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Table of Contents
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Section
Title
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Page
INTRODUCTION
THEORY OF OPERATION
Introduction
Overview
Game Console
Outer Casting
Switchboard
:Motherboard
2600A Model Differences - All Revisions
2600A Model Differences - Revisions 14 and 15
2600A Model Differences - Revisions 16 and up
Summary
2
SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
2600 Symptom Checklist
2600A Symptom Checklist
2600A DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
GAME CONTROLLERS
Overview
Joystick (X-Y)Controller
Joystick (X-Y)Controller Check
Paddle Controller
Paddle Controller Check
Driving Controller
Driving Controller Check
Keyboard Controller
Keyboard Controller Check
Table of h n t e n t s
Section
Title
-
Page
SERVICE BULLETINS
9-1
List of Illustrations
Figure
Title
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Page
TV Switchbox
2600A G a m e Console
2600A Board Layout
2600/2600A IC Pinouts
2600 Motherboard Silkscreen
2600 Channel 3 Switchboard Silkscreen
2600 Channel 3 Switchboard Schematic
2600 Channel 2-3 Switchboard Silkscreen
2600 Channel 2-3 Switchboard Schematic
2600A Motherboard Silkscreen (Revs. 1-1 3 )
2600A Motherboard Silkscreen (Revs. 14 and 15)
2600A Motherboard Silkscreen (Revs. 16 and up)
Page
Title
Switch Initialization Positions
Color Bars Screen
Defective RAM Patterns
Gray Bars Screen
Defective Gray Bars Screen
Diagnostic Matrix Screen (Shorting Plugs OUT)
Diagnostic Matrix Screen (Shorting Plugs IN)
Diagnostic Matrix Screen with Defective Pattern
Audio Tone Test Screens
RC Waveforms
STC Address Line Waveforms
STC Data Line Waveforms
Joystick (X-Y)Controller
Joystick (X-Y)Schematic
Paddle Con troller
Paddle Confroller Schema t i c
Driving Controller
Driving Controller Schematic
Keyboard Controller
Keyboard 'Xriring Diagram
Keyboard Schematic
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List of Tables
Table
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4-1
4-47
2600/2600A Domestic
VCS
INTRODUCTION
- overview of
THEORY OF OPERATION
basic assemblies look like.
2600A
GAME CONTROLLERS
.a
PARTS LIST
2600A
- detailed breakdown
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
SECTION 1
THEORY OF OPERATION
There a r e currently four types of ATARI Video Computer Systems. The original model
(2600) is composed of two PC Boards connected by a 12-pin ribbon cable with t h e
motherboard surrounded by a heavy aluminum casting.
The other models (2600A: Revisions 1-13, Revisions 14-15, and Revisions 16 and up)
a r e composed of a single board with a light aluminum shield. The single board models
differ slightly in the video output circuitry. Component differences are:
Revisions 1-1 3 have no diodes on TIA lines LA41 and Sync.
a
Revisions 14-15 have diodes and pull-up resistors on TIA lines LMl and
Sync.
OVERVIEW
The ATARI Video Computer System (VCS) Models 2600/2600A a r e state-of-the-art
microcomputers. They receive instructions for t h e operation of different games from
individual Read-Only-Memory game cartridges and interpret data from t h e players'
hand-held controllers. They also allow game players t o select both a specific version
of each game and t h e player difficulty (on a per player basis). Figure 1-1 is a block
diagram of t h e functional flow of t h e VCS Model 2600. Section 7 describes t h e player
controllers. -
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GAME CONSOLE
The VCS game console is composed of an outercasting t h a t houses the switchboard and
the R F radiation shielded motherboard.
Outer C a s t inq
The casting consists of t h r e e pieces of plastic (see Figure 1-2). The pieces include t h e
base, which holds t h e switchboard and motherboard assembly; the top; and t h e bezel.
Switchboard
The switchboard assembly holds t h e player option switches, t h e power supply, and t h e
RF modulator (See Figure 1-3).
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RF MODULATOR
The R F modulator. converts t h e signal received from t h e Television
Interface Adaptor chip on the motherboard t o a frequency t h a t a television
can receive and interpret. D a t a between t h e R F module and t h e Television
Interface Adaptor chip is passed via t h e 12-conductor ribbon cable which
connects t h e motherboard to t h e switchboard. A coaxial cable passes t h i s
siqnal from t h e RF module to the switch box mounted on t h e bac!c of t h e
television.
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1-3
Motherboard
T h e motherboard is composed of a PC board containing a microprocessor (MPU) chip, a
combination Random Access Memory - Input/Output (RAM-110) chip, and a Television
The board also contains numerous
Interface Adaptor (TIA) chip (see Figure 1-3).
capacirors, resistors, transistors, and other assorted electronic components. These
p a r t s a r e all listed in Section 8, PARTS LIST.
a
MICROPROCESSOR CHIP
The heart of t h e VCS is t h e 6507 microprocessor chip (MPU). This device
makes decisions for the VCS based upon information i t receives from t h e
game cartridge and t h e RAM-I/O (discussed in t h e next paragraph).
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY-INPUT/OUTPUT CHIP
Temporary storage of d a t a from the MPU is provided by t h e 6532 Random
Access ~ e m o r y - I n p u t / O u t p u t (RAM-1/01 chip. This chip also scans the
option switches and t h e joystick 1 / 0 lines for information and maintains
time accounting for t h e MPU.
2600/2600A Domestic
VCS
In addition to the component changes, t h e physical location of several parts has also
been changed. Instead of having t h e right and l e f t difficulty switches placed on top of
t h e game, they a r e located at t h e rear of the console next t o t h e game controller
plugs. The channel selector switch is also located at t h e rear of t h e console. The
game cartridge socket is no longer angled, but is mounted vertically on t h e board.
2600A MODEL DIFFERENCES - REVISIONS 14 AND 15
- REVISIONS 14 A N D UP
Revisions 16 and up contain the model differences described above; they also include a
t i m e r chip (A205)added to t h e r e s e t circuitry of t h e MPU chip. This chip eliminates
t h e problem of power-on reset failures.
SUMMARY
The 2600A model differs primarily in t h e location of the components formerly located
on t h e switchboard. They a r e a t t a c h e d directly t o t h e motherboard and eliminate t h e
need for t h e switchboard and the ribbon cable. The 2600A Revisions 14 and up include
even further additional components to improve t h e performance of t h e o u t p u t
circuitry.
2600/2600A Domestic
VCS
SECTION 2
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
(Tap View)
NAT. L.kt3kO
T.I. 78MC5C
A203
(Top View)
win version
(Channel 2 or 3)
RF Mod.
Figure 2-1.
RF Moduiator
(TOOView)
2600/2600A IC Pinouts
Figure 2-2.
CHANNEL 3 SWITCHBOARD:
C102 may or may not be in place.
C103 and/or C104 may or may not be in place.
C103 and/or ClO4 may be mylar dipped .22 uf.
C103 and/or ClO4 may be c e r a m i c .Oluf (See Figures 2-3 and 2-4).
CHANNEL 2 OR 3 SWITCHBOARD:
The holes on the PC board for t h e CAME RESET and GAME SELECT
switches may not be wide enough a p a r t for the switch legs. To correct this
t h e legs of t h e switch must b e bent in so they fit into the holes (See Figures
2-5 and 2-6).
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-4.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
SECTION 3
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
You require eight basic pieces of equipment in o r d e r t o analyze failures in t h e
2600/2600A Video Computer Systems (VCS). These i t e m s include:
A 15 MHz oscilloscope
A Video C o m p u t e r System switchboard assembly t h a t is known to be
operating properly (not required for repairing 2600A units)
A Video C o m p u t e r System diagnostic t e s t cartridge, version 2.6 (DTC)
Two blue controller port shorting plugs for use with t h e 2.6 (DTC)
diagnostic c a r t r idge
Signal T r a c i n s C a r t r idqe (STC o r KLUGE)
VCS Field Service Manual for Domestic Model 2600/2600A
Color television s e t (properly adjusted)
Frequency Counter
If
Each board with Ltlolex chip sockets with insertion a i d s should have t h e
insertion a i d s removed and t h e chip reinserted.
Check t h a t a l l components (especially those on t h e p&imetei of t h e
motherboard) are properly soldered. Check for broken o r shorted t r a c e
lines.
