Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1986-March - Vol 8 Issue 1

March 1986 [6)
STAR*TECH Journal
Bally Midway JtllP Sll7.r Gane Beset ?i>te
By
F.d Schmidt, Ass't Field Service Mgr
Bally Midway Mfg Co
Franklin Park, IL
SYMProM: Possible interrnittant game reset
ClJRE: Game Board r.c. chip 8B, 74LS368,
should be a Texas Instrument. Any other
manufacturers chip may result in an
interrnittant reset problem.
Wl'E: This note applies when converting
from PAC-MAN, MS. PAC-MAN or PAC-MAN
PWS upright.
SERVICE MANUAL
Instructional and reference manual
entitled ELECTRONIC GAME REPAIR covering
such subjects as: Basic Electronics,
Semiconductors, Video Gama Systems,
Electronic Pinball Systems,
Troubleshooting Techniques, Tools and Test
Equipment, Schematic Reading and more.
This B-1/2" x 11" manual contains 65 pages
of technical information for the servicing
of electronic amusement games and is
priced at $24.95 plus $2.50 shipping.
Distributed by STAR*TECH JOURNAL.
VOLUMES/ISSUES
Soma back issues and complete volumes
remain in our inventory. Complete Volumes:
$42 [$US). Single Issues: $5 ($US).
*** Send self-addressed stamped ($0.39)
envelope (#10 or larger) for complete
index of all articles covered since Mar79.
Availability: Complete Volumes [twelve
issues bound under one cover);
#1 (Mar79-Feb80),
#2 (Mar80-Feb81),
#3 [Mar81-Feb82),
#4 [Mer82-Feb83).
Single Issues:
Mey84, Jun84, Jul84, Aug84, Nov/Dec84,
Jun85, Jul85, Aug85, Sep85, Oct85, Nov85,
Dec85, Jan86, Feb86.
smR"'TEDI JCXJRNM. Is Looking For A Few
Good Tech Writers
S1rTJ would like to expand its present
coverage of the Industry. Anyone
interested in contributing on a regular
basis, contact Jim Calore at 609/662-1080.
Techs & writers of all levels (Pench
Techs, Field Techs, Service Managers,
Operators, etc.) are encouraged to call or
write: PO Box 1065, Merchantville, NJ
08109.
TEST EQUIPMENT SALE
Greet buys! Beckman Industrial digital
meters and 'scopes at discount prices.
Model 300 ••••••••••••••••••• $114
All-pupose digital multimeter with diode
test.
Model 310 ••••••••••••••••••• $138
All-purpose digital multimeter with diode
test and Insta-Ohms continuity check.
HD-100 •••••••••••••••••••••• $159
Heavy duty all-pupose digital multimeter
with diode test and Insta-Ohms.
Model 350 ••••••••••••••••••• $218
Bench/Portable dmm with diode test and
audible continuity beeper.
Model 360 ••••••••••••••••••• $275
Bench/Portable dmm with same functions as
350 plus true RMS and temperature
measurement functions.
DM73
••••••••••••••••••••••••
$52
Probe-size dmm with continuity beeper.
Note: Minimum order on this item: Six.
DM25 ••••••••••••••••••••••••
S79
Pocket-size dmm with capacitance
measurements and continuity beeper.
CM20
••••••••••••••••••••••••
$116
Digital capacitance meter. Eight ranges:
200pf to 2000 mfd.
Model 9020 •••••••••••••••••• $475
20 Mhz, dual-trace oscilloscope with
delayed sweep and a built-in component
tester function.
*** Shipping and insurance: Add $8 for
meters and $16 for 'scope. Distributed by
STAR*TECH JOURNAL PO Box 1065,
Merchantville, NJ 08109. An authorized
Beckman distributor.
MANUFACTURER'S NUMBERS
Customer Service
Arachnid 800/435-8319
Atari/Namco 408/434-3950
Bally Midway Senta 312/451-9200
Cinematronics 619/562-7000
Data East 408/286-2071
Exidy 800/538-8402
I. C. E. 800/342-3433
Konami 312/364-1368
Magic 401/946-2010
Memetron 312/595-2828
Merit 215/639-4700
Nichibutsu 213/408-0518
Nintendo 800/833-3236
Premier 312/350-0400
Romstar 213/539-2744
Saga 408/435-0201
Univid 800/321-2778
Wico 800/323-4258
Williams 312/287-2240
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March 19B6 (7)
STAR*TECH Journ&L
MARKETPLACE
MARKETPLACE prices ere $4 per line, (two
line minimum), withe maximum of 40
characters per line -including spaces.
DEADLINE: The 20th of the previous month.
(Example: March 20th for the April iaeue.)
Call 809/862-10B0.
Narlharn
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FACO WEST wants to be your kit supplier.
Many kits available at wholesale prices.
BEST NEW GAMES: Legends of Kage $895,
Alpha Mission $745, Sandlot Baseball
(better than World Series) $895. Dig Dug
II new from Namco -looks good $595.
