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Whine from DVD
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:35 pm
by Umbongo
I got a DVD, screen and new stereo fitted last week. When playing a DVD there is some sound interference and a whine that increases as the revs rise.
I'm sure I've had that problem in an old car years ago but I can't remember the cause.
Any ideas how to fix it?
The toys were fitted professionally but they couldn't make it go away.
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:48 pm
by ChrisEm
You need a suppresor. Can be bought cheaply from halfrauds or similar, normally fit inline on a feed wire cuts down on interference signals from electronicky bits and bobs. Either that try a different supply from an alternative source.
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:51 pm
by Bongopatrol
Hi Umbongo, ChrisEm is right about the suppresor you could also fit it to the alternator.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:51 am
by CarAudio_James
What you have is an earth loop,
a surpressor may help cover it up, but you could well be getting interference into some of your cabling from poor conections, somthing shorting to earth that should not be getting an earth
have a look on here,
http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthre ... whine+cure
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:14 pm
by ChrisEm
Splendid answer that one!

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:01 pm
by Umbongo
Thanks for the suggestions guys
All my stuff is powered from the leisure battery, does that make a difference?
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:10 pm
by CarAudio_James
Doesn't make any difference, just shows you where to look for possible faults
Look into the equipment and check the earthing as a starting point