Blaupunkt RDM 169 US User Manual

Radio / CD  
München RDM 169 US  
Operating instructions  
Contents  
Repeating a track/CD ........................... 23  
TPM (Track Program Memory)............. 23  
MIX........................................................ 24  
Selecting MIX functions .................... 24  
SCAN .................................................... 25  
Assigning names to CDs ...................... 25  
Deleting the CD name/TPM store using  
DSC-UPDATE ...................................... 25  
Condensed instructions................ 4 Radio operation with RDS........... 16  
Activating/deactivating RDS ................. 16  
AF - alternative frequency .................... 16  
Remote control RC 08 ................. 11  
Important ...................................... 12  
Selecting the frequency band............... 16  
Station tuning ........................................ 17  
Paging through the transmission chains  
(FM only)............................................... 17  
Changing the memory level (FM) ......... 17  
Storing stations ..................................... 17  
Automatically saving the strongest  
station with Travelstore ........................ 18  
Calling up stored stations ..................... 18  
Sampling stored stations with  
Preset Scan .......................................... 18  
Sampling stations with Radio Scan ...... 19  
Changing the sampling time (Scan) ..... 19  
Changing the sensitivity of the  
seek run ................................................ 19  
Toggling between stereo and mono  
Read the following before using  
the unit .................................................. 12  
Traffic safety ......................................... 12  
Installation............................................. 12  
Telephone mute .................................... 12  
Accessories .......................................... 12  
Guarantee ............................................. 12  
International hotline .............................. 12  
Clock - Time.................................. 26  
Setting the time..................................... 26  
Displaying the time ............................... 26  
Correcting the time following an  
interruption to the power supply ........... 26  
Deactivating hours adjustment ............. 26  
KeyCard anti-theft protection  
system........................................... 13  
Equalizer setting .......................... 27  
Switching on the unit ............................ 13  
Removing the KeyCard ........................ 13  
Teaching in a second KeyCard/  
replacing a KeyCard ............................. 13  
Displaying the radio passport data ....... 14  
Visual display for anti-theft  
Adjustment instructions ........................ 27  
Adjusting the frequency level ............ 27  
Selecting a quality factor for the  
bass or mid-range ............................. 28  
Selecting the preset sound setting 28  
Tips on adjusting the equalizer ......... 29  
(FM) ...................................................... 19  
Automatic bandwidth switching  
protection .............................................. 14  
Care of the KeyCard ............................. 14  
KeyCard lost/damaged ......................... 14  
Teaching in the new KeyCard .............. 14  
Input errors ........................................ 14  
(SHARX) ............................................... 19  
PTY – Program Type ............................ 20  
Program type ........................................ 20  
Programming with DSC............... 30  
Overview of the factory default settings  
with DSC ............................................... 32  
CD mode/CD changer mode ....... 22  
Inserting a CD ....................................... 22  
Removing the CD ................................. 22  
Activating CD mode .............................. 22  
Activating changer mode ...................... 22  
Selecting the display type..................... 23  
Selecting CD and track......................... 23  
Technical data .............................. 32  
Glossary of technical terms ....... 33  
Selecting the operating mode .... 15  
Enhancing display legibility ....... 15  
Installation and  
connection instructions ............ 135  
3
Condensed instructions  
2 ON  
Switching on the unit  
Switching the unit on/off using the  
KeyCard  
1 Disengaging the fold-down control  
panel  
Insert the KeyCard and press ON brief-  
ly.  
The unit is switched on in the last op-  
erating mode selected and with the  
previously selected volume.  
Insert/remove the KeyCard to switch  
the unit on and off.  
Refer also to the description of the  
KeyCard anti-theft system @ in the  
condensed instructions.  
Disengage the control panel to insert  
or remove the KeyCard and CD.  
To disengage the control panel, press  
knob 1: the control panel folds down.  
The control panel cannot be removed,  
nor should it be used a shelf.  
Switching on/off by the ignition  
The unit may be connected up such  
that it is switched on and off by the ve-  
hicle ignition.  
To re-engage the control panel, push it  
back into its original position (Arrow 3).  
When the ignition is switched off, a  
double beep reminds you to remove  
the KeyCard before leaving the vehi-  
cle.  
Switching off the unit  
Press ON for approx. 1 second.  
The display can be adjusted for the de-  
sired viewing angle in order to improve  
legibility. Refer to “Improving the legi-  
bility of the display” if necessary.  
1
Switching on whilst the ignition is  
off  
With the ignition off (and the KeyCard  
inserted), proceed as follows to oper-  
ate the unit:  
3
For safety reasons, the control  
panel must always be engaged  
whilst the vehicle is moving.  
When leaving the vehicle, open the  
control panel and remove the Key-  
Card in order to prevent theft.  
Switching the sound on/off  
Press ON briefly. “MUTE” appears on  
the display when the sound is switched  
off.  
To switch the sound back on again,  
turn the volume knob 3.  
Press ON when the double beep  
sounds.  
The unit is switched on.  
The unit switches itself off automatical-  
ly after an hour’s use in order to pre-  
vent the vehicle battery from running  
down.  
4
Condensed instructions  
3 Adjusting the volume  
Menu level 1  
Menu level 2  
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.  
Station keys and memory levels  
Adjusting radio functions  
The selected value is shown on the  
display. When switched on, the unit  
plays at the preselected volume (ON  
VOL).  
NEXT - FM  
Switch between the memory levels  
FM I, FM II, FM T.  
NEXT - FM  
Switch between the memory levels  
FM I, FM II, FM T.  
ON VOL can be changed (refer to  
“Programming with DSC – ON VOL”).  
NEXT - AM, AMT  
Switch between the AM and AMT fre-  
quency bands.  
NEXT - AM, AMT  
Switch between the AM and AMT fre-  
quency bands.  
4 Softkeys/display  
ST1 - ST6  
BND  
Softkey = key with variable function.  
The functions shown in the display can  
be selected.  
ST1- ST6 can be used on this menu  
level to store radio stations on the FM  
levels I, II and “T”.  
Select the frequency band and memo-  
ry level (FM I, FM II, FM T, AM, AMT).  
You can store six stations each on the  
AM and AMT bands.  
Store station – press one of the sta-  
tion buttons ST1- ST6 until the station  
can be heard again (beep).  
Call up station – select the frequency  
band. On FM, select the memory level  
using NEXT and press the appropriate  
station key briefly.  
SCA - Scan  
Radio mode  
a) PTY is deactivated (logo is lit nor-  
mally, not in reverse video)  
Press SCA (Radio Scan) briefly –  
“SCAN” appears in the display alter-  
nately with the code of the sampled  
station. All stations on the frequency  
band which can be received are sam-  
pled briefly.  
In radio mode, use TU to toggle be-  
tween menu level 1 and menu level 2.  
The system automatically returns to  
menu level 1 when no key has been  
pressed for eight seconds.  
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Condensed instructions  
Press SCA for approx. 1 second (Pre-  
set Scan) –  
key (hold down for approx. 2 seconds  
until the beep sounds).  
for a frequency with better reception  
for the same station.  
a beep sounds, “SCAN” appears in the  
display alternately with the code  
of the sampled station.  
AF on/off: Select menu level 2 using  
TU and hold AF down.  
CD and changer mode  
The stations stored on the station keys  
and which can be received are sam-  
pled briefly.  
EXIT  
Press the key briefly to terminate or  
abort the adjustment process.  
Stopping Radio Scan/Preset Scan:  
Press SCA or the seek rocker again.  
ENT (Enter)  
Press briefly to accept/save the adjust-  
ments.  
