Summary of Contents for Blaupunkt SAN FRANCISCO RDM 169
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Radio / CD San Francisco RDM 169 Operating instructions...
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Erklärung der Positions-Nummern siehe Kurzanleitung / Refer to the Quick Reference for the explanation of these operating elements / Explication des numéros de référence cf. notice d’emploi / Vedere le Istruzioni in breve per una spiegazione dei numeri di posizione / Verklaring van de positienummers: zie beknopte handleiding / Se “Kort handledning” för förklaringar till positionsnumren / Para la explicación de los números de posición, véanse las instrucciones breves / Os números de posição encontram-se na breve instrução...
Contents Quick Reference ... 50 RC 08 remote control unit ... 58 Important notes ... 59 What you need to know ... 59 Traffic safety ... 59 Installation ... 59 Telephone mute ... 59 Accessories ... 59 Guarantee ... 59 International telephone information ...
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Contents CD operation / CD changer operation ... 73 Inserting a CD ... 73 Removing a CD ... 73 Switching on CD operation ... 73 Switching on CD changer operation ... 74 Selecting the display mode ... 74 Selecting CDs ... 74 Selecting tracks ...
Quick Reference 1 Unlocking the fold-down operating panel After the operating panel has been un- locked it is possible to insert or remove the KeyCard or a CD. Press 1 to unlock the panel, it will fold down forwards. The operating panel cannot be removed and must not be used as a storage shelf.
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Quick Reference After the beep press ON. The unit will switch on. After the unit has played for an hour, it will switch off automatically to prevent the vehicle battery from running down. 3 Adjusting the volume Turn the knob to adjust the volume. The volume setting will appear in the top line of the display.
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Quick Reference Menu level 2 Adjusting the radio functions NEXT - FM Switches to additional radio functions: AF, LOC, PTY, REG, RT, MONO Switches to the previous radio func- tions: FM, TS, TA, AM, PS, SCAN. Switches to FM. TS (Travelstore) Automatically stores the six stations with the strongest reception in the “FMT”...
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Quick Reference (Alternative Frequency for RDS opera- tion) Switching AF on/off: Press AF briefly. LOC - Local Press LOC to switch the seek tuning sensitivity between “Local” and “Dis- tance”. (Program Type) PTY changes the station keys into pro- gram keys. Switching PTY on/off: Press PTY brief- ly.
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Quick Reference RPT - Repeat CD tracks, and for CD changer opera- tion entire CDs, can be played repeat- edly. Press RPT to select from the following functions: - REP TRCK = repeats track - REP CD = repeats CD (for CD changer operation only) - RPT off = switches the function off.
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Quick Reference CD and CD changer operation << / >> Selects CDs (for CD changer operation only) >> Up: Press briefly << Down: Press briefly Selects tracks Up: Press briefly CUE - fast forward (audible): Hold pressed down Down: Press briefly twice or repeatedly in succession Restart a track: Press briefly Review - fast reverse (audi-...
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Quick Reference ; Display Radio operation TP, TA - TP = Traffic Program (ra- dio is tuned into a traffic program station) - TA = priority for traffic pro- gram stations is active - Program type is active - Alternative frequency for DISC-IN - CD is in the CD drive <...
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Quick Reference A Visual theft protection If you want to use the flashing LED to deter thieves, make sure that the car radio is installed correctly and switched off; the operating panel is opened; the KeyCard has been removed; LED is switched to on in the DSC menu (default setting).
RC 08 remote control unit D V- / V+ Volume control. E SRC (Source) Switches operating modes Press SCR repeatedly to select. - Radio - CD - Changer (if a changer is connected) F <</>>, Radio operation Station seek tuning down <</>>...
If you have any questions about the guar- antee, please contact your dealer. He will be happy to assist you, repair your equip- ment or forward it to an authorised Blaupunkt repair shop. In addition, our employees are there to help you on our service hotline.
KeyCard theft protection system This car radio comes equipped with one KeyCard, but it can also be operated with a second card. If you have lost your KeyCard or if it was damaged, you can buy a replacement Key- Card from your specialised dealer. If you use two KeyCards, the settings stored on the first card will be transferred to the second.
KeyCard theft protection system A maximum of two cards can be used with the set. If you attempt “train” a third one, the access authorisation for the KeyCard not used for the “training” process will be deleted auto- matically. Incorrect KeyCard If a wrong KeyCard is inserted, then “Wrong KC”...
the master code for the unit, which you will find in the radio pass. Always keep the radio pass in a safe place. Do not leave it in your vehicle. Training the new KeyCard • Insert the new KeyCard into the unit and lock the operating panel into posi- tion.
First-time installation Enter the data you want to use to identify the unit. Example: Line Information MONIKA MÜLLER LANDS 18 HILDES- HEIM HI-XX000 Once you have completed your entry for the first line, • press NEXT, the display will switch au- tomatically to the next line.
