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INTRODUCTION
The Video Computer systemT' (VCS) Field Service Manual is organized in nine
THEORY
OF
OPERATION
-
overview of how the VCS works and what the
basic assemblies look like.
SILKSCREENS
AND
SCHEMATICS
-
electrical drawings and layouts
of
the
printed circuit boards.
TESTING
AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
-
overview of the procedures
for
testing and repairing the VCS unit.
2600
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
-
thorough flowchart enabling
the
technician to
test
and troubleshoot
a
defective
2600
unit.
SYMPTOM
CHECKLIST
-
for the experienced technician,
a
list of the high
failure parts and the flowchart entry point for that particular problem.
2600A
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
-
thorough flowchart enabling the
technician to
test
and troubleshoot
a
defective
2600A
unit.
GAME
CONTROLLERS
-
overview of hand controller construction with
electrical schematics and recommended
test
and repair procedures.
PARTS
LIST
-
detailed breakdown of all parts used in both the
2600
and
2600A
.
SERVICE
BULLETINS
-
section to be used to hold service bulletins released
by the Manager of Technical Support. These bulletins will include changes
in recommended repair procedures and required modifications for units in
the field.
The manual is designed for use by both experienced and inexperienced service
personnel.
The
Diagnostic Flowcharts (Sections
4
and
6)
provide detailed diagnostic
and repair procedures for technicians who are not yet completely familiar with the
VCS. The Symptom Checklist (Section
5)
provides
a
fast repair reference for
the
more
experienced technician.
2600/2600A
Domestic
VCS