JVC PC-5 L User manual

PC-5 L/LB
PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
No. 1443
April 1981

No. 1443
PC-5 L/LB
Contents
Page
Features: 65 ski ce Seki A Pe een be RA aren i cence ene ete 2
Specifications <6 su 6 sails OO pe ee ee ee ee 3
Connections (1) 2.0... 0c ee ee ee ee eee 4
Connections (2) ....... 0.000 eee ee teen eee 5
Various Usage .. 1... 0.0 ee ees 6
Names: of Parts:s.3 os 65 See ee Pee oe es 8
Main Parts Location ........ 0.02 cere ence eee 10
How to Removing
Tuner parts (PC-T5) 2.0... ce ee eee 12
Amplifier Parts (PC-A5) ........-.-.-202-0005 13
Cassette Deck Parts (PC-D5) ... 2.0... 0.00 eeuee 14
Removal of Mechanical Parts (PC-D5)............ 15
Removal of the Cassette Door (PC-D5) ........... 17
How to Engage Dial Cord (PC-T5) ............-. 17
Removal of the Speaker Parts (PC-B5) ........... 18
Block Diagrams ......... 0.0.0 cence eee eee 19
Adjustments
Adjustment Procedure of Cassette Mechanism ...... 22
Specifications of Cassette Mechanism ............- 23
Adjustment Location of Cassette Amplifier ........ 23
Adjustment Procedure of Cassette Amplifier ....... 24
Tuner Alignment .:..... 0.00 ee eee ee ee eee 25
Integrant Circuits .. 0.0.0... cee te et ee eee 26
Standard Schematic Diagram of PC-T5 (Tuner Circuit) . .27
Standard Schematic Diagram of PC-A5
(Amplifier Circuit) . .28
Standard Schematic Diagram of PC-D5
(Cassette Amplifier Circuit) . .29
Standard Schematic Diagram of PC-D5
(Mechanical Control Circuit) . .30
Wiring Connection of PC-T5 (Tuner Circuit) ........ 31
Wiring Connection of PC-A5 (Amplifier Circuit) ...... 32
Wiring Connection of PC-D5
(Cassette Amplifier Circuit) . .33
Features
1. Complete stereo component system in a single box
consisting of 5 units: amplifier, tuner, cassette deck
and speakers.
® Compactness and light weight permits use any place.
@ High portability permits on-the-spot recording.
2. Two-motor full-logic tape transport mechanism
@ Light-touch direct mode changeover between any
mode.
® High performance with an incredibly low wow &
flutter of 0.05% (WRMS).
@ Cue/REVIEW mechanism
® Gear/oil-damped cassette door for smooth, quiet
operation.
3. Remote control capability
® Optional remote contro! unit (R-15E).
4. Auto-Scanning (MUSIC SCAN) mechanism
Page
Wiring Connection of PC-D5 (Mecha. Control Circuit) . .34
Stereo Tuner Unit (PC-T5)
Enclosure Assembly and Electrical Parts List ....... 35
Enclosure Assembly and Electrical Parts .......... 37
P.W. Board Parts of PC-T5 ..... 0... vee eee 38
P.W. Board Parts List of PC-T5 ...........20008 38
Stereo Pre-main Amplifier Unit (PC-A5)
Enclosure Assembly and
Electrical Parts List of PC-A5 . .41
Enclosure Assembly and Electrical Parts of PC-A5 ...42
P.W. Board Parts of PC-A5 ...........0. 000 eee 43
P.W. Board Parts List of PC-A5 ...............- 45
Stereo Cassette Deck Unit (PC-D5)
Mecha. Buttons Assembly ........... 00000 eee 46
Mecha. Buttons Ass’y Parts List.............065 46
Enclosure Assembly and
Electrical Parts List of PC-D5 . .47
Enclosure Assembly and Electrical Parts of PC-D5 ...49
Mechanical Component Parts of PC-D5........... 48
Mechanical Component Parts List .............. 51
P.W. Board Parts of PC-D5
(Cassette Amplifier Circuit) . .54
P.W. Board Parts List of PC-D5
(Cassette Amplifier Circuit) . .55
P.W. Board Parts of PC-D5 (Mecha. Control Circuit) . .59
P.W. Board Pafts List (Mecha. Control Circuit) ...... 59
Speaker Unit (PC-B5).. 0.0... 0.0.0... eee eee 61
Speaker Parts List of PC-B5 ............ 0000s 61
Portable Component System (PC-5)
Mounting and Connections ........... 000220 ee 62
Accessories (1)... 0... 0.0. e eee eee ee eee 62
Packing Material Parts List .............0000 005s 62
Packing (e aise aiaieiare eis, 6% Boe ele A ae hie dg Sn en ee 63
Packing of Speakers (PC-B5)............. Back Cover
Accessories (2)... 0.0.0... 0 ce eee ee eee Back Cover
5. Metal tape compatibility
@ SA (Sen-Alloy) Record/Playback head.
