Radio / MD
Alaska CJ70
Dallas MD70
New Orleans MD70
Operating instructions
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OPERATING ELEMENTS
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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
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4
5
6
OK button for confirming menu entries
and for leaving the menu
DEQ button for calling up the equaliz-
er menu
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8
Multi-function rocker
MENU button, which calls up the bas-
ic settings menu
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AUD button for adjusting bass, treble,
balance, fader and loudness
DIS button, to change the contents of
the display
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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
Selecting tracks ..................................... 47
Fast search (audible)............................. 47
Random track replay (MIX) ................... 47
SCAN function....................................... 47
Repeating tracks ................................... 47
Changing display contents:
Notes ............................................. 33
Road safety ........................................... 33
Fitting .................................................... 33
Accessories........................................... 33
Guarantee ............................................. 33
International telephone information....... 33
MD text .................................................. 47
Scrolling MD Text .................................. 48
Traffic announcements during MD
operation ............................................... 48
Programming favourite MD tracks ......... 48
KeyCard theft protection ............. 34
Inserting the KeyCard ........................... 34
Removing the KeyCard ......................... 34
“Training” a second KeyCard /
Replacing the KeyCard ......................... 34
KeyCard lost or damaged...................... 35
Training a new KeyCard / entering the
master code .......................................... 35
Visual theft protection (LED) ................. 35
Display Radio Passport Data ................ 36
Care of the KeyCard.............................. 36
CD changer operation (optional) 49
Starting CD changer operation ............. 49
Selecting a CD ...................................... 49
Selecting a track.................................... 49
Fast searching (audible) ........................ 49
Changing the display contents .............. 50
Repeat play of individual tracks or
whole CDs (REPEAT) ........................... 50
Playing tracks in random sequence
(MIX) ..................................................... 50
Sampling all tracks on all CDs (SCAN) . 50
Naming CDs .......................................... 51
Programming favourite CD tracks ......... 51
Switching on and off .................... 36
Adjusting the volume................... 37
Tone and volume .......................... 38
Adjusting the display ................... 39
Radio Operation ........................... 40
Switching on radio operation ................. 40
RDS convenience function (AF, REG)... 40
Select waveband/memory level............. 41
Setting the station ................................. 41
Adjusting the sensitivity of the station
search ................................................... 41
Saving a station..................................... 42
Saving a station automatically
(Travelstore) .......................................... 42
Going to a preset station ....................... 42
Scanning through stations .................... 42
Adjusting the sample duration
(Scantime)............................................. 43
Program type (PTY) .............................. 43
Optimising radio reception .................... 44
Switching between stereo and mono .... 45
Changing the displayed information ...... 45
CLOCK - Time ............................... 53
Setting the time ..................................... 53
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode .......... 53
Having the time displayed constantly
when the device is switched off ............. 53
Equalizer ....................................... 54
Adjustment instructions ......................... 54
Switching the equalizer on and off ........ 54
Adjusting the equalizer .......................... 54
Adjusting the sharpness of the filter ...... 54
Selecting the tone preset ...................... 54
Level meter / Spectrometer ................... 55
Equalizer adjustment guide ................... 55
External audio sources................ 56
TMC for dynamic navigation
systems......................................... 56
Traffic Information........................ 45
Pre-amplifier / subout .................. 57
Technical data .............................. 57
Installation instructions ............ 220
MiniDisc operation ....................... 46
Starting MiniDisc operation,
Inserting MiniDisc.................................. 46
Removing MiniDisc ............................... 46
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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 Alaska DJ70 package includes a CD
changer.
For Dallas MD70 and New Orleans MD70,
the following Blaupunkt CD changers can be
connected:
CDC A 06, CDC A 08, CDC A 072 and IDC
A 09.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitting
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!
If you want to fit your car radio yourself, read
the fitting and connecting notes at the end of
the guide.
Accessories
Only use accessories approved by Blaupunkt.
The numbers for the telephone information
are on the last page of this guide.
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
➮ Push the KeyCard with the carriage in
the direction of the arrow (2) carefully as
far as the stop.
KeyCard theft protection
A KeyCard is included with your car radio.
The radio can also be operated with a sec-
ond KeyCard.
➮ Close the control unit (arrow 3).
If one KeyCard becomes lost or damaged you
can obtain a replacement through your Blau-
punkt dealer.
