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Troubleshooting
You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons:
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(1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles)
the screen.
(2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range.
Play mode settings
The disc does not support all the selected functions.
are different from the
In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
settings configured
with the Setting menu.
Cannot change the
Aspect ratio is fixed for DVD disc.
aspect ratio.
Check whether you selected correct digital output options in the Audio Output Options
No audio output.
menu.
No video or audio out-
Did you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place?
put. The disc tray is
In this case, remove discs and wait for one to two hours with the power on, and then,
ejected after 2 to 5 sec-
insert the disc and try to playback again. It will work properly when condensation is
removed.
onds.
Angle operation does
Angle operation is available only when the disc contains the images captured at
not work during play-
different angles.
back of a DVD disc.
The disc revolves,
• Check whether there is damage or foreign materials on your disc.
but no image or bad
• Some discs with bad manufacturing quality may not be played back.
quality images are
• If the scene changes from dark to bright suddenly, the screen
output.
may jitter temporarily, but it is not a defect.
Desired sound
Sound languages and subtitle languages are disc-specific.
Only the sound and subtitle languages contained on a DVD disc are
language and
available and displayed on the disc menu.
subtitle language
are not played.
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD recorder-VCR.
The remote control
Operate within distance. (15ft)
doesn't work.
Remove obstacles between your DVD Recorder-VCR and remote control.
• Check whether the batteries are depleted.
• Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections
Other problems
describing your problem, and follow the directions given.
• Turn the unit off and on.
• If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Toshiba service center.
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Problems and Solutions (VCR)
Before contacting a Toshiba authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem
No power
Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the ON/STANDBY button?
You cannot insert a video cassette
A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
The television program was not recorded
Check the DVD Recorder-VCR antenna connections.
Is the DVD Recorder-VCR tuner properly set?
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful
Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record
No playback picture or the picture
Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted
You cannot see normal broadcasts
Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on TUNER.
Check the TV antenna connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback
Press the PROG/TRK (
When the
II
button is pressed
A still picture may have "noise bars", depending on the
during playback, the still picture
condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK (
has severe "noise bar" streaks
during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.
Video Head Cleaning
If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder-VCR
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your nearest TOSHIBA authorized service center.
Explanation/Solution
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) buttons to minimize this effect.
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) buttons
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