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New Blaupunkt ProComponent features. 1. 2 Safety considerations. What youshould know before starting.. : 1. Toolsneededbeforestarting. SoundQualityvsLoudness.:I. 3 Otherspeakerapplications. Systemarchitecture. 4 Mechanical and Electrical interface.. Final woofer installation.. Final tweeter installation... 1: : : : U.S. warranty information.. Additionaltechnicalreferences. :::::::::::I:6 ProComponent technical specifications.. 25

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Nouvelles caractbristiques des enceintes ProComponents de Blaupunkt Consignes de securite. 9
Consignesdesecurite.. 10 Ce quil faut savoir avant de commencer. 10 Outils necessaires avant de commencer. : :. Qualite de son et correction physiologique du niveau sonore.. Autresusagesdesenceintes. Architecturedu systeme. Interface mecanique et Clectrique.. Installation finale du woofer... :::I::::::::::::: 15 lnstallationfinaledutweeter. 16 Information concemant la garantie aux Etats-Unis References techniques supplementaires. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 16 Specifications techniques des enceintes ProComponents. 25
PAGINAS TEMAS Nuevas caracterfsticas de la serie ProComponent de Blaupunkt. 17 Consideracionesdeseguridad. 18 Loquedebesaberantesdecomenzar.. 18 Herramientas necesarias antes de comenzar.. 18 Calidaddesonidovsvotumen.. 19 Otrasaplicacionesdealtavoces. 19 Arquitectura del sistema... 20 Interface mecanica y electrica... 21 lnstalacidn final del altavoz de graves.. lnstalacibn final del altavoz para altas frecuencias Informaci6n sobre la garantla en 10s EE.UU.. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 24 Referencias tecriicas adicionales.. 24 Especificaciones tecnicas de la serie ProComponent. :. : :.. 25
Congratulations on your purchase of Blaupunkts ProComponent speakers! We at Blaupunkt feel that these components are of the highest value available on the market today. The performance, reliability, and installation flexibility is unequaled. Unlike radios and amplifiers, speaker technology is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Incremental improvements are usually implemented with materials change or minor design. Using Blaupunkts EXP Extended Pole Design we are able to make substantial jumps in linear excursion and power handling.
KEY COMPONENT FEATURES The ProComponent sets offer tremendous performance because of well thought out designs focusing on performance and ease of installation. Key features include: n Very high power handling and low distortion for the woofer due to the Extended Pole design. n High power handling for the tweeter through the use of Neodymium magnets and a circuit-breaker type poly-switch that opens the circuit to the tweeter if over- driven. n Resin-laminated woofer cones to maintain rigidity and resistance to moisture. n Easy installation via multiple mounting systems for the tweeter. n 12 dB/Octave linear phase crossovers n Color and mechanically keyed wiring to ensure proper phase and reliable connections. n High efficiency

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The extended pole design offers a longer symmetrical magnetic field compared to a conventional flush type pole.

EXTENDED POLE DESIGN In a conventional flush type pole piece the asymmetrical flux distribution through the voice coil prevents linear motion throughout the voice coil travel. The EXP design creates a symmetric magnetic field resulting in longer linear travel of the voice coil which yields lower distortion. Also, there is additional control at the excursion limits thus offering higher power handling. The music can now play louder, longer, and with less risk in burning out your woofers.
Because of the longer linear travel, power handling and tonal quality are improved dramatically.
We recommend you have your Blaupunkt speakers professionally installed but the installation process is often so easy that the average consumer can make a successful installation with little trouble. BUT, great care must be taken to ensure the safety of the installer and the vehicle. To ensure such safety you should do the following: 1. READ THE MANUAL! Understand the product and installation before beginning. 2. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES! 3. PROTECT THE VEHICLE! Always disconnect the negative battery cable before starting any installation work. This prevents high current shorts (i.e., potential fires) 4. VERIFY AN UNOBSTRUCTED INSTALL! Before cutting any trim components or drilling holes, make sure there are no electrical wires, fuel or fluid lines, or structural metal members hidden from view. 5. DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH LEVELS FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME! If connected to 25 watt amplifiers or higher, most car speakers in this performance level can cause permanent hearing loss if listened to over several hours at maximum power.
Before ripping apart the interior of your beautiful new car you need some basic installation knowledge and skill with common hand and power tools. 1. CHECK YOUR PARTS! Completely empty the box ensuring all parts are accounted for and_ you have a clear visual understanding of the components. 2. GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME! Back-tracking to find problems after the installation can often be avoided by moving slowly and carefully through the installation process. 3. READ THIS MANUAL! Read aJ of this manual to ensure an optimum performance and reliability. 4. TAKE CARE IN DISASSEMBLING THE VEHICLE! Every manufacturer uses slightly different construction mqthods. Take special care in removing trim and door panels since they often use unique screws or snap fasteners.
For most installations, simple hand tools are adequate if replacing the factory speakers. If the factory locations are not used power tools for drilling and cutting will likely be needed. A good starting list is the following: Marking pen and starting punch Tape measure or ruler Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers (small and medium sizes) Wire cutters, and wire strippers, and electrical tape Standard size vice-style pliers and needle nosed pliers Light duty trim type pry bar Cutting shears or nibbling tool (for cutting metal) Crimping pliers and appropriate crimp-on spade terminals Power drill with appropriate sized drill bits (118 and 114 as a start) Electnc jig-saw (saber-saw)

