Optimus SCP-91 User Manual
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Cat. No. 14-1234
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCP-91
AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player
with Headphones
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-91 AM•FM Stereo Cassette Player with Headphones is a lightweight, portable cassette player with a built-in AM/FM radio. You can
connect the supplied stereo headphones for private
listening, or enj oy cassette tapes or the radi o through
an amplified speaker system. Its features include:
Auto Stop
— automatically stops tape playback at
the end of a tape side.
Bass Boost On/Off Switch
— lets you increase your
music’s bass sound.
Automatic Frequency Control Circuit
— helps lock
FM tuning for drift-free reception.
Removable Belt Clip
— allows hands-free carrying
while walking or jogging, for example.
Note:
You need 2 AA batteries (not supplie d) to oper-
ate your SCP-91.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and Stereo Mate registered trademarks used by Tandy
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ....... .. ...................... ... .. ....... ... .. ........ .. . 4
Installing Batteries .......................................... 4
Connecting Headphones/Speakers ................ 6
Listening Safely ....................................... 7
Traffic Safe ty . .............. ... .. ....... ... .. ........ .. . 7
Using the Belt Clip .......................................... 8
Radio O p er a ti o n ...... ............... .. ... ....... .. ... ....... ... .. . 9
Cassette Operation ............................................ 11
Playing a Cassette Tape ............................... 11
Using Fast Forward ...................................... 13
Tape Tips ............................................................ 14
Tape Quality .................................................. 14
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality .. 14
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .............. .. 15
Maintenance ...................................................... 17
FCC Information ........................................... 18
Specifications ..................................................... 19
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power
your SCP-91. For the best performance and longest
life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover
and slide it off in the direction of the arrow
mar k ed on the co ver.
2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment, with both batteries over the ribbon.
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Caution: Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacit ies.
3. Replace the cover.
If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly.
• If you do not plan to use the SCP-91 for a week
or more. remove the batt eries . Batteri es can leak
chemicals that corrode or damage electronic circuits.
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CONNECTING HEADPHONES/
SPEAKERS
You must connect the supplied stereo headphones,
or amplified speakers with a
listen to the SCP-91. Your local RadioShack store
sells a wide variety of headphones and amplified
speakers.
Connect the headphones or amplified speakers to
the
jack.
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1
/8-inch stereo plug, to
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Listening Safely
To protect your hearin g, foll ow these gui delin es 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.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent 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 disco mfor t
might still damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
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