Blaupunkt MONTE CARLO TCM 169 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Radiophone / Cassette Monte Carlo TCM 169 Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Refer to the Quick Reference for an explanation of the operating elements Remote control RCT 07 (optional)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Radio, Cassette, Changer (Option) Important information ... 69 Safety standards ... 69 General information ... 69 Effects of radio frequency energy ... 69 Safety information ... 69 Traffic safety ... 69 Using the telephone while driving ... 70 Using the telephone in critical areas . 70 Emergency calls ...
  • Page 4 Contents Telephone Operating the telephone ... 95 General information ... 96 Emergency calls ... 96 PIN code (Personal Identification Number) ... 96 Inserting the SIM card/ entering your PIN code ... 96 Reactivating the SIM card ... 96 Making your first telephone call ... 97 GSM emergency calls ...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important information Safety standards The mobile telephone has been manufac- tured in accordance with all of the applica- ble RF safety standards and recommenda- tions determined by the government offices and organisations responsible (e.g. the VDE standard DIN-0848). General information The telephone function of your Radiophone is based on the GSM radio telephone stand- ard.
  • Page 6: Using The Telephone While Driving

    Important information Using the telephone while driving Please observe all laws and regulations re- garding the use to mobile telephones in motor vehicles. • Concentrate fully on your driving. • Stop at a safe place before using the telephone. • If otherwise unavoidable: Use only hands-free operation if you have to use the telephone while you...
  • Page 7: Installation

    The operating functions are described in the Quick References. Handset Using the Blaupunkt handset 7 607 570 512 it is possible to place telephone calls with or without the hands-free function. The system will switch automatically from hands-free to handset operation when the handset is removed from the cradle.
  • Page 8: Guarantee

    The scope of the guarantee is determined by the laws in the country where the unit was purchased. Regardless of the legal guarantee regula- tions, Blaupunkt affords a 12-month guar- antee. If you have any questions about the guar- antee, please contact your dealer. Your cash register receipt is a valid guarantee coupon.
  • Page 9: Keycard And Sim Card

    KeyCard and SIM card KeyCard Basic information One KeyCard is included with the Radio- phone. The car radio can also be operated with a second “trained” KeyCard or with one of up to 30 trainable SIM cards. Using the KeyCard it is possible to activate the following operating modes: Radio, tape deck, CD changer (optional), AUX, telephone emergency call.
  • Page 10: Removing The Keycard/Sim Card

    KeyCard and SIM card • Press DSC/OK and << / >> to select the language. • Press DSC/OK and CL one after the other. Removing the KeyCard/SIM card Never forcibly pull out the card! You may destroy it. • First push the card in gently towards the unit.
  • Page 11: Dsc Learn Mode

    KeyCard and SIM card If you attempt to program a third Key- Card, the KeyCard which was not part of the programming process will auto- matically become invalid. If 30 SIM cards have been pro- grammed, it will be necessary to delete old access authorizations before new cards can be trained.
  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) 1 On/off Volume To switch the Radiophone on, press the knob (volume control). A valid KeyCard or SIM card must be inserted in the unit already or within the next 15 seconds.
  • Page 13 Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) / AUD Press AUD once: Alter treble and bass settings using the rocker switch. Treble + Treble – Bass – Bass + Press AUD twice: Alter balance (left/right) and fader (front/rear) settings.
  • Page 14 Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) 8 Cassette loading slot Insert the cassette (side A or 1 facing up, open side to the right). 9 Selection buttons Radio mode Entering the frequency directly You can enter an FM frequency direct- ly using the selection buttons: First press “0”...
  • Page 15 Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) = MIX / Radio operation Switch seek-tuning sensitivity: Press button briefly. If “lo” is displayed, the radio will only pick up strong, local stations (normal sensitivity). If “lo” does not light up, the radio will also pick up weaker, more distant sta- tions (high sensitivity).
  • Page 16 Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) ? Anti-theft card protection system In order to operate the radio equip- ment it is necessary to first insert the KeyCard included with the unit or a KeyCard you have trained accordingly or a programmed SIM card.
  • Page 17 Quick reference for operating the radio, tape deck and CD changer (optional) CD changer operation (optional) Select CD Down Select track Up: Press briefly. CUE - fast forward (audible): Hold button pressed down. Down: Press two or more times one after the other. Restart the same track: Press once briefly.
  • Page 18: Select Operating Mode

    If an empty magazine has been inserted, “NO CD” will appear in the display. An auxiliary source can only be selected if a Blaupunkt changer has not been connect- ed to the system. “AUXILIARY SOURCE ON” must be set in the DSC menu.
  • Page 19: Selecting A Waveband

