Radio Shack 36 User Manual

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dCat. No. 16-429

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Model 36

9" Color TV/VCR Combo

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 36 9" Color TV/VCR Com­bo combines a versatile co lor TV/m onitor and a
VCR in one space-saving cabinet. The supplied
AC power cord and DC adapter l et you enjoy it
in your home, office, car, RV, van, or boat — al­most anywhere! The Model 36 receives TV pro­grams and plays video tapes. It also records
video tapes from TV programs or an audio/video
source you connect it to.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has
been prepared to assist you with initial setup
procedures and to guide y ou in the Model 36’s
everyday operation.

Your Model 36 has these features:

Automatic/Manual Clock Settin

— lets you
set the Model 36 to automatically update its
clock using EDS (Extended Data Service) sig­nals broadcast by certain stations when you op­erate the Model 3 6 using AC power. You can
also manually set the clock.

EDS is a service provided by some broad-

Note:

casters to transmit various types of information
including the current time. If no broadcasters in
your area transmit EDS signals, automatic clock
setting will n ot work.

Automatic D.S.T. (Da

ustment

— lets you set the M odel 36 to aut o-

ht Saving Time) Ad-

matically adjust the time for Daylight Saving
Time when you operat e t he M ode l 36 using AC
power.

Automatic Head Cleanin

stem

— cleans
the Model 36’s video heads each time you insert
and eject a t ape, to preserve excellent picture
quality.

Auto Return

— rewinds the tape to the begin-

ning of the recording when timer recording ends.

Remote Control

— compact and easy to use,
the remote control lets you operate m ost of the
Model 36’s tape-motion and TV co ntrols from a
distance.

Front Panel Video/Audio Input Jacks

— let
you quickly connect an audio/video device such
as a camcorder or video g ame, without disco n­necting other devices.

Bilingual On-Screen Menu

— displays instruc-

tions on the TV screen in English or Spanish.

179-Cha nnel Capa bilit
Locked L oop) Tuner

, Digital PLL ( Phase-

— lets you view broad­casts tuned from an antenna, cable system, or
audio/video from another video source, provid­ing a clear, sharp picture.

Tuner Memor

Programmin

— automatically
stores all the active channe ls in your area into
memory. You can also manually program the
tuner’s memory, making it easy to add new
channels when you move the Model 36 to an­other area, or delete channels you do not want.

Two-Wa

Power

— lets you power the Model
36 from standard AC power (with the supplied
AC power cord) or your vehicle’s battery (with
the supplied DC adapter).

Dew Protection System

— protects the Model
36 by preventing VCR operation in very humid
conditions.

Channel Return

— lets you quickly switch be­tween broadcasts on two different channels by
pressing a single button.

1-Year, 8-Event, Di

ital Timer

— lets you pro­gram the Model 36 to make up to eight unat­tended weekly, daily, or one-time recordings
within a 1-year period.

Closed Captionin

— receives and displays
closed caption signals for those programs that
broadcast them, and lets you receive other infor-

Game Mode Settin

Model 36 to the best video setting for viewing
video games.

— lets you quickly set the

mation from TV stations.

©

1998 Tandy Corporation.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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Automatic/Manual Tracking — automatically
adjusts the tracking for each tape you play. You
can also adjust the tracking manually.

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — makes
playback easy by automatically playing, rewind­ing, and ejecting a video cassette tape.

Sleep Timer — lets you set the Model 36 to play
for the amount of time you select, then automat­ically turn off .

Auto Repeat — lets you set the Model 36 to au­tomatically repeat a tape when, during playback,
it reaches the end or a blank section on the tape.

Rental Play — improves playback picture qual­ity of worn tapes, such as rental tapes.

Dual-Speed Fast-Forward/Reverse with Vi­sual Search and Time Search — helps you

easily find a selection on the tape, and lets you
quickly move the tape through recorded material
you want to skip.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex­pose this product to rain or mois­ture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol i s intended to alert you to the pres­ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the prod uct’s encl osure that mi ght be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im­portant operating and maintenance instructions

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are included in the literature accompanying this
product.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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Freeze-Fram e — lets you tem porarily stop the

action and view a single frame.
Digital Tape Counter with Memory — lets you

select and return to a specific point on the tape.
Three Recording/Pla yback S pee ds — let you

choose the best recording speed for the desired
length and recording quality.

Earphone Jack — lets you connect an ear­phone (not supplied) to the Model 36.

Note: Y our Model 36’s remo te control requires
two AA batteries (not supplied) for operation.

We recommend you record your Model 36’s se­rial number here. The number is on the back
panel.

Serial Number _________________

Note: Most material performed in public, such
as concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed on
prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted. The un­authorized recording or duplication of copyright­ed material is a violation of the copyright laws of
most countries and such dupl ication may res ult
in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, however,
that in the U nited States, it is n ot a violation of
U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to record a
broadcast television program for private (in­home) viewing.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.

Read instructions

operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions

operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnin

appliance and in t he operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions

use instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleanin

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us e a damp
cloth for cleaning.

6.

Attachments

not recommended by the TV/VCR manu­facturer as they may cause hazards.

7.

Water and Moisture

VCR near water-for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool.

8.

Accessories

on an unstable cart, stand, t ripod, bracket,
or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing
serious injury to someone and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom­mended by the manufacturer or sold with
the TV/VCR. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cau se an applia nce and c art
combination to overturn.

9.

Ventila tion

cabinet and the back or bottom are pro­vided for ventilation and t o ensure reliable
operation of the TV/VCR and to protect it
from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by p lacing the T V /

— Unplug TV/VCR from the wall

— Slots and openings in the

— All the safety and

— The safety and

— All warnings on the

s

— All operating and

— Do not use attachments

— Do not use this TV/

— Do not place this TV/VCR

VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.

This TV/VCR should never be pl aced near

or over a radiator or heat register. This TV /
VCR should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilat ion is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

10.

Power Sources

operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power sup­plied to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For TV/
VCRs intended to operate from battery
power or other source s, refer to t he operat­ing instructions.

11.

Groundin

VCR is equipped with a polarized alternat­ing-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

12.

Power-Cord Protection

cords should be routed so they are not
likely to be wal ked on or pinched by it ems
placed upon or against them, paying partic­ular attention to cords at plugs, conve­nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.

13.

Outdoor Antenna Groundin

side antenna or cable system is connected
to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1984, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of

— This TV/VCR should be

and Polarization

— This TV/

— Power-supply

— If an out-

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antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, a nd requ ireme nts for
the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANT ENNA GRO UNDING AS P ER

FIGURE A

NATIONAL ELE CT RICAL CO DE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATI ON AL ELE CTRI CAL C ODE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAM PS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDI NG
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC ART 250, PART H

14. Lightning — For added protection for this
TV/VCR receiver during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of tim e, unplug it from t he w all
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the
TV/VCR due to lightning and power-line
surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna sys-
tem should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall out­lets and extension cords a s this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push
objects of any kind into this TV/VCR
through openings as they m ay touch dan­gerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid o f any k in d o n the TV/VCR.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this
TV/VCR yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous volt­age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this
TV/VCR from the wall outlet and refer ser­vicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

• If liquid h as bee n spille d or object s have

fallen into the TV/VCR.

• If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain

or water.

• If the TV/VCR does n ot operate normally

by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are cov­ered by the operating instructions, as
improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the TV/VCR to its
normal operation.

• If the TV/VCR has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

• When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct

change in performance — t his indicates
a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When rep lacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts,
specified by the manufacturer, that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, ele ctric shock, injury to persons or
other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the
service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in
proper operating condition.

22. Heat — This TV/VCR product should be
situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produ ce
heat.

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Warning: When you install an outdoor an­tenna, use extreme caution. If the antenna
starts to fall, let it go! It could contact over­head power lines. If the antenna touches
the power line, contact with the antenna,
mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electro­cution and death. Call the power com pany
to remove the anten na. Do not attempt t o
remove it yourself!

SERVICE

1. Except as noted in this owner’s manual, do
not attempt to service this TV/VCR your­self. Instead, unplug it and contact a quali­fied service technician.

2. Be sure the service t echnician uses autho­rized replacement parts or their equiva­lents. Unauthorized parts may cause fire,
electrical shock, or other hazards.

3. Following any service or repair, be sure the
service technician performs safety checks
to certify that your TV/VCR is in safe oper­ating order.

