Optimus - Katadyn Products Inc. SCT
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1. FCC NOTICE This system 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 inter ference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op erating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not ex pressly approved by RadioShack could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation A 14 678 fm Page 3 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufac ture of your cassette deck and safety is a major factor in its de sign However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck Follow them closely and2. a ea nn eae i Geen 7 Using Continuous Play DECK 1 to DECK 2 ar aa aaa A Naa a 7 7 lt 8 Changing Cassette DECK 1 During Dubbing 8 Auto Dubbing a Gassett file eee a i ee ed eae 8 Hi Speed Dubbing a Cassette 8 N 9 Tape atin enti 9 ee Alea as ed he 9 Restoring Tape Tension Sound Quality 2 22 1 0 9 1 2 9 Preventing Accidental Eraul EO TAEA at 9 5552
3. A 14 678 fm Page 1 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM 57 Cat 14 678 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCT 540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck OPTIMUS 4 14 678 fm Page 2 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCT 540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck de livers superb stereo sound through your receiver amplifi er The automatic tape selector system combined with Dolby NR gives you superior stereo recording Its fea tures include Auto Reverse Record and Playback let you record and play both sides of a tape without turning it over Feather Touch Full Logic Controls let you quickly and quietly operate the cassette deck controls High Speed Dubbing lets you accurately copy tapes at twice the normal speed Variable Pitch Control lets you control pitch during playback Dolby B Noise Reduction reduces tape hiss and noise for the best possible audio recording Recording Level Meter lets you control the recording quality Tape Counter DECK 2 Only lets you accurately track specific sections of a recording Auto Search Music System ASMS lets you quickly locate a selection Auto Tape Selector automatically adjusts equaliza tion and bias to match the type of tape you use For your permanent records we suggest you record your cassette deck s serial number in the space below You can find the seri
4. beginning 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 anda blank tape for recording into DECK 2 2 Press AUTO DUB The cassette tapes of DECK 1 and DECK 2 rewind automatically to the beginning after you press AUTO DUB When rewinding is complete Auto Dubbing begins One side of a cassette tape is recorded from the beginning to the end automatically regardless of the mode HI SPEED DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 anda blank tape for recording into DECK 2 2 Press HI SPEED 3 Press DUBBING 4 Press PLAY lt or P to select the direction of the cassette tape for DECK 2 The indicators in the selected buttons stop blinking and the other indicators turn off 5 Press STOP on DECK 2 to stop dubbing Both decks stop 6 uo 4 7 A 14 678 fm Page 9 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM CARE To enjoy your Optimus SCT 540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck for a long time Keep the cassette deck dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the cassette deck only in normal tem perature environments Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the cassette deck away from dust and dirt Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth occasion ally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the cassette deck s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty If your cass
5. is very low The noise level between selections is very high USING CONTINUOUS PLAY DECK 1 TO DECK 2 You can set the cassette deck to play one side of the tape in DECK 1 then automatically play the tape in DECK 2 To turn on the continuous play press PLAY on DECK 1 for 3 or 4 seconds DECK 1 starts playing and the PLAY indi cator on DECK 2 flashes When the cassette in DECK 1 finishes playing the cas sette tape in DECK 2 automatically begins playback To cancel the continuous play press STOP or any cas sette button of the deck which is currently playing either DECK 1 or 2 RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE You can only record to a cassette in DECK 2 Select the source to record from on your receiver amplifi er CD VCR TUNER or DVD 1 Gently press OPEN 4 on DECK 2 and insert the tape to be recorded into the cassette holder 2 Press DOLBY NR to use the noise reduction system 3 Select the desired reverse mode To record on one side only Za 7 record on both sides 4 Press REC RECORD indicator lights and both the PLAY direction indicators flash 5 Turn REC LEVEL between MIN and MAX to adjust the recording level 6 To select the direction for recording press either PLAY 4 P t 14 678 fm Page 8 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM Notes If you want to record both sides of the cassette tape when the
6. lights Press DOLBY NR again to turn off this feature 4 Press REVERSE MODE select the desired reverse mode Only DECK 2 lt cassette deck plays or records one side of the tape and stops 2 7 The cassette deck plays or records both side of the tape and stops Note To play or record both sides you must press PLAY gt not PLAY 4 CD The cassette deck plays endlessly Note During recording the cassette deck automati cally changes the setting and operates the same way as both side play 5 Press the PLAY button The indicator lights and play begins For forward play lt For reverse play 6 Adjust the tape speed by turning the pitch control 7 Press STOP to stop the tape AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM The automatic search music system ASMS lets you quickly locate a desired selection on a cassette tape It searches for the blank space before a selection and auto matically stops just before playback begins 1 Press PLAY to begin playing a tape 2 To skip to the beginning of the current selection press lt 4 or Be whichever points the oppo site direction of the play direction To skip to the beginning of the next selection press lt lt or gt gt whichever points in the same direction as the play direction ASMS might not operate as expected if The pause between selection is less than 4 seconds long The overall recorded volume level of a selection
