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Instructions for an Atari

The Atari 2600 gaming console was released in 1977 and originally was called the Atari VCS, or Atari Video Computer System. The Atari gaming system sold more than 30 million units. The unit was packaged with two joystick controllers, an A/C power adapter and a gaming cord to attach to a television's VHF antenna jack. To use the Atari console with modern television sets, a VHF antenna adapter is required.

Things You'll Need

VHF antenna adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the VHF antenna adapter into the television's cable jack. Connect the gaming cable that runs from the back of the Atari console to the VHF antenna adapter.
- 2
  Plug the power adapter into the back of the Atari console. Switch the Atari's power switch to "Off," then plug the other end of the power adapter into the nearest outlet.
- 3
  Plug the two joystick controllers into the two joystick controller jacks located on the back of the Atari console. If you are playing a single-player game, plug one joystick into the left controller jack.
- 4
  Set the "Channel" switch on the Atari console to the "3" setting. Turn on the television and tune it to channel 3.
- 5
  Place an Atari 2600 video game into the console's cartridge slot and turn the power switch on.
- 6
  Use the "TV Type" switch to select either the "Color" or "Black/White" television setting.

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