Radio / CD
New Orleans MD70
Operating and installation instructions
OPERATING ELEMENTS
1
2
button for opening the control unit
Button for switching the device on and
off and for muting the device
Volume control
Softkeys. The function of the Softkeys
depends on the contents of the dis-
play at the time
3
4
5
6
OK button for confirming menu entries
and for leaving the menu
DEQ button for calling up the equaliz-
er menu
7
8
Multi-function rocker
MENU button, which calls up the bas-
ic settings menu
9
:
AUD button for adjusting bass, treble,
balance, fader and loudness
DIS button, to change the contents of
the display
;
<
=
Display
MD button to start MiniDisc playback
CDC button, to start play from the CD
changer (only if connected) or
play from an external audio source
(only if connected)
>
TUNE button, to begin radio operation
Calling up the radio function menu
(only possible when the radio is
switched on)
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CONTENTS
Notes ............................................... 6 MiniDisc operation ....................... 18
Road safety ............................................. 6
Fitting ...................................................... 6
Accessories............................................. 6
Guarantee ............................................... 6
International telephone information......... 6
Starting MiniDisc operation,
Inserting MiniDisc.................................. 18
Removing MiniDisc ............................... 18
Selecting tracks ..................................... 18
Fast search (audible)............................. 18
Random track replay (MIX) ................... 18
SCAN function....................................... 18
Repeating tracks ................................... 19
Changing display contents: MD text ...... 19
Scrolling MD Text .................................. 19
Programming favourite MD tracks ......... 19
KeyCard Theft Protection .............. 7
Inserting the KeyCard ............................. 7
Removing the KeyCard ........................... 7
Replacing KeyCards / “Training” a
second KeyCard ...................................... 7
KeyCard lost or damaged........................ 8
Training a new KeyCard / Entering the
master code ............................................ 8
Visual theft protection (LED) ................... 8
Display Radio Passport Data .................. 9
Care of the KeyCard................................ 9
CD changer operation (optional) 20
Starting CD changer operation ............. 20
Selecting a CD ...................................... 20
Selecting a track.................................... 20
Fast searching (audible) ........................ 20
Changing the display contents .............. 21
Repeat play of individual tracks or
whole CDs (REPEAT) ........................... 21
Playing tracks in random sequence
(MIX) ..................................................... 21
Sampling all tracks on all CDs (SCAN) . 21
Naming CDs.......................................... 22
Programming favourite CD tracks ......... 22
Switching on and off ...................... 9
Adjusting the volume................... 10
Tone and volume .......................... 11
Adjusting the display ................... 12
Radio Operation ........................... 13
Switching to Radio Mode ...................... 13
RDS Function ........................................ 13
Tuner Alternative ................................... 13
Select Waveband/Memory Level ........... 13
Setting the station ................................. 14
Setting station search sensitivity ........... 14
Saving a station..................................... 14
Saving a station automatically
(Travelstore) .......................................... 14
Going to a pre-set station ...................... 14
Scanning through stations .................... 15
Setting sample duration (Scantime) ...... 15
Program type (PTY) .............................. 15
Optimising radio reception .................... 16
Switching between stereo and mono .... 17
Changing information displayed ............ 17
Setting the tuner .................................... 17
CLOCK - Time ............................... 24
Setting the time ..................................... 24
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode .......... 24
Having the time displayed constantly
when the device is switched off............. 24
Equalizer ....................................... 25
Adjustment instructions ......................... 25
Switching the equalizer on and off ........ 25
Adjusting the equalizer .......................... 25
Adjusting the sharpness of the filter ...... 25
Selecting the tone preset ...................... 25
Level meter / Spectrometer ................... 26
Equalizer adjustment guide ................... 26
External audio sources................ 27
Pre-amplifier / subout .................. 27
Technical data .............................. 28
Installation instructions............. 107
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NOTES
Thank you for choosing a Blaupunkt product.
We hope your new device brings you a lot of
pleasure.
CD changer
The following Blaupunkt CD changers can be
connected to the New Orleans MD70:
CDC A 06, CDC A 08, CDC A 072 and IDC
A 09.
Note
Before you use your car radio for the first time,
please read this guide carefully and make
yourself familiar with the device. Keep this
guide in the car for later reference.
If an adapter cable is used (Blaupunkt No.
7 607 889 093) the CDC A 05 or CDC A 071
CD changers can also be connected.
Guarantee
The extent of the guarantee depends on the
statutory conditions applicable in the country
where the device was bought.
Regardless of statutory requirements, Blau-
punkt offer a twelve month guarantee.
If you have any questions about your gua-
rantee, please refer to your authorised Blau-
punkt dealer. In every case the purchase re-
ceipt constitutes the guarantee documenta-
tion.
Road safety
Road safety has the first priority. Only
make adjustments to your car radio when
the traffic conditions allow.Familiarise your-
self with the device before you start driv-
ing.
You must be able to hear audible alarms
from police vehicles, fire engines or am-
bulances promptly when inside the vehi-
cle.You must therefore listen at an appro-
priate volume when travelling.
International telephone
information
If you have any questions about the opera-
tion of the device, or if you need any other
information, please call us!
Fitting
If you want to fit your car radio yourself, read
the fitting and connecting notes at the end of
the guide.
