Optimus SCP-97 - Manuals

6 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 ba...

7 When the sound distorts or weakens, replace thebatteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly andproperly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the SCP-97 for aweek or more, or if you plan to power it using only anAC or DC adapter, remove the batteries. Batteriescan ...

8 DC3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP-97or the adapter. • Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP-97 before you connect it to AC power. When youfinish, disconnect the adapter from AC powerbefore you disconnect it from the SCP-97. Follow these ste...

12 Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines whenyou use headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjustthe volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume li...

13 Even though some headphones let you hear someoutside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-els, they still can present a traffic hazard. CONNECTING THE ANTENNA When you connect headphones or amplified speak-ers, the headphones’ or speakers’ cord acts as theFM antenna, so be sure to fully ext...

14 USING THE BELT CLIP The supplied belt clip lets you keep your hands freewhile you listen to the SCP-97. To attach the belt clip,slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP-97 andpush up until it latches in place. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab andslide it off in the direction of...

15 RADIO OPERATION 1. Set TAPE • • RADIO to RADIO . 2. Adjust VOLUME to its lowest level. illus illus 14-1244a.fm Page 15 Friday, August 6, 1999 12:54 PM

19 CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hubwith a pencil. Do not touchthe exposed tape. 2. Pull open the cassette com- partment door. 3. With its open edge facing up, insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides on the door. illus...

20 4. Close the door. 5. Set TAPE • • RADIO to TAPE . 6. Press PLAY . The button locks down and play begins. Note: The SCP-97 automatically plays the tape’sother side when the current side ends. To playthe other side sooner, set DIRECTION to its other position. illus illus 14-1244a.fm Page 20 Friday...

21 7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. 8. Set EXTENDED BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. illus illus 14-1244a.fm Page 21 Friday, August 6, 1999 12:54 PM

22 9. To stop playback, press ■ STOP . USING FAST-FORWARDAND REWIND To fast-forward the tape, press or (whichever is the same direction as tape play). To rewind thetape, press or (whichever is the opposite di- rection of tape play.) illus illus 14-1244a.fm Page 22 Friday, August 6, 1999 12:54 PM

23 The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end(but you must press ■ STOP to release or ). To stop the tape before it reaches the end, press ■ STOP sooner. TAPE TIPS Tape Quality For the best performance, use only regular length(60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recom-mend long-pla...

25 CARE Your Optimus SCP-97 Auto-Reverse AM/FM StereoCassette Player is an example of superior designand craftsmanship. The following suggestions willhelp you care for the SCP-97 so you can enjoy it foryears. • Keep the SCP-97 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCP-97 ...

26 CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accu-mulate on the tape head and other parts that the tapetouches. This can reduce the SCP-97’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling partsafter about every 20 hours of tape player operation. ...

27 5. When you finish cleaning, press ■ STOP and close the compartment, then reconnect power. Note: Your local RadioShack store has a completeline of cassette deck cleaning accessories. illus 14-1244a.fm Page 27 Friday, August 6, 1999 12:54 PM

28 FCC INFORMATION This equipment complies with the limits for a Class Bdigital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection againstradio and TV interference in a residential area. How-ever, your equipment might cause TV or radio inter-ference even when it ...

29 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements ........ 3 Volts DC, 300 Milliamps Two AA Batteries, 3-Volt AC Adapter, or 3-Volt DC Adapter Battery Life (Alkaline) ...................... About 14 Hours Dimensions ......................... 3 1 / 2 × 5 1 / 8 × 1 9 / 16 Inches (88 × 129.5 × 40 mm) Weight...

30 FM Frequency Range ................................ 88–108 MHz Usable Sensitivity .......................................... 15 mW Output Power @ 10% THD ............................ 10 mW Selectivity ± 400 kHz ....................................... 15 dB CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System ...............

RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 08A99 Printed in Hong Kong (Continued) This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormalusage, failure to follow instructions, improper install...