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) If you wish to continue listening to the first programme, switch REGIONAL ON by • pressing AF/# for approximately 1 sec- ond until “REGIONAL ON” appears in the first line. When the regional function has been switched on “REG”...
  • Page 20: Scrolling Through The Broadcasting Networks (Fm Only)

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Scrolling through the broadcast- ing networks (FM only) You can use the << / >> buttons to tune into stations in your reception area. If it is possible to receive several pro- grammes in the same broadcasting network, you can scroll through them in the forwards direction by pressing >>, or backwards us- ing the <<...
  • Page 21: Recalling Stored Radio Stations

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Recalling stored radio stations You can recall any stored radio station at the touch of a button. • Press BND/TS repeatedly until the de- sired waveband appears in the display. • Press the corresponding selection but- ton briefly.
  • Page 22: Traffic Programme Station Reception With Rds-Eon

    Traffic programme station reception with RDS-EON The abbreviation “EON” stands for En- hanced Other Networks which means that information is exchanged between the ra- dio stations belonging to the same broad- casting network. Many FM broadcasters provide traffic mes- sages for their service area at regular inter- vals.
  • Page 23: Operating The Cassette Deck

    Operating the cassette deck The equipment must be switched on. As soon as you insert a cassette, the set will automatically switch to cassette opera- tion. The cassette will not begin to play a) as long as a telephone call is in progress or being placed, or b) as long as a priority traffic announce- ment is playing.
  • Page 24: Tape Equalisation

    Operating the cassette deck Tape equalisation The unit is able to identify the following tape types: iron oxide, chrome oxide or metal; it will switch to the corresponding setting au- tomatically. When metal or chrome cassettes are played “MTL” will light up in the display. Dolby B NR* This equipment is able to play back cas- settes which have been recorded using Dol-...
  • Page 25: Cd Changer Operation (Optional)

    CD changer operation (optional) You can use this equipment to conveniently play back CDs with one of the following Blau- punkt CD changers: CDC A06/A 08 or A 072 (directly) or CDC-A 05/-F 05/A 071 (with an adapter). The changer is not included with this equip- ment and can be purchased separately at a retail outlet.
  • Page 26: Programming With Dsc

    Programming with DSC The car radio is equipped with DSC (Direct Software Control), enabling you to adjust settings and functions to your personal needs and to store these settings. The equipment has been adjusted to default settings at the factory. There is an overview of the factory default settings at the end of this section so that you can reset these settings at any time.
  • Page 27 Programming with DSC You cannot alter the programming for important DSC settings unless you have entered the access code first (refer to the DSC menu item “CHANGE ACCESS- CODE”). Select function << / >> Make setting Radio, Cassette, Changer (optional) LOUDNESS Boosts low frequencies for more bass, es- pecially at low volume.
  • Page 28 Programming with DSC BEEP Confirmation beep following functions which require you to press the button for longer than 1 sec. Set volume from 0 to 9 (0 = off). MUSIC/SPEECH In future, different RDS radio stations will differentiate between music and voice programs.
  • Page 29 Programming with DSC After OK “CLEAR?” will appear in the dis- play. Press << / >> to choose between CLEAR? and NAME? (alter). Press CL to cancel the process, press OK to confirm the process. If you want to enter/alter names, please re- fer to “Telephone book menu –...
  • Page 30: Overview Of The Dsc Default Settings

    Programming with DSC Overview of the DSC default settings LOUDNESS LEVEL 3 CHANGE ACCESSCODE 0000 IGNITION TIMER 00 min AUXILIARY SOURCE SOURCE OFF VARIOCOLOUR green KEY TONE VOLUME 0 BEEP MUSIC/SPEECH LEVEL 0 RAD. MONITOR KEYCARD LED LED ON LANGUAGE AUTOMATIC LEARN MODE MENU PLUS*...
  • Page 31 Telephone operation...
  • Page 32: Operating The Telephone

    Operating the telephone General information Using the Radiophone, you can make the same telephone calls as you can with a cel- lular phone. Important: You must be located in an area serviced by the GSM radio network and have the access privileges provided by a valid SIM card.
  • Page 33: Making Your First Telephone Call

    Operating the telephone Making your first telephone call When the telephone is ready to operate, an antenna symbol will appear in the display (must not flash). A trained SIM card must be inserted in the unit correctly. If the equipment is not cur- rently in the telephone mode •...
  • Page 34: Quick Reference

