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   Type X to Edward S. Baiz Jr.   
   Re: How to hook up an Atari 2600   
   01 Oct 03 17:30:27   
   
   XPost: alt.atari.2600, alt.games.atari   
   From: typexGEENRECLAMESVP@xs4all.nl   
      
   Edward S. Baiz Jr.  wrote:   
      
   > >James  wrote:   
   > >   
   > >It has a "channel 2-3" switch plus two "difficulty" switches.   
   > >>   
   > >> I know in the US you need to make sure the TV is also set on either   
   channel   
   > >> 3 or channel 4...not sure how it works in Europe.   
   > >   
   > >Tried channel 3 and 4, without succes...   
   > >   
   >   
   > Hmmm??? Have you tried a different TV? I know that sounds strange,   
   > but it worked for me one time. It also could be the box that hooks   
   > to the set. If you are sure the 2600 unit is coming on, then I   
   > would order a new switch box.   
      
   Hey, it works on an old Sony tube! Channel 6 does it.   
   Thank you guys for your help.   
      
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