SOUND QUALITY.A good audio system will faithfully reproduce the original recording by offering accurate frequency response and staging. Good frequency response reproduces high tones such as symbols, through human voices and most instruments, and down to the very low tones from synthesizers and drums. Frequency response includes timbre (the accurate replication of an instrument), linearity (the tonal quality is the same regardless of volume level), and c/&v (lack of distortion of the original signal). Blaupunkt speakers address these properties by having a very smooth frequency response with low distortion levels. Good staging offers the illusion of a stage upon which players are located and it has a sense of height, width, and depth. Imaging is a sound systems ability to correctly place the instruments on the imaginary stage. Again, the Blaupunkt speakers excel here due to angled tweeter mounting and smooth off-axis frequency response ensuring accurate reproduction. LOUDNESS It is fairly easy to build a sound system that plays loud but has very poor tonal accuracy. This is done by simply placing lots of amplifiers and subwoofers in a car without attention to midrange and high frequency speakers and ignoring their positioning. But, with some basic attention to design, a loud system can also play accurately. In most vehicles, 50 watts per satellite speaker (midrange/tweeter) and 100 watts into 2 subwoofers will provide nearly 120 decibels across the audio spectrum of 20-20,000 Hz. This is the threshold of instantaneous permanent hearing loss so it is useless (and dangerous) to add much more than 400 watts of system power.
MOUNTING SPEAKERS IN BOXES We often receive calls from people wanting to install their speakers into custom made boxes. We whole heattedly support this concept since the box provides an acoustical air-spring for the woofer thus lowering distortion and increasing power handling compared to that of a free-air installation in a car door. These volumes are dictated by the speakers Thiele-Small parameters which are noted in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual. Since the Qts values are all around 0.70 for this family of speakers, a sealed box is the ONLY recommended enclosure design. It must be understood that a supplementary subwoofer is needed for music below 100 Hz. Please note the attached table for recommended box volumes and dimensions for best performance.

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VOLUME f3 (Hz) HEIGHT 1 I
0.10 C ft. 130 8.5 6.2 5.7 I I

110 9.5 8.0 6.1

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0.15 C ft. I 0.20 C ft.

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Optimum box volumes (cubic feet) for the given woofers. Dimensions are given in inches with wood thickness assumed as 3/4 inch.
WHAT IS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE? System architecture is simply the design strategy used to assemble the radio, speakers, and any additional amplifiers in order to maximize the overall system performance. Is the system two-way or three-way? Are the crossovers passive or active? Are the amplifiers being operated in bridge mode or stereo mode? All of these questions are answered in the outline diagram of the system. A completely passive system can often sound as good as a completely active one if care is taken in the component choice, speaker location choice, and the final installation. Rarely is a 4x20 watt receiver and four coaxial speakers going to provide an impressive performance. By moving to some good component speakers for the mids and highs (satellite speakers) and adding a separate subwooofer speaker, overall performance is areatlv improved. Noted below are a couple of popular satellife/subwoofer systems that can tremendously improve the performance but with reasonable cost and complexity. ADD-ON COMPONENTSlSUBWOOFERS Changing to component speakers for the mids and highs greatly improves the tonal quality and imaging over simple factory speaker installations. In most cases, the factory radio with its 4x20 watts is adequate for these components. Also, the factory radio may be installed in a cosmetically non-removable fashion so this approach will solve many

installation problems.

Passive X-over Receiver (4x20 W)
Even with the addition of the component speakers the sonic impact of a system is often dictated by the low frequency response. By adding a subwoofer and a basic 100 watt amplifier the low end performance can now offer the complementary wow effect of the bass to the sonic accuracy of the component speakers.

