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Page 2 - FEATURES

2 FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-101 AM-FM Stereo Cassette Playeris lightweight, compact in size, convenient for carryinganywhere, and easy to operate. It delivers excellentsound through your stereo headphones or speakers andincludes these features: Auto Reverse — automatically and continuously playsthe ...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS Preparation .................................................................. 4 Connecting Power .................................................. 4 Using Internal Batteries 4 Using AC Power ..................................................... 6Using Vehicle Battery Power ................

Page 4 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING POWER

4 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER The SCP-101 operates from any of these power sources: • internal batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Using Internal Batteries Your SCP-101 requires two AA batteries (not supp...

Page 6 - USING AC POWER

6 dard AC or vehicle power, remove the batteries. Batteriescan leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. USING AC POWER You can power the SCP-101 using a 3V, 300-mA ACadapter and a size H Adaptaplug ® (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must u...

Page 7 - USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

7 Follow these steps to power the SCP-101 from standardAC power. 1. If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to 3V. 2. Inser t the Adaptaplug into the adapter’s cord so it reads TIP +. 3. Inser t the Adaptaplug into the SCP-101’s DC 3V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. ...

Page 10 - Listening Safely; Traffic Safety

10 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, adjust the volumeto a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume li...

Page 11 - USING THE BELT CLIP

11 USING THE BELT CLIP For hands-free carrying, install the supplied belt clip. To install the belt clip, place it below and between the twoguides on the back of the player. Then slide the clip in theopposite direction of the arrow until it snaps into place. To remove the belt clip, lift the tab at ...

Page 12 - RADIO OPERATION

12 RADIO OPERATION Follow these steps to set up, tune and play the radio. 1. Connect either headphones or amplified speakers to PHONES . 2. Set TAPE/RADIO to RADIO . 3. Set FM ST / FM/AM to the desired band. 4. Adjust VOL to the desired listening level. 5. Turn TUNING to select the station. Notes: •...

Page 13 - CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION; PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE

13 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Note: A cardboard tab in the cassette compartment pro-tects the tape-handling parts during shipping. Removethe tab before you insert a cassette tape. Follow these steps to play a cassette tape. 1. Connect either headphones or amplified speakers to...

Page 15 - USING FAST FORWARD/REWIND

15 USING FAST FORWARD/REWIND To fast forward the tape, press in the same direction as the tape is playing. To rewind the tape, press in the opposite direction of play. To stop the tape, press . 14-1253.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 27, 1999 12:50 PM

Page 16 - TAPE TIPS; STORING CASSETTE TAPES

16 TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose cassette tapes to high temperatures, highhumidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or othersources of strong magnetic fields. RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times, the tapemight become tightly w...

Page 17 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-101 AM-FM Stereo Cassette Playeris an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Thefollowing suggestions will help you care for the SCP-101so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-101 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the ...

Page 19 - FCC INFORMATION

19 FCC INFORMATION The SCP-101 complies with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV inter-ference in a residential area. However, your SCP-101might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op...

Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS; RADIO; GENERAL

20 SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range: FM .......................................................... 88–108 MHz AM ....................................................... 530–1710 kHz Antennas: FM................................ Headphone or Speaker Wire AM............................................

Page 22 - NOTES

22 NOTES 14-1253.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 27, 1999 12:50 PM