MIX, SCAN, RPT (repeat) and TPM  
can be selected in CD and changer  
mode by means of the corresponding  
softkeys.  
b) PTY is activated (logo appears in  
reverse video on the display)  
TS (Travelstore)  
Press TS to switch from any frequency  
band to FMT or AMT. The six stron-  
gest stations are automatically stored.  
When they have been stored, the  
strongest station is selected and  
played.  
MIX  
CD tracks can be played in random or-  
der.  
You can select the following functions  
by pressing the MIX key:  
Press SCA –  
the stations transmitting the selected  
PTY program type are sampled briefly.  
PTY (Program Type)  
PTY turns the station keys into pro-  
gram type keys.  
“PTY” must first appear on the display  
in reverse video (press PTY if neces-  
sary).  
A program type can now be stored and  
selected with each station key.  
Call up PTY program types using the  
rocker << >> and save with the station  
- MIX CD = CD tracks are played in  
random order.  
In changer mode, CDs are selected  
in numerical order, tracks are played  
in random order.  
- MIX MAG (changer mode only) = all  
tracks in the magazine are played in  
random order.  
AF  
(RDS mode/Alternative Frequency)  
RDS mode on/off: Select menu level 2  
using TU and press AF briefly.  
If “AF” appears in reverse video in the  
display, the radio automatically looks  
- MIX OFF = Switches off function.  
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Condensed instructions  
SCA - Scan  
For sampling the tracks briefly (in CD  
changer mode, the tracks of all CDs).  
TPM - Track Program Memory  
For storing and playing preferred  
tracks in CD and CD changer mode.  
Up to 30 CDs can be managed in CD  
mode and 99 CDs in changer mode  
with a maximum of 40 tracks per CD.  
(Refer to the “Storing tracks with TPM”  
section.)  
6 Rocker  
Radio mode  
If the rocker is pressed on menu level  
2, menu level 1 is automatically called  
up.  
Starting Scan:  
Press SCA. The tracks are sampled  
briefly in turn in ascending order. The  
sampling time can be adjusted.  
(Refer to “Programming with DSC –  
SCANTIME”.)  
CLR  
For clearing the TPM memory (refer to  
the “Clearing the TPM memory” sec-  
tion).  
Ending Scan:  
Press SCA. The last track selected  
continues playing.  
/
Station seek  
Up  
5 DPE  
Down  
RPT - Repeat  
For activating/deactivating the equaliz-  
<< / >> Up/down in steps  
(on FM, only when AF and PTY are  
deactivated)  
CD tracks and, in changer mode, CDs,  
can be repeated.  
Press the RPT key to select the follow-  
ing functions:  
er and changing the equalizer settings.  
Activating/deactivating the equalizer:  
Press DPE until the beep sounds.  
When the equalizer is activated, “EQ”  
appears in the display.  
FM only:  
- REP TRCK = Repeat track  
- REP CD = Repeat CD (only in  
changer mode)  
<< / >> Page through the transmission  
chains when AF is activated and  
PTY deactivated,  
Changing the equalizer settings:  
Press DPE briefly. Further information  
on changing the equalizer settings:  
“Equalizer settings”:  
- RPT OFF = Deactivate function.  
e.g.: NDR 1, 2, 3, 4, N-JOY ... .  
7
Condensed instructions  
CD and CD changer mode  
7 DSC (Direct Software Control)  
You can adjust programmable default  
settings using DSC.  
The values selected are shown on the  
display. The last setting selected is  
stored automatically.  
Further information: “Programming  
with DSC”.  
Particular feature of loudness:  
The values can be selected between  
LOUD 6 and LOUD OFF by means of  
8 AUD  
the rocker  
/
.
For adjusting the treble, bass, balance  
(left/right), fader (front/rear) and loud-  
ness settings.  
Loudness = adjustment of the low-  
volume sounds to the human ear.  
<< / >> Select CD (changer mode only)  
>>  
<<  
Up: Press briefly  
Down: Press briefly  
Leaving AUD:  
Press EXIT.  
If no change is made within eight sec-  
onds, AUD is automatically switched  
off.  
/
Select track  
Different treble, bass and loudness  
settings can be stored for the FM, AM,  
CD and AUX modes.  
Up: Press briefly  
CUE - fast forward (audible):  
Keep depressed  
Down: Press twice or more in quick  
succession  
Replay track from beginning:  
Press briefly  
REVIEW - fast rewind (audible):  
Keep depressed  
Adjustment procedure:  
Select mode.  
Press AUD once: “BASS” and the se-  
lected value appear on the display.  
Further functions of the rocker:  
Further settings available with  
AUD  
DSC-MODE  
PTY  
8
7
The settings are available only if the  
corresponding function is activated.  
Select from the options using << / >>.  
Use  
/
to change the settings.  
8
Condensed instructions  
9 DIS  
Changer mode  
Selecting various display modes.  
Press DIS briefly:  
- CD number, track number, time  
- CD number, track number, time  
played  
Radio mode  
Press DIS briefly:  
- Name of the selected station  
- Currently selected frequency  
- PTY code  
A condition is that an RDS station can  
be received with an adequate field  
strength.  
- CD name, track number  
TRACK 13 - Track number  
or  
VIVALDI - CD name (CD changer mode)  
or  
CD 5 T 2 - CD number and track number  
(CD changer mode)  
: Display  
MIX  
- Tracks can be played in ran-  
dom order  
SCA  
RPT  
- Sample tracks  
- Repeat function for CD/  
changer mode  
- Save and play preferred  
tracks  
- Clear TPM memory  
NDR2  
FM  
I, II, T  
- Station name  
- Frequency band  
- Memory level I, II or Travel-  
store  
- Program type is activated  
- Alternative frequency with  
RDS  
TPM  
CLR  
Press DIS for approx. two seconds:  
Toggle display between time and fre-  
quency band (incl. memory level in the  
case of FM).  
PTY  
AF  
lo  
- Seek sensitivity can be se-  
lected with DSC  
CD mode  
EQ  
DISC-IN  
- Equalizer is activated  
- CD is inserted  
Press DIS briefly:  
FM I, II, T - FM memory level  
or  
AM, AMT - Frequency band  
or  
- Track number, time  
- Track number, time played  
- CD name, track number  
00:20  
or  
- Time (time played)  
12:50  
- Time  
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Condensed instructions  
The ignition is off and LED ON is se-  
lected in the DSC menu (factory de-  
fault setting).  
Remove the KeyCard following the  
procedure in reverse.  
Important: read the information under  
“KeyCard anti-theft protection system”.  
; CDC  
Switch to changer mode (only if a  
changer is fitted).  
If a changer is not fitted, AUX is selec-  
ted. Condition: AUX ON must be se-  
lected in the DSC menu.  
Further information: “Programming  
with DSC, LED ON/OFF”.  
A Eject  
Hold the key for CD ejection down for  
approx. 2 seconds: the CD is ejected.  
@ KeyCard anti-theft protection sys-  
tem  
< CD  
Switch to CD mode  
The KeyCard must be inserted before  
the unit can be operated.  
= TU (TUNER)  
For switching to the radio mode, for  
toggling between FMI, FM II, TS (Trav-  
elstore), AM and AMT memory levels/  
frequency bands.  
KeyCard  
Inserting the KeyCard  
> Slot for CD  
To disengage the control panel, press  
key 1. The control panel folds down.  
Insert the KeyCard with the contact  
surface facing downwards (see dia-  
gram). Engage the control panel.  
When the CD is inserted with the label  
facing upwards it is automatically  
transported into the operating position.  
CD play mode is selected automatical-  
ly.  
For safety reasons, the control  
panel must always be engaged  
whilst the vehicle is moving.  
