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Blaupunkt BREMEN RCM 127 Operating Instructions Manual

Blaupunkt BREMEN RCM 127 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Radio / Cassette Bremen RCM 127 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Traffic safety ... 2 Important information ... 3 Quick reference ... 5 KeyCard - Anti-theft system ... 10 Detailed operating instructions ... 14 First-time installation ... 14 Operating the radio with RDS ... 17 RDS information ... 23 PTY - Programme Type ...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Accessories Use accessories and spare parts approved by Blaupunkt only. You can use the following Blaupunkt products with this car radio: Amplifier: All Blaupunkt amplifiers, the pre-amp out cable 7 607 893 093 is required. Sub out: Subwoofer pre-amp out for connecting an amplifier.
  • Page 4 Mute Remote control RC 07 (optional)

  • Page 5: Quick Reference

    Quick reference 1 ON / Mute Switching on/off: Press ON. To switch the set on with the ON button, the KeyCard has to be inserted. The unit will play at the pre-adjusted volume level (VOL FIX). To switch the set off, press ON for longer than 0.5 seconds. Mute: On/off: on the remote control briefly.
  • Page 6 Press to switch to operating the tape player. 6 CDC (CD changer) Press to switch to operating the CD changer (optional). If the Blaupunkt CDC F 07 changer has not been connect- ed, NO CHANGER CONNECTED will appear in the display. 7 AUX Press to switch to any additional equipment connected.
  • Page 7 8 S (select) Press S briefly: The current time will appear in the display header. The menu for the sound settings will appear in the display. Press to retrieve the function you would like to alter. or << / >> to select TREBLE, BASS, FADER or Press BALANCE.
  • Page 8 = Multi-functional rocker switch or remote control but- tons (optional) Radio mode <</>> Switching between reception and memory table (preference menu) Scrolling in the selected table up / down Using the remote control, you can select the following or previous station. Cassette mode Select the title (S-CPS) forwards /...
  • Page 9 > KeyCard anti-theft system You must insert the KeyCard in order to be able to operate this set. KeyCard Inserting the KeyCard While the KeyCard tongue is protruding out of its opening, insert the KeyCard into the slot with the contact area fac- ing up.

  • Page 10: Keycard - Anti-Theft System

    The KeyCard anti-theft system One KeyCard is included with the set. You can, however, also use a second KeyCard with your set. You can purchase a second KeyCard at any specialised dealership. Starting up the unit • Press ON to switch the set on. With the KeyCard tongue protruding out of its opening, insert the KeyCard into the slot with the contact area facing up.
  • Page 11 Removing the KeyCard • Press the KeyCard tongue. The KeyCard can now be removed. • Pull the KeyCard out of the slot. “Training” the second KeyCard / replacing the KeyCard A KeyCard can be “trained” as an additional KeyCard if the unit is still being operated with the original KeyCard.

  • Page 12: Displaying The Radio Pass Data

    Each time you switch on your car radio using the second KeyCard, this text will appear in the display. KEYCARD and DSC-MAIN MENU TUNER DISPLAY VARIOUS KEYCARD EXIT DSC-KEYCARD LEARN KC READ KC EXIT READ KEYCARD Bremen RCM 127 7646860010BP6860 T... EXIT...
  • Page 13 Optical indication of anti-theft protection Flashing KeyCard tongue When the radio has been switched off and the KeyCard removed, the KeyCard tongue can be programmed to flash as a warning to thieves. The following requirements must be fulfilled for this to function correctly: The positive power supply line and the permanent +12 V lead must be connected properly, as described in the installation instructions.

  • Page 14: Detailed Operating Instructions

    Detailed operating instructions First-time installation If the set is switched on for the first time or after the power supply has been disconnected, FIRST INSTALL will appear in the display header. Using this menu you can adjust the following settings: CLOCK Set the clock OWNER-ID...
  • Page 15 • Press << / >> to select the entry position. If you are at one of the end positions (first or last character), you can move directly to the opposite end position by pressing << / >>. Press in order to select the line. Press CLEAR to delete the entire entry.
  • Page 16 Resetting to original factory settings Using NORM SET you can return all of the altered settings except for the current time to the original factory settings. Warning! You will delete all of the adjusted settings such as DSC, OWNER-ID, equaliz- er settings, preference tables, etc.

