Toshiba SD-37VBSB manual Problems and troubleshooting, Symptoms, Possible Solutions, Dvd/Vcr, Page

Problems and troubleshooting

Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

DVD/VCR

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	• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.	–
	• Try another AC outlet.	–
DVD/VCR does not operate.	• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.	–
	• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.	–
	• Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.	16,33
	• Aerial connection is not correct or aerial cable is disconnected.	12
	• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not	15
	set to the video channel.
No picture.	• Check the unit is connected correctly.	12~14
	• The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to	–
	VIDEO (or equivalent).
	• Channel is set to the external mode.	–
	• Check the unit is connected correctly.	12~14
No sound.	• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.	–
	• The unit is in the Special playback mode.	21,35
	• Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor.
	• Operate within Approx. 5 Meters or reduce the light in the room.
The remote control does not	• Clear the path of the beam.	11
function.	• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
	• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
	• Check the frequency code is set correctly.
VCR
TV recording does not work.	• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.	19
	• The unit is in the external input mode.
Timer recording does not work.	• The time is not set correctly.	17
	• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.	28
	• The TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).	29
	• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.	21
Noise bars on screen.	Try Manual tracking adjustment.
	• Video heads are dirty.	57
	• The tape is worn or damaged.	–

DVD

Display is not shown in your	• Select proper language in the menu options.
language.
Playback doesn’t start.	• No disc is inserted.
	• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.
	• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.
Stopping playback, slow-motion
play, repeat play, or memory play,	• Some discs may not do some of the functions.
etc. cannot be performed.

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