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Table of Contents
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Section Title INTRODUCTION
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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 3 SCHEMATICS AND SILKSCREENS TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING Equipment Requirements Test Procedures and Methods 2600 Model Modifications 2600A Model Modifications Testing with the Diagnostic Test Cartridge (Version 2.6) Initialization RAM Test Color Bar Test Gray Bar Test magnostic Matrix Test Audio Tones Test Paddle Control Lines Test 2600 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
ATARI CX2600 (M/N) PARTS LIST ATARI CX2600A (M/N) PARTS LIST
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Table of h n t e n t s Section
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List of Illustrations Figure Title 2600 Functional Diagram 2600 Game Console 2600 Switchboard and Motherboard Assembly
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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)
2600 Trigger Circuitry with Static Modification 2600 S t a t i c Modification Zener Diode
Location of Colored Dot Over T r a c e 2600 Switchboard Static Modification 2600A (Revs. 1-1 3 ) Static Modifications Switch Initialization Positions Defective R A M P a t t e r n s Color Bars Screen Grav Bars Screen ~iagnostic Matrix Screen (Shorting Plugs OUT) Diagnostic Matrix Screen (Shorting Plugs IN) Audio Tone Test Screens iv
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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
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INTRODUCTION
- overview of
2600 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART - thorough flowchart enabling t h e technician t o test and troubleshoot a d e f e c t i v e 2600 unit.
SYMPTOM CHECKLIST - for the experienced technician, a list of t h e high failure parts and t h e flowchart entry point for t h a t particular problem.
2600A
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART - thorough flowchart enabling t h e technician t o test and troubleshoot a d e f e c t i v e 2600A unit.
GAME CONTROLLERS
overview of hand controller construction with electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
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PARTS LIST
- detailed breakdown
T h e manual is designed for use by both experienced and inexperienced s e r v i c e personnel. The Diagnostic Flowcharts (Sections 4 and 6) provide detailed diagnostic and repair procedures for technicians who a r e not y e t completely familiar with t h e VCS. The Symptom Checklist (Section 5 ) provides a f a s t repair reference for t h e m o r e experienced technician.
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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
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Revisions 14-15 have diodes and pull-up resistors on TIA lines LMl and Sync. Revisions 16 and up include the above mentioned diodes and resistors as well a s a timer chip.
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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The VCS game console is composed of an outercasting t h a t houses the switchboard and the R F radiation shielded motherboard.
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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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PLAYER OPTION SWITCHES Switches SlOL thru SL04 a r e double-pole, single-throw. Switches SL05 and 5106 a r e double-pole, double-throw. All switches a r e connected between t h e switchboard and t h e motherboard by 1 2-conductor flexible ribbon cable.
POWER SUPPLY The power supply is composed of a +5 voltage regulator, filter capacitors, and t h e power on/off switch. Unregulated D C is supplied t o t h e board f r o m t h e battery eliminator. A supply of +5 volts is routed through a f i l t e r circuit t o t h e R F modulator. The motherboard also receives i t s power (+5 volts Vcc) from t h e switchboard via t h e s a m e 12-conductor ribbon c a b l e referenced above.
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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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.
TELEVISION INTERFACE ADAPTOR CHIP This ATARI proprietary chip generates audio and video signals which a r e required by t h e RF modulator. The Television Interface Adaptor (TIA) chip also contains t h e analog-to-digital converter circuitry t h a t allows the MPU t o understand signals originating in t h e h a n d h e l d paddle controllers.
TIA outputs a r e processed by additional circuitry into a composite video, sound, and color signal which is routed to t h e RF module on t h e switchboard via t h e 12-conductor ribbon cable. The RF module converts the composite signal t o a R F signal acceptable t o t h e television. A coaxial cable transmits this R F signal from t h e console t o a selection box t h a t can be mounted on t h e T.V. This switchbox (Figure 1-41 allows you to display either a signal received by t h e antenna (for normal T.V. viewing) or a signal from t h e VCS (for playing a game).
2600A MODEL DIFFERENCES - ALL REVISIONS The major difference between the newer single board VCS (2600A) and t h e original VCS (2600) is t h a t all of t h e components formerly on t h e switchboard a r e now located on the motherboard (See Figure 1-5). This includes the player control function switches (Power ON/OFF, COLOR/BW, GAME SELECT and GAME RESET), RF modulator and power supply circuitry. The single board design eliminates t h e need for t h e ribbon cable, which connected t h e switchboard t o t h e motherboard on t h e 2600 VCS. Gone, too, a r e the luminescence and RF output buffers and t h e two TIA input buffers, a l l of which were contained in chip A203. In t h e oscillator circuit, one of t h e transistors and its associated network has been eliminated and R227-R230 (paddle control lines) are no longer present. C239, going t o pin 7 on J202 and 3203, has been replaced by C236 and C237 (See Figure 1-6).
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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 and 15 contain t h e model differences described above, and in addition have new components on t h e TIA lines, LM1 and Sync. There a r e t w o IN914 diodes t o prevent feedback on t h e lines and two additional pull-up resistors t o insure the signal is a t +5v. To compensate for any signal loss, R215 and 217 have been changed t o 47K (R215) and 24K (R217).
