Optimus SCP-84 User manual

Cat. No. 14-1225
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-84
Auto-Reverse
AM²FM Stereo
Cassette Player
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-84 Auto-Reverse AM/FM Stereo Cas-
sette Player delivers excellent sound from its built-in ra-
dio or your favorite cassette tapes through your speakers
or stereo headphones. You can set the time on the cas-
sette player’s display, set an alarm to sound, and store
up to 20 radio stations in memory. The tuner’s PLL
(Phase-Locked Loop) circuitry gives you precise tuning
and drift-free reception.
Its features include:
Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck — lets you continuously
play a cassette tape.
AM/FM Radio with 20-Station Memor
y
— lets you store
up to 20 radio stations (10 FM and 10 AM) in memory so
you can quickly tune to your favorite stations.
LCD with Clock and Alarm — displays the current time
and lets you set the SCP-84 to sound an alarm at the
time you select.
Seek Tunin
g
— searches forward or backward to the
next strong station in the selected band so you can quick-
ly find new stations.
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E-BASS IN/OUT Switch — lets you increase bass
sounds to suit your listening preferences.
9 kHz/10kHz Switch — lets you set the frequency tuning
increments between stations for tuning in the United
States as well as abroad.
PHONES Jack — lets you connect headphones for pri-
vate listening, or speakers to share the sound with oth-
ers.
Three Power Options — let you power the SCP-84 from
internal batteries, standard AC power (with an optional
AC adapter), or your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket
(with an optional DC adapter).
Removable Belt Clip — lets you attach the SCP-84 to
your belt for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.
Lock Switch — lets you lock the currently tuned station
to prevent accidentally changing it.
Note: You need a pair of headphones or amplified
speakers (neither supplied), with a 1/8-inch plug, to oper-
ate your SCP-84. Your local RadioShack store sells a
wide variety of headphones and speakers.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .................................................................. 5
Attaching the Belt Clip ............................................ 5
Powering the SCP-84 ............................................. 6
Using Batteries ................................................... 6
Using AC Power ................................................. 8
Using Your Vehicle’s Cigarette-Lighter Socket . 10
Setting the Clock .................................................. 12
Setting the 9kHz/10kHz Switch ............................ 14
Connecting Headphones or Amplified Speakers .. 15
Listening Safely ................................................ 16
Traffic Safety ..................................................... 16
Usin
g
the Radio ......................................................... 17
Listening to the Radio ........................................... 17
Storing Radio Stations in Memory ........................ 20
Using Lock ............................................................ 22
Usin
g
the Cassette Pla
y
er ........................................ 23
Playing a Cassette Tape ....................................... 23
Usin
g
the Alarm ........................................................ 27
Setting the Alarm Time ......................................... 27
Turning the Alarm On/Off ...................................... 28
Care and Maintenance .............................................. 29
The FCC Wants You to Know ............................... 30
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ........................ 31
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ......... 32
Specifications ............................................................ 33
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PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip to the SCP-84, press the clip’s
three latches into the corresponding holes on the back of
the SCP-84. Then push the clip upward until it locks into
place.
To remove the belt clip, press down at the point where
the clip attaches to the SCP-84, then slide off the clip.
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POWERING THE SCP-84
You can power your SCP-84 from any of three power
sources:
• Internal batteries (not supplied)
• Standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter)
• Your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an
optional DC adapter)
Note: Connecting an optional adapter disconnects inter-
nal batteries.
Using Batteries
You can power your SCP-84 from two AA batteries. We
recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-557, not supplied. You can also use rechargeable
nickel-cadmium batteries (such as Cat. No. 23-125, not
supplied). If you use rechargeable batteries, you also
need a battery charger (such as Cat. No. 23-133, not
supplied).
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Cautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (standard, alkaline, and nickel-cadmium), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities in the
SCP-84.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and
slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Install the batteries over the ribbon inside the com-
partment as indicated by the positive (+) polarity sym-
bols marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
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Cautions:
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the SCP-84.
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-84 for a month or
more, or if you plan to use only AC or vehicle battery
power, remove the batteries.
• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not
bury or burn them.
Note: If your SCP-84 locks up, simply remove one of the
batteries then reinstall it.
Important: Your SCP-84 is capable of using recharge-
able nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’
useful life, they must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste
management authorities for information on recycling or
disposal programs in your area. Some options that might
be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off
boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-
back programs.
Using AC Power
You can power the SCP-84 from a standard AC outlet us-
ing an AC adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-1654, not sup-
plied).
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Cautions:
• The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts and
delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip is set to
negative, and its plug correctly fits the DC 3V jack on
the bottom of the SCP-84. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications could damage the
SCP-84 or the adapter.
• Always plug the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the
SCP-84 before you plug its power module into the
AC outlet, and unplug its power module from the AC
outlet before you unplug its barrel plug from the SCP-
84.
Follow these steps to connect an AC adapter to the SCP-
84.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diam-
eter barrel plug into the AC adapter’s socket. Line up
TIP on the plug with –NEG on the socket.
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3. Insert the barrel plug into the SCP-84’s DC 3V jack.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Using Your Vehicle’s Cigarette-Lighter
Socket
To power the SCP-84 from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket, you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-
1560.
Cautions:
• The recommended DC cigarette-lighter adapter sup-
plies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its
center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits
the DC 3V jack on the bottom of the SCP-84. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specifications
could damage the SCP-84 or the adapter.
• Unplug the adapter from your vehicle’s cigarette-
lighter socket when you turn off the ignition. This pre-
vents your vehicle’s battery from being drained if you
leave the SCP-84 on when you turn off the ignition.
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