4-1233.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Cat. No. 14-1233 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-1233.fm Page 2 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-90 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player is lightweight, portable, and easy to operate. It delivers excellent sound through the supplied in-ear sports headphones or through your speakers, and includes these features: All Weather Design — the sealed cassette compartment protects your tape from wind, dust, and rain. Auto-Stop — automatically stops tape playback at the end of a tape side to protect the tape-handling parts.
14-1233.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying when you are on the go. Note: You need two AA batteries, an AC adapter, or a DC adapter to power the SCP-90. To listen to your SCP-90, you can use the supplied in-ear sports headphones (or other headphones) or a pair of amplified speakers (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch mini plug. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of batteries and speakers.
14-1233.fm Page 4 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 5 Connecting Power .......................................... 5 Using Batteries ........................................ 5 Using AC Power ...................................... 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ................... 9 Connecting the Headphones or Speakers .... 12 Listening Safely ..................................... 13 Traffic Safety ..................................
14-1233.fm Page 5 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER Using Batteries To power the SCP-90 with batteries, you need two AA batteries (not supplied). We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Pull up the black cassette compartment latch and pull open the cassette compartment door. 2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the direction of the arrow and lift off the cover. Illust. Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 6 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 3. Install the batteries over the ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. 4. Replace the battery compartment cover, then close the cassette compartment door and latch.
14-1233.fm Page 7 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM • Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the SCP-90. Batteries can leak chemicals that can corrode or damage electronic circuits. • If you do not plan to power the SCP-90 with batteries for several days, or if you plan to power it using only an AC or DC adapter, remove the batteries to protect the SCP-90 from possible battery leakage. Using AC Power To power the SCP-90 with standard AC power, you need an optional AC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No.
14-1233.fm Page 8 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM • Always connect the adapter to the SCP-90’s DC 3V jack before you connect it to the AC outlet. Then disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet before disconnecting it from the SCP-90. Follow these steps to power the SCP-90 from a standard AC outlet. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Put the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug onto the adapter’s cord so it reads –TIP. Add Illust. 3.
14-1233.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Illust. Notes: • Internal batteries (if installed) automatically disconnect when you plug the AC adapter into the SCP-90. • Disconnect the adapter and reinsert the jack’s rubber plug when you are not using the SCP-90. Using Vehicle Battery Power To power the SCP-90 from your vehicle’s cigarettelighter socket, you need an optional DC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 270-1560.
14-1233.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Cautions: • The recommended DC adapter supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 250 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its barrel plug correctly fits the SCP-90’s DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP-90 or the adapter. • Always connect the adapter to the SCP-90’s DC 3V jack before you connect it to the cigarettelighter socket.
14-1233.fm Page 11 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 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. 3. Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP90’s DC 3V jack. 4. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the SCP-90’s DC 3V jack. 5. Plug the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarettelighter socket.
14-1233.fm Page 12 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM CONNECTING THE HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS To listen to your SCP-90, connect the supplied in-ear sports headphones (or other headphones) or a pair of amplified speakers (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch mini plug. Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP-90’s PHONES jack, then plug in the headphones’ or speakers’ 1/8-inch plug. Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use the headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it.
-1233.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard. USING THE BELT CLIP For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt. To remove the belt clip, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the clip. Then lift off the clip. Illust. To replace the belt clip, position it as shown, then replace and tighten the screw.
14-1233.fm Page 15 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM RADIO OPERATION Important: Make sure you have connected headphones or speakers to the SCP-90. 1. Set RADIO OFF/TAPE/FM ST/AM to FM ST or AM to turn on the radio. Illust. 2. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. 3. Turn TUNING to select the desired station. Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 16 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Note: The AM antenna is built-in. Rotate the cassette player to improve AM reception. For the best FM reception, fully extend the headphones’ or speakers’ cord. 4. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. Add Illust. 5. Set RADIO OFF/TAPE/FM ST/AM to RADIO OFF/ TAPE to turn off the radio.
14-1233.fm Page 17 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the exposed tape. Illust. 2. Pull up the cassette compartment latch and pull open the door. Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 3. With its open edge facing up and the full reel to the left, insert the cassette tape into the cassette guide. Illust. 4. Close the door and the latch. 5. Set RADIO OFF/TAPE/FM ST/AM to RADIO OFF/ TAPE. Add Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 19 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 6. Press PLAY to start play. Add Illust. 7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. Add Illust.
14-1233.fm Page 20 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 8. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. Add Illust. 9. To stop playback, press STOP. Add Illust. Notes: • The SCP-90 automatically stops when the tape reaches the end of that side during playback. • To advance the tape quickly, press F.FWD. The button locks down, and the tape fast forwards until you press STOP. To rewind the tape, turn the tape over and press F.FWD .
14-1233.fm Page 21 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM TAPE TIPS Tape Quality For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism. Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.
14-1233.fm Page 22 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
14-1233.fm Page 23 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-90 AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-90 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-90 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry. • Use and store the SCP-90 only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the SCP-90 gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the SCP-90 away from dust and dirt.
14-1233.fm Page 24 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape head and other parts that the tape touches. This can reduce the SCP-90’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation. 1. Open the cassette compartment latch and door. 2. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source. 3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.
14-1233.fm Page 25 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the playback head, pinch roller, capstan and tape guides. Illust. 5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP, reinstall batteries (if necessary), and close the compartment door and latch. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies.
14-1233.fm Page 26 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM FCC INFORMATION Your SCP-90 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your SCP-90 is causing the interference, turn off your SCP-90. If the interference goes away, your SCP-90 is causing it.
14-1233.fm Page 27 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 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) Dimensions (HWD) ............... 115/16 ¥ 5 ¥ 45/16 Inches (48 ¥ 127 ¥ 109 mm) Weight (Without Batteries) ............................. 9.2 oz (260 g) RADIO Frequency Range ........................... FM 88–108 MHz AM 530–1710 kHz CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System ..
14-1233.fm Page 28 Friday, July 2, 1999 10:46 AM 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.