@ 2-Gap SA Erase head.
Playback with microphone mixing facility.
ANRS/Dolby* B and Super ANRS incorporated.
Headphones with volume control.
TIMER STANDBY mechanism.
Record muting (REC MUTE) mechanism with LED in-
dicator.
11. Total output of 30W (15W + 15W, distortion rate of
5% on AC).
12. 2-color LED tuning indicator with dial scale.
13. 10-cm full range speakers.
14. 4-way power supply (AC, battery, rechargeable
battery, and car battery).
550-00; sO
*Dolby and Dolbyized are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Specifications
Cassette Deck Section (PC-D5)
Track system
Motors
Heads
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
: 4track 2-channel stereo
: Electronic governor DC motor for capstan;
DC motor for reel
: SEN ALLOY head for recording/playback;
2-Gap SEN ALLOY head for erasure
: 30 — 17,000 Hz (with metal tape)
30 — 16,000 Hz (with SA/chrome tape)
30 — 15,000 Hz (with SF/normai tape)
: 58 dB (weighted, at 1 kHz, 3% THD with
metal tape, with ANRS/DOLBY B NR OFF)
Improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz and by 10 dB
at 5kHz or more with ANRS/DOLBY BNRon
Effect of Super ANRS (normal tape)
tmprovement of S/N
Improvement of
frequency response
Improvement of
distorstion
Channel separation
Crosstalk
Third harmonic
distortion
Wow and flutter
Fast forward time
Rewind time
Bias system
Input terminals
Output terminals
DIN socket
Remote control
terminal
Semiconductors
Power sources
Dimensions
Weight
Amplifier Section PC- nO
Circuitry
Power output
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Tone control
Input terminals
Output terminals
Semiconductors
Power sources
Power consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Tuner Section PC-T5
Frequency ranges
(FM tuner section)
Usable sensitivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
Total harmonic
distortion
: LINE OUT x 2 (Output level:
: The same as with ANRS/DOLBY B
: OVU recording; 6 dB at 10 kHz
+5 VU recording; 12 dB at 10 kHz
: O VU recording; 3% or less at 10 kHz
: +5 VU recording; 3% or less at 10 kHz
: 40 dB (1 kHz)
: 65 dB (1 kHz)
: 0.5% (metal tape, at 1 kHz)
: 0.05% (WRMS)
: Within 95 sec (C-60 cassette)
: Within 95 sec (C-60 cassette)
: AC bias
: MIC x 2 (Maximum sensitivity: 0.3 mV/
-68 dBs,
Matching impedance: 200 2 — 2k),
LINE IN x 2 (Minimum input jevel: 100
mV/-18 dBs,
Input impedance: 47 kQ),
300 mV,
output impedance: 5k),
PHONES x 1 (Output level: 0 — 0.3 mW/8 Q
Matching impedance: 8 2 — 1k),
DC OUT x 1 (12 V)
: Min. input level: 0.7 mV/kQ
Input impedance: 10 kQ
Output level: 300 mV
Output impedance: 5 kQ2l
Matching impedance: 50 kQQ or more
: 8-pin DIN connector (Rewind, fast for-
ward, play, record, stop, pause, record
muting are remote controlled with
optional R-15E unit.)
