Page 2 - Features
2 Features Your Optimus SCT -56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck com-bines two auto-reverse cassette decks for professional-quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play. Its features include: Auto Search Music System (ASMS) Lets you quickly locate a selection. Dolby B-C Noise Reductio...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
3 The SCT-56 is made and tested to meet exacting safetystandards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this sys-tem to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert you to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the system’s enclosure t...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting to Your Receiver/Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Connecting the Remote Control Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Contro...
Page 5 - Connections; Connecting Power
5 Connections Connecting to YourReceiver/Amplifier 1. Using one of the supplied audio cables, connect the cassette deck’s L and R LINE OUTPUT jacks to the receiver/amplifier’s left and right tape input jacks. 2. Using the other audio cable, connect the cassette deck’s LINE INPUT jacks to the receive...
Page 6 - Basic Operation; Loading a Cassette Tape
6 Basic Operation Loading and Playinga Cassette Tape Loading a Cassette Tape 1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any tape slack. Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dirt. 2. Press the appropriate EJECT ( ) button (Deck 1 or Deck 2) to open the casset...
Page 7 - Setting DOLBY NR for Playback; Setting DOLBY NR for Recording; Recording with the Dolby HX Pro System
7 Basic Operation Dolby Noise Reduction (NR) Dolby NR systems reduce tape hiss and background noise. When recording, the systems listen for places where you might later hear hiss. The systems record these sections at a higher level. When you play the tape, the systems decrease these sections’ volume...
Page 8 - Special Features; Pause
8 Special Features Fast-Forward/Rewind To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press or . To stop the tape, press STOP ( ). When the tape reaches the end, the cassette deck auto- matically stops. Pause To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording, press PAUSE ( ). To restart, press , , or ...
Page 9 - Using Relay Play; Playback Sequence
9 Special Features Using Relay Play You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other. Notes: • The cassettes you load should have the same Dolby NR type. • You can start relay play from either Deck 1 or Deck 2. • You can replace the tape in the idle deck during relay play. • When a tape a...
Page 10 - Rewind Auto Play; Demo Mode
10 Special Features Rewind Auto Play To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the current side and start play, press REWIND AUTO PLAY . Note: If both decks have tapes loaded, the decks operate as described under “Using Relay Play.” Demo Mode The cassette deck has a demonstration mode t...
Page 11 - Recording and Dubbing; Recording from Line-In Sources
11 Special Features Recording and Dubbing You can record from any component connected to the receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes. Notes: • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. Your cas- sette deck can play Type I, Type II, and Type IV tape. We recom-mend Radio Shack...
Page 12 - Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections
12 Special Features Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between selections so you can quickly locate specific selections. If the original program does not have blank spaces, you can add them when you make a new record-ing. While the cassette deck...
Page 13 - CD-Deck Synchro Recording
13 Special Features CD-Deck Synchro Recording If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function, you can auto-matically record your CDs. Connect the CD player’s and cassette deck’s CD SYNCHRO jacks as described in “Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Con- trol Cable.” Note: A 4 1 / 2 -second blank s...
Page 14 - Tape Hints; Erasing a Cassette Tape; Erase-Protection Tabs
14 Tape Hints Restoring Tape Tension andSound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate. To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, t...
Page 15 - Care and Maintenance
15 Care and Maintenance Your Optimus SCT -56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-...
Page 16 - Troubleshooting
16 Troubleshooting Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the instructions in this manual. If you do have problems, the chart below can help you solve them. If you still have problems after following the sugges-tions below, take the cassette deck to your local...
Page 18 - Specifications
18 Specifications System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-T rack, 2-Channel Stereo Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One Hard Permalloy Record/Pl...
Page 19 - Index to Features by Control Name; Control
19 Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names on the front of your SCT -56 along with the page number where the item is discussed. Control Page 6 6 ASMS and 8 CD SYNCHRO RECORD 13 DEMO 10 DOLBY NR 7 EJECT 6 HI-SPEED 12 NORMAL 12 PAUSE 8 POWER 6 REC LEVEL 11 RE...
