Installation

Accessories
Only use accessories approved by Blaupunkt. Remote control The optional RC08 or RC10 remote control allows you to access the most important functions of your car sound system safely and conveniently from your steering wheel. You cannot switch the device on/off using the remote control. Amplifiers You can use all Blaupunkt and Velocity amplifiers. CD changers You can connect the following Blaupunkt CD changers: CDC A 08, IDC A 09 and CDC A 03. Compact Drive MP3 You can connect the Compact Drive MP3 instead of a CD-changer in order to play MP3 music tracks. If you decide to connect a Compact Drive MP3, you will first need to use a computer to store the MP3 music tracks on the Microdrive hard disk that is inside the Compact Drive MP3. Then, when the Compact Drive MP3 is connected to the car sound system, you can play the tracks like normal CD music tracks. You can operate the Compact Drive MP3 in the same way as a CD changer. Most of the CD-changer functions can also be used with the Compact Drive MP3. 37

Road safety

Road safety has absolute priority. Only operate your car sound system if the road and traffic conditions allow you to do so. Familiarise yourself with the device before setting off on your journey. You should always be able to hear police, fire and ambulance sirens from afar. For this reason, listen to your car sound system at a reasonable volume level during your journey.

DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL

Detachable control panel (flip-release panel)

Theft protection

The device is equipped with a detachable control panel (flip-release panel) as a way of protecting your equipment against theft. The device is worthless to a thief without this control panel. Protect your device against theft by taking the control panel with you whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not leave the control panel inside your vehicle not even in a hiding place. The control panel has been designed to be easy to use. Note: Never drop the control panel. Never expose the control panel to direct sunlight or other heat sources. Avoid direct skin contact with the control panels electrical contacts. If necessary, clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and some alcohol.
Note: The device will switch off after a particular time period configured by you. For further details, read the section entitled OFF TIMER in this chapter. All the current settings are saved. Any CD already inserted in the device remains there.
Attaching the control panel Hold the control panel at approximately right angles to the device.

Slide the control panel into the devices guides that are positioned on the left and right at the lower edge of the housing. Push the control panel carefully into the bracket until it clicks into place.
Detaching the control panel Press the button 2.
The control panel opens out towards you.
Flip up the control panel and carefully press it into the device until it clicks into place.
Hold the control panel by its right
side and then pull the control panel straight out of the bracket.

CONTROL PANEL

Note: When attaching the control panel, make sure you do not press the display. If the device was still switched on when you removed the control panel, it will automatically switch on with the last settings activated (i.e. radio, CD/MP3, CD changer or AUX) when the panel is replaced.

SWITCHING ON/OFF

There are various ways of switching the device on/off: Switching the device on/off using the vehicle ignition If the device is correctly connected to the vehicles ignition and you did not switch it off by pressing button 1, the device will switch on/off simultaneously with the ignition. Switching the device on/off using the detachable control panel

Switching on/off

Off timer
After you detach the control panel, the device will switch off after a preset time period. You can set this time to between 0 and 30 seconds.
Detach the control panel.
The device switches off. Note: The device will switch off after a preset time period. For further details, read the section entitled Off timer.
Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until OFF TIMER appears in the display. buttons 7. When you have finished making your changes,
Adjust the time using the
Attach the control panel again.
The device switches on. The last setting (radio, CD/MP3, CD changer or AUX) will be reactivated. Switching on/off using button 1
press the MENU button 9 twice or
the OK button : twice. Note: If you set the off-timer to 0 seconds, the device will switch off immediately as soon as you open the control panel.
To switch on the device, press button 1.
To switch off the device, press and
hold down button 1 for longer than two seconds. The device switches off. Note: To protect the vehicle battery, the device will switch off automatically after one hour if the ignition is off. 39
Switching on by inserting a CD If the device is switched off and there is no CD present in the drive, press the button 2. The flip-release panel opens. Gently insert the CD with its printed side uppermost into the drive until you feel some resistance. The drive draws in the CD automatically. You must not hinder or assist the drive as it draws in the CD. Gently close the control panel whilst exerting a little pressure until you feel it click into place. The device switches on and starts playing the CD.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume in steps from 0 (off) to 66 (maximum). To increase the volume,
turn the volume control 5 clockwise. To decrease the volume,
turn the volume control 5 anticlockwise.
Setting the power-on volume
You can set the devices default poweron volume.
Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until ON VOLUME appears in the display.
Note: If the ignition was switched off before you inserted the CD, you will first have to switch on the device by pressing button 1 in order to start playing the CD.
Adjust the power-on volume using
the buttons 7. To help you adjust the setting more easily, the device will increase or decrease the volume as you make your changes. If you change the setting to LAST VOL, the volume when the device switches on will be the same as the volume level that was set the last time you switched the device off. Note: To protect your hearing, the poweron volume is limited to a value of 38. If the volume level was higher than this when the device was last switched off and the LAST VOL setting is activated, the system will reset the volume to 38 when you switch the device on again.
If your car sound system is connected to a mobile telephone or a navigation system, the sound systems volume will be muted as soon as you pick up the phone or as soon as a navigation announcement is made. You will then hear the caller or navigation announcement over the car sound systems loudspeakers. In order for this feature to work, the mobile telephone or navigation system must be connected to the car sound system as described in the installation instructions. You will need a cable for this with the following Blaupunkt number: 001 503. You can find out from your Blaupunkt dealer which navigation systems can be used with your car sound system. If the sound system receives a traffic announcement during a telephone call or whilst a navigation announcement is being made, you will only be able to hear the traffic announcement after the call or navigation announcement is finished (in so far as the traffic announcement is still being broadcast). The traffic announcement is not recorded! If, during a traffic announcement, a telephone call arrives or the navigation system wants to output a spoken instruction, the traffic announcement will be cancelled and the telephone call/ voice output can be heard. You can set the volume level at which telephone calls or navigation announcements will first be heard. Press the MENU button 9. 41
When you have finished making your changes,
Telephone audio / navigation audio

the OK button : twice.

