Makita MR005G User manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
MR005G
Job Site Radio

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
VIEW (Fig. 1)
1. Handle/Built-in antenna (FM)
2. Battery compartment locker
3. Battery compartment cover (covering battery
cartridge)
4. Speaker
5. DC IN socket
6. Built-in antenna (AM)
7. Subwoofer
8. Power/Sleep timer button
9. Source button
10. Radio alarm button
11. Buzzer alarm button
12. LED light
13. Preset 3/Play/Pause button
14. Preset 5/Plus button
15. Preset 4/Next track button
16. EQ control button
17. EQ mode LED indicator
18. AUX IN socket
19. Microphone socket
20. USB power supply port
21. Volume/Tuning control/Select knob
22. Menu/Info button
23. Preset 2/Previous track button
24. Preset 1/Bluetooth pairing button/L/R button
25. LCD display
26. XGT Battery Terminal
27. CXT Battery Terminal
28. LXT Battery Terminal
29. Back up batteries compartment
LCD DISPLAY
A. Radio alarm
B. Buzzer alarm
C. Stereo symbol
D. Low battery indicator
E. Clock
F. Frequency
G.
RDS (Radio data system)
H. Sleep timer icon
I. PM for clock
SYMBOLS
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous
components in the equipment, waste
electrical and electronic equipment,
accumulators and batteries may have a
negative impact on the environment and
human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and
electronic appliances or batteries with
household waste!

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In accordance with the European Directive
on waste electrical and electronic equipment
and on accumulators and batteries and
waste accumulators and batteries, as
well as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries and
accumulators should be stored separately
and delivered to a separate collection point
for municipal waste, operating in accordance
with the regulations on environmental
protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
4. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
5. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
6. A battery operated radio with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specied charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of re when used with another battery.
7. Use battery operated radio only with specically
designated battery packs. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of re.
8. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a re.
9. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
10. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
11. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
12. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130°C (266°F) may cause
explosion.
13. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specied in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specied range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
14. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
15. Keep the battery away from children.
16. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device,
and it shall remain readily operable.
17. Do not use the product at a high volume for any
extended period. To avoid hearing damage, use the
product at moderate volume level.
18. (For products with LCD display only) LCD displays
include liquid which may cause irritation and
poisoning. If the liquid enters the eyes, mouth or skin,
rinse it with water and call a doctor.
19. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
20. This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
product. Store the product out of the reach of children.
21. Do not heat or expose the radio to re or leave it in a
hot location such as near a heat source, exposed to
direct sunlight, or inside a vehicle under the blazing
sun. Doing so may cause a re or explosion and
result in personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge. It
may result in a re, excessive heat, or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.

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4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with
other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain. A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or exceed
50°C (122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery
cartridge. Such conduct may result in a re, excessive
heat, or explosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. To avoid risk, the manual of replaceable the battery
should be read before use. And the max discharging
current of the battery should be greater than or equal
to 8A.
11. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For
commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and
labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting
an expert for hazardous material is required. Please
also observe possibly more detailed national
regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move around
in the packaging.
12. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of
battery.
13. Use the batteries only with the products specied
by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant
products may result in a re, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may take
on heat which can cause burns or low temperature
burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery
cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after
use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge.
It may result in poor performance or breakdown of
the tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near a high-voltage
electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge
near a high-voltage electrical power lines. It may
result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or
battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-
genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have
been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool
and charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at
10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hot battery cartridge
cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from
the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a
long period (more than six months).

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OPERATING TIME
* The suitable battery packs for this radio listed as the following table.
* The following table indicates the operating time on a single charge.
Battery capacity
Battery cartridge voltage
AT SPEAKERS OUTPUT
= 100mW Unit: Hour
(Approximately)
CXT
(10.8V - 12V max)
LXT
(14.4V) LXT (18V) XGT (36V - 40V max) Radio/AUX Bluetooth play
1.5 Ah
BL1015
BL1016 6.0 5.0
BL1415N 4.5 3.5
BL1815N 5.0 4.0
2.0 Ah
BL1020B
BL1021B 8.0 7.0
BL1820B 6.5 6.5
BL4020 9.5 9.0
2.5 Ah BL4025 12.0 12.0
3.0 Ah
BL1430B 8.0 8.0
BL1830B 9.5 9.0
4.0 Ah
BL1040B
BL1041B 16.0 13.5
BL1440 13.0 12.0
BL1840B 13.0 13.0
BL4040 19.0 17.0
5.0 Ah
BL1450 15.0 15.0
BL1850B 17.0 16.0
6.0 Ah
BL1460B 17.0 16.0
BL1860B 20.0 20.0
Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
WARNING:
Only use the battery cartridges listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and/or re.
NOTE:
●Table regarding to the battery operating time above is for reference.
●The actual operating time may differ with the type of the battery, charging condition, or usage environment.

