Set 6 Star PIN 

• Data Transfer 

• Setup Operator Keys 

(Ion Only) 

• AMI Setup 

• Options 

The Credits Screens allow the operator to set 

credit rules for all games, set up the Coin-In 

Menu, enable the Coinless Coin Op feature, 

enable the Rental Mode feature, set the cost to 

purchase player keys, select freeplay mode, 

and add or clear credits. Operators with a 

Mega-Link connection can also set up AMI 

jukebox play cost. 

In the Games Screens, you can edit the game 

list (choose which games are available and in 

what category they appear on the Category 

Menu), and select options for individual games. 

Touch CLEAR ALL GAMES to clear all high 

scores or select a particular game to edit high 

scores for that game. 

The Books Screens display current and lifetime 

credits information as well as calculate and 

collect the location and operator fees. 

Set the game clock, security PIN, serial 

number, game volume, 6 star PIN and features, 

and system options such as language control, 6 

Star Enable, and theft deterrent. Also use this 

menu to transfer machine configuration, books 

data, and ad screens with a USB Pen and 

program Operator keys to enable access to the 

setup screens via the key. The AMI Setup 

option allows operators to establish a Mega- 

Link between their Megatouch game and an 

AMI-powered jukebox. 



Main Menu Available Options Information 

DIAGNOSTICS • Video Test 

• Enters the Video Test screens. Touch 

the screen to cycle through test. 

• I/O Test 

• Tests the function of the I/O board, DIP 

switches, coin meter and lockout. 

• Touchscreen 

• Allows the operator to calibrate the 

Calibration 

touchscreen. Follow the instructions on 

the screen. 

• Touchscreen Test • Checks touchscreen calibration. Touch 

the cursor on the screen to make sure it 

is accurately following your movement. 

• 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. 

• Hard Drive Self 

• Detects hard drive errors and predicts 

Diagnostics 

future failures. Runs automatically during 

system startup and software installation. 

• Joystick Calibration • Allows calibration of the joystick. Follow 

the instructions on the screen. 

• Joystick Test 

• Checks joystick calibration. Move the 

joystick and make sure the cursor 

accurately follows your movement. 

• View System Log • Allows operators to easily read, capture 

and send error log data. 

TOURNAMAXX / • General Info 

Enters the TournaMAXX / TournaCHAMP 

TOURNACHAMP • Connection Log 

Setup Screen if the game is registered for 

• 

• 

• 

Set Update Time 

Test Connection 

Update From Server 

Tournament play. See the Meganet® 

Installation Instructions in this manual for 

more information. 

• Clear Database 

NETWORK • LAN Connection (Ion) Allows you to set up your local area network 

• Internet Connection and also configure your Internet connection 

settings. 

TOURNAMENT • Set Up Tournament Replaces TOURNAMAXX button in OFF- 

• 

• 

Clear Winners 

Reset All 

LINE mode. Allows you to set up 

tournaments with prize pools for a 

dedicated machine. See the Local 

Tournament Mode section of this manual for 

more information. 

CREDIT CARD • Credit Card Setup Enters the Credit Card Set-Up Screen if a 

• Dial-In Setup 

credit card swipe is installed in your game. 

• Credit Card Test 

PRESENTATION • Operator Ad Screens Create ad screens and also add custom 

screens created on a personal computer. 

PROMOTION • My Merit 

• Enables a feature permitting players to 

create custom accounts. Also displays 

individual player data and allows the 

operator to back up or restore the data. 

• Sets time periods in which location 

• Merit Money 

owners can use the 6 Stars feature to 

offer free credits to encourage play. 

• Promo Credits 

• Sets time periods in which the game 

offers a free credit while in Idle Mode. 

• Options 

• Enables My Merit, Merit Money, and 

Promo Credits features. 

MEGANET • Entertainment 

Enters the MegaNet Set-Up Screen if the 

Channel 

game is registered for 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Premium Erotic 

Prize Zone 

MegaWeb 

Operator Web Access 

Hot Topics 

TournaMAXX/TournaCHAMP play. 

Features must be enabled for the 

corresponding button to appear. See the 

MegaNet® Installation Instructions in this 

manual for more information. 

• Options 


Credits/Pricing Menu 


Quick Price Setup - This feature is only available in U.S. games. 

Quick Price Setup allows the operator to make general pricing changes without entering the 

Games Menu. 

FIGURE 2 - QUICK PRICE SETUP SCREEN 

NOTE: If the game is set to 3 or 6 Credits for a Dollar, prices will display as Credits. 

6 Credits for a Dollar (default setting): Sets each game to the following price settings: 

COIN VALUE = CREDITS 

$0.25 1 

$.50 2 

$.75 4 

$1.00 6 

$5.00 30 

4 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings: 


$0.25 1 

$0.50 2 

$0.75 3 

$1.00 4 

$5.00 20 

3 Credits for a Dollar: Sets each game to the following price settings: 


$0.50 1 

$0.75 2 

$1.00 3 

$5.00 15 

The operator can also use this screen to determine whether prices are displayed to players 

as credits or monetary amounts, and set the cost of Fast-Play Amusement, Standard Amusement, 

Long Amusement, and Premium/MegaNET games. Touch the Use Factory Default 

Pricing button to restore default values. 


Coin-In Menu 

FIGURE 3 - COIN-IN MENU 

Game cost can be controlled two ways: by 

changing the number of credits required to 

play a game or by changing the cost of a 

credit. The Coin-In Menu allows you to adjust 

the cost of a credit, as well as provide a 

way to give players “bonus” credits for depositing 

a higher amount of money. On the 

Cash-In and Credits Table, the “-” and “+” 

buttons are used to change the number of 

credits, while the corresponding price value 

for the credits is entered by pressing the 

Edit button in that row. 

NOTE: The “Edit” button will bring 

up a numbered keypad, limited to 2 

decimal places. The Cash-In and 

Credits Table is ordered, so values 

must be set in increasing increments 

from top to bottom of the screen. The 

final two values, however, can be 

entered as “0”, which is the equivalent 

of N/A. As each row on the table is 

filled in, the “Edit” button will appear 

for the subsequent row below it. 

Similar to the Cash-In and Credits Table, when 

programming the Channels on the Coin-In 

Menu, Channel 1 is set for the lowest value 

coin, Channel 2 for the next highest value, 

etc. The meter pulse, which is the highest 

common divisor of all the monetary values 

of the Channels, is independent of the credits 

and only tracks the smallest unit of currency. 

Operators can use this number to 


determine the amount of money earned on a 

game by multiplying the meter pulse by the 

reading on the hard meter. 

NOTE: Changing the values of the 

Channels on the Coin-In Menu may 

change the meter pulse. Therefore, a 

Cash Settlement Collection should be 

performed prior to adjusting the Channels 

in order to accurately reflect coin 

drop based on the hard meter reading. 

Adjusting the Channels will not affect 

the Cash-In and Credits Table, which 

performs a separate function on the 

Coin-In Menu. 

To give customers bonus credits for inserting 

larger denominations, manually adjust 

the credits earned per dollar value on the 

Credit and Values Table. Coins may be deposited 

in any combination of values and 

the game will automatically register the highest 

number of credits for the total amount of 

coins deposited. Once a game is played, 

any remaining fractional credits are saved 

and applied to the next purchase. 

NOTE: It is recommended that if you 

are enabling bonus credits, that the 

game be set to display in credits and 

not money. If the game is set to display 

in money, all money values will be 

based on the value of 1 credit, which is 

typically the most expensive credit. 

The type of currency registered can be adjusted 

by touching the Change Currency 

button at the bottom right-hand corner of the 

Coin-In Menu. Touching the Default Settings 

button just below it will return the Coin- 

In Menu to its factory settings. This setting 

can be adjusted (as described previously), 

but will return if the game memory is cleared. 


Coinless Coin Op Menu 

When enabled via the Options button on 

the Credits/Pricing Menu, the Coinless Coin 

Op feature allows the operator to charge 

on a per-game or per-time basis without 

players inserting money into the game. The 

total amount owed after gameplay is tallied 

by the machine and collected by the location 

owner. Location owners reset the game 

with a PIN after collection. 

NOTE: If you have set a tax fee on the 

Cash Settlement Screens, Coinless Coin 

Op Mode play will be taxed at the set 

rate. If you want to set the tax 

percentage at a different rate for 

Coinless Coin Op mode and regular 

mode, you should perform a Cash 

Settlement Collection, change the tax 

rate and then switch modes. 

FIGURE 4 - PLAYER MENU IN COINLESS 

COIN OP (TIME AND PER GAME MODES 

BOTH ENABLED) 

Certain features will not be available in 

Coinless Coin Op Mode, such as MegaNet 

content, Merit Money, Promo Credits, Free 

Credits, TouchTunes® music and AMI 

jukebox music. Pricing for these features 

can only be displayed in currency values, 

not credits. 


Settings 

Touching the Settings button allows the 

operator to choose whether players can 

play Per Game, Per Time, or both when the 

game is in Coinless Coin Op mode. Per 

Time pricing can be changed on this screen 

with the up and down arrows. The 

currency amount will apply to each 15minute 

time block selected by the customer. 

FIGURE 5 - COINLESS COIN OP MENU - 

SETTINGS SCREEN 

Setting the PIN 

Touch the Set PIN button on the Coinless 

Coin Op Menu to program the PIN. The 

number can be from 1 to 5 digits. 

NOTE: The Coinless Coin Op PIN can 

also be set from the Player Menu. 

Touch the Options button, enter the 6 

Star PIN, and touch the CCO Set PIN 

button. 

Disabling the Money Inputs 

It is recommended that the money inputs be 

disabled when the game is in Coinless Coin 

Op mode. Unplug the power and signal 

harness connected to the bill/note acceptor 

and the harness connected to the coin 

mech (if applicable) to disable the inputs. 


Per-Game Mode 

When players choose this mode, a running 

total of the amount owed is maintained and 

displayed in the CREDITS box on the 

screen. The total is tabulated after each 

game or function. The location owner then 

collects the total amount owed at the end 

of gameplay. If there is no activity for 10 

minutes, the machine will disable and the 

amount owed by the player will display on 

screen. No further gameplay can occur 

until the machine is reset by a location 

employee using the PIN. 

Time Mode 

The price per 15-minute time block will be 

displayed before players choose this 

mode. During gameplay, the time remaining 

and amount owed by the player will be 

displayed on screen. When the time block 

runs out, players can purchase additional 

time. Otherwise, the machine will disable 

and the amount owed by the player will 

display on screen. No further gameplay 

can occur until the machine is reset using 

the PIN. If the player leaves the game 

before the purchased time block has ended, 

the game can be reset using the PIN. 