  • Page 17: Operating The Radio With Rds

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) This radio is equipped to receive the following wavebands: FM, MW and LW. In combination with the two FM tuners, the Radio Data System guarantees ex- cellent reception quality and more convenience when listening to the radio. RDS functions such as station recognition, including a regional identifier, and the display of the station name have become standard features.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Station

    Switching from the reception table to the preference table During FM reception, you can choose whether you want to display the reception table including all of the stations currently within reception range or the prefer- ence menu with all of the stations you have previously stored. The display header will be highlighted in the preference menu.
  • Page 19 Note: If a station is displayed but crossed out in the preference menu, this means that either the reception is very poor or that the station could not be clearly identified as the one stored. Stations on the same frequency which do not transmit an RDS signal cannot be clearly differentiated from one another.
  • Page 20 . . . with SCAN The SCAN feature will briefly play all of the stations listed in the table displayed. FM SCAN If the reception table is displayed, all of the FM stations within reception range will be scanned. If the preference table is displayed (display header highlighted), all of the stored FM stations will be scanned.
  • Page 21 Select SEARCH menu: MW or SEARCH • Press TU, If no stations have been stored on the MW waveband it is not possible to select SEARCH. SCAN can only be used in the SEARCH menu. Start SCAN: SCAN. • Press If no station is selected during the scanning process then the station that was selected originally will be played.
  • Page 22 Storing MW/LW stations Up to 8 MW stations from the search menu can be stored in the preference table. 8 LW stations have already been stored in the preference table. Select search menu to store stations: MW or SEARCH • Press TU, If no stations have been stored on the MW waveband it is not possible to select SEARCH.

  • Page 23: Rds Information

    RDS information (RDS - Radio Data System) RDS offers you more convenience when listening to FM radio. Most radio sta- tions now transmit RDS information along with their regular programming. RDS offers you a number of interesting advantages: Station name If it is possible to identify a station, the station name including a regional identifi- er, if applicable, will appear in the display, for example, NDR1 NDS (regional programme in Lower Saxony, Germany).
  • Page 24 REG – Regional programmes At certain times of the day or on a permanent basis, certain radio stations divide their FM programmes into different regional programmes providing local infor- mation. You can select these regional programmes directly from the reception or prefer- ence table.

  • Page 25: Pty - Programme Type

    REG indicates that the regional programme function is switched on. The letter following (A to L is possible) indicates which regional programme has been se- lected. If you are currently somewhere where several different versions of the regional station are within reception range then you can select another alternative. •...

  • Page 26: Programme Type

    Programme type Use the softkeys to select the programme type, use the next page. You can use DSC to switch the language to German, English or French (refer to “Programming with DSC – TUNER, PTY LANG”). All of the programme types listed below are available. The letters printed in bold are identical to the actual PTY display.
  • Page 27 Switching PTY on / Selecting the programme type You can activate the PTY menu in the main radio menu. In the PTY menu you can select the programme type. Press TU. FM will be highlighted in the display. • PTY. •...
  • Page 28 Giving radio stations a name If only the frequency of a radio station is displayed, it is possible to give this station a name with up to 8 characters. It is not possible to name RDS stations which already have a station name. Start entry: •...

  • Page 29: Traffic Message Reception With Rds-Eon

    Traffic message reception with RDS-EON The abbreviation “EON” stands for Enhanced Other Networks, meaning the exchange of information within a radio network. Many FM radio stations offer traffic messages for their service area at regular intervals. In addition to their programmes, all traffic programme stations transmit a special carrier signal which is decoded by your car radio.
  • Page 30 Switching the priority on/off: • Press Interrupting a traffic message when it is being broadcast: Press EXIT or SRC on the remote control during the message. This inter- rupts the priority for this message only. The set will then switch back to the previous mode of operation. The recording of this message in the TIM memory will only be interrupted if the message was switched through by EON.
  • Page 31 If no such station is found within approximately 30 seconds, you will hear a warn- ing beep every 30 seconds. Switch the warning beep off as described above. Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements This volume was preset at the factory, though you can alter the value using the DSC function (see “Programming with DSC –...

  • Page 32: Traffic Memo (Tim)

    Traffic Memo (TIM) This set is equipped with a digital speech memory which can automatically record up to four traffic messages lasting a maximum of four minutes. As soon as TP appears in the display, the system will record all incoming traffic messages broadcast by the station when the radio is switched on.
  • Page 33 Setting the exact time TIM needs the exact time in order to operate precisely. Note that the clock also has to be reset after any interruption in the power supply. If the time display is highlighted there has been an interruption in the power supply. When you switch the radio on, the FIRST INSTALL menu will appear automatically.
  • Page 34 Using the DSC MAIN MENU Press S for approximately 1 second. DSC-MAIN MENU will appear in the • display header. VARIOUS, CLOCK one after the other and set the correct time. • Press Programming the TIM standby mode / TIM times You can programme two TIM times (TIMER 1 and TIMER 2).

