Sentinel / Wonder Wizard

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1 Introduction

Sentinel, Inc. which was a division of Magnavox Consumer Electronics Company (North American Philips, or simply NAP) manufactured four models of home version pinball machines in 1977 and 1978. They used the Wonder Wizard trademark on the machines. The trademark was registered by General Home Products Corp., a division of Magnavox Consumer Electronics Company. The trademark (registration number 1066305) was active from August 5, 1976 to October 18, 1983 and is now cancelled.

2 Games

Flying Aces (1977) Model number PH7730WA01 with a flying theme. Demolition Derby (1977) Model number PH7730WA02 with a car crashing theme. C.B. Charlie (1978) Model number PH7730WA03 with a trucker/ CB radio theme. Star Explorer (1978) Model number PH7730WA05 with an outer space theme. Star Explorer (1978) Model number PH7730WA15 same as above, but made by Philips Electronics for Canadian distribution.

3 Technical Info

4 Problems and Solutions

4.1 Power Problems

4.2 Solenoid Problems

4.3 Lamp Problems

4.4 Switch Problems

4.5 Display Problems

4.6 Sound Problems

4.7 Flipper Problems

4.8 Pop Bumper Problems

4.9 Slingshot Problems

4.10 Eject Hole Problems

5 Repair Logs