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FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

CONTACT:

Merit Industries, Inc. Customer Service Department

USA and Canada call toll-free:

1-800-445-9353

Outside the USA and Canada call:

 

(215) 639-4700

FAX

: 

(215) 639-5346

2525 State Rd., P.O. Box 5004, Bensalem, PA 19020-8529

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 1995 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC.

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PIT BOSS MEGATOUCH III MANUAL

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Game Description

The Pit Boss Megatouch can be housed
in a 13” countertop cabinet, a 13” cabaret cabinet or
a 19” upright cabinet.

The countertop and upright models have 3 key-
locked compartments: the CPU section, the coin
mech section and the coin box. The cabaret model
has 4 key-locked sections: the CPU, coin mech &
coin box sections, as well as a locked rear monitor
door. The countertop is equipped with one coin
mech, and the upright and cabaret models have two;
optional bill acceptors are available for the uprights.

CPU Section

The CPU section is accessible from the rear of the
unit in the countertop and 19” upright versions. It
houses the CRT, the monitor controls, the CPU
(CRT-260), the 120 volt power supply and the main
harness. In the cabaret model, the CPU section is
located at the bottom of the front side of the unit and
contains only the CPU and power supply (monitor
controls for the cabaret version are located in the
coin mech section).

•

 

The CRT-260 is the “brains” of the machine.
Located on the board are the program option
EPROMs, the DIP switch, the volume control dial
and the Dallas security key.

•

 

The main harness is used to connect the CPU
board to the power supply, the CRT controls and
the CRT monitor.

Coin Mech/Coin Box Section

The coin mech/coin box section is accessible from
the front of the unit. This section is key-locked for
security purposes. A sturdy metal box, located within
the coin mech section, holds all coins deposited into
the machine. The coin box is separately key-locked
for security.

Also located within the cavity of the coin mech are 2
internal switches, ”SETUP” and “CALIBRATE,” and
the coin meter. Location of these switches can be
seen in Figures 5, 7 and 8. Pressing the “SETUP”
button will bring you to the Megatouch Setup screen

(see Figure 1). See the next section for calibration
instructions.

The monitor controls for the cabaret cabinet can be
found “Velcroed” to the inside wall of the cabinet in
the coin mech section.

Screen Calibration

The machine must be in the idle mode or game select
mode to calibrate the touchscreen.

•

 

Find the “CALIBRATE” button located behind the
coin mech and press it to enter the screen
calibration mode.

•

 

Touch the center of the first circle that appears
on the screen. Once touched, a second circle
will appear on the screen.

NOTE: You must hold your finger on the circle
for approximately 2 seconds for the calibration
to be recognized.

•

 

Touch the center of the second circle that
appears on the screen.

•

 

Once the second circle is touched, a crosshair
will appear on the screen. To test the calibration
of the screen, touch the crosshair with your
finger and slowly drag your finger around the
screen. The crosshair should follow your
movement.

•

 

Touch the “EXIT TEST” icon.

NOTE: On upright models, if you open the
monitor door while the machine is on, you will
have to recalibrate the touchscreen.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

•

 

The cabinet should be cleaned with a damp cloth
and mild detergent.

Cleaning the Touchscreen Monitor

•

 

The touchscreen monitor should be cleaned with
a damp cloth and mild detergent.

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To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor
screen on the upright model, you will have to release
the  monitor door latches. To do so, open the coin
mech door. Located inside, above and to the right and
left of the coin mech, are two monitor door latches.
Unsnap the monitor door latches and lift the door
upwards. See Figure 7.

To gain access to the entire surface of the monitor
screen on the countertop model, you will have to
remove the top of the machine. To remove the top of
the machine, unlock and open the rear door. Locate
the thumb nuts holding the lock brackets on each side
of

 

the monitor shelf. Unscrew and remove the thumb

nuts and push the top forward. Pull upwards on the
top to remove it from the machine. See Figure 4 for
lock bracket locations (#12 & 13).

DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE SOLVENTS, ACID OR
VINEGAR-BASED CLEANSERS ON THE MONITOR.
SUCH CLEANSERS COULD HARM THE
TOUCHSCREEN OVER TIME. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
USE COMMERCIAL CLEANERS CONTAINING ANY OF
THESE SUBSTANCES.

Troubleshooting

Power Up Error Codes

The following error messages may be displayed on
power up:

•

 

ERROR CODE 1: This indicates a defective or
improper game program.

