4-1237.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Cat. No. 14-1237 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-1237.fm Page 2 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-94 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player 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 its mini speakers. 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.
14-1237.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... Installing Batteries .......................................... Connecting Headphones/Speakers ................ Listening Safely ....................................... Traffic Safety ........................................... Using the Belt Clip .......................................... 4 4 6 7 7 8 Radio Operation ...................................................
14-1237.fm Page 4 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your SCP-94. 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.
14-1237.fm Page 5 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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-94 for a week or more, remove the batteries.
14-1237.fm Page 6 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM CONNECTING HEADPHONES/ SPEAKERS You must connect the supplied stereo headphones or the bonus mini speakers to listen to the SCP-94. Connect the headphones to the jack. Or, connect the mini speakers to the 6 jack.
14-1237.fm Page 7 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 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. • 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.
14-1237.fm Page 8 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they can still present a traffic hazard. USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the SCP-94. To attach the belt clip, slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP-94 and push up until it latches into place. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow.
14-1237.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
14-1237.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Turn TUNING to select the desired station.
14-1237.fm Page 11 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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 mini speakers’ cord. • The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP-94 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. Set RADIO/TAPE•RADIO OFF to TAPE•RADIO OFF to turn off the radio.
14-1237.fm Page 12 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
14-1237.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
-1237.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
14-1237.fm Page 15 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
14-1237.fm Page 16 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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-94’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation. 1. Remove the batteries.
14-1237.fm Page 17 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the playback head, pinch rollers, capstans and tape guide. 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.
14-1237.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-94 Personal AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the SCP-94 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-94 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCP-94 only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the SCP-94 gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the SCP-94 away from dust and dirt.
14-1237.fm Page 19 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements .....................................3 V DC Two AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-557) Dimensions (WHD) ...............37/8 ¥ 51/4 ¥ 1 9/16 Inches (98 ¥ 133 ¥ 39 mm) Weight (without batteries) .................. 8.1 oz (229 g) RADIO Frequency Range ............................FM 88–108 MHz AM 530–1710 kHz CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System .................................... 4-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ...........................
14-1237.fm Page 20 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:45 PM 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.
