Toshiba MD20FP3 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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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.

44

 

 

 

 

• 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.

44

 

 

• 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.

44

 

• 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.

44

 

 

 

 

• 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.

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• 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.

44

 

 

 

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.

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• TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed

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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 MD20FP3 Important Safeguards IntroductionPower Source CleaningAccessories POWER-CORD ProtectionSafety Check Power LinesReplacement Parts Connecting Sound VolumeLaser Beam Power sourceTo USE AC Power Source DiscTo obtain a clear picture PrecautionsDo not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur WaitOn handling discs On cleaning discsStructure of disc contents On storing discsOn Video CDs Playable discsDVD Contents Identification of controls FrontRear Remote control DVD Menu buttonInserting batteries OperationAntenna connections ConnectionsConnections For subscribers to basic cable TV service Cable TV connectionsVCR Connecting to optional equipmentSignal flow Rear of TV/DVDDolby Surround Pro Logic Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoderDolby Digital Digital Theater Systems DTSMPEG2 sound Channel digital stereoBasic setup Starting setupStarting setup EnterBasic setup Setting the languageSetting the language Press MENU, then press or to select optionTV operation Cable mode direct channel selectionTV operation TV operationChannel UP/DOWN Game ModeHeadphones SleepClosed captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed captions To View Closed CaptionsTV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuningTo memorize channels To ADD/DELETE channelsTo change password Setting the V-ChipTo register password Press or to select PasswordTV-Y To set the V-ChipOFF TV-GAdjusting the picture preference Picture control adjustment Adjusting the picture preferencePicture control adjustment Mode Picture qualityListening to SAP Second Audio Program Sound control adjustmentListening to stereo sound To select desired soundBasic playback Playing a discVcdcd Basic playback If the unit does not operate properlyTo stop playback To pause playback still modeTo obtain a higher quality picture To remove the discVcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directionsVcddvd Playing frame by frame VCD Locating a chapter or trackVcddvd Zooming CancelZooming/Locating desired scene VCD Locating desired sceneRepeat playback/A-B Repeat playback VCD Repeat playbackVCD A-B Repeat playback Program playback/Random playback Vcdcd Program playbackVCD Random playback Title selection Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menuChanging angles DVD menuChanging soundtrack language/ Subtitles DVD Changing soundtrack languageSubtitles VCD To turn off the PBC Karaoke playbackVCD Disc status AudioCustomizing the function settings VCD Setting procedureDRC Setting details DRC If you forget the password Function setup Parental control setting To change the parental levelPlayback will commence if the entered password was correct ReturnLanguage code list OthersProblems and troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Solutions PowerTV Broadcast Reception Symptoms Possible Solutions DVD Remote ControlOthers Reception disturbances IgnitionGeneral SpecificationsSupplied accessories Input/OutputLimited warranty Limited Ninety 90 Day WarrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Service Continental United States contact04/02 U
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