The numbers for the telephone information
are on the last page of this guide.
Accessories
Only use accessories approved by Blaupunkt.
Remote control
The optional RC 10, RC 10 H, and RC 08
remote controls allow you to control your car
radio’s basic functions safely and convenient-
ly.
Amplifier
Any Blaupunkt amplifier can be used.
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THEFT PROTECTION
Note:
KeyCard Theft Protection
If the wrong kind of card, such as a credit card,
is inserted into the device, “Wrong KC” will
appear on the display.
Two KeyCards are included with your car ra-
dio.
Remove the incorrect card, and insert a Key-
Card that is known to the device.
If one KeyCard is lost or damaged you can
obtain a replacement through your Blaupunkt
dealer.
Removing the KeyCard
To unlock the control unit:
➮ Press the button, 1.
The control unit opens.
If you use two KeyCards, the settings of the
first KeyCard are adopted by the first Key-
Card. You can, however, store the following
functions separately:
station button allocation, bass, treble, balance
and fader settings, loudness, beep volume
and equalizer settings.
➮ Push the card with the holder to the
right until you feel it stop.
➮ Remove the card from the control unit.
In addition to this, the most recent settings
for waveband, station, RDS,scan time, search
sensitivity, initial volume and SHARX are
stored.
➮ Close the control unit.
Note:
In order to prevent theft, remove the KeyCard
whenever you leave the vehicle, and leave the
control unit opened.
This means that the basic settings you have
selected are made as soon as the KeyCard
is inserted.
For reasons of safety the control unit
must always be closed when the vehicle is
moving.
Inserting the KeyCard
➮ Press the button, 1.
The control unit opens.
Replacing KeyCards / “Training”
a second KeyCard
➮ Insert the KeyCard, as shown in the di-
agram (arrow 1), with the contact sur-
faces downwards.
Note:
A maximum of two KeyCards can be used
per device.
If you already have two KeyCards for the de-
vice and you “train” a third KeyCard, the de-
vice can no longer be operated with the Key-
Card not involved in the training process.
1
3
➮ Gently push the KeyCard with the hold-
er in the direction of the arrow (2) until
you feel it stop.
➮ Close the control unit (arrow 3).
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THEFT PROTECTION
To “train” a new KeyCard in case of loss or
damage:
Training a new KeyCard /
Entering the master code
If you no longer have a valid KeyCard for your
device, and would like to train a new KeyCard:
➮ Insert the first KeyCard and switch the
device on.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Insert the new, unknown KeyCard into
the device.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
“LEARN KC” appears in the display.
➮ Close the control unit.
➮ Press the button, 7.
➮ If necessary, switch the device off.
“CHANGE” appears in the display.
➮ Hold down the TUNE and ST1 buttons,
> and 4, at the same time.
➮ Remove the first KeyCard.
➮ Switch the device on with the main but-
➮ Insert the new KeyCard.
“LEARN OK” appears in the display.
To leave the menu:
ton, 2.
“0000” appears in the display.
Enter the four-figure master code from the Car
Radio Passport as follows:
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
The radio can now be operated with the new
KeyCard.
➮ Enter each of the numbers for the mas-
ter code using the and buttons,
7, pressing until the desired number
appears in the display.
KeyCard lost or damaged
If all the KeyCards belonging to a device are
damaged or lost, a new KeyCard will have to
be “retrained” with the device’s master code.
You will find this code in the device’s Car Ra-
dio Passport.
➮ To enter the next/previous digit, use the
and buttons, 7.
➮ When the master code is correctly dis-
played, press the OK button, 5.
If the device switches to play, the new Key-
Card has been accepted.
Keep your Car Radio Passport in a
safe place, but never in the car itself.
The instructions for this are in the section on
“Training a new KeyCard / Entering the mas-
ter code”.
Visual theft protection (LED)
When the device is switched off and the Key-
Card has been removed, the power button
and the CD slot illumination can be set to flash.
This is done by setting “LED” to “ON” in the
menu.
Using this KeyCard, you can then “train” a
second KeyCard. Please read the section on
“Replacing / Training KeyCards”.
New KeyCards can be obtained from your
dealer.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until either
“LED ON” or “LED OFF” appears in the
display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, to switch
between the settings ON and OFF.
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
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THEFT PROTECTION
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
Switching on and off
There are a number of methods for switching
the device on or off.
Display Radio Passport Data
Using the KeyCard supplied, you can view
Radio Passport data such as device name,
type number (7 6 ...) and device number in
the display.
Switching on and off with the
button 2
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
➮ Press the main button, 2, to switch on.
The device switches on.
“READ KC” appears in the display.
➮ Press the button, 7.
➮ To switch off, hold the main button, 2,
The Radio Passport data is shown on the dis-
play as scrolling text.
pressed for longer than two seconds.
The device switches off.
To leave the menu:
Switching on and off with the
vehicle ignition
If the device is correctly connected to the ve-
hicle ignition, and has not been switched off
with the main button, 2, it is switched on and
off along with the ignition.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Care of the KeyCard
The KeyCard can only function properly if the
contacts are free of particles. Avoid touching
the contacts with your skin.
You can also switch the device on when the
ignition is off.
