COBY DVD508
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES
ISSUE #1 NO PICTURE
Make sure your TV is turned to the correct Video line (AV Input/Video Input 1,2,3.etc). Consult the TV
manufacture if you need help setting the TV to the correct Video line. If you are going through a cable box,
contact your cable provider or the cable manufacture. Once your TV is turned to the correct video line, you
should see the “COBY” logo.
ISSUE #2 HAD A COLOR PICTURE, NOW RECEIVING A BLACK AND WHITE OR A
ROLLING SCREEN
The DVD has been set to the incorrect broadcast system. Press the PAL.NTSC button on the remote to
select the correct broadcast system. Make sure you DO NOT have a disk in the tray while pressing the N/P
button. NTSC is for the United States TV broadcast system.
ISSUE #3 NO SOUND OR BACK GROUND SOUND WITH NO VOICES
Make sure the Red and White wire is connected into your TV “AUDIO IN”.
Make sure the Red and White wire is connected into the L & R.
Make sure the DVD player Audio setting DOWNMIX is set to LT/RT.
ISSUE #4 PICTURE FADES DARK TO LIGHT
You cannot connect the DVD through your VCR, TV/VCR combo, Cable or Satellite.
If you cannot connect directly to the TV via a yellow video input, then you will need to purchase an RF
Modulator and a four-foot coaxial wire at your local electronics store.
ISSUE #5 HAD PICTURE, NOW RECEIVING A BLACK OR BLUE SCREEN
The DVD player may be set to Progressive Scan Mode. You will need to change the Video mode from
Progressive Scan to Composite.
Make sure you DO NOT have a disk in the DVD tray. Follow the
below procedure.
*********RESET THE DVD PLAYER BACK TO THE DEFAULT SETTING*********
Using the DVD player remote control:
1. Open the DVD tray
2. Press the “Setup” button.
3. On the “Down” arrow, press it three times and then press the “ENTER”
button.
4. On the “Down” arrow, press it five times.
5. On the “Right” arrow, press it once, and then press the “ENTER” button.
6. Press the Setup button
*The default setting will take affect as soon as you press the setup button (step 6).
If you are still having difficulty setting up your new DVD player, please contact Customer
Service or Technical Support, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST, Saturday and
Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST. You can also reach us online at
or
1-800-681-2629 OR 718-416-3197
