Table of contents Quick Reference ... 41 RC 08 remote control unit ... 48 Important notes ... 49 What you need to know ... 49 Traffic safety ... 49 Installation ... 49 Telephone mute ... 49 Accessories ... 49 Guarantee ... 49 International telephone information ...
Quick Reference 1 Unlocking the fold-down operating panel It is possible to insert or remove the KeyCard and the CD when the operat- ing panel is unlocked. To unlock the panel press 1, the op- erating panel will fold down. The oper- ating panel cannot be removed.
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Quick Reference 3 Adjusting the volume Turn the knob to adjust the volume as desired. The volume level selected will appear in the display. When the unit is switched on, it will automatically play at the pre-set volume (ON VOL). It is possible to adjust the ON VOL (re- fer to “DSC programming - ON VOL”).
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Quick Reference Press SCA for approx. 1 second (Preset Scan) - You will hear a beep and “SCAN” will flash in the display alternately with the abbreviation for the station being scanned. The radio stations which have been stored on the station keys and which are currently within recep- tion range will be scanned.
Quick Reference - MIX CD = the tracks on the CD will be played in random order. If you are using a CD changer, the CDs will be selected in numerical or- der and the tracks in random order. - MIX MAG (for changer operation only) = all of the tracks on all of the CDs in the magazine will be played in random order.
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Quick Reference CD and changer operation << / >> Select CD (for changer operation only) >> up: Press briefly << down: Press briefly Select track up: Press briefly CUE - fast forward (audible): Hold pressed down down: Press twice or repeatedly briefly To restart the track: Press briefly REVIEW - fast reverse (audible):...
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Quick Reference 9 DIS Selects different display modes. Radio operation Press DIS briefly: - Name of the current radio station - Current frequency - PTY code This will not work properly unless the radio is able to receive an RDS station in adequate reception quality.
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Quick Reference ; CDC Switches to changer operation (only if a changer is connected). If there is no changer, the system will switch to AUX as long as AUX ON is switched on in the DSC menu. < CD Switches to CD operation = TU (TUNER) Switches to radio operation.
RC 08 remote control unit Included with package: Tokyo RDM 169 Optional: Alabama DJ Seattle RDM 169 B V- / V+ Volume control C SRC (Source) Switches operating modes - Radio - CD - Changer (if a changer is connected) D <<...
TA. Accessories Use only Blaupunkt-approved accessories and spare parts. You can use the following Blaupunkt prod- ucts with this unit: RC 08 remote control unit The RC 08 infrared remote control unit allows you to...
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 new one from your specialised dealer.
KeyCard theft protection system • Remove the first KeyCard and insert the new one while “CHANGE” still ap- pears in the display. After the display indicates “READY” or “LEARN KC”, • press DSC. Now you can also use the new KeyCard for operating your unit.
KeyCard theft protection system Care of your KeyCard To ensure that the KeyCard will function properly it is important that the contacts are free from any foreign particles. Avoid direct skin contact. If necessary, clean the KeyCard contacts using a cotton swab soaked in rubbing al- cohol.
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 iden- tifier, if available, will appear in the display, for example, NDR1 NDS (regional program...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) The setting selected will appear briefly in the display. When the regional function has been activated, the corresponding key will be highlighted in the display. Selecting a waveband With this car radio you can select between the following wavebands: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz MW 531 - 1602 kHz...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Changing the memory bank (FM) You can shift between the memory banks I, II and T in order to store stations and recall them later. The currently selected memory bank is indicated in the display. •...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) • by pressing ST1 - ST6. To select a station on a different waveband: • Press NEXT as often as necessary un- til the desired memory bank appears and then select the station by pressing ST1 - ST6.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Switching from stereo to mono (FM) If reception is poor, you may get better sound quality by switching from stereo to mono in the DSC menu. Each time the ra- dio is switched on, stereo playback is acti- vated automatically.
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) SOCIAL AFFAIRS RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ MUSIC COUNTRY MUSIC NATIONAL MUSIC OLDIES MUSIC FOLK MUSIC DOCUMENT Checking the program type of the sta- tion On menu level 2 • Press PTY for approx. 2 seconds. After the beep tone the display will show the program type offered by the station current- ly playing.
