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Cat. No. 14-1256
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-104
Stereo Cassette Player
with Headphones
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14-1256.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-104 Stereo Cassette Player delivers ex- cellent sound from your favorite cassette tapes. You can use the supplied stereo headphones for private listening or con- nect amplified speakers (not supplied) to share the sound with others. Its features include: Auto Stop Cassette Deck — turns off the power at the end of a tape side during normal playback, to conserve power and protect the motor. Bass Boost (E-Bass) — lets you
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14-1256.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM CONTENTS Features .............................................................................. 2 Preparation ......................................................................... 4 Using the Belt Clip ........................................................ 4 Installing Batteries ........................................................ 4 Connecting the Headphones or Amplified Speakers .... 6 Listening Safely ..............................
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14-1256.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM PREPARATION USING THE BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip, align it with the slots on the back of the SCP-104, then slide the clip in the opposite direction of the arrow until it snaps into place. Lift Up To remove the belt clip, lift the tab and slide it off in the direc- tion of the arrow. INSTALLING BATTERIES Your cassette player requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we rec- ommend Radio
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14-1256.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Battery Compartment Cover 2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and ) marked on the back of the SCP-104. – 3. Replace the cover. When the sound becomes distorted or weak, or the cassette player stops operating properly, replace the batteries. Wa
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14-1256.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM CONNECTING THE HEADPHONES OR AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS For private listening, connect the supplied stereo head- 1 phones’ /8-inch plug to the SCP-104’s jack. To share the music with others, you can connect amplified speakers 1 (not supplied) with a /8-inch (3.5-mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of headphones and amplified speakers. E-Bass E-Bass Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you u
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14-1256.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM • 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 can be il- legal in some areas. Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still
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14-1256.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM OPERATION Make sure that you have connected headphones or speakers to the SCP-104 before playing a cassette tape. See “Con- necting the Headphones or Amplified Speakers” on Page 6. Caution: We do not recommend using C-120 cassette tapes. They are very thin and can easily become tangled in the tape-handling parts. 1. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning its hub with your finger or a pencil. If you do not remove excess slack, the tap
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14-1256.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM 4. Press PLAY to play the tape. 5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 6. Set E-BASS ON/OFF to ON to emphasize the bass sound, or to OFF to leave the bass sound unchanged. 7. To stop the tape before it automatically stops, press STOP. To fast-forward the cassette tape, press F.FWD. The button locks down and the tape advances rapidly. When you reach the desired section of tape, press STOP then PLAY to resume play. To rewind the tape
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14-1256.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM CARE To enjoy your Optimus SCP-104 Stereo Cassette Player for a long time: • Keep the cassette player dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the cassette player only in normal temper- ature environments. • Handle the cassette player gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the cassette player away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the cassette player with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tamperi
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14-1256.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM 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-104. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after every 20 hours of operation. 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Open the cassette compartment door. 3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatur
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14-1256.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you 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 completely rewind 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 damag
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14-1256.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements .................................................. DC 3V Power Source ................................................. 2 AA Batteries Battery Life ............................... Approx. 14 Hours (Nominal) Dimensions (HWD) ............................... 4.49 · 3.39 · 1.38 in (114 · 86 · 35 mm) Weight .......................................................................... 6.5 oz (183 gm) CASSETTE
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14-1256.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM NOTES 14
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14-1256.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma- terial and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra- dioShack 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 PURPO
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14-1256.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 8, 1999 2:22 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, 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 dam
