Toshiba D-R420KU owner manual Troubleshooting, Power, Picture, Sound, Remote control

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

Symptom

Remedy

Power

 

The power does not turn on.

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).

 

 

Picture

 

There is no picture.

Re-connect the connecting cords securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

• If the main menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN] to exit.

 

• Check the connection to your TV (pages 18-21).

 

• Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV

 

(page 90).

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “L1”) so that the signal from

 

the unit appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

TV program pictures are

• Check if all the connections are made correctly (page 18).

distorted.

 

 

 

Playback picture is distorted.

• Keep the device which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a cellular

 

phone away.

Playback picture or TV program from the device connected through the unit is distorted.

If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback device in question and connect it directly to your TV.

Cannot record a TV program.

• This unit does not have a tuner to receive TV broadcasting.

 

• You must connect this unit to an external tuner to record TV programs

 

(page 18).

 

 

Sound

 

There is no sound.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

Re-connect all connections securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

• The input device setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

 

• The unit is in pause mode or in slow-motion playback mode.

 

• The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

 

• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

 

(COAXIAL) jack, check the setting in “Audio Out” (page 85).

 

 

No DTS sound on digital output.

• Change the setting menu for DTS to ON.

 

 

No DTS sound from analog

• This unit has no analog sound output when playing back the selected DTS

output

sound mode.

 

 

Sound is noisy.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

Remote control

 

The remote control does not

• Batteries are weak.

function.

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

 

• The remote control is far from the unit.

 

• There are no batteries in the remote control.

 

• Check if the unit is turned on.

 

• The remote control is not pointed at the infrared sensor window on the unit.

