Buzzing when VCR connected to TV


I have a JVC S-VHS VCR hooked up to my Pre amp via audio cables and have the video connected to a Pioneer Elite Plasma. When the VCR is playing and the TV is on I get a pretty aggressive buzzing in the speakers. If i disconnect the video cable from the VCR to TV input , dead silence.
But if I use the coax TV out on VCR to B-Antenna In on TV the buzz is present but not as bad. Any ideas? Filters? Can't seem to get it gone.
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Showing 1 response by reubent

If you only get the buzz when the coax is connected into any component in the chain, try disconnecting the coax completely from the system. If the buzz goes away, you pretty much know it is a ground loop problem caused by the incoming coax. At that point you can buy a filter for the coax cable and be done with it.

There are multiple sources for the coax filter. At the top end of the price range is the Mondial Magic Brick at about $100. I think you can get basically the same thing from Jensen or from Radio Shack for a lot less money.

Enjoy,

TIC