When leaving the vehicle, open the  
control panel and remove the Key-  
Card in order to prevent theft.  
? Visual anti-theft protection  
The following conditions must be met if  
the LED is to flash as a visible anti-  
theft protection measure:  
The unit is switched off;  
The control panel is open;  
1
The KeyCard is removed;  
3
10  
Remote control RC 08  
D Keys <</>>,  
/
E
Switching replay on/off:  
Radio mode  
Press  
briefly. “MUTE” appears on  
Station seek  
Up  
the display when the sound is switched  
off.  
19  
Down  
18  
<</>> Up/down in steps (on FM only  
when AF is deactivated)  
FM only:  
20  
21  
<</>> Page through the transmission  
chains, if AF is on, e.g. NDR 1,  
2, 3, 4, N-JOY ... .  
CD and changer mode  
B V- / V+  
<</>> Select CD (changer mode  
Adjust the volume  
only)  
>>  
<<  
Up: Press briefly  
Down: Press briefly  
C SRC (Source)  
Select the operating mode  
- Radio  
- CD  
/
Select track  
Up: Press briefly  
CUE - fast forward (audible):  
Keep depressed  
- Changer mode (if a changer is con-  
nected)  
Down: Press twice or more in  
quick succession  
Replay track from beginning:  
Press briefly  
REVIEW - fast rewind (audi-  
ble): Keep depressed  
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Important  
CD changer  
The following CD changers can be fitted di-  
rectly:  
CDC A 06, A 071, A 072, A 08, IDC A 09.  
CD changers A 05 and A 071 can be fitted  
by means of the 7 607 889 093 adapter ca-  
ble.  
Telephone mute  
Read the following before using  
the unit  
If a mobile phone is connected, radio and  
CD sound can be muted automatically when  
the phone is in use (telephone mute).  
“PHONE” then appears on the display.  
Before using the car radio, read the follow-  
ing instructions carefully.  
Traffic safety  
Accessories  
Traffic safety is of paramount importance.  
Always use your car radio system in a way  
which enables you to cope with the traffic  
situation.  
Guarantee  
Only use accessories and spare parts ap-  
proved by Blaupunkt.  
The following Blaupunkt products can be  
used with this unit:  
The unit is guaranteed in accordance with  
the statutory provisions of the country in  
which it was purchased.  
Remember that your vehicle covers 45 feet  
a second at a speed of 32 mph.  
Irrespective of the statutory provisions, Blau-  
punkt guarantees the unit for twelve months.  
Remote control RC 08  
In critical situations, do not operate the ra-  
dio.  
Should you have any questions concerning  
the guarantee, please consult your dealer.  
Your receipt suffices as proof of guarantee.  
You must remain able to hear warning sig-  
nals, for example from police and fire ser-  
vice vehicles, immediately and reliably.  
The RC 08 infrared remote-  
control permits operation of  
the chief functions from the  
steering wheel.  
Keep the volume therefore at a reasonable  
level whilst driving.  
International hotline  
Do you have any questions regarding oper-  
ation of the unit, or do you require further  
information?  
Installation  
Simply give us a call.  
You can reach us on the following numbers:  
If you intend to install or modify the system  
yourself, read the installation and connec-  
tion instructions at the end of the operating  
instructions before doing so.  
Amplifier  
All Blaupunkt amplifiers  
Tel. 800-266 25 28  
Fax: 708-681 71 88  
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KeyCard anti-theft protection system  
Two KeyCards are supplied with the unit.  
Slide the card as far as possible to the  
right, and remove from the front.  
Should you lose or damage a KeyCard, you  
can obtain a replacement from a specialist  
dealer.  
Engage the control panel.  
For safety reasons, the control  
panel must always be engaged  
whilst the vehicle is moving.  
When leaving the vehicle, open the  
control panel and remove the Key-  
Card in order to prevent theft.  
If you are using two KeyCards, the settings  
are taken from the first KeyCard.  
1
3
You can customize the following functions:  
Slide the card in the direction of the ar-  
row (2) and engage the control panel  
(Arrow 3).  
Station key assignment, bass, treble, bal-  
ance and fader settings, loudness, beep  
volume, LOW-EQ, HIGH-EQ.  
The car radio is ready for use.  
The last state selected such as frequency  
band, station setting, AF, SCAN-TIME, seek  
run sensitivity, ON VOL (volume at switch  
on), SHARX, is also saved.  
Teaching in a second KeyCard/  
replacing a KeyCard  
Should a KeyCard other than that belong-  
ing to the unit be inserted, CARD ERR” ap-  
pears on the display.  
An additional KeyCard can be “taught in”  
whilst the unit is in operation with the first  
KeyCard.  
The unit switches itself off after approx. 10  
seconds.  
Your selected settings are therefore select-  
ed automatically when you insert your Key-  
Card.  
Should a card other than a KeyCard be in-  
serted (e.g. a phonecard or credit card),  
“WRONG KC” is displayed for approx. 2  
seconds.  
To “teach in” a second KeyCard:  
Slide the first KeyCard in and switch  
the unit on.  
Switching on the unit  
Press DSC and use  
/
to select  
Switch on the unit with ON.  
In this case, remove the card and insert a  
KeyCard for the unit.  
“LEARN KC”.  
To insert the KeyCard, disengage the con-  
trol panel:  
Press << or >>.  
Press ON to switch on the unit.  
“CHANGE” appears on the display.  
Press the knob 1: the control panel  
Remove the first KeyCard and, with  
“CHANGE” on the display, insert the  
new KeyCard.  
folds down forwards.  
Removing the KeyCard  
Insert the KeyCard with the contact  
surface downwards, as shown in the  
diagram (Arrow 1).  
Disengage the control panel as follows  
Press the knob 1: the control panel  
When “READY” or “LEARN KC” appears:  
folds down forwards.  
Press DSC.  
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KeyCard anti-theft protection system  
The unit is now also ready for operation with The unit is switched off; the control panel is  
Teaching in the new KeyCard  
the new KeyCard.  
open; the KeyCard is removed; LED ON is  
selected in the DSC menu (default factory  
setting).  
Insert the new KeyCard and engage  
the control panel.  
A maximum of two KeyCards can be taught  
in.  
Press ON.  
If necessary, refer to “Programming with  
DSC – LED”.  
If a third KeyCard is taught in, the card which  
is not employed for the teaching-in process  
of the new card automatically loses its va-  
lidity.  
Press TU and ST1 within 5 seconds:  
“0000” appears on the display.  
Deactivating the flashing LED  
Using the rocker, enter the four-digit  
master code from the car radio pass-  
port:  
Select “LED OFF” in the DSC menu to de-  
activate the flashing LED.  
Displaying the radio passport  
data  
/
- Enter the digits (press once for  
one, twice for two, etc.)  
Care of the KeyCard  
You can use the KeyCard supplied to call  
up the radio passport data such as the unit  
name, type number (7 6 ...) and serial num-  
ber on the display.  
Refer to “Programming with DSC – READ  
KC” for the procedure.  
<< >> - Select the insertion point  
The KeyCard will function perfectly only if  
the contacts are kept free of foreign parti-  
cles. Avoid touching the contacts directly  
with your hands.  
After entering the correct master code,  
press ENT.  
The new KeyCard is accepted when the unit  
switches to play.  
If necessary, clean the KeyCard contacts  
using a cotton bud soaked in alcohol.  
Input errors  
Visual display for anti-theft  
protection  
Should the input not be correct, “CODE  
ERR” appears on the display. After three  
successive incorrect inputs, “WAIT 1h” ap-  
pears on the display. The unit remains in  
Wait mode for one hour.  
KeyCard lost/damaged  
Should you damage or lose the KeyCard for  
your unit, you can teach in a new KeyCard.  
