Index About these instructions ...72 For your safety ...72 Scope of delivery ...73 Warranty ...73 Device overview ...74 Controls ...74 Placing the device in operation ...75 Detaching/attaching the control panel ...75 Switching the device on/off ...76 General functions ...76 Inserting a CD ...76 Inserting an MMC/SD card ...77 Connecting the USB medium ...77 Adjusting the volume ...78...
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Index Restricting station seek tuning to certain programme contents (PROG TYP) ...94 Toggle between mono and stereo operation (MONO) ...94 Traffi c announcements (TA) ...95 Receiving traffi c announcements ...95 Skipping a traffi c announcement ...95 Permanently switching the priority of traffi...
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Switching the internal amplifi er on/off (AMP ON) ...124 Blaupunkt stands for technical know-how in mobile radio reception, for precise navigation systems and fi rst-class sound. The blue dot made its debut in 1923 as a seal of quality that was assigned after rigourous functional –...
For your safety About these instructions Please read these instructions and, in particular, the following chapter, "For your safety", before using the device! Please also ob- serve the following instructions: • CD Changer, if available • Remote Control, if available For your safety The device was manufactured according to the state of the art...
1 Guide pin 1 USB connecting cable Note: Remote controls are available as optional equipment. You can fi nd out from your Blaupunkt dealer or on the Internet at www.blaupunkt.com which re- mote controls can be used with this device.
Device overview Device overview Controls button for detaching the control panel TUNER button Selecting the tuner as audio source Opening the "TUNER" menu Rocker switch Tuner: Start the station seek tuning Settings menu: Change settings On/Off button Press short: Switch on/mute Press long: Switch off Volume control >...
MENU button to call up the settings menu ESC button Settings menu: Confi rm menu item and change to the display of the audio source Scan/Travelstore: Cancel OK button Press short: Confi rm menu item and change to the next higher menu level Press long: Start scan/station seek tuning...
General functions Do not touch the contacts on ➔ the rear side with your fi ngers. Clean the contacts of the con- ➔ trol panel regularly using a soft cloth moistened with cleaning alcohol. To detach the control panel: Press the button ➔...
Inserting an MMC/SD card Note: Blaupunkt cannot guarantee the correct functioning of all MMC/SD card available on the market and, for this reason, recommends the use of MMC/ SD cards manufactured by "SanDisk"...
FAT16 or FAT32 fi le system and contain MP3 or WMA fi les. Blaupunkt cannot guarantee the proper function- ing of all USB media available on the market. If extensive fi les are stored on your USB medium, the fi...
• During the telephone call, you change the volume of the tele- phone call by means of the vol- ume control • Traffi c announcements (TA) are not automatically shown. Selecting an audio source The device features the following audio sources: •...
General functions The tuner display RADIO KISS RADIO KISS RADIO SUN TUN> 93.40 AUDIO 91.50 MHZ Main line Left: Arrow Middle: Station name or frequency Central area Audio source Memory location for radio sta- tions which can be selected using the six softkeys Info line 1 Left: memory bank In between: TP ¹), XBS ²), TMC ³),...
The CD changer display TRACK 05 REPEAT CDC> CDC> TRAFFIC 01:15 DISC 2: BOB MARL Main line Left: Arrow Middle: Track number Central area Audio source Functions which can be select- ed using the softkeys Info line 1 Left: audio source In between: TP ¹), XBS ²), TMC ³), RDS ⁴), PTY ⁵), RPT ⁶), MIX ⁷) Right: Clock...
Overview of the operation Overview of the operation This chapter fi rst presents the buttons on the device. It is followed by a description of the audio functions MIX, REPEAT, TRAFFIC and SCAN since their operation is identical for all audio sources.
Overview of the functions MIX, RPT, and TRAFFIC The display of the active audio source can show up to six functions at the left and right edge of the display which you always operate us- ing the same six softkeys The different settings of a function are selected by repeatedly pressing the same softkey.
Overview of the operation If you switched on random track play, the selected random track play mode is displayed on info line 1 and indicated by "MIX" at the side of the display. Switching Repeat title on/off ( REPEAT) Press the softkey ➔...
• If "TUNER" is selected as the audio source, the TUNER but- calls up the "TUNER" menu. • If the current menu features several pages, the left side of the main line shows an ar- row ( ). This means, you can use the NEXT button secutively scroll the different pages.
