Optimus SCP-94 User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
Cat. No. 14-1237
SCP-94
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FEATURES
Your Optimus SCP-94 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player is a lightweight, portable cassette player with a
built-in AM/FM radio. You can connect the supplied
stereo headphones for private lis tening, or enjoy cassette tapes or the radio through its mini speakers. Its
features incl ude:
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 two AA batteries (not supplied) to
operate your SCP-94.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by
All Rights Reserved.
Tandy 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-94. 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 bat teries as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment, with both batteries over the ribbon.
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Caution: Use only fr esh batteries of the requir ed
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-94 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 suppli ed ster eo headphones or
the bonus mini speakers to listen t o the SCP-94.
Connect the headphones to the
Or, connect the mini speakers to the jack.
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jack.
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