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button for unlatching the re- movable release panel Volume control Button for switching the device on and off and for muting the de- vice RDS button for switching the RDS (Radio Data System) con- venience function on/off and for selecting display of running texts BND button (band) for the selec- tion of the radio source, selec- tion of the FM memory levels...
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. The radio is of no value to a thief with- out this panel. 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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This requires the mobile tele- phone or navigation system to be con- nected to the car radio as described in the installation instructions. Your Blaupunkt dealer can tell you which navigation systems can be used with your car radio.
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If a traffic announcement is received during a telephone call, or while the navigation system is speaking, the traf- 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.
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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 cassette or CD-changer 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 :. Press the Note: Manual station tuning is only possible when the RDS conven- ience function is deactivated.
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Note: Any stations previously saved on this level will be deleted. Press the BND/TS button 5 for longer than two seconds. Storing starts. “TRAVEL-STORE” ap- pears in the display. When the proce- dure is complete, the station in memo- ry location 1 of the FMT memory level is played.
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Note: If no station is found with the cho- sen program type, a beep is heard and the display briefly shows “NO PTY”. The tuner returns to the most recently received station. If the station set, or another station from the station chain, starts to transmit the desired program type at a later time, the device changes automatically from the...
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“HICUT 0” means the function is inac- tive, while “HICUT 3” indicates the strongest automatic reduction of the tre- ble and the interference. Press the MENU button 8 or OK The SHARX function allows you to elim- inate interference from neighbouring stations as far as possible (FM only).
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This device is equipped with an RDS EON receiver. EON means Enhanced Other Network. Whenever a traffic announcement (TA) is made, the radio switches automati- cally from a station that does not broad- cast traffic information to one in the chain of stations that does.
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This car radio can make digital record- ings of up to four items of traffic news with a maximum total length of four min- utes. Traffic news is also recorded when the radio is switched off, provided the TIM function is activated. When the TIM function is activated, all incoming traffic news bulletins from the last station listened to are automatical-...
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Once the device is switched off, TIM remains on standby for two hours. This period can be extended to 24 hours. Activate TIM. Switch the car radio off with button “TIM 2H” appears in the display. Hold the TIM button @ pressed for longer than one second.
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To change between SIDE A and SIDE B >. Press button 2 Note: At the end of the tape, the direction of play is automatically reversed (auto-reverse). To skip to the next or a later track button : one or more Press the times.
To reset the tape counter Press button 5 MIX >. button :. Press the “FORWARD” appears in the display. button :. Press the “REWIND” appears in the display. Press the OK button ;. Play continues. Note: While the tape is being fast wound, the last radio station tuned in can be listened to.
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You should switch on the Dolby func- tion whenever you play tapes recorded using the Dolby B process. >. Press button 6 When the Dolby function is switched on, shows in the display. *Noise reduction system manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
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To switch the display between track number plus play time, track number plus clock time, track number plus CD number, or track number plus CD name / DIS button 7 for Press the longer than two seconds one or more times until the desired display appears.
To halt the scan Press OK ; again briefly. The track currently being sampled will continue to play. Note: The lengths of these samples can be set. Please consult the section on “Setting Scan Time” under “Ra- dio Operation”. >. Press button 3 “PAUSE”...
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To delete all stored CD names Listen to a CD. Press the MENU button 8. button : to select Use the “CDC NAME”. button :. Press the Hold down the MENU button 8. After four seconds a beep is heard and “DELETE NAME”...
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To set the time Press the MENU button 8. button : until Press the “CLOCKSET” appears in the dis- play. button :. Press the The time is shown in the display. The minutes are blinking, and can be adjust- Set the minutes with the button :.
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Separate tone and volume adjustments can be made for each audio source (ra- dio, cassette, CD-changer, AUX and traffic announcements). Note: The tone and volume settings for traffic announcements can only be adjusted while such an announce- ment is being received. To adjust the bass Press the AUD/LD button =.
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 two seconds. If loudness is switched on, LD shows in the display. The loudness boost can be set in steps from one to six.
To switch the equalizer on Hold down the DEQ button < until EQ shows in the display and “EQ ON” briefly appears. To switch the equalizer off Hold down the DEQ button < until EQ disappears from the dis- play and “EQ OFF” flashes up. Press the DEQ button <.
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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 Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz...
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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