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Vol. 12 No. 1

Game King® AVP® TrimLine Video Slots

With Advanced Video Platform (AVP®) technology and a sleek new cabinet design, the Game King® AVP®
TrimLine machine offers a video gaming experience like no other.

Highlights of the upright model include: • Reduced machine footprint – 2.5” less in depth (including coin
tray) than the Game King® 19” upright

• Speaker hardware contained within the machine

• Soft urethane wrist rest for player comfort

• ATI Radeon dual display-capable video with ultra-high resolution

19” 1280 x 1024 LCDs that support 32-bit color (16.7 million
colors)

• 3-D hardware accelerated graphics found in the latest popular video

game systems

• Power to play high-resolution movie content

• On-board digital audio (32 channels, 44Khz stereo)

• Flatbed bill acceptor note entry

• Simplified
harnessing January 2006
and internal INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
component
configuration for
2 Tips for Techs
Low-Paper Sensor
easier servicing
Online Parts Order Requests
• Ethernet capability New Documentation from IGT
supporting new
protocols for 3 Hot Topics – Increasing Power Bills...
managing the flow Is There Hope?
of information
for server-based 4 CNs
gaming
5 ENs
VPNs

6 New Game Interface

 Tips for Techs – Low-Paper Sensor
Due to variations in paper reflectivity, the Future Logic The solution in a nutshell:
Gen2™ printer may falsely report a low-paper message. 1. Open the printer and remove any tickets
Reducing the size of the low-paper sensor window from the ticket tray.
corrects this issue.
2. Clean the low-paper sensor window with
an alcohol wipe.
IGT releases products and modifications based on jurisdictional
3. Install an adhesive-backed label (IGT
approvals. In no circumstance can this modification be
p/n 427-950-00) to partially cover the
implemented in a jurisdiction until approvals are received. Refer to window.
CN 4083 for a list of approved areas and complete instructions.
4. Reload tickets and install the printer to
verify proper operation.

Online Parts Order Requests

Now available – initiate order requests for IGT parts at
www.IGT.com/Parts. 
Enter one of the following items into the Parts Search
window:
• Specific part number (i.e., 19148290)
• Partial part number using an "X" as a wildcard (i.e.,
754295XX)
• Keyword(s) (i.e., 7 segment)
You can save time by searching for multiple part numbers
at one time. Simply separate each part number with a
comma. Additional help can be found under the Search
Tips link.
Select the item(s) you’d like from the Search Results
information, indicate the quantity, and click on the “Select
Item” button to add the item(s) to your Order Request
List.
Access your Order Request List to verify and submit your
request.
Need more help finding part numbers?
Use the links listed above the Parts Search window to
access IGT parts manuals.

New Documentation
Mechanical Parts: Game King® Plus 19” Upright IGS™ Gaming Systems: V3.7.X – CD-ROM (Documentation)
July 2005 821-351-01 June 2005 821-652-00
Electronic Diagrams and Parts: IGT Advantage™: Cage and Table User’s Guide – Version 2005 (CD-ROM)
Game King Plus® 19” Upright August 2005 821-653-00
July 2005 821-352-01
IGT Advantage™: Machine Accounting User’s Guide –
Game Software: Game King® Release 5 Version 2005 (CD-ROM)
August 2005 821-360-01 August 2005 821-677-00
Game King® Release 5 – Quick Reference Cards IGT Advantage™: Patron Management User’s Guide –
August 2005 821-381-00 Version 2005 (CD-ROM)
Silver Strike® Token Operations Information August 2005 821-678-00
July 2005 821-593-00 IGT Advantage™: Fills and Jackpots – Floor Personnel –
Elizabeth Taylor™ Dazzling Diamonds® Version 2005 - Quick Reference Cards
Jewelry Operations Information August 2005 821-697-00
July 2005 821-594-00 IGT Advantage™: Fills and Jackpots – Supervisor –
EZ Pay® Ticket System: Application Help File – Version 1.9 Version 2005 – Quick Reference Cards
June 2005 821-696-00 August 2005 821-698-00

