KENWOOD CP-G5

KENWOOD CP-G5 "PETIT CASSE - G"

Double color B&W CP-G5

There is a gift in sound coming from Kenwood's 'Petit Casse-G' - 

The CP-G5 HiFi Headphone stereo with EQ!

Full function Auto Reverse control

• The Petit Casse-G has a talented ON/OFF reverse switch and the auto-reverse has a quick turn. During tape playback, As soon as A-side finishes, the B side quickly enters. from side A playback to side B playback, or from side B playback to side A playback, with a talented reversing switch that is switchable. If this switch is turned on, continuous playback from A side to B side will be done, if it is OFF, tape playback will be automatically stopped at the end of every one side playback.

Rare Japanese Ad. "Free Waist Pouch" promotion. CP-G3B model is w/o the tuner pack.

A Graphic Equalizer is built in a compact body to freely suit it to your taste* 

We integrated a quality control for five elements of the sound that you can enjoy located on the backside of the main body. Frequency points are 100Hz, 330Hz, 1kHz, 3.3kHz, 10kHz. It is possible to enjoy sound enhancement by separating slides-controls up or down, raising only detailed Close-up vocals, zooming up musical instruments such as Guitar: Sitar, etc., or only specific instruments such as Drums and Windpipe. With these five points EQ, you can enjoy sound reproduction within the ±10dB range as you wish.

At each frequency point, the sound control with a large change in solid 10dB is as desired. It is also free to make sounds that emphasize specific parts or instrumental. Please operate the control level and experiment with the sound that is perfect for your heart. 

In general, please enjoy the sound adjustment as below according to your taste freely. 

100 Hz - Bass drums and other deep basses are powerfully and more lively. 

330 Hz - Adds sharpness to the mid-low range of music rhythm instruments. 

1 kHz -  You can enjoy vocals, fold up muff, fade-out effect. 

3.3 kHz - Lead instruments such as guitar are emphasized to thrilling sharp sounds. 

10 kHz - The attack of the Hi-Hat will lightly light up.

*Graphic Equalizer compatible with models CP-G3/B and CP-G5.

TV/FM/AM Tuner pack that looks like a Cassette

Besides playing regular music Cassette tape, there's also a Tuner Pack for the Petite Cassette. The Cassette tuner pack can be used whenever you want to enjoy a crystal clear radio and TV reception. The Tuner pack replaces the cassette if you want to listen to TV/FM/AM broadcasting. However, it cannot be used in conjunction.

Kenwood's Cassette Tuner Pack inside CP-G5R - Red

Kenwood's CP-G5 Rare brochure

High power design with two AA batteries

Headphone Stereo batteries greatly affect the sound quality of stereo. If the power of the battery quickly decreases, you can not get clear sound quality. But it is safe for you if you have the CP-G5 Kenwood's Petit Casse G. We adopted two AA battery system delivering energetic sound for a very long time. While the sound is also clearer than ever before.

• If tape hiss troubles you, you can use our Noise Reduction option that Suppresses Noise.

• Normal/Chrome/Metal cassette types switch, can be used for better and detailed biased sound.

Kenwood CP-G5 Brochure - Showa 59/June 1983

Kenwood CP-G5/CP-G3(B) Brochure - Showa 60/April 1984 

2 Way Headphone built (included)

A two-way system where the headband and earphones can be easily separated. the ultra-small headband could be attached to the earphones. With the earphones attached to the headband, it becomes headphones that can be used with inner ear type binding heads that are rated for sound quality if you remove the headband.

Technical details

Compact cassette stereo with Equalizer

"PETIT CASSE-G" CP-G5 ¥36,800

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall frequency characteristics: 

40 Hz to 14,000 Hz (Normal) 

40 Hz to 16,000 Hz (Metal)

Practical maximum output: 20mW + 20mW (30 Ω)

Output terminal: 3.5 mm stereo x 1 (Phones)

Used tape: Normal & Metal (C-30 to C-120) 

Headphone model: 

Dynamic type - 9 µm film diaphragm

Frequency range: 20 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 102 dB
Impedance: 32 Ω

Cord: 1.2m with plug 3.5 mm

Weight: 5g

Tuner Part:

Reception frequency:

76 to 108 MHz (FM),

525 to 1605 kHz (AM)

Maximum allowable input 50mW

Cord Antenna (FM), Ferrite Core Antenna (AM)

Power supply: 

DC 3 V (2 x AA)

Tape speed:  4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s.)

Battery holding time: (ElAJ 1mW Output) 

2 hours (AA regular batteries)

6 hours (alkaline)

When using with Tuner Pack battery holds: 

8 hours to 14.5 hours (AA)

28 hours (alkaline)

Body dimensions:

77.2 (W) x 108 (H) x 29.5 (D) mm

Maximum external dimensions: 

78.2 (W) X 111 (H) X 32 (D) mm

Weight: 275g (including batteries)

Accessory: 

TV/ AM / FM Stereo Tuner Pack,

Carrying case, 
Stereo Headphone, 
Owners manual,

Headband (not including cord).

Kenwood CP-G5 Unboxed


Player built - Inside view

Left: Top side & Transport. Right: Back side Electronics & EQ.

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