  • Page 35: Recalling Stored Traffic Messages

    Checking TIM times: The TIM time of the timer marked by a highlighter bar will appear in the display header. If you want to see the time set for the other timer, • press the corresponding key Setting TIM times: You can set the TIM times for TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 in the TIM menu.
  • Page 36 Fast forward or reverse in a message: Press and hold down CUE or message as it is fast forwarded or reversed. End playback: Playback will stop automatically after T1 has been played. You can end the playback immediately by pressing TIM, EXIT •...

  • Page 37: Warning

    Manually: Select the TIM menu by • pressing TIM for approximately 1 second while the radio is switched on. ACTIVE to switch the TIM standby mode on or off. • Press If ACTIVE is not highlighted, then the TIM standby mode is switched off. In this case, a motor antenna will retract when the radio is switched off.
  • Page 38 TIM-FUNCTION DEACTIVATED will appear briefly in the display. The antenna will retract (please check to be sure) and will stay that way until the unit is switched back on. TIM-FUNCTION Now the TIM standby mode is temporarily inactive. DEACTIVATED You can drive into the car wash. The standby function will be automatically re-activated as soon as you switch the radio on again.

  • Page 39: Operating The Tape Player

    Cassette operation The car radio must be switched on. The unit automatically switches to tape operation when a cassette is inserted. If a cassette is already inserted in the tape player you can switch to the tape player mode from any other operating mode by •...
  • Page 40 Fast forward/Fast rewind Fast forward Fast rewind Select a recorded title (S-CPS) Stop the function by pressing the opposite key. Selecting a recorded title with S-CPS (Super cassette programme search) Press (forwards) / (reverse) to repeat or skip recorded titles You can skip over as many as 15 titles.
  • Page 41 Switching tracks (REVERSE) To change the tape track during cassette playback: • Press REVERSE. At the end of a track, the tape player will automatically change directions to play the other side of the tape (autoreverse). The display header will indicate PLAY SIDE A or PLAY SIDE B.
  • Page 42 Dolby B•C NR* Noise reduction for playing cassette tapes in the best possible quality for the system. Dolby C-NR is an improvement on the Dolby B-NR system and reduces undesir- able noise still further. Depending on how the tape has been recorded, select the corresponding type of playback: Dolby B-NR, Dolby C-NR, no Dolby NR.
  • Page 43 Skipping unrecorded tape portions (B-SKIP = Blank Skip) If this function has been activated, it will detect any unrecorded tape portion which is longer than 15 seconds. The tape player will automatically fast forward the cassette to the beginning of the next title. To switch the Blank Skip function on and off: •...

  • Page 44: Operating The Cd Changer (Optional)

    CD changer operation (optional) This car radio offers you convenient control of a Blaupunkt CD changer CDC-F 07. This changer is not included with the car radio equipment and is available for purchase from any specialised dealer. Note: Use only perfectly circular CDs.
  • Page 45 Selecting a CD and a track The display header will indicate the current selection. Selecting a CD down You can also select a CD directly by pressing the corresponding softkey Selecting a track up: press briefly. CUE - fast forward (audible): hold pressed down. down: press twice or several times in quick succession.
  • Page 46 MIX DISC – The tracks of the selected CD will be played back in random order. The next discs will be selected in numerical order. The tracks on these CDs will be played in random order. MIX MAG – All of the tracks on all of the CDs in the magazine will be played in random order.
  • Page 47 Repeat a CD or a track (REPEAT) You can repeat any CD or track (continuously). Select the changer functions menu. If necessary, • press CDC. REPEAT until the desired function appears briefly in the display • Press header. REPEAT TRACK – The track selected will repeat (continuously). REPEAT DISC –...
  • Page 48 • Press TPM until you hear a beep. The track has been stored. TPM PROGRAMMED will appear in the display head- Select the next track and store it by pressing You can store tracks at any time while they are being played. Both TPM and SCAN must be switched off.
  • Page 49 b) Deleting the TPM memory for one CD: • Press TPM CLR for approximately 4 seconds. TPM DISC CLRD will appear in the display header. You will hear a beep at the same time. This CD has been deleted in the TPM memory. c) Deleting the TPM memory for all of the magazines: TPM CLR for approximately 8 seconds.
  • Page 50 Selecting the next CD: Press NEXT CD • Selecting the previous CD: PREV CD. • Press Complete the entry: • Press EXIT . The entry will be stored automatically. You can alter the name by entering other characters and storing them (over- write).
  • Page 51 Selecting the display mode (TRACK/TIME) You can select the display mode of the display header for CD playback: TRACK – the track number, e.g. “TR 10” will appear in the display. TIME – the time a track has played, e.g. “3:19” will be displayed in minutes.

  • Page 52: Operating The Aux Mode

    AUX mode External equipment can be connected to this stereo system. a) Any type using AUX-IN, e.g. a Walkman b) A navigation unit (expected to be available starting mid 1997) Switching on AUX AUX must be activated in the FIRST INSTALL menu. •...

