Page 2 - FEATURES
2 © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus, RadioShack, and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. FEATURES Your Optimus SCR-100 Stereo Cassette Player/Re-corder is a lightweight, portable cassette player thatdelivers great sound quality through its built-in sp...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 5 Installing Batteries .......................................... 5Using AC Power .............................................. 6Using Vehicle Battery Power .......................... 8Connecting Headphones/Speakers ...
Page 5 - PREPARATION; INSTALLING BATTERIES
5 PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your SCR-100 requires two AA batteries (not sup-plied) for power. For the best performance and long-est life, we recommend RadioShack alkalinebatteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteri...
Page 6 - USING AC POWER
6 2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indi- cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) markedinside 3. Replace the cover. When RECORD/BATT does not light steadily duringplay, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly andproperly. Do not bury or burn them. Caution: If yo...
Page 8 - USING DC POWER
8 2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the cord so it reads TIP +. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the SCR- 100’s DC 3V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. USING DC POWER You can power the SCR-100 from a vehicle’s 12Vpower source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) usinga 3V, 300-m...
Page 11 - Listening Safely
11 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 12 - Traffic Safety
12 Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve-hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz-ard and could be illegal in some areas. Even though some headphones let you hear someoutside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-els, they still can present a traffic h...
Page 13 - OPERATION; LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE
13 OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Follow these steps to load a cassette to record orplay. 1. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turningthe hub with a pencil toprevent the tape frombecoming tangled in thetape mechanism. Do nottouch the tape. 2. Open the cassette compartment door by lifting ...
Page 14 - RECORDING; Using the Built-in Stereo Microphone
14 RECORDING Using the Built-in Stereo Microphone 1. With a blank tape loaded, set TAPE SPEED as follows. • To maximize sound quality, set the switch to NORMAL . • To increase the recording time (using a some- what lower sound quality level), set the switchto SLOW . 2. Press RECORD . Both PLAY and R...
Page 15 - Using External Stereo Microphones
15 Using External Stereo Microphones You can record in stereo using two mono micro-phones. This lets you place each microphone for thebest response and stereo separation. Your local Ra-dioShack store carries a wide selection of suitablemicrophones. 1. Place two mono microphones equidistant apart and...
Page 16 - PLAYING A TAPE
16 PLAYING A TAPE 1. For mono playback, simply listen to the built-in speaker. The SCR-100 combines the left andright channels. For stereo playback, connect theSCR-100 to a pair of stereo headphones or anamplified speaker system (see “ConnectingHeadphones/Speakers” on Page 10). Note: Connecting head...
Page 18 - Note: If you press either; Using the Tape Counter
18 Note: If you press either FAST-F/CUE or REW/REVIEW while the tape plays, you hear the sound as the tapemoves. This lets you quickly locate specific parts ofthe tape. Release FAST-F/CUE or REW/REVIEW to re- sume play. Press STOP to stop playback. Using the Tape Counter The tape counter shows you a...
Page 19 - TAPE TIPS; Tape Quality
19 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...
Page 20 - Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts
20 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...
Page 22 - CARE
22 CARE Your Optimus SCR-100 Stereo Cassette Player/Re-corder is an example of superior design and crafts-manship. The following suggestions will help youcare for the SCR-100 so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the SCR-100 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the SCR-100 o...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS
23 SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements ..................................... 3V DC Two AA Batteries 12V DC with optional DC adapter 120V AC with optional AC adapter Tape System .................................... 2-Track, Stereo Tape Speed ................................................... 1 7 / 8 i...
