MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Condensation inside the Model 36’s VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage. When the Model 36’s automatic dew sensor senses moisture, DEW appears and the Model 36 will not play a tape.
If DEW appears, or when you move your Model 36 from a cold area to a warm one, unplug the Model 36 and let it sit for about 2 hours, or until DEW no longer appears when you plug it in. This allows complete evaporation of any moisture in- side the Model 36.
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into these major sec- tions.
•“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
•“Basic TV Operation” on Page 20 — explains how to select channels, watch TV using the Model 36’s tuner, adjust the pic- ture (brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness), mute the sound, use the chan- nel return feature, and view an external device.
•“Basic VCR Operation” on Page 22 — explains how to load and play a video tape, use the Model 36’s visual search and freeze- frame features,
• “Special Functions” on Page 24 — describes the things you see on the Model 36’s TV screen, how to use the Model 36’s sleep timer, game mode, counter, time search, and automatic repeat playback functions, improve playback of old or dam- aged 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 func- tion.
•“Additional Information” on Page 36 — includes a troubleshooting section, care and maintenance procedures, FCC infor- mation, 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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