CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RC-BM5
STANDBY/ON
BAND
TUNER
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT
UP
PRESET
DOWN
SOUND
HBS
RM-SRCBM5E REMOTE CONTROL
PROGRAM/
SET
RANDOM
REPEAT
CD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
+10
DISPLAY
UP
TITLE
GROUP
MP3
SEARCH
DOWN
VOLUME
CD
MUTING
E
M
U
L
O
V
PRESET UP
CD
PRESET DOWN
FM MODE/BEAT CUT
TUNER
SOUND
TAPE
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.
Front view
15cm
15cm
Side view
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
8
R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F)-size batteries
3
Replace the cover.
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7
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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
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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
6
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
(on/off)
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
(on/off) button
Press the (on/off) button on the unit to turn on
and off the unit.
: Power-on position
: Power-off position
You can turn on and off the unit by pressing the
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control unit,
if the (on/off) button on the unit is set to the on
position.
The STANDBY indicator goes out when the unit is
turned on. The unit comes on ready to play the source
selected when the unit was last turned off.
STANDBY/ON
Notes:
• The
unit does not function when the
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control
(on/off) button is
set to the off position.
• Remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand
or in the trunk of a car. This prevents the power from
being accidentally turned on, thus avoiding wasteful
battery consumption.
• If you plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet with
the
(on/off) button set to the on position, the unit
enters standby mode. In this case, press the
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control unit, or
press the CD/RANDOM, TUNER/BAND or TAPE
button on the unit to turn on the unit.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND
PHONES
VOLUME –/+ VOLUME –/+
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
SOUND
Adjusting the volume
Press the VOLUME – or VOLUME + button.
Caution:
DO NOT turn off the unit with the volume set to an
extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound
could damage your hearing and/or the speakers and
headphones, when you turn on the unit or start playing
another source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume unless the
unit is turned on.
SOUND/HBS MUTING
Selecting the sound mode
Sound mode can be selected to enhance the type of music
being played.
Press the SOUND button repeatedly until the sound
mode you want appears in the display window.
Alternatively, press the SOUND/HBS button on the
remote control unit.
Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows:
Turning off the sound temporarily
During playback, press the MUTING button on the
remote control unit.
Playback continues without sound.
To restore the sound, press the MUTING button again
or increase or decrease the volume level.
Listening through headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack.
No sound comes out of the speakers anymore. Be sure to
turn down the volume before connecting headphones.
∗
FLAT
∗ No indication. The sound mode is canceled.
Reinforcing the bass sound
You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Hyper-Bass
Sound effect.
Press and hold the SOUND button so that the HBS
indicator lights up in the display window.
Alternatively, press and hold the SOUND/HBS button
on the remote control unit.
To turn off the effect, press and hold the button again so
that the HBS indicator goes off.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
Notes on compact discs
This unit is designed to play audio CDs, CD-Rs and CDRWs.
You can use compact discs with the mark shown below.
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs
(Rewritable) can be played only if they are already
finalized.
• You can play your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs
recorded in music CD format. However, they may not
be played depending on their characteristics and
recording conditions.
• Before playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played on the
unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or
stain on them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is
caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is
lower than that of regular CDs.)
Cleaning discs
Before loading a disc, wipe off any dust, dirt or
fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Discs should be
cleaned by wiping radially, from the center to edge.
Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic
spray.
• Removing the disc from its storage case and
replacing it
Press the center and lift out.
MP3 formats supported on the unit
– ISO 9660 format – 17 characters max.
– Max. number of tracks and albums: 256
– Max. number of directory nesting levels: 8
– Max. number of albums: 99
– Max. length of a track: 255 minutes 59 seconds
– Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Bit rate: 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps,
256 kbps
Handling discs
Since dirty, damaged or warped discs could damage the
unit, care should be taken of the following:
• Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
• Do not stick or write anything on the label side.
• Do not bend discs.
Storage
• After removing a disc from the unit, be sure to put it
back in its case.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high
temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity or dust.
Press to secure the disc.
• Handling
Incorrect
• Cleaning
Correct
Incorrect
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Basic operation
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CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
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1
Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode,
if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode.
2
Press the OPEN 0 button to open the disc door.
3
Load a disc with the label side facing up and close
the disc door.
• 8-cm compact discs can be played on the unit
without an adapter.
• When loading an MP3 disc, the MP3 indicator lights
up, and the total number of albums and total number
of tracks scroll through the display window.
4
Press the 3/8 button to start playback.
The current track number and elapsed playing time
are displayed during playback.
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STANDBY
Notes:
• When an MP3 disc is loaded, it may take more than 30
seconds to be read in, depending on the amount of
information compiled in the disc.