You can purchase the new KeyCard from  
your dealer. You will also require the mas-  
ter code for the unit, which can be found in  
the car radio passport.  
Anti-theft protection is provided in the form  
of a flashing LED ? when the vehicle is  
parked and the KeyCard removed.  
Switch the unit off and on again.  
The following conditions must be met:  
Battery positive and constant battery posi-  
tive are connected as described in the in-  
stallation instructions.  
Repeat the teach-in process.  
Keep the car radio passport in a safe  
place, but not in the car.  
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Selecting the operating  
mode  
Enhancing display  
legibility  
You can select from the radio (TU), CD and The display can be adjusted to your pre-  
CDC changer modes.  
ferred viewing angle in order to enhance  
legibility.  
CD mode can be selected only if a CD is  
inserted.  
Proceed as follows:  
CDC can be selected only if a Blaupunkt A  
06, A 072, A 08 or A 05, A 071 or IDC A 09  
CD changer is connected and a magazine  
containing at least one CD is inserted.  
Press DSC.  
“ANGLE” appears on the display.  
Toggling between operating modes:  
Press TU, CD or CDC.  
If TU is pressed again, menu level 2 is called  
up. Radio function adjustments can be made  
on this level. Menu level 1 is called up auto-  
matically if no input is made for approx. eight  
seconds.  
Use the rocker << >> to select opti-  
mum legibility for your driving position.  
After selecting the setting:  
Press DSC.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
The Radio Data System provides FM recep-  
tion with enhanced convenience.  
Note:  
AF - alternative frequency  
AF is deactivated when you switch off RDS.  
The AF (alternative frequency) function en-  
sures that the best available frequency of  
the station being received is selected auto-  
matically.  
An increasing number of radio stations now  
broadcast RDS information supplementary  
to the program proper.  
Selecting the frequency band  
You can select from the following frequen-  
cy bands:  
As soon as stations can be recognized, the  
station code appears, in some cases with  
indication of the region, e.g. NDR1 NDS  
(Niedersachsen).  
Switching AF on/off:  
During radio mode  
FM  
AM  
87.7 – 107.9 MHz,  
530 – 1710 kHz as follows:  
Press TU: menu level 2 is called up.  
Hold AF down until the beep sounds.  
Press TU: menu level 2 is displayed.  
Activating RDS causes the station keys to  
function as program keys. You now know  
exactly what station you are receiving, and  
you can therefore also select the desired  
station.  
This function is active when “AF” is lit in the  
display.  
Activating/deactivating RDS  
Activating/deactivating RDS:  
During radio mode  
Menu level 2  
The radio may be muted briefly during the  
search for the channel with the best recep-  
tion.  
Press TA briefly.  
Select the frequency band by pressing  
BND repeatedly until the desired fre-  
quency band appears.  
The selected settings appear briefly on the  
display. When RDS is activated, “AF” ap-  
pears in reverse video on the display.  
If “SEARCH” appears on the display when  
the unit is switched on or when a stored fre-  
quency is called up, the unit is automatical-  
ly searching for an alternative frequency.  
The sequence is: FM I, FM II, FMT, AM,  
AMT.  
“SEARCH” disappears when an alternative  
frequency has been found, or when the  
waveband has been completely searched.  
If the station can no longer be received with  
satisfactory quality:  
Select a different station.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
Press NEXT briefly and repeatedly un-  
til the desired memory level appears  
on the display.  
If necessary, these functions can be deacti-  
vated on menu level 2.  
Station tuning  
Station seek  
/
Manual tuning:  
Press / : the radio automatically  
looks for the next station.  
Press << >>: the frequency is in-  
If  
/
is held down at the top or bottom, the  
creased/reduced in steps.  
seek run continues forwards or backwards  
at higher speed.  
Hold the << >> rocker down to the right or  
left to change the frequency quickly.  
Paging through the transmis-  
sion chains (FM only)  
Storing stations  
You can use << >> to call up stations from  
You can store six stations on the FM band  
on each memory level (I, II, T) using the sta-  
tion keys ST1 - ST6.  
the region in which they can be received.  
Station seek  
If a number of programs in the station chain  
can be received, you can page through them  
with >> (forwards) or << (backwards), e.g.  
NDR 1, 2, 3, 4... .  
Up  
Down  
You can also store six stations each on the  
AM/AMT bands. Proceed as follows:  
<< / >> Up/down in steps  
(on FM, only when AF is deactivated)  
Press TU: menu level 2 is displayed.  
Select the frequency band using BND.  
Select a station using the rocker (auto-  
You can also start Travelstore, for exam-  
ple:  
Manual tuning with << >>  
Press TU: menu level 2 is displayed.  
If “AF” fails to come on:  
Hold down AF on menu level 2.  
You can tune manually.  
matically  
/
or manually << >>).  
Condition:  
Hold the desired station key down until  
the program can be heard again after it  
has been muted and the beep sounds  
(approx. 2 seconds).  
AF and PTY are deactivated (the corre-  
sponding symbols are not lit in the display).  
Changing the memory level (FM)  
You can change between memory levels I,  
II and T to store stations and retrieve them  
again. The selected memory level appears  
on the display.  
The station is now stored.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
Note:  
Calling up stored stations  
Sampling stored stations with  
Preset Scan  
Should you store a station which has already  
been stored, the corresponding station key  
and the memory level flash briefly if a differ-  
ent memory level is called up.  
You can call up stored stations at the touch  
of a button.  
You can sample stored stations briefly on  
all frequency bands and on the selected FM  
memory level.  
FM  
Call up the stations directly on the selected  
memory level as follows:  
Preset Scan can be started only when PTY  
is disabled (“PTY” is not lit on the display).  
Automatically saving the stron-  
gest station with Travelstore  
Press the keys ST1 - ST6.  
If necessary, deactivate PTY on menu level  
2. Proceed as follows:  
To call up stations on a different memory  
level:  
You can store the six strongest FM and AM  
stations in the current reception region au-  
tomatically in the order of field strength. This  
function is particularly useful on long jour-  
neys. Proceed as follows:  
Press TU and disable PTY using the  
Press NEXT until the desired memory  
level is displayed, then select a stored  
station with ST1 - ST6.  
PTY key.  
Starting Preset Scan:  
Press SCA for approx. 1 second.  
Press TU: menu level 2 is displayed.  
All stored stations on the frequency band  
which can be received are sampled briefly  
in turn. “SCAN” and the flashing station  
name/frequency appear alternately on the  
display.  
Press TS briefly.  
“T-STORE” flashes on the display.  
The six strongest FM stations are automat-  
ically stored on the “T” (Travelstore) memo-  
ry level. If fewer than six stations can be  
received, four lines appear through the  
memory locations which are not occupied.  
When the procedure has been completed,  
the strongest station (ST 1) is selected.  
Stations can also be stored manually on the  
Travelstore level if required (see “Storing  
stations”).  
Selecting sampled stations/terminating  
Preset Scan:  
AM, AMT  
Press SCA or one of the rocker keys  
briefly.  
You can call up the stations on the selected  
frequency band directly:  
Press the keys ST1 - ST6.  
Calling up stations on the other frequency  
band:  
Press NEXT: the other frequency band  
is displayed. Then select the stored  
stations using ST1 -ST6.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
Sampling stations with  
Radio Scan  
Changing the sampling time  
(Scan)  
Toggling between stereo and  
mono (FM)  
You can sample briefly the stations which The sampling time can be selected between You can toggle between stereo and mono  
can be received on the selected frequency 5 and 30 seconds.  
band.  
in the DSC menu. This can be useful in ar-  
eas where reception is critical. When the unit  
is switched on, stereo is selected automati-  
cally.  