2600A MODEL DIFFERENCES
- 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 VCS is a microcomputer t h a t receives its operational instructions from s a m e cartridges, the game console, and player controllers. The 2600 switchboard and motherboard assemblies a r e housed within an o u t e r casting and a r e t h e principle assemblies addressed in t h e remainder of this manual. The boards a r e connected by a 12-conductor ribbon cable which passes not only power, but also d a t a between t h e t w o boards. Three chips of t h e n o t h e r b o a r d allow for t h e interaction between t h e game and t h e player. These chips a r e t h e microprocessor (MPU), t h e Random Access MemoryInput/Output (RAM I/O), and the Television Interface Adapter (TIA) chips.
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.
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SECTION 2
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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).
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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
Each 2600 model opened must be modified as shown in Figure 3-1 t o provide additional protection from s t a t i c discharge.. A Zener diode is connected b e t w e e n t h e trigger lines and ground, and s t a t i c strips a r e placed on t h e s w i t c h e s on t h e switchboard (See Figures 3-1, 3-2 and 3-41. These modifications a r e c r u c i a l t o prevent c o m p o n e n t d a m a g e d u e t o s t a t i c discharge. Each c o n n e c t o r a n d plug should b e checked for a tight, secure fit. I n t e r m i t t e n t failures frequently result from a loose c o n n e c t o r or plug. Connectors 3202 a n d 3203 should b e checked for pushed o r broken pins. If t h e unit has a green 3200 connector, insert c a r t r i d g e and wiggle it. t h e unit shows i n t e r m i t t e n t problems, replace 5200.
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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.
Ensure t h a t motherboards (Rev. 8 or lower) have a colored dot over t h e t r a c e on t h e upper-left corner of t h e board. This prevents shortinq t h e board and t h e c a s t i n g (See Figure 3-3).
Two types of 12-conductor cable assemblies have been used on 2600 model units, t h e flat-wire type and t h e ribbon type. When a d e f e c t is found in t h e flat-wire t y p e c a b l e assembly or its male c o n n e c t o r on t h e switchboard, t h e flat-wire c a b l e assembly should be replaced with t h e ribbon c a b l e assembly and t h e 12-pin male switchboard c o n n e c t o r should b e replaced with t h e 1 G i n f e m a l e switchboard socket.
Figure 3-1. 2600 Trigger Circuitry with S t a t i c Modification Install t h e s t a t i c modification on all 2600 units. Install CR202 nd CR203 removing C236 and C237 and inserting the C2361CR202 and CAUTION: C2371CR203 assemblies in their place (See Figure 3-2). Observe t h e polarity on CRZ02 and CR203 (the dark band must be toward t h e 3202/3203 connectors). On t h e switchboard, install t h e static strips as shown in Figure 3-4.
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Each 2600A ( R e v s 1-1 3) model must h a v e s t a t i c s t r i p s placed on t h e f r o n t panel s w i t c h e s (See Figure 3-51.
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Check t h a t a l l cornponenets are properly soldered, and check for broken o r shorted trace lines. If a unit exhibits RF i n t e r f e r e n c e t h a t d o e s n o t c l e a n up using normal adjustment methods, o r if a series of lines and bright q r id distortions on t h e screen are accompanied by a loud hum e v e n when properly adjusted, a defective o r leaking c a p a c i t o r may be a t fault. Replace C24l (.I microfarad) and/or C242 (-1 microfarad) located respectively between t h e power jack and voltage requlator.
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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.
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Purpose: To prepare t h e VCS unit for testinq by t h e diagnostic cartridge. Format: Connect VCS unit t o television and battery eliminator. S e t television t o proper channel (channel 3). Plug in t h e 2.6 diagnostic cartridge. Set all 2600 switches t o t h e up position. On t h e 2600A, set a l l front panel switches up and rear panel switches t o the left (See Figure 3-6).
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NOTE: The absence of defective patterns i s no assurance that the entire c h i . is sound, only the RAM. The operation of the I/O and Timer functions is not verified by this test.
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Format: Set all switches t o initialization position. A screen of horizontal color bars is displayed (See Figure 3-81. The 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 s c r e e n about t h r e e bars from its bottom. This r e f e r e n c e line is thinner than 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 each other. Proper operation of t h e unit is indicated by being a b l e t o make this adjustment and by consistent color within the entire span of e a c h bar on t h e screen. Minor glitches on the edges of t h e color b a r s a r e acceptable. Leave this t e s t on for at least t e n seconds in order t o c a t c h any intermittent problems, such as a bar momentarily changing colors o r blanking out.
NOTE: This figure is a black and white representation of a color television screen.
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Puroose: To t e s t t h e proper function of t h e Input-Output ports of t h e VCS unit. Format: Set all switches t o t h e initialized position, then move t h e L e f t Difficulty switch t o t h e "8" position. The test is performed in t w o parts:
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With t h e blue shorting plugs removed, t h e matrix of nine rectangles on the screen should look like Figure 3-10. The shorting plugs a r e t h e n inserted and t h e pattern should look like Figure 3-1 1. Press t h e CAME SELECT switch. If t h e switch is properly functionins, t h a t a r e a s f t h e matrix will black out. Release t h e GAME SELECT switch and r e p e a t t h e procedure with t h e G A V E RESET switch.
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Format: The VCS unit should be in t h e initialized mode. Move t h e Right Difficulty switch t o t h e "8" position. The test displays two alternating patterns on t h e screen (as shown in Figure 3-12) while two alternating tones a r e heard. The tones change in sync with t h e screen. This test pattern continues for one full cycle a f t e r t h e Right Difficulty switch has been returned t o t h e initialized position.
