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VDO RM 8204 Installation And Owner's Manual

VDO RM 8204 Installation And Owner's Manual

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RM 8204
Owner's manual and mounting instruction
Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation
Bedienungs- und Einbauanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding
Istruzioni d'uso e d'installazione
Instrucciones de manejo y de montaje
Betjeningsvejledning og monteringsanvisning

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  • Page 1 RM 8204 Owner’s manual and mounting instruction Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Bedienungs- und Einbauanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione Instrucciones de manejo y de montaje Betjeningsvejledning og monteringsanvisning...
  • Page 2 Addendum English Changes against owners manual: 1. Instead of the function “FM 123” “FM MEMO” is available. This mode enables the storage of all receivable stations in alphabetic order. 2. The CD-Changer options “Scan” and “Repeat” are NOT available. Français Modifications par rapport au mode d'emploi: 1.
  • Page 3 [A1] [A7] [A4] [A6] [A8] [A5] +12V Power Amplifier CD Changer Telephone in AUX in Hand brake TEL MUTE Hand brake AUX / DVDC Video Navigation Monitor RCD 5400...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents General information ........4 Notes on operating instructions.

  • Page 5: General Information

    When setting the volume, please make sure that traffic noises (horns, sirens, emer- gency vehicles, etc.) are still audible. RDS (Radio Data System) Many VHF stations transmit RDS information. The RM 8204 evaluates RDS telegrams and offers the following advantages: PS (Program Service name): Display of station name.

  • Page 6: Operation

    5 y ... Search functions (radio / CD* / DVDC* / MP3*) 6 NAVIGATION ..Switch to navigation mode 7 ENTERTAIN ..Display the main menu of the RM 8204 8 FAVOURITE ..Open the telephone menu **.

  • Page 7: Switching On / Off

    Operation MM 5600 The following functions are directly available on the MM 5600: 1 W ... . Reduce volume 2 V ... . Increase volume 3 O .

  • Page 8: Activating The Radio Display And Selecting A Source

    * Prerequisite: The RM 8204 must be connected to a video source or DVD changer, and the input for the AUX or DVD changer signals must have been enabled in the SETUP...

  • Page 9: Main Menu

    Press the ENTERTAIN button on the remote control or the O button on the MM 5600 to open the main menu of the RM 8204. The following menu items are available: PHONE: Switchover to the telephone source (provided that a telephone has been connected to the navigation system).

  • Page 10: Status Bar

    Operation RADIO VRF Status bar The lower part of the screen displays a status bar providing a number of details in accordance with the selected source. 1 TP: Station broadcasts traffic information. 2 AF: Station transmits on several frequencies (list of alternative frequencies). 3 General information: CHANGING SOURCE: Audio source is changed.

  • Page 11: Tuner Menu

    Operation Tuner menu: Setting the waveband Select the “TUNER” item in the main menu. Select the waveband. Press OK to confirm your setting. Use the 8 and 2 cursor buttons to select the desired waveband. Press OK to confirm your entry. To exit the menu, select “ESC”...
  • Page 12 Operation Station intro – SCAN Open the “TUNER” menu. Select “SCAN” and press OK twice to activate this function. Each station preset in the currently selected waveband is introduced for about 10 seconds. Press the ESC button to continue listening to the station currently being introduced. Autostore Activate this function to automatically store up to 10 VHF / MW stations with strong signals on the FM AST or AM AST waveband.

  • Page 13: Traffic Announcements (Ta)

    Operation Station memory Manual storage of stations You can manually save up to 30 VHF stations in the FM 123 waveband and up to 30 MW stations in the AM 123 waveband. Select the desired waveband (FM 123 or AM 123). Tune to the desired station.

  • Page 14: Cdc Menu

    Operation CDC menu (CD changer accessory) Select the “CDC” item in the main menu to set the CD changer as the source. Prerequisite: CDC must have been activated in the setup menu. You can play 12-cm audio / MP3 CDs on the CD changer. We strongly recommend only playing 12-cm CDs.
  • Page 15 Operation Introductory playback - SCAN Open the “CDC” menu. Select “INTRO SCAN” and press OK twice to activate this function. Each track of the currently loaded CD or currently selected directory (MP3) is played for about 10 seconds. Press the ESC button to listen in full to the track currently being introduced. Random playback Open the “CDC”...

  • Page 16: Dvd Changer

    DVD changer (accessory) If, instead of a CD changer, a DVD changer is connected to the RM 8204, selecting DVDC in the main menu effects a switchover to playback via this device. The DVD changer’s basic functions (start, stop, search etc.) can be controlled via the RC 5400 or the MM 5600 as described in the section on the CD changer.

  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    Operation SETUP menu The SETUP menu offers a wide range of settings for matching the RM 8204 to the cur- rent system configuration. Select “SETUP” in the main menu to open the SETUP sub-menu. Use the 8 and 2 cursor buttons to select the desired menu item.
  • Page 18 Operation Loading software updates This function is used by authorized dealers to update operating systems whenever required. If this function is activated in the absence of an updated version, the unit waits for about 15 seconds before resuming normal operation. IMPORTANT: During a software update, all user settings are restored to factory values.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In rare cases, your unit may not function the way you expect it to. Before calling the service department, please read the operating instructions thoroughly and go through the following check list; it may be possible to quickly remedy an apparent malfunction. Symptoms Possible cause / remedy General...

  • Page 20: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this information carefully and follow all the instructions outlined below. This will ensure reliable operation and durability of your unit. Keep the packaging and operating instructions in a safe place in order to pass them on to a subsequent owner in the event of selling the unit at a later date.

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation instructions Installation Secure the radio with the mounting brackets (Fig. 8). The RM 8204 can be installed at various locations using the supplied mounting brackets (for instance, in the luggage compartment or underneath the seats). Attaching the mounting brackets 1.
  • Page 22 Installation instructions Connection overview, ISO chamber B (loudspeakers), Fig. 3: Cable colour Connection to loudspeaker Blue + Rear right (RR+) Blue / black – Rear right (RR–) Grey + Front right (FR+) Grey / black – Front right (FR–) Green + Front left (FL+) Green / black –...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Radio, Fig. 9 - 11

    Installation instructions Audio input to chamber D2 (adapter cable accessories), Fig. 7: Connect the right-hand channel of the AV source’s audio output to the adapter cable’s red socket. Connect the left-hand channel of the AV source’s audio output to the adapter cable’s white socket.

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