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INSTALLATION AND POWER
SUPPLY
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to pinch your ngers when opening
and closing the battery cover.
●Return the battery compartment locker to the
original position, after installing or removing
battery cartridge. If not, battery cartridge may
accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
●Always close and lock the battery compartment
locker before moving the radio.
●Always switch off the radio before installing or
removing the battery cartridge.
●Be careful not to drop or strike the radio. Broken
shell may slash your nger or stab your body.
Damaged radio may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.
● Hold the tool and the battery cartridge rmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
●Reduced power, distortion, “stuttering sound” or when
both low battery indicator and “POWERFAIL” appear
on the display are all the signs that the main battery
pack needs to be replaced.
●When low battery indicator appears and an “EMPTY”
keeps on ashing is the time to replace the back up
batteries.
●The battery cartridge can’t be charged via the supplied
AC power adaptor.
●The battery cartridge is not included as standard
accessories.
Installing or removing slide battery
cartridge (Fig. 2-5)
●To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click.
●If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the
button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally
fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
●Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
●To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the radio
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity (Fig. 6-8)
1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
● XGT/LXT battery cartridge
Indicator or lamps
Remaining capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% ~ 100%
50% ~ 75%
25% ~ 50%
0% ~ 25%
Charge the battery
The battery may
have malfunctioned
● CXT battery cartridge
Indicator or lamps
Remaining capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% ~ 100%
50% ~ 75%
25% ~ 50%
0% ~ 25%
NOTE:
●Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
● The rst (far left) indicator lamp will brink when the
battery protection system works. (For XGT and LXT
battery cartridges only)
Back up battery Installation (Fig. 9)
Keeping back up batteries inside the compartment prevent
stored data in preset memories from being lost.
1. Pull out the battery compartment locker to release
battery compartment. There are main battery pack
compartment and back up battery compartment.
2. Remove back up battery compartment cover and insert
2 fresh UM-3 (AA sizes). Make sure the batteries are
with correct polarity as shown inside the compartment.
Replace the battery cover.

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3. After back up batteries are inserted, insert the main
battery pack to power radio.
Using supplied AC power adaptor
Remove the rubber protector and insert the adaptor
plug into the DC socket on the right hand side of the
radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket
outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the battery pack is
automatically disconnected.
CAUTION:
●Always disconnected the AC power adaptor
completely before moving the radio. If the AC
adaptor is not removed, it may cause an electric
shock.
● Never pull and/or drag the cord of the adaptor. If
not, the radio may accidentally fall down, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
IMPORTANT:
●The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for
the radio must remain accessible during normal use.
●In order to disconnect the radio, the mains adaptor
should be removed from the mains outlet completely.
●Use the AC power adaptor supplied with the product or
specied by Makita only.
●Do not hold the power supply cable and plug by your
mouth. Doing so might cause an electric shock.
●Do not touch the power plug with wet or greasy hands.
●Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced
by our authorized service center in order to avoid a
safety hazard. Do not use it before repair.
●After use, always store AC power adaptor out of the
reach of children. If Children play with the cord, they
may suffer injury.
Note:
When your radio has any interference in AM band by its
adaptor, please move your radio away from its AC power
adaptor over 30cm.
Charging with USB power supply port
There is the USB port at the front side of the radio. You
can charge USB device trough the USB port.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Connect the USB device, such as a mobile phone, with
USB cable available in the market.
3. No matter if the radio is AC powered or battery
powered, the radio can charge the USB device when
the radio is switched on and in FM radio mode, or
BT mode, or AUX mode, which is appeared when an
external audio source is connected.
Note:
●You cannot charge USB devices during AM mode
because radio signal reception becomes extremely
poor when charging USB device.
●The maximum volume of the output power speaker will
decrease when your USB is charging.
●The USB socket can provide max 5V/2.4A of electrical
current.
Important:
●Before connecting USB device to the charger, always
backup your data of USB device. Otherwise your data
may lose by any possibility.
●The charger may not supply power to some USB
devices.
●When not using or after charging, remove the USB
cable and close the cover.
●Do not connect power source to USB port. Otherwise
there is risk of re. The USB port is only intended for
charging lower voltage device. Always place the cover
onto the USB port when not charging the lower voltage
device.
●Do not insert a nail, wire, etc. into USB power supply
port. Otherwise a circuit short may cause smoke and
re.
●Do not connect this USB socket with your PC USB port,
as it is highly possible that it may cause breakdown of
the units.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
Scan tuning AM/FM
Note:
The FM antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception. For the AM band, rotate the
radio to get best signal as the AM antenna is built into the
radio.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio
mode.
3. Press and hold the Tuning control knob to carry out
an auto-tune. Your radio will scan up the AM/FM
band from the currently displayed frequency and will
stop scanning automatically when it nds a station of
sufcient strength.
4. After a few seconds the display will update. The display
will show the frequency of the signal found.
5. To nd other station, press and hold the Tuning control
knob as before.
6. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio
will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the
waveband.
7. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the sound
level as required.
Note:
●While adjusting the volume, make sure the FM/AM is
NOT ashing on the screen.