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Now the selected program type can be re- called by pressing this preset when PTY has been activated. (“PTY” appears in the dis- play.) Scanning stations with PTY SCAN Requirement: “PTY” must appear in the dis- play.
Traffic information station reception with RDS-EON The abbreviation “EON” stands for En- hanced Other Networks, which means that information is exchanged within a radio net- work. Many FM radio stations provide their serv- ice area with traffic messages at regular in- tervals.
CD operation / CD changer operation You can play CD on this unit. In addition, CDs can be played on the Blaupunkt CD changers, CDC A 06, A 072, A 08 or A 071. These changers can be purchased at any authorised retail outlet.
CD operation / CD changer operation Selecting the display mode You can select the desired display mode for CD and CD changer operation: • Press DIS as often as necessary until you have selected the desired display mode. “CD 10” –...
CD operation / CD changer operation Storing tracks with TPM A track can only be stored while it is play- ing. To store a track • press TPM for approx. 1 second, “TPM PROG” will appear in the display. This track has been stored. Switching TPM playback on/off •...
CD operation / CD changer operation SCAN Use this function to scan all of the CD tracks. To start the Scan function: • Press SCA briefly, the display will indi- cate “SCAN”. The titles will be scanned one after the oth- er in ascending order.
Clock - Time This car stereo is equipped with a built-in clock which automatically takes advantage of RDS to ensure highly accurate time-keep- ing (hours, minutes). For the clock to function properly with RDS, an RDS station with the CT function (CT – clock time) must be received.
Now you can compare the sound produced by your car stereo with and without the equaliser. Setting recommendations on the Internet Refer to our home page on the Internet http://www.blaupunkt.de to find setting recommendations for new vehicles on the market.
Setting the equaliser Assistance in setting your equaliser Start to make your settings in the mid-range/treble and end it with the bass range. Frequency range Sound impression/problem Bass 30 – 100 Hz Bass reproduction too weak Lower mid-range 100 – 400 Hz Unclear bass Playback reverberates Unpleasant pressure on the ears...
DSC programming The car stereo has been equipped with DSC (Direct Software Control) to allow you to customise certain programmable, basic set- tings to suit your personal needs and pref- erences and then store them. The basic settings for this audio equipment were made at the factory.
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DSC programming LO/DX To adjust the seek tuning sensitivity. “LO” stands for local recep- tion. “DX” stands for distant re- ception. Select “LO 3” if you want to receive strong stations in the local area, select “DX 1” if you want to tune into weaker stations which are further away.
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DSC programming AUX ON/OFF (for Alabama DJ, Tokyo RDM 169) This menu item will not ap- pear unless a CD changer has been connected to the system. The factory setting is “OFF”. If another system compo- nent is connected to AUX, this setting must be altered to “AUX ON”.
DSC programming Overview of the DSC factory set- tings LOW EQ 0 dB/40 Hz HIGH EQ 0 dB/630 Hz TA VOL CD NAME SHARX SHARX ON HICUT HICUT 2 LO / DX DIST 1 STEREO/MONO STEREO CLOCKSET 0:00 CLK AUTO / MAN CLK AUTO 12/24H MODE 24H MODE...
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 RPT (Repeat) Repeats CD tracks. In changer operation you can repeat single tracks or complete CDs. SCAN Briefly plays the radio stations in your cur- rent reception range or the tracks on a CD in CD mode. Using Preset Scan you can scan the radio stations stored on the preset buttons.
Index Accessories 49 Adjusting the volume for traffic announcements 61 Adjusts the display 70 Alternative frequency 54 Assistance in setting your equaliser 68 Automatic bandwidth adjustment 58 Automatic tuning 55 Bandwidth adjustment 58 BND 42 Care of your KeyCard 52 CD changer operation 62 CD operation 62 Changing the memory bank 56...
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Index SCAN (CD) 65 Scan time 57 Scrolling through the broadcasting networks 55 Seek tuning sensitivity 57 Selecting the display mode (CD) 63 Setting recommendations on the Internet 67 SHARX 58 Short Additional Memory (S.A.M.) 51 Softkeys 42 Station tuning 55 Stereo 58 Storing stations 56 Switching the sound on/off 41...
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