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]> > > > > > --------- > This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. > To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] > with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the > quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], > [email protected], [email protected], or > [email protected] (the list administrators). > --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
