SCP-57  (140-1097)           Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 7095

The SCP-57 Stereo Cassette Player is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help care for the SCP-57
so it can be enjoyed for years.

Keep the SCP-57 dry.  If its gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids
can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.

Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.  Always remove
old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic
circuits.

Handle the SCP-57 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage the
circuit board and case, and can cause the SCP-57 to work improperly.

Use and store the SCP-57 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries, distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the SCP-57 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of
parts.

Wipe the SCP-57 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.  Do
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean
the unit.

Modifying or tampering with the SCP-57's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the SCP-57's warranty and void the FCC
authorization to operate it.  If the SCP-57 is not performing as it
should, take it to a local Radio Shack store for assistance.

TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

The following tips can help get the best performance and the longest life
from the SCP-57.

NOTE:  For best performance, use only regular length ( 60- or 90- minute)
       cassette tapes.  Long-playing cassette tapes such as C-120's are
       not recommended because they are extremely thin and easily tangle.

LOOSENING TIGHTLY WOUND TAPE

If the tape is repeatedly played on both sides without using fast-forward
or rewind, the tape can become tightly wound on either hub.  This can
cause high pitched squeaks during playback, or it can stretch the tape.

To loosen tightly wound tape, fast-forward the entire tape, then rewind
the entire tape.  If problems persist, try this again.

CLEANING AND DEMAGNETIZING

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the
performance of the SCP-57.  The tape head should be cleaned about every
20 hours of tape player operation.  A local Radio Shack store sells a
complete line of cleaning accessories.

The SCP-57's playback head reads magnetized metallic particles on the
tapes coating to play the sound.  Eventually, the head and other metal
parts touched by the tape become slightly magnetized, which reduces the
sound quality.  To remove this magnetism, use an appropriate demagnetizer,
available at the local Radio Shack store.

(smc-03/01/94)