Optimus Cassette Player SCP 88 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1231  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
SCP-88  
Auto-Reverse Stereo  
Cassette Player  
with 3-Band Equalizer  
and Headphones  
 
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3-Band Equalizer — lets you adjust the tone to suit  
your listening preferences.  
Fast-Forward and Rewind — lets you quickly find a  
desired segment on a cassette tape.  
PHONE Jack — lets you connect headphones for  
private listening, or speakers to share music with  
your friends.  
Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying  
so you can take the SCP-88 anywhere you go.  
Note: You need two AA batteries to power your SCP-  
88.  
Read this manual completely to learn about all the  
features of your SCP-88.  
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CONTENTS  
Preparation ........................................................... 5  
Installing Batteries ........................................... 5  
Connecting Headphones ................................ 7  
Listening Safely ....................................... 7  
Traffic Safety ........................................... 8  
Connecting Optional Speakers ....................... 9  
Using the Belt Clip .......................................... 9  
Cassette Operation ............................................. 11  
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................ 11  
Using the 3-Band Equalizer Controls ........... 16  
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind .................. 17  
Tape Tips ...................................................... 18  
Tape Quality .......................................... 18  
Restoring Tape Tension and  
Sound Quality ........................................ 18  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ......... 19  
Maintenance ....................................................... 21  
Specifications .................................................... 22  
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PREPARATION  
INSTALLING BATTERIES  
You need two AA batteries to power the SCP-88. For  
the best performance and longest life, we recom-  
mend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.  
No. 23-552. Follow these steps to install batteries.  
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover  
and slide it off in the direction of the arrow  
marked on the cover.  
2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity  
symbols (+ and –) marked beside the compart-  
ment, with the batteries over the ribbon.  
Cautions:  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size  
and type.  
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Do not mix old and new batteries, different  
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or  
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of  
different capacities.  
Always dispose of old batteries promptly and  
properly.  
Note: Pull the ribbon to lift out the batteries.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Notes:  
• If the sound gets weak or distorted, replace the  
batteries.  
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-88 for a week  
or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak  
chemicals that corrode or damage electronic cir-  
cuits.  
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CONNECTING HEADPHONES  
Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the  
SCP-88’s PHONE jack for stereo sound. Then put on  
the headphones and adjust the headband for a snug  
fit.  
Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when  
you use headphones.  
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you  
begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust  
the volume to a comfortable level.  
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• 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.  
Traffic Safety  
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor ve-  
hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz-  
ard and could be illegal in some areas.  
Even though some headphones let you hear some  
outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev-  
els, they still can present a traffic hazard.  
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CONNECTING OPTIONAL  
SPEAKERS  
Instead of headphones, you can connect amplified  
speakers with a 1/8-inch mini plug to the PHONE jack.  
Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of  
amplified speakers.  
USING THE BELT CLIP  
The belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you  
listen to the SCP-88.  
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To attach the belt clip, place it in the recessed area  
on the cassette player and slide it in the direction of  
the arrow until it clicks into place.  
If you need to remove the belt clip, push down on the  
tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow.  
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CASSETTE OPERATION  
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE  
1. Connect the SCP-88 to a pair of headphones or  
an amplified speaker system (see “Connecting  
Headphones” on Page  
7
or “Connecting  
Optional Speakers” on Page 9).  
2. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas-  
sette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the  
exposed tape.  
3. Pull open the cassette compartment door.  
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4. With its open edge facing up, insert the cassette  
tape into the cassette guides.  
Note: With DIRECTION set to , position the tape  
with the full reel to the left. With DIRECTION set to  
, position the tape with the full reel to the right.  
5. Close the door.  
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6. Press PLAY until it clicks. The entire cassette  
tape repeatedly plays.  
Notes:  
The tape automatically plays the other side  
when the current side ends. To manually  
change the tape side, set DIRECTION to its  
other position.  
You can press  
or  
to fast-forward or  
rewind the tape to the desired segment (see  
“Using Fast-Forward and Rewind” on Page  
17).  
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7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.  
8. Set BASS BOOST to ON for an enhanced bass  
effect. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound.  
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9. Use the 3-band equalizer to adjust the tone to  
the desired level (see “Using the 3-Band Equal-  
izer Controls” on Page 16).  
10. To stop playback, press STOP.  
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USING THE 3-BAND  
EQUALIZER CONTROLS  
You can adjust the 3-band equalizer controls to cus-  
tomize the SCP-88’s tone.  
TREB  
— increases or decreases the treble or higher  
frequency sounds  
MID  
— increases or decreases the mid-range sounds  
BASS  
— increases or decreases the bass  
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USING FAST-FORWARD  
AND REWIND  
To fast-forward the tape, press  
is the same direction as the DIRECTION switch). To  
rewind the tape, press or (whichever is the  
or  
(whichever  
opposite direction of the DIRECTION switch).  
When the tape reaches the end, you must press  
STOP to release  
or  
.
To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding the tape before  
it reaches the end, press STOP.  
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TAPE TIPS  
Tape Quality  
For the best performance, use only regular 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 Tension 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 com-  
pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently  
tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a  
flat surface.  
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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.  
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 reduce the SCP-88’s performance.  
Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts  
after about every 20 hours of tape player operation.  
1. Remove the batteries.  
2. Open the cassette compartment door.  
3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.  
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4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol  
or tape head cleaning solution to clean the play-  
back head, pinch rollers, capstans and tape  
guides.  
5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP and close  
the compartment, then reinstall the batteries.  
Note: Your local RadioShack store has a complete  
line of cassette deck cleaning accessories.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus SCP-88 Auto-Reverse Stereo Cas-  
sette Player is an example of superior design and  
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help  
you care for the SCP-88 so you can enjoy it for years.  
• Keep the SCP-88 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry  
immediately.  
• Use and store the SCP-88 only in normal tem-  
perature environments.  
• Handle the SCP-88 gently and carefully. Don’t  
drop it.  
• Keep the SCP-88 away from dust and dirt.  
• Occasionally wipe the SCP-88 with a damp cloth  
to keep it looking new.  
Modifying or tampering with the SCP-88’s internal  
components can cause a malfunction and might in-  
validate its warranty. If your SCP-88 is not perform-  
ing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack  
store for assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Requirements ............................... 3 Volts DC  
Two AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-552)  
Typical Cassette Playing Time  
with Two AA Alkaline Batteries .... 12 Hours (Approx.)  
Tape System .................................... 4-Track, Stereo  
Tape Speed ................................. 17/8 ips (4.75 cm/s)  
Frequency Response............... 125 Hz–8 kHz (±6dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ....................................... 42 dB  
Wow and Flutter ............................................. 0.25%  
Dimensions ........................4 13/16 x 33/4 x 17/16 Inches  
(122 ¥ 95 ¥ 37 mm)  
Weight (Without Batteries) .............................. 7.7 oz  
(217 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improve-  
ment without notice.  
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NOTES  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material  
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase  
from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees  
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EX-  
PRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR-  
RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack  
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY  
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR  
DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE  
OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY,  
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCON-  
VENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY  
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF  
RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the  
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu-  
sions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the  
RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Ra-  
dioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect  
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 replaced parts  
and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Ra-  
dioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance  
of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the  
remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace-  
ment of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts  
of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow in-  
structions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other inci-  
dence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a  
RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batter-  
ies; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite  
600, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
3/97  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
4A7  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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