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Optimus STEREO MATE SCP-81 Owner's Manual

Optimus STEREO MATE SCP-81 Owner's Manual

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14-1222.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM
14-1222
Cat. No.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
®
STEREO MATE
SCP-81
Stereo Cassette Player

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  • Page 1 14-1222.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM 14-1222 Cat. No. OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ® STEREO MATE SCP-81 Stereo Cassette Player...
  • Page 2 -inch plug to listen to your SCP-81. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of head- phones and speakers. © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and Stereo Mate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Headphones/Speakers ...5 Listening Safely ... 6 Traffic Safety ... 6 Using the Belt Clip ... 7 Cassette Player Operation ... 8 Playing a Tape ... 8 Using Fast-Forward ... 10 Tape Tips and Techniques ... 11 Storing Cassette Tapes ... 11 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ...

  • Page 4: Preparation

    14-1222.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your SCP- 81. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow until it stops, then lift up on the cover’s outer edge.

  • Page 5: Using Headphones/Speakers

    14-1222.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM Notes: • Never mix battery types (old and new, alkaline and car- bon zinc, rechargeable and non-rechargeable). • Replace both batteries at the same time. • If the player is not going to be used for a week or more, remove the batteries to avoid damage if they leak.

  • Page 6: Listening Safely

    14-1222.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

  • Page 7: Using The Belt Clip

    14-1222.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM USING THE BELT CLIP For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt. To remove the belt clip, press down on the arrow and slide the clip in the direction of the arrow. To reattach the belt clip, place it in the recessed area and slide it in the direction opposite the arrow on the clip until it snaps into place.

  • Page 8: Cassette Player Operation

    14-1222.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION PLAYING A TAPE 1. Pull open the cassette compartment door. 2. Insert a tape into the cassette guides with its open edge facing up and the side you want to play facing the front cover.
  • Page 9 14-1222.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM 5. Press PLAY 6. Adjust to a comfortable listening level. VOLUME 7. Set for enhanced bass. BASS BOOST 8. Press to stop playback. STOP...

  • Page 10: Using Fast-Forward

    14-1222.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM USING FAST-FORWARD To fast-forward the cassette tape, press locks and the tape fast-forwards until it reaches the end of the tape or you press STOP Notes: • When the tape reaches the end, you must press release the tape mechanism.

  • Page 11: Tape Tips And Techniques

    14-1222.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Storing Cassette Tapes Do not expose cassette tapes to: • High temperatures • High humidity • Dust or dirt • Motors, transformers, or other sources of strong mag- netic fields Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might...

  • Page 12: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    14-1222.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tap- ping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob- jects near the cassette. 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.
  • Page 13 14-1222.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM 4. When you finish cleaning, press , close the com- STOP partment, and reinstall the batteries. Your local RadioShack store has a full line of cleaning sup- plies.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    14-1222.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Stereo Mate SCP-81 Stereo Cassette Player with Extended Bass is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-81 so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 15 14-1222.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM Modifying or tampering with the SCP-81’s internal compo- nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the SCP- 81’s warranty. If your SCP-81 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    14-1222.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:47 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements ... 2 AA Batteries Tape System ... 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Tape Tape Speed at 3 KHz ... 1 Frequency Response ... 80-10,000 Hz (± 3 dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...

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