Optimus SCR-63 User's Manual
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1. 7 To stop copying before the tape ends press STOP EJECT on Deck 2 RECORD and PLAY on Deck 2 release Press STOP EJECT on Deck 1 to stop that tape 11 V VJ o 14 703 fm Page 12 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM TAPE TIPS ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE To record over a cassette tape simply record as usual The system records over the previous recording You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eras er such as Cat No 44 232 PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Cassette tapes have two erase pro tection tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase pro tection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase protection tab for that side place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only the hole origi nally covered by the erase protection tab 12 Caution Removing the erase protec tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eras er from erasing a cassette tape RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate To restore the sound qua2. o 14 703 fm Page 1 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM e Cat No 14 703 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCR 63 Extended Bass AM FM Stereo Dual Cassette Recorder OPTIMUS Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 2 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCR 63 Extended Bass AM FM Stereo Dual Cassette Record er is a versatile easy to use music system Its compact design and con venient carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere Your system s fea tures include Consecutive Play automatically plays one side of a cassette tape in Deck 2 when one side of another cas sette tape in Deck 1 ends High Speed Dubbing copies a cassette tape at twice the normal speed Auto Stop the tape deck stops au tomatically when it reaches the end of a tape Built In Microphone lets you make live recordings Beatcut eliminates the whistling sound sometimes heard in recorded AM broadcasts E Bass lets you emphasize low bass sounds Two Power Sources let you power your system from standard AC power or with internal batteries not sup plied Warning To prevent fire or shock haz ard do not expose this product to rain or moisture A N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK N DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUA
3. 4 Set E BASS to ON to enhance the bass effect or to OFF for normal bass effect 5 To turn off the radio set TAPE POWER OFFyRADIO to TAPE POWER OFF Notes The SCR 63 s AM FM radio has two antennas The AM antenna is built in For the best AM reception turn the system For the best FM reception fully extend and adjust the telescoping antenna If you set AM FM STEREO to STEREO and a station is received in stereo the FM STEREO indica tor on the front of the system lights steadily To improve the reception of a weak FM station set AM FM STEREO to FM The signal changes from ste reo to monaural but the reception should improve LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Your system has two cassette decks You can use Deck 1 PLAYBACK for normal playback and consecutive play You can use Deck 2 RECORD PLAYBACK for normal playback consecutive play and dubbing re cording The control buttons for each deck are located over the deck Note Before playing or recording any cassette tape take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette s hubs with a pencil If you do not re move excess slack the tape might be come tangled in the record playback mechanism 1 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment door p y EA Wa o 14 703 fm Page 7 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM 2 Load the cassette tape with its open edge up the desired side facing out and the
4. If the interfer denatured alcohol or tape head ence goes away your system is caus cleaning solution to clean the ing the interference Try to eliminate record play heads tape guides the interference by pinch rollers capstans and erase Moving your system away from Head the receiver Connecting your system to an out let that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver e Contacting your local Ra dioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your system 6 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT on Deck 1 and Deck 2 then close both cassette com partment doors and reconnect power Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette deck clean ing supplies 3p y E Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 15 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM B SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range zi a a stents carota ce what ce Mean a as 88 108 MHz AMA RA OP A EL 530 1710 MHz Antenna EMail dota lar E ret Rod Antenna AM iaa Ferrite Bar Antenna CASSETTE PLAYER Track System Magnet Head eL semnedeentent cates 2 Track TAD iii A a A T A 4 Track lape SPCC eocen na AE E ORR E A EE 17 s ips Recording System ese e n a E a a aek AC Bias 85 kHz Erasind System cde n a Rub eal Magnetic Wow and Flutter WTD RMS irinin eenen aeaee ennemis 0 4 96 Tape Type serial rra alert HERE ans Type 1 Normal Bias Only GENERAL Power S
5. of A the required size and type Always remove old or weak batteries They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits Modifying or tampering with the sys tem s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your sys tem is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette recorder Use the following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of tape player op eration 1 Remove the batteries and discon nect the AC power cord 2 Open the cassette compartment doors on Deck 1 and Deck 2 3 Press PLAY on Deck 1 to expose Deck 1 s tape handling parts Sp Wi Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 14 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM T 4 While pressing and holding down THE FCC WANTS YOU the erase protection tab sensor inside Deck 2 press RECORD on TO KNOW Deck 2 RECORD and PLAY on Deck 2 both lock down This exposes Deck 2 s record playback head and erase head Your system might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your System is causing the interference 5 Use a cotton swab dipped in turn off your system
