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[stefcep2]

I am presently running my A1200 via composite out on a TV. But I have to physically force the composite plug up or down when its in the jack in order to get a picture. If I just plug it in I get no picture. Any ideas why this might be and how to fix it?

[NovaCoder]

Very strange, is it loose then? The composite plug should be tight with no room for movement?

I wouldn't be trying to force it 'up and down' that will just make it worse and might even kill your 1200.

Maybe you could use a different output (eg RGB -> VGA/RGB -> SCART or just get an IndivisionAGA!), composite is horrible.

[stefcep2]

The plug fits tight in the socket (jack), but I have to physically push the jack up or down by 2-3mm, as if its not making proper contact with the motherboard in order to get the picture. My son uses the A1200 as a games console, so it sits in front of a CRT TV with no other inputs except composite.

[NovaCoder]

stefcep2 wrote:
The plug fits tight in the socket (jack), but I have to physically push the jack up or down by 2-3mm, as if its not making proper contact with the motherboard in order to get the picture. My son uses the A1200 as a games console, so it sits in front of a CRT TV with no other inputs except composite.

It sounds like it has come loose inside then so still not a good idea to move it (which will just make it worse).

You can either get it repaired or replace the TV with on that at least supports a SCART input.

[rkauer]

Crack open the Amiga and redo the solders on the RF modulator. Also open the tin of it and tight a little the "live" RCA connector pin, redoing the solder of it too.

[stefcep2]

Thank you. I'll get a friend who is more competent than me with a soldering iron.