Optimus Cassette Player SCP 96 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1242  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
SCP-96  
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player  
with Auto Reverse  
 
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Tape Selector — lets you select the proper equal-  
ization for normal or high-bias/metal cassette tapes,  
so you can get the best performance from your  
tapes.  
Tape Direction Control — lets you change the  
tape’s direction at any time without having to eject  
the tape and turn it over.  
Three Power Sources — let you power your SCP-  
96 from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC  
power (with an optional AC adapter), or your  
vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter) so  
you can listen to music almost anywhere.  
Battery Check LEDs — show you the amount of  
power remaining in the batteries.  
Belt Clip — lets you attach the SCP-96 to your belt  
for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.  
Note: To power your SCP-96, you need two AA bat-  
teries or an optional AC or DC adapter.  
Take a few minutes to read this manual so you can  
enjoy all the features of your SCP-96.  
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CONTENTS  
Preparation ........................................................... 5  
Connecting to Power ....................................... 5  
Using Battery Power ................................ 5  
Using AC Power ....................................... 8  
Using Vehicle Battery Power .................... 9  
Connecting Headphones or Speakers .......... 11  
Listening Safely ..................................... 12  
Traffic Safety .......................................... 12  
Using the Belt Clip ......................................... 13  
Operation ............................................................ 14  
Playing the Radio .......................................... 14  
Playing a Cassette Tape ............................... 15  
Using the Tone Controls ................................ 19  
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ................... 20  
Changing the Tape Direction ......................... 21  
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 22  
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality .. 23  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................ 23  
Specifications ..................................................... 25  
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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, you  
need two AA batteries. For the best performance and  
longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such  
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557.  
You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium  
batteries (Cat. No. 23-125) and recharge them with a  
battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).  
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 recharge-  
able), or rechargeable batteries of different  
capacities.  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
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1. Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it  
in the direction of the arrow marked on the cov-  
er, then lifting up its outside edge.  
Caution: The battery compartment cover is  
hinged. Do not try to remove it.  
2. Put the batteries into the compartment as indi-  
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked  
outside the compartment.  
3. Close the cover.  
When you turn on the radio or play a tape, one of the  
three BATTERY indicators lights to show the amount  
of power remaining in the batteries.  
High  
Low  
Red  
Remaining Power  
Green  
Orange  
BATTERY  
Indicators  
F (full) M (medium) L (low)  
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If the red (L) BATTERY indicator lights during opera-  
tion, replace 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:  
municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at re-  
tailers such as your local RadioShack store,  
recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.  
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Using AC Power  
To power the SCP-96 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 at  
least 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 200  
milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative,  
and its barrel plug must properly fit the SCP-96’s  
DC 3V jack. The recommended adapter meets  
these specifications. Using an adapter that does  
not meet these specifications could damage the  
SCP-96 or the adapter.  
• Be sure you connect the adapter to the SCP-96  
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-96, to prevent dam-  
age to the SCP-96 or the adapter.  
Follow these steps to connect the SCP-96 to AC  
power.  
DC 3V Jack  
Adapter  
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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’s  
cord, 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 AC adapter automatically dis-  
connects internal batteries.  
Using Vehicle Battery Power  
To power the SCP-96 from your vehicle’s battery,  
you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560  
or 273-1810.  
Cautions:  
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies at  
least 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 200  
milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative,  
and its barrel plug must properly fit the SCP-96’s  
DC 3V jack. The recommended adapter meets  
these specifications. Using an adapter that does  
not meet these specifications could damage the  
SCP-96 or the adapter.  
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• Be sure you plug the adapter into the SCP-96  
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-96, to prevent damage to the SCP-96  
or the adapter.  
Follow these steps to power the SCP-96 from your  
vehicle’s battery.  
DC 3V Jack  
Adapter  
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’s  
cord, with the tip set to negative (–TIP).  
3. Insert the plug into the SCP-96’s DC 3V jack.  
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehi-  
cle’s cigarette-lighter socket.  
Note: Connecting the DC adapter automatically dis-  
connects internal batteries.  
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CONNECTING HEADPHONES OR  
SPEAKERS  
To listen to your SCP-96, you must connect a pair of  
headphones or amplified speakers (not supplied)  
with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug. To connect head-  
phones or an amplified speaker system, insert the  
mini-plug into the SCP-96’s  
jack.  
Jack  
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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.  
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  
Extended high-volume listening can lead to per-  
manent hearing loss.  
• 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 discom-  
fort 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 could be illegal in some areas.  
Even though some headphones let you hear some  
outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-  
els, they still can present a traffic hazard.  
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USING THE BELT CLIP  
The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you  
listen to the SCP-96. To attach the belt clip, slide its  
latches into the slots on the cassette player and slide  
it up until it locks into place.  