Amplifier (1x100 W)

Subwoofer
m Tuner MULTI-CHANNEL I HIGH POWER Moving up to a 4x50 watt satellite channel amplifier powering four sets of components and a 2x100 watt subwoofer amplifier powering 2 subwoofers can offer stunning performance! The increase in amplifier power helps reduce clipping which yields a cracking type of sound which can damage nearly any speaker over time. The tonal accuracy of the system is also often improved because the amplifiers are no longer strained at high listening levels. Sub Amplifier (2x100 w) Subwoofers
MOUNTING COMPONENT SPEAKERS The prime objectives of component speaker mounting are: q Positioning the speakers correctly q Mounting them to a solid surface q Making sure there are no air leaks between the front and back of the woofer cone n Protecting the speakers q Ensuring the wiring is correct The lower the frequencies a speaker reproduces, the more solid its mounting surface must be. This is necessary because a vibrating panel winds up acting like another loudspeaker and introduces its own sound into the car. This secondary sound can severely degrade the sound of the music yielding a muffled or howling sound at certain listeninglevels. A good air seal isolating the sound from the back of the speaker from the front wave sound is critical. Lack of a good air seal reduces the bass response and often creates a hollow sound from the woofer. The tweeters mounting is not nearly so critical since it does not require a rear air seal and it vibrates very little.

WIRING Your ProComponent series speakers have crossovers with wires which are clearly marked regarding input (RED), tweeter output (YELLOW), and the woofer output (GREEN). Proper electrical phasing is maintained by electrically keyed terminals using narrow and wide spade terminals. The crossover network is optimized for use with these tweeters. If you prefer an active crossover network, the lowest crossover point should be 4.0 kHz and with 12 dB/octave high-pass. Speaker wiring should be isolated from the electrical system of the car and routed away from any factory systems to avoid potential noise pickup. If installing these speakers in combination with other speakers make sure that the combined impedances cannot damage the amplifier or radio.

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SYSTEM TEST Once the system is installed, turn on the audio system power and SLOWLY turn up the volume while playing a favorite music track. n If the signal is heavily distorted or the music occasionally drops out check for short circuits of wires to other wires or to the chassis of the car. n If nothing is heard at all but the power lights come on, check all connections between the radio and speaker. n If the radio or amp does not turn on at all, contact your Blaupunkt dealer for help or the Blaupunkt Technical support at l-800-266-2528.
INSTALLING THE WOOFERS IN FACTORY LOCATIONS Most of todays newer cars have speaker grilles which blend in aesthetically with the interior of the car. The grille is usually held in with small screws or spring clips. To remove a clipped on grille, gently pry up on the side with a flat blade screwdriver. (Some grilles are an integral part of the door such that the entire door panel must be removed to expose the speaker.) Once the factory speaker is exposed, remove the hardware and replace the factory unit with the new Blaupunkt unit. INSTALLING THE WOOFERS IN NON-FACTORY LOCATIONS If you choose to install your new Blaupunkt speakers in locations other than the factory locations make certain the new location is clear of obstructions in front of (e.g., armrests, window cranks) and behind the speaker (e.g., door wiring, sheet metal). Once the location is chosen, carefully cut the hole (using the cutout sizes at the back of the manual), install the crossover in a convenient location, route and connect all wires, mount the speaker, install the grille, and reinstall any panels and/or factory components.

DOOR MOUNTING Door locations are most often favored because of the tonal quality and imaging advantages they provide compared to the typical dash locations. Unfortunately the woofer is forced into the very bottom of most doors because of space constraints. This low woofer installation creates a dilemma because the tweeter should be kept close to the woofer to maintain a unified sound field but this often places the tweeter firing into the legs of the passengers therefore high frequencies are lost. If the tweeter is too high (at the top of the door) the listener is overwhelmed with high frequencies and the left/right balance is damaged; therefore accurate imaging is lost. Optimally, a balance must be achieved with location which can often be found with the tweeter just above knee Ieve! in most automobiles. This will provide good frequency response and imaging REAR DECK MOUNTING Rear deck or sail panel installations are easily accommodated with these speakers since the woofers can often drop into factory holes or may require a simple adaptor plate which can be purchased or formed from wood. The surface mount tweeter assembly does not require any significant holes so a factory look can be maintained in most cases.
The biggest advantage of component speakers is their ability, when properly installed, to provide a tonally accurate sound with a wide sound stage but pinpoint localization of performers. The largest impact over this sound stage is provided by the tweeter location and mounting angle. To determine this optimal location and angle we recommend a simple experiment. 1. Complete all of the installation except for the tweeters (i.e, woofers, crossover, and wiring). 2. Have a friend sit in the passengers seat while you sit in the drivers seat, each holding a tweeter up to the door. 3. With music having good high frequency content, move the tweeters around listening for the best high frequency response yet maintaining a good left/right acoustical balance in the car. Mounting the tweeters mid level and as far forward in the door panel is often the best acoustical location in most cars. In most cases, the preferred location usually has the tweeters facing the opposite occupant in the car. The tweeter can now be mounted in one of the following four methods.