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Purpose: To t e s t t h e proper operation of t h e Paddle Control Lines by viewing conversion inputs of the TIA chip.
the analog waveforms at t h e analog-to-digital
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.
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SECTION 4
Many places in t h e diagnostic flowchart, a box tells you t o "swapout" a chip or a number of chips in a order. The "swapout" instruction means t h a t you should replace t h e indicated components one at a t i m e with a known sood component of t h e same type. The VCS should then be t e s t e d with t h e new, known-good component in place t o s e e whether t h e "swapout" solved t h e problem being checked. If t h e swapout did not fix t h e problem, t h e known-good component should be l e f t in, a n d t h e n e x t component inserted. Once t h e problem is solved, you then place t h e suspected bad chips o n e by o n e into the system t o d e t e r m i n e whether o r not t h o s e you pulled o u t a r e truly defective. In this way, you avoid needlessly replacine, gbod components. CAUTION Extreme care should b e taken when handling the integrated circuit chips (A200, A20 1, AZ02, A203). They are a l l very sensitive to static electricity and can easily be damaged by careless handling. Always keep the chips in their plastic carrier tubes or on conductive foam when not handling them. Make c e r t a i n 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.
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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
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There is an open line between A203 and the resistors. Fix it.
Pg. 4-5
I
Yes
Replace A203.
Pg. 4-2
present?
'll
Pg. b 1 5
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Picture Now
OK? (See
Yes
&
Go to matrix
test.
I
Figure 4-4)
I
Make sure 1 1 2 18, R219, R220 have +Iv connected to top side.
I
Check RZl8,RZl9, RZ2O for proper
I
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Yes
Yes
Pg. 4-20
=?
I s +5v a t JlOl Pin I ? I s RF mod. output tuned to 61.25 MHz (channel 3 , + .I5
MHz)
Bad Switchboard
Pg. 4-17
4
No
B
Tune R F mod.
at adjustment hole.
Repair,
. No
~ e f e c t i v 3101. e Replace
C h d c for shorted trace. If none is found, the RF module is shorted and must be replaced.
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Yes
Is C l O 1 shorted?
yes
L
)
Replace C101.
t
b
shorted to ground.
I I
I
Check that C10 1, C103, or C106 are not shorted. Replace if shorted
If +9v i s still not present at JlOl pin 2, then r e p h c e the regulator (A101).
Pg. 4-20
Switchboard
Pg. 4-19
I
Repair
t
Does RF modulator pin 1 have continuity to ground?
J
No
r-= I
RF module output i s 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.
Yes
r
I
If no modulation,
bad. Replace.
the RF module is
I
A
I s there modulation?
I
I
I
Check for bad regulator (AlOl) or open between ground and A101.
yes
RephCe SiOl.
( Yes
I s JlOl pin 2
shorted to ground?
l$l
Replace 5 10 1.
i t r e ( )
I s there modulation?
u
have not shorted t o ground.
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
I
I
Does screen
match Figure 4-6?
Does screen
match Figure 4-7?
Pg. 4-23
Does lo wet middle block turn black on left and right ends?
Yes
Pg. 4-7
Pg. 4-24
tive switchboard.
1
Defective X200.
Yes
I
I
1 Yes
Pg. 4-22
b there +6-7v on
Yes
No
I
A
Yes
Detective CR200.
Defective CR20 1
Replace or Repair
Pg. 4-2
I
I
1 z ,Ih
$
b 3.5-5v p-p
signal prescnt
Defective C213
I
4
k 3.5-5v p-p
signal present
Defective C212
shorted to another
I
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Replace or Repair
Pg. 4-2
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Defective Man ix
troubleshoot in^
Procedure
I
Yes
P a r t e m LS disrupted
I
(5
blue or black iines are .nusing or some gortlon of m e .UPLX farh to appear a\ me
if
--
N screen.
blue b b c k g r ~ d panern disrupted? (See Fisure 3-8 for example Sad panem)
j w a o ~ t !) A200
L entire
2 ) A202 3) A201
I3
Pq. G 6
. i r e either me middle lower or the l e f t lower 3 d e f u t r v e ? (See Figure 4-6 or 4-7 for
J
Swapou t 1 ) A202
2 ) A200 3) A201
correct p a n e r n )
Yes
'Jo
block d e f e c n v e ?
Pg. L 2 7 Pq. '(-26
Is l o w e r - m ~ d d k block defective?
Pg. b 2 7
Pg. b - 4
u
Pg. '(-20
1
Pg. 4-27
Use scope or frequency counter to measure frequenq at emitter of QZOZ.
I
7)
I
Ad just to 2 .06 MHz. Look for stable f r tquency.
Pg. 4-28
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
I
Are the two patterns in Figure 4-9 alternating on the screen?
I Yes
D o the patterns alternate with the tones?
Pg. 4-28
Pn. 4-24
yes
I
A
No
IYes
-1
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
Connector PinNo.
3202-Pin u 3202-Pin 3 3202-Pin 2
C235 C234
I3
C233
I
A
* H Ih -
Yes
(See
I
p r t x n t there?
k 1 I
I
I
Check trace l i n d s ) from defective pin(s) for rhora t o ground. Are there any shorn?
