Page 2 - FEATURES; Your Model 36 has these features:
2 FEATURES Remote Control — compact and easy to use,the remote control lets you operate most of theModel 36’s tape-motion and TV controls from adistance. Front Panel Video/Audio Input Jacks — letyou quickly connect an audio/video device suchas a camcorder or video game, without discon-necting other ...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 Automatic/Manual Tracking — automaticallyadjusts the tracking for each tape you play. Youcan also adjust the tracking manually. Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — makesplayback easy by automatically playing, rewind-ing, and ejecting a video cassette tape. Sleep Timer — lets you set the Model 36 to ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be readbefore the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the applia...
Page 6 - SERVICE; Except as noted in this owner ’s manual, do
6 Warning: When you install an outdoor an-tenna, use extreme caution. If the antennastarts to fall, let it go! It could contact over-head power lines. If the antenna touchesthe power line, contact with the antenna,mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electro-cution and death. Call the power companyto...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
7 CONTENTS Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................... 9 Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 9Moist...
Page 9 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; ACCESSORIES
9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Your Model 36 includes the following accessories. Be sure you have all of these items before youstore the packing material. Remote Control — controls most of your Model36’s functions. UHF/VHF Dipole Antenna — provides adequatereception in most metropolitan areas. AC Po...
Page 10 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION; DEW; USING THIS MANUAL
10 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Condensation inside the Model 36’s VCR cancause tape jams or video head damage. Whenthe Model 36’s automatic dew sensor sensesmoisture, 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 th...
Page 11 - CONNECTIONS; CHOOSING A LOCATION
11 CONNECTIONS Before using your Model 36 for the first time,read through this entire section to determinewhich connections best meet your needs. Thenfollow the directions for completing the connec-tions. Notes: • You can connect many different types of audio/video systems such as a stereoreceiver/a...
Page 12 - Note to the CATV system installer:
12 CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA The supplied antenna provides good receptionin most areas. But, for the best reception in allareas, use a high-quality outdoor antenna, avail-able at your local RadioShack store. • If the antenna uses 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the antenna’s cable directly to theM...
Page 13 - Cable Channel Designations; and; jacks on the front of the Model 36.; CONNECTING POWER; Using the AC Power Cord; TO PREVENT ELECTRIC; Using the DC Adapter
13 Cable Channel Designations Your Model 36 can receive up to 125 cable chan-nels, displayed as 1–125. Channels 2–13 are thesame for VHF and cable TV, and cable compa-nies usually number them as they appear on theTV screen. For other channels, the cable ser-vice’s channel designations might not matc...
Page 14 - Listening Safely
14 Cautions: • The supplied DC adapter supplies at least 13.2 volts and delivers at least 5 amps ofDC automotive power. Its center tip mustbe set to positive and its plug must fit theModel 36’s DC13.2V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specificationscould damage the Model 36 or the ada...
Page 15 - SETUP; FRONT PANEL; Installing Batteries
15 SETUP FRONT PANEL The buttons on the Model 36’s front panel con-trol the TV and the VCR. 1. POWER 2. STOP/EJECT 3. REW 4. PLAY 5. F.FWD 6. REC/OTR 7. VOLUME s/t 8. CHANNEL s/t REMOTE CONTROL All of the remote control’s buttons have thesame functions as the buttons on the Model 36’sfront panel. In...
Page 16 - Using the Remote Control; Changing the On-Screen Language
16 Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, aim the front of theremote control toward the front of the Model 36and press the desired button(s). SETTING THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE/CHANNELS The first time you turn on the Model 36, the lan-guage selection menu automatically appears,letting you s...
Page 17 - Adding/Erasing Channels; Note: Precede a single-digit number with a; SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL
17 Changing the Channels Stored in Memory Although the Model 36 automatically stores allactive channels in your area the first time youturn it on, you can manually set the Model 36 tore-program the tuner’s memory. Note: If you tune both TV (broadcast) and CATV(cable TV) signals, you can store both t...
Page 18 - SETTING THE CLOCK; Auto Clock Setting; Manual Clock Setting
18 SETTING THE CLOCK You must set the clock accurately for properautomatic timer recording. In many areas, Pub-lic Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations broad-cast an Extend Data Service (EDS) signal withtheir regular broadcast. This signal can auto-matically set your Model 36’s clock to the cor-rect ...
Page 19 - Note: Seconds begin counting from 00; ON; SETTING; Resetting the Clock
19 4. Repeatedly press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select the correct month, then press F.FWD/ . 5. Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date, year, and hour. Note: The Model 36 uses a 12-hour clock. Be sure you correctly set AM or PM. 6. Repeatedly press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select a minute that is 1 or ...
Page 20 - BASIC TV OPERATION; SELECTING CHANNELS; Note: If you do not press
20 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. 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-...
Page 21 - USING MUTE; MUTE; USING CHANNEL RETURN; AUX
21 • To quickly change the displayed setting, hold down REW/ or F.FWD/ . • If you do not press REW/ or F.FWD/ within 5 seconds, the displayed settingdisappears. Start over at Step 2. 5. Either wait 5 seconds or press MENU to exit. USING MUTE To temporarily turn off the Model 36’s sound,press MUTE . ...
Page 22 - BASIC VCR OPERATION; LOADING A VIDEO TAPE; Note: When the Model 36 is off, you can press; Automatic Rewind/Eject
22 BASIC VCR OPERATION LOADING A VIDEO TAPE Hold the cassette with the main label facing upand the spine facing out from the Model 36.Then insert the cassette into the cassette com-partment and gently push the center of its spineuntil the Model 36 draws it in. The Model 36 automatically turns on. If...
