How can I get my Toshiba RD-XS24 DVD recorder to fire up?

I was given this recorder by my daughter and it was working perfectly until it was unplugged brought to my house and plugged in.
I'm getting no signs of life on it, no stand-by light or time showing.
I've checked that the power is getting in to it by putting a voltage tester aross the neutral connection and the small cartridge fuse which is adjacent inside the cover.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards, TGN

Terry Nicholls
February 2010