Optimus Cassette Player SCP 98 User Manual

Cat. No. 14-1245  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
SCP-98  
AM/FM Stereo  
Cassette Player  
 
PHONES Jack — lets you connect headphones for private lis-  
tening, or speakers to share the sound with others.  
Seek Tuning — searches forward or backward to the next  
strong station in the selected band so you can quickly find new  
stations.  
Lock — lets you lock the SCP-98’s controls to avoid acciden-  
tally changing the station you are listening to, replacing a  
stored station, or setting the time or alarm.  
Removable Belt Clip — lets you attach the SCP-98 to your  
belt for hands-free carrying almost anywhere you go.  
Note: To listen to your cassette player, you need a pair of  
headphones or speakers with a 1/8-inch plug. Your local  
RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and  
speakers.  
 
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CONTENTS  
Preparation ........................................................................ 5  
Using Internal Battery Power ....................................... 5  
Using Standard AC Power ............................................ 7  
Using Vehicle Battery Power ........................................ 8  
Connecting Headphones/Speakers ........................... 10  
Listening Safely ................................................... 11  
Traffic Safety ....................................................... 11  
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 12  
Setting the 10kHz/9kHz Switch .................................. 14  
Using the Belt Clip ...................................................... 15  
Operation ......................................................................... 16  
Using the Radio .......................................................... 16  
Listening to the Radio ......................................... 16  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory ...................... 18  
Tuning to a Memory Station ................................ 20  
Using the Cassette Player .......................................... 20  
Using the Alarm ......................................................... 23  
Setting the Alarm Time ....................................... 24  
Turning the Alarm On/Off .................................... 25  
Locking the SCP-98 ................................................... 26  
Care and Maintenance .................................................... 27  
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............... 28  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................. 28  
The FCC Wants You to Know ..................................... 29  
Specifications .................................................................. 31  
 
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PREPARATION  
You can power your SCP-98 from any of three power sources:  
• Internal battery power  
• Standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter)  
Vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter)  
Note: Connecting an adapter disconnects internal batteries.  
USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER  
You can power your SCP-98 from two AA batteries (not sup-  
plied). For the best performance, we recommend alkaline bat-  
teries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. You can also use  
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125) with  
a battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).  
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1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide  
it in the direction of the arrow until it stops, then lift up the  
curved edge of the cover (opposite the arrow).  
Caution: The battery compartment cover is attached to  
the SCP-98 by a hinge. Do not attempt to remove the  
cover completely.  
 
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2. Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated by  
the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside, with the  
back battery over the attached ribbon. 12:00 AM  
appears.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec-  
ommended type.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of  
batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or  
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.*  
3. Close the cover.  
When the SCP-98 stops operating properly, replace the bat-  
teries. To prevent stored stations from being lost, set STEREO/  
MONO/TAPE to TAPE before replacing batteries.  
Cautions:  
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-98 with batteries for a  
month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak  
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.  
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not  
burn or bury them.  
Notes:  
To easily remove the batteries, open the battery compart-  
ment cover and pull up the ribbon.  
 
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Your SCP-98 is capable of using rechargeable nickel-  
cadmium batteries. At the end of a nickel-cadmium bat-  
tery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of prop-  
erly. 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 retailers such as your local RadioShack store,  
recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.  
USING STANDARD AC POWER  
You can power the SCP-98 from standard AC power using an  
optional AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654.  
Cautions:  
• The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts and  
delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip is set to neg-  
ative, and its plug correctly fits the SCP-98’s DC 3V jack.  
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications  
could damage the SCP-98 or the adapter.  
• Always plug the AC adapter into the SCP-98 before you  
plug it into the AC outlet and always unplug it from the  
AC outlet before you unplug it from the SCP-98.  
 
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Follow these steps to power the SCP-98 from a standard AC  
outlet.  
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1. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.  
2. Put the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner  
diameter barrel plug onto the adapter cord’s small end so  
it reads TIP–.  
3. Insert the barrel plug into the SCP-98’s DC 3V jack.  
4. Plug the AC adapter’s other end into a standard AC out-  
let. 12:00 AM appears.  
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER  
You can power the SCP-98 from a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter  
socket using an optional DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-  
1560 or 273-1810.  
 