• “UNREAD DISC” scrolls through the display window
when the disc cannot be read because it is dirty or
scratched.
• The following indication may be displayed when the
disc is loaded upside down. Reload the disc correctly.
5
Adjust the volume and sound.
• If mistracking occurs during playback, lower the
volume.
• Mistracking may occur if a strong shock is applied to
the unit or if it is used in a place subject to vibrations
(e.g. in a car travelling on a rough road).
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To stop playback
Press the 7 button.
Main unit Remote
Caution:
Press the 7 button before opening the disc door. Check
that the disc has completely stopped rotating before
unloading the disc.
To pause playback
Press the 3/8 button during playback.
To resume playback, press the button again.
Main unit Remote
Skipping
• To skip to the next track
Press the ¢ button during playback to skip to the
beginning of the next track.
• To skip back to the previous track
Press the 4 button during playback to skip back to
the previous track.
Selecting a desired track directly
(audio CD only)
Use the number buttons on the remote control unit.
Example:
To select track 8, press the 8 button.
To select track 21, press the +10, +10 and 1 buttons in
this order.
Playback starts from the specified track.
Search – locating a desired position
on the disc (audio CD only)
Press and hold the 4 or ¢ button during
playback.
Monitor the sound and release the button when the
desired position is located.
Main unit Remote
Main unit Remote
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Selecting a desired album and track
(MP3 disc only)
1
In stop mode, press the PRESET UP or PRESET
DOWN button repeatedly until the desired album
is displayed.
Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP
DOWN button repeatedly on the remote control unit.
2
Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track from the current album.
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
control unit.
3
Press 3/8 button to start playback.
If you use the number buttons in step 2, playback starts
without your pressing the 3/8 button.
Changing the display
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display changes in
the following order:
In case of an audio CD:
Track number being played and elapsed playing
time
Track number being played and remaining time of
the track
(“REMAIN” lights up in the display window.)
Elapsed playing time of the disc
(“TOTAL” lights up.)
Title search (MP3 disc only)
1
In stop mode, press the TITLE SEARCH button.
2
Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
repeatedly to input an alphabet or a number at the
selected position.
Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP
DOWN button on the remote control unit.
3
Press the 4 or ¢ button to select another
position to input a letter or a number.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input other letters or
numbers.
5
Press the TITLE SEARCH button to start title
search.
The number of titles (tracks) the unit found appears in
the display window.
• If one or more titles are found, select a track from
them and press the 3/8 button to start playback.
• If no title is found, “FIND 000” appears briefly in
the display window and the unit returns to step 3.
To exit title search mode, press the 7 button in stop
mode.
Alternatively, press the TUNER/BAND or TAPE button.
Remaining time of the disc
(“TOTAL REMAIN” lights up.)
In case of an MP3 disc:
Track number being played and elapsed playing
time
Album number, album name, track number and
track name being played
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Programmed playback of an audio CD
3
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order.
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2,4
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
1
Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode.
2
Press the PROGRAM button in stop mode.
Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on
the remote control unit.
The PROG. indicator and the current track number
start blinking in the display window.
4
Press the PROGRAM button.
“OK” is displayed and the PROG. indicator lights up
steadily.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to program other tracks.
6
Press the 3/8 button to start programmed
playback.
3
3
Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track to be programmed.
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
control unit.
To clear the program, press the 7 button in stop mode.
“PROG CLEARED” scrolls through the display
window. The program is also cleared when you open the
disc door.
To check the programmed tracks, press the 4 or
¢ button repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the program number and
track number are displayed in the display window.
Note:
You cannot program more than 20 tracks. “PRG FULL”
is displayed when you try to program the 21st track.
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Programmed playback of an MP3 disc
Up to 99 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order.
1
In stop mode, press the PROGRAM button.
Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on
the remote control unit.
The PROG. indicator starts blinking in the display
window.
2
Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
to select a desired album.
Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP
DOWN button on the remote control unit.
3
Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track in the album.
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
control unit.
4
Press the PROGRAM button.
“OK” is displayed for a moment and the PROG.
indicator lights up steadily.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program other tracks.
6
Press the 3/8 button to start programmed
playback.
To clear the program, press the 7 button in stop mode.
“PROG CLEAR” scrolls through the display window.
The program is also cleared when you open the disc door.
To check the programmed tracks, press the 4 or
¢ button repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the program number and
track number are displayed in the display window.
Note:
You cannot program more than 99 tracks. “PRG FULL”
is displayed when you try to program the 100th track.
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Repeat/random playback
REPEATREPEAT CD/RANDOMCD/RANDOM
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Repeat playback
Press the REPEAT button during playback.
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes
in the following order:
In case of an audio CD:
Repeat playback of a single track
(“REPEAT” lights up in the display window.)
