Toshiba MD14FP1 owner manual Problems and troubleshooting, Symptoms Possible Solutions Power

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Problems and troubleshooting

Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist.

Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

POWER

 

 

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

 

TV/DVD does not operate.

• Try another AC outlet.

• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.

 

 

• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

 

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5

Poor sound or No sound.

• Station or Cable TV experiencing problems, tune to another station.

14

• Check Volume adjustments.

20

 

• Check for sources of possible interference.

43

 

 

 

 

• Station or Cable TV experiencing problems, tune to another station.

14

Poor picture or No picture.

• Check antenna or Cable TV connections, reorient antenna.

14

• Check for sources of possible interference.

43

 

 

• Check picture control adjustments.

26

Station or Cable TV experiencing problems, tune to another station. 14 Poor reception on some channels. • Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive weaker station. 13,14

 

• Check for sources of possible interference.

43

 

• Station or Cable TV experiencing problems, tune to another station.

14

Poor color or no color.

• Make sure channels are set into memory.

23

• Check picture control adjustments.

26

 

• Check antenna or Cable TV connections, reorient antenna.

14

 

• Check for sources of possible interference.

43

 

 

 

 

• Station or Cable TV experiencing problems, tune to another station.

14

Picture wobbles or drifts.

• Make sure channels are set into memory.

23

• Cable TV company is scrambling signal.

 

 

• Check antenna orientation.

13

 

• Check all Cable TV connections.

14

No CATV reception.

• Set TV/CABLE selection to the CABLE position.

23

 

• Station or Cable TV system problems, try another station.

20

 

 

 

Horizontal or diagonal bars on

• Check antenna connections, reorient antenna.

13,14

screen.

• Check for sources of possible interference.

43

 

 

 

No reception above channel 13.

• Make sure TV/CABLE selection is in the appropriate position.

23

• If using antenna, check UHF antenna connections.

13

 

 

 

 

 

• No broadcast on station tuned.

23

TV shuts off.

• Sleep Timer is set.

21

 

• Power interrupted.

 

 

 

 

• TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed

20

 

captioned. Try another channel.

 

Closed - Caption is not activated.

• Check Cable TV connection or VHF/UHF antenna, reposition or

13,14

rotate antenna.

 

 

 

 

• Press CLOSED CAPTION button to turn on the closed caption

22

 

decoder.

 

 

 

 

Display is not shown in your

• Select proper language in the menu options.

19

language.

 

 

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Contents MD14FP1 Important Safeguards IntroductionCleaning AccessoriesPower Source Grounding or Polarization POWER-CORD ProtectionPower Lines Replacement PartsSafety Check ConnectingDisc Power sourceLaser Beam Precautions Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occurTo obtain a clear picture WaitOn cleaning discs Structure of disc contentsOn handling discs On storing discsDVD On Video CDsPlayable discs Contents Rear Identification of controlsFront Remote control DVD Menu buttonInserting batteries OperationConnections Antenna connectionsConnections Cable TV connections TV/DVDConnecting to optional equipment Input Select GameVCR Front of TV/DVDConnecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Dolby DigitalDolby Surround Pro Logic Digital Theater Systems DTSMPEG2 sound Channel digital stereoStarting setup Starting setupBasic setup Power Cancel EnterPower Setting the languageSetting the language Cable mode direct channel selection TV operationTV operation TV operationRecall Game Sleep Mute CH RTN What is Closed CAPTIONING? Closed captionsClosed captions Closed CaptionAutomatic memory tuning To memorize channelsTV/CABLE selection To ADD/DELETE channelsSetting the V-Chip To register passwordTo change password Menu Cancel EnterTo set the V-Chip Recall Menu EnterPicture control adjustment Adjusting the picture preference Picture control adjustmentAdjusting the picture preference Mode Picture qualityStereo and Second Audio Program SAP Listening to stereo soundTo select desired sound Mono + SAP BroadcastingPlaying a disc Vcdcd Basic playbackBasic playback If the unit does not operate properlyTV/DVD Power OPEN/CLOSE Play Stop Pause To pause playback still modeTo obtain a higher quality picture To stop playbackVCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Vcddvd Playing frame by frameVcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Locating a chapter or trackRecall Cancel Zoom Enter Jump Zooming/Locating desired sceneVcddvd Zooming VCD Locating desired sceneEnter Play Play Mode Repeat A-B Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playbackVCD Repeat playback VCD A-B Repeat playbackCancel Enter Play Mode SKIP7 Play Program playback/Random playbackVcdcd Program playback VCD Random playbackChanging angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing anglesTitle selection DVD menuChanging soundtrack language/ Subtitles DVD Changing soundtrack languageSubtitles Audio SubtitleKaraoke playback VCD Disc statusVCD To turn off the PBC AudioJpeg playback CD Jpeg CD playbackPress ENTER. The selected picture appears On the screen Rotating an imageDRC Customizing the function settingsVCD Setting procedure Setting details If you forget the password Parental control settingDRC To change the parental levelPlayback will commence if the entered password was correct OPEN/CLOSE Enter Return PlayLoad a DVD disc and press Play or OPEN/ Close on the unit ReturnLanguage code list OthersReception disturbances OthersTV Broadcast Reception Problems and troubleshootingSymptoms Possible Solutions Power Symptoms Possible Solutions DVD Remote ControlSpecifications Supplied accessoriesGeneral Input/OutputLimited warranty Limited Ninety 90 Day WarrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Service Continental United States contact

MD14FP1 specifications

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