CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RC-BM5
STANDBY/ON
PROGRAM/
SET
UM
E
VOL
RANDOM
CD
REPEAT
BAND
TUNER
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
FM MODE/
B
E
A
T
C
U
T
OPEN
UP
9
PRESET
DOWN
+10
DISPLAY
UP
TITLE
MP3
GROUP
SEARCH
DOWN
VOLUME
CD
DISPLAY
PRESET UP
CD
PRESET DOWN
TITLE SERCH
STANDBY
SOUND
HBS
MUTING
FM MODE/BEAT CUT
REPEAT
TUNER
SOUND
PROGRAM
RM-SRCBM5E REMOTE CONTROL
TAPE
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
For Customer Use:
INSTRUCTIONS
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]
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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 –
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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
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 9
RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 16
CASSETTE PLAYBACK ......................................... 18
RECORDING ............................................................ 20
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 23
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 24
FEATURES
1 Portable system incorporating CD player
• CD functions can be operated with the remote
control unit as well as on the main unit.
3 Synchronized recording with CD playback
4 MP3 playback capability
5 Hyper-Bass Sound effect
• 8-cm CD playback capability
2 Digital LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) indicates
general playback status.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
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.
• Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place.
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
5 Safety mechanism
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.
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.
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.
Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not
place cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as
recorded data could be erased.
• 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.
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.
2 Pay attention to dust.
8 Cleaning the cabinet
Be sure to close the disc holder so that the lens is not
contaminated by dust. Do not touch the lens.
If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzine or thinner as these could damage
the surface finish.
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.
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
• The unit has just moved from a cold place to a
warm room.
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.
In these cases, set the
(on/off) button to the on
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.
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POWER SUPPLY
Checking batteries
Operation on household AC
Connect the AC power cord.
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.
CAUTIONS:
For better battery usage
• 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.
• 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:
Operation on batteries
Loading batteries
1 Open the battery cover.
Pull the battery cover toward you while pressing the
sections marked by the arrows.
• 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.
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.
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
3
8
7
2
6
• 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.
5
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.
R20P (SUM-1)/D (13F)-size batteries
3 Replace the cover.
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NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
Top and front sides
1
2
3
4
5
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
6 7
8
9 10 11 12 13
1
(on/off) button
7 CD/RANDOM button
TUNER/BAND button
TAPE button
2 VOLUME –/+ buttons
3 Tape operation buttons
8 PAUSE button
8 Remote sensor section
9 Display window
10 Cassette holder
11 STANDBY indicator
12 3/8 button
§ STOP/EJECT button
1 FF button
¡ REW button
2 PLAY button
¶ REC button
4 Disc door
4/¢ TUNER DOWN/UP buttons
7 button
5 OPEN 0 button
6 PRESET UP button
PRESET DOWN button
13 DISPLAY button
TITLE SEARCH button
REPEAT button
FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
SOUND button
PROGRAM button
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Rear side
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15
16
17
14 Telescopic antenna
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.
15 Battery compartment cover
16 ÓAC IN (AC input) jack
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing batteries
3 Replace the battery cover.
1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the
remote control unit.
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.
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.
R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F)-size batteries
1
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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.
• 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.
Names of buttons
1
STANDBY/ON button
2 TUNER/BAND button
5
FM MODE/BEAT CUT button
PRESET UP/DOWN buttons
1
3 CD operation buttons
3/8 button
2
6
7
4 button
¢ button
7 button
4 SOUND/HBS (Hyper-Bass Sound) button
5 CD/RANDOM button
PROGRAM/SET button
REPEAT button
3
4
8
9
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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TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
(on/off)
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
Notes:
• The
(on/off) button
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control
Press the
and off the unit.
: Power-on position
(on/off) button on the unit to turn on
unit does not function when the
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
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.
(on/off) button is
: Power-off position
You can turn on and off the unit by pressing the
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control unit,
if the
position.
(on/off) button on the unit is set to the on
(on/off) button set to the on position, the unit
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.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND
VOLUME –/+
VOLUME –/+
PHONES
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
SOUND/HBS
MUTING
SOUND
Adjusting the volume
Press the VOLUME – or VOLUME + button.
Selecting the sound mode
Sound mode can be selected to enhance the type of music
being played.
