CD PORTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 STANDBY/ON PROGRAM/ SET REPEAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 RANDOM CD BAND TUNER VOLUME FM MODE/ BEAT CUT UP 7 8 9 MP3 GROUP OPEN PRESET DOWN 0 +10 DISPLAY UP TITLE SEARCH DOWN CD VOLUME DISPLAY PRESET UP SOUND MUTING PRESET DOWN FM MODE/BEAT CUT HBS CD STANDBY TITLE SERCH REPEAT TUNER SOUND RM-SRCBM5E REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM TAPE CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 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.
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. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮ Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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 ........................................
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.
POWER SUPPLY Checking batteries Operation on household AC 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. 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.
NAMES OF PARTS AND CONTROLS Top and front sides 1 2 3 4 5 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 6 7 8 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 9 10 11 12 13 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 bu
Rear side 14 15 16 17 14 Telescopic antenna 15 Battery compartment cover 16 ÓAC IN (AC input) jack 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. 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 2 Insert two R03 (UM4)/AAA (24F)-size batteries.
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.
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF (on/off) STANDBY/ON 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.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND PHONES VOLUME –/+ VOLUME –/+ STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 SOUND SOUND/HBS MUTING Adjusting the volume Selecting the sound mode Press the VOLUME – or VOLUME + button. 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.
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. 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.
Basic operation 5 1 3 2 4 4 1 5 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 5 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.
To stop playback Selecting a desired track directly (audio CD only) 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 Use the number buttons on the remote control unit. Example: To select track 8, press the 8 button.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
RADIO RECEPTION Tuning in a station 4 1,2 3 3 1,2 4 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 4 1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to enter TUNER mode. 2 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band, FM or AM. 4 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.
Presetting stations You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 4 1 2 3,5 41 3,5 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 2 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. Tuning in a preset station 1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band, FM or AM.
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.
Basic operation 4 2 3 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 4 1 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. 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. 19 02_01-24_RCBM5_B_En.
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. 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.
Synchronized recording with CD playback You can make the CD player to start playback when the tape deck enters the recording mode. 3 1 5 2 4 STANDBY 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.
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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Compact disc player section General Type Signal detection system Speakers Number of channels Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Wow & flutter : Compact disc player : Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) : 2 channels (stereo) : 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz : 90 dB : Less than measurable limit Power output Output terminals Radio section Frequency range Antennas : FM 87.50 MHz to 108.
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