7. or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack 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 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 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 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 Printed in China
8. provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufac turer Power Sources Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your home s power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety fea ture If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try revers ing the plug If the plug still doesn t fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a light ning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long pe riods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the an tenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Obje
9. retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not rec ommended by the product manufacturer as they might create a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing se rious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the prod uct Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and use a recom mended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the product cart to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventila tion ensure reliable operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover these openings and do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack un less it
10. reverse mode switch is in a be sure to press PLAY P Otherwise if you press PLAY lt side of the cassette tape records When both sides of the tape finish recording DECK 2 automatically stops DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 to dub a tape on one side 2 Press DUBBING The RECORD and DUBBING indicators light and both PLAY direction indicators 4 gt of DECK 2 flash 3 Press PLAY lt or P to select the direction of the cassette tape for DECK 2 The indicators in the selected buttons stop blinking and the other indicators turn off The indicator of DECK 1 lights up 4 Press the STOP button on DECK 2 to stop dubbing Both decks stop Note If the original tape was recorded using Dolby NR the copy also has Dolby NR regardless of the position of the DOLBY NR switch If the tape you copy does not have Dolby NR you cannot add it to the tape you record Changing a Cassette Tape in DECK 1 During Dubbing If you press STOP on DECK 1 during dubbing DECK 1 stops and DECK 2 records 4 seconds of blank tape then goes into the pause mode During this time you can change the cassette tape in DECK 1 Press RECORD then press the PLAY button of DECK 1 to PAUSE resume dubbing AUTO DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE It is convenient to use this function when dubbing an en tire cassette tape from the
11. tion appropriate kind of recorded tape you are using REC cannot be operated Erase protection tabs are removed Cover the erase prevention tab slots with adhe sive tape Low volume or weak sound with mute inter vals Tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads Poor operation of skip function Mute recorded length between two successive music selections is not longer than 4 seconds Increase the mute length so that it is longer than 4 sec onds or use a tape that has a mute length which is longer than 4 seconds 14 678 fm Page 11 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM SPECIFICATIONS DECK 1 only for playing TRACKS VSTOIN cise 2 Track 2 Stereo 4 8 cm second DC Motor Frequency response Normal Tape 40 12 5 kHz CrO2 Tape 40 12 5 kHz Fast Forward and Rewind Time 2 130 seconds C 60 tape DECK 2 for recording playing lt We Net ced 4 Track 2 Stereo Recording Syste AC B
12. al number on the label on the back panel of the cassette deck Serial Number Caution Most material on prerecorded tapes is copy righted The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted ma terial is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication might result in fines and imprison ment Note however in the United States it is not a vio lation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial personal use This cassette deck is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC require ments WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not ex pose this product to rain or moisture AN 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 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL the product s enclosure that might be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that impor tant operating and maintenance instructions are This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within included in the literature accompanying this product CAUTION Unplug the cassette deck s power cord when you will not use the cassette deck for extended periods
13. cts and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service per sonnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel un der the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the prod uct If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substit
14. desta austere 10 Cleaning the Tape Handling nnn 10 10 11 4 4 7 A 14 678 fm Page 5 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM PREPARATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING Choose the installation location of your cassette deck carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust heat cold or moisture Do not open the cabinet as this might result in dam age to the circuitry or electrical shock If a foreign object should get into the set contact your dealer When removing the power plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank the cord Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical sol vents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference CONNECTIONS Connect your cassette deck to your receiver or amplifier using the supplied audio cables Line Output Jacks Using one of the audio cables connect the cassette deck s L and R LINE OUT jacks to the receiver or amplifi er s left and right tape input jacks Line Input Jacks Using the other audio cable connect the cassette deck s LINE IN jacks to the receiver or amplifiers tape output jac