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Cautions:  
• The recommended DC adapters supply 3 volts and  
deliver at least 300 milliamps. Their center tips are set to  
negative, and their plugs correctly fit the SCP-98’s DC 3V  
jack. Using a DC adapter that does not meet these spec-  
ifications could damage the SCP-98 or the adapter.  
• Always plug the DC adapter into the SCP-98 before you  
plug it into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, and  
always unplug it from the cigarette-lighter before you  
unplug it from the SCP-98.  
• Unplug the adapter from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter  
socket when you turn off the ignition. This prevents your  
vehicle’s battery from being drained if you leave the SCP-  
98 on when you turn off the ignition.  
Follow these steps to power the SCP-98 from your vehicle’s  
battery power.  
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callout line)  
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.  
 
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2. Put the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug onto the adapter cord’s smaller end so it  
reads TIP–.  
3. Insert the barrel plug into the SCP-98’s DC 3V jack.  
4. Plug the DC adapter’s other end into the vehicle’s ciga-  
rette-lighter socket. 12:00 AM appears.  
CONNECTING HEADPHONES/  
SPEAKERS  
To listen to the cassette player, you need a pair of stereo  
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headphones or amplified speakers with a /8-inch plug. Your  
local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones  
and amplified speakers.  
Insert the stereo headphones’ or speakers’ 1/8-inch stereo  
plug into the SCP-98’s PHONES 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 putting on the  
headphones. After you put on the headphones, adjust  
the volume to a comfortable level.  
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended  
high-volume listening can lead to permanent 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 discomfort might still damage your  
hearing.  
Traffic Safety  
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or  
riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be  
illegal in some areas.  
Even though some headphones let you hear some outside  
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can  
present a traffic hazard.  
 
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SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to TAPE. The display shows the  
currently set time.  
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Note: You can set the clock only when the radio is off.  
2. Press MODE twice. The time flashes.  
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Note: If you do not press /HOUR or /MINUTE within 10  
seconds, the currently set time stops flashing and you  
must press MODE twice again.  
 
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3. Repeatedly press /HOUR until the display shows the  
correct hour. (To rapidly advance the hours, hold down  
down /HOUR.)  
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4. Repeatedly press /MINUTE until the display shows the  
correct minute. (To rapidly advance the minutes, hold  
down down /MINUTE.)  
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5. When the display shows the correct time, either press  
MODE or wait until the display stops flashing.  
 
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SETTING THE 10KHZ/9KHZ SWITCH  
The 10kHz/9kHz switch on the back of the cassette compart-  
ment door is preset to 10kHz. At this setting, the SCP-98 dis-  
plays the time in the 12-hour format and tunes frequencies in  
increments of 10 kHz (AM) and 0.1 MHz (FM), which are stan-  
dard in the United States.  
In Europe and some other parts of the world, AM and FM fre-  
quencies are broadcast in increments of 9 kHz (AM) and 0.05  
MHz (FM). If you use the SCP-98 in these countries, use a  
pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, to set 10kHz/  
9kHz to 9kHz.  
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Note: If you set 10kHz/9kHz to 9kHz, the time appears in the  
24-hour format. For example, 1:00 PM appears as 13:00.  
 
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USING THE BELT CLIP  
To attach the supplied belt clip to the SCP-98, press the clip’s  
three latches into the corresponding slots on the back of the  
SCP-98. Then push the clip upward until it locks into place.  
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To remove the belt clip, press down at the point where the clip  
attaches to the SCP-98, slide the clip down until it stops, then  
pull it out.  
 
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OPERATION  
USING THE RADIO  
Listening to the Radio  
Make sure that you have headphones or speakers connected  
to the SCP-98.  
Note: To protect your hearing, set – VOLUME + to its lowest  
setting before you turn on the radio.  
1. To turn on the radio, set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to STEREO  
for stereo sound on FM stations. STEREO appears dur-  
ing FM stereo reception. Set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to  
MONO for monaural reception.  
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2. Adjust – VOLUME + to a comfortable listening level.  
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3. Press AM/FM so the display shows the desired band (AM  
or FM).  
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4. Tune to the desired station.  
Manual Tuning: Repeatedly press /HOUR or /MINUTE  
to tune up or down the selected band. To tune the band  
more quickly, hold down down /HOUR or /MINUTE.  
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Seek Tuning: hold down down /HOUR or /MINUTE for  
about 1 second. The SCP-98 tunes up or down the  
selected band, then stops at the next higher or lower sta-  
tion with a strong signal.  
The display shows the selected frequency.  
 
