Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1982-September - Vol 4 Issue 7

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STARHECH JOURNAL/SEPTEMBER 1982
DATA EAST
* MONITOR SPARK GAP CLEANING * MONITOR GROUNDING KITS
Model:
Games:
Deco Cassette System
All machines with Nanao monitors
(Neck board #KC920524(½),
KB240163)
Subject: Assorted loading problems, random
freeze-ups and random resets. caused
by arcing of the spark gap.
Solution: CAUTION, thefollowingprocedure
should be done by a qualified tech-
nician, due to the possible presence
of VERY HIGH VOLTAGE.
1. Remove the monitor neck board.
2. Using compressed air or compo-
nent freeze spray, clean out the
spark gap thoroughly, and the
entire board.
3. Allow condensation to dry com-
pletely.
4. Reinstall monitor neck board.
Model:
Deco Cassette System
Games: All Cassette Systems
Subject: Desensitize system due to monitor
noise.
Solution: Grounding of the CRT. See figures
1 and 2 for your specific monitor.
Send for your FREE grounding kits
which contain wire and two special
grounding clips. CAUTION. This
task should be done by a qualified
technician.
Figure 1
NEC CU·2013G·1
Figure 2
NANAO
STAR*TECH JOURNAL/SEPTEMBER 1982
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MICRO-SYSTEMS
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"All Kits Are Uncondltlonally Guaranteed For 30 Days After Shipment"
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MICRO-SYSTEMS PCB CONVERSIONS •
is now featuring complete PCB con-
ve rsions for your Galaxian/Scramble type boards.
These kits will update your videos to the latest "fully
licensed" games. Most require hardware changes
done by us at no extra charge. CALL FOR INFO!
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POP·MAN/HANGLY MAN RETRO-KIT
This program update will improve your Pop-Man/
Hangly Man kits, increase collections and keep down
excessive scores.
* New attract mode
* New maze variations
* Players can't hide in tunnels
POP.MAN RETRO-KIT - $50.00
Ne#
PIRAHNA TO MS. POP-MAN CONVERSION
This brand new memory kit will convert your "Pirahna"
game to the -#1 Video Hit. Kit includes new software
and complete instructions. Modifications to PCB take
about 15 minutes.
PIRAHNA/MS. KIT - $250.00
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DAVEY JONES LOCKER FROM SCRAMBLE KIT
"Davey Jones Locker" is an underwater version of the
well known "Scramble". Slightly different and a good
variation on a theme.
DAVEY JONES LOCKER - $100.00
THE MAZE CHANGE II
"PIRAHNA" *"POP-MAN"* "MAKE TRAX"
This completely new memory kit will convert any of
your maze games to this hot new quarter gobbling hit.
Specify game, PCB, and memory type when ordering.
Some PCBs require hardware changes at additional
cost.
* Optional Popeye Chip - $15.00
* Call now for info!
MAZE CHANGE II - $95.00
MS. SPEED-UP KIT
This two-chip memory kit will speed up your game,
release monsters from pen more quickly, and increase
profits.
MS. SPEED-UP KIT - $40.00
DONKEY KONG ENHANCEMENT
This new memory kit will speed up your TKG-3 & 4
PCBs, increase collections and prevent excessive
high scores.
* Eliminates easy racks
* Game difficulty advances much more rapidly
* Reduce playing time dramatically
* Unplug memory chips and replace with new memory
DONKEY KONG IIT - $90.00
($15 credit for return of old PROMs)
SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT
This new memory kit will convert your Gremlin
"Mooncresta" to the new hit, "SU PER MOONCREST A",
a much faster and superior game. Complete, easy
installation instructions. (Upright games only.)
* Rapid fire laser base
* Attacking aliens fly faster and are much harder to hit
* Aliens now fire missiles at your laser base
* Unplug eight memory chips; replace with new memory
SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT - $110.00
($20 credit for return of old PROMs)
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N ~AGLE
TO SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT
This new program has now been adapted to convert
your Centuri Eagle to Super Mooncresta. Provides
same features as our Super Mooncresta Kit described
above.
EAGLE TO SUPER MOONCRESTA KIT - $110.00
($20 credit for return of old PROMs)
SUPER EARTH INVASION KIT
Convert your regular or "Deluxe Space Invaders" with
this exciting new program designed to revitalize player
interest and collections.
* New video display and graphics
* Invading aliens move much quicker and multiply as
the game continues
* New UFO fires "cruise missiles" at laser bases
* New six-digit scoring
To order: Specify 9316 or TMS2716 ROMs in your
Mother board. We will ship exact replacements.
SUPER EARTH INVASION KIT- $75.00
EAGLE UPDATE KIT
This inexpensive plug-in memory chip will make the
docking portion of the game very difficult and speeds
up game play greatly. Stops players from hanging on
game.
EAGLE UPDATE KIT- $10.00
RAPID FIRE MODULES
This easy-to-install kit enables the player to get con-
tinuous fire action when he holds down the fire button
(similar to autofire on Atari "Centipede").
RAPID FIRE MODULES - $12.95
(With purchase of any other kit - $10.95)
ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS
(1-amp output) - $25.00
* Kits
are shipped promptly C.O.D.
via .UPS.
* All available
kits are in stock now and
for immediate
shipment.
* * $30.00
minimum on all orders.
Foreign orders please include
$5.00 for shipping and handling.

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