Livermore, CA
Quoted from sldwaa:I recently purchased a TZ and was able eject all balls using T.19 in the home ROM (9.4H). I changed the ROM to the .ch version which came with the machine in a static bag when I purchased the TZ. I did this for two reasons; first I like coins, and second, the H version did not allow me to save high scores (I tried everything I could think of and read and the machine default high scores always came up - however, with the .ch [L.4] I was able to save without issue). With that being said, I now no longer have the T.19 setting to eject the balls. Here are my question...
First question, can someone please advise where I can find the settings in the configuration for the .ch to eject all the balls in the machine (or can't it be done)? I scoured the settings and cannot find it. I like to remove the balls before raising the play-field, etc.
Second question, I would like to go back to 9.4H if I can get the high scores to record. Here is what I tried to do (going off memory): The home rom was installed (came in the machine) which was rev 9.4H. I did a factory reset, removed the batteries and let the electrons drain for a few minutes (it was difficult vacuuming up the electrons off the floor), and the batteries are good. Started the machine back up, reset time and date, then reset the backup champion + 4 high scores in the configuration in A.4 (10-14), (1,000,000 each - which is very low), then reset the high score (HSTD) in the utilities menu (U.3). When I start the machine up, it shows the high scores I configured at 1,000,000 each (which also show bogus names), however when I play and exceed these numbers, the high scores do not update nor do they allow me to enter a new high score player initials. I read 9.4H had some issues, but I cannot make it work. I also reset the high score reset to never reset.
Last question, as there are features on the 9.4H I like, can this rom be configured in the settings to accept coins (I assume not)?
Thoughts and thanks!
I'm not aware of that kind of issue with high scores not saving. However, to remove the balls before lifting up the PF, just find the solenoid that kicks them up into the trough (you can reach it when you open the coin door) and just manually push it up quickly to pop the balls out.
