ATARI 2600/2600A VCS Domestic Field Service Manual; FD100133, Rev.02

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F I E L D S E R V I C E MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Table Caption: This table is a table of contents for a technical manual, likely for the Atari 2600 and 2600A game consoles, detailing sections on theory of operation, schematics, testing, troubleshooting, and controller information. It breaks down the manual into main sections and sub-sections, providing a hierarchical structure for navigating the content.

Table of hntents

Table Caption: This table is a list of illustrations from a document, detailing various diagrams, schematics, and screen displays related to the 2600 and 2600A game consoles and their service bulletins.

Li s t of Illustrations (Continued)

Table Caption: This table lists figures and tables, providing their titles and page numbers. It includes a specific table detailing connected pins on the VCS motherboard.

INTRODUCTION

sections: The Video Computer systemT' (VCS) Field Service Manual is organized in nine

• a THEORY OF OPERATION -overview of how the VCS works and what the basic assemblies look like.
• a SILKSCREENS AND SCHEMATICS -electrical drawings and layouts of t h e printed circuit boards.
• a TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING -overview of t h e procedures for testing and repairing the VCS unit.
• 0 2600 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART -thorough flowchart enabling t h e technician t o test and troubleshoot a defective 2600 unit.
• 0 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST -for the experienced technician, a list of t h e high failure parts and the flowchart entry point for that particular problem.
• a 2600A DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART -thorough flowchart enabling t h e technician to test and troubleshoot a defective 2600A unit.
• a GAME CONTROLLERS -overview of hand controller construction with electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
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