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Cat. No. 14-1230
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-87
Digital AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
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AM/FM Radio with 18-Station Memory — lets you
store up to 18 of your favorite radio stations for quick
tuning.
Seek Tuning — searches forward or backward to
the next strong station in the selected band so you
can quickly find a new station.
Preset Equalization — lets you select one of four
preset sound characteristics (classic, pop, rock, or
jazz).
Dolby B Noise Reduction — reduces background
and tape noise to improve the sound of your tapes.
Tape Selector — lets you select the proper equal-
ization for normal or CrO /metal cassette tapes.
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Three Power Choices — let you power your SCP-
87 from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC
power (with an optional AC adapter), or your vehi-
cle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter) so you
can listen to music almost anywhere.
Belt Clip — lets you attach the SCP-87 to your belt
for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.
Take a few minutes to read this manual so you can
enjoy all the features of your SCP-87.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................... 6
Before You Begin ............................................. 6
Connecting to Power ....................................... 6
Using Battery Power ................................ 6
Using AC Power ....................................... 9
Using Your Vehicle’s Battery Power ....... 11
Resetting the SCP-87 ................................... 12
Using Headphones or Speakers ................... 13
Listening Safely ...................................... 13
Traffic Safety .......................................... 14
Using the Belt Clip ......................................... 14
Setting the Frequency Ranges and Steps .... 15
Using the Radio .................................................. 18
Manual Tuning ............................................... 20
Seek Tuning .................................................. 20
Memory Tuning ............................................. 20
Storing Stations Automatically ............... 21
Storing Stations Manually ...................... 22
Selecting Stored Stations ...................... 23
Setting the Hold Switch ................................. 23
Using the Cassette Player ................................. 24
Playing a Tape ............................................... 24
Changing the Tape Direction ......................... 27
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ................... 28
Dolby Noise Reduction .................................. 29
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Tape Tips ............................................................ 30
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality . 30
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................ 31
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 32
Specifications .................................................... 33
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PREPARATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
To protect the playback head
during shipment, a protective
sleeve is attached. Remove it
before you use the SCP-87’s
cassette player.
CONNECTING TO POWER
You can power your SCP-87 from:
• Internal batteries
• AC power (using an AC adapter)
• Your vehicle’s battery (using a DC adapter)
Using Battery Power
The SCP-87 can use two AA batteries for power. For
the best performance and longest life, we recom-
mend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-557.
You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium bat-
teries (Cat. No. 23-125). These batteries (and a bat-
tery charger, Cat. No. 23-133) are available at your
local RadioShack store.
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Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or recharge-
able), or rechargeable batteries of different capaci-
ties.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment cover by press-
ing down and sliding it in the direction of the
arrow on the cover, then lifting open the cover.
Caution: The battery compartment cover is
hinged. Do not try to remove it.
2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indi-
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
outside the compartment.
3. Close the cover.
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If the BATT indicator becomes dim during operation
or does not light when you turn on the SCP-87, re-
place (alkaline) or recharge (nickel-cadmium) both
batteries.
Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
Important: This product is capable of using re-
chargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of
the batteries’ useful life, they must be recycled or dis-
posed of properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management authorities for
information on recycling or disposal programs in your
area. Some options that might be available are: mu-
nicipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers
such as your local RadioShack store, recycling col-
lection centers, and mail-back programs.
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Using AC Power
To power the SCP-87 from a standard AC outlet, you
need an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654.
Cautions:
• You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3
volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milli-
amps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and
its plug must properly fit the SCP-87’s DC 3V
jack. The recommended adapter meets these
requirements. Using an adapter that does not
meet these requirements could damage the
SCP-87 or the adapter.
• Be sure you connect the adapter to the SCP-87
before you plug it into the AC outlet and that you
unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you
unplug it from the SCP-87, to prevent damage to
the SCP-87 or the adapter.