Note:
If the wrong kind of card, such as a cashpoint
card, is inserted into the device, “Wrong KC”
will appear on the display. Remove the incor-
rect card, and insert a KeyCard that is known
to the device.
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, traffic an-
nouncement volume, beep volume and equal-
izer adjustment.
Removing the KeyCard
In order to unlock the control unit
➮ press the button, 1.
The control unit opens.
In addition to this, the last values selected for
the waveband, station setting, traffic an-
nouncements, RDS, REG, scan time, search
sensitivity, initial volume and SHARX are
stored.
➮ Push the card with the “carriage” to the
right as far as the stop.
➮ Remove the card from the control unit.
➮ Close the control unit.
This means that the basic settings you have
selected are made as soon as the KeyCard
is inserted.
Note:
In order to prevent theft, remove the KeyCard
whenever you leave the vehicle, and leave the
control unit opened.
Inserting the KeyCard
➮ Press the
The control unit opens.
button, 1.
For reasons of safety the control unit
must always be closed when the vehicle is
moving.
➮ Insert the KeyCard, as shown in the di-
agram (arrow 1), with the contact sur-
faces downwards.
“Training” a second KeyCard /
Replacing the KeyCard
Asecond KeyCard can be “trained” as a sub-
stitute if the device is operating with the first
KeyCard.
If you want to “train” a second KeyCard
➮ insert the first KeyCard and switch the
device on.
1
3
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
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THEFT PROTECTION
➮ Press the or button, 7, until
➮ Close the control unit.
“LEARN KC” appears in the display.
➮ If necessary, switch the device off.
➮ Press the button, 7.
“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-
ton, 2.
➮ Insert the new KeyCard.
“LEARN OK” appears in the display.
To leave the menu
“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.
Press this button as many times as is
necessary to obtain the desired number
in the display.
Note:
Two KeyCards is the maximum that can be
used with one device.
➮ Change the location of your input with
the and buttons, 7.
If you already have two KeyCards for the de-
vice and then “train” a third KeyCard, the de-
vice can no longer be used with the KeyCard
that was not involved in the training process.
➮ When the master code is correctly
shown, press the OK button, 5.
If the device switches to play, the new Key-
Card has been accepted.
KeyCard lost or damaged
If all the KeyCards belonging to a device are
damaged or lost, you can “train” a new Key-
Card.
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 flash if de-
sired. This requires the “LED” setting in the
menu to be set to “ON”.
You can obtain a new KeyCard from your
dealer.
In order to be able to use the new KeyCard
you will require the device’s master code. You
will find this in the device’s Car Radio Pass-
port. The instructions for this are in the sec-
tion on “Training a new KeyCard”.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until either
“LED ON” or “LED OFF” appears in the
display.
Keep your Car Radio Passport in a
safe place, but never in the car itself.
➮ Press the or button, 7, in order to
switch between the settings ON and
OFF.
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
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
➮ insert the new, unknown KeyCard into
the device.
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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 supplied KeyCard you can show
the Radio Passport data such as the device
name, type number (7 6 ...) and the 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.
“LEARN 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 moving 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 from foreign 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
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “ON VOL” to appear in the
display.
If your car radio is connected to a mobile tel-
ephone, the radio is muted when the tele-
phone is taken “off the hook”. This requires
the mobile telephone to be connected to the
car radio as described in the fitting instruc-
tions.
➮ Adjust the switch-on volume with the
buttons, 7, or with the volume
control.
If, in the course of a telephone call, a traffic
announcement is made, and if traffic an-
nouncements have been given priority, the
traffic announcement will be played. For more
information, read the section on “Traffic Infor-
mation”.
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.
Risk of serious injury!
Adjusting the volume for the
confirmation tone (beep)
If the level of switch-on volume is set to
maximum, the volume when switching on
can be very high.
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.
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.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “BEEP” to appear in the
display.
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.
➮ 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.
➮ 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
Tone and volume
Adjusting the left/right volume
balance
➮ In order to adjust the balance, press the
AUD button, 9.
Note:
You can make separate adjustments to the
bass, treble and loudness for each audio
source.
“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)
➮ In order to adjust the fader, press the
AUD button, 9.
Adjusting the treble
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ 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.
TA-SOUND
You can make separate adjustments to the
tone and volume for traffic announcements.
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
“BASS” appears in the display.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “LOUD” to appear in
the display.
