rangers33 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I'm currently trying to win the love a woman and recently during the course of conversation I found out she likes the 2600. I have one, and invite her to come over and play it some time. She says great! I say great! I get out the game from storage(been there over 15 years) to check it out before she comes over. The problem is when I hooked it up, the picture was very fuzzy and the only sound was static. Help a brother out. Any trouble shooting tips would be greatly appreciated and who knows, if things work out maybe you'll get invited to the wedding. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 If you're using a TV switchbox, go to Radio Shack and get a new one. Over the years it's the only thing I've ever needed to replace on a VCS. Now I just go direct with an F connector but since you're in a rush, go hit the Rat Shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Sounds to me like the TV's on the wrong channel. There's a switch on the back of the console to set it to channel 2 or 3. Also, with the auto-tuning that modern TVs have you might need to hit the channel again AFTER the Atari is turned on to get it locked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Both the ideas given above are good. You may be on the wrong channel. Or need a new switchbox. I have found an ideal setup that may or may not help you. I do not have cable TV or a TV antenna on my house. I have a pair of amplified Rabbit Ears for an antenna (from Kmart, but any department store or Radio shack has them). I use an F-connector converter from Radio shack to connect the Atari 2600 to the cable-in jack of the Rabbit ears. I then switch the rabbit ears to cable mode and set the TV to the right channel. The atari picture and sound are crystal clear. I was shocked the first time I did it. There must be some sort of noise filter built into the antenna to strip out the noise in the signal. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers33 Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Thanks for your quick responses. I greatly appreciate it. I bought a new switch box at radio shack but it did not change anything. I check the channel selects too and that was not the problem either. A friend of mine suggested that it might be an old RF cable that runs from the game to the switch box and needs to be replaced. What are your thoughts on it? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 It could be, you won't know until you try it. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 This thread may be helpful too: http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=33451 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 You could try moving the console around a bit, or unplugging electrical equipment nearby if possible. Or if you are near Minneapolis, you could invite her to join you at the Chatterbox pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Or if you are near Minneapolis, you could invite her to join you at the Chatterbox pub. I never actually went there when I lived in Minneapolis, but I've heard about it. That's the place where they let you rent out Atari 2600s by the hour, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 No, I meant that they have 2600's hooked up right there. Tho you can borrow carts they have as well. They have a lot of old board games as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 droool thats awesome bring in some homebrews and hang out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 *BUMP* My wife and I are finally going to the Chatterbox Pub tonight. I can't wait to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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