JVC RC-BM5 User Manual 2

CD PORTABLE SYSTEM

RC-BM5

STANDBY/ON

BAND

TUNER
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT

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RM-SRCBM5E REMOTE CONTROL

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INSTRUCTIONS

CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5

OPEN

DISPLAY

TITLE SERCH

STANDBY

REPEAT

PROGRAM

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located on the rear of the
cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0926-003A

[B]

CLASS
LASER

1
PRODUCT

Warnings, Cautions and Others

10cm

15cm

15cm

15cm

IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Caution –– (on/off) button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

(on/off) button in any position does not disconnect the

mains line.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR

SURFACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

CAUTION: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgåudsæt­telse for stråling. (d)

VARNING: Osynlig laser­strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, drippimg
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

VARO : Avattaessa ja
suojalukitus ohitettaessa
olet alttiina näkymättö­mälle lasersäteilylle.
Älä katso säteeseen. (f)

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:

No obstructions and open spacing.

2 Sides/ Top/ Back:

No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.

3 Bottom:

Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of
10 cm or more.

Side view

Front view

15cm

15cm

15cm

10cm

– G-1 –

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged
in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of
traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock.

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

– G-2 –

CONTENTS

FEATURES ................................................................. 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 1

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 2

POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 3

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS .................... 4

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................................... 5

TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF................................. 7

ADJUSTING THE SOUND........................................ 8

FEATURES

1 Portable system incorporating CD player

• CD functions can be operated with the remote
control unit as well as on the main unit.

• 8-cm CD playback capability

2 Digital LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) indicates

general playback status.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Prevention of Electric Shocks, Fire Hazards
and Damages

• Even when the (on/off) button is set to the off

position, a very small current will flow. To save power
and for safety when not using the unit for an extended
period of time, disconnect the power cord from the
household AC outlet.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always grasp
and pull the plug, not the power cord.

• Consult your nearest dealer when damage,
disconnection, or contact failure is found with the cord.

• Do not bend the cord sharply, or pull or twist it.

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 9

RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 16

CASSETTE PLAYBACK ......................................... 18

RECORDING ............................................................ 20

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 23

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 24

3 Synchronized recording with CD playback
4 MP3 playback capability
5 Hyper-Bass Sound effect

• Do not modify the power cord in any manner.

• Do not remove screws to disassemble the unit and do
not touch anything inside the unit to avoid accidents.

• Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.

• Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of
lightning.

• If water gets inside the unit, unplug the power cord
from the outlet and consult your dealer.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit so that
heat can escape.

• Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place.

1

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit
in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would
be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C.

1 Avoid using the unit in the following places:

• Where the temperature may become excessively
high or low; the recommended temperature range
is 5°C and 35°C.

• Where it could be subject to vibrations.

• Where it is excessively humid, such as in a
bathroom.

• Where it could be magnetized by a magnet or
speaker.

2 Pay attention to dust.

Be sure to close the disc holder so that the lens is not
contaminated by dust. Do not touch the lens.

3 Condensation

Condensation may occur in the following cases, in
which the unit may not operate correctly:

• The unit is in a room where a heater has just been
switched on.

• The unit is in a place where there is smoke or high
humidity.

• The unit has just moved from a cold place to a
warm room.

In these cases, set the
position and wait one or two hours before use.

4 Volume control

Compact discs produce very little noise compared
with analog records. If you adjust the volume by
listening to the noise as you do with analog records,
the speakers could be damaged by a sudden blast of
sound when playback starts. Therefore, turn down
the volume before starting and adjust it as required
while playing a CD.

(on/off) button to the on

5 Safety mechanism

The unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism
which switches off the laser beam when the disc
holder is opened.

6 Do not place magnetic objects such as

cassette tapes near the speakers.

Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not
place cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as
recorded data could be erased.

7 Keep the unit away from the TV.

When the unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could
be distorted. If this happens, move the unit away from
the TV. If this does not correct the situation, avoid
using the unit when the TV is turned on.

8 Cleaning the cabinet

If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzine or thinner as these could damage
the surface finish.

9 When listening with headphones

• Do not listen at high volumes as it could damage
your hearing.

• For safety, do not drive while listening with
headphones.

10 Carrying handle

Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the
telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damaging the
antenna. Position the carrying handle so that it does
not interfere with operation.

