Atari 5200 Snowy Picture and Sound

[Illtiger1]

I've had my four port 5200 for a while and now when I turn it on the picture is snowy/static and the sound is thus also distorted due to the poor signal. Is this a common problem with the switch box or another issue?

[zylon]

I'd look at either switchbox connections or possibly failing. I did have one that would do that if used for few hours straight. Another component that will do that is the RF modulator inside console.

The little IC inside the switchbox (LM393P replaces it) is cheap and easy to find.

Edited January 15, 2018 by zylon

[+Mitch]

Also, verify you have it set on the correct channel.

 

Mitch

[bohoki]

sometimes i get a noisy image but when i turn it off and turn it on with more conviction it is crystal clear