Bad EMF, can't view DVD

AmRivlin · 08-19-2001, 01:07 PM

I used to have an AT 250watt on my system, which caused my 2 hard drives dvd and burner to constantly crash, finally I bucked up and stole my roomates ATX 300w... Well the system hasn't crashed and is solid...

One problem, before I could hook up dvd audio and video to my big screen, it looked and sounded great, but now a horzontal bar runs up and the screen similar to a refresh
and a horrible av hum comes out of the tv. I tried shorter high quality monster cables, and all it did was make the lines clearer.

I have the H+ card using mini jack and composite any ideas or similar experiences... I plan on getting a new case and power supply but for now...

clutchy · 08-20-2001, 03:26 AM

uh, i have a feeling it's the composite cables... S-video would probably take care of that, unfortunately not everyone has a s-vid tv. also you probably know this, but comp to tv conversion isn't the best.

AmRivlin · 08-20-2001, 08:48 AM

I did mention tho that it used to work... I am thinking of taking the svga out to a scan-it and out of that to a tv rca

attgig · 08-20-2001, 10:41 AM

well, so it seems like you're thinking that it's a problem with the powersupply, no?

Maybe, make sure that it definitely is the power supply that causes it...and if you're sure enough...then, it's probably interference from the PS, maybe the extra power isn't well insulated and is emmiting interference...I could definitely see that being the cause of the hummmm...not too experienced with video to be sure that's the case with the lines...but I figure it would be...

solution: buy a good powersupply, instead of swiping your roomate's

joe52985 · 08-20-2001, 10:54 AM

do you have any powerlines running across the cord going to the tv? powerbricks close by? Maybe that monster cable is bad? even if the cable is HQ if u have interference from something it will still do that. got a big unshielded subwoofer sitting around?

08-19-2001, 01:07 PM	#1
AmRivlin Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,061	I used to have an AT 250watt on my system, which caused my 2 hard drives dvd and burner to constantly crash, finally I bucked up and stole my roomates ATX 300w... Well the system hasn't crashed and is solid... One problem, before I could hook up dvd audio and video to my big screen, it looked and sounded great, but now a horzontal bar runs up and the screen similar to a refresh and a horrible av hum comes out of the tv. I tried shorter high quality monster cables, and all it did was make the lines clearer. I have the H+ card using mini jack and composite any ideas or similar experiences... I plan on getting a new case and power supply but for now... __________________ Got\|Apex Senior Experienced Poster SEP

08-20-2001, 03:26 AM	#2
clutchy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 2,863	uh, i have a feeling it's the composite cables... S-video would probably take care of that, unfortunately not everyone has a s-vid tv. also you probably know this, but comp to tv conversion isn't the best. __________________ LK was treated unfairly thanks X

08-20-2001, 10:41 AM	#4
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	well, so it seems like you're thinking that it's a problem with the powersupply, no? Maybe, make sure that it definitely is the power supply that causes it...and if you're sure enough...then, it's probably interference from the PS, maybe the extra power isn't well insulated and is emmiting interference...I could definitely see that being the cause of the hummmm...not too experienced with video to be sure that's the case with the lines...but I figure it would be... solution: buy a good powersupply, instead of swiping your roomate's __________________

08-20-2001, 10:54 AM	#5
joe52985 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 855	do you have any powerlines running across the cord going to the tv? powerbricks close by? Maybe that monster cable is bad? even if the cable is HQ if u have interference from something it will still do that. got a big unshielded subwoofer sitting around? __________________ DISCLAIMER: At any given time my grammar and/or spelling may be incorrect -all of your mom are belong to me p4 1.7 ghz 19 in sony flat screen trinitron 40 gb ibm 75gpx altec lansing ada 885 dolby digtal THX surround speakers Elsa Gladiac 920 128 mb rd ram 16/40 Sony dvd 16/12/40 NEC cd-rw

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08-20-2001, 08:48 AM	#3
AmRivlin Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,061	I did mention tho that it used to work... I am thinking of taking the svga out to a scan-it and out of that to a tv rca

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