FLUSH MOUNT This mount looks as though it is styled into the car. The listeners are still slightly off-axis from the tweeter so high frequency response suffers slightly. A hole must be drilled to accommodate the flush cup. A screw run in from the back and through the spring clip is necessary to ensure a solid lifetime fit.

1.1 In (143 mm)

ANGLE FLUSH MOUNT Acoustically and aesthetically, this is the BEST mounting system. The tweeter is angled at the opposite occupant in the car. Like the flush cup, a hole must be drilled to accommodate the cup. The spring clip is attached with the screw as shown.
SURFACE MOUNT This method is used in installations where room is not available behind the tweeter to drill a mounting hole for a flush type cup. For this mounting method, a hole is drilled for both the wires and mounting screw. A rear spring clip is not necessary but a small backing washer is recommended to ensure that the screw will not pull through the door panel over time. ANGLE SURFACE MOUNT Angling the tweeter puts the acoustical output of the tweeter pointing more at the listeners which give better high frequency response. Like the flat surface mount above, holes must be drilled for the wires and screw. This mount is unique since the Cup is mounted to the panel with the bolt 8 nut, and the tweeter is then snaooed to the cup.
The Robert Bosch Corporation warrants new Blaupunkt new car audio products it distributes in the United States through authorized Blaupunkt dealers. or which are imported as original vehicle equipment by the automobile manufacture, to be free from defects in material and workmanship in accordance with the following: For twelve (12) months afler delivery to you, the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or at our opinion replace at no cost to you any car audio o product, which under normal conditions of use and service, proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. However, this warranty does not cover expenses in&red in the removal or reinstallation of any car audio product, whether or not proven defective, and does not cover products not purchased from an authorized Blaupunkt dealer. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferrable. Repaired and replaced products shall assume the identity of the original for purpose of this warranty and this warranty shall not be extended with respect to such products. To obtain performance of this warranty, contact the nearest Blaupunkt authorized repair facility or our nearest office. A dated purchase receipt, or other proof that the product is within the warranty period, will be required in order to honor your claim. Carefully pack the unit and ship prepaid to the servicing location. For further information, write to the Robert Bosch Corporation, 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview. Illinois, 60153, attention Blaupunkt Customer Service Department or call 1-800-226-2528. Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures caused by misuse, neglect, abuse, improper operation or installation, unauthorized service or parts, or failure to follow maintenance instructions or perform normal maintenance activities. Also excluded from this warranty is the correction of improper installation and the elimination of any electromagnetic interference. This warranty sets forth your exclusive remedies with respect to the products covered by it. We shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from the sale or use of any Blaupunkt car audio products, whether such claim is in contract or tort. No attempt to alter, modify, or amend this limited warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of the Robert Bosch Corporation. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANM IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE. In the event any provision, or any part or portion of this warranty shall be held invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, such holding shall not affect the remaining part or portions of that provision or any other provision. NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA OWNERS If your Blaupunkt car audio product needs warranty repair service and there is no authorized service center reasonably close to you, you can return the defective unit to the dealer from whom you purchased it. or you can return it to any dealer who sells Blaupunkt car audio products. The dealer may, at the dealers option, replace, repair or refund the purchase price for any Blaupunkt car audio products which prove defective under conditions of normal use. If the dealer fails to repair, replace, or partially refund your money, you may take your Blaupunkt car audio product to any repair shop and they can repair your unit at our expense unless the reparr cost exceeds the depreciated value of the unit, but you must contact Blaupunkt to receive authorization to do this before your product is repaired. RObERT BOSCH CORPORATION, BLAUPUNKT CUSTOMER SERVICE 2800 SOUTH 25TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60153 TEL: 1-800-266-2528

