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The volume for this game is TOO LOW!
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
This game uses a spinner control, right?
The original controller for 720 Degrees was a joystick that was hardware-limited to only travel along the outermost edges in a circle. The internal mechanism for reading this control was similar to a spinner except that it had the additional benefit of knowing which direction the joystick was pointing. Because this knowledge is an important aspect of the game, the current emulation of the controller maps an analog joystick to the underlying controls instead of a spinner.
Turn ON Operator Key 9. Hit the DOOR key O. After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear. Turn OFF the Operator Key 9 to allow play, resetting with F3 if needed.
Turn ON Operator Key 9. Hit the DOOR key O. After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear. Turn OFF the Operator Key 9 to allow play, resetting with F3 if needed.
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press F2 + F3 to enter TEST MODE. Exit with F2.
Hold F2 to enter Service Mode while booting or after resetting. Use F2 to select the option "3. Set Mode", then hit CTRL. Using F2, keep scrolling the options until you hit "RAM CLEAR". HOLD CTRL key down until you see the screen display "OK". Tap F3 to reboot.
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA 9 and MANAGEMENT 0 then press RESET F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.
After the 'MEMORY TEST', when the 'MOTOR TEST' message comes on the screen, you must move the joystick Left then Right for a second or two in each direction. The Title should soon appear.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 17B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
Press F2 to enter Test Mode. Hit Up-ARROW once which will bring you to the "Game Mode" selection then press Left CTRL (Button 1) to return to Game.
For the game to work properly, you need to calibrate ALL 3 guns! If you try to do only one, as the manual states, the eprom has invalid gun data and the screen go black after rebooting. Fire at indicated spots with P1, P2 and P3 controls. Only then will a proper eprom be made.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 17A shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Nothing special here, just be patient! It takes about 40 seconds to initiate the game.
Nothing special here, just be patient! It takes nearly 20 seconds to initiate the game.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
The first time you run the game, it will say '...BACKUP DATA FAILED'. Press F2 to enter test mode and exit to start.
Hold Service 1 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 9 again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit F2.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM N2 shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players?
With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using F2 to enter and exit).
GUN CALIBRATION - Use F2 to enter Service mode. When the "Carnevil Main Menu" comes up, use the volume keys [] and [] to navigate yourself to the second option "Gun Calibration", then press F2 to select. Follow the on-screen cues, aiming Left Top and Lower Left for each gun, shooting at the X targets. When complete, navigate to "Exit" in the menu, them press F2 to exit Service mode and return to the game.
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. To proceed, just press 1 (P1 Start).
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys (0 + 9), then press reset (F3). Now the NVRAM has been initialized.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
Cyber Cycles needs to be calibrated before it'll steer properly. Hold down 9 Service and tap F2 TEST key until you see an INITIALIZING or INITIALIZED message. After that happens, quit the game with ESC to make sure the calibration is saved and then it should work properly.
Set DSW2 (Test Mode) DIP to ON. Reset machine F3 while holding the Service Button/Coin 3 7. A screen titled "Volume Adjust" will appear. Exit game or shut off Test Mode DIP. The controls should be automatically aligned, allowing proper movement in-game and in the service menus.
The game only works with a single coin setup. Hold 9 (Service 1) then tap F3 to reset the game into service menu. Enter Configuration Setup by hitting CTRL. Using 1 (P1 Start), move the highlight to COIN SENSOR and use CTRL to change to SINGLE. Hit 9 to SAVE, using 1 to confirm. Reset or reboot machine.
The first time you run the game, it will go through a special initialization procedure. This can be quite lengthy. Let it complete all the way before exiting MAME and you will not have to do it again!
This game defaults to a MASTER game in a TWIN cabinet setup. This needs to be changed to SINGLE game, UPLIGHT cabinet.