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● If AM/FM is ashing on the screen, it allows you to
tune the stations manually (see the section of “Manual
tuning – AM/FM” for more detail).
●The volume should not be too large. To prevent
possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.
8. To switch off your radio press the Power button.
Manual tuning – AM/FM
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio
mode.
3. Press the Tuning control knob and you will see the FM
or AM is ashing on the display.
Note:
● FM/AM will ash approx. 10 seconds. Within this
period, only manual tuning is allowed.
●If volume adjustment is desired while FM/AM is
ashing, press the Tuning control knob to stop the
ash and you can rotate the Tuning control knob to
adjust sound level.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station.
5. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio
will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the
waveband.
6. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the sound
level as required.
Presetting stations in AM/FM mode
There are 5 preset stations each for AM and FM radio.
They are used in the same way for each waveband.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select the desired
waveband. Tune to the required radio station as
previously described.
3. Press and hold the required Preset button (1 to 5) until
the display shows “P4” for example after the frequency.
The station will be stored using the preset number.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you
wish.
4. Preset stations which have already been stored may
be overwritten by following the above procedure if
required.
Display modes – FM
Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio
mode.
Repeatedly press the Menu/Info button to view the RDS
information of the station you are listening to.
a. Station name Displays the name of the station
being listened to.
b. Program type Displays the type of station being
listened to such as Pop, Classic,
News, etc.
c. Radio text Displays radio text message such as
new items etc.
d. Year/Day Displays the year and day of the week
according to the date setting of your
radio.
e. Date/Day Displays the date and day of the week
according to the date setting of your
radio.
f. EQ mode Displays the EQ mode of the FM for
the station listened to.
g. Frequency Displays the frequency of the FM for
the station listened to.
FM stereo (auto)/mono
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal
some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this
hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather
than stereo.
1. Press the Source button as needed to select the FM
band and tune to the desired FM station as previously
stated.
2. Press and hold Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until the “FM AUTO (or
MONO)” setting shows on the display. If the setting is
Auto, press the Tuning control knob and then rotate the
Tuning control knob to switch to Mono mode to reduce
the hiss. Press the Tuning control knob to select the
option.
Recalling a preset in AM/FM mode
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select AM or FM radio
mode.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button to tune
to your radio to one of the stations stored in the preset
memory.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS
Setting the time and date format
The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the
playing mode screens can be set to different format. The
selected format is then also used when setting the alarms.
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.

