Optimus SCP-98 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. alarm appears and the currently set alarm time flashes Note If you do not press v HOUR or A MINUTE within 10 seconds AL and the currently set alarm time disappear from the display 3 Repeatedly press v HOUR until the display shows the correct alarm hour To rapidly advance the hours hold down down v HOUR illus 25 4 Repeatedly press MINUTE until the display shows the correct minute To rapidly advance the minutes hold down MINUTE illus 5 When the display shows the correct alarm time either e Press MODE The currently set time flashes for 10 sec onds then appears steadily or e Wait for about 10 seconds until the newly set alarm time stops flashing AL disappears from the display then the currently set time appears Turning the Alarm On Off To turn on the alarm press ON OFF once AL appears At the preset alarm time the alarm sounds for about 10 min utes or until you press STOP This stops the alarm beep but leaves the alarm set to sound again the next day at the set time To turn off the alarm completely so it will not sound the next day press ON OFF So AL disappears from the display 26 LOCKING THE SCP 98 You can lock the SCP 98 to prevent accidentally changing the station you are listening to replacing a stored station or set ting the time or alarm When your settings are locked LOCK appears on the display and you cannot adjust the tuner or set the clock or the alarm2. To lock or unlock your selected settings hold down ALARM STOP then press MODE LOCK illus Note You can still adjust the volume when the settings are locked 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP 98 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP 98 so you can en joy it for years Keep the SCP 98 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry im mediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the SCP 98 only in normal temper NU ature environments Temperature extremes can dS shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the SCP 98 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the SCP 98 gently and carefully Drop C ping it can damage circuit boards and the case and can cause the SCP 98 to work improperly Wipe the SCP 98 with a damp cloth occasionally S to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemi cals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the SCP 98 Modifying or tampering with the SCP 98 s internal compo nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warran ty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your SCP 98 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 28 RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you
3. Cat No 14 1245 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 98 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player OPTIMUS FEATURES Your Optimus SCP 98 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player deliv ers excellent sound from radio broadcasts or your favorite cas sette tapes through optional speakers or stereo headphones The digital tuners PLL Phase Locked Loop circuitry gives you precise tuning and drift free reception Its features include Auto Stop Cassette Deck automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end reducing wear on your tape and the cassette deck Liquid Crystal Display with Clock and Alarm shows the current time and lets you set the SCP 98 to sound an alarm at the time you select 20 Siation Memory lets you store up to 20 radio stations 10 FM and 10 AM in memory so you can quickly tune to a stored station E BASS so you can boost the bass sounds Three Power Options you can power the SCP 98 from in ternal batteries not supplied a standard AC outlet with an optional AC adapter or your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC adapter 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation PHONES Jack lets you connect headphones for private lis tening or speakers to share the sound with others Seek Tuning searches forward or backward to the next strong station in the
4. band AM or FM illus 4 Tune to the desired station Manual Tuning Repeatedly press v HOUR or MINUTE to tune up or down the selected band To tune the band more quickly hold down down v HOUR or A MINUTE illus Seek Tuning hold down down v HOUR or A MINUTE for about 1 second The SCP 98 tunes up or down the selected band then stops at the next higher or lower sta tion with a strong signal The display shows the selected frequency 17 Notes e The SCP 98 has a built in AM antenna and the head phones or speakers cord serves as an FM antenna For the best AM reception rotate the SCP 98 For the best FM reception fully uncoil the headphones or speakers cord lf FM stereo reception is poor or noisy set STEREO MONO TAPE to MONO The sound is not in stereo but FM reception should improve 5 Set E BASS IN OUT to IN for extra bass effect or to OUT to leave the bass sound unchanged illus 6 To turn off the radio set STEREO MONO TAPE to TAPE Storing Radio Stations in Memory Follow these steps to store up to 20 stations 10 FM and 10 AM in memory 1 Set STEREO MONO TAPE to STEREO or MONO 2 Press AM FM so the display shows the desired band AM or FM 18 3 Tune to the first station you want to store The display shows the selected frequency 4 Press STORE M flashes on the display illus 5 To store stations into memory locations 1 5 while M flashes on th
5. d AC power using an optional AC adapter such as Cat No 273 1654 Cautions e The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip is set to neg ative and its plug correctly fits the SCP 98 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP 98 or the adapter e Always plug the AC adapter into the SCP 98 before you plug it into the AC outlet and always unplug it from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the SCP 98 Follow these steps to power the SCP 98 from a standard AC outlet illus 1 Set the AC adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Put the adapters 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug onto the adapter cord s small end so it reads TIP 3 Insert the barrel plug into the SCP 98 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the AC adapter s other end into a standard AC out let 12 00 AM appears USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP 98 from a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket using an optional DC adapter such as Cat No 270 1560 or 273 1810 Cautions e The recommended DC adapters supply 3 volts and deliver at least 300 milliamps Their center tips are set to negative and their plugs correctly fit the SCP 98 s DC 3V jack Using a DC adapter that does not meet these spec ifications could damage the SCP 98 or the adapter e Always plug the DC adapter into the SCP 98 before you plug it into the vehicl
