Optimus SCR-100 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V AC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCR 100 or the adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the SCR 100 before you connect it to AC power When you finish disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the SCR 100 Follow these steps to power the SCR 100 from stan dard AC power 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V EIN NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 8 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM 2 Insert the Adaptaplug into the cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet USING DC POWER You can power the SCR 100 from a vehicle s 12V power source such as cigarette lighter socket using a 3V 300 mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a power source that sup plies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to posi tive and its plug must fit the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these e e 8 14 1252 fm Page 9 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM specifications could damage the SCR 100 or the adapter2. Always connect the DC adapter to the SCR 100 before you connect it to the power source When you finish disconnect the adapter from the pow er source before you disconnect it from the SCR 100 Follow these steps to power the SCR 100 from DC power 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the Adaptaplug into the cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack iss 14 1252 fm Page 10 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM 4 Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket CONNECTING HEADPHONES SPEAKERS To listen to tapes in stereo connect stereo head phones or amplified speakers neither supplied equipped with a s inch 3 5 mm stereo plug to Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amplified speakers NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 11 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use headphones Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening 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 e Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort mi
3. 14 1252 fm Page 1 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Cat No 14 1252 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCR 100 Stereo Cassette Player Recorder me OPTIMUS dy po NB Zn 14 1252 fm Page 2 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCR 100 Stereo Cassette Player Re corder is a lightweight portable cassette player that delivers great sound quality through its built in speak er The recorder puts many features in a small pack age making it easy to carry wherever you go lts features include Built in Wide Range Speaker lets you listen to mono sound without carrying headphones Built in Stereo Microphone lets you record in stereo without connecting stereo microphones Extended Bass Boost provides richer fuller bass than ordinary players Numeric Tape Counter helps you quickly locate a specific section on the tape Cue Review lets you listen as you fast forward or rewind the tape to locate specific sections 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus RadioShack and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 ae NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 3 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Battery Record Indicator shows you when the SCR 100 is recording and indicates battery condi tion Automatic Stop shuts off the SCR 100 when it reaches the end of a tape DC Input Jack
4. lets you power the player from an external DC source using an adapter not supplied Headphone Output Jack lets you listen in private or use optional external speakers Three Power Options you can power the SCR 100 from AA batteries standard AC power or DC power Note You need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers not supplied with a 1 s inch 3 5 mm plug to listen to tapes in stereo Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of these products 3 ae 14 1252 fm Page 4 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM CONTENTS Preparation ccscesssseessseeesseeeeesseeeenseenenseensnseenees 5 Installing Batteries ceee 5 Using AC Power sssseeseeseeieesserirerserreereereeenees 6 Using Vehicle Battery Power eee 8 Connecting Headphones Speakers 10 Listening Safely ceceeeeeseeeteeeeeeees 11 Traffic Safety oo eee eeeeeeeeeteeeseeeeeee 12 OPEL ation aeaaea aaae ee etaa aas araisa ie dashi Kani 13 Loading a Cassette Tape eeeeeeeteeeeeees 13 Recording eiieeii eE 14 Using the Built in Stereo Microphone 14 Using External Stereo Microphones 15 Playing Tape iieis einernie 16 Using the Tape Counter ce 18 Tape Tips inienn e hen beta ate 19 Tape Quality sensuer ioni 19 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 19 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 20 CONG E E T 22 Specifications s assassnesuesennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
5. BATT lights during recording 3 When the player reaches the end of the tape the auto stop mechanism stops the tape and releases RECORD and PLAY automatically Press STOP to stop recording sooner 14 _ ae NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 15 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Using External Stereo Microphones You can record in stereo using two mono micro phones This lets you place each microphone for the best response and stereo separation Your local Ra dioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable microphones 1 Place two mono microphones equidistant apart and equidistant from the sound source 2 Insert the microphones 1 s inch 3 5 mm plugs into L MIC and R MIC respectively 3 With a blank tape loaded set TAPE SPEED as desired then press RECORD Both PLAY and RECORD lock down and recording begins RECORD BATT lights during recording 4 When the player reaches the end of the tape the auto stop mechanism stops the tape and releases RECORD and PLAY automatically Press STOP to stop recording sooner 15 He NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 16 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1 For mono playback simply listen to the built in speaker The SCR 100 combines the left and right channels For stereo playback connect the SCR 100 to a pair of stereo headphones or an amplified speaker system see Connecting Headphones Speakers on Page 10 Note Connecting
6. ION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PRO VIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBIL TY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR _INDI RECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL NCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita ions or exclusions may not apply to you n the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and he RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b re place the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the pur chase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or re placed parts and products are warranted for the remainder
