Optimus Sports SCP-80 Owner's Manual

Am-fm stereo cassette player with auto-reverse

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14-1098.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM
Cat. No. 14-1098
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-80
AM FM Stereo Cassette
Player with Auto-Reverse

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  • Page 1 14-1098.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM Cat. No. 14-1098 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCP-80 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player with Auto-Reverse...
  • Page 2 Fast-Forward and Rewind — let you quickly find a de- sired portion of a cassette tape. Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying. Note: You need two AA batteries to power the SCP-80. You also need a pair of stereo headphones or amplified speakers (neither supplied), with a -inch plug, to listen to the SCP-80.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Listening Safely ... 7 Traffic Safety ... 7 Using the Belt Clip ... 8 Using the Radio ... 9 Using the Cassette Player ... 12 Playing a Cassette Tape ... 12 Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ... 16 Care and Maintenance ... 17 The FCC Wants You to Know ...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    14-1098.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your SCP-80 is powered by two AA batteries (not sup- plied). We recommend alkaline batteries (such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-557). You rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23- 125).
  • Page 5 Cautions: • Never leave dead or weak batteries in the SCP-80. • If you do not plan to use the SCP-80 for a month or more, remove the batteries. • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and prop- erly.
  • Page 6: Using Headphones Or Speakers

    RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. USING HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS To listen to the SCP-80, you need to connect a pair of headphones or amplified speakers with a -inch plug. Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP-80’s jack, then plug in the headphones’...
  • Page 7: Listening Safely

    14-1098.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM When you are not using your SCP-80 and headphones or speakers are disconnected, insert the rubber plug back into the jack to protect against moisture and PHONES dust. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.
  • Page 8: Using The Belt Clip

    14-1098.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev- els, they still can present a traffic hazard. USING THE BELT CLIP For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt. Illustration To remove the clip, turn the screw’s wise.
  • Page 9: Using The Radio

    TUNING Notes: • The SCP-80 has a built-in AM antenna, and the headphones’ or speakers’ cord serves as an FM antenna. For the best AM reception, rotate the SCP-80. For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the...
  • Page 10 14-1098.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM • For FM stereo reception, pull up the cassette com- partment cover, open the cassette compartment door, and set Close the cassette com- partment door and cover. Illustration The FM STEREO indicator lights during stereo reception.
  • Page 11 14-1098.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 4. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart- ment cover, open the cassette compartment door, and set . For normal bass sound, set it to BASS Close the cassette compartment door and OFF.
  • Page 12: Using The Cassette Player

    14-1098.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Important: Make sure you have connected headphones or speakers to the SCP-80. Note: Avoid using C-120 cassette tapes. They are very thin and can easily become tangled in the tape-handling parts.
  • Page 13 14-1098.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 3. 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 tape might become tangled in the play mechanism.
  • Page 14 14-1098.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 6. Press to play the cassette. PLAY Illustration Notes: • After playing to the end of each side, the tape automatically changes direction and plays the other side. • To manually change the tape’s direction to play the other side, move to the other position.
  • Page 15 14-1098.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 8. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart- ment cover, open the cassette compartment door, and set . For normal bass sound, set it to BASS Close the cassette compartment door and OFF.
  • Page 16: Using Fast-Forward And Rewind

    Illustration The following table shows which button to press, based on the current setting of Switch Setting Fast-Forward Rewind Left Right When the SCP-80 reaches the desired portion of the tape, press . Then press to resume playback. STOP PLAY...
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-80 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-80 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme- diately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.
  • Page 18: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    Your SCP-80 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your SCP-80 is causing the interference, turn it off. If the inter- ference goes away, your SCP-80 is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: •...
  • Page 19 14-1098.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the direction of the arrow and the cover pops open. Then remove the batteries. 3. Press to expose the tape-handling parts. PLAY 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the play head, pinch roller, capstans, and tape guides.
  • Page 20: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality

    14-1098.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM 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.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    30 dB Stereo Separation ——— Usable Sensitivity 1500 V/m CASSETTE PLAYER Cassette Mechanism ... Auto-Reverse Wow and Flutter ... 0.25% or Less Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... 46 dB Separation ... 36 dB Frequency Response (at –2 dB) ... 125 Hz–6 kHz 88–108 MHz...
  • Page 22 14-1098.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM GENERAL Power Requirements ... DC 3 V (2 AA Batteries) Continuous Playing Time (with Alkaline Batteries): Tape ... About 18 Hours Radio ... About 40 Hours Dimensions (HWD) ... 4 Weight (Without Batteries) ... 10.2 oz Specifications are typical;...
  • Page 23 14-1098.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 AM NOTES...
  • Page 24 14-1098.fm Page 24 Thursday, July 1, 1999 10:29 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.

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