 

If "ERROR CODE 1" appears, first check to
ensure that EPROMs U32, U36, U37 and U38 are
installed properly, with no bent pins. Please make
note of the error code displayed and the numbers
on the EPROM labels.

•

 

ERROR CODE 2: This indicates the question set
chips are plugged in incorrectly.

•

 

ERROR CODE 3: This indicates that the Dallas
key is incorrectly installed or programmed.

 

If "ERROR CODE 3" appears, check to see the
key is plugged in securely.

•

 

ERROR CODE 4: This indicates that there is a
possible problem with the question set.

•

 

ERROR CODE 5: This indicates that there is an
internal software problem.

If you are unable to discover and/or correct  the
source of the error message, call Merit Customer
Service at 1-800-445-9353.

Coin Jam

The game also has coin jam and stringing detection
software. Should a coin become jammed in the mech
or someone tries to string the mech, a continuous tone
will be emitted by the game. To clear the coin jam
indicator sound, the game must be powered down and
back up.

If the game emits the coin jam indicator sound when
powered up, this may indicate that the NORMALLY
CLOSED contacts of the coin mechanism are being
used. The NORMALLY OPEN contacts must be used.

DIP Switch Settings

Standard Program Settings

The game contains one DIP switch. The DIP switch
comes factory set. It determines which size monitor is
being used, number of Trivia rounds, whether the
answer is displayed in Trivia, whether the machine
displays “quarters” or “credits”and also controls video
sync adjustment. These

 

settings should not need to

be changed.

DIP SWITCH

OFF

ON

Position 1

13 “

Touchscreen

19”

Touchscreen

Position 2

Quarters

Credits

Position 3

4 round

Trivia Whiz*

5 round

Trivia Whiz

Position 4

Trivia Whiz

answer not

displayed

Trivia Whiz

answer

displayed

Positions 5 & 6

Horizontal

Adjustment

Horizontal

Adjustment

Positions 7 & 8

Vertical

Adjustment

Vertical

Adjustment

*300,000 points for bonus round

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To adjust vertical and horizontal control:

•

 Press 

“TEST SCREEN” on the “Megatouch

Setup” screen.

•

 

A crosshair will appear on the screen. Change
DIP switch settings until the horizontal and vertical
lines of the crosshair meet in the middle.

Custom Program Versions

Some of the options or features in the standard game
may not be offered in certain jurisdictions. Depending
upon the program version being used, the settings
may differ slightly.

PROGRAM

#

PROGRAM

VERSION

PROGRAM

DIFFERENCES

9255-20-01

STANDARD

VERSION

INCLUDES ALL OPTIONS

NO RESTRICTIONS

9255-20-02

MINNESOTA

VERSION

EXCLUDES CASINO GAMES

9255-20-03

LOUISIANA

VERSION

EXCLUDES ALL POKER

GAMES

9255-20-04

WISCONSIN

VERSION

GAME CANNOT END IF

PLAYER BUSTS; 1,000

POINTS ARE ADDED TO

END OF EACH HAND

9255-20-06

CALIFORNIA

VERSION

EXCLUDES POKER DOUBLE-

UP FEATURE & NO FREE

GAME IN SOLITAIRE

9255-20-07

NEW JERSEY

VERSION

EXCLUDES SEX TRIVIA AND

INCLUDES 2-COIN LIMIT

WITH LOCKOUT COIL

9255-20-50

BI-LINGUAL

ENG/GER

SAME AS STANDARD

VERSION, WITHOUT WORD

GAMES

9255-20-54

BI-LINGUAL

ENG/SPA

SAME AS STANDARD

VERSION, WITHOUT WORD

GAMES

9255-20-56

NO FREE
CREDITS

SAME AS STANDARD

VERSION, WITHOUT WORD

GAMES AND NO FREE

CREDITS

9255-20-57

INTER-

NATIONAL

SAME AS STANDARD

VERSION, WITHOUT WORD

GAMES

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To Enter This Screen, Press The “Setup” Button Behind The Cashbox

Figure 1 - Megatouch Setup Screen

Setup Screen Functions

Coin-In Menu:

Enters the coin/credit setup screen.

Game Menu:

Enters the game menu selection screen.

Display Books:

Enters the bookkeeping statistics screen.

Test Screen:

Enters the touchscreen calibration test.

Clear Hi- Scores:

Clears all game high scores.

Free Credit:

Adds credit without using coin switch. Free credits are listed separately in the 
books screen.

Clear Credit:

All credits on the machine are erased.

