STAR*TECH Journal
September 1995
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SERVICING- MONITOltS
ELECTRONIC 0-AME REPAIR
Pit1ball Repair S- Mait1tet1at1ce
Ten years of video monitor service tips 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 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
MoN1rort SVMYrOMs/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
INSl11E 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
is covered; including linear and switch mode. Power
upply components, transformer and filter arrange-
ments, high current supplies and troubleshooting is
presented in this comprehensive manual. $24.95
Hor f1PS I 6-11
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 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 selectthe most helpful STAR* TECH
Journal articles and add some of their own great tech
tips! This sturdy 5.5' x 8.5" handbook will fit comfort-
ably into your toolbox. Both pubs together. $24.95
SILL 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
ORDER VIA MAIL, PHONE OR FAX
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Mail: Box 35, Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: 609.654.5544
Fax: 609.654.1441
V111EO CAtP 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 Schematic Symbols. Circuits on the
PCB; the Input, Video and Reset circuits are also
discussed. Schematics included. $19.95
Crat1es S- 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
Al1VANCE11 fROUJLESHOOTINO-
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
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Electrot1ic Uarts 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, Bui.I 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
SWITCHING- 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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Servicing Monitors
$49.95
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Monitor Symptoms/Solutions $49.95
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Inside Power Supplies
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I Hot Tips I & II
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D Bill Changers Repair
$24.95
I D Electronic Game Repair
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I D Video Card Game Repair $19.95
I D Cranes & Rotaries Repair $29.95
(Please add $3.50 slh US, $9 air. US funds. Thank you!)I
T'shooting
$39.95
I D D Advanced
Pinball Repair
$49.95
Save over 25%! Order the Complete Tech Library S298 (+ s12 s/h).
I D Darts Repair
$19.95
I D Jukebox Repair
$19.95
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