The following is a short list of additional technical information for the person interested in loudspeakers,
. acoustics, and electronics. DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND TESTING YOUR OWN SPEAKER SYSTEM, David B. Weems, copyright 1984, TAB Books #I 984, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17294. (This is an excellent introduction to designing speaker systems for the home but is quite applicable to the car and is easy reading.) LOUDSPEAKER DESIGN COOKBOOK, Vance Dickason, copyright 1995, distributed by Old Colony Sound Labs, Peterborough, NH, 03458. (This is a very technical step up from the Weems book above but is well written therefore easy to understand. It addresses complex woofer box design as well as crossover networks.) SPEAKER BUILDER MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 494, Peterborough, NH, 03458. (This is a monthly speaker building magazine for both the hobbyist and the professional. Its entertaining and informative.) BLAUBOX WOOFER BOX DESIGN COMPUTER PROGRAM, Blaupunkt division of the Robert Bosch Corporation. ( This is a subwoofer box design program addressing 10 popular boxes including sealed, vented, and bandpass designs. It also generates blueprints for cutting the wood. This program is IBM-PC based and can be down-loaded from America Online and CompuServe computer services as well as several sites on the INTERNET.). *
POWER HANDLING (Max power limited by woofer) SENSITIVITY -REQUENCYRESPONSE JOMINAL IMPEDANCE THIELE-SMALL DATA
Watts RMS Watts peak dB (lW/lm) dB (2.83VIlm) Hz (-1OdB) Ohms fs (Hz) Qts Qes Qms Vas (cu ft) Xmax (in) Re (ohms) Sd Cms uM/N) Mms (g) BL (Tm) No (%) 92 2.522k
91 90-22k I 0.80 4,4.5 3.70-22k 95 0.75 0.89 4.78 0.08 0.89 ____ 135 18.4 7.1 5522k ___ I d 65 Q.72 0.85 4.94 0.13.6 3.0 0.30 4.0k 12 In-line_

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CROSSOVER Slope Style Size MECHANICAL DATA GENERAL Overall herght Mounting depth from flush Outside dimensions Mounting cutout size Basket style Basket hole pattern
HP Freq (Hz) dbloct Box Inches
, 0.20 0.25 4.0k 4.0k _~___.___ 12 In-line 12 In-line
1.1x1.2x2.1 1.1x1.2x2.1 1.1x1.2x2.1 1.1x1.2x2.1
Inches Inches Inches Inches Typical/total

Crossover wire (size/length) ---. ~__.__~ _ _ _ _ _ Feet _ ~_ _ NOOFER Cone style Cone size Cone material Surround material Voice coil size Magnet weight Magnet material TWEETER Cone style Cone size Cone material Voice coil size Voice coil material Voice coil type Magnet wieght Magnet material

Inches dia

cone 3.3 Laminated Foam 1.Barium Fe Dome 1.0 Mylar 0.5 Aluminum 2 0.7 Barium Fe
cone 44 Laminated Foam 1.0 10.0 Barium Fe Dome 1.0 Mylar 0.5 Aluminum 2 0.7 Barium Fe
cone 4.8 Laminated Foam 1.0 10.0 Barium Fe Dome 1.0 Mylar 0.5 Aluminum 2 0.7 Barium Fe

Inches dia. OZ.

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Inches dia. Inches dia. Layers OZ.
1.0 Mylar 0.5 Aluminum 2 0.7 Barium Fe
* Blaupunkt ocassionally makes product improvements in order to maintain the highest consumer standards. Because of these efforts, specifications and appearance may differ slightly from those depicted in this manual.
Bosch Group Robert Bosch Corporation Sales Group - Blaupunkt Division 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60153 Division Blaupunkt de Robert Bosch Inc. Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5N IRI
. Copyright 1996 by the Robert Bosch Corporation No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Robert Bosch Corporation Printed March 1996

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High-Power FM/AM/Cassette Receiver with Detachable Face AutoradiolCassette AM/FM de Forte Puissance 2 Face Amovibie Receptor FM/AM/Reproductor de Cassette de Alta Potencia y con Cartitula Desmontable ,, Rtidio FMIAM/Toca-Fitas de Alta Potencia corn Face Removivel
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FCC WARNING The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limfts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that radio interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

OWNERS RECORD

The model and warranty numbers are located on the top of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you Call upon your Blaupunkt dealer regarding this product. Warranty Number
purchase of this Blaupunkt FM/AM/Cassette Receiver. Its Optimum Reception Control (ORC IV) quartz FM and AM Tuner and high-quality, cassette tape player provide the ultimate in sound reproduction. l Audio Features: l General Features:. Cassette Features: l Tuner Features: - Detachable Faceplate for Securfty - Autoreverse Cassette Mechanism - 4 x 36 Watt Max. Integrated - ORC IV Tuner Amplifier - Switchable Clock/Function LCD Display - True Fast-Forward/Rewind - 12 FM/6 AM Presets - Volume/Balance/Fader Controls - Quick-Connect Wire Harness - Hard Pemtalloy Tape Head Travelstore FM/AM - Adjustable Turn-On Volume-Level - 176 x 50 x 153.5 mm (7 x 2 x 6 in.) - Automatic and Manual Tuning - Separate Bass and Treble Controls DIN Chassis Your units detachable front faceplate makes the unit useless to would-be thieves. - Snap-In DIN Sleeve 8 Mounting Hardware allOW the Unit t0 COOf off before operating your unit. If no power connection is supplied to the unit, check the connections first, If everything is in order, check the fuse. l If no sound comes from the speakers of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position. l You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please contact your Blaupunkt dealer.
FEATURES Congratulations on your
PRECAUTIONS. If your vehicle was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the vehicle,

