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Dreamcast RF unit problem?

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  • 14-08-2004 12:27pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Hi,

    I just bought a Dreamcast over eBay but notice distortion and flicker with the tv picture on some games.

    It seems to be more noticeable on bright games such as Crazy Taxi than Resident Evil CV.

    Is this normal? I want to be certain before I go back to the seller and complain about anything...


    Thanks!


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    combs
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    First, try a different TV connection, like a SCART cable. Then see if it's any different.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I'll need a Dreamcast SCART cable for that and don't have one...any ideas on where I might pick up one?


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    combs
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    www.ebay.co.uk
    www.play-asia.com
    www.lik-sang.com


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    Cake Fiend
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    Besides the possibility that your RF unit is dodgy, you're really not doing the graphical power of the DC any justice by using RF. You really should be using SCART or S-VHS. Otherwise you could pick up a VGA convertor to play your DC through your computer monitor.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Actually the rf problem fixed itself ....I just gave it a shake and it righted itself...its perfect.

    A VGA converter!! I actually have a laptop but would it still be possible to use its screen with the Dreamcast?


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    combs
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    That would be possible if your laptop has a VGA input which allows you to use another device on the screen. LCD screen would probably be blurry though. A large PC monitor with a decent set of speakers would be more like it.


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