Contents Short instructions ... 20 Important notes ... 23 Precautions ... 23 Traffic safety ... 23 Installation/Connection ... 24 KeyCard theft-protection system ... 24 Putting the unit into operation ... 24 Removing the KeyCard ... 24 “Defining” a second KeyCard/ Replacing a KeyCard ...
Short instructions 1 On Volume This unit can also be switched on and off with the KeyCard C. Also, when being connected correctly, you may turn the radio on and off via the ignition of your car. Use one of the following possibilities to continue operating the set when the ignition is switched off: a) Switch on/off with knob 1.
Page 5
5 AF - Alternative frequency during RDS operation When “AF” lights up in the display, the radio will automatically search for a frequency offering better reception of the same RDS programme. To switch AF on/off: Press AF briefly. Extra function: REG ON / REG OFF - With REG ON the system will only switch to a better alternative frequency if the latter be-...
Page 6
Tape operation: TR1--PLAY - Side 1 (or 2) - Metal - Dolby B-NR CD changer operation (optional): CD 05 - Disc number T 02 - Title number < Fast winding/PROG button To switch to the other side of the cassette tape: Press both buttons simultaneously.
C KeyCard theft-protection system To operate the set it is necessary that you have inserted the KeyCard. KeyCard For this, introduce the KeyCard into the slot with the contact area showing up (KeyCard tongue pulled out). Read also the information under “Key- Card”.
Do not connect the loudspeaker outputs to ground! Use only the accessory and replacement parts approved by Blaupunkt. KeyCard theft-protection system This car radio is supplied with one KeyCard as standard. However, the unit can also be operated with a second card.
• Press the KeyCard in, which releases the card and puts it in the proper positi- on for being removed. • Remove the first KeyCard and insert the new one while “CHANGE” is still being displayed. Now you can also use the new KeyCard for operating your unit.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) The Radio Data System offers you more convenience when listening to FM radio sta- tions. More and more radio stations have begun to broadcast RDS information alongside their programmes. As soon as a programme has been identified, the station name including a regional identi- fier, if applicable, will appear in the display, for example, NDR1 NDS (regional program-...
Automatic tuning Down Up/down in short intervals (“AF” must be switched off) To scroll through the broadcasting network when “AF” is activated (e.g. NDR1 ... NDR4). Manual tuning << >> (prerequisite: AF is switched off!) • Press << >>; the frequency will change in short intervals in downwards or up- wards direction.
Automatically storing the stron- gest stations with Travelstore You can automatically store the six most powerful FM stations of your current recepti- on area sorted according to their signal strength. This function is particularly conve- nient on longer trips. • Press the FM button for more than 2 seconds.
Switching from stereo to mono (FM) If reception is poor, you may get better sound quality by switching to mono: • Press the lo button for approximately 2 seconds. With mono playback, the stereo sign will disappear from the display. Each time the radio is switched on, stereo playback is activated.
Automatic seek tuning start (tape operation) When leaving the reception area of the tuned in traffic programme station while listening to a tape, the system will automatically start searching for a new TA programme. If no such station is found within approxima- tely 30 seconds, tape operation will be stop- ped and a warning beep will sound.
Notice: If there is too much tension on the tape during playback, the set may switch over by itself before having reached the end of the tape side. In this case check the condition of the cassette tape. Sometimes it helps to rewind it completely.
Tape care To avoid possible problems, you should not use cassette tapes longer than 60 or 90 minutes (C60/C90). Store your tapes in a cool place away from dirt, dust and tempera- tures exceeding 50 ° Celsius. Allow very cold tapes to warm up before playing them in order to avoid uneven tape transport.
BEEP Confirmation tone for all functions which require a button to be pressed for more than 2 seconds. The volume can be adju- sted from between 0 to 9. (0 = off) Each alteration of this va- lue is confirmed by a beep tone of the corresponding volume.
CD changer control (optional) You can operate the Blaupunkt CD changer CDC-A05 in combination with this car radio. Switching to changer operation with SRC on the car radio Make sure that a magazine is inserted. Press SRC to switch between the different audio sources (radio - changer - tape).
Appendix Specifications Amplifier Output power: 4 x 19 W RMS power acc. to DIN 45324/3.1 4 x 20 W max. power acc. to DIN 45324/3.2 Tuner Wavebands 87.5 – 108 MHz 531 – 1602 kHz 153 – 279 kHz 1.0 µV at 26 dB FM sensitivity: signal-to-noise ratio FM frequency...