Yes
Yes
Repair
Replace the
I
Does the Diagnostic Matrix screen now ook correct (see Fig. b-6) Swapout 1) A200 2) A201
l Yes
I
l s +5v a t pin 6
of 3203 (right) trigger) or 1202 (left trigger)?
No
.IYes
I
Check/repair trace lines from: R225 to 3203, pin 6 (right), R226 to 3202, pin 6 (left). A
L trigger Line
now operatins
correctly?
A
1
Yes
*
t
No
) Yes
I
1
L
b 4.5-5v at
A203 pin 6 (right) and in 10 (left)?
N o
Swapout A203.
Is trigger l i n e
n o r operating cofrectly?
Yes
L
Swapout A201
I
Docs trigger
line now work
I
Yes
I
Does trigger line now W Q d pmperly?
'
Yes
Check/Rtpair C236,CRZOZ
(left)
C237,CR203
(right)
Switchboard
I
I
BA mmcrbovd
b
pg.
e 13
Isrhuea2vp-p square wave whrd alternates betweal two frequencies on Pin 13 of A201?
_r
i
b one frequencY aPWarh5 at the pin?
,.No
NO
Yes
b there continuity
Swapout A20 I.
I
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No
Pin 13.
Yes
Swapart A20 I.
Pg. 4-24
L
D o n square
wave siqnal appear at C210?
Fix open trace line betareen C210 and pin 12/13 or A201.
b
AD
Pg. 4-24
No
Pg. 4-29
L
Y er
9
Replace 1) all
21 RZ16
N?
Pg. 4-2
Repair trace
shoned or cracked).
1
J
Yes
Pg. 4-2
Pg. 4-28
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
DTC works,
but VCS unit
Not Available
Pg. 4-31
Available
cartridge.
Do&
correct
No
A
Yes
I
,' Yes
L
Pg. 4-31
I
Yes
rn
Replace with
good cartridge.
Pg. 4-45
Pg. 4-31
Burn-In Procedure
Place customer cartridge in game, if available. Otherwise, use other game cartridge.
Run game for 2 hours, minimum. Do not turn off during this period.
Pg. 4-2
P
Repair
2 '
i
Replace switch
CONNECTION CHART
Switch
lad< h White
11 01 Pin No.
4
S
7 9 8
No
r
I s there an open Line between pin 20 and +5v? Yes
L
NO
Repair.
I
. Yes
Yes
I
Swapout A201.
w
4
Is there modulation?
1
No
Replace J20 1
s
y e sJ Are C221 or R223 shorted to ground?
Is J20l pin 12
shorted to ground? (check continuity) '
Yes
Replace
&
I
No
1 No
Check for
Swapout A20 1.
I
Repair
I
I s there modulation?
Yes
No
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
Checx 3202/3203 for RC waveform (see Fig. 4-10). Yes Is waveform present on each of the pins shorn i n char??
- '~c.~:~~~2~~~t &
#
2
b
I
Swapout 0 A201 2) A200 3) A202
Is there continuity between the 1202 or 3203 pin (see chart) and the A20 I?
No
Yes
kR C waveform
appear
Yes
rn
Yes
or shorted.
Repair
Connection Chart
pg. 4-2
Cap
Plaver 1 2 3 4
Pin A201 40 39 38
37
3202 203 5 9 5 - 9
P i n
P i
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
Figure 4-4.
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).
--
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
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
Figure 4-6. Diagnostic Matrix Screen (Shorting Plugs OUT) The Diagnostic Matrix Screen appears a s above, on a black background, when the shorting plugs are not inserted. The three left rectangles and the blue/black grid joinin them indicate t h e status of the 1 1 0 line connections to the 6532 RAM chip
(A2028.
Cunc
Switch
R e t
Came kka
Switch
Game
R e xt
Switch
G e m
Not U A
Figure 4-8. Diagnostic Va t r ix Screen with Defective P a t t e r n Any missing grid lines or disrupted rectangles indicate an I/O line failure (see page 4-26). Any missing or disrupted blue o r black reference lines indicate t h a t t h e r e has probably been a microprocessor failure (see page 4-23).
Figure 4-9. Audio Tone Test Screens The test displays two alternating patterns on the screen (as shown in Figure 4-9) w h i l e two alternating tones a r e heard. The tones change in sync with the screen. This test pattern continues for one full cycle a f t e r t h e Right Difficulty switch has been switched to stop t h e test.
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
2ms/div. Iv/div
P i n 37 and P i n 39
Figure 4-10.
RC Waveforms
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
The Signal Tracing C a r t r i d g e (STC) is used t o l o c a t e easily open o r shorted t r a c e s in t h e address and d a t a lines of t h e 2600/2600A. The STC c a u s e s t h e 6507 microprocessor (AZOO) t o c y c l e through the e n t i r e memory space while executing "no operation" instructions. This is valuable because it puts a known signal on e a c h address and d a t a line. Then t h e signal c a n be t r a c e d through t o t h e JZOO connector, t h e TIA and RAM-I/O chips. Since t h e STC procedure is n o t easily reduced t o a flowchart, i t is presented as a series o f w r i t t e n instructions and illustrations on t h e following pages.
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.
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.
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TABLE 4-1
Connected Pins on Motherboard
A20 2 (TIA)
A202 (RAM)
7
5200 Connector
8
32
DATA LINES:
DBO 25
14
33
9
-- 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
a
Other
Each symptom is accompanied by some possible cuases and t h e best point t o e n t e r - t h e Diagnostic Flowchart t o locate t h e problem.