: 15 ICs, 47 transistors
: DC 12 V (“ R20" x 8, optional BP-12K re-
chargeable battery pack),
EXT DC (car battery via optional CN-333K
car adapter)
: 270 (W) x 110 (H) x 209 (D) mm
including pads and knobs
(10-11/16” x 4-3/8" x 8-1/4’)
: 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) with batteries
3.2 kg (7.1 Ibs) without batteries
BTL-connected SEPP circuit
: Max. 40 W (20 W + 20 W) (6 2, AC)
Music power 46 W (23 W + 23 W) (62, AC)
: 30 Hz to 30,000 Hz (+3 dB)
: 80 dB (new IHF)
: Bass +8 dB (100 Hz),
Treble +8 dB (10 kHz)
: PHONO x 2 (3 mV/47 kQ),
TUNER x 2 (300 mV/68 k&2),
AUX x 2 (300 mV/68 k22),
TAPE PLAY x 2 (300 mV/68 k&),
: TAPE REC x 2 (300 mV/10 k22)
SPEAKER x 2 (load impedance
6~8 2)
DC OUT x 2 (12V, switched)
3 ICs, 10 transistors
AC 240/220/110V 50/60 Hz
DC 12V (supplied from the deck section;
car battery via optional CN-333K car adapter)
: 85 watts (AC) — PC-5L
75 watts (AC) — PC-5LB
: 270 (W) x 56 (H) x 218 (D) mm including
pads and knobs
(10-11/16" x 2-1/4" x 8-5/8")
: 2.5 kg (5.6 Ibs)
> FM 88 — 108 MHz
sw 6 — 18 MHz
MW 540 — 1600 kHz
LW 150 — 350 kHz
1: 2.8 uV/75.2
: 60 dB (MONO)
: 0.35% (1 kHz)
Capture ratio
Selectivity
Stereo separation
Frequency response
Antennas
(AM tuner section)
Sensitivity
Total harmonic
distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio
Selectivity
Antenna
Output terminals
Semiconductors
Power Source
Dimensions
Weight
Speaker Section (PC- B5)
Type
Speaker units
Impedance
Playback frequency
response
Output sound pressure
level
Rated input
Maximum input
Dimensions
Weight
PC-5 L/LB
: 2.0 dB
: 60 dB
: 40 dB (1 kHz)
: 25 Hz — 15,000 Hz
: Telescopic antennas x 2
Ext. antenna terminal (300 Q)
: AM =; 250 uV/m (IEC)
LW; 388 wV/m (IEC)
SW; 28uV (IEC)
: 0.6%
: 50 dB
: 30 dB
: Telescopic antenna (SW)
Ferrite core antenna (MW, LW)
: Ext. antenna terminal (300 ©) for Sw
: OUTPUT x 2 (300 mv)
: 2 1Cs, 22 transistors
: DC 12 V (supplied from the amplifier)
: 270 (W) x 56 (H) x 210 (D) mm including
pads and knobs
(10-11/16" x 2-1/4" x 8-5/16"’)
: 1.4 kg (3.1 Ibs)
: Full-range bass reflex system (book-shelf
type)
: 10 cm (4’’) cone
:6Q
: 75 — 17,000 Hz
:90dB
: 15 watts
: 20 watts
: 124 (W) x 218 (H) x 206 (D) mm
including pads
(4-15/16" x 8-5/8" x 8-1/8")
: 1.9 kg (4.2 Ibs)
Portable Component baa PC-5
Power sources
Dry batteries
Rechargeable battery
Car battery
Power consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
Provided
AC 240/120/110V 50/60 Hz
: DC 12 V (''R20” x 8)
: DC 12 V, (optional BP-12K)
> DC 12 V via optional CN-333K car adapter
: 85 watts (AC) — PC-5L
: 75 watts (AC) — PC-5LB
: 538 (W) x 294 (H) x 243 (D) mm in-
cluding pads, knobs, handle with all com-
ponents joined with provided fixtures
(21-3/16" x 11-5/8"' x 9-5/8"')
: 12.9 kg (28.5 Ibs) (including fixtures
and batteries)
: A set of joint fixtures for
the center control section
3 pin-plug cords
(30 cm/1-7/8"')
3 DC power supply cords
A set of joint fixtures
{including 4 screws) for Factory-
speakers connected
2 speaker cords
(1 m/3.24 ft)
Carrying handle
AC power cord
Head cleaner
Cable protector cover
Demotape
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Remote control R-15E
Stereo microphone M-201 (600 (2)
Headphones H-M11 (32 92)
Rechargeable battery pack BP-12K
Charge/AC adapter AA-12L (for PC-5L), AA-12LB (for PC-5LB)
Exclusive car adapter CN-333K
Shoulder belt CB-85K
Speakers RB-95K
Carrying case CL-5K
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Connections (1)
® Do not switch the power on until all the connections are Connection of Speaker Cord
completed. Regarding the speaker cords, be sure to connect the same
® The pin cords and the DC power cords were already con- channels, (L)} to (L) and (R) to (R), or the same polarities,
nected between the amplifier and the tuner and be- (+) to (+) and (-) to (-). Further, connect to the (-) ter-
tween the amplifier and the deck. If any are discon- minal the wire marked with a black line. Because reversed
nected, refer to this diagram for proper connection. connection of (+) and (-) causes degraded stereo feeling and
sound quality.
Marked with
\ black line
Power cord (accessory)
seonnee to the AC ~
outlet after connec-
tion of speaker cords.) AC outlay
black line
Fig. 1
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* Fixing the FM outdoor antenna in the direction that the
Beales Bea ERLGAREI: highest antenna sensitivity can be obtained.
ing direction with the While listening to an FM broadcast, detect the best FM
antenna installed in a T. receiving direction by turning the antenna in different
Simple antenna directions.
{available on market) @ To seek the direction that the multipatch trans-
mission™ is smallest, move the antenna in the direc-
Serres | eee tion that distorted sounds and noises are smallest,
: while listening to relatively large sounds with the
TREBLE knob to MAX and the BASS knob to MIN.
Note: *Multipath transmission causes distortion in
radio and ghost images in television. In this
phenomenon, waves are reflected from
mountains, buildings or other obstacles and
arrive at the radio receiving antenna slightly
delayed.