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Follow these steps to connect the SCP-87 to AC
power.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3
mm inner diameter tip into the adapter’s cord, so
it reads –TIP.
3. Insert the plug into the SCP-87’s DC 3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Note: Connecting the AC adapter automatically
disconnects internal batteries.
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Using Your Vehicle’s Battery Power
To power the SCP-87 from your vehicle’s battery,
you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560.
Cautions:
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts
DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its
center tip must be set to negative, and its plug
must properly fit the SCP-87’s DC 3V jack. The
recommended adapter meets these require-
ments. Using an adapter that does not meet
these requirements could seriously damage the
SCP-87.
• Be sure you plug the adapter into the SCP-87
before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter
socket, and that you unplug the adapter from the
cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from
the SCP-87, to prevent damage to the SCP-87
or the adapter.
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Follow these steps to power the SCP-87 from your
vehicle’s battery.
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1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3
mm inner diameter tip into the adapter’s cord, so
it reads –TIP.
3. Insert the plug into the SCP-87’s DC 3V jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehi-
cle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
RESETTING THE SCP-87
If the SCP-87’s display locks up or does not work
properly after you connect power, reset the SCP-87.
To reset the SCP-87, press RESET using a pointed
object, such as a ball-point pen.
Caution: Resetting the SCP-87 clears all the set-
tings you have stored. Reset the SCP-87 only when
you are sure it is not working properly.
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USING HEADPHONES OR
SPEAKERS
To connect headphones or an amplified speaker sys-
tem, insert the mini-plug into the SCP-87’s
jack.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines
when you use headphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you
begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust
the volume to a comfortable level.
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• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
Extended high-volume listening can lead to per-
manent hearing loss.
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• 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 discomfort
might still damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve-
hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz-
ard and can be illegal in some areas.
Even though some headphones are designed to let
you hear some outside sounds when listening at nor-
mal volume levels, they still can present a traffic haz-
ard.
USING THE BELT CLIP
The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you
listen to the SCP-87. To attach the belt clip to the
SCP-87, slide the belt clip’s latches into the slots on
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the cassette player and slide it up until it locks into
place.
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To remove the belt clip from the SCP-87, push in on
PUSH RELEASE, slide the belt clip down, then lift it
off.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY
RANGES AND STEPS
The SCP-87 is set to tune frequencies in steps (in-
crements) of 10 kHz (AM) and 0.2 MHz (FM) as used
in the United States.
In Europe and some other countries, frequency rang-
es and steps are not the same as those in the United
States. For example:
In North and South America:
AM: 530–1,710 kHz (10 kHz increment)
FM: 87.5–108.1 MHz (0.2 MHz increment)
Note: Actual FM broadcast frequencies are assigned
between 88 and 108 MHz.
In Europe and other countries:
AM: 531–1,602 kHz (9 kHz increment)
FM: 87.5–108 MHz (0.05 MHz increment)
In Japan:
AM: 531–1,629 kHz (9 kHz increment)
FM: 76–108 MHz (0.1 MHz increment)
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Caution: Changing the frequency ranges and steps
erases all stored stations.
To listen to the radio in another country, follow these
steps to change the frequency ranges and steps.
1. Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
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2. To change to Europe’s and other countries’ fre-
quencies and steps, hold down AUTO PRESET
and TUNING DOWN at the same time for about 7
seconds. EU appears briefly on the display and
a beep sounds, then the display shows the low-
est frequency in the AM band.
To change to Japan’s frequencies and steps,
hold down AUTO PRESET and TUNING UP at the
same time for about 7 seconds. JP appears
briefly on the display and a beep sounds, then
the display shows the lowest frequency in the
AM band.
To return to the local (U.S.) setting, hold down
TUNING DOWN and UP at the same time for
about 7 seconds. US appears briefly on the dis-
play and a beep sounds, then the display shows
the lowest frequency in the AM band.
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USING THE RADIO
1. Press RADIO ON/OFF until the display shows the
desired band (AM, FM1, or FM2). The BATT indi-
cator lights.