2600 FAILURES
LOGIC FAILURES
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE (mother board) A200, A202, TIA X200, 4200, 4201, open o r shorted Address or D a t a line ,4200, A201, A202, 5200, open or shorted Address or Data line
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
J,pg.4-9
Vertical lines
J, pg. 4-9
VIDEO FAILURES
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
L, pg. 4-1 1 X,pg.4-18
SYMPTOM
Snowy screen
Weak picture
Wronrg Gray Bars
P, pg.
4-14
SYMPTOM No color Only t h e reference bar appears Color won't ad just V e a k color
I
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
AA, pg. 4-21
C208, R211
N/ A
N/A
AUDIO FAILURES
SYMPTOM
No audio
DLAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
AH, pg. 4-25
'Afeak audio
DTC audio
test fails
N/ A
DIAGNOSTIC
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
F i r e button does not work Joystick does not work
Dr ivin? Cunlroiier s
(motherboard)
A203, 5202, 5203, defective Controller A202, 5202, 3203, defective Joystick A202, J202, 5203 defective Con troller A20 1, C215-C218, 5202 - 3203, defective controller
FLOWCHART
ENTRY POINT
AG, pg. 4-27
N/A
N/ A
Paddle Controllers
N/ A
pg. 4-34
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(switchboard)
S102-S106, JIOl
(motherboard)
A202, C222-C227
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
2600A FAILURES
DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM
Solid colored screen Vertical lines
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A200, A202, A20 1, X200, 4200, RF Module
A200, A201, A202,
ENTRY POINT
I, pg. 6-10
I ,pg. 6-10
SYMPTOM
Snowy screen Weak picture Vrong Gray Bars Revisions 1-1 3 Wrong Gray Bars Revision 14
RF Module, RF Cable
K, pg. 6-12
M, pg. 6-14
N, pg. 6-15
C, pg. 6-4
C l , pg. 6-5
..
SYMPTOM
No color
POSSIBLE CAUSES
X200, A201, C210, C211 RF Cable
P, pg. 6-16
Color won't
a d just
P, pg. 6-16
Weak color
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
C206, . C207, 4 2 0 1, R F Module ad just ment
A201, C208, R207, C2O6, C207,
No audio
4
Weak audio
X, pg. 6-24
R F Module adjustment
Diagnostic test cartridge audio test fails
X, pg. 6-24
SYMPTOM
Fire Button does n o t work Joystick does not work Driving Controllers Paddle Controllers
POSSIBLE CAUSES
5202, 5203 Defective Controller A202, 5202, 5203, Defective Joystick A202, 5202, 3203, Defective Controller 3202, 3203, Defective Controller
pg. 6-29
SYMPTOM
Switches not working
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SECTION 6
2600A DIAGNOSTIC
FLOWCHART
T h e Diagnostic Flowchart is intended t o be easy t o use and t h e primary aid when troubleshooting t h e 2600A. Follow t h e prompts in t h e order presented. The figures r e f e r e n c e d in t h e flowcharts a r e located a t t h e end of Section 4, beginning on page 4-37. 'When a question is asked, follow t h e line from t h a t box which best applies t o t h e unit's situation. When a line t e r m i n a t e s with a l e t t e r inside a circle, n o t e t h a t a page number (i.e., pg. 6-3) is near it. Turn t o t h a t page, l o c a t e t h e l e t t e r in a n o t h e r circle, and continue t h e diagnosis. The flowchart leaves nothing t o chance, i t tells you when t o perform a specific t e s t , and when t o replace components, and even when and how long t o "burn-in" t h e unit. "Burn-in" t h e unit for a t least t w o hours a f t e r completing repairs. When a problem is e x t r e m e l y difficult t o diagnose, t h e flowchart sends you t o t h e Signal Tracing Cartridge (STC) routine, "D",page 4-47. Due t o t h e repetitive n a t u r e of t h e STC routine, no flowchart is used. Read and follow t h e instructions as directed. Should t h e STC procedure fail t o isolate t h e problem, a f t e r carefully inspecting t h e motherboard assembly for shorted and/or ooen t r a c e lines a n d solder bridges, s w a p a l l t h r e e chips (6507, 6532, and TIA). Should t h e problem still persist, call ATARI, Techline Specialist: Inside California a t (800) 672-1 466 and Outside California a t (800) 538-1 535. Be c e r t a i n t o always burn-in t h e unit for two hours a f t e r completing repairs. This helps t o e n s u r e t h a t i n t e r m i t t e n t problems a r e found and also greatly increases your c u s t o m e r ' s satisfaction with your repair work. SWAP OUT PROCEDURES Many places in t h e diagnostic flowchart; a box tells you t o "swapout" a chip or a number of chips in a particular order. The "swapout" instruction means t h a t you should r e p l a c e t h e indicated components one a t a t i m e with a known good component of t h e s a m e type. The VCS should then be t e s t e d with t h e new, known-good c o m ~ o n e n tin place t o s e e w h e t h e r t h e "swapout" solved t h e problem being checked. If t h e s w a p o u t did not fix t h e ~ r o b l e r n ,t h e known-good c o m p o n e n t should be l e f t in, and the- next component inserted. O n c e t h e problem is solved, you t h e n place t h e suspected bad chips one by o n e into t h e s y s t e m t o determine whether or not those you pulled o u t a r e truly defective. In t h i s way, you avoid needlessly replacing good components.