2 Point to Point – January 2006

 Increasing Power Bills…
Is There Hope?
The “pain-at-the-pump” frustration is pretty much without considering the distance involved and/or
beyond our control. An equally painful budget line NEC® voltage drop specifications. A device called
item called “power utility” may be increasing as well. ElectricCalc® Pro, is a hand-held calculator that
Here are a few tips to help minimize your “power pain.” can quickly tell you the wire size required for
the distance involved to ensure that it meets
• Low line voltages at the end outlets of a branch
NEC® voltage drop specifications. Many electrical
circuit pose problems for all of your electrical/
supply houses offer these calculators for sale at
electronic equipment. Utility providers and
the counter.
facility engineers have the capability to change
transformer “taps” to correct/optimize this • Distribution panel maintenance is a key
condition. Higher line voltages can increase factor. Wire connections loosen over time due
equipment reliability and help lower utility costs. to temperature cycles and 60-cycle vibration.
The wire connections in distribution panels
• Transformers typically have adjustment taps for
should be periodically checked and tightened
a variety of voltages. It is not uncommon for a
as needed. Loose connections become high-
transformer to have up to seven different taps
resistance connections and get hot. This presents
to adjust for different load levels and incoming
a potential fire hazard and increases your power
voltages. Gaming floor branch-circuit voltages
bill – for power consumed before it reaches your
should be monitored, under load, during peak
electronic equipment. Non-contact, hand-held
floor activity time. With that information,
laser thermometers should be used regularly by
transformer taps should be adjusted to provide
your facilities engineers to detect hot spots in the
120 Vrms to the end outlet of a fully loaded floor
distribution system. Hot spots = wasted power.
circuit. Keep in mind that the National Electrical
Thermal tests on transformers should also be
Code® (NEC®) voltage specifications are 120 +/-
conducted from time to time to detect thermal
10% or 108 to 132 Vrms. High line voltages, near
changes indicating hidden problems.
the upper limit of the specification, will serve
you well. Since floor loads change from time to • Load balancing between all three phases is
time, future periodic follow-up tests to monitor beneficial. Facilities engineers should periodically
and confirm voltage stability should also be measure the current load on all three phases
conducted. and make every effort to adjust the loads on
the distribution network to balance the loads
• A frequently heard complaint is that low line
as close as is reasonably possible. Due to
voltages are the fault of the utility provider. There
load dynamics, a perfect balance can never be
are exceptions; however, the majority of the
achieved; however, the effort will have a positive
time the utility provider is more than happy to
impact on line voltages and assist in minimizing
work with you. They, too, have transformer taps
harmonics. Motorized equipment in your facility
on the “mains” feeding your property. They can
should not share the same phase conductors or
work with your facilities engineers to combine
neutral conductors that power your gaming and
some adjustments to one or both transformers
computer equipment. Studies confirm that more
to help reach your goal of 120 Vrms, under load,
than 85% of all power quality issues impacting
at the last outlet on a circuit. In some cases,
electrical/electronic equipment originate within
the addition of another transformer to your
the facility itself.
property may be warranted to provide optimal
adjustments. Should that happen, an engineer
Attention to fundamental details can help minimize
should assist you in selecting a transformer
erratic performance, enhance long-term reliability
designed to accommodate non-linear loads/
for all of the electrical and electronic devices in your
neutral currents and consideration for future
facility, while helping to eliminate a significant amount
expansion.
of power consumption waste within the distribution
• Inadequate wire size is common cause of system itself.
branch-circuit low voltage – wires too small for
the length of the run from the distribution panel Tom Saylor
to the last outlet on the circuit. Too many times Field Quality Assurance – IGT Reno
electricians either guess or just pull 12 ga. wires Tom.Saylor@IGT.com

Point to Point – January 2006 3

New CN Format
Customer Notifications (CNs) that address third-party
vendor product upgrades and information now have their
own classification. These CNs are now identified as Vendor
Product Notifications (VPNs) and are distributed in the same
manner as regular CNs.
VPNs address a variety of issues related to components
manufactured by outside vendors. Typical VPNs address
bill acceptor and printer firmware upgrades. Refer to a
partial listing on page 5. View and/or print VPNs by
visiting www.IGT.com/CNs.