Resetting or Freezing the Game 

The game can be reset at any time using 

the pre-programmed PIN. Once gameplay 

totals have been tallied by the machine, the 

attendant can also choose to freeze the 

game to prevent more activity until the 

transaction is complete. The Reset or 

Freeze buttons are accessible through the 

Options button on the Player Menu after 

touching the Coinless Coin Op button. An 

alarm will begin to sound after 3 failed 

attempts to enter the valid number when 

entering the PIN to reset the game. The 

alarm will terminate when the machine is 

rebooted, the operator SETUP button is 

pressed, or the correct PIN is entered. 


Rental Mode 

When enabled via the Options button on 

the Credits/Pricing Menu, Rental Mode 

allows players to purchase a block of time 

and use it to play as many games as they 

want. 

To set the value of a credit in Rental Mode, 

select Pay Per Time from the Credits 

Menu. Touch the arrows on either side of 

the time interval to adjust the number of 

minutes of play given for each credit. To 

disable any row, set the minute value to 

zero. 

To Enter This Screen, Touch 

“Pay Per Time” on the Credits Menu 

FIGURE 6 - PAY PER TIME SCREEN 

Certain features will not be available in 

Rental Mode, such as MegaNet, Merit 

Money, Promo Credits and Free Credits. 

Rental mode is also unavailable with linked 

games. 

NOTE: It is recommended that you 

clear the books when toggling Rental 

Mode on and off in order to ensure 

accurate bookkeeping. 


Games Menu 

Game Setup 

The game list and prices, as well as game 

options, are programmed using these 

screens. The first screen shows the various 

game categories and allows access to 

the following general settings for all games. 

To Enter This Screen, Touch “Game 

Setup” on the Games Menu and 

Select a Category 

FIGURE 7 - GAMES MENU: GAME SETUP 

Enable All Games Into Menu: Turns on 

all games (certain games which were previously 

displayed in the Game Setup have 

been turned off in this software) and defaults 

the price settings. 

Factory Default Games Into Menu: Returns 

the Game Setup to its default settings. 

Games that were not originally enabled will 

be turned off and all price settings will be 

reset. 

When you touch a category name, the next 

Game Setup Screen shows the game positions 

available for that category and the price 

for each game, with the list at the bottom 

showing all games available for the selected 

category. In categories with Merit-thon 

games, players who choose Merit-thon play 

one round of three different games in that 

category for one combined score. 


The Game Setup Screen also allows you to 

make these general changes: 

Default Games: Resets the selected category 

menu to its default game and price 

settings. 

Clear One: Clears a selected item from the 

player’s game menu. 

Clear All: Clears all games from the player’s 

game menu. 

Enable All Games: Turns on all games 

within the selected category and defaults 

the price settings. 

To customize a particular game list, first select 

a category on the first 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 

by touching that position, then touch 

the desired game name from the game list 

on the bottom of the screen. Repeat until all 

desired games appear in the menu (a game 

cannot appear in the list more than once). 

Games already in the menu will be red in the 

game list at the bottom of the screen. 

To adjust the price, touch the credit or currency 

value next to each game. 

Some games support a continue function. 

In the cost to continue column, games without 

this function will display N/A. Games 

that support continuation will show a credit 

value. The cost to continue is adjustable 

on a game by game basis. Touch the credit 

value button to change the amount. Hit NEXT 

to return to the Games Category page. 

NOTE: The default Cost to Continue 

price is the same as the default cost to 

play the game; however, the Cost to 

Continue does not need to be the same 

amount as the original price. 


Hi Scores Menu 

View/Clear Hi Scores 

Use this menu 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 for an individual game, 

select that game on the first screen. 

To Enter This Screen, Touch 

“View/Clear Hi Scores” on the 

Hi Scores Menu and Choose a Game 

FIGURE 8 - HI SCORES MENU: 

VIEW/CLEAR HI SCORES SCREEN 

Touch Clear All to remove all hi scores for 

that particular game or select an individual 

score and touch Clear One to remove that 

particular score only. 


Books Menu 

The Books Screens display the current and 

lifetime credit totals for each game, as well 

as the percentage of credits played per game 

(the percentage for each game is the total 

number of credits played on that game divided 

by the total number of credits entered 

into the machine). 

Books Display 

To Enter This Screen, Touch “Books 

Display” on the Books Menu 

FIGURE 9 - BOOKS MENU: 

BOOKS DISPLAY SCREEN 

The books information can be sorted in three 

ways with the button that toggles through 

the sorting categories. Unsorted displays 

the books information in the standard order. 

Sorted by Current displays the current 

credits for each game from most to least 

played. Sorted by Lifetime displays the 

lifetime credits for each game beginning with 

the most played game. 

Touch TournaMAXX Statistics or Tournament 

Statistics to get the books information 

for that play only. Touch Clear Current 

to erase all current books data. The 

date the data was last cleared will appear 

at the top right of the Books Screen. 

Touch the + above Total Credits to view Current 

and Lifetime credits for each game mode. 

Touch the button again to minimize this 

screen. 


To Enter This Screen, Touch “Books 

Display” on the Books Menu and 

Choose a Game Name 

FIGURE 10 - BOOKS MENU: BOOKS 

DISPLAY SCREEN WITH GAME SELECTED 

Touching a game name will display the current 

and lifetime credit totals*, broken into 1- 

4 player, linked game, and Megatouch Nation 

plays (Ion only). It also shows the shortest, 

average, and longest playing times for 

that game. 

*Touching Trivia or Power Trivia displays 

totals by category. 

Books Display also shows coin input data, 

as well as Promotional Credits, Merit Money, 

and Coinless Coin Op totals (when these 

features are enabled). Touch the + above 

Total Coins to display individual coin input 

statistics and MegaNet® Credits to display 

the totals for each MegaNet® category. 

Touch the button again to minimize this 

screen. 

NOTE: Books data can be exported to 

a file USB pen via the System Menu/ 

Data Transfer/Export Books feature. 

The .data file can then be viewed with a 

word processing program after connecting 

the storage device to a personal 

computer. The file will display 

basic game information such as the software 

version, the game serial number, 

and date/time information relating to 

books data. The file will also show the 

current and lifetime credit totals, as 

well as credit totals for each game featured 

on the machine. 


Cash Settlement Setup 

The Cash Settlement Screens are used to 

calculate the percentage of earnings the operator 

and location will receive, as well as 

any fees collected by the operator. This will 

help to offset MegaNet operation costs. 

To Enter This Screen, Touch “Cash 

Settlement Setup” on the 

Books Menu and touch “NEXT” 


CASH SETTLEMENT SETUP SCREEN 

The first screens allow you to set up the 

Cash Settlement Screen. Choose YES or 

NO to display the operator’s cut on the Cash 

Settlement Collection Screen and enter the 

percentage of revenue the location will receive. 

Also, select the fee calculation 

method. Select per month if you do not make 

regular weekly collections or per week if 

you collect every 7 days. Then touch NEXT. 

NOTE: Monthly fee collections are 

based on 4.3 week month. If you change 

your fee calculation method, the game 

will auto adjust the fees by multiplying 

or dividing by 4.3 and rounding to the 

nearest penny. 

NOTE: Make sure the time and date 

are set on the game in order to ensure 

correct fee calculation. 



Settlement Setup” on the 

Books Menu and touch “NEXT” 

Twice 


CASH SETTLEMENT SETUP SCREEN 

The next screen allows you to set up the 

fees. The amounts can be changed on 

screen by touching the amount itself and 

using the keypad to enter a dollar figure. 

The other two columns display the cumulative 

totals for each fee and the totals for the 

current collection period. Fees are calculated 

on a prorated, per-day basis. 

Touch the NEXT button to display more 

groups of fees. After setting up the fees, 

touch FINISH to save your changes. 



Settlement Collection” on the Books 

Menu 


CASH SETTLEMENT COLLECTION 


The Cash Settlement Collection Screens will 

display the balance (total revenue minus total 

fees) to be split between the operator 

and the location. 

Touch Revenue Details/Cash Out or Fee 

Details for breakdowns and Clear/Complete 

Collection to finish. Cash Settlement 

totals will reset once collection is complete. 

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System Menu 

Set Time 


Set Game Serial 

Number 

Volume Control 

Set 6 Star PIN 

(only appears if 

PIN is enabled) 

Data Transfer 

Setup Operator 

Keys (Ion only) 

AMI Setup 

Options 


FIGURE 14 - SYSTEM MENU 

The Set Time Menu allows you to set both the time and date on the 

game. Time is shown in 24-hour, "military" time (e.g. 5:00pm = 

17:00). Use the up and down arrows to set the time and date. 

The operator can set the PIN number and select which of the 

features (Coin-In Menu, Free Credits, Game Menu, Hi Scores, 

Books, All Options, and Set 6 Star PIN) will be protected by the PIN. 

To change the PIN, you must first enter the existing PIN (the default 

PIN is 0000), then enter a new 4-digit number and touch SET on the 

keypad. The game will prompt you to re-enter your PIN to confirm. 

After confirming your PIN, touch the button for each of the features 

you wish to protect with the PIN. 

Use this screen to enter the game’s serial number using the keypad. 

Touch the volume control button to adjust the volume up or down. 

This screen allows you to sample the sound volume without exiting 

the screen. The on-screen volume control can also be accessed 

using 6 Stars. 

Brings up the Set 6 Star PIN Screen via the Options button on the 

Player Menu. Set the 6 Star PIN (between one and six digits) using 

this screen. You can enable this feature and choose which options 

will be accessible by 6 Stars using the System Menu: Options 

Screen. Touch an option box under System Menu: Options for onscreen 

help. 

Transfer information (machine configuration, Books data, My Merit 

data and ad screens) using a USB Pen. 

Use this screen to program or erase Operator keys to enable or 

disable access to the setup screens by using the key. 

Use this screen to link a Megatouch game with an AMI-powered 

jukebox. See Mega-Link Setup section for further details. 

For help with the Options in any menu section, touch the option box 

to bring up a help screen. 


Diagnostics Menu 


FIGURE 15 - DIAGNOSTICS MENU 

Video Test Touch the screen to cycle through a series of video test screens. 

I/O Test 

Touchscreen 

Calibration 

Touchscreen Test 

Checksum Test 

System Info 

Verify Databases 

Hard Drive Self 

Diagnostics 

Joystick Calibration 

(Ion only) 

Joystick Test 

(Ion only) 

View System Log 

Tests the SETUP and CALIBRATE buttons, all coin channels, the 

coin meter, and the coin lockout feature (if applicable). A green light 

next to the appropriate button will register each time that item is 

tested, and the number next to the item should increment by one with 

each test. The screen also displays which DIP switches are on or off. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touchscreen. 

Allows you to check the touchscreen calibration accuracy. The 

crosshairs should follow your finger exactly when you move it across 

the screen. 

Checks the hard drive for missing or corrupted files. With STOP ON 

ERROR? set to YES, a message indicating which file is corrupted will 

be shown whenever the game encounters an error. With STOP ON 

ERROR? set to NO, a list of corrupted files will be displayed when the 

test is complete. If errors are detected, the software on the drive may 

need to be reloaded. If this does not solve the problem, the drive may 

require replacement. The test could take up to 30 minutes. 

