ataridave Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 My current 7800 console works, except that there is a hole in the bottom, where the circuit board (or whatever it is) is exposed. So, I have to move the console around to get the sharpest picture, which is messed up if I have to reset a game. I'm using an RF cable hooked up to a Coaxial (F-Type) to Female RCA Adapter, but it's still not AV. So, what I'd like to know is, are these issues due to the shape the unit is in, or is it all just part of gaming with RF, as opposed to AV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Franzman Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 If the hole is only in the plastic case, moving it around should not affect the picture at all. I think you have a bad RF cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataridave Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 If the hole is only in the plastic case, moving it around should not affect the picture at all. I think you have a bad RF cable. I was wrong. I'm not using an RF cable, just a single RCA cable that runs from my 7800 to the adapter that I mentioned. But still, isn't that supposed to give a better picture then RF?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 you could try using an insulated cable, cheap at walmart or kmart. Or a piece of true coaxial with an adapter on the end. And if that isn't the problem, check to see if the connector is on good and not loose at all. Maybe a bad connection? I had a connector come off from an unusually tight connector once. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdement Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 If the hole is only in the plastic case, moving it around should not affect the picture at all. I think you have a bad RF cable. I was wrong. I'm not using an RF cable, just a single RCA cable that runs from my 7800 to the adapter that I mentioned. But still, isn't that supposed to give a better picture then RF?? It's still RF through the RCA cable. Your adapter has eliminated the switchbox, which certainly helps, but it can still be fiddly. Short of modding the console for A/V, the best you can do is to find a heavy, well shielded cable like nathanallan mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Franzman Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) If the hole is only in the plastic case, moving it around should not affect the picture at all. I think you have a bad RF cable.I was wrong. I'm not using an RF cableYes, you are. RF = Radio Frequency; what a TV would receive via an antenna. If you're using a single cable to connect a classic system to your TV, and you get picture and sound, it must be RF. (Unless you're in Europe and using a SCART connection.) just a single RCA cable that runs from my 7800 to the adapter that I mentioned. But still, isn't that supposed to give a better picture then RF??RCA is the connector type, RF is the type of signal carried by the cable. Edited March 19, 2008 by A.J. Franzman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataridave Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 I appreciate the info, everyone! Well, I tightened the adapter, and now it works fine-great picture, I don't have to move the 7800 around to get one! It's just amazing to me that a 7800 with several holes in it-one below some of the circuit board-can work just fine. They don't make game systems like that anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I appreciate the info, everyone! Well, I tightened the adapter, and now it works fine-great picture, I don't have to move the 7800 around to get one! It's just amazing to me that a 7800 with several holes in it-one below some of the circuit board-can work just fine. They don't make game systems like that anymore! Just don't stick your finger in there (or anything else for that matter, like a screwdriver<shudder>) and you should be fine. So you have a loose 7800? Can I send my best friend's cart over? They'll get along great! yuk yuk yuk had to go there. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataridave Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 I appreciate the info, everyone! Well, I tightened the adapter, and now it works fine-great picture, I don't have to move the 7800 around to get one! It's just amazing to me that a 7800 with several holes in it-one below some of the circuit board-can work just fine. They don't make game systems like that anymore! Just don't stick your finger in there (or anything else for that matter, like a screwdriver<shudder>) and you should be fine. So you have a loose 7800? Can I send my best friend's cart over? They'll get along great! yuk yuk yuk had to go there. Nathan Oh man , now come on, they didn't make racy games for Atari systems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 no, they sure didn't too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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