CDC cannot be selected unless one of the Blaupunkt changers, the A 06, the A 072, the A 08, the A 05, or the A 071 has been connected and there is at least one CD in the magazine.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) The Radio Data System offers you more convenience when you listen to FM radio stations. More and more radio stations have begun to broadcast RDS information alongside their programs. As soon as a program has been identified, the station name including a regional identi- fier, if available, will appear in the display, for example, NDR1 NDS (regional program...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) While searching for the strongest reception signal, the radio may switch to mute briefly. If “Search” appears in the display when you switch on the radio or recall one of the stored frequencies, this indicates that the unit is automatically searching for an alternative frequency.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Manual tuning with << / >> You can also tune into a station manually. Important: AF and PTY must be switched off (i.e. the symbols do not light up in the display). If necessary, deactivate these functions in menu level 2.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Note: Should you tune into a station which has already been stored before on another mem- ory bank, the corresponding preset button and the memory bank will flash briefly in the DOT display. Automatically storing the strongest stations with Travel- store...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) All of the stations on the waveband select- ed and within reception range will be scanned one after the other. “FM SCAN” or “AM SCAN” will appear in the DOT display. To select a scanned station and switch off the Radio Scan function: •...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Program type Use << >> to have the last selected program type displayed and to choose a new one. You can select any one of the stored types with the preset buttons 1 - 6. Important: PTY must be active.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Storing program types You can store any of the available program types on any of the preset buttons 1-6. • Select a program type as described above. • Press down the desired preset button 1-6 until you hear a beep.
If the station you are tuned into does not transmit radio text, “No Text” will appear in the display. Switching radio text off • Press TU, NEXT and RT (radio text) one after the other. The red arrow in front of “RT” will disappear. Traffic information station reception with RDS-EON The abbreviation “EON”...
b) Switch off the priority for traffic an- nouncements: • press TA. “TA” will disappear from the display. Automatic seek tuning start (CD and CD changer operation) If you leave the reception area for the traffic information station you have tuned into while you are listening to a CD, the system will automatically start searching for a new TA station.
CD operation / CD changer operation CD changer operation Switching on CD changer operation Make sure that at least one CD has been inserted into the magazine. • Press CDC, the CDC functions will ap- pear in the display, e.g. CD and track number, name/playback time.
CD operation / CD changer operation To re-start a title: Press briefly. REVIEW - fast reverse (audible): Hold pressed down. The rocker switch acts as a sequence switch so that you can skip over several CDs or tracks if you press it repeatedly. Repeating tracks/CDs You can repeat a track or a CD (in changer operation) as often as desired.
CD operation / CD changer operation You can have the CD tracks played in ran- dom order. For CD changer operation, use CDC to switch the menu levels. The MIX function is active when the red ar- row lights up in the display. You can choose the following MIX functions: Mix CD The tracks on the selected CD will be played...
Use “ALL” to delete the names and TPM for all of the CDs in the mode selected (CD or CDC). To begin the deletion process: • Press DSC. • Press CD or CDC. To delete one CD • press CD for approx. 1 sec. “CD clr”...
Selecting a 12 or 24-hour mode You can choose whether the time is dis- played in a 12 or 24-hour mode. If necessary, refer to the section on “DSC programming - CLK, MODE”. Synchronisation To improve the accuracy of the internal clock, it can be synchronised on a regular basis.
The mi- crophone must be connected to the car ster- eo system. Starting the hi-fi self-adjustment The car stereo system must be switched on. • Place the microphone as required for the setting you want to store.
– Digital Sound Adjustment If necessary, you can alter the self-adjusted settings to suit your own individual tastes. Refer to the section on “Manual equalizer adjustment”. Note: All of the car speakers should be connect- ed correctly when you take the readings. If the speakers or the microphone are not connected to the system properly when you attempt to take the readings, the self-adjust-...
– Dynamic Noise Covering DNC is used when the vehicle is in motion to boost the car audio system’s volume to a level which is considered pleasant in the stationary vehicle. The volume is boosted at different levels for the different frequency ranges, depending on the amount of noise which develops in the vehicle.
DSC programming This car audio system has been equipped with DSC (Direct Software Control) to allow you to customise certain programmable, basic settings to suit your personal needs and preferences and then store them. The basic settings for this audio equipment were made at the factory.
DSC programming Use to select the language used to indicate the program type: Deutsch, English or Fran- cais. SHARX Switches the bandwidth in the FM frequen- cy range. When there are a large number of stations within your current reception range, use << >>...
DSC programming DLAY (Delay) If an amplifier has been connected to the system, this setting can prevent the annoy- ing power-on pop noise. Use the delay func- tion to switch on the amplifier with a slight delay. “Delay 1” = 250 ms to “Delay 9” = 2.25 sec. delayed power-on.
DSC programming CLK (Clock) Use this menu to adjust the clock settings. The time is set automatically when the au- dio system is tuned into an RDS station with the “CT” (clocktime) function. If this signal is not available, it is possible to adjust the clock with “SET”.
DSC programming The system is switched off with “ON” when the ignition is switched on. The time will be displayed if you have ad- justed the corresponding setting to “CLK on”. The display will switch off when the ignition is switched off. b) the audio system can only be switched off with “ON”, not with the ignition.
EXIT Press to end/cancel a setting. KeyCard Theft protection system from Blaupunkt. The car stereo cannot be operated without the correct KeyCard. SIM cards (telephone cards) or a second KeyCard can only be trained using the orig- inal KeyCard.
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Glossary - Technical Terminology Preset Scan See SCAN. Designed for the selection of a specific type of program in FM (e.g. sports, news). Also see RDS. RDS – Radio Data System Service provided by radio stations to en- hance radio listening pleasure. The station name, for example, is displayed instead of the frequency.