Coby tf-dvd5000 displays wrong disk and wont play

set the regional setting on global,

Coby tf-dvd1540 tv

No ATSC tuner in this TV. You will need a converter.


Product Features

• 15-inch flat-panel TFT LCD TV with built-in side-loading DVD player
• Standard 4:3 aspect ratio, native 1,024 x 768 resolution
• Plays DVD, CD and recordable MP3 music CD-R/CD-RW
• Built-in NTSC TV tuner lets you switch between DVD and terrestrial broadcast viewing
• Stereo speakers with 3 watts per channel; includes full-function remote control; onscreen display simplifies setup and operation

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Coby
• Model: TFDVD-1540
• Display Technology: TFT active matrix
• Display Size: 15 inches
• Image Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• is_hdtv_compatible: N
• speakers_included_description: 2 speakers

try running an optical disk cleaner it worked for me but I have to clean often.........a cheap fix if it works.

If this model displays Wrong Disc even when you play all kinds of CDs, you may want to buy a CD/DVD laser cleaner for it.

Does this solve the problem?

I too do not understand how to check the motor or change the wire

Its defective. Coby doesn't repair the units. The lense is off balance which is causing the laser to not read the dvd/cd.

sounds like the laser doide has failed, and may not be practical to have repaired. D-Dan

I work for Coby technical support.

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If the unit is showing "wrong disk" on every disk that you try to play, unfortunately, the unit has developed a defect and needs to be replaced. It can not be repaired. Our warranty is 90 days from the date of purchase. If you received the unit as a Xmas present, please call 1-800-727-3592 for instructions on getting the unit exchanged.


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clean the lens

your are having a problem in the power supply take it to a tech to have it repair.good luck