SCP-70 Stereo Mate AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player 
(140-1212)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 17942

IMPORTANT:  Make sure headphones or speakers are connected before you
            operate the SCP-70.

USING THE RADIO

1.  Set the L/R VOLUME controls to their lowest setting (toward PLAY).

2.  Set TAPE (radio off)/RADIO to RADIO.

3.  Set FM ST./FM/AM to the desired band.  Set it to FM ST. for stereo
    sound.

    NOTE:  The FM ST./BATT. indicator lights steadily when the radio
           receives an FM broadcast in stereo.

4.  Adjust the L/R VOLUME controls to a comfortable listening level.  L
    VOLUME controls the sound from the left speaker, and R VOLUME controls
    the sound from the right speaker.

5.  Turn TUNING to select the desired station.

    NOTES:  The AM antenna is built-in.  Move the SCP-70 to improve AM
            reception.

            For best FM reception, fully uncoil the headphones' (or
            speakers') cord.

            To improve reception for weak FM stereo stations, set FM ST./
            FM/AM to FM.  The sound is monaural, but the reception should
            improve.  To return to stereo sound, set it to FM ST.

6.  Set TAPE (radio off)/RADIO to TAPE (radio off) to turn off the radio.

PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE

1.  Set L/R VOLUME controls to their lowest setting (toward PLAY).

2.  Set TAPE (radio off)/RADIO to TAPE (radio off).

3.  Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a
    pencil.  This helps prevent the tape from tangling in the tape
    mechanism.  Avoid touching the tape with your fingers.

4.  Pull open the cassette compartment door.

5.  Insert a cassette into the guides on the compartment door with the
    cassette's open edge facing up, the side you want to play facing out,
    and the full reel to the right.  Then close the door.

6.  Press PLAY.

7.  Adjust the L/R VOLUME controls to a comfortable listening level.  L
    VOLUME controls the sound from the left speaker, and R VOLUME controls
    the sound from the right speaker.

    NOTES:  Press STOP then FAST-F to fast-forward the tape.  The button
            locks, PLAY releases, and the tape fast-forwards until you
            press STOP.

            To rewind the cassette tape, turn the tape over and fast-
            forward to the desired position.

8.  The SCP-70 automatically stops when it reaches the end.  To stop
    playback sooner, press STOP.

TAPE TIPS

TAPE QUALITY

For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute)
cassette tapes.  We do not recommend long-playing cassette tapes, such
as C-120s, because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the
playback mechanism.

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.

CAUTION:  Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it.  Do not
          touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the
          cassette.


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