DVD Update - I replugged everything -- and it's still turning colors.
Thanks for the advice re the wires, etc. - I'll move the actual DVD player tomorrow, see if that helps (which I doubt). If it doesn't, DVD players are so cheap now that I might buy another one somewhere it can be returned with no problems. I'll try the new one and see if it works. If not, screw it. I've been feeling sorta low, always happens this time of year, so I don't really much care right now. Been trying to keep my cheerful face on because my daughter is visiting -- and because everyone is expected to be oh so cheerful this time of year.