JVC MP3 Player RC BM5 User Manual

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]  
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SOME DOS AND DONTS 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 manufacturers 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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DONT 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.  
DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DONT 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.  
DONT 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.  
DONT listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit  
the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DONT 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  
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  
14  
15  
16  
17  
14 Telescopic antenna  
17 PHONES jack  
Connect a pair of stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm  
diameters, impedance of 16 to 32 ) 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
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.  
• 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  
6
 
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.  
8
 
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  
9
 
Basic operation  
5
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.  
10  
 
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  
11  
 
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.  
12  
 
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.  
4
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.  
3
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 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 ,  
Matching impedance:16 to  
32 )  
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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