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
!
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
123
456
789
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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/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.
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• 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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