Gives details about the following: 

• platform type 

• processor type and speed 

• motherboard type 

• amount of memory 

• Ethernet card manufacturer 

• sound chip type 

• video chip type 

• touchscreen manufacturer 

• hard drive manufacturer/size 

• modem identification number 

• fan speed 

• status 

• PSOC version 

• I/O board processor 

Only use on the advice of Merit Technical Service. An Update from 

Server must be performed prior to verifying databases. 

Checks the hard drive for errors, displays results, and notifies 

operator when error is detected or hard drive failure is imminent. 

Tests can be initiated automatically and/or manually. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the joystick. 

Allows you to check the joystick calibration accuracy. The crosshairs 

should follow the movement of the joystick. 

Displays a log of all operations performed by the game since the log 

was last cleared. This information is helpful for customer service in 

troubleshooting your game. 


Hard Drive Self Diagnostics 

Your Force or Ion hard drive is equipped 

with the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, 

and Reporting Technology) monitoring 

system, which helps predict hard drive failure 

and avoid system crashes by collecting 

hard drive data and recording errors. The 

test can be initiated manually, as described 

below, but also runs automatically when the 

game is turned on or software is installed. A 

warning will appear during software installation 

if there are hard drive issues that may 

hinder installation or cause damage to the 

game. 

To initiate the test and access the reports, 

touch Hard Drive Self Diagnostics on the 

Diagnostics Menu. The next screen displays 

the hard drive S.M.A.R.T. test result 

as having “PASSED” or “FAILED”, and allows 

you to show or hide diagnostics details. 

With the Show Details option selected, 

the screen displays the status of each hard 

drive attribute being monitored. Hide Details 

shows only the overall test result. 

FIGURE 16 - HARD DRIVE SELF 

DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN 


To Enter This Screen, Touch “Show 

Details” on the Hard Drive Self 

Diagnostics Screen 

FIGURE 17 - SHOW DETAILS SCREEN 

Reports 

Each attribute displayed on the S.M.A.R.T. 

report will show a grade of “PASSED”, “FAIL- 

ING NOW” or “FAILED IN THE PAST”, determined 

by the attribute’s rating in relation to 

its given threshold. By touching the green 

“?” to the left of each entry, operators can 

view the grade and rating of that attribute in 

the pop-up window. If the rating is above 

the threshold, the attribute has “PASSED”; if 

the value is below the threshold, it is “FAIL- 

ING NOW”; and if the attribute was previously 

but is no longer below the threshold, it 

has ”FAILED IN THE PAST”. Press OK at the 

pop-up to return to the list of attributes. 

FIGURE 18 - ATTRIBUTE RATING POP-UP 

SCREEN 


Presentation Menu 


A total of 24 advertising screens can be 

created with the software and added to the 

game. The ads will appear along with the 

other attract screens when the game is in 

idle mode. Custom images for ad screens 

can also be added to the game using an 

appropriate storage device for your game 

(USB pen or CD). Touch the green ? buttons 

on each screen for information on how 

to create ad screens and add custom 

screens to the machine. 

In addition, a program for adding up to 120 

additional ad screens can be downloaded 

from our Web site (www.meritgames.com) 

in the Support/Software Downloads section. 

FORCE and ION games only: A USB Pen Kit 

(kit number KAV-100-008-01) is available. 

To order, contact your local distributor. 

Promotion Menu 

The Promotion Menu is designed to encourage 

player interest. Use the Options button 

to enable each feature. 

FIGURE 19 - PROMOTION MENU 


My Merit 

The My Merit feature allows individual players 

to create custom accounts, accessible 

via PIN numbers. Accounts can be created 

by touching the My Merit button on the 

Player Menu or by accepting the option to 

create an account after achieving a Hi 

Score. 

FIGURE 20 - MY MERIT OPTIONS 

Players will then have the choice to log in 

to their accounts through the My Merit button 

on the Player Menu and have personal 

data stored on the machine. Players can 

view their hi scores and the number of 

games they’ve played in the My Merit mode 

for the last year. 

NOTE: My Merit data will be cleared 

when a software update is performed. 

Be sure to back up the data before updating 

the game. Conversely, backing 

up data onto the USB pen will also 

overwrite any existing My Merit data 

on the USB pen. 

View Player Data 

Touch View Player Data after selecting 

My Merit from the Promotion Menu to bring 

up a list of all players with My Merit accounts. 

Touching a player’s name will bring 

up the PIN, total number of games played, 

and date the account was created. The 

Show Hi Scores button will display a list 

of the games on which the player has the 

hi score and the score itself. The operator 

can also reward the player with free credits 

on the View Player Data Screen. 


Show Game Play Frequency 

This feature shows the number of games 

played by each My Merit player. The operator 

can choose whether to display all 

totals or just those that fall within a certain 

date range. 

Show Player Hi Scores 

Selecting a game name under this feature 

will bring up the Hi Scores of each My Merit 

player for that game, as well as the date 

the score was achieved. The operator can 

choose whether to display all Hi Scores or 

just those that fall within a certain date 

range. 

Backup/Restore 

My Merit data can be backed up or restored 

with a USB pen. After connecting a pen to 

the machine, touch this button to proceed 

with backing up or restoring all My Merit 

data. USB pen kits (kit number KAV-100- 

008-01) are available. To order, contact 

your local distributor. 

NOTE: Restoring My Merit data from 

a storage device will erase any My 

Merit data currently on the game. 

Merit Money 

FIGURE 21 - MERIT MONEY SCREEN 

The Merit Money screens allow location 

owners to encourage game play by offering 

free games (not free credits) at certain 


time intervals via the 6 Star feature. Select 

days of the week, time frames, and the 

number of free games (1-10 per day) to be 

awarded, as well as a PIN number for location 

owners to use in order to access 

Merit Money using the 6 Stars feature. Location 

owners can enable Merit Money by 

entering that specific PIN in the 6 Stars 

screen. One free game is given away each 

time the location enters the code until the 

predetermined daily limit is reached. Free 

games expire after 10 minutes, when money 

is deposited into the machine, or when the 

Merit Money time period comes to an end. 

Promo Credits 

The Promo Credits feature generates interest 

by offering operator-controlled free 

credits while the game is in idle mode. Select 

days of the week, time frames, idle 

time (number of minutes the game would 

be in idle mode before free credits are offered) 

and the number of credits (1-10) to 

be awarded. A message announcing that 

free credits are available will appear on 

the screen during idle mode when Promo 

Credits go into effect. Promo Credits expire 

after 10 minutes or when the Promo 

Credits time period comes to an end. 

FIGURE 22 - PROMO CREDITS SCREEN 



Megatouch Player and Operator Keys 

(Ion Games Only) 

Megatouch Ion games use player keys to store gameplay and log in information and offer 

new features to players. Operator keys are used to make it easy for operators to enter 

setup to service machines. 

Operator Keys 

Player Keys 

Operator Keys can be programmed to make The Player Key stores My Merit and Tourna- 

it possible to access the Main Menu Screen ment login information and Mega Level game 

without opening the game. Operator keys levels and codes by touching the key to the 

(with black handles) are provided with your dongle socket. Using a Player Key will also 

Ion game. Additional Operator Key Kits (part earn players a Megatouch Nation sweep- 

number KAV-111-002-01) can be purchased stakes game each month. Players who 

from an authorized Merit distributor. 

To program an Operator Key: 

reach a designated score can enter a drawing 

for a monthly prize. 

1. Press the SETUP button to enter the 

Main Menu Screen. 

Two player keys (with colored handles) are 

included with your Ion game to give to players 

to encourage use. Additional Player Key 

2. Touch System on the Main Menu kits can be purchased from an authorized 

Screen and then touch Setup Opera- Merit distributor (part number KAV-111-001tor 

Keys. 

01). Players can also purchase keys, for a 

3. Touch the Operator Key to the dongle set number of credits, on connected games. 

socket on the machine to save the key Operators may set the cost of these credits 

serial number on the game. 

by pressing the SETUP button and then 

4. Choose a PIN for the key. 

touching the Credits button on the Main 

Menu Screen. Touch Player Key Cost and 

NOTE: The PIN for each operator key use the arrows above and below the cred- 

can be set to the same number, if desired. 

Additionally, one key can be 

its to set the cost. 

used for any number of games. 

Megatouch Nation Contest 

Repeat these steps for each Operator Key. 

Once the key is programmed, simply touch a 

programmed key to the dongle socket and 

enter your PIN when prompted. The Main 

(Available where legal) 

NOTE: Ensure the game clock is set to 

the correct time, as it will affect 

Megatouch Nation. 

Menu Screen will then display. 

The operator can charge additional credits 

to play Megatouch Nation games, if desired. 

Up to 4 different Operator Keys can be pro- Press SETUP to enter the Main Menu Screen. 

grammed on one game. To clear a pro- Touch System and then Options. Page 

grammed key, enter setup, touch System through the options until you see Enable 

and then touch Setup Operator Keys. Megatouch Nation. If you want to price 

Touch the key to the dongle socket, then these games at a premium, use the arrows 

press the Erase Key button. 

next to Game Upcharge to select the additional 

credits. To disable Megatouch Nation, 

touch the check next to Enable Megatouch 

Nation to make it disappear. 


AMI Jukebox Mega-Link Setup 

In available markets, your Force or Ion Megatouch 

game(s) may be linked with an AMIpowered 

jukebox by utilizing the Mega-Link 

feature, which allows customers to view 

and play jukebox music selections directly 

from the Merit touchscreen. To enable the 

link, you will need a broadband Internet connection, 

a router and Ethernet cable(s) (if 

you are not using wireless). It is recommended 

that you set up and configure your 

router prior to initiating the Mega-Link. Once 

the router is configured, follow the instructions 

below for hardware and software 

setup. 

NOTE: Some Force games do not support 

Super High Resolution and thus 

cannot be linked to a jukebox. These 

games include Force Radion and Classic, 

as well as Force conversions from 

Slim, Select and EZ Maxx models. 

Additionally, all games linked to a 

jukebox must be running 2006.5 software 

(V21) or greater. To determine 

what version of software your game is 

running, push the SETUP button inside 

the cabinet. The program information 

will be displayed in the lower 

left corner of the first screen that appears. 

Following the PG3002 will be 

the version running on your game. 

NOTE: Megatouch games that are connected 

using the Mega-Link system must 

have the same level of software for proper 

operation. The software is designed to detect 

other levels of software in linked games. 

If a different level is detected, you will receive 

a screen that says, “MEGA-LINK MIS- 

MATCH CALL ATTENDANT.” This screen will 

be displayed approximately 5 minutes after 

you turn the games on. To clear the screen 

and continue playing the games, you must 

turn the power off, unlink the games, and 

turn the power back on again. If you want 

to link these games you must upgrade all 

games to the same software level. 


