Optimus SCP-105, 14-1246 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Stereo Cassette Player

Cat. No. 14-1246

SCP-105

Digital AM/FM

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FEATURES

Your Optimus SCP-105 Di gital AM/FM Stere o Cassette Play er delivers excellent stereo sound through your headphones or amplified s peaker system. Th e SCP-105 is portabl e so you can listen to c assette tap es or the AM/FM radio just about anywhere.

Important:

headphones or amplified speakers (not supplied) with a

To listen to your SCP-105, you need a pair of

inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones and speakers.

The SCP-105’s features include:

AM/FM Digital PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Tuning

— gives

you precise tuning and drift-free reception.

Extended Bass

Slim Design

30-Station Memory

— for a powerful, heavy bass sound.

— lets you carry the SC P-105 almost a nywhere.

— lets you store up to 30 of your favorite

radio stations for quick tuning.

1999 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack, Optimus, and Adaptaplug

are registered trademarks used by

Tandy Corpor ation.

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Three Power Options

— let you power your SCP-105 from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter), or y our vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter).

Belt Clip

— lets you attach the SCP-105 to your belt for

hands-free carrying when you are on the go.

Game Function

— lets you enjoy a challenging slot machine

or number game anytime, anywhere.

This device compl ies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. Oper ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device m ay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ........................................................................ 6

Before You Begin .......................................................... 6

Connecting Power ........................................................ 6

Using Batteries ..................................................... 6

Using AC Power .................................................... 9

Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................... 10

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 11

Connecting Headphones or Speakers ....................... 14

Listening Safel y ..................... ...... ..... ...... ...... ....... 14

Traffic Safety ......................... ...... ..... ................... 15

Using the Belt Clip ...................................................... 15

Setting the Frequency Ranges and Steps ................. 16

Using the Radio ............................................................... 19

Manual Tuning ............................................................ 21

Memory Tuning .......................................................... 22

Storing Stations Manually ................................... 22

Selecting Stored Stations ................................... 23

Using the HOLD Switch ............................................. 23

Using the Tape Player ..................................................... 24

Playing a Tape ............................................................ 24

Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ................................ 25

Tape Tips .................................................................... 26

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ........ 26

Playing the Games .......................................................... 27

Playing the Slot Machine Game ................................. 27

Scoring ................................................................ 28

Playing the Number Game ......................................... 29

Scoring ................................................................ 30

Exiting Game Mode .................................................... 30

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Care and Maintenance .................................................... 31

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................. 32

Resetting the SCP-105 .............................................. 33

The FCC Wants You to Know ..................................... 34

Specifications .................................................................. 35

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PREPARATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

To protect the playback head during shipment, a protective foam piece is attached to it. Remove the foam piece before you use the SCP-105’s cassette player.

CONNECTING POWER

You can power your SCP-105 from:

• internal batteries (not supplied)

• AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

• your vehicle’s battery (using an optional DC adapter) Connecting an adapter automatic all y di sc onn ec ts inter-

Note:

nal batteries.

Using Batteries

Your SCP-105 can use two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries to power your SCP-105. U se a batte ry cha rger (av ailable at your local RadioShack store) to charge nickel-cadmium batteries.

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Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

While you replace the batteries, the SCP-105 retains

Note:

the time and pre set st ati on freq uen ci es y ou sto r ed for ab out 1 minute. To prevent the time and frequencies from being erased, replace the batteries within 1 minute.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Press down and pull the battery compartment cover as shown above to open it.

2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked beside the compart ment.

3. Replace the cover.

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The SCP-105’s battery indicator shows the amount of battery power remaining. The indicator consists of three sections — the more sections that appear, the higher the battery power.

Medium LowHigh

When appears or the SCP-105 stops operating properly, replace or recharge the batteries.

Warning:

Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do

not burn or bury them.

Caution:

If you do not plan to use the SC P-105 with batte rie s

for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

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Important:

Your SCP-105 can use nickelcadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a nickel-cadmium battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazard-

ous waste management authorities for information on r ecycling o r disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioSh ac k sto re, recy c lin g collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Using AC Power

You can power the SCP-105 using a 3V, 200-mA AC ad apt er and a size A Adaptaplug able at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies regulated 3V DC and delivers at least

200 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCP-105's adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP-105 or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the SCP-105 before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before yo u disc onnec t it from the SCP-105.

(neither supplied). Both are avail-

DC 3V

jack. Using an

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Follow these steps to connect the SCP-105 to AC power.

DC 3V

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to

2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter’s cord so it reads + TIP.

3. Insert the plug into the SCP-105’s

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

DC 3V

jack.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the SCP-105 from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 200-mA DC adapter and a size A Adaptaplug Both are available at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a power source that supplies regulated 3V DC and delivers at least 200 mA.

Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the SCP-105's that does not meet these specifications could damage the SCP-105 or the adapter.

DC3V

(neither supplied).

jack. Using an adapter

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• Always connect the DC adapter to the SCP-105 before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the SCP-105.

Follow these steps to power the SCP-105 from your vehicle’s battery.

DC 3V

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to

2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter’s cord, so it reads + TIP.

3. Insert the plug into the SCP-105’s

DC 3V

jack.

4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

SETTING THE CLOCK

You can set your SCP-105 so it displays as many as 5 separate times. One cl ock displays th e current time, three clocks display a time that is offset by an amount you set fro m the current time, and one clock displays any time you set.

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