“TA” for longer than two seconds.
“TA-SOUND” appears 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.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for the desired parame-
ter to appear in the display.
➮ Perform the adjustments using the
or key, 7.
When you have finished the adjustment
➮ Press the AUD button, 9.
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
7.
key,
➮ 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
7.
key,
➮ 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
Radio Operation
This device is equipped with an RDS radio
receiver. Many of the FM stations that can be
received transmit a signal in addition to the
program itself that contains information such
as the name of the station and the type of
program (PTY).
Switching the RDS convenience function
on and off
In order to use the RDS convenience func-
tions AF and REG
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
As soon as it can be received, the name of
the station is shown in the display . If desired,
the program type can be displayed.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “RDS”.
The RDS convenience functions are active if
“RDS” is displayed with light and shade re-
versed. “REG ON” or “REG OFF” is displayed
briefly when the RDS convenience functions
are switched on or off.
You may read more about this in the section
on “Program Type (PTY)”.
Switching on radio operation
If the radio is in one of the other operating
modes
To return to the basic radio menu
➮ Press the TUNE button, >.
➮ press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
RDS convenience function (AF,
REG)
The RDS convenience functionsAF (alternat-
ive frequency) and REG (regional) extend the
capabilities of your radio (only in FM radio
operation).
Switching REG on and off
In order to use the RDS convenience func-
tion REG
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
➮
AF: If the RDS convenience function
has been activated, the device searches
automatically in the background for the
best frequency on which the set station
can be received.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “REG”.
“REG ON” or “REG OFF” is displayed briefly
when the REG function is switched on or off.
➮
REG: Some stations divide their pro-
grams at certain times into regional pro-
grams with different content. The REG
function prevents the car radio from
switching to alternative frequencies that
have a different regional program con-
tent.
To return to the basic radio menu
➮ press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
Note:
REG must be separately activated or deactiv-
ated in the radio function menu.
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RADIO OPERATION
Manual station tuning
Select waveband/memory level
You can also tune to the station manually.
This radio receives stations in the VHF (FM)
waveband as well as MW and LW (AM) sta-
tions. Three memory levels are available for
the FM waveband, and one memory level is
available for each of the MW and LW bands.
Six stations can be stored on each memory
level.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
Note:
Manual station tuning is only possible if the
RDS convenience function is deactivated.
Browsing a chain of stations (FM only)
Selecting the FM memory level
If a station is providing several programs it is
possible to browse through this “chain” of sta-
tions.
In order to switch between the FM memory
levels
➮ press the softkey, 4, indicating “NEXT”
as often as necessary for the desired
memory level to be shown in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, in order to
change to the next link in the station
chain.
The memory levels are called up in the se-
quence FM I, FM II and FMT.
Note:
In order to use this function, the RDS con-
venience function must be active.
Selecting the waveband
In order to select one of the FM, MW or LW
bands
You can only change in this way to a station
that you have already received once. To do
this, use the Scan or Travelstore functions.
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the
station search
You can choose whether to search only for
stations with strong signals, or whether weak
stations should be included.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “BND”
as often as necessary for the desired
waveband to be shown in the display.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
To return to the basic radio menu
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “FM-SENS” to ap-
pear in the display.
➮ Press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
The current value of the sensitivity is shown
on the display. “SENS 6” indicates the maxi-
mum sensitivity for the reception of distant
transmitters, and “SENS 1” indicates the low-
est sensitivity.
Setting the station
There are a number of ways to set the sta-
tion.
Automatic station search
➮ Adjust the desired sensitivity with the
key, 7.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The next station that can be received is tuned
in.
➮ 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
Saving a station
Scanning through stations
Saving a station manually
Scanning through available stations
(radio SCAN)
➮ Choose the desired memory level from
FM I, FM II, FMT or one of the other
wavebands, MW or LW.
You can listen to short samples from all the
stations that can currently be received. The
length of the samples can be set, in the menu,
at between 5 and 30 seconds.
➮ Tune in the desired station as described
under “Setting the station”.
Starting radio SCAN
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
the station “ST1” - “ST6” in which the
station is to be stored for longer than
two seconds.
To start the radio scan
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
Saving a station automatically
(Travelstore)
You can also save the six strongest stations
in the area automatically (FM only).
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”.
The scanning process starts. “SCAN” is
shown on the display for a short time, after
which the current station name or the frequen-
cy is displayed, flashing.
