Atari CX2600

MAINTENANCE
Your Atari Video Computer System should bring many years of
enjoyment. In order to keep your System in good working condition,
please remember the following points;
• Always turn the Power Switch on the Console unit OFF before
inserting the Game Program.
•
Don't try to force the Game Program into the Console.
• Your
Game Programs are protected from normal wear and tear as
they are fully enclosed . However, care should be taken not to spill
liquids on them.
• Don't pour liquids into the Game Program Slot of the Console.
•
Lifting the Console unit or the Controllers by the connecting wires
can bend
or crimp them, breaking the internal insulation of the wire.
• Care should be taken not to drop the Console, Controllers, or Game
Programs on any hard surface.
• Do not expose the Console, Controllers, or Game Programs to
excessive or extreme heat.
• Remember to turn the Video Computer System OFF when not in use.
• Use of any AC Power Supply other than that designed for use with
your Video Computer System can damage the electronic parts of the
system.
• Clean the exterior parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
SYMPTOM
No playfield image O u..g~ .;::;.
screen or whitish-grey
screen.
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PROBABLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
• Switch Box set at "TV", change to
"GAME".
• Game Cable not properly plugged
into Switch Box.
• Twin-lead wire not properly attached
to VHF antenna terminals on rear
of TV.
•
Console unit Power Switch not
turned ON.
•
Game Program inserted into
Console while Power Switch was
ON. Slide Switch to OFF and back
toON.
• 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.