Optimus SCP-97 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. 2 05 26 FCC Information c cccccsceeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeees 28 Specifications ssssessssessneennnenneennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 29 i N AZ 14 1244a fm Page 5 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can power your SCP 97 from any of these power sources e Internal battery power Standard AC power e Vehicle battery power Note Connecting an adapter automatically discon nects internal battery power USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP 97 from two AA batteries not supplied For the best performance we recom mend RadioShack alkaline batteries 2 X 0 E AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 6 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 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 illus 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked next to the compart ment with the back battery over the ribbon 3 Replace the cover 6 ae AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 7 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM When the sound distorts or weakens replace the batteries Warning Dispos2. cord When not using headphones or amplified speakers you can connect the supplied antenna for better re ception of FM stations To connect the supplied antenna insert its 1 s inch plug into the 9 ANT jack illus 13 a ae AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 14 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM USING THE BELT CLIP The supplied belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the SCP 97 To attach the belt clip slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP 97 and push up until it latches in place illus To remove the belt clip push down on the tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow marked on the tab e e po eje AZ 14 1244a fm Page 15 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM e RADIO OPERATION 1 Set TAPE RADIO to RADIO illus 2 Adjust VOLUME to its lowest level illus AZ 14 1244a fm Page 16 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 3 Set FM AM to select the desired band illus Position Band Left FM STEREO Center FM MONO Right AM 4 Turn TUNING to select the desired station illus 5 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level 16 ee AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 17 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Notes e The AM antenna is built in Rotate the cas sette player to improve AM reception e For the best FM reception fully extend the FM antenna wire or the headphones or speakers cord which
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4. 97 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 supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the SCP 97 s DC3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP 97 or the adapter e Always connect the DC adapter to the SCP 97 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 SCP nm po AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 10 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Follow these steps to power the SCP 97 from a vehi cle s battery illus 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 97 s DC8V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 10 ae AZ 14 1244a fm Page 11 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM CONNECTING HEADPHONES SPEAKERS You can enjoy the SCP 97 s sound through its built in monaural speaker Or you can connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers that have a 1 s inch stereo plug to the SCP 97 for stereo sound Your local RadioShack s
5. XTENDED BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound illus 21 PE a WZ NB 14 1244a fm Page 22 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 9 To stop playback press li STOP illus USING FAST FORWARD AND REWIND To fast forward the tape press or 4a whichever is the same direction as tape play To rewind the tape press or lt 4 whichever is the opposite di rection of tape play illus e pjo AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 23 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end but you must press W STOP to release p gt or 44 To stop the tape before it reaches the end press W STOP sooner 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 23 He AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 24 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 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 s
6. Z Sa r 14 1244a fm Page 1 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Cat No 14 1244 A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 97 Auto Reverse AM FM Stereo Cassette Player OPTIMUS e o e po AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 2 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP 97 Auto Reverse AM FM Stereo Cassette Player is a lightweight portable AM FM ra dio with a cassette player and built in speaker You can enjoy cassette tapes or the radio with others through the mono speaker or you can connect stereo headphones not supplied for private stereo listen ing Its features include Extended Bass lets you increase your music s bass sound Automatic Frequency Control AFC keeps the radio s receiver tuned to the selected broadcast fre quency Auto Reverse Play automatically plays the other side of the tape when the side currently playing ends for continuous playback 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Adaptaplug Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 He AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 3 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Direction Switch lets you change the tape s di rection to play the other side without removing the tape from the cassette player Three Power Sources let you power the SCP 97 from two AA batteries not supplied standard AC power using an opt
7. e of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Caution If you do not plan to use the SCP 97 for a week or more or if you plan to power it using only an AC or DC adapter remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic parts USING AC POWER You can power the SCP 97 using an 3V 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the SCP 97 s f N AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 8 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM DC3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP 97 or the adapter e Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP 97 before you connect it to AC power When you finish disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the SCP 97 Follow these steps to power the SCP 97 from a stan dard AC outlet 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 97 s DC3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet e e po AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 9 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP
8. es and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door 3 Press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the play back head pinch rollers capstans and tape guides 26 ae AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 27 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM illus 5 When you finish cleaning press W STOP and close the compartment then reconnect power Note Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning accessories 27 a ae AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 28 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM FCC INFORMATION This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area How ever your equipment might cause TV or radio inter ference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem still exists 28 ae AZ 7N 14 1244a fm Page 29 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM e SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL P
