I already replaced it with another VCR, using the same cables, and
everything is fine now. Since the interference was severe on the broadcast
channels coming from the cable company and non-existent on the cable
channels, my assumption was that the problem was due to poor shielding of
the box.
Incidentally, the problem also occurred with a second TV, in another room,
not connected to the VCR output and also disappeared when I replaced the
VCR.
Max
-----Original Message-----
From: Lacey,Scott [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 2:08 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Cc: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: Buying a VCR
Max,
I think you have either a bad cable or poor internal
connection in the VCR.
There should be no effect on signal when the VCR is off -
the signal is
bypassed straight from the input connector to the output
connector. Your
local Radio Shack sells an inexpensive adapter which couples
two cables
together. Connect this in place of the VCR - if the problem
remains the VCR
is not at fault. The "F" connectors used for TV use the
center conductor of
the coax as a pin. They are often damaged by banging against
a chassis.
Another thing to pick up at the Shack is their connector
cleaner pen. It
will lubricate the threads and prevent galling, another
source of problems.
Scott Lacey
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 12:39 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Buying a VCR
>
>
> I recently bought a VCR. After connecting it up to cable,
I noticed
> interference on all the broadcast channels. In addition,
the pictures on
> non-broadcast channels lacked the brightness, color and
crispness I am
> accustomed to. This was, of course, true even when the
VCR was turned
> off.
>
> I imagine this (immunity?) problem could occur with any
device connected
> to
> your cable. My advice: Connect these products up right
away--right after
> you buy them and check all your channels carefully.
>
> Max Kelson
> Peripherals Engineer
>
> Evans & Sutherland
> 600 Komas Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84158
> http://www.es.com/ <http://www.es.com/>
> Telephone: 801-588-7196 / Fax: 801-588-4531
> mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
>
>
>
>
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