6. e s cigarette lighter socket and always unplug it from the cigarette lighter before you unplug it from the SCP 98 Unplug the adapter from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket when you turn off the ignition This prevents your vehicle s battery from being drained if you leave the SCP 98 on when you turn off the ignition Follow these steps to power the SCP 98 from your vehicle s battery power illus add callout line 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Put the 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug onto the adapter cord s smaller end so it reads TIP 3 Insert the barrel plug into the SCP 98 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the DC adapter s other end into the vehicle s ciga rette lighter socket 12 00 AM appears CONNECTING HEADPHONES SPEAKERS To listen to the cassette player you need a pair of stereo headphones or amplified speakers with a s inch plug Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and amplified speakers Insert the stereo headphones or speakers s inch stereo plug into the SCP 98 s PHONES jack illus 10 Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use headphones e Set the volume to the lowest setting before putting on the headphones After you put on the headphones adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume li
7. e display press a memory location button 1 5 to store the current frequency into that memory location M stops flashing and the display shows the selected frequency illus To store stations into memory locations 6 10 while M flashes on the display press 5 then one of the memory location buttons 1 5 This increases the selected mem ory location number by 5 19 illus For example if you press 5 then memory location button 2 the radio stores the frequency you selected into mem ory location 7 Note If you do not press a memory location button or 5 within about 10 seconds M disappears from the display Start again from Step 1 6 Tune to the next station you want to store then repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each frequency To delete a station you stored simply store a new one in that memory location Tuning to a Memory Station To quickly tune to a stored station press the memory button or 5 and the memory button that corresponds to the location you assigned it 20 USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER Make sure that you have headphones or speakers connected to the SCP 98 See Connecting Headphones Speakers on Page 10 21 Notes e To protect your hearing set VOLUME to its lowest set ting before you play a cassette tape e For the best performance use only regular length 60 or 90 minute cassette tapes We do not recommend long playing cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are extreme
8. he time in the 12 hour format and tunes frequencies in increments of 10 kHz AM and 0 1 MHz FM which are stan dard in the United States In Europe and some other parts of the world AM and FM fre quencies are broadcast in increments of 9 kHz AM and 0 05 MHz FM If you use the SCP 98 in these countries use a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to set 10kHz 9kHz to 9kHz illus Note If you set 10kHz 9kHz to 9kHz the time appears in the 24 hour format For example 1 00 PM appears as 13 00 14 USING THE BELT CLIP To attach the supplied belt clip to the SCP 98 press the clip s three latches into the corresponding slots on the back of the SCP 98 Then push the clip upward until it locks into place illus To remove the belt clip press down at the point where the clip attaches to the SCP 98 slide the clip down until it stops then pull it out 15 OPERATION USING THE RADIO Listening to the Radio Make sure that you have headphones or speakers connected to the SCP 98 Note To protect your hearing set VOLUME to its lowest setting before you turn on the radio 1 To turn on the radio set STEREO MONO TAPE to STEREO for stereo sound on FM stations STEREO appears dur ing FM stereo reception Set STEREO MONO TAPE to MONO for monaural reception illus 2 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level illus 16 3 Press AM FM so the display shows the desired
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10. ly thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism 1 Set STEREO MONO TAPE to TAPE illus 2 Pull open the cassette compartment door illus 22 3 Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning its hub with your finger or a pencil illus Cautions If you do not remove excess slack the tape might become tangled in the play mechanism Avoid touching the tape 4 Slide the cassette tape into the guides inside the cas sette compartment door with the tape s open edge toward the front the side you want to hear facing out and the full reel to the right 5 Close the door 6 Press gt to play the tape The button locks down and play begins illus 23 7 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level 8 Set E BASS IN OUT to IN for extra bass effect or to OUT to leave the bass sound unchanged 10 To fast forward the tape press gt gt gt locks and the tape fast forwards until it reaches the end of the tape or you press gt or To rewind the tape eject it turn it over and press gt gt illus The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end To stop it sooner press illus USING THE ALARM You can set the SCP 98 to automatically sound a beeping alarm at a time you select 24 Setting the Alarm Time 1 Set STEREO MONO TAPE to TAPE The display shows the currently set time 2 Press MODE once AL
11. operly To de termine whether the SCP 98 is causing the interference turn off the SCP 98 If the interference goes away the SCP 98 is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by e Moving the SCP 98 away from the TV or radio Connecting the SCP 98 to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit than the TV or radio 30 e Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using the SCP 98 31 SPECIFICATIONS RADIO FM AM Frequency Range 88 108 MHz 530 1710 kHz IF Rejection 49 dB 50 dB Image Rejection 11 dB 50 dB Selectivity 15 dB 22 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 50 dB 29 dB Stereo Separation 25 dB Usable Sensitivity 25 uV 1700 uV m CASSETTE PLAYER Cassette Mechanism ccceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneees Auto stop Wow and Flutter s 00 2 c00 ae ei anand eins 0 4 Signal to Noise Ratio eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeereeees 40 dB Separations nine Ania ene 27 dB Frequency Response 3 dB asec 70 5000 Hz GENERAL Power Requirements DC 3V 300 mA 2 AA Batteries DC Adapter Cat No 270 1560 or 273 1810 AC Adapter Cat No 273 1654 Speaker Output Impedance ccesceeseeeeeees 6 Ohms Dimensions HWD 020 c e 33 8 x 51 8 x 15 8 Inches 86 5 x 130 x 41 mm WeIQGK eiar cetacean 7 2 oz 205 gm Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifi cations are subject to change and impr
