Problem with TV display using 130XE

[doncleth]

Hi guys,

 

I have connected my 130XE after a long while and the color of the TV display with the READY prompt is greenish rather than light blue. I tried running simple programs to display colors and orange looks red. I have tested the TV cable with my XEGS and it's fine so it's a problem with the 130XE. Is it still possible to revive my 130XE?

 

I'm thinking of using the monitor jack to connect to the TV hoping that it's only a problem with the TV jack. I've seen a monitor cable (DIN) with RCA outputs being sold in eBay. Does anyone have any idea on how to make this cable?

 

Thanks

[Bryan]

Hi guys,

 

I have connected my 130XE after a long while and the color of the TV display with the READY prompt is greenish rather than light blue. I tried running simple programs to display colors and orange looks red. I have tested the TV cable with my XEGS and it's fine so it's a problem with the 130XE. Is it still possible to revive my 130XE?  

 

I'm thinking of using the monitor jack to connect to the TV hoping that it's only a problem with the TV jack. I've seen a monitor cable (DIN) with RCA outputs being sold in eBay. Does anyone have any idea on how to make this cable?

 

Thanks

 

There is a color adjustment in all Atari 8-bits. It may be reachable through a hole in the case. If not, you'll need to open it up.

 

-Bry

[doncleth]

Thanks Bry. I was able to fix it by opening up the 130XE and adjusting a component (with a 500k label on it) with a flat head screwdriver. Just letting everyone just in case you'll need to do it on yours later. My 130XE has been revived!

[Bryan]

Glad to hear it! Those cheap trimmer pots can drift over time.

 

-Bry