Coby dvd-524 Release Note

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COBY DVD524 
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 ROLLING, COLORLESS SCREEN 
Make sure the Yellow Video wire is connected into the Video connection on the DVD player and on the TV
 
 
ISSUE #3 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 N/P 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 #4 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 FL & FR. 
Make sure the DVD player Audio setting Analog Out is set to 2 Channel. 
 
ISSUE #5 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 #6 HAD PICTURE, NOW RECEIVING A BLACK OR BLUE SCREEN 
The DVD player may be set to Progressive Scan Mode.  You will need to change it to Video Mode by using 
the remote control.  Point the remote control directly at the DVD player, and then press the PSCAN button 2-
3 times. If you are still encountering problems with the DVD player, reset the unit back to the default setting. 
 
 
RESET THE DVD PLAYER BACK TO THE DEFAULT SETTING 
Make sure you do not have a disk in the tray. Using the DVD player remote control: 
 
1) Press the “Setup” button. 
2) On the “Down” arrow, press it three times. 
3) On the “Right’ arrow, press it once. 
4) On the “Down” arrow, press it three times. 
5) On the “Right” arrow, press it once, then press “Enter”. 
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 
 
 
1-800-681-2629 OR 718-416-3197