Model 36 9" Color TV/ VCR Combo
(160-0429) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 50434
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble
operating your Model 36, try the suggestions in this troubleshooting
chart. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the Model 36 to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Suggestions
No power. The power cord (AC or DC) Plug the AC power
is not connected. cord into an AC
outlet, or plug the
DC adapter into your
vehicle's cigarette
lighter socket.
POWER not pressed. Press POWER.
DC adapter is connected Disconnect the DC
when you want to use AC adapter from the
power. Model 36.
The fuse in the DC adapter Check the fuse and
might be blown. replace it if
necessary (see
"Replacing the DC
Adapter's Fuse" in
Faxback Doc.
# 50435).
Timer recording The clock is not set Check the clock and
does not work. correctly. reset it if
necessary.
Tape not inserted or Insert a tape, or
erase-protection tab place a piece of
missing. strong tape over the
erase-protection tab
hole. See "Erase
Protection" in
Faxback Doc.
# 50433.
The program timer Set the program
is not set or is timer correctly.
set incorrectly.
The Model 36 was not Press POWER to turn
turned off at the set off the Model 36
start time (TIMER REC (the TIMER REC
indicator not on). indicator should be
on).
Cannot record. Tape mot inserted or Insert a tape, or
erase-protection tab place a piece of
missing. strong tape over
the erase-protection
tab hole. See
"Erase Protection"
in Faxback Doc.
# 50433.
Picture is poor The tracking is not Adjust the tracking
on playback. properly adjusted. (see "Tracking" in
Faxback Doc.
# 50431).
Video heads are dirty. The video heads must
be cleaned (see
"Cleaning the Video
Heads" in Faxback
Doc. # 50435).
The video tape might Try another tape.
be faulty.
Operation buttons Dew protection system Unplug the Model 36
do not work when has been activated. for about 2 hours or
power is on and a until DEW does not
cassette is inserted appear when you plug
(DEW appears). it in. Then proceed
with operation.
Remote control The cassette might be Press EJECT or STOP/
buttons do not jammed. EJECT several times
work when the to release the
power is on cassette.
and a cassette
is inserted. The remote control's Replace the remote
batteries might be weak. control's batteries
if necessary.
Automatic repeat playback Set automatic repeat
is on (none of the buttons playback to OFF.
work except POWER and STOP). See "Using Automatic
Repeat Playback" in
Faxback Doc. # 50432
Cannot record from Connections are incorrect. Use shielded audio/
the input jacks. video cables with
phono-type
connectors to
connect the source
device to the
Model's 36's input
jacks. See
"Connecting an
External Device" in
Faxback Doc. # 50428
Model 36 is not set Set Model 36 to AUX
to AUX. (see "Viewing an
External Device" in
Faxback Doc.
# 50430).
Cannot see broad- Antenna/CATV connections Recheck all
cast TV programs are incorrect. connections. See
using the Model's "Connections" in
tuner. Faxback Doc. # 50428
Picture or sound Interference from Keep your Model 36
is not stable electrical and away from electrical
during playback. magnetic sources. appliances. Be sure
to position it at
least 8 inches away
from another TV or
video monitor.
The tape might be faulty. Try another tape.
(LB/eb 10/16/98)