Check for a n inductor and capacitor over C201 and R206. C u t t h e inductor
and c a p out, being c a r e f u l not t o c u t t h e C201 o r R206 leads.
If unit h a s a standup regulator and heatsink, inspect for hairline f r a c t u r e s
between t h e regulator and switchboard. Also e n s u r e t h a t t h e regulator is
firmly secured t o the heatsink by a Tinnerman clip or rivet.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Intermittent
ing .
RAhi Test
Color Bar Test
GrayBarTest
Diagnostic Matrix Test
Audio Tones Test
Paddle Control Lines Test
The technician also has a Signal T r a c e Cartridge (STC or KLUGE) available for
tracking motherboard problems t h a t a r e not repairable with t h e Diagnostic T e s t
Cartridge.
i n i t i a l l y to the l e f t
3-7
RAM
m T
Purpose: To t e s t t h e 6532 RAM chi0 for proper operation.
Format: On power-up t h e television displays diagonal lines of some type if
t h e RAM is defective. See Figure 3-7 for examples of screens indicating 2
defective RAM.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
- 1 / 0 chip,
and TIA
NOTE: This figure is a black and white representation of a color television screen.
2600/2600A Domestic
VCS
2.
3.
Gr u n
Not Und
Plnk a Green
Not used
a,
Came
CIma
kkct
hitch
Rcet
;o'
Svltch
Gem
Not UYed
Pink a Gmr
Not U r d
Gama
R m t
hrltch
Figure 3-12.
Format: Pins 37, 38, 39, and 40 of t h e TIA chip are checked with t h e
oscilloscope with t h e VCS unit in Diagnostic Matrix mode and with t h e
shorting plugs in place. This test is required only if t h e r e is a problem with
t h e hand controller lines. The procedure for this test is detailed in Section 4.
42a
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4040
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SECTION 4
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The chips are also susceptible to damage from stress when being removed from or
inserted into t h e sockets Always use a c h i p p u l l e r when removing t h e chips. Do n o t
pry chips out with a screwdriver or any other tool.
Failure t o follow the above guidelines results in unusually high chip failure rates and
extra expense.
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Connect VCS to
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Insert Diagnostic
Catnidge (DTC),init(Figure 4-11
and aPn on.
b C S
MY
fective RAM
P.mapQear
muse#r(sec
Fig. 4-31.
No
k picave
of m?
Replace the A 2 0 2
II
Does unit now ~ I O W the; No
cobr bus panem?
5w-
I) A m
2) A202
9howtfitcobr
bars panern?
A
Y
2600/2600A Domestic
VCS
Yes
b
No
Yes
r
Check your
switch settings.
Are they correct?
,Yes
No
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Pg. 4-6
4-694-9)I
Is there "snow"
on the s c r e w ?
(no modulation)
Check VCS
connections
t o TV and
No
Is ANY
modulation
~ r e s e n on
t screen?
w
Pg. 4-7
No
Pg. 4-9
IS "snow"on
screen gone?
Yes
Pg. 4-1 1
procedure KO
identify bad.
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I
Bad switchboard
No
'
'
Yes
k a b 5 v pg
signal p m c n t
a t pin S of A203?
R c p k e A203.
pattern an the N?
Cheek R221, Is it
OK?
I
1
Replace RZ21
(33K)
1s a p i c w e
Yes
now pmmt on
Yes
Chcck that
the trace line
from A201 pin 2
is not droned
toanother Line.
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Is a picture
now present on
the TV?
Pg.
No
Swapout
1) A200
2) A202
f6-4
b a picture now
present on the N?
Yes
No
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Place color/
black & white
switch in B h W
.position.
Pg. 4-7
Is proper gray
bar pattern
present? (See
Figure 4-4).
Is a partial
segment missing
or is any color
present? (See
Figure 4-51
pg. 4-45
2600/2600A Domestic V C
u
and initialhe.
Pq*4-2
Adjust R211 SO
that color is aligned
properly. (See
Figure 4-21.
Is VCS tunable
to proper shades?
Pg. 4-23
With inqxrative
switcb ,in position
(open). u
prnmt
at 3201 pin for that
switch?(See Chart)
+Y:
h there an open
bdvnotwpresent
a t the RAM pin
for that switch?
(see chart)
No
Yes
RAM pin?
b
No
Yes
Does switch
now chnge
~rm
on screen?
Yes
Yes
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CONNECflON CHART
Pg. 4-7
and White
Lait Difficulty
Right Difficulty
kkt
Restt
2600/2600A Domestic VC
Check RAM
(A2021 pin for
Pg.. 4-9
as necessary.
2
Swapout A 2 0 2
Does switch
now work?
Pg. 4-2
Use swapout
Defective switchboard
procedure to
identify which
board is bad.
Pg. 4-16
Defective .Motherboard
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Is 4-E, p-p
d2 signal
p r e x n t on
A202 pin 392
Yes
Pg. 4-10
Is 4-5v
p-0
1) X200
2) Q200
3) 4201
o x . signal
present betureen
C203 and R203?
Is 4 - j v p-p
o x . signai
p r e x n t on
pin 11 .4201?
4) Other Clock
Circuit Components
b -
Opm between
C203 and pin 1 I
A20 1.
Is (C-5v p-p
dO signal
1) A201
pin 4 A201?
2 ) A200
present on
Reoalr
Pin
b 4-5v p-p
do signal
present on
pin 27 A200?
No
A201 shorted.
Reoair
Openbemeen
Pin 27 A200
and Pin 4 A20 1.
Yes
I
4-5v p-p
d2 signal
p r e x n t on
pin 28 AMO?
No
Swapout
1) A200
2) A202
Yes
b 4-5"
&
62 signal present
on A201 pin 26?
N~
Open between
Pin 26 A201 and
Pin 28 AZOO.
L
Ooen between
Pin 39 A202 and
pin 28 A200.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Is 4-5v p-p
. No
d2 signal
present on.
pin 26 A201?
Open trace
between pin 26
A201 and pin 39
A202.
Yes
No
I
Open on line
to +5 or ground.
Swapout
1) A200
2) A202
Pg* 4-45
n
Repair
Pg. 4-2
Snowy Screen
troubleshoot in^
Procedure,
Motherboard
Use swapout
Bad switchboard.
procedure to
identify which
board is bad.
Pg. 4-12
Pg. 4-18
Bad motherboard.
I
Yes
1s +5v present
at J2Ol Pin I ?
i
No
Is there continuity
across 5201 pin 2?
Is modulation
evident on
the TV screen?
Replice 520 1.
Yes
Yes
No
r)
Is +7.5-9.0~
Yes
present a t 3204
00
M
pg.4-ll
of board
-Pg.
4-1 1
No
1
Is 3204 OK?
I
Yes
Voltage shorted
to ground.
4
Repair
b
4
Replace J204.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Motherboard, (Continued)
&
No
Is there
continuity
across J201
Pins 1,3,6,
10,l l ?
Replace connector.
i
Is modulation
evident on
the screen?
' Yes
*Caution:
Observe
polarity of
continuity
checker. Do
=put +
probe on ground.
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Is there
continuity
between +5V
line and ground?*
Is there an
open trace on
either +5v
or ground?
No
Yes
Is modulation
the TV screen?
Pg. 4-2
caps: ~ 2 0 4 , ~ 0 1 , ~ 2 2 0 ,
C239,C200,CZl'l.
Is modulation
evident on
the screen?
Pg. 4-1 1
Yes
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
l
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Is RF mod
output tuned
to 61.25 MHz?
(Channel 3)
Can unit b e
tuned to
61.25 MHz
( 2 -15 MHz)?
No
Replace RF
modulator.
No
Yes
Is color
No
I
(or sound)
Yes
I
now OK?
J
Short across
L 10I. Does color
(or sound) reappear?
No
I
Replace RF
modulator.
w'
u
Replace LIOL.
Isthere a 3-5v
p-p signai on the
A203 side of R222,
R223.R224?
Pg.
Do a l l of pins 2,
12, and 15 on A203
have a signai present?
Yes
b45
Pg. 4-5
I
Check inputs of
A203 (pins 3,11,14).
Yes
Replace A203.
Pg. 4-2
present?
'll
Pg. b 1 5
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Picture Now
Yes
&
OK? (See
Figure 4-4)
I
Go to matrix
test.
