SCR-59  (140-1205)           Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 6652

SUPPLYING POWER

You can power your SCR-59 from any of three power Sources:

*   Internal batteries

*   Standard AC power (with an optional adapter)

*   Your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional adapter)

Using Internal Batteries

You can power the SCR-59 with two AA batteries.  We recommend alkaline
batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.  Or, you can use
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125).  If you use
rechargeable batteries, you also need a battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).

Caution:  Do not mix nonrechargeable and rechargeable batteries in the
          SCR-59.

1.  Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the
    direction of the arrow.

2.  Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked beside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

If the BATTERY/RECORD indicator lights steadily during playback, the
batteries are weak.  When the batteries completely run out, the indicator
does not light at all.

Note:  The recorder is capable of using rechargeable 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 options that
       might be available are:  municipal curbside collection, drop-off
       boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back
       programs.

Using AC Power

To power the SCR-59 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (not
supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1654.

Note:  Connecting an optional adapter disconnects the internal batteries.

Caution:  You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and
          delivers at least 300 milliamps.  Its center tip must be set to
          negative, and its plug must properly fit the SCR-59's DC 3V
          jack.  Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications
          could damage the SCR-59 or the adapter.

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

2.  Attach the black-tipped barrel plug to the adapter's cord to read TIP
    NEG.

3.  Insert the plug into the SCR-59's DC 3V jack.  This disconnects the
    internal batteries.

4.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Your Vehicle's Cigarette-Lighter Socket

You can power the SCR-59 from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.
This connection requires a DC adapter (not supplied, such as Cat. No. 270
-1560.

Note:  Connecting an optional adapter disconnects the internal batteries.

Cautions:  The vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical
           system.

           To protect the vehicle's electrical system, always plug the
           adapter into the SCR-59 before you plug it into the cigarette-
           lighter socket.  Always unplug the adapter from the cigarette-
           lighter socket before you unplug it from the SCR-59.

           You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and
           delivers at least 300 milliamps.  Its center tip must be set
           to negative, and its plug must properly fit the SCR-59's DC 3V
           jack.  Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications
           could damage the SCR-59 or the adapter.

Follow these steps to power the SCR-59 from your vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket.

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

2.  Plug the orange-tipped barrel plug into the adapter's cord with the
    tip set to negative (-).

3.  Insert the barrel plug into the SCR-59's DC 3V jack.

4.  Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter
    socket.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES/SPEAKERS

You need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch plug
to listen to tapes in stereo.  Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide
selection of stereo headphones and speakers.

Insert the headphone's/speakers',1/8-inch plug into the recorder's PHONES
jack.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

*  Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.  After
   you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
   level.

*  Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high volume
   listening can lead to permanent 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.

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 listening at normal levels, they still present a traffic hazard.

ATTACHING THE CARRYING CASE AND SHOULDER STRAP

Follow the arrows to thread the strap through the strapholders on the
supplied carrying case.  Insert the SCR-59 into the carrying case.  Then
lock it into place by securing the strap holes over the brads.

(br/all-6/28/94)