9. ever is connected e The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP 97 receives an FM broadcast in stereo e To improve reception of weak FM radio sta tions set FM AM to the center position to select the FM monaural band The sound is no longer in stereo but reception should improve 17 ae AZ l 14 1244a fm Page 18 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 6 Set EXTENDED BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound illus 7 Set TAPE RADIO to TAPE to turn off the radio Canan Page 19 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM o e CASSETTE OPERATION e PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape tlus 2 Pull open the cassette com partment door illus 3 With its open edge facing up insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides on the door illus aS po oo AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 20 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 4 Close the door 5 Set TAPE RADIO to TAPE illus 6 Press PLAY The button locks down and play begins illus Note The SCP 97 automatically plays the tape s other side when the current side ends To play the other side sooner set DIRECTION to its other position 20 He AZ l 14 1244a fm Page 21 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level illus 8 Set E
10. he 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 Ra dioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and prod ucts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the ex piration of the warranty period Continued 31 48 KA Xi 14 1244a fm Page 32 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Continued 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 al teration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any re pairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e trans portation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal instal lation 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 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 04 99 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 7
11. hell on a flat surface 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 24 a ae AZ Zn 14 1244a fm Page 25 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM CARE Your Optimus SCP 97 Auto Reverse AM FM Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP 97 so you can enjoy it for years e Keep the SCP 97 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the SCP 97 only in normal tem perature environments e Handle the SCP 97 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 97 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCP 97 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCP 97 s internal components can cause a malfunction and might in validate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your SCP 97 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for as 4 AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 26 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM 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 SCP 97 s performance Follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation 1 Remove the batteri
12. ional AC adapter or a vehicle s DC power using an optional DC adapter Removable Belt Clip allows hands free carrying so you can take the SCP 97 anywhere you go Note To listen to your SCP 97 privately or in stereo you need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers not supplied with a s inch mini plug Your local Ra dioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and speakers 8 14 1244a fm Page 4 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM CONTENTS Preparation ceseesseeeseseeeseseeeesseeeesseeneneeeeeneeenenes 5 Power SOUICES 32 2 05 60 cc0 e a aa veces 5 Using Internal Battery Power csee 5 Using AC Power cccseceeseeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeees 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power eeeeeeeereeeeees 9 Connecting Headphones Speakers 11 Listening Safely cccesscesseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeteaes 12 Traffic Safety onosaia diea 12 Connecting the Antenna sssssseseeseeeeeseeeeeeeeee 13 Using the Belt Clip oo eee eeseeeseeeeteeeeeeeeteeeees 14 Radio Operation cceeccescseesseeesseeseeeseseenseeneeees 15 Cassette Operation c ccseecssseeeesseeeeeseeeeeees 19 Playing a Cassette Tape ccccssceeeesreeeeseeees 19 Using Fast Forward and Rewind 0 22 Tape oE TEE seeds ipedecs 23 Tape Quality EEEE secede eosstdsateeeseent 23 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 23 CONG P E E 25 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts
13. ower Requirements 3 Volts DC 300 Milliamps Two AA Batteries 3 Volt AC Adapter or 3 Volt DC Adapter Battery Life Alkaline ee About 14 Hours Dimensions ssassn 31 2 x 51 8 x 19 16 Inches 88 x 129 5 x 40 mm Weight Without Batteries ccee 9 7 oz 274 g RADIO AM Frequency Range 530 1710 kHz Sensitivity 20dB S N iina 800 uV m Selectivity 10 kHz 18 dB Headphone Output Power 10 THD 18 mW Speaker Output Power 10 THD 30 mW ve pe AZ Uh 14 1244a fm Page 30 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM FM Frequency Range scere 88 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity eeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 15 mW Output Power 10 THD ceeeeeeeeeeeees 10 mW Selectivity 400 KHZ eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 dB CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System ccccceeesseesesteeeeteeeees 4 Track Stereo Tape Speed eceeeeeeeenees 17 s Inches per Second Frequency Response 125 Hz to 6 3 kHz 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio ccsccceseeeeeteeeeees 40 dB Wow and Flutter aaeeei 0 4 Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve ment without notice k e pe lt l 14 1244a fm Page 31 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 da
14. tore sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amplified speakers Connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers with a s inch stereo plug to the 9 ANT jack illus Note Connecting headphones or external speakers automatically disconnects the internal speaker 11 4 D AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 12 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 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 e 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 volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing 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 12 a we AZ l In 14 1244a fm Page 13 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev els they still can present a traffic hazard CONNECTING THE ANTENNA When you connect headphones or amplified speak ers the headphones or speakers cord acts as the FM antenna so be sure to fully extend the
15. ys from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and au thorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DU RATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN TIES 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 INDI RECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARIS ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS SIBILITY 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 prod uct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise pro vided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of t
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