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Optimus SCP-83 Owner's Manual

Optimus SCP-83 Owner's Manual

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14-1224.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM
Cat. No. 14-1224
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-83
Auto-Reverse AM•FM Stereo
Cassette Player

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  • Page 1 14-1224.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM Cat. No. 14-1224 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCP-83 Auto-Reverse AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player...
  • Page 2 Extended Bass On/Off Switch — lets you increase your music’s bass sound. © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3 DC adapter). Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying so you can take the SCP-83 anywhere you go. Note: To listen to your SCP-83 privately or in stereo, you need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers (not supplied) with a -inch mini plug.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    14-1224.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM CONTENTS Preparation ............5 Using Internal Battery Power ......5 Using AC Power ..........7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ......9 Connecting Headphones/Speakers ....11 Listening Safely ........12 Traffic Safety .......... 12 Connecting the Antenna ........

  • Page 5: Preparation

    14-1224.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM PREPARATION You can power your SCP-83 from any of these power sources: • Internal battery power • Standard AC power (using an AC adapter) • Vehicle battery power (using a DC adapter)
  • Page 6 • If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the batteries. • If you do not plan to use the SCP-83 for a week or more, or if you plan to power it using only an AC or DC adapter, remove the batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that corrode or damage electronic circuits.

  • Page 7: Using Ac Power

    14-1224.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM USING AC POWER You can power the SCP-83 from AC power using an optional AC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1654. Cautions: • The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps.
  • Page 8 14-1224.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM Follow these steps to power the SCP-83 from a stan- dard AC outlet. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord so it reads –TIP.

  • Page 9: Using Vehicle Battery Power

    DC 3V does not meet these specifications could dam- age the SCP-83 or the adapter. • Be sure the adapter is connected to the SCP-83 before you connect it to the cigarette-lighter socket and that you disconnect the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you discon- nect it from the SCP-83.
  • Page 10 14-1224.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM Follow these steps to power the SCP-83 from a vehi- cle’s battery. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord with the tip set to negative (–).

  • Page 11: Connecting Headphones/Speakers

    14-1224.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM CONNECTING HEADPHONES/ SPEAKERS You can enjoy the SCP-83’s sound through its built- in monaural speaker. Or, you can connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers to the SCP-83 for stereo sound. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amplified speakers.

  • Page 12: Listening Safely

    14-1224.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 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 13: Connecting The Antenna

    14-1224.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at nor- mal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard. CONNECTING THE ANTENNA When not using headphones or amplified speakers, you can connect the supplied antenna for better re- ception of FM stations.

  • Page 14: Using The Belt Clip

    The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the SCP-83. To attach the belt clip, slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP-83 and push up until it latches in place. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab and...

  • Page 15: Radio Operation

    14-1224.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM RADIO OPERATION 1. Set TAPE . . RADIO RADIO 2. Adjust to the desired listening level. VOLUME...
  • Page 16 14-1224.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 3. Set to select the desired band. FM . . . AM Position Band Left FM STEREO Center FM MONO Right 4. Turn to select the desired station. TUNING Notes: • The AM antenna is built-in. Rotate the cas- sette player to improve AM reception.
  • Page 17 14-1224.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM • The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP-83 receives an FM broadcast in stereo. • To improve reception of weak FM radio sta- tions, set to the center position to FM .

  • Page 18: Cassette Operation

    14-1224.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 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.
  • Page 19 14-1224.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 3. With its open edge facing up, insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides. 4. Close the door. 5. Set TAPE . . RADIO TAPE...
  • Page 20 14-1224.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 6. Press until it clicks. The entire cassette PLAY tape repeatedly plays. Note: The tape automatically plays the other side when the current side ends. To manually change the tape side, set to its other DIRECTION position.
  • Page 21 14-1224.fm Page 21 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 7. Adjust to the desired listening level. VOLUME 8. Set to s for an enhanced bass effect. E . BASS Set it to t for normal bass sound.

  • Page 22: Using Fast-Forward And Rewind

    14-1224.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 9. To stop playback, press STOP USING FAST-FORWARD AND REWIND To fast-forward the tape, press (whichever is the same direction as tape play). To rewind the tape, press (whichever is the opposite di- rection of tape play.)

  • Page 23: Tape Tips

    14-1224.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end (but you need to press to release STOP To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding the tape earlier, press STOP TAPE TIPS Tape Quality For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes.

  • Page 24: 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-83’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation.
  • Page 25 14-1224.fm Page 25 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the play- back head, pinch rollers, capstans and tape guides. 5. When you finish cleaning, press and close STOP the compartment, then reconnect power.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-83 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-83 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

  • Page 27: Fcc Information

    14-1224.fm Page 27 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM FCC INFORMATION The SCP-83 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. How- ever, your SCP-83 might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    14-1224.fm Page 28 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements ....... 3 Volts DC Two AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-557), 3-Volt AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1654), or 3-Volt DC Adapter (Cat. No. 270-1560) Battery Life (Alkaline Batteries) ....10 Hours Dimensions .......5.08 ¥...
  • Page 29 14-1224.fm Page 29 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM Frequency Range ........88–108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ........... 15 mW Output Power @ 10 % THD......10 mW Selectivity ± 400 kHz ........15 dB CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System ........4-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ......1 Inches per Second Frequency Response....
  • Page 30 14-1224.fm Page 30 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM NOTES...
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  • Page 32 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. We Service What We Sell 10/95 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in Hong Kong...

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