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button for unlatching the removable release panel Volume control Button for switching the device on/off and for muting the device RDS button for switching the RDS (Radio Data System) convenience function on/off and for selecting display of running texts BND button (band) for the se- lection of the radio source Switches between FM memory levels and the MW and LW...
Thank you for choosing a Blaupunkt product. We hope you will enjoy your new equipment. Please read these instructions before using for the first time. Blaupunkt’s edi- tors are constantly working to write clear, generally understandable instructions for use. If you still have questions about how to use your equipment, please re- fer to your dealer or to your country’s...
Your device has a removable flip-release panel to protect it from theft. Without this panel, the unit is of no value to a thief. Protect your device from theft by taking the release panel with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Do not leave the panel in the car, even in a hidden place.
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The device can be switched on and off in the following ways: If the device is correctly connected to the vehicle ignition, and has not been switched off with button 3, it is switched on and off along with the ignition. To switch the device on when the igni- tion is off: Press button 3.
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Your Blaupunkt dealer can tell you which navigation systems can be used with your car radio. If a traffic announcement is received...
fic announcement is not reproduced until the call or the speech output has finished. If a call is received or if the navigation system begins speaking during a traffic announcement, the announcement is reproduced. The telephone call or speech output can be heard when the traffic announcement has finished.
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This device is equipped with an RDS radio receiver. Many FM stations trans- mit an additional signal containing ex- tra information such as station name and program type (PTY). As soon as it can be received, the name of the station is shown in the display. If the current operating mode is CD, CD- changer or AUX Press the BND/TS button 5.
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To switch between memory levels and wavebands, briefly press the BND/TS button 5. There are a number of ways to set the station. button :. Press the The next station that can be received is tuned in. To tune to a station manually button :.
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You can also save the six strongest sta- tions in the area automatically (FM only). The stations are saved on the FMT memory level. Note: Any stations previously saved on this level will be deleted. Press the BND/TS button 5 for longer than 2 seconds.
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When the program type has been se- lected and the search started, the de- vice changes from the current station to one with the selected program type. Note: If no station with the chosen program type is found, a beep is heard and the display briefly shows “NO PTY”.
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The HICUT function improves the sound when radio reception is poor (FM only). When interference is being experienced, the treble is automatically cut, which therefore also reduces the level of in- terference. Press the MENU button 8. button : until Press the “HICUT”...
It is possible to deactivate the LW and MW wavebands separately or together. This makes sense if you don’t use these wavebands, i.e. if you don’t listen to MW or LW stations. To deactivate the MW and LW wave- bands together or separately: In FM radio mode, press the MENU button 8.
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Press the MENU button 8. button : until Press the “TA VOLUME” appears in the dis- play. buttons : to adjust Use the the volume. When the setting process is com- plete, press the MENU button 8 or OK ;. Note: During a traffic announcement you can adjust the volume for the duration of the...
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To search rapidly backwards or forwards Hold down one of the : until fast searching begins. Press button 5 MIX >. “MIX CD” appears briefly in the display and the MIX symbol shows. The next track is played at random. Press button 5 MIX >...
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To receive traffic announcements while listening to a CD, press the TRAF button ?. Traffic information priority is activated when the traffic jam symbols shows in the display. For more information, please read the section on “Traffic Information”. In order to recognise your CDs more effectively, the car radio allows you to give individual names to up to 30 CDs.
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Note: For information on handling CDs, insert- ing them and operating the CD chang- er, please consult the operating instruc- tions for your CD changer. Press the CD•C button @ until “CHANGER” appears in the dis- play. Play will start with the first CD recog- nised by the CD changer.
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Press button 5 MIX > until “MIX OFF” flashes up and “MIX” disappears. To listen to short samples of all tracks on all the CDs in the CD changer in ascending order, press the OK button ; for longer than 2 seconds.
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button : to select Use the “CDC NAME”. button :. Press the Press and hold the MENU button 8. After 4 seconds a beep is heard and “DELETE NAME” ap- pears in the display. Release the MENU button 8. The CD name has been deleted. Return to the menu by pressing the OK button ;.
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The time is shown in the display. The minutes are flashing, and can be ad- justed. Set the minutes with the button :. Having set the minutes, press the button :. The hours flash. Set the hours with the button :. Press the MENU button 8 or OK Press the MENU button 8.
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Separate tone and volume adjustments can be made for each audio source (ra- dio, CD, CD-changer, AUX and traffic announcements). Note: The tone and volume settings for traf- fic announcements can only be adjust- ed while such an announcement is being received.
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Loudness refers to boosting the bass and treble at low volume levels to match the ear’s sensitivity. Press the AUD/LD button = for about 2 seconds. If loudness is switched on, LD shows in the display. The loudness boost can be set in steps from one to six.
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The microphone position for situation 1 (e.g. driver alone) is at the height of the driver’s head. For situation 2, hold the microphone between driver and passenger. For situation 3, hold the microphone in the centre (left/right, back/front) of the vehicle’s interior.
button : to set Use the the frequency level. To select the next filter, press first OK ; and then one of the buttons :. When all settings are complete, press the DEQ+ button <. In addition to automatic sound meas- urement, you can also make manual settings using the 5-band parametric equalizer.
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Start by setting the middle and treble ranges, and finish with the bass. Sound quality / 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 Boost the bass...
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It is also possible to activate pre-pro- grammed equalizer settings for the fol- lowing types of music: CLASSICS JAZZ ROCK TECHNO SPEECH To activate pre-programmed settings for these types of music: Press the DEQ+ button <. button : until Press the “SOUND PRESET”...
Your car radio has a TMC output that can be connected to Blaupunkt naviga- tion systems. Your Blaupunkt dealer can tell you which navigation systems can be used with your car radio.
If the statutory minimum guarantee pe- riod in your country is less than 12 months, Blaupunkt provides a 12 month manufacturer’s guarantee. Damage caused by wear, incorrect use or use for commercial purposes are excluded from this guarantee.
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