Star Tech Journal

STAR*TECH Journal
April 7992
COIN-OP
BEST
OF S"ltTJ: MONITORS
From 1979 to 1989. Ten years of video
monitor service tips and symptom/solu-
tions! This manual belongs on every ser-
vice bench. Everything from Theory-of-
operation to Troubleshooting is covered
for black & white models, X-Y types and
color monitors (US & foreign). Including
common failure modes, specific compo-
nent failures, suitable replacements,
testing methods, isolation techniques,
modifications and enhancements for
most every video monitor ever used in
the Coin-Op Amusements Industry dur-
ing the past ten years! 120 pages, ar-
ranged so that you can easily find the
monitor you want by Game manufac-
turer & Monitor manufacturer. $49.95.
1990/'91/'92 M>NITOR UPDATES
All monitor articles covered in 1989/90
or 1990/'91 or 1991/92 published in a
handy format. Over 25 new video moni-
tor Symptoms and Fixes in each. Ap-
peared in STARitTECH Journal's Vol-
ume 11, 12 or 13. Update your tech li-
brary. Valuable references. $12.95 each.
ELECTRONIC GAME REPAIR
Instructional and reference manual cov-
ering such subjects as: Basic Electronics,
Semiconductors, Video Game Systems,
Electronic Pinball Systems, Trou-
bleshooting Techniques, Tools and Test
Equipment, Schematic Reading and
more. This 8-1/2" x 11" manual contains
65 pages of technical info for the servic-
ing of electronic games. $24.95.
( "B' 609/662-1080 ]
SERVICE
INSIDE POWER SUPPLIES
This manual is loaded with information
on power supplies. Written by James
Beck of BAM Engineering, edited by
James Calore and published by
STARitTECH Journal. Every type of
power supply is covered; including linear
and switch mode. Power supply compo-
nents, transformer and filter arrange-
ments, high current supplies and trou-
bleshooting is also presented in this com-
prehensive manual. 32 pages. $24.95.
ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING
BasedonSTARitTECHJournal'shighly
successful national seminar program for
the advancing game technician. This
manual is designed to advance the ser-
vice person in the skills of troubleshoot-
ing & repair of coin-operated games. The
most in-depth manual ever written on
Monitors, Power Supplies, Logic Board
Diagnosis, Pcb Bench Repair, Problem
Isolation Techniques, Troubleshooting
Logically, Preventive Maintenance,
Proven Quick Fixes, Test Equipment &
Repair/Rework Tools, Gathering Valu-
able Technical Information and much,
much more! Excellent for shop and/or
home study. Upgrade your technical skills
with current electronic troubleshooting
procedures. All new manual. $39.95.
REPAIRING VIDEO CARD GAMES
The goal of this manual is to enable
anyone to to repair a video card game up
to and including the Pcb. Chapters are
devoted to Tools, Testing the AC to DC
sections and Schematic Symbols. On the
Pcb; the Input, Video and Reset circuits
are discussed. Schematics incl. $19.95
MANUALS
HOT TIPS
I: BENCH TECH
Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench -you will use
it! A compilation of "hand picked"
STAR itTECH Journal articles plus ad-
ditional time-saving tech tips from ser-
vice managers around the country. Ar-
ranged by game manufacturer, alpha-
betically. Special plastic comb binding
allows handbook to lay flat on your bench,
freeing both hands for the job. Sized at
5.5" x 8.5" it won't take up room . $29.95.
HoT TIPS
II:
FIELD TEcH
Don't leave home without it! Just like
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech -except for this
special issue manual, we had veteran
field service people select the most help-
ful STARitTECH Journal articles and
add some of their own great tech tips!
Geared toward the tech/mech doing ser-
vice on location, as opposed to shop re-
pair with the luxuries of time and re-
source materials. Arranged by game
manufacturer, alphabetically. Special
plastic comb binding allows handbook to
lay flat, freeing both hands for the job.
This sturdy 5.5" x 8.5" handbook will fit
comfortably into your toolbox. $29.95.
SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES
A best seller! All about switching type
supplies. From the very beginning to the
present. Articles from our past issues
include Theory and Circuit Analysis,
Modifications, Troubleshooting and
Symptoms/Solutions. Never before pub-
lished outside of our Journals. This info
is not found in any of our other manuals.
Ready to tackle that pile of switchers in
the corner of your shop? $29.95
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Best Of S*T J: Monitors
1990 Update: Monitors
1991 Update: Monitors
1992 Update: Monitors
Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Supplies
Advanced Troubleshooting
Hot Tips 1: Bench Tech
Hot Tips II: Field Tech
Switching Power Supplies
Repairing Card Games
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