Radio Shack SCP-107 User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-107
AM/FM Digital Tune Stereo Cassette
Player
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
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©2000 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used
by Tandy Corporation.
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Contents
 Contents
Features................................................. 4
The FCC Wants You to Know ........... 6
Preparation .......................................... 7
Connecting Power ............................ 7
Using Batteries ............................. 7
Using AC Power ......................... 10
Using Vehicle Battery Power ....... 11
Using the Belt Clip .......................... 13
Connecting Headphones
or Speakers .................................... 14
Listening Safely .......................... 14
Traffic Safety .............................. 15
Setting the Frequency Ranges
and Steps ....................................... 15
Using the Radio ................................ 18
Manual Tuning ................................ 20
Memory Tuning ............................... 20
Storing Stations Automatically
(Only for AM and FM) ................ 20
Storing Stations Manually .......... 21
Selecting Stored Stations ........... 22
Using Hold ...................................... 23
Using the Tape Player ...................... 24
Loading a Cassette Tape ................ 24
Playing aTape ................................ 25
Using Reverse Mode ...................... 26
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind .... 27
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Tape Tips ......................................... 28
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality ............................. 28
Using the Sleep Timer ..................... 28
Playing the Games ............................ 30
Playing the Slot Machine Game ...... 31
Scoring ....................................... 32
Playing the Number Game .............. 32
Scoring ....................................... 33
Exiting the Game Mode .................. 33
Care .................................................... 34
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .. 35
Resetting the Cassette Player ........ 36
Specifications .................................... 37
 Features
Your RadioShack Digital AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player delivers excellent stereo
sound and is portable, so you can listen to
cassette tapes or AM/FM radio almost
anywhere.
Important: To listen to your cassette play-
er, you need a pair of headphones or am-
plified speakers (not supplied) with a 1/8-
inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug. Your local
RadioShack store sells a wide variety of
headphones and speakers.
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Features
AM/FM Digital Tuning — gives you pre-
cise tuning and drift-free reception.
TV Band — lets you tune to VHF (channel
2–13) TV audio frequencies.
Two Auto Reverse Playback Options —
you can play both sides of your tape once
without turning the tape over or enjoy con-
tinuous play.
30-Station Memory — lets you store up
to 30 of your favorite radio stations and TV
audio frequencies for quick tuning.
Game Function — lets you enjoy a chal-
lenging slot machine or number game
anytime, anywhere.
Extended Bass — for a powerful, heavy
bass sound.
Sleep Timer — lets you set the cassette
player to turn off after a specified time, so
you can fall asleep as you listen to the ra-
dio or a cassette tape.
Belt Clip — lets you attach the cassette
player to your belt for hands-free transport
when you are on the go.
Three Power Options —giveyouthe
choice of using internal batteries (not sup-
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plied), standard AC power (with an option-
al AC adapter) or a vehicle battery (with
an optional DC adapter) to power your
cassette player.
Slim Design — lets you carry the cas-
sette player almost anywhere.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
Note: Modifications or adjustments to this
product which are not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference.
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Preparation
 Preparation
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your cassette player from:
• internal batteries (not supplied)
• AC power (using an optional AC
adapter)
• your vehicle’s battery (using an
optional DC adapter)
Note: Connecting an adapter automatical-
ly disconnects internal batteries.
Using Batteries
Your cassette player uses two AA batter-
ies (not supplied) for power. For the best
performance and longest life, we recom-
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
You can also use rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries to power your cassette
player. Use a battery charger (available at
your local RadioShack store) to recharge
nickel-cadmium batteries.
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Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, dif-
ferent types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or re-
chargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Note: While you replace the batteries, the
cassette player retains the preset station
frequencies you stored for about 1 minute.
To prevent the frequencies from being
erased, replace the batteries within 1
minute.
To install batteries, follow these steps.
1. Press down and pull the battery com-
partment cover in the direction of the
arrow marked on the cover. Lift open
the cover.
Caution: The battery compartment
cover is hinged. Do not try to remove
it.
2. Place the batteries in the compart-
ment as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) and battery placement
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Preparation
drawings marked on the compart-
ment cover.
3. Replace the cover.
The cassette player’s battery indicator
shows the amount of battery power re-
maining. The indicator consists of three
sections. The more sections that appear,
the higher the battery power.
If the indicator blinks or the cassette play-
er stops operating properly, replace or re-
charge 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 cas-
sette player for a month or more, remove
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that destroy electronic parts.
Important: This cassette
player can use nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable batter-
ies. At the end of a nickel-
cadmium battery’s useful
life, it must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on re-
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cycling or disposal programs in your area
or call 1-800-822-8837. Some options that
might be available are: municipal curbside
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such
as your local RadioShack store, recycling
collection centers, and mail-back pro-
grams.
Using AC Power
You can power the cassette player using
a 3V, 250-mA regulated AC adapter and a
size A Adaptaplug adapter (neither sup-
plied). Both are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
• You must use a Class 2 power source
that supplies regulated 3V DC and
delivers at least 250 mA. Its center tip
must be set to positive, and its plug
must fit the cassette player’s DC 3V
jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could dam-
age the cassette player or the
adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
cassette player before you connect it
to AC power. When you finish, dis-
connect the adapter from AC power
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Preparation
before you disconnect it from the cas-
sette player.
Follow these steps to connect the cas-
sette player to AC power.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
3V, if necessary.
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the
adapter’s cord so it reads + TIP.
