Sega Genesis & NES Picture Scrambled

[scott]

I have both a Sega Genesis (square shape) and an NES, both of which give perfect sound, but the pictures are scrambled and some of the words look to be in Russian. We have cleaned the cartriges and took apart the SEGA, but no luck.

The NES, we are using the original A/V coax output cord and the Sega we are using a new component cord (yellow, white, red) that I got off ebay. At first I thought the problem might have been the new Sega cord, but since the Nintendo is doing the same thing, now I have no clue. Would the newer tv's have anything to do with this, do they receive the picture signal differently than older tvs?

[Parodius Duh!]

very weird, since they are both doing this, it could be the television. Do you have a CRT television to test them on? no matter what, vintage games/systems will always look and act better on CRT, seeing as how thats what they were made for.

do you have an RF you could try? maybe the av connection on the tv itself is shot...

[scott]

Tried it on our very old tv and get the same result. The tvs we are using are new, so the AV connection on the TVs should be fine.

[Parodius Duh!]

try an RF adapter and see if you get the same result. were these systems stored in a basement or storage unit where the elements may have gotten to them?

[scott]

Don't have an RF adapter handy, but will have to go grab one at the store. The Nintendo uses the coax and looks the same as the Sega. Any other ideas?


Yea, they have actually been stored in the basement. We are thinking they may have just started corroding with the moisture.

[Parodius Duh!]

yup.....Im 99% sure thats what your problem is then. These older systems need to be stored in a nice dry 65-70 degree environment, a bedroom closet is ideal. Chances are these systems have bit the dust. Maybe someone else here has an idea that might be able to save them, but its unlikely.

[NayusDante]

Clean the cart slots. Once in a while, I get this when a cart isn't in quite right.

[Gameguy]

Are you using the proper power supplies?

[CurryKitten]

It's a bit weird that the are both exhibiting the same symptoms, but I did have a similar experience with an old NES I picked up. I basically got corruption on the screen the same as you had.

On first inspection after taking it apart, it looked ok - but after I pulled off the "bit" where the cart connector attaches to the board... you'll know what I mean if you get the top off. I found that one of the pins had a load of corrosion on (see pic). After cleaning this off it was perfect. Certainly worth getting the top off and having a look for signs of trouble.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3609&stc=1&d=1304257902

[Oldskool]

Yeah I was gonna say when I first looked at the screen shots. It's just a coincidence that both consoles are doing similar things. Definitely dirty console and carts.

[NayusDante]

Sometimes it's fun to see what results the corruption makes. I seem to get it consistently when I wiggle a cart the right way.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_iPijsj5fRhs/Tb1q4x4TSHI/AAAAAAAAAaI/WLQUauEc3cs/s576/2011-04-10_18-44-53_658.jpg

[NayusDante]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_iPijsj5fRhs/Tb2UY-ll7-I/AAAAAAAAAag/deRrvKU5GWY/s576/2011-05-01_13-08-54_996.jpg

I always play on NOZMIL. Just reinsert the cart and it's usually fine.

[the800kid]

I have both a Sega Genesis (square shape) and an NES, both of which give perfect sound, but the pictures are scrambled and some of the words look to be in Russian. We have cleaned the cartriges and took apart the SEGA, but no luck.

The NES, we are using the original A/V coax output cord and the Sega we are using a new component cord (yellow, white, red) that I got off ebay. At first I thought the problem might have been the new Sega cord, but since the Nintendo is doing the same thing, now I have no clue. Would the newer tv's have anything to do with this, do they receive the picture signal differently than older tvs?

The sega genesis I have was displaying a black screen. I cleaned the cartridge slot on the board with sand paper and alcohol and I then got clear sound with scrambled video. I thought the slot needed to be tightened up, so I followed a video on how to do that. The video did not get better. I have tried an rf connection, and the scart connection. All connections have been tested on a classic tube tv. I am using a sega brand power supply which is specific to the model 1. Everything else on the board looks fine. No popped caps or leaks. I have also tested many games. Did you ever correct your issue?

[Niku-Sama]

last activity is 2011.

don't think your gonna get your answer, probably best to start a new topic while possibly adding a bit more info if at all possible.

like the tiny specifics that you might not think important

[hksrb25s14]

Blow until your Lungs collapse, or what I did is dust off with Air compressor , use a credit card with a torn t-shirt dip in alcohol Rub inside slot then let air dry 30 mins then plug back in. It's just dusty. if your hearing white noise the you might have a bad AC adapter.

[raylydiard]

ok guys i had a genesis like that fault bad vram ic 9 ic 10 zip chips near the video encoder.