Hardware: 

1. Ensure that both the jukebox and your 

Megatouch game are turned off and 

unplugged before making any connections. 

2. Unlock and open the jukebox door to 

locate the unit’s interior router. 

3. Insert the Ethernet (Category 5) cable 

through the access hole in the rear of 

the jukebox, then connect the cable to 

the interior router. 

NOTE: If the jukebox is mounted to 

the wall, it may be necessary to temporarily 

dismount it to properly run 

the Ethernet cable. 

4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet 

cable to your external router. 

5. Wired connections: Connect a separate 

Ethernet cable to the Ethernet coupler 

on the outside of your game, then 

to the router. Plug in and turn on the 

jukebox and your game. 

Wireless connections: Plug in and 

turn on the jukebox and your game, 

then continue with step 1 in the Wireless 

Setup section. 

Software: 

6. Press the SETUP button. 

7. At the MAIN MENU, touch the Network 

button. 

8. Next to Internet Connection, select 

the LAN option. 


9. Ion games: Next to (LAN) Local 

Area Network Connection, touch 

Ethernet to advance to the Ethernet 

Internet Setup Screen. At the Ethernet 

Internet Setup screen, select Automatic. 

FORCE games: Touch the Ethernet 

Setup button. At the Ethernet Internet 

Setup screen, select Automatic. 

NOTE: If the Automatic connection 

fails, contact Merit Customer Service 

to set up a connection using the 

Manual option. 

10. Touch MAIN MENU at the top of the 

screen. Next touch the System button, 

followed by the AMI Setup option. 

NOTE: If the AMI Setup button does not 

appear, touch the Options button and go 

to page 4 in Options. Touch the box next 

to Enable AMI. Then touch the < button 

and touch AMI Setup. 

11. To enable AMI Music Connectivity, ensure 

that the Jukebox ID is set to connect 

automatically. Accept the default 

values for the Server URL and Agent 

Name, then touch Connect. 

12. Enter and confirm the AMI Entertainment 

username and password created 

with your initial jukebox account and 

utilized for Web site access. 

NOTE: If a jukebox is not detected, you 

will be prompted to manually configure 

the jukebox information obtained 

from your jukebox setup screen. On 

your jukebox, go into “Service”, then 

select the “Diagnostics” and “System 

Information” options on screen. Enter 

the MAC Address, exactly as it appears 

on the jukebox, into the Jukebox 

ID field on your Megatouch game. 

(The defaulted Server URL and Agent 

Name are also listed on the jukebox 

setup screen.) Once the information 

is entered, touch “Connect” once again 

on the AMI Setup screen to proceed. 


13. A “Connection Successful” message 

will appear, followed by an option 

to enable the AMI link. Touch YES 

to complete the linking process and 

immediately activate Mega-Link capability. 

Once the link is established, you 

may return to the AMI Setup screen to 

disable, test or view details regarding 

connectivity. 

14. Touch MAIN MENU at the top of the 

screen, then touch Credits/Pricing. 

15. Touch AMI Play Cost to configure the 

price of music selected from the game. 

Use the arrows to set the two-digit 

credit cost (e.g. “02” = 2 credits) for 

each of the 3 play options: One Song 

Play, MOD (Music On Demand) Play 

Cost, and Priority Play (My Song First) 

Cost. 

NOTE: The cost of one song must be 

set to a minimum amount of 33¢. If 

your game is set to one credit is equal 

to 17¢, each field in the AMI Play Cost 

Screen must be at least 2 credits in order 

for the units to link. 

The same AMI music billing applies 

for songs selected through the 

Megatouch game. 

16. Touch the X in the upper right side of 

the screen and confirm you want to 

exit the setup screens. 

Viewing Jukebox Revenue 

To view jukebox revenue from your AMIenabled 

Megatouch, use the following procedure: 


2. Touch Books. 

3. Touch Cash Settlement Collection. 

4. Touch Revenue Details/Cash Out. 

5. Locate the Jukebox Revenue data 

on screen. 


Wireless Setup (Ion Games Only) 


Each Ion game comes equipped with a wireless USB adapter. Along with a wireless router, 

the wireless adapter can be used to connect to the Internet and Mega-Link with your AMIpowered 

jukebox and/or other games. The Linksys 802.11B router is recommended for use 

with Ion software. In addition to wireless capability for up to 8 Megatouch games, this router 

features 4 Ethernet ports for wired connections. 

The software allows you to configure your own network, should you choose to do so. 

Follow the steps below to set up your own network. 


2. Touch the Network button on the MAIN 

MENU. 

3. Touch the Wireless button next to 

(LAN) Local Area Connection to 

advance to the Internet Setup screen. 

4. Touch Configure Device and then 

choose from the following options to 

network your games: 

Autodetect Network: The system 

will find and connect to the nearest 

available wireless network. This is the 

easiest way to connect. 

Search for Networks: Looks for all 

available wireless connections. Select 

a connection from the list to proceed. 

Secured connection: Choosing a 

“locked” device will prompt a key (password) 

request. If the selection is your 

own network, use your password to 

gain access. If not, this indicates an 

outside wireless network that has been 

encrypted and is not accessible. 

Unsecured connection: You will be 

prompted to enter interface information. 

Accept the default values, or consult a 

network advisor to manually configure 

these settings. 

Ad-Hoc Network: This is only for linking 

games, not for connecting to the 

server for MegaNet or jukebox linking. 

NOTE: If you have chosen Ad-Hoc Network, 

you will be prompted to enter the 

SSID (network name). Create a name 

for your network and enter that same 

SSID name for all games that you want 

to link. You will also be required to 

manually configure these settings; accept 

the default values or consult a network 

advisor. 

Custom Configuration: Touching 

this button will prompt the user to enter 

the SSID (network name) for manual 

setup of the wireless connection. 

NOTE: Wireless Internet connection 

does not require Manual Configuration. 

Only users who have changed the 

default SSID during router installation 

should change the SSID. Consult the 

instructions supplied with your wireless 

router for more information. 

NOTE: If you have chosen Custom Configuration, 

you will be prompted to enter 

interface information. We suggest you accept 

the default values. If you want to manually 

configure these settings, consult a network 

advisor. 

5. Once you have chosen your network 

connection, you can touch the Details 

button on the Wireless Device Setup 

Screen to display the details of the current 

network. To continue with Jukebox 

Mega-link Setup, proceed with step 

10 in that section. 


Local Tournament Mode 

Overview 


NOTE: If you have dual tournament mode and are switching from TournaMAXX 

to Local Tournament Mode, you will need to perform an “Update From Server” 

before changing modes. To do so, touch the “Update From Server” button on 

the TournaMAXX Menu. 

To maintain accurate bookkeeping statistics, it is also advised that you perform 

a Cash Settlement Collection before proceeding to Local Tournament 

Mode. 

NOTE: The transition from TournaMAXX to Local Tournament requires that the 

game be switched from ON-LINE to OFF-LINE mode. From the System Menu, 

choose “Options”, then touch the OFF-LINE button. If you are returning to 

TournaMAXX, you must return to this screen and select ON-LINE. 

The Local Tournament is a completely programmable tournament promotion system, allowing 

players to compete for a prize pool based on the income from premium-priced tournament 

games. The top three scorers, at the completion of a tournament, are entered into the 

Winners’ List for retention until they claim their prizes. The game can be set to use cash 

prizes or redemption points depending on local laws. 

Up to four tournaments can be programmed to run simultaneously. The settings for each 

tournament, including game cost, rounds, starting time, ending time and date, duration and 

prize pool, can be independently programmed to provide maximum flexibility and promotional 

potential. Each tournament can be further programmed to be a single, repeating tournament 

game or a sequence of different games, which change for each tournament period. 

Players who achieve one of the three high scores during a tournament must enter their 

name, along with their own personal identification number (PIN). Should they finish as one 

of the three highest scorers in that tournament, the PIN will be used to ensure positive 

identification of the player. Provided an attendant is present, prizes may be claimed anytime 

after the completion of a tournament. Once the prize is awarded, it is noted on the Winners’ 

List and is accounted for in the bookkeeping statistics. 


Programming a Tournament 


2. At the MAIN MENU, touch the Tournament 

button. 

3. At the TOURNAMENT MENU, touch the 

Set Up Tournament button (see Figure 

23) to enter the Tournament Clock 

Screen. 

FIGURE 23 - TOURNAMENT MENU SCREEN 

BUTTON 

ICON 

SET-UP 

TOURNA- 

MENT 

CLEAR 

WINNERS 

RESET ALL 

FIGURE 24 - TOURNAMENT CLOCK 

SCREEN 


DESCRIPTION 

Accesses the Tournament Set- 

Up screens. 

Enters the Clear Winners 

screen, which allows you to 

clear all winners or clear all 

winners who have been 

awarded prizes. 

Erases ALL tournament 

information from the memory 

of game! 

This includes ALL prize 

information! 

4. At the Tournament Clock Screen (see 

Figure 24) confirm the correct date and 

time (if the date and/or time is incorrect, 

set the correct values using the 

arrows next to each field). 

5. Touch the NEXT button to enter the Tournament 

Value of Credit Screen. 

6. At the Value of Credit Screen, confirm 

the correct currency and value of one 

credit. Select one of the two options 

presented: Standardize Value of a 

Credit or Maintain Existing Coin-In 

Table and Bonus Credits. To ensure 

a proper prize pool split, select 

the standardized setting displayed at 

left (see Figure 25). By contrast, 

choosing to maintain bonus credits will 

misallocate the percentage split specified 

on the Tournament Setup Screen. 

This occurs because the prize pool is 

calculated based on the value of a 

credit, regardless of the cost of a credit. 

FIGURE 25 - VALUE OF CREDIT SCREEN 

NOTE: Choosing the standardized setting 

changes the Coin-In Table by removing 

bonus credit lines. To restore 

bonus credits at the conclusion of tournament 

play, you must reset the Coin- 

In Table through the Credits Menu. 

7. Touch the NEXT button to enter the Tournament 

Setup Screen (see Figure 26). 

8. Follow the explanation of each button 

on the next pages to set up a Tournament. 


Repeat 

Icon 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

1 

2 

3 

4 


7 8 9 10 

FIGURE 26 - TOURNAMENT SETUP SCREEN 

(EXPLANATION OF BUTTONS CONTINUES ON FOLLOWING PAGE) 

Tournament 

Sequence 

Tournament 

Game 

Sequence 

Tournament 

Cost Fields 

Tournament 

Rounds Field 

A programmed sequence of up to 5 tournament games. 

Touch a “Tournament Sequence #” to program the 

desired tournament sequence (each tournament 

sequence is programmed independently). 

To enter a game into the tournament game sequence, 

touch the desired tournament game sequence field and 

then touch the game name in the tournament game list. 

Use the up and down arrows to view all available 

tournament games. Select the REPEAT icon to have 

the programmed games repeat their sequence; select 

the END icon to have the tournament games end after 

the programmed sequence. 

