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Problems and Solutions (VCR)
Before contacting a Toshiba authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem Explanation/Solution
No power
Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the
ON/STANDBY
button?
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 Recorder-VCR antenna connections.
Is the DVD Recorder-VCR tuner properly set?
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful
Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record
No playback picture or the picture
Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted
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
II
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.
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 Recorder-VCR
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your nearest TOSHIBA authorized service center.