Video Asylum

Posted by John C. - Aussie (B) on August 23, 2002 at 15:28:06

In Reply to: Help - has the head gone on my s-video recorder? posted by John C. - Aussie on August 23, 2002 at 01:57:48:

Wierd, but I finally think I have tracked it down.

The satellite decoder has two video outputs - one is S-video and is connected to the VHS recorder, the other is composite, and that is connected to the audio/video switcher leading to the projector. It was a loose connection to the latter that was causing the problem. Rather surprising because we have looked at a few programs via this more direct connection lately and the pic seemed fine.

So, it appears that there was some sort of video feedback due to the insecure connection and this caused the problem. What is still puzzling is that tapes viewed on the recorder on which they were made are not perfect but watchable with only minor lines through the picture while if the same tape is unwatchable if viewed through one of the other two s-VHS recorders.

We live and learn

John

Peace at AA