Interference with dvd picture on 2 different dvd players and tvs

[krlhv6]

I just moved and have had a problem trying to watch dvds. I have 2 different dvd players (one a newer sony and the other a 5 year old apex) and two different tvs. I have them both directly hooked up to the tvs with component cables. On one tv, I also have a satellite box, which works fine.

The problem is that when I try to play a dvd, I can hear the audio, but the screen is complete static. I mean I can't see any picture at all. At first I thought my dvd player was broken, but then I hooked up a brand new one to the other tv, and I have the exact same problem.

I asked many people but I just don't know what it could possibly be. Does anybody know what the problem might be?
Thanks!

[theewizard]

sounds like you don't have the correct video input selected from the TV menu system

[jagabo]

Component cables hooked up wrong? Sync is carried only on one of the three components. If they are plugged in wrong there will be nothing to sync to.

[krlhv6]

I checked the cables, and even used another set that I had, and they seem to be okay. My smaller tv only has one video input, so I know that one is right.

It is very weird, because the static I am seeing is the exact same on both tvs. I don't know if maybe their is something wrong with the electricity or what.

[krlhv6]

I also have tried using different electrical outlets, but the problem remains. Do you think some type of filter would help?

[filmboss80]

Which video output are you using from the DVD player(s)? You mentioned Component (as opposed to single composite or S-Video), but if you are running one of the component DVD outputs to a composite input on your TV set, that may be the source of your problem.

[krlhv6]

It looks like I was wrong when I said component. They are actually composite cables (red, white, yellow). But they are hooked up right, composite on the dvd to composite on the tv.

I had them hooked up just like this at my previous house and never had a problem with either pair. Thats why I was thinking it had to be some type of interference at my new place.

[jagabo]

If you have electrical interference bad enough to turn a composite signal into "complete static" you should get out of the house right away.

Obviously, something else is wrong. Either the DVD player(s) is set up to output to another output, or the TV is setup to receive from another input.

Complete static is a sign that the TV is trying to use its internal tuner (and no antenna or cable TV source is attached) rather than the composite input.

[krlhv6]

Regularly when my tv is set to use its internal tuner, I get a blue screen. When I turn it from tv mode to the dvd video mode the screen remains blue. As soon as I turn my dvd player on, the screen goes completely static. This happens on both tvs.

[Megahurts]

When you turn on the DVD player the blue screen turns off because the TV is recieving sync pluses from the player. I've never seen electrical or RF interference cause static and NO video but I suppose it's possible if the video cable is leaky and in a high interference area.

An easy way to check for interference is to use a portable AM radio tuned between stations. If you hear a lot of static, walk around the house and try to isolate where it's comming from.

[jagabo]

Are these DVD recorders, not players?

Is this what you mean by complete static?



Or are you just saying you can see the image from the player, it's just rather noisy.