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CONTENTS

Before Yo u Begin ........................................................................................................................... 9

Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 9

Moisture Condensation ........................................................................................................... 10

Using This Manual .................................................................................................................. 10

Connections ................................................................................................................................. 11

Choosing a Location ....................................................................................................... ........ 11

Connecting the Supplied Antenna .......................................................................................... 11

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ............................................................................................ 12

Connecting to a Cable System ................................................. .......... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... . 12

Cable Channel Designations ............................................................................................ 13

Connecting an External Device ............................................................................................... 13

Connecting Power ................................................................................................................... 13

Using the AC Power Cord ................................................................................................ 13

Using the DC Adapter ....................................................................................................... 13

Connecting an Optional Earphone . ......................................................................................... 14

Listening Safely ................................................................................................................ 14

Setup .............................................................................................................................. .......... ..... 15

Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 15

Remote Control ............ ................ ................. ................. ......... ................. ................ ........ ....... 15

Installing Batteries ............................................................................................................ 15

Using the Remote Control ................................................................................................ 16

Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels ........................................................................... 16

Changing the On-Screen Language ................................................................................. 16

Changing the Channels Stored in Memory ....................................................................... 17

Adding/Erasing Channels ................................................................................................. 17

Selecting the Input Signal ....................................................................................................... 17

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................ ..... 18

Auto Clock Setting ............................................................................................................ 18

Manual Clock Setting ........................................................................................................ 18

Daylight-Saving Time ........................................................................................................ 19

Resetting the Clock .......................................................................................................... 19

Basic TV Operation ................... ................. ................ ................. ................. ......... ...................... 20

Selecting Channels ................................................................................................................. 20

Viewing TV ........................................................................................................................... ... 20

Adjusting the Picture ............................................................................................................... 20

Using Mute ...................................................................................................................... ........ 21

Using Channel Return ............................................................................................................ . 21

Viewing an External Device .................................................................................................... 21

Basic VCR Operation .................................................................................................................. 22

Loading a Video Tape ............................................................................................................. 22

Playing a Video Tape .............................................................................................................. 22

Automatic Rewi n d /Eject ........................ ......... ................. ................ ................. ......... ........ 22

Changing the Tape’s Direction/Varying the Playback Speed .................................................. 23

Visual Search ................................................................................................................... 23

Freeze-Frame ................................................................................................................... 23

Fast-Forwa r d /Re w i nd ........................... ................ ................. ................ .......... ................ . 23

Tracking .......................................................................................................................... ........ 23

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Special Functions .......... ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. ................ ................. . 24

Things You See ....................... ................. ......... ................. ................ ................. ......... ........... 24

On-Screen Displays ......................................................................................................... 24

Function Indicators ........................................................................................................... 24

Using the Sleep Timer ............................................................................................................. 24

Using the Game Mode ............................................... .......... .. ....... .......... .. ....... ....... .......... .. .... 25

Using the Counter .................................................................................................................. . 25

Using Counter Return ....................................................................... .. ....... ....... ..... ....... .... 25

Using Time Search .................................................................................................................. 25

Using Automatic Repeat Playback .......................................................................................... 26

Improving Playback of Older (Worn) Tap es ............................................................................ 26

Closed Caption ....................................................................................................................... 27

Recording ............................................................................................................................... ...... 28

General Info r mation ......... ......... ................. ................ ................. .......... ................ ................. . 28

Recording/Playback Speeds ............................................................................................ 28

Tape Selection .................................................................................................................. 28

Erase Prot ec tion ........ ................ .......... ................ ................. ................. ................ ........... 28

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................. . 29

One-Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................................................. 29

OTR Hints .................. ...................................... ....................... .......................................... 30

Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................................................... 30

Setting the Automatic Timer ............................................................................................. 31

Timer Recording Hints ..................................................................................................... 32

Checking/Changing Automatic Timers ......................................................................... .... 32

Clearing an Automatic Timer ............................................................................................ 33

Auto Return ......................................................................................................................... .... 33

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape ..................................................... ....... .......... .. ....... ....... ..... ....... .... 34

Connecting a Dubbing Source . ........................................................................................ 34

Dubbing a Tape ................................................................................................................ 35

Additional Information ................................................................................................................ 36

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................... . 36

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 38

The FCC Wants You to Know ...... ....................... ...................................... .............................. 39

Replacing the DC Adapter’s Fuse ........................................................................................... 39

Servicing Your Model 36 ........................................................ ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... .... 40

Cleaning the Video Heads ........................................ ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... .... 40

Storing Video Cassettes ............................................ .......... ....... .. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ...... 40

Degaussing ............................................................................................................................. 40

Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 41

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ACCESSORIES

Your Model 36 includes the following accessories. Be sure you have all of these items before you
store the packing material.

Remote Control

— controls most of your Model

36’s functions.

UHF/VHF Dipole Antenna

— provides adequate

reception in most metropolitan areas.

POWER

SLEEP EJECT

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0 +100

MENU

DISPLAY

MUTE

PLAY

REW

STOP

RECORD SPEED

T-PROG.
CLEAR

MEMORYRESET

COUNTER

TV/VCR COMBINATION

MODEL 36

TIME

SEARCH

CHANNEL

VOLUME

F.FWD

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL
RETURN

AC Power Cord

— lets you power the Mode l 36

from standard AC power.

DC Adapter

— lets you power the Model 36 from

your vehicle’s battery.

300-to-75-ohm Matchin

Transf orm er

— lets you

connect a 300-ohm antenna lead to your Model

ANT.

36’s

terminal.

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MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside th e Model 36’s VCR can
cause tape jams or video head damage. When
the Model 36’s automatic dew sensor senses
moisture,
not play a tape.

DEW

If
36 from a cold area to a warm one, unplug the
Model 36 and let it sit for abo ut 2 hours, or unt il

DEW

allows complete evaporation of any moisture in­side the Model 36.

DEW

appears and the Model 36 will

appears, or when you move you r Mo del

no longer appears when you plug it in. This

USING THIS MANUAL

This manual i s organized i nto these m ajor s ec­tions.

• “Connections” on Page 11 — describes the
connections required to begin using your
Model 36.

• “Setup” on Page 15 — includes procedures
for preparing and using the remote control,
setting the on-screen language, storing
channels, selecting the input signal, and
setting the clock.

• “Basic TV Operation” on Page 20 —
explains how to sel ect channels, watch TV
using the Model 36’s tuner, adjust the pic­ture (brightness, contrast, color, tint, and
sharpness), mute the sound, use the chan­nel return feature, and view an external
device.

• “Basic VCR Operation” on Page 22 —
explains ho w to load and play a video tape,
use the M odel 36’s visual searc h and freeze­frame features, fast-forward and rewind a
tape, and adjust the tracking manually.

• “Special Functions” on Page 24 —
describes the things y ou see on t he Model
36’s TV screen, h ow to use the Model 36’s
sleep timer, game mode, counter, time
search, and automatic repeat playback
functions, improve p layback of old or dam­aged video tapes, and use the Model 36’s
closed caption function.

• “Recording” on Page 28 — describes the
different types of recordings and gives
instructions for making each, and shows
how to use the Model 36’s auto return func­tion.

• “Additional Information” on Page 36 —
includes a troubleshooting section, care
and maintenance procedures, FCC infor­mation, procedures for replacing the DC
adapter’s fuse, information on servicing
your Model 36, cleaning the Model 36’s
video heads, storing video cassettes, and
degaussing.

• “Specifications” on Page 41 — lists the
Model 36’s specifications.

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CONNECTIONS

Before using your Model 36 for the first time,
read through this entire section to determine
which connections best m eet your needs. Then
follow the directions for com pl eting t he c onnec­tions.

Notes:

• You can connect many different types of
audio/video systems such as a stereo
receiver/amplifier, a satellite receiver, or a
combination of a cable system and outside
antenna to your Model 36. These connec­tions might require additional supplies that
are available from your local RadioShack
store.

• Disconnect powe r from the M odel 36 when
making connections. Do not connect the
Model 36’s power cord (AC or DC) until you
complete all other connections.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Choose a location for your Model 36 where:

• air flows freely on all sides of the Model 36

• the power cord (AC or DC) is not in the way
of normal traffic

CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED
ANTENNA

Follow these steps to conne ct the supplied a n­tenna.

DC13.2V

AC 120V

ANT.

1. Insert the ant enna ’s pos t into t he s ocket on
top of the Model 36’s cabinet.

2. Connect both sides of the antenna’s cable
to the supplied 300-to-75-ohm matching
transformer.

3. Plug the 300-to-75-ohm matching trans­former into the Model 36’s

ANT.

4. Fully extend the antenna and adjust it for
the best VHF reception.

ANT.

terminal.

Note:

To improve UHF reception, shorten the

antenna.

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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR
ANTENNA

The supplied antenna provides good reception
in most areas. But, for the best recept i on in al l
areas, use a high-quality outdoor antenna, avail­able at your local RadioShack store.

• If the antenna us es 75-ohm coaxial cable,
connect the antenna’s cable direct ly to the
Model 36’s

ANT.

• If the antenna uses 300-ohm cable, use the
supplied 300-to-75-ohm matching trans­former to make the connection.

ANT.

terminal.

DC13.2V

AC 120V

ANT.

CONNECTING TO A CABLE
SYSTEM

Note to the CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to ca ll the CA TV sys­tem installer’s attention to Article 820-4 0 of the
National Electrical Code that provides guide­lines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connect­ed to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

To receive cable channels, you must connect
the Model 36 to your local cable system.

Caution:

connections t o cable wires (connections that do
not go throu gh the ca ble bo x). Che ck the law s in
your area before making any connections.

If you do not receive scrambled channels

you can connect the cable directly to the Model
36’s

Some areas have laws restricting di rect

ANT.

termi nal.

,

• If you have sepa rate VHF and UHF anten­nas, connect the antenn a cables to a s plit­ter/combiner (such as RadioShack Cat. No.
15-1296). Then connect the splitter/com­biner’s output to the

DC13.2V

AC 120V

ANT.

ANT.

ANT.

terminal.

Refer to your antenna’s installation instructions
for additional information.

DC13.2V

AC 120V

ANT.

If you receive scrambled channel s

ANT.

, you must
connect the cable to the cable converter box,
then connect the cable converter box to the
Model 36’s

ANT.

terminal.

