Component Video Trouble With Color Red

[VinnyC]

I have been having this problem for awhile now. It seems that almost all of my component video devices (ps2, dvd player, slim ps2) have an issue with the color red. Both of my PS2s (I dont have both right now, one died and I got another) sometimes have the red channel just drop out of the picture. This is resolved by jiggling the cord on the back of the PS2. My DVD player does the same thing. The red channel will drop out, and I will have to unplug the red cable from the back of the DVD player and plug it back in to restore the color red. I am using a Sony DVP-NS75H DVD player (it is a fairly decent one, not some cheap-o walmart one).

Now for some reason, my Gamecube's Component connection never loses the color red. (ha ha that's right I managed to get one before Nintendo stopped selling them)

Now obviously I would tend to think there is something wrong with my TV, but this is the 2nd TV I am having this issue with. Also, my friend just got some component cables for his DVD player and he started having the same problem. He has a Samsung DVD player.

I have searched the web to see if there is any reference to this problem anywhere and I have had no luck. Are my friend and I the only ones experiencing this? Can anyone think of anything that may cause this? I am using the Monster Cable Component Video Cable for the PS2, and THX certified Monster Cable for the DVD player. My buddy is using generic stuff and having the same issue.

Is it possible that the red channel on all these devices isn't getting enough current or something? Its very annoying to have to pause whatever I'm doing, and go screw around with the cables.

Any ideas?

 

[VinnyC]

more info

Sorry I excluded this before. All devices are doing 480p resolution. I forgot to mention also that I have a Nintendo Wii hooked up through Component Video, and it does NOT have the problem.

Seems like only my Sony devices are having this issue. However, my friend's DVD player is a Samsung, so that sort-of ruins that theory.

 

[mfabien]

Your problem usually happens when the three Component cables are not in their proper jacks for the input or output.

It could be a mix up for the green and blue or it could be the use of the audio input or output instead of the appropriate jack.

Best thing, take a good look behind the TV and the different sources to make sure that the three color cables are in their proper inputs and outputs.

 

[VinnyC]

They are definitely hooked up correctly. Like I said before, it isn't a constant color problem, it just sort-of randomly happens once or twice during a movie / playing a game. Its very irritating, and I think it's odd that my friend and I are the only ones with this problem! Are we really that unlucky?

From what I've experienced, it has to be a problem with the source (the dvd player / ps2), because my two Nintendos work fine thru component. Am I just unfortunately buying lots of faulty equipment? (my friend too)

And yes I've tried hooking the DVD player up thru the same component connection as Nintendo.

 

[mtrycrafts]

From what I've experienced, it has to be a problem with the source (the dvd player / ps2), because my two Nintendos work fine thru component. .

Almost sounds like a cold solder joint on the red RCA out in the player.

 

[VinnyC]

Almost sounds like a cold solder joint on the red RCA out in the player.

AKA faulty equipment. Wow, I really am that unlucky? Two Playstation 2s and a DVD player (all made by sony). Thanks sony!

 

[mtrycrafts]

AKA faulty equipment. Wow, I really am that unlucky? Two Playstation 2s and a DVD player (all made by sony). Thanks sony!

I may have misread it. If you have two components with red issues, it may be something else but still, the cold solder joint cannot be ruled out especially when the fault goes away when the red cable by the component is jiggled. Unless, it is that red cable connector? You may want to try any video cable and just use it in the red signal path and see what happens before you start replacing components.