This is done in the FMT memory level.
Note:
Any stations previously saved on this level will
be deleted.
Scanning through the preset 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.
In order to use the Travelstore function
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
Starting preset SCAN
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TS”.
To start the preset scan
Storing starts. “T-STORE” appears in the dis-
play. When the procedure is complete, the
station in memory location one on the FMT
level is played.
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
Going to a preset station
➮ Select the memory level or waveband.
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
“SCA” for longer than one second.
The scanning process starts. “SCAN” is
shown on the display for a short time. The
memory levels are scanned one after anoth-
er, and the memory location from “ST1” to
“ST6” currently being sampled is displayed
with light and shade reversed.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating from
“ST1” to “ST6” for the desired station.
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RADIO OPERATION
As soon as a station of the selected type is
found, the device changes over from the
present station, or out of CD, cassette tape,
MiniDisc or CD changer operation (depend-
ing on how the radio is equipped) to the sta-
tion with the selected program type.
Stopping the SCAN, continue listening to
a station
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
again.
The scanning process is stopped, and the last
station sampled remains active.
Switching PTY on and off
Adjusting the sample duration
(Scantime)
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
In order to use the PTY function
➮ press the TUNE button, >, when the
radio is operating.
The radio function menu is shown on the dis-
play.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “SCANTIME” to ap-
pear in the display.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “PTY”.
➮ Adjust the desired sampling time with
When PTY is switched on, the display briefly
shows the last program type that was select-
ed. PTY appears in the display.
the <
key, 7.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
To return to the basic radio menu
➮ press the TUNE button, >, or wait for
eight seconds. The settings are then
saved.
Note:
The sampling duration that is selected is also
applied to the scanning in CD, tape cassette,
MiniDisc and CD changer operation (depend-
ing on how the radio is equipped).
Selecting the program type and starting
the search
➮ Press the or button, 7.
Program type (PTY)
The current program type is shown on the
display.
As well as the station name itself, some FM
stations also supply information about the type
of program being transmitted. This informa-
tion can be received and displayed by your
radio.
If you want to change to a different program
type
➮ press the or button, 7, as often as
necessary, until the desired program
type is displayed.
Examples of these program types could be:
CULTURE
SPORT
ROCK
TRAVEL
NEWS
JAZZ
POP
Or
➮ In order to select a saved program type,
press one of the softkeys, 4, indicating
“ST1” to “ST6”.
CLASSICS
Using the PTY function it is possible to spe-
cifically select stations transmitting a particu-
lar program type.
The selected program type is briefly displayed.
In order to start the search
If you have started a PTY search, but no
matching station is found, the search will be
continued in the background.
➮ press the or button, 7.
The next receivable station with the selected
program type is tuned in.
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RADIO OPERATION
Note:
Adjusting HICUT
If no station is found with the chosen program
type, a beep is sounded, and the display brief-
ly shows “NO PTY”. The tuner returns to the
most recently received station.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “HICUT” to appear in
the display.
Storing the program type on the station
button
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the HICUT.
➮ Select a program type with the or
button, 7.
“NO HICUT” means that the function is inac-
tive, while “HICUT 3” indicates the strongest
automatic reduction of the treble and the in-
terference.
➮ In order to save a program type, hold
down one of the softkeys, 4, indicating
“ST1” to “ST6”, for more than one sec-
ond.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
The program type is saved at the chosen lo-
cation.
Bandwidth selection in the presence of
interference (SHARX)
Setting the PTY language
You can select the language in which program
types are displayed.
The SHARX function provides you with the
facility of eliminating interference from neigh-
bouring stations as far as possible. Switch on
the SHARX function when stations are crowd-
ed.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “PTY LANG” to ap-
pear in the display.
Switching SHARX on and off
➮ Press the or button, 7, in order to
switch between the languages “DEUT-
SCH”, “ENGLISH” or “FRANCAIS”.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “SHARX” 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.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to switch 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.
Optimising radio reception
Treble cut in the presence of interference
(HICUT)
The HICUT function improves the sound
when radio reception is poor.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
When interference is being received, the treb-
le is automatically cut, which therefore also
reduces the level of interference.
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RADIO OPERATION
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Traffic Information
You car radio is equipped with an RDS-EON
receiver.
EON (Enhanced Other Network) stands for
the broadcasting of station information within
a broadcasting network.