When you get the flashing "Network Checking" message, use F2 to enter Service Mode, Use the Left Shift to move to different options and Player 1 Start (1) to select that option. Highlight LINK ID and change this to SINGLE. Highlight CABINET and change this to UPLIGHT. Move to EXIT then select. Repeat at the main menu. The game will now be configured to start!
The first time you run the game, it will say '01 0000 COINS LEFT'. To proceed, just hit F3.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 17A shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Hold 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press F2 to exit.
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power?
Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players?
With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using F2 to enter and exit).
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players?
With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using F2 to enter and exit).
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0&9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
Hold 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press F2 to exit.
Hold 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press F2 to exit.
Hold down 9 and tap F2. If you do not get an "initializing" message followed by the input test, keep doing it until you do. Exit MAME and restart the game, it's now calibrated.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch F2 and tap F3 once. Do not let go of F2 until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.
The first time you run the game, it will say NVRAM FAILED:.... Press P1 - Button 1 to proceed. The NVRAM will be automatically initialized. Exit with F2.
Turn on the machine getting STATISTIC & MANAGEMENT buttons pressed. STATISTICS == Show credits in/out. To cancel statistics press CANCEL for some seconds. MANAGEMENT == Settings. The following menu will show up: HOLD3 == Verify In/Out, even when the stats were cleared. HOLD2 + HOLD4 == Modify maximum bet, pressing HOLD1. Modify minimum bet, pressing HOLD2. Modify percentage (1, 2, 3, 4), pressing HOLD3. Press START to exit from programming mode.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 28B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 7D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Hold Service 1 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 9 again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit F2.
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch F2 and tap reset F3 once. Do not let go of F2 until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.
Hold F2 to enter Service Mode while booting or after resetting. Use F2 to select the option "3. Set Mode", then hit 9 (Service). Using F2, keep scrolling the options until you hit "RAM CLEAR". HOLD 9 key down until you see the screen display "OK". Tap F3 to reboot.
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch F2 and tap reset F3 once. Do not let go of F2 until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power?
Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
If you are having trouble controlling vehicle or the brake is always on, calibration must be done!
First off, Delete any .NV (NVRAM) file for this game contained in your NVRAM directory, called harddriv.nv or racedriv.nv or the same as the setname you intend to use. You need to understand how the controls are mapped in MAME. It's not very intuitive, so pay attention:
- Steering wheel: Player 1 Paddle control, by default maps to the mouse and the left/right arrow keys
- Gas pedal: Pedal 1 control, by default maps to the Left Control key. Pressing the key will quickly depress the analog control; releasing the key will release it.
- Brake pedal: Pedal 2 control, by default maps to the Left Alt key. Operates the same way as the gas pedal.
- Clutch pedal: Pedal 3 control, by default maps to the Space key. Operates the same way as the gas and brake pedals.
- Analog Shifter: (found in the non-compact versions only) Maps to the Player 2 analog joystick X/Y axes, which are mapped by default to the keys R, F, D, G.
- Digital Shifter: (found in the compact versions only) Maps to Player 1 buttons 2, 3, 4 and 5. First gear is button 2 (default: Left Alt). Second gear is button 3 (default: Space). Third gear is button 4 (default: Left Shift). Fourth gear is button 5 (default: Z key).
- Key: Maps to Player 1 start button (default: 1 key).
- Abort: Maps to Player 2 start button (default: 2 key).
- Take your hands and feet off all controls then turn key. Make absolutely sure you haven't touched any of the controls up to this point, then press the 1 key.
- Turn wheel counterclockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the Left key for about 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the 1 key while still holding down the left arrow. It should say New min 256.
- Turn wheel clockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the Right key for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the 1 key while still holding down the right arrow. It should say Max 3840.
- Put transmission in first then turn key and release. Since first gear is in the upper-left corner, press and hold the D and R keys for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the 1 key while still holding down the D and R keys.
- Put transmission in fourth then turn key again. Since fourth gear is in the lower-right corner, press and hold the F and G keys for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the 1 key while still holding down the F and G keys.
