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What should I do when I can hear the sounds but the pictures aren't displaying?

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Make sure all the cables (white, red, and yellow) are not damaged, and are plugged in correctly.

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How do I hook up my PlayStation 1 with an RF adapter on an older TV?

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Connect the coaxial cable (the cable that is most difficult to plug in) to the "TO TV" input on your RF modulator. Then connect the other end to the TV. Connect the PS1 AV cables to the RF modulator's AV jacks, then plug in both, setup the PS1, and make sure you are on channel 3 or 4, depending on the RF modulator setting.

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How can I play a game?

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First, press the eject button. Then, just insert a PS1 game disc, close the tray, and press the power button.

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What am I doing wrong if my monitor goes to the PlayStation screen and just stays there?

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Try holding down the reset button for 10 seconds. That usually fixes screen freezes.

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Can I connect a PS1 to a projector with an HDMI input?

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Yes, you can use an HDMI to AV converter, though it will cost some money. There might be some delay between button inputs if you get a bad one, so do your research.

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Can I connect a PS1 to an lCD monitor without A/V wires?

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You can buy a PS1 A/V wire to HDMI converter if your TV has an HDMI input. Otherwise you might be able to find a composite converter online (if they still make them).

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How do I connect my PlayStation One if it has a USB port instead of an AV output?

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Check again. USB is for flash drives and external drives. There will be at least an AV port.

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What do I do if the monitor says "No signal"?

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Try to wiggle around the A/V cable if see if that helps. If it doesn't, try a new A/V cable. If that doesn't work, then try to unplug, blow out the A/V cable/clean it out with cotton swabs. Finally, if that doesn't work, then the device's ports are damaged.

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How can I test a SCH-5501 without any cords (including power cord) to see if it still works? Maybe to computer?

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The Playstation 1 needs a power cord to turn it on. also, the PS1 does not have a USB connector, so you will not be able to connect it to your computer.

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