Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1993-April - Vol 15 Issue 2

STAR*TECH Journal
April 7993
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From 1979 to 1989. Ten years of video
monitor service tips and symptom/solu-
tions 1 This manual belongs on every service
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 component failures, suitable
replacements, testing methods, isolation
techniques, modifications and enhance-
ments for most every video monitor ever
used in the Coin-Op Amusements Industry
during the past ten yearsl 120 pages, ar-
ranged so that you can easily find the moni-
tor you want by Game manufacturer & Moni-
tor manufacturer. $4995.
'90/'91/'9t/'93
UPUArES
All monitor articles covered in '89/'90 or
'90/'91 or '91/'92 or '92/'93 published in a
handy report format. Over 25 new video
monitor Symptoms and Fixes in each. Ap-
peared in STAR* TECH Journal's Volume 11,
12, 13 or 14. Update your tech library Valu-
able references $12.95 each.
fLECrRONIC 0-AME litEPAIR
Instructional and reference manual covering
such sub Jects as: Basic Electronics, Semi-
conductors, Video Game Systems, Elec-
tronic Pinball Systems, Troubleshooting
Techniques, Tools and Test Equipment,
Schematic Reading and more. This 8-1/2" x 11"
manual contains 65 pages of technical info
for servicing electronic games $24.95.
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This manual is loaded with information on
power supplies. Written by James Beck of
BAM Engineering, edited by JJmes Calore
and published by ST AR* TECH Journal Every
type of power supply is covered; including
linear and switch mode. Power supply compo-
nents, transformer and filter arrangements,
high current supplies and troubleshooting is
also presented in this valuable and compre-
hensive manual. $24.95.
Keep this valuable reference manual nearby
on your workbench -you will use it 1 A compi-
lation of "hand picked" ST AR* TECH Journal
articles plus additional time-saving tech
tips from service managers around the coun-
try Arranged 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 $19.95.
Al7VANC£17 f ROUSLESHOOflNG-
Based on ST AR* TECH Journal's highly suc-
cessful national seminar program for the
advancing game technician. This manual is
designed to advance the service person in
the skills of troubleshooting & 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, T roub!eshoot-
ing Logically, Preventive Maintenance, Proven
Quick Fixes, Test Equipment & Repair/Re-
work Tools, Gathering Valuable Technical In-
formation and much, much more 1 Excellent
for shop and/or home study. Upgrade your
technical skills with current electronic
troubleshooting procedures. All new. $39.95.
litEPAIRING- V117£0 CARl7 0-AMES
The goal of this manual is to enable anyone to
repair a video card game up to and including
the Pcb. Chapters are devoted to Tools,
Tes ting the AC to DC sections and Sche-
matic Symbols. On the Pcb; the Input, Video
and Reset circuits are discussed. Schemat-
ics inc luded. $19.95
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Don't leave home without it 1 Just like Hot
Tips L Bench Tech-except for this special
issue manual, we had veteran field service
people select the most helpful ST AR* TECH
Journal articles and add some of their own
great tech tips Geared toward the tech/
mech doing service on location, as opposed
to shop repair with the luxuries of time and
resource materials. Arranged by game manu-
facturer.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.
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Sw1rcmNo- PowER SuPP1.1£s
A best seller 1 All about switching type sup-
plies. From the very beginning to the present.
Articles from our past issues include Theory
and Circuit Analysis, Modifications, Trouble-
shooting and Symptoms/Solutions. Never
before published outside of our Journals.
This info is not found in any of our other
manuals. Ready to tackle that pile of switch-
ers in the corner of your shop2 $2995


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April 1993
New JOSS* Coitt-Op Service Mattuals
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Finally! A service manual with game-specific fixes
and modificat ions for pinball machines. Over 230
separate art icles with symptoms, solut ions,
changes, updat es, precautions and troubleshoot-
ing tips for nearly every pinball released in the
last five years. From such manufact urers as
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Premier, Stern, Williams and more. Most compre-
hensive service manual ever published for pinball
repair, troubleshooting and maint enance. $49.95.
This service manual covers the repair and main-
tenance of electronic dart games. Manufact ur-
ers and games covered in this publication are:
Amen Darts, Arachnid and Merit with trouble-
shooting tips for English Mark Dart s, Bull Buster,
Pub Time. II+2, Cricket, Scorpion and more. Over
35 separate articles and diagrams explain the
modifications, updates, problems, solutions and
available soft ware versions t hat are recom-
mended wi t h t hese popular tavern games. $19 .95.
Jukebox tepair 6- Maitrtmat1ce
Crat1es, totaries 6- Merchat1disers
The models covered in t his service manual in-
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Rock-ala 474, 478, 4 90, Rowe CD 100, Laser
Sta r, ShowMax, AM! R-81, R-83, R-86, R-92,
Seeburg LS3, STD4, SPS 160, SMC2, SCD
among ot hers. Such topics as compact disc care
and cleaning along wit h t roubleshoot ing, preven-
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ti ons and mods are contained in over 30 art icles.
Keep t hese coin-op workhorses running. $19.95.
A t horough compilation of symptoms, solut ions,
replacement part s, t roubleshoot ing t echniques,
modifications and adjustment s for your cranes,
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Comer, Fantasy ls land, Wedges/Led ges, Spin Out,
Emperor, Hollywood, Lotto-Fun, Shoot Away,
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