If you wish to change the duration of the  
Radio Scan can be started only when PTY sampling time, refer to “Programming with  
is deactivated (“PTY” is not lit on the dis- DSC – SCANTIME”.  
play).  
When reception is poor, the unit switches  
smoothly to mono.  
If necessary, deactivate PTY on menu level  
2. Proceed as follows:  
Changing the sensitivity of the  
seek run  
If you wish to switch to mono, refer to “Pro-  
gramming with DSC – STEREO/ MONO”.  
Press TU and disable PTY using the  
PTY key.  
You can change the sensitivity of the auto-  
matic seek run.  
The state selected appears briefly on the  
display.  
Switching on Scan:  
Press SCA briefly.  
If “lo” is displayed, seek only recognizes sta-  
tions with good reception (low sensitivity).  
Automatic bandwidth switching  
(SHARX)  
All stations on the frequency band which can  
be received are sampled briefly in turn.  
“SCAN” and the flashing station name/fre-  
quency appear alternately on the display.  
If “lo” is not displayed, seek also recognizes  
stations with poorer reception.  
You can activate automatic bandwidth  
switching on the FM band by means of the  
SHARX function in the DSC menu.  
To adjust the sensitivity, refer to “Program-  
ming with DSC – FM/AM Sens”.  
Selecting a sampled station/deactivat-  
ing Scan:  
This is very useful when a number of sta-  
tions are close together.  
Press SCA or one of the rocker keys  
briefly.  
Interference from strong adjacent stations  
is largely eliminated when SHARX ON is  
selected (factory default setting).  
If a station is not selected, Scan is switched  
off automatically when the seek function has  
passed through the complete frequency  
range. The station previously selected is  
played.  
If necessary, refer to “Programming with  
DSC – SHARX”.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
After the beep, the program type of the sta-  
tion currently being received is displayed.  
PTY – Program Type  
Condition: PTY is activated.  
The program types listed below are avail-  
able:  
This is an RDS service which is being im-  
plemented progressively by the radio sta-  
If “NONE” is displayed, the station has no  
PTY code.  
tions. The service enables FM stations to NEWS  
INFORM  
SPORTS  
be selected according to a specific program  
content. After selecting the program type,  
Displaying the selected program type  
you can select the stations using seek or TALK  
Press << or >>.  
ROCK  
Scan.  
The last program type selected is displayed  
briefly.  
CLS ROCK  
ADLT HIT  
SOFT ROCK  
TOP 40  
COUNTRY  
OLDIES  
SOFT  
NOSTALGA  
JAZZ  
Activating/deactivating PTY:  
Selecting the program type  
Press PTY.  
When the function is activated, the last pro-  
gram type selected, e.g. “SPORT”, is dis-  
played briefly. “PTY” remains on the display  
as long as PTY is activated.  
a) Using the station keys  
If PTY is activated, the program types  
defined by the factory can be selected  
by means of the keys ST 1 - ST 6.  
• Press one of the keys 1 - 6.  
CLASSICAL  
R + B  
The selected program type appears on  
the display for two seconds.  
SOFT R + B  
LANGUAGE  
REL MUSIC  
REL TALK  
PERSNLTY  
PUBLIC  
To listen to a station broadcasting this  
program type:  
• Start the seek run with / .  
If no station broadcasting the selected pro-  
gram type is found, “NO PTY” appears brief-  
ly on the display, and the beep sounds. The  
last station selected is played.  
Program type  
WEATHER  
You can display the last program type se-  
lected and select a different program type  
with << >>.  
Prompting the station for the program  
type  
You can assign different available program  
type to each memory location. Refer if nec-  
essary to the “Saving the program type” sec-  
tion below.  
Use the station keys 1 - 6 to select stored  
program types.  
On menu level 2:  
Hold PTY down for approx. 2 seconds.  
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)  
b) With the seek run rocker << >>  
Hold the desired key (ST1- ST6) down  
until the beep sounds.  
Example:  
If PTY is activated, you can select a  
program type with << >>.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Previous station: NDR 3.  
The selected program type can be called up  
by means of this key when PTY is activated  
(“PTY” appears on the display).  
“PTY” on the display  
• Press << or >>: the last program  
type selected is displayed for three  
seconds.  
“POP” selected  
Seek run started  
Sampling stations with PTY-SCAN  
No station with “PTY-POP” found  
Display shows “NO PTY” and  
Switches back to NDR 3 automatically  
NDR 2 is broadcasting “PTY-POP”  
• During this time, select the desired  
program type with >> (forwards) or  
<< (back).  
Condition: “PTY” must be displayed.  
Press SCA.  
The stations with this program type which  
can be received are sampled briefly.  
• Press << or >> as many times as  
necessary.  
Unit switches within the station chain  
to NDR 2 and plays it as long as the  
station continues to broadcast “POP”.  
Deactivating PTY-SCAN:  
To listen to a station broadcasting this  
program type:  
Press SCA or the seek rocker again.  
Following a frequency seek run, PTY-SCAN  
is automatically deactivated.  
• Start the seek run with / .  
The unit also switches automatically in CD  
mode to the station broadcasting the selec-  
ted program type within the transmission  
chain.  
When the PTY program is over, the unit  
switches back to the source previously se-  
lected (radio or CD).  
If no station broadcasting the selected pro-  
gram type is found, “NO PTY” appears brief-  
ly on the display, and the beep sounds. The  
last station selected is played.  
PTY priority  
Situation:  
PTY is activated, the logo appears on the  
display.  
No station broadcasting the selected pro-  
gram type can be received at this time (by  
seek or by Scan).  
Storing the program type  
A program type is stored on each of the keys  
ST1 - ST6 by the factory.  
You can however store other available pro-  
gram types.  
“PTY” must be displayed before you can  
store a different program type.  
Note:  
As already mentioned, these functions are  
not currently available with all RDS stations.  
The unit switches back to the previous sta-  
tion.  
As soon as a station broadcasting the se-  
lected program type can be received within  
the station chain, the unit switches to this  
station in radio mode for the duration of the  
program.  
If necessary, activate “PTY” using the  
PTY key.  
Select the program type with << >>  
and  
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CD mode/CD changer mode  
This unit enables you to play CDs.  
CDs can also be played with the aid of a  
Blaupunkt CDC A 06, A 072, A 08, A 05,  
A 071 or IDC A 09 CD changer.  
These changers are available from your  
dealer.  
Fold the control panel up on the left-  
hand side and engage.  
Activating CD mode  
A CD is inserted, “DISC-IN” appears on the  
display.  
Press CD: the CD functions (track  
number, name/time played) appear on  
the display.  
Note:  
Only use standard circular 12 cm diameter  
CDs.  
8 cm diameter CDs or CDs with different  
shapes, e.g. of a butterfly or beer glass, are  
not suitable for playing.  
Such CDs present a serious risk of damage  
to the CD and to the drive.  
Removing the CD  
With the control panel disengaged,  
hold the Eject key (arrow) down for ap-  
prox. 1 second.  
We can accept no liability for damage aris-  
ing from the use of unsuitable CDs.  
Changer mode  
The CD is ejected.  
Do not obstruct or assist automatic inser-  
tion or ejection of the CD, as the mecha-  
nism may otherwise be damaged.  
Activating changer mode  
CD mode  
A magazine containing at least one CD must  
be inserted.  
Inserting a CD  
If the CD is not removed, it is drawn in again  
automatically after approx. 30 seconds.  
Press CDC: the changer functions  
such as CD and track number, name/  
time played appear on the display.  
Switch on the unit and disengage the  
control panel with knob 1.  
The control panel drops forward.  
