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TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion / Re: CD-ROM2 with stactic/cracking noise while playing audio

« Last post by Alexei on November 15, 2025, 06:54:51 AM »

Do audio tracks ever stop playing prematurely?

Crackling can be the sign of a lens requiring adjustment.

Are you testing with a real audio disc or a CDR?

Does this happen when using the CD drive by itself(not in the docking station) as well as docked?

This could also be an under power problem. What power supply are you using?

Thanks for the help. I'm using original audio CDs and have tried two lenses with the exact same result. The music plays correctly, but there's always background noise/interference. I've captured a video to show the problem:

I'm using a 9V, 2.5A TRIAD power supply.

The noise is also present when using CDROM2 independently, both through the main jack and the rear line out.

EDIT:
I've checked the power supply. CDROM2 is receiving 9.36V, and the measurements at its voltage regulator are 8.5V input (approximately; I forgot to write it down) and 5.1V output.

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TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion / Re: CD-ROM2 with stactic/cracking noise while playing audio

« Last post by Keith Courage on November 15, 2025, 04:43:18 AM »

Do audio tracks ever stop playing prematurely?

Crackling can be the sign of a lens requiring adjustment.

Are you testing with a real audio disc or a CDR?

Does this happen when using the CD drive by itself(not in the docking station) as well as docked?

This could also be an under power problem. What power supply are you using?

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: 2 Aetherbyte homebrew games on a HuCard pre-orders

« Last post by Paranoia Dragon on November 15, 2025, 12:56:51 AM »

Anyone want a newly released 2 pack of PC Engine homebrew games never before released on physical HuCards?

https://aetherbyte.com/aetherbyte-aethermix.html

Wooo, got mine in the mail!  The extras are freak'n stellar!!  This sticker made my day!

Yeah you got yours real quick, I'm still waiting for mine so maybe you live closer to Ark

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TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion / CD-ROM2 with stactic/cracking noise while playing audio

« Last post by Alexei on November 14, 2025, 10:43:56 PM »

I have a CD-ROM2 drive with strange behavior. I've searched the forum but haven't found a solution.

When I play an audio CD, there's background noise, like static/crackle interference. This happens through the headphone jack, the rear line out, and also from the interactive player when I connect the CD-ROM drive to the PC Engine using the iFU interface.

I've replaced all the capacitors; it was a fairly clean and straightforward job. At first glance, I don't see any corrosion damage, so I'm stuck on this point...

I've also noticed that the CD-ROM drive's display, where the track number appears, flickers slightly, as if there were a power supply issue or a damaged capacitor, but the capacitors are new (Console 5 kit) and should be fine, and I'm using a good power supply (Triad brand)

I don't have any games to test with at the moment.

I would be very grateful and happy to try anything you suggest. I have another faulty board from which I could salvage any components..

Thanks, gentlemen!

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Chit-Chat / Re: Secret Santa 2025

« Last post by Necromancer on November 13, 2025, 07:07:35 PM »

Y'all should have your recipient lists by now.  Happy shopping!

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: 2 Aetherbyte homebrew games on a HuCard pre-orders

« Last post by _joshuaTurbo on November 13, 2025, 05:32:29 PM »

Anyone want a newly released 2 pack of PC Engine homebrew games never before released on physical HuCards?

https://aetherbyte.com/aetherbyte-aethermix.html

Wooo, got mine in the mail!  The extras are freak'n stellar!!  This sticker made my day!

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: 2 Aetherbyte homebrew games on a HuCard pre-orders

« Last post by Necromancer on November 13, 2025, 04:49:37 PM »

I got one on order.  C'mon, postal elves!

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: "PC Engine Power" Youtube reviews

« Last post by Mathius on November 13, 2025, 01:53:12 PM »

I used to watch his videos at double speed, but still kept up with what he said.
Did he ever finish Chrontendo?

No. He's been on hiatus since last year.

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / 2 Aetherbyte homebrew games on a HuCard pre-orders

« Last post by Paranoia Dragon on November 13, 2025, 01:39:45 AM »

Anyone want a newly released 2 pack of PC Engine homebrew games never before released on physical HuCards?

https://aetherbyte.com/aetherbyte-aethermix.html

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: "PC Engine Power" Youtube reviews

« Last post by Naniyue on November 12, 2025, 10:03:37 PM »

I used to watch his videos at double speed, but still kept up with what he said.
Did he ever finish Chrontendo?