Optimus SCP-88 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Connect the SCP 88 to a pair of headphones or an amplified speaker system see Connecting Headphones on Page 7 or Connecting Optional Speakers on Page 9 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 Pull open the cassette compartment door 11 i EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 12 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 4 With its open edge facing up insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides Note With DIRECTION set to position the tape with the full reel to the left With DIRECTION set to lt position the tape with the full reel to the right 5 Close the door 12 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 13 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 6 Press PLAY until it clicks The entire cassette tape repeatedly plays Notes The tape automatically plays the other side when the current side ends To manually change the tape side set DIRECTION to its other position e You can press gt or 44 to fast forward or rewind the tape to the desired segment see Using Fast Forward and Rewind on Page 17 13 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 14 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 8 Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 14 gt 14 1231 fm Page 15 Friday July 22. limitations or exclu sions 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 store Ra dioShack 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 design 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 products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replace ment 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 God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow in ructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other inci lence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a adioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batter 0 cosmetic damage 6 transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation his warranty gives you sp
3. 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover 2 Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked beside the compart ment with the batteries over the ribbon Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type 5 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 6 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Note Pull the ribbon to lift out the batteries 3 Replace the cover Notes If the sound gets weak or distorted replace the batteries If you do not plan to use the SCP 88 for a week or more remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that corrode or damage electronic cir cuits 6 gt 14 1231 fm Page7 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM CONNECTING HEADPHONES Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the SCP 88 s PHONE jack for stereo sound Then put on the headphones and adjust the headband for a snug fit Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use headphones e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level 7 40 EW gt 14 123
4. 1 fm Page 8 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 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 IL 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 Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev els they still can present a traffic hazard 8 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 9 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM CONNECTING OPTIONAL SPEAKERS Instead of headphones you can connect amplified speakers with a s inch mini plug to the PHONE jack Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of amplified speakers USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the SCP 88 AY EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 10 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM To attach the belt clip place it in the recessed area on the cassette player and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place If you need to remove the belt clip push down on the tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 10 o TEN Page 11 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM e
5. 1999 10 37 AM 9 Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone to the desired level see Using the 3 Band Equal izer Controls on Page 16 10 To stop playback press STOP 15 6 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 16 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM USING THE 3 BAND EQUALIZER CONTROLS You can adjust the 3 band equalizer controls to cus tomize the SCP 88 s tone TREB increases or decreases the treble or higher frequency sounds MID increases or decreases the mid range sounds BASS increases or decreases the bass 16 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 17 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM USING FAST FORWARD AND REWIND To fast forward the tape press or 44 whichever is the same direction as the DIRECTION switch To rewind the tape press or 44 whichever is the opposite direction of the DIRECTION switch When the tape reaches the end you must press STOP to release p or 44 To stop fast forwarding or rewinding the tape before it reaches the end press STOP 17 o EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 18 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 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 pl
6. Page 21 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP 88 Auto Reverse Stereo Cas sette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP 88 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the SCP 88 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the SCP 88 only in normal tem perature environments Handle the SCP 88 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 88 away from dust and dirt e Occasionally wipe the SCP 88 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCP 88 s internal components can cause a malfunction and might in validate its warranty If your SCP 88 is not perform ing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 21 o EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 22 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements pp 3 Volts DC Two AA Batteries Cat No 23 552 Typical Cassette Playing Time with Two AA Alkaline Batteries 12 Hours Approx Tape System pp 4 Track Stereo Tape Speed pp 17 8 ips 4 75 cm s Frequency Response 125 Hz 8 kHz 608 Signal to Noise Ratio oee 42 dB Wow and Flutter aaseeeeeseerreerrrerrrrrenree 0 25 Dimensions pp 4 1346 xX 334 x 17 16 Inches 122 95 37 mm Weight Without Batteries pp 7 7 07 217 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Speci
7. Y S 2 14 1231 fm Page 1 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM Cat No 14 1231 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 88 Auto Reverse Stereo Cassette Player with 3 Band Equalizer and Headphones OPTIMUS p 2 gt 14 1231 fm Page 2 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP 88 Auto Reverse Stereo Cas sette Player with 3 Band Equalizer and Headphones is a lightweight portable cassette player that delivers great sound quality through the supplied headphones or an amplified speaker system You can carry your SCP 88 with you so you can listen to cassette tapes anywhere Its features include Auto Reverse Play automatically plays the other side of the tape when the side currently playing ends for continuous playback Bass Boost provides richer fuller bass DIRECTION Switch lets you change the tape s di rection to play the other side without removing the tape from the cassette player 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation 2 e EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 3 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 3 Band Equalizer lets you adjust the tone to suit your listening preferences Fast Forward and Rewind lets you quickly find a desired segment on a cassette tape PHONE Jack lets yo
8. ay 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 18 MZ gt 14 1231 fm Page 19 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 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 SCP 88 s performance Follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation 1 Remove the batteries 2 Open the cassette compartment door 3 Press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 19 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 20 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM 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 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment then reinstall the batteries Note Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning accessories 20 EW gt 14 1231 fm
9. ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights hich vary from state to state s RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 pavo shod RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 4A7 Printed in Hong Kong
10. fications are subject to change and improve ment without notice 22 6 MP ae 14 1231 fm Page 23 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM NOTES 23 gt 14 1231 fm Page 24 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship 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 EX PRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR RANTIES 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 LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCON VENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL 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
11. u connect headphones for private listening or speakers to share music with your friends Removable Belt Clip allows hands free carrying so you can take the SCP 88 anywhere you go Note You need two AA batteries to power your SCP 88 Read this manual completely to learn about all the features of your SCP 88 3 ae gt 14 1231 fm Page 4 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM CONTENTS Preparation 1 11 5 Installing Batteries pe 5 Connecting Headphones pp 7 Listening Safely pe 7 Traffic Safety ite ne ee es 8 Connecting Optional Speakers 9 Using the Belt Clip oo eee eeeseeeseeeeneeeeees 9 Cassette Operation ee 11 Playing a Cassette Tape pp 11 Using the 3 Band Equalizer Controls 16 Using Fast Forward and Rewind 17 Tape Tips iren ene aa ies 18 Tape Quality oo ee eeeeenteeeeeeeeeeneees 18 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality pp 18 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 19 Maintenance ee 21 Specificati nS ass 22 4 40 EW gt 14 1231 fm Page 5 Friday July 2 1999 10 37 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries to power the SCP 88 For the best performance and longest life we recom mend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 552 Follow these steps to install batteries
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