I
Check RZl8,RZl9,
RZ2O for proper
Yes
Yes
Pg. 4-20
=?
Bad Switchboard
Is +5v a t JlOl
Pin I ?
Pg. 4-17
4
Is RF mod. output
tuned to 61.25 MHz
(channel 3 , + .I5
Tune R F mod.
No
MHz)
at adjustment
hole.
If RF mod cannot b e
tuned to 61.25 MHz,
replace it.
Is video
signal present at JlOl
pin 12?
module pin.
Repair,
Is JlOl pin
12 shorted to
ground?
. No
~ e f e c t i v 3101.
e
Replace
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Is +9v present
at JlOl Pin 2?
Yes
Is ClO 1 shorted?
yes
)
Replace C101.
shorted to ground.
I I
I
Replace voltage
regulator (A10 1).
If +9v is still
not present at
JlOl pin 2,
then r e p h c e
the regulator
(A101).
Pg. 4-20
Switchboard
IS +5v present
at 3101 pin 1
on the switchboard?
Pg. 4-19
I
Is +5v at the RF
modulator pin 3
(5 pin mod)
or pin 2 (3 pin mod)?
t
Does RF modulator
pin 1 have continuity to ground?
J
Yes
No
RF module pin 1
and 3101 pins 6
and 10 (ground).
Repair
r-=
I
RF module output
is tuned to 6 1.23
M H z . ( 2 -15 MHz).
If tbere is still
.
a white screen, check
the JlO2 connector.
Replace as required.
If no modulation,
the RF module is
bad. Replace.
I
Is there modulation?
Is +5v a t the
output of the voltage
regulator (A101, pin 3)?
Check for
bad regulator
(AlOl) or open
between ground
and A101.
Is unregulated
47.5-9v a t voltage
regulator input
(A101, Pin l)?
-7.5-9v present
on the 3101 side of
yes
RephCe SiOl.
D o e s " r h
2 have
continuity?
( Yes
Is JlOl pin 2
shorted to ground?
l$l
Replace 5 10 1.
u
have not shorted to
ground.
i t r e ( )
Is there modulation?
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Initialize switches,
the? push "left"
difficuity swltCh
down.
Does screen
Put in shorting
plugs.
Does screen
match Figure 4-7?
Pg. 4-23
Push down
"Game Select"
switch ( 5 106).
"Reset"
switch (SlOS)
Pg. 4-7
Pg. 4-24
tive switchboard.
X200 frequency
correct?
Defective X200.
Yes
Is color very
weak or not present
at all?
1 Yes
Pg. 4-22
b there +6-7v on
Yes
Defective
C208,C209,RZll
or open trace
between CR2Ol
and pin LO A201.
No
I
1s there a 3-5v P*
signal on cathode
signal on cathode
CRZOO?
Yes
Detective CR200.
Defective
CR20 1
Open or shorted
trace to diodes
(CR2OO or CR20 1 )
Replace or Repair
A
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Does screen
now have
color?
Is 305-5~
p-p signal present between
C213 and R215?
Pg. 4-2
1z,-Ih
Defective C213
Defective C212
b 3.5-5v p-p
signal prescnt
between C212
and C213?
k 3.5-5v p-p
signal present
shorted to another
Replace or Repair
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Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Defective Man ix
troubleshoot in^
Procedure
P a r t e m LS disrupted
--
blue b b c k g r ~ dpanern
disrupted? (See Fisure
3-8 for example Sad
panem)
j w a o ~ t
!) A200
(5
N screen.
I3
L entire
Yes
matrix
now on %reen?
2 ) A202
3) A201
Pq. G 6
. i r e either me middle
lower or the l e f t lower
3d e f u t r v e ? (See
Figure 4-6 or 4-7 for
Swapou t
1 ) A202
2 ) A200
3) A201
correct p a n e r n )
Are mtadle-left
m a lower-kvet
blocks now corr e c t (See Figure
a-6 or b 7 ) ?
Yes
'Jo
block d e f e c n v e ?
Pq. '(-26
Pg. L 2 7
Is l o w e r - m ~ d d k
block defective?
Pg. b 2 7
Pg. b - 4
u
Pg. '(-20
Reinitialize
switches. Press
down the '?right
difficulty " switch.
Is there a
clear tone?
1
Pg. 4-27
Use scope or
frequency counter
to measure frequenq at
emitter of QZOZ.
I
7)
Tune audio to
5.5 MHz by adjusting L2O 1.
Can unit be
adjusted
is
sound clear?
Pg. 4-28
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
I
Are the two
patterns in
Figure 4-9
alternating on
the screen?
Pg. 4-28
I Yes
Pn. 4-24
Do the patterns
alternate with
the tones?
yes
No
Swapout
I ) A201
2) A200
3) A202
Are patterns
now correct?
IYes
-1
Put switches
back to initialized
positions.
b
VCS will go
through o m last
cycle before changing
to color bar test.
Pg. 4-30
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Changed per
ECN #0021
1/29/83
U e f e c t ~ v e2 0 2
Cap.
( R A I M ) L ~ ~ ~ N o .No.
De (ermine
which lines a r e
defective by
referring to
Connector
PinNo.
14
C235
C234
I3
C233
15
3202-Pin u
3202-Pin 3
3202-Pin 2
indicated as
defective for +Sv
a t 3202 or 3203
(See chart).
I
Is +5v present
on the linds)
just checked?
I
Yes
*H
Ih-
Does Diagnostic
Matrix now look
cwrtct
(See
k1
-
berwecn A M 2 pin
and the 3203D203.
p r t x n t there?
Check trace l i n d s )
from defective pin(s)
for rhora t o ground.
Are there any shorn?
Swapout
I ) A202
2 ) A200
3) A201
( ~ h c d <trace lined.
Yes
Repair
Is +5v now
present a t t h e
A202 pin?
Yes
Replace the
capacitor on
that line (see chard.
I
Does the Diagnostic
Matrix screen now
ook correct (see Fig. b-6)
Swapout
1) A200
2) A201
l Yes
I
ls +5v a t pin 6
of 3203 (right)
trigger) or 1202
(left trigger)?
.IYes
I
No
) Yes
t
L trigger Line
now operatins
correctly?
A
Yes
1s +Sv a t A203
pin 7 (right
No
(right)
R226 to A203
(left)
No
A203 pin 6
(right) and
in 10 (left)?
Is trigger Line
now operating
properly?
I
b 4.5-5v at
Swapout A203.
Is trigger line
n o r operating
cofrectly?
Yes
L
Swapout A201
I
Docs trigger
line now work
Yes
I
swapout
I ) A200
2) A202
4
I
Does trigger line
now W Q d pmperly?
'
Yes
Check/Rtpair
C236,CRZOZ
(left)
C237,CR203
(right)
Switchboard
pg.
BA mmcrbovd
Isrhuea2vp-p
square wave whrd
alternates betweal
two frequencies on
Pin 13 of A201?
e 13
,.No
NO
of R2081
Yes
b there continuity
from R208 to A201
pin 131
Swapout A20 I.
_r
_I
No
Pin 13.
Yes
Swapart
A20 I.
Pg. 4-24
L
D o n square
wave siqnal appear
at C210?
AD
b
Pg. 4-24
No
h
Y er
Replace
1) all
21 RZ16
Pg. 4-29
L
N?
Pg. 4-2
Is there +5v
at one end of
L20 1?
Repair trace
shoned or cracked).
If audio is still
dead, check the trace
lines around C211
for opens and strons:
Is there now
an alternating
audio tone from
the TV?
Yes
Pg. 4-2
Pg. 4-28
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
DTC works,
but VCS unit
Plug in customer
cartridge, if
Not Available
available.
w
Pg. 4-31
Available
Connect, initialize,
and turn VCS on with
customer's game
cartridge.
Do&
correct
No
video pattern
for that game
appear?
Yes
I
,' Yes
L
No
Check customer
cartridge on known
good game. Is it OK?
Pg. 4-31
I
rn
Yes
Swapout
I) A201
2 ) A200
3) A202
Yes
Does game
now operate
properly with
game cartridge?
I
Replace with
good cartridge.
Pg. 4-45
Pg. 4-31
Burn-In Procedure
Check game's
operation.
Is game
working
properly?
Pg. 4-2
Is trace
line shorted
to groud?
P
Repair
b dv now
present on
J2Ol pin for
that switch
(see chart)?
