Video Out not working on Sony DVD player (1 Viewer)

[Tim Holyoke]

I don't know the model #, but it's the Sony DVD player that is circular, about 8" in diameter. I've used Svideo for the last 4 months, but last night decided to put it on the small tv in my bedroom using the yellow video out, and it gave me no picture. Sound worked fine, just a blank screen. I tried 2 different RCA cables as well, so that's not the problem. What might be wrong? Thanks.

 

[John S]

You may have to hook it back up svideo, and access the system menu to change it to one of the other outputs.

I have seen this on quite a few different DVD players, including my own.

 

[Tim Holyoke]

Thanks for the idea, no luck though. There is no physical damage looking at it, and it worked fine using composite video before I moved in September. Could it have been damaged internally somehow? Doesn't seem likely to me, but I dunno what else it could be. BTW, the TV isn't the problem, my PS2 works on it.

 

[John S]

Dirt / dust / corrosion can cause this on the output itself.

Try a nasty solvent very spare'nly Often times the center conductor of the "RCA In/out" jack or plug is the culprit.

I'll bet somehow it is just not make'n connection for whatever reason.

 

[Tim Holyoke]

I tried cleaning it up a little, nothing. I never even thought of it before, but a picture in my head reminded me that when I went to plug it in, I got a static shock. Could this have somehow fried it? Thanks.

 

[John S]

Hmm, well maybe. It is not working and it was before.
Dang static.