Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1982-October - Vol 4 Issue 8

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STAR*TECH JOURNAL/ OCTOBER 1982
School For
Electronic
lames
TWO-WEEK COURSE
COVERS VIDEO AND
PINS. BY SCHEMATICS!
OUR 11th YEAR!
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Coin
College
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NICOMA PARK, OK
73066
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H&R Enterprises,
a division of
Famlee Electronics, Inc.
has •••
Over
2 Million
Integrated
Circuits
ALL IN STOCK . ..
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91304
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TELEX: 6622~8
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TAITO
DON'T SIT
ON YOUR
TROUBLESHOOTING PCBs
Key to Troubleshooting and
Repair of PCBs
1. Define the Problem.
The key to troubleshooting and repair
of not only PCBs, but of any electronic
game is the accurate analysis and
definition of the problem. For instance,
does the screen show anything, or do
you have any sound, or can you operate
the game? In other words, try to narrow
down your problem to one or two well
defined areas.
2. Localize and Isolate the Problem.
Once you have narrowed down your
problem to a well-defined area, the
next step is to localize and isolate the
cause of the problem. This is the most
difficult task and takes a lot of patience.
The method of troubleshooting the
problem is basically to narrow down
the areas one by one, until finally
you're down to a specific device or
component.
When there are more than two sets
of PCBs, change the respective com-
bination of CPU, Video Game, and
Sub-PCB. Comparing the changes of
conditions and defining the problem
area is an effective way to troubleshoot
PCBs.
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XC-100 KIT
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This is a super kit. It is
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* 19" Color Monitor
* Isolation Transformer
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Mounting Bracket
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Picture Tube Bezel
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Choice of Control
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Monitor Bracket
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All Required Hardware
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117 Robin Road
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
15000 Main Street
Cardena, CA 90248
(305) 339-6601
WVGO, Inc.
213-516-9525
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STAR*TECH JOURNAL/OCTOBER 1982
THE
BUG
STOPS
HERE
LOGIC COMPARATOR $265
Performs in-circuit verification
of proper TTL IC operation
by comparison to a "known-
good '' IC .
SIGNATURE ANALYZER $395
Performs simple and
accurate in-circuit trouble-
shooting of RAMs, ROMs,
Microprocessors and other
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INSTRUMENTATION
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SYSTEM 80 GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. Identify the symptoms.
2. Determine in what operation mode(s)
symptom(s) occur.
3. Use self test to help determine where
problem is.
4. Determine if problem is mechanical or
electronic in nature.
5. Check for common or shared circuits.
a. One, two or all displays.
b. One or all non-controlled solenoids
(lamps).
6. Use wire color codes to guide yourself
through game.
7. Check the easy first - fuses, wiring, self
test, burned out bulbs.
8. Intermittent problems:
a. Pinched or hanging wires (near side of
playfield).
b. Shorted lightbulbs (nearside of playfield).
9. Check voltage levels at their destination
points.
10. Call toll-free number with accurate
information.
WELLS--
GARDNER
CRT REPLACEMENTS
Wells-Gardner Color Monitors
Subject: CRT Replacements
The new Wells-Gardner color monitor ( 19"
19K4900 and 13" 13K4800 series) is equipped
with a special CRT, which is not interchangeable
with any 19" 19K4600or 13" 13K4700series
CRT.
Condition:
Pin cushion distortion and dynamic convergence
( outer edges) will be incorrect.
New Wells-Gardner Monitor:
19" 19K4900series CRT# 19VLTP22
13" 13K4800 series CRT# 370KSB22
Earlier Wells-Gardner Monitor:
19" 19K4600series CRT# 19VJTP22,
19VMBP22,
19VMAP22,
VM19VLGP22
13" 13K4700series CRT# 37DJB22
TAITO
COIN DOOR CABLE PRECAUTION/
"KRAM", "YO YO" AND
"SPACE DUNGEON"
Game:
"Kram", "The Electric Yo Yo", "Space
Dungeon"
Subject:
Coin door processor cable caution.
Solution:
Be aware that the cables are not keyed.
Procedure:
When replacing the coin door processor board,
make sure that the heat sink is toward the
bottom of the cabinet. Connect the cable that is
attached to the ROM 1/0 board to the connector
at the bottom of the board and then connect the
cable from the coin door to the connector on
top of the board.
Kurz-Kasch TF650,
Signature II and
all accessories
for sale.
Contact
--BOB WHEATLY--
at
Peerless
Coin-op
Corporation
(303)
633-1704
OR
940 Motor City Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
80906

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