I have a misbehaving S-video cable.

[Einzelherz]

I've had this PlayStation S-video cable a while and apparently haven't ever used it. I can't get the Chroma to work (black and white images) across a CRT tv and a PVM on my PSX, PSOne, or PS2 Slim. I've checked the conductivity of the cable itself and the chroma and video ground pins appear to be connecting properly.

Is there a way to check with a multimeter if the s-video pins are working properly while it's plugged into the back of a running system? e.g. resistance or voltage across the chroma and ground?

[Einzelherz]

It started working. I don't even know.

[SuperDeadite]

Maybe dirty pins on the playstation's output port itself causing a weak connection.

[mvsfan]

most console video connectors can be scraped of corrosion by insterting and removing the plug about 10 times. Same goes for controller ports.

electronic contact cleaner also works.

[Einzelherz]

Turns out there's a short in the cable. Now I get to decide to buy a new one or try to find the short. Yay