Cat. No. 14-1224
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-83
Auto-Reverse AM•FM Stereo
Cassette Player
14-1224.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 5:18 PM
Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1224 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 83 Auto Reverse AM FM Stereo Cassette Player 14 1224 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 5 18 PM...
Page 2: ...s include Automatic Frequency Control AFC automati cally keeps the radio s receiver tuned to the selected broadcast frequency Auto Reverse Play automatically plays the other side of the tape when the...
Page 3: ...adapter or a vehicle s DC power requires a DC adapter Removable Belt Clip allows hands free carrying so you can take the SCP 83 anywhere you go Note To listen to your SCP 83 privately or in stereo you...
Page 4: ...afety 12 Connecting the Antenna 13 Using the Belt Clip 14 Radio Operation 15 Cassette Operation 18 Playing a Cassette Tape 18 Using Fast Forward and Rewind 22 Tape Tips 23 Tape Quality 23 Restoring Ta...
Page 5: ...n AC adapter Vehicle battery power using a DC adapter USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER You can power the SCP 83 from two AA batteries not supplied For the best performance we recom mend alkaline batteries...
Page 6: ...uired size and type Never mix fresh and old batteries or different battery types Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly 3 Replace the cover Notes If the sound gets distorted or weak rep...
Page 7: ...s plug correctly fits the SCP 83 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam age the SCP 83 or the adapter Be sure the adapter is connected to the SCP 83 before you...
Page 8: ...s 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 83 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC...
Page 9: ...ectly fits the SCP 83 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam age the SCP 83 or the adapter Be sure the adapter is connected to the SCP 83 before you connect it...
Page 10: ...r diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 83 s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a vehicle s ci...
Page 11: ...rs to the SCP 83 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 inch stereo pl...
Page 12: ...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 n...
Page 13: ...ENNA When not using headphones or amplified speakers you can connect the supplied antenna for better re ception of FM stations When you connect head phones or amplified speakers the headphones or spea...
Page 14: ...u listen to the SCP 83 To attach the belt clip slide it into the slots on the back of the SCP 83 and push up until it latches in place To remove the belt clip push down on the tab and slide it off in...
Page 15: ...15 RADIO OPERATION 1 Set TAPE RADIO to RADIO 2 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 14 1224 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 5 18 PM...
Page 16: ...M antenna is built in Rotate the cas sette player to improve AM reception For the best FM reception fully extend the supplied FM antenna wire or extend the headphones cord when you use headphones Posi...
Page 17: ...dio sta tions set FM AM to the center position to select the FM monaural band The sound is no longer in stereo but reception should improve 5 Set E BASS to sON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to tO...
Page 18: ...PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas sette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape 2 Pull open the cassette compartment door 14 1224 fm Page 18 Thursda...
Page 19: ...19 3 With its open edge facing up insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides 4 Close the door 5 Set TAPE RADIO to TAPE 14 1224 fm Page 19 Thursday July 1 1999 5 18 PM...
Page 20: ...he entire cassette tape repeatedly plays Note The tape automatically plays the other side when the current side ends To manually change the tape side set DIRECTION to its other position 14 1224 fm Pag...
Page 21: ...21 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 8 Set E BASS to sON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to tOFF for normal bass sound 14 1224 fm Page 21 Thursday July 1 1999 5 18 PM...
Page 22: ...SING FAST 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 14 1224 fm Pag...
Page 23: ...lar 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 Tap...
Page 24: ...ow 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 head and other parts that the tape touches This can red...
Page 25: ...lean the play back head pinch rollers capstans and tape guides 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment then reconnect power Note Your local RadioShack store has a complete line...
Page 26: ...normal tem perature environments Handle the SCP 83 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 83 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCP 83 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modi...
Page 27: ...interfer ence even when it is operating properly To see if your SCP 83 is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away your SCP 83 is causing it To eliminate interference try th...
Page 28: ...No 270 1560 Battery Life Alkaline Batteries 10 Hours Dimensions 5 08 3 46 1 54 Inches 129 88 39 mm Weight Without Batteries 8 8 oz 249 g RADIO AM Frequency Range 530 1710 kHz Sensitivity 20dB S N 800...
Page 29: ...YER Tape System 4 Track Stereo Tape Speed 17 8 Inches per Second Frequency Response 125 Hz 6 3 kHz 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB Wow and Flutter 0 4 Specifications are typical individual units might...
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Page 32: ...Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental dam age EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARR...