15. e of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS 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 WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUD ING BUT NOT LIMITED 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 in cidental 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 store RadioShack will at its option un less 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
16. ette deck is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assis tance TAPE TIPS Tape Selection For the automatic tape select function to work properly metal and chrome cobalt tapes must have identification holes Normal Tapes Chrome Cobalt Tapes Tape position identification holes 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 completely rewind it Then loos en 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 To prevent the tape from being twisted Don t pull the tape out of the upper opening of the cassette tape If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette use the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten the tape If a small portion of tape is unwound from the cas sette tighten the tape using a pencil Use a pencil to gt L 26 take up the slack and rotate it in the arrow direction Erasing Tapes To record over a cassette tape simply record as usual The cassette deck records o
17. ias A AC Erasing ae el ee ed ee a ee 4 8 cm second Frequency response Normal Tape 40 14 kHz CrO2 Tape 40 15 kHz Fast Forward and Rewind Time 2 130 seconds C 60 tape Wow and Flutter cnc tenet nah inn tat 0 2 JIS WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby 55 dB CCIRARM Noise Reduction Effect Dolby NR 65 dB CCIRARM General Power Requirement 120 V 60 Hz Power 2 6 11 W Dimensions WH xD eiie a a eed 16 5 x 5 7 x 13 Inches 420 x 146 x 330 mm E E E EE EA EET 10 Ib 1 oz 4 6 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice D 14 678 fm Page 12 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM 06A99 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the dat
18. k Note If you not sure which receiver amplifier jacks to use refer to your receiver or amplifiers owner s manual SPEAKERS 82 MIN 0 O lt Amplifier AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall socket Cassette Deck To AC Outlet a 7 A 14 678 fm Page 6 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS o momomo 888 POWER 2 PITCH CONTROL Volume DECK 1 Cassette Lid and Holder 4 DUBBING with Indicator HI SPEED DUBBING with Indicator AUTO DUB with Indicator 5 DECK 2 Cassette Lid and Holder 6 REVERSE MODE Indicator 7 LEVEL METER 8 REVERSE MODE Selector 9 DECK 2 COUNTER 10 DOLBY NR 11 RESET Resets DECK 2 COUNTER 12 DOLBY NR Indicator 13 Operation Panel Deck 1 14 REC LEVEL Control Volume PLAY gt STOP lt lt 5 PP 15 Operation Panel Deck 2 4 PLAY gt STOP E lt lt RECOR 05 ASMS PP DREC 15 A 14 678 fm Page 7 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM OPERATION 6 1 To turn on the cassette deck press POWER 2 Gently press OPEN 4 on the cassette door DECK 1 or DECK 2 and load the cassette tape 3 Press DOLBY NR and the indicator
19. rticles of the coating can accumu late on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player After every 20 hours of tape player oper ation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a cassette deck cleaning kit available at your lo cal 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 3 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides record play head erase head pinch roller and cap stan 4 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT and close the cassette compartment door Then recon nect power TROUBLESHOOTING If the cassette deck is not working as it should the follow ing suggestions might help If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the cassette deck still does not work properly contact your local RadioShack store for assis tance Problem Probable Cause Suggestion No sound while Volume of stereo Adjust the vol the tape is receiver amplifier ume operating is set to 0 Input function Set the input switch of function switch to fier is not set to TAPE TAPE Strange Noise reduction Set the noise tone quality switch is not in reduction switch or the correct posi to match the ragged sound
20. utions may result in fire elec tric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products in cluding amplifiers that produce heat Non use Periods Unplug the cassette desk s power cord when you will not use it for extended periods A 14 678 fm Page 4 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM 5 A 5 GOMMECTIONS 5 Line Output ee alee 5 Line Input scented aati bites bin Mania alin a eth ai abana ated 5 AG POWOrR GO 5 1 2 asic cv scseeseteunesstbeeeeenetetesteestepeseueteededts 6 TA 7 Automatic Search MuUSiC System ei ae
21. ver the previous recording You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store Note If you use metal tape the recorded sound might not be erased properly Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase protection tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To prevent accidental erasure of a tape recording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents REC from being pressed If you later decide to record a tape side after you have removed the erase protection tab place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape 14 678 fm Page 10 Wednesday June 2 1999 9 29 AM Environment Avoid using the deck in the following conditions In areas with high temperatures near heater exposed to direct sunlight for example In areas with extremely low temperatures In areas where there is excessive humidity In a dusty atmosphere In areas where power line voltage fluctuations are severe in which case the use of a voltage regulator may be advisable Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Dirt dust or pa
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