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Notes:  
• The SCP-98 has a built-in AM antenna, and the head-  
phones’ or speakers’ cord serves as an FM antenna.  
For the best AM reception, rotate the SCP-98. For the  
best FM reception, fully uncoil the headphones’ or  
speakers’ cord.  
• If FM stereo reception is poor or noisy, set STEREO/  
MONO/TAPE to MONO. The sound is not in stereo, but  
FM reception should improve.  
5. Set E-BASS IN/OUT to IN for extra bass effect, or to OUT  
to leave the bass sound unchanged.  
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6. To turn off the radio, set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to TAPE.  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory  
Follow these steps to store up to 20 stations (10 FM and 10  
AM) in memory.  
1. Set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to STEREO or MONO.  
2. Press AM/FM so the display shows the desired band (AM  
or FM).  
 
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3. Tune to the first station you want to store. The display  
shows the selected frequency.  
4. Press STORE. M flashes on the display.  
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5. To store stations into memory locations 1–5, while M  
flashes on the display, press a memory location button  
(15) to store the current frequency into that memory  
location. M stops flashing and the display shows the  
selected frequency.  
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To store stations into memory locations 6–10, while M  
flashes on the display, press +5 then one of the memory  
location buttons (15). This increases the selected mem-  
ory location number by 5.  
 
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For example, if you press +5 then memory location button  
2, the radio stores the frequency you selected into mem-  
ory location 7.  
Note: If you do not press a memory location button or +5  
within about 10 seconds, M disappears from the display.  
Start again from Step 1.  
6. Tune to the next station you want to store, then repeat  
Steps 4 and 5 for each frequency.  
To delete a station you stored, simply store a new one in that  
memory location.  
Tuning to a Memory Station  
To quickly tune to a stored station, press the memory button  
(or +5 and the memory button) that corresponds to the location  
you assigned it.  
 
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USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER  
Make sure that you have headphones or speakers connected  
to the SCP-98. See “Connecting Headphones/Speakers” on  
Page 10.  
 
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Notes:  
To protect your hearing, set –VOLUME + to its lowest set-  
ting before you play a cassette tape.  
• 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 easily tangle in the playback  
mechanism.  
1. Set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to TAPE.  
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2. Pull open the cassette compartment door.  
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3. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning its hub  
with your finger or a pencil.  
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Cautions:  
• If you do not remove excess slack, the tape might  
become tangled in the play mechanism.  
• Avoid touching the tape.  
4. Slide the cassette tape into the guides inside the cas-  
sette compartment door with the tape’s open edge  
toward the front, the side you want to hear facing out,  
and the full reel to the right.  
5. Close the door.  
6. Press  
to play the tape. The button locks down and  
play begins.  
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7. Adjust – VOLUME + to a comfortable listening level.  
8. Set E-BASS IN/OUT to IN for extra bass effect, or to OUT  
to leave the bass sound unchanged.  
9. To fast-forward the tape, press  
tape fast-forwards until it reaches the end of the tape or  
you press or . To rewind the tape, eject it, turn it  
over, and press  
.
locks and the  
.
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10. The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end. To  
stop it sooner, press  
.
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USING THE ALARM  
You can set the SCP-98 to automatically sound a beeping  
alarm at a time you select.  
 
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Setting the Alarm Time  
1. Set STEREO/MONO/TAPE to TAPE. The display shows the  
currently set time.  
2. Press MODE once. AL (alarm) appears and the currently  
set alarm time flashes.  
Note: If you do not press /HOUR or /MINUTE within 10  
seconds, AL and the currently set alarm time disappear  
from the display.  
3. Repeatedly press /HOUR until the display shows the  
correct alarm hour. To rapidly advance the hours, hold  
down down /HOUR.  
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4. Repeatedly press /MINUTE until the display shows the  
correct minute. To rapidly advance the minutes, hold  
down /MINUTE.  
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5. When the display shows the correct alarm time, either:  
• Press MODE. The currently set time flashes for 10 sec-  
onds then appears steadily, or  
• Wait for about 10 seconds until the newly set alarm  
time stops flashing. AL disappears from the display,  
then the currently set time appears.  
Turning the Alarm On/Off  
To turn on the alarm, press ON/OFF once. AL appears.  
At the preset alarm time, the alarm sounds for about 10 min-  
utes, or until you press STOP. This stops the alarm beep, but  
leaves the alarm set to sound again the next day at the set  
time.  
To turn off the alarm completely so it will not sound the next  
day, press ON/OFF so AL disappears from the display.  
 
