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- Page 1 14-1252.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM Cat. No. 14-1252 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCR-100 Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder...
- Page 2 14-1252.fm Page 2 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCR-100 Stereo Cassette Player/Re- corder is a lightweight, portable cassette player that delivers great sound quality through its built-in speak- er. The recorder puts many features in a small pack- age, making it easy to carry wherever you go.
- Page 3 Battery/Record Indicator — shows you when the SCR-100 is recording and indicates battery condi- tion. Automatic Stop — shuts off the SCR-100 when it reaches the end of a tape. DC Input Jack — lets you power the player from an external DC source using an adapter (not supplied).
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
14-1252.fm Page 4 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Installing Batteries ... 5 Using AC Power ... 6 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 8 Connecting Headphones/Speakers ... 10 Listening Safely ... 11 Traffic Safety ... 12 Operation ... -
Page 5: Preparation
14-1252.fm Page 5 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your SCR-100 requires two AA batteries (not sup- plied) for power. For the best performance and long- est life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. -
Page 6: Using Ac Power
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the SCR-100 with batteries for two weeks or more, remove the batter- ies. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. - Page 7 3V AC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCR-100's DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCR-100 or the adapter.
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Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power
You must use a power source that sup- plies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to posi- tive and its plug must fit the SCR-100's DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these... - Page 9 14-1252.fm Page 9 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM specifications could damage the SCR-100 or the adapter. • Always connect the DC adapter to the SCR-100 before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the pow- er source before you disconnect it from the SCR-100.
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Page 10: Connecting Headphones/Speakers
14-1252.fm Page 10 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM 4. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. CONNECTING HEADPHONES/ SPEAKERS To listen to tapes in stereo, connect stereo head- phones or amplified speakers (neither supplied) equipped with a -inch (3.5-mm) stereo plug to Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of... -
Page 11: Listening Safely
14-1252.fm Page 11 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 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 12: Traffic Safety
14-1252.fm Page 12 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve- hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz- ard and could be illegal in some areas. Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev- els, they still can present a traffic hazard. -
Page 13: Operation
14-1252.fm Page 13 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Follow these steps to load a cassette to record or play. 1. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil to prevent tape from... -
Page 14: Recording
14-1252.fm Page 14 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM RECORDING Using the Built-in Stereo Microphone 1. With a blank tape loaded, set follows. • To maximize sound quality, set the switch to NORMAL • To increase the recording time (using a some- what lower sound quality level), set the switch SLOW 2. -
Page 15: Using External Stereo Microphones
14-1252.fm Page 15 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM Using External Stereo Microphones You can record in stereo using two mono micro- phones. This lets you place each microphone for the best response and stereo separation. Your local Ra- dioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable microphones. -
Page 16: Playing A Tape
1. For mono playback, simply listen to the built-in speaker. The SCR-100 combines the left and right channels. For stereo playback, connect the SCR-100 to a pair of stereo headphones or an amplified speaker system (see “Connecting Headphones/Speakers” on Page 10). - Page 17 14-1252.fm Page 17 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM 5. Press PLAY 6. Adjust to the desired listening level. VOLUME 7. Slide ON/E-BASS/OFF bass effect. Set it to for normal bass sound. • BASS 8. To temporarily stop the tape, slide direction of the arrow.
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Page 18: Using The Tape Counter
14-1252.fm Page 18 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM Note: If you press either FAST-F/CUE REW/REVIEW while the tape plays, you hear the sound as the tape moves. This lets you quickly locate specific parts of the tape. Release to re- FAST-F/CUE REW/REVIEW sume play. -
Page 19: Tape Tips
14-1252.fm Page 19 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 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 20: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
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 SCR-100’s perfor- mance. After every 20 hours of tape player operation, follow... - Page 21 14-1252.fm Page 21 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM 3. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides, record head, play head, pinch roller, and capstan. Capstan Play Head Pinch Roller Tape Guides 4.
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Page 22: Care
The following suggestions will help you care for the SCR-100 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCR-100 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCR-100 only in normal tem- perature environments. -
Page 23: Specifications
14-1252.fm Page 23 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements ... 3V DC Two AA Batteries 12V DC with optional DC adapter 120V AC with optional AC adapter Tape System ... 2-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ... 1 (4.75 cm/s) Frequency Response ... - Page 24 14-1252.fm Page 24 Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:27 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma- terial 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.