No. Subject Effective Date Jurisdiction

3552F MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Free Spin 7/27/05 MS,NV

speed; Game King machines
3635P MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Triple 8/18/05 ALB,AZI,BAH,BCL,CAI,CO,
Diamond Keno, Duplicate Jackpots and Double-Up Text; CRUIS,CTI,ECU,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,
Game King machines LAI, MAN,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MS,MSI,
NCI,NDI,NMI,NS,NV,NYI,ORI,PAN,
PR, SASK,SASKI,SD,SDI,WII
3813J MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: CVT-Plus 8/31/05 AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CTI,DEL,IA,IAI,
Program Updates; 960 CVT IDI,IL,IN,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MNI,MSI,
NDI,NM,NMI,ORI,PR,
SD,SDI,WII,WVL
3874G MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Obsolete 8/18/05 ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CRUIS,CTI,
programs for Run For Your Money and Double Ringer bonus IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MAN,MI,MII,
game condition; Vision Series machines MO,MSI,NDI,NMI,NS,NV,NYI,ONT,
ORICQ,ORIGR,ORISL,SASK,
SASKI,SD,SDI,WII
4079A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: WVLL Game 5/20/05 WVLL
King 4.0 Assertion Failure; Game King machines
4109A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: LCD Error 5/20/05 AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CRUIS,CRUSI,
Screen in The Frog Prince game; Reel Touch machines CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MAN,
MI,MII,MO,MS,MSI,NDI,NMI,NS,
NV,NYI,ORICQ,ORIGR,ORIS,
ORISL,SASK,SASKI,SD,SDI,WII
4139A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: LCD error 7/21/05 CRUIS,CRUSI,NV
screen condition in The Frog Prince game; Reel Touch
machines
4143H MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Symbol 9/8/05 ALB,ARUBA,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,
placement of Hoot Loot game; Game King machines CRUIS,CTI,IA,IAI,IDI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,
LAI,MAN,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MSI,NDI,
NMI,NS,NV,NYI,ONT,ORI,PR,
SASK,SD,SDI,WII
4144A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: VLC 483C1 6/29/05 ORL
firmware; Game King machines
4145A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Game 9/8/05 WVL
configuration for Hexbreaker game; Game King machines
4147A FIRMWARE Advisory: Stepper -127 Board Condition; S2000 9/9/05 DEL,NM
and Vision Series machines
4155A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: Game King 8/17/05 BCL
5.0M Terminal Display; Game King machines
4160A MANDATORY – FIRMWARE Replacement: L0000701 8/22/05 MT
payback percentage for Catch The Green and Keno Invaders
games; Game King machines

The above list of Customer Notifications (CNs) is a partial representation of CNs recently issued by IGT. A complete collection of CNs is available
on IGT’s web site, www.IGT.com/CNs. Italicized text on this page indicates trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT or its licensors in the US
and/or other countries.

4 Point to Point – January 2006

 No. Subject Effective Date Jurisdiction

0811D Firmware Enhancement: Backlit reels for tournament 8/18/05 ALB,BCL,CRUIS,IN,LA,MAN,