To remove the belt clip, push in on PUSH RELEASE,  
slide the belt clip down, then lift it off.  
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OPERATION  
PLAYING THE RADIO  
TAPE/RADIO  
RADIO  
. One of the BATTERY  
1. Set  
to  
indicators lights.  
FM ST/FM/AM  
2. Set  
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 uncoil the  
headphones’ or speaker’s cord.  
To improve reception for weak FM stereo sta-  
FM ST/FM/AM  
FM  
to . The sound will  
tions, set  
be monaural, but reception should improve.  
TUNING  
3. Rotate  
to select a radio station.  
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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” on  
Page 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 CASSETTE TAPE  
For the best performance, use only regular length  
(60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. Long-playing  
cassette tapes, such as C-120s, are not recommend-  
ed because they are extremely thin and can tangle  
easily.  
Follow these steps to play a cassette tape.  
1. Set the reverse mode switch to the desired posi-  
tion.  
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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 at  
the end of that side.  
Continuous Playback (  
each side of the tape until you press  
): alternately plays  
STOP.  
2. Gently pull open the cassette compartment door  
and insert a prerecorded cassette into the  
guides with the exposed tape edge facing out.  
Then close the door.  
3. Set TAPE/RADIO to TAPE.  
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4. Set the tape select switch to NORM for normal  
bias cassette tapes or to HI/MTL for high bias or  
metal cassette tapes.  
5. Slide DOLBY NR to ON if you are playing a cas-  
sette tape that was recorded with Dolby B noise  
reduction.  
6. Press  
PLAY. One of the BATTERY indicator  
lights and the tape plays.  
PLAY  
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7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.  
8. Adjust E-BASS, BASS, and TREBLE to the de-  
sired levels. (See “Using the Tone Controls” on  
Page 19.)  
Note: If you set E-BASS to MAX, the bass and  
treble controls have no effect.  
9. To stop the tape, press  
STOP.  
STOP  
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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 volume of low tones.  
TREBLE — slide the control toward MAX to increase  
(or toward NORM to decrease) the volume of high  
tones.  
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USING FAST-FORWARD AND  
REWIND  
When the tape is stopped, press  
forward or rewind it.  
or  
to fast-  
When FWD/REV  
Press:  
To:  
is set to:  
FWD  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
REV  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
Press  
STOP to release the  
or  
button af-  
ter the tape has fully wound to either end, or to stop  
the tape before it reaches the end.  
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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  
cassette player stops when you set the FWD/REV  
switch to FWD.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your SCP-96 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player is an  
example of superior design and craftsmanship. The  
following suggestions will 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 and carefully.  
• Use and store the SCP-96 only in normal tem-  
perature environments. Temperature extremes  
can shorten the life of electronic devices,  
damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic  
parts.  
• Keep the SCP-96 away from dust and dirt.  
• Wipe the SCP-96 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-96.  
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-96’s internal  
components can cause a malfunction and might  
invalidate the SCP-96’s warranty and void your FCC  
authorization to use it. If your SCP-96 is not perform-  
ing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack  
store for assistance.  
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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  
allow 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 heads and other parts the tape  
touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of  
the SCP-96. You should clean the tape-handling  
parts after about every 20 hours of tape player oper-  
ation. Your local RadioShack store sells a complete  
line of cassette player head cleaning supplies.  
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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  
playback head, pinch rollers, and capstans.  
Pinch Roller  
Playback Head  
Pinch Roller  
Capstan  
Capstan  
5. When you finish cleaning, press  
STOP and  
close the cassette compartment cover. Then re-  
connect power.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
CASSETTE DECK  
Tape Speed ................................. 17/8 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 ................................................. 530 to 1710 kHz  
FM .................................................... 88 to 108 MHz  
POWER REQUIREMENT  
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 or 273-1810)  
Radio Playing Time  
with AA Alkaline Batteries ............... About 60 Hours  
Cassette Playing Time  
with AA Alkaline Batteries ............... About 21 Hours  
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GENERAL  
Power Output .............. 12 mW/Channel at 32 ohms  
Dimensions (HWD) ............... 45/8 × 31/2 × 13/8 Inches  
(117 × 86.7 × 34.9 mm)  
Weight ............................................................ 5.4 oz  
(155 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improve-  
ment without notice.  
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NOTES  
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Limited Ninety-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 Ra-  
dioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DU-  
RATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY  
OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR EN-  
TITY 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 LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR  
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,  
EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH  
DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts  
or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-  
tions or exclusions may not apply to you.  
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 Ra-  
dioShack store. RadioShack 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 re-  
fund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts  
and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or  
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original  
warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product  
made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable  
to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure  
to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning  
or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than  
those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables  
such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or  
insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service ad-  
justment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600,  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
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