Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1995-October - Vol 17 Issue 8

STAR*TEcH
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October 1 995
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A monthly listing of coin-op sales and
services seen by over 2,000 amusement
machine operators. Place your ad for
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word. Minimum ad is $13.00 or twenty
words. Please include full mailing ad-
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(Ex: October 20th for the November is-
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CREDIT ACCUMULATOR unit to allow
higher pricing on old equipment $99.
RGB to NTSC converter boards $ I 99.
Pacman into Ms. Pacman kit $ 100.
Ms. Pacattack for new mazes $ 100.
Speed-up for Pacman or Galaga $25.
Bally/Stem tester with manual $300.
Coin Doubler allows 25¢ play on
new 50¢/play pinballs @$25, 5/$100.
Every Game Rom; and we ship today!
Overnight flipper board repairs.
TWO-BIT SCORE 4418 Pack Saddle
Pass, Austin, TX 78745. 512/447-8888.
MONITOR GET WELL KITS. Saves
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pairs. Kit 101 : Eliminates most
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GO-7 monitors (warping, blacking
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$7 .95 each. L/ 10 $6.95 each. Kit
4f201: Eliminates most problems
with the Wells Gardner K4600 Se-
ries monitors (warping, brightness
problems, etc.) 14 parts. $6.95
each or L/ 10 $5 .95 each. Kit 4f301:
For Nintendo color monitors
(Sanyo). EJimjnates vertical
shrinking, jail bars, low bright-
ness, etc. $6.95 eachorL/10 $5.95
each. 2SD870 $4.49 each. Money
back guarantee! We pay S&H!
ZANEN ELECTRONICS. 806/793-
6337.
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players repaired. We repair all
types of units. Seeburg, Rowe,
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586-8023. K&D ELECTRONICS
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SC D series juke boxes and compo-
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GAMES 21651 Tungsten Rd., Euclid,
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SERVICINO- MONITORS
ELECTRONIC 0-AME REPAIR
Pit'lball Repair f- Maitrtmat'lce
Ten years of video monitor service tips and symp-
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Troubleshooting is covered for black & white mod-
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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 want 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 tips for
nearly every pinball released in the last 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
MoN1ror. 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
INSIPE 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* TECH Journal. Every type of power supply
·s covered; including linear and switch mode. Power
1pply components, transformer and filter arrange-
ments, high current supplies and troubleshooting is
presented in this comprehensive manual. $24.95
Hor f1,s I 6--11
I: Bench Tech: Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench-you wi//use it! A compi-
lation of 'hand picked' STAR* TECH Journal ar-
ticles plus additional time-saving tech tips from ser-
vice managers around the country. II: Field Tech:
For this special issue manual, we had veteran field
service people select the most helpful STAR* TECH
Journal articles and add some of their own greattech
lips! This sturdy 5.5' x 8.5' handbook will fit comfort-
ably into your toolbox. Both pubs together. $24.95
,,LL CHANO-EltS
Bill Changers: Repair & Maintenance. Most bill chang-
ers, acceptors and handlers used in the coin-op
entertainment industry. This manual contains fixes,
modifications, troubleshooting tips and precautions
for popular models from the following manufactur-
ers: Rowe, Mars, Deltronics, Greenwald, Coin Con-
trols, Merit, Ardac and others. $24.95
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YIPEO CARP &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 Schematic Symbols. Circuits on the
PCB; the Input, Video and Reset circuits are also
discussed. Schematics included. $19.95
Crat'les f- Rotaries
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,
Betson, Skeeball, Crompton and more are among
the games and manufacturers covered in over 55
separate articles. $29.95
APVANCEP fROUJLESHOOflNO-
Based on STAR* TECH Journal's highly successful
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. In-depth manual
covering Monitors, Power Supplies, Logic Board
Diagnosis, Pcb Bench Repair, Problem Isolation
Techniques, Troubleshooting 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
Electrot'lic Parts Repair
This service manual covers the repair and mainte-
nance of electronic dart games. Manufacturers and
games covered In this publication are: Ameri Darts,
Arachnid and Merit with troubleshooting tips for
English Mark Darts, Bull Buster, 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
Jukebox Repair
The models covered in this service manual include:
NSM CitylV and Galaxy, Pioneer CD Jukes, Rock-
ola 474, 478, 490, Rowe CD 100, Laser Star,
ShowMax, AMI R-81, R-83, R-86, R-92, Seeburg
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
SWITCHINO- 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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D Bill Changers Repair
$24.95
I D Electronic Game Repair
$24.95
I D Video Card Game Repair
$19.95
I D Cranes & Rotaries Repair $29.95
T'shooting
$39.95
I D D Advanced
Pinball Repair
$49.95
I D Darts Repair
$19.95
I D Jukebox Repair
$19.95
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