Star Tech Journal
Issue: 1983-July - Vol 5 Issue 5 - Page 5
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STAR*TECH JOURNAL/JULY 1983
SERVICE BULLETINS
JOURNEY INTERMITTENT SHUT-OFF OF TAPE CASSETTE
MAPPY DIFFICULTY LEVEL SETTING
WACKO, KOZMIK KROOZ'R, JOURNEY, ETC. POWER SCHEMATIC MANUAL ERRORS
SUPER PAC·MAN/MAPPY SIMILAR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
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Journey Intermittent Shut-Off Of Tape Cassette
• During normal play the cassette tape tension may increase and
trip the automatic shut-off switch.
• This can be eliminated by clipping the sensor tab in the tape
cassette (see Figure 1).
• All games shipped from Bally Midway as of June 15th will have
the modification.
FIGURE 1
-~
CUT OFF
HERE
I
t
~~f ~
E R Z ~ PLAY/I
HEAD
HEAD
bTAN
t
PRESSURE ROLLER➔\, _
/
/
/
REMOVAL OF AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SENSOR
1. Press Stop/Eject pushbutton to raise the cassette compartment.
Remove the cassette if present.
2. Press and latch Play button to push heads and pressure roller into
view.
3. Observe the nylon finger (marked A) located between the Erase
Head and Play Head.
4. With a small wire cutter cut¼ inch oflength from the front of this
finger. Be sure to remove the cut-off piece as it may cause a
problem if it should fall into the mechanism.
5. Press Stop/Eject button - Insert cassette and play as before.
Mappy Dlfflculty Level Setting
Bally Midway's field testing indicates that earnings will increase
when the factory recommended difficulty level is set at "C".
Set Dip Switch "A" (location 5B) as follows:
1-OFF
2-ON
If you have any questions, please call Bally/Midway's Service
Department.
Power Schematic Manual Error
GAMES: Wacko, Kozmik Krooz'r, Journey, etc.
SUBJECT: All Games Using 125VA Power Chassis
The power schematic in the Parts & Operating Manual has an error
regarding fuse locations.
The schematic should read as follows:
F3 - should read F6 (3 Amps)
F4 - should read F5 (3 Amps)
F5 - should read F4 (5 Amps)
F6 - should read F3 (5 Amps)
The label on the Power Chassis is correct.
Super Pac·Man/Mappy Slmllar Electronic Circuits
It should be noted that the electronic circuits described in the Super
Pac-Man manual are also used in another Bally Midway game,
Mappy. Except for the ROMs and PALs and a few minor changes
on the video board, the two symptoms are the same. This manual
can be used as a guide to troubleshoot both Super P~Man andMappy.
BALLY MIDWAY
INITIATES SERVICE NEWSLETTER FOR OPERATORS
Video and pinball operators have recently started receiving a
service newsletter from Bally Midway called "Monitor".
The bi-monthly piece is service-oriented and gives the operator
information on everything from new games and actual service
bulletins to promotional efforts on the part of Bally Midway. There
is no cost to the operator for the newsletter.
Jim Jarocki, Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager ofBally
Midway, stated "The response to this newsletter has been fantastic.
We're happy to send information to interested people in our
business." Anyone interested in receiving "Monitor'' should write
to Kathy Sladek at John Iltis Associates, 233 E. Erie, Suite 200,
Chicago, IL 60611, or call her at (312) 337-6012.
AMERICAN LOCK COMPANY
DEVELOPS NEW SECURITY CAM LOCK
A new, high-security, tubular key Cam Lock has been developed
by American Lock Company, Crete, Illinois. This new Cam
Lock is expected to have wide use in applications such as
vending machines, arcade games, commercial laundry machines,
electrical control boxes or anywhere good security is required.
This new Cam Lock, which is U.S. made, features a high-
security, seven-pin tubular cylinder with a hardened steel, anti-
drill security pin. The Cam Lock has a chrome plated body and
solid brass cylinder and is available with 90° or 180° stops for
almost any appliation. In addition, the American Lock Cam
Lock has interchangeable cams for design versatility, has over
50,000 standard key changes and can be ordered keyed alike,
keyed differently, master keyed or keyed to your current
Chicago Lock Co. (Ace) System.