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2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “CLOCK xxH”
appears on the display and press the Tuning control
knob to enter the setting. You will see the time format
begins to ash.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select either 12 or 24
hour format. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
your choice of clock format.
Note:
If the 12 hour clock format is chosen, the radio will then
use the 12 hour clock for the setting.
4. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a date (e.g. THU
APR 3) appears on the display and press the Tuning
control knob to enter the setting. You will see the date
format begins to ash.
6. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired
date format. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
your choice.
Setting the clock time and date
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “CLOCK ADJ”
appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob
to enter the setting.
3. The hour setting on the display will begin ashing.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired
hour, and press the Tuning control knob to conrm the
setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select
the desired minute, and press the Tuning control knob
to conrm the setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “DATE ADJ”
appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob
to enter the setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired
year and press the Tuning control knob to conrm the
setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select
the desired month, and press the Tuning control knob
to conrm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control
knob to select the desired date and press the Tuning
control knob to conrm the setting.
Radio Data System (RDS)
When you set the clock time using the RDS function, your
radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes to a
radio station using RDS with CT signals.
1. When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, the
RDS symbol will be shown on the display. Press and
hold the Menu/Info button.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “RDS CT” and a
clock symbol appear on the display. Press the Tuning
control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “RDS CT” appears
on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the setting. The clock time of the radio will set up
automatically according to the RDS data received.
Note:
●The radio clock time will be valid for 5 days each time
the radio time is synchronized with RDS CT.
●To disable the RDS CT function, go back to step 1 to
2 and then rotate the Tuning control knob to select
“MANUAL” option. Press the Tuning control knob to
conrm the setting.
Setting the alarm clock
Your radio has two alarms which can each be set to wake
you to AM/FM radio or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be
set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing.
Note:
Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the
alarms. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, the
radio will exit the alarm setup.
a. Setting radio alarm time:
1. The radio alarm can be set either when radio is on or
off.
2. Press and hold the radio alarm button, the radio alarm
symbol and the display hour will ash along with a
beep.
3. During radio alarm symbol ashes, rotate Tuning
control knob to select the hour and press Tuning control
knob to conrm hour setting. Then rotate the Tuning
control knob to select the minute and press Tuning
control knob to conrm minute setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob and the display will
show the frequency options for the alarm.
The alarm options are as follows:
ONCE – the alarm will sound once
DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday
WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends
Press the Tuning control knob to conrm the setting.
5. During radio alarm symbol is ashing, rotate Tuning
control knob to select desired wake-up band and
station, then press Tuning control knob to conrm the
selection.
6. Rotate Tuning control knob to select the desired
volume and press Tuning control knob to conrm the
volume. Radio alarm setting is now completed.
Note:
●If new radio alarm station is not selected, it will select
the last alarm station.
●If the selected AM/FM alarm station is not available
when the alarm is sounding, the buzzer alarm will be
used instead.
b. Setting HWS (Humane Wake System) buzzer alarm:
A beep tone will activate when selecting the HWS buzzer
alarm.

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The alarm beep will sound shorter every 15 seconds
for one minute followed by one minute silence before
repeating the cycle.
1. The buzzer alarm can be set either when the radio is
on or off.
2. Press and hold the buzzer alarm button, the buzzer
alarm symbol and the display hour will ash along with
a beep.
3. During buzzer alarm symbol ashes, rotate the Tuning
control knob to select the hour and press the Tuning
control knob to conrm hour setting. Then rotate the
Tuning control knob to select the minute and press
Tuning control knob to conrm minute setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob and the display will
show the frequency options for the alarm.
The alarm options are as follows:
ONCE – the alarm will sound once
DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday
WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends.
Press the Tuning control knob to conrm the setting.
Note:
There is no volume adjustment for buzzer alarm.
Stopping the alarm sound
To cancel a sounding alarm, press the Power button.
Disable the alarm setting
To disable the alarm setting before the alarm sounds,
press and hold the corresponding alarm button until alarm
symbol disappears on the display.
Snooze
1. When the alarm sounds, press any button other than
the Power button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes.
“SNOOZE” will appear on the display.
2. To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press
and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “SNOOZE X”
appears on the display, then press the Tuning control
knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control
knob to adjust the silence time from 5, 10, 15 and 20
minutes for the snooze timer. Press the Tuning control
knob to conrm the setting.
4. To cancel the snooze timer while the alarm is
suspended, press the Power button.
Sleep timer
Your radio can be set to turn off automatically after a
preset time has elapsed. The Sleep Timer setting can be
adjusted between 60, 45, 30, 15, 120 and 90 minutes.
1. Press and hold the Power button to enter the Sleep
Timer setting. “SLEEP XX” will show on the display.
2. Keep holding the Power button and the Sleep Timer
options will start switching on the display. Stop until the
desired Sleep Timer setting appears on the display.
The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to
normal display.
3. Your radio will switch off automatically after the preset
Sleep Timer has elapsed. The Sleep Timer icon will be
shown on the display indicating an active Sleep Timer.
4. To cancel the Sleep Timer function before the preset
time has elapsed, simply press the Power button to
turn the unit off manually.
Loudness
You can get compensation on lower and higher frequency
for your radio by adjusting the loudness function.
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “LOUD ON” or
“LOUD OFF” appears on the display. Press the Tuning
control knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ON to turn
on the loudness function, then press the Tuning control
knob to conrm the setting.
4. To turn off the loudness function, select OFF and press
the Tuning control knob to conrm the setting.
Equalizer function
There are 7 kinds of color LED indicators around the
Tuning control knob to indicate different EQ modes.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting
menu.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
mode. Then press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the selection.
EQ mode LED indicator
FLAT White
JAZZ Blue
ROCK Red
CLASSIC Brown
POP Pink
NEWS Yellow
MY EQ Green
Set up My EQ prole
1. Press the EQ control button to enter the EQ setting
menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “MY EQ”.
Then press the Tuning control knob to enter the “BASS”
setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
bass level. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
“MIDDLE” setting.

