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 control buttons
do not work when the
power is on and a cas-
sette is inserted.
The cassette might be jammed.
Press
EJECT
or
STOP/EJECT
sev-
eral times to release the cassette.
The remote control’s batteries
might be weak.
Replace the remote control’s bat-
teries if necessary.
Automatic repeat playback is on
(none of the buttons work except
POWER
and
STOP
).
Set automatic repeat playback to
OFF
. See “Using Automatic Re-
peat Playback” on Page 26.
Cannot record from the
input jacks.
Connections are incorrect.
Use shielded audio/video cables
with phono-type connectors to
connect the source device to the
Model 36’s input jacks. See “Con-
necting an External Device” on
Page 13.
Model 36 is not set to
AUX
.
Set Model 36 to
AUX
(see “View-
ing an External Device” on
Page 21).
Cannot see broadcast
TV programs using the
Model 36’s tuner.
Antenna/CATV connections are
incorrect.
Recheck all connections. See
“Connections” on Page 11.
Picture or sound is not
stable during playback.
Interference from electrical and
magnetic sources.
Keep your Model 36 away from
electrical and magnetic applianc-
es. Be sure to position it at least 8
inches away from another TV or
video monitor.
The tape might be faulty.
Try another tape.
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