SCP-52  (140-1092)              Installation           Faxback Doc. # 9849

POWER SOURCES

INTERNAL BATTERY POWER

You can power the cassette player from two AA batteries.  We recommend
alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

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

        Never mix fresh with old batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked next to the compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

Notes:  If the sound weakens, replace the batteries.

        Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

        If you plan not to use the cassette player for a month or more or
        if you use AC or external DC power, remove the batteries.  This
        protects the cassette player from possible battery leakage.

USING AN AC ADAPTER

You can power your cassette player from standard AC power using an
optional AC adapter.  We recommended Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1654.  If
you use another adapter, be sure that it supplies 3 volts, delivers at
least 200 milliamps and has a compatible plug with the tip set to
negative.

Note:  Connecting a power adapter automatically disconnects the internal
       batteries.

Follow these steps to use AC power using the recommended adapter.

1.  Plug the adapter cord into the DC 3V jack on the back of the unit.

2.  Plug the power module into a standard AC outlet.

Caution:  To prevent damage to your stereo, always unplug the AC adapter
          from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the stereo.

USING A DC ADAPTER

You can use your vehicle's battery to power the stereo if the vehicle has
a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system.  This connection requires
a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts, delivers at least 200 milliamps, and
has a compatible barrel plug with the center tip set to negative, such as
Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1560.

Follow these steps to power the cassette player from DC power.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2.  Insert the adapter's black-tipped barrel plug into the adapter's
    cord so it reads TIP NEG.

3.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the SCP-52's DC 3V jack.

4.  Plug the adapter's larger plug into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter
    socket.

Caution:  To prevent damage to your stereo and vehicle, always unplug the
          DC adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug
          it from the stereo.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES/SPEAKERS

Connect stereo headphones or amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch stereo
plug to the HEADPHONE jack.  Radio Shack stores sell a wide variety of
stereo headphones and amplified speakers.

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.

    Before you begin listening, always start by setting the volume to the
    lowest level possible.  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 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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