Optimus SCR-63 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-703

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

SCR-63

Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo

Dual-Cassette Recorder

CAUTION

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FEATURES

Your Optimus SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette R ecorder is a versatile, easy-to-use music system. Its compact design and convenient carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere. Your system’s features include:

—

automatically

Consecutive Pla

plays one side of a cassette tape in Deck 2 when one side of another cassette tape in Deck 1 ends.

h-Speed Dubbing

— copies a cassette tape at twice the normal speed.

Auto Stop

— the tape deck stops automatically when it reache s the end of a tape.

Built-In Microphone

— lets you

make live recordings.

Beatcut

— eliminates the whistling sound sometimes heard in recorded AM broadcasts.

E-Bass

— lets you emphasize low

bass sounds.

Warnin

: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose t his product to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to aler t you to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated d an gerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suf ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

The graphical symbols with supplemental markings are on the back of the recorder.

Two Power Sources

— let you power your system from stand ard AC power or with internal batteries (not supplied).

Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserv ed .

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CONTENTS

Connections.......................................................................................................... 4

Connecting Power............................................................................................ 4

Using AC Power .......................................................................................... 4

Installing Batteries ....................................................................................... 4

Using Headphones .......................................................................................... 5

Listening Safely ........................................................................................... 5

Traffic Safety ............................................................................................... 5

Operation............................................................................................................... 6

Playing the Radio............................................................................................. 6

Loading a Cassette Tape ................................................................................. 6

Playing a Cassette Tape .................................................................................. 7

Consecutive Play......................................................................................... 8

Recording......................................................................................................... 8

Recording Tips ............................................................................................ 8

Recording from the Radio............................................................................ 9

Making a Live Recording.............................................................................. 9

Dubbing (Copying) a Cassette Tape.......................................................... 10

Tape Tips............................................................................................................. 12

Erasing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................ 12

Preventing Accidental Erasure....................................................................... 12

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ................................................... 12

Care and Maintenance....................................................................................... 13

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts...................................... ....... .......... .. ....... . 13

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 14

Specifications..................................................................................................... 15

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING POWER

You can power yo ur system using either AC power or six D batteries (not supplied).

Using AC Power

The supplied power cord stored inside the battery c om partm ent lets you power the system from a sta ndar d AC outlet.

1. While pressing down both tabs on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, pull the cover down to remove it.

2. Remove the power cord from its storage area in the battery compartment, then replace the cover.

3. Plug the small end of the power cord into the of the system. Then plug the cord into a standard AC outlet.

jack on the back

• Always plug the power cord into the system before you plug it into a standard AC outlet. Always unplug it from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the system.

Installing Batteries

You can power the system with six D batteries (not supplied). For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-550.

Cautions:

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

• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the system.

• If you do not plan to use the system for several days, or if you plan to power the system using only AC power, remove the batteries.

• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

Cautions:

• To prevent electric shock, one blade on the power cord’s plug is wider than the other and the plug fits only one way. If you cannot easily insert the plug, turn it over and try again. Do not force it.

1. While pressing down both tabs on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, pull the cover down to remove it.

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2. Remove the power cord from its storage area in the battery compartment.

3. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and

–

marked inside the compartment.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

If the system’s sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the batteries.

USING HEADPHONES

To listen to the system without dist urbing others, plug a pair of stereo headphones with a supplied) into the system’s jack. This mutes the system’s speakers. Your local RadioShack st ore sell s a wide selection of headphones.

/8-inch plug (not

PHONES

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

)

• Set the volume to the l owest setting before you begin listening. After you put on the headphones, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended highvolume 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 level that does not cause disc omfort 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 illeg al in s ome areas.

Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outsi de sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they s till present a traffic hazard.

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