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Jaybell
11-12-2007, 04:31 AM
Actually, my NES is not really broken. I have no trouble playing games on it, so long as you keep the cartridge on the right of the NES. The problem is the audio.

I connect the NES to my TV with audio/video cords (the white/yellow/red things), but sometimes, when I'm playing, there's a humming coming from the TV. (The speakers, not the actual television itself. :P) Sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it's soft, and sometimes it's loud, but it's there. I switched the cords, and it still hums, so the problem is either the NES or the TV. Halp plzkthx.

Moseph
11-12-2007, 04:57 AM
Try turning off every single thing in the surrounding area except for the TV and NES. Audio cables can sometimes pick up hum from electrical equipment, and that could be what's happening here.

If that doesn't work, hit the TV good and hard.

And if that doesn't work, I'm out of suggestions.

Jaybell
11-12-2007, 11:47 PM
Off the top of my head, nothing else is on, except a computer on the complete opposite end of the room. And maybe the DVD player? The NES is surrounded by a 64 and a Wii, but they are off. I will try with the DVD player off, and then maybe the computer.

Thanks for the advice! Even if it doesn't end up working! :P

Moogle!
11-13-2007, 03:20 AM
Sounds like you may have a ground loop.

If applicable, Try disconnecting any coax cables (the screwing ones) from the set.

Jaybell
11-14-2007, 08:32 PM
I have no idea what ground loop means, BUT if I understand correctly, you are saying that the cables that are "screwed" (lololol) into the NES are the problem? Unfortunately, I haven't got any cables other than the power and the audio/video.

Still need to try w/o dvd player, though...

Moogle!
11-18-2007, 04:47 PM
I meant the coaxial cable that comes from your wall (like from your cable company), if you have one. If you have one hopoked to a TV, VCR, ect, that is attached to a stereo, you'll hear a low hum.