paytables; S2000 machines MO,NM,NS,NV,RIL,SASK
0823K Firmware Enhancement: Program upgrade; Game King 8/25/05 DEL,NM
machine
0860E Firmware Enhancement: Upgrade; Reel Touch machines 9/12/05 NV
0919B Firmware Enhancement: Processor board upgrade for 9/28/05 C2ALI,C2CAI,CHAL,C2NYI,C2OKI,
757-004-0X; Game King Class II machines C2TXI,C2WYI
0920A Firmware Enhancement: Common pattern library version for 6/21/05 CHAL,C2ALI,C2CAI,C2FLI
Class II Bingo and Bonanza Bingo games; Reel Touch and C2NYI,C2OKI
Video Reel Touch machines
0921D Firmware Enhancement: B file package percentage upgrade 9/28/05 CHAL,C2ALLI,C2NYI,
for Class II; Video Reel Touch machines C2OKI,C2TXI,C2WYI
0923D Firmware Enhancement: Common pattern library version 8/9/05 CHAI,C2ALI,C2CAI,C2FLI,
upgrade for Class II video, Class II stepper and Bonanza C2NYI,C2OKI
Bingo Class II stepper; Class II video; Reel Touch and Video
Reel Touch machines
0930A Firmware Enhancement: Upgrade ATA for Class II; Video 7/28/05 C2CAI
Reel Touch machines

The above list of Enhanced Notifications (ENs) is a partial representation of ENs recently issued by IGT. A complete collection of CNs is available
on IGT’s web site, www.IGT.com/CNs. Italicized text on this page indicates trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT or its licensors in the US
and/or other countries.

No. Subject Effective Date Jurisdiction

0003 E Firmware Advisory: Bill Validator Program Update; JCM 9/25/05 ARMY,DEL,MS,MT,RIL,
WBA®-10/11
0010 A Firmware Advisory: Bill Validator Program Update; JCM 8/12/05 ALB,BLC,MAN,MII,MNI,NS,SASK
CBA®-135
0011 A Firmware Advisory: Bill Validator Program Update; MEI 8/12/05 MO
Cashflow™
0019 B Firmware Advisory: Bill Validator Program Update; JCM 9/26/05 ALB,BLC,MAN,NS,PEI,SASK,YK
WBA®-22/23
0020 A Firmware Advisory: Bill Validator Program Update; JCM 9/26/05 ALB,BLC,MAN,NS,ONT,SASK,
WBA®-20/21
0021 A Firmware Advisory: Thermal Printer Program Update; Ithaca 8/24/05 NV
EPIC 950™

The above list of Vendor Product Notifications (VPNs) is a partial representation of VPNs recently issued by IGT. A complete collection of VPNs is
available on IGT’s web site, www.IGT.com/CNs. Italicized text on this page indicates trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT or its licensors in
the US and/or other countries.

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New Game Interface
Credit Meter Win Meter

IGT’s new video slots interface made its debut at G2E last
September. The new look includes:
• Larger symbols (increased pixel size)
• Onscreen slider bars for selecting the number of
lines and credits per line Active Payline
Indicators
• Credit and Win meters at the top of the screen
• Onscreen volume adjustment
Watch for game themes releasing in the future with this
cleaner, more user-friendly interface.
Volume
© 2006 IGT. All rights reserved. Adjustment
WBA is a registered trademark of Japan Cash Machine Co. Ltd. and JCM
American Corporation. MEI CASHFLOW is a trademark of Mars,
Incorporated and its affiliates. Ithaca is a registered trademark of TransAct
See Pays Button Total Bet Indicator Denomination
Technologies, Inc. Epic 950 is a trademark of TransAct Technologies, Inc.
ElecticCalc is a registered trademark of Calculated Industries. Gen2 is a trademark Sliding Bet Selector Sliding Line Selector
of FutureLogic, Inc. House of Taylor is a trademark of Elizabeth Taylor; © 2005, Elizabeth Taylor
NEC and National Electrical Code are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
AVP; EZ Pay; Game King; Great White; IGS; IGT Advantage; International Game Technology; the IGT logo with
spade design; Point to Point; and Silver Strike are trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT in the US and/or other countries.

Address questions or comments to: Editor: Jan Harris

IGT Marketing/P2P Graphics/Design: Laura Lockridge
E-mail to:
9295 Prototype Drive or Photography: Peter Walker
Jan.Harris@IGT.com
Reno, NV 89521-8986 © 2006 IGT. All rights reserved.

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