Set the Model 36 to the cable box’s output chan­nel (3 or 4) (see “Selecting Channels” on
Page 20) and use the cable box to select the
channel.

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Cable Channel Designations

Your Model 36 c an receiv e up to 125 c able chan­nels, di splay ed as 1–125 . Cha nnel s 2–1 3 ar e th e
same for VHF and cable TV, and cable compa­nies usually number them as they appear on the
TV screen. For other channels, the cable ser­vice’s channel designations might not match the
channel nu mb ers that appear.

For more information, contact your cable com­pany. You still might have t o experiment to de­termine the proper cable channel designations
for your cable system.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE

You can connect another audio/video device
that has audio/video outputs, such as a VCR,
camcorder, or satellite receiver, to the Model 36
so you can view the source’s output on the Mod­el 36.

CONNECTING POWER

Using the AC Power Cord

Warning:

has a polarized plug. To prevent blade expo­sure, be sure the blades fit fully and easily into
the outlet. If you do not have a polarized out let,
have a qualified electrician install one before
you use the Model 36.

CAUTION:

SHOCK, MATCH WI DE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Plug the supplied AC powe r cord’s smaller end
into the Model 36’s
plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.

For your protection, the power cord

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

AC 120V

DC13.2V

AC 120V

ANT.

connector. Then

2

Always use video-quality shield ed cables

Note:

with phono connectors. Do not use standard au­dio patch cords.

To connect an audio/video device’s outputs to
the Model 36, connect the device’s video and
audio outputs to the corresponding

AUDIO IN

and

jacks on the front of t he Model 36.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Model 36

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AUDIO

A/V Device

VIDEO IN

AC 120V

1

Using the DC Adapter

To power the M odel 36 from your vehicle’s bat­tery, plug the supplied DC adapter’s small plug

DC13.2V

AC 120V

DC13.2V

DC 13.2V

jack . T hen ti g hten

To Cigarette-Lighter Socket

To Cigarette-Light So

into the Model 36’s
the knurled ring on the DC adapter’s large plug
and plug it into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.

ANT.

13

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Cautions:

• The supplied DC adapter suppli es at least

13.2 volts and delivers at lea st 5 amps of
DC automotive power. Its center tip must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the
Model 36’s

DC13.2V

jack. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications
could damage the Model 36 or the adapter.

• Do not operate your Model 36 while driving.

• Do not mount t he Model 36 where it could
damage or interfere with the operation of
any passive restraint safety device (an air­bag or seat belt).

• The supplied DC adapter was designed
specifically for your Model 36. Use only the
supplied DC adapter.

• Make sure the ring on th e tip of the ciga­rette-lighter socket is securely screwed
in before you insert it into the vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.

• Be sure the cigarette-lighter socket is free
of ashes and other debris.

• Always plug the DC adapt er into the Model
36 before you plug it into the cigarette­lighter socket. Always unplug it from the
cigarette-lighter socket before you unp lug it
from the Model 36.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
EARPHONE

To view a video tape or TV program without dis­turbing others, plug an earphone w ith a
(3.5-mm) plug (not supplied) into the Model 36’s

EARPHONE

jack. This mutes the Model 36’s
speaker. Your local RadioShack store sells a
wide selection of earphones.

POWER

STOP/EJECT

PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

REW

REC

TIMER REC

EARPHONE

MODEL 36

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines
when you use an earphone.

• Set the volume to the lowes t setting befo re
you begin listening. After you begin listen­ing, adjust the volume to a comfortable
level.

1

/8-inch

• If you use the Model 36 with the vehicle’s
engine turned off, you can protect the vehi­cle’s battery from completely discharging
by running the engine for a few minutes.
Unplug the DC adapter as soon as you fin­ish using the Model 36.

Notes:

• Connecting the DC adapter to the Model

DC13.2V

36’s

jack automatically discon­nects the Model 36’s AC power circuits. To
use the Model 36 with AC power, discon­nect the DC adapter from the Model 36.

• The fuse supplied with the DC adapter
helps protect your vehicle’s electrical sys­tem and the Model 36. For information
about replacing the fuse, see “Replacing
the DC Adapter’s Fuse” on Page 39.

14

• Do not listen at extremely high volume lev­els. Extended high-volume listening can
lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do no t increase
it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume
level, so a volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your hearing.

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SETUP

FRONT PANEL

The buttons on the M odel 36’s front panel con­trol the TV and the VCR.

POWER

STOP/EJECT

PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

REC

TIMER REC

1. POWER

2. STOP/EJECT

3. REW

4. PLAY

5. F.FWD

6. REC/OTR

7. VOLUME

8. CHANNEL

s/t

s/t

REW

EARPHONE

MODEL 36

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type.

• Do not mix o ld and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.

1. Press down on the battery compartment
cover and slide it in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.

2. Place the batteries in the compartment as
indicated by the po larity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

When the remote control operates poorly or not
at all, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

• Dispose of old batteries prom pt ly and p rop­erly. Do not bury or burn them.

• If you do not plan to use the remote control
for a month or m ore, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.

REMOTE CONTROL

All of the remote control’s buttons have the
same functions as the buttons on the Model 36’s
front panel. In addition, the number b uttons let
you directly select channels and menu options.

Installing Batteries

The remote control requires two AA batteries
(not supplied) for power. For the best perfor­mance and longest life, we recommend alkaline
batteries such as Cat. No. 23-557.

15

– SET UP –
LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL

AUTO PRESET

– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING

PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER'S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [CAPTION1]
TIME SEARCH

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Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim the front of the
remote control toward the front of the Model 36
and press the desired button(s).

POWER

STOP/EJECT

PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

REW

REC

TIMER REC

EARPHONE

MODEL 36

SETTING THE ON-SCREEN
LANGUAGE/CHANNELS

The first time you turn on the Model 36, the lan­guage selection menu automatically appears,
letting you set the Model 36 to display on-screen
menus in English or in Spanish.

After you select an on-screen language, the
Model 36 automatically stores channels into
memory.

Make sure you have connected the Model

Note:

36 to your cable system or an a ntenna before
continuing (see “Connecting the Supplied An­tenna” on Page 11, “Connecting an Outdoor An­tenna” on Page 12, or “Connecting to a Cable
System” on Page 12).

2. To select the on-screen language, press

F.FW D/

or

REW/

so the brackets

appear around the language you want,

ENGLISH

3. Press

PRESET

4. Press

ESPAÑOL

or

PLAY/s or STOP/

.

F.FWD/

. The Model 36 automati-

(Spanish).

t to select

AUTO

cally stores active channels (TV or CATV)
for about 2 minutes, displaying the channel
numbers as it tunes them, t hen it tunes to
the lowest stored channel number.

5. Repeatedly press

CHANNEL

s or t to review

the saved channels.

Notes:

• If a channel you wanted was not stored,
you can add it. If a channel you did not
want was stored, you can delete it. See
“Adding/Erasing Channels” on Page 17.

• The Model 36 retains stored channels
when you turn off the Model 36 or discon­nect power.

Changing the On-Screen Language

GUAGE

MENU

to select the main menu.

PLAY/s or STOP/

.

t to select

LAN-

1. Press

2. Press

1. Press

POWER

set up screen appears.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

REC

TIMER REC

16

to turn on the Mo del 36 . The

POWER

STOP/EJECT

PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL

REW

EARPHONE

MODEL 36

3. To select the on-screen language, press

F.FW D/

or

REW/

so the brackets

appear around the language you want,

ENGLISH

4. Press

MENU

ESPAÑOL

or

to exit.

(Spanish).

08

ADD / DELETE

– CHANNEL SET UP –

TV/CATV [TV]
AUTO PRESET
ADD / DELETE CH

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Changing the Channels Stored in
Memory

Although the Model 36 automatically stores all
active channels in your are a the first time you
turn it on, you can manually set the Model 36 to
re-program the tuner’s memory.

If you tune both TV (broadcast) and CATV

Note:

(cable TV) signals, you can store both types of
channels.

Precede a single-digit number with a

Note:

0 — for example,

5. Repeatedly press

01, 02

F.FWD/

, and so on.

or

REW/

until the channel number for the channel
changes to blue (to ad d the channel) or to
red (to delete the channel).

1. Press

2. Press

MENU
PLAY/s or STOP/t

SET

UP, then press

to select the main menu.

to select

F.FWD/

CHANNEL

. The channel

set up menu appears.

3. Press

PRESET

PLAY/s or STOP/t

, then press

F.FWD/

to select

AUTO

. The Model
36’s tuner scans through the channels (TV
or CATV) and stores all the active channels
in your area.

CH

and the currently tuned
channel number appear. After scann ing all
the channels, the tuner stops on the lowest­numbered active channel.

4. To review the stored channels, repeatedly

CHANNEL

press

You can directly select channels that are

Note:

s or t.

not stored in the tuner’s memory by using the re­mote control’s number buttons. See “Selecting
Channels” on Page 20.

Adding/Erasing Channels

If a channel you want was not stored, or if a
channel you do not want was stored, follow
these steps to add or erase it.

MENU

1. Press

2. Press

SET

UP, then press

set up menu appears.

3. Press

DELETE

4. Press
keys on the remote control to enter the
channel number you want to add or erase.

to select the main menu.

PLAY/s or STOP/

PLAY/s or STOP/

t to select

F.FWD/

CH, then press

CHANNEL

s or t or use the num ber

CHANNE L

. The channel

t to select

F.FWD/

ADD/

.