Connections (2)
FM outdoor antenna
SW outdoor antenna
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Used with a turntable
having a ground wire To PHONO
jacks Wy To AUX jacks
remote control}
unit R-15E
When auto-scanning with the wired
remote control unit (R-15€), press
the MUSIC SCAN button, then
confirm that the associated indi-
cator lights up. Thereupon, operate
with the wired remote control unit.
If this procedure is not met, only
the CUE/REVIEW operation will
be performed.
Turntable
(with MM cartridge)
Fig. 2
® Concerning any connection cord, be sure to connect
the same channels, (L) to (L) and (R) to (R), and
Positively insert each pin plug to the pertinent jack.
Incomplete insertion may cause no sound to be
emitted or noise to occur.
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Various Usage
Installation of Speaker Sections
Removing and Mounting of Speaker Joint Fixtures
1.
Align
®
with
and
slide
the
speaker
box
down
to
secure
it
at
part
©
as
illustrated.
2.
Join
the
other
speaker
in
the
same
manner
as
above.
3.
For
removal
of
the
speaker
joint
fixture,
remove
the
screws
with
a
screwdriver.
4.
For
mounting
the
speaker
joint
fixture,
perform
the
reverse
procedure
of
item
3.
Center
control
section
Speaker joint fixtures
(Slider)
Fig. 3
Mounting the Handle
1. Push the handle grip lock up, in the direction of arrow
2. Pressing mark 4 in the direction of arrow @ , secure
the handle grip to the slot indicated by arrow @)
3. Push the hand grip lock down to close it.
Close the other hand grip lock in the same manner.
Fig. 4
Mounting of Rear Cover
Rear cover
mounting hole
Rear cover
Fig. 5
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Removal
of
Center
Control
Section
Joint
Fixture
(Frame)
Remove all the screws.
Protective sheet
ue Center control joint
fixture (frame)
: Screws -
i —
pot Xw®
wy
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When Using as a Portable Deck
First remove the frames as mentioned above and fix the handle to both sides of the deck as shown.
When using as a portable deck, use the power source as follows:
Outdoor; Dry batteries (“‘R20” x 8)
Rechargeble battery pack BP-12K (optional)
In acar; Exclusive car adapter CN-333K (optional)
Indoor; Dry batteries
Rechargeble battery pack BP-12K (Optional)
AC adapter AA-12W (optional)
Connect the exclusive car adapter or AC adapter to the DC (EXT) IN jack on the rear panel.
Fig. 7
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Names of Parts
Tuner and Amplifier Units
Rod antennas Tuning knob
Stereo indicator
BAND switch
MODE/MUTING switch
e+e
Sune
5
Tone knobs
VOLUME knob
LOUDNESS switch POWER standby switch
BALANCE knob TAPE MONITOR switch
POWER indicator SOURCE switch
Fig. 8
AUX (auxiliary input) terminals
FM EXT ANT terminals
Voltage select switch
TUNER OUTPUT terminals TUNER DC IN terminal
TUNER terminals
SPEAKER (right) terminals
SPEAKER (left) terminals
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SS
GND (ground)
AC IN terminal
PHONO terminals
DC OUT terminal (TUNER)
TAPE (PLAY) terminals
DC OUT terminal (DECK)
TAPE (REC) terminals BATT (DC EXT) IN termina!
Fig. 9
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Cassette deck and speakers units
TAPE COUNTER’/reset button BATTERY indicator
REC MUTE button LEVEL indicator
Cassette
holder
MUSIC
SCAN
button
HEADPHONE
VOLUME
knob
Cassette
operation
buttons
PHONE jack
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
MIX
MIC/MIC
jacks
INPUT
LEVEL
knob
TIMER
STANDBY
switch
POWER
switch
EJECT
button
INPUT
BALANCE
knob
ANRS switch TAPE switch
Fig. 10
Speaker
bracket
Speaker
bracket
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Vics
ccs
Speaker (left) input terminals
REMOTE control socket
. Battery cover
LINE IN (REC) terminals DIN jack (REC/PB)
BATT OUT terminal DC (EXT) IN terminal
Speaker (right) input terminals
LINE OUT (PLAY) terminals
Fig. 11
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Main
Parts
Location
Tuner Unit (PC-T5)
Fig. 12
Amplifier Unit (PC-A5)
Fig. 13
C1)
Bar
antenna
@
Radiation
(A)
2] Jack board 1 1) Volume P.W. Board
3) Tuner P.W. Board assembly ® Push switches
4) Push switches @® Main volume
C5] Variable condenser ® Diodes P.W. Board
6] Jack board ® Power transformer
(7) Amplifier P.W. B. assembly ® Radiation (C)
C3] Power swtich
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