Optimus 14-1252, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1252 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment SCR 100 Stereo Cassette Player Recorder 14 1252 fm Page 1 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 2: ...ll pack age making it easy to carry wherever you go Its features include Built in Wide Range Speaker lets you listen to mono sound without carrying headphones Built in Stereo Microphone lets you record in stereo without connecting stereo microphones Extended Bass Boost provides richer fuller bass than ordinary players Numeric Tape Counter helps you quickly locate a specific section on the tape Cue...

Page 3: ... adapter not supplied Headphone Output Jack lets you listen in private or use optional external speakers Three Power Options you can power the SCR 100 from AA batteries standard AC power or DC power Note You need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers not supplied with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug to listen to tapes in stereo Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of these products 14 ...

Page 4: ...y 12 Operation 13 Loading a Cassette Tape 13 Recording 14 Using the Built in Stereo Microphone 14 Using External Stereo Microphones 15 Playing a Tape 16 Using the Tape Counter 18 Tape Tips 19 Tape Quality 19 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 19 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 20 Care 22 Specifications 23 14 1252 fm Page 4 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 5: ...tions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direc tion of the arrow to open it 14 1252 fm Page 5 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 6: ... promptly and properly Do not bury or burn them Caution If you do not plan to use the SCR 100 with batteries for two weeks or more remove the batter ies Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts USING AC POWER You can power the SCR 100 using a 3V 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store 14 1252 fm Page 6 Thurs...

Page 7: ... does not meet these specifications could damage the SCR 100 or the adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the SCR 100 before you connect it to AC power When you finish disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the SCR 100 Follow these steps to power the SCR 100 from stan dard AC power 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 14 1252 fm Page 7 Thursday October 28 1999 3 ...

Page 8: ...ower source such as cigarette lighter socket using a 3V 300 mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a power source that sup plies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to posi tive and its plug must fit the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these 14 1252 fm Page 8 T...

Page 9: ...nish disconnect the adapter from the pow er source before you disconnect it from the SCR 100 Follow these steps to power the SCR 100 from DC power 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the Adaptaplug into the cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the SCR 100 s DC 3V jack 14 1252 fm Page 9 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 10: ...PHONES SPEAKERS To listen to tapes in stereo connect stereo head phones or amplified speakers neither supplied equipped with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo plug to Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amplified speakers 14 1252 fm Page 10 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 11: ...ing adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss 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 14 1252 fm Page 11 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 12: ...riding a bicycle This can create a traffic haz ard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume lev els they still can present a traffic hazard 14 1252 fm Page 12 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 13: ...prevent the tape from becoming tangled in the tape mechanism Do not touch the tape 2 Open the cassette compartment door by lifting it at the notch 3 Insert a cassette tape into the door guides so the cassette s open edge faces out the side you want to use faces up and the full reel is to the left 4 Close the door Notch 14 1252 fm Page 13 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 14: ... using a some what lower sound quality level set the switch to SLOW 2 Press RECORD Both PLAY and RECORD lock down and recording begins RECORD BATT lights during recording 3 When the player reaches the end of the tape the auto stop mechanism stops the tape and releases RECORD and PLAY automatically Press STOP to stop recording sooner 14 1252 fm Page 14 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 15: ...t and equidistant from the sound source 2 Insert the microphones 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plugs into L MIC and R MIC respectively 3 With a blank tape loaded set TAPE SPEED as desired then press RECORD Both PLAY and RECORD lock down and recording begins RECORD BATT lights during recording 4 When the player reaches the end of the tape the auto stop mechanism stops the tape and releases RECORD and PLAY automa...

Page 16: ...r an amplified speaker system disconnects the built in speak ers 2 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas sette s hub with a pencil Do not touch the exposed tape 3 Lift the cassette compartment door and insert the cassette tape into the cassette guides with its open edge facing up Be sure the full reel is to the right and the side you want to listen to faces the door 4 Set TAPE SPEED to ...

Page 17: ...USE in the direction of the arrow To start play again slide PAUSE in the opposite direction 9 The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end To stop it sooner press STOP To fast forward the tape press FAST F CUE The but ton locks down To rewind the tape press REW RE VIEW The button locks down To release either control press STOP E BASS 14 1252 fm Page 17 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 18: ...e FAST F CUE or REW REVIEW to re sume play Press STOP to stop playback Using the Tape Counter The tape counter shows you a tape s current posi tion Before recording press the tape counter button to reset the counter to 000 Then as the tape counter moves you can note specific points on the tape to return to during playback 14 1252 fm Page 18 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 19: ...ring 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 com pletely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette s outer shell on a flat su...

Page 20: ...nd other parts that the tape touches This can reduce the SCR 100 s perfor mance After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a cassette deck cleaning kit available from your local RadioShack store 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handling pa...

Page 21: ...on to clean the tape guides record head play head pinch roller and capstan 4 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the cassette compartment door then reconnect power Pinch Roller Capstan Record Head Tape Guides Play Head 14 1252 fm Page 21 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 22: ... 100 only in normal tem perature environments Handle the SCR 100 gently and carefully Do not drop it Keep the SCR 100 away from dust and dirt Occasionally wipe the SCR 100 with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the SCR 100 s internal components can cause a malfunction and might in validate its warranty If your SCR 100 is not perform ing as it should take it to your lo...

Page 23: ...ips 4 75 cm s Frequency Response 125 Hz 8 kHz at 6dB Signal to Noise Ratio 45 dB Wow and Flutter 0 35 Dimensions HWD 33 8 4 3 4 15 16 Inches 86 120 33 5 mm Weight without batteries 6 5 oz 180 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve ment without notice 14 1252 fm Page 23 Thursday October 28 1999 3 27 PM ...

Page 24: ...oduct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b re place the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the pur chase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become th...