2

POWER SUPPLY

Operation on household AC

Connect the AC power cord.

CAUTIONS:

• Use only with the JVC power cord provided with this
unit to avoil malfunction or damage to the unit.
Remove batteries when using the power cord.

• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when
going out or when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.

Operation on batteries

Loading batteries

1

Open the battery cover.

Pull the battery cover toward you while pressing the
sections marked by the arrows.

Checking batteries

When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or
CD playback becomes intermittent, replace all batteries
with fresh ones.
When making an important recording, use new batteries
(preferably alkaline batteries with a longer service life)
to avoid any possible failure.

For better battery usage

• Continuous operation of the unit causes the battery
power to be consumed quicker than noncontinuous
operation.

• Operation of the unit in a cold place causes the battery
power to be consumed more quickly than in a warm
place.

CAUTIONS:

• When not using the unit for a long time (more than
two weeks) or when using the household AC, remove
the batteries to avoid a malfunction or damage to the
unit.

• When the JVC power cord provided with this unit is
connected, the power is automatically switched from
the batteries to the household AC even when the
batteries are loaded.
However, remove the batteries when using the power
cord.

2

Insert eight R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F)-size batteries.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the ª and ·
terminals positioned correctly.

1

4

8

R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F)-size batteries

3

Replace the cover.

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2

6

5

CAUTIONS WHEN USING BATTERIES:

When batteries are used incorrectly, it may result in
the leakage of chemicals from the batteries or they
may explode. The following care should be taken:

• Check that the positive ª and negative ·

terminals of the batteries are positioned correctly
and load them as shown in the figure on the left.

• Do not mix new and old batteries together, or mix
different types of batteries.

• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used
for an extended period of time.

If chemicals from the batteries come in contact with
your skin, wash them off immediately with water. If
chemicals leak onto the unit, clean the unit
completely.

3

NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

Top and front sides

1 2

1

(on/off) button
2 VOLUME –/+ buttons
3 Tape operation buttons

8 PAUSE button

§ STOP/EJECT button
1 FF button
¡ REW button
2 PLAY button
¶ REC button

4 Disc door
5 OPEN 0 button
6 PRESET UP button

PRESET DOWN button
FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
SOUND button

3 54

STANDBY

CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5

9 118 10 131276

7 CD/RANDOM button

TUNER/BAND button

TAPE button
8 Remote sensor section
9 Display window
10 Cassette holder
11 STANDBY indicator
12 3/8 button

4/¢ TUNER DOWN/UP buttons

7 button

13 DISPLAY button

TITLE SEARCH button

REPEAT button

PROGRAM button

4

Rear side

14 15 16

17

14 Telescopic antenna
15 Battery compartment cover
16 ÓAC IN (AC input) jack

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Installing batteries

1

Remove the battery cover from the back of the
remote control unit.

2

Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F)-size batteries.

Insert the batteries with the ª and · terminals
matching the indication inside the battery
compartment. Insert the · ends first.

17 PHONES jack

Connect a pair of stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm

diameters, impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω) to this jack.

The speaker output is switched off with headphones

connected.

3

Replace the battery cover.

Battery replacement

The maximum operating distance between the remote
control unit and the remote sensor section of the unit is
approximately 7 meters. When the operating range
decreases or remote control operation becomes unstable,
replace the batteries with new ones.

R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F)-size batteries

2

1

5

Notes on using the remote control unit

• Point the top of the remote control unit toward the
remote sensor section of the unit as directly as possible.
The operable distance from the main unit decreases if
you point the remote control unit at an angle.

Names of buttons

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

• Press the buttons gently and firmly.

• Do not expose the remote sensor section of the unit to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting) and
make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote sensor section and the remote control unit.

1 STANDBY/ON button
2 TUNER/BAND button

FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
PRESET UP/DOWN buttons

3 CD operation buttons

3/8 button
4 button
¢ button
7 button

4 SOUND/HBS (Hyper-Bass Sound) button
5 CD/RANDOM button

PROGRAM/SET button

REPEAT button
6 Number buttons
7 MP3 disc operation buttons

DISPLAY button

TITLE SEARCH button

GROUP UP/DOWN buttons

8 VOLUME +/– buttons
9 MUTING button

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