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- Page 1 14-1234.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Cat. No. 14-1234 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCP-91 AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player with Headphones...
- Page 2 Note: You need 2 AA batteries (not supplied) to oper- ate your SCP-91. © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and Stereo Mate registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
14-1234.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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
14-1234.fm Page 4 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your SCP-91. 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 Cautions: • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. • If you do not plan to use the SCP-91 for a week or more. remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that corrode or damage electronic cir- cuits.
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Page 6: Connecting Headphones/Speakers
You must connect the supplied stereo headphones, or amplified speakers with a -inch stereo plug, to listen to the SCP-91. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and amplified speakers. Connect the headphones or amplified speakers to... -
Page 7: Listening Safely
14-1234.fm Page 7 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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
SCP-91. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow. To reattach the belt clip, slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP-91 and push up until it latches in place. -
Page 9: Radio Operation
14-1234.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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 14-1234.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 4. Turn to select the desired station. TUNING...
- Page 11 AM reception. For the best FM reception, fully extend the head- phones’ or amplified speakers’ cord. • The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP-91 receives an FM broadcast in stereo. 5. Adjust to the desired listening level. 6. Set...
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Page 12: Cassette Operation
14-1234.fm Page 12 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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 14-1234.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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.
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Page 14: Using Fast Forward
14-1234.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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
14-1234.fm Page 15 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 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
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-91’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation. - 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...
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Page 18: Maintenance
Headphones is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-91 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-91 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. -
Page 19: Fcc Information
To determine whether your SCP-91 is causing the interference, turn off your SCP-91. If the interference goes away, your SCP-91 is causing it. Try to eliminate the inter- ference by: • Moving your SCP-91 away from the receiver... -
Page 20: Specifications
TAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED CASSETTE PLAYER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT Tape System ... 4-Track, Stereo... - Page 21 14-1234.fm Page 21 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improve- ment without notice.