    Quick reference for using the telephone 1 On/Off The set must be switched on before it is possible to use the telephone. Volume Adjusts the volume while using the “hands-free” function. Adjusts the TA volume while using the “hands-free” function. Adjusts the volume of the current ring tone.
  • Page 35 Quick reference for using the telephone ; + / 0 Enters the telephone number. To set the current foreign country code automatically, press 0 for longer than 1 second. < Switches to the telephone mode, answers/ends telephone calls, To start dialling: Press briefly.
  • Page 36 Quick reference for using the telephone ? Anti-theft card protection system In order to be able to operate the tele- phone, you must insert a trained SIM card first. Using a KeyCard, you can place an emergency call only. Using a trained SIM card, it is possible to operate all of the telephone’s availa- ble functions, including the telephone mode.
  • Page 37: Using The Telephone

    Using the telephone All of the telephone functions can be oper- ated using a trained SIM card. • With the card tongue protruding, insert the trained SIM card into the slot with the contact surface facing up. • Switch the unit on. If you have not yet trained any SIM cards, refer to the section on “Train or delete Key- Card/SIM card”.
  • Page 38: Dialling A Telephone Number

    Using the telephone Dialling a telephone number The telephone mode must be switched on. Always use the area code for the number you are dialling, even if it is a local number. Manual • Dial the number using the number keys.
  • Page 39: Redial Function

    Using the telephone If you want a different number to the one shown in the display, you can press scroll through the entries in the telephone book. To start dialling/end call: • Press Redial function Automatic If the “Automatic redial” menu item in the setup menu is switched to “ON”, the number will be redialled automatically.
  • Page 40: Call Waiting (2Nd Caller)

    Using the telephone If there is already a number saved at the memory position indicated, “Overwrite?” will appear in the display. Press OK to overwrite the existing entry (this entry will be deleted). Place a call If the number you wish to call appears in the display •...
  • Page 41: Conference Calls

    Using the telephone Conference calls During a multi-party call, you can talk to sev- eral parties at the same time. While talking to one party you can place a call to a second party. Setting up a conference call You are already talking to the first party. A second party is waiting on hold.
  • Page 42: How To Place Telephone Calls In Foreign Countries

    0049 Germany City area code: 05121 Hildesheim Teleph. number: 49 ..Blaupunkt You enter: +49512149 ..Tip: Enter the country access code for all of the telephone numbers you save in the memo- How to receive calls Callers from your home country merely dial the usual number for your mobile phone.
  • Page 43: Phone Book Menu

    Phone book menu The phone book menu can be used to store, alter, delete and easily retrieve stored tele- phone numbers. The entries are stored in the telephone memory and/or on the SIM card and can be used for speed-dialling. The telephone can store up to 25 entries.
  • Page 44: How To Enter A Name/Text

    Phone book menu How to enter a name/text Using the keypad you can enter names or texts for various menu items. You cannot make an entry unless a specific request that you do so appears in the dis- play. Names can have a maximum of 16 and texts 160 characters.
  • Page 45: Finding An Entry By Name

    Phone book menu Finding an entry by name Selecting an entry: • Press to select “Find entry by name” and press OK. • Enter the first three letters of the name and press OK. A name with these first three letters or the closest name alphabetically in the list will appear in the display with the correspond- ing telephone number.
  • Page 46: Show My Phone Number

    Phone book menu Show my phone number You can display your own telephone number if it has been stored. • Press to select “Show my phone number” and press OK. If more than one number appears, press to select the correct one. Prevent access You can prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the telephone memory bank.
  • Page 47: Add Entry

    Phone book menu Add entry You can store up to 25 telephone numbers and names in the telephone memory bank. The number of entries you can store on the SIM card depends on the type of card you use. If you would like to add or alter (overwrite) an entry, press the following keys one after the other: •...
  • Page 48: Programming With Dsc

    Programming with DSC Thanks to DSC (Direct Software Control), it is possible to adapt several of the Radio- phone settings and functions to your own personal needs and to store these altera- tions. The Radiophone has been set at the facto- In the following you will find an overview of the default settings, so that you can reset the unit to these basic settings if necessary.
  • Page 49: Programming In The Setup Menu

    Programming with DSC Programming in the setup menu • Select the setup menu by pressing Setup Menu Start Return to setup menu/call menu (from any menu item): Press CL Telephone – Setup menu ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ * Alternately: ^ ^ ^...
  • Page 50: Ringing Tone Volume

