ex 5200™

FIELD SERVICE
MANUAL

FDI00127
Rev. 4"
July 1983
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 TABLE O F CO NTE NTS

Section Title Page

INTRODUCTION vii •

THEOR Y OF OP ERA TION 1- 1

Overview 1- 1

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Model 5200 Console 1- 1
Four-Port Universal PCB differences 1- 1
Two-Port Universal PCB differences 1-2
Outer Case 1-3

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RF Shield 1-4
PC Board 1-4
Microprocessor Chip - MPU 1-4
Alphanumeric Television Interface
Controller (ANTIC) 1-5
Graphic Television Interface Adaptor (GTIA) 1-6
Pot Keyboard Integrated Circuit (POKEY) 1-6
Switchbox 1-7 •
Game Controller 1-8

2 SILKSCREENS AND SCHE MA TICS 2- 1 •

3 4-PORT MODEL 5200 TESTING 3- 1 •

Equipment Requirements 3- 1
Testing with the Diagnostic
Cartridge (Version 1. 1) 3- 1
Overview of Tests 3-1
Initialization 3- 1
Power-up Screen 3-3
Solid (Black ) Colored Screen or
Ver tic ally Lined Screen 3-3
Snowy Screen 3-4
W arped-Ragged Picture 3-4
Color Bar Test 3-4
Gray Bar Test 3-5
Any Video Screen 3-6
Pokey Adjust 3-7
Error Summary 3-8
R A M Test 3-10
Verify ROM 3- 10
Port Test 3-10
Tone Test 3- 10

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Section Title Page

3A 2-PORT MODEL 5200 TESTING 3 A-l

Equipment Requirements 3 A-1

Testing with the Diagnostic Cartridge 3 A-l
(Version 1.1)
Overview of Tests 3 A-l
Initialization 3 A-l
Power-Up Screen 3 A-2
Solid Colored (Black ) Screen or 3 A-3
Vertically Lined Screen
Snowy Screen 3 A-3
W arped-Ragged Picture 3 A-3
Color Bar Test 3 A-4
Gray Bar Test 3 A-5
Any Video Screen 3 A-6
Verify OS ROM 3 A-7
Tone Test 3 A-7
POKEY (Port) Test 3 A-8
R A M Test 3 A-8
POKEY Adjust Test 3 A-9
P OKE Y Softfire Test 3 A-10

I 4 4-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHA RT 4-1

Overview 4-1
The Swap-out Procedure 4-1
Replace in Order 4-1
ATARI Repair Hotline 4-1

4A 2-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHA RT 4A-l

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Swapout Procedure
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4-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST

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4A-l
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• 5A 2-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST 5A-1

6 GAME CONTROLLERS 6 -1
Overview 6-1
Joystick 6 -2
Key Pad 6 -2
F ire Buttons 6 -2
Select Buttons 6-2

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 TABLE OF C ON TENTS

Section Title

Controller Testing 6-3

Controller Testing without a Model 5200 Console 6-5
Failures 6-6
POT Arm Alignment Procedure 6-8
Controller Disassembly/Assembly 6-10
CX52 Game Controller Schematic 6-13

7 CX53 Trakball 7 -1

8 PARTS LIST 8-1 •

9 SER VICE B ULLETINS 9-1

LIST OF ILLUSTRAnONS

Figure Title

1-1 Model 5200 Console 1-2

1-2 Channel 2-3 Switch and Future 1-3
Development Access
1-3 MPU Pin Assignments 1-4
1-4 ANTIC Pin Assignments 1-5
1-5 GTIA Pin Assignments 1-6
1-6 POKEY Pin Assignments 1-7

2-1 5200 Motherboard 2-3

2-2A 5200 Motherboard Schematic (A) 2-4
2-2B 5200 Motherboard Schematic (B) 2-4A
2-2C 5200 Motherboard Schematic (C) 2-4B
2-3 4-Port Silkscreen 2-5
2-4 4-Port Schematic (1 of 4) 2-7
2-4 4-Port Schematic (2 of 4) 2-9
2-4 4-Port Schematic (3 of 4) 2-11
2-4 4-Port Schematic (4 of 4) 2-13
2-5 Trakball Silkscreen 2-15
2-6 Trakball Keypad Schematic 2-15
2-7 Trakball Schematic 2-17
2-8 5200 2-Port Schematic (l of 5) 2-19

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2-9 5200 2-Port Schematic (2 of 5) 2-21
2-10 5200 2-Port Schematic (3 of 5) 2-23
2-11 5200 2-Port Schematic (4 of 5) 2-25
2-12 5200 2-Port Schematic (5 of 5) 2-27
2-13 5200 2-Port Silkscreen 2-29

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 T ABLE OF CONTE NTS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIO NS

Figure Title Page

3-1 Color Bars Screen 3-5

3 -2 Gray Bar Screen 3-6
3 -3 Any Video Screen 3 -7
3 -4 Pokey Adjust Test Screen 3-8
3 -5 Error Summary 3-8

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3 A- l Color Bars Screen 3 A-4
3 A-2 Gray Bar Screen 3 A-5
3 A-3 Any Video Test Screen 3 A-6
3 A-4 RAM Test Screen 3 A-9
3 A-5 POKEY Adjust Test Screen 3 A-9

6-1 CX52 Game Controller 6-1

6-2 Joystick Positions 1 &. 2 6-3
6 -3 Cable Connector Pins (End View) 6-6
6-4 Pot &. Arm Assembly 6-8
6-5 Controller Top (Underside) 6 -9
6 -6 Select Switch Bezel Removal 6-10
6-7 Controller Knob Removal 6-11
6-8 Pot Arm Positions for Assembly 6-11
6-9 CX52 Game Controller Schematic 6 -13

7-1 Top Cover Assembly 7-2

7-2 Bottom Cover Assembly 7-3
7-3 Trakball Block Diagram 7-6
7 -4 Diagonal or Circular Motion 7-8
7-5 Cue Ball Support 7-27
7 -6 Top Cover (Underside) 7-28
7-7 Main PC Board 7-29

LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

3-1 Diagnostic Error Codes 3-9

6-1 Game Controller Continuity Check 6-7

7 -1 Keyboard Test Display 7-7

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 INTRODUCTION

The Atari Advanced Video Entertainment System (Model 5200) Field Service Manual is a
reference guide for you, the service technician.

This Field Service Manual is organized in twelve sections:

• THEORY OF OPERATION - Overview of how the Model 5200 works and what
its basic assemblies look like.

• SILKSCREENS AND SCHEMATICS - Electrical drawings and layouts of all of

the Model 5200 printed circuit boards.

• 4-PORT 5200 TESTING Review of Diagnostic Tests available for diagnosing

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4-Port Model 5200 problems.

• 2-PORT 5200 TESTING - Review of Diagnostic Tests available for diagnosing

2-Port Model 5200 problems.

• 4-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART - Aids for troubleshooting the 4-

Port Model 5200.

• 2-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART - Aids for troubleshooting the 2-

Port Model 5200.

• 4-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST Failure information to assist the

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experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 4-Port Model 5200

problems.

• 2-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST - Failure information to assist the

experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 2-Port Model 5200
pro blems.

• GAME CONTROLLERS Overview of hand controller construction with

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electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.

• TRAKBALL CONTROLLER Overview of trakball construction

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electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.

• PARTS LIST - Detailed breakdown of all parts used in the 4-Port and 2-Port
models.

• SERVICE BULLETINS Section to be used to hold Field Change Orders,

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Upgrade Bulletins and Tech Tips.

This manual is designed for use by both the experienced and inexperienced service

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technician. The Diagnostic Flowcharts (Sections 4- and 4-A) provide detailed procedures
for technicians not completely familiar with the 5200 models. The Symptom Checklists
(Sections 5 and 5A) provide a rapid reference for the more experienced technician.

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 SECTION 1

THEORY OF OPERATION

Overview

The A T A RI Advanced Video Entertainment System (Model 5200) is an advanced

microcomputer. It receives input from the game controllers, Read-Only-Memory
(ROM) cartridges and other peripherals, and displays this input on a T. V. screen. A
maximum of four players may play at one time.

The Model 5200 is composed of the console, switchbox and game controllers. The
following paragraphs provide a general discussion of each of these items and their
component parts. For a detailed discussion of the Game Controller see SECTION 6.

Model 5200 CONSOLE

The Model 5200 console is composed of an outer plastic case which houses the PC
board and its RF Shield. Figure 1- 1 shows the console and its parts.

There are currently three different PC Boards being used in Model 5200 consoles.
Some models contain the original "--port PC Board, number CAO 18087. Other consoles
contain a 4-port universal PC Board, number CA020108. A third PC Board with only
two player ports, number CA021374, is also available. Unless otherwise specified, the
references in this manual pertain to the original 4-port PCB, number CA018087. The
specific differences of the "--port universal PCB and the 2-port universal PCB are
called out below.

Four-Port Universal PCB differences:

External

The ATARI serial number on the bottom of the unit will have a + as its third
designator. For example:
CITE CODE DA TE
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A T + 2 1 3
+
4-PORT
DESIGNATO(l.
Internal

1) The chip designators have been changed. All chips are designated A
instead of U.

2) Two 74LS244 ICs (U4 and U 15) were removed from the PC Board.

3) Two 74LS244 ICs (U 14 and U28) were replaced with a 7 4LS125 (A14) and a
74LS51 (Al 5).

4) Provisional circuitry for future expansion has been added in order to

accommodate the VCS TM cartridge adaptor.

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 Two-Port Universal PCB differences:

1) All of the 4--port universal board differences listed above are included on
the 2-port universal PCB.
2) Ports 3 and 4- and their associated discrete components have been removed.
3) rcs A12 and A l 3 have been removed.
4) The automatic switchbox has been replaced with a manual switchbox and
the RF cable has been replaced with the standard RF cable.
5) The power adaptor plugs directly into the rear of the console instead of
plugging into the switch box.

Cartridge Socket Opening

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 Outer Case

The outer case consists of a bottom and a top plastic cover which are held together by
five Phillips-head screws.

At the rear of the bottom plastic cover (Figure 1-2) is:

a) an opening for access to the channel 2-3 switch

b) a removable door which allows access for future development.

In the base is a cable wrap post for RF cable storage.

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Figure 1-2. Channel 2- 3 Switch and

Future Development Access

The top plastic cover provides:

1) openings a t the front for the four player ports

2) the power switch cover

3) the power ON/OFF switch

4) a storage area at the rear for two game controllers. The hinged cover for
this area comes off as a separate piece when the top cover is disassembled.

RF Shield

An aluminum shield covers the PC Board and prevents the PC Board from generating
interference on the T. V. screen.

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 PC Board

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The console you are servlcmg may contain either the o ri ginal PC Board Number
CAOl8087 or the newer PC Boards Numbers CA020l08 or CA021374. See Page 1-1 of
this manual for an explanation of the three board's differences.
The P C Board consists of:
• 28 Integrated Circuit Chips on PC Board Number CAOl 808 7; 26 Integrated
Circuit Chips on PC Board Number CA020 1 08; 24 Integrated Circuit Chips
on PC Board Number CA02l374.
• a cartridge socket
• an RF module
• various discrete components
The major chips on the PC Board are:
Microprocessor Chip - MPU
The microprocessor (MPU) is the brain of the 5200. It makes the major decisions
based on information from the RO M cartridge and the Random Access Memory.
Figure 1-3 shows the pin assignments for the MPU.

VSS 40 RES

ROY 3' P2

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N.C. 36 R/W

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AI 17 2' Al4

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All 20 vss

Figure 1-3. MPU Pin Assignments

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 Alphanumeric Televison Interface Controller (ANTIC)

The primary function of the Alphanumeric Television Interface Controller (ANTIC)

chip is to get data from memory, independent of the processor, for display on the
video screen.

Figure 1-4 shows the pin assignments for the ANTIC.

GROUND VSS 1 •
40 D4- Data Bus
GTIA DATA AN� 2 39 D5 Data Bus
GTIA DATA AN t 3 38 D6 Data Bus
Light Pen OS 4- 37 D7 Data Bus
GTIA DATA AN2 5 36 RES Reset
NO,t Connected RNM1 6 35 FPhl Fast Phase 0 Clock
Interrupt Output NMI 7 34- Ph}f Phase 0 Clock
Refresh REF 8 33 D3 Data Bus
HALT HALT 9 32 D2 Data Bus
Address Bus A3 10 ANTIC 31 Dl Data Bus
Address Bus A2 11 30 D0 Data Bus
Address Bus Al 12 29 Ph2 Phase 2 Clock
Address Bus A� 13 28 A4- Address Bus
Read/Write R/W 14- 27 A5 Address Bus
Ready ROY 15 26 A6 Address Bus
Address Bus AI0 16 25 A7 Address Bus
Address Bus A12 17 24- A8 Address Bus
Address Bus A13 1& 23 A9 Address Bus
Address Bus A14 19 22 All Address Bus
Address Bus A15 20 21 vee 5V Power

Figure 1-4. ANTIC Pin Assignments

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 Graphic Television Interface Adaptor (GTIA)

The Graphic Televison Interface Adaptor (GTIA) chip retrieves graphics data from
memory via the ANTIC OMA process. This data is routed to the GTIA graphics
reg isters. Figure 1- 5 shows the pin assignments for the GTIA.

Address Bus Al 1 40 A2 Address Bus

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Address Bus A¢ 2 39 A3 Address Bus
Ground VSS 3 38 A4- Address Bus
Data Bus 03 4. 37 D4- Data Bus
Data Bus D2 5 36 D5 Data Bus
Data Bus D1 6 35 D6 Data Bus

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GTIA
Data Bus 7 34- D7 Data Bus
Trigger 0 8 33 R/W Read/Write
Trigger 1 Tl 9 32 CSl Chip Select 1
Trigger 2 T2 10 3l LU M 0 Luminance 0 Output
Trigger 3 T3 11 30 )12 Phase 2 Input
Port Select 51 12 29 PJfo Clock Out
Port Select .51 13 28 OSC Oscillator Input
+CAV Control 52 14- 27 VCC Power
Not Used 53 15 26 HALT HALT
Not Connected 16 25 C SYNC Output Sync
Color Delay DEL 17 24- LUM 3 Luminance 3 Output
Alphanum. Data a ANO 18 23 "
LU M .. Luminance 2 Output
Alphanum. Data 1 AN1 19 22 LU�.' 1 Luminance 1 Output
Alphanum. Data 2 AN2 20 21 COL Color

Figure 1- 5. GTIA Pin Assignments

POT Keyboard Integrated Circuit (POKEY)

The Pot Keyboard Integrated Circuit (POKEY) chip provides the interface between the
game ports and the microprocessor. It also contains four semi-independent audio
channels, each with its own frequency, noise, and volume control. Figure 1- 6 shows
the pin assignments of the POKEY.

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Data Bus 03 2 .39 01 Data Bus
Data Bus 04 3 38 DO Data Bus
Data Bus 05 4 37 AU DIO Audio Out
Data Bus 06 5 36 AO Address Bus
Data Bus 07 6 35 Al Address Bus
Phase 2 Clock �2 7 34 A2 Address Bus
Pot Scan P6 8 33 A3 Address Bus
Pot Scan P7 9 32 R/W Read/Write Control
Pot Scan P4 10 POKEY 31 CSt Chip Select
Pot Scan P5 11 30 CSO Chip Select
Pot Scan P2 12 29 IRQ Interru p t Reque st
Pot Scan P3 13 28 SO D Serial Output Data
Pot Scan PO 14 27 OCLK Serial Output Clock
Pot Scan PI 15 26 BCLK Bidirectional Clock
Softfire KR2 16 25 KRl Keyboard Read
5 V Power veo 17 24- SID Serial Input Data
Not Connected R5 18 23 KO Not Co-nnected
Keyboard Scan K4 19 22 Kl Keyboard Scan
Keyboard Scan K3 20 21 K2 Keyboard Scan

Figure 1-6. POKEY Pin Assignments

SWITCHBOX

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A switchbox is connected and mounted to the back of the television set. The
switch box that is used with the 4-Port Models is different from other switchboxes
manufactured by Atari and from the 2-Port Model 5200. These differences include:

1) power for the Model 5200 supplied through the switch box

2) two Select Switch functions. The two functions are:

NOR MAL - Allows the Model 5200 to automatically switch between the
television and the game when the Model 5200 ON/OFF switch is pressed.

STAN DBY - Enables television viewing while the Model 5200 is turned on.

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GAME CON TR OLLER

The game controller supplied with the Model 5200 is composed of an analog joystick, a
12-key Keypad, two separate Fire Buttons on each side, and three Select Buttons. The
game controller is discussed in detail in Section 6.

SUMMARY

The Model 5200 is an advanced microcomputer which receives input from the Game
Controllers, Read-Only-Memory (ROM) cartridges, and other peripherals. The console
PC Board is housed within an outer case and contains four major chips which allow for
interaction between the game and the player. They are: the Microprocessor (MPU),
the Alphanumeric Television Interface Controller (ANTIC), the Graphic Television
Interface Adaptor (GTIA), and the POT Keyboard Integrated Circuit (POKEY).

The console, switchbox, and Game Controllers make up the Model 5200 System which
is addressed in the remainder of this manual.

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 SECTION 2

SILKSCREENS AND SCHEMATICS

On the following pages are representative silkscreens and schematics for the Model
5200. Minor variations in design may be encountered depending on the production d ate
of the unit, but these schematics provide all details required for an in-depth
understanding of all Model 5200 units.

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4-PORT MODEL 5200 TESTING

I
EQUIP MENT REQUIREMENTS

You require six basic pieces of equipment in order to analyze failures in the Model
5200. These items include:

• 1 5 MHz oscilloscope
• Diagnostic Cartridge (version 1 . 1 )
• Model 5200 Port Board (Loop Back Board)
• CX5200 Field Service M an ual
• color T.V. set (properly adj usted)
• voltmeter

TESTING WIT H THE DIAGNOSTIC CA RT RIDGE (VERSION 1 . 1 )

All tests are reviewed in this section. If applicable, a F lowchart Entry Point is
g iven. If a failure occurs, go to the flowchart indicated and continue
troubleshoo ting.

OVERVIEW OF TESTS

The Diagnostic Cartridge (Version 1 . 1 ) contains a variety of test routines to assist

you in identifying the source of problems in the Model 520 0. The test cartridge is
used in conj unction with the equipment listed at the beginning of this section. The
tests available in the cartridge are:

• Color Bar
• Gray Bar
• Any V ideo
• Pokey Adjust
• RAM
• Verify as ROM
• Port
• Tone

INITIA LlZA TION

To prepare the Model 5200 for testing, perform the following steps in the or der
given:

• Connect the switchbox to the V H F ter minaHs) on the back of the T . V. Set.
• P lug the power adaptor into the opening on the switch bo x m arke d Power.
• Plug the RF cable from t he console into the o pening on the switchbox
marked Game. Be sure the select s witch on the switchbox is set to the
NOR MAL position.
• Plug the Model 5 20 0 Port Board into the player por ts.
• Insert the Diagnostic Cartridge ( Version 1 . 1 )
• Turn on the T.V. Set and the M odel 5 20 0 .

CX5200 Field Service M anual 3-1 Changed by

E C N /10036
6 /2 1 /83
The Model 5 200 tests are run using the Port Board (Loop Back Board) which
auto matically cy cles through all of the tests. If a test fails: turn the unit off, remove
the Port Board, plug a game controller into Port 1, and turn the unit back on. You can
select any of the tests manually by pressing the proper key followed by the start key.

NOTE: The Diagnostic Cartridge will cycle automatically only if the Port Board
is inserted before the unit is turned on.

Press the * or II key followed by the start key to print this menu on the screen.

I =Any Video 7 =Ram Test

2=Color Bars 8=Verify OS ROM
3 =Gray Bars 9=Display Options
4 =Port Test O =Examine
5 =Pokey Adjust
6 =Tone Test

Options 9 and 0 are not used at this time.

The following pages show the tests as they appear with the Port Board plugged in.

If a test fails, go to the F lowchart Entry Point indicated for that test and beg in
troubleshooting.

CX5 200 Field Service Manual 3-2

POWER-UP SCREEN

The Power-up screen appears in a few seconds. It displays infor mation about the inner
workings of the unit. This screen shows:

• The type of TIA in the unit. NTSC appears if the GTIA is the proper one
for that unit. If P A L appears, replace with a GTIA from your kit.

• The rev of ROM in the unit. ( Not important at this time. )

After the initial power-up, this screen does not automatically appear again.

One of the following indicates a failure.

• Solid Colored ( Black ) Screen or Vertically Lined Screen

• Snowy Screen
• WARPED - Ragged Picture

Solid Colored (Black) Screen or Vertically Lined Screen

If a solid colored ( Black) or vertically lined screen appear s, the unit is suffering a
catastrophic failure. This means that the unit is not functioning well enough to even
put up a simple display.

Diagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4-2.

Snowy Screen

If, when turned on the unit displays no modulation on the screen, the failure is
probabl y in the power circuitry. However , first check the following:

• Check that the select switch on the switchbox is set to the NORMAL
position.

• Check the power adaptor using a standard voltmeter.

Diagnostic Flowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4-9.