DETACHABLE FACE

Detaching & Attaching the Face: The face of this unit can be detached and taken with you to prevent It from betng stolen Detaching the Face: Before detaching the face, be sure to press the PWR Button first. Then press the REL (Release) Button and detach the face by gently pulling it off as Illustrated. Note: Do not pull it straight out from the chassis. Be sure not to drop the face when detaching it from the chassis. I Attaching the Face: Apply the right hand side of the face to the chassis by sliding (part B) of the face to (part A) at the front of the chassis. Gently push the left side of the face against the front of the chassis until it snaps into place. Note: Make sure that the face is inserted right side up. Do not press against the display window. Do not press hard against the face when attaching it to the chassis, it may be easily attached with gentle pressure. Do not expose the face to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dash board of a vehicle parked in direct sunlight, where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the vehicle. Afflxlng Faceplate For Retail Display: The faceplate can be affixed to the units chassis, which is desirable for a retail display, for example. This should only be done in situations where the unit can be accessed from behind the mounting surface. Once the faceplate is affixed, the release keys cannot be used to remove the chassis. To affix faceplate, obtain the small bolt (M2.6 x 10) from hardware pack and drive it into the upper hole at the front of the left side of the chassis using a Phillips screwdriver. The bolt will self-thread the hole. (See above*)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION @k?#&>@! To avoid the aggravation of costly mistakes and serious damage that could make you feel this way. please carefully read all of the instructions before you begin. Youll
be glad you did! GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS If youre not confident that you can install the unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified Blaupunkt installation technician. Use this unit only with negative ground 12 Volt (11-16 Volt) direct current (DC). l Be sure to detach the faceplate before you start to connect or install the unit. l If you use the units connector with or without an adapter, make sure that function of the leads (wires) of the connector match the function of the leads in the mating connectors! - If your vehicles radio wire harness is not compatible with this units harness connector, you can either a. buy an adapter harness at a car audio store -or- b. cut off the units connector and use a different type of connection. l We recommend making and testing all electrical connections before installing the unit. Connect the leads (wires) according to instructions and diagram below unless the speakers or amplifiers manual states that this is O.K.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSTRUCTfONS Disconnect the vehicle batterys negative terminal before making connections. : Before any other connections are made, you must first connect the antenna in order to avoid damage from mis,viring. 3 Connect speakers following the guidelines in the SPEAKER CONNECTION section below. 4. Connect the black (power ground) lead to a grounded metal part on the vehicle. We recommend grounding all audio system black ground leads (head unit, CD changer, etc.) to a common
grounding point, preferably a non-painted surface under the instrument panel. Connect the yellow (constant power) input lead to a source of constant battery power, preferably a terminal to an appropriate slot in the fuse box. Connect the red (turn-on power) input lead only after the other leads are connected. Be sure to connect the red lead to a positive (+) 12 Volt power terminal that is energized only when the ignition key is set to the on position or accessory position. 7 Cover the ends of any unused leads with electrical tape. This will prevent them from touching the vehicle or each other and causing a short-circuit and damage to the radio or vehicle, 6 Reconnect the vehicles battery 9 Venfy that no fuses have blown 10 Plug the harness into the Attach the faceplate and test the not Once the connections have been successfully made, you can begin to install the unit

SPEAKER CONNECTfONS You can connect a speaker (regular, co-axial or hi-axial speakers or component speaker system, all hereafter referred to simply as speaker) to each of the units four pairs of speaker leads.
Connecting the Speaker Leads To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the unit and/or speakers: l Connect the speaker leads only as indicated in the wiring diagram. l Only use speakers that have impedance ratings of 4 ohms or higher and have power-handling capabilities greater than the head units stated power level. l The units internnl amplifier is designed to handle a 4-ohm load on each pair of speaker leads. l DONT connect two speakers to a single pair of speaker leads (in parallel) unless both speakers each have at least 6 ohms impedance. l DONT connect the left and right speaker leads to each other or to the same speakers, l DONT connect the front and rear speaker leads to each other or to the same speakers. l DONT connect the negative speaker leads to each other. l DONT connect the positive speaker leads to each other. l DONT connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifiers) to the speaker leads. Adding CD Changer: You can easily play compact discs through this unit by adding the Blaupunkt CDC-RF6 6-Disc Compact Disc Changer. The space-saving CDC-RF6 easily plugs into the units antenna jack and comes complete with its own commander control. See your Blaupunkt dealer for details!