Caution:
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:
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.
Turning off the sound temporarily
∗
During playback, press the MUTING button on the
remote control unit.
FLAT
Playback continues without sound.
∗ No indication. The sound mode is canceled.
To restore the sound, press the MUTING button again
or increase or decrease the volume level.
Reinforcing the bass sound
You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Hyper-Bass
Sound effect.
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.
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 CD-
RWs.
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.
You can use compact discs with the mark shown below.
• Removing the disc from its storage case and
replacing it
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.
Press the center and lift out.
• 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.)
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
Press to secure the disc.
• Handling
– 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
Incorrect
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.
• Cleaning
Correct
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.
Incorrect
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Basic operation
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1
3
2
4
4
1
5
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
5
5
1 Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode,
if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode.
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.
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.
• The following indication may be displayed when the
disc is loaded upside down. Reload the disc correctly.
• 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.
• 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).
5 Adjust the volume and sound.
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To stop playback
Press the 7 button.
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.
Main unit
Remote
Playback starts from the specified track.
Caution:
Press the 7 button before opening the disc door. Check
that the disc has completely stopped rotating before
unloading the disc.
Search – locating a desired position
on the disc (audio CD only)
To pause playback
Press the 3/8 button during playback.
To resume playback, press the button again.
Press and hold the 4 or ¢ button during
playback.
Monitor the sound and release the button when the
desired position is located.
Main unit
• To skip to the next track
Remote
Skipping
Main unit
Remote
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.
Main unit
Remote
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Selecting a desired album and track Changing the display
(MP3 disc only)
1 In stop mode, press the PRESET UP or PRESET
DOWN button repeatedly until the desired album
is displayed.
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display changes in
the following order:
Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP
DOWN button repeatedly on the remote control unit.
In case of an audio CD:
Track number being played and elapsed playing
2 Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track from the current album.
time
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
control unit.
Track number being played and remaining time of
the track
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.
(“REMAIN” lights up in the display window.)
Elapsed playing time of the disc
(“TOTAL” lights up.)
Title search (MP3 disc only)
Remaining time of the disc
1 In stop mode, press the TITLE SEARCH button.
(“TOTAL REMAIN” lights up.)
2 Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
repeatedly to input an alphabet or a number at the
selected position.
In case of an MP3 disc:
Track number being played and elapsed playing
time
Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP
DOWN button on the remote control unit.
Album number, album name, track number and
track name being played
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.
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Programmed playback of an audio CD
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any desired order.
1
3
6
2,4
6
1
2,4 3
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
3
1 Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode.
4 Press the PROGRAM button.
“OK” is displayed and the PROG. indicator lights up
steadily.
2 Press the PROGRAM button in stop mode.
Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on
the remote control unit.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to program other tracks.
The PROG. indicator and the current track number
start blinking in the display window.
6 Press the 3/8 button to start programmed
playback.
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.
3 Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track to be programmed.
Each time you press the button, the program number and
track number are displayed in the display window.
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
control unit.
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.
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.
The PROG. indicator starts blinking in the display
window.
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.
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.
Note:
3 Press the 4 or ¢ button to select a desired
track in the album.
Alternatively, use the number buttons on the remote
You cannot program more than 99 tracks. “PRG FULL”
is displayed when you try to program the 100th track.
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.
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Repeat/random playback
CD/RANDOM
REPEAT
CD/RANDOM REPEAT
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
Repeat playback
Random playback
Press the REPEAT button during playback.
Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes
in the following order:
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.
In case of an audio CD:
Repeat playback of a single track
(“REPEAT” lights up in the display window.)
To cancel random playback, press the CD/RANDOM
button so that the RANDOM indicator goes off.
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.)
Repeat playback is canceled.
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RADIO RECEPTION
Tuning in a station
4
1,2
3
3 1,2
4
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
4
4
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to enter TUNER
mode.
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.
2 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band,
FM or AM.
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
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.
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Presetting stations
You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
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1
2
3,5
4 1
3,5
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
2
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band,
FM or AM.
Tuning in a preset station
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.
2 Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button
repeatedly until the desired preset number
appears.
3 Press the PROGRAM button.
Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on
the remote control unit.
