Optimus SCP-101 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. longest life we rec ommend RadioShack alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec ommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities e 499 d 14 1253 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM d T Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Press and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow until it stops 2 Lift the curved edge of the cover Caution The battery compartment cover is hinged and cannot be removed 3 Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon as indicated by the polarity sym bols and marked on outside the compartment 4 Close the cover When the sound gets distorted or weak or the SCP 101 stops operating properly replace the batteries Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Caution If you do not plan to use the SCP 101 with bat teries for a week or more or if you plan to use only stan 5 H aS WB 14 1253 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM A dard AC or vehicle power remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts USING AC POWER You can power the SCP 101 using a 3V 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither2. manually change the tape direction slide DIREC TION to its other position 8 Adjust VOL to the desired listening level Note Set E BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 9 To stop playback press m i e 9e WB 14 1253 fm Page 15 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM T USING FAST FORWARD REWIND To fast forward the tape press pp in the same direction as the tape is playing To rewind the tape press lt q in the opposite direction of play To stop the tape press m se sde Ai Om WI 14 1253 fm Page 16 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose cassette tapes to high temperatures high humidity dust or dirt or motors transformers or other sources of strong magnetic fields 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 re wind it 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 e 499 WB 14 1253 fm Page 17 Tuesday July 27
3. supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that A supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCP 101 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP 101 or the adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP 101 be fore you connect it to AC power When you finish disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the SCP 101 e 499 WB 14 1253 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM Follow these steps to power the SCP 101 from standard AC power 1 If the adapter has a voltage switch set the switch to av 2 Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the Adaptaplug into the SCP 101 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet Note Connecting an adapter to the SCP 101 s DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP 101 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 sup plied Both are available at your local RadioShack store e 499 WB 14 1253 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM A Cautions You must use a power source that supplies A 3V DC and delivers at lea
4. 1999 12 50 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP 101 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP 101 SO you can enjoy it for years e Keep the SCP 101 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the SCP 101 only in normal tempera ture environments Handle the SCP 101 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 101 away from dust and dirt Wipe the SCP 101 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCP 101 s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty If your SCP 101 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating can accumu late on the tape head and other parts that the tape touch es This can greatly reduce the SCP 101 s performance 17 WB 14 1253 fm Page 18 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a Ra dioShack cassette deck cleaning kit 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door remove any cassette tape inside and set TAPE RADIO to TAPE 3 Press lt p to expose the tape head 4 Use a cotton s
5. D 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 PERFOR MANCE 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 PROP ERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL 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 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 Ra dioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and la bor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c re fund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or re conditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the re mainder of the original
6. E RADIO to RADIO Set FM ST FM AM to the desired band Adjust VOL to the desired listening level a A OO DR Turn TUNING to select the station Notes e If you set the radio to FMST FM ST FM Stereo lights when you receive a stereo FM broadcast e To improve the reception of a weak FM station set FM ST FM AM to FM The signal changes from ste reo to monaural and reception generally improves Set E BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 6 To turn off the radio set TAPE RADIO to TAPE D ag WB 14 1253 fm Page 13 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM A CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Note A cardboard tab in the cassette compartment pro tects the tape handling parts during shipping Remove the tab before you insert a cassette tape Follow these steps to play a cassette tape 1 Connect either headphones or amplified speakers to PHONES 2 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the casette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape Sch d 14 1253 fm Page 14 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM d t 4 Insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides with the open edge facing up 5 Close the compartment door 6 Set TAPE RADIO to TAPE 7 Press p The tape begins play Note When the tape finishes playing side one it automatically reverses direction and plays side two To
