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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Cat. No.
14-1222
STEREO MATE
SCP-81
Stereo Cassette Player
®
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FEATURES
Your Optimus Stereo Mate® SCP-81 Stereo Cassette Player
with Extended Bass is lightweight, portable, and easy to operate. It has these features:
Bass Boost
Fast-Forward
— provides richer, fuller bass.
— lets you quickly find a particular portion of a
cassette tape.
Headphone Jack
— lets you listen in privacy through stereo
headphones or connect to amplified speakers (neither supplied).
Removable Belt Clip
Note:
You need two AA batteries and a pair of headphones
or amplified speakers with a
— allows hands-free car rying.
1
/8-inch plug to listen to your
SCP-81. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of headphones and speaker s.
©
1996 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and Stereo Mate are registered trademarks
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
used by Tandy Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ......................................................................... 4
Installing Batteries ........................................................ 4
Using Headphones/Speakers ........................... .............5
Listening Safely ..................................................... 6
Traffic Safety ......................................................... 6
Using the Belt Clip ....................................................... 7
Cassette Player Operation ................................................ 8
Playing a Tape ............ .. .............. ........... .. .............. ....... 8
Using Fast-Forward .................................................... 10
Tape Tips and Techniques .......................................... 11
Storing Cassette Tapes .......... ...................... ....... 11
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Qualit y ........ 11
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ....................... 12
Maintenance ..................................................................... 14
Specifications .................................................................. 16
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You need two AA batteries (not suppl ied) to power you r SCP-
81. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack
Cat. No. 23 - 55 2 .
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow until it stops, then lift up on the cover’s outer
edge.
Caution:
the SCP-81 by a hinge. Do not attempt to re mo ve it .
2. Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the diagram beside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
The battery compartment cover is attached to
When the volume weakens or the sound distorts, replace the
batteries.
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Notes:
• Never mix battery types (old and new, alkaline and car-
bon zinc, rechargeable and non-rechargeable).
• Replace both batteries at the same time.
• If the player is not going to be used for a week or more,
remove the batteries to avoid damage if they leak.
USING HEADPHONES/SPEAKERS
To use headphones o r amplified speakers, plug them into the
jack.
Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of headphones and speakers to choose from.
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Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you
use headphones.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended
high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing
loss.
• Set the volume to its lowest leve l before you begin li stening. After you put on the headphones, adjust the volume
to a comfortabl e li stening level.
• 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 discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle. This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal
in some areas.
Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear
outside sounds when you listen at normal volume levels, they
still present a traffic hazard.
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USING THE BELT CLIP
For hands-free car rying, slide the belt cli p over your belt.
To remove the belt clip, press down on the arrow and slide
the clip in the direction of the arrow.
To reattach the belt clip, place it in the recessed area and
slide it in the direction opposite the arrow on the clip until it
snaps into place.
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CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION
PLAYING A TAPE
1. Pull open the cassette compartment door.
2. Insert a tape into the cassette guides with its open edge
facing up and the side you want to play facing the front
cove r.
3. Close the door.
VOLUME
4. Set
to its lowest setting.
Note:
fied speakers.
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Make sure you connected headphones or ampli-
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5. Press
6. Adjust
BASS BOOST
7. Set
8. Press
PLAY
.
VOLUME
STOP
to a comfortable list ening level.
to stop playback.
to ON for enhanced bass.
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USING FAST-FORWARD
To fast-forward the cassette tape, press
F. FWD
. The button
locks and the tape fast -forwards until it reaches the end of the
tape or you press
Notes:
• When the tape reaches the end, you must press
STOP
.
STOP
to
release the tap e mec hanism.
• When using fast forward, always press
pressing
PLAY
to save wear of the tape player’s mecha-
STOP
before
nism.
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TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Storing Cassette Tapes
Do not expose cassette t apes to:
• High temperatures
• High humidity
• Dust or dirt
• Motors, transformers, or other sources of strong mag-
netic fields
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might
become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback
sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the
beginning to the end of one side, then turn the tape over and
fast-forward to the end again. Then loosen the tape reels by
gently tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat
surface.
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Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cas sette.
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate
on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This
can greatly reduce the performance of the SCP- 81. Use the
following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of operation.
1. Remove the batteries and open the cassette compartment door.
2. Press
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution
or denatured al cohol to gently clean the pl ay head, pinch
roller, tape guide, and capstan.
to expose the tape-ha ndling parts.
PLAY
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4. When you finish cleaning, press
STOP
, close the com-
partment, and reinstall the batteries.
Your local RadioShack store has a full line of cleaning supplies.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus Stereo Mate SCP-81 Stereo Cassette Player
with Extended Bass is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for the SCP-81 so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the SCP-81 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the
electroni c circuits.
• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and
type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can
leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Handle the SCP-81 gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the
product to work imp roperly.
• Use and store the SCP-81 only in normal temperature
environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the
life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort
or melt plastic parts.
• Keep the SCP-81 away from dust and dirt, which can
cause premature wear of parts.
• Wipe the SCP-81 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleani ng solvents, or strong detergents to clean the SCP-81.
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Modifying or tampering with the SCP-81’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the SCP81’s warranty. If your SCP-81 is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for as sistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements .......................................... 2 AA Batteries
Tape S
Tape Speed at 3 KHz........................ 1
Frequency Response ............................ 80-10,000 Hz (± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
Dimensions
Weight ......................................................... 6.3 ounces (178
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are sub
stem ........................... 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Tape
7
/8 ips +3/–2 (4.75 cm/s
nal-to-Noise Ratio ..................................................... . 40 dB
WWTD) .............................................. 0.35%
HWD) ....... ... ................ 411/16 ¥ 311/16 ¥ 11/2 inches
119 ¥ 93 ¥ 38 mm
ect to change and improvement without notice.
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simpl
RadioShack sales slip
not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental
damage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some
states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
RadioShack Limited Warranty
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does
bring your
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