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Contents Owner’s Record EditingSymbol for Class ll Double Insulation PrecautionsAdditional Safety Instructions To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire PrecautionsLocation and Handling Dew Condensation Warning Installation LocationSupplied Accessories Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireCleaning Discs Maintenance ServicingCleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the Disc Lens Disc HandlingContents Contents Playback FeaturesRecording Compatibility EditingFeatures DVD-RW DVD+RWRegion Codes Unplayable DiscsColor Systems CD-DA CD-RWFront Panel Disc Basic Setup Management Recording PlaybackFunctional Overview Rear PanelFunctional Overview Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing a Remote Control Open the cover Insert batteriesIntroduction Connections Basic Setup On-Screen Display / Menu OFFTitle name information Introduction Connections Basic SetupGuide to ON-SCREEN Displays and Menus File name informationMain Menu Front Panel Display Guide Disc Basic Setup Management RecordingPlayback Editing Function Setup Others Display MessageTV Connection Overview Connecting to an External TunerConnections Supplied cables used in this connection are as followsConnections Connecting to a TV with an Hdmitm Compatible PortHdmi Video Resolution and Actual Output Signals No supplied cables are used in this connectionConnecting to a TV with Component Video Input jacks Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input JackFunction Setup Others Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input JacksConnecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks Playback EditingDigital Audio Connection To set up Hdmi Audio, refer to pages 82To set up Dolby Digital, refer to pages 81 No supplied cables are used in these connectionsChannel Analog Audio Connection PlaybackUse K / L to select your desired Initial SettingProceed to in Clock Setting on LanguagePress Setup to exit Setting the ClockClock Setting Editing Function Setup OthersSettings for the Video Input In, then press EnterUse K / L to select Format, then press Enter Formatting a DiscChoosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW Use K / L to select Format Mode, then press EnterReformatting a Disc Manually If you want to cancel formatting, select NoFormatting a Disc Formatting is completed.100% is indicatedUse K / L to select Disc Protect Setting a Disc to ProtectPress Setup Use K / L to select DVD Menu, then press Enter Use K / L to select Yes, then press EnterAuto Finalizing Press Setup and use K / L toSelect General Setting, then press EnterFinalizing a Disc Playing the Discs in Other DVD PlayersFinalizing is completed 32 EN Restrictions on Recording Recording ModeInformation on DVD Recording VideoPress Setup to exit Settings for a RecordingSetting for Auto Chapter Make Recording CompatibleRecording Audio Select XP Settings for a RecordingSetting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode RecordingAlign the disc to the disc tray guide Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc trayFollow the steps to record TV programs It may take awhile to load Disc completelyPress Stop C to stop recording Disc Connections Basic Setup Management RecordingPress REC I to start recording Will be displayed for 5 secondsBefore recording, make sure Timer RecordingGuide to Timer Programming Display If you have not set the clock yetPress Enter when all items are entered Timer RecordingUse K / L to select a recording mode Press I/yON/STANDBY to set a timer programmingTo stop the timer recording in progress Disc Connections Basic Setup Management Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of Overlapped Settings Editing FunctionPreparation on this unit Satellite LinkPress Stop C Satellite Link External device Connection to an External DevicePress OPEN/CLOSE a again to close the disc tray Settings for AN External DeviceRecording from an External Device It takes awhile to load DiscDV Dubbing Recording audio modeIndicator of dubbing function Guide to DV and On-Screen DisplayDVC to DVD Dubbing Press REC Mode repeatedly to Select a recording modeDV Dubbing Use Input Select to select L3 DV-IN48 EN Structure of Disc Contents Information on PlaybackPress I/y ON/STANDBY Basic PlaybackDirect Playback Press Stop C once to stop playback temporarilyUse K / L to select Play From Basic PlaybackPlayback from the Title List Start, then press EnterPlaying Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/JPEG Files JpegPlayback will be paused and sound will be muted Using the Title/Disc Menu2Press Play B to return to the normal playback Skipping TV Commercials During Playback Special PlaybackResume Playback Fast Forward / Fast Reverse PlaybackStep by Step Playback Special PlaybackRapid Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse PlaybackDuring playback, press Display or Zoom Marker SettingZoom Use / B to select to display the selection menuWhile viewing a TV broadcast via this unit, press Time Slip Chasing Playback during RecordingDuring recording, press Play B This unit start to record the TV broadcastChapter Simultaneous Playback and RecordingSelected title playback will start To move to for chapter, press BSearch Using Skip j / SkipUsing Display Title/Chapter SearchTime Search SearchAudio CD Repeat Playback Random PlaybackSlide Show REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE ShowProgram Playback 5Press Play BTOP Menu to display the disc menu Switching SubtitlesSwitching Audio Soundtrack If you press Audio , skip toSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Switching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera AnglesReducing Block Noise Use K / L to select Black Level, then press Enter Adjusting Black LevelYour setting will be activated Use K / L to select OFF or ON, then press EnterInformation on Disc Editing Guide to a Title ListAfter the disc is fully recorded Disc Basic Setup ManagementDeleting Titles Recording PlaybackUse K / L to select Title Delete, then press Enter Switch between Original and PlaylistDeleting Titles Title list, original or playlist will appearAdding Titles to a Playlist Disc Connections Basic Setup Management Recording PlaybackCREATING/DELETING Playlist Use K / L to select Add To Playlist, then press EnterCREATING/DELETING Playlist Erasing All PlaylistEditing Discs Putting Names on TitlesPutting Names on Titles cont’d Editing DiscsGuide to Edit Title Name Press Return Setting Chapter MarksUse Skip H / G Press Return again and then Return or Stop C to exitUse Skip H or Skip G to decide the chapter to be hidden Hiding ChaptersUse K / L to select Edit, then Press EnterDeleting a Part of a Title VR mode DVD-RW playlistInstructions continue on the next Use K / L to select Delete then press Enter Deleting a Part of a Title cont’dPress Return and then Return or Stop C to exit Dividing a Title For VR mode DVD-RW, press MENU/LIST to select PlaylistFor VR mode DVD-RW Proceed to step Use K / L/s / B to select a desired title, then press EnterYou can combine two titles into a single title Combining TitlesTwo titles will combine into a single title Confirm the indication OFF ON. Press Enter again Setting or Releasing the Title ProtectionTo protect a whole disc VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only Use K / L to select Protect, thenUse K / L to select Chapter Mark Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at OnceThen press Enter Use K / L to select the desired interval, then press EnterList of the Default Settings Setup Items highlight is the default ContentsList of the Default Settings Items highlight is the default ContentsUse K / L to select a desired item General SettingPlayback Then press EnterUse the Number buttons to enter the current password General SettingParental Lock Default OFF Playback cont’dAudio Out Subtitle Language Default OFF Disc Menu Language Default EnglishAudio Language Default Original Angle Icon Default onFL Dimmer Default Bright OSD Language Default EnglishScreen Saver Default 10 minutes DisplayDisplay cont’d ChipUse the Number Buttons to enter new access password Canadian French RatingVideo Progressive Default OFFTV Aspect Default 169 Wide Selected itemFormat Default RGB Hdmi CEC Default OFF Hdmi Audio Default onRGB Range Default Normal Hdmi cont’dReset the setting to default Reset AllSelect Yes using K / L , then press Enter Editing Function Setup OthersRemote control TroubleshootingPower PictureRecording / Timer recording / Editing TroubleshootingStop C Remedy HdmiFrequently Asked Questions Can I record to CD-RW/-R?Language Code Language CodeGlossary Recording SpecificationsGeneral Input / OutputLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty LPLWHG2QH  HDUDUUDQW\RQ3DUWVDQG/DERXU$UELWUDWLRQDQGLVSXWH5HVROXWLRQ