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4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
middle level. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the
“TREBLE” setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select your required
treble level. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the setting.
Note:
When using the equalizer to emphasize the bass and
listening at high volume levels, it may cause sound
cracking and distortion. In this case, adjust the radio
volume appropriately.
LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA
BLUETOOTH STREAMING
You need to pair your Bluetooth device with the radio
before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth music
through the radio. Pairing creates a ‘bond’ so two devices
can recognize each other.
Note:
●To have the better sound quality, we recommend
setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your
Bluetooth device and then adjust the volume on the
radio as required.
●The radio can memorize up to 8 sets of paired device,
when the memory exceed this amount, the oldest
pairing history will be over written.
Pairing your Bluetooth device for the
rst time
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. Press the
Source button to select Bluetooth mode. The display
will appear “BT WAIT”. After a few seconds, the display
will show “BT PAIR” and “PAIR” will ash on the display.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the
device’s user manual to link to the radio. Locate the
Bluetooth device list and select the device named
‘MR005G’ (With some mobiles which are equipped with
earlier versions than BT2.1 Bluetooth device, you may
need to input the pass code “0000”).
3. Once connected, there will be a conrmation tone
sound. “BLUETOOTH” will remain on the display and
the backlight will be dim-out in10 seconds. You can
simply select and play any music from your source
device. Volume control can be adjusted from your
source device, or directly from the radio.
4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or
on the radio to play/pause and navigate tracks.
Note:
● If 2 Bluetooth devices, pairing for the rst time, both
search for the radio, it will show its availability on both
devices. However, if one device links with this unit rst,
then the other Bluetooth device won’t nd it on the list.
●If your Bluetooth device is temporarily disconnected to
the radio, then you need to manually reconnect your
device again to the radio.
●If “MR005G” shows in your Bluetooth device list but
your device cannot connect with it, please delete the
item from your list and pair the device with the radio
again following the steps described previously.
●Optimum Bluetooth streaming range is roughly 10
meters (33 feet) (line of sight) to the radio but distance
up to 30 meters (100 feet) are possible.
●If Bluetooth connection is lost due to exceeding time of
separation, exceeding the optimum distance, obstacles
or otherwise, reconnecting your device with the radio
may be necessary.
●Physical obstacles, other wireless devices or
electromagnetic devices may affect the connection
quality.
●Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary
depending on the connected Bluetooth devices.
Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device
before connecting to the radio. All features may not be
supported on some paired Bluetooth devices.
Playing audio les in Bluetooth mode
When you have successfully connected the radio with the
chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music
using the controls on your connected Bluetooth device.
1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the
required setting using the Volume knob on the radio or
on your enabled Bluetooth device.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to play/
pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the
playback using Play/Pause, Next track and Previous
track buttons on your radio.
3. Press and hold the Next track or Previous track button
to move through the current track. Release the button
when the desired point is reached.
Note:
●Some player applications or devices may not respond
to all of these controls.
●Some mobile phones may temporarily disconnect
from the radio when you make or receive calls. Some
devices may temporarily mute their Bluetooth audio
streaming when they receive text messages, emails or
for other reasons unrelated to audio streaming. Such
behavior is a function of the connected device and
does not indicate a fault with the radio.
Playing a previously-paired Bluetooth
source device
If your Bluetooth device already paired with the radio
previously, the unit will memorize your Bluetooth device
and it attempts to reconnect with a device in memory
which is last connected. If the last connected device is not
available, the radio will be discoverable.

