Optimus SCP-88 - Manual

6 • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, orrechargeable), or rechargeable batteries ofdifferent capacities. • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Note: Pull the ribbon to lift out the batteries. 3. Replace the cover. Notes: • If the s...

7 CONNECTING HEADPHONES Connect the supplied stereo headphones to theSCP-88’s PHONE jack for stereo sound. Then put on the headphones and adjust the headband for a snugfit. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines whenyou use headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest settin...

8 • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to per-manent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level,so a volume level that does not cause discomfortmight still damage your hearing. Traffi...

9 CONNECTING OPTIONAL SPEAKERS Instead of headphones, you can connect amplifiedspeakers with a 1 / 8 -inch mini plug to the PHONE jack. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety ofamplified speakers. USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while youlisten to the SCP-88...

11 CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Connect the SCP-88 to a pair of headphones or an amplified speaker system (see “ConnectingHeadphones” on Page 7 or “ConnectingOptional Speakers” on Page 9). 2. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas- sette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch t...

18 TAPE TIPS Tape Quality For the best performance, use only regular length(60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recom-mend long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s,because they are extremely thin and can easily tan-gle in the playback mechanism. Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Af...

19 Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassettewhen tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or al-low any sharp objects near the cassette. 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 c...

21 MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SCP-88 Auto-Reverse Stereo Cas-sette Player is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will helpyou care for the SCP-88 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-88 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCP...

22 SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements ............................... 3 Volts DC Two AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-552) Typical Cassette Playing Timewith Two AA Alkaline Batteries .... 12 Hours (Approx.) Tape System .................................... 4-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ............................

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