If necessary, clean the KeyCard contacts us-
ing a lint-free cloth dipped in alcohol.
➮ Press the main button, 2.
Note:
In order to protect the vehicle battery, the
device is automatically switched off after an
hour if the vehicle ignition is off.
Switching on and off with the
KeyCard
You can also switch the device on and off by
inserting and removing the KeyCard, if the
device was not previously switched off with
the main button, 2. Read the chapter on
“KeyCard theft protection” for information
about inserting and removing the KeyCard.
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VOLUME
Muting
Adjusting the volume
You can reduce the level of the volume (mute)
suddenly.
The volume can be adjusted in steps from 0
(off) to 66 (maximum).
➮ Press the main button, 2.
“MUTE” is shown on the display.
➮ To increase the volume, turn the volume
control to the right.
➮ To reduce the volume, turn the volume
Cancelling the mute
➮ Press the main button, 2.
or
control to the left.
Adjusting the switch-on volume
The volume level of the device when it is
switched on can be adjusted.
➮ Turn the volume control, 3.
Muting during telephone
operation
If your car radio is connected to a mobile tele-
phone, the radio is muted when the telephone
is taken “off the hook”. This requires the mo-
bile telephone to be connected to the car ra-
dio as described in the fitting instructions.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “ON VOL” to appear in the
display.
➮ Adjust the switch-on volume with the
buttons, 7, or with the volume
control.
Adjusting the volume for the
confirmation tone (beep)
If you set a volume level below “1”, “LAST
VOL” will appear in the display. This means
that whatever volume was in use before the
device was switched off will be activated again
when the device is switched on.
With certain functions, if you hold a button
pressed for longer than two seconds, for in-
stance in order to save a station frequency to
a station button, a confirmation tone, or beep,
is generated. The volume level of the beep
can be adjusted.
Risk of serious injury!
If the level of switch-on volume is set to
maximum, the volume when switching on
can be very high.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “BEEP” to appear in the
display.
If the volume was set to maximum
before switching off, and the value for the
switch-on volume is set to“LASTVOL”, the
volume when switching on can be very
high.
➮ Adjust the volume with the
buttons,
7, or with the volume control. “0”
means that the beep is off, while “9” is
the maximum beep volume.
Either case can result in serious injury to
hearing!
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
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TONE AND VOLUME
Adjusting the left/right volume
balance
Tone and volume
Note:
➮ In order to adjust the balance, press the
You can make separate adjustments to the
bass, treble and loudness for each audio
source.
AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “BAL” to appear in
the display.
Adjusting the bass
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the balance between left and
right.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the bass.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
Adjusting the front/rear volume
ratio (fader)
Adjusting the treble
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ In order to adjust the fader, press the
AUD button, 9.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “TREBLE” to appear
in the display.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “FADER” to appear
in the display.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the treble.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the balance between front and
rear.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
Loudness
Loudness refers to a bass boost at low vol-
ume levels matching the ear’s sensitivity.
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “LOUD” to appear in
the display.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the loudness. “LOUD OFF”
means that the loudness function is in-
active, while “LOUD 6” indicates the
maximum loudness boost.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
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DISPLAY
Night-time display brightness
Adjusting the display
You can adjust the display to its location in
your vehicle and to your taste.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “DIM NGHT” to ap-
pear in the display.
Adjusting the viewing angle
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Adjust the brightness with the
key,
7.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “ANGLE” to appear
in the display.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Adjust the viewing angle with the
key, 7.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Adjusting the display brightness
If your car radio has been connected as de-
scribed in the fitting instructions, the display
brightness will switch with the headlights.The
display brightness can be set at separate lev-
els for day and night in steps from 1 to 9.
Daytime display brightness
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “DIM DAY” to appear
in the display.
➮ Adjust the brightness with the
key,
7.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
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RADIO OPERATION
Switching TA on and off
Radio Operation
To use the TA function:
Switching to Radio Mode
If the car radio is in another operating mode:
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TA”.
The TA function is active when “TA” appears
in the display with light and shade reversed.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >.
To deactivate the TA function:
RDS Function
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TA”
This device is equipped with an RDS radio
receiver. Some FM stations transmit a signal
in addition to the program itself containing
information such as the name of the station
and the type of program (PTY).
again.
Select Waveband/Memory Level
This radio can receive FM and AM stations.
Three memory levels are available for the FM
waveband (FMI, FMII and FMT), and two
memory levels for the AM waveband (M and
MT).
If RDS is activated, the station name is dis-
played as soon as it is received.The program
type can also be displayed if required. Read
more about this in the section on “Program
Type (PTY)”.
Six stations can be stored in each memory
level.
Switching RDS on and off
Selecting the waveband
To use the RDS function:
To switch between FM and AM:
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “RDS”.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “BND”
until the desired waveband is shown in
the display.
The RDS function is active if “RDS” is dis-
played with light and shade reversed. When
RDS is switched on or off, “RDS ON”or“RDS
OFF” appears briefly in the display.
To return to the basic radio menu
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
To return to the basic radio menu:
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
Selecting memory level
To switch between the various memory lev-
els (FMI, FMII, FMT, AM, AMT):
Tuner Alternative
Using theTA function (Tuner Alternative), the
device automatically searches for the best fre-
quency on which the current RDS station can
be received.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “NEXT”
until the desired memory level is shown
in the display.