Instantaneously decreasing the volume (mute)
You can instantaneously decrease the volume (mute) to a level preset by you.

Briefly press button 1.

MUTE appears in the display. Cancelling mute To return to your previously set volume level,
briefly press button 1 again.
Setting the mute level You can set the devices mute volume level.
Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until MUTE LEVEL appears in the display.
Adjust the mute level using the
buttons 7. When you have finished making your changes,
or button 7 repeatedly until TEL/NAVI VOL appears in the display. Set your preferred volume level usbuttons 7. ing the When you have finished making your changes, press the MENU button 9 twice or the OK button : twice.

Press the

Automatic sound
This feature automatically adjusts the volume of the car sound system to suit the speed at which the vehicle is travelling. In order for this to work, your car sound system must be connected as described in the installation instructions. You can adjust the automatic volume boost feature in six steps from (0 to 5). Press the MENU button 9. Press the button 7 repeatedly until AUTO SOUND appears in the display. Set the volume adjustment level buttons 7. using the When you have finished making your changes, press the MENU button 9 twice or the OK button : twice. Note: The optimum setting for the speeddependent volume adjustment feature depends on how noise levels develop in your particular vehicle. You will need to test various settings in order to find out which is best suited to your vehicle.
Note: You can use the volume control 5 to adjust the volume of telephone calls and navigation announcements whilst you are listening to them.
Setting the volume of the confirmation beep
The system will output a confirmation beep for some functions if you keep a button pressed down for longer than two seconds, for instance, when assigning a radio station to a station preset button. You can adjust the volume of this beep.

Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until BEEP appears in the display.
Adjust the volume using the
buttons 7. OFF means that the beep is deactivated, 7 means that the maximum beep volume is set. When you have finished making your changes,
press the MENU button 9 or the

OK button :. 42

RADIO MODE
This device is equipped with an RDS radio receiver. Many of the receivable FM stations broadcast a signal that not only carries the programme but also additional information such as the station name and programme type (PTY). The station name appears in the display as soon as the tuner receives it.

Radio mode

selected a setting other than EUROPE, the relevant buttons, displays and menus will not work or will not be displayed.

Switching to radio mode

If you are in CD/MP3, CD changer or AUX mode,
press the BNDTS button 4.
Adjusting the tuner settings
To ensure that the tuner works properly, the device must be configured for the region in which you are using it. You can choose between Europe (EUROPE), United States (AMERICA), South America (S-AMERICA) and Thailand (THAI). By default, the tuner is set to the region in which the device was sold. If you experience problems with radio reception, please check this setting.
press the SRC button @ repeatedly until the memory bank (e.g. FM1) appears in the display.

Convenient RDS functions

The convenient RDS functions AF (Alternative Frequency) and REGIONAL extend your radios range of functions. AF: If you activate this RDS function, the radio automatically tunes into the best receivable frequency for the station that is currently set. REGIONAL: At certain times, some radio stations divide their programme into regional programmes providing different content. You can use the REGIONAL function to prevent the car radio from switching to alternative frequencies that are transmitting different programme content. Note: REGIONAL must be activated/deactivated separately in the menu.
Press the MENU button 9. Press the button 7 repeatedly
until TUNER AREA appears in the display. or button 7 to switch between EUROPE, AMERICA, THAI and S-AMERICA.
Press the MENU button 9 twice

or the OK button : twice. Note: The explanations provided for the regional (REGIONAL), program type (PTY) and traffic information functions all relate to the EUROPE tuner setting. If you have
Switching REGIONAL on/off

Tuning into a station

There are various ways of tuning into a station. Automatic station seek tuning
Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until REGIONAL appears in the display. OFF or ON is displayed alongside REGIONAL.

button 7.

To switch REGIONAL on/off, press

the or button 7.

The radio tunes into the next receivable station. Tuning into stations manually You can also tune into stations manually. Note: You can only tune into stations manually if the RDS function is deactivated.
Press the MENU button 9 or the
OK button :. Switching the RDS function on/off If you want to use the RDS functions (AF and REGIONAL),

press the RDS button 3.

The RDS functions are active when RDS lights up in the display.
Selecting the waveband / memory bank
This device can receive programmes broadcast over the FM frequency range as well as the MW and LW (AM) wavebands. There are three memory banks available for the FM waveband (FM1, FM2 and FMT) and one for each of the MW and LW wavebands. Six stations can be stored in each memory bank. To switch between the FM memory banks (FM1, FM2 and FMT) and the MW and LW wavebands,
Browsing through broadcasting networks (only FM) If a radio station provides several programmes, you have the option of browsing through its so-called broadcasting network. Note: The RDS function must be activated before you can use this feature.
or button 7 to switch to the next station on the broadcasting network.
briefly press the BNDTS button
Note: When using this feature, you will only be able to switch to stations that you have received once before already. To receive the stations, use the Scan or Travelstore function.
Storing stations manually
Setting the sensitivity of station seek tuning
You can choose whether the radio should only tune into stations providing good reception or whether it can also tune into those with a weak reception.

Switching to CD mode

If there is no CD inserted in the drive, press the button 2. The flip-release panel opens. Gently insert the CD with its printed side uppermost into the drive until you feel some resistance. The drive draws in the CD automatically. You must not hinder or assist the drive as it draws in the CD. Gently close the control panel whilst exerting a little pressure until you feel it click into place. The CD starts playing.
Note: If the ignition was switched off before you inserted the CD, you will first have to switch on the device by pressing button 1 in order to start playing the CD. If a CD is already inserted in the drive, press the SRC button @ repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Playback begins from the point at which it was last interrupted.
Random track play (MIX) Press the 4 MIX button ;.
MIX CD appears briefly in the display and the MIX symbol lights up. The next randomly selected track will then be played. Cancelling MIX
Press the 4 MIX button ; again.
MIX OFF appears briefly in the display and the MIX symbol disappears.
Selecting tracks Press one of the arrow buttons 7
to select the next or previous track. If you press the or button 7 once, the player will play the current track again from the beginning.

Scanning tracks (SCAN)

You can briefly play all the tracks on the CD.
Press and hold down the OK button : for longer than two seconds. The next track will then be played briefly.

