Coleco's 1982 console connected to a television by RF only: a phono-style jack on the rear feeds the bundled RF box, which reaches the TV by coaxial antenna with a channel 3/4 selector switch. Composite or RGB is possible only through aftermarket modifications. A separate rear jack takes the external power supply, and the two controllers plug into a recessed bay on the top of the unit. A front expansion-module interface allowed add-ons such as the Atari 2600-compatible Expansion Module #1.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Coleco
- Release Year
- 1982
- Model Number
- 2400
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Antenna Input (Coaxial) | 1 | — | — | RF to TV (via RF box) | Phono-style RF out feeds the bundled RF box to the TV coaxial antenna; channel 3/4 selector |
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Notes & Compatibility
TV output is RF over coaxial antenna via the bundled RF box (modeled as the RF antenna connection). The rear power jack accepts a proprietary external Coleco PSU (kept in prose). Controllers use proprietary Coleco connectors in a top-mounted recessed bay (prose, not modeled). The front Expansion Module interface is a console bus (not user cabling, not modeled). Composite/RGB output requires aftermarket mods. Modern TV route: the RF box puts out an analogue channel (3 or 4), so the picture only appears on a TV that still has an analogue tuner; many recent sets are digital-only and show nothing. Without one, use an RF-to-HDMI analogue tuner box. The real upgrade is a composite mod, or a VDP-replacement board (F18A, PICO9918) for VGA. French ColecoVisions are the exception: RGB on a DB15, no RF.