12. ovement without no tice 32 Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work manship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IM PLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRIT TEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM ITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI BILITY 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 limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack sto
13. play a cassette several times the tape might be come 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 turn the tape over and fast forward to the end again Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette 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 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 SCP 98 Use the follow ing cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of operation 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door 3 Press gt to expose the tape handling parts 29 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the play head pinch roller tape guides and capstan illus Note Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies 5 When you finish cleaning press and close the cas sette compartment door THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your SCP 98 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating pr
14. re RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar de sign or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and prod ucts may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty 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 cur rent 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 insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment 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 Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Se
15. selected band so you can quickly find new stations Lock lets you lock the SCP 98 s controls to avoid acciden tally changing the station you are listening to replacing a stored station or setting the time or alarm Removable Belt Clip lets you attach the SCP 98 to your belt for hands free carrying almost anywhere you go Note To listen to your cassette player you need a pair of headphones or speakers with a s inch plug Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and speakers CONTENTS Preparation scceceseseeesseeeesseeeesseenenseeesaseeeeeseeeenseeeeeneeeeenes 5 Using Internal Battery Power ei eeeeeseeeeeeeeereneees 5 Using Standard AC Power cecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power 00 0 0 eeeeeeeseeeeneeeeneees 8 Connecting Headphones Speakers ccceee 10 Listening Safely cccceessesseeeeseeeeeesseeeeneeeeeetaes 11 Traffic Safety sss acetansigs ates 11 Setting the Clock oo cee ceceeseeeeeteeeeeseeeseeteeeeseeeeeeas 12 Setting the 10KHz 9KHz Switch ecceceeeseeeee 14 Using the Belt Clip 00 eee eceeeeeseseeeeeeseeeeeeeteaeeeneeeaaes 15 OPOratlonn F E T A 16 Using the Radiserne in epaper an sein 16 Listening to the Radio 16 Storing Radio Stations in Memory n 18 Tuning to a Memory Station ceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 Using the Cassette Player c ceseeseeeeeeeteeeeeeenees 20 Using
16. stening can lead to permanent 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 might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard 11 SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Set STEREO MONO TAPE to TAPE The display shows the currently set time illus Note You can set the clock only when the radio is off 2 Press MODE twice The time flashes illus Note If you do not press v HOUR or A MINUTE within 10 seconds the currently set time stops flashing and you must press MODE twice again 12 3 Repeatedly press v HOUR until the display shows the correct hour To rapidly advance the hours hold down down v HOUR illus 4 Repeatedly press MINUTE until the display shows the correct minute To rapidly advance the minutes hold down down MINUTE illus 5 When the display shows the correct time either press MODE or wait until the display stops flashing 13 SETTING THE 10KHZ 9KHZ SWITCH The 10kHz 9kHz switch on the back of the cassette compart ment door is preset to 10kHz At this setting the SCP 98 dis plays t
17. the Alarm diiirn daceesngessedaeecdahagensaceeeedeesha seis 23 Setting the Alarm Time sasse 24 Turning the Alarm On Off seeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 25 Locking the SCP 98 o eecceceeeceesteeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenrensaes 26 Care and Maintenance Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 28 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts seeeeeeeee 28 The FCC Wants You to KNOW cceeeseeeeeeeeeetereneees 29 SPOCiTICATIONS eassa execdscceeeecestettetsesheesecevecde sebecencesatt 31 PREPARATION You can power your SCP 98 from any of three power sources e Internal battery power e Standard AC power with an optional AC adapter e Vehicle battery power with an optional DC adapter Note Connecting an adapter disconnects internal batteries USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER You can power your SCP 98 from two AA batteries not sup plied For the best performance we recommend alkaline bat teries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 You can also use rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Cat No 23 125 with a battery charger Cat No 23 133 illus 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it stops then lift up the curved edge of the cover opposite the arrow Caution The battery compartment cover is attached to the SCP 98 by a hinge Do not attempt to remove the cover completely 5 2 Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity s
18. ymbols and marked inside with the back battery over the attached ribbon 12 00 AM appears Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec ommended type Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 3 Close the cover When the SCP 98 stops operating properly replace the bat teries To prevent stored stations from being lost set STEREO MONO TAPE to TAPE before replacing batteries Cautions e If you do not plan to use the SCP 98 with batteries for a month or more remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts e Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Notes e To easily remove the batteries open the battery compart ment cover and pull up the ribbon e Your SCP 98 is capable of using rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium bat tery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of prop erly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area Some options that might be available are municipal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection centers and mail back programs USING STANDARD AC POWER You can power the SCP 98 from standar
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