CX5 200 Field Service M anual 3-3

Warped Ragged Picture
-

In this failure, the power-up screen appears bent to one side with a ragged edge. The
picture may roll or slide down and to the left of the screen. This means that the sync.
signal broadcast by the GTIA is probably not functioning. Another possible cause is
that the unit is not set on the same channel as the T.V. set. Check this before going to
the flowcharts.

D iagnostic Flow chart Entry Point: Pg. 4-13.

COLOR BAR TEST

• Purpose: To test the GTIA chip and associated color cir cuitry for correct
operation.

• For mat: A screen of horizontal color bars displays (see F igure 3-0. The
screen should be steady and unchanging. A gray or blue hor izontal
reference line runs across the screen about three bars from its botto m.
This reference line is thinner than the bars around it. R8 should be
adjusted so the bars immediately above and below the reference line are
within one shade of each other. Proper operation of the unit is indicated
by being able to make this adjust ment and by consistent color within the
entire span of each bar on the screen. M inor glitches on the edges of the
color bars are acceptable. Leave this test on for at least ten seconds in
order to catch any intermittent pr oblems, such as a bar momentarily
changing colors or blanking out.

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NOTE: This figure is a black and white representation of a color television screen.

REFERENCE BAR

F igure 3-1 Color Bars Screen

Diagnostic Flowchart Entry P o int: Pg. 4 - 1 4 .

GRAY BAR TEST

• Purpose : To test the function of the luminescence lines (LMO , LM1, LM2)
from the G TlA chip.

• For mat: Eight horizontal gray bars are displayed, going from b lack at the
top to white at the bottom in even steps ( see F igure 3-2). The screen
should be steady and unchanging. These lines m ay have minor glitches on
their edges. A thin white line always appears just over the top (black)
bar. No color should appear anywhere on the screen. The areas above the
top (black) bar and below the bottom (white) bar are of no i m portance to
the test. This test should be left on for at least ten seconds to ensure
that there is no "flashing" of any color or shift ing of the gray bars.

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 F igure 3-2 . Gray Bar Screen

Diagnostic Flowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4-1 6.

ANYVIDEO SCREEN

• Purpose : To test the video generation o f the GTIA and ANTIC chips.

• For mat: The screen should have a b lack background with eight vertical
bar s. Half of the vertical bars should be narrow, and the other half much
wider. A hor izontal bar should appear across the top of the screen. Fro m
left to r ight, the shade of color on the hor izontal bar should change. On
the right of the bar, two Vs should be disp layed, right side up.

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N OTE: Figure 3-3 is a black and white representation of a colored screen.

Figure 3-3. Any V ideo Test Screen

If the Any Video test fails, swapout U3, U5.

POKEY ADJUST

• Purpose: To check the value of the pot line for the controller ports.

• Format: Adjust R 1 32 to make the value in Port 1 , HOR position read 1 1 2

+ 1. All other values should read between 1 00 and 1 24 .

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NOTE: Figure 3-4 shows a sample Pokey Adjust screen. The values on y our screen
may d iffer from those shown in Figure 3-4.

HOR VERT KB

1 12 1 07 0
2 1 10 115 0
3 1 10 1 18 0
4 1 10 110 0

Figure 3-4. Pokey Adjust Screen.

Diagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: (Refer to Table 3-1, D iagnostic Error Codes).

ERROR SUMMARY

Errors during the RAM, PORT, and verify OS R O M Test are displayed on the matrix
shown in Figure 3-5.

ERROR SUMMARY

01 08

0000. - Number of Tes t

Failure Code Number of failures

( Max. 99)

Figure 3-5. Error Sum mary .

Table 3-1 shows the defective co mponent and/or the f lo wchart entry point which
corresponds to the Failure Code number on the Error Summary.

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 Table 3- 1

Diagno stic Error Codes

Failure Code Failure Reference Page II

0 RAM - Chip 1 - U25 R A M Test, P g. 3-1 0

"
1 RAM - Chip 2 - U24
2 RAM - Chip 3 - U 23 "

3 RAM - Chip 4 - U 22 "

4 RAM - Chip 5 - U21 "

5 RAM - Chip 6 - U 20 "

6 RAM - Chip 7 - U 19 "

7 RAM - Chip 8 - U18 "

8 Port 1 - Data - Keyboard Keyboard Troubleshooting

P g . 4-2 1
9 Port 2 - Data - Keyboard "

10 Port 3 - Data - Keyboard "

11 Port 4 - Data - Keyboard "

12 Tr igger 0 Trigger Line Troub le-

shooting, P g. 4 - 1 9
13 Tr igger 1 "

14 Tr igger 2 "

15 Tr igger 3 II

16 So ft Fire 0 50 ftfire Troubleshooting

P g. 4-20
17 Soft Fire 1 II

18 Soft Fire 2 II

19 Soft Fire 3 II

20 5er ial Port 0 Not Used

21 5er ial Port 1 Not Used

22 Pot Line 0 Pot Line Troubleshooting

Pgs. 4-1 7 , 4-1 8
23 Pot Line 1 II

24 Pot Line 2 II

25 Pot Line 3 II

26 Pot Line 4 II

27 Pot Line 5 "

28 Pot Line 6 "

29 Pot Line 7 "

30 0.5 . ROM - US Verify OS ROM, Pg. 3-1 0

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RAM TEST

• Purpose: To test the 16K RAM chips for proper functioning.

• For mat: This test takes approximately lO seconds during which the screen
is solid black. At the end of this time period, if the test has failed, a
Failure Code number appears on the screen to signify which chip is
defective. Swap out the chip corresponding to the Diagnostic Error Code
(Table 3- 1 ). If this does not so lve the proble m , swapout the chips U 1 5 ,
U 1 6, U 1 7 , and U28 for PCB flCA0 1 8 087 . For P CB flCA020 1 08, swapout
A 1 4, A 1 5, A 1 6 and A 1 7 .

No Diagnostic F lowchart Entry Point

VERIFY OS ROM

• Purpose: To test the as ROM (U8) for proper functioning.

• Format: If error code 30 appears on the Error Summary (Figure 3-5) the
as ROM chip is defective. Replace the defective chip and restart the test.

No D iagnostic Flowchart Entry P oint

PORT TEST

• Purpose: This test checks the function s of the POKEY, GTIA and
associated PORT circuitry.

• For mat: The test is done internally with failures appearing on the Error
Summary (Figure 3-5).

Diagnostic Flowchart Entr y Point: ( Refer to Table 3-1 , D iagnostic Error Codes).

TONE TEST

• Purpose: To check the audio generation section o f the POKEY (U7).

• For mat: The screen prints at the botto m which register is being tested
(Register 4,3 , 2 , 1 ). A series of eight tones will sound on each register. The
first two tones may be inaudible but you can hear the speaker click.

Diagnostic F lowchart Entry P oint: Pg. 4-2 7 .

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 SECTION 3A

2-PORT MODEL 5200 TESTING

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
You require seven basic pieces of equipment in or der to analyze failures in the M odel
5200 2-port. These item s include:

• 1 5 MHz oscilloscope
• D iagnostic Cartridge (version 1 . 1 )
• 5200 Por t Board ( Loop Back Board)
• C X5200 Field Service Manual
• Color T.V. set (properly adjust ed)
• Vol t-ohm meter
• Known-good 5200 controller

TESTING WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC CARTRIDGE (VERSION 1 .1)

All of the tests are reviewed in this section. If a test f ailure occurs, enter the
diagnostic flowchart where indicated and continue troubleshooting.

OVERVIEW OF TESTS
The D iagnostic Cartridge (Version 1 . 1 ) contains a variety of test routines to assist you
in identifying the source of problems in the 520 0 . The test cartridge is used in
conjunction with the equipment listed at the beginning of t his section. The tests
available in the cartridge are:

• Color Bar
• Gray Bar
• Any V ideo
• Verify OS ROM
• Tone
• RAM
• Pokey Adjust

INITIALIZATION
To prepare the 5200 for testing, perform the following steps in the order given:

• Connect the switchbox to the VHF terminal(s) on the back of the T.V. set.
• P lug t he power adaptor into the console.
• P lug the R F cable from the console into the opening on the switchbox
marked GA M E. Be sure the select switch on the switchbo x is set to the
GAME/COM P UT E R position.

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 • P lug a game controller into port 1 of the 5200.
• Insert the Diagnostic Cartridge (Version 1 . 1 ) .
• Turn on the T . V. (Select Channel 2 or 3) and the 5200.

P ress the * or II key follo wed by the start key to display this menu on the screen.

l =Any Video 7 =Ram Test

2 =Color Bars 8 =Verify OS ROM
3 =Gray Bars 9 =Display Options
4 =Port Test O =Examine
5 =Pokey Adjust
6 =Tone Test

Test 11 4 and 0 are not used.

To r un the tests press the proper numerical key on the 5200 controller and then press
STA RT. To escape a test (except 11 5), press any key. To escape 115, POKEY ADJ UST,
press the bottom fire button.

The following pages show the tests as they appear with the Port Board plugged in.

If a test indicates a failure, go to the Flowchart Entry Point indicated for that test
and begin troubleshooting.

POWER-UP SCREEN
The power-up screen displays inform ation about the internal status of the unit. It
shows:

• The type of TIA in the unit. If the GTIA is the proper one for the unit,
NTSC appears. If P A L appears, replace the GTIA with one from your kit.

• The revision level of the ROM in the unit. ( Not important at this time.)

If at po wer-up this screen does not appear , one of the follo wing screens appears:

• Solid Colored (Black) Screen or Vertically L ined S cr een

• Sno wy Screen
• Warped - Ragged Picture

Proceed to the description of that failure which follows.

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S olid Colored (Black) Screen or Vertically Lined Screen

If a solid colored (Black) or vertically lined screen appears, the unit is suffering a
catastrophic failure. This means that the unit is no t functionin g well eno ugh to even
return a sim ple display.

Diagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4 A-2.

Snowy Screen

If the screen displays no m odulation, the failure is probably in the power circuitr y.
However , first do the following:

• Check that the Select S witch on the switchbo x is set to the

GA ME/CO M P UTER position.

• Check that the T. V. is set to Channel 2 or 3.

• Check the power adaptor using a standard voltmeter.

Diagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4A- 1 0.

Warped - Ragged Picture

In this failure, the power-up screen appears bent to one side with a ragge d edge. The
picture may roll or slide down and to the left of the screen. This means that the sync.
signal broadcast by t he GTIA is probably not functioning. A no ther possible cause is
that the unit is not set on the same channel as the T.V. set. Check this before going to
the flowchart.

Flowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4A- 1 3.

If the unit will not select a test when using a known-good co ntr oller, proceed to the
Diagnostic F lowchart.

D iagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4A- 1 3.

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COLOR BAR TEST
• Purpose: To test the GTIA chip and associated color circuitr y for correct
operation.

• Procedure: P ress key 2 followed by STA RT.

• Format: A screen of horizontal color bars displays (see Figure 3A-O. The
screen should be steady and unchanging. A gray or blue horizontal
reference line runs across the screen two bars from the bottom of t he
screen. T his reference line is thinner than the bars around it. R 8 should
be adjusted so the bars immediately above and below the reference line
are within one shade of each other. Proper operation of the unit is
indicated by being able to make this adjust ment and by consiste rit color
within the entire span of each bar on the screen. M inor glitches on the
edges of the color bars are acceptable. Leave this test on for at least ten
seconds in order to catch any intermittent problems, such as a bar
m omentarily changing colors or blanking out.

D iagnostic Flowchart Entry Point: Pg. 4A-1 4.

NOTE: T his figure is a blac k and white representation of a color television screen.

REFERENCE BAR

F igure 3 A- 1 . Color Bars Screen

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GRAY BAR TEST
• Purpose: To test the functioning of the luminescence lines ( L M 1 , L M2 ,
L M 3 ) from the GTlA chip.

• Procedure : P ress key 3 followed by STA RT.

• Format: Eight horizontal gray bars are displayed, going from black at the
top to white at the bottom in even steps (see Figure 3 A-2). The screen
should be steady and unchanging. These lines may have minor glitches on
their edges. A thin white line always appears just over the top (black)
bar. No color should appear anywhere on the screen. The areas a bo ve the
top (black) bar and below the bottom (white) bar are of no i m portance to
the test. This test should be left on for at least ten seconds to ensure
that there is no flashing of any color or shifting of the gray bars.

D iagnostic F lowchart Entry Point: Pg. lj. A- 1 6.

F igure 3 A-2. Gray Bar S creen

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ANY VIDEO SCREE N

• Purpose: To test the video generation of the GTIA and A N TIC chips.

• Procedure: P ress key 1 followed by START.

• Format: The screen should have a black background with eight vertical
bars. H alf of the v er tical bars should be narrow and the other half much
wider. A horizontal bar should appear across the to p of the screen. From
left to right the shade of color on the horizontal bar should change. On
the right of the bar two V's should be displayed, right side up.

If the Any Video tests fails, swapout A3 and A5, and restart the test.

NOTE: F igure 3-3 is a black and white representation of a colored screen.

F igure 3A-3. Any Video T est S creen

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VERIFY OS ROM
• Purpose: To test the OS ROM (AS) for proper functioning.

• Procedure: P ress key 8 followed by START.

• For m at: If error code 30 appears on the Error Summar y (Figure 3-1 , pg.
3-8) the OS ROM chip is d efective. Replac e the d efective chip and
restart the test.

No Flowchart Entry Point.

TONE TEST
• Purpos e: To ch ec k the audio generation section of the POKEY (A l) .

• Procedure: P ress key 6 followed by STA RT .

• For mat: The screen prints at the bottom : Register (1 to 4) ? Press key
1 followed by ST A RT. A series of eight ton es sounds on each register.
The first two tones may be inaudible but you can hear the speaker click.
Repeat for registers 2,3,4.

D iagnostic Flowchart Entr y Point: Pg. 4 A- 1 7.

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POKEY (PORT) TEST

• Purpose: To determine any port line failures and confirm the correct
operation of the POKEY chip.

• Procedure: P ress key 5 followed by ST ART.

• For m at: When you press the keys listed in the first column below , the
numbers and letters in the second column should appear on the screen in
the KB column:

KEY KB Readings
1 1
2 2
3 3 NOTE: When using the 1 . 1 Diagnostic
It It Cartridge to test the 2-PORT 5200 , the
5 5 KB Readings may appear to the right of
6 6 any of the four ports listed on the screen,
7 7 besides the port you are testing. They
8 8 must, however , appear to the right o f the
9 9 port you are testing for the test to be
/I D valid.
o o
*
E
START A
PAUSE B
RESET C

If the keys do not re gister correctly when pressed, proceed to KEYBOARD

TROUBL ESHOOTING, page ItA-22.

P ress the botto m fire button. The POKEY A DJ U S T screen should disappear .
If it doesn't proceed to page 3 A-9.

P ress key 5 followed by START, again bringing the POK E Y A DJ UST pattern
to the screen. Unplug the controller fro m Por t 1 and insert it into Port 2.
Repeat Step 2.

RAM TEST

Initialization for RAM Test

• Purpose: To set the 5200 up for a loop test to fully check the R A M ( A I 8-
A25).

• Procedure: Press key 9 followed by STA RT.

Then press key 2 followed by START.
A gain press key 2 followed by S T ART.
DISPL A Y ERR O RS CON TINUOUS TEST appears in the green band on the
. screen.
RAM Test Procedure

• Purpose: To test the functioning of the 1 6K R A M chips.

• Procedure: P ress key 7 followed by ST A RT .

CX520 0 Field Service Man ual 3 A -8
• For mat: Each test lasts approximately ten seconds. The screen illustrated below
appears. If an error is listed on the screen, refer to Table 3- 1 , page 3-9, to
det ermine which chip has failed.

ERROR SUMMARY

01 08

0000. - Number of Test

Failure Code Number of failures

(Max. 99)

F igure 3 A-4. RAM T est Screen

POKEY ADJUST TEST

• Purpose: To test the +CA V circuit output to the controller for pro per pot
functioning.

• P rocedure: 1. Rem ove the PCB assembly from its plastic housing.

2. Turn on the unit and press key 5 followed by STA RT.

3 . Plug in the loop back board (note that connectors 2 and 3 will
not plug into anything).

4 . Adjust R 132 to make the v alue in Port 1, HOR position 1 12 + 1 .

The values on 1 VERT, 4 HOR and 4 VER should read between
1 00 and 124 , as illustrated below in F igure 3 A-5. ( Ports 2 and 3
have no bearing on the t est for the 2-port 520 0.)

HOR VERT KB

110 107 0
2 110 115 0
3 110 118 0
4 110 110 0

F igure 3 A-5. POKEY A DJ US T T est Screen

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If the unit canno t be adjusted or if values are out of ran g e, proceed to the F lowchart
Entry P oint: Pg. 4A-20.

POKEY SOFTFIRE TEST

• Connect the oscilloscope to pin 1 6 of A7 (l v/divisionjl O ms/div.).

• Insert the controller into port 1.

• Press key 5 followed by ST ART.

• Press the top fire button (softfire).

• A 5v p-p square wave signal should appear. If it does not, proceed to the
SOFTF IRE TRO UBLESHOOTIN G FLOW CHART, page 4 A- 1 9.

• Unplug the controller from port 1 and plug it into port 2.

• Repeat the fourth and fifth steps for port 2 .

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 SECTION 4

4-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART •

The Diagnostic Flowchart is intended to be easy to use and the primary aid when
troubleshooting the 4-Port 5200. Follow the prompts in the order presented. When
a question is asked, follow the lin e from the box that best applies to your unit's
condition. When that line terminates with a letter inside a circle, locate the lett er
on a different page and continue the diagnosis. The f lowchart leav es nothing to
chance; it tells you when to perfor m a specific test and when to replac e
co mponents.

S WAPOUT PROCEDURE

A t many plac es in the diagnostic flowchart, a box tells you to "swapout" a

co mponent, a chip, or a number of chips in a particular order. The "swapout"
instr uction means that you should replac e the indicated co mponents (one at a time)
with known-good components of the same type. The unit should then be tested
with the new, known-good component(s} in plac e to see whether the swapout solved
the problem being checked. If the swapout did not fix the problem , leave the new
chip in and swapout the next. Repeat this procedure for the rest of the
co mponents. Once the unit functions properly, reinstall the original Ie's one by one
to determine which are actually def ective.

REP L ACE IN OR DER

The "r eplac e in order" instruction means that you should replace the components
indicated in the order listed until the r esult called out in th e previous block is
obtained.

F - Some lines terminate with an F inside a circle. When this occurs, return to the
beginning of the test sequence on page 3 - 1.

N - Some lines terminate with an N inside a circle. When this occurs, call your
Atar i Repair Hotline.

Inside California
(800) 672-1 4 66

Outside California
(800) 5 3 8-1 5 3 5
( 800) 5 3 8-1 5 3 6

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting

C B
=>
(r
-
I ---..
B3.
P g .4--6 Is there + 5V on the
output of VR I?
� o
l Bl

'-.p!II""
j� Yes I Yes
\.
-

P g . 4-4
Yes Is there a 1.78975
Is there a 1.78975 MHz
� MHz signal on Pin 30
signal on Pin 29 of U 3 ?
of U 5?

No J No

I s there a 3.5795 MHz No r

......
')
..
- signal on Pin 28 of U 5? , BX

I Yes
'-J
P g. 4 - 3
Swapout Is there a 3.5 7950 MHz
1) U 5 � signal on Pin 29 of U 5?
2) U 3
I Yes

Open between U 5 No Is there a 3.579 50 MHz

Pin 29 &. U 3 Pin 35. 10-- signal on Pin 35 of U 3?

,
J Yes

No Swapout
Is there a 1.78975 MHz
signal on Pin 34 of U 3? � 1) U 3
2) U 2

I Yes
1r Open between
U 2 Pin 37 No Is there a 1 .78975 MHz
� signal on Pin 37 of U 2?
and U 3 Pin 34.

J:: s

"""
Repair or Replace �2 )P age 4 -5
�
-
-
***NOTE * * *

(0 �
Jf you a r e servicing a unit con taining
PCB C A020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed fro m U to A.

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

--

BX

Are the fo llowing

voltages on the pins
of the transistor:

Ql Q£
Base 3.5 V 3.5V No Rep lace Are voltages
Emitter 4 . 3 V 4.3V i---
transistor(s). correct?
Collector 1 .2 V IV

Yes No Yes

Rep lace Yl.

Does unit Check for open,

No
shorted or wrong'
function? value component in
ciock circuit.
Yes

Repair or Replace

(F
***NOTE*** .-.....
r
If you are servicing a unit containing
PCB CA020 1 0 8 , chip designators have -
been changed fro m U to A.

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

c Bl :::>

Defective VR 1 or
Is there approximately Yes output short to
l l -1 3V on the input of ground ( possible
VR l ? chip)

No

Is there approximately Defective J 1 or open

No between point(i) of
o V on pointQ) of the
schematic? VR2 &: point(Vof V R I
( with cartridge in).

Yes

Defective
1 ) Q6 3 ) R56
2) R57

Repair

** * NOTE** *

If y o u are servicing a unit containing

P C B CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

c B2

Swapout
Is there a 1 .78975 Mhz No 1 ) U2
signal on Pin 3 9 2) U3
of U2?
3 ) U5

Yes

Open between Pin 39

U2 and Pin 29 of U 3
and Pin 30 o f U 5 .