Fast track selection

To quickly select tracks backwards or forwards,
press and hold down one of the
/ buttons 7 until fast-reverse / fast-forward track selection begins.
Note: You can set the scanning time. For further details, please read the section entitled Setting the scanning time in the Radio mode chapter.

Fast searching (audible)

To fast search backwards or forwards,
Stopping SCAN and continuing listening to a track
To stop scanning, press the OK
button :. The currently scanned track will then continue to be played normally.

buttons 7 until fast searching backwards / forwards begins.
If you want to repeat a track,
press the DIS button 8 repeatedly
until the display that you want appears.
press the 5 RPT button ;.
REPEAT TRACK appears briefly in the display and the RPT symbol lights up. The track is repeated continuously until you deactivate RPT. Cancelling REPEAT If you want to deactivate the repeat function,
press the 5 RPT button ; again.
REPEAT OFF appears briefly in the display and the RPT symbol disappears. Normal playback is then resumed.
PAUSE appears in the display. Cancelling pause button ; while in pause mode. Playback is resumed.

Changing the display

You can choose from various display options in CD mode: Track number, playing time and clock time Track number, CD name and clock time Track number, CD name and playing time
the OK button : twice. Scrolling CD text If the CD that is inserted in the drive contains CD text, you can make the system display the text during playback.
Briefly press the 1 SCL button 6.
(TEXT ON) or off (TEXT OFF) using the or button 7. When you have finished making your changes,

SVENSKA

Press the 6
edly until CD TEXT appears in the display.
Switch the CD text function on

NEDERLANDS

Pausing playback (PAUSE) Press the 6 button ;.

Switching CD text on/off

Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeat-

ITALIANO

Some CDs include CD text. The CD text might contain the names of the artist, album and tracks. You can allow the CD text to be displayed as scrolling text every time you switch to another track. The standard display will appear again after the whole CD text has been shown once. For further information, read the section entitled Changing the display.

FRANAIS

ENGLISH

Displaying CD text

DEUTSCH
Repeating tracks (REPEAT)
To switch between the display options,

Naming CDs

The car sound system allows you to assign names for up to 30 CDs so that you can recognise them more easily. The names can be up to eight characters long. CD NAME FULL will appear in the display if you try assigning more than 30 names. Entering/editing CD names

Use the

/ buttons 7 to select CD NAME.
Press the or button 7. Press and hold down the MENU
button 9. You will hear a beep after four seconds and DELETE NAME appears in the display.
Let go of the MENU button 9.
The CD name will be deleted. To return to the menu,
Listen to the CD that you want. Press the MENU button 9. Use the buttons 7 to select

CD NAME.

the OK button : twice. Deleting all CD names You can delete all the CD names stored in the car sound system.

button 7 twice.

You will now enter editing mode. If your CD has not been named yet, eight underscores will appear in the display. The currently active input position flashes.
Listen to a CD. Press the MENU button 9. Use the / buttons 7 to select
/ buttons 7 to select the character that you want. If you want an empty space, simply select the underscore. or button 7 to move from one input position to another.
button 9. You will hear a beep after four seconds and DELETE NAME appears in the display. Continue holding the button pressed down until you hear a second beep and DELETE ALL appears in the display.
To save the name, press the
MENU button 9 twice or the OK button : twice. Deleting a CD name
The CD names will be deleted. To return to the menu,
Listen to the CD whose name you

want to delete.

Press the MENU button 9.
Traffic announcements in CD mode
If you wish to receive traffic announcements in CD mode,

MP3 MODE

You can also use this car sound system to play CD-Rs and CD-RWs that contain MP3 music files. MP3 is a process developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for compressing CD audio data. Compression allows data to be reduced to around 10% of their original size without a noticeable loss in quality (at a bit rate of 128 kbit/s). If a lower bit rate is used to convert CD audio data to MP3, you will be able to create smaller files but this will be accompanied by a loss in audio quality.

MP3 mode

press the TRAF button =.
Traffic announcement priority is active when a traffic-jam symbol lights up in the display. For further details, read the chapter entitled Traffic information reception.

Ejecting a CD Press the button 2.
The flip-release panel opens out towards you.

Preparing an MP3-CD

The various combinations of CD burners, CD burning software and CD blanks may lead to problems arising with the devices ability to play certain CDs. If problems occur with your own burned CDs, you should try another brand of CD blank or choose another colour of CD blank. The format of the CD must be ISO 9660 Level 1 / Level 2 or Joliet. Other formats cannot be played reliably. You can create a maximum of 253 directories on a CD. You can use this device to access each of these directories. Regardless of the number of directories on the CD, the device can handle up to 65,535 MP3 files on a single CD - even if they are all stored in one directory.
Press the eject button A next to
the CD compartment. The CD is ejected.
Remove the CD and close the control panel. Note: If a CD is ejected, the drive will automatically draw it back in again after 10 seconds. You can also eject CDs whilst the device is switched off or whilst another audio source is activated.
This device supports as many subdirectories as your burner software can create despite the fact that the maximum directory depth defined by the ISO 9660 standard is only 8. Note: When naming directories and tracks/files you should avoid using accents and special characters. You can use a maximum of 32 characters (including the.MP3 file extension) for track names and directory names. If you like your files to be in the correct order, you should use burner software that places files in alphanumerical order. If your software does not provide this feature you also have the option of sorting the files manually. To do so, you should place a number (e.g. 001, 002, etc.) at the beginning of each file name - you must include the leading zeros. MP3 tracks can contain additional information such as the artist, album and track names (ID3 tags). This device can display ID3 tags if they are version type 1. When creating (encoding) MP3 files from audio files, you should use bit rates up to a maximum of 256 kbits/sec. This device can only play MP3 files that have the.MP3 file extension. Note: To ensure uninterrupted playback, do not try changing the file extension to.MP3 of any files other than MP3 files and then attempt to play them! (The device will ignore these invalid files during playback.)

