My Famicom

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Hey everyone. I just got an AV modified Famicom from Japan, and I have a question about it. While I play games on it, there are faint white lines in the background of my television screen. The lines go across the screen in a pattern. I know it's not the modification because if I run the system using the RF outlet it still shows the lines. It's not the T.V. either, because I've tried it on my other T.V. and the lines are still present. What could be the cause of this? Thanks.

[133MHz]

AC adapter. Try another one. DON'T use a NES adapter!

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The only other adapter I have is an NES adapter though.

[133MHz]

Compatible AC adapters:

• Sega Master System


• TurboGrafx 16


• Sega Genesis Model 1


• Super Famicom

You can also use a universal AC adapter set to 9V and negative polarity.

[nintendodork]

Then get another Famicom adapter
You also can get (certain) universal adapters as a substitute...But there's another thread for this.  I'd check it out.  There's also a page on the website.  One more thing...welcome!

[Flip]

Thanks Nintendodork . So you're certain it's my adapter?

[nintendodork]

Trust (almost ) anything 133MHz says.  He knows all about technology.

[Flip]

M'kay. Thanks for the help, I would've never guessed it was my adapter. Would you recommend getting a universal or another original adapter?

[nintendodork]

Well, the best option would be to get an original adapter, but make sure if you buy it online, the seller shows pictures of it.  If it's all crappy and rusty, it will probably just hurt your Famicom.

[jimhmphry]

looks like he,s having the same problem im having .i havent been able to find a ac adapter to fix mine yet but 133 has helped me in the past  .also look at my topic [ghost lines[

[Flip]

Just wondering, but what would the cause be if a new adapter didn't work?

[nintendodork]

Then it would be the port on your Famicom where you connect the power adapter.  I'd check that too, to see if it's rusted.  That can also be a problem.

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It's not rusted, but I swabbed it with a q-tip and got a VERY large amount of dust out of the socket. But I think it's still the adapter because I tried using the adapter again and still, there were lines.

[nintendodork]

Okay, well, if a new power adapter doesn't work, check the wires on the adapter and the prongs on it (and your current one) if it shows signs of wear then that could be the case.  But most of the time, you won't run into a problem like that with a new one.

[Flip]

Okay, but I have a question about the adapter port. What can I do if that's the cause? Sorry for asking so many questions  .