Is o n side of
switch tied ,to
ground as Shown
in schematic?
2'
Replace switch
CONNECTION CHART
Does panun
on Screen
change when
switch b
flipped?
Switch
lad< h White
Left Difficulty
Right Difficulty
select
Reset
11 01 Pin No.
4
S
7
9
8
Is there dv
on J201
pin 12?
No
Is there +5v
on pin 20 of
Is there
an open Line
between pin
20 and +5v?
NO
AZOI?
J
Yes
Repair.
Yes
I
Swapout A201.
Is there
modulation?
. Yes
L there continuity
across 5201 pin 12?
I
No
y e sJ
shorted to
ground? (check
continuity) '
&
Is J20l pin 12
Replace J20 1
Are C221 or
R223 shorted
to ground?
1 No
No
Yes
Replace
Check for
solder bridges
or trace
shorts.
Swapout A20 1.
I
I
Is there
modulation?
Repair
No
Swapout
1 ) A200
2) A202
Yes
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
Paddle Lines T e s t
Put shorting
plugs in. Put
VCS into
Diagnostic
Matrix mode.
1
- '~c.~:~~~2~~~t &
#
tiepav open
trace between
A201 and 12021
3293.
2
b
Swapout
0 A201
2) A200
3) A202
No
Yes
kR C waveform
appear
Yes
rn
Yes
Repair
or shorted.
pg. 4-2
Connection Chart
Plaver
1
2
3
4
Pin
A201
40
39
38
37
Pin
Pi
3202 203
5
9
-- -95
Cap
CZ15
C216
C217
C218
They c a n a l s o Se found
i n i t i a l l y to t h e l e f t
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
NDTE: Set all switches t o initialized position. A screen of horizontal color bars is
displayed (see Figure 4-2). T h e screen should b e steady and unchanging. A gray or
blue horizontal r e f e r e n c e line runs across t h e screen about t h r e e bars from i t s bottom.
This reference line is thinner t h a n t h e bars around it. R211 (R213 on t h e 2600A board)
should be adjusted so t h e bars immediately above and below t h e r e f e r e n c e line a r e
within o n e shade of e a c h other. Proper operation of t h e unit is indicated by being able
t o make this adjustment and by consistent color within t h e e n t i r e span of e a c h bar on
t h e screen. Minor glitches on t h e e d g e s of t h e color bars a r e acceptable. Leave this
test on for a t least t e n seconds in order t o c a t c h any i n t e r m i t t e n t problems, such as a
bar momentarily changing colors or blanking out.
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCZ
(A2'02).
Figure 4-4.
The gray bars screen h a s e i g h t horizontal shaded bars. I t is normal for t h e bars t o
have some uneven a r e a s on their upper and lower edges. The bars must appear (in
descending order) a s going f r o m black t o white in even steps. The s c r e e n may not have
a n y color in it. All e i g h t b a r s must b e consistent in their shade across t h e e n t i r e bar.
-.
lhe a r e a of t h e screen outside t h e bars is irrelevant. The white line immediately
a b o v e t h e top bar (black) is normal. This screen tests t h e operation of t h e chip set,
especially t h e TIA (A202).
--
This screen shows an example of a defective gray bars test screen. The appearance of
a black rectangle in t h e middle of a light gray bar means t h a t t h e data for t h a t p a r t of
t h e screen has failed t o be translated properly t o the TV. Any disruption of t h e
standard gray bars pattern (See Figure 4-4) or any color in the gray bars screen
indicates a failure.
Gem
Not Urd
Cr een
Not Used
Pink a Getn
Not U d
Cunc
R e t
Switch
Came
kka
Game
Switch
Switch
R e xt
Gem
Not U A
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
2ms/div.
Iv/div
P i n 37 and P i n 39
Zms/div.
Iv/div.
Pin 38 and P i n 40
Figure 4-10.
RC Waveforms
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
CAUTION: The STC procedure requires t h r e e known-good chips and a working clock
circuit. The STC should only be used after all o t h e r procedures have been tried.
GETTING STARTED
Insert t h e STC into t h e 2600/2600A. Turn on t h e unit. T h e television screen should b e
g r a y o r black. If it is "snowy" it indicates t h a t you should return t o t h e s t a r t of t h e
Diasnostic Flowchart. S e t t h e scope sweep t o .5 microsec/division and s e t t h e v e r t i c a l
t o 1 volt/division.
ADDRESS LINES AB@- AB12
C h e c k t h e address lines a t - t h e microprocessor (H200). Check address lines, s t a r t i n s
wirh pin 5. A signal with a waveform similar t o those shown in Figure 4-1 1 should b e
s e e n on t h e address lines, with e a c h succeeding address line's waveform having a
frequency half t h a t of t h e line before it. For example, A1 should b e half t h e
frequency of .A@. If o n e o r m o r e of t h e address lines shows no signal, it is likely t h a t
t h e line is either open or shorted t o ground or +5v. Check all t r a c e s and pins for
shorts.
If you have a d e f e c t i v e address line and it is not open o r shorted, swapout t h e A200,
A202 and A201, in t h a t order.
If a l l address lines have signals, t r a c e those signals t o t h e JZOO and t h e o t h e r chips.
Table 4-1 illustrates which address lines c o n n e c t t o which pins on 3200, 6532, and t h e
A . The signal present on e a c h address line of t h e microprocessor should also b e
p r e s e n t on each pin of 3200, 6532, and t h e TIA c o n n e c t e d t o t h a t line. If t h e s a m e
signal is not found, t h e t r a c e line and/or solder joints between t h e microprocessor and
t h e dead pink) is (are) broken. Check t h e t r a c e lines carefully t o locate t h e break.
DATA LINES DBO-7
S e t t h e v ~ r t i c a on
l your scope t o Zv/division. T h e d a t a lines a r e t e s t e d very much like
t h e address lines. The only d i f f e r e n c e is t h a t t h e waveform seen on t h e d a t a lines is
different. The signals you should s e e a r e illustrated in Figure 4-12. If any d a t a lines
a r e completely inactive (simply remaining a c o n s t a n t voltage), i t probably means t h a t
t h e line is either open or shorted t o ground or +5v. Check t h e t r a c e s and pins f o r
shorts. If none a r e found, o n e of t h e t h r e e chips or t h e STC itself probably has a n
internal short. Try swapping o u t t h e 6532, TIA, and t h e microprocessor.
Also
carefully check J2OO for s h o r t s b e t w e e n pins.
4-45
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
If a l l d a t a lines have signals, t r a c e those signals t o JZOG and t h e o t h e r chips. Table 4-1
illustrates which lines c o n n e c t t o which pins of 3200, 6532 and t h e TIA. The signal
p r e s e n t on e a c h data line of t h e microprocessor should also b e p r e s e n t on each pin of
3200, 6532 and the TIA c o n n e c t e d t o t h a t line. If t h e s a m e signal is not found, t h e
t r a c e line and/or solder joints b e t w e e n t h e microprocessor and t h e dead pin(s) i d a r e )
broken. Check t h e t r a c e l i n e s carefully t o locate t h e break.
'
t
.
D a t a Lines 1,3,5-7
2v/division
2ms./division
TABLE 4-1
Connected Pins on Motherboard
ADDRESS
LINES
ABO
A20 2
(TIA)
A202
(RAM)
5200
Connector
32
25
14
33
DATA LINES:
DBO
-- Indicates no connection
on that line
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VC5
SECTION 5
SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
The Symptom Checklist is designed to assist t h e experienced technician arrive at a
The checklist is not intended t o replace t h e
rapid diagnosis of VCS problems.
Diagnostic Flowchart as the primary troubleshooting guide, b u t is designed t o
supplement t h e flowchart.
Symptoms have been divided into six general categories of failure:
Logic
Video
a
Color
Audio
Controller
Other
2600 FAILURES
LOGIC FAILURES
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(mother board)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
ENTRY POINT
Solid colored
screen
A101,RFModule
J,pg.4-9
Vertical lines
SYMPTOM
J, pg. 4-9
VIDEO FAILURES
SYMPTOM
Snowy screen
Weak picture
Wronrg Gray Bars
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(mother board)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
no power, A203
5201, J204
A101, L101, R F
Module, J 10 1
L, pg. 4-1 1
LlOl,RFModule,
RF Cable
X,pg.4-18
N/ A
A201, A203,
R 2 18-R220
ENTRY POINT
P, pg.