R epair

-
--

***NOTE**'"

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

PCB /I
C 3
�
00 "-
00
s a
0 00
N
0
Repair open between
0

Is there +5V to all No

« «
u u

chip &: +5 or ground.

·5 Gnd
chips? (See chart)
- -
Al Ui I 8

(Check for bad socket)

A2 U2 8 1,21
.-\3 U3 21 1
U4 20 10
"5 U5 27 )

Yes
.-\6 U6 16 8
-\7
. U7 17 1
A8 US 24 12
.-\9 LJ9 16 3

No Defective U 1 or other
i\ 1 Q Ul0 16 3
Ull
Reset circuitry
.-\ll
Is Pin 40 of U2 at 5V?
16 3
U12 16 3
.-\12 -
connected to U2 Pin 40 .
.-\ 13 UlJ 16 S
,"14 U14 14 7
U15 20 10
A16 8

Yes
U16 16
."17 U17 16 8 1•
Al& U18 8 16
.'\l9 U19 8 16

No
Open Pin 36 of U2 to
AZO UZO S 16

Is Pin 36 of U3 at 5V?
AZI UZI 8 16

�
Pin 40 of U5.
AZ2 U22 8 16
AZ3 U23 8 16
AZ4 U24 & 16
.'\25 U25 & 16

Yes
U26 Not used
A27 U27 14 7
U28 14 7
U29 14 7

Swapout Repair
A15 14 7

1) U2
A26 14 7

or
2) U3
3) U5 Repla ce
4) U8
5) U7

Yes
Is problem repaired? - -
- --

.-....

No
(F)
- ....

(B )
4
\...J
. � ** *NOTE***

Page 4-7
-

I f you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020108, chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

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Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

C B4
:::>
Open Trace RAM
No chip P in 2 to U 2
Is there a data signal Repair
on Pin 2 of U 18 - U 25 ? Or
replace defective R A M .

Yes

If only one chip is

Is there a da ta No missing signal, replace
signal on P in 1 4 that chip. If not, "
o f U l &-U 25? proceed.

Yes
I Yes
Swapout Does unit functio n ?
1) U 1 4
2) U15
3) Ui6
I No
4) Ui7
I s there 4 V p-p signal No
on P in 6 of U 2& ?
I
Y es
r--
Is there a good
display?
I Yes
Defective:
1) U 28
2 ) L 4-L6
-
3) C30-33
Y� Is there a 4 V p-p
No B5 - signal on Pin 4 o f
UiS - U 25 ?

I
Defective: �
Repair
1 ) U 28 ( CA018087only) Page 4-8
No
2) L 4-L6
or
" 3) C30-33
Ii) Open Address Swapout
Replace
lim· tn AM 1) U1 4
"
2) U 28 or Open P in 4
o f R A M chip(s) to
P in 8 of U 1 4
Repair or Rep lace

I -

r-
is there a good
display? �r F
No
j� '-
Swapout U 18-U 2 5 *** NOTE***
If y ou are servicing a unit containing
-

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have

been changed from U to A.

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 Black Screen Troubleshooting (Cont.)

C B5
:::>

Is there a 4 V p-p
Swapout Yes
signal on Pin 15 of
U17
U18 -U25?

No

Swapout
1) U17
2) U14 or defective
R133,C1 40,R68
& C55

***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020108 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

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 Snowy Screen Troubleshooting

c o

Defective
Is there 10 to 12 volts No 1 ) RF Cable
on the core of J3? 2) Switchbox
3) Battery Eliminator

Yes

No
Is C4-8 good?
(Do not short across)
,,
Yes

Yes Defective
Is there +5 on Pin 3 of Repair
1) L1 3
the RF Module? or
2) RF Module or open
between Pin 2 R F
Rep'lace
module & VCC2.
No

�r
.-

�\Yes
....
Is there+ 1 2 volts on

��
fD3 input o f
�___ _ _ _
_p
2
_ . __�
_V_R_ ?
�
Page 4--12 No

-
Does Pin 13 of U 29(A26)*
change between 13V
No �r )
D2 '""'
& OV when 52
is pressed? \. ��

Page 4--1 1
Yes

Press S2 so that Pin

1 3 is high. *U29 is chip designation
on PCB IICA018087
A26 is chip designation
on PCB DCA020 1 08

***NOTE***
I f you are servicing a unit containing
PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.
CX5200 Field Service Manual 4--9
 Snowy Screen Troubleshooting (cont.)

c Dl

I s there OV o n the No
Defective Q8 or Q9. -
collector of Q8?

Yes

Is there 13 V on the No Defective

base and llj. V on the 1) Q7
emitter of Q7? 2) R55
R58 or
-
3)
Yes open trace to
collector of Q8.

Defective
Q7

-
-

Repair

or

Replace

*** NOTE* * *

If you are servicing a unIt containing

PCB CA020 l08, chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

CX 5200 Field Service Manual 4-10

Snowy Screen Troubleshooting (cont.)

Yes * Replace QIO

Does Pin II of U29(A26) Is Pin 10 of U29(A26) at
toggle each time 52 OV?
is pressed?

Yes
No Open trace or
defective resistor
or capacitor in
Repair trace.
* circuitry.
Does Pin 6 of U29(A26) go
high when 52 is pressed
and low when it is
released?

No

Check for possib Ie

shorts or opens on
the failing pin or
defective 52.

*U29 is chip designation ***NOTE***

on PCB HCAO 18087
A26 is chip designation If you are servicing a unit containing
on PCB IICA020 1 08 PCB CA020 108, chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4-11

 Snowy Screen Troubleshooting ( cont.)

03

Repair
Is there +5v on the Yes Open Pin 3 VR2 to
or
output of VR2? VCC2, +5B or +5F.
Replace

No
r---- ---
If Pin 3 VR2 short to ground:
-,
I Possible short in chips. Remove
chips one-by-one and turn ·on unit.
I
I If modulation occurs, bad chip has I
I
been located. If chips are not
I shorted, check for possible CAP or

I trace shorted on board.

I
***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed fro m U to A.

CX 5 200 Field Service Man ual 4-12

 Warped Ragged Picture Troubleshooting

P\

Manually set 5200 on

power - up screen.

I
Is there a +5 p-p signal
on the leg of R22 Yes No
connected to Pin � � Is R22 good?
of UI?

No I Yes

:vlistuned or defective RF
Open between Pin � of
Y Is there a +5V p-p module or L 12 or open be-� Replace
-
AI & R22 I .:. signal on Pin � at UI? tween R22 & RF module
or
Repair
P in �.

No I
Yes
Defective UI or no Is there a + 5V p-p
-
power or ground to UI.
...... signal on Pin 5 of U 1 ?

No I
�
Is there a +5V p-p
Repair � Open between U5
P in 25 and UI P in 5.
signal on Pin 25
o f U5?

No
I
Swapout:
1) U5

3) U3
2) U2

0 ***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020108 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4-13

 Color Troubleshooting

c C

Manually set unit onto

color bars pattern.

Is frequency of Y 1
3.5795.
No
Rep lace Y 1 t'
t---...
- F )
'"'
\. -
�
Yes

Does Pin 1 7 of U5 Defective

adjust between 0 and . No
1 ) R8
6 volts when R8 is 2) CR2
adjusted. _, � .
3) CR3

Yes

No Defective
With Pin 1 7 of U5 ad­ 1 ) U5 or
justed to 6V is there a 2) Cl l
4 volt p-p signal on pin
"
2 1 of U5?

Yes
Repair
Is there a 2 volt p-p No Defective C l l or
open C l l to U5 Pin 21 . or
signal between C l l
&. R28 ? Rep lace

Yes

***NOTE***
. . . .
If you are serv icmg a umt con tammg
PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designato r s have
been changed fro m U to A.

CX 5 200 Field Service Manual 4- 1 4

Color Troubleshooting (cont.)

c Cl

Is there a . 4v p-p No Defective R28 or open -

signal on the base Trace R28 to Q3 . . -

of Q3?

Yes

Is there a 4v p -p No Is the signal present No

signal on the collector at approximately O V? Defective R29. -
of Q3?

Yes Yes

Is there a 3 volt p-p

Defective R30
signal between C9
and R31 ? No

Yes
I
Mistuned R.F. Module Defective C9 or open
or defective: C9 to the collector
1 ) R31 of Q3.
2) RF Module or open
R31 to R.F. Module
P in 4.

�
-

Repair
or
Replace

***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

P C B CA020 1 0 8, chip designators have
been changed from U to A .

C X 5200 Field Service Manual 4-1 5

 Gray Bars Troubleshooting

I
Manually set the
5200 to the Gray Bars
pattern.

I
Is there a + 5V p-p Defective R23,R24,
signal on the side of Yes R25 or open between
R23, R24, &: R25. I R23,R24, or R25 and -

Connected to UI ? R.F. Module Pin 4.

Reference the line

on the chart below
which has the resistor
that did not have the
proper signal.

I
Is there a + 5V p-p Yes Open between UI out­
signal on the UI -
put and that resistor.
-

output pin?
***NOTE***

f you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020108 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A. Is there a + 5V p-p Yes Defective UI or no
signal on the UI - + 5V or ground
input pin? to Ui.

Is pullup resistor Is there a + 5V p-p Yes Open between U2 pin &: _

Repair
good? signal on the U2 pin? I-- UI input.

I Yes

Swapout
Repair
1 ) U5
or -
2) U2

6
Replace
3) U3

-
-
I

l.ine II Resistor /I UIOutput VI Input Pullup fI U.5 Pin IJ

LM0 R23 2 3 RI8 31

LMI R24 6 7 RI9 22
LM2 R25 12 11 R20 23

CX 5200 Field Service Manual 4- 1 6

 Pot Control Line Troub leshoot �ng

Manually set the 5 200

to the Pokey Adjust
test ..

Can +CAV on
defective port be
ad justed between
4-6.4 V by turning
R 1 32?
Page it:: 1 8
..

Yes

Swapout
U7
***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

P C B CA020 1 0 8 , chip designators have
Do pot lines pass?
Yes been changed from U to A.

From Error Code on

chart below determine
which line is defec t iv e
&:: check the compo­
nents for correct
. value. · ·- · o ·

No Open or shorted
Do POT Lines pass? trace .. . Repair

POT Line Pokey Adjust Port and Pokey U7

Error Code Failure Pin II Pin II CAP III CAP 11 2 Resistor

22 . HOR 1 1 -1 0 14 C98 C I 06 R I 06
23 VERT 1 1 -1 1 15 C97 CI05 RI IO
21.j. HOR 2 2-1 0 12 C96 C I 04 R I 07
25 VERT 2 2-1 1 13 C95 C I 03 Rl l l
26 HOR 3 3- 1 0 10 C94 C I 02 R I 08
27 VERT 3 3-1 1 11 C93 CIOI R1 1 2
28 HOR 4 4- 1 0 8 cn CI00 R I 09
29 VERT 4 4- 1 1 9 C9 1 C99 R1 l3

CX 5200 Field Service Manual 4- 1 7

Pot Control L ine Troubleshooting ( Cont.)

c x

Swapout
I ) U5
2) U7
***NOTE***

If you are servicing a unit containing

P CB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
Can + C A V be ad justed Yes been changed from U to A.
now?

No

ChecK the vOltages on

Q I 1-Q 1 4 and compare
readings to the ones
shown for the "A"
condition in the
chart below.

Are the readings No Does Pokey Ad just Yes

- Rep lace transistor. - -
correct? pass?

Yes I No
P u t unit into Port Test
,l Defective component
mode but do not put in in Pokey Adjust
Port board (loop back circuitry.
board).

T
Check the voltages on Repair
�
Q l l -Q 14 and compare
readings to the ones
shown for the "B" No
condition on the
chart below. Yes Check for opens &
Are the readings
,. shorts in circuitry &. �
correct?
repair .

Condition/
T ransistor

E.mitter
Base
A

13V
12V
Ql l
B

13V
13V
A
Q12

3 .2 V
4V
B

OV
OV
A

0
0
Q13
B

0
.7V
A
Q14

3 .2 V
3.8V
B

OV
OV
0
Co llector 4-6.4V OV 1 3V 13V 3.SV OV 12V 13V

ex 5200 Field Service Manual 4-1 8

 Trigger Line Troub leshooting
B6tto m F ire Button

I
Defective:
1 ) U5 Is the U5 pin for the
See chart. defective Port at +5
2) U 5 Socket
I
I

3) Cap on tha t line. volts with everything

unplugged from the Port?

I yes

Plug in controller.

I No
Is pin still at +5V? I--- D efective controller. -

1 Yes
"
Push and hold
botto m fire button.

I
Does signal drop to
approximately
0-.7 volts?
No
-
Is tr igger line
shorted to +5V? �
No
�o to controller
section.
Page . 6-1
--'
I Yes
Yes

Defective U5

I -
-
1
Repair
or
Port U5 Pin II Cap /I
Replace

6
1 8 1 10
2 9 1 09
3 10 108
4 11 1 07

***NOTE** *

If y o u are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 10 8 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.
e x 5200 F ield Service Manual 4-19
 S o ftfire (Top F ir e B utton) T r o ub le shooting

c J

Insert D iagnost ic cart­

ridge into console.
Insert Game Controller
into Port 1.
M anually select Pokey
adjust test.
Are there 5V p-p wave- Yes
forms at U 1 3 P in s 9 I---- Replace U 1 3
..--------�------� No &:: 1 0?
Are there 5V p-p �
waveforms at U 1 3
No
Pins 1 , 2 , 4- &:: 5 ?

Are there 5V p-p

Yes
waveforms at U5
� Replace U 5

P ins 1 2_ & 1 3 ?_ ....

Depress &:: hold soft
fire button. Is U 1 3 No ...---....-
. ---..
P in 3 pulsing? Yes

Yes

Swapout and retest., in

With softfire button
the following order:
held down, are there
I } U7 · 5V waveforms at U7
2} U 3 Pin 1 6 ?
3} U5 Repair broken traces
from U5 to U 1 3
.No
•

Repair open trace

from U 1 3 Pin 3 to U7
Pin 1 6 .
Check wavefo r m at Yes
...________---.... L..- U 1 3 Pin ® (see chart I---- Replace 0 1 3 .
below) . Is it now low?

N�te:®
Port 1 check P in 4-, U 1 3 Check for opens from Repair
pin (i) (see chart)
I---­
Port 2 check Pin 2, U13
Port 3 check P in 5, U13 to port plug
Port Ij. check P in 1, U13 and game controller

-
-

***NOTE* **

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020108, chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

ex 5200 Field Service Manual 4-2 0

 Keyboard Troub leshooting

Yes
Is the failure on Port l?

No

Manually select Pokey

A djust Test.

Are there 5v p-p No

square waves on Pin 6
of U9 - U 1 2?

Page 4-26
Yes

Are there 5v p-p square No Replace

waves oli Pin 9 .oc 1 0 of
U7.
U9-U 1 2?

Yes

Which port failed?

Port 3 P ag e 4 - 2 5
P age 4 - 2 3

*** NOTE***

Page 4 -2 4 If you are serv icing a unit containing

P CB CA020 l 08 , chip designators have
been changed f ro m U to A .

CX5200 Field Service Manual !.j. -2 1

Key board Troub leshooting (cont.)

c Et

Yes
Is ther e O v on Pin 6 No Is there +5 on Pin s l ,2 , Replace U 2 7
o f U 9 &. U1 i ? 4 &. 5 of U 2 7 ?

Yes No

Swapout
1 ) U9
Defective U 5 or open ·
2) U 1 1
traces fro m U5 to U27 .

"

Is the proble m Yes

repaired?
Repair

No or
Replace
Check capacitors &.
resistors on Pins 1 -8
of Port 1 for proper
value &. operation.
Replace if defective.

*** NOTE * * *

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A .

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4-22

 Keyboard Troubleshooting (cant.)

C E2
�
Swapout
1) U9
2) U 1 2

Yes
Does Port 2 pass? -

No

Check capacitors and

resistors on P ins 1 -8
o f Port 2 for proper
v alue & operation.
R eplace if defective.

-
-

()
-....

\.. �
�

*"'''' NOTE''' ''' *

If you are servicing a unit containing

P CB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4-23

 Keyboard Troubleshooting (cont.)

E3

Swapout
1) U10
2) U 1 I

Yes
Does Port 3 pass?

No

Check capacitors &

resistors on Pins 1 -8
of Port 3 . Replace if
defective.

***NOTE ** *

I f you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A.

CX5200 Field Service M anual lj.-2lj.

 Keybo.::l. r d Troub leshooting (cont.)

E4

Swapout
1 ) U10
:V U12

Does Port 4 pass?

No

Check capacitors &

resistor s on Pins 1 -8
of Port 4 . Replace if
defective.

** * NOTE * * *

I f y o u are servicing a unit containing

P C B CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A..

CX5 200 Field Service M anual 4-25

 Keyboard Troub leshoot in g (cont.)

c E5
::>
Swapout
Yes 1 ) U27
Are signals missing on 2) U9
U 9 and/or U 1 1 only ? 3) U l l

No

Replace

U5

-
-

***NOTE ***

If you are servicing a unit containing

PCB CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed from U to A .

CX5200 Field Service M anual 4-26

 Audio Tro ubleshoo ting

C K J
1
Adjust
Can L I be adjusted to
give a 4.5 Mhz reading?
� [s there a 4.5 Mhz
signal on the emitter
of Q4?

Ye�I� _ �
__

1�
____________________________ •

r
Replace: [s there .5VDC * With audio test going Swapout
I ) LI on the collector of is there a series of Does audio

T
2) L 2 Q4? changing square waves I) U7 work?
on U7 Pin 377 2) U 2
Yes

Replace:
1) CI3
I Yes
Yes

2) CI4 Defective C I 5
Is the approximate same
3) Q4 No or open
ser ies of signals I--- I-
U7 Pin 37 &
I visible between C I 5 &
R4 1 ? C 1 5.

I Yes

Open
Is there a 4.5 Mhz 1 -2v
p-p signal on the side
� C I O to Q4.
I-
of C I O connected to Q4?

I Yes

Defective: Repair
I ) CIO or
2) R33
Replace

I �

"' If second time at this step, call ATARI Repair Hotline.

c5
... ... ... NOTE ... ... ...

I f you are servicing a unit containing

P C B CA020 1 08 , chip designators have
been changed fro m U to A.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 4-27

 SECTION 4A

2-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART

The Diagnostic F lowchart is intended to be easy to use and the primary aid when
troubleshooting the 2-Port 5200. Follow the prompts in the order presented. When
a question is asked, follow the line from the box that best applies to your unit's
condition. When that line terminates with a letter inside a circle, locate the letter
on a diffe rent page and continue the diagnosis. The flowchart leaves nothing to
chance; it tells you when to perform a specific test and when to replace
components.

S WAPOUT P ROCEDURE

A t many places in the diagnostic flowchart, a box tells you to "swapout" a

component, a c hip, or a number of chips in a particular order. The "swapout"
instruction means that you should replace the indicated components (one at a time)
with known-good components of the same type. The unit should then be tested with
the new, known-good component(s) in place to see whether the swapout solved the
problem being checked. If the swapout did not fix the problem, leave the new chip
in and swapout the next. Repeat this procedure for the rest of the components.
Once the unit functions properly, reinstall the o riginal IC's one by one to determine
w hich are actually defective.

REPLACE IN OR DER

T he "replace in order" instruction means that you should replace the components
indicated in the order listed until the result c alled out in the previous block is
obtained.

F - Some lines terminate with an F inside a circle. When t his occurs, return to the
beginning of the test sequence on page 3A- 1 .

N - Some lines terminate with an N inside a circle. W hen this occurs, call your
Atari Repair Hotline.

Inside California
(800) 67 2 - 1 4 6 6

Outside California
(800) 538- 1 535
(800) 538- 1 5 3 6

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 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOTING

No Repair open between

Is there + 5V to all
chip &: +5 or ground.
chips? ( See chart )
( Check for bad socket)

Ie II +5 Gnd
-- Yes
Al 1 8
A2 8 1,21
No Defective A l or other
A3 21 1
Is Pin 40 of A2 at 5V? reset circuitry connect-
A5 27 3
ed to A2 pin 40.
A6 16 8
A7 17 1
A8 24 12 Yes
A9 16 8
AIO 16 8 No Open P in 36 of A3 to
Is Pin 36 of A3 at 5V?
Al l 16 8 Pin 4 0 of A2.
Al4 14 7
A15 14 7
8 Yes
A16 16
Al7 16 8
Swapout Repair
Al8 8 16
1) A2
A19 8 16 or
2 ) A3
A20 8 16
3) A5 Rep lace
A21 8 16
4) A8
A22 8 16
5) A7
A23 8 16
A24 8 16
A 25 8 16
A27 14 7 Yes
Is problem repaired?

CX5200 F ield Service Manual � A-2

 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

C B :::>
Defective V R l or
Is there approximately Yes output short to
9V on the input of ground (possible
-

VR 1 ? .
chip)

No

Is there approximately Defective J2 or o pen

No
9V on point(i) of the between poin:(!) of
schematic? V R2 &:: poin t(1) of V R 1
(with cartridge in).