The memory levels appear in the following
order: FM I, FM II, FMT, M (AM), MT (AMT).
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RADIO OPERATION
Setting the station
Saving a station
There are a number of ways to set the sta-
tion.
Saving a station manually
➮ Choose the desired memory level: FM I,
Automatic station search
FM II, FMT, M or MT.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
➮ Tune in the desired station as described
under “Setting the station”.
The next station that can be received is tuned
in.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
the position [(“ST1” - “ST6”) where the
station is to be stored] for longer than
two seconds.
Manual station tuning
You can also tune to the station manually:
➮ Press the or button, 7.
Saving a station automatically
(Travelstore)
You can also save the six strongest stations
in the area automatically. This is done in the
FMT and MT memory levels.
Setting station search sensitivity
You can choose whether to search only for
stations with strong signals, or whether weak
stations should be included:
➮ Select the waveband (AM or FM) to
Note:
which the setting should apply.
Any stations previously saved on this level will
be deleted.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
To use the Travelstore function:
➮ Press the or button, 7, until “FM-
SENS” or “AM-SENS” appears in the
display.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
➮ Press the button or , 7.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
The current sensitivity value is shown on the
display. “SENS 6” indicates the maximum
sensitivity for the reception of distant trans-
mitters, and “SENS 1” indicates the lowest
sensitivity.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TS”.
Storing starts.“T-STORE” appears in the dis-
play. When the procedure is complete, the
station in memory location 1 on the FMT or
MT level is played.
➮ Set the desired sensitivity by pressing
or , 7.
Going to a pre-set station
➮ Select the memory level or waveband.
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “ST1” -
“ST6” for the desired station.
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RADIO OPERATION
Stop the SCAN, continue listening to a
station
Scanning through stations
Scanning through available stations
(Radio SCAN)
➮ Press any button on the arrow block,
7.
You can listen to short samples of all current-
ly receivable stations.The length of the sam-
ples can be set, in the menu, to between 5
and 30 seconds.
The scanning process is stopped, and the last
station sampled continues playing.
Setting sample duration
(Scantime)
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
Start radio SCAN
To start the radio scan:
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
radio is operating.
“SCANTIME” appears in the display.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
➮ Set the desired sampling time by press-
ing or , 7.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”.
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
The scanning process starts.“SCAN”appears
briefly in the display, after which the current
station name or the frequency is displayed,
flashing.
Note:
The selected sample length also applies to
scanning in CD, tape cassette, MiniDisc and
CD changer mode (depending on how your
device is equipped).
Scan through the pre-set stations
You can listen to short samples from all the
stations saved on the various memory levels
that can currently be received. The length of
the samples can be set, in the menu, to be-
tween 5 and 30 seconds.
Program type (PTY)
As well as the station name itself, some FM
stations also supply information about the type
of program being broadcast.This information
can be received and displayed by your radio.
Start pre-set SCAN
To start the pre-set scan:
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
Such program types might include:
radio is operating.
CULTURE
SPORT
ROCK
TRAVEL
NEWS
JAZZ
POP
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
CLASSICS
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
Using the PTY function, you can specifically
select stations broadcasting a particular pro-
gram type.
“SCA” for longer than one second.
The scanning process starts.“SCAN”appears
briefly in the display. The memory levels are
scanned one after another, and the memory
location from “ST1” to “ST6” currently being
sampled is displayed with light and shade
reversed.
If you carry out a PTY search, but no match-
ing station is found, the search will be contin-
ued in the background.
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RADIO OPERATION
As soon as a station of the selected type is
found, the device switches from the present
station, or out of CD, cassette tape, MiniDisc
or CD changer mode (depending on how your
radio is equipped) to the station with the se-
lected program type.
Or
➮ Select a saved program type by press-
ing one of the softkeys, 4, indicating
“ST1” -”ST6".
The selected program type is briefly displayed.
In order to start the search:
Activating PTY
➮ Press the or button, 7.
To use the PTY function:
The next receivable station with the selected
program type is tuned in.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
Note:
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
If no station is found with the chosen program
type, a beep is heard and the display briefly
shows “NO PTY”. The tuner returns to the
most recently received station.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “PTY”.
When PTY is switched on, the display briefly
shows the last program type that was select-
ed. “PTY” appears in the display.
Storing program type on station buttons
➮ Select a program type with the or
To return to the basic radio menu:
button, 7.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
➮ To save a program type, hold down one
of the softkeys, 4, indicating “ST1” to
“ST6”, for longer than one second.
Deactivating PTY
The program type is saved at the chosen lo-
cation.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
Optimising radio reception
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play. “PTY” appears in the display.
Treble cut in the presence of interference
(HICUT)
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “PTY”.
“PTY” disappears from the display.
To return to the basic radio menu:
The HICUT function improves the sound
when radio reception is poor. When interfer-
ence is being received, the treble is automat-
ically cut which also reduces the level of in-
terference.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
Setting HICUT
Selecting the program type and starting
the search
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until “HI-
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The current program type is shown on the
display.
CUT” appears in the display.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, to adjust
the HICUT function.