4-14
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(motherboard)
No color
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
L101, RF Module
RF Cable
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
AA, pg. 4-21
Only t h e
reference
bar appears
C208, R211
N/ A
Color won't
ad just
N/A
V e a k color
RF Module, LlOl
R F Cable
AUDIO FAILURES
DLAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(motherboard)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
No audio
RF module
adjustment
'Afeak audio
XF module
adjustment
DTC audio
N/ A
SYMPTOM
ENTRY POINT
test fails
DIAGNOSTIC
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
(motherboard)
POSSIBLE 'CAUSE
(switchboard)
FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
F i r e button
does not work
N/A
Joystick does
not work
N/A
Dr ivin?
Cunlroiier s
N/ A
Paddle
Controllers
A20 1, C215-C218,
5202 - 3203,
defective controller
N/ A
pg. 4-34
OTHER FAILURES
DIAGNOSTIC
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
(motherboard)
Switches
not working
A202, C222-C227
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
S102-S106, JIOl
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
2600A FAILURES
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ENTRY POINT
Solid colored
screen
I, pg. 6-10
Vertical lines
I,pg. 6-10
3200, open or
shorted Address or
Data line
FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Snowy screen
A203, 5201,
RF Vodule, L205
K, pg. 6-12
Weak picture
RF Module, RF Cable
K, pg. 6-12
M, pg. 6-14
N, pg. 6-15
Warped picture
Revisions 1-13
C, pg. 6-4
Warped picture
Revision 14
C l , pg. 6-5
..
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No color
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW CHART
ENTRY POINT
P, pg. 6-16
Only t h e
reference bar appears
Color won't
P, pg. 6-16
a d just
Weak color
RF Module, C210,
C211, RtlO, RF Cable
AUDIO FAILURES (2600A)
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No audio
C206, . C207, 4 2 0 1,
R F Module ad just ment
Weak audio
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW CHART
ENTRY POINT
X, pg. 6-24
R F Module adjustment
Diagnostic test
cartridge audio
test fails
X, pg. 6-24
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW CHART
ENTRY POINT
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Fire Button
does n o t work
5202, 5203
Defective Controller
W, pg. 6-23
Joystick does
not work
V, pg. 6-22
Driving
Controllers
V, pg. 6-22
Paddle
Controllers
pg. 6-29
3202, 3203,
Defective Controller
SYMPTOM
Switches
not working
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW CHART
ENTRY POINT
G, pg. 6-8
SECTION 6
2600A DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
Extreme care should be taken when handling the intergrated circuit chips (A200, A201,
A202, AZ03). They are all very sensitive t o static electricity and c a n easily be damaged
by careless handling. Always keep the chips in their plastic carrier tubes or on
conductive foam when not handling them. Make certain you are well grounded when
handling the chips. Atari strongly recommends that you wear a conductive grounding
band (which ties from your arm to ground) when handling the chips.
The c h i p s are also susceptible t o damage from stress when being removed from or
inserted into the sockets. Always use a chip-puller when removing the chips. Do not pty
chips out with a screwdriver or any other tool.
Failure to follow the above guidelines results in unusually high chip failure rates and
extra expense.
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
Visually
in&
switches,
board(s1.
T
f bancry elimi-
nator. Set TV t o
InDiagnostic
Caruidge (DTC), initialize (Figure b-1)
Is picture
P a m appeu
on left side
of sixem?
onxsmn(xt
Fig. 4-31.
Pg. 6-5
C - 2600A R e v s 1-L3
C1 2600A Revs 14 and up
>
No
~unitnow&owthc
color bars pattun?
8
swapout
&
1) A200
2) A202
No
bars pattern?
I
.Yes
h
Pg. 6-6
No
, Yes
Check your
switch seeings.
Are they correct?
No
44,409).
present on screen?
Yes
Check VCS
connections
to N and
cfiannel setting.
'
Pg. 6-10
IS -"snow"on
screen gone?
Yes
r
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
Can R F module
R F module tuned to
61.25 MHz? (Channel 3)
be
Replace R F module
properly tuned?
Yes
Yes
1
Tune R F module
3.5-5VP-Psignal
on A201 side of R217.
v'
Yesp
I
Defective R217 or
bad ,4201.
Yes
Good video
No
Defective
R22 1
I
n
Rep lace
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
R F module tuned to
No
6 1.25 MHz, Channel 3 ;' '
Can R F module b e
properly tuned?
No
Replace R F module.
Yes
Tune R F module.
Yes
D e f e c t i v e R217 or
d e f e c t i v e CR203.
or d e f e c t i v e A20 1.
'
Swapout
1) A201
2) A200
3) A202
Defective
R221 o r R23(
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Place color/
black & white
switch in B&W
posit ion.
Pg. 6-8
Yes
L
Is proper gray
bar pattern
present? (See
Figure 4-4).
Pg. 6-13
Is a partial
segment missing
or is any color
present? (See
- Figure 4-51
Pg. 4-45
--
Reconnect VCS
and initialize.
( yea
is aligned properiy
(See figure 4-2).
Pg. 6-2
I
4
1s VCS tunable
to proper shades?
&
No
Pg. 6-6
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
CONNECTION CHART
A202
Switch
Pin No.
Color/~lack and
White
21
Left Difficulty
17
Right Difficulty
16
Select
23
Reset
24
9
Pg. 6-9
1s switch connected to
ground on other side?
Yes
Replace switch.
fl
Yes
0
Repair trace.
Is switch internally
shorted?
Yes
Replace switch.
&
Swapout
1) A202
2) A200
3) A201
CONNECTION CHART
A202
Pin No.
Switch
lack
and
White
Left Difficulty
Right Difficulty
Select
Reset
21
17
16
23
24
0
Repair
Pg. 6-2
2600/260014 D o m e s t i c VC:
!s L-lv p+ QO siqnal
?resent on pm
i AZOl?
Swapout
1) A200
2) 4202
No
Yes
Pg. 6-2
pen between pm 27 .+ZOO;,
and pm A201.
1s 4-Sv p-p
slqnal
xesent on DUI 27 A2OO?
'
Swapour
1 ) A201
2) ,420fl
Yes
beween Pm 26
A201 and pin 28 A2(XI.
'
Reoav
Yes
ye5
J
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
NO
'
A202, A203?
No
Swapout
liAZ00
Does unit
operate proper fy ?
I yes
pg. 4-45
Repair
260012600A Domestic V C S
1s - 5 v present on ourpur
of .\203?
1s there
+jv
on in b
RF module!
b
kr
yo
~205
defective?
Jpen b e w e e n A203
ourput and RF moaule
pin 4.
Yes
R e p l a c e RF module or
bad R F cable?
No
I
J
D
Repair
RepLace L205.
A
No
Repair
- 5 v h o r r e d ro qround?
Swawut
1) ,4201
21 A200
3) A202
Yes
.Anv modulation?
Defective 220 1.
u
Replace
Pg. 6-2
in
Repair
Does screen
match Figure rb?
Put in shortin3
1I
Does screen
match Figure 4-7?
Pg. 6-16
"Came Select"
Push down
"9eset"
switch (SLOS)
Pg. 6-17
signal on t h e A20 1
side of R214, R215,
and R216?
I
I
Yes
yes
Repair
Resistor
Defective?
Replace
Yes
Pg. 6-2
sideofR210,R215,
and ~ 2 1 6 ?
K L d~ with
--I-
Repair
Resistor
Defective?
Yes
J
I
Replace
Pg. 4-45
Pg. 6-2
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V
5wa~our
Yes
'
3tolace YZPO.
Yes
!s tnere 6 v on anode of
C.9290?
t-L
A291
!)
2 ) 4290
3 ) A292
3.5795 MHz?
Yes
Is V290 frlnutncy
i)e:ec:lve
D c W m
R213 or ooen
R7 me AZOl.
Reuar or Replace
.'
Yes
Is
a212 ~ood?
Yes
Defecnve CBZOO.
&
Repau x Replace
h e n xrween - 5 h CX201
Y Y O frquencv
3.5'95 :.:Ok
V~
D e fecrive
1 ) Y200
2 ) Q200 dr Q20
b
Can RF Module be
tuned properly?
