Gameroom TV interference (help)

[BUCKETHEAD]

I have this small 13" TV on a shelf in the gameroom.

Usually have something arcade related running on it. (DVD'S)

It had no A/V or S VIDEO inputs.

So im using a RF Modulator to hook the dvd player to it.

Problem im having is interference,
in the way of faint lines all over the picture.

When i touch the RF box or the connections on the back of it.

Picture is crystal clear!

When i take my hand off, Bam! Lines are back!

How can i correct this?

Thanks so much!

[ark_ader]

Have you tried a tin foil hat?

[BUCKETHEAD]

I wrapped some tin foil on the connectors.

But not a hat?

What is this method??

[Kevin Mullins]

Sounds like a ground looping issue through some of the equipment.
Does any of the equipment you are using have a three prong plug?
(tv, rf modulator, video player, etc)

Some lengthy reading, but informative: http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/

[RayB]

This may not be what you want as a solution, but do you have a VCR in your set up? Run the signal through the VCR coaxial IN, and use the coaxial OUT to the tv. (This means ditching the RF box).

[BUCKETHEAD]

Yes!

I think i will just go to the thrift store,

And buy a cheap VCR!

Thanks for the advice.   

[spanks_4]

You can also run it threw a DVD player instead of going ancient egypt with the electronics equipment.

BTW: Wal-mart sells VCR's pretty cheap these days and that is brand new.

[richms]

Easy solution is to replace the tv, small ones seem to go on the free lists all the time so join your local freecycle and see what turns up.

Otherwise I would be suspect of the quality of the modulator, there are some amazingly crap ones out there. A VCR tends to have a better one in it, and if you get a dvd/vcr combo then that solves the multiple boxes problem.