To change to a different program type:
“NO HICUT” means that the function is inac-
tive, while “HICUT 3” indicates the strongest
automatic reduction of treble and interference.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until the
desired program type is displayed.
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RADIO OPERATION
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Changing information displayed
You can select which information is shown
on the display. The upper display line (the
headline) can display the station name, fre-
quency or program type. The lower display
line (DOT field) can display the time or the
memory level.
Bandwidth selection in the presence of
interference (SHARX)
The SHARX function enables you to minimize
interference from neighbouring stations.
Switch on the SHARX function when stations
are crowded.
Changing the headline
➮ Hold down the DIS button, :, until the
desired information is displayed, i.e. sta-
tion name, frequency or program type.
Switching SHARX on and off
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
Changing the DOT field
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
➮ Hold down the DIS button, :, for long-
“SHARX” appears in the display.
er than one second.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, to switch
The display switches between time and mem-
ory level.
SHARX on or off.
“NO SHARX” means that the function is not
active, while “SHARX ON” means that the
bandwidth selection is operating automatical-
ly.
Setting the tuner
You can set the tuner for use in the USA or
Latin America.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
“TUNER” appears in the display.
Switching between stereo and
mono
➮ Press the or button, 7, to choose
between “USA” and “LATIN”.
When radio reception is poor, you can switch
to mono mode. When first switched on, the
radio always plays in stereo.The selection of
stereo or mono is made via the menu.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
“STEREO” or “MONO” appears in the
display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, to choose
between stereo and mono.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
MiniDisc operation
You can use this equipment to play any stan-
dard MiniDisc.
Selecting tracks
➮ Press any arrow button, 7, until the
number of the track you wish to hear ap-
pears in the display.
Starting MiniDisc operation,
Inserting MiniDisc
Press the or the button, 7, once to re-
start the track currently playing.
➮
If there is no MiniDisc in the disc-drive:
Fast search (audible)
For a fast forward or reverse search,
➮ Press the button, 1.
The console opens.
➮ Hold down any arrow button, 7, until
the fast forward or reverse search be-
gins.
➮ Gently push the MiniDisc with the print-
ed side upwards into the drive until you
feel it stop.
Random track replay (MIX)
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”.
“MIX MiniDisc” appears briefly in the display.
The next track played will be selected at ran-
dom.
The MiniDisc is automatically drawn into the
disc-drive.
This process should not be interfered with
manually, neither hindered nor accelerated.
➮ Gently close the console until you feel it
click into place.
Ending MIX
The MiniDisc menu appears, the disc begins
to play.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”
again.
➮
If there is already a MiniDisc in the
drive:
“MIX OFF” appears briefly in the display.
➮ Press the MD button, <.
SCAN function
Use this function to hear the start of each track
on the MD:
The MiniDisc menu appears and the disc
begins playing exactly where it cut off.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
Removing MiniDisc
“SCAN” appears in the display. The start of
each track is played in ascending order.
➮ Press the
The console opens.
button, 1.
Note:
➮ Press the button on the opened con-
You can set the amount of each track played.
Please read the section entitled “Setting
Scantime” in the chapter entitled “Radio Op-
eration”.
sole.
The MiniDisc ejects.
➮ Carefully remove the MiniDisc.
Note:
Ending SCAN: Continue listening
If you do not remove the MiniDisc within 30
seconds, it will be drawn back into the drive.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
again
The current track continues playing.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
Repeating tracks
Scrolling MD Text
You can choose whether the information
stored on the MiniDisc (e.g. disc and tracks
names) is displayed continually or just once
when a new track begins or a new MD is in-
serted.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”.
“RPT TRCK” appears briefly in the display.
The track is repeated until RPT is deactivat-
ed.
Ending REPEAT
Switching scrolling text on/off
➮ Press softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
again.
➮ Using the
/
buttons, 7, select cur-
“RPT OFF”appears briefly in the display.Play-
ing continues as normal.
rent status, either “SCRL ON” or “SCRL
OFF”.
Changing display contents:
MD text
➮ Press button or , 7, to switch
scrolling on or off.
During operation, you can choose between
various display modes:
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to exit the menu.Your set-
tings have been saved.
➮
➮
➮
➮
Track number and clock
Track number and playtime
MD text and playtime
MD text and clock.
Programming favourite MD tracks
Using theTPM function (Track Program Mem-
ory) you can program, save and play your
favourite tracks on any given MD.Tracks can
be programmed in any order, with playback
always in ascending order.When playback of
favourites is activated, only the pre-pro-
grammed tracks on the current MD are played.
This player can manage up to 30 MDs with
up to 40 tracks each.
To switch between display modes:
➮ Press the DIS button, :, until the infor-
mation you require appears in the dis-
play.
To activate/deactivate MD text (disc name and
track name):
➮ Hold down the DIS button, :, until
“MDTXT ON” or “NO MDTXT” appears
briefly in the display.
Programming favourites
To program your favourite tracks on an MD,
please proceed as follows:
Note:
➮ Insert the MD you want to program
You can choose whether the MD text is dis-
played continually or just once when a new
track begins or a new MD is inserted. Please
read the section entitled “Scrolling MD Text”.
favourites for into the MD-drive.