6. 95 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 8A6 Printed in Hong Kong p a EA
7. LIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you A N to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform N you that important operating and maintenance instructions are in cluded in the literature accompany ing this product The graphical symbols with supple mental markings are on the back of the recorder 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation p EA Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 3 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM GONTENTS ennnidppnmee 4 Connectinig POWOE 2t reci eee pe beceen reete ine tired Moe Ln e bereitet 4 Using AG POWOE uta 4 Installing Batteries cas 4 Using Headphones 4 oue dt renes 5 Eistening Sately iet rada dl aio 5 Tiraffic Safely etum Rh REOR RR ERR TRE 5 Op Gratin 6 Playing he Radio cuota i eot Een i toe ee eet ea 6 Loading a Cassette Tape ritenere dti er e eene enel 6 Playing a Cassette Tape ssssesseeeeeeneenen nennen nnne 7 Gornsecutive Play iie obe rias 8 Recording eee eed nee d du Xe dE 8 Recording Tips 4 2 annee de
8. OUICE 0 ia A AA da AC 120V 60 Hz or 6 D Batteries Maximum Output Power esssssseeene eene 2 x 1 2 Watts Power Consumption sinoni oaie ia aaa Approx 8 W Dimensions HWD sss 65 s x 205 8 x 6 s Inches 168 x 524 x 156 mm OT 81 1 oz 2 3 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice y Sp Wi Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 16 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal ers Within this period we will repair it without charge for parts and labor Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store War ranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis use or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limita tion s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell 10
9. again to resume recording 6 When you are finished press STOP EJECT on Deck 2 to stop the tape RECORD and PLAY release Note The deck automatically stops when the tape reaches the end Dubbing Copying a Cassette Tape You can easily copy a tape by playing it in Deck 1 and recording it onto an other tape in Deck 2 Follow these steps to copy a cassette tape 1 Load a blank tape or one you want to record over into Deck 2 2 Load the tape you want to copy into Deck 1 3 Set DUBBING MIC NORM HIGH to NORM to record at normal speed or HIGH to record at twice the normal speed 4 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to TAPE POWER OFF 5 Press PAUSE then RECORD on Deck 2 RECORD and PLAY both lock down Press PLAY on Deck 1 to begin copying PAUSE on Deck 2 auto matically releases Notes You can listen to the tape play ing in Deck 1 as you copy it Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level Adjusting VOL UME does not affect the record ing level The tape s sound is distorted if you set DUBBING MIC NORM HIGH to HIGH and listen to the tape playing in Deck 1 as you copy it To temporarily stop recording on the tape loaded in Deck 2 press PAUSE on Deck 2 The tape in Deck 2 stops and the tape in Deck 1 continues to play Press PAUSE on Deck 2 again to resume recording T Sp Wi Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 11 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM
10. ck cete cereo pev e LR eco ERR dee 8 Recording from the Radio pnia iiu piada aaea nana eene 9 Making a Live Recording sssesseeeeeeenee eene 9 Dubbing Copying a Cassette Tape sse 10 Tape MP ederent I eters 12 Erasing a Cassette Tape sssssssssssesseeeeenenen emere 12 Preventing Accidental Erasure sesseeeeeeeee en 12 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality eessssssssse 12 Care and Maintenance eese enenatis 13 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts ooooocccccnccccccnnonocacononanannnnnnnna nana nonnnanannnnnnns 13 The FCC Wants You to Know eereneocaniiena rniii adi ida ii nennen 14 SPOCiPICAti ONS rnt 15 E MB Zs VJ o 14 703 fm Page 4 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM CONNECTIONS CONNECTING POWER You can power your system using ei ther AC power or six D batteries not supplied Using AC Power The supplied power cord stored inside the battery compartment lets you power the system from a standard AC outlet 1 While pressing down both tabs on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow pull the cover down to remove it 2 Remove the power cord from its storage area in the battery com partment then replace the cover 3 Plug the small end of the power cord into the AC jack on the back of the system Then plug the cord into a standard AC outlet Caution
11. ess PLAY on Deck 1 5 Press PAUSE then PLAY on Deck 2 The tape in Deck 1 plays until it reaches the end of the side then the tape in Deck 2 plays until it reaches the end of the side To stop consecutive play before the tape in Deck 2 reaches the end and automatically stops press STOP EJECT on the deck that is playing RECORDING You can record onto a cassette tape from the radio use the built in micro phone to make a live recording or dub copy from one cassette tape to an other Notes The recording level is preset Adjusting VOLUME or E BASS does not affect the recording level Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copy righted Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a viola tion of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and or impris onment Note however that in the United States it is not a violation of U S copyright laws for a con sumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial personal use Recording Tips Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording We rec ommend extended range or low noise type 1 regular length 60 or 90 minute normal bias cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle Before recording be sure the tape you are recording on has its erase protection tab