REPEAT OFF appears briefly and RPT disappears from the display.
Configuring the default display You can display various information on the current track: Track number, playing time and directory number Track number, playing time and clock time After you switch tracks, the device first displays the MP3 scrolling text once and then it displays the above information continuously. To switch between the different display options,
Briefly press the OK button :.
The currently scanned track will then continue to be played normally.
Repeating individual tracks or whole directories (REPEAT)
To play the current track repeatedly,
REPEAT TRACK appears briefly in the display and RPT lights up. To repeat the whole directory,
press and hold down the 5 RPT
button ; for longer than two seconds. REPEAT DIR appears briefly in the display.

press the DIS button 8.

Configuring the MP3 scrolling text You can configure the device to display one of the following scrolling texts every time you change the track. The device displays the scrolling text once. After the device has displayed the scrolling text it returns to the default display (see above). The available display options are: Directory name File name Artist name Track name Album name Note: The artist, track and album names are part of the MP3-ID tag (version 1) and can only be displayed if they have been saved with the MP3 files (for further information, read the instructions that came with your PCs MP3 software or burner software). To switch between the different display options,
Displaying MP3 scrolling text To display the selected MP3 scrolling text again during playback,
briefly press the 1 SCL button 6.
Note: If you selected the artist, album or track name as scrolling text and the MP3 track does not contain this information, the device will not display anything if you press the 1 SCL button.
press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until MP3 DISPLAY appears in the display. or button 7 to select the type of MP3 scrolling text that you want. When you have finished making your changes,

To display the time when the device is off and the vehicle ignition is on,
press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until CLOCK SET appears in the display.

press the MENU button 9.

MENU appears in the display.
The time appears in the display. The minutes flash and can be adjusted.
Adjust the minutes using the
buttons 7. Once the minutes are set,
or button 7 repeatedly until CL DISP OFF or CL DISP ON appears in the display.

button 7. /

The hours flash.
or button 7 to switch between the ON/OFF settings. When you have finished making your changes,
Adjust the hours using the

buttons 7.

or the OK button : twice.
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode Press the MENU button 9.
or button 7 repeatedly until 24 H MODE or 12 H MODE appears in the display.
You can adjust the sound settings (bass and treble) separately for each source (radio, CD/MP3, CD changer, AUX, traffic announcement, telephone/navigation). The volume distribution settings (balance and fader) apply to all the audio sources. Note: You can only adjust the audio settings for traffic announcements and the navigation system whilst a traffic announcement or navigation announcement is actually playing. Likewise, you can only adjust the telephone audio settings during a telephone call.
press the AUDIO button >. Setting the left/right volume distribution (balance)
To adjust the left/right volume distribution (balance),
press the AUDIO button >.
BASS appears in the display.
button 7 repeatedly until BALANCE appears in the display.
Adjusting the bass Press the AUDIO button >.
BASS appears in the display. or button 7 to adjust the bass. When you have finished making your changes,
or button 7 to adjust the balance (right/left). When you have finished making your changes,
press the AUDIO button >. Adjusting the front/back volume distribution (fader)
To adjust the front/back volume distribution (fader),
press the AUDIO button >. Adjusting the treble Press the AUDIO button >.

Press the MENU button 9. Press the or button 7 repeatedly until VIEW ANGLE appears in the display. or button 7 to adjust the viewing angle (-4. +4). When you have finished making your changes,
MENU appears in the display. 63

EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES

External audio sources
Instead of connecting a CD changer, you can connect another audio source equipped with a line output. Audio sources can, for example, be portable CD players, MiniDisc players or MP3 players. The AUX input must be activated in the menu. If you want to connect an external audio source, you will need an adapter cable. You can obtain this cable (Blaupunkt no.: 897 093) from your authorised Blaupunkt dealer.
TMC for dynamic navigation systems
TMC stands for Traffic Message Channel. Traffic reports are broadcast digitally using TMC, which means they can be used by compatible navigation systems during route planning. Your car sound system has a TMC output, which you can use for connecting Blaupunkt navigation systems. You can find out from your Blaupunkt dealer which navigation systems can be used with your car sound system. If a navigation system is connected and a TMC station is being received, TMC lights up in the display. If dynamic navigation is active, the system will tune into a TMC station automatically.
Switching the AUX input on/off Press the MENU button 9.
or button 7 repeatedly until AUX OFF or AUX ON appears in the display.
or button 7 to switch AUX on/off. When you have finished making your changes,
OK button :. Note: If the AUX input is switched on, you can select it by pressing the SRC button @.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier
Output power: 4 x 25 watts sine in accordance with DIN at 14.4 V 4 x 45 watts max. power Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz

Specifications

Pre-amp Out

4 channels: 3V

Input sensitivity
AUX input Tel./Navi input : 2 V / 6 k : 10 V / 1 k
Wavebands in Europe: FM : 87.5 - 108 MHz MW : 531 - 1602 kHz LW : 153 - 279 kHz Wavebands in the United States: FM : 87.5 - 107.9 MHz AM : 530 - 1710 kHz Wavebands in Thailand and Asia: FM : 87.5 - 108 MHz AM : 531 - 1602 kHz FM frequency response: 35 - 16,000 Hz

Subject to changes! 65

Service-Nummern / Service numbers / Numros du service aprsvente / Numeri del servizio di assistenza / Servicenummers / Telefonnummer fr service / Nmeros de servicio / Nmero de servio / Servicenumre
Country: Germany Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Great Britain Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland (D) (A) (B) (DK) (FIN) (F) (GB) (GR) (IRL) (I) (L) (NL) (N) (P) (E) (S) (CH) Phone: 0180-5000225 01-02-360 09-01-01-01-4149400 02-023-66-01-902-120234 08-7501500 01-8471644 02-01-0800-118922 0212-3350677 Fax: 05121-01-91 02-44-09-01-01-01-4598830 02-023-66-01-916-467952 08-7501810 01-8471650 02-01-022-8771260 0212-3460040 708-6817188 +55-2773 +604-WWW: http://www.blaupunkt.com