- Move seat full forward then turn key and release. Since the seat feedback isn't implemented in the MAME driver, just go ahead and press the 1 key here.
- Move fully back and to side then turn key again. Just press the 1 key here again to move on.
- Take your foot off the brake turn key to abort. Now this is the tricky part. When you see this screen do nothing. Wait for a couple of seconds until it displays New max 4064. Do NOT press the 1 key prematurely here or you will screw up the calibration!
- Now step on brake firmly and release. Do this by pressing and holding the Left Alt key for 3 seconds, and then letting go. If all is well, it should display Range 4064 and move on to the game.
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game F3 and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.
At start-up, 'RICHIESTA INIZIALIZZAZIONE' pops-up, Hold 9 then press F3. Soon, you will get to the main service screen. Use P1 Start 1 to exit.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
NOTE: This game has terrible response to keys, so this will take patience Hold F2 to enter Service Mode while booting or after resetting. Use F2 to select the option "3. Set Mode", then hit CTRL. Using F2, keep scrolling the options until you hit "RAM CLEAR". HOLD CTRL key down until you see the screen display "OK". Tap F3 to reboot.
At start-up, hit 9 (Reset SW). The game should then boot correctly.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (0 + 9), press reset F3 then release all keys and either reset or restart MAME.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (0 + 9), press reset F3 then release 0 + 9 and you'll see a few rows of numbers appear. Reset or restart MAME.
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players?
With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using F2 to enter and exit).
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
How to activate Blood?
Hit F2, use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button (Left Control), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button (Space) two times and select "Exit".
The first time you run the game, it will say 'PLEASE SETUP GAME'. Enter the DIP SWITCHES menu and set the 1st, 4th, 5th and 7th dip switch to ON' to start setup. Using default key configuration, Tap the keys in this sequence: Space, Left Shift x4 for Kingpin, x7 for Multi-Game, C The message 'SET ALL SWITCHES OFF' appears. Set All dip switches to OFF and reset or restart MAME.
The first time you run the game, it will dump you on a clock setting screen. Keep pressing DOWN and select 'SAVE AND EXIT' then press P1 START 1 to continue.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 28B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press F2 to exit. You can adjust the other guns by using Player 2 and Player 3 fire buttons and, like the first player, shooting the 'flash points'.
The first time you run the game, the game might complain with the message: Version Error or similar. You must hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine. After a short wait, contining to hold F2, the game should say "EEPROM INITIALIZE COMPLETE".
The first time you run the game, you must perform the typical Konami F2+F3 procedure to properly initialize the EEPROM. The problem is this game does not currently give any types of feedback like the other Konami games (due to video problems). Simply hold F2 down, hit F3 - continuing to hold F2 for a couple of seconds to make sure it takes. Shortly thereafter, you should see a test pattern on screen signifying it worked.
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press Left Alt + S to exit.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'MEMORY PROTECT SWITCH MUST BE DOWN!'. Press F1 to proceed.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BATTERY BACKUP CHECK/ERROR FOUND'. Press 'Memory Reset' key - to initialize.
Press F2, then press Service 1 9 twice. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. Once you finished, press F2.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
For the 1st boot, switch "Disable Free Play" to ON in the dip switches, enter a coin and press Collect to get the first game over.
The first time you run the game, "Elektronik Defekt" message appears. To properly initialize the NVRAM, simply restart MAME or hit F3.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting F2, then F3. When the Test screen comes up, hit F2 then F3 again.
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting F2, then F3. When the Test screen comes up, hit F2 then F3 again.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'TEST PROGRAM INIT...'. Reset F3 or Restart.
The first time you run the game, you will likely get the message: VERSION ERROR and the game will reboot. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power?
Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
How to activate Blood?
Hit F2, use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button (Left Control), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button (Space) two times and select "Exit".
The first time you run the game, you will likely get the message: VERSION ERROR. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
At first start-up, an Italian message pops up: "(translated) PCB has been hacked from external agent, it's advised to add an anti-spark device". Press F2 to enter Service Mode, then press Key B (Hold 5) to exit Service Mode.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 28B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The volume for this game is TOO LOW!