Touch an individual game price to change the game cost 

for that specific tournament. 

Touch the tournament round number to toggle the 

number of rounds for the associated game. Most game 

rounds can be set from as low as 1 to as high as the 

default number of rounds. 

PM0484-16 ION ELITE EDGE OWNER’S MANUAL 28 

11 

14 

End 

Icon 

13 

12

5 

6 

7 

Tournament 

Duration 

Prize 

Pool 

Prize Pool 

Starts At 

8 Prize Mode 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

Default 

Tournament 

Set Operator 

PIN 

End Current 

Game 

Stopped 

Delayed 

Running 

Time and 

Date 

Fields 


Sets duration for tournament games in the displayed 

Tournament Sequence. 

Sets the percentage of the tournament’s total coin drop 

to be used for tournament prizes. 

Allows the operator to start the tournament with 

cash/points already in the Prize Pool. The pool 

increases as players deposit coins. 

Sets to POINTS or CASH, depending on tournament 

type. When set to CASH, a message is displayed 

reminding the user to confirm the legality of cash 

tournaments in their area. 

Touch to reset the default tournament settings for that 

tournament sequence. 

Displays the Set Attendant PIN keypad. The operator 

can set up to four PINs to be used by attendants for 

awarding prizes. The game will also count the number of 

times each PIN is used. 

Ends the current tournament game for the highlighted 

sequence only. 

This is the last step for programming a tournament 

sequence. 

Status can be toggled to “RUNNING”, “DELAYED” or 

“STOPPED” by touching the associated button. 

“RUNNING” means the current tournament will start 

upon returning to the Game Menu Screen; “DELAYED” 

means the current tournament will start at the 

programmed time and date. The tournament settings 

are “LOCKED” for the current tournament after credits 

have been played for that tournament. WHEN THE 

STATUS IS “LOCKED,” ANY CHANGES TO THESE 

FIELDS WILL AFFECT THE NEXT TOURNAMENT(S) 

ONLY. 

Touch the field you want to change and adjust the value 

using the UP and DOWN arrows. You cannot set the 

time earlier than the current time. Tournament play can 

be set in 10-minute increments past the real time. The 

tournament will start at the nearest 10-minute interval. 

14 X Exits to the Tournament Setup Screen. 


Awarding Prizes 


FIGURE 27 - WINNERS’ LIST SCREEN 

Players qualify for prizes by finishing with one of the top three high scores for the 

tournament. 

1. To award a prize, access the Winners’ List by touching the Tournament icon on 

the Player Menu. Then touch the CLAIM PRIZE icon. 

2. On the Winners’ List Screen, touch the players’ name to whom the prize will be 

awarded (see Figure 27). 

3. When the PIN keypad is displayed, an attendant must enter one of the four, preprogrammed 

attendant PINs. 

4. The player then enters their PIN to confirm the awarding of the prize. 

5. The attendant must then touch the PRIZE AWARDED icon to register the payout. 

NOTE: Touching EXIT without touching PRIZE AWARDED will cause the 

prize award sequence to be aborted. The sequence will have to be repeated 

to award the prize. 

Pay Without PIN 

If players should forget their PIN, the attendant can press the SETUP button in place 

of entering the player’s PIN. The sequence will continue as though the PIN had been 

entered. Touch PRIZE AWARDED to register the payout. 



DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 

The following table provides information on the functionality of the hard DIP switches in 

Megatouch games. Make sure to read the information in the Notes column to determine 

what is affected when performing these functions. After performing any DIP switch 

function, make sure to follow the instructions on the screen. In most cases, you will be 

instructed to reset the DIP switch in order to reboot the game. If you fail to reset the DIP 

switch before rebooting, it could result in corruption of the hard drive. 

NOTE: The DIP switch functionality is built into the software. To access the DIP switches 

through the software: Turn off the game. Set DIP switch 1 to the closed position. Turn 

power on. When the message Please reset DIP 1 to proceed appears, reset DIP 1 to 

the open position. The Merit diagnostics page will appear. Touch ? for information on DIP 

switch functionality. Touch the specific DIP switch to activate it. Touch X to exit. 

DIP# Function Usage/Notes 

8 Motherboard 

configuration & 

checksum test 

6 Hardware 

configuration 

5 & 7 Memory clear for 

TournaMAXX 

and 

TouchTunes® 

4 & 7 Complete 

memory clear 

3 Watchdog Timer 

(EVO, Elite 

Edge, Wallette 

and Fusion 

games) 

• Configures the CMOS settings on the motherboard to Merit 

specifications and checks the files on the hard drive. 

A checksum test should be performed when the game is locking 

up or rebooting. If the test fails, the program should be reloaded 

onto the hard drive. After reloading, perform another checksum 

test. If it fails again, the hard drive should be replaced. 

• Identifies system hardware and configures the motherboard. 

A hardware configuration occasionally needs to be performed 

after a kit is installed and the touchscreen is not responding to 

touch or the calibration is off. 

• Clears the login name, password, access phone number, and 

all call-in settings for TournaMAXX users. 

• Clears all the loaded albums for TouchTunes users. 

• Clears current books, coin-in, high scores and resets the 

software options. 

A memory clear should be performed when a game is not able 

to connect to TournaMAXX and there is some question about 

the information in the Dial-Up Network Screen being correct. 

After performing a memory clear, TournaMAXX setup 

information must be re-entered, and an Update From Server 

should be performed. 

NOTE: TournaMAXX games must perform an Update From 

Server BEFORE performing a memory clear. 

• Clears ALL memory on hard drive including the TournaMAXX 

player database, TournaMAXX settings, advertising screens, 

bookkeeping, high scores, coin-in, options, etc. It resets the 

game to the factory defaults. It also marks bad sectors on 

hard drive. 

A complete memory clear should only be performed when the 

game is locking up or resetting and it has passed the checksum 

test. After performing a memory clear, the player database 

should be reloaded, TournaMAXX setup information must be reentered, 

and an Update From Server should be performed. 

NOTE: TournaMAXX games must perform an Update From 

Server BEFORE performing a complete memory clear. 

• When the watchdog timer is enabled, it will reboot the 

machine within 2 minutes of a failure, allowing the game to 

automatically reset itself if a problem arises. 



Merit Entertainment 

Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Games 

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 

• no power 

• bill acceptor 

motor does not 

run 

• no flash on the 

monitor screen 

• no cooling fans 

operating 

• no output from 

power supply 

• no video 

• no cooling fan 

operation 

• screen is blank 

• A/C power to the 

monitor and bill 

acceptor 

• no output from 

power supply 

• no video 

• cooling fans are 

working 

• there is a sound 

when coins are 

deposited 

• no video 

• constant beeping 

or a sequence of 

beeps 

• no video 

• no sound when 

coins are 

deposited 

• poor picture 

quality 

• Check that the power cord is connected to a “live” outlet. 

• Check that the power switch is on. 

• Check that the power cord is connected to the game power supply. 

• Check that the power supply’s voltage select switch is set to the 

proper voltage. 

• Check the harness connections to the on/off switch and circuit 

breaker. 

• Check the circuit breaker for an “open”. 

• Check the A/C harness connection to the power supply. 

• Check the line cord. 

• Check the power on jumper wire located on the motherboard. It 

should connect J2 to pin 21 of Panel 1. If this jumper wire is missing 

or not connected between the correct pins, it may prevent the power 

supply from turning on. For more information, see Tech Note 52. 

• Check the D/C harness connection to the motherboard. 

• Check the A/C harness connection to the power supply. 

• Check the video cable connections to the motherboard and the LCD 

display (and the monitor control board in EVO and Fusion games). 

• Check the +12 volt supply voltage to the LCD display (yellow wire 

+12, black wire ground) 

• Check the harness connections between the PC boards on the back 

of the LCD display. 

• Replace the LCD display. 

• The memory card (DIMM) may not be seated properly. Reseat the 

DIMM or replace it. 

• Check all connections to the motherboard. 

• Reseat the DIMM. 

• Replace the motherboard or send it for repair. 

• Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Horizontal, and Vertical controls with 

monitor controls. 

• coin jam • Check the coin mech and coin chute for coins blocking the pathway. 

• Make sure the coin harness is connected between the normally 

open and common terminals on the coin switch. 

• Disconnect the bill acceptor and the coin switch one at a time to 

narrow down the problem. 

• Check the coin harness for pinched or damaged wires. 

• Disconnect the coin harness from J1, J3, J7, and J8 of the I/O 

board. If the coin jam still appears, the I/O board will have to be sent 

for repair. 

• meter not 

advancing 

• Check connection at I/O board. 

• Check wiring at J2 METER connector on I/O board. 




Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Ion Ion Ion Ion Games continued 


• game locks up or 

resets while 

being played or 

in the attract 

mode 

• no movement on 

the screen 

• power has to be 

cycled off and on 

to get the game 

to function again 

• game locks up 

with “invalid key 

for version 

PG3002 – V 

XXXX” 

• “INVALID KEY” 

message while 

downloading 

software to the 

hard drive 

• Check the output voltages from the power supply: 

Enhance SFX 1211J 

Red wire +5 volt 

Yellow wire +12 volt 

Blue wire -12 volt 

White wire +5 volt power good 

Violet wire +5 volt VSB 

Black wire ground 

Brown wire +3.3 volt 

• Clean the vents and the fans of any dust and dirt that may interfere 

with airflow. 

• Clean the CPU cooling fan on the motherboard. 

• Replace the CPU cooling fan if it is not operating properly. 

• Reseat the DIMM on the motherboard. 

• Clear memory with the following procedure: 

• Turn off the game. 

• Press and hold the Setup and Calibrate buttons. 

• Turn the game on and keep holding the buttons until the 

screen displays “TWO BUTTON CLEAR DETECTED 

RELEASE BUTTONS”. This should take about 30 seconds. 

• Release the buttons. This will clear high scores, clear the 

books and reset options, and reset the game menu and coin 

menu to their factory settings. 

• Perform a checksum test on the hard drive: 

• Turn off the game. 

• Turn on DIP switch 8 on the I/O board. 

• Turn on the game. The test will take about 10 minutes. 

• A failure will cause the test to stop. 

• A passed test will display “DRIVE CHECKSUM 

COMPLETE RESET ALL DIP SWITCHES TO REBOOT 

MACHINE”. 

• With power on, turn off DIP switch 8. 

• Check the program number on the security key. It should be 

compatible with the program on the hard drive. 

• Check the contacts on the security key socket. Lift up on the contact 

on the bottom of the socket and make sure there is a good 

connection to the base of the security key. 

• Check the USB cable that connects the I/O board to the 

motherboard. 

• Try another security key with the same program number or test the 

security key in another game with the same program version. 

• If the security key was replaced before the download: 

• The motherboard did not boot from the DVD drive. 

• Check that the DVD drive is set as master. 

• Check the ribbon cable connections between the DVD drive and the 

motherboard. 

