Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
STEREO MATE??
Stereo Cassette Player
Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
STEREO MATE??
Stereo Cassette Player
FEATURES
Your Optimus Stereo Mate??
Bass Boost ??? provides richer, fuller bass.
Headphone Jack ??? lets you listen in privacy through stereo headphones or connect to amplified speakers (neither sup- plied).
Removable Belt Clip ??? allows
Note: You need two AA batteries and a pair of headphones or amplified speakers with a
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Optimus and Stereo Mate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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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.
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
2.Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and
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
???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
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.
4.Set VOLUME 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
To
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,
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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
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
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
???Keep the
???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
???Use and store the
???Keep the
???Wipe the
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Modifying or tampering with the
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SPECIFICATIONS
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
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.
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