Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1993-August - Vol 15 Issue 6

STAR*TECH Journal
August 7993
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s*r J: MoNlfORS
From 1979 to 1989. Ten years of video
monitor service tips and symptom/solu-
tions 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. $49.95.
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'90/'91/'9t/'93 UPVAHS
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,
2, 13 or 14. Update your tech library. Valu-
Jb!e references. $12.95 each.
Instructional and reference manual covering
such subjects 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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INSl[1£ POWER SUPP\.IES
Hor ftPS I: iENCH fECH
This manual is loaded with information on
power supplies. Written by James Beck of
BAM Engineering, edited by James 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 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
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ROUJLESHOOflNO-
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, Troubles hoot-
ing Logically, Preventive Maintenance, Proven
Quick Fixes, Test Equipment & Repair/Re-
work Tools, Gathering Valuable Technical In-
formation and much, much more Excellent
for shop and/or home study. Upgrade your
technical skills with current electronic
troubleshooting procedures. All new. $39.95.
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RIPAIRINO- VtuEO CARU 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,
Testing the AC to DC sections and Sche-
matic Symbols. On the Pcb: the Input, Video
and Reset circuits are discussed. Schemat-
ics included. $19.95
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Don't leave home without it Just like Hot
Tips r 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- Pownt SuPP1.1Es
A best seller! 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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Best Of S*T J: Monitors
1990 Update: Monitors
1991 Update: Monitors
1992 Update: Monitors
1993 Update: Monitors
Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Suppl ies
Advanced Troubleshooting
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech
Hot Tips I!: Field Tech
Switching Power Supplies
Repairing Card Games
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STAR*TECH Journal
August 1993
Finally, the
Guaranteed
Solution ... .
To ALL Your RGB Pattern
Generation Problems!
Here's the solution you've been looking for! How
many times have you attempted to service color
video game monitors without an RGB pattern
generator? Now you can stop spending extra
non-profitable time in haphazard service at-
tempts. Your new RGB Pattern Generator will
insure good geometry adjustmentrs, purity and
convergence alignments. It's the light weight, low
cost and compact PRi solution!
♦ New Low-Gray and High-White pattern for
proper setting of color cut-off and gain controls
♦ Extra-long 6 ft. signal cable
♦ Extra-long 6 ft. AC cord
♦ Universal MOLEX signal connectors
♦ Negative composite standard sync
♦ Soft-touch pattern select switch
♦ Multi-pattern generation
♦ No batteries to replace
♦ One year full parts and labor warranty
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