Toshiba MW24FN3/R, MW20FN3/R owner manual Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions VCR, Remote Control

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 buttons have not been

Press the TIMER REC buttons at the

 

 

 

 

pressed at the same time (the TIMER

same time (the TIMER REC indicator

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REC indicator is not lit).

is lit).

 

 

 

 

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 TRK

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screen.

automatic tracking circuit.

+/– buttons on the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video heads are dirty.

Clean the video heads.

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DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Eject the disc and clean it.

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The playback picture has

It is in fast forward or fast reverse

Some times a small amount of picture

 

 

 

occasional distortion.

playback.

distortion may appear. This is not a

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malfunction.

 

 

 

 

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc.

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An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc (Check the disc

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type and color system).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side

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The unit does not start

 

down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

playback.

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc correctly inside the

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guide on the disc tray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

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The parental lock function is set.

Cancel the parental lock function or

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change the parental lock level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback does not follow the

It is in the mode of repeat playback,

These operations may prevent a

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course of the disc’s program

memory playback, etc.

proper progress of the contents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appears on the screen.

The function is prohibited with the unit or

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the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

Others

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 7 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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Contents MW20FN3/R MW24FN3/R Location of the required Marking IntroductionPOWER-CORD Protection CleaningAccessories Power Sources Grounding or PolarizationConnecting Laser Beam Power LinesReplacement Parts Safety CheckTo USE AC Power Source Important Safeguards / Power SourceMoisture condensation occurs during the following cases PrecautionsDo not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur To obtain a clear pictureOn handling discs Structure of disc contents On cleaning discsOn storing discs On Video CDs Playable discsDVD Contents Identification of Controls Front panelRear panel TV/VCR operation status DVD/Audio CD/Video CD operation statusDVD Channel Remote controlVolume Closed Caption buttonOperation Battery precautionsConnections Antenna connectionsConnections For subscriber to basic cable TV serviceFor subscriber to scrambled cable TV service Cable TV ConnectionsConnecting to optional equipment Connecting a camcorder or a TV gameConnecting to an audio system Dolby Digital Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoderUse DVD video discs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system Setting the language Setting the languageBasic setup To set Auto Clock to OFF Clock settingAuto Clock setting Auto Clock adjustmentTo set daylight saving time To set standard timeManual clock setting To make corrections any time during the processEnter TV/VCR VolumeTV Operation TV operationSleep Mute ChannelChannel return To View Closed Captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed Captions Closed Captioning with a VCRTuner setting Setting channels automaticallyTV/CATV selection Press Enter to select ADD or DEL Select the desired channel to be added or deleted using orTo ADD/DELETE channels Press or to select ADD/DELETE, then press EnterSetting the V-Chip To register passwordTo set the V-chip Press Enter to display ON. V-CHIP SET Press or to select desired rating, then press EnterPG-13 Parental guidance Press To select V-CHIPPress or to select Change PASSWORD, then press Enter To Change passwordPress MENU. Press or to select TV SETUP, then press Enter Enter the same password again to confirm, then press EnterPress or to select on TIMER, then press Enter To set the on timerTo set the on timer Press or to select ON/OFF TIMER, then press EnterTo set the off timer To set the off timerPicture control adjustment Picture control adjustmentPress or to select AUDIO, then press Sound control adjustmentSound control adjustment Press To adjust the settingTo prevent accidental erasure Loading and unloading a cassette tapeLoading UnloadingCassette tape playback PlaybackRewind or forward the tape Special playback Using the real time tape counter Convenient functionRepeat playback VCR Zero return function Video head cleaningRecording a TV program Recording a TV programRecording VCR To stop recording To stop recording temporarilyPAUSE/STILL Set TV or Catv option to the appropriate position One-touch Timer Recording OTROne-touch Timer Recording OTR To cancel OTRTimer recording Timer recordingExample To set daily/weekly timer To confirm the settings To cancel a programIf the programs overlap another Other functions VCR Setting the surround sound Setting the stable soundSetting the surround sound Setting the stable sound Other functions VCR To cancel the surround sound modeOutput selection Second Audio Program SAP Stereo recording and playbackPress or to select SAP. Then press Enter to select on Listening to SAPDuplicating a video tape Duplicating a video tapeDuplicating a DVD or CD disc Recording a DVD/CD discVCD Preparation PowerPress DVD to select DVD mode PreparationVCD Playback procedure Playback procedureVCD Slow-motion playback VCD Fast forward playbackVCD Frame advance Review playbackAdvanced playback DVD Zooming/Locating desired sceneDvdvcd Zooming VCD Locating desired sceneProgram menu Repeat, Random and Program playback/Repeat A-BVCD Repeat, Random and Program playback VCD Repeat A-BAudio Select Changing soundtrack language SubtitlesDVD Changing soundtrack language DVD SubtitlesDVD DVD Menu Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menuDVD Changing Angles DVD Title SelectionSetting language DVD Setting LanguageFunction setup DVD Return DVD Setting on screen displayDynamic Range Control DVD Dynamic Range ControlPress Or Enter to select DRC Parental control setting DVD Parental control settingDVD Menu DVD To change the parental level To change the parental levelLoad a DVD disc and press Play see Playback will commence if the entered password was correctSetup DVD DVD Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD discOthers Before calling service personnelSymptoms and correction Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions PowerRemote Control Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions VCRIgnition Reception disturbancesLanguage code list General SpecificationsGeneral / input / output / supplied accessories Supplied accessoriesOthers Limited warrantyContinental United States contact Hawaii Contact How to Obtain Warranty Service
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