CAUTION:
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
i n &
switches,
I
n
jacks and connectors Makeccnainno rhocted oc opn traces or solder bridg- are on the
board(s1.
I s picture
on left side of sixem? Pg. 6-5 C - 2600A R e v s 1-L3 C1 2600A Revs 14 and up
Fig. 4-31.
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~unitnow&owthc color bars pattun?
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No
8
&
swapout
1) A200 2) A202
No
bars pattern?
I .
.Yes
h
Pg. 6-6
No
, Yes
No
present on screen?
1
'
Yes
I
I
Yes
r
Pg. 6-10
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
R F module tuned to
61.25 MHz? (Channel 3)
Can R F module
properly tuned?
Yes
1
be
Replace R F module
Yes
Tune R F module
Yesp
I
Defective R217 or
bad ,4201.
Good video
Yes
No
Defective
R22 1
n
Rep lace
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
No
I
Replace R F module.
Tune R F module.
Yes
'
+
Defective R221 o r R23(
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Pg. 6-8
Pg. 6-13
Pg. 4-45
Reconnect VCS
and initialize.
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Pg. 6-2
( yea
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6
&
I
4
1s VCS tunable
to proper shades?
b
No
Pg. 6-6
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c V C S
CONNECTION CHART
A202
With inoperative switch in open position, i s there +5v present at the A202 side of it?
Switch Pin No. Color/~lack and White 21 Left Difficulty 17 Right Difficulty 16 Select 23 Reset 24
9 Pg. 6-9
Yes
Replace switch.
Yes
0
Repair trace.
Yes
Replace switch.
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/Is there +5v on the RAM pin for that switch? (See chart)
Swapout
1) A202
2) A200 3) A201
CONNECTION CHART
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?
No
Yes
Pg. 6-2
1 s 4-Sv p-p slqnal xesent on DUI 27 A2OO?
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Swapour 1 ) A201 2) ,420fl
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Yes
Yes
2
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2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Is 4-5v p-p @2 signal present on A201 pin 26? Yes Is there +5v and ground on a l l of A200, A201,
A202, A203?
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+
NO
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No
Open or shorted l i n e .
Swapout liAZ00
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Repair
I yes
pg. 4-45
260012600A Domestic V C S
1 s there
+jv
on in b
RF module!
kr
h
~205 defective?
yo
Yes
b
b
R e p l a c e RF module or bad R F cable?
,
D
No
I
RepLace L205.
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A
Repair
L
i n
Repair
No
- 5 v h o r r e d ro qround?
Repair
Yes
.Anv modulation?
Defective 220 1.
u
Replace
Pg. 6-2
Put i n shortin3
1I
Push down
"9eset" switch (SLOS)
b
Pg. 6-17
Yes
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f s there 3-5v P-P signal on the A20 1 pin corresponding to t h e resistor that had no signal?
yes
Repair
Resistor Defective?
Replace
Yes
Pg. 6-2
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a
sideofR210,R215, and ~ 2 1 6 ?
K L d~ with
n
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R214, R15, and meter for correct value. c e any defective components.
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u
Check pullup resistors
R218, R219, or R229 on that line t o insure resistor is good and one side is connected to +5V. Resistor Defective?
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Is there 3-5v P-P signal on the A20 1 pin corresponding to the resistor that had no signal?
Open between A201 and that resistor or defective Cii202 if L.M 1 is bad.
Repair
Yes
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Replace
Pg. 4-45
Pg. 6-2
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5wa~our
Does voltaqe vary beween 2 4 5 v o n o m !C) of vnen R213 u rotarea?
w
Yes
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Is V290 frlnutncy
3.5795 MHz?
Yes
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A291
2 ) 4290 3 ) A292
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3tolace YZPO.
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r
Yes
i)e:ec:lve
D c W m
Reuar or Replace
.'
Yes
Is
a212 ~ood?
Yes
Defecnve CBZOO.
&
h e n xrween - 5 h CX201
Repau x Replace
Y Y O frquencv
3 . 5 ' 9 5 : . : O k
V~
Replace
b
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1
Yes
t
Can RF Module be tuned properly?
b
Is
RF frequency
61.25 WHz 5 .IS?
'40
Replace RF module.
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Yes
i
f une RF module.
I s XF cabk good?
I
No
Reohct
The panern may i a v e errors, but all nine bloc~s are xesent on screen.
4
?artern LS disrupted if blue or black lines are missing or some portmn of the Mauix faiis TO appear on the
I s blue black grid panern dhrupfed? (See Figure b 8 for example bad
pattern)
i
d
Yes
TV
screen.
0
Pg. 4-45
1 Yo
6
Pg. 6-22
1) A200
Swapour
21 A202 3) A201
Yes
[S
middle-middle
Pg. 6-13
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4
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Ad just to 2.06 MHz.
Look for stable frequency
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/-
Pg. 6-24
I Yes
Do t h e panems
alternate wirt.1 the tones?
Swapout 1 ) A201
No 2) A200 3) A202
cyde?
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
(RAM) Line No. 15 14
No.
C236 C229
Cap.
Connecror
Pin No.
m nk
3202-Pin 3
I
Is +5v present on the tinds)
just chcckec'"
I
Yes Swapout
L ) A202
II
Does Diagnostic
Yes
II
I
Repair
Yes
A202 pin?
