Page 2 - FEATURES; Its features include:
2 FEATURES Your Optimus SCP-97 Auto Reverse AM/FM StereoCassette Player is a lightweight, portable AM/FM ra-dio with a cassette player and built-in speaker. Youcan enjoy cassette tapes or the radio with othersthrough the mono speaker or you can connect stereoheadphones (not supplied) for private ste...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................ 5 Power Sources ..................................................... 5Using Internal Battery Power ............................... 5Using AC Power ................................................... 7Using Vehicle B...
Page 5 - PREPARATION; POWER SOURCES; • Internal battery power
5 PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can power your SCP-97 from any of these powersources: • Internal battery power • Standard AC power • Vehicle battery power Note: Connecting an adapter automatically discon-nects internal battery power. USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP-97 from two AA ...
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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...
Page 7 - USING AC POWER; Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
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 ...
Page 8 - jack. Using an adapter that does not meet; • Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP-97
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...
Page 12 - Listening Safely; • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you; Traffic Safety
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...
Page 13 - CONNECTING THE ANTENNA; To connect the supplied antenna, insert its
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...
Page 14 - USING THE BELT CLIP
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...
Page 15 - RADIO OPERATION; to; to its lowest level.
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
Page 19 - CASSETTE OPERATION; PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE; Take up any slack in the tape
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...
Page 20 - . The button locks down and play; to its other
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...
Page 21 - to the desired listening level.; for an enhanced; for normal bass sound.
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
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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
Page 23 - to release; TAPE TIPS; Tape Quality
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...
Page 25 - CARE
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 ...
Page 26 - Remove the batteries and disconnect any other; Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol
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. ...
Page 27 - and
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
Page 28 - FCC INFORMATION; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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 ...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL; Inches; AM
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...
Page 30 - CASSETTE PLAYER; Inches per Second
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 ...............
Page 32 - We Service What We Sell
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...
