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Recent Messages Posted:

RE: Toshiba SD220 multiregion @ Richer Sounds / RCE ?

Colin

I have a technical problem with my Toshiba SD210e and would like to get in touch with the Toshiba Helpdesk. Do you have an email or website address for them?

Many thanks.

-Bill

RE: Sound Quality Fault with Toshiba 210e: Please Help!

Thanks, Bowf, for pointing me to Clayt`s postings on my legal rights. My only reservation is that the updated version is quite inexpensive (130 quid) so it might not be worth several trips to the retailer and hassling and haggling, etc.

I bought the 210e at Richer Sounds in Cambridge. Anyone have experience with getting them to repair faulty machines out of warranty?

By the way, spireite, did your front panel go blank as well as losing the analogue sound?

Thanks to all,

WLW

RE: Sound Quality Fault with Toshiba 210e: Please Help!

Bowf,

Well its nice to hear someone else had the same problem. Although mine is out of warranty so I`m willing to try anything. Any other suggestions out there? The firmware version, for both "boot" and "main" is v1.3.

Many thanks,

Bill.

Sound Quality Fault with Toshiba 210e: Please Help!

Please help!

I have a 16 month old Toshiba 210e that seems to have recently developed a fault with the sound: the sound has become very faint and is considerably lower quality. I can now reach normal listening levels only by turning up my amplifier or TV to FULL volume (I normally have never gone past half way for any device!). Also the quality is noticeably worse, it seems to clip certain frequencies or volumes. MP3 burned CDRs have the same problem, and store-bought music CDs are even worse!

I've tried both the SCART and the RCA audio jacks and the result is the same.

The fault happened about a week ago when I was watching a Lord of the Rings DVD, and the sound faded in and out for a few minutes before failing permanently.

The other noticeable thing is that the front panel display does not work, even using the "FL dim" button on the remote. Since the problem first occurred, after playing for while the front panel display came back one or twice, but now does not work - it is completely black. The on-screen displays seem to work fine.

The problem is NOT the common Lip sync problem of which I am aware.

From what I can tell, the picture quality looks fine.

I suspected a dirty laser lens, so I have (1) tried a cleaner CD, and when that failed to solve the problem, (2) I removed the cover and physically cleaned the lens with a cotton swap and isopropyl alcohol.

I have searched the forum for the Toshiba 210e and haven't found anyone with the same problem. Should I just chuck it and buy a 220e from Richer Sounds?

Many thanks,

Bill.