[jrc405]

I cannot seem to get the Remote Control for a COBY DVD player to function. I haven't used it since summer and had the problem then; but I remember it was an easy fix. The typical solutions don't make it work and I'm just curious what I need to do to get it functioning again. The remote is only about 1 year old and has been used extremely little and did work the last time it was used; I just cannot recall what I did to make it work.

 

[kiwiguy]

Batteries...?

If this is a normal Infared remote, you can test it if you have a video camera or a digital camera with an LCD viewfinder.

The IR diode becomes visible when viewed through such devices, when operated. That can at least prove that the remote is transmitting.

 

[jrc405]

Hi KIWIGUY,
Thanks for the good advice. I tried the test with a new Hewlett-Packard digital camera and DID NOT see the diode light in the LCD viewfinder. I did notice the diode light in a different remote though. It showed up as a kind of neon-colored blip on the viewfinder screen; so I guess the transmitter is no good then. I'm surprised because it is relatively new..but inexpensive too. I guess I'll need to replace the remote then.