INSTALLATION

Recommendations * Carefully choose the mounting location so that the unit wont interfere with normal driving. * Avoid mounting locations where the unit would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would subject to dust, dirt or excessive

vibration

* The Illustration below shows a typuzal installation, however, you may need to adjust the ststaltatlon. depending on the unit. If you have questions or need additional installation hardware, consult your Blaupunkt dealer. l Make sure the uniiis firmly anchored (preferably at both front and back) Mounting The Unit in Most Dashboards and does not vibrate. 1 Install the Sleeve in the dashboard. 2 Select and bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place. 3 A. Attach the Mounting Strap to the underside of the dashboard, using screw. B. Attach the back of the unit to the mounting strap using the support stem bolt and hardware.

Bend these tabs Mounting the Unit in a Japanese Car You may have difficulty mounting this unit in some Japanese cars. In this case, consult your Blaupunkt dealer. Removing the Unit Use the Release Keys as shown below. Keep them in a safe place in case You need them in the future.

MAINTENANCE

Fuse Replacement When replaclng the fuse. be sure to use one with the correct amperage, whtch will be slated on the fuse case. Never use a fuse that has a stated amperage exceeding the one supplied for this unit. as this could cause malfunction and serious damage to the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Power Specifications Power Output and Total Harmonic Distortion: 10 watts per channel minimum continuous average output into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven, from 30-15.000 Hz with no more than 1% total harmonic dIstortIon. Other Specifications Tuner FM Tuning Range: 87.5 - 107.9 mHz Audio 10.7 mHz IntermedIate Freouencv: Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms 18 dBf FM Mono Sensitiiity: ~ Maximum imp Power: 30 Watts x 4 (at 4 ohms) Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz iowansx4 RMS Power: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85 dB (stereo), 70 dB (mono) Bass Control: +iO dB @ 100 Hz Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.7% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) *lOdB@ 10kHz Treble Control: Separation: 30 dB. Cassette Frequency Response: 30-l 5,000 Hz f 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 53 dB.bM. Tape Wow and Flutter: 0.10% Tuning Range: 530 - 1,710 kHz Tape Frequency Response: 50-l 5,000 Hz * 3 dB Seek lo sensitivitv 55 dBpV General Seek sensitivity: 35 dBpV Dimensions (w/o proiectinq parts/controls): 178 x 50 x 153 mm 45 _kH, _._ Intermediate Frequency: 7 x 2 x 6 in. Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3.0 lb.) Design and specifications subject lo change withouf notice. Power Requirement (neg. gmd.): 12 V DC car battery Operating Temperature: 15F to 12OF. -10C to 50C l Untt l Faceolate Supplied Accessories: r l Mounting Hardware * DIN Sleeve l Owners Manual In English, French, Spanish and Portuguese
INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL OPERATION
Press means momenlaly press of less than l/Z second Turning Unit On Vehicle lgnlbon must be on To turn unit on. press PWR Button. Turning Unit Off Press the PWR Button to turn the u,t off Volume Press + or-to quickly increase or decrease the volume to the desired level. The volume level is indicated in lhe Display Window. To make a fine adjustments to the volume level. press the other part of the button before the volume level disappears from the display. You can then gradually adjust the volume I either direction, making precise adjustment easy. Adjustable Turn-O Volume First adfust the volume to the (maxtmum) volume level dewed when the unit IS turned on Press and hold the PWR Button for more than two seconds The untt turns off and the turn-on volume level IS memowed When the unit 8s turned cm. the volume wll be at the mamonzed Iavel. avan II the unit was turned off while the volume was at a hlgher level However, II the volume IS turned off when the volume level IS lower than the stored TumOn volume level. the volume wit be at the lower level when the untt IS turned back on Setting the Clock Turn tha unll on Press the AUD Button for four seconds until the ckxk starts bltnkmg (The display wtll change after two seconds Ignore thls and c~nbnue to hold for two more seconds ) Once the clock starts blmkmg. Press the A Button to set the hour, and press the V Button to sat the mtnutes (To change the minute lndlcatot to the nearest hour ( 00), you can press the BND Button Press the AUD Button agal to acttvata tha clock

