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Family Computer => Famicom / Disk System => Topic started by: pirate_master on August 10, 2010, 01:31:25 pm

Title: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on August 10, 2010, 01:31:25 pm
So soon after the other topic. Okay so I recently moved from Oakland to Portland, and i boxed up my Famicom etc. and when I unpacked it the RF modulator head was off. I asked if i could get a new one when someone replied that it comes off and you can just put it back on. I put it back on and i decided to play it today. I plugged everything in and the screen doesnt show anything. I dont know if this is a Famicom problem or a Modulator problem. i wish they had a light instead of orange paint
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: ericj on August 10, 2010, 01:59:06 pm
You can use a NES RF.

Also, you mean Portland, Oregon, or Portland, Maine? Just wondering since I'm in Portland, Oregon.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on August 10, 2010, 02:00:14 pm
Portland Or, theyre having a retro gaming expo, but you probably already know that.

i dont own a nes, but i can probably get one
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: MS-DOS4 on August 10, 2010, 02:03:17 pm
I'm just one state above. There seems to be quite a few locals on these forums.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: ericj on August 10, 2010, 02:04:43 pm
Welcome to Portland!  :)

You should be able to get one at a Goodwill store, especially the one on SE 6th Ave. They're usually always there for about $2.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on August 10, 2010, 02:06:23 pm
damn i just moved here 9 days ago.  looks like im around some retro gaming enthusiasts.  Robin Mihara ftw.  Sure is better than Oakland. yeah ive been to the goodwill there before, huge.  i was gonna buy a ps1, but decided against it.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: MS-DOS4 on August 10, 2010, 02:15:06 pm
I saw a complete Dreamcast with Sonic Adventure in the CD drive for $27 at good will. It's a great store.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: Marlon on August 10, 2010, 06:54:34 pm
Use a SNES RF
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on August 10, 2010, 11:57:55 pm
i dont have a SNES either  ;D
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: Supah_Sonic on August 18, 2010, 02:51:07 pm
You could use a N64 Rf also.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on August 21, 2010, 01:10:46 pm
i bought mine used and i dont think it came with an RF cable, damn.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: Supah_Sonic on August 21, 2010, 04:00:17 pm
Quote from: pirate_master on August 21, 2010, 01:10:46 pm
i bought mine used and i dont think it came with an RF cable, damn.


If you're talking about an N64, mine didn't come with one either. It shouldn't be too hard to find one though.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on November 15, 2010, 04:14:02 pm
disheartening news: bought a new RF cable and the damn thing sill doesnt work.  I thought it HAD to be the RF cable cuz i can see some change in the salt n pepper on the screen.  Well i guess there is always the possibility of it being my tv, i guess i shouldve tried that before i bought an RF cable, but why would my TV suddenly not be able to play it?  i dont want to buy another damn famicom.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: ericj on November 15, 2010, 04:16:27 pm
Sounds like a good candidate for an AV mod.  :)
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on November 15, 2010, 07:40:24 pm
sadly i think its the famicom thats broken though, i guess i burned it out?  well after repeated weekly usage in oakland and one use in portland.  damn portland electricity.
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: ericj on November 15, 2010, 07:49:10 pm
Do you have the skills to take it apart and test it?
Title: Re: Boot up Problem
Post by: pirate_master on November 16, 2010, 07:50:14 am
No, but i got nothing to lose.  Ill take a shot at it.


...so how do you do that?