For safety reasons, the control  
panel must always be engaged  
whilst the vehicle is moving.  
Insert the CD (with the label facing up-  
wards) without using force.  
The CD is automatically transported to the  
playing position. The CD is played.  
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CD mode/CD changer mode  
Selecting the display type  
Selecting CD and track  
Repeating a track/CD  
You can switch the display type over in CD You can select CDs, tracks and parts of You can repeat a track or (in changer mode)  
and changer replay mode: tracks conveniently using the rocker. CDs a CD continually.  
can be selected only if a changer is fitted.  
You can select the following functions us-  
ing the RPT key:  
- REP TRCK = Repeat track  
- REP CD = Repeat CD (only in changer  
mode)  
- RPT OFF = Deactivate function.  
Press RPT repeatedly until the desired  
function is activated.  
<</>> Select CD (changer mode only)  
Press DIS repeatedly until the desired  
display type is selected.  
>>  
<<  
Up: Press briefly  
Down: Press briefly  
The track or the CD is played repeatedly until  
you switch to “RPT OFF” using RPT.  
“CD 10”  
– CD number (appears in  
changer mode only)  
/
Select track  
Up: Press briefly  
CUE - fast forward (audible): Keep  
depressed  
Down: Press twice or more in quick  
succession  
Replay track from beginning: Press  
briefly  
“TRACK 13” – track number  
TPM (Track Program Memory)  
“14:34”  
“00:20”  
– Time  
For storing and playing preferred tracks in  
CD and CD changer mode. Up to 30 CDs  
can be managed in CD mode and 99 CDs  
in changer mode with a maximum of 40  
tracks per CD. TPM is active only in the  
mode in which the track program was stored  
(CD or changer mode).  
– Time played  
“VIVALDI” – CD name  
The name of the CD can be displayed only  
if a name has been entered.  
REVIEW - fast rewind (audible): Keep  
depressed  
Refer to the “Assigning names to CDs” sec-  
tion below.  
The rocker acts as a sequence switch:  
pressing it repeatedly causes several CDs  
or tracks to be skipped.  
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CD mode/CD changer mode  
Storing tracks with TPM  
MIX  
Clearing the TPM memory  
A track can be stored only whilst it is being  
played.  
You can clear tracks stored with TPM.  
TPM tracks can be cleared with CLR only  
during replay.  
CD tracks can be played in random order.  
MIX is activated when “MIX” appears in re-  
verse video on the display.  
To store:  
Hold TPM down for approx. 1 second:  
“TPM PROG” appears on the display.  
Activate TPM.  
You can select from the following MIX func-  
tions:  
“TPM” appears on the display in re-  
verse video. In this case, “CLR” ap-  
pears below TPM.  
This track has been stored.  
MIX CD  
Tracks on the selected CD are played in  
random order. In changer mode, the remain-  
ing CDs are selected in numeric order. MIX  
applies to the order in which the tracks are  
played (random).  
Activating/deactivating TPM replay  
If you wish to delete the current track only:  
Hold CLR down for approx. 2 seconds:  
“TRCK CLR” appears briefly on the  
display.  
Press TPM briefly. The activated state  
is indicated briefly on the display (TPM  
ON/OFF).  
If you wish to delete all TPM tracks on the  
CD:  
MIX MAG (changer mode only)  
CDC A 08, IDC A 09: All tracks in the mag-  
azine are played in random order.  
Hold CLR down for approx. 5 seconds:  
“DISC CLR” appears briefly on the dis-  
play.  
CDC A 05, A 06, A 071, A072: The CDs are  
selected in random order; all tracks of the  
selected CD are then replayed in random  
order.  
To delete the stored TPM tracks of all CDs  
in changer mode:  
Hold CLR down for approx. 8 seconds:  
If “TPM” is shown in reverse video on the  
display, TPM replay is activated. All tracks  
on the CD which were stored with TPM in  
the operating mode are played. If SCA  
(Scan) is activated in addition to TPM, only  
the stored tracks are sampled.  
MIX OFF  
“ALL CLR” appears on the display.  
MIX is deactivated. CDs are played in nu-  
meric order.  
If you wish to delete TPM and CD names  
simultaneously, refer to “Deleting CD name/  
TPM store using DSC-UPDATE”.  
Selecting MIX functions  
TPM replay can be switched on only if tracks  
have been stored using TPM.  
Press MIX briefly: the display signals  
briefly the activated state.  
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CD mode/CD changer mode  
SCAN  
The letters of the alphabet in capitals (A-Z), You can delete the names and TPMs of all  
the numbers 0-9 and special characters stored CDs with “CLR ALL”.  
For brief sampling of the CD tracks.  
appear in turn.  
A CD the stored data (name and TPM) of  
Starting SCAN:  
Move to the next underline using the  
rocker << >>, and select a character.  
which are to be deleted must be replayed  
for this purpose.  
Press SCA briefly: “SCAN” appears on  
the display.  
Up to eight characters can be selected in  
this way.  
Press DSC.  
Press repeatedly until “UPDATE”  
appears on the display.  
The tracks are sampled briefly in turn in as-  
cending order.  
/
Storing/terminating the input:  
Ending SCAN:  
Press ENT to store the input.  
If you wish to abort input of this name:  
Press DSC.  
If you wish to enter a name for another CD:  
Use >> “CLR DISC” for selection if you  
wish to delete the name and TPM of  
the stored CD.  
Press SCA briefly.  
The last track selected continues playing.  
SCAN is also terminated when the rocker,  
MIX, RPT, DSC, AUD, TU or CDC are  
pressed.  
Or  
In CD mode, insert a new CD.  
Use << “CLR ALL” to select if you wish  
to delete the names including TPMs of  
all stored CDs.  
Or  
In changer mode, press the rocker  
Assigning names to CDs  
<< />> and  
Hold ENT down for approx. 1 second:  
“DELETING” appears briefly on the  
display.  
Names can be assigned to up to 30 CDs in  
CD mode and 99 CDs in changer mode.  
Use  
/
to select from the magazine  
the next CD to which a name is to be  
assigned.  
This name (e.g. VIVALDI) appears in the  
display when you have selected the corre-  
sponding display mode using DIS.  
The display operation has been completed.  
To change a name, enter and save other  
characters (overwrite).  
To return to the DSC menu item “UPDATE”  
without deleting CD names and TPMs:  
Starting input:  
Press ENT briefly  
Deleting the CD name/TPM store  
using DSC-UPDATE  
Press the DSC key and  
/
repeated-  
ly until “CD/C-NAME” appears in the  
display.  
The stored names and the TPMs of CDs can  
be deleted simultaneously by means of  
DSC-Update.  
Press << >>.  
The first input field flashes.  
You can delete the names and TPMs of the  
inserted CD with “CLR DISC”.  
Now select a character using the rock-  
er / .  
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Clock - Time  
If you wish to correct the time manually, re-  
fer to “Programming with DSC – CLOCK-  
SET”.  
The unit has an internal clock which is set Displaying the time  
automatically through RDS for absolute ac-  
The time can be displayed in radio and CD  
mode.  
curacy.  
A condition for correction by RDS is that an  
RDS transmitter with CT function (CT = clock  
time) is being received.  
Radio mode:  
Deactivating hours adjustment  
The display can be toggled between time  
and frequency band (incl. memory level in  
the case of FM) as follows:  
Correction of the hours can be deactivated  
by “CLK MAN/CLK AUTO” in the DSC menu.  
The minutes continue to be corrected.  
Automatic correction of the time can be de-  
activated.  
Press DIS for approx. 2 seconds.  
This is useful if you wish to display the time  
of a different time zone, for example.  
