Radio Shack Cassette Player 14 1222 User Guide

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Cat. No.  
14-1222  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
STEREO MATE®  
SCP-81  
Stereo Cassette Player  
 
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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 Quality ........ 11  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ....................... 12  
Maintenance ..................................................................... 14  
Specifications .................................................................. 16  
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PREPARATION  
INSTALLING BATTERIES  
You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your SCP-  
81. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack  
Cat. No. 23-552.  
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 battery compartment cover is attached to  
the SCP-81 by a hinge. Do not attempt to remove it.  
2. Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity sym-  
bols (+ and –) marked on the diagram beside the com-  
partment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
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 or amplified speakers, plug them into the  
jack.  
Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of head-  
phones 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 level before you begin listen-  
ing. After you put on the headphones, adjust the volume  
to a comfortable listening 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 carrying, slide the belt clip 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  
cover.  
3. Close the door.  
VOLUME  
4. Set  
to its lowest setting.  
Note:  
Make sure you connected headphones or ampli-  
fied speakers.  
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5. Press PLAY.  
6. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.  
7. Set BASS BOOST to ON for enhanced bass.  
8. Press STOP to stop playback.  
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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 STOP.  
Notes:  
• When the tape reaches the end, you must press STOP to  
release the tape mechanism.  
• When using fast forward, always press STOP before  
pressing PLAY to save wear of the tape player’s mecha-  
nism.  
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TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES  
Storing Cassette Tapes  
Do not expose cassette tapes 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 tap-  
ping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob-  
jects near the cassette.  
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 opera-  
tion.  
1. Remove the batteries and open the cassette compart-  
ment door.  
2. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.  
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution  
or denatured alcohol to gently clean the play head, pinch  
roller, tape guide, and capstan.  
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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 sup-  
plies.  
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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 immedi-  
ately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the  
electronic 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 improperly.  
• 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, cleaning sol-  
vents, or strong detergents to clean the SCP-81.  
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Modifying or tampering with the SCP-81’s internal compo-  
nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the SCP-  
81’s warranty. If your SCP-81 is not performing as it should,  
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Requirements .......................................... 2 AA Batteries  
Tape System ........................... 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Tape  
Tape Speed at 3 KHz ........................ 17/8 ips +3/–2 (4.75 cm/s)  
Frequency Response ............................ 80-10,000 Hz (± 3 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...................................................... 40 dB  
Wow and Flutter (WWTD) .............................................. 0.35%  
Dimensions (HWD) .......................... 411/16 ¥ 311/16 ¥ 11/2 inches  
(119 ¥ 93 ¥ 38 mm)  
Weight ......................................................... 6.3 ounces (178 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifica-  
tions are subject to change and improvement without notice.  
RadioShack Limited Warranty  
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from  
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.  
bring your  
Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply  
RadioShack sales slip  
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does  
not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental  
damage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR-  
RANTIES 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  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
5A6  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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