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 15B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'DEFAULT ADJUSTMENTS RESTORED'. Press F2 to enter test mode and exit to start.
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
You will need to restart MAME twice at the DIP SW READ ERROR and BACKUP MEMORY ERROR screen before you are allowed to play.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
The first time you run the game, 'PUSH ANY SWITCH' appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press Space to proceed.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
peset038
This is not a game. It's a one screen utility program which is meant to be used after you already successfully put a new game in your machine.
Lets say you have 'pepp0516' installed and you go through the setup. In a real machine, you may want to add a bill validator. The only way to do that is to un-socket the 'pepp0516' chip and put in the 'peset038' chip and then reboot the machine. Then this chip's program runs and you set the options and put the 'pepp0516' chip back in.
The only way to simulate this is to fire up the 'pepp0516' game and set it up. Then exit the game and copy the pepp0516.nv file to peset038.nv, and then run the 'peset038' program. This is because they have to have the same eeprom and cmos data in memory to work. When you are done with the peset038 program, you copy the peset038.nv file back over the pepp0516.nv
Two methods to startup, depending on set.
For: pepp0065, pepp0188, pepp0250, pepp0516, peps0014, peps0022, peps0043, peps0045, peps0308, pebe0014, peke1012
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default) "CMOS DATA" will be displayed press the self-test button (default is '''K''') be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default) "EEPROM DATA" will be displayed press the self-test button (default is '''K''') be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)
For: pepp0043, pepp0158, pepp0447, peps0615, peps0716, pex2069p, pexmp006, pexmp017, pexmp024, pexp0019, pexp0112, pexs0006
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O'''' by default) "CMOS DATA" will be displayed press the self-test button (default is '''K'''') until a "beep" is heard be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O'''' by default) press the jackpot reset button (default is '''L''') be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default) "EEPROM DATA" will be displayed press the self-test button (default is '''K''') be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press F2 + F3 to enter TEST MODE. Exit with F2.
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.
Turn ON Operator Key 9. Hit the DOOR key O. After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear. Turn OFF the Operator Key 9 to allow play, resetting with F3 if needed.
In order to run, you need to turn all dips for all 5 banks OFF, then turn ON the following (left to right):
(DIP1) 1,3,4 (DIP2) 2,7 (DIP3) 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 (DIP4) 5 (DIP5) 3,6,7,8
The first time you run the game, it will ask for you to "Call Attendant". Press key service key 0 to proceed.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 15A shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu. Also, you need to select -BIOS US as the game expects that region to function.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BACKUP ERROR'. Press F3 to proceed.
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press 9 (SERVICE Key) and then F2 (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
After the game starts to boot, re-enter the TEST MENU F2. Use 9 to move down to "Each Game Test / [KIWAME]" then press F2. At the screen with the tables, press F2. The selection will flash and you'll be brought to a setup screen. Press 9 twice and then use F2 to change the option from MANUAL to AUTO. Press 9 until you move down to the 2nd to last option on the screen (10 times), then Press F2. You should be brought back to the Test Menu. Press 9, then F2 to EXIT the test menu.
To calibrate the steering, Hold down service 9 and tap test F2. Exit with F2.
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.
Hold F2 to enter Service Mode while booting or after resetting. Use F2 to select the option "3. Set Mode", then hit CTRL. Using F2, keep scrolling the options until you hit "RAM CLEAR". HOLD CTRL key down until you see the screen display "OK". Tap F3 to reboot.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 15B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start 2 to proceed.
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start 2 to proceed.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Use F2 to enter testmode if no nvram exists. Upon entering service mode, you select: RESET SETTING with Button 1. This will create the valid NVRAM the game needs to boot. Select: EXIT (RESET BOARD) with Button 1 again and the game should start with no problems.
The volume for this game is TOO LOW!
