Toshiba SD-38VBKB Problems and troubleshooting/ Video head cleaning, Specifications

Problems and troubleshooting				Problems and troubleshooting/Video head cleaning
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit.				SYMPTOMS	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS		PAGE
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
SYMPTOMS	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS	PAGE		No 4:3 (16:9) picture.	• The setup does not match your TV.		50
				No on-screen display.	• Set Display to On.		51
DVD/VCR
				No surround sound.	• The setup does not match your stereo system.		14
	•Make sure the AC mains lead is plugged in.	–
				The unit or remote operation key	• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC mains lead for several
	•Try another AC outlet.	–					16
DVD/VCR does not operate.	•Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.	–		is not functioning.	minutes, then replug it.
	•Unplug unit, then plug it back in.	–		Playback does not start when the	• Check the Parental control setting.		52
	•Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.	16,33		title is selected.
	• Aerial connection is not correct or aerial cable is disconnected.	12		Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle
	• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not	15		language is not changed when	• Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.		50
	set to the video channel.			you playback a DVD.
No picture.	• Check the unit is connected correctly.	12~14
					• Some discs have no subtitles.		–
	• The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to	–		No subtitle.
					• Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.		42
	VIDEO (or equivalent).
	• Channel is set to the external mode.	–		Angle cannot be changed.	• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.		40
	• Check the unit is connected correctly.	12~14
				“ ” appears on the screen.	• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.		35
No sound.	• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.	–
	• The unit is in the Special playback mode.	21,35	Video head cleaning
	• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor.
The remote control does not	• Operate within approx. 7 meters or reduce the light in the room.		Video head clogging
	• Clear the path of the beam.
function.		11	The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR
	• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
			reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the
	• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.		unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be
VCR			clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be
	•The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.		determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there
TV recording does not work.		19	is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy).
	•The unit is in the external input mode.		If this is the case, have the DVD/VCR checked by qualified
Timer recording does not work.	• The time is not set correctly.	17	service personnel.		Good Picture	Snowy Picture
	• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.	28
	• The TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).	29	NOTES: • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE
	• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.	21		REAR COVER.
Noise bars on screen.	Try Manual tracking adjustment.			• Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
	• Video heads are dirty.	57		• To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
	• The tape is worn or damaged.	–
DVD
Display is not shown in your	•Select proper language in the menu options.	50
language.
Playback doesn’t start.	• No disc is inserted.	33
	• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.	5
	• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.	6
Stopping playback, slow-motion		–
play, repeat play, or memory play,	• Some discs may not do some of the functions.
etc. cannot be performed.

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Specifications

GENERAL	AC 230V 50Hz
Power supply:
Power consumption:	Operation: 21W
	Stand by: 5W
Weight:	3.6 kg
Dimensions:	Width :	430.6 mm
	Height:	89.7 mm
	Depth :	254.7 mm

Input Level:	SCART-socket:	VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
		AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 50 k Ω
	Audio IN jack:	–3.8 dBm, 50 k Ω
	Video IN jack:	1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Output Level:	SCART-socket:	VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
		AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 1 k Ω
	Audio OUT jack: –3.8 dBm, 1 k Ω
Hi-Fi Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Hi-Fi Dynamic Range:	More than 75dB
VCR section	PAL
Video system:
Video Head:	4 Rotary Heads
Audio Track:	Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks / MONO Sound - 1 Track
Channel coverage:	IreE2-E12, X-Z+2, S1-S41, E21-E69
FWD/REV Time at 25˚C:	Approx. 1minute and 48 seconds (with E-180 Cassette Tape)
DVD section	PAL, NTSC
Signal system:
Applicable disc:	DVD (12cm, 8cm), CD (12cm, 8cm)
Audio characteristics	DVD: 4Hz - 22KHz
Frequency response:
	CD: 4Hz - 20KHz
S/N Ratio:	85dB
Harmonic distortion:	0.06%
Wow and flutter:	Below Measurable Level
Output:	Audio : (RCA) –12dB, 1 k Ω
	Digital Audio : 0.5Vp-p, 75 Ω
	Component video:
	Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
	PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Pickup:	PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
	CD : Wavelength: 775 - 805 nm
	Maximum output power: 0.5 mW
	DVD : Wavelength: 640 - 660 nm
	Maximum output power: 1.0 mW
ACCESSORIES:	Remote control x 1
	75 Ω Coaxial Cable x 1
	Battery (UM-4) x 2

•This model complies with the above specifications.

•Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

•This model may not be compatible with feature and/or specifications that may be added in the future.

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