Optimus SCP-97 User manual

Cat. No. 14-1244
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-97
Auto Reverse AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-97 Auto Reverse AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player is a lightweight, portable AM/FM ra-
dio with a cassette player and built-in speaker. You
can enjoy cassette tapes or the radio with others
through the mono speaker or you can connect stereo
headphones (not supplied) for private stereo listen-
ing.
Its features include:
Extended Bass — lets you increase your music’s
bass sound.
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) — keeps the
radio’s receiver tuned to the selected broadcast fre-
quency.
Auto-Reverse Play — automatically plays the other
side of the tape when the side currently playing ends,
for continuous playback.
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Direction Switch — lets you change the tape’s di-
rection to play the other side without removing the
tape from the cassette player.
Three Power Sources — let you power the SCP-97
from two AA batteries (not supplied), standard AC
power (using an optional AC adapter), or a vehicle’s
DC power (using an optional DC adapter).
Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying
so you can take the SCP-97 anywhere you go.
Note: To listen to your SCP-97 privately or in stereo,
you need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers
(not supplied) with a 1/8-inch mini plug. Your local Ra-
dioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones
and speakers.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ............................................................ 5
Power Sources ..................................................... 5
Using Internal Battery Power ............................... 5
Using AC Power ................................................... 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power ................................ 9
Connecting Headphones/Speakers ................... 11
Listening Safely ............................................... 12
Traffic Safety ................................................... 12
Connecting the Antenna .................................... 13
Using the Belt Clip ............................................. 14
Radio Operation .................................................. 15
Cassette Operation ............................................. 19
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................... 19
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ........................ 22
Tape Tips ........................................................... 23
Tape Quality .................................................... 23
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality .... 23
Care ...................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ..................... 26
FCC Information ................................................ 28
Specifications ..................................................... 29
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PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
You can power your SCP-97 from any of these power
sources:
• Internal battery power
• Standard AC power
• Vehicle battery power
Note: Connecting an adapter automatically discon-
nects internal battery power.
USING INTERNAL BATTERY
POWER
You can power the SCP-97 from two AA batteries
(not supplied). For the best performance, we recom-
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
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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.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover
and slide it off in the direction of the arrow.
2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked next to the compart-
ment, with the back battery over the ribbon.
3. Replace the cover.
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When the sound distorts or weakens, replace the
batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the SCP-97 for a
week or more, or if you plan to power it using only an
AC or DC adapter, remove the batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that destroy electronic parts.
USING AC POWER
You can power the SCP-97 using an 3V, 300-mA AC
adapter and a size H Adaptaplug®(neither supplied).
Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power source
that supplies 3V DC and delivers at
least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set
to negative and its plug must fit the SCP-97's
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DC3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the SCP-97
or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP-97
before you connect it to AC power. When you
finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power
before you disconnect it from the SCP-97.
Follow these steps to power the SCP-97 from a stan-
dard AC outlet.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter’s
cord with the tip set to negative (–).
3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the SCP-97’s
DC3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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USING VEHICLE BATTERY
POWER
You can power the SCP-97 from a vehicle’s 12V
power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using
a 3V, 300-mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug
(neither supplied). Both are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a power source that
supplies 3V DC and delivers at least
300 mA. Its center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit the SCP-97's DC3V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the SCP-97 or the
adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the SCP-97
before you connect it to the power source. When
you finish, disconnect the adapter from the pow-
er source before you disconnect it from the SCP-
97.
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Follow these steps to power the SCP-97 from a vehi-
cle’s battery.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter’s
cord with the tip set to negative (–).
3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the SCP-97’s
DC3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.
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