Yes

Defective
1 ) Q6
2) R57

-
-

Repair

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 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

c C
- =:>

No Repair open between

Is there + 5V to all
chip &: + 5 or ground.
chips? (See chart)
( Check for bad socket)

IC II +5 Gnd
Yes
A1 1 8
A2 8 1 ,2 1
No D efective A l or other
A3 21 1
Is Pin 4 0 of A2 at 5V? reset circuitry connect- �
A5 27 3
ed to A2 pin 40.
A6 16 8
A7 17 1
A8 24 12 Yes
A9 16 8
A10 16 8 No Open Pin 36 of A3 to
8
Is Pin 36 of A3 at 5V? �
Al l 16 Pin 4 0 of A2.
A14 14 7
A15 14 7
Yes
A16 16 8
A17 16 8 Swapout Repair
A18 8 16 1 ) A2
..

A19 8 16 2) A3 or
A20 8 16
A21 8 16
3) A5 �ep 1ace
4) A8
A22 8 16 5) A7
A23 8 16
A24 8 16
A25 8 16

--
A27 14 7 Yes
Is proble m repaired?
-....

--
No
('-.. F )
(G --
� .

'--
Note: Some � 200 2 -port boards have pins 1 ,8,9,10 and 1 1
of A7 Jumpered together on the solder side of the
PCB. Future PCB's will incorporate this jumper.
Do not add these jumpers to the 5200 2-port board.

C X5200 F ield Service Manual 4 A-4

 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

G;)
Are the following
vo ltages on the p in s
o f the transistor:

ill. m.
Base 3.5V 3.5V . No Rep lace Are voltages
Em itter 4.3V 4.3V to--
transistor(s). correct?
Collector 1 .2 V IV

Yes No Yes

Replace Vi .

Does unit Check for open,

No
shorted or wrong
functio n ? value component in
clock circuit.
Y es

Repair or Replace

.-......

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 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOnNG (Continued)

c E

Swapout
Is there a 1 .78975 MHz No 1 ) A2
signal on P in 39 of A2?
2) A3
3) A5

Yes

Open between P in 39
A2 and P in 29 of A3
and P in 30 of A5.

Repair

-
..

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4 A-6

 F

Whenever the flowchart directs you to F, return to the beginning of the testing
procedure in Section 3. Proceed until another error is encountered and you are
again directed to enter the flowchart or until the unit has proven to be fully
oper a tiona!.

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 BLACK SCREEN TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

Open Trace RAM

Is there a data signal No chip Pin 2 to A2
Repair
on Pin 2 of A l &-A25? or replace
-

defective RAM

Yes

No If only one chip is

Isthere a data signal
missing signal, replace
on Pin 1 4 of A1 8-A25?
that chip, if not proceed

Yes

Yes
Swapout
.

Does unit function?

1) A l 4 r
2) A l 5
3) A l 6 No
4) A l 7
Is there 4 V p-p signal No
on Pin 9 of A I 7?

0=
Is there a good Yes Replace
display? Al7

c:r-
Is there a 4 V p-p
No signal on P in 4 of
A l &-A25?
Defective:
1) A15
2) L4-L6 . No
3) C30-33
4) Open Address
Swapout
line to RAM
1) A l 4
2) A l 5 o r open P in 4
of R A M chip(s) to
Repair or Replace P in 8 of A l 4

Is there a good Yes

display? -

No

Swapout A l &-A25

....

CX5200 Field Service Manual 4 A-8

 BLACK S CREEN TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

Swapout A l 5 or Is there a 4-V p-p

No
replace defective signal on P in 1 5 of
C30-33, L 4--6. A l 8-A25?

Y es
Swapout
1) A l 7
2 ) A l 4 or defective
R 1 3 3 , C 1 40, R68
&: C55

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 SNOWY SCREEN (POWER SUPPLY) TROUBLESHOOTING

Is LED on?
Yes r-
I
J
,
No

Is there 5VDC
Yes Defective LED or
on the output of
open from LED to
VR2 or pin 3 of
VR2.
the R.F. m odulator?

No

Is there at least +7VDC Yes Defective V R2 or

on the input of VR2? 1----1 shorted output VR2.

No

I s the base o f Q7 Yes

O.7-1 .0VDC less Defective Q7.
than the emitter?

No

Is the collector of Yes Defective R58 or a

Q8 at 0 volts? broken trace to Q7.

No

r-"
( )
Replace or
1' 1 Repair

C X5200 Field Service Manual 4 A- I O

 SNOWY SCREEN (POWER SUPPLY) TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

C J
�
Is there +5VDC No Defective L 1 3 or
on pin 3 of the open pin 3 R.F.
R.F. m odule? to VR2.

Yes

Is there gnd on No
Open R . F . pin 1
p ir:' 1 of R.F. m odule? to ground.

Yes

Defective
1 ) R.F .module
2) R.F. Cable
3) J3

-
-

Repair or Replace.

--

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 SNOWY SCREEN (POWER SUPPLY) TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

J I

Is the base of Q8 Yes

Defective Q8.
at O.7-l .0VDC

No

Is base of Q9 Yes
at 9 - 1 5.0 VDC? Defective Q9.

No

Does Pin 1 1 of A26 Y es

change states when 1----1 Defective A26
switch S2 is depressed?

No

Check condition of
S2,C47,Q I O, R6 1 .
Also verify 9.0-1 5.0VDC
at pin 1 4- of A26.

Repair as required.

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 WARPED, RAGGED PICTURE TROUBLESHOOTING

Manually set 5200 on

power - up screen.

I
Is there a +5 p-p signal
on the leg of R22 connect Yes No
ed to Pin 4 of A I ? I"- Is R22 good?

No I Yes
lM istuned or defective R.F
Open between P in 4 of ,Y. Is there a +5V p-p � odule or L I 2 oropen be- l-- Replace
A l and R22. signal on Pin 4 at A I ? or
ween R22 & R.F. module
Repair
--

P in 4.

No I I

Defective A l or no Is there a +5V p-p

Yes
power or ground to A I . r+ signal o n P i n 5 o f A I ?
-

No l
Is there a +5V p-p
Open between A5
Repair signal on P in 25 of A5?
� Pin 25 and A l Pin 5. I�
No
I
Swapout:

2) A2
I) A5

3) A3

I -

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 COLOR TROUBLESHOOTING

c L

Manually set unit onto

colo r bars pattern.

I---I( �)
.-

Is frequency of Y 1 No
Replace Y l F

\..
3.5795.
�------� ---
�
Yes

Does Pin 1 7 of A5 Defective

adjust between 0 and No
1 ) R8
6 volts when R8 is 2) C R2
adjusted? 3) CR3

Yes

No Defective
Wit h Pin 1 7 of A5 ad­ 1 ) A5
justed to 6V is there a 2) C l 1
4 volt p-p signal on pin
2 1 of U5?

Yes
Repair
Is there a 2 volt p-p No Defective C 1 1 or
open C l l to A5 Pin 2 1 . or
signal between C 1 l
&: R28? Replace

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 COLOR TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

C M
:>

Is there a . 4 v p-p No Defective R28 or open

signal on the base Trace R28 to Q3.
of Q3?

Yes

Is there a 4v p-p No Is �he signal present No

signal on the collector Defective R29. -
at approximately OV?
of Q3?

Yes Yes

Is there a 3 volt p-p

Defective R30
signal between C9
or R31 ? No

Yes
I
Mistuned R.F. Module Defective C9 or open
or defective: C9 to the collector
1 ) R3 1 of Q3.
2) RF Module or open
R 3 1 to R.F. Module
P in 4 .

Repair
or
Replace

(\.. )
.- ....

--
..)

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 GRA Y BARS TROUBLESHOOTING

N
:>
1
Manually set the
5200 to the Gray Bars
pattern.

I
Is there a +5Y p-p Defective R26,R2�
Yes R25 or open between
signal on the side of
R26, R2�, &: R25 con-
I R26,R2�, or R25 and �
nected to A 1 ?
R.F. Module Pin �.

I No

Reference the line

on the chart below
which has the resistor
that did not have the
proper signal.

I
Is there a +5Y p-p Yes Open between A 1
signal on the A l I-- output and that �
output pin? resistor.

I �o

Is there a +5Y p-p Yes Defective Al or no

signal on the A l I-- +5V or ground to I-
input pin? Ai.

I No

No Is there a +5V p-p Yes

Repair' � Is pullup resistor
good? � signal on the A5 pin? I
Open between A5 pin
and Al input.
�

I Yes

Swapout Repair
1 ) A5 -- -
or
Replace
2) A2
3) A3
I
F

Line # Resistor # Al Output Al Input Pullup # A5 Pin #

LM1* R2 � 6 7 R19
R 25
22
LM2 12 11 R20 23
LM3 R2 6 10 9 R21 2�

* The 1 . 1 Diagnostic Cartridge does not test L M O .

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 AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING

Is there a 4.5 Mhz

signal on the emitter
of Q4?

Yes �
________________________ �____________�
No
*With audio test
going is there a No Swapout
Does audio
series of changing I ) A7
2) A2 work?
square waves on A7
Pin 37?
Replace: Yes
O Cl 3
2) C I 4 Yes '
3) Q4
4) CR8 Is the approximate
same series of signals No Defective C 1 5
5) C R7
v isable between C I 5 &: or open A 7 Pin
R41? 37 and C 1 5.

Yes '

Is there a 4.5 Mhz 1 -2v

Open
p-p signal on the side
c i a to Q4 .
of c i a connected to Q4?

Yes

* If this is your second time at this step, call Defective: Repair

the AT ARI Repair Hotline (see page 4 A- I ). I) cia or
2) R33 Replace.

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 TRIGGER LINE (BOTTOM FIRE BUTTON) TROUBLESHOOTING

C p :::>
(See Chart Below)
T
Defective:
Is the A5 pin for the
1) A5
2) Socket of A5 defective port at +5
volts with everything
3) Cap on that line
unplugged from the port?
(see chart below)

jyes

Plug in controller.

I
No
Is pin still at +5V? I--- Defective controller. I-

I Yes

Push and hold

bottom fire button.

I
Does signal drop to
approxima tely
0-1 volt?
Is tr igRer line
shortea to +5V?
Check R l l 4 or R1 l 7
for open.
I--
�
No
to controller
section.
Page 6-1

I Yes Yes

Defective A5.

I -

I
Repair
or M Pin #
Port Cap # Res #
Replace
1 8 C1l2 R1l4
2 9 CI07 R1 l 7

Note: Some 5200 2-port boards have pins 1 .8.9.10 and 1 1

of A7 jumpered together on the solder side of the
PCB. Future PCB's will incorporate this jumper.
4 A- 1 8 Do not add these jumpers to the 5200 2-port board.
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 SOFTFIRE (TOP FIRE BUTTON) TROUBLESHOOTING

C Q

I
Be sure Pokey Adjust
Screen is displayed.
If not, press key 5
and then ST AR T.

I Defective
When the top fire button Yes
is pressed does pin 1) A7
1 6 of A7 show 5V p-p?
3) A2
2) A8

I No

Does output pin of

multiplexer pulse to Yes Open output pin
5V p-p when top fire
to pin 1 6 of A7. ,
button is pressed?
(See Chart below)

I No

Does input pin go Yes Defective

Low when top fire l ) Multiplexer
button is pressed? 2) A7

I No

Defective
1 ) Cap
2 ) Port
3) Open Port to
Multiplexer

I �
I
Repair or Replace.
.

Multiplexer
Port OutEut de Pin InEut P ins
A9 Pm 3 l ,2,�,5
2 A l O Pin 1 3 1 1 ,12,1�,15

Note: Some 5200 2-port boards have pins 1 ,8,9, 1 0 and 1 1

of A7 jumpered together on the solder side of the
PCB. Future PCB's will incorporate this jumper.
Do not add these jumpers to the 5200 2-port board.

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 POTENTIOMETER CONTROL LINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Manually set the 5200

to the Pokey (Port)
Test, page 3A-8.

Can + CAY on pin 9 of

defective port be ad­
justed between 4-6.4V
by turning R l 32?

Yes

Swapou t
A7

Yes
Do pot lines pass?

No

From chart below

determine which line
is defective lie check
the components for
correct value.

Open or shorted
Do POT Lines pass?
No trace.

POT Line Pokey Adjust Port and Pokey (A7)

Error Code Position Pin # Pin I CAP ll CAP 12 Resistor

HOR 1 1-10 14 C98 C106 RI06

22
VERT 1 1 -1 1 15 C97 C105 RllO
23
HOR 4 2- 1 0 12 cn C100 R I 09
24
VERT 4 2-1 1 13 C9 l C99 R1l3
25

Note: Some .5200 2-port boards have pins 1 ,8,9,10 and 1 1

o f A7 jumpered together on the solder side of the
PCB. Future PCB's will incorporate this jumper.
Do not add these jumpers to the 5200 2-port board.

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 POTENTIOMETER CONTROL LINE TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

c S
* Refer to the chart at the botto m of the page

I No
for +CA V transistor state levels.

Is pin 1 4 of A5
Swapout A5
at Ov? I
I yes

Is the collector No Defective Q 1 3

of Q 1 3 High? or discrete com-

t
ponent.

Y es

Is the emitter of No
Defective
Q 1 4 High?
I} Q 1 4

I Y es
2} Q l 2
3} Discrete component

Defective
1 ) Ql l
2} R l 32
3} Discrete Component

I
I
Repair or Replace.

Condition/ Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14

Transistor A B A B A B A B

Emitter BV 13V 3.2V OV 0 0 3.2V OV

Base l 2V 1 3V 4V OV 0 .7V 3.&V OV
Collector 4-6.4-V OV 13V 13V 3.&V OV 1 2V 1 3V

A : Pokey Adjust Selected

B: Other 1 . 1 tests (excluding Port Test)

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 KEYBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING

C T
�
Is the failure on Yes
P ort l ?
U

No

Manually select
P okey Adjust
Test, pg. 3A-2.

Are there 5v p-p Is there a 5v p-p

square waves on P in
No
square wave on pin
No
I Replace A 5 .
6 of A9 &: A I O ? 1 2 of A5? l

Yes I Yes

Are there a 5V p-p Replace A27.

Yes
V square waves on
I
-
Pins 9 and 1 0 of A l l ,
""'--" A9, A I O?

No

Check for 5v p-p

No
.signals at pins Replace A7.
1 9 ,20,2 1 ,22 of A7.

Yes

Repair Open trace.

Note: Some 5200 2-port boards have pins 1 ,&,9, 1 0 and 1 1

of A7 jumpered together on the solder side of the
PCB. Future PCB's will incorporate this jumper.
Do not add these jumpers to the 5200 2-port board.

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 KEYBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

c u

Yes
Is there av on No Is there +5 VDC on Replace A27.
. Pin 6 of A9? P ins 4, 5 and 1 4 of A27?

Yes No

Swapout
1 ) A9 Defective A5 or open
2) A l a traces from A5 to A27.

Is the proble m Yes

repaired?
Repair

No or
Replace
Check capacitors and
resistors on Pins 1 -8
of Port 1 for proper
value and operation.
Replace if defective.

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 KEYBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)

c V
::>
Swapout
1) AlO
2 ) Al l

Yes
Does Port 2 pass? f--

No

Check capacitors and

resistors on Pins 1 & lj.
of Port 2. Replace if
de fective.

-
-

- ....

(\.. F �)
-

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 SECTION 5

4-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST •

The Symptom Checklist is designed to assist the experienced technician arrive at a

rapid diagnosis for model 5200 problems. The checklist is not intended to replace the
D iagnostic F lowcharts as the primary troubleshooting guide, but rather , to supplement
the flowchart. To save you time, Diagnostic Flowchart entry points are indicated on
the checklist where applicable.

SOLID COLORED SCREEN

FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM PossmLE CAUSES ENTRY POINT

Solid Colored Screen U7 ,U2,U3,U5,Y 1 , Q l ,Q2, V R l P g . 4-2

V ertically L ined Screen J l ,U2,U3, U5,U7 or open or Pg. 4-2

shorted data or address line

VIDEO F All..URES

Snowy Screen V R2, U29(A26) * R.F. Module Pg. 4-9

Warped Picture R F Module , U l ,U5, U3 Pg. 4-1 3

(Sync L oss)

COLOR F All..URES

No Color U5,Q3,C9, C l l , Y 1 Pg. 4 - 1 4

W eak Color Q3,C l l , C9 , R29, R32 Pg. 4-14

AUDIO FAILURES

Audio Failures U7,Q4,C 1 4, C 1 3 , L l Pg. 4-27

Only a Few Tones U7 Pg. 4-27

Fail

*U29 is chip designation on PCB ICA0 1 8087; A26 is chip designation on PCB
IICA0201 08. If you are servicing a Wlit containing PCB CA0201 08, chip designators
have been changed from U to A.

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 4-PORT 5 200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST (Cont.)

CONTROLLER F All..U RES

FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES ENTRY POINT

Joystick does not work PORT,U5,U7 , C9 l -C l 06, Pg. 6-3

R l 0 6-Rl 1 3

Keypad does not work P ORT,U9-U 1 2 Pg. 6-4

F ire Button does not fire PORT,U5,R1 1 4-R 1 1 7 , C 1 07 -C l l O Pg. 4-20 or 4-2 1

* * * N OTE * * *
I f you are servicmg a unit
con taining PCB CA020 1 08,
chip designators have been
changed from U to A.

CX5200 Field Service Manual 5-2

 SECTION 5A

2-PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST

The Symptom Checklist is designed to assist the experienced technician to arrive at a

rapid diagnosis for 2-Port 5200 problems. The checklist is not intended to replace the
D iagnostic F lowchart as the primary troubleshooting guide but to supplement the
flowchart. To save you time, Diagnostic Flowchart entry points are indicated on the
checklist where applicable.

FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM POSSmLE CAUSES ENTRY POINT

SOLID COLORED SCREEN

Solid Colored Screen A7 ,A2 , A 3 , A5,A7 , Y 1 ,Q 1 , Pg. lj. A-2

Q2, V R 1

Vertically Lined Screen J 1 ,A2 , A 3 , A5,A7 or open or Pg. lj.A-2

shorted data or address line

VIDEO FAILURES

Snowy Screen V R2,A26, RF Module, Pg. lj. A-1 0

Jack, Cable

Warped Picture RF Module,A1 ,A5,A3 Pg. lj. A-1 3

( Sync Loss)

COLOR FAILURES

No Color A5,Q3,C9 , C l l , Y 1 Pg. lj. A- l lj.

Weak Color Q3,C l l , C9 , R29,R32 Pg. lj. A- l lj.

AUDIO FAILURES

Audio Failures A7 ,Qlj. , C l lj. , C 1 3 , L l Pg. lj.A- l 7

Only a Few Tones A7 Pg. lj.A- 1 7

Fail

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 2-PORT MODEL 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST (Cont.)

CONTROLLER F AILURES

F LOWCHART
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES ENTRY POINT

Joystick does not work PORT,A5,A7,C9 1 -C I 0 6, Pg. 6-3

R I 0 6-R1 l 3

K eypad does not work PORT A7,A9-A l l Pg. 6-4

Botto m Fire Button does not PORT,A5, R I 1 4-R I 1 7, Pg. 4 A- 1 8

fire C I 07 -C l I O

Top (Softfire) Fire PORT, A7 ,A8 , A2 P g. 4 A- 1 9

Button does not fire multiplexer.

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 SECTION 6

GAME CONTROLLER

The following pages contain descr iptions, schematics and test procedures for the
Model 5200 Game Controlle r.

Overview

The Model 5200 game controller consists of:

• The Joystick
• The Keypad
• The F ire Buttons
• The Select Buttons

Refer to F igure 6 - 1 for the following discussion of the game controller parts.

�
� i;l ·
..

Function Key Pad ' �,

4_-- Flex Circuit

Changed by
F igure 6- 1 . Model 5 200 Game Controller. E C N 11 0 0 3 6
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Joystick

The Joystick assembly contains two pots set in the bottom contro ller case. Two slides
(actuator plates) in the top controller case move the pot ar ms into position when the
player moves the joystick. N O TE: For proper operation, the pot a r m s must be aligned
correctly. See Page 6-8 for Po t Ar m Alignment Procedures.

The key pad, fire buttons and select buttons operate via a flex circuit.

Key Pad

The key pad is a series of 1 2 buttons which are used to enhance g a m e play.

Fire Buttons

The game controller has two top fire buttons (one left, one right) and two bottom fire
buttons (one left, one right). The bottom fire button (either side) is the one most
frequently used.

Select Buttons

The Select Buttons and their f unctions are:

S tart starts the game being played.

Pause temporarily stops the game during play.
Reset permanently stops game play until the S tart button is pressed.

Check the key pad f unctions using Page 6-3, CONTROLLER TESTING USING THE
5200 CONSOLE.

Check the top fire buttons by following the procedure for CONTROLLER TESTING
WITHOUT A 5200 CONSOLE on page 6-5.

Check the bottom fire buttons by pressing them separately while in the POKEY
ADJUST test. If they are working properly, the screen w ill d isplay the selection menu.

If the fire buttons are found defective , use Page 6 -6 ,Failures, to troubleshoot.