Setting the time  
CD mode:  
If necessary:  
a) Automatically  
You can select from three different display  
modes:  
Press DSC briefly and  
Press repeatedly until “CLK MAN/  
CLK AUTO” is displayed.  
The time is set automatically when an  
RDS transmitter with the “CT” (clock  
time) function is being received.  
/
- Track number, time  
- Track number, time played  
- CD name, track number  
To deactivate hours correction, select << >>  
“CLK MAN”.  
b) Manually by means of DSC-  
CLOCKSET  
To toggle:  
Press DIS briefly.  
• Press DSC briefly: “CLOCKSET” ap-  
pears on the display.  
Correcting the time following an  
interruption to the power supply  
• Press << >> to set the hours/min-  
utes. The flashing range can be ad-  
If the unit has been isolated from the supply  
voltage for a longer period, “0:00” is dis-  
played when the power is reconnected.  
justed with  
/
.
• After correcting the time, press ENT  
briefly to save the setting.  
The time is corrected automatically by RDS-  
CT, but can also be adjusted manually.  
The time need be adjusted manually only if  
an RDS station with CT (clock time) is not  
being received.  
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Equalizer setting  
The parametric filters can be adjusted ex- Now read the “Tonal effect/problem” column  
The sound in the vehicle is influenced deci-  
sively by the acoustic characteristics of the  
passenger compartment, substantially more  
than by the characteristics of the loudspeak-  
ers.  
actly without instruments.  
in the table, and look for solutions under  
“Measure”.  
In addition, you can select from seven pre-  
programmed equalizer settings, which are Use the LOW EQ filter for settings in the  
adjusted for different musical styles. Refer bass and lower mid-range, and the HIGH  
to the “Selecting pre-set sound settings” EQ filter for the treble and upper mid-range.  
The position and installation of the loud-  
speakers and the volume to the rear, for ex-  
ample of the door or rear shelf, are howev-  
er also important.  
section.  
The “HIGH EQ” and “LOW EQ” filters can  
The steps required for adjustment are de- be adjusted in the DPE menu:  
scribed in the table.  
Press DPE to call up the DPE main  
Even when suitable loudspeakers have  
been selected and installed properly, reso-  
nances in the passenger compartment may  
have a detrimental effect upon the sound.  
menu.  
Adjustment instructions  
Adjusting the frequency level  
The instructions below represent a recom-  
mendation only. You can adjust the sound  
characteristics according to your own per-  
sonal preference.  
Press  
/
repeatedly until “HIGH EQ”  
This can result in the bass frequencies  
booming or being absent, mid-frequencies  
encroaching excessively, musical instru-  
ments or voices being strongly distorted, or  
the sound generally being muffled.  
or “LOW EQ” appear in the display.  
Press << or >> once or several times  
to select the frequency.  
We recommend that you use a familiar mu-  
sic CD for adjustment of the filters. The CD  
should include tracks with a range of instru-  
ments and voice. Pure electronic music is  
not suitable for evaluation purposes, since  
the original sound is not known.  
Press  
/
once or several times to  
adjust the level (GAIN +8 ... GAIN -8).  
The subjective sound impression can be  
improved considerably by suppression or  
amplification of certain frequency ranges by  
the car radio.  
Press << or >> once or several times  
to select a different frequency and to  
adjust the level accordingly.  
Before adjusting the equalizer, set the bass,  
treble, balance and fader to “0”.  
Press DPE or EXIT to save the select-  
ed level and to return to the DPE main  
menu.  
This unit is equipped with two parametric fil-  
ters. The first filter, “LOW EQ”, can be ad-  
justed from 32 to 500 Hz, the second, “HIGH  
EQ”, from 630 to 10 000 Hz. In this case,  
parametric means that one frequency can  
be increased or reduced for each of the two  
filters (+10 to -20 dB). The bandwidth/qual-  
ity of the two filters can also be adjusted.  
This setting is described in the condensed  
instructions under 8 AUD.  
Press DPE or EXIT again to close the  
DPE menu.  
Now listen to the CD with which you are fa-  
miliar.  
Evaluate your impression of the sound ac-  
cording to your taste.  
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Equalizer setting  
To activate/deactivate the equalizer, hold  
DPE down for approx. 2 seconds.  
Selecting a quality factor for the bass  
or mid-range  
Selecting the preset sound setting:  
Selecting a preset influences the equalizer  
and sound settings of the unit.  
This enables you to compare the sound with  
and without equalizer.  
Press  
/
repeatedly until “LO-Q-  
Each selected preset can be adjusted man-  
ually. When a different preset is selected,  
however, the factory default setting is re-  
stored. Your personal sound settings for  
BASS, TREBLE, EQ and LD are stored in  
the “USER” preset mode.  
FAC” or “HI-Q-FAC” appear in the dis-  
play.  
Press << or >> once or several times  
in order to set the quality factor (Q-  
FACT 1 to Q-FACT 3).  
Press  
/
to save the selected factor  
To call up the presets:  
and return to the DPE main menu.  
Press  
/
repeatedly until “PRESET”  
Or  
appears on the display.  
Press DPE or EXIT to save the select-  
ed factor and to close the DPE main  
menu.  
Press << or >> once or several times  
to select the (*USER* >> LINEAR >>  
ROCK >> DISCO >> JAZZ >>  
CLASSIC >> VOCAL) equalizer set-  
ting.  
Press  
/
to save the selected equal-  
izer setting and return to the DPE main  
menu.  
Or  
Press DPE or EXIT to save the select-  
ed equalizer setting and to close the  
DPE main menu.  
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Equalizer setting  
Tips on adjusting the equalizer  
Begin adjustment with the mid-range/treble and complete it with the bass range.  
Frequency ranges  
Tonal effect/problem  
Measure  
Note  
Bass range  
30 to 100 Hz  
Bass response too weak  
Increase the bass with  
Filter: “LOW EQ”  
Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz  
Level: +4 to +6 dB  
Avoid distortion.  
Raise the level cautiously if  
the loudspeaker diameter is  
too small.  
Lower mid-range  
100 to 400 Hz  
Bass not clean  
Reduce the lower mid-frequen- The tonal response may be-  
Booming  
Unpleasant pressure on the ears  
cies with Filter: “LOW EQ”  
Frequency: 125 to 400 Hz  
Level: Approx. -4 dB  
come too thin and aggressive.  
Pay attention to the fundamen-  
tal tone range of the music.  
Mid-range  
400 to 4 000 Hz  
Sound lacks depth,  
aggressive, no stereo effect  
Reduce the mid-frequencies  
with Filter: “HIGH EQ”  
Reproduction must not be-  
come too faint.  
Frequency: 1 000 to 2 500 Hz  
Level: -4 to -6 dB  
Tonal response too weak.  
Treble  
4 000 to 20 000 Hz  
Response is dull  
Clarity lacking  
Instruments lack brilliance  
Increase the treble range with  
Filter: “HIGH EQ”  
Frequency: Approx. 10 kHz  
Level: +2 to +4 dB  
Avoid a sharp tonal response.  
Loud hissing impairs the quali-  
ty.  
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Programming with DSC  
ANGLE  
Adjust the display to your  
own viewing angle.  
nates interference from ad-  
jacent stations.  
“SHARX ON” is the factory  
default setting.  
The car radio offers the facility to adjust cer-  
tain settings and functions to your require-  
ments and to store these changes with the  
aid of DSC (Direct Software Control).  
DIM DAY  
Select the display bright-  
ness for daylight (Stages 1-  
9).  
The default settings are selected at the fac-  
tory.  
HICUT  
Interference-driven treble  
reduction.  
An overview of the factory default settings  
is provided below for future reference.  