Repeat playback of all tracks on the disc
(“REPEAT ALL” lights up.)
Repeat playback is canceled.
In case of an MP3 disc:
Repeat playback of a single track
(“REPEAT” lights up in the display window.)
Repeat playback of an album
(“REPEAT GROUP” lights up.)
Repeat playback of all tracks on the disc
(“REPEAT ALL” lights up.)
Random playback
Press the CD/RANDOM button in CD mode so that
the RANDOM indicator lights up in the display
window.
Tracks are played in random order.
To cancel random playback, press the CD/RANDOM
button so that the RANDOM indicator goes off.
Repeat playback is canceled.
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RADIO RECEPTION
4
Tuning in a station
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4 4
1
Press the TUNER/BAND button to enter TUNER
mode.
2
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band,
FM or AM.
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3
Press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for more than
1 second.
The unit starts searching and stops when a station of
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
If you press the 4 or ¢ button briefly and
repeatedly, the frequency changes step by step.
4
Adjust the volume and sound.
Changing the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, reception improves in monaural reception.
Press the FM MODE/BEAT CUT button to change
to the monaural reception.
Each time you press the button, the reception toggles
between monaural and stereo modes.
FM MODE/BEAT CUT
Main unit Remote
The STEREO indicator lights up steadily in the display
window when the unit receives an FM stereo broadcast
of sufficient signal strength in stereo reception mode.
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT
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Presetting stations
5
You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
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1
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band,
FM or AM.
2
Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in the station
you want to preset.
3
Press the PROGRAM button.
Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on
the remote control unit.
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Tuning in a preset station
1
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band,
FM or AM.
2
Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
repeatedly until the desired preset number
appears.
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2
4
Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
to select the preset number.
The selected preset number flashes.
5
Press the PROGRAM button.
“STORED” is displayed in the display window.
The preset number lights up steadily.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations, using
different preset numbers.
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Using the antennas
FM AM
Note:
The built-in ferrite core antenna may pick up interference
from television receivers in the neighborhood disturbing
AM reception.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
Notes on cassette tapes
• Use only type-I normal tapes. The recording/playback
characteristics of this unit are those for normal tapes,
which have different characteristics from CrO
metal tapes.
• The use of tapes longer than 120 minutes is not
recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur and these tapes easily jam in the pinch roller and
the capstan.
• Loose tape may cause trouble. Gently tighten the tape
with a pencil as shown in the figure below.
Turn the pencil to take up
the slack.
• To prevent recordings from being accidentally erased,
remove the tab(s) with a screwdriver. After the tabs
have been broken off, reseal the slots with adhesive
tape to erase or re-record.
2 and
Loading a cassette
1
Press the § STOP/EJECT button to open the
cassette holder.
2
Load a cassette with the open side up and the
playback side facing out as shown in the figure
below.
+ Forward direction
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
3
Close the cassette holder by pressing it gently and
firmly.
The cassette holder clicks back into position.
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Basic operation
1
Press the TAPE button to enter TAPE mode.
2
Load a cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
3
Press the 2 PLAY button to start playback.
4
Adjust the volume and sound.
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CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
4 1 2
To stop playback
Press the § STOP/EJECT button.
The tape also stops when it reaches the end.
Fast-winding a tape
Press the ¡ REW or 1 FF button.
When the tape reaches the end, press the § STOP/
EJECT button to release the ¡ REW or 1 FF button.
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RECORDING
Basic operation
1
Prepare the recording source.
• When recording from the radio
Set to the TUNER mode and tune in a desired
station.
• When recording from a CD
Set to the CD mode and load a CD.
2
Load a blank or erasable cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
3
Press the ¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons
simultaneously.
To stop recording
Press the § STOP/EJECT button.
The tape also stops when it reaches the end.
Notes:
• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to rerecord pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound
or video recording, broadcast or cable program and
in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work
embodied therein.
• In recording, the ALC circuit automatically optimizes
the recording level. Adjustment of the recording level
is unnecessary.
• If a recording you made has excessive noise or static,
the unit may have been too close to a TV which was on
during the recording. Either turn off the TV or increase
the distance between the TV and the unit.
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CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
2
Using the beat-cut function
When recording an AM broadcast, beats may occur. If
this happens, press the FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
to select the better beat-cut position, “BEAT 01” or
“BEAT 02”.
To start recording at the exact moment
1
Press the 8 PAUSE button first, then press the
¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons simultaneously, thus
entering the record-pause (standby) mode.
2
Press the 8 PAUSE button to release the tape at
the exact moment you want to start recording.
Note:
Do not leave the unit in pause mode for more than a few
minutes. Instead, press the § STOP/EJECT button to
stop the tape.
