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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 36, try the sug-
gestions in this troubleshooting chart. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the Model 36 to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
No power.
Timer recording does
not work.
Cannot record.
Picture is poor on play-
back.
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Possible Cause
The power cord (AC or DC) is not
connected.
not pressed.
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.
Tape not inserted or erase-pro-
tection 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).
Tape not inserted or erase-pro-
tection tab missing.
The tracking is not properly ad-
justed.
Video heads are dirty.
The video tape might be faulty.
Suggestion
Plug the AC power cord into an
AC outlet, or plug the DC adapter
into your vehicle's cigarette-light-
er socket.
Press
.
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).
Check the clock and reset it if
necessary.
Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro-
tection tab hole. See "Erase Pro-
tection" on Page 28.
Set the program timer correctly.
Press
to turn off the Mod-
POWER
el 36 (the TIMER REC indicator
should be on).
Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro-
tection tab hole. See "Erase Pro-
tection" on Page 28.
Adjust the tracking (see "Track-
ing" on Page 23).
The video heads must be
cleaned (see "Cleaning the Video
Heads" on Page 40).
Try another tape.
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