Optimus SCT-540 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-678

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

SCT-540

Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck

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FEATURES

Your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck de­livers superb stereo sound through you r receiver/ampl ifi­er. The automatic tape selector system, combined with
Dolby B NR, gives yo u su perio r stere o recor ding. It s fea­tures include:

Auto-Reverse Record a nd Playback

— let you record

and play both sides of a tape without turning it over.

Feather-Touch Full-Logic Controls

— let you quickly

and quietly operate the cassette deck controls.

High-Speed Dubbing

— lets you a ccurately copy tapes

at twice the normal speed.

Variable Pitc h Control

— lets you control pitch during

playback.

Dolby B Noise Reduction

— reduces tape hiss and

noise for the best possible audio recording.

Recording Level Meter

— lets you control the recording

quality.

Tape Counter (DECK 2 Only)

— lets you accurately

track specific sections of a recording.

WARNING:

pose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

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

!

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex-

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres­ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi­cient 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.

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Unplug the cassette deck's power cord when

you will not use the cassette deck for extended periods.

Auto Search Music System (ASM S)

— lets you quickly

locate a selection.

Auto Tape Selector

— automatically adjusts equaliza-

tion and bias to match the type of tape you use.
For your permanent records, we suggest you record your

cassette deck’s serial number in the space below. Yo u
can find the serial number on the label on the back panel
of the cassette deck.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Caution:

Most material on prerecorded tapes is copy­righted. The unauthoriz ed duplicati on of copyr ighted ma­terial is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries
and such duplication m ight result in fines and imprison­ment. Note, however, in the Un ited S tates, it i s not a vi o­lation of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to use an
audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings
for noncommercial (personal) use.

This cassette deck i s made and tested to meet exac ting
safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC require­ments.

FCC NOTICE

This system complies wi th the limits fo r a Class B d igital
device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV inter­ference in a resident ial area. However, your equipment
might cause TV or radio in terference eve n when it is op­erating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and
the radio or TV.

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the
equipment and the radio or TV.

Consult your local Radi oShack store if the problem still
exists.

Warning:

pressly approved by RadioShack could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Changes or modifications to this unit not ex-

©

1999 Tandy Corporat ion.

RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufac­ture of your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor in its de­sign. However, safety is also your responsibility.

This section lists impo rtant information tha t will help you properly
use and enjoy your c assette dec k.

Read all the included safety

and operating instructions before usin g your cassette deck.

Follow them closely, and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings

operating instructions.

Cleaning

cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.

Attachments

ommended by the product manufacturer, as they might create a
hazard.

Water and Moisture

example, near a bathtub, w ashbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tu b;
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

Accessories

stand, tripod, bracket, or ta ble. The produ ct may fall, causi ng se­rious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the prod­uct. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom­mended by the manufact urer or sold with the pro duct. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for mounting, and use a recom­mended mounting accessory.

Ventilation

tion, ensure reliable o perati on, and prot ect from overh eating . Do
not block or cover th es e o pen ing s, and do not place the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the
product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack un­less it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufac­turer.

Power Sources

source indicated on its mark in g lab el . I f you are no t sure of your
home's power type, consult your product dealer or local power
company.

Polarization

line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit in the power outlet on ly one way. T his is a safe ty fea­ture. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try revers­ing the plug. If t he pl ug still doesn't fit, contact your electricia n to
replace your obsol ete outlet . Do not de feat th e safety pu rpose of
the polarized plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized
cord.

Power-Cord Protection

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, con­venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

Lightning

ning storm, or when it is left un attende d and unu sed for l ong pe­riods of time, un plug it from the wall outlet and di sconnect the a n­tenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.

Overloading

or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.

— Follow all warnings on the pro duct and in the

— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

— Do not use atta chments/accessories not rec-

— Do not use this product near water (for

— Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

Carts

— Move the product on a cart carefully.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur­faces may cause the product/cart to overturn.

— Slots and openings in the cabine t provide ven tila-

— Operate this product using only the power

— This product is equipped with a polarized AC

— Route power-supply cords so they

— For added protecti on for this product du ring a light-

— Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,

Objects and Liquids

product through openin gs, as they may touch dan gerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing

opening or remov ing c ov ers ma y ex pos e yo u to dangerous volt­age or other hazards . Re fer al l servic ing t o qual ified service per­sonnel.

Damage Requiring Service

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel un­der the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the prod­uct.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjust­ment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work b y a q ual ifi ed technician to restore th e
product to normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts

be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec­tric shock, or other hazar ds.

Safety Check

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mount

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Heat

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (in­cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.

Non-use Periods

when you will not use it for extended periods.

— Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as

— The product sho uld be si tuated aw ay from he at source s

— Never push obj ects of any k ind into thi s

— Unplug this product from the

— When replacement parts are required,

— Upon completion of service or repairs to this

— The product should be mounted to a

— Unplug the cassette desk’s power cord

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CONTENTS

Preparation ....................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... .. ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 5

Connections .............................................................................................................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 5

Line Output Jacks ............................................................................................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 5

Line Input Jacks ............................................................................................................................................ .... 5

AC Power Cord .................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... ............. ........................ 5

Controls and Functions .......................................................................................................................................... .... 6

Operation ................................ ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ..... . ....... ...... ....... ...... ........... 7

Automatic Search Music System ................................................................................................................. ....... .... 7

Using Continuous Play (DECK 1 to DECK 2) .............................................................................................. ....... .... 7

Recording a Cassette Tape ............................................................................................................. ....... ...... ...... . .... 7

Dubbing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................................................ ....... ...... ....... .... 8

Changing a Cassette Tape in DECK 1 During Dubbing ................................................................................... 8

Auto Dubbing a Cassette Tape .................................................................................................................... ....... .... 8

Hi-Speed Dubbing a Cassette Tape ........................................................................................................................ 8

Care ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Tape Tips ............................................................................................................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 9

Tape Selection ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... . ...... ........... 9

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ..................................................................................................... 9

Erasing Tapes ............................................................................................................................................... .... 9

Preventing Accidental Erasure ......................................................................................................................... 9

Environment ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ..................................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...................... 10

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

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