Page 23 - Visual Search; TRACKING
23 CHANGING THE TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING THE PLAYBACK SPEED You can use the buttons on the front of the Mod-el 36 and remote control to change the tape’s di-rection and vary the playback speed. Visual Search Visual search lets you view recordings eitherforward or backward at either a normal speed or...
Page 24 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; THINGS YOU SEE; Function Indicators; USING THE SLEEP TIMER
24 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This section describes your Model 36’s specialon-screen, display, and search functions. THINGS YOU SEE On-Screen Displays To view your Model 36’s current operating modeand other information about your Model 36, re-peatedly press DISPLAY during playback or while watching TV. Each...
Page 25 - Using Counter Return; USING TIME SEARCH
25 USING THE GAME MODE The Model 36 has a preprogrammed picturecontrol setting for viewing video games or simi-lar programs. This setting softens the contrastand is easier on the eyes. Follow these steps to turn the game mode on oroff. 1. Press MENU to select the main menu. 2. Press PLAY/ s or STOP/...
Page 26 - Note: You can also select
26 Note: You do not see the tape’s picture or hearthe tape’s sound while you search the tape. 1. Press TIME SEARCH . TIME SEARCH ap- pears. Note: You can also select TIME SEARCH from the main menu. 2. Repeatedly press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select the desired amount of time you wantto search. For exa...
Page 27 - Note: Setting rental play to; CLOSED CAPTION
27 Note: Setting rental play to ON might reduce the image sharpness. 1. Press MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select USER’S SET UP , then press F.FWD/ . The user ’s set up menu appears. 3. Press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select RENTAL . 4. Repeatedly press REW/ or F.FWD/ unti...
Page 28 - RECORDING; GENERAL INFORMATION; Recording/Playback Speeds
28 RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION You can use the following methods to recordwith your Model 36. • immediate recording — records the pro- gram you are watching • one-touch recording (OTR) — lets you immediately begin a recording that auto-matically stops after the time you set • automatic timer recor...
Page 29 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING; Note: If a cassette was loaded when you
29 If you want to record on a video cassette thathas had its tab removed, put a piece of heavyplastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole. IMMEDIATE RECORDING Notes: • You cannot use the Model 36 to record one program while you watch another. • If you want to record from a VCR or other audio/vid...
Page 30 - OTR; Note: If you do not press; OTR Hints
30 Note: If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the Model 36, you mustpress POWER to turn on the Model 36. 2. Repeatedly press SPEED until the desired recording speed ( SP , LP , or SLP ) appears. 3. Press CHANNEL s or t or use the remote control’s number buttons to select thedesired chan...
Page 31 - Setting the Automatic Timer; Note: If the clock setting screen appears
31 Setting the Automatic Timer 1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the cassette com-partment. The Model 36 automatically turnson. Note: If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the Model 36, you mustpress POWER to turn on the Model 36. 2. Press MENU. The ma...
Page 32 - Timer Recording Hints; TIMER
32 Timer Recording Hints • The Model 36 can record only one broad- cast at a time. If you program the Model36’s timer to record broadcasts on differentchannels that start at the same time, theModel 36 records these broadcasts in orderas they appear on the list, from top to bot-tom. • If you insert a...
Page 33 - Clearing an Automatic Timer; Note: If the timer recording is already in; AUTO RETURN
33 Clearing an Automatic Timer 1. Press POWER to turn on the Model 36. 2. Press MENU. The main menu appears. 3. Press PLAY/ s or STOP/ t to select TIMER PROGRAMMING , then press F.FWD/ . The timer programming screen appears. Note: If the timer recording is already in progress, press POWER then press...
Page 34 - dubbing; Connecting a Dubbing Source; jacks
34 DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE The process of recording from one audio/videodevice 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-bing source, connect the dubbing source to theModel 36, then use y...
Page 35 - Dubbing a Tape
35 Dubbing a Tape Note: For the best results while dubbing, holdthe remote control close to the Model 36’s infra-red window when you press a button. Other-wise, the remote control might affect thedubbing source’s operation. 1. Prepare the dubbing source to play a tape. 2. Insert a blank cassette, or...
Page 36 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
36 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 yourlocal RadioShack store for assistance. Pro...
Page 37 - OFF
37 Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Operation buttons do not work when power is on and a cassette is inserted ( DEW appears). Dew protection system has been activated. Unplug the Model 36 for about 2 hours or until DEW does not ap- pear when you plug it in. Then proceed with operation. Remote contr...
Page 38 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
38 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. Keep the Model 36 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might con...
Page 40 - SERVICING YOUR MODEL 36; Cleaning the Video Heads; STORING VIDEO CASSETTES
40 SERVICING YOUR MODEL 36 There are no user-serviceable parts inside yourModel 36. If you encounter a problem that youcannot correct using this manual and its trouble-shooting guide, take the Model 36 to your localRadioShack store for assistance. Cleaning the Video Heads Although the Model 36’s aut...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch
41 SPECIFICATIONS Television System ................................................................................ NTSC Standard Color Signal Playback System ................................................................. Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan System Tape Width ..............................
Page 42 - NOTES
42 NOTES 16-429.fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:50 PM
Page 44 - Printed in Malaysia
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 B4919UV OEMN01403 8A8N Printed in Malaysia 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...
