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MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Condensation inside the Model 36’s VCR can
cause tape jams or video head damage. When
the Model 36’s automatic dew sensor senses
moisture,
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 the
Model 36 and let it sit for about 2 hours, or until
DEW
no longer appears when you plug it in. This
allows complete evaporation of any moisture in-
side the Model 36.
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into these major sec-
tions.
• “Connections” on Page 11 — describes the
connections required to begin using your
Model 36.
• “Setup” on Page 15 — includes procedures
for preparing and using the remote control,
setting the on-screen language, storing
channels, selecting the input signal, and
setting the clock.
• “Basic TV Operation” on Page 20 —
explains how to select channels, watch TV
using the Model 36’s tuner, adjust the pic-
ture (brightness, contrast, color, tint, and
sharpness), mute the sound, use the chan-
nel return feature, and view an external
device.
• “Basic VCR Operation” on Page 22 —
explains how to load and play a video tape,
use the Model 36’s visual search and freeze-
frame features, fast-forward and rewind a
tape, and adjust the tracking manually.
• “Special Functions” on Page 24 —
describes the things you see on the Model
36’s TV screen, how to use the Model 36’s
sleep timer, game mode, counter, time
search, and automatic repeat playback
functions, improve playback of old or dam-
aged video tapes, and use the Model 36’s
closed caption function.
• “Recording” on Page 28 — describes the
different types of recordings and gives
instructions for making each, and shows
how to use the Model 36’s auto return func-
tion.
• “Additional Information” on Page 36 —
includes a troubleshooting section, care
and maintenance procedures, FCC infor-
mation, procedures for replacing the DC
adapter’s fuse, information on servicing
your Model 36, cleaning the Model 36’s
video heads, storing video cassettes, and
degaussing.
• “Specifications” on Page 41 — lists the
Model 36’s specifications.
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