Exit Setup:

Return to the attract mode.

Three Stars Enabled

This feature allows the high scores to be cleared without opening the game. When the game is in attract
mode and the screen is touched, the message “YOU’VE GOT THE TOUCH - DEPOSIT COINS NOW”
will appear on the screen. If the “three stars enabled”

 

switch is set to “yes,” a red, white and blue star will

appear at the top of the screen in random order. Touch the stars in “red-white-blue” sequence  to clear
the high scores.

MEGATOUCH SETUP

GAME
MENU

DISPLAY

BOOKS

COIN-IN

MENU

EXIT

SETUP

CLEAR

CREDIT

TEST

SCREEN

CLEAR

HI-SCORES

FREE

CREDIT

3

  

DEFAULT

YES

NO

SOLITAIRE BUY-IN

YES

NO

SEX TOPICS IN WORD GAMES

ON

OFF

BONUS GAME IN SOLITAIRE

   2

   3

ROUNDS IN TRIVIA TWISTER

   3

   4

BALLS IN BREAKIN BRICKS

 NOYES

THREE STARS ENABLED

 NOYES

PLAYER SELECTABLE LANGUAGE

 NOYES

LANGUAGE ENGLISH/OTHER

9255-20-01 XX-XX-19XX XX:XX:XX

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To Enter This Screen, Press “Game Menu” In The Setup Screen

The game list and prices may be programmed using this screen. Up to fourteen
games may be made available, from which the players can choose. The top of
the screen shows the game positions available, with the price for each game.
The lower section shows all games included in the program. The lower buttons
will clear the entire menu, clear the selected menu item, format the game menu
to eliminate blanks, display the Menu 2 game menu screen and exit the game
menu screen.

To program the game menu, select the menu position you want the game to
occupy, by touching that position. Then touch the game name from the game
list on the lower portion of the screen. That game will now appear in the menu.
To adjust the price, touch the price in the game menu. Each touch will rotate
the price from 25c (1CR), to 50c (2CR), to 75c (3CR), to $1 (4CR) and back to
25c (1CR). Touch “EXIT” when done.

1

SOLITAIRE

.25

3

FOURPLAY

.25

5

DRAW POKER

.25

2

RUN 21

.25

4

ROYAL FLASH

.25

6

MATCH‘EM UP

.25

7

MEM-O-REE

.25

8

MORE GAMES...

SOLITAIRE

RUN 21

TRIVIA WHIZ

DRAW POKER

HORSES

ROLL THE DICE

SUPER 7 STUD

ROYAL FLASH

MATCH‘EM UP

MEM-O-REE

BREAKIN BRICKS

DEFAULT

CLEAR

1

FORMAT

EXIT

FOURPLAY

MENU

2

CLEAR

ALL

PHRAZE CRAZE

TRIVIA TWISTER

Figure 2 - Game Menu Screen

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To Enter This Screen, Press “Coin-In Menu” In The Setup Screen

Figure 3 - Coin-In Menu Screen

The coin/credit ratios of the game may be adjusted to meet any application. The CPU board supports up to six coin
inputs: two mechanical mech inputs (1M and 2M) and four electronic mech inputs(1E, 2E, 3E and 4E). Electronic
coin mechs are typically used when more than one type of coin needs to be accepted. If you would like to convert
your game from a mechanical mech to an electronic mech, please contact your distributor or Merit Technical
Support for wiring details.

The coin/credit ratios can be adjusted by touching the screen at the location you want to change. The meter pulse
can also be adjusted so that the coin meter can show the actual cash value of the coins in the cashbox, not just the
total number of coins .

Example: Let’s say that in the country of Atlantis the currency is called units. Atlantis, however, has a 1 unit coin, a 2
unit coin and a 5 unit coin. You decide that 1 credit on the game should cost 1 unit. However, to encourage more
play you want to give 6 credits for a 5 unit coin. The coin setup screen would be programmed as follows:

COIN

INPUT

COINS

=

CREDITS

&

METER

PULSES

1E

1

1

1

2E

1

2

2

3E

1

6

5

For every 1 unit coin, the game would give 1 credit and count 1 pulse on the mechanical coin counter. For every 2
unit coin, the game would give 2 credits and count 2 pulses on the mechanical meter. For every 5 unit coin, the
game would give 6 credits and pulse the mechanical meter 5 times. The mechanical meter will now display the total
number of “units” in the cashbox, not total coins or credits. P

ress “DEFAULT” to return to the factory settings. Press

“EXIT” to return to the GAME SETUP menu..

