SCP-54  (140-1094)               Installation          Faxback Doc. # 9807

USING BATTERIES

The cassette player is powered by two AA batteries (not supplied).
For best results, We recommend alkaline batteries (such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 23-552) or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (such as Cat.
No. 23-125).

Installing/Replacing the Batteries

When the volume weakens or the sound distorts, replace the batteries
following these steps.

1.  Pull open the cassette compartment door.  The battery compartment is
    located at the bottom of the cassette compartment.

2.  Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow
    and lift off the cover.

3.  If necessary, remove and discard the old battery.

    Warnings:  Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

               Never leave dead, or old or weak batteries in the cassette
               player.  They can leak chemicals and corrode or damage
               electronic circuits.

4.  Place two AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment.

    Cautions:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

               Never mix fresh and old batteries, or alkaline and
               nickel-cadmium batteries.

               If you do not plan to use the cassette player for a month
               or more, remove and store the batteries.  Connected, aging
               batteries might leak chemicals and corrode or damage
               electronic circuits.

5.  Replace the battery compartment's cover.

Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

Nickel-Cadmium batteries come fully discharged.  You can charge the
batteries using an optional external battery charger (such as Cat.
No. 23-239).

Warning:  Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries.  Doing so
          causes the batteries to get very hot and they could explode.

Rechargeable battery Tips

Fully discharge the batteries occasionally by playing the cassette player
until it no longer plays.  Then fully recharge the batteries.  This helps
maintain the batteries' full charging capacity.

Avoid charging the batteries in a hot environment (more than 113
degrees F).  Doing so can permanently reduce the batteries' charging
capacity.

This product is capable of using nickel-cadmium batteries.  At the end
of the batteries' useful life, they must be recycled or disposed of
properly.  Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management
authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your
area.  Some operations that might be available are:  municipal curb-side
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and
mail-back program.

CONNECTIONS

You can listen to your SCP-54 cassette player by connecting stereo
headphones or amplified speakers.  Your local Radio Shack store carries a
variety of headphones, amplified speakers, and audio patch cables.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

For private listening, plug a pair of stereo headphones with a 1/8-inch
plug (such as Cat. No. 33-1022, not supplied) into the cassette player's
PHONES jack.

Listening Safely

Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended, high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.  Follow these guidelines to
protect your hearing, especially when you use headphones.

    Always start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible before
    you begin listening.  Put the earphone or headsets on, then gradually
    increase the volume as necessary.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over a period of 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 earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.  Even
though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard.

CONNECTING AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS

To listen to your cassette player through speakers, plug a pair of
amplified speakers (such as Cat. No. 40-1259, not supplied) into the
cassette player's PHONES jack using the amplified speakers' built-in
Y-cable.

(br/all-02/27/95)