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Cat. No. 14-1237
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-94
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
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14-1237.fm Page 2 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-94 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Play- er is a lightweight, portable cassette player with a built-in AM/FM radio. You can connect the supplied stereo headphones for private listening, or enjoy cas- sette tapes or the radio through its mini speakers. Its features include: Auto Stop — automatically stops tape playback at the end of a tape side. Bass Boost On/Off Switch — lets you increase your music’s bass sound. Automatic Frequ
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14-1237.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 4 Installing Batteries .......................................... 4 Connecting Headphones/Speakers ................ 6 Listening Safely ....................................... 7 Traffic Safety ........................................... 7 Using the Belt Clip .......................................... 8 Radio Operation ..................................................
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14-1237.fm Page 4 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your SCP-94. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-557. Follow these steps to in- stall batteries. 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 ins
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14-1237.fm Page 5 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Caution: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of dif- ferent capacities. 3. Replace the cover. If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the bat- teries. Cautions: • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. • If you do not plan to use the SCP-94 for a week or more, remove the batteri
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14-1237.fm Page 6 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM CONNECTING HEADPHONES/ SPEAKERS You must connect the supplied stereo headphones or the bonus mini speakers to listen to the SCP-94. Connect the headphones to the jack. Or, connect the mini speakers to the jack. 6
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14-1237.fm Page 7 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 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. • 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 volum
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14-1237.fm Page 8 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at nor- mal volume levels, they can still present a traffic haz- ard. USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the SCP-94. To attach the belt clip, slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP-94 and push up until it latches into place. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab and slide it off in the direct
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14-1237.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM RADIO OPERATION 1. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to RADIO to turn on the radio. VOL 2. Adjust until you hear sound. 3. Set FM/AM to select the desired band. 9
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14-1237.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Turn TUNING to select the desired station. 10
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14-1237.fm Page 11 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Notes: • The AM antenna is built-in. Rotate the cas- sette player to improve AM reception. For the best FM reception, fully extend the head- phones’ or mini speakers’ cord. • The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP-94 receives an FM broadcast in stereo. 5. Adjust VOL to the desired listening level. 6. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. 7. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to TAPE•RADIO OFF to turn
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14-1237.fm Page 12 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas- sette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the exposed tape. 2. Pull open the cassette compartment door. 3. With its open edge facing up and its full reel to the right, insert the cassette tape into the cas- sette guides. 12
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14-1237.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Close the door. 5. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to TAPE•RADIO OFF. 6. Press PLAY until it clicks. The cassette tape begins to play. 7. Adjust VOL to the desired listening level. BASS BOOST ON 8. Set to for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. 9. To stop playback, press STOP. 13
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14-1237.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM USING FAST FORWARD To fast-forward the tape, press FF. The tape fast-for- wards until you press STOP or the tape reaches the end of one side. To rewind the cassette tape, turn the cassette over and fast-forward it. Note: Always press STOP FF to release when the tape reaches the end of a side and before going from PLAY FF FF PLAY to , or from to . 14
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14-1237.fm Page 15 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
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14-1237.fm Page 16 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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-94’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation. 1. Rem
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14-1237.fm Page 17 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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 guide. 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 player cleaning supplies. 17
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14-1237.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-94 Personal AM•FM Stereo Cas- sette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-94 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-94 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCP-94 only in normal tem- perature environments. • Handle the SCP-94 gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the SCP-94 away from dust and dirt.
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14-1237.fm Page 19 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements .....................................3 V DC Two AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-557) 7 9 1 Dimensions (WHD) ...............3 /8 ¥ 5 /4 ¥ 1 /16 Inches (98 ¥ 133 ¥ 39 mm) Weight (without batteries) .................. 8.1 oz (229 g) RADIO Frequency Range ............................FM 88–108 MHz AM 530–1710 kHz CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System .................................... 4-Track, Stereo 7 Tape Speed .........
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14-1237.fm Page 20 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 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 WFCC INFORMA ARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED W TION ARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PART
