error codes & resetting ?

[jh-ss44]

Hello all. I already own 2 pachislot machines , but just bought a "3rd hand" pachinko : Nishijin extra fine model "alpha".
no clue on these machines at all.
1) sort of worked a bit after getting it home , than no work & error code(s) E & H. figured out ,not enough balls in the top tray (?). but now an "0" error code & will not play at all.
2) any one know what the error letters / numbers mean ,for this machine ?
3) specifically how do you reset this machine ?
on the "slots" , you turn a key & flip a switch , ect. then turn back on. nothing like that on these.
I found / bought this in a local 2nd hand store. plugged it in ,flipped the switch all lights on ,video screen on , lots of noise = considered the price & bought it. So no one on one discussion with the last owner,ect.

listed on back, error codes:
"E" (area rubbed away) =
8 =
A =
F =
H=
(note ,there is no "0" on this tag (?!?)
any help would be Very nice !!! no clue on year made , ect.
thank you in advance. best regards , Jeff H.

[Drunkenclam]

0 is sometimes no fault.

Post a picture of the front and back of the machine. Does it have CR written anywhere on the machine. Does it have extra buttons on the front.
Some have a reset button near the on/off power switch if one is fitted.

[jh-ss44]

hello drunkenclam. thanks for your reply.
yes it has a CR on a few stickers on the back.
front has a button or pink plug filling in a hole on left side ( does not feel like it moves) , plus the credit buttons on the right side = non working.
I have an odd ball work schedule ,will have to post photos late to night when I get home.
a few spots are marked with yellow dots of paint ,assumed done by the "U.S." importer of these machines before selling (as I read in the threads). thank you so far.
photos up late tonight.

[Drunkenclam]

Check to see if you have a dongle in the back plugged into the 25pin d connector (old style printer port) shooter will not work with out one, unless circuit board has been modified.

[jh-ss44]

here's the photos.....pinball 1.jpgpinball 2.jpgpinball 3.jpgpinball 4.jpg
I noticed the arm to hit the balls in the "up" position , not sure if this matters.
will recheck the wires. jeff H.

[Moparformances]

i dont see a dongle attached...

can you barrow one from another machine and see if that cures your problem??

[compirate]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpqbZ4vLwg

http://777.nifty.com/pachinko/gekitsuioh/

From this website, it appears the odds are settable, probably from that key switch on the back.

[Drunkenclam]

i dont see a dongle attached...

can you borrow one from another machine and see if that cures your problem??

Ditto

[jh-ss44]

thank you gentlemen for the help & information.
now , I've always said I was smarter than a monkey (not by much), and I proved it (to my self).
the "hammer" that hits the balls ,I noticed it was in an up position..... ,well the spring was slightly bent upwards & it was catching on the square plastic piece above it, hence not dropping down.
filled a small section on the plastic .... and played it for about 20 minutes.
if any one wants different photos (for what ever reason ) ,let me know.
Any additional information to make this more enjoyable for me , feel free to pass it on.
thank you guys again, means a lot.
Jeff H.

still blinks a "0" on the right side read out, while playing.
Still would like to know what these codes stand for, so I'll have a clue what to look for ect.... If they pop up.
found a few other little "mechanical" issues, which I'll tackle later. with all these little issues , no wounder the last owner got rid of it.

[jh-ss44]

still playing with it and seems to be playing correctly. not bad .... worth the money so far.
have no key ,so guess I cant change the setting on the "pay outs", which I might not notice any how.

Again , thank you guys for your help.
need more balls but, should be it.
jeff H.

[jh-ss44]

Any one have a good clue on finding a key to change the chances of this machine ?
not a key for the front to open it but, the "electrical / micro processor " box on the back.
jeff H.

[heima]

A skeleton wearing a poodle-skirt?
Except its dice, and not a poodle.

[jh-ss44]

Arizona room done up in 1950's rock n roll & vegas related items.
own this pachinko, 2 pachislots & 6 u.s. vintage slot machines, ect.,ect.