PAL mod from Darren King

[Professor Yaffle]

Thanks for the info Darren.

Because the SIF (sound intermediate frequency) output pin from the tuner is incompatible with the stereo decoder built in the existing Micronas 3430G chip on the board which cannot decode the stereo sound standard we use.

I think I get it. Do I understand correctly that an unmodded Tivo does not use the demodulated mono sound pin so if there is nothing compatible coming through the SIF it has nothing to fall back on?

To be honest if your experience is not in electronics then you might consider it worthwhile to find someone who is. Working with surface mount parts is delicate and repairs costs will outweigh an unsuccessful attempt. Just my 2c

This is generally my feeling, I wish I was better at the hardware side of things. Is there anyone in NZ who can do the mod for me or even better in Wellington that could do it and let me watch/assist. I am very interested in this stuff.

Thanks again.