COIN/CREDIT SETUP

METER
PULSES

1E

2E

3E

4E

1M

2M

COINS

COIN
INPUT

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

DEFAULT

EXIT

=

CREDITS

&

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Figure 4 - Front View

(13” Countertop)

Figure 5 - Rear View (13” Countertop)

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Figure 6 - Front View

(19” Upright)

Figure 7 - Rear View

(19” Upright)

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Figure 8 - Front View 13” Cabaret

Figure 9 - Rear View 13” Cabaret

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MEGATOUCH III PARTS LIST

COUNTERTOP

REF #

QUANTITY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

EC2001

POWER CORD

2

GL3000

DECAL, MEGATOUCH, (-01=RT;-02=LT)

1

1

MW5165-01

MONITOR FILLER PLATE

2

1

MW5163-01

LOCK BRACKET, REAR DOOR

3

2

MW5151-01

MONITOR SUPPORT

4

1

MW5150-01

MAIN CHASSIS

5

1

HW8003

RUBBER ANTI-SKID PAD

6

1

HW8958

LAZY SUSAN, 12” DIAMETER

7

1

HW9001

PLASTIC TUBING

8

1

SA5151-01

TOUCHSCREEN/CRT ASSEMBLY

9

1

EC9359

CRT, COLOR, 14” CGA, WITH FRAME

10

1

EC9824

TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY

11

2

MW5155-01

LID, RETAINING BRACKET

12

1

MW5159-01

LID, LOCK BRACKET, RIGHT

13

1

MW5159-02

LID, LOCK BRACKET, LEFT

14

1

MW5161-01

REAR DOOR

16

1

MW5164-01

HINGE, REAR DOOR

17

1

HW8716

FLAT LOCK #564

18

1

WD5171-01

CABINET SIDE, RIGHT

19

1

WD5171-02

CABINET SIDE, LEFT

20

1

SA5156-01

CONNECTOR, COIN BOX ASSEMBLY

21

1

SA5123-01

AC POWER HARNESS

22

1

SA5131-01

MAIN HARNESS

23

1

HW8953

BEZEL, 13” T/S

24

1

SA4084

4” SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

25

1

EC7526

POWER SUPPLY

26

1

MW5156-01

RETAINING BRACKET, COIN BOX

27

1

TA10004-03

PCA, CPU, VID, 260 & T/S CONTROL

28

1

SA1090-01

TTL CONTROLL BOARD ASSEMBLY

29

1

EC2158-01

RIBBON CABLE, 2 x 7

30

1

HW8741

CIRCULAR LOCK

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CABARET

REF#

QUANTITY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

EC2001

POWER CORD

1

1

WD5051-01

CABINET, CABARET,

2

1

MW1650-01

CONTROL PANEL

3

1

MW1651-01

COVER SCREEN

4

1

MW1652-01

GLASS BRACKET, UPPER

5

1

MW1652-02

GLASS BRACKET, LOWER

6

1

HW8952-01

MONITOR BEZEL

7

1

SA3266-01

CRT ASSEMBLY

8

1

EC9359

CRT, COLOR, 14” CGA, WITH FRAME

9

1

EC9838

TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAYWITH 58” CABLE

10

1

WD5053-01

MONITOR SHELF

11

2

MW5006-01

SPEAKER COVER

12

1

SA3263-02

POWER ENTRY

13

1

SA4084

SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

14

1

SA3209-01

METER/TEST BRACKET ASSEMBLY

15

1

SA3223-01

MAIN HARNESS, ELECTRONIC COIN REJECTOR

16

1

TA10004-XX

PCA, CPU, VID, 260

17

1

SC3975

ELECTRONIC DATA KEY

18

1

SA3216-01

AC POWER HARNESS

19

1

EC7526

POWER SUPPLY

20

1

WD5052-01

PC SHELF

21

1

SA3264-01

POWER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

22

1

SA3265-02

LAMP ASSEMBLY

23

1

GL2401-01

VINYL MARQUEE

24

2

GL2411-02

PLEXIGLASS, CLEAR

25

1

EC9826

MICROTOUCH TOUCHSCREEN  CONTROL MODULE

26

2

GL2999-01

MEGATOUCH DECAL

27

1

SA3226-01

GROUND BRAID

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UPRIGHT

REF #

QUANTITY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

EC9826

MICROTOUCH TOUCHSCREEN  CONTROL MODULE

1

1

EC2001

POWER CORD

4

1

HW8711

ANCHOR PLATE FOR CAM LOCK

5

1

HW8716

FLAT LOCK #564 1-7/16

6

4

HW8960

LEG LEVELER

7

1

HW8974

CATCH SNAP, TENSION LOCK

11

1

MW5007-01

BEZEL WITH HINGE

14

1

MW5006-01

SPEAKER COVER

15

1

SA3214-01

MAIN HARNESS

16

1

SA3216-01

AC POWER HARNESS

17

1

EC7526

SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY, 11 AMP

18

1

TA10004-XX

PCA, CPU, VID, 260

19

1

SA3202-04

SHELF ASSEMBLY, TOUCHSCREEN/CRT

20

1

WD2014-01

PCB MOUNTING SHELF

21

1

SA3210-01

TOUCHSCREEN/CRT ASSEMBLY

22

1

EC9374

CRT, COLOR 19”, CGA

23

1

EC9839

TOUCHSCREEN OVERLAY WITH 58” CABLE

24

1

WD2013-01

CRT MOUNTING SHELF

25

1

MW5008-01

CRT BRACKET, LEFT