• Try another DVD drive or another set of discs. 




Troubleshooting Guide for Megatouch Ion Games continued 


• the screen 

displays MAXX 

and not ION and 

the H2H category 

is missing 

• game will not 

download disc 

• "ERROR 

READING DRIVE 

C" 

• "DISK BOOT 

FAILURE" 

• “QUANTUM 

FIREBALL, 

SMART FAILURE 

DETECTED, 

BACK UP HARD 

DRIVE” 

• “CRITICAL 

ERROR ABORT 

RETRY FAIL” or 

“BAD COMMAND 

OR FILE NAME” 

error 

When the game is turned on, it will check the type of touchscreen 

controller, motherboard and hard drive. If one of these does not match 

with Ion hardware, the game will power up and display “MAXX” on the 

screen and it will not have the H2H category. 

• Make sure the game is only using ION hardware. 

• Make sure the disc is installed correctly, with the logo facing up. 

• Check for scratches or a defective disc. 

• Try a different DVD drive or another disc. 

• If you’re downloading a disc set, make sure each disc is of the same 

revision. 

• This message can be caused by the hard drive or in some 

program versions, a coin jam while the game is turned on. 

1. Turn the game off. 

2. Locate DS 1, position 8 and turn it on. 

3. Turn on power to the cabinet. This will start the 

hard drive checksum test, which should take about 

20 minutes to complete. 

4. When the hard drive passes the test it will display 

a "CHECKSUM GOOD" message and continue to 

boot up into the game attract screens. This 

indicates a coin jam. 

5. When the hard drive fails the test, the game will 

lock up with a "CHECKSUM ERROR" message, 

which will stay on the screen until the power is 

turned off. In this case, the hard drive will have to 

be replaced. 

This message indicates the motherboard is not receiving data from the 

hard drive and has locked up. 

• Check the IDE ribbon cable connections to the motherboard and 

hard drive. 

• Check the power to the hard drive. It should have +5 volts, +12 

volts, and ground. 

The self-diagnostics on the hard drive has detected an error. 

• The hard drive will have to be replaced. 

• Try reloading the program onto the hard drive with a different set of 

update discs compatible with the security key. If it will not accept the 

download, try another DVD drive. If it still does not work, replace the 

hard drive. 


WIRELESS 

ADAPTER 

CPU SECTION 

LOCK 

COIN MECH 

BILL ACCEPTOR 

ETHERNET COUPLER 

PHONE COUPLER 

METER 

POWER SWITCH 

CENTRONICS 

UPGRADE CONNECTOR 

(ON BACK OF CPU 

SECTION IN GAMES 

WITH COIN MECHS) 

USB PORT 

PRINTER PORT 


Ion Elite Edge Diagrams 

FIGURE 28- FRONT VIEW OF ION ELITE EDGE 

COIN MECH 

DONGLE 

SOCKET 

BILL 

ACCEPTOR 

JOYSTICK 

FIGURE 29 - REAR VIEW OF THE ION ELITE EDGE WITH REAR DOOR OPEN 


WIRELESS 

ADAPTER 

I/O BOARD 

TOUCHSCREEN 

CONTROLLER 


COTTER PIN INSTALLED 

(ONLY IN GAMES WITH COIN MECHS) 

CPU SECTION 

LOCK 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

HARD DRIVE 

FIGURE 30 - CPU SECTION 

CENTRONICS UPGRADE CONNECTOR 

(BILL-ONLY GAMES) 

MOTHERBOARD 

DETAIL VIEW OF 

CONTROL BOARD 

MONITOR 

CONTROLS 

SETUP 

CALIBRATE 

SECURITY 

KEY 



Megatouch ION Elite Edge Replacement Parts List 

PART NUMBER 

REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 

17" ELITE EDGE (G20-110-00X-XX) 

15" ELITE EDGE (G20-108-13X-XX) 

DESCRIPTION 

SA10070-01 ION MOTHERBOARD 

EC9796-06 MARS BILL ACCEPTOR. $1/2/5, 700 STACKER 

HW8337-01 MECHANICAL COIN MECH, 25¢, $1 

EC7538-02 POWER SUPPLY, 200W ±12,+5,+3.3 

EC9851-09 17" TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY or 

EC9850-11 15" TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY 

EC9384-05 17" LCD or 

EC9388-06 15" LCD 

EC9846-01 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER 

SA10068-03 I/O BOARD 

SA10066-01 CONTROL BOARD 

SA3522-XX ION 2007 KEY 

PA3028-01 ION 2007 HARD DRIVE 

NOTE: The parts in your game may vary. When calling for replacement 

parts, make sure to have your serial number available to ensure the accuracy 

of your order. 

NOTE: In order for your Megatouch Ion game to function properly, the 

hardware must only be replaced with Ion hardware. Replacing the 

motherboard, I/O board, hard drive or touchscreen controller with hardware 

that is not specific for Ion will eliminate some of the Ion software features. 

For additional assistance, after contacting your distributor, contact: 

Merit Product Support and Services 

USA and Canada call toll-free: 

1-800-445-9353 

Outside the USA and Canada call: 

(215) 639-4700 

FAX: (215) 639-5346 

Merit Entertainment, P.O. Box 5004, Bensalem, PA 19020-8529. 

You can also visit our Web site 

www.meritgames.com 


MOTHERBOARD 

POWER 

DIMM 

MEMORY 

ETHERNET 

TOUCHSCREEN 

CONTROLLER 


Connection Diagrams 

TOP VIEW OF MOTHERBOARD 

VGA VIDEO 

AUDIO OUT 

CONNECTOR SIDE VIEW OF MOTHERBOARD 

FIGURE 31 - ION MOTHERBOARD DRAWING 

HARD DRIVE 

CONNECTION 

(PRIMARY IDE) 

USB2 

CONNECTOR 

CENTRONICS 

CONNECTION 

(SECONDARY 

IDE) 




Motherboard - Power Connector 

FIGURE 32 - REAR VIEW OF CABLE CONNECTOR 

PIN WIRE COLOR USE 

1 ORANGE +3.3 VDC 


3 BLACK GND 

4 RED +5 VDC 

5 BLACK GND 

6 RED +5 VDC 

7 BLACK GND 

8 GRAY PWR GOOD 

9 VIOLET +5V VSB 

10 YELLOW +12 VDC 


12 BLUE -12 VDC 

13 BLACK GND 

14 GREEN PWR ON 

15 BLACK GND 

16 BLACK GND 

17 BLACK GND 

18 ----- ----- 

19 RED +5 VDC 

20 RED +5 VDC 


J8 

SMILEY BILL 

ACCEPTOR 

ELECTRONIC 

MECH 

J3 

MECHANICAL 

MECH 

J6 

POWER 

CONNECTOR 



J19 

METER 2 

J2 

METER 1 

SETUP 

CALIBRATE 

SECURITY KEY 

FIGURE 33 - I/O BOARD DRAWING 

DIP SWITCH BANK 

MONITOR CONTROLS SECURITY KEY 

REMOTE SETUP/ 

LCD 

CALIBRATE/KEY 

SETUP CALIBRATE 

FIGURE 34 - ON-SCREEN DISPLAY BOARD DRAWING 

J31 

DONGLE 

CONNECTOR 

JUMPER AT JP17 

FOR JOYSTICK 

FUNCTION 



Merit Video Machine Limited Warranty 

Merit Entertainment warrants its video machines 

to be free from defects in material 

and workmanship for a period of one year 

from the date of purchase. The warranty 

covers all electrical components (except 

fuses and light bulbs). Certain components 

have an extended warranty; the 

touchscreen is warranted for 3 years, the 

motherboard for 2 years and the hard drive 

for 30 months. 

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 

Entertainment under its warranty coverage. 



Merit Industries, Inc. Software License Agreement 

Merit Industries, Inc. (“Licensor”) is willing to license the enclosed software to you only if 

you accept all of the terms in this license agreement (“Agreement”). 

Ownership of the Software 

1. The enclosed Merit® product, which may include but is not limited to the Megatouch® 

software program (“Software”) and the accompanying written materials are owned 

by Licensor and are protected by United States copyright laws, patent laws and 

other intellectual property laws, by laws of other nations, and by international treaties. 

Restrictions on Use and Transfer 

2. If this Software package contains multiple media types (such as CD’s, flash cards, 

hard drives, etc), then you may use only the type of media appropriate for your 

Machine. You may not use the other media types on another Machine, or transfer, or 

assign them to another user except as part of the permanent transfer of the Software 

and all written materials (as provided for below in paragraph 4). 

3. You may make one copy of the software for backup purposes only. You may not 

copy or make backup copies of any software security key or software security 

device under any circumstances. 

4. You may permanently transfer the right to use the Software and accompanying 

written materials (including the most recent update and all prior versions) if you retain 

no copies and the transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this 

Agreement. Such a transfer of this license to another party immediately terminates 

your license. You may not otherwise transfer or assign the right to use the Software, 

except as stated in this paragraph. 

5. You may not operate or allow the operation of the Software at locations where the 

operation of such Software does not comply with all local, state, and other 

governmental body laws and regulations. You agree to not use or permit the use of 

the Software in violation of any U.S. Federal, state, or local laws or regulations or 

any foreign law or regulation, including laws regarding gaming, gambling or intellectual 

property rights in or concerning the Software. 

6. You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble the 

Software or create derivative works from the Software or any component thereof; 

nor may you remove, modify or hide or otherwise make unreadable or non-viewable 

any notice, legend, advice, watermark or other designation contained on the Software, 

component thereof, or output therefrom. 

7. You agree that the Software and the authorship, systems, ideas, inventions methods 

of operation, documentation and other information contained therein, and all versions, 

modifications and adaptations thereto are proprietary intellectual properties of Licensor 

and are protected by civil and criminal law, and by copyright, trade secret, trademark 

and the patent laws of the United States and other countries. 

Limited Warranty 

8. Licensor warrants, solely for your benefit, that the Software will function in material 

conformity, with its accompanying documentation for a period outlined in Licensor’s 

standard product warranty period after your receipt of the Software. 

Licensor’s Obligations Under Warranty 

9. Licensor’s sole obligation under the aforesaid warranty shall be to utilize commercially 

reasonable efforts to correct or modify such portion of the Software as to make it 

materially conform with the applicable documentation. 



Grant Of License 

10. Licensor grants to you a limited, non-exclusive license to distribute and/or use one 

copy of the Software on a single Merit (“Machine”) accompanied by a single licensor 

factory authorized security key. Licensor reserves the right to update versions of the 

software and the content to the Machine as deemed appropriate by the Licensor. 

