Atari 2600 Field Service Manual

Consumer Product Service
Manager of Tehnical Support
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TECH TIP
number 2
SUBJEm.
Blanking Resistor
DESCRIPTION:
The Rev. 4 CX2800 PCB has an 820 Ohm resistor soldered across pins 6 and 9 of U2
(TIA) on the soldered side (bottom). This resistor improves the game color and must
not be removed. Rev.
5 and above CX2800 PCB have this resistor incorporated in
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their design.
DIFFICULTY REPORTING:
If you need further clarification concerning this Tech Tip, call the ATARI Tech-Line
Specialist.
Inside California
(800)
672-1 466
Outside California
(800) 538-1
535

Atari 2600 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari, Inc.
Release Date	September 11, 1977
CPU	MOS Technology 6507
CPU Speed	1.19 MHz
RAM	128 bytes
Graphics	Television Interface Adaptor (TIA)
Media	ROM cartridge
Successor	Atari 5200
Colors	128
Sound	2 channels
ROM	4 KB
Controller Input	Joystick