Optimus SCP-94 Owner's Manual

Am/fm stereo cassette player

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14-1237.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM
Cat. No. 14-1237
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-94
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player

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  • Page 1 14-1237.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Cat. No. 14-1237 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCP-94 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ... 9 Cassette Operation ... 11 Playing a Cassette Tape ...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Connecting Headphones/Speakers

    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.
  • Page 7: Listening Safely

    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. •...
  • Page 8: Using The Belt Clip

    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.
  • Page 9: Radio Operation

    14-1237.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM RADIO OPERATION 1. Set • RADIO/TAPE RADIO OFF the radio. 2. Adjust until you hear sound. 3. Set to select the desired band. FM/AM to turn on RADIO...
  • Page 10 14-1237.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Turn to select the desired station. TUNING...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Cassette Operation

    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.
  • Page 13 14-1237.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Close the door. 5. Set • RADIO/TAPE RADIO OFF 6. Press until it clicks. The cassette tape PLAY begins to play. 7. Adjust to the desired listening level. 8. Set for an enhanced bass BASS BOOST effect.
  • Page 14: Using Fast Forward

    14-1237.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM USING FAST FORWARD To fast-forward the tape, press . The tape fast-for- wards until you press or the tape reaches the STOP end of one side. To rewind the cassette tape, turn the cassette over and fast-forward it.
  • Page 15: Tape Tips

    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.
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    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.
  • Page 17 5. When you finish cleaning, press the compartment, then reinstall the batteries. Note: Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette player cleaning supplies. and close STOP...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    14-1237.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-94 Personal AM 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.
  • Page 19 ¥ 5 (98 ¥ 133 ¥ 39 mm) Weight (without batteries) ... 8.1 oz (229 g) RADIO Frequency Range ...FM 88–108 MHz CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System ... 4-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ...1 Wow and Flutter ... 0.35% SPEAKER Dimensions (HWD) ... 2 Weight ...
  • Page 20: Fcc Information

    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.

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