26

1

MW5008-02

CRT BRACKET, RIGHT

27

1

SA3206-01

POWER SUPPLY

28

1

SA4084

SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

29

1

WD2012-01

CABINET, 19” UPRIGHT TOUCHSCREEN

30

2

MW5005-01

LATCH MOUNTING BRACKET

31

1

SA3209-01

METER/TEST SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

32

1

SA3211-01

GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 7

33

1

SA3211-02

GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 18

34

1

SA3211-03

GROUND BRAID 1/4 X 40

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Merit Video Countertop

Limited Warranty

Merit Industries, Inc. warrants it’s video countertop
and upright machines to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months
from the date of delivery or seven months from the
date of shipment from its facilities, whichever occurs
first. The warranty covers all electrical components
(except fuses and light bulbs) and printed circuit
boards. Other items are covered by warranty periods
offered by the original equipment manufacturers
(power supplies - 90 days; video monitors - 90 days).

Failure due to misuse, vandalism, excessive or
intentional abuse, operation outside specified
conditions (including, but not limited to, improper
electrical power source), fire, water damage, acts of
God, acts of war and civil unrest are specifically
excluded.

Merit products are carefully inspected and thoroughly
tested prior to packing and shipment. Any damage
discovered upon receipt of goods, whether obvious or
concealed, must be reported immediately to the
delivering carrier and claims made directly to them.
Merit assumes no responsibility for damages once
the product has left its facilities and any disputes
regarding transportation damage must be resolved
with the shipping company(s).

Merit will repair or replace, at its option, any
component, part or assembly that fails under
warranty, provided that the failed item is returned,
shipping charges prepaid, to Merit’s repair facility and
Merit is notified of the failure within the warranty
period. Merit reserves the right to request the serial
numbers of the item and/or game which has failed ,
and copies of sales invoices, bills of lading or other
documents as required to determine the validity of the
warranty coverage. Merit will return or replace
warranty items, as specified above, shipping charges
prepaid, by ground transportation.

Merit’s obligation shall be limited to repair or
replacement as stated above, and shall specifically
exclude any liability for consequential damages or
loss of earnings.

Merit may, at its discretion, provide replacement parts
under warranty prior to receiving defective items
without incurring any ongoing obligation to extend
such accommodations.

In certain instances, due to geographical or other
considerations, Merit may offer PCB warranty service
on an extended time basis as follows:

(a) User notifies Merit in writing (or FAX) of
PCB failure, providing dates of failure, serial
numbers and a brief description of failure
symptoms.

(b) Failed PCBs are accumulated for a time
period or quantity accumulation, as designated
by Merit and sent in one shipment to save
shipping expenses.

(c) Merit honors warranty as per dates of failure
notification.

The above terms and conditions constitute the sole
obligation, written or implied, of Merit Industries under
its warranty coverage.

PROPRIETARY

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED AND SHALL NOT BE USED,
DISTRIBUTED OR REPRODUCED IN WHOLE, OR IN
PART, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF MERIT INDUSTRIES,
INCORPORATED.

FCC WARNING

THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS IN PART 15 OF FCC RULES FOR
A CLASS “A” COMPUTING DEVICE. OPERATION
IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA MAY CAUSE
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TV RECEPTION
REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO TAKE
WHATEVER STEPS ARE NECESSARY TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE

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