Radio / CD

Modena RD 148

Operating instructions

Modena RD 148 d

14.07.1999, 11:01 Uhr

Modena RD 148 d 2 14.07.1999, 11:01 Uhr

Contents

Quick reference.. 31 Important notes.. 36
What you need to know. 36 Traffic safety... 36 Installation.. 36 Telephone mute. 36 Accessories.. 36 Switching between the memory banks (FM).. 41 Storing stations.. 41 Automatically storing the strongest stations with Travelstore.. 41 Recalling stored stations.. 41 Scanning stored stations with Preset Scan.. 41 Scanning stations with Radio Scan. 42 Changing the scan time. 42 Selecting the seek tuning sensitivity. 42 Switching from stereo to mono (FM). 42 Adjusting the bandwidth (FM).. 42 PTY - Programme Type. 42 Switching PTY on/off.. 43 Programme type.. 43 Checking the programme type of the station.. 43 Displaying the selected programme type.. 43 Selecting a programme type. 43 Storing programme types. 44 Scanning stations with PTY SCAN. 44 PTY priority.. 44 Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements and the warning beep 46

CD operation.. 47

Switching to CD operation.. 47 Inserting a CD.. 47 Removing a CD. 47 Selecting a track.. 47 Repeat track... 47 MIX playback.. 47 SCAN.. 48 Selecting the display mode. 48 Entering CD names.. 48 Deleting CD names with DSC UPDATE. 48
KeyCard theft protection system.. 37
Operating the unit.. 37 Removing the KeyCard. 37 Training a second KeyCard/ Replacing a KeyCard.. 37 Displaying the radio pass data. 38 Short Additional Memory (S.A.M.). 38 Turn On Message (T.O.M.). 38 Optical indication for extra theft protection... 38 Care of your KeyCard.. 38

Clock.. 49

Setting the clock.. 49 Displaying the clock.. 49 Correcting the clock after the power has been disconnected.. 50 Deactivating the hour correction function.. 50 Warning note.. 50
Selecting the operating mode.. 39 Radio operation with RDS. 39
AF - Alternative frequency.. 39 REG - regional programme. 39 Selecting a waveband. 40 Station tuning.. 40 Automatic tuning /.. 40 Manual tuning with << >>. 40 Scrolling through the broadcasting networks (FM only). 40
Setting the equaliser.. 51
Notes on making the settings.. 51 Setting recommendations on the Internet.. 51 Assistance in setting your equaliser.. 52
Traffic programme station reception with RDS-EON. 45
Traffic announcement priority on/off. 45 Warning beep.. 45 Switching the warning beep off. 46 Automatic seek tuning start (CD operation).. 46

DSC programming.. 53

Overview of the DSC factory settings. 55

Specifications. 56

Blaupunkt telephone hotline.. 56
1 Switching on/off with the buttons: Press one of the buttons illustrated here after you have inserted the KeyCard. The unit will play at the pre-adjusted volume.
Switching on when the ignition is switched off: To keep on operating the set when the ignition is switched off (KeyCard is inserted), proceed as follows: Press ON after you hear the double beep tone. The unit will turn on. To prevent the battery from going dead, the system will turn off automatically after it has played for one hour. 2 VOL+ / VOLAlters the volume. Each time the set is switched on, it will play at the pre-adjusted volume (VOL FIX). You can also change the VOL FIX setting (see the section on DSC programming). 3 Instantly mutes the volume. Press the button to mute the volume immediately. MUTE will appear in the display. Cancel the function by pressing button or VOL+. If you press VOL-, the normal volume will be the same as the mute volume.
To programme the mute volume level, proceed as follows: Set the desired volume. for 2 seconds until you Press hear a beep. Now this volume level is stored as your mute volume. Extra function Press to store settings made in the DSC menu. 4 SC - Scan Radio operation Scan Press SC briefly FM SCAN will alternate with the abbreviated name of the scanned station in the display. The unit will scan all of the FM stations in the current reception range. Preset Scan Preset Scan cannot be started unless PTY has been switched off (PTY does not light up in the display). Press SC for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a beep.
Switching on/off with the KeyCard: The set is switched on or off by inserting or removing the KeyCard. Note: Be sure to read the information in the section on KeyCard theft protection system. Switching on/off via the ignition: If the equipment has been connected correspondingly, the set can also be turned on and off with the vehicle ignition. After the ignition has been switched off, a double beep tone will remind you that you should remove the KeyCard before leaving your vehicle.

@ DSC (Direct Software Control) Use the DSC function to customise certain programmable, basic settings to suit your personal needs and preferences. See the section on DSC programming for more information. A AUD Adjusts the treble and bass frequencies. Different settings can be stored for FM, AM and CD. To store the settings: Select the operating mode. Press AUD once and use the rocker switch to adjust the settings.
Treble + Treble Bass Bass +
Setting the Balance (left/right) and the fader (front/rear). Press AUD twice.
Fader front Fader rear Balance left Balance right
The settings selected will appear in the display. The last setting will be stored automatically. Switching AUD off: Press the button once again briefly. If no changes are made within 8 seconds, the AUD mode will switch off automatically. Extra EQU ON/OFF function Switching the equaliser on/off: Press AUD for approximately 2 seconds. EQU ON or EQU OFF will appear briefly in the display.
Select the next operating mode and adjust the settings as desired.

Important notes

What you need to know
Before using your new car radio, please read through the following information carefully.

Installation

If you would like to install your new car stereo yourself or add other audio components to existing ones, then please read the enclosed instructions on installation and connection carefully. In order to ensure that the set operates properly the positive power supply line must be connected via the ignition and the permanent +12 V lead. Do not ground the loudspeaker outputs!

Accessories

Use Blaupunkt-approved accessories and spare parts only. You can use the following Blaupunkt products with this car stereo: Amplifier All Blaupunkt amplifiers Remote control With the infrared remote control RC 06 you can control all of the important functions of your car hi-fi system from the steering wheel.

