Star Tech Journal

STAR* TECH Journal
September 1993
JEsr OF
s*r J; MoNtrORS
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 years 1 120 pages, ar-
ranged so that you can easily find the moni-
tor you want by Game manufacturer & Mon i-
tor manufacturer. $49.95.
'90/'9t/'9Z/'99 UPPArES
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-
able references. $12.95 each.
ELECfRONIC G-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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INstuE PoWER Sum1Es
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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 CO\'t:red: 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" STAR*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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Based on ST AR*TECH Journal's higri 'y 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, Troubleshoot-
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- Vt17EO CAttU G-AMES
The go;J i 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 included. $19.95
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Don't leave ho"1e without it 1 Just like Hot
Tips !: Bench Tech -except for this special
issue manual, we had veteran ' eld 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. Specia I 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.
Sw,rcmNo- PoWEtt Sum1Es
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 tDckle that pile of switch-
ers 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
1993 Update: Monitors
Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Supplies
Advanced Troubleshooting
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech
Hot Tips II: Field Tech
Switching Power Supplies
Repairing Card Games
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