A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...
Question:
I have a Koss DVD player, almost brand new, and with or without a disc in the picture flips nonstop!!!!!!!!!!!!it is driving me insane! Help!
-submitted by lindaida
Answer:
Since we don't want you to lose your mind, here's some info that may help. There are 2 common reasons why this occurs, provided there is nothing wrong with the unit or your television:
- When connecting a DVD player to a non-digital TV via a component video connection (red, green, and blue RCA cables), the progressive scan feature must be disabled for the picture to appear normally. If you do have a digital TV, make sure the component video connection is 480p capable to use progressive scan.
- You cannot mix and match components designed for different video systems. For example, a TV from the USA that works with NTSC signals will not properly display a DVD player from the UK that outputs signals in the PAL format. These types of mix-and-match mistakes commonly occur when people accidentally purchase foreign components on-line.
Verify that these situations are not your problem, and post any follow up questions in the discussion page by clicking the discussion link at the bottom of this article.
Matt Whitlock Editor - TechLore.com
Useful Information
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While You're At It...
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