On mine it will actually play a disk in two different source modes selected on the tv. If you put it on component it will be like you said, black and white. If you put it in video mode it plays normally. Hope this helps.
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Adam and Tabitha
Savannah, GA
2015 Cruiser CF345BH
2008 Ford F-250 Lariat Powerstroke SRW CC
how is it wired to the TV. ( ie HDMI, component, analog, etc)? Make sure the TV is set up to receive the signal in the same format the DVD is sending it. Are all wires tight?
It is wired with 3 wire component. Does not seem to have a hdmi port. I seem to be locked out of choosing cable mode? Some thing about signing in as a user?