➮ Select your first favourite.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TPM”
for longer than one second.
“TPM PROG” appears briefly in the display.
The track is added to the list of favourite tracks
for that MD.
➮ Repeat this procedure for your other
favourite tracks.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
CD CHANGER OPERATION
Switching playback of favourites on/off
CD changer operation
(optional)
To play the programmed favourites for a giv-
en MD or to switch playback of favourites off:
On page 6 of this guide you can find which
CD changers can be used with this device.
You can also refer to your Blaupunkt dealer.
➮ Briefly press the softkey, 4, indicating
“TPM”.
The current TPM status (“TPM ON” or “TPM
OFF”) appears briefly in the display. If TPM
playback is active, “TPM” is shown in the dis-
play with light and shade reversed.
Note:
The operating instructions for your CD chang-
er will provide information about handling CDs,
inserting them and operating the CD chang-
er.
Removing tracks from the list
To remove individual tracks from the list of
favourites for a given MD:
Starting CD changer operation
➮ Activate TPM.
➮ Press the CDC button, =.
➮ Select the title to be deleted.
The CD changer menu is displayed, and play
will continue from the point where it was last
interrupted. If the magazine is removed from
the CD changer and re-inserted, play will start
with the first track on the first CD detected by
the CD changer.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “CLR”
for approximately two seconds.
“TRCK CLR” appears briefly in the display.
The track has been removed from the pro-
grammed list.
Selecting a CD
Deleting the list of favourites for a given
MD
➮ In order to change up or down to anoth-
er CD, press the or button, 7, until
the number of the CD you want appears
on the display.
You can delete the entire list of favourites for
a given MD. First, insert the MD whose list of
favourites is to be deleted, then:
➮ Activate TPM.
Selecting a track
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “CLR”
➮ In order to change up or down to anoth-
er track on the current CD, press the
or button, 7, until the number of the
track you want appears on the display.
for approximately five seconds.
“MD CLR” appears briefly in the display.The
programmed list has been deleted.
If the button, 7, is pressed once the cur-
rent track is started again.
Deleting all lists of favourites from the
player
You can delete all the programmed favourites
for all your MDs.First, insert any MD for which
favourites have been programmed, then:
Fast searching (audible)
In order to search rapidly backwards or for-
wards
➮ Activate TPM.
➮ hold down one of the or buttons,
7, until the fast search backwards of
forwards starts.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “CLR”
for approximately eight seconds.
“ALL CLR” appears briefly in the display. All
programmed lists have been deleted.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
In order to play the tracks on all the inserted
CDs in a random sequence
Changing the display contents
You can choose between different display
modes during CD changer operation:
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”
again.
➮
➮
➮
Display of CD number, track number
and time.
“MIX MAG” appears briefly on the display.
Display of CD number, track number
and playing time.
Note:
The CDC A 08 and the IDC A 09 will make
random selections from all the CDs and all
the tracks in the changer. All other changers
will first play through all the tracks of one CD
at random before moving on to the next CD
in the changer.
Display of CD name and track number.
➮ In order to change between the display
modes, press the DIS button, :, as of-
ten as you need for the desired informa-
tion to be shown on the display.
Ending MIX
Note:
It is only possible for a CD name to be dis-
played if the inserted CD has been provided
with a name. Read the section on “Naming
CDs”.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”
as often as necessary for “MIX OFF” to
be shown in the display.
Sampling all tracks on all CDs
(SCAN)
In order to hear a short sample of all the tracks
on all the inserted CDs in ascending order
Repeat play of individual tracks or
whole CDs (REPEAT)
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”.
“RPT TRCK” appears briefly on the display.
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”.
“SCAN” appears in the display.
➮ In order to repeat play of the whole CD,
press the softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”
again.
Ending SCAN
In order to stop sampling the tracks
“RPT DISC” appears briefly on the display.
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
Stopping REPEAT
again.
In order to stop repeating either the current
track or the current CD
The track that is currently being sampled will
continue to be played.
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “RPT” as
often as necessary for the “RPT OFF” to
be shown in the display.
Note:
The duration of the samples can be adjusted.
For information on setting the sampling dura-
tion, read the paragraphs on “Adjusting the
Sample Duration” in the “Radio Operation”
section.
Playing tracks in random
sequence (MIX)
In order to play the tracks on the current CD
in a random sequence
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”.
“MIX CD” appears briefly on the display.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
Naming CDs
➮ Hold down the OK button, 5.
In order to recognise your CDs more effec-
tively, the car radio allows you to give individ-
ual names to up to 99 CDs.The names may
have a maximum of seven characters.
If you attempt to assign more than 99 names,
the display will show “FULL”.
After four seconds “DELETING” appears on
the display.
➮ Release the OK button 5.
The CD name has been deleted.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8, or OK, 5.
Entering and changing CD names
Deleting all CD names
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Listen to a CD in CD changer mode.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Use the
/
buttons, 7, to select
“CDC NAME”.
➮ Use the
“UPDATE”.
/
buttons, 7, to select
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The device is now in selection mode.
➮ Press the button, 7.
➮ Choose the CD that you want to name
“CLR ALL” appears in the display.
with the
/
buttons, 7.
➮ Hold down the OK button, 5.
