Radio Shack Optimus SCP-86 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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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

Summary of Contents for Optimus SCP-86

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: ...es 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 eje...

Page 3: ...nternal 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...

Page 4: ...raffic 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...

Page 5: ...he 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...

Page 6: ...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 d...

Page 7: ...t 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...

Page 8: ...e 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 s...

Page 9: ...s 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 a...

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 e...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...or 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...

Page 13: ...t 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...

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...

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...

Page 16: ...ntinuous 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 T...

Page 17: ...ard 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 Forw...

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...

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 fr...

Page 20: ...dioShack 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 ta...

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 occasionall...

Page 22: ...30 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 A...

Page 23: ...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 notic...

Page 24: ...ioShack 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...