Toshiba MV13Q41 Video head cleaning, Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions Recording, Playback

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV recording does not work.

The video cassette's erase prevention tab

Place a piece of adhesive tape over

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is broken off.

the hole.

 

 

 

The time is not set correctly.

Reset the present time.

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The recording start/end time is not set

Reset the start/end time.

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Timer recording does not

correctly.

 

 

 

work.

 

 

 

The TIMER REC button have not been

Press the TIMER REC button (the

 

 

pressed (the TIMER REC indicator is not

TIMER REC indicator is lit).

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lit).

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape is old or worn.

Replace the tape.

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Noise bars appear on the

Tracking adjustment is beyond range of

Adjust tracking manually using the

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automatic tracking circuit.

TRK +/– buttons on the remote control.

screen.

 

Video heads are dirty.

Clean the video heads.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control does not operate.

The remote control is not aimed at the

Aim the remote control at the remote

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sensor.

sensor.

 

Distance is too far or too much light in the

Operate within 5 m or reduce the light

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room.

of the room.

 

 

 

 

There is an obstacle in the path of the

Clear the path of the beam.

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beam.

 

 

 

The batteries are weak.

Replace the batteries.

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The batteries are not inserted correctly.

Insert correctly.

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Others

Video head cleaning

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

The video heads are the means by which the unit reads the picture from

 

 

the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become

 

 

dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can eas-

 

 

ily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good

 

 

sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case,

 

 

have the unit checked by qualified service personnel.

Good picture

Snowy picture

 

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the unit once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE REAR COVER. Notes: • Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

•To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

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Contents MV13Q41 MV20Q41 Heed Warnings CleaningRead Instructions Retain InstructionsPower Lines AccessoriesPower Source POWER-CORD ProtectionReplacement Parts Safety CheckServicing To USE AC Power Source Power sourceMoisture condensation occurs during the following cases PrecautionsDo not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur To obtain a clear pictureContents Identification of controls Front panelRear panel Remote control Operation Inserting batteriesConnections Antenna connectionsCable TV connections For subscribers to basic cable TV servicePress or to select START, then press Starting setupStarting setup Now the Auto CH Memory and Auto Clock startsClock setting Auto clock setting To set auto clock to OFFAuto clock adjustment To set standard time To set daylight saving time OptionPress a Set the day, year and time as in , then Manual clock settingPress or to select LANGUAGE/IDIOMA Setting the language TV/VCR operation statusSetting the language Basic setupTV operation TV operationMute HeadphonesChannel UP/DOWN Channel ReturnTo View Closed Captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed captions Closed captionsTo ADD/DELETE channels TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuningTV operation Cable TV chart To memorize channelsChange PASSWORD, then press a Setting the V-ChipTo register password To change password CancelTV-G Display Enter Cancel MenuTo set the V-Chip OFFTo set the on timer To set the on timerPress or to select ON/OFF TIMER, then To set the off timer To set the off timerAdjusting the picture preference Picture control adjustmentTo prevent accidental erasure Loading and unloading a cassette tapeLoading UnloadingCassette tape playback PlaybackRewind or forward the tape CM skip Special playbackPicture search Digital tracking controls Still pictureConvenient function Repeat playback Using the real time tape counterIndex search Zero return function Video index search systemTo monitor a TV program Recording an Index markTo stop recording temporarily Recording a TV programRecording a TV program To stop recordingOne-touch Timer Recording OTR One-touch timer recording OTRTo cancel OTR Speed as in step Then press Enter Timer recordingTimer recording ExampleTo set daily/weekly timer To confirm the settings To cancel a programIf the programs overlap another Press Input to select AUDIO/VIDEO input position Duplicating a video tapeDuplicating a video tape Connection with second video recorderOthers Reception disturbancesTroubleshooting Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions PowerTV Broadcast Reception Playback Video head cleaningSymptoms Cause Possible Solutions Recording Remote ControlGeneral SpecificationsTelevision VCRLimited Ninety 90 Day Warranty Limited warrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Service Memo 05/01 K
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