If a traffic announcement (TA) is made, your
radio will tune automatically from a non-traf-
fic-information station to a traffic-information
station with the broadcasting network.
The radio then reverts to the programme pre-
viously heard once the traffic announcement
is over.
Switching between stereo and
mono
When radio reception is poor you can switch
the mode to mono. The changeover from ster-
eo to mono is executed smoothly. The radio
plays in stereo after being switched on. The
selection of stereo or mono is made via the
menu.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “STEREO” or
“MONO” to appear in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7, to choose
Switching traffic information
priority on and off
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “TA”.
Traffic announcement priority is activated if
“TA” appears with light and shade reversed.
between stereo and mono.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Changing the displayed
information
You can select the information shown on the
display.
The upper display line (the headline) can dis-
play the station name, frequency or the pro-
gram type. The lower display line (DOT field)
can display the time or the memory level.
Note:
You will hear a warning tone
➮
if you leave the reception area of a traf-
fic radio station to which you are listen-
ing,
➮
if, when you are listening to a CD, tape
cassette or MiniDisc (according to how
the radio is equipped) the reception
area of the selected traffic radio station,
and the automatic search which then
follows fails to find a new traffic radio
station,
Changing the headline
➮ Hold down the DIS button, :, until the
desired information, i.e. the station
name, frequency or program type, ap-
pears.
➮
if you change from a traffic radio station
to a station with no traffic information.
Changing the DOT field
Either switch off the traffic information priority
or change over to a station with traffic infor-
mation.
➮ Hold down the DIS button, :, for long-
er than one second.
The display switches between time and mem-
ory level.
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION
MINIDISC OPERATION
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
MiniDisc operation
You can use this equipment to play any stand-
ard MiniDisc.
➮ Press the or button, 7, until “TA
Starting MiniDisc operation,
Inserting MiniDisc
VOLUME” appears in the display.
➮ Adjust the volume with the
7, or with the volume control.
buttons,
➮
If there is no MiniDisc in the disc-drive:
➮ Press the button, 1.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
The console opens.
➮ Gently push the MiniDisc with the print-
ed side upwards into the drive until you
feel it stop.
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.
The MiniDisc menu appears, the disc begins
to play.
➮
If there is already a MiniDisc in the
drive:
➮ Press the MD button, <.
The MiniDisc menu appears and the disc
begins playing exactly where it cut off.
Removing MiniDisc
➮ Press the
button, 1.
The console opens.
➮ Press the button on the opened con-
sole.
The MiniDisc ejects.
➮ Carefully remove the MiniDisc.
Note:
If you do not remove the MiniDisc within 30
seconds, it will be drawn back into the drive.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
Selecting tracks
Repeating tracks
➮ Press any arrow button, 7, until the
number of the track you wish to hear
appears in the display.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”.
“RPTTRCK” appears briefly in the display. The
track is repeated until RPT is deactivated.
Press the or the button, 7, once to re-
start the track currently playing.
Ending REPEAT
➮ Press softkey, 4, indicating “RPT”
Fast search (audible)
again.
For a fast forward or reverse search,
“RPTOFF” appears briefly in the display. Play-
ing continues as normal.
➮ Hold down any arrow button, 7, until
the fast forward or reverse search be-
gins.
Changing display contents:
MD text
Random track replay (MIX)
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”.
During operation, you can choose between
various display modes:
➮
➮
➮
➮
Track number and clock
Track number and playtime
MD text and playtime
MD text and clock.
“MIX MiniDisc” appears briefly in the display.
The next track played will be selected at ran-
dom.
Ending MIX
To switch between display modes:
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “MIX”
again.
➮ Press the DIS button, :, until the infor-
mation you require appears in the dis-
play.
“MIX OFF” appears briefly in the display.
SCAN function
Use this function to hear the start of each
track on the MD:
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.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
“SCAN” appears in the display. The start of
each track is played in ascending order.
Note:
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”.
Note:
You can set the amount of each track played.
Please read the section entitled “Setting
Scantime” in the chapter entitled “Radio Op-
eration”.
Ending SCAN: Continue listening
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “SCA”
again
The current track continues playing.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
Scrolling MD Text
➮ Select your first favourite.
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 “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.
