Radio Shack 36 owner manual Problem Possible Cause Suggestion

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Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

 

 

 

Operation buttons do

Dew protection system has been

Unplug the Model 36 for about 2

not work when power

activated.

hours or until DEW does not ap-

is on and a cassette is

 

pear when you plug it in. Then

inserted (DEW

 

proceed with operation.

appears).

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control buttons

The cassette might be jammed.

Press EJECT or STOP/EJECT sev-

do not work when the

 

eral times to release the cassette.

power is on and a cas-

 

 

sette is inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control’s batteries

Replace the remote control’s bat-

 

might be weak.

teries if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Automatic repeat playback is on

Set automatic repeat playback to

 

(none of the buttons work except

OFF. See “Using Automatic Re-

 

POWER and STOP).

peat Playback” on Page 26.

 

 

 

Cannot record from the

Connections are incorrect.

Use shielded audio/video cables

input jacks.

 

with phono-type connectors to

 

 

connect the source device to the

 

 

Model 36’s input jacks. See “Con-

 

 

necting an External Device” on

 

 

Page 13.

 

 

 

 

Model 36 is not set to AUX.

Set Model 36 to AUX (see “View-

 

 

ing an External Device” on

 

 

Page 21).

 

 

 

Cannot see broadcast

Antenna/CATV connections are

Recheck all connections. See

TV programs using the

incorrect.

“Connections” on Page 11.

Model 36’s tuner.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture or sound is not

Interference from electrical and

Keep your Model 36 away from

stable during playback.

magnetic sources.

electrical and magnetic applianc-

 

 

es. Be sure to position it at least 8

 

 

inches away from another TV or

 

 

video monitor.

 

 

 

 

The tape might be faulty.

Try another tape.

 

 

 

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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 Before YOU Begin AccessoriesMoisture Condensation Using this ManualConnections Connecting the Supplied AntennaChoosing a Location Connecting to a Cable System Connecting AN Outdoor AntennaConnecting Power Connecting AN External DeviceUsing the AC Power Cord Using the DC AdapterListening Safely Connecting AN Optional EarphoneRemote Control SetupInstalling Batteries Front PanelChanging the On-Screen Language Using the Remote ControlChanging the Channels Stored in Memory Selecting the Input SignalAdding/Erasing Channels Auto Clock Setting Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Daylight-Saving Time Resetting the ClockBasic TV Operation Adjusting the PictureSelecting Channels Viewing TVUsing Mute Using Channel ReturnViewing AN External Device Loading a Video Tape Basic VCR OperationPlaying a Video Tape Automatic Rewind/EjectTracking Changing the TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING the Playback SpeedVisual Search Freeze-FrameFunction Indicators Using the Sleep TimerSpecial Functions Things YOU seeUsing the Counter Using the Game ModeUsing Time Search Using Counter ReturnImproving Playback of Older Worn Tapes Using Automatic Repeat PlaybackCaption 1 or Caption 2 a narration Closed CaptionGeneral Information RecordingRecording/Playback Speeds Tape SelectionONE-TOUCH Recording OTR Immediate RecordingOTR Hints Automatic Timer RecordingSetting the Automatic Timer Checking/Changing Automatic Timers Timer Recording HintsAuto Return Clearing an Automatic TimerDubbing Copying a Tape Connecting a Dubbing SourceDubbing a Tape Additional Information Troubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Care and Maintenance Replacing the DC ADAPTER’S Fuse FCC Wants YOU to KnowServicing Your Model Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Video Cassettes DegaussingSpecifications Fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM Fm Page 43 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 350 PM RadioShack