Atari sixer displays colors differently than my other 2600s

[maxgrrl]

My atari sixer displays clear video and seems to run fine my displays the colors in the games a different color then all my other 4 switch ataris do.Is this common or is something wrong.Example edging frame on frogger is red not green.I've been an atari lover for years but just seriouly started collecting and fixing up atari gear.Thanks

[Robert M]

Hello,

 

Welcome to the boards. There are 2 possibilities. It is either a PAL console and the others are NTSC or vise versa. Or, the color/tint is off. there is a potentiometer inside the unit you can turn with a small screwdriver. Turning it is like adjusting the Tint control on your television.

 

Cheers!

[ClassicBoy]

If I remember correctly the six-switchers and the 2600 jrs actually have a better picture and more vibrant colors than the 4-switchers. I was skeptical until I picked up a six-switch model and compared it to the color and picture on my 4-switch. Wow! What a difference.

[maxgrrl]

Thanks for your help.As I have the sixer apart now I dont see The tuner screw in the inside as where I see in my other 2600's.I guess I'm looking for some pics of atari pcb boards now.

[maxgrrl]

Found the tuner pot-got great correct color now .Thanks

[Mindfield]

If I remember correctly the six-switchers and the 2600 jrs actually have a better picture and more vibrant colors than the 4-switchers.  I was skeptical until I picked up a six-switch model and compared it to the color and picture on my 4-switch.  Wow!  What a difference.

 

Actually, I didn't find the Jr. had much of a better picture. If anything it was more prone to interference.

 

The heavy sixers however had that big chunk o' metal shielding to filter out RF interference, and thus produces the crispest, cleanest, most vibrant picture of any 2600 model that hasn't been modded for A/V.