RF frequency
61.25 WHz 5 .IS?
Yes
Is
Replace
'40
Replace RF module.
Yes
f une RF module.
Is XF cabk good?
I
No
Reohct
?artern LS disrupted
if blue or black lines
are missing or some
portmn of the Mauix
faiis TO appear on the
TV
screen.
Swapout
1) A200
2) A202
3) A20 1
pattern)
i
d
k entire mauix
now on screen?
b
Yes
1 Yo
Pg. 4-45
Pg. 6-22
Is upper-m iddle
b b c k defecrive?
Pg. 6-22
Pg. 6-23
Swapour
1s middle-middle
block aefecrive?
a
1) A200
21 A202
3) A201
J
Yes
[S
middle-middle
k lower-middle
block defective?
Pg. w5
Pg. 6-13
Reinitialize switches.
Slide the right
difficulty switch to
the right.
Is there a
clear tone?
Use scope or
frequency counter
to measure frequency
a t emitter of 4201.
I
I
I
Ad just to 2.06 MHz.
Look for stable
frequency
Can unit be
adjusted g& is
sound clear?
/-
Pg. 6-24
patterns in
Figure 4-9
alternating on
the screen?
I Yes
Do t h e panems
alternate wirt.1
the tones?
Swapout
1 ) A201
No
cyde?
2) A200
3) A202
A t e patterns
now correct?
(As in Figure 4-91
I Yes
I
Put switches
back to initialized
positions.
b
Pg. 4-45
VCS w i l l go
through one last
cyde before changing
to color bar test.
Pg. 6-27
Defective ,4202
Determine
which lines are
def cctive by
referring to
Figure b 7 .
Cap.
Connecror
C236
C229
No.
Swapout
Yes
L ) A202
II
just chcckec'"
II
I
Check tract l i d s )
from defecrive pinh)
for h m to ground.
Arc them any-shorts?
[5 ~ 5 now
v
present ar the
A202 pin?
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3202-Pin 3
Is +5v present
on the tinds)
Pin No.
Does Diagnostic
Yes
corrccr (see
shoned to +5v
(Check trace lines).
Repair
Yes
Replace the
capacitor on
that
Swapout
1) A200
2 ) A201
Yes
Swapout
1) A201
2 ) A200
3) A202
No
1 Yes
No
Replace
defective resistor.
C ~ V ?
Chetk continuity
%Pins (3202 &
5203) and resistors
(R225 and R224).
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Repair Trace
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k RF module tuned to
61.25 MHz?
(Channel 3)
ye,
Yes
Repair
rn
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Is there a 2v p p square
wave that alternates
between nvo frequencies
on pin 13 of A201?
Is there a 4.5 M H z ,
Does quare wave S ~ J M ~
appear at C208?
Yes
Replace
1) a i l
2) R207
Is there now an
alternating audio tone
from the TV?
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Can
RF module be
Yes
Tune R F module.
properly tuned?
rRephcc RF module.
Yes
IS there c o n t ~ n u i t yfrom
R206 to AZOL pin 13?
Repair open b e t w e e n
R206 and A20 1
pin 13.
11
Swapout AZOl.
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~ C C K
Is there now an
alternatlng auaia tone
from :he TV7
DTC works,
but VCS unit
is still suspect.
Plug in c u t o r n e r
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cartridge, if
availabie.
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Available
Connect, initialize,
and nrrn VCS on with
customer's game
cartridge.
Does correcr
video pattern
for that game
appear?
rn
Chedc customer
cartridge on known
good game. Is it OK?
Pg. 6-28
Swapout
1) A201
Yes
2) A200
3) A202
:
Does game
now o p e r a t e
properly wirh
game cartridge?
rn
Replace with
good cartridge.
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operation.
Is game
working
properly ?
Pg. 6-2
Put snorting
?lugs in. Put
VCS into
Diagnostic
Mauix mode.
No
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Check'22/3203 for RC
~ o e waveform
s
appear a t
No
waveform (see Fig. 4-10). Yes
each of the ~ 2 0 1pi,,s
k waveform present on
shown in the chart?
each of the pins shown
b
in chart?
1
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Repar open
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trace between
A20 1 and 12021
1203.
Repair
.
Repair
Connection Chart
Player
1
2
3
Pin
Pin
A201 3202
40
5
3
9
9
38
37
Pin
Cap
C215
203 No.
5
9
C216
CZ17
C218
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SECTION 7
GAME CONTROLLERS
OVERVIEW
T h e following pages contain descriptions, schematics, and t e s t procedures for t h e four
g a m e controllers used with t h e Video Computer System.
JOYSTICK (X-Y) CONTROLLER
Inside e a c h joystick is a small PC board t h a t has five calculator-type keypads mounted
on it. Two ;&ions of the P C board exist in c u r r e n t joystick models; s e e Figure 7-1.
Four of t h e keypads a r e positioned beneath t h e stick in a square shaped pattern, and
t h e f i f t h is located beneath t h e pushbutton. When t h e stick is pushed forward, t h e
bottom surface of t h e stick presses against t h e forward keypad, causinq it t o m a k e
c o n t a c t , and complete t h e c i r c u i t t h a t is c o n n e c t e d t o it. In t h e s a m e way, pushing
t h e stick back, l e f t and right causes t h e respective keypad underneath t h a t position t o
close and complete t h e circuit.
NOTE: The earliest models of the joystick had five spring-loaded buttons instead of
the present configurations. These earlier models cannot be repaired.
Earlier Version
F i g u r e 7-2. Joystick S c h e m a t i c
2 6 0 0 / 2 6 0 0 h Domestic VCS
Procedure
1. Check for c o s m e t i c damage.
l o v e it Left a n d p l a n e
P.ADDLE CONTROLLER
t a c h g a m e paddle consists of a 1 Megohm p o t e n t i o m e t e r t h a t , when varied, causes
d i f f e r e n t values t o be seen a n d a c t e d upon by t h e TIA. Also c o n t a i n e d in t h e paddle is
a s i m p l e spring loaded push-to-make pushbutton switch. T h e r e a r e t w o g a m e paddles
c o n n e c t e d t o e a c h I/O plug. F i g u r e 7-3 i l l u s t r a t e s t h e paddle c o n t r o l l e r assembly and
F i g u r e 7-4 t h e paddle c o n t r o l l e r s c h e m a t i c .
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F i g u r e 7-3. Paddle Controller
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
WrrON
CGNTROL I
PIN 4
PIN 5
T.V. Set
0
c a r t r idqe
Procedure
1. Check for cosmetic damage.
2. Plug in cartridge and plug controllers t o be tested into the left player port.
3. Press game reset.
L.
Press the button on one of the controllers. A air of numbers shouid appear.
5. When you turn the knob, one set of numbers should 70 between 20 and 2QO by
steps of 20. T h e numbers should not advance r e a t e r than a step of 2'3.
6. Repeat steps 3, 4 , Jc 5 for the other controller.
DRIVING CONTROLLER
T h e h e a r t of t h e driving c o n t r o l l e r is a switching d e v i c e t h a t g e n e r a t e s a full two-bit
g r a y c o d e for each q u a r t e r t u r n of t h e c o n t r o l l e r knob. The o u t p u t of both t h e g r a y
c o d e g e n e r a t o r and t h e pushbutton switch is d e t e c t e d by t h e 6532, causing t h e program
to respond accordingly.
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
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T.V. s e t
Known good VCS unit
Indy 500 c a r t r i d g e
Procedure
1. Plug in Indy 500 c a r t r i d g e and plug in driving controller t o b e t e s t e d in l e f t
hand port.
2. P r e s s game r e s e t switch.
3. Turn controller knob and insure t h a t c a r t u r n s in t h e s a m e direction as t h e
knob. Insure t h a t c a r doesn't skip position o r wobble between positions*
There should b e 16 d i f f e r e n t positions for t h e c a r .
4. Press down on t h e knob and lightly wiggle i t back and forth. T h e c a r should
not move a t all.
The closure is
Figure 7-8
illustrates the keyboard wiring and Figure 7-9 the keyboard schematic.
Figure 7-5.
PIN 2
0'
PIN3
F i g u r e 7-9. Keyboard S c h e m a t i c
2600/260GA D o m e s t i c VCS
K E Y B O A R D CONTROLLER CHECK
E q u i p m e n t Needed
T.V. set
Known good VCS unit
Brain G a m e s c a r t r i d g e
a One good keyboard c o n t r o l l e r
Procedure
1. Check for c o s m e t i c d a m a g e .
2. Plug in Brain Games c a r t r i d g e and plug t h e known good keyboard into t h e
right -hand plug.