Switching scrolling text on/off
➮ Repeat this procedure for your other fa-
vourite tracks.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Using the
/
buttons, 7, select cur-
Switching playback of favourites on/off
rent status, either “SCRL ON” or “SCRL
To play the programmed favourites for a giv-
en MD or to switch playback of favourites off:
OFF”.
➮ Press button or , 7, to switch
➮ Briefly press the softkey, 4, indicating
scrolling on or off.
“TPM”.
➮ Press the OK button, 5, or the MENU
button, 8, to exit the menu. Your set-
tings have been saved.
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.
Traffic announcements during MD
operation
➮ If you wish to receive traffic announce-
ments during MiniDisc operation, press
the softkey, 4, indicating “TA”.
Removing tracks from the list
To remove individual tracks from the list of
favourites for a given MD:
➮ Activate TPM.
Priority for traffic announcements is activat-
ed when “TA” is displayed with light and shade
reversed. Please read the chapter entitled
“Traffic Information”.
➮ Select the title to be deleted.
➮ 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.
Programming favourite MD tracks
Using theTPM function (Track Program Mem-
ory) you can program, save and play your fa-
vourite 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.
Deleting the list of favourites for a given
MD
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.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “CLR”
for approximately five seconds.
Programming favourites
“MD CLR” appears briefly in the display. The
programmed list has been deleted.
To program your favourite tracks on an MD,
please proceed as follows:
➮ Insert the MD you want to program fa-
vourites for into the MD-drive.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
MINIDISC OPERATION
Deleting all lists of favourites from the
player
CD changer operation
(optional)
On page 33 of this guide you can find which
CD changers can be used with this device.
You can also refer to your Blaupunkt dealer.
You can delete all the programmed favour-
ites for all your MDs. First, insert any MD for
which favourites have been programmed,
then:
➮ Activate TPM.
Note:
The operating instructions for your CD chang-
er will provide information about handling
CDs, inserting them and operating the CD
changer.
➮ Press the softkey, 4, indicating “CLR”
for approximately eight seconds.
“ALL CLR” appears briefly in the display. All
programmed lists have been deleted.
Starting CD changer operation
➮ Press the CDC button, =.
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.
Selecting a CD
➮ 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.
Selecting a track
➮ 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.
If the button, 7, is pressed once the cur-
rent track is started again.
Fast searching (audible)
In order to search rapidly backwards or for-
wards
➮ hold down one of the or buttons,
7, until the fast search backwards of
forwards starts.
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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
After four seconds “DELETING” appears on
the display.
Naming CDs
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”.
➮ Release the OK button 5.
The CD name has been deleted.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8, or OK, 5.
Deleting all CD names
Entering and changing CD names
➮ Listen to a CD in CD changer mode.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Use the
/
buttons, 7, to select
➮ Use the
“UPDATE”.
/
buttons, 7, to select
“CDC NAME”.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
➮ Press the button, 7.
The device is now in selection mode.
“CLR ALL” appears in the display.
➮ Choose the CD that you want to name
➮ Hold down the OK button, 5.
After four seconds “DELETING” appears on
the display.
with the
/
buttons, 7.
➮ 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.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
The current entry location blinks.
➮ Use the
/
buttons, 7, to select
your characters. If a location is to re-
main empty, select the underscore.
Programming favourite CD tracks
You can use the TPM 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.
➮ Use the or button, 7, to change
the input location.
➮ 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.
Programming favourite tracks
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
Proceed as follows to program your favourite
tracks on a CD:
➮ Use the
“UPDATE”.
/
buttons, 7, to select
➮ Select the CD for which you want to pro-
gram your favourite tracks in CD chan-
ger operation.
➮ Press the button, 7.
“CD CLR” appears briefly on the display, af-
ter which the CD name is shown.
➮ Select your first favourite track.
➮ Hold down the OK button, 5.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
Clearing all the lists of favourite titles
from the device
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
“TPM” for longer than one second.
You can delete all the programmed lists of
favourite tracks for all CDs.
The track is accepted into the list of favourite
tracks for this CD.
A CD for which favourite tracks are pro-
grammed must be inserted.
➮ Continue in the same way for all the oth-
er favourite tracks on the CD.
➮ Switch TPM on.
Switching favourite track play on and off
➮ Hold down the softkey, 4, indicating
“CLR” for about eight seconds.
In order to begin playing the programmed fa-
vourite tracks on the inserted CD, or to stop
playing only the favourite tracks
“ALLCLR” 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
➮ Adjust the minutes with the
ton, 7.