CX5200 Field Service M an ual 6-2

 CONTROLLER TESTING USING THE 5200 CONSOLE

Equipment Needed:

• K nown-good M odel 5200 console (properly adj usted)

• K nown-good Model 5200 controller
• Color T. V. set (properly adj usted)
• Diagnostic Cartridge (version 1 . 1 )
• Ohm meter

Procedure: (Using 1 . 1 D iagnostic Cartridge)

1) Set up the 5200 console with a TV, the 1 . 1 diagnostic cartridge inserted ,
and a known-good contr oller in port 1 .

2) P ress key 5 and then press START to bring up the Pokey Adj ust Screen.

3) Remove the known-good controller and insert the controller to be

tested into port 1 .

4) Move the controller j oystick to posltlOn 1 , as illustr ated in F igure 6-2

below. The readings on the screen should be less than 25 for Port 1
( Port 1 Hor izontal and Vertical).
-

Joystick

DD D
DD D
DD D
DD D

Figure 6-2. Joystick Positions 1 &. 2

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 5) Move the controller joystick to position 2, as illustrated in F igure 6-2.
The readings on the screen should be greater than 1 90 for por t 1 .

6) Slowly move the joystick back and forth between positions 1 and 2 and
verify that the readings increase and decrease evenly on the screen.
There should be no extreme or sudden changes.

7) Press the keys i n the order given o n the chart below. A s you press each
key, watch the screen to verify that the correct letter is displayed in
the KB-l column (see chart below).

KEY KB-l Readings

START C
P AUSE D
SEL ECT E
1
2 2
3 3
lj. lj.
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
*
A
0 0
/I B

If this test fails, go to Page 6-6, F AD.. URES.

8) Press one of the bottom fire buttons and the POKEY Adjust Screen
should be replace d by the menu.

9) Select the P OKEY Adj ust Test again ( Press 5 and then START) .

l O) Press the other botto m fire button and the POKEY Adjust Screen should
be replace d by the menu.

If the fire buttons are defective, use the F AD..URES section on page 6-6
to troubleshoot them.

To check the to p fire buttons, go to Step 3 of the CONTROLLER TEST

WITHOUT A 5200 CONSOLE, Page 6-5.

1 1) This concludes the controller test.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 6-lj.

 CONTROLLER TESTING WITHOUT A 5200 CONSOLE

Special Equipme nt Needed:

• An Ohm meter

Procedure:

Use F igure 6-2 on Page 6-3 as reference for Steps 1 and 2.

1) Move the controller joystick to position 1 . Use an Ohm meter to determine the
pot readings through the cable (cable connector Pins 1 1 &: 9 and 10 &: 9). The
pot reading should be no greater than 50K ohms.

2) Move the controller joystick to position 2. The pot reading through the cable
should be at least 430K ohms greater than in position 1 (cable connector pins
1 0 & 9 and 1 1 &: 9).

3) To check the switches you must connect the leads of the ohmm eter to the pin
numbers given below. Without the button depressed it should show infinite
resistance (open circuit). With the button depressed it should show less than
5 0 K ohms resistance. Be sure to press the two fire buttons (left and r ig ht
sides) separately to make sure they both wor k (see F igure 6-3 on page 6-6 for
pin locations).

Controller P in Numbers

Top F ire Button 15 & 14

Bottom F ire Button 1 5 &: 1 3
Start 4 & 7
Pause 4 & 6
Reset 4 &: 5
1 7 &: 3
2 7 &: 2
3 7 &: 1
4- 6 &: 3
5 6 &: 2
6 6 &: 1
7 5 &: 3
8 5 &: 2
9 5 &: 1
*
8 &: 3
o 8 &: 2
II 8 &: 1

Failures can be repaired using pages 6-6 through 6 - 1 0.

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FAILURES

If one key pad ke y fails, check the 12 key switch set for contamination and clean if
necessary. If there is no contamination, replace the Flex Circuit Pad.

If more than one key pad key fails or if the joystick or the fire buttons are not
functioning properly:

1 ) Determine if the controller cable is defective (See Table 6- 1 ) .

2) I f the contr oller cable is not defective:

a) Replace the flex circuit pad; or ,

b) Align or replace the pots. (See Page 6-8).
NOTE: Pots must be aligned if replaced.

To use Table 6-1 to check the controller cables:

For e ach failed key , check the continuity from the cable connection pin (column 1 ) to
the flex circuit pad pin (column 2). Note that each key is listed in two places under
F ailed Key.

Cable Connector P ins are num bered as shown in F igure 6-3.

8 7 6 5 4 2 1
0 00 00 000
0 00 00 00
1 5 1 4 1 3 12 Ii 10 9

F igure 6-3. Cable Connector Pins

Flex circuit pad pins are numbered 1 1 (left) to 1 (right) as viewed with controller in
normal position for game play.

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 Table 6- 1 . Game Controller Continuity Check

Colum n 1 Column 2
F ailed Key Cable Connector F lex C ircuit Pad

1 ( 5 1 ), 4(54), 7(57), *(51 0) 1 ) P in 3 2) Pin 8

2(52), 5(55) , 8(58) , 0 (51 1 ) 1 ) Pin 2 2) Pin 7
3(53), 6( 56) , 9(59), II ( 5 1 2) 1 ) Pin 1 2) P in 6
1 ( 5 1 ) , 2(52), 3(53), 5tart (5 1 3) 1 ) Pin 7 2) P in 9
, 4(54), 5(55), 6(56), Pause ( 5 1 4) 1 ) P in 6 2) Pin 5
7 ( 57), 8(58) , 9(59), Reset (51 5) 1 ) Pin 5 2) P in 4
* (51 0), 0(5 1 1 ), II ( 5 1 2) 1 ) P in 8 2) Pin 3
5tart ( 5 1 3), Pause ( 5 1 4) , Reset (51 5) 1 ) P in 4 2) P in 1 0
50 ftfire (Top F ire Button)(5 1 6, 5 1 7) 1 ) P in 1 5 2) Pin 1 and
not presently used in games 1 ) P in 1 4 2) P in 1 1
Trigger (Line) (Bottom F ire Button) 1 ) Pin 1 3 2) P in 2 and
( 5 1 8, 5 1 9) 1 ) P in 1 4 2 ) P in 1 1

Hor izontal control on joystick 1) 10 & 9

does not work (Pot 2)
Vertical control on joystick 1) 1 1 & 9
does not work (Pot 1 )

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 POT ARM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

1£ you have not already done so, det er m in e if the controller cable is defective (see
Table 6- 0. If the cable is not defective, continue with the foliowing steps.

Use Figure 6-4 as . reference for steps 1 through 3.

1) Disasse mble the controller and remove arm from wiper shaft on pot.

2) Adjust wiper shaft on pot so that reading between terminals 112 and 113 is
5K -20 K Ohms.

3) Position arm on wiper shaft as shown below; position A.

1 2 3

Figure 6-4. Pot and Arm Assembly

4-) Reassemble the controller (refer to Page 6-1 0, CONTROLLER

DISASSEMBL Y IASSEMBL Y.

5) Move the controller joystick to position 1 (refer to Figure 6-2). Use an

Ohm meter to determine the pot readings through the cable {cable
connector Pins 1 1 &: 9 and 1 0 &: 9}. The pot reading should be no greater
than 50K Ohms.

6) Move the controller joystick to position 2 (refer to Figure 6-2). The pot
r eading through the cable (connector P ins 1 0 &: 9 an d 1 1 &: 9) should be at
l�ast ,lI.JOK Ohms greater than in position 1 .

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 7) If this test falls:

a) Replace the pots if they have not already been repl aced.

b) Replace the a ctuator plates if the pots have already been replaced.

NOTE: The actuator plates must be replaced as a complete unit which

includes the two actuator plates and the slide block (see Figure 6-5).

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 CONTROLLER DISASSEMBLY I ASSEMBL Y

Disassembly

1. To remove the select switches:

• Slide a f lathead screw driver under the select switch bezel between
switches and pry out the bezel (See Figure 6-6).

• Remove the switches.

• Joystick Handle

Fire Buttons

F igure 6-6. Select Switch Bezel R emoval

2. Remove the three screws from the botto m controller case.

3. Separate the top controller case from the bottom controller case. The flex
circuit and key pad can now be removed.

4. Remove the two fire buttons on each side by p ulling them up.

At this point you can check or replace the F lex Circuit Pad and pots, if necessary .

5. Use the 5200 Controller Knob Puller Tool ( F C I 0 02 1 4) to remove the j oystick
handle.

Push the knob shaft into one of the corners of the top housing opening. Push
down the boot with the tool to expose the shaft. Push the tool to ward the
shaft until the shaft is inside the notch of the tool's head ( See Figure O. Now ,
gently lever the tool, and the knob w ill pop off.

NOTE: By using care, you will not damage the boot during this process.
Be sure to note position of actuator plates and slide block for replacement.

CX5200 Field Service Manual 6-10

 F igure 6-7 . Controller Knob Removal
Assembly

1. To re place joystick:

• Place boot in position on 'outside of top contr oller case.

• Position actuator plates and slide block in underside of to p controller
case.
• From underside, place pivot shaft through holes in slide block and boot.
• From top, push j oystick onto pivot shaft.

2. Replace the fire buttons and place the key pad on the support plate (refer to
F igure 6-0.

3. P osition the pot arms as shown in Figure 6-8.

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Figure 6-8. Pot Arm P ositions for Assembly

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 1+ . P lace the Select Switches' f lex str ip through the opening at the left of its well.

5. Position the top controller case on the botto m controller case. Be sure that:

• The actuator plates are correctly positioned in the top contr oller case
(refer to Figure 6-5).
• The pot arms are set into the holes in the actuator plates (refer to
Figure 6-5).
• The joystick pivot shaft sets in the well located between the two pots.

6. Replace and tighten the three screws which hold the to p and botto m controller
c ase together.

7. Replace the select switches by placing them on top o f the function key pad
and pressing the bezel into position on top of them.

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 SECTION 7

CX53 TRAKBALL

Section 7 prov ides the infor mation necessary to troubleshoot and repair the CX53
Trakball which is used with the model 5200. The following pages contain descriptions,
test procedures, d iagnostic f lowcharts, a sympto m checklist, d isassembly/assembly
instructions and a parts list for the CX53 Trakball. The schematic and silkscreen are
included separately.

This section is organized as follows:

P age Infor mation

7 -1 through 7-4 An overview and general

description of the CX53
Trakball.

7 -5 and 7 -6 Theory of Operation and Block

D iagram

7 -7 through 7-26 Test Procedures, Diagnostic

F lowcharts and Symptom
Checklist

7 -27 through 7 -30 D isassem bly/ Assembly

Procedures

7-31 and 7 -32 The C X 5 3 Parts L ist

The Trakball Schematic and S ilkscreen accompany this manual.

OVERVIEW

The C X5 3 Trakball is an analog controller which can be substi tuted for the j oystick on
sever al game cartridges.

It is composed of an outer case which houses the keypad PC board, the main PC board,
the roller shaft assemblies, an idler shaft assembly and a cue ball. Use F igure 7 -1 and
7 -2 as reference for the following discussion of Trakball parts.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 7-1

 .���__�__t1-;_START, PAUSE,
.;A RESET BUTTONS
Keypad -----..Ja._.!..- ....I-
. --t-'±:::::: F ire Buttons

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Opening for
Cue Ball

F igure 7 - 1 . Top Cover Assembly

C X5200 Field Service M anual 7-2

 O :4
....-
... cue Ball

� Idler Shaft Assembly

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Encoding Wheel

! Opening for Game Cable

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C X5200 Field Service Manual 7 -3

Outer Case

T he outer case consists of a top and a botto m plastic cover which are held together by
5 phillips head screws.

A t the base of the bottom cover is a cable wrap post for cord storage.

Top Cover

The top cover provides the following (visible from the outside):

• an opening in the center for the cue ball.

• the STA RT, P AUSE and RESET buttons. Their functions are:

START - is used to start the game being played.

P AUSE - temporarily stops the game during play.

RESET - per manently stops game play until the Start button is
pressed.

• Two conductive rubber keypads; one on each side of the console. The two
keypads are identical - one is for left handed players; the other is for right
handed players. The use is the same as the keypad on the regular M odel
5200 controller.

• Two identical sets of fire buttons (for use by right handed or left handed
players). The two buttons closest to the cue ball are the same as the
botto m fire buttons on the regular Model 5200 contr oller . The two buttons
c losest to the o utside of the console are the same as the top fire buttons on
the regular Model 5200 contr oller.

The underside of the top cover houses t he keypad PC board. All of the
buttons make contact against this board. The fire buttons are dome type.
The remaining buttons (the START, P AUSE, RESET and the keypad
buttons) are all the conductive rubber type.

Bottom Cover

The bottom cover provides:

• an opening at the rear for the game cable

• the main P C Board

• two roller shaft assemblies each consisting of:

a roller shaft
2 bearings
a slotted encoding wheel
• an idler shaft assembly

• a cue ball

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7 -4

 THEORY OF OPERAnON

For the following discussion, reference the lower PC board assem bly schematic. Since
both X and Y circuit operation is identical, refer to the X circuit for this description.

The CX53 Trakball is a 2-channel D to A converter which translates optically coupled

clocks into analog currents. The current sources or sinks into the two paddle line
inputs used for X-Y control in the 5200. Figure 7 -3 is a function block diagram to
illustra te the following information.

When the cue ball is spun, the two roller shafts rotate. Each shaft has a slotted
encoding wheel at one end which interrupts the two light sources in the optocoupler
for that channel. This produces a pair of alternating voltage wave for m s from the
photo-transistors in the optocoupler (U2).

Comparator A l straightens the signals from U I into 5V square waves and feeds them
to A2 and A5. These two clock wavefor m s are approximately 90 0 out of phase. This
allows correct direction sensing, depending upon which clock leads the other. A2
senses which leading edge of the two clocks is coming first, thus deter mining
direction. A5 combines the two clocks into one with doubled frequency , thus
increasing resolution. This clock is in turn fed into A3 which sets the clock's pulse
width at a constant duration while still allowing the frequency to vary with speed.

The Q and Q outputs fro m A2 are used to gate the fixed-width pulses from A3 with the
directional clock gates ( A4). This produces alternating o utputs depending upon
direction (Left or Right). The current integrator networks on t he outputs of A 4 A & C
and A5B&C then link these gated clocks to the analog input o f the 5200 m ain console.

TP9 & TP I O each should have a ramp wavefor m approximately 3 volts in amplitude.
This ramp waveform is generated in the m ain circuitry of the 5200 and is controlled by
increases or decreases in current caused by the Trakball circuit. When the ball is
stationary, the ramp w ill remain at approximately 3V. When the ball is spun in the
"right" or "down" direction an inverted clock siphons current off the corresponding
ramp with a net reduction in the slope of the ramp (-600mV max. @ C7 and C8). When
the ball is spun in the "left" or "Up" direction a positive clock causes positive current
integration, with a net increase in the slope of the ramp (+9 0 0 m V max. @ C 7 and C8).

The clear line (used for calibration) is held HIGH for normal operation. During
initialization the console pulls it LOW. T his prevents any ball-generated clocks
coming from A3, and allows the static output level to be read and used as a reference
reading in determ ining velocity change.

CX5 200 Field Service Manual 7-5

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 TEST PROCEDURES

Equipment Needed:

• a known good Model 5200 console

• a T.V. set, properly adjusted
• a Missile Command™ Cartridge
• a 1 . 1 D iagnostic Cartridge
• a Digital Voltmeter

Mechanical Check:

Verify that the ball will spin freely and smoothly in all directions. There should be no
excessive noise or vibration. If the ball will not spin freely or is excessively noisy,
refer to Flowchart A, page 7 - 1 1 of this section.

Keyboard Test:

1) Plug the Trakball into player port 11 1 of the Model 5200 console.

2) Insert a 1 . 1 Diagnostic Cartridge into the Model 5200 .

3) Turn the Model 5 200 on and select the POKEY Adjust TEST (Test 115).

If the POKEY Adjust Test cannot be selected using the trakball (due to
keyboard failure), use a Model 5200 controller to select the test. When the
test has been selected, unplug the Model 5200 controller and plug in the
Trakball to continue testing.

4) Test all functions of the START, P AUSE, and RESET buttons and the
Keypads:

Table 1 -1 shows the correct display for each of the buttons.

Table 7-1
Keyboard Test D isplay

Button/Keys Display

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
o o
*
A
/I B
START C
P AUSE D
R ESET E

CX5200 Field Service Man ual 7-7

If the ST A RT , PAUSE or RESET buttons fail, go to F lowchart B , page 7 - 1 2 of this
section.

If the Keypad(s) fail(s), go to F lowchart B X, page 7 - 1 3 of this section.

Trakball and Firebutton Te st:

1) Insert the M issile Com mand cartridge into the Model 5200.

2) Turn the Model 5200 on and press START.

3) By spinning the ball at a moderately slow speed, verify that it w ill cause
the cursor (crosshairs) to move in any direction. Be sure that it moves to
all extre mes of the screen ( up, down, left, right, diagonal, and circular
motions).

NOTE: When moving in diagonal or circular motions, the cursor will move
in slight "steps".This is due to the type of programming used and should
not be considered a trakba11 failure (see Figure 7-4).

Diagonal Motion C ir cular Motion

Figure 7-4. Diagonal or Circular Motion.

NOTE: If more time is required than the attack wave allows, simply press
5TART as needed.

For Cursor left/right failures, go to Flowchart C, page 7 - 1 4 of this section.

For Cursor up/down failures, go to Flowchart D , page 7 - 1 9 of this section.

4) Move the cursor to the right border of the screen. Spin the ball as fast as
possible by hand in the rig ht direction. This tests for "directional
dropouts". While spinning the ball as fast as possible to the right, the
cursor should remain on the right border . There sho uld be no movement to
the left.

Repeat this test for the left, up, and down directions. For Left/Right
failures, go to Flowchart E, page 7 -2 3 . For up/down failures, go to
Flowchart F , page 7 -24.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 7-8

 5) Ver ify that a missile fires each time either of the fire buttons (Trigger)
closest to the cue ball is pressed. Be sure to test both left and right fire
buttons.

If a failure occurs, go to F lowchart M, page 7 -25 of this section.

6) D isconnect the trakball from the Model 5200 console. Insert one probe of a
Digital Voltmeter into pin 1 4 of the trakball player port plug. Insert the
other probe into pin 1 5. When either of the outside ( Softiire) firebuttons is
pressed, the Digital Voltmeter should read less than 200 ohms. Perfor m
this test for both of the outside fire buttons. If a failure occurs, go to
Flowchart M, page 7 -25 of this section.

CX5 200 Field Service M an ual 7-9

 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHARTS

The Diagnostic Flowchart is intended to be easy to use and the primary aid when
troubleshooting the Model 5200. Follow the prompts in the or der presented. When a
question is asked, follow the line from the box that best applies to your unit's
condition. When that line terminates with a letter inside a circle, locate the letter on
a different page and continue the diagnosis. The flowchart leaves nothing to chance,
it tells you when to perfor m a specific test and when to replace components.

S W A P O UT PROCEDU RE

A t m any places in the diagnostic flo wchart, a box tells you to "swap out" a com ponent,
a chip, or a number of chips in a particular order. The "swap-out" instruction means
that you should replace the indicated components (one at a time) with a known-good
component of the same type. The unit should then be tested with the new, known-good
co mponent in place to see whether the swap out solved the problem being checked. If
the swap out did not fix the problem, leave in the new chip and swapout the next.
Repeat this procedure for the rest of the swapout. Once the unit properly functions,
reinstall the removed Ie's to determ ine which are actually defective.

NOTE: H sockets or components are replaced, trim leads as close to PC Board as

possible (See Silkscreen - shaded areas indicate which leads to trim. Only trim
leads in shaded areas as close to board as possible).

RE PLACE IN ORDER

T he " replace in order" instruction means that you should replace the components
indicated in the order listed until the result called out in the previous block is
o btained.

x - Some lines term inates with an X inside a circle. When this occurs, return to the
beginning of the test sequence ( Mechanical Check page 7-7).

If you have questions or require further infor mation, call your Atari Techline
Specialist.

Inside Californ ia
( 800) 672-1 4 6 6

Outside California
( 800) 538- 1 5 3 5

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7-10

 MECHANICAL OPERATION

C. A
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Remove the top housing.

I
Remove the cue 0011.

I
Spin the idler shaft.
Does it roll freely � Replace the idler shaft I
with no excessive
noise?
assy.
I

I Yes

Is either or both of the Is the PC Board seated Try to straighten

encoding wheels making Yes properly? (Corners where encoding wheels.
Yes
contact with the I U l &. U 2 are mounted should "-- If they cannot be -
o ptocoupler? be flush with the bottom str aightened, replace

INO J NO
cover). the entire roller
assembly.

Spin the roller shafts. r Seat the PCB Board

properly.
I
I
The problem is probably con- Yes
I
Do the roller shafts
tamination on the cue ball
and roller shafts. Clean � roll freely with no

INO
excessive noise.
all contact surfaces
with isopropyl alcohol.

Replace the entire defec-

tive roller shaft assy.

.
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Return to beginning of Test SequEnce

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7-1 1

 KEYBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING (START, PAUSE, RESET BUTTONS)

C B
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Do the START, PAUSE &:
RESET buttons work
properly?
J:i2..
Perform game cable
continuity check.
(See chart)
H 1s the cable OK?
No
Replace the cable assy. h
I Yes
I Yes

Clean the upper PC Board

Go to Step 4 of and the START, P AUSE &:
Test Procedures, RESET buttons.
Page 7-7.

