Page 2 - FEATURES
2 Your Optimus SCP-103 Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Auto-Reverse Cassette Player delivers excellent sound from itsbuilt-in radio or your favorite cassette tapes, using yourspeakers or stereo headphones (not supplied). You can setthe time on the cassette player's display, set an alarm tosound, and sto...
Page 3 - Jack — lets you connect headphones for private listen-
3 Jack — lets you connect headphones for private listen- ing, or speakers to share the sound with others. Three Power Options — let you power the SCP-103 from in-ternal batteries, standard AC power (with an optional ACadapter), or your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket (with anoptional DC adapter)....
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................ 5 Using the Belt Clip ........................................................ 5Powering the SCP-103 ................................................. 5 Using Batteries ......................................
Page 5 - PREPARATION; USING THE BELT CLIP
5 PREPARATION USING THE BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip, align thetab on the back of the clip withthe recess on the back of thecase, then slide the clip up untilit snaps into place. To remove the belt clip, pressthe upper part of the clip andslide it down. POWERING THE SCP-103 You can power your S...
Page 6 - Using Batteries
6 Using Batteries You can power your SCP-103 from two AA batteries (not sup-plied). We recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Youcan also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. If youuse rechargeable batteries, you also need a battery charger(not supplied, available at your local RadioShack st...
Page 8 - Using AC Power; jack. Using an adapter that
8 Using AC Power You can power the SCP-103 using a 3V, 300 mA AC adapterand a size H Adaptaplug ® (neither supplied). Both are avail- able at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a Class 2 power source that sup-plies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Itscenter tip must be set to pos...
Page 9 - Using Your Vehicle's Cigarette-Lighter Socket
9 Using Your Vehicle's Cigarette-Lighter Socket You can power the SCP-103 from a vehicle’s 12V powersource (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 300-mADC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug ® (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a power s...
Page 10 - SETTING THE CLOCK; Note: If you do not press
10 3. Inser t the plug into the SCP-103's DC 3V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. Note: If the SCP-103 does not operate when you turn it on,remove the DC adapter from your vehicle's cigarette-lightersocket and check the socket for debris. Also, check the fusein t...
Page 11 - Listening Safely
11 3. Repeatedly press MIN until the display shows the correct minute. To rapidly advance the minutes, hold down MIN . 4. When the display shows the correct time, either press MEMORY/CLOCK or wait until the display stops flashing. CONNECTING HEADPHONES OR AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS To listen to the SCP-103,...
Page 12 - Traffic Safety
12 • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearingloss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume levelthat does not cause discomfort might still damage yourhearing. Traffic...
Page 13 - USING THE RADIO; LISTENING TO THE RADIO; AM; Manual Tuning: Repeatedly press
13 USING THE RADIO LISTENING TO THE RADIO Important: Make sure you have connected headphones orspeakers to the SCP-103. See “Connecting Headphones orAmplified Speakers” on Page 11. 1. Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio. 2. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 3. Hold down BAND until ...
Page 14 - Seek Tuning: Hold down; STORING STATIONS IN MEMORY
14 Seek Tuning: Hold down UP or DOWN for about 1 sec- ond. The SCP-103 tunes up or down the selected band,then stops at the next higher or lower station that has astrong signal. Notes: • The SCP-103 has a built-in AM antenna, and the headphones' or speakers' cord serves as an FMantenna. For the best...
Page 15 - Note: If you do not press a memory location button or; MEMO; MEMO
15 2. Repeatedly press BAND until the display shows the desired band ( AM or FM ). 3. Tune to the first station you want to store. The display shows the frequency. 4. Press MEMORY/CLOCK . MEMO flashes on the display for about 5 seconds. Note: If you do not press a memory location button or +5 within...
Page 16 - USING LOCK
16 To replace a station you stored, store a new station in thatmemory location. USING LOCK This button helps prevent you from accidentally turning theradio on or off, resetting the clock time, or losing radio sta-tions stored in memory. Press LOCK to activate this function. The lock icon appears. To...
Page 17 - USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER; PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE
17 USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Important: Make sure that you have connected headphonesor speakers to the SCP-103. See “Connecting Headphonesor Amplified Speakers” on Page 11. Caution: We do not recommend using C-120 cassette tapes.They are very thin and can easily become tangle...
Page 19 - USING THE ALARM; SETTING THE ALARM TIME; ALARM
19 USING THE ALARM You can set the SCP-103 to automatically sound a beepingalarm at a time you select. SETTING THE ALARM TIME 1. Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn off the radio. The display shows the currently set time. 2. Press ALARM . ALARM and the currently set alarm time flash. Note: If you do not pres...
Page 20 - TURNING THE ALARM OFF
20 TURNING THE ALARM OFF At the preset alarm time, the alarm beeps, even if a cassetteor the radio is playing. Press any key on the front panel to si-lence the alarm. The alarm will sound again the next day atthe set time. To turn off the alarm so it does not sound again the next day,press ALARM twi...
Page 21 - CARE
21 CARE To enjoy your cassette player for a long time: • Keep the cassette player dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the cassette player only in normal temper- ature environments. • Handle the cassette player gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the cassette player ...
Page 24 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
24 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits pro- vide reasonable protection against radio and TV interferencein a residential area. However, your equipment might causeTV or radio interference even...
Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL; CASSETTE DECK
25 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirements .................................................. DC 3V Power Sources ............................................... 2 AA Batteries, AC Adapter, DC Adapter Battery Life ............................... Approx. 14 Hours (Nominal) Dimensions (HWD) ...........
Page 26 - NOTES
26 NOTES 14-1255.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 27, 1999 10:47 AM
