Salut John,
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 JL> I ran a set of interconnects from the line output jacks on the TV to the
 JL> line inputs of my preamp.  No matter which input on the preamp (video, 
aux1,
 JL> CD, etc.) I tried, a high level hum came from the speakers.  As soon as 
the
 JL> interconnect is removed from the preamp, the hum is gone.  No matter 
which
 JL> input is selected on the preamp, the hum is present.
 JL> Then I tried the same thing using the line output jacks on the VCR to 
he
 JL> preamp.  Same Hum.  Then I tried running the interconnects from the 
variable
 JL> output jacks on the rear of the TV directly into my amplifier.  Same 
um.
 JL> Switching the internal speakers on the TV from "off" to "on" makes no
 JL> difference.
 JL> The TV and VCR work fine together and the sound from the TV itself is 
K.
 JL> The stereo system also works fine from any source; CD, Tape, turntable, 
etc.,
 JL> except when I try to tie in the video.  Any Suggestions?  Thanks.
What happens when you unplug the antenna?
bye ....
         Joe
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