  • Page 53: Audio Settings

    Audio settings Bass, treble, balance, fader You can alter the settings for BASS TREBLE BALANCE left/right FADER BASS and TREBLE can be set individually for every mode of operation (TU, CC, CDC, AUX). If you wish to make any adjustments, select the mode of operation concerned and •...

  • Page 54: Dnc

    DNC – Dynamic Noise Covering With the help of DNC it is possible to enjoy the same volume while driving that you find pleasant in the stationary vehicle. The volume is increased at different rates for different frequency bands, depend- ing on the noise in the moving vehicle.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Dnc Sensitivity

    Adjusting DNC sensitivity You can select three different levels for adjusting the volume: DNC-LEVEL LOW, -MID, -HIGH. Select DNC-LEVEL LOW if the vehicle is loud and the music has a distinct bass sound. Select DNC-LEVEL HIGH if the vehicle is quiet and you play a lot of classical music.

  • Page 56: Eq (Equalizer)

    EQ (Equalizer) Equalizer functions The quality of the stereo playback inside your vehicle is affected by such factors as the vehicle interior (upholstery, windows), the position of the loudspeakers, etc. Using the integrated equalizer, it is possible to adjust nine frequency bands per channel: 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz.

  • Page 57: Hi-Fi Calibration

    Hi-fi calibration You can set and store automatic calibrations for three different situations. The calibrations are started and called up using the softkey ( You can select the following settings: AUTO-EQ1 for the driver alone AUTO-EQ2 for the driver and front-seat passenger AUTO-EQ3 for passengers in the front and rear.
  • Page 58 Use DNC for the preliminary check. DNC-LEVEL OFF means linear frequency DNC-LEVEL LOW means slight emphasis on bass sound DNC-LEVEL MID means medium emphasis on bass sound DNC-LEVEL HIGH means heavy emphasis on bass sound. Press S, EQ • one after the other. Place the microphone in one of the positions.
  • Page 59 • Press << / >> to select the frequency band you wish to correct, e.g. 1 kHz. The selected frequency band will appear in the bottom line. • Press to adjust the frequency range as desired. After completing the adjustments, press the front right, rear left and rear right.
  • Page 60 Setting the equalizer manually If you would rather set the equalizer manually, you can set nine different frequen- cy bands from 63 Hz to 16 kHz for the front and rear loudspeakers separately. In this case, press S, EQ MAN-EQ if necessary one after the other. •...

  • Page 61: Programming With Dsc

    Programming with DSC The car radios have been pre-programmed at the factory. Using the DSC (Direct Software Control) MAIN MENU you can customise certain settings and functions to suit your own personal needs and preferences. If you wish to alter any of the programming, •...
  • Page 62 LEVEL 1: Linear reproduction (bass, treble and Loudness set to “0”). Equalizer settings remain the same. LEVEL 2-4: Different settings for volume, bass and treble with the Loudness switched off. Equalizer settings re- main the same. Try out which SPEECH setting you like most.
  • Page 63 CD CLEAR Appears only when the DSC MAIN MENU is called up while the changer is in operation. It is possible to delete both the name and the TPM title of a CD at the same time. CLEAR - delete PREV CD - select previous CD NEXT CD - select next CD.
  • Page 64 AUTO POS/NEG - Automatic switch. When the vehicle lights are switched off, the characters appear positively. When the vehicle lights are switched on, the characters appear negatively. MENU OFF Menu or selected function display If MENU OFF is activated (highlighted), the con- tents of the display header will appear in the large display area 15 seconds after the last set- ting is adjusted.
  • Page 65 VOL FIX Set the volume at which the car radio will play when first switched on. Press << / >> to set the desired volume. If you select “VOL +00” the unit will begin playing at the volume set before it was switched off last. KEYCARD LEARN KC “Train”...

  • Page 66: Muting The Audio Source While Using The Car Phone

    Muting the audio source while using the car phone If you operate a car phone in your vehicle, you can have the radio, tape player, CD changer (optional) automatically switch to mute (telephone mute). PHONE will then appear in the display. Traffic messages will have priority if TA has been activated (highlighted in the display).

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Output power: 4 x 23 W RMS power acc. to DIN 45324 at 14.4 V 4 x 35 W max. power Tuner Wavebands: FM : 87.5 – 108 MHz MW : 531 – 1602 kHz LW : 153 – 279 kHz FM sensitivity: 0.9 V at 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio...

  • Page 68: Blaupunkt Telephone Hotline

    Address of the next service centre in your vicinity (only for Germany) If you would like to know the address of the next Blaupunkt service centre of your area without having our service list at hand: Find out your area code.

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