    0 to 63 over the car speakers. Handset volume This menu item will not appear unless a Blaupunkt handset has been connected to the system. Press << / >> to adjust the volume of the handset to one of three levels (low, medi- um, high), remove the handset from the cra- dle first.
  • Page 51: Ringing Tone

    Programming with DSC Ringing tone You can select the ringing tone by pressing << / >> to choose from “Standard, Smooth, Rising (ringing tone gets louder with each ring), Off”. “Off” corresponds to “Ringing tone volume 0”. SMS tone If a message has been received by SMS or voice mail, the equipment can be set to emit a beep at a preset beep volume.
  • Page 52: Set Charge Parameters

    Programming with DSC After this, you can enter a charge per unit and a credit balance. If a charge or credit balance has already been entered, the last character will flash in the display. Use the numbers keys to alter the amount and the type of currency.
  • Page 53: Alter Access Code

    Programming with DSC Alter access code Use the access code to gain access to the important menu items. This code is set to “0000” at the factory. Be sure to make a note of the new code if you change it. Enter the old code (in this case “0000”) and press OK.
  • Page 54: Hands-Free Channel

    Programming with DSC Important! It is against the law to activate the audible external alarm in Germany. Find out what the regulations are regarding this in your own country. Hands-free channel Hands-free operation is possible on all four channels. If a traffic announcement is broadcast (TA on), you can select which channel (left/right) will remain active for hands-free operation.
  • Page 55: Programming In The Call Menu

    Programming with DSC Programming in the Call Menu If you would like to alter the programming, select the telephone mode first: • Press and access the DSC menu • pressing DSC/OK briefly. • Select the call menu by pressing Now you can proceed with your alterations. Select: Use the rocker switch to select the...
  • Page 56: Call Mailbox

    Programming with DSC Call mailbox The mailbox (also known as the mobile box) is comparable to an answering machine. You can also enter your own message text here. The texts stored in the mailbox are sorted into new and old messages and can be retrieved at any time.
  • Page 57: Sending Sms Messages

    Programming with DSC Calling the sender or another telephone If you would like to call whoever sent the message, • press while the message is on dis- play. The telephone will automatically call the corresponding number. If the message con- tains a telephone number in “quotation marks”, the call will be made to that number.
  • Page 58: Network Selection

    Programming with DSC To select, alter, send message. Press to select a message. After you press OK, two lines of the mes- sage will appear in the display. Press << / >> to read the text and make any alterations if required. •...
  • Page 59: Cell Broadcast

    Programming with DSC “Preferred networks” – Use this menu item to alter the priority in the list of preferred network opera- tors. • Press to make your selection and press OK: “Add network to list”: – known networks Press to select the desired net- work from the list of network opera- tors, press OK.
  • Page 60: Call Meters

    Programming with DSC Call meters The telephone is equipped with an internal meter which allows you to display the charg- es or call time for individual calls and the number of total calls. The default setting displays the call time. •...
  • Page 61: Phone Lock

    Programming with DSC Bar outgoing calls: • Press to make your selection from the menu items and press OK: ”International" – No calls can be made outside of the country. “Internation. except home” – No calls can be made outside of the country.
  • Page 62: Closed User Group

    Programming with DSC “Edit list fix dial no.” – The list of telephone numbers entered will be displayed. “New entry fix dial no.” – You can add a new phone number to the fixed numbers list. “Activated” – Switch this function on/off. Closed user group This is a special feature which you can or- der from your network operator.
  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary Access code Barred functions can be operated after the access code is entered. AOC parameter - Advice of Charge List of charges in which a charge per unit and a credit balance can be entered. Broker’s call It is possible to make a second call without ending the first one.
  • Page 64: Specifications

    SMS - Short Message Service Using this function it is possible to send other subscribers messages up to 160 characters in length, even if the recipient’s cellular phone is not switched on or a call cannot be put through at the present time. The text is stored temporarily in the network until the recipient retrieves his messages or the time limit set by the sender has expired.
  • Page 65: Index

    Index Accesscode 91, 117 Accessories 71 Add entry 111 Adjusting the volume for the beep tone 86 Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements 86 Alternative Frequency 82 Amplifier 71 Answering a call 103 Anti-theft protection 75, 80, 100 AOC parameters 115 Audible call timer 116 Audio mode 82 Automatic answer 114...
  • Page 66 Index Learn mode 92 Loudness 91 Mailbox 120 Making telephone calls using the handset 105 Making your first telephone call 97 Master clear 117 MIX 89 Moving an entry 109 My phone number 115 Network selection 122 Notepad 103 Operating mode 114 Operating the cassette deck 87 Operating the telephone 96 Phone book menu 107...
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