After four seconds “DELETING” appears on
the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The device enters edit mode. If your chosen
CD is not yet named, seven underscores ap-
pear in the display.
➮ Release the OK button, 5.
All CD names have been cleared.
The current entry location blinks.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Use the
/
buttons, 7, to select
your characters. If a location is to re-
main empty, select the underscore.
➮ Use the or button, 7, to change
Programming favourite CD tracks
the input location.
You can use theTPM function (Track Program
Memory) to program, save and replay your
favourite tracks from a particular CD.You can
program the tracks in any order, but they will
be played in ascending order.If favourite track
play is active, only the tracks previously pro-
grammed will be played from the current CD.
Up to 30 CDs with a maximum of 40 tracks
on each can be handled.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Deleting a CD name
➮ Listen to the CD whose name is to be
deleted.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
Programming favourite tracks
➮ Use the
“UPDATE”.
/
buttons, 7, to select
Proceed as follows to program your favourite
tracks on a CD:
➮ Press the button, 7.
➮ Select the CD for which you want to pro-
gram your favourite tracks in CD chan-
ger operation.
“CD CLR” appears briefly on the display, af-
ter which the CD name is shown.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
Clearing all the lists of favourite titles
from the device
➮ Select your first favourite track.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
You can delete all the programmed lists of
favourite tracks for all CDs.
A CD for which favourite tracks are pro-
grammed must be inserted.
“TPM” for longer than one second.
The track is accepted into the list of favourite
tracks for this CD.
➮ Continue in the same way for all the oth-
➮ Switch TPM on.
er favourite tracks on the CD.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
Switching favourite track play on and off
“CLR” for about eight seconds.
In order to begin playing the programmed
favourite tracks on the inserted CD, or to stop
playing only the favourite tracks
“ALL CLR”appears briefly on the display, and
all programmed lists have been cleared.
➮ briefly press the softkey, 4, indicating
“TPM”.
The current TPM status (“TPM ON” or “TPM
OFF”) is briefly displayed.
If favourite track play is active, “TPM”appears
on the display with light and shade reversed.
Deleting titles from the list
In order to remove individual entries from the
programmed list of favourite tracks on a CD
➮ switch TPM on.
➮ Select the title that is to be deleted.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
“CLR” for about two seconds.
“TRCK CLR” appears briefly on the display,
and the track has been removed from the pro-
grammed list.
Deleting the list of favourite tracks for a
CD
You can delete the whole list of favourite tracks
for a CD.The CD whose list of favourite tracks
is to be deleted must be being played.
➮ Switch TPM on.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
“CLR” for about five seconds.
“CD CLR” appears briefly on the display, and
programming has been cleared.
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TIME
➮ When the hours have been set, press
CLOCK - Time
Setting the time
the button, 7.
The minutes blink.
The clock time can be automatically set by
means of the RDS signal. If you cannot re-
ceive an RDS station, or if the RDS station to
which you are listening does not support this
function, it is also possible to set the time
manually.
➮ Adjust the minutes with the
/
but-
ton, 7.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode
Having the time set automatically
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ In order to have the time set automati-
cally, press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “24 H MODE” or “12
H MODE” to appear in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “CLK MAN” (manu-
al) to appear in the display.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, to switch
If “CLK AUTO” is displayed, automatic time
setting is already active.
between the modes.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “CLK AUTO” to appear in
the display.
Having the time displayed
constantly when the device is
switched off
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ If you want the time to be displayed
when the device is switched of and the
ignition is switched on, press the MENU
button 8.
If “CLK AUTO” has been selected and a sta-
tion with the RDS time function (RDS-CT) is
received, the clock is automatically adjusted.
Setting the time manually
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “CLK OFF” or “CLK
ON” to appear in the display.
➮ In order to adjust the time, press the
MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “CLOCKSET” to ap-
pear in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, to switch
between the display being ON or OFF.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The time is shown on the display. The hours
blink and can be adjusted.
➮ Adjust the hours with the
/
button,
7.
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EQUALIZER
Adjusting the equalizer
➮ Press the DEQ button, 6.
Equalizer
This device has a parametric digital equaliz-
er.In this case, parametric means that in each
of the three filters, one individual frequency
can be emphasised or reduced (with a gain
of +8 to -8 dB).
➮ Select the “LOW EQ”, “MID EQ” or
“HIGH EQ” filter with the or button,
7.
➮ To select the frequency, press the or
The following filters are available:
button, 7.
➮ LOW EQ
➮ MID EQ
➮ HIGH EQ
32 - 200 Hz
➮ Adjust the level with the or key, 7.
250- 1,600 Hz
2,000 - 12,500 Hz
➮ In order to select the next filter, first
press the OK button, 5, then the or
button, 7.
These filters can be set without using any
measuring instruments. It allows the sound
properties in the vehicle to be significantly
affected.
➮ When you have completed all the set-
tings, press the DEQ button, 6.
Adjusting the sharpness of the
filter
➮ Press the DEQ button, 6.
Adjustment instructions
When setting the equalizer, we recommend
you use a CD, cassette or MiniDisc (depend-
ing on your car radio) which you are familiar
with.