MENU

6. Press

to exit.

SELECTIN G TH E IN PUT SIG NAL

Depending on the type of input device (antenna
or cable) connected to your Model 36, you must
select the input signal (the source you want the
Model 36 to tune).

1. Press

2. Press

3. Repeatedly press

4. Press

MENU

to select the main menu.

PLAY/s or STOP/

SET

UP, then press

t to select

F.FWD/

CHANNEL

. The channel

set up menu appears.

F.FWD/

select the desired input signal (

CATV

).

or

REW/

TV

to

or

• If you connected an antenna (no t cable)
to the Model 36 and want to receive up to
68 VHF/UHF channels, or if you have
cable service and use a cable box, you
must select

TV

.

• If you have cable service and do not use

CATV

a cable box, you must select

MENU

to exit the menu.

.

17

– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK [ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH

[AUTO]

( TV )
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.

[OFF]

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SETTING THE CLOCK

You must set the clock accurately for proper
automatic timer recordin g. I n m any areas, Pub­lic Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations broad­cast an Extend Data Service (EDS) signal with
their regular broadcast. This signal can auto­matically set your Model 36’s clock to the cor­rect time. If a PBS station is available in your
area, follow the steps under “Auto Clock Set­ting.” If not, follow the steps under “Manual
Clock Setting” on Page 18 .

Auto Clock Settin g

Confirm that the antenna connect ions are cor­rect before using auto clock setting.

Note:

Since DC power is often interrupted, you
cannot use auto clock setting when you power
the Model 36 using DC power. And, if your TV /
VCR is connected directly to a cable converter
box, the box must be turned on and tuned to the
local PBS s tat ion.

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

3. Repeatedly press

4. Repeatedly press

MENU

to select the main menu.

PLAY/

select

F.FWD/

SETTING CLOCK

.

– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING

PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER'S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
TIME SEARCH

F.FWD/

until ON appears next to

PLAY/

select

AUTO CLOCK CH

s or

AUTO CLOCK

s or

. If you know the

STOP/

t to

, then press

REW/

or

.

STOP/

t to

channel number of the local PBS station,
repeatedly press

F.FWD/

or

REW/

until
the channel number for that station ap­pears.

to automatically search all available chan­nels for an EDS signal.

MENU

POWER

to exit.

to turn off the Model 36 so it

5. Press

6. Press
can search for an ED S signal. The power
must remain off during this search. If you
entered the channel number manually, it
may take a few minutes for this search to
be completed. If you chose

AUTO

, the
Model 36 searches through all the available
channels starting with the lowest numbered
channel. This search could take up to 10
minutes if the local PBS station is on a
high-numbered channel in your area.

If the Model 36 finds an EDS signal, the

time appears on the TV screen.

If the time set by the selected PBS station is in­correct, the station migh t be in a different time
zone. If the Model 36 does n ot display the ti me
within about 10 m inutes , t here might be no s ta­tion broadcasting an EDS signal in your area.
Set the clock manually and turn off the auto
clock setting feature.

Manual Clock Setting

Note:

You must use the remote control for the

following steps.

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

3. Repeatedly press

MENU

to select the main menu.

select

F.FWD/

PLAY/

SETTING CLOCK

. Then, if you are using DC power

STOP/

s or

, then press

to power your Model 36, skip to Step 4.

select

F.F WD /

PLAY/

MANUAL CLOCK SET

.

STOP/

s or

, then press

t to

t to

If you do not know the PB S channel num-

ber, repeatedly press

AUTO

until

appears. This sets the Model 36

F.FWD/

or

18

REW/

– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK [ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH

[AUTO]

( TV )
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.

[ON]

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4. Repeatedly press

PLAY/

select the correct month, then press

s or

STOP/

F.FWD/

t to

.

5. Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date,
year, and hour.

The Model 36 uses a 12-hour clock.

Note:

Be sure you co rrectly set AM or PM.

6. Repeatedly press

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

t to
select a minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after
the current time, then press

F.FWD/

. (For
example, if it is 42 minutes past the hour
right now, enter 43 minutes.) This gives you
time to complete this procedure before
starting the clock.

7. Review the information you entered.
If the information is not correct, move the

cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly
pressing

F. FWD/

or

REW/

. Then enter
the correct information by repeatedly press­ing

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

t.

When the information is correct and the

time reaches the minu te you set in Step 6 ,

MENU

press

. The time you set appears and

the clock starts running.

Seconds begin counting from 00

Note:

when you press

MENU

.

3. Repeatedly press

D.S.T.

select

4. Press

OFF

.

5. Press

REW/

MENU

or

to exit.

F.FWD/

PLAY/

STOP/

s or

to select ON or

t to

Resetting the Clock

The Model 36 might lose its clock setting if you
unplug the AC power cord, DC power i s inter­rupted, or there is a power failure for more than
a few seconds. The language selection menu
appears when you pre ss
loses its clock setting.

If you used auto clock setting to set the clock,
simply turn off the Model 36 and wait for about
10 minutes then reset the clock. If you used
manual clock setting to set the clock, follow the
steps under “Manual Clock Setting” on Page 18
to reset it.

MENU

if the Model 36

Daylight-Saving Time

When you set
matically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in
April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sunday in
October.

Since DC power is often interrupted, you

Note:

cannot use the daylight saving time feature
when you power the Model 36 using DC power.

Follow these steps to set daylight-saving time
on or off.

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press
select

F.FWD/

D.S.T.

MENU

to select the main menu.

to ON, the VCR auto-

PLAY/

SETTING CLOCK

.

STOP/

s or

, then press

t to

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BRIGHT

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BASIC TV OPERATION

SELECTING CHANNELS

To se l ect a channel, press
tuner automatically advances to the next chan­nel stored in the t uner’s mem ory.

REC

TIMER REC

POWER

CHANNEL

Note:

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

If you press

at the highest programmed channel or

NEL

t when the tuner is at the lowest pro­grammed channel, the Model 36 enters the
audio/video mode and
ing an External Device” on Page 21). If you

CHANNEL

press

s or t again, the Model 36 tunes

to the lowest or highest programmed channel.
You can also select channel s directly using t he

number keys on the remote control. You can
choose any channel in the tuner’s range, even if
you have not programmed the chann el, there is
no broadcast present, or the channel is scram­bled (the tuner does not unscramble the chan­nel).

CHANNEL

STOP/EJECT

PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL

REW

s when the tuner is

AUX

appears (see “View-

s or t. The

EARPHONE

MODEL 36

CHAN-

2. If you have not already done so, select the
desired input signal (

TV

or

CATV

). See

“Selecting the Input Signal” on Page 17.

3. Select the channel you want to watch.

4. If you are using the indoor antenna, extend
and rotate it to get the best reception.

Note:

To improve UHF reception, shorten

the indoor antenna.

5. Repeatedly press

VOLUME

s or t to adju st
the volume to your li stening preferences . A
bar graph and a number appear, showing
the currently set volume.

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

Follow these steps to adjust the picture’s bright­ness, contrast, color, tint, or sharpness.

MENU

1. Press

2. Press

CONTROL

and a bar appear.

to select the main menu.

PLAY/

STOP/

s or

, then press

t to select

F.FWD/

PICTURE

BRIGHT

.

Notes:

• Precede a single-digit number with a 0 —
for example,

01, 02

, and so on.

• If you selected the CATV input signal (see
“Selecting the Input Signal” on Page 17),

+100

press

on the remote control to enter
the first digit of a 3-digit channel number.
Then use the number keys to enter the sec­ond and third digits.

VIEWING TV

Follow these steps to view a broadcast using the
TV.

1. Press
necessary.

20

POWER

to turn on the Model 36 if

3. Repeatedly press

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

t within 5
seconds until the setting yo u want t o adjust
(brightness, contrast, color, tint, or sharp­ness) appears.

If you do not press

Note:

PLAY/

s or
within 5 seconds, the d isplayed setting dis­appears. Start over at Step 1.

4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press

F.FWD/

or

to adjust the displayed set­ting. A bar appears, showing the current
setting.

STOP/

REW/

t

g

g

REW

STOP

F.FWD

RECORD SPEED

TV/VCR COMBINATION

MODEL 36

PAUSE/STILL

T-PROG.

CLEAR

CHANNEL
RETURN

MEMORYRESET

COUNTER

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Settin

BRIGHT

CON­TRAST

COLOR

TINT

SHARP­NESS

REW/ F.FWD/

to
decrease

to
decrease

toward
pale

toward
purple

toward
soft

to
increase

to
increase

toward
brilliant

toward

reen

toward
clear

• To q uickly change the di splayed setting,
hold down

REW/

• If you do not press

or

REW/

F.FWD/

or

.

F.FWD/

within 5 seconds, the displayed setting
disappears. Start over at Step 2.

5. Either wait 5 seconds or press

MENU

exit.

to

USING CHANNEL RETURN

The Model 36’s channel return function lets you
quickly switch between channels you tuned (in­cluding

AUX

, see “Viewing an External Device”)

by using the remote contro l ’ s num ber buttons.
Repeatedly press

RETURN

on the remote con-

CHANNEL

trol to swit ch from the ch annel
you are wat ching to th e previ­ous channel you tuned, and
vice v ersa.

VIEWING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE

To view the signals from an external device you
connected to the audio/video input jacks on the
front of t he Model 36 (see “Connecting an Exter­nal Device” on Page 13), do either of the follow­ing:

USING MUTE

To temporarily turn off the Model 36’s sound,

MUTE

press
pear.