You are entrusted to maintain and protect your single licensor factory authorized 

security key, password, or other identification from being utilized by any third party, 

and you agree to be responsible for any use of the Software provided herein by a 

third party utilizing your identification. Licensor maintains the right to immediately 

terminate your License for reasons related to misuse or other non-conformity with 

the rules expressed herein. While Licensor does not routinely inspect Machines, 

Licensor also reserves the right to inspect or audit the Software from time to time in 

Licensor’s sole discretion. To the extent that Licensor’s access to the Software 

requires that Licensor also gain access to a Machine in which the Software is 

installed, you agree to promptly provide Licensor, when requested, with permission 

and aid in Licensor gaining access to the Machine. 

Disclaimers 

11. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE SECTION ENTITLED “LIMITED WARRANTY”, LICENSOR 

MAKES NO OTHER PROMISES, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, WHETHER 

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR 

CONTENT THEREIN OR TO ANY OTHER MATERIAL FURNISHED OR PROVIDED TO 

YOU PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE AND LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY 

DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO SAID MATERIALS OR THE USE THEREOF. 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE 

OR OTHER UNIFORM LAWS SHALL NOT APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT. 

Limitation on Liability 

12. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION 

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE, ITS USE, INSTALLATION OR 

LICENSOR’S PERFORMANCE OR LACK THEREOF UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR 

ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 

WHETHER OR NOT LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH 

CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION. IN ADDITION, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN 

ALL EVENTS THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT 

PAID BY YOU TO LICENSOR FOR THE SOFTWARE. 

13. IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY 

LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE, MISUSE, BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR 

INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE. 

General 

14. The validity and construction of this Agreement and of the rights and obligations herein 

shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of New York. By accepting 

the terms of this Agreement, you acknowledge and accept that the courts of New 

York, New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue regarding any disputes 

arising with regard to this Agreement or arising out of activity or misuse of the 

Software. 

15. Merit, in its sole discretion, may assign this agreement or any of its rights and 

obligations hereunder. 

16. If you have any questions concerning this Agreement or wish to contact Licensor for 

any reason, please write: Merit Industries, Inc., 2525 State Road, Bensalem, PA 

19020, USA. 



Contrat de licence de logiciel de Merit Industries, Inc. 

Merit Industries, Inc. (ci-après le "Concédant") est disposé à vous accorder la licence d'utilisation 

du logiciel ci-inclus, à condition que vous vous engagiez à respecter tous les termes, clauses et 

conditions du présent contrat de licence (Contrat). 

Droit de Propriété 

1. Le produit Merit ci-joint contenant, mais ne s'y limitant pas, le logiciel Megatouch (ci-après le 

"logiciel") et toute la documentation écrite, restent la propriété du Concédant et sont protégés 

par : les lois de droits d'auteur des Etats-Unis, les lois s'appliquant aux brevets déposés et à 

la propriété intellectuelle, ainsi que par celles des autres pays et les traités internationaux. 

Restriction d'Utilisation et Transfert 

2. Si le présent logiciel comprend plusieurs types de composants (tels que CD-ROM, cartes 

flash, disques durs, etc), vous ne pouvez utilisez que ceux qui conviennent à votre appareil. 

Il est strictement interdit de les utiliser sur un autre appareil, les transférer -ou les céder à un 

autre utilisateur, sauf en cas de transfert permanent du logiciel et de toute la documentation 

écrite (comme indiqué ci-dessous au paragraphe 4). 

3. Il est interdit de copier le logiciel, à l'exception d'une copie de sauvegarde. Il est aussi interdit 

de reproduire -ou faire des copies de sauvegarde des programmes de clé de sécurité ou 

autres fichiers de sécurité, quelles que soient les circonstances. 

4. Vous pouvez céder en permanence à un tiers -le droit d'utiliser le LOGICIEL et toute la 

documentation écrite l'accompagnant, (ainsi que la plus récente mise à jour et toutes autres 

anciennes versions) seulement si vous n'en gardez aucune copie, et si le cessionnaire 

s'engage, par écrit, à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions du présent Contrat. Cette 

cession à un tiers met fin à votre licence immédiatement. Autrement, vous n'avez pas la 

permission de transférer ou d'accorder à un tiers le droit d'utiliser le présent logiciel, excepté 

que tel que décrit dans le présent paragraphe. 

5. Il est interdit d'utiliser le présent logiciel ou de permettre son utilisation dans des emplacements 

où l'utilisation du présent logiciel n'est pas conforme aux lois et réglementations locales, 

nationales ou réglementations d'autres organismes gouvernementaux. Vous acceptez de ne 

pas utiliser ou d'autoriser l'utilisation du logiciel d'une manière enfreignant les lois ou regulations 

s'appliquant à la propriété intellectuelle et au jeu, en vigueur aux Etats-Unis ou dans les 

autres pays du monde, y compris les lois de l'ensemble du logiciel. 

6. Il est interdit de modifier, adapter, traduire, démonter, décompiler, désassembler le logiciel ou 

créer du matériel dérivé du logiciel ou de tout composant de celui-ci ; vous ne pouvez pas 

enlever, modifier ou cacher ou rendre illisible ou non-visible toute instruction, légende, information 

ou filigrane ou autre désignation qui apparaît dans le logiciel, composant dudit logiciel 

ou résultant dudit logiciel. 

7. Vous convenez que le logiciel et les droits d'auteur, les systèmes, les idées, les inventions, les 

méthodes d'utilisation, la documentation et autre information incluse, ainsi que toutes les 

versions, modifications et adaptations qui s'y rattachent sont les propriétés intellectuelles du 

Concédant et sont protégées par le droit civil et pénal et par le droit d'auteur, le secret 

commercial, la marque déposée et le brevet aux Etats-Unis et dans les autres pays du monde. 

Limite de Garantie 

8. Le Concédant garantit seulement à votre intention, que le logiciel permettra une utilisation 

conforme, avec la documentation l'accompagnant, pendant la période de temps indiquée 

dans la période de garantie du produit standard du Concédant, à compter de la date de 

livraison du logiciel. 

Responsabilité du Concédant aux termes de la Garantie 

9. La seule obligation du Concédant aux termes de la garantie susmentionnée sera de faire tous 

les efforts commercialement raisonnables pour corriger ou modifier la partie du logiciel pour 

le rendre matériellement conforme aux spécifications de la documentation. 



Concession de Licence 

10. Le Concédant vous accorde le droit d'utiliser une seule copie par appareil Merit (ci-après 

"Appareil") accompagné d'une seule clé de sécurité autorisée en usine et fournie par le 

Concédant. Le Concédant se réserve le droit de mise à jour des versions du logiciel et du 

contenu de l'Appareil, quand il juge nécessaire de le faire. Il vous appartient également 

d'empêcher que les mots de passe ou autres codes et la clé de sécurité soient utilisés par un 

tiers. Vous acceptez d'assumer la responsabilité dans le cas de l'utilisation du logiciel par un 

tiers. Le Concédant se réserve le droit de résilier votre contrat de licence à tout moment dans 

l'éventualité d'une utilisation non-conforme aux clauses stipulées. Bien que le Concédant ne 

contrôle pas les appareils périodiquement, il se réserve toutefois le droit de contrôler le logiciel 

à tout moment et sans préavis de sa part. De surcroît, dans l'éventualité où le logiciel n'est 

accessible qu'à travers la machine dans laquelle il est installé, le licencié s'engage à donner 

libre accès au Concédant, ou ses représentants, à la machine et dans les plus brefs délais. 

Exclusion de toute autre garantie 

11. EXCEPTE COMME PREVU DANS LA SECTION INTITULEE "LIMITE DE GARANTIE", LE CONCEDANT 

N'ASSURE AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE DE QUELQUE NATURE ET A QUELQUE TITRE QUE CE 

SOIT, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, EN RAPPORT AVEC LE LOGICIEL ET LES COMPOSANTS QUI 

L'ACCOMPAGNENT OU, LE CAS ECHEANT, TOUT SUPPORT OU MATERIEL FOURNI 

CONFORMEMENT AU PRESENT CONTRATEN PARTICULIER, LE CONCEDANT NE PEUT 

DONNER AUCUNE GARANTIE, DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT, POUR LA 

COMMERCIALISATION DE TOUS LES PRODUITS EN RAPPORT AVEC LE LOGICIEL OU AVEC 

L'UTILISATION DE CELUI-CI. DANS LA MESURE OU CELA EST PERMIS PAR LA LOI, LE CODE 

UNIFORME COMMERCIAL OU AUTRE LOI UNIFORME NE S'APPLIQUE PAS AU PRESENT 

CONTRAT. 

Limite de Responsabilité 

12. LE CONCEDANT NE SERA EN AUCUN CAS RESPONSABLE DE TOUTE RECLAMATION, 

DEMANDE OU ACTION RESULTANT DE OU EN RAPPORT AVEC LE LOGICIEL, SON UTILISATION 

OU SON INSTALLATION, OU LA PERFORMANCE OU MANQUE DE PERFORMANCE DU 

CONCEDANT EN VERTU DU PRESENT CONTRAT POUR TOUS DOMMAGES D'UNE NATURE 

QUI N'EST PAS PRESUMEE PAR LA LOI ET QUI DOIVENT ETRE EXPRESSEMENT PROUVES, 

DOMMAGE INDIRECTS, DOMMAGES-INTERETS POUR PREJUDICE MORAL, QUE LE 

CONCEDANT AIT ETE AVISE OU NON DE LA POSSIBILITE D'UNE TELLE RECLAMATION, 

DEMANDE OU ACTION. DE PLUS, SANS LIMITER CE QUI PRECEDE, LES DEDOMMAGEMENTS 

A VOTRE DISPOSITION SERONT LIMITES AU MONTANT QUE VOUS AUREZ PAYE AU 

CONCEDANT POUR LE LOGICIEL. 

13. LE CONCEDANT NE SERA EN AUCUN CAS RESPONSIBLE : D'UNE RUPTURE DE CONTRAT, 

DES DOMMAGES, Y COMPRIS TOUTE PERTE DE PROFIT, PERTES D'ECONOMIE OU TOUS 

AUTRES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS OU DOMMAGES-INTERETS ACCESSOIRES DECOULANT 

DE LA MAUVAISE UTILISATION OU DE L'IMPOSSIBILITE D'UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL. 

Dispositions Générales 

14. La validité et la construction du présent Contrat et les droits et obligations ci-inclus seront 

déterminés et régis par les lois de l'état de New York aux États-Unis. En acceptant les 

dispositions du présent contrat, vous acceptez également que tous litiges ou revendications 

relatives seront réglés par voie d'arbitrage par un tribunal de l'état de New York, aux Etats- 

Unis. 

15. Merit Industries se réserve le droit de transférer le présent Contrat à un tiers ainsi que ses 

droits et obligations ci-après. 

16. Pour toutes questions concernant le présent Contrat -ou si vous désirez contacter le Concédant 

pour une raison quelconque, veuillez écrire à : Merit Industries, Inc., 2525 State Road, Bensalem, 

PA 19020, Etats-Unis. 



