Optimus Sports SCP-80 User manual

Cat. No. 14-1098
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-80
AM•FM Stereo Cassette
Player with Auto-Reverse
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-80 Sports AM•²FM Stereo Cassette
Player with Auto-Reverse is portable and easy to oper-
ate. It delivers excellent sound through your speakers or
stereo headphones and includes these features:
All Weather Desi
g
n— the sealed cassette compartment
protects your tape from wind, dust, and rain.
Auto-Reverse — automatically plays the other side of a
cassette tape when one side ends, for continuous tape
play.
E-Bass — provides richer, fuller bass.
Fast-Forward and Rewind — let you quickly find a de-
sired portion of a cassette tape.
Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying.
Note: You need two AA batteries to power the SCP-80.
You also need a pair of stereo headphones or amplified
speakers (neither supplied), with a 1/8-inch plug, to listen
to the SCP-80. Your local RadioShack store carries a
wide selection of batteries, headphones, and speakers.
©1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks
used by Tandy Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .................................................................. 4
Installing Batteries .................................................. 4
Using Headphones or Speakers ............................ 6
Listening Safely ............................................... 7
Traffic Safety .................................................... 7
Using the Belt Clip .................................................. 8
Usin
g
the Radio .......................................................... 9
Usin
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the Cassette Pla
y
er ........................................ 12
Playing a Cassette Tape ....................................... 12
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind .......................... 16
Care and Maintenance .............................................. 17
The FCC Wants You to Know ............................... 18
Tape Tips and Techniques .................................... 18
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................. 18
Restoring Tape Tension
and Sound Quality ......................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................... 21
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your SCP-80 is powered by two AA batteries (not sup-
plied). We recommend alkaline batteries (such as Ra-
dioShack Cat. No. 23-557). You can also use
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-
125). If you use rechargeable batteries, you also need a
battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Pull up the cassette compartment cover. The cas-
sette compartment door opens easily.
2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the
direction of the arrow and the battery cover pops
open.
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3. Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the
battery cover.
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.
4. Close the battery compartment cover, then close the
cassette compartment door and cover.
Cautions:
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the SCP-80.
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-80 for a month or
more, remove the batteries.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and prop-
erly. Do not bury or burn them.
When the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace (al-
kaline) or recharge (Ni-Cd) the batteries.
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Important: Your SCP-80 can use rechargeable 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 manage-
ment authorities for information on recycling or disposal
programs in your area. Some options that might be avail-
able are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at
retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling
collection centers, and mail-back programs.
USING HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS
To listen to the SCP-80, you need to connect a pair of
headphones or amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch plug.
Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP-80’s
PHONES jack, then plug in the headphones’ or speakers’
1/8-inch plug.
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When you are not using your SCP-80 and headphones or
speakers are disconnected, insert the rubber plug back
into the PHONES jack to protect against moisture and
dust.
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 perma-
nent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over
time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a vol-
ume level that does not cause discomfort might still
damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle
or riding a bicycle. This can cause a traffic hazard and
can be illegal in some areas.
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Even though some headphones are designed to let you
hear outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-
els, they still can present a traffic hazard.
USING THE BELT CLIP
For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt.
To remove the clip, turn the screw’s LOCK counterclock-
wise. Then lift off the clip.
To replace the clip, position the clip as shown, put the tip
of the screw back into the screw hole, and turn the
screw’s
LOCK clockwise until it is tight.
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USING THE RADIO
Important: Make sure you have connected headphones
or speakers to the SCP-80.
1. Set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to FM or AM.
2. Adjust VOLUME as desired.
3. Rotate TUNING to select a radio station.
Notes:
• The SCP-80 has a built-in AM antenna, and the
headphones’ or speakers’ cord serves as an FM
antenna. For the best AM reception, rotate the
SCP-80. For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the
headphones’ or speakers’ cord.
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• For FM stereo reception, pull up the cassette com-
partment cover, open the cassette compartment
door, and set FM to ST. Close the cassette com-
partment door and cover.
The FM STEREO indicator lights during stereo
reception.
If FM stereo reception is poor or noisy, set FM to
MONO.
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4. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart-
ment cover, open the cassette compartment door,
and set BASS to ON. For normal bass sound, set it to
OFF. Close the cassette compartment door and
cover.
5. To turn off the radio, set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to
TAPE/RADIO OFF.
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USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE
Important: Make sure you have connected headphones
or speakers to the SCP-80.
Note: Avoid using C-120 cassette tapes. They are very
thin and can easily become tangled in the tape-handling
parts.
1. Set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to TAPE/RADIO OFF.
2. Pull up the cassette compartment cover. The cas-
sette compartment door opens easily.
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3. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning its
hub with your finger or a pencil. If you do not remove
excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the
play mechanism. Avoid touching the tape.
4. With its open edge facing up, insert the tape as
shown.
5. Close the cassette compartment door and cover.
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6. Press PLAY to play the cassette.
Notes:
• After playing to the end of each side, the tape
automatically changes direction and plays the
other side.
• To manually change the tape’s direction to play the
other side, move DIR to the other position.
7. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
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8. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart-
ment cover, open the cassette compartment door,
and set BASS to ON. For normal bass sound, set it to
OFF. Close the cassette compartment door and
cover.
9. Press
STOP to stop playback.
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USING FAST-FORWARD
AND REWIND
To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press or .
The following table shows which button to press, based
on the current setting of DIR.
When the SCP-80 reaches the desired portion of the
tape, press STOP. Then press PLAY to resume playback.
DIR
Switch Setting To
Fast-Forward To Rewind
Left
Right
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus SCP-80 Sports AM•²FM Stereo Cassette
Player with Auto-Reverse is an example of superior de-
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will
help you care for the SCP-80 so you can enjoy it for
years.
• Keep the SCP-80 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme-
diately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the
electronic circuits.
• Use and store the SCP-80 only in normal tempera-
ture environments. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batter-
ies, and distort or melt plastic parts.
• Handle the SCP-80 gently and carefully. Dropping it
can damage the circuit board and case, and can
cause it to work improperly.
• Keep the SCP-80 away from dust and dirt, which can
cause premature wear of parts.
• Wipe the SCP-80 with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-80’s internal com-
ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If
your SCP-80 is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your SCP-80 might cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To determine whether your
SCP-80 is causing the interference, turn it off. If the inter-
ference goes away, your SCP-80 is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• Moving your SCP-80 away from the receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can build up
on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches.
This can greatly reduce the SCP-80’s performance. Use
the following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of
operation. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line
of cassette deck cleaning supplies.
1. Pull up the cassette compartment cover and open
the cassette compartment door.
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2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the
direction of the arrow and the cover pops open. Then
remove the batteries.
3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning
solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the play
head, pinch roller, capstans, and tape guides.
5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP. Then reinstall
the batteries and close the cassette compartment
door and cover.
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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. To restore the
sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, then completely rewind it. Then loos-
en the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas-
sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
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.
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