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
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
Note:
The built-in ferrite core antenna may pick up interference
from television receivers in the neighborhood disturbing
AM reception.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
Notes on cassette tapes
Loading a cassette
• Use only type-I normal tapes. The recording/playback
characteristics of this unit are those for normal tapes,
which have different characteristics from CrO2 and
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.
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
• 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.
3 Close the cassette holder by pressing it gently and
firmly.
The cassette holder clicks back into position.
• 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.
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Basic operation
4
2
3
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
4
1
2
1 Press the TAPE button to enter TAPE mode.
To stop playback
2 Load a cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
Press the § STOP/EJECT button.
The tape also stops when it reaches the end.
3 Press the 2 PLAY button to start playback.
4 Adjust the volume and sound.
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
2
3
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
2
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.
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
2 Load a blank or erasable cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
1 Press the 8 PAUSE button first, then press the
¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons simultaneously, thus
entering the record-pause (standby) mode.
3 Press the ¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons
simultaneously.
2 Press the 8 PAUSE button to release the tape at
the exact moment you want to start recording.
To stop recording
Press the § STOP/EJECT button.
The tape also stops when it reaches the end.
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.
Notes:
• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-
record 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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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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1
5
2
4
STANDBY
CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5
1
1 Load a cassette.
Use only a type-I normal tape.
5 Press the ¶ REC and 2 PLAY buttons
simultaneously.
Synchronized recording starts.
2 Load a CD.
3 Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode.
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.
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.
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 Cleaning the CD pickup lens
If the CD pickup lens is dirty, the sound may be
degraded.
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;
Open the disc door and clean the lens.
Use a blower (available at a camera store, etc.) to blow
off dust on the lens.
• 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.
OPEN
Heads
Capstan
Blower
Pinch roller
Open the cassette holder. Clean the heads, capstan
and pinch roller.
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available at an
Lens
audio store.
After cleaning, make sure that the cleaning fluid has dried
completely before loading a cassette.
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 ...
7 Since tape speed is irregular, wow and flutter
occur.
* Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
* Are the batteries run down?
1 Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the power cord unplugged?
8 Radio reception is poor and there is much
static.
2 When the 2 PLAY button is pressed, tape
does not move.
* Is the antenna properly adjusted?
* Is the 8 PAUSE button pressed?
9 Remote control is impossible.
* Are the batteries in the remote control unit
exhausted?
3 Playback sound is at a very low level.
* Are the batteries run down?
* Is the head dirty?
* Is the remote sensor section exposed to bright light
(direct sunlight, etc.)?
4 The ¶ REC button does not function.
* Have the safety tabs of the cassette been broken
off?
Note:
* Is a cassette loaded?
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.
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
(on/
off) button to the on position and wait one or two
hours before use.
6 No sound from the speakers.
* Are headphones connected?
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SPECIFICATIONS
Compact disc player section
General
Type
: Compact disc player
Speakers
: 10 cm × 2,
Signal detection
system
5 cm × 2,
: Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
: 2 channels (stereo)
: 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
: 90 dB
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)
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow & flutter
: Less than measurable limit
Output terminals
Power supply
: PHONES × 1 (Output level:
0 mW to 30 mW/32 Ω,
Matching impedance:16 Ω to
32 Ω)
Radio section
Frequency range
: FM 87.50 MHz to
108.00 MHz
AM 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz
: Telescopic antenna for FM
Ferrite core antenna for AM
: AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz
DC 12 V (R20P (SUM-1)/D
(13F)-size batteries × 8)
: 35 W (power-on mode)
2.6 W (standby mode)
: 520 (W) mm × 173 (H) mm
× 250 (D) mm
Antennas
Power consumption
Dimensions
Mass
Tape deck section
Track system
Motor
: Approx. 4.5 kg (without
batteries)
: 4-track 2-channel stereo
: Electronic governor DC
motor for capstan
: Hard permalloy head for
recording/playback,
magnetic head for erasure
: 80 Hz to 12 500 Hz
: 0.15% (WRMS)
Accessories provided : AC power cord × 1
Remote control unit × 1
Batteries for the remote
control unit, R03 (UM4)/
AAA (24F) × 2
Heads
Frequency response
Wow & flutter
Fast wind time
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
: Approx. 120 sec.
(C-60 cassette)
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