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- Page 1 16-429.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM dCat. No. 16-429 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Model 36 9" Color TV/VCR Combo...
- Page 2 16-429.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 36 9" Color TV/VCR Com- Remote Control — compact and easy to use, bo combines a versatile color TV/monitor and a the remote control lets you operate most of the VCR in one space-saving cabinet.
- Page 3 16-429.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Automatic/Manual Tracking — automatically WARNING: To reduce the risk of adjusts the tracking for each tape you play. You fire or shock hazard, do not ex- can also adjust the tracking manually.
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Page 4: Important Safeguards And Precautions
16-429.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar operating instructions should be read surface. before the appliance is operated. - Page 5 16-429.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM antenna-discharge unit, connection 19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this grounding electrodes, and requirements for TV/VCR from the wall outlet and refer ser- the grounding electrode. vicing to qualified service personnel under...
- Page 6 16-429.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SERVICE Warning: When you install an outdoor an- tenna, use extreme caution. If the antenna 1. Except as noted in this owner’s manual, do starts to fall, let it go! It could contact over- not attempt to service this TV/VCR your- head power lines.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
16-429.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM CONTENTS Before You 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 .................... - Page 8 16-429.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM 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 .......................
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Page 9: Before You Begin
16-429.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM 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. -
Page 10: Moisture Condensation
16-429.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM MOISTURE CONDENSATION USING THIS MANUAL Condensation inside the Model 36’s VCR can This manual is organized into these major sec- cause tape jams or video head damage. When tions. the Model 36’s automatic dew sensor senses •... -
Page 11: Connections
16-429.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM CONNECTIONS Before using your Model 36 for the first time, CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED read through this entire section to determine ANTENNA which connections best meet your needs. Then follow the directions for completing the connec- Follow these steps to connect the supplied an- tions. -
Page 12: Connecting An Outdoor Antenna
16-429.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR CONNECTING TO A CABLE ANTENNA SYSTEM The supplied antenna provides good reception Note to the CATV system installer: in most areas. But, for the best reception in all... -
Page 13: Cable Channel Designations
16-429.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Cable Channel Designations CONNECTING POWER Your Model 36 can receive up to 125 cable chan- Using the AC Power Cord nels, displayed as 1–125. Channels 2–13 are the same for VHF and cable TV, and cable compa-... -
Page 14: Connecting An Optional Earphone
16-429.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Cautions: CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL • The supplied DC adapter supplies at least 13.2 volts and delivers at least 5 amps of EARPHONE DC automotive power. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the To view a video tape or TV program without dis- Model 36’s... -
Page 15: Setup
16-429.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SETUP FRONT PANEL Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size The buttons on the Model 36’s front panel con- and recommended type. trol the TV and the VCR. -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
16-429.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Using the Remote Control 2. To select the on-screen language, press so the brackets F.FWD/ REW/ appear around the language you want, To use the remote control, aim the front of the... -
Page 17: Changing The Channels Stored In Memory
16-429.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Changing the Channels Stored in Note: Precede a single-digit number with a 0 — for example, , and so on. Memory 5. Repeatedly press F.FWD/ REW/ Although the Model 36 automatically stores all... -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
16-429.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SETTING THE CLOCK to automatically search all available chan- nels for an EDS signal. You must set the clock accurately for proper 5. Press to exit. MENU automatic timer recording. In many areas, Pub- 6. -
Page 19: Daylight-Saving Time
16-429.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM 4. Repeatedly press s or t to 3. Repeatedly press s or t to PLAY/ STOP/ PLAY/ STOP/ select the correct month, then press select F.FWD/ D.S.T. – SETTING CLOCK –... -
Page 20: Basic Tv Operation
16-429.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELS 2. If you have not already done so, select the desired input signal ( ). See CATV “Selecting the Input Signal” on Page 17. To select a channel, press s or t. -
Page 21: Using Mute
16-429.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM USING CHANNEL RETURN Setting REW/ F.FWD/ The Model 36’s channel return function lets you BRIGHT quickly switch between channels you tuned (in- decrease increase cluding , see “Viewing an External Device”) CON- by using the remote control’s number buttons. -
Page 22: Basic Vcr Operation