Merit Industries, Inc. Softwarelizenzabkommen 

Merit Industries, Inc. („Lizenzgeber”) ist nur dann bereit Ihnen eine Lizenz für die beiliegende 

Software zu erteilen, wenn Sie alle Bestimmungen dieses Lizenzabkommens (“Abkommen”) 

akzeptieren. 

Eigentumsvorbehalt der Software 

1. Das beiliegende Merit®-Produkt, welches das Megatouch® Softwareprogramm („Software”) 

beinhalten kann, aber nicht darauf beschränkt ist, und die schriftlichen Unterlagen 

sind Eigentum des Lizenzgebers und sind durch die Gesetze der Vereinigten Staaten 

und anderer Länder und durch internationale Verträge urheberrechtlich geschützt. 

Beschränkungen im Gebrauch und Transfer 

2. Sollte diese Softwarelieferung mehrere Medien enthalten (z.B. CD, Karten, Festplatten 

usw.), dürfen Sie nur die für Ihre Maschine angebrachte Medienart verwenden. Die anderen 

Medienarten dürfen nicht auf anderen Maschinen verwendet werden oder an Dritte 

übergeben werden, abgesehen von einem endgültigen Transfer der Software und aller 

schriftlichen Unterlagen (wie im untenstehenden Paragraphen 4 beschrieben). 

3. Sie dürfen nur eine Sicherungskopie der Software herstellen. Unter keinen Umständen 

dürfen Sie einen Softwaresicherungsschlüssel oder Sicherungsmaßnahmen kopieren oder 

davon Sicherungskopien herstellen. 

4. Sie dürfen das Nutzungsrecht für die Software und die schriftlichen Unterlagen (einschließlich 

der aktuellen Version und aller vorhergehenden Versionen) an Dritte übertragen, wenn Sie 

keine Kopie behalten und wenn der Empfänger die Bestimmungen dieses Abkommens in 

schriftlicher Form akzeptiert. Bei einem solchen Transfer der Lizenz an Dritte erlischt Ihre 

Lizenz umgehend. Abgesehen von den Bestimmungen dieses Paragraphen sind alle anderen 

Transfers oder Übertragungen der Nutzungsrechte für diese Software unerlaubt. 

5. Sie dürfen die Software nicht benutzen oder eine Nutzung gestatten, wenn eine 

solche Nutzung der Software irgendwelche Gesetze und Verordnungen der 

kommunalen oder staatlichen Behörden verletzen würde. Sie verpflichten sich die 

Software nicht so zu nutzen oder nutzen zu lassen, dass sie damit gegen staatliche, 

Bundes- oder Lokalgesetze oder Bestimmungen der USA oder gegen ausländische 

Gesetze oder Bestimmungen, einschliesslich aller Gesetze bezüglich Glücksspiels, 

Spielens oder geistigen Eigentumrechts der Software, verstossen. 

6. Es ist Ihnen nicht gestattet, die Software abzuändern, zu verändern, zu übersetzen, 

rückumzuwandeln, zu dekompilieren oder zu zerlegen, oder aus der Software oder eines 

Teils davon andere Werke abzuleiten. Sie dürfen auch aus der Software, einem Bestandteil 

der Software oder aus den Datenausgaben der Software keine Hinweise, Bemerkungen, 

Ratschläge, Wasserzeichen oder andere Markierungen entfernen, verändern, verbergen 

oder auf andere Art unlesbar machen. 

7. Sie akzeptieren, dass die Software und die Urheberschaft, die Systeme, die Ideen, 

Erfindungen, die Arbeitsweisen, die Dokumentation und alle anderen darin enthaltenen 

Informationen und alle Versionen, Veränderungen, und Bearbeitungen davon das geistige 

Eigentum des Lizenzgebers sind, und dass sie durch Straf- und Zivilgesetzgebung und 

durch die Copyright-, Geschäftsgeheimnis-, Warenzeichen- und die Patentgesetze der 

Vereinigten Staaten und anderer Länder geschützt sind. 

Beschränkte Garantie 

8. Der Lizenzgeber garantiert zu Ihren Gunsten, dass die Software für die angegebene 

normale Garantiezeit des Lizenzgebers nach Ihrer Annahme der Software in erheblicher 

Übereinstimmung mit der beiliegenden Dokumentation laufen wird. 

Verpflichtung des Lizenzgebers im Rahmen der Garantie 

9. Die ausschließliche Pflicht des Lizenzgebers im Rahmen der vorstehenden Garantie besteht 

darin, alle geschäftlich vertretbaren Schritte zu unternehmen, um Teile der Software zu 

berichtigen oder abzuändern, bis sie mit der beiliegenden Dokumentation erheblich 

übereinstimmen. 



Übertragung der Lizenz 

10. Der Lizenzgeber gewährt Ihnen eine beschränkte, nicht-ausschliessbare Lizenz zur 

Vertreibung und/oder Benutzung einer Kopie der Software auf einem einzelnen Merit („Gerät”) 

mit einem einzelnen werksmäßig gestatteten Sicherungsschlüssel. Der Lizenzgeber behält 

sich das Recht vor, nach eigenem Ermessen die Software und den Inhalt der Maschine zu 

verbessern. Sie sind dafür verantwortlich ihren individuellen, vom Lizenzgeber werksmäßig 

gestatteten Sicherheitsschlüssel, ihr Passwort oder anderweitigen Identifikationsmechanismus 

instandzuhalten und abzusichern gegen die Nutzung durch eine dritte Partei, und sie akzeptieren 

die Verantwortung für jegliche Nutzung der besagten Software durch eine dritte Partei mithilfe 

ihresIdentifikationsmechanismus . Obwohl der Lizenzgeber nicht regelmässig Maschinen 

inspiziert, behält sich der Lizenzgeber das Recht vor, ihre Lizenz umgehend zu kündigen aus 

Gründen des Missbrauchs oder bei Nichtbefolgung der Bestimmungen in diesem Vertrag. Der 

Lizenzgeber behält sich ebenfalls das Recht vor, die Software von Zeit zu Zeit nach eigenem 

Ermessen zu inspizieren oder zu überprüfen. Im Falle, dass der Lizenzgeber Zugang zu dem 

Gerät wünscht, in dem besagte Software installiert ist, erklären Sie sich bereit, dass sie dem 

Lizenzgeber, wenn nötig, Erlaubnis und Hilfe beim Zugang zum Gerät verschaffen. 

Beschränkungen 

11. ABGESEHEN VON DEN BESTIMMUNGEN DES PARAGRAPHEN „BESCHRÄNKTE GARANTIE" 

GIBT DER LIZENZGEBER KEINE SONSTIGEN VERSPRECHEN, VERPFLICHTUNGEN ODER 

GARANTIEN, OB AUSDRÜCKLICH ODER STILLSCHWEIGEND, FÜR DIE SOFTWARE ODER 

IHRE BESTANDTEILE ODER FÜR ALLE ANDEREN MATERIALIEN, DIE IHNEN IM RAHMEN DIESES 

ABKOMMENS ZUR VERFÜGUNG GESTELLT ODER ÜBERLASSEN WERDEN, UND DER 

LIZENZGEBER LEHNT AUSDRÜCKLICH ALLE ANSPRÜCHE AUF MARKTFÄHIGKEIT UND 

EIGNUNG DER BESAGTEN MATERIALIEN FÜR DEN GEWÖHNLICHEN GEBRAUCH AB. SOWEIT 

GESETZESMÄSSIG ZUGELASSEN, SOLLEN DIE HANDELSRECHTLICHE GESETZGEBUNG 

AUS DEM UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ODER ANDERE GESETZE AUF DIESES ABKOMMEN 

NICHT ANWENDBAR SEIN. 

Haftungsbeschränkung 

12. DER LIZENZGEBER HAT KEINERLEI HAFTUNG BEI EINEM ANSPRUCH, EINER FORDERUNG 

ODER EINER KLAGE, DIE AUF NUTZUNG DER SOFTWARE, DEREN INSTALLIERUNG, DER 

LEISTUNG DES LIZENZGEBERS ODER DESSEN VERSAGEN IM RAHMEN DIESES ABKOMMENS 

FÜR JEGLICHE FOLGE-, INDIREKTE, SONDER- ODER NEBENSCHÄDEN BERUHEN, SELBST 

WENN DER LIZENZGEBER AUF DIE MÖGLICHKEIT EINES SOLCHEN ANSPRUCHES, EINER 

FORDERUNG ODER EINER KLAGE HINGEWIESEN WURDE. WEITERHIN UND OHNE 

BESCHRÄNKUNG DES LETZTEN SATZES, DÜRFEN IN ALLEN FÄLLEN DIE IHNEN ZUR 

VERFÜGUNG STEHENDEN ABHILFEN DIE VON IHNEN FÜR DIE SOFTWARE AN DEN 

LIZENZGEBER GEZAHLTE SUMME NICHT ÜBERSCHREITEN. 

13. DER LIZENZGEBER HAT IN KEINEM FALL EINE HAFTUNG IHNEN GEGENÜBER FÜR SCHÄDEN, 

EINSCHLIESSLICH ETWAIGER GEWINNVERLUSTE, NICHT REALISIERTER EINSPARUNGEN 

ODER ANDERER NEBEN- ODER FOLGESCHÄDEN, DIE AUS IHRER VERWENDUNG, 

MISSBRAUCH, VERLETZUNG DIESES ABKOMMENS ODER GEBRAUCHSUNFÄHIGKEIT DER 

SOFTWARE ENTSTEHEN. 

Allgemein 

14. Die Rechtsgültigkeit und Provisionen dieses Abkommens und der darin enthaltenen Rechte und 

Pflichten werden durch die Gesetze des Staates von New York bestimmt. Sollten sie diese 

Vereinbarungen annehmen, dann akzeptieren Sie, dass der ausschliessliche Erfüllungsort 

und Gerichtsstand bei den Gerichten von New York im Staat New York liegen hinsichtlich aller 

Streitigkeiten, die diesen Vertrag betreffen, oder die durch Leistung oder Missbrauch der 

besagten Software entstehen. 

15. Merit kann nach eigenem Ermessen dieses Abkommen oder jedes der darin enthaltenen 

Rechte und Pflichten an Dritte abtreten. 

16. Bei Rückfragen über dieses Abkommen oder wenn Sie den Lizenzgeber aus einem anderen 

Grund kontaktieren wollen, bitte schreiben an: Merit Industries, Inc., 2525 State Road, Bensalem, 

PA 19020, USA. 


Please read the enclosed license agreement. Operation of this game 

constitutes acceptance of the Merit Software License Agreement. 

Veuillez lire le contrat de licence d’utilisation ci-inclus. Si vous utilisez ce 

jeu, vous vous engagez à respecter les termes et conditions du contrat de 

licence d’utilisation du logiciel de Merit. 

Bitte beiliegendes Lizenzabkommen durchlesen. Das Merit Software 

Lizenzabkommen tritt in Kraft, sobald dieses Spiel verwendet wird. 

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