Star Tech Journal

STAR*TECH Journal
November 1993
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From 1979 to 1989. Ten years of video
monitor service tips and symptom/solu-
tions! This manual belongs on every ser-
vice bench. Everything from Theory-of-
operation to Troubleshooting is covered
for black & white models, X-Y types and
color monitors (US & foreign). Including
common failure modes, specific compo-
nent failures, suitable replacements, test-
ing methods, isolation techniques, modifi-
cations and enhancements 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.
$49.95.
This manual is loaded with information on
power supplies. Written by James Beck of
BAM Engineering, edited by James Calore
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
arrangements, high current supplies and
troubleshooting is also presented in this
valuable and comprehensive manual.
$24.95.
Keep this valuable reference manua 1 nearby
on your workbench -you will use it! A
compilation of"hand picked" ST AR *TECH
Journal articles plus additional time-sav-
ingtech tips from service managers around
the country. Arranged by game manufac-
turer, alphabetically. Special plastic comb
binding allows handbook to lay flat on
your bench, freeing both hands for the job.
Sized at 5.5" x 8.5'' it won't take up room.
$19.95.
'90/'91/'9V'93 UPVAT£S
All monitor articles covered in '89 /'90 or
'90/'91 or '91/'92 or '92/'93 published in a
handy report format. Over 25 new video
monitor Symptoms and Fixes in each. Ap-
peared in STAR*TECH Journal's Volume
11, 12, 13 or 14. Update your tech library.
Valuable references. $12.95 each.
ELECT~ONIC 0-AME fuPAIR
Instructional and reference manual cover-
ing such subjects as: Basic Electronics,
Semiconductors, Video Game Systems,
Electronic Pinball Systems, Troubleshoot-
ing Techniques, Tools and Test Equip-
ment, Schematic Reading and more. This
8-1 /2" x 11" manual contains 65 pages of
technical info for servicing electronic
games. $24.95.
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Based on STAR*TECH Journal's highly
successful national seminar program for
the advancing game technician. This
manual is designed to advance the service
person in the skills of troubleshooting &
repair of coin-operated games. The most
in-depth manual ever written on Moni-
tors, Power Supplies, Logic Board Diagno-
sis, Pcb Bench Repair, Problem Isolation
Techniques, Troubleshooting Logically,
Preventive Maintenance, Proven Quick
Fixes, Test Equipment & Repair /Rework
Tools, Gathering Valuable Technical In-
formation and much, much more! Excel-
lent for shop and/ or home study. Upgrade
your technical skills with current electronic
troubleshooting procedures. All new.
$39.95.
Don't leave home without it! Just like Hot
Tips I: Bench Tech -except for this special
issue manual, we had veteran field service
people select the most helpful
ST AR *TECH Journal articles and add
some of their own great tech tips! Geared
toward the tech/mech doing service on
location, as opposed to shop repair with
the luxuries of time and resource materi-
als. Arranged by game manufacturer, al-
phabetically. Special plastic comb bind-
ing allows handbook to lay flat, freeing
both hands for the job. This sturdy 5.5" x
8.5'' handbook will fit comfortably into
your toolbox. $29.95.
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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. On the Pcb; the Input,
Video and Reset circuits are discussed.
Schematics included. $19 .95
SWITCHING- POWER SUPPLIES
A best seller! All about switching type
supplies. From the very beginning to the
present. Articles from our past issues in-
dude Theory and Circuit Analysis, Modi-
fications, Troubleshooting and Symp-
toms/Solutions. Never before published
outside of our Journals. This info is not
found in any of our other manuals. Ready
to tackle that pile of switchers in the corner
of your shop? $29.95
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Best Of S*TJ: Monitors
1990 Update: Monitors
1991 Update: Monitors
1992 Update: Monitors
1993 Update: Monitors
Electronic Game Repair
Inside Power Supplies
Advanced T'shooting
Hot Tips I: Bench Tech
Hot Tips II: Field Tech
Switching Pwr Supplies
Repairing Card Games
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