Model 36 9" Color TV/ VCR Combo
(160-0429) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 50429
SETUP
FRONT PANEL
The buttons on the Model 36's front panel control the TV and VCR. The
controls include:
1. POWER 5. F.FWD
2. STOP/EJECT 6. REC/OTR
3. REW 7. VOLUME /\ / \/
4. PLAY 8. CHANNEL /\ / \/
REMOTE CONTROL
All of the remote control's buttons have the same functions as the buttons
on the Model 36's front panel. In addition, the number buttons let you
directly select channels and menu options.
Installing batteries
The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power.
For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries
such as Cat. No. 230-0557.
CAUTIONS: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control operates poorly or not at all, replace the
batteries.
CAUTIONS: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury
or burn them.
If you do not plan to use the remote control for a month or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that
can destroy electronic parts.
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim the front of the remote control toward the
front of the Model 36 and press the desired button(s).
SETTING THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE/CHANNELS
The first time you turn on the Model 36, the language selection menu
automatically appears, letting you set the Model 36 to display on-screen
menus in English or in Spanish.
After you select an on-screen language, the Model 36 automatically stores
channels into memory.
Note: Make sure you have connected the Model 36 to your cable system or
an antenna before continuing (see "Connecting the Supplied Antenna"
"Connecting an Outdoor Antenna" or "Connecting to a Cable System"
in Faxback Doc. # 50428).
1. Press Power to turn on the Model 36. The set up screen appears.
2. To select the on-screen language, press F.FWD/> or REW/< so the
brackets appear around the language you want, ENGLISH or ESPANOL
(Spanish).
3. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select AUTO PRESET.
4. Press F.FWD/>. The Model 36 automatically stores active channels (TV
or CATV) for about 2 minutes, displaying the channel numbers as it
tunes them, then it tunes to the lowest stored channel number.
5. Repeatedly press CHANNEL /\ or \/ to review the saved channels.
Notes: If a channel you wanted was not stored, you can add it. If a
channel you did not want was stored, you can delete it. See
"Adding/Erasing Channels", below.
The Model 36 retains stored channels when you turn off the Model
36 or disconnect power.
Changing the On-Screen Language
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select LANGUAGE.
3. To select the on-screen language, press F.FWD/> or REW/< so the
brackets appear around the language you want, ENGLISH or ESPANOL
(Spanish).
4. Press MENU to exit.
Changing the Channels Stored in Memory
Although the Model 36 automatically stores all active channels in your
area the first time you turn it on, you can manually set the Model 36 to
re-program the tuner's memory.
Note: If you tune both TV (broadcast) and CATV (cable TV) signals, you
can store both types of channels.
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press
F.FWD/>. The channel set up menu appears.
3. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select AUTO PRESET. Then press F.FWD/>.
The Model 36's tuner scans through the channels (TV or CATV) and
stores all the active channels in your area. CH and the currently
tuned channel number appear. After scanning all the channels, the
tuner stops on the lowest numbered active channel.
4. To review the stored channels, repeatedly press CHANNEL /\ or \/.
Note: You can directly select channels that are not stored in the tuner's
memory by using the remote control's number buttons. See
"Selecting Channels" in Faxback Doc. # 50430.
Adding/Erasing Channels
If a channel you want was not stored, or if a channel you do not want was
stored, follow these steps to add or erase it.
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press
F.FWD/>. The channel set up menu appears.
3. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select ADD/DELETE CH, then press
F.FWD/>.
4. Press CHANNEL /\ or \/ or use the number keys on the remote control to
enter the channel number you want to add or erase.
Note: Precede a single-digit number with a 0 - for example, 01, 02,
and so on.
5. Repeatedly press F.FWD/> or REW/< until the channel number for the
channel changes to blue (to add the channel) or to red (to delete the
channel).
6. Press MENU to exit.
SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL
Depending on the type of input device (antenna or cable) connected to your
Model 36, you must select the input signal (the source you want the Model
36 to tune).
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press
F.FWD/>. The channel set up menu appears.