➮ Select the adjustments for the sharp-
ness of the individual filters “LO-Q-FAC”,
“MI-Q-FAC” or “HI-Q-FAC” with the or
button, 7.
Before making any adjustments to the equal-
izer zero the tone settings and deactivate the
loudness.For more information, read the sec-
tion on “Tone and volume”.
➮ To adjust the sharpness of the filter,
press the or button, 7.
➮ Listen to a CD, tape cassette or Mini-
Disc (according to how the radio is
equipped).
➮ In order to select the next filter, first
press the OK button, 5, then the or
button, 7.
➮ Compare the sound you hear with how
➮ When you have completed all the set-
you feel it should be.
tings, press the DEQ button, 6.
➮ Now consult the “Equalizer adjustment
Selecting the tone preset
guide” table for “Tone impression”.
You can choose preset tone settings for the
following musical styles.
➮ Adjust the equalizer values as de-
scribed under “Action”.
➮
➮
➮
➮
➮
ROCK
Switching the equalizer on and
off
DISCO
JAZZ
➮ To switch off the equalizer, press the
CLASSIC
VOCAL
DEQ button, 6.
“LOW EQ” is shown on the display.
Settings for these styles have already been
programmed.
➮ To switch off the equalizer, hold down
the DEQ button, 6 until “DEQ OFF”
briefly appears.
➮ Press the DEQ button, 6.
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EQUALIZER
Switching the spectrometer on and off
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
“MENU” appears in the display.
➮ Select “PRESET” with the or but-
ton, 7.
➮ To select the preset tone, press the or
button, 7.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “PEAK ON” or
➮ Press the OK button, 5.
“PEAK OFF” to appear in the display.
➮ When you have completed all the set-
tings, press the DEQ button, 6.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to switch the spectrometer on or off.
Level meter / Spectrometer
While you set the equalizer, the level meter in
the display gives you a symbolic indication of
volume and settings.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
At other times, the level meter can be switched
to spectrometer display mode.
Equalizer adjustment guide
Tone impression/problem
Action
Bass too quiet
Bass boost with
Filter: “LOW EQ”
Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz
Level :+4 to +6 dB
Bass sounds muddy
Booming tone
Unpleasant pressure
Reduce lower middle tones with
Filters: “LOW EQ”, “MID EQ”
Frequency: 125 to 400 Hz
Level : approx. -4 dB
Tone lacks depth,
is aggressive, no stereo effect.
Reduce middle tones with
Filters: “MID EQ”, “HIGH EQ”
Frequency: 1,000 to 2,500 Hz
Level : -4 to -6 dB
Muffled tone
Lack of clarity
Boost treble tones with
Filter: “HIGH EQ”
Instruments have no brightness
Frequency: approx. 12,500 Hz
Level : +2 to +4 dB
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PRE-AMPLIFIER / SUBOUT
Pre-amplifier / subout
You can use the connections provided on your
car radio to connect an external pre-amplifier
and a subwoofer.
EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES
External audio sources
Instead of the CD-changer, you can connect
an external audio source with line output.
Such sources might be a portable CD player,
a MiniDisc player or an MP3 player.
The AUX input must be switched on in the
menu.
We recommend that you use matching prod-
ucts from the Blaupunkt or Velocity ranges.
Switch-on delay for external pre-
amplifiers
To prevent speakers from crackling when you
switch on the player, you can set a switch-on
delay for all amplifiers connected to the Pre-
amp Out connection. The maximum delay is
four seconds.
You need an adapter cable to connect an ex-
ternal audio source. You can obtain such a
cable from your Blaupunkt dealer.
Switching the AUX input on and
off
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “AUX OFF” or “AUX ON”
to appear in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “AMP DLAY” to ap-
pear in the display.
If “AUX ON” is displayed, the input has al-
ready been switched on.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the switch-on delay.
to switch AUX on or off.
“DLAY OFF” means that there is no switch-
on delay, while “DELAY 1” to “DELAY 4” indi-
cate the delay time in seconds.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Note:
If the AUX input is switched on it can be se-
lected with the CDC button, =.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
Amplifier
Output power:
4 x 25 Watt sine wave
according to
DIN 45 324 at 14. 4 V
4 x 45 Watt max. power
Tuner
Wavebands:
FM :
AM :
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
530 – 1,710 kHz
FM frequency response:
30 - 15,000 Hz
MD
Frequency response:
20 - 20,000 Hz
Pre-amp Out
4 channels:
4 V / 10 kΩ
AUX input
Sensitivity:
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Deutschland
Belgique / België
France
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Great Britain
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Norge
0 18 05 00 02 25
02.525. 54.44
014 010 70 07
023 565 63 48
018 958 383 66
(01) 4149400
44 89 83 60
0 51 21 49 40 02
02.525.54.48
014 010 73 20
023 565 63 31
018 958 383 94
(01) 4598830
44 89 86 44
08 750 15 00
66 81 70 00
08 750 18 10
66 81 71 57
Suomi
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094 359 91
01 610 39 0
015 762 241
094 359 92 36
01 610 39 391
015 769 473
âeská republika
USA
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Slovensko
026 130 04 41
800-266 25 28
006 535 054 47
042 175 873 212
026 130 05 14
708-681 71 88
006 535 053 12
042 175 873 229
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