Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1996-August - Vol 18 Issue 6

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ELECTRONIC 0-AME REPAIR
Pittball Repair i Maitrl'ettattce
SERVICINt MONITORS
Instructional and reference manual covering such
subjects as: Basic Electronics, Semiconductors,
Video Game Systems, Electronic 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
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, Stem, Williams
and more. Most comprehensive service manual
ever published for pinball repair, troubleshooting
and maintenance. $49
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
AuvANCEU fROUJLESHOOTINt
Based on STAR* TECH Journal's highly success-
ful national seminar program for the advancing
game technician. This manual is designed to ad-
vance the service person in the skills of trouble-
shooting & repair of coin-operated games. In-depth
manual covering Monitors, Power Supplies, Logic
Board Diagnosis, Pcb Bench Repair, Problem Isola-
tion Techniques, Troubleshooting Logically, Pre-
ventive Maintenance, Proven Quick Fixes, Test
Equipment & Repair/Rework Tools, Gathering Valu-
able Technical Information and much, much more!
Excellent for shop and/or home study. Upgrade your
technical skills with new !'shooting procedures. $39
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* TECH Journal. Every type of power supply
is covered; including linear and switch mode. Power
supply components, transformer and filter arrange-
ments, high current supplies and troubleshooting is
presented in this comprehensive manual. $24
Hor f1Ps I 6-- II
I: Bench Tech: Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench -you will use it! A com-
pilation of 'hand picked' STAR*TECH Journal
articles plus additional time-saving tech tips from
service 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 great
tech tips! This sturdy 5.5' x 8.5' handbook will fit
comfortably into your toolbox. Both together. $24
VlPEO 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
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Electrottic 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, symptom/solutions & software versions rec-
ommended with these popular tavern games. $19
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
SWITCHINt POWER SUPPLIES
All about switching type supplies. From the very
beginning to the present. Articles include Theory
and Circuit Analysis, Modifications, Troubleshoot-
ing and Symptoms/Solutions, This tech info is, not
found in any of our other manuals. Ready to tackle
that pile of switchers in the comer of your shop? $29
D Servicing Monitors
D Monitor Symptoms/Solutions
D Inside Power Supplies
D Hot Tips I & II
D Bill Changers Repair
D Electronic Game Repair
D Video Card Game Repair
D Cranes & Rotaries Repair
D Advanced T'shooting
D Pinball Repair
D Darts Repair
D Jukebox Repair
L D Switching Pwr Supplies _
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MONITOR SVMProMs/SoLunoNs
All monitor articles covered 1990 -1995 and pub-
lished in a handy report format. Over 100 new video
monitor Troubleshooting tips, Symptoms and Fixes.
Update your technical library with these six reports.
Valuable references. $59
SILL CHANtEltS
Bill Changers: Repair & Maintenance. Most bill
changers, acceptors and handlers used in the coin-
op entertainment industry. This manual contains
fixes, modifications, troubleshooting tips and pre-
cautions for popular models from the following manu-
facturers: Rowe, Mars, Deltronics, Greenwald, Coin
Controls, Merit, Ardac and others. $24
Crattes i Rotaries
A thorough compilation of symptoms, solutions,
replacement parts, troubleshooting techniques,
modifications and adjustments foryourcranes, rota-
ries and redemption equipment. Skil-O-Bingo, Sil-
ver Ski, Showcase, Big Choice, Shoot To Win,
Comer, Fantasy Island, Wedges/Ledges, Spin Out,
Emperor, Hollywood, Lotto-Fun, Shoot Away, Quick-
silver, Betson, Skeeball, Crompton and more are
among the games and manufacturers covered in
over 55 separate articles. $29
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