I
Do the STA RT, P AUSE &: Swapout:
RESET buttons now work
properly?
� 1 ) Buttons
2 ) PC Board

I Yes - I
--

Go to Step 4 o f
T est Procedures,
Page 7-7.

Game Cable Continuity Check

Using a Digital Voltmeter, check the continuity from Jl <Column 1 ) on the upper PC Board to the
game cable port connector <Column 2).

(2)
Game Cable Port
Jl P in II Connector Pin /I

START, P AUSE, RESET 11 4

START, 1 ,2,3 4 7
PAUSE, 4 ,5,6 2 6
RESET, 7,8,9 1 5
1 ,4,7, * 5 3
2,5,8,0 7 2
3,6,9,/1 3 1

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 KEYBOARD TROUBLESHOOTING (KEYPADS)

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Did just I keypad fail? � Clean the upper PC
Board and the failed
keypad.
No
I I
Perform game cable Go to next step in Test
Does the keypad now
continuity check. Procedures, Trakball and
(See chart)
work properly?

No
r Firebutton Test, Page 7-8.

No I I
Swapout:
Replace the game Is the cable OK?
cable. � I ) Keypad
I Yes
2 ) PC Board

Clean the upper PC

Go to Step 4 of
Test Procedures,
Board and both keypads.
I
Go to Step 4 of
Page 7 -7. T est Procedures,

Yesj
I
Do both keypads
Page 7-7.

now work properly?

I
NO
I
Swapout:
I ) Keypads
2 ) PC Board

,
Yes
I
Do both keypads now
work properly?
_

Go to next step in Test

I No
Go to Step 4 of
Procedures, Trakball &: Replace game cable. T est Procedures,
Firebutton Test, Page 7-&.
r- Page 7-7.

Game Cable Continuity Check

Using a Digital Voltmeter, check the continuity from (column 1 ) on the upper PC Board to the
game cable port connector (column 2).
JI

(I) (2)
Game Cable Port
� JI Pin II Connector Pin 1/

START, PAUSE, RESET

START, 1 ,2,3
II 4
PAUSE, 4,5,6
4 7
RESET, 7,&,9 I
2 6
5
I ,li,7, * 5 3
2,5,8,0 7 2
3,6,9,11 3 I

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 CURSOR LEFT fRIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING

No
Is unit being supplied Replace game cable
with +5VDC? assembly.
Return to beginning
Yes of Test Sequence

Does TP5 toggle low No Are there 5V square Replace A2

( OV) when the ball is waves at T P l and T P 2 Yes
moved to right and high when the ball is spun?
( 5V) when the ball is
No
moved to the left?

Yes
Page 7 - 1 6

Is TP7 low when the

ball is not in
m otion?

Yes

Is there a 5V square
wave at TP7 when the Is there a 5V
ball is spun? No square wave at pin No
( Duty cycle will 4 of A3 when the
vary with ball ball is spun?
speed). Page 7-1 7
Yes
Y es
Is there 5 V D C at No
Does an inverted TP7
pin 3 of A 3 ?
signal appear at pin
3 ofA4 when the ball Yes Page 7 - 1 7
is spun right and at
4
pin of A4 when the
S wapout A3.
ball is spun left?

No
No . Check C5 and R5.
Replace A4. Is there a square Replace defective
wave at T P 7? components.
Yes

Re'�urn to beginning of Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7-1 4

 CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING ( Cant.)

Does a TP7 signal

appear at pin 1 0 Replace A 5 .
o f A 5 w hen the ball
is spun left? Return to beginning
of Test Sequence
Yes

Is there a ramp
waveform (approx.
3V) at TP9 when the
ball is not in
Page 7-1 8 motion.
Yes

No Does the TP9 ramp

Use Digital Volt Meter amplitude decre,ase
to check for open trace when the bail is spun
or defective R9 or R 1 7. to the right?

Yes

Does the TP9 ramp No

U s e Digital V o l t Meter
amplitude increase to check for open trace
w hen the ball is spun
or defective R I O , R 1 8.
to the left?

Yes

Repair or Replace
The problem is not
Return to beginning in the trakball. The
problem may be in the
of Test Sequence Model 5200 console.

Return to beginning
of Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service M an ual 7-1 5

 CURSOR LEFT fRIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

C CI
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Is the slightly
r o unded square wave
at pin 5 and pin 7 of No
Al a minimum of Replace U l .
4 5 0 M V ? ( Maximum
2 . 5 V)
Yes

Is there approx. No No
Is C I 0 shorted or
4 0 0 M V at pins 4 &. Replace A I . i--
are R 3 0 , R3 1 open?
6 of AI ?

Yes Yes

Replace defective
Replace AI .
component.

-
-

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

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 CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

Is C3 shorted? Replace A5.

Yes

Replace C3.

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

C C3
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Is there +5VDC at No No Ye s
Is C9 or R25 shorted? Is R 8 open? Replace R8.
the base of Q I ?
- - - -

Yes I Yes
I No

Replace �.efective
Replace Q I . component. Replace game cable.

-
--
I I ..

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

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 CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING ( C ont . )

C C4
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No Yes
Is C7 shorted? Is R2 l open? Replace R 2 1 . -

Yes
I No
Replace C7 Replace game cable.

-
-
I
X

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

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 CURSOR UP/DOWN TROUBLESHOOTING

No Replace game cable

Is unit being supplied
assembly.
with +5VDC?
Return to beginning
Yes of Test Sequence

Does TP6 toggle low Are there 5V square

(OV) when the bail is No waves at TP3 and Ye Replace A2.
moved up and high TP4. when the bail
( 5 V) when the baH is is spun?
moved down?

Yes

P age 7-2 1

No
Is TP8 low when the Replace A3.
ball is not in motion?

Yes

Is there a 5V square Is there a 5 V

wave at TP8 when No square wave at p i n No
ball is spun? (Duty 1 2 o f A3 when bail
cycle will vary with is spun?
ball speed.) . Page 7-22
Yes

Is there 5VDC at No
pin 13 of A3?

Page 7-20 Page 7-1 7

Yes

Swapout A 3 .

Check C 6 and R6.

Is there a square No Replace defective
wave at T P 8 ? component.

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

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 CURSOR UP/OOWN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

C DX ::>
1
Does an inverted TP8
. signal appear at pin
1 1 of A4 when the
No
ball is spun up and Replace A4.
� -
at pin 1 0 of. A4
when the ball is
spun down?

I Yes
Does a TP8 signal
appear at pin 4 of No
A5 when the ball is � Replace A5. -

spun up?

No Is there' a ramp wave­

-- form (approx. 3V) at
L
T P 1 0 when the ball is
. not in motin'1? , _

Page 7-22 I Yes

Does the T P 1 0 ramp
Use D igital Volt Meter amplitude decrease
to check for open trace � w hen ball is spun
or Defective R 1 1 , R 1 9 No down?

I. Yes
Does the TP 1 0 ramp N o U se D i g ital Volt Meter
amplitude increase _ to checK for open trace
Repair or Replace or defective R l 2, R20.
when ball is spun
up?

I Yes

The problem is not Repair or Replace

i n the trakball. The
Retur n to begin ning problem may be in the
Model 5200 console. -

of Test Sequen ce

Return to begirming
o f Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7-20

 CURSOR UP/DOWN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

C H
:>
Is the slightly rounded
square wave at pin 9
No
eX pin 1 1 of A l mini- Replace U 1 .
mum o f 450 MV p-p?
( M axi m um . 2.5V)

Yes

Is there approx. No Is C 1 0 shorted o r No

are R30, R3 1 o pen? Replace AI. i..-
4 00 MV at pins 8 eX
1 0 of A I ?

Yes Yes

S wapout R eplace defective

1) Al component.

-
-

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service M an ual 7-21

 CURSOR UP/DOWN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

No
Is Clj. shorted? Replace A 5 .

Yes

Replace Clj..

R eturn to beginning of Test Sequence

C L
::>
No Ye s
Is C8 shorted? Is R22 open? Replace R22.

Yes I No

Replace C8. Replace game cable.

-
-
r
X

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7 -22

 LEFT fRIGHT DIRECTIONAL DROPOUTS TROUBLESHOOTING

c E

Set oscilloscope
sweep time to
.2 msec/div.

Is the rounded square

wave at pin 5 &: pin 7
of A l a minimum of No
Replace Ul .
. 5 0 MY? (Maximum
4-
2.5Y) Ball must be
spun at a fast rate.

Yes

Does the waveform

have a 5 0/50 duty
No
cycle? ( M inimum Replace U 1 . -

acceptable duty
cycle: 60 /4-0)

Yes

Swapout:
1) Al
2 ) A2
3) U 1

-
-

Return to beginning
x of Test Sequence

NOTE: Make sure the main PC Board is seated properly in the bottom cover. The corners where
U l and U2 are mounted should be flush with the bottom cover.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 7-23

 UP /DOWN DIRECTIONAL DROPOUTS TROUBLESHOOTING

C F
=>
Set oscilloscope
sweep time to .2
msec/div.
I
. Is the rounded square
w ave at pin 9 and
pin 1 1 of A 1 a mini-
m u m of 450MV p-p? No
Replace U 2 . t-
( Maximum 2.5V)
B all must be spun
at a fast rate.
Yes

Does the wavefor m

have a 5 0 /50 duty No
cycle? ( M inimum Replace U 2 . I-
acceptable duty
cycle: 60 /40)

Yes

Swapout:
I) Al
2 ) A2
3) U2

-
-

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

C X5200 Field Service M anual 7-21+

 FIREBUTTON TROUBLESHOOTING

Are the dome

switches on the
Y es Replace the
upper P C Board
upper P C Board.
damaged? (Inspect
visually)

No

Swapout:
1 ) Cable
2) PC Board (Upper)

Return to beginning of Test Sequence

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7-25

 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST

FLOWCHART
SYMPTOM POSSmLE CAUSES ENTRY POINT

Noisy operation or ball Dirty roller and idler A , Page 7-1 1

won't spin freely shafts and ball, worn
bearings, warped encoding
wheels

Keyboard failure Dirty keyboard PC board, B, Page 7-1 2

dirty 1 2-key switch set,
or defective game cable

F ire button failure Damaged dome switches on See Chart,

keyboard PC Board, defective F lowchart B ,
game cable P age 7 - 1 2

Cur sor won't move at all Q l , A3, defective game No F lowchart

cable Entr y Point

Cur sor moves erratically left A3 No F lowchart

and right or up and down E ntry Point

Cursor won't move left U l , A I -A5, C7 C, Page 7-1 4

or right

Cursor won't move up U2, A I -A5, C8 D, P age 7 - 1 9

o r down

D irectional dropouts U l , PC board not seated E, Page 7 -2 3

(left or r ight) properly

D irectional dropouts U2, PC board not seated E, Page 7-23

(up or down) properly

B lank screen when C 1 ,C2 or any of the N o F lowchart

trakball is plugged in IC's A I -A 5 shorted to ground Entry Point

CX5200 Field Service Manual 7 -26

 DISASSEMBLY/ ASSEMBLY

Be sure that unit is unplugged from the Model 5200 Console before disassembling to
any level.

Refer to F igures 7-1 and 7-2, for the following Disassembly/Assembly.

• Turn the unit upside down and support it so that cue ball doesn't rub against
the work bench (See Figure 7 -5).

Trakball Unit
(upside down:

Book
- - �- -- ,---
Table Surface Book

F igure 7 -5. Cue Ball Support

• Remove the 5 phillips head screws from the bottom cover.

• Turn the unit right side up. Lift off the top cover and place it upside down.

• To remove the Keypad PC board (See F igure 7 -6):

Unplug the l l -pin ribbon cable from the PC board. Be sure to note
polarity when unplugging.

Carefully pull out on the four retaining clips (top cover) while lifting
up on the board.

C X5200 Field Service M anual 7- 27

 I I ,..........411
I I
ypad P C Board--I-__�

o o o o

Retaining C lip Retaining Cli p

F igure 7-6. Top Cover (Underside)

To replace the Keypad PC Board:

• Position the board as shown in Figure 7 -6. Be sure that P C board is under
the notches at the back of the top cover.

• Carefully pull the retaining clips (top cover) far enough away from the P C
board to allow the board to slip down and lock into position under the clip.

• Plug in the l l -pin ribbon cable.

To remove the m ain PC Board: (See F igure 7-7)

• ..
Unplug the 5-pin cable plug (J2). Be sure to note polarity when unplugging.

• Lift and remove the cue ball and the two roller shafts.

• Carefully pull out on retaining clip A and lift the P C board, then pull out
on retaining clip B and lift the PC board.

• Remove the P C board.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 7-28

 4��===t-+t--tRetaining Clip A

.-F=---+++-If-Main PC Board

Retaining Clip B

F igure 7 -7 . Main PC Board

To replace the m ain PC Board:

• Posi tion the board as shown in F igure 7 -7 . Be sure that the holes in the
board are aligned with the three holding tabs in the bottom cover.

• Carefully pull out on retaining clip A, slip the board down and lock it into
place under the clip.

• Carefully pull out on retaining clip B, slip the board down and lock it into
place under the clip.

• Plug in the 5-pin cable plug ( J2) on the P C board.

To reassemble the console:

• Replace the main P C board in the bottom cover.

• Replace the cue ball and two roller shafts in the botto m cover. Be sure
that the roller shaft bearings and the encoding wheel are seated properly.
The bearings fit into the rounded wells at each end of the roller shaft
assem bly. The encoding wheel fits into the optocoupler slot.

• Replace the keypad PC boar d in the top cover.

• Be sure that all c ables are plugged in correctly.

• Be sure that all springs and keypads are correctly m ounted in the top case.

C X5200 Field Service Man ual 7-29

 • P lace the top cover over the botto m cover.

• Turn the unit upside down. Support the unit on books to keep the cue ball
from rubbing against the work bench.

• Replace and tighten the Ii ve phillips head screws in the botto m cover.

CX520 0 Field Service Manual 7 -3 0

 PARTS LIST

LOCATOR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

TRAKBALL ASSY CA020194
Top Housing Assy CA0201 97
Bottom Housing Assy CA0201 98
Lower PCB Assy CA0201 40
Roller Shaft Assy CA020583
Cable Assy CA020338

Top Housing Assy CA0201 97

Top Housing C020 1 95
Name Plate C020 1 93
l 2-Key Switch Set C0 1 8 1 2 6
Fire Button C020 1 92
A uxiliary Function Keys C0 1 8 1 2 8
U pper PCB Assy C A020287
Spring C0 12951
Bottom Housing Assy CA0201 98
Botto m Housing C02 1 0 9 6
Roller Shaft A ssy C A0205 8 3
Idler Shaft A ssy CA020582
B all, 2 1 /4" D iameter C020 1 9 1
Feet, r ubber 8 8 - 1 0 06
L ower P CB Sub-Assy CA020 1 4 1
Shaft, Roller C020 572
Encoding Wheel C 0 20 5 7 1
Bearing C020 1 90
Cl Cap, Electrolytic Radial 1 0uf 1 6 V C 0 1 4392
C2 Cap, Ceramic Axial . 1 uf 50V C0 1 4 1 80-1 9
C3,4 Cap, Ceramic Axial 470pf 50V C 0 1 4 1 80-07
C5,6,7,8 Cap, Mylar Radial: . 1 uf, 1 00 V C 0 1 7885
C9 Cap, Ceramic Axial: . 0 1 uf 50V C0 1 4 1 80-1 8
CIO Cap, Ceramic Axial: .22uf 50V C 0 1 4 1 8 1 -0 5
R l -4 Resistor: 3K 1 /4W 1 4-5302
R5,6 Resistor : 1 2K, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 23
R7, 26-29 Resistor: 1 0K 1 /4W 1 4-54 7 1
R8 Resistor: 1 K 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 2
R9- 1 2 Resistor: 2.2K 1 /4 W 1 4-5222
R 1 3- 1 6 Resistor: 1 .3K 1 /4 W 1 4- 5 1 32
R 1 7,19 Resistor : 4 3 K 1 /4 W 1 4-5433
R 1 8-20 Resistor: 30 K 1 /4W 1 4-5303
R 2 1 ,22 Resistor: 1 80K 1 /4W 1 4-5 1 84
R23,24 Resistor : 240 Ohm 1 /4 W 1 4-524 1

CX 5200 Field Service M anual 7-3 1

 CX53 TRAKBALL

LOCATOR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

R25 Resistor: 4.7K l /4W 1 4 -547 2
R 30 Resistor: l OOK 1 /4W 1 4-5 1 04
R31 Resistor 8.2K 1 /4 W 1 4-5822
R32-35 Resistor 430K 1 /4 W 1 4-5434
XAl ,2,4,5 Socket I.C. 1 4 Pin C0 1 43 86-02
XA3 Socket I.C. 1 6 Pin C0 1 43 86-03
J2 Connector , Mo1ex 5 Pin C020 4 6 3
U l ,2 Optocoup1er C020290
Ql Transistor, 2N3904 34-2 N3904
P CB C020 1 42
Al I.C. L M339 C0 1 59 50
A2 I.C. 40 1 3 C0 1 4 3 3 4
A3 I.C. 4538 C020478
A4 I.C. 40 1 1 C0 1 4 333
A5 I.C. 4030 C020 4 7 7
Cable Assy, 1 5-wire, 4-feet CA020338

CX5200 F ield Service M anual 7 -32

 SECTION 8
ATARI CX5200 PARTS LIST
MAJOR ASSEMBLIES

LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.

ATARI ves CX5200 CA0 1 8174-01
(ORIGINAL 4-PORT) (Pkgd.)
ATARI ves CX5200 CA021450-XX
(UNIVERSAL 4-PORT) (Pkgd.)
PC Board Assy (Main) CA018087
(ORIGINAL 4-PORT)
PC Board Assy (Main) CA020108
(UNIVERSAL 4-PORT)
Heatsink Assy CA0 1 9069
H eatsink Assy (Universal) CA020 1 6 1
RF Modulator "B" Assy CA0 1 2 1 74-
C able A ssy CAO l &2 1 &
Top Housing Assy CA018175-Ol
(Original &: Universal 4-Port)
Base Assy CA0 1 8176-Ol
(Original &: Universal 4-Port)
ATARI ves CX5200 (Pkgd.) CA021 452-XX
(2-PORT)
PC Board Assy (Main) (2-Port) CA021374
H eatsink Assy CA020 1 6 1
RF Modulator "B" A ssy CA0 1 2 1 74-
C able A ssy A003647
P C Board Sub-Assy CA0 2 1 3 7 5
Top Housing Assy (2-Port) CA021 587 -01
Base Assy (2-Port) CA021 588-XX
ATARI CX522 SWITCH BOX ASSY (Pkgd.) CA020803-01
(ORIGINAL AND UNIVERSAL 4-PORT)
AT ARI SWITCH BOX ASSY (2-PORT) CA018233-XX
B alun Transformer CO l &994

A TARI CX52 CONTROLLER ASSY (Pkgd.) CA0 18107

(ALL MODELS)
Flex Circuit &: Key Pad Assy CA0 18989
Controller C able A ssy CA0 1 81 4- 5
Top Housing A ssy CA0 1 8223
P ot de Arm A ssy CA0 1 8987
Cable Pot Assy CA0 1 8988

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6 / 2 1 /83
LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.
CU2l AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR
(ORIGINAL AND UNIVERSAL 4-POR
(�d.) CO 1 &1 &7

AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR (Not Pkgd.) CA019l 4l-XX

(ORIGINAL AND UNIVERSAL 4-PORT)
A.C. ADAPTOR ASSY (2-PORT)(PKGD.) CA02l 673-XX
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN) CAOl &O&7
(ORIGINAL 4-PORT)
NOTE: The Parts List for PC Board Assy (Main) Number CA0201 08 begins on page 8-5.
The Parts List for PC Board Assy (Main) Number CA021374 begins on page &-&.