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LOCKING THE SCP-98  
You can lock the SCP-98 to prevent accidentally changing the  
station you are listening to, replacing a stored station, or set-  
ting the time or alarm. When your settings are locked, LOCK  
appears on the display and you cannot adjust the tuner or set  
the clock or the alarm.  
To lock or unlock your selected settings, hold down ALARM  
STOP, then press MODE/LOCK.  
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Note: You can still adjust the volume when the settings are  
locked.  
 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus SCP-98 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player is an  
example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for the SCP-98 so you can en-  
joy it for years.  
Keep the SCP-98 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im-  
mediately. Liquids might contain minerals that  
can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the SCP-98 only in normal temper-  
ature environments. Temperature extremes can  
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage  
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the SCP-98 away from dust and dirt, which  
can cause premature wear of parts.  
Handle the SCP-98 gently and carefully. Drop-  
ping it can damage circuit boards and the case  
and can cause the SCP-98 to work improperly.  
Wipe the SCP-98 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-98.  
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-98’s internal compo-  
nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warran-  
ty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your SCP-  
98 is not performing 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 several times, the tape might be-  
come 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 turn the tape over and  
fast-forward to the end again. 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 accumulate on  
the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can  
greatly reduce the performance of the SCP-98. Use the follow-  
ing cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of operation.  
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power  
source.  
2. Open the cassette compartment door.  
3. Press  
to expose the tape-handling parts.  
 
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4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape  
head cleaning solution to clean the play head, pinch  
roller, tape guides, and capstan.  
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Note: Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of  
cassette deck cleaning supplies.  
5. When you finish cleaning, press  
sette compartment door.  
and close the cas-  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
Your SCP-98 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player might cause TV  
or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To de-  
termine whether the SCP-98 is causing the interference, turn  
off the SCP-98. If the interference goes away, the SCP-98 is  
causing it.  
Try to eliminate the interference by:  
• Moving the SCP-98 away from the TV or radio  
• Connecting the SCP-98 to an outlet that is on a different  
electrical circuit than the TV or radio  
 
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• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that  
you stop using the SCP-98.  
 
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SPECIFICATIONS  
RADIO  
FM  
AM  
Frequency Range  
IF Rejection  
88–108 MHz  
49 dB  
530–1710 kHz  
50 dB  
Image Rejection  
Selectivity  
11 dB  
15 dB  
50 dB  
22 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB  
25 dB  
25 µV  
29 dB  
1700 µV/m  
CASSETTE PLAYER  
Cassette Mechanism .......................................... Auto-stop  
Wow and Flutter ......................................................... 0.4%  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................ 40 dB  
Separation ................................................................. 27 dB  
Frequency Response (–3 dB) ......................... 70–5000 Hz  
GENERAL  
Power Requirements ...... DC 3V, 300 mA (2 AA Batteries)  
DC Adapter (Cat. No. 270-1560 or 273-1810)  
AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1654)  
Speaker Output Impedance ................................... 6 Ohms  
Dimensions (HWD) ........................ 33/8 × 51/8 × 15/8 Inches  
(86.5 × 130 × 41 mm)  
Weight ...................................................... 7.2 oz. (205 gm)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifi-  
cations are subject to change and improvement without no-  
tice.  
 
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work-  
manship 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 WARRANTIES AND ANY IM-  
PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRIT-  
TEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,  
RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY  
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE  
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT  
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIM-  
ITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,  
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI-  
BILITY 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 limitations 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 RadioShack 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 de-  
sign; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which  
a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and prod-  
ucts 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 cur-  
rent; (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 adjustment 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  
3/97  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
7A8  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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