12. full reel to the right 3 Gently close the cassette com partment door PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE You can play a cassette tape in either Deck 1 or Deck 2 or you can load tapes in both decks and play them consecutively 1 Load a cassette tape 2 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to TAPE POWER OFF 3 Press PLAY on the deck you are using The tape plays until it reaches the end of the side then automatically stops Notes To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE on the deck you are using Press PAUSE again to continue playback To fast forward or rewind the tape press STOP EJECT if the tape is playing then press FAST F or REWIND Press STOP EJECT when the tape reaches the desired location Adjust VOLUME to the desired lis tening level Set E BASS to ON to enhance the bass effect or to OFF for normal bass effect Press STOP EJECT to stop the tape Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment door then remove the tape Sp Wi Wa o 14 703 fm Page 8 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM Consecutive Play You can set the system to play one side of a tape in Deck 1 then auto matically play one side of a tape in Deck 2 1 Load the cassette tape you want to hear first in Deck 1 then load the other cassette tape in Deck 2 2 Gently close both cassette com partment doors 3 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to TAPE POWER OFF 4 Pr
13. lity fast for ward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas sette s outer shell on a flat surface Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette Sp Wi Wa o 14 703 fm Page 13 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM e CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCR 63 Extended Bass AM FM Stereo Dual Cassette Record er is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following sug gestions will help you care for the sys tem so you can enjoy it for years Keep the system dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immedi ately Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the system gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improp erly Use and store the system NO only in normal temperature ES environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and dis tort or melt plastic parts Keep the system away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals clean ing solvents or strong deter gents to clean it Use only fresh batteries
14. s To prevent electric shock one blade on the power cord s plug is wider than the other and the plug fits only one way If you cannot easily insert the plug turn it over and try again Do not force it Always plug the power cord into the system before you plug it into a standard AC outlet Always unplug it from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the system Installing Batteries You can power the system with six D batteries not supplied For the best performance we recommend alkaline batteries such as Cat No 23 550 Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Never leave dead or weak batter ies in the system If you do not plan to use the sys tem for several days or if you plan to power the system using only AC power remove the batteries Dispose of batteries promptly and properly do not bury or burn them Follow these steps to install batteries 1 While pressing down both tabs on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow pull the cover down to remove it p EA Wa o 14 703 fm Page 5 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM e 2 Remove the power cord from its storage area in the battery com partment 3 Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment cover If the system s sound becomes weak or distorted replace the ba
15. s in place see Preventing Accidental Era sure on Page 12 Sp Wi Sp NS 14 703 fm Page 9 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM Recording from the Radio 5 When you are finished press STOP EJECT on Deck 2 to stop the 1 Load a blank tape or one you tape RECORD and PLAY release want to record over into Deck 2 2 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to RADIO 3 Set AM FM STEREO to the de f sired band and rotate TUNING to Making a Live Recording tune to the desired station Note The deck automatically stops when the tape reaches the end You can use the built in microphone to Note Sometimes AM broad make a live recording casts produce a whistling sound that you can hear while playing a 1 Load a blank tape or one you recording If you hear this sound want to record over into Deck 2 set DUBBING MIC NORM HIGH to HIGH AM BEAT CUT to help 2 Set DUBBING MIC NORM HIGH to reduce or eliminate it MIC 3 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to TAPE POWER OFF 4 Press RECORD on Deck 2 RECORD and PLAY both lock down 4 Place the system 2 3 feet from the live recording source 5 Press RECORD on Deck 2 RECORD and PLAY both lock down Note Press PAUSE on Deck 2 to temporarily stop recording Press PAUSE again to resume recording Wa o 14 703 fm Page 10 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM Note Press PAUSE on Deck 2 to temporarily stop recording Press PAUSE
16. tteries USING HEADPHONES To listen to the system without disturb ing others plug a pair of stereo head phones with a s inch plug not supplied into the system s PHONES jack This mutes the system s speak ers Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of headphones Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use headphones Set the volume to the lowest set ting before you begin listening After you put on the headphones adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a level that does not cause discom fort might still damage your hear ing Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while oper ating a motor vehicle or riding a bicy cle This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal vol ume levels they still present a traffic hazard Sp Wi o 14 703 fm Page 6 Wednesday June 30 1999 4 56 PM Bi OPERATION PLAYING THE RADIO 1 Set TAPE POWER OFF RADIO to RADIO 2 Set AM FM STEREO to the de sired band and rotate TUNING to tune to the desired station 3 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level
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