JANUARY
2000
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STAR~TECH JOURNAL
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STAK TECH
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ELECTRONIC 9-AME REPAIR
Pittball Repair ~ Maitttettattce
SERVICINt VIPEO 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 lips for
nearly every coin-op pinball released prior to 1991 .
From such manufacturers as Bally, Data East,
Game Plan, Gottlieb, Midway, Premier, Stern, Wil-
liams and more. Most comprehensive service
manual ever published for pinball repair, trouble-
shooting 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
manufacturer & Monitor manufacturer. $49
APVANCEP ftWUJLESHOOflNt
Based on ST AR* 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 Iso-
lation Techniques, Troubleshooting Logically, Pre-
ventive Maintenance, Proven Quick Fixes, Test
Equipment & Repair/Rework Tools, Gathering Valu-
able Technical Information. $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
ST AR* 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--11
I: Bench Tech: Keep this valuable reference manual
nearby on your workbench ~~~I use it! A
compilation of "hand picked"
TECH Jour-
nal articles plus additio~ '1iire-saving tech tips
from service managwound the country. II: Field
Tech: Forthiss~i~sue manual, we had veteran
field servi~~ple select the most helpful
STAR*'10H Journal articles and add some of
their own greattech tips! 5.5" x 8.5" handbook. $24
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VIPEO CARP 0-AME REPAIR
The goal of this manual is to ena~~yone to repair
a video card game up to ~~uding the Pcb.
Chapters are devoted J9~~s, Testing the AC to
DC sections and srelhatic Symbols. Circuits on
the PCB; the J~, Video and Reset circuits are
also discus~chematics included. $19
Sw1rcn1Nt PowER Sum1Es
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 corner of your shop? $29
PINJAl.l REPAllt
V.2.
The newest service manual released from Star
Tech Journal. Includes fixes, troubleshooting tips,
modifications and enhancements for pinball ma-
chines manufactured the last five years. A perfect
complement to Pinball Repair & Maintenance. To-
gether these two tech manuals cover the past 1 O
years -glory years for electronic pinball innovation
and playfield experimentation. Includes fixes for
chronic problem areas. All pinball mfg. $49
CP Jukebox Repair
Electrot1ic Parts Repair
JILL CHANtERS REPAIR
This service manual covers the repair and mainte-
nance of electronic dart games. Mfg 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 articles and diagrams
explain the modifications, updates, symptom/solu-
lions & software versions recommended. $19 ~
Bi// 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
manufacturers: Rowe, Mars, Deltronics, Greenwald,
Coin Controls, Merit, Ardac and others. $24
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I O Electronic Game Repair
I O Advanced T'shooting
I O Inside Power Supplies
0 Hot Tips I & II
I O \ 1 idee Card Game Repair
I O Switching Pwr Supplies
o Pinball Repair
I O Pinball Repair V.2
I O CD dt1kebex Repair
I O Bill Changers Repair
O Servicing Video Monitors
I O Monitor Symptoms/Solutions
I O Cranes & Rotaries Repair
Crat1es 6- Rotaries
A thorough compilation of symptoms, solutions,
replacement parts, troubleshooting techniques,
modifications and adjustments for your cranes,
rotaries and redemption equipment. Skil-O-Bingo,
Silver 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
The models covered in this service manual include:
NSM CitylV and Galaxy, Pioneer C~ukes, Rock-
ola 474, 478, 490, Row=C
~ . Laser Star,
ShowMax, AMI R-81 , R-8
, R-92, Seeburg
LS3, STD4, SPS 160~ 2, SCD among others.
Such topics as c<(D)lct disc care and cleaning
along with tro
hooting, preventive maintenance,
sympto , utions, precautions and mods are
containe in over 30 articles. Keep these coin-op
workhorses running. $19
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MoN1rott SvMProMs/SoLurioNs
All monitor articles covered 1990 -1998 and pub-
lished in a handy report format. Over 120 new video
monitor Troubleshooting tips, Symptoms and Fixes.
Update your technical library with these six reports.
Valuable references. $69
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