Optimus SCP-97 User manual
Cat. No. 14-1244
OWNER’S MANUAL
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this equipment.
SCP-97
Auto Reverse AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player
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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 private stereo listen-
ing.
Its features include:
Extended Bass — lets you increase your music’s
bass sound.
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) — keeps the
radio’s receiver tuned to the selected broadcast fre-
quency.
Auto-Reverse Play — automatically plays the other
side of the tape when the side currently playing ends,
for continuous playback.
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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 an optional DC adapter).
Removable Belt Clip — allows hands-free carrying
so you can take the SCP-97 anywhere you go.
Note: To listen to your SCP-97 privately or in stereo,
you need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers
(not supplied) with a 1/8-inch mini plug. Your local Ra-
dioShack store sells a wide variety of headphones
and speakers.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................... 5
Power Sources .................................................. 5
Using Internal Battery Power ............................. 5
Using AC Power ................................................ 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................. 9
Connecting Headphones/Speakers .................. 11
Listening Safely ............................................ 12
Traffic Safety ................................................. 12
Connecting the Antenna .................................. 13
Using the Belt Clip ........................................... 14
Radio Operation ................................................. 15
Cassette Operation ............................................ 19
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 19
Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ..................... 22
Tape Tips ......................................................... 23
Tape Quality .................................................. 23
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality . 23
Maintenance ....................................................... 25
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................... 26
FCC Information .............................................. 28
Specifications .................................................... 29
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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 AA batteries
(not supplied). For the best performance, we recom-
mend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-557. Follow these steps to install batteries.
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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
and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types of batteries.
3. Replace the cover.
When the sound distorts or weakens, replace the bat-
teries.
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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 circuits.
USING AC POWER
You can power the SCP-97 with an optional AC
adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654.
Cautions:
• The recommended AC adapter supplies 3 volts
and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip
is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits the
SCP-97’s DC3V jack. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could damage the
SCP-97 or the adapter.
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• 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 the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3
mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s
cord so it reads –TIP.
3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the SCP-97’s
DC3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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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
SCP-97’s DC3V jack. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could damage the
SCP-97 or the adapter.
• Be sure to connect the adapter to the SCP-97
before you connect it to the cigarette-lighter
socket, and disconnect the adapter from the cig-
arette-lighter socket before you disconnect it
from the SCP-97.
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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-97’s
DC3V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.
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