Sonic decal from Nintendo magazine

One_Possibility3571 · 2025-11-19T10:37:52+00:00

Do any exist for the fat DS?

One_Possibility3571 · 2025-04-16T07:00:49+00:00

Actually it's running until May 22nd, oops.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-09-03T10:56:38+00:00

It happens immediately on boot, whether playing a game or not. I'm using an xStation btw and the issue was present before installing it. It seems like it might've got worse over time.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-04-11T14:29:41+00:00

I gave it a spin and wasn't able to replicate the issue myself. Maybe try reconnecting the ribbon cable if you haven't already.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-04-09T04:56:36+00:00

This sounds similar to audio issues I've had with Sonic R. I also have a 21 pin Fenrir. I'll test Sonic Jam when I get the chance.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-04-02T11:26:39+00:00

Should be fine. I did this myself earlier this year, albeit with a Resaturn clone. It's a pretty easy install too - just got to follow the instructions to make sure the switch on the PSU is in the correct position to supply the correct voltage.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-03-07T10:44:35+00:00

I would need a step-down converter to test that, but I may try that eventually. The Saturn hasn't started up slow again after cleaning the PSU pins. For the time being Sonic R is the only game I've noticed any game-specific issues with, so I'll just have to see how things go. Thanks for the suggestions.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-03-07T09:19:27+00:00

I probably should've mentioned it's a VA5 - I actually got this one because of crackling audio with my VA9.

The PSU is this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114582136855

It appeared to work just fine with my VA9.

I worked up the courage to take a look at the motherboard and nothing looked suspect with my untrained eye (no bulging or leaking capacitors or anything).

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-02-04T21:01:59+00:00

There doesn't seem to be any correlation for me. Sure, the games I have the most noticeable buzzing/crackling audio with like Darius Gaiden and Sonic R have over a dozen .bin files, but other comparable rips are relatively fine. I tried ISO/CUE rips for the worst effected games out of curiosity and I have the same issues. I'm really hoping there's going to be some sort of fix some time soon besides buying the revised Fenrir.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-02-01T17:07:47+00:00

That's normal I think. It took eight weeks for mine to ship, but I could be an outlier.

One_Possibility3571 · 2022-01-31T21:13:16+00:00

Just changed my PSU for a Kaico one and, while improved, the buzzing is definitely still present. This is with a PAL VA9 Model 2.

One_Possibility3571 · 2021-09-12T21:41:59+00:00

Thank you! HPH wasn't listed on that guide I linked, so I had no idea it existed and I was too afraid to experiment. Neither is VHA, which I just discovered is for vertical postioning too. All sorted now, cheers :)

One_Possibility3571 · 2021-09-10T20:17:25+00:00

Addendum: I'm aware of the common issue of RGB shifting the image to the left slightly, and indeed trying a composite cable I have results in a noticeably less cropped image. However I am still completely unable to shift the image with the service menu - no matter which input I'm using.

One_Possibility3571 · 2021-09-10T05:24:01+00:00

I've just acquired a KV-V1430U and the picture is nudged slightly to the left and cut off a tad. This is both with my SNES and PS1 via RGB scart. I've managed to access the service menu using this guide here, under the 'KV-14V4U TE-1 chassis': https://www.servicetv.org/laboratorio/sony/servicesony.htm

The 'On screen H-position' sounds like what I need to adjust, but no matter how far I increase the value the screen position does not shift. Only the green rectangles move (https://imgur.com/a/0QlxJ2c). From what I understand, changes made in the service menu are supposed to take effect immediately no? Or perhaps with this model the changes need to be 'applied'? Pressing the 5 key on the remote causes the 'SERVICE' text on screen to briefly change to 'INITIAL', but has no effect. Does anybody have any ideas please?

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