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STAR*TECH Journal
ACME '87 Seminar Programs
The technical seminars this year at the
American Coin Machine EXJ;Osition (A01E),
held March 20-22 in New Orleans, were very
well received and numerous IX)Sitive
cormrents were heard from the many
attendees.
STAR"'TEX::H JCURNAL played an irrq;:ortant role
in this year's program. An unusual turn of
events left the promoters without
technical speakers at the last minute.
STJ's staff of regular contributing
writers reslX)nded to the call and manned
the IX)diurns for all of the service-related
programs.
Todd Erickson, Summit Amusement, St. Paul,
MN presented Max.imizing Profits From
Pinballs. 'lhis seminar covered such
subjects as; 'lbe mathematics of pinball
operations -% of replay and other
adjustrrents required to customize the
games for individual locations. These
adjustrrents are also necessary to keep
older games earning at their peak as well.
Failure items, maintenance schedules and
parts replacerrents were also covered.
Sam Cross, G::>dwin Distributing, North
Little Rock, AR presented Comprehensive
Troubleshooting Part I. This in-depth
service seminar covered the subjects of
Power supplies and r-t>nitors in detail. 'llle
theory of operation was covered in each
case as well as field problems and
solutions.
James Beck, Greater Southern, Atlanta, GA
presented Colprehensive Troubleshooting
'Part II. This technical seminar picked up
where Part I left off; specifically,
printed circuit board repair. The major
subjects covered were: Input devices and
Output devices for videos, pins and
cranes. Audio amps and their associated
circuitry was also covered.
John Batistic, Cleveland Coin, Cleveland,
OH presented Corwersions. This
discussion centered around the preparation
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of games for conversion. Subjects covered
were: Cabinet selection, l'bnitor rrounts,
Backglass prep, Control panel selection
and cabinet prep. Also covered were the
cleaning process, painting/priming
preparation and the step-by-step
installation procedure necessary to make
conversions look as good as new games.
Jim Ennis, Fun Time, Ocean City, MD
presented Basic Teclmical For 'Ihe
Non-Technical Oimer Or Manager. This
seminar included the topics of: Working
with Coin rnechs, switches and Power
sources for all coin-op games.
r-t>st-encountered field problems were
discussed as well as their solutions. Game
adjustments and self-test procedures were
covered, as were cleaning and adjustrrents
necessary for highest earnings.
Frank Seninsky, Alpha-Qnega Sales, Edison,
ru presented Cutting Expenses And
Increasing Profits. This session covered
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the subjects of: Preventive maintenance
and Quick-fix service tips. Also covered
was the irnp:>rtance of good service and how
it affects profitability.
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTROHONE
& WELLS GARDNER MONITORS
A troubleshooting manual covering the
servicing of the most popular color video
monitors used in the Coin-Operated
Amusement Industry, has just been
published by STAR*TECH JOURNAL.
This very thorough and detailed manual
covers every aspect of monitor repair
including: Power Supply Section - symptoms
and solutions. CRT Construction and
Operation -brightness problems and
solutions. Deflection Circuitry -sync
circuit description and troubleshooting.
Color Problems -including degaussing,
purity, white balance and convergence
adjustments.
Troubleshooting Electrohome & Wells
Gardner Monitors is priced et $19.95 (US)
plus $2.50 shipping.
Distributed by STAR*TECH JOURNAL.
POB 1065, Merchantville, NJ 08109.