RADIO OPERATION

Band Selection Press the BND Button as needed to access the desired band, FMI FMII or AM. Automatic Stereo/Mono Reception Adjustment When an FM stereo program with a signal strength of at least 60 dBf is tuned in, me stereo indicator (a ) appears in the Display Window. If the FM stereo program is weak and noisy, the unit automatically blends the signals, eliminating the noise and gradually converts to the monaural or mono made. The sterao symbol will disappear from the Display. Automatic Seek Tuning Select the desired band. Press and release the A or V button to seek the next receivable station. To stop seeking and return to the previously tuned frequency, press the other of the A or V buttons. If the frequency is already stored on a preset button on the active band. the preset number will appear briefly. Manual Tuning Select the desired band. To begin manual tuning, press and hold the h or V button lor 0.5 seconds. Five seconds after you complete your adjustments. the Tuning Controls (A V) Buttons revert to Seek Tuning. If the frequency is already stored on a preset button on the active band, the preset number will appear briefly. Travelstore This feature allows you to automatically store 6 receivable FM and 6 receivable AM stations, which is especially handy when you travel to a different reception area. Select the desired band. The press BND Button again for 2 seconds. The band indkxtor begins to blink. Beginning with the last station received the unit automatically scans the band for the six stations with strong signals. Once completed, the unit returns to the previously-tuned frequency. Selecting preset SIotlons Choose the desired band using the BND Button. Press the preset button that has the desired station. Manually Storing Individual Presets 1. Tune in the desired station using seek or manual tuning. 2. Press the preset button on which you want to store the station for 2 seconds. To confirm that the station is stored, the audio mutes temporarily, the frequency blinks in the display, and the preset number appears briefly.
Changing the Information Displayed * To change the display priority in the radio mode from clock lo function or funcbon to clock. press the AU0 Button for hvo seconds The display prlonty changes * To change the display temporarily in the radio mode from clock to funcbon or funcbon to clock, press and release the AU0 Button After fwa seconds, the dtsplay changes back to the pnonty tnformatlon.
Bass and Treble Press and release as many times as needed AUD Button to select the Bass made. once mare to reach the Treble mode. The level is indicated in the Display Window. Press the + Button or - Button 10 increase or decrease the level:
CASSElTE PLAYER OPERATION
Cassette Tape Play: * lnselt cassette into Cassette Door. Note: Make sure that the side of the cassette with the tape exposed is facing to the right side and that all slack has bee removed lrom the tape prior to insertion. * The insertion of the cassette will automatically override the radio, and the cassene will begin to play. When the cassette deck is being used, the display will indicate which direction the tape is going. * The tape will continue to play until ejected after which the radio will play. Autoreverse Tape Function * Automatic: When the end of the tape (side A or 8, program 1 or 2) is reached, the tape will automatically reverse diraction and play the other side of the tape. * Manual: To reverse tape direction during playback, press the PROG (Program) Buttons. The change in direction and in tape program will be confirmed in the Display. Fast Winding of Tape No matter which side of the lapa that is playing:. To fast-forward the tape. press the FF Button. The direction arrow will blink to confirm the fast-fonvardmg. * To fast-rewind the tape, press the FR Button. The direction arrow stays on and the opposite arrow blinks to confirm the fast-rewinding. Ejactlng The Tape Press the Cassette Eject Button to eject the tape. The radio will play.

Press AU0 Button as needed to select the Balance made. The balance is indicated in the Display Window. Press the + Button to increase the left speaker output or press the Button to increase the right speaker output to the desired level: Fader Press AU!3 Button as needed to select the Fader mode. The level of output for front and back speakers is indicated in the Display Window. Press the + Button to decrease the rear speaker output. Press the-Button to decrease the front speaker OUIDU~: * five seconds after you complete your adfustments, the untt wll automabcally return lo the volume mode and the display wit revert back to the pnonty dtsplay, clock or funcbon. YOU can also press and release AUD as needed lo return to VOLUME, which appears after FADER ,n the AUD Button cycle. AUD Button Summary * Pressing and ralaasmg the AUD Button accesses these modes I this succass~on. * Temporary Dtsplay Change(s), Bass, Treble. Balance, Fader. Volume. * Prassmg the AUD Button for two seconds chanqas the dtsplav ~nor,tv between clock.,. and function. Pressing the AUD Button for four seconds accesses the time adjustment mode. * Whtle in any AUD mode. if no button is pressed for seconds, the unit returns to the volume adjustment mode and priority display.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following check wll assist in the correction of most problems which you may ancountar with your unit. Before going lhrough the check list below, refer back to the connection and operating procadures. General Trouble No sound. Indications do not appear on the display window. CauselSolutlo * Adfust the volume wth the + button. With a P-speaker system, set the fader control to the center postbon. * Remove the front panel and clean the connectors wtth a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol (90% or htgher) with a in/out mobon -- NOT a side-to-stde mobon
Radio reception - (Make sure Ihe antenna Is connected, extended. and dry Inside)
Trouble Preset statlons are not receivable. Automatic tuning Is not possible Travelstore feature does not complete storing of six stations. * The broadcast IS too weak. * The broadcast IS too weak --> Use manual tuning. Not enough broadcast frequencies are recenable.
If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Blaupunkl dealer or in the USA call 1-600-266-2526 For dealer referral or product brochure call 1-600-950-2526.