Problems and Solutions (VCR)
Before contacting a Toshiba authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem | Explanation/Solution |
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No power | Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. |
| Have you pressed the ON/STANDBY button? |
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You cannot insert a video cassette | A video cassette can only be inserted with the window |
| side up and the safety tab facing you. |
The television program was not recorded Check the DVD
Is the DVD
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful
Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record
No playback picture or the picture is distorted
Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
You cannot see normal broadcasts Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on TUNER.
Check the TV antenna connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback Press the PROG/TRK ( 
/ 
) buttons to minimize this effect.
When the ❿II button is pressed | A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the |
during playback, the still picture | condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons |
has severe “noise bar” streaks | during SLOW motion to minimize this effect. |
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Video Head Cleaning | If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video |
| heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem |
| and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. |
| When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions |
| provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head |
| cleaning can permanently damage the video heads. |
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your nearest TOSHIBA authorized service center.
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