Toshiba SD-V596SU, SD-V592SU owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Correction

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

The power is on, but the

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the

DVD+VCR does not

No tape is inserted.

disc or tape indicator in the display

work.

 

window is lit.)

 

 

 

Abnormal or no picture.

The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR

Select the appropriate video input mode

 

signal output.

on the TV so the picture from the

 

 

DVD+VCR appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

TV/VCR mode for DVD+VCR is set to

Press the TV/VCR button on the remote

 

TV.

control repeatedly to choose VCR

 

 

mode. TV indicator disappears in the

 

 

display window.

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected

Connect the video cable securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The connected TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

 

 

 

 

Wrong cable connection.

Check the connection.

 

 

 

 

The HDMI mode is on.

Set HMDI on the front panel to OFF.

 

 

 

 

Unit output setting and TV resolution

Check TV capability.

 

capabilities mismatch.

Check mode of connections (eg. S-

 

 

 

 

Video, Component etc.).

 

 

Check unit Resolution setting according

 

 

to TV capability and mode of connec-

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

Distorted or no sound.

The equipment connected with the

Select the correct input mode of the

audio cable is not set to receive

audio receiver so you can listen to the

 

 

DVD+VCR signal output.

sound from the DVD+VCR.

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not connected

Connect the audio cable securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The power of the equipment connected

Turn on the equipment connected with

 

with the audio cable is turned off.

the audio cable.

 

The Digital Audio Output mismatch with

Select the proper audio setting in

 

the amplifier.

AUDIO setup.

 

 

 

The playback picture is

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

poor.

Tape heads are dirty.

Clean video heads.

 

 

 

 

Tape is a rental or was recorded on

Use CH/TRK (+/-) for manual tracking

 

another VCR.

adjustment while tape is playing.

 

 

 

The DVD+VCR does not

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the

No tape is inserted.

disc or tape indicator in the display

start playback.

 

window is lit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

 

 

type, color system, and Regional code.)

 

 

 

 

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

 

 

 

 

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly

 

 

inside the guide.

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

The Rating level is set.

Cancel the Rating function or change

 

 

the rating level.

 

 

 

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Contents SD-V592SU SD-V596SU Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Before Use Playable DiscsPrecautions About SymbolsFront Panel Display Window RECRear Panel Remote Control Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Connecting Antenna/Cable TV toConnections Rear of DVD+VCR Without Cable BoxRF coaxial connection Connections Basic TV ConnectionsOptional, Preferred TV Connections Audio/Video connectionHdmi jack on a Hdmi compatible TV or mon Hdmi connectionConnect the Hdmi OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to Itor HAccessory Audio/Video A/V Connections to Digital Multi-channel soundAmplifier Receiver Before Operation VCR Part On-Screen Display OSD Before Operation VCR Part Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel SelectionBefore Operation VCR Part Setting the Clock Auto Clock SetBefore Operation DVD Part Example On-Screen Display during playing DVD Video ItemsExample On-Screen Display during playing VCD Items Before Operation DVD Part Initial Settings Menu LanguageDisc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Dolby Digital / DTS / Mpeg Display Mode DVDTV Aspect DVD Sample Freq. Frequency DVDE. Black Level Expansion DNR Digital Noise ReductionAuto Play DVD Pluge Blacker than Black DVDRating DVD Password Security CodeBefore Operation DVD Part Lock Parental Control Country Code DVDOperation with tape Normal Playback Special Effect PlaybacksPress either the FF or the REW button Enter the number of Viss signals you wish to skipOperation with tape Viss VHS Index Search System Press either the FF or REW button onceOperation with tape Timer Recording One touch Timer RecordingOTR Operation with tapeDubbing and Editing Copying from DVD to VCRMTS Multi-Channel TV Sound Multichannel TV Sound Indicator MTSVHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio SoundOperation with tape Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional InformationMoving to another Title DVD General FeaturesOperation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesTime Search DVD Video CDs Repeat Track/All/OffSpecial DVD Features DVD Audio CD MP3 / WMAID3 TAG Moving to another Track Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA DiscRepeat A-B CD Repeat Track/All/Off CD MP3 WMAOperation with Jpeg Disc Viewing a Jpeg Disc Erasing a Track from Program List Programmed Playback CD VCD2.0Repeat Programmed Tracks Erasing the Complete Program ListAdditional Operation Playing a DVD VR format Disc Video Mode Setting DVDWhat is ‘CPRM’? One Touch ReplaySetting TV Control Codes Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteTable of TV Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand CodeSetting Cable Box/DSS Satellite Receiver Control Codes Controlling Your Cable Box/DSS Satellite ReceiverBy pressing You can Table of Cable Box Brand Codes Table of DSS Satellite Receiver Brand CodesBrand name of your Cable box Brand Code Troubleshooting Symptom Cause CorrectionReference Language Code List Code LanguageCountry/Area Code List Code Country/AreaDVD Specifications SpecificationsVCR Specifications GeneralCommercial Units Limited Ninety 90 Day WarrantyRental Units Your ResponsibilityHow to Obtain Warranty Services No 3834RV0004N

SD-V596SU, SD-V592SU specifications

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