SECTION 8
CX2600 DOMESTIC (M/N) VCS
PARTS LIST
Part No.
Bezel Assy
Rubber F e e t
Console Top
Console Base
Console Base Assy
AC Power Adaptor
TV Switch Box
CX2600 VCS
Keyboard Controller
Driving Controller
Paddle Controller
X-Y Controller
AC Power Adaptor
Bezel
Console
Console
Console
Console
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
CA018200-01
Final
Final
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Description
A C Power Adaptor
TV Switch Box
Resistor 1/4W 100 Ohm
Resistor 1/4 W 1K
Resistor 1/4W 10K
Resistor 1/ 4 W 12K
Resistor 1/4W 1800 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 18K
Resistor 1/4W 220 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 24K
Resistor 1/4W 27 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 3300 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 470 Ohm
Resistor 1/4 W 4700 Ohm
Resistor 1/ 4 W 47K
Resistor 1/4W 680 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 6800 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 9100 Ohm
Resistor Variable 5OOK
Cap. Mylar Dipped .luF (1OOV)
Cap. Ceramic Disc 47pF (50V)
Cap. Ceramic Disc 22pF (50V)
Cap. Ceramic Disc 220pF (50V)
2B-007
Locator
Not Packaged
Not Packaged
Not packaged
Packaged
Packaged
Packaged
Packaged
Packaged (Alternate
listed)
Packaged (Alternate
for PIN CA014034)
Packaged (CX262 Pack)
R202,205
R208,212,214
R225,226,234
R222
R203,216,227-321
R209,233
R204
R206,217,223
R200
R218-221
R20 1
R207,232
R224
R213
R215
R210
R211
C204
C211,212
C213
C236,237
(Alternate for
P/N C014180-05)
C200,202,205,208,
21 4,223-227,239,240
2B-008
Description
Cap. Ceramic Disc .001 uF (5OV)
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Transistor MPS3563
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Nlother
Jack
CX2600 PC Board .
Cartridge Socket Assy
Zener ~ i o d e / A x i a lWrap Assy
Crystal 3.579575 Mhz
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Socket Cartridge
Cap. Electrolytic 4.7uF (35V)
IC TIA
Socket Controller (9 Pin)
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IC CPU (6507)
IC RAM (6532)
Dust Cover Socket
Connector (12/24)
Pad Cartridge Socket
IC Hex Buffer (4050B)
Cap. Polystyrene 820pF (50V)
Inductor 2 uF
Inductor 12 112 Turn
Socket Assy (AID)
Cable Ribbon ( 12 conductor)
Cap. Axial 200pF (50V)
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Rivet
Diode Zener 1N4736 (6.2V)
Transistor 2N3906
CX2600 PC Board (MOTHER)
Locator
C203,209,222,228235,238
C22 1
C210,219,220
CR200,20 1
Q200,20 1
4202
(Alternate Listed)
4202 (Alternate for
P/N 34-2N3563)
3204
X200 (Alternate
Listed)
C20 1
A20 1
3202,203 (Alternate
Listed)
3202,203 (Alternate
for PIN C010448)
A200
A202
C236,237 (Alternate
listed)
C215-218
L200,203
A200
A20 1,202
X200 (Alternate for
P/N C010177)
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Description
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Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
P addle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
C012242
Switch SPDT
Switch
C014348
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
C014372
C014373
CO 14778-03
C017294
C017297
C019025
Locator
(Ch2-3 version)
S107 (Alternate
listed)
5107 (Alternate
for P/N C012241)
listed)
A101
ClO5
C106
JlOl
S10 1-1 04 (Alternate
for P/N C0 10373)
Description
Locator
Switch
CO 19026
Switch DPST
5105,106 (Alternate
for PIN C0 10388)
5 Pin (Ch 2-3
version)
3 Pin (Ch 3
version)
Switch
CA012174
RF Module Assy
Switch
CA012175
RF Module Assy
Switch
CA012233
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
C010726
CO12107-02
C012108-02
C012109
C012110
C012114
C012116
C012951
CAO 15396
CAOl674l
Cable
Top Cover
Bottom Case
Boot
.
Retainer Ring
Fire Button
Handle
Spring
PC Board (Two-Edged Connection)
PC Board (Single-Edge Connection)
PARTS LIST
Part No.
Description
Bezel
Bezel
Bezel
Console
Console
Console
Console
Bezel
Bezel Label
Bezel Assy
Rubber F e e t
Console Top
Console Base
Console Base
Console
Fina4
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
CX2600A VCS
CX2600A VCS
AC Power Adaptor
Final
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TV Switch Box
Resistor 114W 1 K
Resistor 1/4W 10K
Resistor 1/4W 11OK
Resistor 1/4 W 15K
Resistor 1/4W 1.8K
Resistor 1/4W 18K
Resistor 14W 220 Ohm
Resistor 1/4 W 2.2K
Resistor 1/4W 240 Ohm
Resistor 1/4 W 24K
Resistor 1/4W 27K
Resistor 1/4W 3300 Ohm
Resistor 1/4 W 4.7 K
Resistor 1/4W 47 Ohm
Resistor l/4W 470K
Resistor l/4W 6800 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 820 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 91 Ohm
Resistor 1/4W 9100 Ohm
Resistor Variable 500K
Cap. Poly Film .luF (100V)
Cap. Poly Film .22uF (100V)
Cap. Ceramic Disc 1OpF (50V)
Locator
(Alternate listed)
(Alternate for
P/N C016398)
(Not Packaged)
(Not Packaged)
(Packaged)
(Packaged)
(Packaged)
(Packaged)
Packaged (Alternate
listed)
(Packaged)
(Not packaged)
Packaged (Alternate
for PIN CA014034)
Packaged (CX262 Pack)
R202,206,211,228
R223,226,229,230
R216
R222
R209
R207
R204,224,225,232
R203
R205
R217,227
R214
R218,220
R201,212,219,221
R215
R233
R210
R234
R23 1
R208
R213
C241
C204
C202 (Alternate
listed)
Locator
Description
C209,210
C211 (Alternate
listed)
C216,217 (Alternate
listed)
C2O3,2O5,212,236,
237,240,244
(Alternate listed)
C213,223-235
(Alternate listed)
C2 15 (Alternate
listed)
C200,208,222,238,
239,245 (Alternate
listed)
CR200-203
4202
3204
J2O 1
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2A-018
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2B-003
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2B-007
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2B-008
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2C-001
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34-2N3563
79-5903
79-591 8
A003647
C010177
Diode 1N9l4
Transistor 2N3563
Connector Phono Jack
Connector Jack (3.5mm)
R F Cable Assy
Crystal 3.579575 Mhz
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C010373
C010388
C010444
C010448
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C010727
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C010745
C010750
C010776
COl0812
C010813
C010821
C010823
C01224l
C014179-01
IC MPU (6507)
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C014179-05
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CO14180-04
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IC (6532)
Dust Cover Socket
Pad Cartridge Socket
Dust Cover
Cap. Polystyrene 820pF (50V)
Inductor Variable 0.85-l..2uH
Switch Slide (PCB)
Cap. Ceramic Axial 22pF (50V)
Locator
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Part No.
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C014181-01
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CO14181-02
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CO14181-03
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C014348
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C014353
C014369
C014373
C014384
CO14386-08
CO14386-09
C015510
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C015519
P C Board
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C013 5 7 3
CO 1.5574
CO 1.5575
CO1.5752
C01.5902
CO 1.7297
CO I.7549
Socket Cartridge
Shield Top
Shield Bottom
Inductor 1.8uH
Connector 12114
2 Switch Static Strip
Switch Slide (PCB)
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Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Description
Transistor 2N3906
IC Timer (555)
Dust Cover Assy
R F Module
Socket Assy (Cartridge)
CX2600A PC Board Assy
PCB/Shield Assy
Zener Diode/Axial Wrap Assy
Speed Clip Fastener
Nut
Lockwasher
C216,217 (Alternate
for P/N 2B-003)
C213,223-235
(Alternate for P / N
2B-008)
C2O3,ZO5,212,236,
237,240,244
(Alternate for P/N
2B-007)
C200,208,222,238,
239,242,245
(Alternate for
P/N 2C-001)
A203
C2 18-22 1
C214
C243
L200,203-205
XA200
XA20 1,202
X200 (Alternate
listed)
(Use Rev 16 or
above)
5200 (Part of)
L202
3200 (Part of)
S200,205,206,
(Alternate for
P/N C012241)
4200,201
A205
5 Pin Version
5200
Knob
/39/R3
Assv
Part No.
