Cat. No. 14-1244
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-97
Auto Reverse AM
/
FM Stereo
Cassette Player
A
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Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1244 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 97 Auto Reverse AM FM Stereo Cassette Player A 14 1244a fm Page 1 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM...
Page 2: ...ereo listen ing Its features include Extended Bass lets you increase your music s bass sound Automatic Frequency Control AFC keeps the radio s receiver tuned to the selected broadcast fre quency Auto...
Page 3: ...an optional AC adapter or a vehicle s DC power using an optional DC adapter Removable Belt Clip allows hands free carrying so you can take the SCP 97 anywhere you go Note To listen to your SCP 97 priv...
Page 4: ...Traffic Safety 12 Connecting the Antenna 13 Using the Belt Clip 14 Radio Operation 15 Cassette Operation 19 Playing a Cassette Tape 19 Using Fast Forward and Rewind 22 Tape Tips 23 Tape Quality 23 Re...
Page 5: ...d AC power Vehicle battery power Note Connecting an adapter automatically discon nects internal battery power USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP 97 from two AA batteries not supplied F...
Page 6: ...geable batteries of different capacities Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the batteries as...
Page 7: ...r remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic parts USING AC POWER You can power the SCP 97 using an 3V 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both ar...
Page 8: ...he adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the SCP 97 Follow these steps to power the SCP 97 from a stan dard AC outlet 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the size H Adaptap...
Page 9: ...ource that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the SCP 97 s DC3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications coul...
Page 10: ...s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 97 s DC3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a vehi...
Page 11: ...ch stereo plug to the SCP 97 for stereo sound Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amplified speakers Connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers with a 1 8 in...
Page 12: ...ume 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 c...
Page 13: ...ct headphones or amplified speak ers the headphones or speakers cord acts as the FM antenna so be sure to fully extend the cord When not using headphones or amplified speakers you can connect the supp...
Page 14: ...to the SCP 97 To attach the belt clip slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP 97 and push up until it latches in place To remove the belt clip push down on the tab and slide it off in the dire...
Page 15: ...15 RADIO OPERATION 1 Set TAPE RADIO to RADIO 2 Adjust VOLUME to its lowest level illus illus 14 1244a fm Page 15 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM...
Page 16: ...the desired band 4 Turn TUNING to select the desired station 5 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level Position Band Left FM STEREO Center FM MONO Right AM illus illus 14 1244a fm Page 16 Frida...
Page 17: ...eadphones or speakers cord whichever is connected The FM STEREO indicator lights when the SCP 97 receives an FM broadcast in stereo To improve reception of weak FM radio sta tions set FM AM to the cen...
Page 18: ...18 6 Set EXTENDED BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 7 Set TAPE RADIO to TAPE to turn off the radio illus 14 1244a fm Page 18 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM...
Page 19: ...by turning the cassette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape 2 Pull open the cassette com partment door 3 With its open edge facing up insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides on...
Page 20: ...LAY The button locks down and play begins Note The SCP 97 automatically plays the tape s other side when the current side ends To play the other side sooner set DIRECTION to its other position illus i...
Page 21: ...1 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 8 Set EXTENDED BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound illus illus 14 1244a fm Page 21 Friday August 6 1999 12 54 PM...
Page 22: ...ST FORWARD AND REWIND To fast forward the tape press or whichever is the same direction as tape play To rewind the tape press or whichever is the opposite di rection of tape play illus illus 14 1244a...
Page 23: ...length 60 or 90 minute cassette tapes We do not recom mend long playing cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are extremely thin and can easily tan gle in the playback mechanism Restoring Tape Te...
Page 24: ...etely 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 ex...
Page 25: ...l tem perature environments Handle the SCP 97 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 97 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCP 97 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying...
Page 26: ...n the tape handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door 3 Press PLAY to expose t...
Page 27: ...ish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment then reconnect power Note Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning accessories illus 14 1244a fm Page 27 Friday Augus...
Page 28: ...use TV or radio inter ference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...
Page 29: ...ry Life Alkaline About 14 Hours Dimensions 31 2 51 8 19 16 Inches 88 129 5 40 mm Weight Without Batteries 9 7 oz 274 g RADIO AM Frequency Range 530 1710 kHz Sensitivity 20dB S N 800 V m Selectivity 10...
Page 30: ...Tape System 4 Track Stereo Tape Speed 17 8 Inches per Second Frequency Response 125 Hz to 6 3 kHz 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB Wow and Flutter 0 4 Specifications are typical individual units might...
Page 31: ...ENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion o...
Page 32: ...tage or current b any re pairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e trans portation shipping or insurance...