C 1 ,2,5,7,8, 1 5-1 7, 2 1 , 23-29 Cap. Ceramic Axial .1 uF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 8 1 -0 3

3 4, 47,60,7 3,86
C3,4,6, 1 2, 1 8,22 , 36 , 49 , 50 Cap. Ceram ic Axial . 0 1 uF (50Y) C01 4 1 80-1 8
C9 Cap. Ceramic Axial 1 00pF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 80-0 3
C I 0 , 3 1 , 3 3 , 55 Cap. Ceramic Axial 47pF (50Y) C01 4 1 79-05
C 1 1 , 20 Cap. Ceramic Axial 1 0pF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 79-03
C 1 3, 1 4 Cap. Polystyrene 820pF (25Y) C0 1 862 1
C I 9,99 - 1 0 6 Cap. Polyester Radial .047uF ( l OOY) C0 1 75 1 8
C30,32 Cap. Ceramic Axial 68pF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 79- l 2
C35 Cap. Ceramic Axial 22pF ( 50 Y) C01 4 1 79-0 1
C 3 7 ,38,40,48, 5 1 -5 4, 9 1 -98, Cap. Ceramic Axial .00 1 u F (50Y) C0 1 4 1 80- 1 7
1 07 -1 1 0, 1 2 4 , 1 2 6, 1 3 1 -1 35
C4 1 ,42, 1 1 9, 1 44 Cap. Tantalum Axial 1 0uF (20Y) C0 1 75 1 6
C43,44 Cap. Polyester Radial .22uF ( l OOY) CO I 0 3 94
C45 C ap. Elec Radial 47 00uF (25Y) C0 1 6033
C 5 6-59 , 6 1 -72,7 4 -8 5,87 -90 Cap. Ceramic A xial 470pF (50 Y) C0 1 4 1 79 - 1 6
1 1 2-1 1 5
C l 1 1 , 1 1 7, 1 1 8, 1 20 - 1 22, 1 25, Cap. Ceramic Axial . l uF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 81 -0 3
1 2 7 , 1 29,1 30 , 1 36
C1 1 6 Cap. Ceramic A xial .22uF (50Y) C0 1 4 l 8 1 -0 5
C 1 3 8, 1 3 9, 1 4 1 - 1 4 3 Cap. Ceramic Axial . 1 uF ( 5 0 Y) C0 1 4 1 8 1 -0 3
C 1 40 Cap. Ceramic A xial 33pF (50Y) C0 1 4 1 79-04
R1 Resistor 1 /4 W 470K 1 4-5474
R2 Resistor 1 /4W l OO K 1 4-5 1 04
R3 Resistor 1 /4W 1 M e g 1 4-5 1 05
R4-7 , 1 5, 1 6,27, 32, 34-3 7, R esistor 1 /4W 4.7K 1 4-5472
47,55,56,60,69,1 24
R8 Resistor Y ar iable 500 K 1 9-4 1 1 504
R9 Resistor 1 /4W 9 1 Ohm 1 4-59 1 0
R I O, 1 7 -21 ,30,39,44,50 R esistor 1 /4W 1 K 1 4-5 1 02
59, 66,96, 1 0 1
R 1 1 , 1 4 ,68, 1 3 1 Resistor 1 /4 W 2 2 0 Ohm 1 4-5221
R 1 2,61 R esistor 1 /4 W 2.2K 1 4 -5 222
R1 3 Resistor 1 /4 W 2 4 0 Ohm 1 4-524 1
R22 ,64 R esistor 1 /4W 8.2K 1 4-5822
R23 Resistor 1 /4 W 82K 1 4-5823
R24 Resistor 1 /4W 39K 1 4-5 393
R25 Resistor 1 /4 W 20K 1 4 -5203
R2 6, 40 Resistor 1 /4W 10K 1 4-5 1 0 3
R28 Resistor 1 /4 W 3.3 K 1 4-5 332
CX5200 Field Service M anual 8-2
LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN)(Continued) CA0 1 8087
(ORIGINAL 4-PORn

R29 , 4-6 Resistor 1 /4- W 1 2K 1 4--5 1 2 3

R 3 1 , 4- 3 , 6 5, 1 25 Resistor 1 /4-W 6.8K 1 4--5682
R33 Resistor 1 /4-W 5 1 0 Ohm 1 4--55 1 1
R4- 1 Resistor 1 /4-W 1 8K 1 4--5 1 83
R4-2 Resistor 1 /4-W 9 . 1 K 1 4--59 1 2
R4-5 Resistor 1 /4-W 1 5K 1 4--5 1 53
R4-8,4-9 Resistor 1 /4- W 4-7 K 1 4--54- 7 3
R51 Resistor l /4-W 1 0 Ohm 1 4--5 1 00
R52 Resistor 1 /4-W 5.1 K 1 4--55 1 2
R53 Resistor 1 /4- W 56 Ohm 1 4- -5 560
R54- Resistor 1 /4-W 560 Ohm 1 4--55 6 1
R57,58 Resistor 1 W 330 Ohm (Metal F ilm) CO 1 8 1 88-02
R62,63 Resistor 1 /4-W 22K 1 4--5223
R67 Resistor 1 /4- W 1 50 Ohm 1 4--5 1 5 1
R7 0-7 6 , 78-9 5,97 - 1 0 0 , Resistor 1 /4-W 4-7 0 Ohm 1 4- -547 1
1 02- 1 05, 1 1 4-1 21
R 1 06-1 1 3 Resistor l /4-W 1 .8K 1 4-5 1 82
R 1 22 Resistor 1 /4 W 22 Ohm 1 4-5220
R 1 23 Resistor 1 /4 W 390 Ohm 1 4-5 391
R 1 26 Resistor 1 /4W l K (Metal Film) C0 1 897 4-0 1
R128 Resistor l /4-W 3.3K ( Metal Film) CO 1 897 4--03
R 1 29, 1 3 3 Resistor 1 /4W 680 Ohm 1 4-5 6 8 1
R 1 30 Resistor l /4-W 1 .5K ( Metal Film) CO 1 897 4--02
R 1 32 (Alternate listed) Resistor Variable 1 K CO l 9 1 0 3
R 1 32 (Alternate for PIN Resistor Variable 1 K C0 1 897 5
C0 1 9 l 0 3)
Ul IC CD405 0 B (HE X C M OS Buffer) CO l 08 l 6
U2 IC 6502 ( Modified) CO l 4-806
U3 IC A NT I C C0 1 2296
U4-, 1 5 IC 7 4LS244 C0 1 43 1 3

U5 IC GTIA C0 1 4805
U6 IC 7 4 LS 1 3 9N C0 1 8032
U7 IC POKEY C0 1 2294
U8 IC ROM OS C0 1 9 1 56
U9-1 3 IC 4-052 (Analog m ul tiplexer) C0 1 7950
U 1 4 , 28 IC 7 4 LS I O C0 1 4339

U 1 6, 1 7 IC 7 4LS25 8 N C0 1 90 5 2
U 1 8-25 IC RAM ( l 6K X 1 D S ingle Supply) C0 1 8082
U27 IC 7 4 LS O O C0 1 4 3 4 1
U29 IC 4 0 1 3 B (Dual Type D Flip F lo p) C0 1 43 3 4
C R l -4 Diode l N9 l 4 3 1 -1 N 9 1 4
Q l ,2,5, 1 l , 1 5 Transistor 2N3 90 6 C0 1 899 1
Q3,8- l 0 , 1 2- 1 4 Transistor 2 N3 904 34-2N3904
Q4 Transistor 34-2 N 3 5 6 3 34-2N3563
Q6,7 Transistor MJ E2 l 0 C0 1 8094

CX5200 Field Service Manual 8-3 Changed by

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.

Y 1 ( Alternate listed) Crystal 3.579575 Mhz ( H C- 1 S) CO 1 55 1 0

Y 1 ( Alternate for P /N Crystal 3.579575 Mhz CO l O l n
C0 1 5 5 1 0)

PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN)(Continued) CA01 8087

(ORIGINAL 4-PORT)

L1 Inductor Variable (O.85-1 .2uH) C0 1 0823

L2 Inductor Axial 2uH C0 1 0822
L3 Inductor Axial 4.7uH C0 1 4804
L4-6 Inductor Axial 22uH C0 1 4 3 80
L8 Inductor Axial 2.7uH C0 1 8 1 89
L 9, 1 1 - 1 6, 1 8 Inductor Ferrite Bead C0 1 4 3 84

DS1 LED C0 1 4776

D S 1 ( Part of) LED Standoff C0 1 8 1 43

V R l , 2 ( Part of) Voltage Regulator 7 8 M 0 5 ( 5 V) C0 1 4348

SI Switch Slide Channel Select C0 1 224 l

S2 Switch Momentary Push Button C0 1 8093

Jl Connector Cartridge P C B oard C0 1 808 1

Mount ( 1 8 /3 6)
J3 Connector Phono J ac k C0 1 8245

Por t 1 -4 Connector ( 1 5 pin) C0 1 80 1 3

X l ,6,9- 1 3, 1 6-25 Socket IC (16 pin) C0 1 4386-0 3

X2,3, 5,7 Socket IC (40 pin) C0 1 43 86-09
X 4, 1 5 Socket IC (20 pin) C0 1 4 3 86-05
X8 Socket IC (24 pin) C0 1 4 386-07
X 1 4 , 27-29 Socket IC (14 pin) C0 1 4386-02

V R 1 ,2 Heatsink/Regulator A ssy CA0 1 9069

V R l ,2 (Part of) Heatsink C0 1 8 1 40

RF Modulator " B " A ssy CA0 1 2 1 74

C able Assy CA0 1 82 1 8

S hield Top C0 1 9027

S hield Bottom C0 1 9028

PC Board (J2 mounted on C0 1 8085

P C Board)

CX5200 Field Service Manual 8-4

L OCATION DESCRIPTION P ART NO.
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN) CA020108
(UNIVERSAL 4-PORn
5200 Universal PCB Assy CA020 1 08
Heatsink Assembly CA020 1 6 1
LED:DS 1 C0 1 47 7 6
LED S tandoff C0 1 8 1 4 3
Shield Top C0 1 90 2 7
Shield Bottom C0 1 90 2 8

Al I.C. 4 050B C0 1 08 1 6
A2 I.C. Custom 6502 C0 1 4 80 6
A3 I.C. Custom ANTIC C0 1 2296-XX
A5 I.C. Custom GTIA C0 1 4 805-XX
A6 I.C. 74LS 1 39N C0 1 80323
A7 I.C. Custom POKEY C0 1 2294
A8 I.C. ROM , 0.5. C0 1 9 1 56
A9- 1 3 I.C. Custo m 4052, A9- 1 3 C0 1 7 9 50
A14 I.C. 74LS I 25 C0 1 6543
A1 5 I.C. 7 4 LS5 1 C0 1 967 1
A 1 6, 1 7 I.C. Custom 74LS2 5 8 N C0 1 90 5 2
A 1 8-25 I.C. 1 6K x 1 D RAM Single Supply C0 1 8082
A26 I.C. Custom 40 1 3B C0 1 43 3 4
A27 I.C. Custo m 74LSOO C0 1 4 3 4 1

C l ,2,7, 8 , 1 5- 1 7, Cap. Ceramic Axial 50V C0 1 4 8 1 -03

2 1 ,23-29,34, 47,60
73,86 , 1 1 1 , 1 1 7, 1 1 8,
1 2 1 , 1 22, 1 25 , 1 27
1 2 9, 1 30 , 1 36, 1 37,
1 3 8, 1 3 9, 1 4 1 , 1 42,
1 43, 1 47
C3,4,6, 1 2 , 1 8,22 Cap. Ceramic Axial . 0 1 uF, 50V C0 1 4 1 80-1 8
36,4 9,50
C9 Cap. Ceramic Axial, 1 00pF, 50V C0 1 4 1 80-03
CIO Cap. Ceramic Axial, 47pF, 50 V C0 1 4 1 79-0 5
C l l , 20 Cap. Ceramic Axial, 1 0pF, 50V C0 1 4 1 79-03
C 1 3, 1 4 Cap. Polystyrene A uto, C0 1 82 6 1
Insertable, 820pF
C 1 9,99- 1 06 Cap. Polyester Radial, . 04 7 uF , 1 00 V C0 1 75 1 8
C30-33 Cap. Ceramic Axial, 3 9pF, 50V C0 1 4 1 79-23
C35 Cap. Ceramic Axial , 22pF, 50V CO 1 4 1 79-0 1
C37, 38,40,48, 5 1 Cap. Ceramic Axial , .OOO l uF , 5 0 V C0 1 4 1 80-1 7
52-5 4 ,9 1 -9 8, 1 07 -
1 1 0, 1 24 , 1 26, 1 3 1 -
1 35
C39 Cap. Ceramic Axial 68pF, 50 V C0 1 4 1 79-1 2
C4 1 , 42, 1 1 9, l 44 Cap. Tantalum Axial 1 0uF, 2 0 V C0 1 75 1 6
C43, 44 Cap. Polyester Radial , .22uF, 1 00 V CO I 0 394
C45 Cap. Electrolytic R adial, 47uF, 2 5 V C020 1 2 1
C55 , 1 45 Cap. Ceramic Axial , 390pF, 50 V C0 1 4 1 79-24

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6 /2 1 /83
LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN) ( Continued ) CA020 1 08
(UNIVERSAL 4-PORn
C 56 -5 9 , 6 1 -72, 74-8 5 Cap. Ceramic Axial , 470p F , 50 V C0 1 4 1 79 - 1 6
C1 1 6 Cap. Ceramic Axial, .22uF, 50 V C0 1 4 1 8 1 -0 5
C 1 40 Cap. Ceramic Axial, 33pF, 50V C0 1 4 1 79-04
CR l -7 , 9 - 1 0 Diode: 1 N9 1 4 3 1 - 1 N9 1 4

Jl Cartridge PCB Mount: 1 8/36 Contacts C0 1 80 8 1

J3 Jack, Phono, R F Output, P C Mounted C0 1 8245
Connector 15 Pin "0" Sub Port 1 -4 C0 1 80 1 3

L1 Inductor R adial Variable: CO I 08 2 3

. 85-1 .2uH, 1 2. 5 Turn
L2 Inductor Axial: 2uH CO I 0822
L3 Inductor Axial: 2 .7uH CO l 7224
L 4 -6 Inductor Axial: 22uH C0 1 43 8 0
L 7 , 9 , 1 0, 1 2-1 5 Ferrite Bead C0 1 43 84
L8 Inductor A xial 2.7uH C0 1 81 89

Q 1 ,2, 5, 1 1 , 1 5 Transistor Power PNP : MJ E 33-2N3906

Q3,8-1 0 , 1 2-1 4 Transistor 2N3904 . 34-2N3904
Q4 T ransistor 2N3563 34-2 N 3 5 6 3

Rl Carbon F ilm Resistor 47 0 K Ohm , 1 /4 W 14-54 7 4

R2 Carbon F ilm R esistor l OO K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4 -5 1 04
R3 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 M E G Ohm , I /4 W 1 4 -5 1 0 5
R4-7, 1 5, 1 6,27,32, Carbon Film Resistor 4.7K Ohm 1 /4 W 1 4 -5472
34-37,47,56,60,
1 24 , 1 3 6, 5 5
R8 Resistor, Pot: 5 0 0 K , 1 /4 W 1 9-4 1 1 504
R 1 0, 1 7-2 1 , 30,39 Carbon F ilm R esistor 1 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4 -5 1 02
4 4 , 5 9, 66,96,50
1 0 1 , 1 40, 1 4 1
R 1 1 , 1 4, 68, 1 3 1 Carbon Fil m Resistor 220 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4 -5 2 2 1
R I 2 , 6 1 , 69, 1 35 Carbon Film Resistor 2.2K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5222
R13 Carbon F ilm R esistor 240 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-524 1
R22, 6 4 ·· Carbon Film Resistor 8.2K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5822
R23 Carbon F il m R esistor 82K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-58 2 3
R24 Carbon F ilm Resistor 39K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5393
R25 Carbon F ilm R esistor 20K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5203
R26,40 Carbon F il m Resistor 1 0 K Ohm, 1 /4 W , 1 4 -5 1 03
R28, 1 42 Carbon F ilm R esistor 3.3K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5332
R29, 46 Carbon F ilm R esistor 1 2 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 23
R 3 1 , 4 3 , 65 , 1 25 Carbon F il m R esistor 6.8K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5682
R4 1 Carbon F il m Resistor 1 8K Ohm 1 /4 W , 1 4-5 1 83
R42 Carbon F il m R esistor 9 . 1 K Ohm 1 /4 W , 1 4-59 1 2
R45 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 5K O hm 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 53
R48,49 Carbon F il m R esistor 47 K Ohm 1 /4 W 1 4-547 3
R5 1 , 1 3 7 Carbon F ilm R esistor 1 0 Ohm 1 /4 W , 1 4 -5 1 00
R52 Carbon F il m R esistor 5.1 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 5 1 2
R53 Carbon F il m Resistor 5 6 O h m 1 /4 W 1 4-5 560
R54 C ar bon F ilm R esistor 560 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-55 6 1

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN) (Continued) CA020 108
(UNIVERSAL 4-PORn
R57 ,58 Carbon Metal Fil m 1 82 Ohm , 1 W C0 1 8 1 88-0 1
R62,63 Carbon F ilm Resistor 22K Ohm, 1 /4W 1 4-5223
R67 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 50 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 5 1
R70 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 .5K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 52
R7 1 -7 6 , 7 8-9 5,97- Carbon F ilm Resistor 47 0 Ohm 1 /4 W 1 4-54 7 1
1 00, 1 0 2- 1 0 5, 1 1 4-
1 21
R I 06-1 1 3 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 .8K Ohm, 1 /4W 1 4-5 1 82
R 1 22 Carbon F ilm Resistor 22 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5220
R 1 23 Carbon Film Resistor 390 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-53 9 1
R 1 26 Carbon Metal F ilm 1 K Ohm, 1 /4 W C0 1 897 4-0 1
R128 Carbon Metal F ilm 3.3K Ohm, 1 /4 W C0 1 897 4-0 3
R 1 29 Carbon Film Resistor 680 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-56 8 1
R 1 30 Carbon Metal F il m 1 .5K Ohm, 1 /4 W C0 1 987 4-02
R 1 32 Resistor, Trim Pot: 1 K Ohm C0 1 9 1 0 3- X X
R 1 34 Carbon F ilm Resistor 1 00 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 1

Sl Switch, Slide: Chan. Sel. Side Arm C0 1 22 4 1

S2 Switch, S P DT, Momentary, C0 1 8093-XX
Push Button ON/OF F

Ul Modulator, RF "B" CA0 1 2 1 74

X A 1 , 6,9- 1 3 , 1 6, 1 7, Socket I.C. 1 6 Pin C0 1 43 86-0 3
1 8-25
XA2,3,5,7 Socket I.C. 40 P in C0 1 43 86-09
XA8 Socket I.C. 24 P in C0 1 4 3 86-07
X A 1 4 , 1 5,26,27 Socket I.C. 14 P in C0 1 4 3 86-02

Yl Crystal 3 . 579575 M H z CO l O l n-XX

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L OC ATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PC BOARD ASSY (MAIN)(2-PORT) CA021 374
Al I.C. 4050B CO I 0 8 1 6
A2 I.C. Custo m 650 2 C0 1 4 806
A3 I.C. Custom Antic C0 1 2296-XX
A5 I.C. Custom GTIA C0 1 4 80 5 - X X
A6 I.C. 7 4 LS 1 39N C0 1 8032
A7 I.C. C ustom POKEY C0 1 2294
A8 I.C. ROM O.S. C0 1 9 1 56
A9-1 1 I.C. 4052 C0 1 79 50
A14 I.C. 74LS 1 25 C0 1 6543
A15 I.C. 74LS5 1 C0 1 967 1
A 1 6, 1 7 I.C. 7 4LS258N C0 1 90 5 2
A 1 8-25 I.C. RA M 1 6K X 1 D Single Supply C0 1 8082
A26 I.C. 4 0 1 3 B C0 1 43 3 4
A27 I.C. 7 4 LSOO C0 1 43 4 1
J2 Power Jac k, Rt Angle C0 1 47 1 5
H eatsink Assembly CA020 1 6 1
U1 Modulator, RF "B" CA0 1 2 1 74
R8 Resistor , POT, 500K, 1 /4 W 1 9-4 1 1 50 4
R 1 32 Resistor, Trim POT, 1 K C0 1 9 1 0 3-XX
Sl Switch, Slide Channel Select Side A r m C0 1 9702-XX
S2 Switch, SPDT, M mntry P sh Btn, On/Off C0 1 8093-XX
P op Rivets C0 1 47 9 6
Shield Top C0 1 90 2 7
Shield Bottom C0 1 9028

C l ,2,5,7,8, 1 5-1 7, Cap, Ceramic Axial, . 1 uf, 25Y CO 1 4 1 8 1 -0 3

2 1 ,23-2 9,3 4,47,60,
6 1 ,73,86, 1 1 7, 1 37, 1 2 1 ,
1 22 , 1 25, 1 2 7 , 1 29,1 30,
1 36 , 1 4 1 , 1 3 8, 1 39, 1 42,
1 43, 1 47
C3,4,6, 1 2, 1 8,22 , 36, Cap, Ceramic Axial, . 0 1 uf , 50Y C0 1 4 1 80 - 1 8
49,50
C9 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 1 00pf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 80-0 3
CI0 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 47pf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 79-0 5
C 1 1 ,20 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 1 0pf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 79 -0 3
C 1 3- 1 4 Cap, Polystyrene Auto Insertable, C0 1 82 6 1
820pf, 25Y
C 1 9,99, 1 00 , 1 05, 1 06 Cap, Polyester Radial, .047uf, 1 00 Y C0 1 75 1 8
C30-33 C ap, Ceramic Axial, 3 9pf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 79-23
C35 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 2 2 p f , 5 0 Y C O 1 4 1 79-0 1
C 3 7 ,38,40,48, 5 1 , 54, Cap, Ceramic Axial, . 00 l uf, 50 Y C0 1 4 1 80 - 1 7
9 1 ,92,9 7,98, 1 07,
1 1 2, 1 24 , 1 2 6, 1 3 1 ,
1 3 2, 1 35