/
but-
CLOCK - Time
Setting the time
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
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.
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode
➮ 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.
Having the time set automatically
➮ In order to have the time set automati-
cally, press the MENU button, 8.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, to switch
between the modes.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “CLK MAN” (manu-
al) 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.
If “CLK AUTO” is displayed, automatic time
setting is already active.
Having the time displayed
constantly when the device is
switched off
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “CLK AUTO” to appear in
the display.
➮ 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.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
If “CLK AUTO” has been selected and a sta-
tion with the RDS time function (RDS-CT) is
received, the clock is automatically adjusted.
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “CLK OFF” or “CLK
ON” to appear in the display.
Setting the time manually
➮ Press the or button, 7, to switch
➮ In order to adjust the time, press the
MENU button, 8.
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, as often
as is necessary for “CLOCKSET” to ap-
pear in the display.
➮ Press the or button, 7.
The time is shown on the display. The hours
blink and can be adjusted.
➮ Adjust the hours with the
7.
/
button,
➮ When the hours have been set, press
the button, 7.
The minutes blink.
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EQUALIZER
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).
Adjusting the equalizer
➮ Press the DEQ button, 6.
➮ Select the “LOW EQ”, “MID EQ” or
“HIGH EQ” filter with the or button,
7.
➮ To select the frequency, press the or
button, 7.
The following filters are available:
➮ 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 Mi-
niDisc (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-
tings, press the DEQ button, 6.
you feel it should be.
➮ 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
➮ To switch off the equalizer, press the
DEQ button, 6.
DISCO
JAZZ
CLASSIC
VOCAL
“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.
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EQUALIZER
Switching the spectrometer on and off
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
“MENU” appears in the display.
➮ Press the DEQ button, 6.
➮ 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
“PEAK OFF” to appear in the display.
➮ Press the OK button, 5.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
➮ When you have completed all the set-
tings, press the DEQ button, 6.
to switch the spectrometer on or off.
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
Level meter / Spectrometer
While you set the equalizer, the level meter in
the display gives you a symbolic indication of
volume and settings.
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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EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES
External audio sources
TMC
TMC for dynamic
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.
You need an adapter cable to connect an ex-
ternal audio source. You can obtain such a
cable from your Blaupunkt dealer.
navigation systems
TMC means “Traffic Message Channel”.
TMC is used to transmit traffic announce-
ments digitally, and can therefore be used for
route planning by suitable navigation systems.
Your car radio has a TMC output that can be
connected to Blaupunkt navigation systems.
Your Blaupunkt dealer can tell you which nav-
igation systems can be used with your car
radio.
Switching the AUX input on and
off
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
If a navigation system is connected and a
TMC station is received, TMC will light up in
the display.
➮ Press the button, 7, as often as is
necessary for “AUX OFF” or “AUX ON”
to appear in the display.
If “AUX ON” is displayed, the input has al-
ready been switched on.
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to switch AUX on or off.
➮ 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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PRE-AMPLIFIER / SUBOUT
Pre-amplifier / subout
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
You can use the connections provided on your
car radio to connect an external pre-amplifier
and a subwoofer.
We recommend that you use matching prod-
ucts from the Blaupunkt or Velocity ranges.
Amplifier
Output power:
4 x 25 Watt sine wave
according to
DIN 45 324 at 14. 4 V
4 x 45 Watt max. power
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.
Tuner
Wavebands:
VHF (FM)
MW
LW
:
:
:
87.5 – 108 MHz
531 – 1,602 kHz
153 – 279 kHz
➮ Press the MENU button, 8.
FM frequency response:
30 - 15,000 Hz
➮ Press the or button, 7, as often
as is necessary for “AMP DLAY” to ap-
pear in the display.
CD
➮ Press the or buttons, 7, in order
to adjust the switch-on delay.
Frequency response:
20 - 20,000 Hz
“DLAY OFF” means that there is no switch-
on delay, while “DELAY 1” to “DELAY 4” indi-
cate the delay time in seconds.
Pre-amp Out
4 channels:
➮ Press the OK button, 5 or the MENU
button, 8, to leave the menu. The set-
tings are then saved.
4 V / 10 kΩ
AUX input
Sensitivity:
1,2 V / 10 kΩ
Subject to technical change!
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