Atari CX2600

• If your Atari Video Computer System is attached to a color TV, slide
the TV Type Switch to the COlOR position. This will allow you to
play the games in vivid co lor.
If yo ur TV is blac k and white , slide the TV Type Switch to B & W.
The Vi deo C omputer System will automatically adjust the contrast
of yo ur TV so you can get full enj oyment of the games on your B & W
TV.
• Slide the Power Sw it ch to ON. A game playfield will appear on your
TV screen.
IMPORTANT: If no playfield appears, which can happen if you have
inserted the Game Program while the Console unit is turned ON, slide
the Power Switch to OFF and then back to ON.
To prolong the life of your Atari Video Computer System and protect
the electronic components, the Console unit should be OFF when
inserting a Game Program.
•
Adjust the volume control of your TV set to a comfortable level. The
game sounds will be coming from yourTV speaker.
• Depress the Game Select Switch. A number will appear on the upper
left corner of your TV screen. This number corresponds with the
Game
number in the Game I nstruction booklet supplied with your
Game Program. When
the number of the game you wish to play
appears, release the Game Select Switch .
•
Depress the RESET Switch . Game action will begin. By depressing
the
RESET Switch any time during the game , the score will reset
to 0·0.
•
The difficulty Switches (left and Right) change the game action .
Position " A" is generally more difficult than Position " B ". As a
handicap for more experienced players, one side can be played in
"A" and the other in " B ". Details of the action is explained in the
Game Instructions supplied with your Game Program.
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TO CHANGE YOUR TV BACK
TO REGULAR PROGRAMS
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• Slide the Power Switch on the Console unit to OFF.
• On
the TV/Game Switch Box attached to the back of your TV set,
slide the TV/Game switch to "TV".
• If your TV has an automatic fine·tuning control , turn it off.