3. Insert the plug into the cassette
player’s DC 3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the cassette player from a
vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a
cigarette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 250-
mA regulated DC adapter and a size A
Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are
available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
• You must use a power source that
supplies regulated 3V DC and deliv-
ers at least 250 mA. Its center tip
must be set to positive and its plug
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must fit the cassette player’s DC 3V
jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could dam-
age the cassette player or the
adapter.
• Always plug the DC adapter to the
cassette player before you connect it
to the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the
power source before you disconnect
it from the cassette player.
Follow these steps to power the cassette
player from your vehicle’s battery.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
3V, if necessary.
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the
adapter’s cord, so it reads + TIP.
3. Insert the plug into the cassette
player’s DC 3V jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into
the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
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Preparation
USING THE BELT CLIP
Thesuppliedbeltclipletsyoukeepyour
hands free while you listen to the cassette
player.
Align the belt clip with the matching hole in
the cassette player and turn the screw
clockwise, then bend down the clip.
To remove the clip, turn the screw coun-
terclockwise.
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CONNECTING
HEADPHONES OR
SPEAKERS
To connect your headphones or amplified
speaker system (not supplied) to the cas-
sette player, insert the headphones’ or
amplified speaker system’s 1/8-inch (3.5
mm) mini-plug into the cassette player’s
headphone jack.
Listening Safely
Follow these guidelines to protect your
hearing when you use headphones.
• Setthevolumetothelowestsetting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-
ume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hear-
ing 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 dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
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Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating
a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can create a traffic hazard and could be il-
legal in some areas.
Even though some headphones let you
hear some outside sounds when listening
at normal volume levels, they still can
present a traffic hazard.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY
RANGES AND STEPS
The cassette player is preset to tune to
frequencies in increments of 10 kHz (AM)
and 0.2 MHz (FM) in the United States.
In Europe and some other parts of the
world, AM and FM frequencies are broad-
cast in increments of 9 kHz (AM) and 0.05
MHz (FM). In Japan, AM and FM frequen-
cies are broadcast in increments of 9 kHz
(AM) and 0.1 MHz (FM). For proper tun-
ing, set the frequency steps for AM and
FM based on your location.
Note: Changing the frequency ranges and
steps erases all stored stations.
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Follow these steps to set the frequency
ranges and steps.
1. Press RADIO ON/OFF BAND to turn on
the radio.
2. Hold down both AUTO PRESET and
UP for 3 seconds.
The tuner settings cycle in the follow-
ing sequence:
US1 — US — JP — EU —US1
US1: North and South America with
TV band
AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
FM: 87.5 – 108.1 MHz (0.2 MHz step)
TVAudio:2–13channel
US: North and South America
without TV band
AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
FM1, FM2: 87.5 – 108.1 MHz (0.2 MHz step)
JP: Japan
AM: 531 – 1,629 kHz (9 kHz step)
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Notes:
• To return to the factory preset fre-
quency range and step directly, hold
down the TUNING UP and DOWN but-
tons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
• In the US, JP and EU settings, the
tuner band will change to AM, FM1
and FM2. FM1 and FM2 store sta-
tions in the same frequency range,
but in different (separate) memory
locations.
FM1, FM2: 76 – 108 MHz (0.1 MHz step in
76–90MHz,and0.05MHzstepin90–108
MHz)
EU: Europe and other areas
AM: 531 – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
FM1, FM2: 87.5 – 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
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 Using the Radio
1. Repeatedly press RADIO ON/OFF
BAND until the desired band appears
(AM,FM,orTV).
2. To select stereo reception, set FM ST/
MONO to FM ST.IftheFM stereo sig-
nal is weak and distorted, set it to
FM ST/MONO
and NOR HI/
MTL
RADIO ON/OFF
BAND TUNING
UP/DOWN
E-BASSON/OFF
(GAME)
AUTO
PRESET
HOLD
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Using the Radio
MONO. The sound will be monaural,
but the distortion will be reduced.
Notes:
• The AM antenna is built in. Posi-
tion the cassette player for the best
AM reception.
• For the best FM or TV reception,
fully uncoil the headphones’ or
speakers’ cord.
3. Use TUNING UP or DOWN to tune to
the desired station using manual or
memory tuning (see “Manual Tuning”
on Page 20 or “Memory Tuning” on
Page 20).
4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen-
ing level.
5. To emphasize the bass sounds, press
E-BASS so that a bar appears above
the E-BASS–ON.Toturnitoff,pressE-
BASS so that the bar appears above
E-BASS–OFF.
6. To turn off the radio, repeatedly press
RADIO ON/OFF BAND until the display
is turned off.
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MANUAL TUNING
To manually tune the radio, repeatedly
press TUNING UP or DOWN to reach the
desired station.
For quicker tuning on AM and FM bands,
hold down either TUNING UP or DOWN un-
til the frequency on the display changes
rapidly, then release the button. When a
station is received, the frequency indicator
stops automatically. However, it might not
stop if the broadcast signal is weak.
MEMORY TUNING
Youcanstoreupto10stationseachin
the AM, FM, and TV band memories.
Storing Stations Automatically
(Only for AM and FM)
1. Repeatedly press RADIO ON/OFF
BAND until the desired band appears
(AM or FM).
2. Hold AUTO PRESET for 1–2 seconds.
Scanning starts with PRESET flash-
ing.
Each time a station is received, scanning
stops for 2 seconds, the tuned station is
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