M MiniDisc Audiophyte Nov 8, 2007 6 0 0 Federal Way Washington Nov 18, 2007 #1 I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks
I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks
Lightning Steve Audioholic Nov 5, 2007 221 0 0 London Ontario Nov 18, 2007 #2 No expert but it sounds like your picking up RF interfearance, make sure there are no power wires crossing the component cables. Move them around and see if it helps. Reactions: MiniDisc
No expert but it sounds like your picking up RF interfearance, make sure there are no power wires crossing the component cables. Move them around and see if it helps.
Seth=L Audioholic Overlord Sep 26, 2006 13,444 0 113 Nov 18, 2007 #4 MiniDisc said: I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks Click to expand... what kind of TV do you have?
MiniDisc said: I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks Click to expand... what kind of TV do you have?
mtrycrafts Seriously, I have no life. Aug 19, 2004 23,551 0 113 Nov 18, 2007 #5 MiniDisc said: I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks Click to expand... Are these vertical lines or horizontal lines? A classic case of ground loop issue. Disconnect the cable/sat TV at the wall and see if that cures the problem. If so, you need this isolator at the wall: http://www.cencom94.com/gpage.html8.html You may want to print that page and see if Radio Shack has one for less.
MiniDisc said: I just bought component cables for my new theater system and now when i play a dvd and my xbox it has lines going across the screen, half of the time the lines aren't real visible. Is there anything I could do that will make the lines go away. Thanks Click to expand... Are these vertical lines or horizontal lines? A classic case of ground loop issue. Disconnect the cable/sat TV at the wall and see if that cures the problem. If so, you need this isolator at the wall: http://www.cencom94.com/gpage.html8.html You may want to print that page and see if Radio Shack has one for less.
M MiniDisc Audiophyte Nov 8, 2007 6 0 0 Federal Way Washington Nov 18, 2007 #6 Yeah they're horizontal lines, not real noticable but I can tell they're there.
M MDS Audioholic Spartan Oct 23, 2004 6,691 0 113 Austin, TX Nov 18, 2007 #7 Sure sounds like the symptoms of a ground loop to me.
Seth=L Audioholic Overlord Sep 26, 2006 13,444 0 113 Nov 18, 2007 #8 MiniDisc said: Yeah they're horizontal lines, not real noticable but I can tell they're there. Click to expand... The reason I asked is because if it is a Sony Trinitron (Sony's special way of making tube televisions) there are always two horizontal lines crossing the screen, it is just a landmark of Sony trinitron displays to do this.
MiniDisc said: Yeah they're horizontal lines, not real noticable but I can tell they're there. Click to expand... The reason I asked is because if it is a Sony Trinitron (Sony's special way of making tube televisions) there are always two horizontal lines crossing the screen, it is just a landmark of Sony trinitron displays to do this.
mtrycrafts Seriously, I have no life. Aug 19, 2004 23,551 0 113 Nov 18, 2007 #9 MiniDisc said: Yeah they're horizontal lines, not real noticable but I can tell they're there. Click to expand... Are they in a fixed position of roll up or down? If they roll, it is ground loop issue. If they are stationery, have a CRT TV, they are fly back lines visible when the CRT is driven too hard. May want to play with the setup menu, brightness, contrast and sharpness.
MiniDisc said: Yeah they're horizontal lines, not real noticable but I can tell they're there. Click to expand... Are they in a fixed position of roll up or down? If they roll, it is ground loop issue. If they are stationery, have a CRT TV, they are fly back lines visible when the CRT is driven too hard. May want to play with the setup menu, brightness, contrast and sharpness.
