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albatross

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PC Engine help
« on: October 04, 2013, 12:44:30 PM »
i recently aquired a white pc engine console and it does not work properly - when turned the screen just seems to just roll or flip continuously - it does not stay steady - has anyone ever had this problem?  is it toast?  thanks
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turboswimbz

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2013, 12:46:58 PM »
More info please:

how is it connected?  what kind of TV is it connected to?

what AC adapter are you using?
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albatross

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2013, 12:53:08 PM »
its connected with the briefcase unit which i know works fine because i have a core grafx that works in it and i have my duo connected to the tv which is just an old rca flat tube
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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2013, 12:57:38 PM »
Thanks, hmmm this one os out of league however.  I will put some good karma here for some guys to come along who would be able to help you with this one



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BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

You can't tell most retro gamers anything!

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albatross

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2013, 12:58:58 PM »
thanks i appreciate that
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TheOldMan

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2013, 02:41:23 PM »
US TV or Jap TV?  White PCE (iirc) is japaneese, so need channel 63 or 64 and some fine tuning on the TV.
FWIW, sounds like a vertical hold adjustment.
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albatross

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2013, 03:23:25 PM »
its connected with composite video through the interface unit (briefcase) i have another on that works fine on the same briefcase unit so i know its not the tv -  do you think it may just need to be opened up and a good cleaning?
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thesteve

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2013, 08:32:49 AM »
Seen it once, it was a bad huc6260 causing it

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albatross

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2013, 04:33:05 PM »
whats an huc6260?
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Keith Courage

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2013, 12:28:44 AM »
Unfortunately that is a chip on the motherboard.
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albatross

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2013, 05:35:19 AM »
im guessing by your saying "unfortunately" that is no repair for this?
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Keith Courage

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2013, 07:22:18 AM »
the Steve could probably repair it for you. changing out chips of that nature is not something I feel very comfortable doing. also, depending on the cost it may not even be worth it.
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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2013, 07:39:39 AM »
ya doesnt sound like it would be worth it at all - guess it will just go on a shelf and become a show piece - what a waste of a great system!  have to hunt down another i suppose

thanks for the help!
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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2013, 08:17:28 AM »
Yeah, without the right equipment, changing out thoses IC's can be a dunting task.
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turboswimbz

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Re: PC Engine help
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2013, 10:38:28 AM »
Quote from: albatross on October 09, 2013, 07:39:39 AM
ya doesnt sound like it would be worth it at all - guess it will just go on a shelf and become a show piece - what a waste of a great system!  have to hunt down another i suppose

thanks for the help!

the shell is still good. :)
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BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

You can't tell most retro gamers anything!

Spenoza: The wannabe masculinity just overwhelms.
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