I
Replace the
capacitor on
that
Docs the Diagnostic Matrix screen now look correct (see Fig. 4-61
Swapout
1) A200 2 ) A201
Yes
No
1 Yes
No
2
benvetn
Chetk continuity %Pins (3202 & 5203) and resistors (R225 and R224).
I
I
Cantinuity good?
No
Repair Trace
1
Open R224, R225 or shorted (2216, C217.
Pg. 6-2
2600/2600A Domestic VC
k RF module tuned to
61.25 MHz? (Channel 3)
ye,
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I s there a defective A20 1 or open A201 pin 12 and A201 pin 13?
Yes
Repair
rn
i #
Pg. 6-2
I s 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
2600/2600A Domestic V C S
Can
RF module be
properly tuned?
rRephcc RF module.
Yes
1 1
Swapout AZOl.
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
~ C C K
Plug in c u t o r n e r
cartridge, if availabie.
Not Available
A
Available
rn
Pg. 6-28
Yes
:
Swapout 1) A201
2) A200 3) A202
b
Pg.
4-45
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Place customer cariridge in game, if available. Otherwise, use other game cartridge.
I
End of .test sequence.
Check game's
operation.
Pg. 6-2
4
Put snorting ?lugs in. Put VCS into Diagnostic Mauix mode.
7
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m
No
Repar open
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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 1 pi,,s k waveform present on shown in the chart? each of the pins shown b in chart? 1
Yes
I
1203.
I1
& there continuity between the 3202 or 3203 pin (see chart) and the A20 l?
Repair
Dges RC waveform appear yes on the appropriatt 3202 ' or 3203 Line? (See Chart)
.
Repair
A
Player
1
Connection Chart
Pin Pin A201 3202 40 5 3 9 9 38 3 7
203 No.
5 9
Pin
Cap
2 3
C215
C216
CZ17 C218
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
If t h e s t i c k is gushed f o r w a r d and t o t h e r i s h t a t t h e s a m e t i m e (tha: is, in a n o r t h e a s t e r n direction), both t h e forward and rignt keypad c l o s e s i ~ u l t a n e o u s l y ,which c a u s e s t h e 6532 t o see t w o s w i t c h c!osures happening a t once. The result is t h a t t h e o b j e c t being controlled o n t h e s c r e e n moves diagonally. With t h e four keypads, 8 d i f f e r e n t directions can b e attained. The pushbutton d e t e r m i n e s w h e t h e r t h e keypad b e n e a t h it is e i t h e r open o r closed. S e e F i g u r e 7-2 for Joystick Schematics.
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.
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 .
8
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
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. r a n g e of t h e knob. Unlike the non-linear resistive g a m e paddles, t h e driving c o n t r o l l e r gives t h e user p r e c i s e linear positional c o n t r o l o v e r t h e c o m p l e t e turning As w i t h t h e game paddles, t h e r e is a s i m p l e push-to-make ~ u s h b u t t o n switch l o c a t e d on t h e side of t h e controller.
2600/2600A D o m e s t i c VCS
TRUTH TABLE
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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.
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
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 Console Console Console Console Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother .Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother CA018200-01
Description
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
A C Power Adaptor
Locator
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 Cap. Ceramic Disc. OluF (50V)
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
X200 (Alternate Listed) C20 1 A20 1 3202,203 (Alternate Listed) 3202,203 (Alternate for PIN C010448) A200 A202
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Cap. Epoxy Dipped .068uF (100V) Ferrite Bead Socket IC (28 Pin) Socket IC (40 Pin) Crystal 3.579575 Mhz
Rivet Diode Zener 1N4736 (6.2V) Transistor 2N3906 CX2600 PC Board (MOTHER)
C236,237 (Alternate listed) C215-218 L200,203 A200 A20 1,202 X200 (Alternate for P/N C010177)
Locator
RlO 1 (Ch 3 version) C103,104 C101,102 (Ch 3 version) 5102 S101-104 (Alternate listed) S105,106 (Alternate listed) L101,102
(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)
Cap. Electrolytic 4.7 uF (35V) Cap. Elect Axial 2200uF (16V) Socket (12 Pin in-line) 3 Switch Static Strip 2 Switch Static Strip Switch Slide
Description
Switch DPST RF Module Assy RF Module Assy
Locator
5105,106 (Alternate for PIN C0 10388) 5 Pin (Ch 2-3 version) 3 Pin (Ch 3 version)
PARTS LIST
Part No.
Bezel Bezel Bezel Console Console Console Console Console Fina4 Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother
Description Bezel Bezel Label Bezel Assy Rubber F e e t Console Top Console Base Console Base Console Base Assy AC Power Adaptor TV Switch Box Key board Controller Dr iv ing Controller Paddle Controller X-Y Controller AC Power Adaptor CX2600A VCS CX2600A VCS AC Power Adaptor 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)
PARTS LIST (Continued) Part No. Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother 2A-008 2A-018 2B-003 2B-007 2B-008 2~-009 2C-001 !Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother 31-lN914 34-2N3563 79-5903 79-591 8 A003647 C010177 C010373 C010388 C010444 C010448 C010727 C010745 C010750 C010776 COl0812 C010813 C010821 C010823 C01224l C014179-01 C014179-03 C014179-05 CO14180-04
Description
Cap. Ceramic Disc 47pF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Axial 22pF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Disc 470pF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Disc .OluF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Disc -001uF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Disc 150pF (50V)
Locator
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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I C MPU (6507)
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) Cap. Ceramic Axial lOpF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Axial 47pF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Axial 150pF (50V)
X200 (Alternate for PIN COl55lO) S201,204 S202,203 A20 1 3202,203 (Alternate listed) J202,203 (Alternate for P/N C0 10448) A200 A202 3200 (Part of) 3200 (Part of) Used on Switches C206,207 L20 1 S200,205,206 C211 (Alternate for P/N 2A-018) C202 (Alternate for P/N 2A-003) C209,210 (Alternate for PIN 2A-008) C215 (Alternate for PIN 2B-009)
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Mother Mother Mother
Part No.
