Radio Shack 9" COLOR TV/VCR COMBO 36 - Manual (Page 36)

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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.
Problem Possible Cause Suggestion
No power. The power cord (AC or DC) is not
connected. Plug the AC power cord into an
AC outlet, or plug the DC adapter
into your vehicle’s cigarette-light-
er socket.
POWER not pressed. Press POWER .
DC adapter is connected when
you want to use AC power. Disconnect the DC adapter from
the Model 36.
The fuse in the DC adapter might
be blown. Check the fuse and replace it if
necessary (see “Replacing the
DC Adapter’s Fuse” on Page 39).
Timer recording does
not work. The clock is not set correctly. Check the clock and reset it if
necessary.
Tape not inserted or erase-pro-
tection tab missing. Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro-
tection tab hole. See “Erase Pro-
tection” on Page 28.
The program timer is not set or is
set incorrectly. Set the program timer correctly.
The Model 36 was not turned off
at the set start time (TIMER REC
indicator not on). Press POWER to turn off the Mod-
el 36 (the TIMER REC indicator
should be on).
Cannot record. Tape not inserted or erase-pro-
tection tab missing. Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro-
tection tab hole. See “Erase Pro-
tection” on Page 28.
Picture is poor on play-
back. The tracking is not properly ad-
justed. Adjust the tracking (see “Track-
ing” on Page 23).
Video heads are dirty. The video heads must be
cleaned (see “Cleaning the Video
Heads” on Page 40).
The video tape might be faulty. Try another tape.
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