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
The volume for this game is TOO LOW!
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun?
The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player. As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, and emulating them with a proper light gun is not viable. Try to use mouse control with this game.
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players?
With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using F2 to enter and exit).
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
Turn on "BK DOOR" and "SERVICE MODE" Dips to ON. Hold 9+0 then reset the machine F3 to enter Total Parameters screen. Use 0 to select "Initialization". Hold 9 until the game finishes the countdown from 5. When complete, turn Dips mentioned above to OFF and restart MAME if needed.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys (0 + 9), press reset F3. When you see "RAM-Initializiert!" or similar message, release all keys. Restart if needed.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys (0 + 9), then press reset (F3). Now the NVRAM has been initialized.
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down F2 and TAP Reset F3 to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of F2.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The Abort button is the player 1 start button.
The game has an unemulated network board. When the game says "Cancelled. Network Board not present", go to the test menu F2. In the game assignments menu, set link id to Single.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press F2 + F3 to enter TEST MODE. Exit with F2.
Once you see the warning message, press Reset (F3).
Reset Scores: Enter Test Mode using F2. Select "Backup Ram Clear", choose and select "Yes", hitting F2 to confirm. Exit or restart MAME.
Turn ON the Supervisor Key 0. Press HOLD 5 (B) 3 times to enter Page 4 of setup of the supervisor menu. Use HOLD 3 (C) to scroll and highlight "Clear All Informations". Keep HOLD 1 (Z) pressed until you see the screen refresh. Turn OFF the Supervisor Key 0.
Turn ON the Operator Key 9. Hold down the DOOR Key O. When you see the operator mode, hit 9 again. Restart or reboot.
To initialize the EEPROM, hold down test switch F2 and press reset F3 once. Do not let go of F2 until you see a message that says "Initializing EEPROM".
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down F2 and TAP Reset F3 to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of F2.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID'. Press P2 START 2 to save CMOS and proceed.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Error will show for 24G. Hold F2 then hit Reset F3. Continue holding F2 until the game creates the EEPROM and tells you to release it.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.
Press F2 + F3 to enter test mode. Press P2 Start 2 to calibrate the guns for Players 1 and 2. Follow instructions and fire on targets for both players - when complete, press 2 again to save EEPROM. Reset or Restart.
Make sure you have no .NV file for this game. When you boot, the game will guide you to hit F2 to enter service to calibrate your controls. "Jump" is default mapped to 1 (Player 1 Start). Follow instructions, holding each direction and pedal for a couple seconds before hitting 1. Hit F2 and reset/restart MAME.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
Hold Service 1 9 then press F2 to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 9 again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit F2.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled as NO CD, the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 15B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
When you see the black screen, enter the key sequence VXB1 (HOLD 4, HOLD 2, HOLD 5 and START) to initialize the game.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID...'. Following instructions will get you into game.
At start-up a Test Hardware with 'RAM NG' message pops up. Do a soft reset F3 and keep pressed 1 + 9 until the RAM init message appears.
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting F2, then F3. When the Test screen comes up, hit F2 then F3 again.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON F2 and press reset F3. Move pointer to INIT with C, then press 1. Hold Cancel Z for 5 seconds while counter counts down. When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with F2 and restart or reboot.
Hold F2 to enter Service Mode while booting or after resetting. Use F2 to select the option "3. Set Mode", then hit 9 (Service). Using F2, keep scrolling the options until you hit "RAM CLEAR". HOLD 9 key down until you see the screen display "OK". Tap F3 to reboot.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The game works, you just need to wait out the initialization process which takes in the neighborhood of 7 minutes! Use INSERT to fast-forward the emulation for a while, if you get impatient.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 15B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA 9 and MANAGEMENT 0 then press RESET F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun?
The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player.
As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, allowing for constant tracking updates and continuous trigger. To do both the tracking and trigger with a proper light gun is not viable for most lightguns. Try to use mouse or trackball control, or analog joystick with this game.
