Star Tech Journal

STAR* TECH Journal
March 7992
SERVICE
COIN-OP
BEST OF
s '*TJ: 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 STAR1'c-TECH 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.
MANUALS
INSIDE POWER SUPPLIES
HoT TIPS I: BENCH TEcH
This manual is loaded with information
on power supplies. Written by James
Beck of BAM Engineering, edited by
James Calore and published by
STAR1'c-TECH 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.
Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench -you will use
it! A compilation of "hand picked"
STARflECH 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.
ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING
Based on ST AR ,re-TECH Journal's highly
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. $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 STAR ,re-TECH 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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Advanced Troubleshooting $39.95
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech
$29.95
Hot Tips II: Field Tech
$29.95
Switching Power Supplies $29.95
Repairing Card Games
$29.95
Best Of S*TJ: Monitors
1990 Update: Monitors
1991 Update: Monitors
1992 Update: Monitors
Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Supplies
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