Atari CX2600

SYMPTOM
Playfield unsharp,
unsteady , or un able to t ell
di ffe r ence s between
playing pi eces an d/o r
playfie ld. ( B&W TV)
Sound buzzes or is
distorted
No game sounds
PROBABLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
• TV Type Switch on Console set at
COlOR position. Move to "B&W" .
•
A particularly strong TV station may
be broadcasting on channel 3 in
your area (or on cable TV). Remove
the antenna wire or cable from the
ANTENNA connection on the TV/
Game Switch Box.
• TV set not fine·tuned. Adjust TV
set fine·tuning controls until both
picture and sound are clear.
•
A particularly strong TV station may
be broadcasting on channel 3 in
your area (or on cable TV). Remove
the antenna wire or cable from the
ANTENNA connection on the TV/
Game Switch Box.
• TV set volume not turned up. Adjust
TV set volume to desi red level.
As a rule of thumb, if no playfield appears when you turn ON your
Video Computer Console , turn the unit OFF , wait 10 seconds , and
then
turn the unit ON .
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The replacement parts listed below should be ordered directly
from Atari, Inc ., Consumer Division, Parts Departmen t, 1346
Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. When ordering repair parts,
always include the following information:
• Part Number • Name of Game
• Model Number • Part Name
The Model Number of your Atari Video Computer System is located on
the bottom of the Console unit. AlwayS mention the Model Number
when requesting service or repair parts.
Joystick Controller
Paddle Controller (set of 2)
TV/Game Switch Box
AC Power Supply
Rubber Foot
Owner 's Manual
PAINTED IN HONG KONG
CA012994·03
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CA014120
CA014034
88·1004
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