To restore the sound to the previous level, press

MUTE

again. To restore the soun d and change

its level, press

MUTE

.

VOLUME

and the volume level bar ap-

s or t.

• Enter

00

using the remote control’s num-

ber buttons.

• Select one channel higher than the hi ghest
programmed channel or o ne chann el lower
than the lowest programmed channel.

AUX

appears on the TV screen.

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BASIC VCR OPERATION

LOADING A VIDEO TAPE

Hold the cassette with the main label facing up
and the spine facing out from the Model 36.
Then insert the cassette into the cassette com­partment and gently push the center of its spine
until the Model 36 draws it in.

The Model 36 automatically turns on. If the
erase-protection tab has been removed from the
cassette, playback automatically begins (see
“Erase Protection” on Page 28) and
appears. If the erase-protection tab is intact, the
tape does not play and

Caution:

video cassette into the cassette co mpartment.
You might damage the Model 36’s internal
mechanisms.

Never insert anything except a VHS

STOP

appears.

PLAY

4. To stop playback before it automatically
stops at the end of the tape, press

EJECT

on the Model 36 or

remote control.

5. To eject the tape, press
on the Model 36 or
control.

When the Model 36 is off, you can press

Note:

STOP/EJECT

remote control to eject a tape. The Model 36
turns on, ejects the tape, then turns off.

on the Model 36 or

EJECT

STOP

STOP/EJECT

on the remote

EJECT

STOP/

on the

again

on the

Automatic Rewind/Eject

If the tape reaches the end before you press

STOP/EJECT

cally stops the tape, then completely rewinds it.

Notes:

REPEAT PLAY

•If
Automatic Repeat Playback” on Page 26),
the Model 36 also ejects the tape then turns
off.

or

EJECT

, the Model 36 automati-

is set to

OFF

(see “Using

If a cassette was loaded when you last

Note:

turned off the Model 36, you must press
to turn on the Model 36.

POWER

PLAYING A VIDEO T APE

1. Load a video tape.

2. If playback does not automatically begin,
press
Model 36 plays the tape.

Note:

matically adjusts the tracking, but you can
manually adjust it if necessary (see “Track­ing” on Page 2 3).

3. Repeatedl y press
the volume.

Note:

color, tint, or sharpness, see “Adjusting t he
Picture” on Page 20.

PLAY

During playback, the Model 36 au to-

To adjust the brightness, contrast,

.

PLAY

appears and the

VOLUME

s or t to adjust

• If the counter return feature is turned on
(see “Using Counter Return” on Page 25),
the tape stops at
eject, and the Model 36 does not turn off.

• The Model 36 ejects the tape and turns
itself off, but does not automatically rewind
the tape during one-touch recording or
automatic timer recording (s ee “One -Touch
Recording (OTR)” on Page 29 and “Auto­matic Timer Recording” on Page 30).

0:00:0 0

and does not

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CHANGING THE TAPE’S
DIRECTION/VARYING THE
PLAYBACK SPEED

You can use the buttons on the front of the Mod­el 36 and remote control to change the tape’s di­rection and vary the playback speed.

Visual Search

Visual search lets you view recordings either
forward or backward at either a normal speed or
faster speed, so you can f ind a specific s ection
of the tape.

Notes:

To search forward at normal speed during play­back, press
ward at normal speed during playback, press

REW/

a faster speed, press
again.

To stop visual search and resume play, press

PLAY

• You can use normal speed search with
tapes recorded at any speed. Faster s peed
search works only with tapes recorded at
the LP or SLP speed. See “Recording/Play­back Speeds” on Page 28.

• During visual search, the sound is muted
and the picture quality is lo wer than during
normal playback. The search picture is best
with tapes recorded at the SLP speed.

F. FW D /

once. To search forward or backward at

.

once. To search back-

F.FWD/

or

REW/

Notes:

• During freeze-frame, the picture quality is
lower than during normal playback. The
picture quality is best with recordings made
at the SLP speed. See “Recording/Play­back Speeds” on Page 28.

• If you leave the Model 36 in the freeze­frame mode for 5 minutes, it auto matically
stops the tape to protect it.

Fast-Forward/Rewind

To quickly advance or rewind the tape quickly
when it is stopped, press

Note:

You cannot see the tape’s picture or hear
the tape’s sound while it fast-forwards or re­winds.

F.FWD/

or

REW/

TRACKING

The Model 36 automatically adjusts tracking
when you play a tape. If different parts of the
tape were recorded at different speeds, the
Model 36 automatically readjusts the tracking at
the beginning of each recording.

If the Model 36’s picture is poor while playing a
tape, hold down
just the tracking.

Note:

When you stop or eject a tape, the Model
36 resets to automatic tracking.

CHANNEL

t or s to manually ad-

.

Freeze-Frame

Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape to view a
single frame.

To freeze a frame during playback, press

PAUSE/STILL

frame, press
To resume playback, press

. If you hear noise during freeze-

P AUSE/STILL

again.

PLAY

.

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STOP

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This section describes your M odel 36’s spec ial
on-screen, display, and search functions.

THINGS Y O U SEE

On-Screen Displays

To view your Model 36’s current operating mode
and other information about your Model 36, re­peatedly press
while watching TV. Each time you press

PLAY

, you see the following information in this

order.

• Function indicator/tape speed/ tape coun ter

• Function indicator/tape speed/ time/channel

DISPLAY

STOP

SP COUNT 0:12:34

STOP 5:40PM
CH 2

SP

during playback or

Function Indicator

Tape Speed

Tape Counter

DIS-

Time

Channel

Function Indicators

Each time you press a function button (such as

STOP

), the selected function’s indicator appears

for about 5 seconds.

When you change the channel, the new channel
number appears for about 5 seconds.

If you play back a poor quality (worn) or

Note:

damaged tape, the function indicat or might not
appear.

USING THE SLEEP TIMER

The Model 36’s sleep timer lets you set the Mod­el 36 so it plays for a specific amount of time,
then automatically turns off.

To set the sleep timer, repeatedly press
until the TV screen shows

SLEEP

sired sleep time period (such as

MINUTE

). You can set the time in 30-minute in-

crements, up to 120 minutes.

SLEEP

and the de-

SLEEP 30

• No display

Notes:

• The function indicator and t ape speed only
appear for a few seconds, but the tape
counter or time and channel indicators
remain on until you select another function.

• When you use closed captioning (see
“Closed Caption” on Page 2 7), all the infor­mation (function/tape speed/time/channel/
tape counter) appears the first time you

DISPLAY

press

.

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After 5 seconds,

SLEEP

and the selected sleep

period disappear.

SLEEP

Press

at anytime while the time r is on to

view the remaining sleep time for 5 seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer, repeatedly press

SLEEP

SLEEP 0 MINUTE

until

appears.

MEMORY 0:00:00

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USING THE GAME MODE

The Model 36 has a preprogrammed picture
control setting for viewing video games or simi­lar programs. This setting softens the contrast
and is easier on the eyes.

Follow these steps to turn the game mode on or
off.

1. Press

2. Press

MENU

PLAY/

SET

UP, the n press

to select the main menu.
s or

STOP/

F. FWD /

t to sel ect

USER’S

. The user’s

set up menu appears.

– USER'S SET UP –

GAME MODE [ON]
RENTAL
REPEAT PLAY
AUTO RETURN

3. Repeatedly press
until ON appears next to
turn on game mode) or unt il

[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]

REW/

F.FWD/

or

GAME MODE

OFF

appears

(to

(to turn it off).

MENU

4. Press

Note:

If you manually change the picture control

to exit.

settings, the Model 36 automatically sets the
game mode to

OFF

.

USING THE COUNTER

Your Model 36’s counter shows how long a tape
has been running, in hours, minutes, and sec­onds. To display the counter, repeatedl y press

DISPLAY

the bottom of the TV screen. To reset the
counter to 0:00:00, press

until

COUNT

and the counter appear at

COUNTER RESET

.

Using Counter Return

Follow these steps to use the coun ter to easily
return to a selected point on the tape.

1. During playback, repeatedly press

COUNT

until

and the counter appear.

DISPLAY

2. When you s ee th e lo ca tion on t he tape that
you want to return to later, press

RESET

replaces

COUNTER MEMORY

then

COUNT

next to the counter.

COUNTER

MEMORY

.

3. To return to the location you selected in
Step 2, press

STOP

then

F.FWD/

or

REW/

. The tape fast-forwards or rewinds and

automatically stops at

Notes:

0:00:00

.

• The tape usually stops exactly at

0:00:00

. However, depending on the
tape you use, it might stop a few secon ds
sooner or later.

• When the tape is stopped at or near

0:00:00

, you can continue to move it for­ward or backward from there. – appears if
you move it backward from

0:00:00

.

To reset the Model 36 so it does not stop the
tape at the point you selected in Step 2, repeat­edly press

COUNTER MEMORY

until

COUNT

ap-

pears next to the counter.

USING TIME SEARCH

Note:

Because the Model 36’s counter reads
special signals recorded on the tape, the
counter might stop while you fas t-forward or re­wind through a blank section on the tape. This is
normal.

Your Model 36 lets you quickly move forward or
backward through recorde d material on a tape.
For example, if you recorded three half-hour
programs on a tape and you want to see the
third program, you can set the Model 36 to
quickly move the tape past the first hour of re­corded material.

