Radio Shack 36 Basic TV Operation, Selecting Channels, Adjusting the Picture, Viewing TV

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BASIC TV OPERATION

SELECTING CHANNELS

To select a channel, press CHANNEL s or t. The tuner automatically advances to the next chan- nel stored in the tuner’s memory.

POWER

STOP/EJECT REW

PLAY F.FWD

REC/OTR

VOLUME

CHANNEL

EARPHONE

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIMER REC

 

 

 

 

MODEL

 

Note: If you press CHANNEL s when the tuner is at the highest programmed channel or CHAN- NEL t when the tuner is at the lowest pro- grammed channel, the Model 36 enters the audio/video mode and AUX appears (see “View- ing an External Device” on Page 21). If you press CHANNEL s or t again, the Model 36 tunes to the lowest or highest programmed channel.

You can also select channels directly using the number keys on the remote control. You can choose any channel in the tuner’s range, even if you have not programmed the channel, there is no broadcast present, or the channel is scram- bled (the tuner does not unscramble the chan- nel).

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 adjust the volume to your listening preferences. A bar graph and a number appear, showing the currently set volume.

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

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

1.Press MENU to select the main menu.

2.Press PLAY/s or STOP/t to select PICTURE CONTROL, then press F.FWD/ . BRIGHT and a bar appear.

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), press +100 on the remote control to enter the first digit of a 3-digit channel number. Then use the number keys to enter the sec- ond and third digits.

VIEWING TV

Follow these steps to view a broadcast using the TV.

1.Press POWER to turn on the Model 36 if necessary.

3.Repeatedly press PLAY/s or STOP/t within 5 seconds until the setting you want to adjust (brightness, contrast, color, tint, or sharp- ness) appears.

Note: If you do not press PLAY/s or STOP/t within 5 seconds, the displayed setting dis- appears. Start over at Step 1.

4.Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press REW/

or F.FWD/ to adjust the displayed set- ting. A bar appears, showing the current setting.

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Contents Model Features Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM Important Safeguards and Precautions Fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM Service Contents On-Screen Displays Function Indicators Accessories Before YOU BeginUsing this Manual Moisture CondensationChoosing a Location Connecting the Supplied AntennaConnections Connecting AN Outdoor Antenna Connecting to a Cable SystemConnecting AN External Device Connecting PowerUsing the AC Power Cord Using the DC AdapterConnecting AN Optional Earphone Listening SafelySetup Remote ControlInstalling Batteries Front PanelUsing the Remote Control Changing the On-Screen LanguageAdding/Erasing Channels Selecting the Input SignalChanging the Channels Stored in Memory Manual Clock Setting Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Resetting the Clock Daylight-Saving TimeAdjusting the Picture Basic TV OperationSelecting Channels Viewing TVViewing AN External Device Using Channel ReturnUsing Mute Basic VCR Operation Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Automatic Rewind/EjectChanging the TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING the Playback Speed TrackingVisual Search Freeze-FrameUsing the Sleep Timer Function IndicatorsSpecial Functions Things YOU seeUsing the Game Mode Using the CounterUsing Time Search Using Counter ReturnUsing Automatic Repeat Playback Improving Playback of Older Worn TapesClosed Caption Caption 1 or Caption 2 a narrationRecording General InformationRecording/Playback Speeds Tape SelectionImmediate Recording ONE-TOUCH Recording OTRAutomatic Timer Recording OTR HintsSetting the Automatic Timer Timer Recording Hints Checking/Changing Automatic TimersClearing an Automatic Timer Auto ReturnConnecting a Dubbing Source Dubbing Copying a TapeDubbing a Tape Troubleshooting Guide Additional InformationProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Care and Maintenance FCC Wants YOU to Know Replacing the DC ADAPTER’S FuseCleaning the Video Heads Servicing Your ModelStoring Video Cassettes DegaussingSpecifications Fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM Fm Page 43 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM RadioShack