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CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
RC-BM5
STANDBY/ON PROGRAM/
RANDOM SET REPEAT
CD
BAND
TUNER 1 2 3
FM MODE/
BEAT CUT
4 5 6 OPEN
UP 7 8 9
PRESET
DOWN 0 +10
DISPLAY
UP
SEARCH TITLE MP3 GROUP
DOWN
CD VOLUME
DISPLAY
PRESET UP
PRESET DOWN CD
SOUND MUTING STANDBY TITLE SERCH
HBS 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 informati
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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 REPRODUCTION OF LABELS plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then SURFACE 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. 1 CL
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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. ✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮ 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 inter
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CONTENTS FEATURES ................................................................. 1 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ................................... 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 1 RADIO RECEPTION ............................................... 16 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................... 2 CASSETTE PLAYBACK ......................................... 18 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................... 3 RECORDING .....................
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5 Safety mechanism Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit The unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would which switches off the laser beam when the disc be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C. holder is opened. 6 Do not place magnetic objects such as 1 Avoid using the unit in the following places: cassette tapes near the speakers. • Where the temperature may become excessively Since the speaker
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1 4 3 3 8 2 7 6 5 POWER SUPPLY Checking batteries Operation on household AC When the tape speed or output sound level decreases, or Connect the AC power cord. 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 • Continuous operation of the unit
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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 2 VOLUME –/+ buttons TUNER/BAND button 3 Tape operation buttons TAPE button 8 PAUSE button 8 Remote sensor section § STOP/EJECT button 9 Display window 1 FF button 10 Cassette holder ¡ REW button 2 PLAY button 11 STANDBY indicator ¶ REC button 123/8 button 4 Disc door 4/¢ TUNER DOWN/UP buttons 5 OPEN 0 button 7 button 6 PRESET UP button 13 DISPLAY bu
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2 Rear side 14 15 16 17 14 Telescopic antenna 17 PHONES jack Connect a pair of stereo mini headphones (3.5-mm 15 Battery compartment cover diameters, impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω ) to this jack. 16ÓAC IN (AC input) jack The speaker output is switched off with headphones connected. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Replace the battery cover. Installing batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit. Battery replacement The maximum operating distance between the remote control unit
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Notes on using the remote control unit • Point the top of the remote control unit toward the • Press the buttons gently and firmly. remote sensor section of the unit as directly as possible. • Do not expose the remote sensor section of the unit to The operable distance from the main unit decreases if strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting) and you point the remote control unit at an angle. make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote sensor section and the remote contro
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TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF (on/off) STANDBY/ON STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 (on/off) button Notes: • The STANDBY/ON button on the remote control Press the (on/off) button on the unit to turn on unit does not function when the (on/off) button is and off the unit. set to the off position. : Power-on position • Remove the batteries when carrying the unit by hand : Power-off position or in the trunk of a car. This prevents the power from You can turn on and off the unit by pressing the bein
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND PHONES VOLUME –/+ VOLUME –/+ STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 SOUND SOUND/HBS MUTING Adjusting the volume Selecting the sound mode Sound mode can be selected to enhance the type of music Press the VOLUME – or VOLUME + button. being played. Caution: Press the SOUND button repeatedly until the sound DO NOT turn off the unit with the volume set to an mode you want appears in the display window. extremely high level; otherwise a sudden blast of sound Alternatively, press the SOUN
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Cleaning discs Notes on compact discs Before loading a disc, wipe off any dust, dirt or This unit is designed to play audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD- fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Discs should be RWs. cleaned by wiping radially, from the center to edge. You can use compact discs with the mark shown below. Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic spray. • Removing the disc from its storage case and replacing it Note on CD-R and CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (Reco
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Basic operation 5 1 3 2 4 41 5 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 5 5 1 Press the CD/RANDOM button to enter CD mode, Notes: if the unit is in TUNER or TAPE mode. • When an MP3 disc is loaded, it may take more than 30 seconds to be read in, depending on the amount of 2 Press the OPEN 0 button to open the disc door. information compiled in the disc. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up and close • “UNREAD DISC” scrolls through the display window the disc door. when the disc cannot be read bec
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To stop playback Selecting a desired track directly Press the 7 button. (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 Main unit Remote this order. 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 Search – locating a desired position unloading the disc. on the disc
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Selecting a desired album and track Changing the display (MP3 disc only) Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback. 1 In stop mode, press the PRESET UP or PRESET Each time you press the button, the display changes in DOWN button repeatedly until the desired album the following order: is displayed. Alternatively, press the GROUP UP or GROUP In case of an audio CD: DOWN button repeatedly on the remote control unit. Track number being played and elapsed playing 2 Press the 4 or ¢ button t
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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 2 Press the PROGRAM button in stop mode. steadily. 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
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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. To clear the program, press the 7 button in stop mode. Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on “PROG CLEAR” scrolls through the display window. the remote control unit. 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
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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. Press the CD/RANDOM button in CD mode so that Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes the RANDOM indicator lights up in the display in the following order: window. Tracks are played in random order. In case of an audio CD: Repeat playback of a single track To cancel random playback, press the CD/RANDOM (“REPEAT” lights
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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 3 Press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for more than mode. 1 second. The unit starts searching and stops when a station of 2 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band, sufficient signal strength is tuned in. FM or AM. 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
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Presetting stations You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 4 1 2 3,5 43 1 ,5 STANDBY CD POTABLE SYSTEM RC-BM5 2 1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band, Tuning in a preset station FM or AM. 1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the band, 2 Press the 4 or ¢ button to tune in the station FM or AM. you want to preset. 2 Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN button 3 Press the PROGRAM button. repeatedly until the desired preset number Alternatively, press the PROGRAM/SET button on appears.
