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[pyntom]

I am a new Jaguar owner and have a question. I only hace one cart--Cybermorph--when I put the cart in and turn the system on, one of three things occure: just static from the TV, a Red Screen with the Jaguar name or the game will load. If the game loads, it seems to play fine except for some minor "static-like" interference when I press a button on the controller. When I let the Demo play, everything is very smooth, no type of artifact.
All of the contacts have been cleaned on both the cartridge deck and the cartridge itself.
Is cartridge placement somewhat "tricky" (like the old NES), is it a bad cart or could something be wrong with the system itself? Any input would be appreciated.

[Mitch]

The first two problem descriptions sound like dirty contacts on the cart and/or console slot. You might try cleaning them again. The third problem sounds like RF interference, try using a higher quality switchbox or upgrading to composite or S-Video cables.

Mitch
http://atari7800.atari.org

[pyntom]

I checked everything and now have the system to the point where everything seems to run fine, but I have to place the cart in just so--if I insert it the entire way either the power light does not come on or I get the red screen. If I jiggle the cart upwards slightly it works!! What could cause this?

[Mitch]

Could be a cracked solder joint on the cart connector in the Jag. Either that or one of the pins is bent a bit and not making good contact.

Mitch
http://atari7800.atari.org

[Htbaa]

argh, i have the same prob with my frst jag...
Now it doesnt works, always a red screen and bad contact, im afraid you can wave your friend goodbye

[LinkoVitch]

possibly just a bald spot on the cart pins from where the jags pins have rested (going to be the same place each time isn't it.)