King_Salamon Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I recently got this great Odyssey lot and it takes me back to when I would play it at my friend's house. Of course, KC Munchkin was one we played alot but I'm getting off topic here... I noticed that the AC Adaptor that came in the box was cut and looked like someone tried to repair it... regardless, the power plug was not useable so I did some googling and discovered my NES power cord should work. So when I got it hooked up, this is what I get... odyssey2 video issue.MOV What in the world is causing the hiccupping static? Could it be because I used the NES power cord? I was thinking of heading to The Source (formerly Radio shack) and seeing if I can get a replacement power adaptor for the system... thinking that may work better. As for my video hookup, it's the basic RF cord with one of those rca to co-ax adaptors that I used for all my older systems (well at least the ones that haven't been modded). The picture is beautiful on my flat screen but I'm concerned about the popping sound and static flicker. Other than that, the system seems to be working fine. I haven't played a long time so the controllers may need to be cleaned up but I haven't played enough to see if there is any controller issues. Anybody have any suggestions to remedy this? I could use the help... I really look forward to more KC Munchkin goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) 1st step is to ensure clean and proper power. Be sure that any replacement supply is exact in waveform characteristics and output specifications. Edited October 21, 2016 by Keatah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 ok.. i noticed the nes power adaptor had different settings from the o2 one. I'll check for a replacement at the source tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Well the Source may have had a power supply that I could use but the prices were prohibitively expensive. When I found the selection of switchable power supplies, they started at $40 and up. I'm not that paying that price for a power supply... especially when I'm not 100% sure it'll be the correct one. What I will do is take the power supply that came with the system and splice the wire back together and see if that works. I'll have a shorter cord on my power supply but I can alway use an extension cable if I need to have the system further away from the wall etc. I never tried to splice electrical wire together but I can learn right? lol I got the voice with the system and I got to hear it talk... it's pretty cool!! I have a few voice carts but they are the letters and numbers ones I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Cade Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The problem also could be the television isn't locking onto the signal well. That is more likely than the power dropping in and out, which would more likely glitch out whatever game is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Hmm... that video was when I had my system hooked up to an lcd/led tv... perhaps I'll try it on my old crt... that would be a pleasant surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Works perfect on my CRT... knew I kept it around for just this reason! lol KC Munchkin is rockin the house tonight! My seven year old is giving it a try and likes it... especially the entering of your name for high scores! Next thing to do is get ahold of Pick Axe Pete (another favourite from the 80's!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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