My player want reconize the dvd - Coby DVD-224 DVD Player

Replace the CD/DVD player -- less than $20 for a new one.
Take the old/broken one to the computer-store, to get a new one with matching power/data connectors.

is the dvd the same as the old? most of these dvd players / recorders are unique and only wish to use a few select brands......... also note the speed if its 4x, 8x or even 16x

Most of these combo machines are not up-converting. The best they can usually do is 480p. Does your owner's manual for the DVD say it can provide 720p?

try mr dvd-r discs from poundland

The 04 version of this player only uses DVD +R or +RW it will not reconize -R or -RW make sure you are using the approved DVD media for this unit

If the "bad" disks work fine in some other DVD-player, then it's time to spend $40 and buy a new DVD-writer.

Or, if your current DVD-player is under the manufacturer's warranty, exercise the warranty, to get it repaired/replaced.

I'll take that as a no,

In fact the default for most types of media is media player but it doesn't include all of the relevant codex's you require for every type of media by default.

Most manufacturers include this software with their computers/DVDROM's but not always.

The reason I assume it is your codex not being installed is simple, you can play CD's, that means the drive works, media player works, sound card works and speakers work. The only common problem that would cause this is a missing or corrupted codex.

try something for me and let me know if it solves the problem.

Install VLC player http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Then try to play the DVD using VLC player. If it asks to update itself, let it.

Comment back here once you have tried and let me know how you make out.



Chris

depends on what format the dvd burner burnt it, mpeg wav avi etc...i had the same problem. basically the older dvd players wont reconize these formats thats why.

I have the VM9312 and my screen keep going in and out, and it wont stop I cant even go back into the setup to try fixing it. What can or should I do

The laser lens in your player might be dirty or failing. Try the following solutions: Clean the laser lens with a DVD player lense cleaning disc. Lense cleaning discs are available at many electronics retail store. Sorry i can't help you more.