Problem with 2600 A/V mod

landsmarra · May 13, 2003

Hi again guys,

Well, I've had someone perform this mod as I am technically challenged. Anyway, the modded unit now has faint vertical stripes on the screen with all carts that are more noticeable with a lighter-colored background. Anyone familiar with the Tristar/Super 8 converter for the NES will know what kind of stripes I am referring to.

I sent it back to the modifier who apparently tore his mod apart, couldn't eliminate the stripes and concluded that it has to do with the way the 2600 builds the picture. If it's true, how come they are not really noticeable through RF? Could it be that RF interference/haze masks them?

Might he have done something he shouldn't have or overlooked something on the mod? I know it's a little tough without seeing the mod or the stripes but I thought someone might know of some general reason why it might be doing this.

If anyone wants to see the unit, I'll send it to them.

Thanks.