Cat. No. 14-1227
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-86
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player
14-1227.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 4:20 PM
Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1227 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 86 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player 14 1227 fm Page 1 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 2: ...ges the tape direction at the end of a tape side so you can continuously play both sides of a cassette tape Tape Direction Control lets you change the tape s direction at any time without having to eject the tape and turn it over Dolby B Noise Reduction reduces background and tape noise to improve the sound of your tapes 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a trademark used by ...
Page 3: ...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 Belt Clip lets you attach the SCP 86 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 86 14 1227 fm Page 3 Friday July 2 1999 4 2...
Page 4: ...Traffic Safety 12 Using the Belt Clip 12 Operation 13 Playing the Radio 13 Playing a Cassette Tape 14 Using Fast Forward and Rewind 17 Changing the Tape Direction 18 Dolby Noise Reduction 18 Tape Tips 19 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 19 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 20 Care and Maintenance 21 Specifications 22 14 1227 fm Page 4 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 5: ...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 These batteries and a battery charger Cat No 23 133 are available at your local RadioShack store Caution Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or recharge able or rechargeable batteries ...
Page 6: ...o not try to remove it 2 Insert the batteries into the compartment as indi cated by the polarity symbols and marked outside the battery compartment 3 Close the cover If the OPE BATT indicator becomes dim during oper ation or does not light when you turn on the SCP 86 replace alkaline or recharge nickel cadmium both batteries Caution Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly 14 1227 fm ...
Page 7: ...at re tailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection centers and mail back programs Using AC Power To power the SCP 86 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 200 milli amps Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must properly fit the SCP 86 s DC ...
Page 8: ...se steps to connect the SCP 86 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 barrel plug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the plug into the SCP 86 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet Note Connecting the AC adapter automatically dis connects the internal batteries 14 1227 fm ...
Page 9: ...ts plug must properly fit the SCP 86 s DC 3V jack The recommended adapter meets these require ments Using an adapter that does not meet these requirements could damage the SCP 86 Be sure you plug the adapter into the SCP 86 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 86 to prevent damage to...
Page 10: ... 3V 2 Insert 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 3 Insert the plug into the SCP 86 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehi cle s cigarette lighter socket 14 1227 fm Page 10 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 11: ...he 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 discomfort might still damage your hearing 14 12...
Page 12: ...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 86 To attach the belt clip to the SCP 86 slide the belt clip s latches into the slots on the cassette player and slide it up until it locks into place To remove the belt clip from the SCP 86 push in on PUSH RELEASE slide the belt clip down then ...
Page 13: ...st FM reception fully uncoil the headphones or speaker s cord The AM antenna is built in Move the SCP 86 to improve AM reception To improve reception for weak FM stereo sta tions set FM ST FM AM to FM The sound will be monaural but reception should improve 3 Rotate TUNING to select a radio station 4 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 14 1227 fm Page 13 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 14: ... set TAPE RADIO to TAPE PLAYING A CASSETTE 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 TAPE RADIO to TAPE 14 1227 fm Page 14 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 15: ... cassette tapes or to CrO2 METAL for chrome or metal cassette tapes 4 Slide DOLBY NR upwards if you are playing a cassette tape that was recorded with Dolby B noise reduction see Dolby Noise Reduction on Page 18 14 1227 fm Page 15 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 16: ...ontinuous Playback alternately plays each side of the tape until you press STOP 6 Press PLAY The OPE BATT indicator lights and the tape begins to play 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 8 To increase bass sound slide E BASS upwards 9 To stop the tape press STOP 14 1227 fm Page 16 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 17: ...ward it To stop the tape before it reaches the end press STOP Note To protect the tape after the tape has fully wound to either end press STOP to release the or button Tape Direction Press to Fast Forward Press to Rewind FWD Forward REV Backward 14 1227 fm Page 17 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 18: ... 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...
Page 19: ... 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 dam...
Page 20: ...adioShack 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 PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the playback head pinch rollers tape guides and capstans 5 When you finish cleaning press STO...
Page 21: ... Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the SCP 86 away from dust and dirt Wipe the SCP 86 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 86 Modifying or tampering with the SCP 86 s internal components can cause a malfunction an...
Page 22: ...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 Typical Radio Playing Time with AA Alkaline Batteries 50 Hours approx Typical Cassette Playing Time with AA Alkaline Batteries 18 Hours approx 14 1227 fm Page 22 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 23: ...s Dimensions HWD 43 4 35 8 19 16 Inches 120 3 90 38 5 mm Weight 6 1 oz 174 1 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve ment without notice 14 1227 fm Page 23 Friday July 2 1999 4 20 PM ...
Page 24: ...dioShack store Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limita tion or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the...