Traffic safety

As the driver of a motor vehicle, it is your responsibility to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times. Never use your car radio in a way that could distract you. Please keep in mind that you travel a distance of 14 m per second at a speed of only 50 km/h. Should the traffic situation become particularly demanding, we advise you not to use the radio. Always make sure that you are still able to hear any warning signals coming from outside the vehicle, such as police or fire engine sirens, so that you can react accordingly. Consequently, you should always select a moderate volume for playing your car radio while you are driving.

Telephone mute

If you have installed a mobile telephone in your vehicle, radio or CD playback can be muted automatically when you use the phone (telephone mute). PHONE will then appear in the display. If TA is active, traffic messages will always have priority. To end the announcement before it has finished press the TA button.
This car radio includes one KeyCard as standard equipment, but it can also be operated with a second card. If you have lost your KeyCard or if it was damaged, you can buy a new one from your specialised dealer. If you use 2 KeyCards, the settings stored on the first card will be transferred to the second. However, you can store the following functions individually for each card: Preset button assignments, bass, treble, balance and fader settings, Loudness, TA (traffic announcement volume), beep volume, LOW-EQ, HIGH-EQ. In addition, the settings which are activated before you switch the radio off, such as the waveband, station, TA priority, AF, REG ON/ OFF, SCANTIME, seek tuning sensitivity, VOL FIX and SHARX will also remained stored. This ensures that you will find your basic settings re-adjusted automatically as soon as you have inserted your KeyCard.

Operating the unit

Turn on the set. With the KeyCard tongue protruding out of the unit, insert the KeyCard into the slot with the contact area facing up in the middle of the area. The car radio is now ready for operation. If a wrong KeyCard is inserted, then CARD ERR will appear in the display. In this case please do not make any further adjustments. The system will switch off by itself after approximately 10 seconds. If another card type is inserted (e.g. phone or credit card), the display will show WRONG KC for approximately 2 seconds. Remove the wrong card and insert the correct KeyCard. After the display indications CARD ERR or WRONG KC: Press ON to turn on the set.

Flashing KeyCard tongue When the vehicle is stationary and the KeyCard removed, the KeyCard tongue can be switched to flash for extra anti-theft security. For this to operate properly, the positive power supply line and the permanent +12 V lead must be connected as described in the installation instructions. Be sure that LED ON has been selected in the DSC mode. If necessary, please refer to the section on DSC programming - LED.
The CD mode is not available unless a disc is inserted. To switch between the modes, press SRC briefly.
More and more radio stations have begun to broadcast RDS information along with their regular programming. As soon as a programme has been identified, the station name including a regional identifier, if applicable, will appear in the display, for example, NDR1 NDS (regional programme in Lower Saxony, Germany). When RDS is activated, the preset buttons become programme buttons. You now know exactly which programme you have tuned into, making it easy to find the desired station quickly. But RDS offers you further advantages:

REG - regional programme

Certain radio programmes are split up at times into regional programmes offering local information. The 1st programme broadcast by NDR, for example, offers programmes with different contents in the northern German states of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg and Lower Saxony at certain times of the day. If you are listening to a particular regional programme and wish to continue doing so, press the AF button for approximately 2 seconds. REG ON will appear in the display. If you leave the service area of the regional programme you are tuned into, or if you 39
AF - Alternative frequency
The AF (Alternative Frequency) function makes sure that the radio always tunes into the strongest frequency of the currently selected programme automatically. This function is activated when AF appears in the display. In order to switch this function on or off, press the AF button briefly. While searching for the strongest reception signal, the radio may switch to mute briefly.

PTY is an RDS service which an increasing number of more broadcasting stations have begun to offer. This feature allows you to select FM stations according to their programme type. After you have chosen the PTY of your preference, the corresponding stations can be selected either by seek tuning or using the scan function.
Switching PTY on/off Press PTY. When the function is active, the programme type selected last will briefly appear in the display. PTY will appear permanently in the lower right corner of the display panel.

Programme type

Use << >> to have the last selected programme type displayed and to choose a new one. You can select any one of the stored types with the preset buttons 1-6. Requirement: PTY must be active. You can use DSC to select Deutsch or English as the language (refer to the section on DSC programming PTY LANG). The following list indicates all of the programme types which are available. The letters printed in bold are identical to the abbreviation which appears briefly in the display. NEWS CURRENT AFFAIRS INFORMATION SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE
Checking the programme type of the station Press PTY for approximately 2 seconds. After the beep tone the display will show the programme type offered by the tuned in station. If NONE appears in the display, the current station has no PTY code.
You can assign different programme types to each preset position. Please refer to the next section on Storing programme types.
SCIENCE VARIED POP MUSIC ROCK MUSIC M.O.R. M (middle of the road music) LIGHT M (light classical) CLASSICS (serious classical) OTHER M (other music) WEATHER FINANCE CHILDRENS PROGRAMMES SOCIAL AFFAIRS RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL HOBBIES JAZZ MUSIC COUNTRY MUSIC NATIONAL MUSIC OLDIES MUSIC FOLK MUSIC
Displaying the selected programme type Press << or >>. The programme type selected last will be displayed briefly. Selecting a programme type a) Using the preset buttons When PTY is switched on, you can use the preset buttons 1-6 to select the programme types stored at the factory. Press one of the presets 1-6. The selected programme type will be displayed for 2 seconds. If you would like to listen to a station with this PTY, press / to start the seek tuning function. If the radio is unable to find a station offering the selected programme type, the display will show NO PTY and a beep tone will be emitted. The radio will select the station which was tuned into before seek tuning was activated.

