boxpressed Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I discovered a new ColecoVision "issue" today that perhaps others can help to diagnose. I just received a very nice CV from a buyer who described it as working when last stored but perhaps needing a new power supply. So, the video looks like it is going through a green lens filter. I thought I had seen all the ways that a CV video can glitch, but this is a first. Reminds me of the old green monitor days with my first IBM PC. Anyone else come across this issue? Edited July 22, 2013 by boxpressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks like you forgot to remove your Odissey Overlay from your TV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks like you forgot to remove your Odissey Overlay from your TV I know. I'm trying to think of a game this CV would be perfect for. Does the CV have a golf game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Does the CV have a color pot that can be adjusted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Really weird! There must be some problem in the TV mixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I think I'll crack open the RF box and investigate further. There's a pot in there, but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with color, AtariLeaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I think I'll crack open the RF box and investigate further. There's a pot in there, but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with color, AtariLeaf. I bet is the RF ...... So if its really the problem You can always mod this unit to AV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'm totally going to learn how to solder this year. Finally have some time to dedicate to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I know. I'm trying to think of a game this CV would be perfect for. Does the CV have a golf game? Try FRENZY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I know. I'm trying to think of a game this CV would be perfect for. Does the CV have a golf game? No golf game for the CV, but the ADAM has one. Two games come to mind that use green prominently in their artworkand even gameplay. They are both Coleco vaporware titles that were eventually programmed and released by Homebrewers... Spectar and Side Trak. You could also hack the title screen for Smurf Rescue and call it Alien Rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 http://youtu.be/hqs6gIZbpxo Wait, found one ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Found the perfect game to play with my green ColecoVision: Omega Race! No more hideous colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb1972 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Fixed! The RF box has a row of pins that have bad solder joints. Refreshing them returns the correct color to the games. The row of pins has green plastic clips at either end. Look at the pins with a magnifier and you will likely see the failed solder joints. It fixed my screen problems! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow. I'd totally forgotten about this console. I'll have to dig it out and have a look. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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