Optimus Cassette Player 14 1098 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1098  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
SCP-80  
AM FM Stereo Cassette  
Player with Auto-Reverse  
 
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CONTENTS  
Preparation .................................................................. 4  
Installing Batteries .................................................. 4  
Using Headphones or Speakers ............................ 6  
Listening Safely ............................................... 7  
Traffic Safety .................................................... 7  
Using the Belt Clip .................................................. 8  
Using the Radio .......................................................... 9  
Using the Cassette Player ........................................ 12  
Playing a Cassette Tape ....................................... 12  
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind .......................... 16  
Care and Maintenance .............................................. 17  
The FCC Wants You to Know ............................... 18  
Tape Tips and Techniques .................................... 18  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................. 18  
Restoring Tape Tension  
and Sound Quality ......................................... 20  
Specifications ........................................................... 21  
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PREPARATION  
INSTALLING BATTERIES  
Your SCP-80 is powered by two AA batteries (not sup-  
plied). We recommend alkaline batteries (such as Ra-  
dioShack Cat. No. 23-557). You can also use  
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-  
125). If you use rechargeable batteries, you also need a  
battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
1. Pull up the cassette compartment cover. The cas-  
sette compartment door opens easily.  
Illustration  
2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the  
direction of the arrow and the battery cover pops  
open.  
Illustration  
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3. Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated  
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the  
battery cover.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and  
type.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of  
batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or  
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.  
4. Close the battery compartment cover, then close the  
cassette compartment door and cover.  
Cautions:  
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the SCP-80.  
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-80 for a month or  
more, remove the batteries.  
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and prop-  
erly. Do not bury or burn them.  
When the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace (al-  
kaline) or recharge (Ni-Cd) the batteries.  
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Important: Your SCP-80 can use rechargeable nickel-  
cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’ useful life,  
they must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact  
your local, county, or state hazardous waste manage-  
ment authorities for information on recycling or disposal  
programs in your area. Some options that might be avail-  
able are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at  
retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling  
collection centers, and mail-back programs.  
USING HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS  
To listen to the SCP-80, you need to connect a pair of  
headphones or amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch plug.  
Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP-80’s  
PHONES jack, then plug in the headphones’ or speakers’  
1/8-inch plug.  
Illustration  
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When you are not using your SCP-80 and headphones or  
speakers are disconnected, insert the rubber plug back  
into the PHONES jack to protect against moisture and  
dust.  
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 perma-  
nent hearing loss.  
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over  
time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a vol-  
ume 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 cause a traffic hazard and  
can be illegal in some areas.  
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Even though some headphones are designed to let you  
hear outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-  
els, they still can present a traffic hazard.  
USING THE BELT CLIP  
For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt.  
Illustration  
LOCK  
To remove the clip, turn the screw’s  
wise. Then lift off the clip.  
counterclock-  
Illustration  
To replace the clip, position the clip as shown, put the tip  
of the screw back into the screw hole, and turn the  
LOCK  
screw’s  
clockwise until it is tight.  
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USING THE RADIO  
Make sure you have connected headphones  
Important:  
or speakers to the SCP-80.  
Illustration  
1. Set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to FM or AM.  
2. Adjust VOLUME as desired.  
3. Rotate TUNING to select a radio station.  
Notes:  
• The SCP-80 has a built-in AM antenna, and the  
headphones’ or speakers’ cord serves as an FM  
antenna. For the best AM reception, rotate the  
SCP-80. For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the  
headphones’ or speakers’ cord.  
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• For FM stereo reception, pull up the cassette com-  
partment cover, open the cassette compartment  
door, and set FM to ST. Close the cassette com-  
partment door and cover.  
Illustration  
The FM STEREO indicator lights during stereo  
reception.  
Illustration  
If FM stereo reception is poor or noisy, set FM to  
MONO.  
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4. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart-  
ment cover, open the cassette compartment door,  
and set BASS to ON. For normal bass sound, set it to  
OFF. Close the cassette compartment door and  
cover.  
Illustration  
5. To turn off the radio, set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to  
TAPE/RADIO OFF.  
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USING THE CASSETTE PLAYER  
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE  
Make sure you have connected headphones  
Important:  
or speakers to the SCP-80.  
Avoid using C-120 cassette tapes. They are very  
Note:  
thin and can easily become tangled in the tape-handling  
parts.  
1. Set AM/FM/TAPE/RADIO OFF to TAPE/RADIO OFF.  
2. Pull up the cassette compartment cover. The cas-  
sette compartment door opens easily.  
