Optimus SCP-92 User manual

Cat. No. 14-1235
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before usin
g
this equipment.
SCP-92
Stereo Cassette Player
With Headphones
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-92 Stereo Cassette Player with
Headphones is a lightweight, portable cassette play-
er. You can use the supplied stereo headphones for
private listening or connect amplified speakers (not
supplied) to share the sound with others.
Its features include:
Auto Stop — to conserve power and protect the mo-
tor, turns off the power at the end of a tape side dur-
ing normal playback.
Bass Boost On/Off Switch — lets you increase your
music’s bass sound.
Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying
so you can take the SCP-92 with you when you are
on-the-go.
©1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by
Tandy Corporation.
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Notes:
• To listen to your SCP-92 privately or in stereo,
you can use the supplied headphones or ampli-
fied speakers (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch mini
plug. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide
variety of speakers.
• You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to
power your SCP-92.
Read this manual completely to learn about all the
features of your SCP-92.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................... 5
Installing Batteries .......................................... 5
Connecting Headphones/Speakers ............... 7
Listening Safely ....................................... 7
Traffic Safety ........................................... 8
Using the Belt Clip ......................................... 9
Cassette Operation ............................................ 10
Playing a Cassette Tape ............................... 10
Tape Tips ...................................................... 14
Tape Quality .......................................... 14
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound
Quality ................................................... 14
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ......... 15
Maintenance ....................................................... 17
Specifications .................................................... 18
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You need two AA batteries to power the SCP-92. For
the best performance, we recommend alkaline bat-
teries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. Follow
these steps to install batteries.
1. Push the battery compartment cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow marked on the cover and lift it
up.
2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked next to the compart-
ment, with the last battery over the ribbon.
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Cautions:
• 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. Close the cover.
If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the bat-
teries.
Cautions:
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-92 for a week
or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that corrode or damage electronic cir-
cuits.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly.
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CONNECTING HEADPHONES/
SPEAKERS
Connect the supplied stereo headphones or ampli-
fied speakers (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch stereo
plug to the jack for stereo sound.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when
you use headphones.
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• 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 per-
manent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it.
Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level,
so a volume level that does not cause discomfort
might still damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve-
hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz-
ard and can be illegal in some areas.
Even though some headphones let you hear some
outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-
els, they still can present a traffic hazard.
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USING THE BELT CLIP
The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you
listen to the SCP-92. To attach the belt clip, align it
with the slots on the back of the SCP-92, then press
the tab and slide the clip in the opposite direction of
the arrow until it latches in place.
To remove the belt clip, press the tab and slide it off
in the direction of the arrow.
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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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