Atari XL User Manual

4 The Afar; XL Handbook
There are several sockets through which the XL
passes and receives information, and one through
which it gets the electrical power it needs to
operate. The sockets are clearly labelled, but refer
to the diagram before plugging anything in.
POWER
The XL needs a low voltage DC supply, and this is
obtained from the power supply unit supplied with
your computer. Plug this power supply into the
mains, and plug the output lead into the computer
at the socket labelled PWR. IN on the back of the
computer. Do not switch on yet!
DISPLAY
The Atari XL uses a standard domestic TV to
communicate with you, and for this almost any TV
will do. To get the best results, use a modern, good
quality colour TV. If you use a black and white set,
the colour displays produced by the computer will
appear as shades of grey.
To connect the XL to the TV, plug the supplied
aerial lead into the aerial socket of the TV, and
plug the other end into the socket labelled TV at
the back of the computer (check the diagram). The
lead has a different type of plug at each end, so take
care that you don't try to force in the wrong one.
CASSETTE RECORDER
The Atari XL, like most other small computers,
uses cassette tapes to save programs or
information, so that you don't have to type them in
every time you need them.
Y ou cannot use an ordinary cassette recorder wi th
the XL: you must use the special Atari cassette
unit, which is available at extra cost. The power for

Atari XL Specifications

General

Brand	Atari
Model	XL
Category	Desktop
Language	English