Optimus SCP-87 User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Digital AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
Cat. No. 14-1230
SCP-87
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-87 Digital AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player delivers excellent stereo sound through
your headphones or amplified speaker system. Because the SCP-87 is portable, you can listen to cassette tapes or the AM/FM radio indoors or out.
Important:
To listen to your SCP-87, you need a pair
of headphones or amplified speakers (not supplied)
with a
1
/8-inch mini-plug. Your local RadioShack
store sells many headphones and speakers.
This player’s features include:
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Tuning
— gives you
precise tuning and drift-free reception.
Automatic Reverse
— automatically changes the
tape direction at the end of a tape side so you can
continuousl y play both sides of a cassette tape.
Tape Direction Control
— lets you change the
tape’s direction to play the other side at any time
without havi ng to ej ect the tape and turn it over.
Display
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the
— shows the currently tu ned station.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by
Dolby B noise reduction manufactured under license from
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Tandy Corporation.
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AM/FM Radio with 18-Station Memory — lets you
store up to 18 of your favorite radio stations for quick
tuning.
Seek Tuning — searches forward or backward to
the next strong station in the selected band so you
can quickly find a new station.
Preset Equalization — lets you select one of four
preset sound characteristics (classic, pop, rock, or
jazz).
Dolby B Noise Reduction — reduces background
and tape noise to improve the sound of your tapes.
Tape Selector — lets you select the proper equalization for normal or CrO
/metal cassette tapes.
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Three Power Choices — let you power your SCP87 from inter nal 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 the SCP-87 to your belt
for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.
Take a few minutes to read this manual so you can
enjoy all the featur es of your SCP-87.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................... 6
Before You Begin ............................................. 6
Connecting to Power ....................................... 6
Using Battery Power ................................ 6
Using AC Power ....................................... 9
Using Your V ehicle’s Battery Power ....... 11
Resetting the SCP-87 ................................... 12
Using Headphones or Speakers ................... 13
Listening Safely ...................................... 13
Traffic Safety ...................... .. .. ........ .. ... ... 14
Using the Belt Clip ......................................... 14
Setting the Frequency Ranges and St eps .... 15
Using the Radio .................................................. 18
Manual Tuning ..... .............. ... .. ....... ... .. ........ .. . 20
Seek Tuning ... .............. ... .. ........ .. .. ........ .. ... ... 20
Memory Tuning ........ .............. ... .. ....... ... .. ...... 20
Storing Stations Automatically ............... 21
Storing Stations Manually ...................... 22
Selecting Stored Stations ...................... 23
Setting the Hold Switch ................................. 23
Using the Cassette Player ................................. 24
Playing a Tape .. ... .. ....... ... .. ........ .. .. ........ .. ... ... 24
Changing the Tape Direction ......................... 27
Using Fast-Forwa r d a nd R ew in d ... ................ 28
Dolby Noise Reduction ............. ..................... 29
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Tape Tips ............................................................ 30
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality . 30
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ......... ....... 31
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 32
Specifications .................................................... 33
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PREPARATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
To protect the playback head
during shipment, a protective
sleeve is attached. Remove it
before you use the SCP-87’s
cassette pl ayer.
CONNECTING TO POWER
You can power your SCP-87 from:
• Internal batteries
• AC power (using an AC adapter)
• Your vehicl e’s battery (using a DC adapter)
Using Battery Power
The SCP-87 can use two AA batteries for power. For
the 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 charger, Cat. No. 23-133) are available at your
local RadioShac k store.
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Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment cover by pressing down and sliding it in the direction of the
arrow on the cover, then lifting open the cover.
Caution: The battery compartment cover is
hinged. Do not try to remove it.
2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indi cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
outside the compartment.
3. Close the cover.
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If the BATT indicator becomes dim during operation
or does not light when you turn on the SCP-87, replace (alkaline) or recharge (nickel-cadmium) both
batteries.
Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
Important: This product is capable of using rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of
the batteries’ useful life, they m ust be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management authorities for
information on recycling or disposal pr ograms in your
area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers
such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection cent ers, and mail-back programs.
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Using AC Power
To power the SCP-87 from a standard AC outlet, you
need an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654.
Cautions:
• You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3
volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and
its plug must properly fit the SCP-87’s
jack. The recommended adapter meets these
requirements. Using an adapter that does not
meet these requirements could damage the
SCP-87 or the adapter.
• Be sure you connect the adapter to the SCP-87
before you plug it into the AC outlet and that you
unplug the adapter from the A C outlet bef or e y ou
unplug it from the SCP- 87, to prevent damage to
the SCP-87 or the adapter.
DC 3V
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Follow these steps to connect the SCP-87 to AC
power.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage swi tch to 3V.
2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3
mm inner diameter tip into the adapter’s cord, so
it reads –TIP.
3. Insert the plug into t he SCP-87’s
DC 3V
jack .
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Note:
Connecting the AC adapter automatically
disconnects internal batteries.
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Using Your Vehicle’s Battery Power
To power the SCP-87 from your vehicle’s battery,
you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560.
Cautions:
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts
DC power and delivers at least 300 m illiamps. Its
center tip must be set to negative, and its plug
must properly fit the SCP-87’s
recommended adapter meets these requirements. Using an adapter that does not meet
these requirements could seriously damage the
SCP-87.
• Be sure you plug the adapter into the SCP-87
before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter
socke t, and that you unplug the adapter from the
cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from
the SCP-87, to prevent damage to the SCP-87
or the adapter.
DC 3V
jack. The
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Follow these steps to power the SCP-87 from your
vehicle’s battery.
.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage swi tch to 3V.
2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3
mm inner diameter tip into the adapter’s cord, so
it reads –TIP.
3. Insert the plug into t he SCP-87’s
DC 3V
jack .
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
RESETTING THE SCP-87
If the SCP-87’s display locks up or does not work
properly after you connect power, reset the SCP-87.
To reset the SCP-87, press
using a pointed
RESET
object, such as a ball-point pen.
Caution:
Resetting the SCP-87 clears all the settings you have stored. Reset the SCP-87 only when
you are sure it is not work ing properly.
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