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Page 2 - FEATURES

2 FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-96 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Play-er delivers high-fidelity stereo sound through yourheadphones or amplified speaker system. Becausethe SCP-96 is portable, you can listen to cassettetapes or the AM/FM radio indoors or out. Important: To listen to your SCP-96, you need a pairo...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

4 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 5 Connecting to Power ....................................... 5 Using Battery Power ................................ 5Using AC Power ....................................... 8Using Vehicle Battery Power ..................

Page 5 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING TO POWER; Using Battery Power

5 PREPARATION CONNECTING TO POWER You can power your SCP-96 from: • internal batteries • AC power • your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket Using Battery Power To power the SCP-96 from internal batteries, youneed two AA batteries. For the best performance andlongest life, we recommend alkaline batte...

Page 8 - Using AC Power

8 Using AC Power To power the SCP-96 from a standard AC outlet, youneed an AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1654. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 200milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative,and its barrel plug must properly...

Page 9 - Using Vehicle Battery Power

9 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Put the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’scord, with the tip set to negative (–TIP). 3. Insert the plug into the SCP-96’s DC 3V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Note: Connecting the ...

Page 12 - Listening Safely; Traffic Safety

12 Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelineswhen you 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...

Page 13 - USING THE BELT CLIP

13 USING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while youlisten to the SCP-96. To attach the belt clip, slide itslatches into the slots on the cassette player and slideit up until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, push in on PUSH RELEASE , slide the belt clip down, the...

Page 14 - OPERATION; PLAYING THE RADIO

14 OPERATION PLAYING THE RADIO 1. Set TAPE/RADIO to RADIO . One of the BATTERY indicators lights. 2. Set FM ST/FM/AM to the desired band. Set it to FM ST for stereo sound on FM stations. Notes: • The AM antenna is built-in. Move the SCP-96 to improve AM reception. • For the best FM reception, fully ...

Page 15 - PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE

15 4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. 5. Adjust E-BASS , BASS , and TREBLE to the de- sired levels. (See “Using the Tone Controls” onPage 19.) Note: If you set E-BASS to MAX , the bass and treble controls have no effect. 6. To turn off the radio, set TAPE/RADIO to TAPE . PLAYING A CASS...

Page 16 - Continuous Playback (

16 One-Time Playback ( ): plays each side of the tape once, then stops. Note: If you set FWD/REV to REV , the cassette player plays only the reverse side and stops atthe end of that side. Continuous Playback ( ): alternately plays each side of the tape until you press STOP . 2. Gently pull open the ...

Page 19 - USING THE TONE CONTROLS

19 USING THE TONE CONTROLS You can use the tone controls to customize the SCP-96’s sound. E-BASS — slide the control toward MAX to increase (or toward NORM to decrease) the volume of tones below normal bass tones. BASS — slide the control toward MAX to increase (or toward NORM to decrease) the volum...

Page 20 - When

20 USING FAST-FORWARD AND REWIND When the tape is stopped, press or to fast- forward or rewind it. Press STOP to release the or button af- ter the tape has fully wound to either end, or to stopthe tape before it reaches the end. When FWD/REV is set to: Press: To: FWD Fast forward Rewind REV Fast for...

Page 21 - Note: If the reverse mode switch is set to

21 CHANGING THE TAPE DIRECTION You can change the tape’s direction using the FWD/ REV switch. To listen to the tape’s forward side (fac- ing out), set the switch to FWD . To listen to the tape’s reverse side (facing in), set the switch to REV . Note: If the reverse mode switch is set to , the casset...

Page 22 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your SCP-96 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player is anexample of superior design and craftsmanship. Thefollowing suggestions w ill help you care for the SCP-96 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCP-96 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Handle the SCP-96 gently an...

Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS; CASSETTE DECK

25 SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE DECK Tape Speed ................................. 1 7 / 8 ips (4.8 cm/s) Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ................................ 0.3% Frequency Response (at –3 dB) ..... 63 Hz to 10 kHz S/N Ratio ........................................................ 45 dB RADIO AM ........

Page 26 - GENERAL

26 GENERAL Power Output .............. 12 mW/Channel at 32 ohms Dimensions (HWD) ............... 4 5 / 8 × 3 1 / 2 × 1 3 / 8 Inches (117 × 86.7 × 34.9 mm) Weight ............................................................ 5.4 oz (155 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.Specif...

Page 27 - NOTES

27 NOTES 14-1242.fm Page 27 Friday, July 2, 1999 12:04 PM