[mythtv-users] Video out & a stereo

[Tupshin Harper]

David Watson wrote:

>>The only problem I still have is that it is causing some sort of
>>feedback to the stereo, and other video sources I try to use will
>>have screen issues if the computer is hooked up to the TV.
>>    
>>
>
>Could be a ground loop between your incoming tv signal and the
>electrical system.  This is a common problem when the cable TV line
>isn't properly grounded. I used to get a slow scrolling horizontal bar
>across my television, and a slight hum.
>
>See http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/antenna_isolator.html
>
>I tried using a MAGIC box, but it caused about as much noise as it
>fixed.  The right solution was to make a better connection between
>the cable and the house grounding system.
>
>David
>
For me, running a small wire (e.g. speaker wire) from the computer case 
to a grounding pole on my amplifier works perfectly.

-Tupshin