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CONTENTS

Preparation ...........................................................  5

Connecting Power  ..........................................  5

Using Batteries  ........................................  5
Using AC Power  ......................................  7
Using Vehicle Battery Power  ...................  9

Connecting the Headphones or Speakers ....  12

Listening Safely  .....................................  13
Traffic Safety  .........................................  13

Using the Belt Clip  ........................................  14

Radio Operation .................................................  15

Cassette Operation ............................................  17

Playing a Cassette Tape ...............................  17
Tape Tips  ......................................................  21

Tape Quality  ..........................................  21
Restoring Tape Tension and 
Sound Quality ........................................  21

Maintenance  .......................................................  23

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................  24
FCC Information  ...........................................  26

Specifications  ....................................................  27

14-1233.fm  Page 4  Friday, July 2, 1999  10:46 AM

Summary of Contents for Sports 14-1233

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1233 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCP 90 AM FM Stereo Cassette Player 14 1233 fm Page 1 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 2: ...d dust and rain Auto Stop automatically stops tape playback at the end of a tape side to protect the tape handling parts Bass Boost provides richer fuller bass sound Automatic Frequency Control Circuit helps lock FM tuning for drift free reception Three Power Sources let you power the SCP 90 from internal batteries AC power or vehicle battery power 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimu...

Page 3: ...DC adapter to power the SCP 90 To listen to your SCP 90 you can use the supplied in ear sports headphones or other headphones or a pair of am plified speakers not supplied with a 1 8 inch mini plug Your local RadioShack store carries a wide se lection of batteries and speakers 14 1233 fm Page 3 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 4: ...kers 12 Listening Safely 13 Traffic Safety 13 Using the Belt Clip 14 Radio Operation 15 Cassette Operation 17 Playing a Cassette Tape 17 Tape Tips 21 Tape Quality 21 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 21 Maintenance 23 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 24 FCC Information 26 Specifications 27 14 1233 fm Page 4 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 5: ...kaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Pull up the black cassette compart ment latch and pull open the cassette compartment door 2 Press the battery compartment cover s tab in the direction of the arrow and lift off the cover Illust Illust 14 1233 fm Page 5 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 6: ...es different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 4 Replace the battery compartment cover then close the cassette compartment door and latch If the SCP 90 does not operate properly or if the sound becomes weak or distorted replace the batter ies Cautions Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly 14 1233 fm Page 6 Friday ...

Page 7: ...t the SCP 90 from possible bat tery leakage Using AC Power To power the SCP 90 with standard AC power you need an optional AC adapter such as RadioShack Cat No 273 1654 Cautions The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 250 milliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its barrel plug correctly fits the SCP 90 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi...

Page 8: ...ps to power the SCP 90 from a stan dard AC outlet 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Put the adapter s 3 4 mm outer diam eter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug onto the adapter s cord so it reads TIP 3 Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP 90 s DC 3V jack 4 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCP 90 s DC 3V jack Add Illust Illust 14 1233 fm Page 8 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM...

Page 9: ...C adapter into the SCP 90 Disconnect the adapter and reinsert the jack s rubber plug when you are not using the SCP 90 Using Vehicle Battery Power To power the SCP 90 from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket you need an optional DC adapter such as RadioShack Cat No 270 1560 Illust 14 1233 fm Page 9 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 10: ...t meet these specifications could dam age the SCP 90 or the adapter Always connect the adapter to the SCP 90 s DC 3V jack before you connect it to the cigarette lighter socket Then disconnect the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before disconnecting it from the SCP 90 Follow these steps to power the SCP 90 from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Illust 14 1233 fm Page 10 Friday July ...

Page 11: ...ack 5 Plug the adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Notes If the SCP 90 does not operate properly when you use DC power be sure the cigarette lighter socket is clean and that the adapter s plug is pushed all the way into the socket Internal batteries if installed automatically dis connect when you plug the adapter into the DC 3V jack Disconnect the adapter and reinsert the jack s ru...

Page 12: ...supplied with a 1 8 inch mini plug Pull out the attached rubber plug from the SCP 90 s PHONES jack then plug in the headphones or speak ers 1 8 inch plug When you are not using your SCP 90 and head phones or speakers are disconnected put the rubber plug back into the PHONES jack to protect against moisture and dust Illust 14 1233 fm Page 12 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 13: ...gh 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 Traffic Safety Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve hicle or riding a bicycle This can cause a traffic haz ard and can be illegal in ...

Page 14: ... a traffic haz ard USING THE BELT CLIP For hands free carrying slide the belt clip over your belt To remove the belt clip use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the clip Then lift off the clip To replace the belt clip position it as shown then re place and tighten the screw Illust 14 1233 fm Page 14 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 15: ...d head phones or speakers to the SCP 90 1 Set RADIO OFF TAPE FM ST AM to FM ST or AM to turn on the radio 2 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level 3 Turn TUNING to select the desired station Illust Illust 14 1233 fm Page 15 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 16: ... For the best FM reception fully extend the headphones or speakers cord 4 Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass effect Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 5 Set RADIO OFF TAPE FM ST AM to RADIO OFF TAPE to turn off the radio Add Illust 14 1233 fm Page 16 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 17: ...TE 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 up the cassette compartment latch and pull open the door Illust Illust 14 1233 fm Page 17 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 18: ...ing up and the full reel to the left insert the cassette tape into the cassette guide 4 Close the door and the latch 5 Set RADIO OFF TAPE FM ST AM to RADIO OFF TAPE Illust Add Illust 14 1233 fm Page 18 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 19: ...19 6 Press PLAY to start play 7 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level Add Illust Add Illust 14 1233 fm Page 19 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 20: ...es The SCP 90 automatically stops when the tape reaches the end of that side during playback To advance the tape quickly press F FWD The button locks down and the tape fast forwards until you press STOP To rewind the tape turn the tape over and press F FWD Add Illust Add Illust 14 1233 fm Page 20 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 21: ...ion 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 turn it over and completely fast forward the other side Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette s oute...

Page 22: ...22 Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or al low any sharp objects near the cassette 14 1233 fm Page 22 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 23: ... perature environments Handle the SCP 90 gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the SCP 90 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCP 90 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCP 90 s internal components can cause a malfunction and might in validate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your SCP 90 is not performing as it should ta...

Page 24: ...This can reduce the SCP 90 s performance Follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation 1 Open the cassette compartment latch and door 2 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 3 Press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts Illust 14 1233 fm Page 24 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 25: ...ack head pinch roller capstan and tape guides 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP reinstall batteries if necessary and close the compart ment door and latch Note Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies Illust 14 1233 fm Page 25 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 26: ...rference turn off your SCP 90 If the interference goes away your SCP 90 is causing it Try to eliminate the inter ference by Moving your SCP 90 away from the receiver Connecting your SCP 90 to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver Contacting your local RadioShack store for help 14 1233 fm Page 26 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 27: ...5 16 Inches 48 127 109 mm Weight Without Batteries 9 2 oz 260 g RADIO Frequency Range FM 88 108 MHz AM 530 1710 kHz CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System 4 Track Stereo Tape Speed 17 8 Inches per Second Wow and Flutter 0 35 Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve ment without notice 14 1233 fm Page 27 Friday July 2 1999 10 46 AM ...

Page 28: ...e 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 de fect 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 re placed parts and products and products on whi...

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