16-429.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM BASIC VCR OPERATION 4. To stop playback before it automatically LOADING A VIDEO TAPE stops at the end of the tape, press STOP/ on the Model 36 or on the EJECT... -
Page 23: Changing The Tape'sdirection/Varying The Playback Speed
16-429.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM CHANGING THE TAPE’S Notes: DIRECTION/VARYING THE • During freeze-frame, the picture quality is lower than during normal playback. The PLAYBACK SPEED picture quality is best with recordings made at the SLP speed. See “Recording/Play- You can use the buttons on the front of the Mod- back Speeds”... -
Page 24: Special Functions
16-429.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Function Indicators This section describes your Model 36’s special on-screen, display, and search functions. Each time you press a function button (such as ), the selected function’s indicator appears... -
Page 25: Using The Game Mode
16-429.fm Page 25 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM USING THE GAME MODE Using Counter Return Follow these steps to use the counter to easily The Model 36 has a preprogrammed picture return to a selected point on the tape. -
Page 26: Using Automatic Repeat Playback
16-429.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Note: You do not see the tape’s picture or hear 1. Press MENU . The main menu appears. the tape’s sound while you search the tape. 2. Press PLAY/ s or... -
Page 27: Closed Caption
16-429.fm Page 27 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Note: Setting rental play to might reduce the OFF — Narration does not appear on the image sharpness. screen even if the TV receives a closed caption or text broadcast. 1. Press The main menu appears. -
Page 28: Recording
16-429.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION Note: The Model 36 plays back tapes at the speed at which they were recorded. You can use the following methods to record with your Model 36. Tape Selection •... -
Page 29: Immediate Recording
16-429.fm Page 29 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Notes: If you want to record on a video cassette that has had its tab removed, put a piece of heavy • You can press PAUSE/STILL to tempo- plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole. -
Page 30: Otr Hints
16-429.fm Page 30 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM OTR Hints Note: If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the Model 36, you must press to turn on the Model 36. • To ensure that you record all of the desired... -
Page 31: Setting The Automatic Timer
16-429.fm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Setting the Automatic Timer • To record a broadcast at the same time on the same day every week , press either button until and the desired 1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you... -
Page 32: Timer Recording Hints
16-429.fm Page 32 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Timer Recording Hints Checking/Changing Automatic Timers • The Model 36 can record only one broad- cast at a time. If you program the Model 1. Press to turn on the Model 36. -
Page 33: Clearing An Automatic Timer
16-429.fm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Clearing an Automatic Timer AUTO RETURN 1. Press to turn on the Model 36. POWER You can have the Model 36 search for and re- turn to the beginning of the recorded program 2. -
Page 34: Dubbing (Copying) A Tape
16-429.fm Page 34 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing . Connecting a Dubbing Source You can use a VCR, camcorder, satellite receiv- er, or other device with A/V outputs as the dub-... -
Page 35: Dubbing A Tape
16-429.fm Page 35 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Dubbing a Tape Note: For the best results while dubbing, hold the remote control close to the Model 36’s infra- red window when you press a button. Other- wise, the remote control might affect the dubbing source’s operation. -
Page 36: Model
16-429.fm Page 36 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM 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. - Page 37 16-429.fm Page 37 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM 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 does not ap- is on and a cassette is pear when you plug it in.
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Page 38: Care And Maintenance
16-429.fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 36 9" Color TV/VCR Combo is an example of superior design and craftsman- ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Model 36 so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 39: The Fcc Wants You To Know
16-429.fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO 1. Grasp the ring near the tip of the plug, then carefully unscrew the ring by turning it KNOW counterclockwise. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de- vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . -
Page 40: Servicing Your Model 36
16-429.fm Page 40 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SERVICING YOUR MODEL 36 Note: Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette’s spools after you play a tape several times. This can cause the cassette There are no user-serviceable parts inside your to improperly load and automatically eject when Model 36. -
Page 41: Specifications
16-429.fm Page 41 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM SPECIFICATIONS Television System ................NTSC Standard Color Signal Playback System ..............Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan System Tape Width ..........................Inch Tape Speed: SP ....................1.31 Inch/sec. (33.35 mm/s) LP ....................0.65 Inch/sec. (16.67 mm/s) SLP ..................... - Page 42 16-429.fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM NOTES...
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- Page 44 16-429.fm Page 44 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.