3. Repeatedly press F.FWD/> or REW/< to select the desired input signal
(TV or CATV).
If you connected an antenna (not cable) to the Model 36 and want to
receive up to 68 VHF/UHF channels, or if you have cable service and
use a cable box, you must select TV.
If you have cable service and do not use a cable box, you must
select CATV.
4. Press MENU to exit the menu.
SETTING THE CLOCK
You must set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording.
In many areas, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations broadcast an
Extend Data Service (EDS) signal with their regular broadcast. This
signal can automatically set your Model 36's clock to the correct time.
If a PBS station is available in your area, follow the steps under "Auto
Clock Setting", below. If not, follow the steps under "Manual Clock
Setting", below.
Auto Clock Setting
Confirm that the antenna connections are correct before using the auto
clock setting.
Note: Since DC power is often interrupted, you cannot use auto clock
setting when you power the Model 36 using DC power. And, if your
TV/VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box, the box must
be turned on and turned to the local PBS station.
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select SETTING CLOCK, then
press F.FWD/>.
3. Repeatedly press F.FWD/> or REW/< until ON appears next to AUTO CLOCK.
4. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select AUTO CLOCK CH. If you
know the channel number of the local PBS station, repeatedly press
F.FWD/> or REW/< until the channel number for that station appears.
If you do not know the PBS channel number, repeatedly press F.FWD/>
or REW/< until AUTO appears. This sets the Model 36 to automatically
search all available channels for an EDS signal.
5. Press MENU to exit.
6. Press POWER to turn off the Model 36 so it can search for an EDS
signal. The power must remain off during this search. If you entered
the channel number manually, it may take a few minutes for this search
to be completed. If you chose AUTO, the Model 36 searches through all
the available channels starting with the lowest numbered channel.
This search could take up to 10 minutes if the local PBS station is on
a high-numbered channel in your area.
If the Model 36 finds an EDS signal, the time appears on the TV
screen.
If the time set by the selected PBS station is incorrect, the station
might be in a different time zone. If the Model 36 does not display the
time within about 10 minutes, there might be no station broadcasting an
EDS signal in your area. Set the clock manually and turn off the auto
clock setting feature.
Manual Clock Setting
Note: You must use the remote control for the following steps.
1. Press MENU to select the main menu.
2. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select SETTING CLOCK, then
press F.FWD/>. Then, if you are using DC power to power your Model
36, skip to Step 4.
3. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select MANUAL CLOCK SET, then
press F.FWD/>.
4. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ 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/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select a minute that is 1 or
2 minutes after the current time, then press F.FWD/>. (For example,
if it is 42 minutes past the hour right now, enter 43 minutes.) This
gives you time to complete this procedure before starting the clock.
7. Review the information you entered.
If the information is not correct, move the cursor to the incorrect
entry by repeatedly pressing F.FWD/> or REW/<. Then enter the correct
information by repeatedly pressing PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/.
When the information is correct and the time reaches the minute you
set in Step 6, press MENU. The time you set appears and the clock
starts running.
Note: Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU.
Daylight-Saving Time
When you set DST to ON, the VCR automatically adds 1 hour on the first
Sunday in April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sunday in October.
Note: Since DC power is often interrupted, you cannot use the daylight
saving time feature when you power the Model 36 using DC power.
1. Press MENU to select the menu.
2. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select SETTING CLOCK, then
press F.FWD/>.
3. Repeatedly press PLAY/ /\ or STOP/ \/ to select DST.
4. Press REW/< or F.FWD/> to select ON or OFF.
5. Press MENU to exit.
Resetting the Clock
The Model 36 might lose its clock setting if you unplug the AC power cord,
DC power is interrupted, or there is a power failure for more than a few
seconds. The language selection menu appears when you press MENU if the
Model 36 loses its clock setting.
If you used auto clock setting to set the clock, simply turn off the Model
36 and wait for about 10 minutes then reset the clock. If you used manual
clock setting to set the clock, follow the steps under "Manual Clock
Setting", above, to reset it.
(LB/eb 10/16/98)
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