Star Tech Journal

March 1986 [6)
STAR*TECH Journal
Bally Midway JtllP Sll7.r Gane Beset ?i>te
By
F.d Schmidt, Ass't Field Service Mgr
Bally Midway Mfg Co
Franklin Park, IL
SYMProM: Possible interrnittant game reset
ClJRE: Game Board r.c. chip 8B, 74LS368,
should be a Texas Instrument. Any other
manufacturers chip may result in an
interrnittant reset problem.
Wl'E: This note applies when converting
from PAC-MAN, MS. PAC-MAN or PAC-MAN
PWS upright.
SERVICE MANUAL
Instructional and reference manual
entitled ELECTRONIC GAME REPAIR covering
such subjects as: Basic Electronics,
Semiconductors, Video Gama Systems,
Electronic Pinball Systems,
Troubleshooting Techniques, Tools and Test
Equipment, Schematic Reading and more.
This B-1/2" x 11" manual contains 65 pages
of technical information for the servicing
of electronic amusement games and is
priced at $24.95 plus $2.50 shipping.
Distributed by STAR*TECH JOURNAL.
VOLUMES/ISSUES
Soma back issues and complete volumes
remain in our inventory. Complete Volumes:
$42 [$US). Single Issues: $5 ($US).
*** Send self-addressed stamped ($0.39)
envelope (#10 or larger) for complete
index of all articles covered since Mar79.
Availability: Complete Volumes [twelve
issues bound under one cover);
#1 (Mar79-Feb80),
#2 (Mar80-Feb81),
#3 [Mar81-Feb82),
#4 [Mer82-Feb83).
Single Issues:
Mey84, Jun84, Jul84, Aug84, Nov/Dec84,
Jun85, Jul85, Aug85, Sep85, Oct85, Nov85,
Dec85, Jan86, Feb86.
smR"'TEDI JCXJRNM. Is Looking For A Few
Good Tech Writers
S1rTJ would like to expand its present
coverage of the Industry. Anyone
interested in contributing on a regular
basis, contact Jim Calore at 609/662-1080.
Techs & writers of all levels (Pench
Techs, Field Techs, Service Managers,
Operators, etc.) are encouraged to call or
write: PO Box 1065, Merchantville, NJ
08109.
TEST EQUIPMENT SALE
Greet buys! Beckman Industrial digital
meters and 'scopes at discount prices.
Model 300 ••••••••••••••••••• $114
All-pupose digital multimeter with diode
test.
Model 310 ••••••••••••••••••• $138
All-purpose digital multimeter with diode
test and Insta-Ohms continuity check.
HD-100 •••••••••••••••••••••• $159
Heavy duty all-pupose digital multimeter
with diode test and Insta-Ohms.
Model 350 ••••••••••••••••••• $218
Bench/Portable dmm with diode test and
audible continuity beeper.
Model 360 ••••••••••••••••••• $275
Bench/Portable dmm with same functions as
350 plus true RMS and temperature
measurement functions.
DM73
••••••••••••••••••••••••
$52
Probe-size dmm with continuity beeper.
Note: Minimum order on this item: Six.
DM25 ••••••••••••••••••••••••
S79
Pocket-size dmm with capacitance
measurements and continuity beeper.
CM20
••••••••••••••••••••••••
$116
Digital capacitance meter. Eight ranges:
200pf to 2000 mfd.
Model 9020 •••••••••••••••••• $475
20 Mhz, dual-trace oscilloscope with
delayed sweep and a built-in component
tester function.
*** Shipping and insurance: Add $8 for
meters and $16 for 'scope. Distributed by
STAR*TECH JOURNAL PO Box 1065,
Merchantville, NJ 08109. An authorized
Beckman distributor.
MANUFACTURER'S NUMBERS
Customer Service
Arachnid 800/435-8319
Atari/Namco 408/434-3950
Bally Midway Senta 312/451-9200
Cinematronics 619/562-7000
Data East 408/286-2071
Exidy 800/538-8402
I. C. E. 800/342-3433
Konami 312/364-1368
Magic 401/946-2010
Memetron 312/595-2828
Merit 215/639-4700
Nichibutsu 213/408-0518
Nintendo 800/833-3236
Premier 312/350-0400
Romstar 213/539-2744
Saga 408/435-0201
Univid 800/321-2778
Wico 800/323-4258
Williams 312/287-2240