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Disconnecting your Bluetooth device
Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2-3
seconds until “BT PAIR” is shown on the display to
disconnect with your Bluetooth device or turn off Bluetooth
on your Bluetooth device to disable the connection.
You can also press the Source button to select any mode
other than Bluetooth mode to disable the connection.
Deleting Bluetooth paired device
memory
To clear the memory of all paired devices, press and hold
the Bluetooth pairing button more than 5 seconds until
“CLEARING” shows on the display.
TRUE WIRELESS STEREO
(TWS) FUCTION
True wireless stereo (TWS) is a feature that allows one
device to wirelessly connect with another device. You can
use the TWS function to connect it to a second MR005G
and play your music through two speakers.
Set up the rst speaker
1. Make sure the rst speaker is in Bluetooth mode and
connect to a Bluetooth device.
2. Press the Plus button, the display will show “ST/
MULTI”. “ST” will ash on the display. Press the Plus
button to enter the “ST PAIR” mode. If no buttons are
pressed for 10 seconds, the speaker will also enter the
“ST PAIR” mode. The display will show “ST PAIR” and
“PAIR” will ash 1 minute.
Set up the second speaker
1. Make sure a second speaker is in Bluetooth mode.
2. Press the Plus button, the display will show “ST/
MULTI”. “ST” will ash on the display. Press the Plus
button to enter the “ST PAIR” mode. If no buttons are
pressed for 10 seconds, the speaker will also enter the
“ST PAIR” mode. When the connection is successful,
“L-ST-R” will be shown on both displays at the same
time. The EQ setting will revert to Flat mode (initial
setting).
Note:
Set up the second speaker within 1 minute. If you do not
set it up within 1 minute, the setting of the rst speaker will
be canceled.
Start playback
1. Start playback on the connected Bluetooth device and
adjust the volume on the Bluetooth device or one of the
speakers for comfortable listening.
Note:
Volume or EQ (not including MY EQ) adjustment of one
speaker is reected on the other.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to play/
pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the
playback using Play/Pause, Next track and Previous
track buttons on the one of the speakers.
3. Press and hold the Next track or Previous track button
on the one of the speakers to move through the current
track. Release the button when the desired point is
reached.
Switching the audio mode
1. Using two speakers, you can switch between “L-ST-R”,
“R-ST-R” and “L-ST-L” mode.
2. Press the L/R button on either of the speakers to
change the audio mode.
3. “L-ST-R” mode: Both speakers play the same sound.
It is the initial setting.
4. “R-ST-R” and “L-ST-L” mode: One speaker plays the
sound on the right channel, while the other speaker
plays the sound on the left channel for stereo playback
between the speakers.
Disconnecting the TWS Function
Press and hold the Plus button to disconnect the TWS
function.
ENJOYING WIRELESS
PLAYBACK USING MULTIPLE
SPEAKERS
You can enjoy music at the same time by combining up to
10 devices which are compatible with this function.
Set up the rst speaker
1. Make sure the rst speaker is in Bluetooth mode and
connect to a Bluetooth device.
2. Press the Plus button, the display will show “ST/
MULTI”.
3. Select “MULTI” by pressing the L/R button. “MULTI” will
ash on the display. Press the Plus button to enter “MUL
PAIR” mode. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds,
the speaker will also enter the “MUL PAIR” mode. The
display will show “MUL PAIR” and “PAIR” will ash 1
minute.
Connect the second and more speakers
1. Make sure the multiple speakers are all in Bluetooth
mode.
2. Press the Plus button, the display will show “ST/
MULTI”.
3. Select “MULTI” by pressing the L/R button. “MULTI”
will ash on the display. Press the Plus button to enter
the “MUL PAIR” mode. If no buttons are pressed for 10
seconds, the speaker will also enter the “MUL PAIR”