BATT Indicator
2. Set STEREO/MONO to STEREO for stereo sound
on FM stations, or to MONO for monaural sound.
Notes:
•
•
•
For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the
headphones’ or speaker’s cord.
The AM antenna is built-in. Move the SCP-87
to the best position for AM reception.
To improve reception for weak FM stereo sta-
tions, set STEREO/MONO to MONO. The sound
will be monaural, but reception should
improve.
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3. Tune to the desired station using manual, seek,
or memory tuning (see “Manual Tuning,” “Seek
Tuning,” or “Memory Tuning” on Page 22).
4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.
5. Repeatedly press PRESET EQ (preset equalizer)
to select classic, pop, rock, or jazz sound char-
acteristics. A bar appears above the selected
sound.
6. To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON/OFF until
the display clears and the BATT indicator turns
off.
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MANUAL TUNING
Press TUNING UP or DOWN to tune up or down the
band.
SEEK TUNING
Hold down TUNING UP or DOWN for about 1–2 sec-
onds. The SCP-87 automatically searches up or
down the band and stops when it finds the next
strong station.
MEMORY TUNING
You can store up to 6 AM and 12 FM stations in
memory, automatically or manually.
Note: You can assign one station to each preset
number. When you assign another frequency to the
same preset number, the new frequency replaces
the old one.
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Storing Stations Automatically
You can set the SCP-87 to search the selected band
and store the first six stations it finds into memory lo-
cations 1–6.
1. Press RADIO ON/OFF until the desired band
appears.
2. Hold down AUTO PRESET for about 1–2 sec-
onds. The SCP-87 starts searching.
When the SCP-87 finds a station, it plays the
station for about 3 seconds then stores it in
memory. Then the SCP-87 continues searching.
After storing six stations in that band, the SCP-
87 plays the last station stored.
Note:
If you do not want to store a particular sta-
tion, press AUTO PRESET while the station is
playing. The SCP-87 automatically tunes and
stores the next station.
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Storing Stations Manually
1. Press RADIO ON/OFF until the desired band
appears.
2. Press TUNING UP or DOWN to tune to the station
you want to store.
3. Hold down one of the preset number buttons (1–
6) for 1–2 seconds. The number and PRESET
appear on the display to indicate that the station
is being stored in memory. PRESET disappears,
but the number remains on the display.
To replace a station you stored, simply store a
new station in that memory location.
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Selecting Stored Stations
1. Repeatedly press RADIO ON/OFF to select the
desired band.
2. Press one of the preset number buttons (1–6) to
select a station.
Note:
Do not hold down the preset number but-
ton for more than one second. Otherwise,
another station will be stored in that memory
location.
SETTING THE HOLD SWITCH
The HOLD switch locks the radio control keys so you
cannot accidentally change the radio’s settings. To
lock the keys, slide HOLD in the direction of the ar-
row. To unlock the keys, slide HOLD to the left.
Note:
HOLD
The
switch also locks
PRESET EQ
during
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radio and cassette operation.
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USING THE CASSETTE
PLAYER
PLAYING A TAPE
1. Gently pull open the cassette compartment door
and insert a pre-recorded cassette into the
guides with the exposed tape edge facing out.
Then close the door.
2. Set the tape select switch to NORM for normal
bias cassette tapes or to CrO2/METAL for chrome
or metal cassette tapes.
3. Set DOLBY NR to ON if you are playing a cas-
sette tape that was recorded with Dolby B noise
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reduction (see “Dolby Noise Reduction” on
Page 32).
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4. Set the automatic reverse switch to the desired
position.
Continuous Playback (
) — alternately
plays each side of the tape until you press
STOP.
One-Time Playback (
of the tape, then stops.
) — plays both sides
5. Make sure the radio is turned off.
6. Press PLAY. The BATT indicator lights and
TAPE appears on the display. The tape plays.
7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.