CO14180-07 C014181-01 CO14181-02
Description Cap. Ceramic Axial 470pF (50V) Cap. Ceramic Axial .001uF (25V) Cap. Ceramic Axial .O 1uF (25V)
Locator
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
Mother
CO14181-03
Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother Mother mother Mother Paddle Paddle Paddle Paddle Paddle
C014348 C014353 C014369 C014373 C014384 CO14386-08 CO14386-09 C015510 C015519 C013 5 7 3 CO 1.5574 CO 1.5575 CO1.5752 C01.5902 CO 1 .7297 CO I.7549
Voltage Regulator 78M05 (5V) Cap. Epoxy Dipped .068uF (IOOV) Cap. Elec 4.7uF (35V) Cap. Elec 22OOuF (16V) Inductor Ferrite Bead Socket IC (28 Pin) Socket IC (40 Pin) Crystal 3.579575 Mhz P C Board Socket Cartridge Shield Top Shield Bottom Inductor 1.8uH Connector 12114 2 Switch Static Strip Switch Slide (PCB) 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
Knob
Resistor Variable 1 Meg 2600/2600A Domestic VCS Changed per ECN #0021
1
/39/R3
Assv
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
Part No. 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
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)
Locator
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
NTSC
SECTION 7
TECHNICAL TIPS
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 .
NTS C
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. b o a r d s (Rev 8 and l o w e r ) had an artwork p l a c i n g a d o t o v e r t h e t r a c e . This c a s t i n g and should always b e on the board. 5200 upper l e f t c o r n e r , and the t r a c e should
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
A l l power jacks s h o u l d be t e s t e d f o r a snug f i t . When t h e game i s on, l i g h t l y move power p l u g i n a s m a l l c i r c l e , i f the p i c t u r e goes o f f , r e p l a c e t h e j a c k with a new one.
TECH T I P #9
Check a l l 9-Pin connectors (5202, 5203) f o r pushed o r broken pins. Replace a l l showing problems.
If t h e y a r e n ' t , t h e y w i l l cause
TECH TIP #Ill Solder Check Check s o l d e r on t h e f o l l o w i n g components: C210, C211, C203, C220, C212, C208, and C209. Long miscues on t h e s e caps prevented them from b e i n g s o l d e r e d p r o p e r l y , c a u s i n g i n t e r m i t t e n t problems on t h e board.
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 M H z i s set, the 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
SUBJEm.
Blanking Resistor
number
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 n o tbe removed. Rev. 5 and above CX2800 PCB have this resistor incorporated in t h e i r design.
DIFFICULTY REPORTING:
If you need further clarification concerning t h i s Tech Tip, call t h e ATARI Tech-Line Specialist. Inside California (800) 672-1 466 Outside California (800) 538-1 535
TECH TIP
MODEL:
rX78MI
number
DATE:
3 -
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.
If t h e switchcaps seem to b e binding when 'activated on Rev. 4 PCBs, tilt t h e momentary switches (S2-S9) toward t h e player port side of t h e board so t h a t t h e r e is a .030 inch gap between t h e board and t h e leading edge of t h e switch bottom (a manual approximation is usually successful). Some Rev. 4 PCB's have a shim glued t o t h e PCB t o c o r r e c t this problem.
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TECH TIP
MODEL:
number
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4
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OOA
DATE:
1 /17/87
Blanking Resistor
Some 2600A PCBs have an 820 1/4 W 5% resistor (P/N 14-5821) installed on t h e solder side (bottom). The resistor is located between pins 6 and 9 of A201 (TIA) and improves t h e color reproduction of t h e unit. T h e resistor may b e added t o existing 2600A units at your discretion and t h e customer's expense. The addition will result in improved color saturation. Rev. 16 PCBs and above will have t h e resistor incorporated into their design.
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TECH TIP
MODEL:
CX2800
number
DATE:
11/17/82
SUBJECT:
Switch Shorting
T h e Rev. 4 CX2800 PCB s w i t c h S 1 (On/Off) has a m e t a l standoff t h a t may short t o t h e t r a c e beneath t h e switch. T o prevent shorting, place a small piece of insulating t a p e on t h e board beneath t h e switch. PCB t o Rev. 4 and above have t h e t r a c e s rerouted.
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-Metal
Standoff
ATARI"
MODEL:
2600 V i d e o C o m p u t e r S y s t e m
DATE:DEC 9 , 1 9 8 1
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F i g u r e 8-1.
SOLUTION
or
Jh ATARI"
MODEL:
SERVICE BULLETIN /
PROBLEM
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T h e above problems m a y temporarily disappear when t h e unit is turned off f o r a few minutes and then turned on again.
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.
Jh ATARI"
MODEL:
SERVICE BULLETIN
2600 Video Computer System
I DATE:
February 18,1982
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.