If you get a screen which says "PUSH ANY SWITCH", hold down arrow (default controller down) to access game.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 12C shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 17F shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Gunsight Adjustment: Hit 9 (Service SW) + F2 (Test SW) to enter gun calibration. Hit LEFT ALT two times then aim for the target, using LEFT ALT to shoot, lining up your shot. Test to see that the target is aligned then hit 9 (Service SW) and then F2 (Test SW) to write NVRAM and return to game. It's suggested you fully restart the game after this step as there is sometimes left over target graphics from procedure.
You will need to restart MAME twice at the DIP SW READ ERROR and BACKUP MEMORY ERROR screen before you are allowed to play.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
First Time Setup: Press 1 Start to continue to calibration. Following the directions on screen using the directional and the CTRL Fire key to confirm the directions. When the game tells you "YOKE/THROTTLE Calibration Error:", choose IGNORE and press ALT Shield. Press start for "FACTORY SETTINGS". Press 1 Start the next 3 times when prompted on screen. The game should then proceed to title screen.
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys 0 + 9), then press Reset F3. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game F3 and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'AIM GUN AT SQUARE AND FIRE'. Calibrate your gun and assure the Service Mode DIP is OFF. Restart.
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit F2 (Service Mode)
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 22D shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM CHECK. Hold down the test switch F2 until you see the message "TEST... COMPLETE".
Turn ON Operator Key 9. Hit the DOOR key O. After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear. Turn OFF the Operator Key 9 to allow play, resetting with F3 if needed.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE 9 and then TEST F2 to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (One player) and EXIT the test menu.
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. The game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.
This game is impossible to control. What do I do to play this?
The instructions are on the game's bezel. The game involves waggling the two joysticks around like an idiot. Here's what you have to do:
For freestyle and backstroke swimming, move the two joysticks up and down in opposition to each other (when one is up, the other must be down).
For butterfly, turn the joysticks "outward" — left clockwise, right counterclockwise. For breaststroke, turn them "inward" (left counterclockwise, right clockwise).
(You need to use the start button to dive into the pool and the turn button to turn around.)
For rowing the rowboat, move the joysticks up and down in sync (both up, both down, both up, etc.).
For rowing the canoe, move the joysticks up and down independently: the left one if the canoe is veering to the left or the right one if the canoe is veering to the right. (One of the buttons is involved as well, but it's too hard to make out in the photo.) You have to press one of the buttons (not sure which one) to right your canoe when it capsizes.
Make sure "Audit Key" and "Jackpot Key" are lit up. (Leftmost buttons in layout at bottom of screen). Use K (audit) and J (jackpot) to do this. If you are unable to light both of these up, restart MAME and try again. Press Z + X + C simultaneously ( Reset + Aux + Memtest ). You'll see a number show up for the value "RF/AMT" if done correctly. After this value is set, return to the game by taking off the K and J keys.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM N2 shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
Press F1 to initialize NVRAM.
On startup, you have to reset the game F3 to make it exit service mode.
The volume for this game is TOO LOW!
When the game is running, hit F2 to get to the internal service menu. Hit F2 again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B or 16B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM Check. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
The first time you run the game, you will likely get the message: VERSION ERROR. Hold down the Test switch F2 and then also hit F3 to reset the machine, creating the EEPROM for you.
You need to calibrate the game each time it is played. The calibration settings are not saved at the moment (lack of nvram support) but the settings are kept in memory using F3 after setting, so once set you can play with the calibrated settings.
TO SET: Use F2 (Service Mode) and then reset F3 or restart MAME. Use CTRL or ALT and highlight "7. Gun Adjust Mode". Hit 1 (P1 Start) two times to begin gun adjustments. Just follow the directions, aiming at the targets for both guns. When done, use F2 to shut off Service Mode and reset F3. It is important not to hard reset or restart MAME, doing such would lose the gun settings and you'll need to re-calibrate.
You can use F1 to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.