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8. Press PRESET EQ to select classic, pop, rock, or
jazz sound characteristics. A bar appears above
the selected sound.
9. To stop the tape, press
STOP.
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CHANGING THE TAPE
DIRECTION
You can change the tape’s direction to play the other
side using the FWD/REV switch. To listen to the
tape’s forward side (facing out), set the switch to
FWD. To listen to the tape’s reverse side (facing in),
set the switch to REV.
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USING FAST-FORWARD AND
REWIND
When the tape is stopped, press
or
to re-
wind or fast-forward it. To stop the tape before it
reaches the end, press
STOP.
Press to
Fast-Forward
Press to
Rewind
Tape Direction
FWD (Forward)
REV (Backward)
Note: To protect the tape after the tape has fully
wound to either end, press
or button.
STOP to release the
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DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION
Your cassette player uses the Dolby B Noise-Reduc-
tion system to reduce background noise or tape hiss
on your tapes. When a Dolby-encoded tape is re-
corded, the Dolby circuit listens to the program mate-
rial to find soft passages where you might later be
able to hear the tape noise. The Dolby NR system in-
creases the recording level during these passages.
When you play the tape, the circuit reduces the vol-
ume of these passages to their original levels and re-
duces the level of tape hiss to as little as one-third of
the usual noise level.
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TAPE TIPS
The following tips can help you get the best perfor-
mance and the longest life from your SCP-87.
Note: For the best performance, use only regular
length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not
recommend long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-
120s, because they are extremely thin and can tan-
gle easily.
RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND
SOUND 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, then com-
pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a
flat surface.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette
when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or al-
low any sharp objects near the cassette.
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CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING
PARTS
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accu-
mulate on the tape heads and other parts the tape
touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of
the SCP-87. To protect the SCP-87, clean the tape-
handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape
player operation. Your local RadioShack store sells a
complete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies.
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other
power source.
2. Open the cassette compartment cover.
3. Press
parts.
PLAY to expose the tape-handling
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol
or tape head cleaning solution to clean the play-
back head, pinch rollers, tape guides, and cap-
stans.
Playback Head
Capstans
Pinch Rollers
Tape Guides
5. When you finish cleaning, press
STOP and
close the cassette compartment cover. Then
reconnect power.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus SCP-87 Digital AM/FM Stereo Cas-
sette Player is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help
you care for the SCP-87 so you can enjoy it for
years.
• Keep the SCP-87 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that
can corrode the electronic circuits.
• Handle the SCP-87 gently and carefully. Drop-
ping it can damage circuit boards and cases and
can cause the system to work improperly.
• Use and store the SCP-87 only in normal tem-
perature environments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
• Keep the SCP-87 away from dust and dirt, which
can cause premature wear of parts.
• Wipe the SCP-87 with a damp cloth occasionally
to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemi-
cals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the SCP-87.
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-87’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might in-
validate the SCP-87’s warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your SCP-87 is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
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LimitedNinety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase
from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
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ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DI-
RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu-
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In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the
RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Ra-
dioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect
by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one
of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts
and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Ra-
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remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace-
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structions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other inci-
dence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a
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POWER REQUIREMENTS
Batteries ............................................ 2 AA Batteries
AC ....................................120 Volts with AC Adapter
(Cat. No. 273-1654)
DC .............................. 12 Volts DC with DC Adapter
(Cat. No. 270-1560)
Typical Radio Playing Time
with AA Alkaline Batteries ........... 35 Hours (approx.)
Typical Cassette Playing Time
with AA Alkaline Batteries ............18 Hours (approx.)
GENERAL
Power Output ................12 mW/Channel at 32 ohms
Phones Output Impedance ..........................32 ohms
Dimensions (HWD)...............31/2 x 45/8 x 19/16 Inches
(88.1 x 115.1 x 39.2 mm)
Weight ..............................................................7.6 oz
(218 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improve-
ment without notice.
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