Overview of the operation The "BRIGHT" menu item is fl ashing. This means that you can now change the corre- sponding setting. In addition, the main line displays the current settings for the display brightness at night ("NIGHT") and during the day ("DAY"). The "Night"...
Operating the tuner After selecting "TUNER" as the audio source, the tuner display appears (see page 80). The playback starts immediately with the previously played station if the vehicle is within the reception area of this station. RADIO KISS RADIO KISS 94.60 RADIO SUN 96.20...
Operating the tuner "PROG TYP" menu, the tuner automatically searches the next station broadcasting this program type in the se- lected direction. For this purpose, the station must be broadcasting the corre- sponding PTY identifi cation as RDS service. • If you activated the automat- ic change to alternative fre- quencies in the "RDS"...
Storing stations After locating a station, you can store it as follows: Select the desired memory ➔ bank (see page 87). Press the softkey for approx. ➔ two seconds to which you want to assign the station. The station is stored. A signal tone confi...
Operating the tuner You can do the following at any time: • store the currently scanned station (see page 89), • cancel the scan by briefl y pressing the OK button Set the device to the region Europe, USA or Thailand The device is factory set to the frequency ranges and station technologies of the region in...
Changing the tuner settings ( "TUNER" menu) The "TUNER" menu allows you to change the basic settings of the tuner. To open the "TUNER" menu: Press the TUNER button ➔ The menu consists of two pages ("FM TUNER MENU1" and "FM TUNER MENU2") which can be toggled with the NEXT button TRAFFIC INFO ON TRAFFIC...
Operating the tuner You can now do the following in this waveband: • Searching stations (page 87). • Storing stations (page 89). • Calling up stored stations (page 89). Switching the display of radio text on/off ( R-TEXT) In the "TUNER" menu, press ➔...
The "SENSITIVITY" menu ap- ➔ pears. Press the softkey ➔ "FM") to set the seek tuning sensitivity for FM stations or press the softkey < "AM") to set the seek tuning sensitivity for AM stations. Each seek tuning sensitivity can be adjusted in six incre- ments.
Operating the tuner ence level is automatically decreased. • "0": The High cut function is switched off. Restricting station seek tuning to certain programme contents ( PROG TYP) Change to the second page of ➔ the "TUNER" menu by pressing the NEXT button In the "TUNER"...
Traffi c announcements (TA) The device uses the RDS servic- es TA and EON to play traffi c an- nouncements even if you are cur- rently listening to another audio source. If you did not defi ne a traffi c information station, the de- vice can automatically switch to a traffi...
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Traffi c announcements On the traffi c information display Press the softkey ➔ "TA OFF") during the traffi c an- nouncement. The current traffi c announce- ment is cancelled. The previ- ously active audio source is played again and the corre- sponding display appears.
Operating the inte- grated CD player The device can play the following CD formats: • CD audio (some CDs with copy protection cannot be played) • CD-R or CD-RW with MP3 or WMA fi les (without DRM copy protection only) Note: The quality of self-burnt CDs fl...
Operating the integrated CD player Functions of the integrated CD player if an audio CD is inserted After inserting an audio CD (see page 76) and selecting "CD" as the audio source for the fi rst time (see page 79), "CD Reading" briefl y ap- pears on the main line page 80).
Switching the CD text display on/off (TEXT) Some CDs support the display of text information about artist, al- bum, track, etc. To switch the dis- play of CD text on/off: Press the softkey < ➔ "TEXT"). The CD text status is briefl y displayed on the main line •...
Operating the MP3/WMA player Operating the MP3/ WMA player After inserting a medium with MP3 or WMA fi les (CD, MMC/SD card, or USB stick) (see pages 76 and 77) and selecting them as audio source for the fi rst time (see page 79), "CD/MMC/USB Reading" ap- pears on the main line 81).
Showing all the information of the current title ( SHOW ALL) To show all the available informa- tion about the current title (e.g. from ID3 tags) on the info line 2 Press the softkey < ➔ "SHOW ALL"). All available information for the current title scrolls once on info line 2 Switching scrolling text on/off...
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Operating the MP3/WMA player Selecting a title from a list ( Browser mode/ playlist) During the MP3 or WMA playback, you can always switch between the following modes using the NEXT button • MP3 display (left part of the fi gure) •...
