Troubleshooting - Toshiba HDR5010KB Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

Should you experience a problem with your Digital TV recorder which can't be
resolved using the table below, put the unit into Standby mode, then unplug
completely from the mains. Leave the unit unplugged for at least one minute before
connecting again to the mains.
Picture
Problem
No picture/distorted
picture
Banner is displayed saying
" Your box is too Hot.
Please check that it is
properly ventilated"
Sound
Problem
No sound
Power
Problem
No power
Digital TV recorder takes a
long time to switch on
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Possible cause/remedy
• Check the Digital TV recorder is switched On.
• Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.
• Check all connections between the unit and TV.
• Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input (refer to
the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details).
• Check the signal strength (refer to Service menu on
page 38).
• Power your TV Off and then On at the mains.
• Unit ventilation is blocked or unit is not positioned correctly.
Reposition unit such that all ventilation holes top/bottom
are open and there is nothing blocking them. Also consider
moving the unit to a more suitable position (i.e not on top/
under other equipment).
Possible cause/remedy
• TV is muted.
• Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.
• Check all connections between the unit and TV/Hi-Fi or
Surround Sound System.
• Check the signal strength for the channel you are
watching. If the signal is weak then you may have picture
but no sound (refer to Service menu on page 38).
• Power your TV Off and then On at the mains.
Possible cause/remedy
Check the AC mains adaptor is correctly connected and the
unit is switched on.
The hard disk is nearly full. Delete some recordings.
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