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mode. When the connection is successful, the display
will be shown “PARENT” (the master speaker) on
the rst speaker and the other displays are all shown
“CHILD” (the secondary speaker). The EQ setting will
revert to Flat mode (initial setting).
Note:
When connecting the second and more speakers, connect
it within 1 minute after setting the rst speaker. After 1
minute, the speaker cannot be connected.
Add a new secondary speaker
If you want to add another speaker after connecting,
operate below steps:
1. Make sure the new speaker is in Bluetooth mode.
2. Press the Plus button on the master speaker, the
display will show “MUL ADD” and “ADD” will ash on
the display.
3. Press the Plus button on the new speaker, the display
will show “ST/MULTI”.
4. Select “MULTI” by pressing the L/R button. “MULTI”
will ash on the display. Press the Plus button to enter
the “MUL PAIR” mode. If no buttons are pressed for 10
seconds, the speaker will also enter the “MUL PAIR”
mode. When the connection is successful, “CHILD”
(the secondary speaker) will be displayed on the new
speaker. The EQ setting will revert to Flat mode (initial
setting).
Start playback
1. Start playback on the connected Bluetooth device and
adjust the volume on the Bluetooth device or on the
speakers for comfortable listening. The same music is
played from all speakers.
Note:
Only for the master speaker, the volume or EQ (not
including MY EQ) adjustment will be synchronized
with the other speakers. For other speakers, adjust the
volume or EQ individually with each speaker.
2. Use the controls on your Bluetooth device to play/
pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the
playback using Play/Pause, Next track and Previous
track buttons on the master speaker.
3. Press and hold the Next track or Previous track button
on the master speaker to move through the current
track. Release the button when the desired point is
reached.
Disconnecting the multiple speakers
●To disconnect only one secondary speaker, press and
hold the Plus button of the secondary speaker you
want to disconnect.
●To disconnect all connections and exit the multiple
speakers group, press and hold the Plus button of the
master speaker.
MICROPHONE SOCKET
A 6.3mm microphone socket is provided at the front of
your radio to connect to the microphone.
1. Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the
microphone (MIC) socket.
2. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
3. Turn on the microphone.
4. Adjust the volume control on the radio to the required
level.
Note:
Do not place the microphone against the speaker, it can
cause feedback echo and it will damage the radio.
Setting the Microphone volume
1. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu
setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “MIC VOL XX”
appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob
to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose your required
volume level. Press the Tuning control knob to conrm
the setting.
AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET
A 3.5mm Auxiliary input socket is provided at the front
of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the
unit from an external audio device such as a MP3 or CD
player.
1. Connect an external audio source (for example, MP3
or CD player) to the AUX IN socket.
2. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
3. Repeatedly press and release the Source button until
“AUX IN” is displayed.
4. To have the better sound quality, we recommend
setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your
audio device and then adjust the volume on the radio
as required.
Note:
Audio cord is not included as standard accessories.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
●Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
●Do not wash the radio with water.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements
AC power adaptor DC 12V 2.5A, center pin
positive
Battery
UM-3 (AA size) x 2 for
back up
Slide battery: 10.8V - 36V
Frequency coverage
FM 87.50-108 MHz
(0.05MHz/step)
AM (MW) 522-1,710 kHz
(9kHz/step)
Bluetooth®
(The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.)
Bluetooth version 5.0 Certied
Bluetooth Proles A2DP/SCMS-T/AVRCP
Transmission Power Power Class2
Transmission Range
Optimum:
Max.10 meters (33 feet)
Possible:
Max.30 meters (100 feet)
(varies according to usage
conditions)
Supported codec SBC
Compatible Bluetooth
prole A2DP/AVRCP
Maximum radio-frequency
power BT EDR: 3.95dBm
Operating Frequency 2402MHz~2480MHz
Circuit feature
Loudspeaker 2.5inches 8ohm x 2
4inches 6ohm x 1
Output power
10.8V-12Vmax:
2W x 2 + 10W
14.4V: 3W x 2 + 15W
18V: 5W x 2 + 25W
36V: 5W x 2 + 25W
Input terminal
3.5mm dia. (AUX IN)
6.3mm dia.
(MICROPHONE)
Antenna system FM: Built-in antenna
AM: bar antenna
Dimensions (L x W x H) 285 x 172 x 305mm
Weight 5.4Kg (without battery)
The company reserves the rights to amend the
specication without notice.

SJN
MR005G-ENEU-2101
3A81dZ5Z3000A www.makita.com
Makita Europe N.V.
Makita Corporation
Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2,
3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan