Re: TECH: Battlezone Monitor Goes on and Off

Pete,

Sounds like the monitor isn't the problem - try reseating the PROMs.

I bet the watchdog is resetting the CPU - causing the display to blank,
thus triggering the spot killer.

Just an observation.

    - Matt

prostreet36@rcn.com wrote:

>Hi All
>
>I'm having a problem with a Battlezone. The monitor will
>always work in test mode but when switched to game mode the
>monitor will work for a bit then start switching on and
>off. The spot killer goes on and off with each cycle.
>Here's the "what's done" list:
>
>Recapped monitor and HV unit
>Reflowed solder joints on monitor and interconnect cable
>A/R board modified to eliminate 5V regulation circuity,
>voltage set to 5.1vdc at chips on PCB.
>
>Game was working fine until moved.
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Pete
>prostreet36@rcn.com
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