Warning beep

If you leave the reception area of the traffic programme station currently tuned into, you will hear a warning beep after approximately 30 seconds. This alarm tone will also be emitted if you press a preset button for a station which does not send the traffic information signal.
Please note that several buttons have no function while a traffic announcement is broadcast.
The unit will then switch back to the previous mode. The priority for other traffic messages remains active.
To switch the priority on or off: Press the TA button. If you press TA while a message is being broadcast, this message will be interrupted.
The abbreviation EON stands for Enhanced Other Networks, which means that information is exchanged within a radio network.
Traffic announcement priority on/off
If the priority for traffic announcement programmes is activated, A will light up in the display.
Traffic programme station reception with RDS-EON
Switching the warning beep off a) Tune into another station offering traffic information: Press the rocker switch or press a preset button which has a traffic programme station allocated to it. Alternatively: b) Switch off the priority for traffic announcements: Press TA. A will disappear from the display.
Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements and the warning beep
Although this volume was preset at the factory, you can use the DSC function to alter the setting (see DSC programming - TA VOL).
Automatic seek tuning start (CD operation)
If you leave the reception area for the traffic programme station you have tuned into while you are listening to a CD, the system will automatically start searching for a new TA programme. If no such station is found within approximately 30 seconds, a warning beep will sound every 30 seconds. To switch the warning beep off, proceed as described above.
This car stereo is equipped with a CD drive. Note: Use only standard circular CDs measuring 12 cm in diameter! CDs measuring 8 cm in diameter or CDs in different shapes such as a butterfly or beer mug are not suitable for playback using this equipment. This is very likely to result in the destruction of the CD or the CD drive. We assume no liability for damage to the equipment caused by playing unsuitable CDs.
The CD will be transported to its playing position automatically. CD playback will start.
Fast advance, audible (CUE). Hold down >> as long as required. Fast reverse, audible (REVIEW). Hold down << as long as required.

Removing a CD

Press the SRC button for approximately one second. The CD will be ejected. To protect the CD mechanism, do not impair or try to help the automatic insertion and ejection of the disc in any way. If the CD is not removed from the drive within approximately 30 seconds, it will be reinserted automatically.
The number displayed beside T (for track) indicates the number of the track which is currently playing.

Repeat track

You can repeat a track (endless). In CD mode, press 2/RPT. REPEAT appears briefly. The track will repeat until 2/RPT is pressed once again.
Make sure that a disc is inserted, CD will appear on the display panel. Press SRC to go through the available audio sources: Press as many times as required until the CD functions appear in the display (track number, name/playback time).

Selecting a track

After a CD has been inserted, the activated CD functions will appear on the display panel.

MIX playback

CD tracks can be played back in random order if desired. The MIX function has been activated, when MIX CD appears briefly in the display each time the audio source is switched to CD and following each track. Switching the MIX function on or off, press 3/MIX briefly.

Inserting a CD

Switch on the radio. Insert a CD with the label facing up. Never use force.
/ Up Down Press once to go back to the beginning of the current track. Track selection
Switching to CD operation
If you press the rocker switch repeatedly, you will skip over the corresponding number of tracks.
The MIX function is off when MIX OFF appears in the display.
To switch the display mode: It is possible to switch the display mode in the DSC menu (refer to the section on DSC programming CD DISP). The TIME display mode was preset at the factory. The display mode will appear briefly, followed by the corresponding values, e.g. TIME, 2 : 32. If you have selected NAME without having specified a name for the corresponding disc, the display will indicate the TIME mode. Please read also the section on Entering CD names.
Use this function to scan all of the CD tracks. To start the Scan function: Press SC briefly, the display will indicate CD-SCAN. The titles will be scanned one after the other in ascending order. To stop the Scan function: Press SC once again briefly. The track currently scanned will continue to play. SCAN will also stop if you press one of the buttons marked DSC, SRC, , << >> or /.
Use the rocker switch / to select the first character. The capital letters A to Z, the numbers 0 to 9 and special characters will be listed one after the other. Use the rocker switch << >> to move to the next position and select a character. You can select up to eight characters.

Correcting the clock after the power has been disconnected
If the radio has been disconnected from its power source for a longer period of time, 0:00 will appear in the display when it is re-connected. The time will be set automatically by RDSCT, but can also be adjusted manually if desired. You need only set the time manually if it is not possible to receive an RDS station with CT (clock time).
Position, installation and the rear volumes of, for example, the door or rear window shelf all play an important role. Even the sound produced by well selected and installed speakers can be affected negatively by resonance frequencies in the vehicle interior. As a result, the bass sounds may be lost or reverberate, the mid-range tones sound too overpowering and music instruments or voices may be distorted or the total sound quality may be completely lifeless. The overall sound quality can be greatly enhanced if certain frequencies are suppressed or boosted. This car stereo is equipped with 2 parametric filters. The first filter LOW EQ can be set from 32 to 500 Hz, the second filter HIGH EQ from 630 to 10000 Hz. In this context, parametric means that it is possible to set the frequency and either boost or reduce it (+10 to 20 dB) individually for each of these filters. These parametric filters can be adjusted to very exact settings even without the help of measuring instruments.
Notes on making the settings
The following notes are intended as recommendations only. They do not necessarily reflect your own personal sound preferences. We recommend that you use a music CD you are familiar with to make the settings. The CD should include tracks with different instruments and vocals. Purely electronic music is not well suited to serve as a basis for making the settings because the original sounds cannot be determined. Before you set the equaliser, set bass, treble, balance and fader to 0. This setting is described in the Quick Reference under A AUD. Now listen to the CD you have selected. Evaluate the sound according to your own personal preferences. Now refer to Sound impression/problem in the table and you will find suggestions to eliminate any problems under What to do. Make the settings for bass and the lower mid-range tones with the LOW EQ filter,
Press DSC. Press / as often as necessary until HIGH EQ or LOW EQ appears in the display. Press << or >> once and Set the level in the following table by pressing /. Press << >> to switch the frequency range.
Setting recommendations on the Internet
Refer to our home page on the Internet http://www.blaupunkt.de to find setting recommendations for new vehicles on the market.
Now you can compare the sound produced by your car stereo with and without the equaliser.
to store your settings. Press You can switch the equaliser on and off by pressing AUD for approximately 2 seconds.

The acoustic characteristics of the car interior affect the quality of the sound reproduced in your vehicle to a much greater extent than the speakers.
The individual steps you have to take to make these settings are described in the table.
select HIGH EQ for treble and mid-range tones. The HIGH EQ and LOW EQ filters can be set in the DSC menu:

Setting the equaliser

Assistance in setting your equaliser
Start to make your settings in the mid-range/treble and end it with the bass range. Frequency range Bass Hz Sound impression / Problem Bass reproduction too weak What to do Boost the basses with the LOW EQ filter Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz Level: +4 to +6 dB Notes Avoid distortion. Boost the level carefully if the speaker diameter is too small.

