Nintendo RF Switch Problems

[BRIK]

I'm trying to figure if the one I have is broken, or if I'm doing something stupidly wrong. Please keep in mind I was part of the composite generation, and I'm only getting into RF switches now >.<
Anyway I have one for my SNES, and I can't get it to display a picture. I know the SNES is fine, because I usually connect it via AV and I never have had any problems.
I plug the cable that is labelled "(S)NES control deck" into the "RF Out" on my snes. I then plug the cable labelled "TV" into the antenna port of my television.
I've done automatic scans and manual ones, but none seem to be able to pick up my SNES. Am I doing something obviously wrong? Also for the record I've tried this on two TV's, one older than 15 years and the other around the 25 year old mark.

[Jontendo]

Here it's just a matter of setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on which one the console switch is set to). I'm not sure how/if things are different for the PAL regions though.

And since someone's gotta ask... Why do you want to use RF instead of composite or better?

[flojocabron]

not to say the obvious but have you checked the channel?

US consoles have a channel 3/4 switch. Does your AUS console have the same?

Also the same for your TV. Put it to one of those channels and do the same for the console.

Do you also have an nes?

Try out the Rf plug with the nes as well. They are compatibe with each other.

If that doesnt work, then your rf plug may be busted.

[BRIK]

And since someone's gotta ask... Why do you want to use RF instead of composite or better?

I have my first Famicom game coming in the mail, and I wanted to check if the RF Switch at least worked with the SNES first.

not to say the obvious but have you checked the channel?

US consoles have a channel 3/4 switch. Does your AUS console have the same?

Also the same for your TV. Put it to one of those channels and do the same for the console.

I can't see any channel switcher on my console

[flojocabron]

you have a minor problem now. That money and time can solve.

you may need one of these guys...



Dont know if they are compatible for AUS models. but this is an adapter that goes into the back where it says "multi out"

This same thing works on an N64. And Possibly a Gamecube. Its to make the console work off of the antenna input.

The channel 3/4 switch is on this adapter.

This is the best answer I can think of.

[Jontendo]

I can't see any channel switcher on my console

It's the tiny slider (black square) just to the right of the RF-Out port.

[BRIK]

you have a minor problem now. That money and time can solve.

you may need one of these guys...



Dont know if they are compatible for AUS models. but this is an adapter that goes into the back where it says "multi out"

This same thing works on an N64. And Possibly a Gamecube. Its to make the console work off of the antenna input.

The channel 3/4 switch is on this adapter.

This is the best answer I can think of.

I may have to go this route, but keep in mind I did buy the RF Switch for my Famicom. I don't want to have to spend anymore money when I maybe don't have to.

I can't see any channel switcher on my console

It's the tiny slider (black square) just to the right of the RF-Out port.

Mine has everything shown there except the little slider. Must be a PAL or Australian thing as my Super Famicom has one.

[Jontendo]

Mine has everything shown there except the little slider. Must be a PAL or Australian thing as my Super Famicom has one.

RF-Out, but no channel selector on the console? In that case, you might have to opt for the separate RF modulator flojocabron mentioned. Otherwise, you might have to find an RF cable with the channel selector built in (to test the console's RF-Out port).

(hopefully that made sense)

[BRIK]

Mine has everything shown there except the little slider. Must be a PAL or Australian thing as my Super Famicom has one.

RF-Out, but no channel selector on the console? In that case, you might have to opt for the separate RF modulator flojocabron mentioned. Otherwise, you might have to find an RF cable with the channel selector built in (to test the console's RF-Out port).

(hopefully that made sense)

I may have to, but then what was the point of the RF Switch I have being made? It's an official Nintendo one after all.
Also I might try it on my Super Famicom, and see if I get anywhere.

[Jontendo]

I may have to, but then what was the point of the RF Switch I have being made? It's an official Nintendo one after all.
Also I might try it on my Super Famicom, and see if I get anywhere.

Just a guess, but since the console has a dedicated RF port but no channel switch I'm thinking there's an alternate cable made specifically for this model. One that will have the channel selector built into it like the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis cables.

I'm not sure why they would change it up like that though...

[Edit] -
Apparently the switchless RF system has wrecked someone else's day here before.
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 4&start=10
Funny to see the exact same picture was linked 5 months ago.