DIM NIGHT Select the display bright-  
ness for darkness (Stages  
1-9).  
Treble frequencies are re-  
duced only when interfer-  
ence is present. Can be se-  
lected from NO HICUT  
(OFF) to HICUT 3 (strongest  
treble reduction). Decide for  
yourself which setting is the  
most pleasant.  
To alter a programming setting:  
Press DSC.  
The brightness is switched  
over automatically by the  
headlights.  
Select and adjust the functions described  
below by means of the rocker and the ENT  
key. The status of adjustment is shown on  
the display.  
ON VOL  
Select the initial volume.  
Use << >> to select the de-  
sired initial volume.  
FM/AM SENS  
If “LAST VOL” is selected,  
the initial volume is the  
same as that last selected.  
Change the sensitivity of the  
seek run.  
“SENS 1” indicates close re-  
ception, “SENS 6” distant  
reception.  
Select “SENS 1” if you wish  
to receive strong stations in  
the near range; select  
“SENS 6” if you also wish to  
receive weaker, distant sta-  
tions.  
PEAK ON/OFF  
Activate/deactivate the dy-  
/
Select function  
<< >>  
Adjust/call up value  
namic volume level display.  
SHARX  
Automatic bandwidth switch-  
ing on the FM band.  
Where the station density is  
high, switch to SHARX ON  
with << >>: this largely elimi-  
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Programming with DSC  
STEREO/MONO  
CLK AUTO/MAN  
For activating/deactivating  
SCANTIME This setting defines the  
sampling time (5 - 30 sec-  
onds) for radio broadcasts  
and CD tracks.  
Toggle << >>.  
The display indicates the se-  
lected state briefly.  
STEREO is selected auto-  
matically when the unit is  
switched on.  
automatic hours correction.  
Refer also to “CLOCK time,  
hours correction”.  
AUX ON/OFF This menu item does not ap-  
pear when a CD changer is  
connected. “OFF” is the de-  
fault factory setting.  
12/24H MODE  
Select the time display  
(12-hour or 24-hour).  
AMP DELAY Energization delay of exter-  
nal amplifiers. DLAY OFF  
signifies no energization de- CLK ON/OFF The time can be displayed  
lay. DLAY 1 to DLAY 4 sig-  
nify the energization delay in  
seconds.  
If an external unit is con-  
nected through AUX, “ON”  
must be selected.  
with the ignition on and the  
unit switched off. Select  
CLK ON in this case.  
LEARN KC This function enables you to  
teach in a second KeyCard.  
Refer to the instructions un-  
der “KeyCard anti-theft pro-  
tection system”: “Teaching  
in a second KeyCard”.  
CDC NAME Displayed only in CD replay BEEP  
mode.  
Confirmation signal for func-  
tions which require a key to  
be held down for approx. 1  
second.  
The volume can be selected  
from 0 to 9 (0 = off).  
You can use this function to  
assign any desired name to  
the CDs. (Refer to “Assign-  
ing names to CDs”.)  
READ KC  
The data can be read out  
from a KeyCard.  
CLOCKSET Manual adjustment of the  
time.  
LED ON/OFF You can select between  
LED ON and LED OFF.  
Unit data such as name,  
type number (76...) and seri-  
al number are displayed by  
the KeyCard supplied.  
Should you remove the Key-  
Card during the read pro-  
cess, “READ KC” appears in  
the display.  
Use << >> to select hours/  
minutes. The flashing range  
When LED ON is selected,  
the “ON” knob flashes to  
provide additional security  
when the unit is switched off  
and the KeyCard removed.  
can be adjusted with  
/
.
Press ENT briefly to save  
after completing the setting.  
Refer also to “CLOCK time”.  
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Programming with DSC  
Technical data  
UPDATE  
In CD and changer mode,  
this function enables the  
names of CDs to be deleted  
in order to create space for  
new CDs. (Refer to “Delet-  
ing CD names with DSC-  
UPDATE”.)  
Overview of the factory default  
settings with DSC  
Amplifier  
Output power:  
4 x 25 watts sinusoidal  
ANGLE  
0
to DIN 45 324 at 14.4 V  
4 x 40 watts max.  
power  
DIM DAY  
9
DIM NIGHT  
ON VOL  
PEAK ON/OFF  
SHARX  
9
LAST VOL  
ON  
Tuner  
SHARX ON  
HICUT 2  
SENS 6  
STEREO  
DLAY OFF  
-
TUNER  
Selecting the reception  
Frequency bands:  
FM :  
AM :  
HICUT  
range for your country. The  
frequency range in kHz with-  
in the waveband is shown in  
brackets for each setting.  
87.7 – 107.9 MHz  
530 – 1710 kHz  
FM/AM SENS  
STEREO/MONO  
AMP DELAY  
CDC NAME  
CLOCKSET  
FM sensitivity:  
0.7 µV at a signal-to-  
noise ratio of 26 dB.  
USA (AM 10, FM 200)  
LATIN (AM 10, FM 200)  
EUROPA (AM 9, FM 100)  
0:00  
CLK AUTO / MAN CLK AUTO  
FM mono sensitivity:  
7.8 dBf  
FM transmission range:  
20 - 16 000 Hz  
12/24H MODE  
CLK ON/OFF  
BEEP  
24H MODE  
CLK OFF  
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End DSC programming/store settings:  
Press DSC.  
LED  
ON  
SCANTIME  
AUX  
10 sec.  
OFF  
CD  
LEARN KC  
READ KC  
UPDATE  
-
-
-
Transmission range:  
20 - 20 000 Hz  
We reserve the right to make changes!  
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Glossary of technical terms  
AF Alternative Frequency  
ENT (Enter)  
PTY  
With RDS, this function ensures that the best Press briefly to accept/save the adjust- For selection of a desired program type in  
frequency of the current program which can ments.  
be received is selected automatically.  
FM mode (e.g. sport, news).  
Refer also to RDS.  
Equalizer  
Amplifier  
Quality  
Sound control for adjustment of the frequen-  
Power amplifier for increasing the output cy response to the acoustic conditions and Edge steepness of the frequency filters in  
power.  
personal taste.  
the parametric equalizer.  
AUD Audio  
EXIT  
RDS Radio Data System  
Sound adjustment of basses and trebles, Press the key briefly to terminate or abort Service provided by the broadcast stations  
adjustment of the right/left (balance) and the adjustment process.  
front rear (fader) volume ratios.  
KeyCard  
for improved listening convenience.  
For example, the station name is shown in  
place of the frequency.  
BND (Band)  
Blaupunkt’s anti-theft protection system. The Further RDS functions include:  
Selection of the frequency band and the unit can be operated only with the correct  
AF – Alternative Frequency  
PTY – Program Type  
memory level.  
KeyCard.  
CL Clear  
MIX  
RPT (Repeat)  
Return to the previous menu item.  
Play CDs/CD tracks in random order.  
Repeat CD tracks. Tracks or CDs can be  
repeated in CD changer mode.  
DSC Direct Software Control  
Preset Scan  
DSC can be used to adjust certain factory See SCAN.  
default settings according to the user’s per-  
sonal requirements.  
Preset Equalizer  
Preprogrammed sound settings  
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SCAN  
For brief sampling of the radio stations which  
can be received, or of the tracks in CD mode.  
The stored radio stations can be sampled  
with Preset Scan.  
Softkey (Software key)  
Key with variable function.  
SRC Source  
Toggles the source between radio and CD  
changer.  
TPM Track Program Memory  
For storing and playing preferred tracks in  
CD and CD changer mode.  
TS Travelstore  
Automatically saves the station with the  
strongest reception; can be called up using  
the station keys.  
Particularly useful on long journeys.  
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