For more information, contact Bill Walsh, AMERICAN
LOCK COMP ANY, 3400 W. Exchange Road, Crete, IL
60417. Telephone (312) 534-2000.
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STAR*TECH JOURNAL/JULY 1983
SERVICE BULLETINS
JOURNEY INTERMITTENT SHUT-OFF OF TAPE CASSETTE
MAPPY DIFFICULTY LEVEL SETTING
WACKO, KOZMIK KROOZ'R, JOURNEY, ETC. POWER SCHEMATIC MANUAL ERRORS
SUPER PAC·MAN/MAPPY SIMILAR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
*
*
*
*
Journey Intermittent Shut-Off Of Tape Cassette
• During normal play the cassette tape tension may increase and
trip the automatic shut-off switch.
• This can be eliminated by clipping the sensor tab in the tape
cassette (see Figure 1).
• All games shipped from Bally Midway as of June 15th will have
the modification.
FIGURE 1
-~
CUT OFF
HERE
I
t
~~f ~
E R Z ~ PLAY/I
HEAD
HEAD
bTAN
t
PRESSURE ROLLER➔\, _
/
/
/
REMOVAL OF AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SENSOR
1. Press Stop/Eject pushbutton to raise the cassette compartment.
Remove the cassette if present.
2. Press and latch Play button to push heads and pressure roller into
view.
3. Observe the nylon finger (marked A) located between the Erase
Head and Play Head.
4. With a small wire cutter cut¼ inch oflength from the front of this
finger. Be sure to remove the cut-off piece as it may cause a
problem if it should fall into the mechanism.
5. Press Stop/Eject button - Insert cassette and play as before.
Mappy Dlfflculty Level Setting
Bally Midway's field testing indicates that earnings will increase
when the factory recommended difficulty level is set at "C".
Set Dip Switch "A" (location 5B) as follows:
1-OFF
2-ON
If you have any questions, please call Bally/Midway's Service
Department.
Power Schematic Manual Error
GAMES: Wacko, Kozmik Krooz'r, Journey, etc.
SUBJECT: All Games Using 125VA Power Chassis
The power schematic in the Parts & Operating Manual has an error
regarding fuse locations.
The schematic should read as follows:
F3 - should read F6 (3 Amps)
F4 - should read F5 (3 Amps)
F5 - should read F4 (5 Amps)
F6 - should read F3 (5 Amps)
The label on the Power Chassis is correct.
Super Pac·Man/Mappy Slmllar Electronic Circuits
It should be noted that the electronic circuits described in the Super
Pac-Man manual are also used in another Bally Midway game,
Mappy. Except for the ROMs and PALs and a few minor changes
on the video board, the two symptoms are the same. This manual
can be used as a guide to troubleshoot both Super P~Man andMappy.
BALLY MIDWAY
INITIATES SERVICE NEWSLETTER FOR OPERATORS
Video and pinball operators have recently started receiving a
service newsletter from Bally Midway called "Monitor".
The bi-monthly piece is service-oriented and gives the operator
information on everything from new games and actual service
bulletins to promotional efforts on the part of Bally Midway. There
is no cost to the operator for the newsletter.
Jim Jarocki, Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager ofBally
Midway, stated "The response to this newsletter has been fantastic.
We're happy to send information to interested people in our
business." Anyone interested in receiving "Monitor'' should write
to Kathy Sladek at John Iltis Associates, 233 E. Erie, Suite 200,
Chicago, IL 60611, or call her at (312) 337-6012.
AMERICAN LOCK COMPANY
DEVELOPS NEW SECURITY CAM LOCK
A new, high-security, tubular key Cam Lock has been developed
by American Lock Company, Crete, Illinois. This new Cam
Lock is expected to have wide use in applications such as
vending machines, arcade games, commercial laundry machines,
electrical control boxes or anywhere good security is required.
This new Cam Lock, which is U.S. made, features a high-
security, seven-pin tubular cylinder with a hardened steel, anti-
drill security pin. The Cam Lock has a chrome plated body and
solid brass cylinder and is available with 90° or 180° stops for
almost any appliation. In addition, the American Lock Cam
Lock has interchangeable cams for design versatility, has over
50,000 standard key changes and can be ordered keyed alike,
keyed differently, master keyed or keyed to your current
Chicago Lock Co. (Ace) System.
For more information, contact Bill Walsh, AMERICAN
LOCK COMP ANY, 3400 W. Exchange Road, Crete, IL
60417. Telephone (312) 534-2000.
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