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Note: You do not see the tape’s pict ure or hear
the tape’s sound while you search the tape.

1. Press
pears.

Note: You can also select

from the main menu.

2. Repeatedly press
select the desired amount of time you want
to search. For example, to search 2 hours
and 50 minutes of recorded material, press
either button until
screen.

3. To select the search direction, press
tape in the direction you specified and

stops when the running time on the tape is
the same as the time you specified in Step

2.

As the Model 36 searches, the search time,

displayed under
or down.

4. To cancel a time search, press

TIME SEARCH

TIME SEARCH
:

REW/

or

. The Model 36 searches the

TIME SEARCH

.

TIME SEARCH

PLAY/

s or

2:50

appears on the

TIME SEARCH

ap-

STOP/

t to

F.FWD/

, counts up

STOP

.

USING AUTOMATIC REPEAT
PLAYBACK

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Repeatedly press

5. Press

6. To cancel automatic repeat playback,

Notes:

• If you select

• During automatic repeat playbac k, none of

MENU

. The main menu appears.

PLAY/

SET

UP, then press

set up menu appears.

PLAY/

PLAY

.

ALL

until
(to repeat playback from the beginning to
the end of the tape) or until
appears (to repeat playback from the
beginning to a blank portion of at least 10
seconds in length).

repeat playback.
appears.

repeat Steps 1–3, repeatedly press

or

appears next to

MENU

F. FW D/

REPEAT PLAY

is set to automatic repeat playback even
after you turn off power. To turn off repeat
play, you must select

the buttons on the Model 36 work except

POWER

ber to set
do not want to use automatic repeat play­back.

and

REPEAT PLAY

STOP/

s or

F. FWD/

STOP/

s or

REW/

PLAY

then

REPEAT PLAY

OFF

until

, then press

ALL

or

BLANK

OFF

STOP/EJECT

t to select

t to select

USER’S

. The user’s

REPEAT

F.FWD/

or

REPEAT PLAY

BLANK

to start automatic

REW/

appears next to

MENU

.

, the Model 36

in Step 4.

. Always remem-

OFF

to

when you

Your Model 36 lets you automatically repeat
playback from the beginning to the end of a
tape, or from the beginning to a blank (unrecord­ed) portion of a tape.

Notes:

REPEAT PLAY

•

RENTAL PLAY

ing Playback of Older (Worn) Tapes”.

• During automatic repeat playback, the
counter return function does not operate
(see “Using Counter Return” on Page 25).

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does not appear when
is set to ON. See “Improv-

IMPROVING PLAYBACK OF
OLDER (WORN) TAPES

You can set the Model 36 so it reduc es the on­screen noise you might see when you play back
older, partially demagnetized tapes (such as
tapes that are played often, like rental videos).

– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING

PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER'S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
TIME SEARCH

– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING

PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER'S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [CAPTION1]
TIME SEARCH

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Note: Setting rental play to ON might reduce the
image sharpness.

1. Press

2. Press

MENU.

PLAY/

SET

UP, the n press

The main menu appears.

s or

STOP/

F. FWD /

t to sel ect

USER’S

. The user’s

set up menu appears.

3. Press

PLAY/

4. Repeatedly press
until ON flashes next to
rental mode) or until

s or

STOP/

REW/

OFF

t to select

RENTAL

RENTAL

or

(to turn on

F.FWD/

flashes (to turn off

rental mode).

– USER'S SET UP –

GAME MODE [OFF]
RENTAL

[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]

to ON, press

RENTAL PLAY

MENU

then

5. If you set

PLAY

to start rental play.

REPEAT PLAY
AUTO RETURN

RENTAL

appears.

If you set

MENU

to exit.

RENTAL

to

OFF

, simply press

OFF — Narration does not appear on the
screen even if the TV receives a closed caption
or text broadcast.

Notes:

• The broadcast closed caption or text signal
might be using captioning method 1, 2, or

.

both.

• Text contents can vary, so you might want
to try different settings.

TION

MENU

. The main menu appears.

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

.

REW/

or

F.FWD/

t to select

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press
desired caption option flashes (

TION1

CAPTION2, TEXT1

,

, or

CAP-

until the

CAP-

TEXT2

).

Note: If you select

ON

, rental play stays on even
after you turn off power. To turn off rental pl ay,
you must select

OFF

in Step 4.

CLOSED CAPTION

Most broa dcasters send cl osed captioning in­formation using one of two captioning methods;
1 or 2. You can select one of two options (CAP­TION or TEXT) for each type of captioning.

Here are the caption settings you can select:
CAPTION 1 or CAPTION 2 — A narration of the

TV program appears.
TEXT1 or T EXT2 — The center of the screen is

blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts
text, such as program listings or special informa­tion, it appears in this space.

To turn off closed captioning, select

MENU

4. Press

to exit.

OFF

.

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RECORDING

GENERAL INFORMATION

You can use the following methods to record
with your Model 36.

• immediate recording — records the pro­gram you are watching

• one-touch recording (OTR) — lets you
immediately begin a recording that auto­matically stops after the time you set

• automatic timer recording — lets you set up
the Model 36 so it autom atically records a
broadcast on a channel at a time and tape
speed you s et then stop re cording at a time
you set

• dubbing — l ets you rec ord from one audio/
video device to another

Notes:

• Your Model 36 automatically records the
audio signal and adjusts the sound level
while it records.

• The video tap e you use for recording must
have the erase-protect ion tab in p lace. If a
tape’s tab has been removed, the Model 36
automatically ejects the tape if you try to
record on it (see “Erase Protection”).

Recording/Playback Speeds

Note:

The Model 36 plays back tapes at the

speed at which they were recorded.

Tape Selection

The quality of tape you use greatly affects
record/playback quality and the life of the Model

36. Use only video cassettes that display the of­ficial logo. High-grade tape has a better ox­ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads
and gives the best results.

Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long­est recording time, they contain thinner tape that
is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120
or shorter length tape.

The following chart shows the maximum record­ing times for different-length tapes at the three
recording speeds.

Tape

Length

T-60 1 hour

T-120 2 hours

T-160 2

SP LP SLP

2 hours

(60 min.)

(120 min.)

2

/3 hours

(160 min.)

(120 min.)
4 hours

(240 min.)
51/3 hours

(320 min.)

3 hours
(180 min.)

6 hours
(360 min.)

8 hours
(480 min.)

There are three VHS recording/playback
speeds: SP (short play), LP (long play), and SLP
(super long play).

SP (short play) is the fastest recording speed
and results in the highest quality picture, but
uses the most tape.

LP (long play) records m ore slowl y th an SP bu t
more quickly than SLP. LP provides a better
quality picture than SLP and uses less tape than
SP.

SLP (super long play) records more s lowly and
uses less tape, but the pictu re quality is not as
high as with a recording made at the SP or LP
speeds.

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Erase Protection

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to
prevent accidental erasure. To prevent record­ing on a tap e, break off the tab using a screw­driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you
try to record on the tape.

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If you want to record on a video cassette that
has had its tab remov ed, put a piece of hea vy
plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

Notes:

• You cannot use the Model 36 to record one
program while you watch another.

• If you want to record from a VCR or other
audio/video source with A/V outputs, see
“Dubbing (Copying) a Tape” on Page 34.

Follow these steps to record the program you
are watching.

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the cassette com­partment. The Model 36 automatically turns
on.

Note:

If a cassette was loaded when you

last turned off the Model 36, you must

POWER

press

2. Repeatedly press
recording speed (

3. Press

CHANNEL

remote control’s number buttons to select
the desired channel.

4. Press

REC/OTR

TIMER REC indicator on the Model 36
flashes,
appear for a few seconds, and the Model
36 records what you see on the TV screen.

to turn on the Model 36.

SP

RECORD

SPEED

SP, LP

s or

on the remote control or

until the desired

SLP

, or

CHANNEL

) appears.

t or use the

on the Model 36. The REC/

REC

and the recording speed

REC

Notes:

• You can press

PAUSE/STILL

to tempo­rarily pause recording (during commer­cials, for example). To resume recording,
press

RECORD
OTR

PAUSE/STILL

again or press

on the remote control or

on the Model 36.

REC/

• If you pause t he Model 36 f or 5 minutes
while recording, it automatically resumes
recording to protect the video heads.

• When you pause the Model 36 during
recording, it displays five n marks below

PAUSE

. Each mark represents 1 minute.
While the Model 36 is paused, a mark
disappears after each minute, one at a
time, until one mark remains. The last
remaining mark flashes for 1 minute
before it disappears . You can use these
marks to see how long the tape has been
paused.

• To turn the TV screen off or on while
recording, press

5. Press

STOP

to stop recording.

POWER

.

ONE-TOUCH RECORDING
(OTR)

One-touch recording lets you quickly set the
Model 36 to start recording immediately, then
stop after a length of time you speci fy (from 30
minutes to 8 hours).

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the cassette com­partment. The Model 36 automatically turns
on.

SP

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Note: If a cassette was loaded when you

last turned off the Model 36, you must

POWER

press

2. Repeatedly press
recording speed (

3. Press

CHANNEL

to turn on the Model 36.

SPEED

SP, LP

SP

until the desired

SLP

, or

s or t or use the remote

) appears.

control’s number buttons to select the
desired channel.