7. VG d 14 1253 fm Page I Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM d Please read before using this equipment SCP 101 FM 88 92 96 100 104 108 MHz AM 53 60 70 80100 130 170 x10KHz AM FM Stereo Auto Reverse Cassette Player OWNER S MANUAL e H ag Om WI 14 1253 fm Page 2 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP 101 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player is lightweight compact in size convenient for carrying anywhere and easy to operate It delivers excellent sound through your stereo headphones or speakers and includes these features Auto Reverse automatically and continuously plays the second side of a tape when the first side ends Extended Bass System provides richer fuller bass Full Scale Dial Pointer Tuning lets you quickly find your favorite station Three Power Sources let you power the SCP 101 from AA batteries not supplied standard AC power re quires an AC adapter not supplied or vehicle DC power requires a DC adapter not supplied Removable Belt Clip lets you take the SCP 101 any where you go Note Your Optimus SCP 101 requires either external speakers or headphones neither supplied for listening 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack Optimus and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 Si WB 14 1253 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM CONTENTS Preparation nn
8. egin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to perma nent 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 dam age your hearing Traffic Safety e Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can cause a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds when you listen at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard ER ag WB 14 1253 fm Page 11 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM A USING THE BELT CLIP For hands free carrying install the supplied belt clip To install the belt clip place it below and between the two guides on the back of the player Then slide the clip in the opposite direction of the arrow until it snaps into place To remove the belt clip lift the tab at the point marked LIFT then slide the clip in the direction of the arrow zb E WB 14 1253 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM RADIO OPERATION ore Oo e im Se ee VoL TE TUNING EM AM ON OFF E BASS Follow these steps to set up tune and play the radio 1 Connect either headphones or amplified speakers to PHONES Set TAP
9. r eee nenea eee nana 0 4 Tape Gpeed mean 17 8 Inches per Second Signal to Noise Ratio men 40 dB GENERAL Power Output 10mW into 32 ohms 320hms 1KHz 3 THD L vg WB 14 1253 fm Page 21 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM A Power Heourements 3 Volts DC Two AA Batteries 3 Volt AC Adapter optional 3 Volt DC Adapter optional Typical Battery Life with Alkaline Batteries 14 Hours Dimensions max 4 96 x 3 68 x 1 63 Inches 126 x 93 6 x 41 35mm Weight without batteries rrnrnnrnnrrnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnn 6 5 oz Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice d vg WB 14 1253 fm Page 22 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM NOTES 22 d ND 14 1253 fm Page 23 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM 23 lt P ES 14 1253 fm Page 24 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM 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 EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITE
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11. st 300 mA Its cen ter tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCP 101 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam age the SCP 101 or the adapter Always connect the DC adapter to the SCP 101 be fore you connect it to the power source When you finish disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the SCP 101 Follow these steps to power the SCP 101 from DC power 1 If the adapter has a voltage switch set the switch to av 2 Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP D ag WB 14 1253 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM T A 3 Insert the Adaptaplug into the SCP 101 s DC 3V jack Note Connecting an adapter to the SCP 101 s DC av jack disconnects the internal batteries 4 Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehi cle s cigarette lighter socket CONNECTING HEADPHONES SPEAKERS To listen to the SCP 101 connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers neither supplied equipped with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo plug to PHONES Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of stereo head phones and amplified speakers PHONES WB 14 1253 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM 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 b
12. wab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the cap stans tape guides pinch rollers and tape head Pinch Roller Capstan Tape Head Pinch Roller Capstan 5 When you finish cleaning press m and close the compartment door then reconnect power ER ag WB 14 1253 fm Page 19 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM FCC INFORMATION The SCP 101 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 SCP 101 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op erating properly To see if your SCP 101 is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away your SCP 101 is causing it To eliminate interference try the following Increase the distance between the SCP 101 and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the SCP 101 and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists 499 WB 14 1253 fm Page 20 Tuesday July 27 1999 12 50 PM SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range EM risse 88 108 MHz AM eden 530 1710 kHz Antennas FM Aaen Headphone or Speaker Wire AM eierandel da Bar Coil CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System asien 4 Track 2 Channel Stereo Frequency Response seeen 125H2 6 000 KHz Wow and Flutte
13. warranty period You will be charged for repair or re placement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attribut able to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alter ation 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 transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product re moval 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 04 99 07A99 Printed in Hong Kong Cat No 14 1253 Ga
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