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THE HERCULES™
IMPACT
ATARI OFFERS
SUPERMAN* T-SHIRTS
Plan now for a sensational HER-
introduction party. It could
be the gala event of the year to set the
Using the variable power supplies
Atari’s test fixture, CTF-1, you ^
duplicate the exact conditions of the
PCB in the game. This is an advantage
when testing for faulty regulated
power supplies. To implement this
test, first take the voltage measure-
ment in the game before the AC signal
is rectified. Adjust the variacs on the
CTF-1 unit to that AC voltage. This will
simulate the actual power conditions
of the game. Hum-bars appearing on
the built-in video monitor indicate a
CULES™
stage for your new major attraction,
“The Biggest PinbaU Game”.
It will be a fabulous way to start the
summer
season. To maximize the
it could be done as a charity
local cause. With
several other businesses joining in to
sponsor the party, the HERCULES in-
troduction could be posed as a “social-
charity event not to be missed”
Special invitations sent to major
community organizations, local per-
sonalities and the press will emphasize
the Impact of the event. An admission
charge (to charity) could be used and
each person given special tokens or
colored coins to play on the colossal
new game. Of course, the high scorer
benefits,
fund raising for a
of the day should win a prize.
A special HERCULES introduction
party will help give it the proper atten-
tion in the news media. It should
assist in attracting new players to a
location as well as being excellent
public relations.
HERCULES, the biggest pinball
game, is available by special order
through Atari distributors. Orders will
be delivered in late spring. This will be
a limited product order now to
assure timely delivery of this sensa-
tional game.
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TECHNICAL TIPS
Testing Power Supplies with CTF-1
Colorful T-shirts -with the famous
shield on the front and the
on the back can now be
ordered through Atari distributors.
These popular shirts make excellent
promotional prizes, giveaways, or can
be offered for sale to players.
Superman*
Atari logo
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probable power supply problem.
Superman Advantage (continued)
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1979
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Service
staff,
New
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Newly designed outhole-kicker
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Optional Electro-Mechanical
Meter Drivers - may be added for
convenience and security of meter
Fred,
Russ and Bob, noted that many of the
best service tips are offered by the
operators and technicians in the field.
“We would like to hear the suggestions
and troubleshooting hints from our
customers,” they agreed.
We would like to regularly publish
these special tips from the field in the
Coin Connection, including the name
of the person who offered the sugges-
tion. For each service hint printed,
you will receive a gift from Atari as
weU as seeing your name published in
this newsletter.
Send your technical tip, including
your name, address and telephone
number,
to:
Atari Field Service
1344 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Attn: Russ MacDonald or
Bob Salmons
- in the
for easier service access.
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SERVICE HINTS
Field
universal availability.
Relocated power supply
backbox
SHAR
Atari’s
Battery Back-up Memory -
allows a consistent total accoun-
New
ting system even with power off.
Uses standard AA batteries for
cabinet design - insures fast,
easy set-up and service with the
backbox hinged to the body and
no electrical connections to make.
(Just plug it in.)
-assures highest reliability.
retention.
These are just a few of the sen^
new quality additions on this
pin-
ball will prove to be the top game in
operating features, as well as having
tional
dynamic game. The
optimum play
SUPERMAN
appeal.
STAFF
Publislier-Atari, Inc.
Editor-Carol Kantor
Art Director-Evelyn
Lim
Atari Inc.
1265 Borregas Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94086
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