4-1234.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Cat. No. 14-1234 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-1234.fm Page 2 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-91 AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player with Headphones is a lightweight, portable cassette player with a built-in AM/FM radio. You can connect the supplied stereo headphones for private listening, or enjoy cassette tapes or the radio through an amplified speaker system. Its features include: Auto Stop — automatically stops tape playback at the end of a tape side. Bass Boost On/Off Switch — lets you increase your music’s bass sound.
14-1234.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... Installing Batteries .......................................... Connecting Headphones/Speakers ................ Listening Safely ....................................... Traffic Safety ........................................... Using the Belt Clip .......................................... 4 4 6 7 7 8 Radio Operation ...................................................
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 RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover. 2.
14-1234.fm Page 5 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Caution: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. 3. Replace the cover. If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the batteries. 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.
14-1234.fm Page 6 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM CONNECTING HEADPHONES/ SPEAKERS You must connect the supplied stereo headphones, or amplified speakers with a 1/8-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 the jack.
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. • 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.
14-1234.fm Page 8 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard. USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the 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.
14-1234.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM RADIO OPERATION 1. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to RADIO to turn on the radio. 2. Adjust VOL until you hear sound. 3. Set FM/AM to select the desired band.
14-1234.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 4. Turn TUNING to select the desired station.
14-1234.fm Page 11 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Notes: • The AM antenna is built-in. Rotate the cassette player to improve AM reception. For the best FM reception, fully extend the headphones’ or amplified speakers’ cord. • The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP-91 receives an FM broadcast in stereo. 5. Adjust VOL to the desired listening level. 6. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. 7.
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 cassette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the exposed tape. 2. Pull open the cassette compartment door. 3. With its open edge facing up and its full reel to the right, insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides.
14-1234.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 4. Close the door. 5. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to TAPE•RADIO OFF. 6. Press PLAY until it clicks. The cassette tape begins to play. 7. Adjust VOL to the desired listening level. 8. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. 9. To stop playback, press STOP.
-1234.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM USING FAST FORWARD To fast-forward the tape, press FF. The tape fast- forwards until you press STOP or the tape reaches the end of one side. To rewind the cassette tape, turn the cassette over and fast-forward it. Note: Always press STOP to release FF when the tape reaches the end of a side and before going from PLAY to FF, or from FF to PLAY.
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 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.
14-1234.fm Page 16 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 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. 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-91’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation. 1.
14-1234.fm Page 17 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the playback head, pinch rollers, capstans and tape guides. 5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP and close the compartment, then reinstall the batteries. Note: Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette player cleaning supplies.
14-1234.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-91 AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player with 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. • Use and store the SCP-91 only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the SCP-91 gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the SCP-91 away from dust and dirt.
14-1234.fm Page 19 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM FCC INFORMATION Your SCP-91 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. 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.
14-1234.fm Page 20 Friday, July 2, 1999 11:01 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty SPECIFICATIONS 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.
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 improvement without notice.