Lower mid-range Hz

Unclear bass Playback reverberates Unpleasant pressure on the ears
Reduce the lower mid-range with the LOW EQ filter Frequency: 125 to 400 Hz Level: approx. -4 dB
The tone may become too lean and aggressive. Pay attention to the underlying tone of the music

Mid-range sound 000 Hz

Sound appears to be too much in the foreground, very aggressive, no stereo effect
Reduce the mid-range with HIGH EQ filter Frequency: to Hz Level: -4 to -6 dB
Playback should not be too quiet. Tone too powerless.

Treble Hz

Lifeless reproduction Lack of transparency Instruments do not sparkle
Boost treble range with HIGH EQ filter Frequency: approx. 10 kHz Level: +2 to +4 dB
Avoid a piercing type of tone. Strong hissing sound unpleasant.
The basic settings for this audio equipment were made at the factory. In the following you can find an overview of these settings, so that you can always reset to them if desired. If you wish to alter any of the programming, press DSC. button to Use the rocker switch and the select and adjust the functions described in the following. The display will show you the setting you have selected.

READ KC

VOL FIX
Use this function to select the volume at which the radio is set when it is switched on. Adjust the desired volume level with << >>. When adjusted to VOL 0, the system will come on at the volume selected before it was switched off. Use this function to delete CD names during CD operation to make more storage capacity available for new discs. (See Deleting CD names with DSC-UPDATE).

CD UPD

/ << >> Select function Adjust/recall value
To read out the KeyCard data. The card supplied with the radio is used to display the model name, type number (7 6.) and the serial number. With the extra card it is possible to display data entered by your specialised dealer. (See the section on Short Additional Memory S.A.M.). If you remove the KeyCard during the reading process, READ KC will appear on the display panel.
The car stereo has been equipped with DSC (Direct Software Control) to allow you to customise certain programmable, basic settings to suit your personal needs and preferences and then store them.
CLOCKSET To set the clock manually. Press << >> to set the hours/minutes. Move to the next position (flashing) by pressing /. To store the setting selected, press briefly. Also refer to the section on CLOCK.

PTY LANG

To select the language used to indicate the programme type: DEUTSCH or ENGLISH

DSC programming

LEARN KC
To train a second KeyCard. Please read the information in the section on KeyCard theft protection system Training a second KeyCard. Switches the bandwidth in the FM frequency range. When there is a large number of stations within your current reception range, use << >> to switch to SHARX ON which will prevent most interference from adjacent radio stations. This function has been set to SHARX ON at the factory. Here you can choose between LED ON or LED OFF. With LED ON, the KeyCard tongue will flash for extra anti-theft protection when the unit has been switched off and the KeyCard removed.

COLOUR

Gradually matches the radio illumination to the dashboard lighting. (green/orange) Acknowledgement tone for all functions which require a button to be pressed for more than one second. The volume can be adjusted from between 0 to 9. (0 = off). To adjust the seek tuning sensitivity. LO stands for local reception. DX stands for distant reception. Select LO 3 if you want to receive strong stations in the local area, select DX 1 if you want to tune into weaker stations which are further away.

TA VOL

To adjust the traffic announcement and warning beep volume from between 0 to 66. The message will then come through at this volume, if the standard volume is lower. If the standard volume is set higher than the TA VOL level, then the traffic report will be played at the standard volume. Use this function to set the scan time for the radio or CD player from 5 to 30 seconds.

SCANTIME

LED ON
STEREO/MONO Switch modes by pressing << >>. The mode selected will appear briefly in the display. The radio will begin with STEREO playback each time it is switched on.

MW OFF LW, FM only LW OFF MW, FM only AM OFF FM only LOUDNESS Loudness - When listening at a low level, the Loudness function creates a more natural sound by boosting the low frequency range. LOUD 1 - Low boost LOUD 6 - Max. boost HIGH EQ Equaliser setting: To activate the frequencies and set the level for the upper frequency range. Refer to the detailed instructions in the section on Equaliser setting.

CD NAME

CD DISP
To select the NAME or TIME display mode. Refer to the detailed instructions in the section on Select display mode. Switches off the hour correction function. Read the information in the section on Clock, Deactivating the hour correction function.

CLK MAN

To quit the DSC programming mode and store the adjustment: Press DSC.
Only available during CD playback. Use this function to name your CDs. (See Entering CD names).
AM ON/OFF It is possible to block out one or both of the AM wavebands (MW/LW). This means you will select only the wavebands you want when you press BND: AM ON all wavebands are available

LOW EQ

Equaliser setting: To activate the frequencies and set the level for the lower frequency range. Refer to the detailed instructions in the section on Equaliser setting.
Overview of the DSC factory settings
CLOCKSET VOL FIX CD UPD PTY LANG READ KC LEARN KC SHARX LED COLOUR BEEP LO / DX TA VOL SCANTIME STEREO AM ON / OFF LOUDNESS HIGH EQ LOW EQ CD NAME CD DISP CLK AUTO / MAN 0 ENGLISH SHARX ON ON green 4 DX 10 sec. ON AM ON dB/630 Hz 0 dB/32 Hz TIME CLK AUTO

Specifications

Amplifier
Output power: 4 x 23 W RMS power acc. to DIN 45324 at 14.4 V 4 x 35 W max. power
Blaupunkt telephone hotline
Address of the next service centre in your vicinity (only for Germany)
If you would like to know the address of the next Blaupunkt service centre of your area without having our service list at hand: - Find out your area code. Then call the following chargeable phone number: / 56 66. Using the area code to be entered you will be automatically given the address and phone number of the next Blaupunkt service centre. You can also request this information by fax.
Wavebands: FM MW LW FM sensitivity: 87.MHz kHz kHz 0.9 V at 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio
FM frequency response: 20 - Hz

CD player

Frequency response: 20 - Hz

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