7. ction and might in validate its warranty If your SCR 100 is not perform ing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 8 NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 23 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM e SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements ccecce 3V DC Two AA Batteries 12V DC with optional DC adapter 120V AC with optional AC adapter Tape System aeeeesseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeene 2 Track Stereo Tape Sp ed ednine eiened eed 17 s ips 4 75 cm s Frequency Response 125 Hz 8 kHz at 6dB Signal to Noise Ratio ccceeceeseeeeeeeeeeees 45 dB Wow and Flutter oseere 0 35 Dimensions HWD 33 8 x 43 4x 15 16 Inches 86 x 120 x 33 5 mm Weight without batteries eee 6 5 oz 180 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve ment without notice 23 ae X Zi 14 1252 fm Page 24 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma erial and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack ranchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURAT
8. ght still damage your hearing 11 a ae NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 12 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve hicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic haz ard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev els they still can present a traffic hazard E S 14 1252 fm Page 13 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Follow these steps to load a cassette to record or play 1 Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil to prevent the tape from becoming tangled in the tape mechanism Do not touch the tape 2 Open the cassette compartment door by lifting it at the notch 3 Insert a cassette tape into the door guides so the cassettes open edge faces out the side you want to use faces up and the full reel is to the left 4 Close the door gt 4 0 NB 14 1252 fm Page 14 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM RECORDING Using the Built in Stereo Microphone 1 With a blank tape loaded set TAPE SPEED as follows e To maximize sound quality set the switch to NORMAL To increase the recording time using a some what lower sound quality level set the switch to SLOW 2 Press RECORD Both PLAY and RECORD lock down and recording begins RECORD
9. headphones or an amplified speaker system disconnects the built in speak ers 2 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas sette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape 3 Lift the cassette compartment door and insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides with its open edge facing up Be sure the full reel is to the right and the side you want to listen to faces the door 4 Set TAPE SPEED to the same speed you used when you recorded the tape 16 ae 14 1252 fm Page 17 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM 5 Press PLAY 6 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 7 Slide ON E BASS OFF to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 8 To temporarily stop the tape slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To start play again slide PAUSE in the opposite direction 9 The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end To stop it sooner press STOP To fast forward the tape press FAST F CUE The but ton locks down To rewind the tape press REW RE VIEW The button locks down To release either control press STOP 17 gt 4 0 NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 18 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Note If you press either FAST F CUE or REW REVIEW while the tape plays you hear the sound as the tape moves This lets you quickly locate specific parts of the tape Release FAST F CUE or REW REVIEW to re sume play Press STOP to stop
10. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 23 e e E 14 1252 fm Page 5 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your SCR 100 requires two AA batteries not sup plied for power For the best performance and long est life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries 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 Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direc tion of the arrow to open it NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 6 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM 2 Place the batteries in the compartment as indi cated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover When RECORD BATT does not light steadily during play replace the batteries Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not bury or burn them Caution If you do not plan to use the SCR 100 with batteries for two weeks or more remove the batter ies Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts USING AC POWER You can power the SCR 100 using a 3V 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store e e po 14 1252 fm Page 7 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM
11. of the original war ranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insur ance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjust ment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 08A99 Printed in Hong Kong re We
12. playback Using the Tape Counter The tape counter shows you a tape s current posi tion Before recording press the tape counter button to reset the counter to 000 Then as the tape counter moves you can note specific points on the tape to return to during playback NB 7N 14 1252 fm Page 19 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM TAPE TIPS Tape Quality For the best performance use only regular length 60 or 90 minute cassette tapes We do not recom mend long playing cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are extremely thin and can easily tan gle in the playback mechanism 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 quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then com pletely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette s outer shell on a flat surface 19 ae NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 20 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or al low any sharp objects near the cassette Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating can accu mulate on the tape head and other parts that the tape touches This can reduce the SCR 100 s perfo
13. r mance After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a cassette deck cleaning kit available from your local RadioShack store 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 20 00 NB 14 1252 fm Page 21 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM 3 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides record head play head pinch roller and capstan Capstan Play Head Pinch Roller Record Head Tape Guides 4 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the cassette compartment door then reconnect power 21 i ae NB Uh 14 1252 fm Page 22 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM Your Optimus SCR 100 Stereo Cassette Player Re corder is an example of superior design and crafts manship The following suggestions will help you care for the SCR 100 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the SCR 100 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the SCR 100 only in normal tem perature environments Handle the SCR 100 gently and carefully Do not drop it Keep the SCR 100 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCR 100 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCR 100 s internal components can cause a malfun
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