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Tandy SCP-97 Owner's manual

Manual is about: Auto Reverse AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player

Summary of SCP-97

  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 14-1244 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. Scp-97 auto reverse am/fm stereo cassette player 14-1244.Fm page 1 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 features your optimus scp-97 auto reverse am/fm stereo cassette player is a lightweight, portable am/fm ra- dio with a cassette player and built-in speaker. You can enjoy cassette tapes or the radio with others through the mono speaker or you can connect stereo headphones (not supplied) for privat...

  • Page 3

    3 direction switch — lets you change the tape’s di- rection to play the other side without removing the tape from the cassette player. Three power sources — let you power the scp-97 from two aa batteries (not supplied), standard ac power (using an optional ac adapter), or a vehicle’s dc power (using...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents preparation ........................................................... 5 power sources .................................................. 5 using internal battery power ............................. 5 using ac power ................................................ 7 using vehicle battery...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    5 preparation power sources you can power your scp-97 from any of these power sources: • internal battery power • standard ac power • vehicle battery power note: connecting an adapter automatically discon- nects internal battery power. Using internal battery power you can power the scp-97 from two a...

  • Page 6

    6 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked next to the compart- ment, with the back battery over the ribbon. Cautions: • use only fresh batteries of the required size ...

  • Page 7

    7 cautions: • dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. • if you do not plan to use the scp-97 for a week or more, or if you plan to power it using only an ac or dc adapter, remove the batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can corrode or dam- age electronic c...

  • Page 8

    8 • be sure to connect the adapter to the scp-97 before you connect it to the ac outlet, and dis- connect the adapter from the ac outlet before you disconnect it from the scp-97. Follow these steps to power the scp-97 from a stan- dard ac outlet. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3v. 2. Insert ...

  • Page 9

    9 using vehicle battery power you can power the scp-97 from a vehicle’s battery using an optional dc adapter, such as cat. No. 270- 1560. Cautions: • the recommended dc adapter supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits the sc...

  • Page 10

    10 follow these steps to power the scp-97 from a vehi- cle’s battery. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3v. 2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord with the tip set to negative (–). 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the scp-...

  • Page 11

    11 connecting headphones/ speakers you can enjoy the scp-97’s sound through its built- in monaural speaker. Or, you can connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers that have a 1 / 8 - inch stereo plug to the scp-97 for stereo sound. Your local radioshack store sells a wide variety of stereo head...

  • Page 12

    12 listening safely to protect your hearing, follow these guidelines 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 ...

  • Page 13

    13 even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev- els, they still can present a traffic hazard. Connecting the antenna when you connect headphones or amplified speak- ers, the headphones’ or speakers’ cord acts as the fm antenna, so be sure to fully...

  • Page 14

    14 using the belt clip the supplied belt clip lets you keep your hands free while you listen to the scp-97. To attach the belt clip, slide it into the slots on the back of the scp-97 and push up until it latches in place. To remove the belt clip, push down on the tab and slide it off in the directio...

  • Page 15: Radio Operation

    15 radio operation 1. Set tape • • radio to radio . 2. Adjust volume to its lowest level. Illus illus 14-1244.Fm page 15 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 16

    16 3. Set fm • • • am to select the desired band. 4. Turn tuning to select the desired station. 5. Adjust volume to a comfortable listening level. Position band left fm stereo center fm mono right am illus illus 14-1244.Fm page 16 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 17

    17 notes: • the am antenna is built-in. Rotate the cas- sette player to improve am reception. • for the best fm reception, fully extend the fm antenna wire or the headphones’ or speakers’ cord (whichever is connected). • the fm stereo indicator lights when the scp-97 receives an fm broadcast in ster...

  • Page 18

    18 6. Set extended bass to on for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to off for normal bass sound. 7. Set tape • • radio to tape to turn off the radio. Illus 14-1244.Fm page 18 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 19: Cassette Operation

    19 cassette operation playing a cassette tape 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the exposed tape. 2. Pull open the cassette com- partment door. 3. With its open edge facing up, insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides on the door. Ill...

  • Page 20

    20 4. Close the door. 5. Set tape • • radio to tape . 6. Press play . The button locks down and play begins. Note: the scp-97 automatically plays the tape’s other side when the current side ends. To play the other side sooner, set direction to its other position. Illus illus 14-1244.Fm page 20 frida...

  • Page 21

    21 7. Adjust volume to the desired listening level. 8. Set extended bass to on for an enhanced bass effect. Set it to off for normal bass sound. Illus illus 14-1244.Fm page 21 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 22

    22 9. To stop playback, press n stop . Using fast-forward and rewind to fast-forward the tape, press or (whichever is the same direction as tape play). To rewind the tape, press or (whichever is the opposite di- rection of tape play.) illus illus 14-1244.Fm page 22 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 23

    23 the tape automatically stops when it reaches the end (but you must press n stop to release or ). To stop the tape before it reaches the end, press n stop sooner. Tape tips tape quality for the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recom- mend long-...

  • Page 24

    24 to restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then com- pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface. Caution: be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do no...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    25 maintenance your optimus scp-97 auto-reverse am/fm stereo cassette player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the scp-97 so you can enjoy it for years. • keep the scp-97 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • use and store ...

  • Page 26

    26 cleaning the tape-handling parts dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accu- mulate on the tape head and other parts that the tape touches. This can reduce the scp-97’s performance. Follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operatio...

  • Page 27

    27 5. When you finish cleaning, press n stop and close the compartment, then reconnect power. Note: your local radioshack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning accessories. Illus 14-1244.Fm page 27 friday, july 2, 1999 12:28 pm.

  • Page 28

    28 fcc information this equipment complies with the limits for a class b digital device as specified in part 15 of fcc rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and tv interference in a residential area. How- ever, your equipment might cause tv or radio inter- ference even whe...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    29 specifications general power requirements ....... 3 volts dc, 300 milliamps two aa batteries (cat. No. 23-557), 3-volt ac adapter (cat. No. 273-1654), or 3-volt dc adapter (cat. No. 270-1560) battery life (alkaline) ...................... About 14 hours dimensions ........................ 3 1 / 2...

  • Page 30

    30 fm frequency range ......................... 88–108 mhz usable sensitivity ................................... 15 mw output power @ 10% thd .................... 10 mw selectivity ± 400 khz ................................ 15 db cassette player tape system ............................. 4-track, st...

  • Page 31

    31 limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and dealers. Ex- cept as provi...

  • Page 32

    Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 6a8 printed in hong kong will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attrib- utable to acts of god, abuse...