Star Tech Journal

STAR* TECH Journal
January 1993
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MANUALS
JEsr OF S*T J: MoNlfORS
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Hor T1Ps I: JENcH TECH
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, mod ificati ons and enhance-
ments for most every video monitor ever
used in the Coin-Op Amusements Industry
during the past ten years 1 120 pages, ar-
ranged so that you can easily find the moni-
tor you want by Game manufacturer & Moni-
tor manufacturer. $49.95.
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 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.
'90/'91/'9U'93 UPPAfES
All monitor articles covered in '89/'9 0 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.
EucrRoNtc 0-AME REPAIR
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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AUVANCEU TROUJl.ESHOOTINO-
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 sk ills 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 1 Excellent
for shop and/or home study. Upgrade your
technical skills with current electronic
troubleshooting procedures. All new. $39.95.
REPAIRINO- V1urn 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 sect ions and Sche-
matic Symbols. On the Pcb: the Input . Video
and Reset circuits are discussed. Schemat-
ics included. $19.95
Hor T1Ps
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F1nu TECH
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 1 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 fi t comfortably into your
toolbox. $29.95.
SwircmNo- PoW£R Sum.1Es
A best seller 1 All about s witching 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 $29 95
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Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Supplies
Advanced Troubleshooting
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech
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Switching Power Supplies
Repairing Card Games
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