OPERATING ELEMENTS 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 OK button for confirming menu entries and for leaving the menu DEQ button for calling up the equaliz-...
NOTES Notes Thank you for deciding to use a Blaupunkt product. We hope you enjoy using this new piece of equipment. Before using the device for the first time, please read these operating instructions. The Blaupunkt editors are constantly working on making the operating instructions clearer and easier to understand.
Two KeyCards are included with your car ra- dio. If one KeyCard is lost or damaged you can obtain a replacement through your Blaupunkt dealer. If you use two KeyCards, the settings of the first KeyCard are adopted by the first Key- Card.
THEFT PROTECTION button 7. Press the “CHANGE” appears in the display. Remove the first KeyCard. Insert the new KeyCard. “LEARN OK” appears in the display. To leave the menu: Press the MENU button 8. The radio can now be operated with the new KeyCard.
THEFT PROTECTION 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. Press the MENU button 8. button 7 until “READ Press the KC”...
VOLUME Adjusting the volume The volume can be adjusted in steps from 0 (off) to 66 (maximum). To increase the volume, turn the volume control to the right. To reduce the volume, turn the volume control to the left. Adjusting the switch-on volume The volume level of the device when it is switched on can be adjusted.
Tone and volume Note: You can make separate adjustments to the bass, treble and loudness for each audio source. Adjusting the bass Press the AUD button, 9. “BASS” appears in the display. buttons 7 in order to Press the adjust the bass. When you have finished the adjustment Press the AUD button 9.
DISPLAY Adjusting the display You can adjust the display to its location in your vehicle and to your taste. Adjusting the viewing angle Press the MENU button 8. button 7 as often as Press the is necessary for “ANGLE” to appear in the display.
Radio Operation Switching to Radio Mode If the car radio is in another operating mode: Press the TUNE button >. RDS Function 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).
RADIO OPERATION Setting the station There are a number of ways to set the sta- tion. Automatic station search button 7. Press the The next station that can be received is tuned Manual station tuning You can also tune to the station manually: button 7.
Scanning through stations Scanning through available stations (Radio SCAN) 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. Start radio SCAN To start the radio scan: Press the TUNE button >...
RADIO OPERATION PTY-EON If you specify the programme type and start seek tuning, the unit will switch from the cur- rent station to a station of the selected pro- gramme type. Note: If no station is found that corresponds to the selected programme type, you will hear a beep sound and “NO PTY”...
“NO HICUT” means that the function is inac- tive, while “HICUT 3” indicates the strongest automatic reduction of treble and interference. Press the OK button 5 or the MENU button 8 to leave the menu. The set- tings are then saved. Bandwidth selection in the presence of interference (SHARX) The SHARX function enables you to minimize...
CD-Rs (CDs that you have “burned” yourself) can generally also be played. Due to the var- ying quality of CDs, Blaupunkt cannot guar- antee that this will work properly. If problems occur with your own burned CDs, you should try another brand of CD blank or choose an- other blank colour.
Fast searching (audible) In order to search rapidly backwards or for- wards hold down one of the tons 7 until the fast search backwards of forwards starts. Random Track Replay (MIX) Press the softkey 4 indicating “MIX”. “MIX CD” appears briefly on the display. The next track to be played will be selected at ran- dom.
MP3 MODE MP3 mode On the Los Angeles MP71 you can also play CD-Rs containing MP3 music files. MP3 is a process developed by the Fraun- hofer Institute for compressing CD audio data. Compression allows data to be reduced to...
256 kB/sec. Only MP3 files with the “.MP3” file extension can be played on the Los Angeles MP71. Note: To ensure uninterrupted playback, do not change the file extension to “.MP3”...
MP3 MODE Scanning tracks (SCAN) You can briefly play all the tracks on the CD. Press the softkey 4 that corresponds to the “SCA” display item. “SCAN” appears in the display. The tracks on the CD are briefly played in ascending order. Note: You can set the scanning time.
(optional) 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. Note: The operating instructions for your CD chang- er will provide information about handling CDs, inserting them and operating the CD changer.
CD CHANGER OPERATION Changing the display contents You can choose between different display modes during CD changer operation: Display of CD number, track number and time. Display of CD number, track number and playing time. 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-...
CD CHANGER OPERATION Note: The duration of the samples can be adjust- ed. For information on setting the sampling duration, read the paragraphs on “Adjusting the Sample Duration” in the “Radio Opera- tion” section. CLOCK - Time Setting the time The clock time can be automatically set by means of the RDS signal.
TIME Adjust the minutes with the 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 Press the MENU button 8. button 7 as often as Press the is necessary for “24 H MODE”...
To switch off the equalizer, hold down the DEQ button 6 until “DEQ OFF” briefly appears. Adjusting the equalizer Press the DEQ button 6. Select the “LOW EQ”, “MID EQ” or “HIGH EQ” filter with the To select the frequency, press the button 7.
EQUALIZER Equalizer adjustment guide Tone impression/problem Bass too quiet Bass sounds muddy Booming tone Unpleasant pressure Tone lacks depth, is aggressive, no stereo effect. Muffled tone Lack of clarity Instruments have no brightness Action Bass boost with Filter: “LOW EQ” Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz Level :+4 to +6 dB Reduce lower middle tones with...
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. Switch-on delay for external pre- amplifiers To prevent speakers from crackling when you...
If your unit develops a fault, please contact your dealer and present the purchase receipt. If the statutory guarantee period in your coun- try is less than 12 months, Blaupunkt will grant a 12-month manufacturer’s guarantee. This guarantee does not cover damage due to wear, incorrect usage or commercial use.