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On the rocker switch ➔ to scroll up or down. On the rocker switch ➔ to change up to a higher-lev- el folder. Press the OK button ➔ change down to a selected subfolder. Press the OK button ➔ a selected fi le. Operating the MP3/WMA player , press , press...
Operating the optional CD changer Operating the optional CD changer After inserting at least one CD in the CD changer magazine and select- ing "CDC" as the audio source for the fi rst time (see page 79), "Mag- azine Scan" briefl y appears on the display. The CD overview appears next.
Selecting a CD from the CD magazine ( CD overview) The CD overview shows: • Either the CD number (e.g. "DISC 01") • or the name of the CD (you can enter it as described in the next section) • or an empty position if the cor- responding position of the magazine is without a CD.
Changing basic settings in the settings menu To delete the name of the current Press and hold the softkey ➔ (next to "CLEAR CD") for long- er than two seconds. The main line briefl y dis- plays "CLEARING". Changing basic settings in the settings menu The settings menu allows you to adjust basic device functions, such as sound, power-on volume or display brightness, to your specifi...
Adjusting sound and balance ( AUDIO) The "AUDIO" menu provides extensive possibilities for adjusting the sound to your specifi c needs. Press the MENU button ➔ Press the softkey ➔ TREBLE -4 TREBLE TREBLE BASS BALANCE FADER SUBOUT BALANCE +3 TREBLE BASS BALANCE...
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Changing the equalizer setting ( DEQ) Your device features a digital 6-band equalizer. On the "DEQ" menu, you can adjust the sound to your vehicle and your specifi c needs and eliminate problems, such as droning or poor voice comprehension. Press the MENU button ➔...
Creating/changing a user-defi ned equalizer setting ( ADJUST) You can adjust the three different user-defi ned equalizer settings to different situations, e.g. for the driver alone, for driver and passenger or for passengers in the front and the rear. Select the user-defi ned equalizer setting which you want to create/ ➔...
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Changing basic settings in the settings menu • for passengers in the front and rear – at the head level in the center of the vehicle. Ensure that all passengers in ➔ the vehicle are sitting and re- maining quiet. Change to the "DEQ"...
80 Hz +11db Q1 LOW1 LOW2 HIGH1 Select the centre frequency to ➔ be changed by pressing on on the rocker switch In the two frequency bands "LOW1" and "2", you can se- lect one centre frequency each from 20 to 250 Hz. In the four frequency bands "HIGH1"...
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Selecting a sound presetting ( PRESET) This menu item allows you to se- lect one of the following sound presets: VOCAL, DISCO, ROCK, JAZZ or CLASSIC. Press the softkey located next ➔ to the desired sound preset. The selected sound preset is highlighted and shown on the main line...
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You can adjust the level of the Subout preamplifi er output in 13 increments from –6 dB (maxi- mum decrease) to +6 dB (maxi- mum increase) for one of the fol- lowing cut-off frequencies: 80 Hz, 120 Hz, or 160 Hz. In the "AUDIO"...
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Changing basic settings in the settings menu Changing display settings ( DISPLAY) In the "DISPLAY" menu, you can adjust the display brightness, colour and contrast, among other things. Press the MENU button ➔ Press the softkey ➔ pears. The "DISPLAY" menu consists of two pages which can be toggled with the NEXT button DISPLAY COLOR OCEAN...
Changing the user-defi ned col- our ( USER) Two options are available to change the user-defi ned colour. Option 1: Press the softkey ➔ "USER"). Set the desired colour using ➔ the softkeys < • "RED–": Reduces the red por- tion.
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Inverting the display ( INVERT) Press the softkey ➔ "INVERT"). Bright portions of the display are displayed as dark, dark por- tions as bright. Switching the spectrum analyser on/off ( SPECTRUM) Instead of displaying the audio source, the device can display a 5- band spectrum analyser.
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Changing volume presettings ( VOLUME) In the "VOLUME SETTING" menu, select the volume presettings for traffi c announcements, the telephone, the signal tones, etc. Press the MENU button ➔ Press the softkey ➔ The "VOLUME SETTING" menu appears. The volume presettings are displayed as two-digit numbers.
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Changing the volume presetting of the telephone ( PHONE) If the device puts a phone call through, it always starts at the preset volume. Press the softkey ➔ "PHONE"). The "PHONE" menu item is fl...