Illustration  
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3. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning its  
hub with your finger or a pencil. If you do not remove  
excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the  
play mechanism. Avoid touching the tape.  
Illustration  
4. With its open edge facing up, insert the tape as  
shown.  
Illustration  
5. Close the cassette compartment door and cover.  
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6. Press PLAY to play the cassette.  
Illustration  
Notes:  
• After playing to the end of each side, the tape  
automatically changes direction and plays the  
other side.  
To manually change the tape’s direction to play the  
other side, move DIR to the other position.  
Illustration  
7. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.  
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8. To enhance the bass, pull up the cassette compart-  
ment cover, open the cassette compartment door,  
and set BASS to ON. For normal bass sound, set it to  
OFF. Close the cassette compartment door and  
cover.  
Illustration  
9. Press STOP to stop playback.  
Illustration  
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USING FAST-FORWARD  
AND REWIND  
To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press  
or  
.
Illustration  
The following table shows which button to press, based  
DIR  
on the current setting of  
.
DIR  
To  
To  
Switch Setting  
Fast-Forward  
Rewind  
Left  
Right  
When the SCP-80 reaches the desired portion of the  
STOP PLAY  
tape, press  
. Then press  
to resume playback.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
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Your Optimus SCP-80 Sports AM FM Stereo Cassette  
Player with Auto-Reverse is an example of superior de-  
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will  
help you care for the SCP-80 so you can enjoy it for  
years.  
• Keep the SCP-80 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme-  
diately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the  
electronic circuits.  
• Use and store the SCP-80 only in normal tempera-  
ture environments. Temperature extremes can  
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batter-  
ies, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
• Handle the SCP-80 gently and carefully. Dropping it  
can damage the circuit board and case, and can  
cause it to work improperly.  
• Keep the SCP-80 away from dust and dirt, which can  
cause premature wear of parts.  
• Wipe the SCP-80 with a damp cloth occasionally to  
keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,  
cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.  
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-80’s internal com-  
ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its  
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If  
your SCP-80 is not performing as it should, take it to your  
local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
Your SCP-80 might cause TV or radio interference even  
when it is operating properly. To determine whether your  
SCP-80 is causing the interference, turn it off. If the inter-  
ference goes away, your SCP-80 is causing it. Try to  
eliminate the interference by:  
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna  
• Moving your SCP-80 away from the receiver  
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help  
TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts  
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can build up  
on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches.  
This can greatly reduce the SCP-80’s performance. Use  
the following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of  
operation. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line  
of cassette deck cleaning supplies.  
1. Pull up the cassette compartment cover and open  
the cassette compartment door.  
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2. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab in the  
direction of the arrow and the cover pops open. Then  
remove the batteries.  
3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.  
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning  
solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the play  
head, pinch roller, capstans, and tape guides.  
Illustration  
5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP. Then reinstall  
the batteries and close the cassette compartment  
door and cover.  
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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 completely rewind it. Then loos-  
en the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas-  
sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.  
Be careful not to damage the cassette when  
Caution:  
tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any  
sharp objects near the cassette.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
RADIO  
AM  
FM  
Frequency Range  
IF Rejection  
530–1710 kHz 88–108 MHz  
46 dB  
38 dB  
21 dB  
60 dB  
26 dB  
15 dB  
Image Rejection  
Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise  
(S/N) Ratio  
30 dB  
———  
55 dB  
26 dB  
10 µV  
Stereo Separation  
Usable Sensitivity  
1500 µV/m  
CASSETTE PLAYER  
Cassette Mechanism ................................ Auto-Reverse  
Wow and Flutter ....................................... 0.25% or Less  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................. 46 dB  
Separation ............................................................. 36 dB  
Frequency Response (at –2 dB) .............. 125 Hz–6 kHz  
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GENERAL  
Power Requirements ................ DC 3 V (2 AA Batteries)  
Continuous Playing Time (with Alkaline Batteries):  
Tape ................................................. About 18 Hours  
Radio ............................................... About 40 Hours  
Dimensions (HWD) ........................ 41/8 × 5 × 13/4 Inches  
(105 × 127 × 44.5 mm)  
Weight (Without Batteries) .................................. 10.2 oz  
(289 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improvement  
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 RadioShack franchisees and  
dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR-  
RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANT-  
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR  
A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CON-  
TAINED 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 DI-  
RECTLY 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, INCI-  
DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED 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 limitations or exclu-  
sions 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. 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-  
dioShack. 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 re-  
mainder 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 instruc-  
tions, 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 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  
7A7  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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