Before Calling Service Personnel; Symptoms And Correction - Toshiba SD-V280 Owner's Manual

Before calling service personnel

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptoms and correction

SYMPTOMS
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR does not operate.
No picture.
No sound.
The remote control does not function.
No CATV reception
VCR
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
Noise bars on screen.
DVD
Display is not shown in your language.
Playback doesn't start.
Stopping playback, slow-motion play, repeat
play, or memory play, etc. cannot be
performed.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture
No on-screen display
No surround sound
The unit or remote operation key is not
functioning.
Playback does not start when the title is
selected.
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language
is not changed when you play back a DVD.
No subtitle
Angle cannot be changed.
appears on the screen.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.
• Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.
• Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is disconnected.
• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not set to the video
channel 3 or 4.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to VIDEO (or
equivalent).
• Channel is set to the external mode.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.
• The unit is in the Special playback mode.
• Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor.
• Operate within Approx. 7 Meters or reduce the light in the room.
• Clear the path of the beam.
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Check the frequency code is set correctly.
• Check all CATV connections.
• Station or CATV system problems, try another station.
• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
• The unit is in the external input mode.
• The time is not set correctly.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
• The TIMER has not been pressed (
• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. Try Manual
tracking adjustment.
• Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.
• Select proper language in the menu options.
• No disc is inserted.
• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.
• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Some discs may not do some of the functions.
• When you press VCR MENU while watching a DVD with the connections of the
DVD exclusive terminal (S-VIDEO cable or COMPONENT cable) to a TV, you
cannot perform all the DVD functions. In this case, wait for approx. 60 seconds
with no pressing of any buttons.
• The setup does not match your TV.
• Select Display On.
• The setup does not match your stereo system.
• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several minutes, then replug it.
• Check the Parental setup.
• Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.
• Some discs have no subtitles.
• Subtitles are cleared. Press SUB TITLE.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.
• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.
is not lit).
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