C X5200 Field Service M anual 8-8

LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PCB SUB-ASSY (2-PORT) CA021 375
C39 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 68pf, 50 Y C0 1 4 1 79-1 2
C4 1 ,42, 1 l 9, 1 44 Cap, Tantalum Axial, 1 0uf C0 1 75 1 6
C43,44 Cap, Polyester Radial, .22uf, 1 00 Y C0 1 0394
C45 Cap, Electrolytic Radial, 47uf, 2 5Y C020 1 2 1
C56-59,69 -72 ,74- Cap, Ceramic Axial, 47 0pf, 50Y C O 1 4 1 79-1 6
7 7,87-9 0, 1 1 0, 1 1 5
C1l 6 Cap, Ceramic Axial, .22uf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 8 1 -0 5
C 1 40 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 3 3pf, 50 Y C0 1 4 1 79-04
C 1 4 5 , 55 Cap, Ceramic Axial, 390pf, 50Y C0 1 4 1 79-24
R1 Res., Car bon F ilm, 4 7 0 K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-547 4
R2 Res., Carbon F ilm, l OOK Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 4
R3 Res., Car bon Film, 1 Meg Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 5

R4-7 , 1 6,27,32, 34- Res., Car bon Film, 4.7K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4 -5472
37,47,55,56,60, 1 2 4,
1 36
R9 Res., Carbon Film, 9 1 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-59 1 0
R 1 0 , 1 7-2 1 ,30, 39 Res., Carbon Film, 1 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 02
44 ,59,66,50 , 1 0 1
1 4 0, 1 4 1
R 1 1 , 1 4,68, 1 3 1 Res., Carbon F ilm, 220 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-522 1
R 1 2 , 6 1 , 69, 1 35 Res., Carbon F ilm, 2 .2K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5222
R13 Res., Carbon F ilm, 2 4 0 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-524 1
R22,64 Res., Carbon F ilm, 8.2K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5822
R23 Res., Carbon F ilm, 82K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5823
R2 4 Res., Carbon Film, 3 9K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 393
R25 Res., Carbon F ilm, 2 0 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-520 3
R26,40 Res., Carbon FUm, 1 0K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 3
R28, 1 4 2 Res., Carbon F ilm, 3 . 3 K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5332
R29,46 Res., Carbon F ilm, 1 2K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 23
R 3 1 , 4 3 , 65, 125 Res., Carbon F Um, 6.8K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-5682
R33 Res., Carbon F ilm, 5 1 0 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-55 1 1
R4 1 Res., Carbon F ilm, 1 8K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 83
R42 Res., Car bon F ilm, 9. 1 K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-59 1 2
R45 Res., Carbon F ilm, 1 5K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 53
R48, 4 9 Res., Carbon Film, 4 7 K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-547 3
R5 1 , 1 37 Res., Carbon F ilm, 1 0 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 00
R52 Res., Carbon F ilm, 5. 1 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4-55 1 2
R53 Res., Carbon F ilm, 5 6 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5560
R54 Res., Carbon F ilm, 560 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-556 1
R57 , 58 Res., Carbon Met al F il m , 3 3 0 Ohm, 1 W C0 1 8 1 88-02
R62,63 Res., Carbon F il m , 22K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4 -5223
R67 Res., Carbon F ilm, 1 50 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 5 1
R70 Res., Carbon F il m , 1 . 5K Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 52

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ECN /10036
6 /2 1 /83
LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PCB SUB-ASSY (2-PORT) (Continued) CA0 2 1 375

R7 1 -74,80-8 4 , Res., Carbon Film, 4 7 0 Ohm , 1 /4 W , 1 4-547 1

88-9 1 , 1 0 2- 1 0 5,
1 1 4 , 1 1 7, 1 1 8, 1 2 1
R 1 06 , 1 0 9, 1 1 0 , 1 1 3 Res., Carbon Film, 1 .8 K Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4 -5 1 82
R 1 22 Res., Carbon Film, 22 Ohm, 1 /4 W 1 4 -5220
R 1 23 Res., Carbon Film, 3 90 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4 -5 3 9 1
R1 26 Res., Carbon Metal F il m , l K Ohm , l /4 W C0 1 897 4-0 1
R128 Res., Carbon Metal F il m , 3.3K Ohm , 1 /4 W C0 1 987 4-03
R 1 29 Res., Carbon Film, 680 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4 -568 1
R 1 30 Res., Carbon Metal F il m , 1 . 5K Ohm, 1 /4 W C0 1 897 4-02
R 1 33, 1 34 Res., Carbon Film, 1 00 Ohm , 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 0 1
Jl Cartridge, PCB Mnt, 1 8/36 Contacts C0 1 80 8 1
Connector, 1 5 Pin "0" S u b Port 1 -2 C0 1 80 1 3
Yl Crystai,3. 579575 MHz ..:t. 1 20 HZ C0 1 55 1 0
CRl-10 Diode, 1 N9 1 4 3 1 -1 N9 1 4
DS I LED C0 1 47 7 6
L E D Standoff C0 1 81 43
Ll Inductor Radial Variable, . 8 5-1 .2uH CO I 08 2 3
1 2.5 Turn
L2 Inductor Axial, 2uH CO I 0822
L3 Inductor Axial, 2.7uH CO l 7224
L4-6 Inductor Axial, 22uH C0 1 4 3 80
L9,7, 1 2-1 5 , 1 0 F err i te Bead C0 1 4 384
J3 Jac k, Phono, RF Output, P C Mounted 79-5 9 0 3
X A I , 6,9-1 1 , 1 6, 1 7 , Socket, I.C., 1 6 Pin C0 1 43 86-0 3
1 8-25
XA2,3,5,7 Socket, I.C., 40 P in C0 1 43 86-09
XA8 Socket, I.C., 24 P in C0 1 43 86-07
XA I 4 , 1 5,27,2 6 Socket, I.C., 1 4 P in C0 1 4 3 86-02
Q 1 ,2,5 , 1 l , 1 5 Transistor , 2 N3906 33-2N3906
Q 3,8, 9, 1 0 , 1 2 , 1 3 , 1 4 Transistor, 2 N3904 34-2 N3 90 4
Q4 Transistor , 2 N3563 34-2 N 3 5 6 3
Q6,7 Transistor P ower P NP , MJE 2 1 0 C0 1 8094
P CB C02 1 37 6

CX5200 Field Service Manual 8-1 0

LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
TOP HOUSING ASSY CAO 1 8175-0 I
(ORIGINAL AND UNIVERSAL 4-PORn
Housing Top CO l 8 1 3 l
Button (Power O N /OFF) C O l 8 1 37
A TAR! Logo Name Plate CO l 8 l lj. 1
Spring (Power O N /OFF) CO l 8 l lj. 4
Connector Cover CO l 89 5 l

TOP HOUSING ASSY(2-PORT) CA021 587-01

Connector Cover C02 1 35 3
Top Housing CA0 2 l 362
N ame Plate CO l 8 1 lj. l
B utton C0 1 8 1 37
S pring C0 1 8 1 4 lj.

BASE ASSY CA018176-01

(ORIGINAL AND UNIVERSAL 4-PORn
Rubber Feet 88-1 006
Housing Botto m C0 1 8 l 32
Cartridge Door Rear CO l 8 1 3 9
H ousing Cord Wrap C0 1 82 l 8
Cover Controller C0 1 8952

BASE ASSY(2-PORn CA021 588-XX

Bottom Housing C0 1 81 32
Rubber Feet 88-1 006
R ear Cartridge D oor C0 1 81 39
L abel, FCC C0 1 9 1 07
ATARI ves CX5200 CA018174-01
ATARI CX52 CONTROLLER ASSY CAOl8107
(ALL MODELS)
Top Housing CO l 8 1 0 8
B ottom Housing CO l 8 l 09
Top Bezel CO l 8 1 1 0
S ide Bezel CO l 8 1 1 l
T op Actuator P late CO l 8 1 1 2
Botto m Actuator Plate C0 1 8 1 1 3
S lide Block CO l 8 l l 4
B oot CO l 81 1 5
R etaining Ring CO l 81 1 6
P ivot Shaft CO l 8 l 20
K nob C0 1 8 l 2 1
Support Plate (Keyboard) CO l 8l 23
Flex Circuit CO l 81 2lj.
1 2 Key Switch S et C0 1 8 l 26
2 Fire Button S witch Set C02050 l
A uxiliary Function Keys C0 1 8 1 28

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION PART NO.
Controller Cable Assy CA0 1 8 1 45
Top Housing Assy CA0 1 8223
Pot & Arm Assy CA0 1 8987
Cable Pot Assy CA0 1 898 8

TRAKBALL ASSY (CX53) CA0201 94

(ALL MODELS)
Top Housing Assy CA020 1 97
Bottom Housing Assy CA020 1 98
Lower P C B Assy CA020 1 40
Roller S haft Assy CA020 5 8 3
Cable Assy CA020 3 3 8

Top Housing Assy CA020197

Top Housing C020 1 95
N ame Plate C020 1 93
1 2-Key Switch Set C0 1 81 26
F ire Button C020 1 92
Auxiliary F unction Keys C0 1 81 2 8
Upper P CB Assy CA020 2 87
Spring C0 1 2951

Bottom Housing Assy CA0201 98

Bottom Housing C02 1 09 6
Roller S haft Assy CA020 5 8 3
Idler Shaft Assy CA020 5 8 2
Ball, 2 1 /4 " Diameter C020 1 9 1
Feet, r ubbe r 88-1006
Lower P CB Sub-Assy CA020 1 4 1
S haft, Roller C020572
Encoding W heel C020 57 1
Bearing C020 1 90
Lower PCB Assy CA0201 40
C1 Cap, Electrolytic R adial 1 0uf 1 6V C0 1 4392
C2 Cap, Ceramic Axial . 1 uf 50V C0 1 4 1 80 - 1 9
C3,4 Cap, Ceramic Axial 47 0pf 50V C0 1 4 1 80-07
C5,6,7,8 Cap, M ylar Radial: . 1 u f , 1 00 V C0 1 7885
C9 Cap, Ceramic Axial: . 0 1 u f 50V C0 1 4 1 80 - 1 8
C10 Cap, Ceramic Axial: .22uf 50V C0 1 4 1 81 -0 5
R l -4 Resistor: 3 K 1 /4 W 1 4-5302
R5,6 Resistor: 1 2K, 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 23
R7,2 6-29 Resistor : 1 0K 1 /4 W 1 4-547 1
R8 Resistor : 1 K 1 /4 W 1 4- 5 1 0 2
R9- 1 2 Resistor: 2 .2K 1 /4 W 1 4-5222
R 1 3-1 6 Resistor: 1 .3K 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 3 2
R 1 7, 1 9 Resistor : 4 3 K 1 /4W 1 4-5433
R 1 8-20 Resistor : 30K 1 /4 W 1 4-5303
R 2 1 ,22 Resistor : 1 80K 1 /4 W 1 4-5 1 84
R23,24 Resistor : 2 4 0 Ohm 1 /4 W 1 4-524 1

CX5200 Field Service Manual 8-1 2

 SECTION 9

SERVICE BULLETINS

This section is to be used by you to file the three classifications of service bulletins
that are periodically released by the Director of Technical Support.

The following are brief descriptions of each classification:

FIELD CHANGE ORDER

A Field Change Order describes mandatory hardware or software changes to ATARI
Computer products and instructs how to imple ment these changes. The changes must
be perfor m ed on all units serviced or repaired.

UPGRADE BULLETIN
An U pgrade Bulletin descr ibes product improvements or modifications that the
consumer may wish to purchase. These bulletins allow you to modify the customer's
unit to add capabilities which may not have been available when the unit was originally
manufactured.

TECH TIP
A Tech Tip is a docu m ent of a general nature which transmits r outine service or repair
infor m ation. By com municating methods develope d since you attended training
classes, Tech Tips aid to continuously improve repair skills and increase knowledge of
AT ARI Computer Products.

Other times, Tech T ips alert you to units that have been modified and are now
standard for AT ARI Manufacturing, but are different from many existing units and
require different repair techniques.

CX5200 Field Service M anual 9-1

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Consumer Product Service
Manager of Tehnicaf Support
ATARt" TECH TIP number 6
ATARI CX5200 CATE, 11/17/82
MOCEl..,

CX.5200 Power Adaptor

DESCRIPTION,

Do not use an Hen Power Adaptor with the CX'200 as it will damage both the HeD
Power Adaptor and the CX5200 Switchbox.

The proper Power Adaptor to use with the CX.5200 is:

CX521 AC/DC Power Adaptor, Part Number CO181 &7

Output: 9.3 volts DC at 1.95 A.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE:

N/A

TESTING PROCEDURES:

N/A

ENCLOSURES:

N/A

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Consumer Product Service
Manager 01 Tehnical Support VCS
ATAR!' TECH TIP number 7

MOOEI., OA"fE, 1/20183.

cxnoo

SUBJECT:

Defective Rockwell 6502 MPU on CX5200 PC Board.

DESCRIPTION:

RockweH MPUs with date code of 8250 and later (stamped with the letters
RC) have a timing defect.

A factory modification adds an R-C network on the component side of the

CX5200 PC Board at IC U 14A (pin 1) and U6A (pin 4) (see Figures 1 and 2).

Note: You do not need to remove this network to use: any other
manufacturer's MPU or a Rockwell MPU with a different date code.

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'4

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11
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Figure 1. CX5200 Schematic (R-C Network)

��::::� Component Side

CX5200 PC Board

Figure 2. Factorv Modification

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ATARI'
Consumer Product Service
Manager 01 Tehnical Support ves
TECH TiP number ?coNI

I MOOEL.,
CX5Z00
OATE,
1/201&3 1
If you areinstalling an R C stamped 65�2 on a CX5200 PC Board which has not had the
factory modification added to the component side:

Add an R-C network to the solder side of the PC Board (See Figure 3).

.. . .
. H .' . ' , ",
�.
.' -
"':": . ..�- -. .

. _-,................. "

Figure 3. R-C Network (Add to solder side of CX 5200 PC Board)

PROCEDURES:

You wUl need:

• 1 - 100 pf capacitor (PIN COI41&O-03)

• 1-470...t"l.. resistor (PIN 14-5471)
• Sleeving (approximately 2" in length)

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Manager 01 TehnicaJ Support ves
ATARr TECH TIP number 7CONT

MOOEL,
rX<20n

See Figure 3 for the following steps:

1. Straighten the lead of e27 (solder side) and solder one lead of the
lOa pf capacitor to it.

2. Point A is an unoccupied well between IC's U14 and Ui7. It is

connected directly to Pin 1 of U14. Cut the trace running between
points A and B as close to Point A as possible. Use a DVM to
insure that the trace is now open.

3. Add sleeving t o one lead of the 470 n resistor. Insert the lead
into the well at Point A and solder.

4. Wrap the remaining lead of the 100 pf capacitor around the lead of
the 470..n. resistor at Point A and solder.

5. R emove the solder from well at Point B which is directly beneath

U6. Add sleeving to the remaining lead of the 470 n resistor.
Insert this lead into the hoJe at Point B and solder.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Use standard testing procedures as outlined in the CX5200 Field Service

Manual (PIN FD100127, Rev. 2).

DIFFlCUL TY REPORTING

If you have any questions or need further clarification concerning this Tech
Tip, contact the ATARI Tech Line Specialist.

Inside California
(SOO) 672-1466

Outside California
(SOO) 53&-1535

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Consumer Product Service
Manager 01 Tehnical Support ves
ATARJ' TECH TIP number 8

MODEl..., DATE, "n/<1

CX5Z00 I

SUBJECT, CX5200 Controller

DESCRIPTION:

Repair CX52QO Controllers with damaged boots in the following manner:

1) Follow Disassembly instructions for the CX5200 Controller in the

CX5200 Field Service Manual.

2) Remove the top controller case and pull off the joystic;k handle.

3) Remove the boot retaining ring. Remove and discard the damaged
boot.

4) If the top controUer case contains the square ridge around the
access well, as illustrated in nAil below, remove and discard it.
Replace it with the new top controller case in which this square
ridge has b�n removed, as illustr:ated in "611•

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� './.

(
91d Top Controlier Case New Top Controller Case

5) Insert new boot, retaining ring, and joystick handle.

6) Reassemble controller according to the instructions in the CX5200

Field Service Reoair ManuaL

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Consumer Product Service
Manager 01 T6hr:ical Support vcs
TECH TIP number BCOt·' .... _

MOOEl., DATE,
7 ,
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SUBJECT: cxnoo Controller

DIFFICULTY REPORTING:
If you need further clarification concerning this Tech Tip, caU the ATARI
T echline Specialist:

Inside Ca!ifornia
(SOO) 672-1466

Outside California
(800) 538-1535

ENCLOSURES:
20 modified top controller cases

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Consumer Product Service
Manager of Technical Support ves
ATARI' TECH TIP number 09
MOOEL, OATE:
5200 A ril! 1933

SUBJECT:

'200 ConU"oU... Knob Puller Tool

PROBLEM AND SOLunON:

It has been learned that removal of the 5200 Controiler Knob is difficult.

To assist you with this task, a 5200 Controller Knob Puller Tool (FCI00214) is
now available from our Sales Order Department.

USE AND METHODOLOGY:

This tool is used to easily remove the controller knob without damaging the
.
controller.

Push the knob shaft into one of the corners of the top housing opening. Push
down the boot with the tool to expose the shaft. Push the tool toward the
shaft until the Shaft is inside the notch of the tool's head (See Figure 1). Now,
gently lever the tool. and the knob will pop off.

NOTE: By using care, you will not damage the boot during this process.

Figure 1. Controller Knob Removal.

PROBLEM REPORTING:

If you require further information or assistance concerning this Tech Tip,

contact the Atari Tech-Line Specialists.

Inside California
(800) 672-1466

Outside Cal1fornia
(800) 538-1535

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Consumer Product Service
Manager of' Technical Support
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TECH TIP number 10

5200 I DATE, April 8, 1983

SUBJECT:

New Fire Button (C02050J)

PROBLEM:

The fire button on current 5200 controllers have been accused of being "mushy'
and slow to respond",

SOLUTION:

Atari has designed a fire button which is not'mushy and reacts rapidly. This
new fire button will replace the old models. When ordering fire buttons use
part number C020501.

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING:

There is no change to either maintenance or trouble shooting techniques

because of this change.

PROBLEM REPORTING:

If you have questions or require further explanation concerning this Tech Tip,
contact your Atari Tech-line Specialists:

Inside California
(800) 672-1466

Outside California
(800) 538-2535

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Consumer Product Service
vcs
Manager of TecmIcaI Supp ort
ATARI' TECH TIP number 11
MODEL; ." , '0"
2600A ATARI Video Comouter System

SUBJECT:

Capacitor at e24-l

DESCRIPTION

The capacitor at C241 may be of the incorrect rating. An easy way to identify
a problem capacitor is to look at the screen with the diagnostic cartridge on
the COL.OR BARS. The screen is grainy with faint vertical bars. (The COLOR
BARS look like color squares.)

SOLUTION:

Install part number 21-101224M at C241.

.
PARTS:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

21-101224M .22uf Axial Lead

Polycap - 100v.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

Desolder and remove capacitor at C241, and insert and solder 21-101224M into
its place.

TESTING PROCEDURES:

Use standard testing procedures as o.utHned in the 2600/2600A Field Service

Manual (FDI00D3).

PROBLEM REPORTING:

If you have questions or require further explanation concerning this Field

Change Order, contact your Atari Tech·line Specialist:

Inside California
(800) 672-1466

Outside California
(800)5)8-2535

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Consumer Product Service
Manager of T8c:h1lical � vcs
ATARI" TECH TIP number 12
I MODEl...,
�200
OATE.: June 6, 1983

SUBJECT:

Printed Circuit Board (CA0181l87)

PRO&.I!M AND SOLUTION:

Some .5200 units cUsplay a bJank dark SCI"� or a SC"eer1 with garbled infcrmation. The
probable cause for either of these symptoms is an intermittent solder short (bridge) on
the PCB between the· AO Address line ,trace and the feedthru pad of the ""R!Jf Line trace
(near COMector J1).

The problem has been seen to occur during one of the following three instances:

1) When the system is powered""" • the screen is U3U&IIy blank and dark.

2) After the syst.em is po...,ered� with a canridge in place - the screen wW

display random garbled data. .

3) E;therof the above can be seen when the PCB is moved a< slightly flexed
near connector J1.

SOLUTION:
To remedy the problem, perform the following five procedures in the exact order given:

1l Tum off POWer', and disconnect AC and interconnect cables.

2) Disassemble unit to expose the component side of the P.C5 (CAOU087).

3) l..ocate c:onr.ector llt the -adjacent AO Address trace and the feed-thru pad
of the REi"" Trace (See FlglJI"e 1l.

�) carefully remove the excess solder from the pad and wipe the area <:lean.
lnspec:t the pad and it necessary use an X-acto kniie to cut a sha.llow groove
between the AD Addre§ Line and the feed�.u pad. Be very carefuly not to
nick at cut the U'aCe adjacent to the pad.

ReassembJe and test the uni�

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Consumer Product Service
Manager of TecI1i:ical Support vcs
ATARI' TECH TIP number 12
MODEL,
CX5200 I DATE,

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Remove excess solder
between trace « feed­
thru pall h....,

A' Address Line Trace

�4 REF Trace

Fiaure I. '200 PCB Solder Sid. at J1

DIFFICULTY REPORTING:

If you need funher clarification concerning this Tech rip, c:all the Atari Tech-Line
Specialist:

Inside Calliomia
(800) 672-1466

Outside Call:fomia
(800) '311-153'

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