Press the softkey ➔ "LAST VOL"). The main line briefl y dis- plays "LAST VOL ACTIVE". The "LAST VOL" menu item is highlighted. Changing clock settings ( CLOCK) In the "CLOCK SETTING" menu, you can set the clock of the device as well as change the display options of the clock.
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Setting the time ( TIME) Press the softkey ➔ "TIME"). The current time is shown on the main line . The hours fl ash. On the rocker switch ➔ to change the hours. On the rocker switch ➔...
Confi guring audio inputs ( AUX) Up to two external audio source, such as MiniDisc player or external MP3 player, can be connected to the audio inputs AUX1 and AUX2. If you are connecting a CD changer, it occupies audio input AUX1 and you can also connect AUX2.
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Changing basic settings in the settings menu Note: The "EDIT" menu item appears only if you activated the cor- responding audio input as de- scribed in the preceding sec- tion. Press the softkey ➔ or the softkey for AUX (each next to "EDIT").
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Changing special settings ( VARIOUS) In the "VARIOUS MENU" menu, you can change the scan time for the scan function and the welcome text. Press the MENU button ➔ Press the softkey ➔ The "VARIOUS" menu appears. THE ADVANTAGE I> ON MSG NORMSET AMP ON...
Changing basic settings in the settings menu Switching the internal amplifi er on/off ( AMP ON) If you connected the device to an external power amplifi er via the preamplifi er outputs (Preamp), you can switch off the internal amplifi er of the device as follows: CAUTION! No sound with switched- off internal amplifi...
The device is always silent, even though it is correctly connected. If problems still persist, please contact an authorised workshop or the Blaupunkt customer service (see the last page). (next to Possible cause The device is not set to your region.
Technical data Technical data Weight Voltage supply Operating voltage: Current consumption In operation: 10 seconds after switch-off: Amplifi er output power acc. to DIN 45324: at 14.4 V: max. power: Preamplifi er output (Preamp Out) 4 channels: Input sensitivity AUX inputs: Telephone input: Tuner FM waveband:...
Glossary AF – Alternative frequency The range of FM stations is limited. For this reason, FM programmes are distributed to different fre- quencies. The AF RDS service sends these frequencies to the tuner. If the reception deterio- rates because the vehicle leaves the reception area of a frequency, the tuner can automatically change to the best receivable frequency.
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Glossary Playlist Playback list for MP3 or WMA fi les In playlists, you determine the or- der in which certain titles should be played. They are created with an MP3 manager, such as WinAmp or Windows Media Player. PTY – Program Type The device searches only for sta- tions with preselectable program- me content (e.g.
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Glossary Your device has a TMC output, which you can use for connect- ing Blaupunkt navigation systems. Please contact your authorised Blaupunkt dealer for additional information. T-STORE – Travelstore Automatic searching and storing of the six strongest radio stations received of the region.
Keyword index Index Symbols 24H Mode 120 ADJUST 109 Allowing alternative frequencies 92 Amplifi er 124 AMP ON 124 ANGLE 115 AREA 90 AUDIO 107 Audio inputs Activating 121 Confi guring 121 Renaming 121 Audio source 79 Tuner 87 AUTO 109 AUTO SND 112 AUTOSYNC 120 AUX 121...
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Calling up a user-defi ned setting 108 Creating a user-defi ned setting 109 Settings recommendations 111 ESC button 75, 85 Factory settings 124 FADER 107 FM1, FM2, FM3, and FMT 87 Forward 82 HIGH CUT 93 Improved reception 93 INFO 101 Info line 80, 81 INVERT 116 LAST VOL 118...
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Keyword index Safety 72 SCAN 84 Scanning 84 SCANTIME 124 Scan time 124 SCREEN S 116 Screen saver 116 SCROLL 99, 101 SD card: see Memory card Seek tuning sensitivity 92 SENS 92 Serial number 125 SER NUM 125 Settings menu 106 SHOW ALL 101 Skip title 82 Softkey 74, 82...
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Bitte den ausgefüllten Gerätepass sicher aufbewahren! Please keep the fi lled-in radio pass in a safe place! Prière de conserver soigneusement la carte d’autoradio remplie ! Tenete per favore il libretto di apparecchio, debitamente riempito, in un posto sicuro! Bewaar de ingevulde apparaatpas op een veilige plaats!
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