Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have one of the original Intellivision (brown with gold on top and wood grain on sides) along with some games. If I put any of my games into the system and turn it on I get images like the one attached. I know the RF cable going from the system is fine because if I connect my Famicom to my tv using the same cable the image is clear. I have tried cleaning the contacts on the game and the cartridge slot but didn't seem to help. I also tried rotating the pots under the RF section of the larger main board but that also didn't help. Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Maybe install Composite Video? My link Check this recent thread as well: My link Edited January 29, 2011 by revolutionika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Maybe, I was trying to just keep it orignal. Also noticed the image didn't upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I had a system do this before, for me it was the rf cable,it would clear up when i wiggled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I am pretty sure that the rf cable is fine because if I plug it into my Famicom the image is fine. edit: Is there any way of cleaning inside the rf jack on the intellivions? Not the outside round but the hole. Edited January 29, 2011 by Wolf9545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 edit: Is there any way of cleaning inside the rf jack on the intellivions? Not the outside round but the hole. A pipe cleaner with isopropyl alcohol should do the trick. The fuzzy picture you show looks like a problem with the RFU cable, or maybe even the RFU output jack on the back of the console. Have you tried wiggling the jack itself? Maybe it needs re-soldered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have wiggled it but I have not took the metal cover off. Will be trying that soon just thought I ask here first. When I wiggled the cable I didn't notice any difference. I think I might try cleaning the inside of the RF jack, just have to find something that will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 One other suggestion: Get a can of electronic parts cleaner at your local Radio Shack store and spray liberal amounts into the RFU jack on the back of the console. This will do the trick without the need to fit a brush inside the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I didn't even think of that, I have a can of electronic contact cleaner that should work. Edited January 29, 2011 by Wolf9545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I belive I have figured out the problem. How my setup is: My LCD tv is connected with a NES rf auto switch box to the coxial input. On the antenna section I connected a coxial cable to that. On the "game" section the pre-attached RF cable was connected to the Intellivision. If I used an RF style cable and connected it to the coxial section (antenna) of the RF switch the video looks fine. I didn't think that would have caused any problems because that is the same way I connected my Famicom and that worked / looked fine. So what I did is remove the NES switch box and now just have a coxial cable running out of my TV. Then I have one of those adapters to convert the screw connection to one that I can plug a RF cable (the type that the Atari uses or the Intellivions); everyone works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Since I got my system working I was thinking of replacing the RF cable that I have. I wanted to get a better quality cable, one that has more shielding but I didn't know if there is a replacement. Can you use a standard RCA style (composite) cable for it? Just looking to improve the shielding on the cable to help reduce noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Monster brand cables are nicely shielded but somewhat pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf9545 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am going to order composite cables from monoprice. I found this cable: single rca cable and was going to order it I just didn't know if anyone has ever tried using a RCA style cable for the Intellivision. I have ordered from this site before and I know they make their own cables and are fully certified for the HDMI; they are a very nice company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 RCA style cables work well for Intellivision, Colecovision, and VCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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