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Synchronized recording with CD playback
You can make the CD player to start playback when the tape deck enters the recording mode.
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CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
1
1
Load a cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
2
Load a CD.
3
Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode.
4
Specify a track or point on the disc to start
recording.
• To start recording from the desired track, select the
track by pressing the 4 or ¢ button in stop
mode.
• To start recording from the desired point on a disc,
play the disc and pause at the desired point by
pressing the 3/8 button.
5
Press the ¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons
simultaneously.
Synchronized recording starts.
When the tape reaches the end first, the CD player
continues playback.
When the CD player stops first, the tape continues
running. In this case, press the § STOP/EJECT button
to stop the tape.
Erasing
When recording on a pre-recorded tape, the previous recording is erased and only the new recording is heard next
time the tape is played back.
To erase a tape without making a new
recording
1
Press the 7 (CD stop) button with no disc loaded in
the unit.
2
Press the ¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons
simultaneously.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the heads, capstan and
pinch roller
Cleaning is important!
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust
naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch
roller. When they become too dirty;
• Sound quality deteriorates.
• The sound output level drops.
• The previous recording is not completely erased.
• Recording is not performed satisfactorily.
To avoid these, clean the heads, capstan and pinch roller
every 10 hours of use.
Heads
Capstan
Pinch roller
Open the cassette holder. Clean the heads, capstan
and pinch roller.
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at an
audio store.
After cleaning, make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried
completely before loading a cassette.
Cleaning the CD pickup lens
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, the sound may be
degraded.
Open the disc door and clean the lens.
Use a blower (available at a camera store, etc.) to blow
off dust on the lens.
OPEN
Blower
Lens
Cautions:
• Keep magnets and metallic objects away from the
head. If the head becomes magnetized, noise will
increase and the sound will deteriorate.
• Demagnetize the recording/playback head every 20 to
30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available at
an audio store. When demagnetizing the head, the
(on/off) button should be set to the off position.
As the erasure head of the unit is of magnetic type,
do not demagnetize it.
• Do not use anything other than alcohol for cleaning.
Thinner and benzine will damage the rubber pinch
roller.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always
serious. Make sure first ...
1 Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the power cord unplugged?
2 When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, tape
does not move.
* Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?
3 Playback sound is at a very low level.
* Are the batteries run down?
* Is the head dirty?
4 The ¶ REC button does not function.
* Have the safety tabs of the cassette been broken
off?
* Is a cassette loaded?
5 The disc is loaded but does not play.
* Is the disc upside down?
* Is the disc dirty?
* Is the disc damaged or warped?
* Is the lens dirty?
* Is there lens condensation? If so, set the
off) button to the on position and wait one or two
hours before use.
6 No sound from the speakers.
* Are headphones connected?
(on/
7 Since tape speed is irregular, wow and flutter
occur.
* Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
* Are the batteries run down?
8 Radio reception is poor and there is much
static.
* Is the antenna properly adjusted?
9 Remote control is impossible.
* Are the batteries in the remote control unit
exhausted?
* Is the remote sensor section exposed to bright light
(direct sunlight, etc.)?
Note:
When the unit is moved from a cold place of around 0˚C
to a warm place, it may not operate normally, because
moisture has formed inside the deck. Normal operation
will be restored after waiting one or two hours.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Compact disc player section
Type : Compact disc player
Signal detection
system : Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels : 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio : 90 dB
Wow & flutter : Less than measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range : FM 87.50 MHz to
108.00 MHz
AM 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz
Antennas : Telescopic antenna for FM
Ferrite core antenna for AM
Tape deck section
Track system : 4-track 2-channel stereo
Motor : Electronic governor DC
motor for capstan
Heads : Hard permalloy head for
recording/playback,
magnetic head for erasure
Frequency response : 80 Hz to 12 500 Hz
Wow & flutter : 0.15% (WRMS)
Fast wind time : Approx. 120 sec.
(C-60 cassette)
General
Speakers : 10 cm × 2,
5 cm × 2,
2.7 cm × 2
Power output : 5 W per channel, min. RMS,
driven into 3 Ω at 1 kHz,
with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion (IEC
268-3)
Output terminals : PHONES × 1 (Output level:
0 mW to 30 mW/32 Ω,
Matching impedance:16 Ω to
32 Ω)
Power supply : AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz
DC 12 V (R20P (SUM-1)/D
(13F)-size batteries × 8)
Power consumption : 35 W (power-on mode)
2.6 W (standby mode)
Dimensions : 520 (W) mm × 173 (H) mm
× 250 (D) mm
Mass : Approx. 4.5 kg (without
batteries)
Accessories provided : AC power cord × 1
Remote control unit × 1
Batteries for the remote
control unit, R03 (UM4)/
AAA (24F) × 2
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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