4. Press

REC/OTR

twice on the front of the
Model 36 to begin recording. The REC indi­cator on the Model 36 flashes,

(0:30)

appear for about 5 seconds, and

OTR

and

the Model 36 rec ords what you see on the
TV screen.

5. To change the displayed total recording
time, within 5 seconds repeatedly press

REC/OTR

to advance the t ime in 30-minute

increments.

OTR Hints

• To ensure that you record all of the desired
program, you might want to set the record­ing stop time 30 minutes later than the
scheduled end of the program.

• You can program OTR information only
while a tape is recording. You cannot
program OTR informa tion if a tape is not
inserted in the Model 36, if the erase­protection tab on the tape is remov ed, or if
automatic timer recording is in progress.

• During OTR recording, the remaining
recording time is displayed for about 5 s ec­onds when you press

• You can check automatic program timer
settings during OTR. See “Automatic Timer
Recording”.

• Be sure the tape length you select for OTR
is long enough to record the entire pro­gram. Even though you can set the Model
36 to record for up to 8 hours, the actual
recording time is limited by the tape’s
length.

REC/OTR

.

Note: If you do not press

REC/OTR

within 5
seconds, the recording time disappears.
Simply press

REC/OTR

again to redisplay

the remaining recording time.

When you finish entering all OTR info rma-

tion, the displayed information disappears
after 5 seconds.

When the recording stop time is reached during
OTR recording, the Model 36 turns off.

Notes:

• To turn the TV picture off or on while
recording, press

POWER

.

• To cancel OTR while the Model 36 is
recording, press

STOP

36 (or

on the remote control).

STOP/EJECT

on the Model

AUTOMATIC TIMER
RECORDING

You can program the Model 36’s automatic timer
to select a channel, start recording a broadcast on
that chann el at a time and tape sp eed you set,
then stop recording at a t ime you set . You can set
up to 8 automatic prog ram timers to record any
combination of weekly, daily, or one-time broad ­casts on the same or different channels.

You can program the Model 36 to record at any
time on a specific day you set within a 1-year pe­riod (ONCE), any time at the same time Monday
through Sunday (EVRY DAY), and any time the
same day every week (EVRY and desired day of
the week).

Note: You cannot set an automatic timer record­ing while you are recording a program.

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Setting the Automatic Timer

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the cassette com­partment. The Model 36 automatically turns
on.

If a cassette was loaded when you

Note:

last turned off the Model 36, you must

POWER

press

2. Press

3. Press

MENU.

PLAY/

PROGRAMMING

timer programming screen appears.

If the clock setting screen appears

Note:

instead of the timer program screen, you
must first set the c lock bef ore y ou can con­tinue. For more information, see “Setting
the Clock” on Page 18.

This screen displays the foll owing informa-

tion about each timer program you set.

CH

•

(channel to record)

DATE

•

START TIME

•

END TIME

•

to turn on the Model 36.

The main menu appears.

STOP/

s or

, then press

– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE START END
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

t to select

F.FWD/

(month and day of the program)

(start time of the program)

(end time of the program)

TIMER

. The

To record a broadcast at the same time

•

on the same day every week

either button until

EVRY

and the desired

, press

day of the week appear together.

Press

7. Press

F.FWD/

PLAY/

to store your selection.

STOP/

s or

t to select the start

hour. When the correct hour appears, press

F.FWD/

. Then press

select the minute and press

PLAY/

s or

F.FWD/

STOP/

.

t to

8. Repeat Step 7 to set the stop time.

9. Press
speed (

PLAY/

SP, LP

s or

, or

STOP/

t to select the tape

SLP

), then press

F.FWD/

. The timer program screen disappears
and the Model 36 s tores any settings you
entered.

10. Double-check all the set information.

MENU

• If it is correct, press

to exit.

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly

press

F.FWD/

to move forward or

REW/

to move backward to the incorrect

entry, use

PLAY/

correct information, then press

s or

STOP/

t to enter the

MENU

The Model 36 stores any settings you
entered, and the timer program screen
disappears.

11. To store settings for other programs, repeat
Steps 2–10.

12. Press

POWER

to turn off the Model 36. The
REC/TIMER REC indicator turns on, indi­cating that the Model 36 is in the timer
standby mode.

.

PLAY/

4. Press

s or

desired program, then press

PLAY/

5. Press

s or

STOP/

t to select the

F.FWD/

STOP/

t to select the

desired channel number, then press

.

6. Press

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

t to select the date

when you want to record.

To record a broadcast at a s pecific time

•

and date

, press either button until the

desired date appears.

To record a broadcast at the same time

•

Monday through Sunday

button until

EVRY DAY

, press either

appears.

.

F.FWD/

Important:

• You can turn on and operate t he Model 36
manually prior to the set recording times,
but the Model 36 makes automatic timer
recording(s) only if the power is off at the
set start time(s).

• Be sure the REC/TIMER REC indicator
turns on when you turn off the Model 36. If
it does not, check your programming.

• If you set up the Model 36 to record a CATV
program through a cable box, be sure to
leave the cable box turned on and tuned to
the correct channel before the timer pro­gram starts.

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– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE START END
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
61 5/05 TUE

7:30PM

8:50PM

LP
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

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Timer Recording Hints

• The Model 36 can record only one broad­cast at a time. If you program the Model
36’s timer to record broadcasts on different
channels that start at the same time, the
Model 36 records these broadcasts in order
as they appe ar on the list, from top to bot­tom.

• If you insert a tape with its erase-protection
tab removed and set a timer, the tape
ejects.

TIMER REC STANDBY

•
utes before a set start time if the Model 36
is still on. If this happens, press
turn it off.

• When there i s a power f ailure or the Model
36 is unplugged for more than a few sec­onds, the Model 36’s clock might be
cleared. However, the timer settings are
saved. You must set the clock (either using
the auto clock set feature or manually)
before th e Model 36 w ill perform the timer
recording.

• If automatic timers overlap, the one that
starts first has priority. When the first pro­gram ends, the Model 36 switches to
record the remainder of the second pro­gram.

• The REC/TIMER REC indicator turns off
after the last timer recording ends.

flashes for 2 min-

POWER

Checking/Changing Automatic
Timers

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

to

5. Review all the displayed information.

6. Press

POWER
MENU.

PLAY/

PROGRAMMING

to turn on the Model 36.

The main menu appears.

STOP/

s or

, then press

timer programming screen appears.

PLAY/

s or

STOP/

desired program, then press

• If it is correct, press

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly
press

F.FWD/

to move forward or

to move backward to the incorrect

entry, use

PLAY/

s or
correct information, then press
The Model 36 stores any settings you
entered, and the timer program screen
disappears.

POWER

to turn off the Model 36. The

REC/TIMER REC indicator turns on.

t to select

F.FWD/

t to select the

F.FWD/

MENU

to exit.

STOP/

t to enter the

TIMER

. The

REW/

MENU

.

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– USER'S SET UP –

GAME MODE [OFF]
RENTAL

[OFF]

REPEAT PLAY

[OFF]

AUTO RETURN

[ON]

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Clearing an Automatic Timer

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

6. To clear another program timer, select the

7. Press

POWER
MENU.

PLAY/

PROGRAMMING

to turn on the Model 36.

The main menu appears.

STOP/

s or

, then press

t to select

F.FWD/

timer programming screen appears.

If the timer recording is already in

Note:

progress, press

EJECT

on the Model 36.

PLAY/

s or

POWER

then press

STOP/

t to select the

desired program.

– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE START END
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
61 5/05 TUE
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –
– – –/– – – – – –:– – –:– – – –

T-PROG.CLEAR

7:30PM

8:50PM

LP

to clear the program

timer.

timer program, then press

T-PROG.CLEAR

again to clear it.

MENU

to exit.

TIMER

. The

STOP/

AUTO RETURN

You can have the Model 36 search for and re­turn to the beginning of the recorded program
when a timer recording finishes.

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Repeatedly press

5. Press

When all the timer recordings are completed,
the Model 36 rewinds the tape to the beginning
of the recorded program(s).

MENU.

The main menu appears.

PLAY/

SET

UP, then press

s or

STOP/

F. FWD/

t to select

set up menu appears.

PLAY/

RETURN

.

until ON flashes next to

s or

STOP/

t to select

REW/

AUTO RETURN

turn on auto ret urn) or until
turn off auto return).

MENU

to exit.

USER’S

. The user’s

F.FWD/

or

OFF

flashes (to

AUTO

(to

Notes:

• If you press

POWER

while rewinding a tape,

the Model 36 turns off auto return.

• You c annot use counter return while using
auto return (see “Using Co unte r Return” on
Page 25).

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DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE

The process of recording from one audio/video
device to another is called

Connecting a Dubbing Source

You can use a VCR, camcorder, satellite receiv­er, or other device with A/V outputs a s the dub­bing source, connect the dubbing source to the
Model 36, then use your Model 36 to record the
signal from the dubbing source.

Note:

Always use video-quality shield ed cables
with phono-type connectors to connect a dub­bing source to the Model 36. Do no t use stan­dard audio patch cords.

dubbing

.

Connect the audio and vi deo outputs of a dub­bing source to the
on the front of the Model 36 (see “Connecting an
External Device” on Page 13).

VIDEO IN

and

AUDIO IN

jacks

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Dubbing a Tape

For the best results while dubbin g, hold

Note:

the remote control close to the Model 36’s infra­red window when you press a button. Other­wise, the remote control might affect the
dubbing source’s operation.

