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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.
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 ........
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)
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• 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 (–).
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.
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. •...
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.
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...
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...
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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.
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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 .
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.)
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 ¥...
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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....
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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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