Also, Just in Pacland $895. Here are our
BEST BUYS: Vie Ar Kung Fu $395, My Hero
•495, Karate Champ $395, Galage III $395,
Trivia Master $395, Mag Max $445, Samurai
Warrior $295, Uni-system PC board with
choice $495, Super Basketball $295, Road
Fighter $395, Rush 1 N Attack $895, Mat
Mania $895, Choplifter $745, Ghosts &
Goblins $call. Tiger Hali $call. Ring King
Special price. 10-Yard Fight $295. Many,
many more. OTHER SPECIALS1 Seaburg VMC
phonographs new in cartons $1495-$1995.
LaserDisc players new in cartons $295,
used $195. Sony 7-amp power supplies
$32.95.
Guaranteed Lowest prices. Same day
shipping available. FACO WEST
818/508-79D2. 10719 Burbank Blvd., North
Hollywood, CA 91801.
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C ■ Ltfarnta•a VIDEO CONNECTION.
Lowest prices on conversion kite. Laser
kit close-outs. Conversion supplies 1/2
price sale. Call for free price list.
Buy any four kits end get a free Nova
2001 or Atomic Boy. Buy-Sell-Trade.
VIDEO CONNECTION 916/878-5189.
930 Jaffrey Lane, Dixon, CA 9582D
Ntcraphana ~tla for Rowe R88 and newer.
$75 each with 5D 1 cable. $8D without
cable. 2274 University Ave., St Paul, MN
55114. Phone: 812/845-9024.
Uaad Ba ■ rda bought and sold.
For Sale;
Kit Price;
Vie Ar Kung Fu
$399
Super Basketball
$299
Excitebika
$495
Galaga III
$395
Rush 1 N Attack
Call
Many More
Cheap!
Boards wanted; Phoenix, Galaxian, Tims
Pilot, etc. COIN DATA 615/793-2423. PO
Box 12D9, 107-E Dick Buchanon St.,
Lavergne, TN 37088
Ptan ■ ar
authorized laserdisc service.
LDV aeries $55 + parts. 8210 $55 + parts.
7820 $75 +parts.Phone: 305/785-2490.
ADVANCED VIDEO TECH INC. 131D So. Dixie
Hwy., Suite #18 W. Pompano Beach, FL 33D80
Sarwtca Manager wanted by large NJ
operator. Must be experienced in board
repair and problem solving. Company will
help to relocate right applicant. Full
benefits. Salary: 25k-3Dk. Reply to
STAR*TECH JOURNAL, Dept 1D1, PO Box 1085
Merchantville, NJ 08109.
Wa•va Navadl Let's celebrate! Videos
from $77. Wurlitzer Jukes from $1999.
Conversions from $99. Pool Tablas from
$895. Pinballs from $244. 8D1/582-4851.
KANE AMUSEMENT 21D3 Hardy Street,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
Lautaa•a Harn••• Shop. Video game harn-
esses. Donkey Kong monitor conversion kits
-prices start at $15. Writa/Call. Rt 3,
Box 72, Prattville, AL 38D87. 205/385-1841
Legal
Bal ■ ga
for $199. Converts Atari
Dig Dug P.C. boards into Galaga. 24 hour·
turnaround. A.P. ENGINEERING 714/889-1243.
1917 Huntington Street, Suite 3,
Huntington Beach, CA 92848
Warktng Partner needed for one of the
most popular amusement canters on NC
coast. Thia 8 month operation fronts the
ocean and 17,500 sq. ft. building. Fast
growing area. A great investment. GEE
AMUSEMENT CO. Box 901, Nags Head, NC
27959. Phone1 919/441-8158.
Thayara ••••' kits. Brand new, converts
Dragons Lair or Space Ace in one hour.
$150. Also parts available 819/944-1843.
Trade ta your wallboxea, circuit boards,
45 rpm reporda for brand new kitalll
Antique Juke parts from 1 30s, 1 40a and
'50a. Pinballs, Jukeboxes, arcade
equipment, antigua slots. IC'a, power
supplies, PC boards, Joysticks.
Conversion kits starting at $25. 24-hr
service. HI-TECH COIN MACHINE 1881 State
Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209. Write or
call: 315/835-8148.
Untwtd 1D00 is the answer to your video
game service problems. Repair your own
boards and save. Call now for more
information. 800/382-1298 in Ohio • .
800/321-2778 in U.S. Gauntlet harness
now available for delivery.
Nada ■ for sale. Hayes Smartmodam 12D0
w/RS232C. 501 off. $275. 809/882-1080.
Phala Nachtn••• We buy and sell
chemicals, film and parts. Bast prices
guaranteed. Over-night service is yours
when needed ••• sent today, delivered
tomorrow. ED HANNA 305/474-5888. PO Box
290777, Davia, FL 33329. Established 1951.
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