1. Prepare the dubb ing source to play a tape.

2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the Model 36’s
cassette compartment. The Model 36 turns
on.

3. Enter

00

using the remote control’s number

buttons, or press

CHANNEL

s or

CHANNEL

to select one channel higher than t he high­est programmed channel or one channel
lower than the lowest programmed chan-

AUX

nel.

appears on the Model 36’s TV

screen.

SPEED

4. Repeatedly press

on the remote

control until the desired recording speed

SP, LP

(

5. Press

RECORD

SLP

, or

REC/OTR

) appears on the TV screen.

on the Model 36 or

on the remote control to begin

recording.

6. Start the dubbing source.

7. To turn the TV picture off or on while
recording, press

8. Press

STOP

EJECT

on the front of the Model 36 to stop

POWER

on the remote control or

.

STOP/

recording before it automatically stops at
the end of the tape. Then stop the dubb ing
source.

t

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRO UBLESHO OTING GUIDE

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 36, try the sug­gestions in this troubleshooting chart. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the Model 36 to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Possible Cause Suggestion

No power. The power cord (AC or DC) is not

connected.

Timer recording does
not work.

POWER

DC adapter is connected when
you want to use AC power.

The fuse in the DC adapter might
be blown.

The clock is not set correctly. Check the clock and reset it if

Tape not inserted or erase-pro­tection tab missing.

The program timer is not set or is
set incorrectly.

The Model 36 was not turned off
at the set start time (TIMER REC
indicator not on).

not pressed. Press

Plug the AC power cord into an
AC outlet, or plug the DC adapter
into your vehicl e’s ci g arette-light­er socket.

POWER

Disconnect the DC adapter from
the Model 36.

Check the fuse and replace it if
necessary (see “Replacing the
DC Adapter’s Fuse” on Page 39).

necessary.
Insert a tape, or place a piece of

strong tape over the erase-pro­tection tab hole. See “Erase Pro­tection” on Page 28.

Set the program timer correctly.

POWER

Press
el 36 (the TIMER REC indicator
should be on).

.

to turn off the Mod-

Cannot record. Tape not inserted or erase-pro-

tection tab missing.

Picture is poor on play­back.

36

The tracking is not properly ad­justed.

Video heads are dirty. The video heads must be

The video tape might be faulty. Try another tape.

Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro­tection tab hole. See “Erase Pro­tection” on Page 28.

Adjust the tracking (see “Track­ing” on Page 2 3).

cleaned (see “Cleaning the Video
Heads” on Page 40).

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Problem Possible Cause Suggestion

Operation buttons do
not work when power
is on and a cassette is
inserted (
appears).

Remote control buttons
do not work when the
power is on and a cas­sette is inserted.

Cannot record from the
input jacks.

DEW

Dew protection system has been
activated.

The cassette might be jammed. Press

The remote control’s batteries
might be weak.

Automatic repeat playback is on
(none of the buttons work except

POWER

Connections are incorrect. Use shielded audio/vid eo cables

Model 36 is not set to

and

STOP

).

AUX

. Set Model 36 to

Unplug the Model 36 for about 2

DEW

hours or until
pear when you plug it in. Then
proceed with operation.

EJECT

eral times to release the cassette.

Replace the remote control’s bat­teries if necessary.

Set automatic repeat playback to

OFF

. See “Using Automatic Re-

peat Playback” on Page 26.

with phono-type connectors to
connect the source device to the
Model 36’s input jacks. See “Con­necting an External Device” on
Page 13.

ing an External Device” on
Page 21).

does not ap-

STOP/EJECT

or

AUX

sev-

(see “View-

Cannot see broadcast
TV programs using the
Model 36’s tuner.

Picture or sound is not
stable during playback.

Antenna/CATV connections are
incorrect.

Interference from electrical and
magnetic sources.

The tape might be faulty. Try another tape.

Recheck all connections. See
“Connections” on Page 11.

Keep your Model 36 away from
electrical and magnetic applianc­es. Be sure to position it at least 8
inches away from another TV or
video monitor.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Model 36 9" Color TV/VCR Combo is an example of superior design and craftsman­ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Model 36 so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the Model 36 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain
minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the Model 36 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of electronic de vices, damag e batteries, an d distort or
melt plastic parts.

Keep the Model 36 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the Model 36 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
cases and can cause the Model 36 to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recomme nded type. Ba tteries can
leak chemicals that can damage your Model 36’s electronic parts.

Wipe the Model 36 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the Model 36.

Modifying or tampering with the Model 36’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. I f your Model 36 is not perform­ing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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THE FCC WA NTS YOU TO
KNOW

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de­vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a res­idential installation. This equipme nt generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.

Your Model 36 might cause radio or TV interfer­ence even when it is operat ing properly. To de­termine whether your Model 36 is causing the
interference, turn off your Model 36. If the inter­ference goes away, your Model 36 is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:

• moving your Model 36 away from the
receiver

• connecting your Model 36 to an outlet that
is on a different electrical circuit from the
receiver

• contacting your loc al RadioShack store for
help.

FCC Rules

1. Grasp the ring n ear th e t ip of the plu g, then
carefully unscrew the ring by turning it
counterclockwise.

.

Caution:

the ring, be careful not to crush the tip.
Never use pliers or other tools to retighten
the ring on the plug.

2. Pull the ring straight out, then remov e the
metal tip and old fuse.

3. Check the fuse to se e if it is blown. If it is,
replace it with a new fuse. If it is not, put the
fuse back into the fuse holder.

4. Replace the m etal tip inside the ring, then
place the fuse inside the cigarette-lighter
plug and screw the ring back onto t he pl ug.
Make sure that the m et al tip is visibl e when
you reassemble the cigarette-lighter plug.

If you must use pliers to loosen

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your Model 36.

REPLACING THE DC
ADAPTER’S FUSE

If the Model 36 stops operating when the DC
adapter is connected, the fuse in the DC adapter
might be blown. Follow these steps to check and
replace it with a 5-amp,
fuse (RadioShack Cat. No. 270-1011, not sup­plied).

Caution:

ratings or defeating the fuse protection can
damage your Model 36, the DC adapter, and the
vehicle’s electrical system.

Using a fuse that does not meet these

1

1

/4 x

1

/4, fast-acting

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SERVICING YOUR MODEL 36

There are no user-serviceable parts inside your
Model 36. If you encounter a problem that you
cannot correct using this manual and its trouble­shooting guide, take the M odel 36 t o your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

Cleaning the Video Heads

Although the Model 36’s automatic head c lean­ing system helps k eep the video heads clean ,
the video heads will require additional cleaning
after long use. Dirty video heads cause the play­back picture to blur, even if the recorded signal
is clear. However, video head cleaning i s a del­icate operation that requires a trained techni­cian. For more head cleaning information,
contact your local RadioShack store.

Have the video heads cleaned only when pic­ture quality is affected.

Note:

around the cassette’s spools after you play a
tape several times. This can cause the cassette
to improperly load and automatically eject when
you insert it. On most cassettes there is a brake­release plunger on the bottom center of the cas­sette. Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the
plunger. This loosens the tape.

Tape can become wound too tightly

Brake-Release Plunger

DEGAUSSING

STORING VIDEO CASSETTES

Unless you are making a timer recording, eject
and store the cassette when you finish usi ng it.
This helps protect the cassette and the Model
36’s internal mechanisms from dust.

Place your video cassettes in their protective
boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free
environment. Store the cassettes on end, not on
their sides. This prevents improper settling of
the cassette’s spools.

Your Model 36 has an automatic degauss cir­cuit. The circuit functions each time you turn the
power off. However, strong magnetism from
nearby appliances might affect the Model 36’s
picture. If this happens, move the Model 36
away from the appliance. If the Model 36’s pic­ture is still affected, turn the power off for 30 min­utes, then turn it back on. If the Model 36’s
picture is still affected, contact your local Ra­dioShack store for assistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Television System ............................... .......... ....... ....... .. ............ ..... ...... NTSC Standard Color Signal

Playback System ................................................................. Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan System

Tape Width .... ..........................................................................................................................

Tape Speed:

SP ............................................................................................... 1.31 Inch/sec. (33.35 mm/s)

LP ................................................................................................ 0.65 Inch/sec. (16.67 mm/s)

SLP ............................................................................................. 0.43 Inch/sec. (11.12 mm/s)

Tuner Channels:

VHF .................................................................................................................................. 2–13

UHF ............................................................................................................................... 14–69

CATV .................................................................................................................................. 125

Terminals:

1

/

Inch

2

Antenna Input ........................................................................ VHF/UHF 75 Ohms Unbalanced

Video Input .................................................................................................... Ph ono connec tor

Audio Input .................................................................................................... Ph ono co nnector

1

Earphone ..............................................................................................

-inch plug (3.5-mm)

8

/

Power Requirements:

AC ........................................................................................................................ 120V, 60 Hz

DC .................................................................................................................................. 13.2V

Power Consumption:

AC .............................................................................................................................. 65 Watts

DC .............................................................................................................................. 65 Watts

7

Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................................. 12

/8 × 1113/16 × 1213/16 Inches

(32.8 × 30.0 × 32.6 cm)

Weight .................................................................................................................... Approx. 18.7 Lbs

(8.5 kg)

Included Accessories ................................................................................ UHF/VHF Dipole Antenna

AC Power Cord

DC Adapter

300-to-75-ohm Matching Transformer

Remote Control

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im­provement without notice.

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NOTES

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