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
X-Y Cntl
C010737
C010738
C010739
COl08lO
C010970
COl2766
CA010837
CA010933
CA0 10953-03
CAO 11620-0 1
C010726
C012107-02
C012108-02
C012109
C012110
C012ll4
C012116
C012951
CAOlS396
CAO16741
Description
Locator
Cover Top
Cover Bottom
Fire Button
Cable Y Control
Sleeve
Label Paddle
Control Knob Assy
Control Cable Assy
Paddle Control Assy
Switch
Cable
Cover Top
Case Bottom
Boot
Retainer Ring
Fire Button
Handle
Spring
PC Board (Two-Edged Connection)
PC Board (Single-Edge Connection)
SECTION 6
INDEX
AUDIO TONES
BATTERY ELIMINATOR
BLOCK DIAGRAM
COLOR BAR TEST
CONSOLE
DEFECTIVE RAM PROCEDURES
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
DIAGNOSTIC MATRIX
DIAGNOSTIC MATRIX TEST
DISPLAY, NO
DRIVING CONTROLLER
GAME PADDLE
GRAY BAR TEST
JOYSTICK
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
MOTHER BOARD
mu
OPTION SWITCHES
PADDLE CONTROL LINES
PADDLE CONTROLLER
PADDLE LINES TEST
PARTS LIST
POWER SUPPLY
RAM, DEFECTIVE PROCEDURES
RAM, I/O
RF CABLE
RF MODULE
RIBBON CABLE
STATIC MODIFICATIONS
NTSC
SECTION 7
TECHNICAL TIPS
TECH TIP 11
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Green 5200
On e a r l y production 2 6 0 0 ' s t h e 5200 i s g r e e n . We found t h a t it i s a very
u n r e l i a b l e connector a f t e r many i n s e r t i o n s . T h i s appears t o you as a
game t h a t sometimes does n o t work w i t h a c a r t r i d g e . Replace t h e
connector.
TECH TIP #2
Audio F a i l u r e s
On Audio F a i l u r e s t h e primary s u s p e c t s a r e t h e two polystyrene caps
C206/C207.
By p u t t i n g p r e s s u r e on t h e sound caps t h e audio may come on
a g a i n . Always r e p l a c e b o t h caps when you r e p l a c e one.
TECH TIP #3
Kludge
I n some o f t h e e a r l y p r o d u c t i o n games you n o t i c e a inductor and cap o v e r
C201 & R206. This was t o cure a problem on a c a r t r i d g e then, b u t i s now
no l o n g e r needed- Cut t h e i n d u c t o r and cap o u t being c a r e f u l n o t t o c u t
t h e R206 l e a d .
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TECH T I P 86
L e f t Paddle F a i l u r e
E a r l y p r o d u c t i o n 2600 mother
e r r o r which was c o r r e c t e d by
i n s u l a t e s t h e t r a c e from t h e
The dot i s l o c a t e d under t h e
be completely covered.
TECH T I P i1/7
Indy 500
I f a u n i t works on everything except Indy 500 then p i n 23 o f the A202 i s
probably s h o r t e d t o a d a t a l i n e .
TECH TIP #8
Power Jacks
TECH T I P #9
If t h e y a r e n ' t , t h e y w i l l cause
TECH T I P #14
Crooked Switches
I n s p e c t switches on 2600 switchboard t o i n s u r e t h a t they s e t f l a t and
perpendicular t o t h e board. Reset a l l switches which are n o t .
NTSC
Make s u r e the, L201 core has a snug fit o r e l s e when 4.5 MHz i s s e t , t h e
c o r e can s l i p i n handling. Also, some L201 cores be frozen o r cracked i n
the j a c k e t . Replacement i s necessary o n l y if t h e audio c a r r i e r frequency
cannot be a d j u s t e d t o 4 . 5 H E h .
NTSC
TECH TIP
number
SUBJEm.
Blanking Resistor
DESCRIPTION:
T h e Rev. 4 CX2800 P C B h a s a n 820 Ohm resistor soldered across pins 6 and 9 of U2
(TIA) on t h e soldered s i d e (bottom). This resistor improves t h e g a m e color and m u s t
no tbe removed. Rev. 5 and above CX2800 PCB have this resistor incorporated in
t h e i r design.
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Outside California
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TECH TIP
MODEL:
number
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DATE:
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SUBJECT:
Switchcaps
DESCRIPTION:
If a t power-up two switches a r e activated a t t h e s a m e t i m e (indicated by both the
Joystick and Paddle, or Novice and Expert LED'S "on" at t h e s a m e time), you must
shorten t h e switchcap hand ends with sand paper, to eliminate binding.
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TECH TIP
number
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MODEL:
DATE:
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Blanking Resistor
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TECH TIP
MODEL:
CX2800
number
DATE:
11/17/82
SUBJECT:
Switch Shorting
DIFFICULTY REPORTING:
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MODEL:
DATE:DEC 9 , 1 9 8 1
2600 V i d e o C o m p u t e r S y s t e m
PROBLEM
C o m p a t a b i l i t y problems between t h e cable and c o n n e c t o r s l i n k i n g
2600 Mother Board t o t h e s w i t c h b o a r d .
CAUSE
A flat-wire
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A r i b b o n c a b l e w i t h a male c o n n e c t o r which p l u g s i n t o a
female, 12-pin i n - l i n e s o c k e t on t h e switch board.
t y p e c a b l e , w i t h female c o n n e c t o r ( s e e F i g u r e
8-11 w h i c h p l u g s i n t o a male 1 2 - p i n i n - l i n e c o n n e c t o r o n
the switch board.
F i g u r e 8-1.
SOLUTION
Flat-wire
Type Cable
or
When a defect . i s f c u n d i n t h e f l a t - w i r e t y p e c a b l e a s s e m b l y
i t s male c o n n e c t o r o n t h e s w i t c h b o a r d , t h e f l a t - w i r e c a b l e
a s s e m b l y s h o u l d be r e p l a c e d w i t h t h e r i b b o n c a b l e a s s e m b l y ( p a r t
number C012776) a n d t h e 1 2 - p i n m a l e s w i t c h b o a r d c o n n e c t o r s h o u l d
be r e p l a c e d w i t h t h e 1 2 - p i n f e m a l e s w i t c h b o a r d s o c k e t ( p a r t
number C 0 1 4 7 7 8 - 0 3 ) .
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ATARI"
SERVICE BULLETIN
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MODEL:
PROBLEM
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CAUSE
These 2600A problems have been diagnosed by A t a r i as being caused by a
leaking o r d e f e c t i v e C24l (.I microfarad) a n d l o r C242 (.I microfarad) l o c a t e d
between t h e power jack and voltage regulator.
SOLUTION
Replace t h e d e f e c t i v e components with o n e s f r o m your kit. Make certain t h e
replacement components a r e r a t e d a t a v a l u e 50V o r greater.
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ATARI"
MODEL:
SERVICE BULLETIN
2600 Video Computer System
I DATE:
February 18,1982
PROBLEM
Damage t o Hex Buffer, and other components
CAUSE
S t a t i c discharge
SOLUTION
To provide protection from s t a t i c discharge a Zener diode must be placed between
t h e trigger lines and ground. Also, s t a t i c strips must b e placed on the switches of
the switchboard. (Refer t o pages 3-3 thru 3-5 of your ATARI VIDEO COMPUTER
FIELD SERVICE MANUAL DOMESTIC MODEL 2600/2600A.)
T h e p a r t number f o r t h e Zener ~ i o d e / A x i a lCap. Assembly is CA018263 and can b e
ordered (at no charge to you) from Sales Order Processing, Sunnyvale, a f t e r March
8, 1982.
You should have the static strips (Part Numbers C017294 and C017297) in c u r r e n t
p a r t s inventory. If you d o not, please order t h e m when you order t h e Zener/Axial
Assembly.