Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1994-September - Vol 16 Issue 7

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£LECfRONIC 8-AME REPAIR
PiHball tepair 6- Maim-eHaHce
Ten years of video monitor service lips and symp-
tom/solutions! This manual belongs on every ser-
vice bench. Everything from Theory-of-operation to
Troubleshooting is covered for black & white mod-
els, X-Y types and color monitors (US & foreign).
Including common failure modes, specific compo-
nent failures, suitable replacements, testing meth-
ods, isolation techniques, modifications and en-
hancements for most every video monitor ever used
in the Coin-Op Amusements Industry during the past
ten years! 120 pages, arranged so that you can
easily find the monitor you wan! by Game manufac-
turer & Monitor manufacturer. $49.95
Instructional and reference manual covering such
subjects as: Basic Electronics, Semiconductors,
Video Game Systems, Electronic Pinball Systems,
Troubleshooting Techniques, Tools and Test Equip-
ment, Schematic Reading and more. This 8-1/2' x
11' manual contains 65 pages of technical info for
servicing electronic games. $24.95
Finally! A service manual with game-specific fixes
and modifications for pinball machines. Over 230
separate articles with symptoms, solutions, changes,
updates, precautions and troubleshooting lips for
nearly every pinball released in the las! five years.
From such manufacturers as Bally, Data East, Game
Plan, Gottlieb, Midway, Premier, Stern, Williams and
more. Most comprehensive service manual ever
published for pinball repair, troubleshooting and
maintenance. $49.95
MoNtro~ SvMProMs/SoLunoNs
All monitor articles covered 1990 -1994 published in
a handy report format. Over 100 new video monitor
Symptoms and Fixes. Update your tech library.
Valuable references. $49.95
INSIUE POWER SUPPLIES
This manual is loaded with information on power
supplies. Written by James Beck of BAM Engineer-
ing, edited by James Galore and published by
STAR*TECHJournal. Every type of power supply
is covered ; including linear and switch mode. Power
supply components, transformer and filler arrange-
ents, high current supplies and troubleshooting is
also presented in this valuable and comprehensive
manual. $24.95
Hor
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I: Bench Tech : Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench -you will use it! A compi-
lation of 'hand picked' STAR*TECH Journal ar-
ticles plus add itional time-saving tech tips from ser-
vice managers around the country. Arranged by
game manufacturer, alphabetically. Also includes ...
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 helpful STAR* TECH Journal articles and
add some of !heir own greallechtips! Geared toward
lhelech/mech doing service on location, as opposed
to shop repair with !he luxuries of time and resource
materials. Arranged by game manufacturer, alpha-
betically. Special plastic comb binding allows hand-
book lo lay Ila!, freeing both hands for !he job. This
sturdy 5.5' x 8.5' handbook will fit comfortably into
your toolbox. Both publications together. $24.95
VtUEO CARV G-AMES
The goal of th is manual is lo enable anyone lo repair
a video card game up to and including the Pcb.
Chapters are devoted to Tools, T esling !he AC to DC
sections and Schematic Symbols. Circuits on the
PCB; !he Input, Video and Reset circuits are also
discussed. Schematics included. $19.95
CraHes 6- totaries
A thorough compilation of symptoms, solutions, re-
placement parts, troubleshooting techniques, modi-
fications and adjustments for your cranes, rotaries
and redemption equipment. Skil-O-Bingo, Silver Ski ,
Showcase, Big Choice, Shoot To Win, Comer, Fan-
tasy Island, Wedges/Ledges, Spin Out, Emperor,
Hollywood, Lotto-Fun, Shoot Away, Quicksilver,
Belson, Skeeball, Crompton and more are among
the games and manufacturers covered in over 55
separate articles. $29.95
Jukebox tepair
The models covered in this service manual include:
NSM CitylV and Galaxy, Pioneer CD Jukes, Rock-
ola 474, 478, 490, Rowe CD 100, laser Siar,
ShowMax, AM I R-81, R-83, R-86, R-92, Seaburg
LS3, STD4, SPS 160, SMC2, SCD among others.
Such topics as compact disc care and cleaning
along with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance,
symptoms, solutions, precautions and mods are
contained in over 30 articles. Keep these coin-op
workhorses running. $19.95
AVVANCEU fROU~LESHOOrtNO-
Based on STAR* TECH Journal's highly successful
national seminar program for the advancing game
technician. This manual is designed to advance !he
service person in !he skills of lroubleshooling &
repair of coin-operated games. In-depth manual
covering Monitors, Power Supplies, Logic Board
Diagnosis, Pcb Bench Repair, Problem Isolation
Techniques, T roubleshooling Logically, Preventive
Maintenance, Proven Quick Fixes, Test Equipment
& Repair/Rework Tools, Gathering Valuable Techni-
cal Information and much, much more! Excellent for
shop and/or home study. Upgrade your technical
skills with current troubleshooting procedures. $39. 95
Sw1rcmNc- PowER SUPPLIES
All about switching type supplies. From the very
beginning to the present. Articles include Theory
and Circuit Analysis, Modifications, Troubleshooting
and Symptoms/Solutions. This tech 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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ElectroHic Parts tepair
This service manual covers !he repair and mainte-
nance of electronic dart games. Manufacturers and
games covered in !his publication are: Ameri Darts,
Arachnid and Merit with troubleshooting tips for
English Mark Darts, Bull Busler, Pub Time. 11+2,
Cricket, Scorpion and more. Over 35 separate ar-
ticles and diagrams explain the modifications, up-
dates, problems, solutions and available software
versions that are recommended with these popular
tavern games. $19.95
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o Electronic Game Repair
o Video Card Game Repair
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o Advanced T'shooting
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o Darts Repair
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o Switching Pwr Supplies
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