Blaupunkt Viking TMC 148 Operating Instructions Manual
Blaupunkt Viking TMC 148 Operating Instructions Manual

Blaupunkt Viking TMC 148 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Radio / CD Viking TMC 148 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Refer to the Quick Reference section for an explanation of these items...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Reference Section ... 4 Important notes ... 10 What you need to know ... 10 Traffic safety ... 10 Installation ... 10 Telephone mute ... 10 Accessories ... 10 TMC ... 10 Guarantee ... 11 International telephone information ... 11 KeyCard/TMC DriveCard theft protection system ...
  • Page 4: Quick Reference Section

    Quick Reference Section 1 On/off using the switch When the KeyCard is inserted, press one of the keys shown. The unit will play at the pre-adjusted volume. On/off switch using the KeyCard: The unit switches on or off when you insert or remove the KeyCard.
  • Page 5 Quick Reference Section To stop Scan / Preset Scan: Press SC or the rocker switch again. PTY Scan PTY Scan cannot be started unless PTY is switched on (“PTY” is lit on the display.) The radio stations for the programme type selected will be scanned.
  • Page 6: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference 7 Display a) NDR 2 (CLASSIC) - Station name b) 1 : 52 - CD time (elapsed playing time) c) 16:31 - Time d) 007, 248 - Motorway or A road num- bers selected for TMC e) 12, 14, 11 - Code numbers for selec- ted areas (1 - 13) for f) FM...
  • Page 7 Quick Reference Section 9 BND Selects the waveband and memory le- vel to FM I, FM II, T (Travelstore), M, or L. Additional Travelstore function To store the five radio stations with the strongest reception signals using Tra- velstore: Press BND until you hear a beep or “T- STORE”...
  • Page 8 Quick Reference Section To listen to messages again: Press TMC briefly twice. To switch to the next/previous mes- sage: to switch during the TMC an- nouncement. To interrupt a TMC message: During the announcement, press TMC briefly. TMC will remain active for any messages that then follow.
  • Page 9 Quick Reference Section @ PTY - Programme Type Using PTY, the station selection keys become programme type keys. Each station selection key can be program- med for a programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS, POP or EDUCATE, etc. Use << >> to activate all of the PTY programme types when PTY is active (“PTY”...
  • Page 10: Important Notes

    The Traffic Message Channel is a new RDS service for area or road-related traffic infor- mation. Using at TMC DriveCard, the Viking TMC 148 is able to receive digital traffic informa- tion via TMC on a continuous basis. You can retrieve information on the current traffic si- tuation immediately.
  • Page 11: Guarantee

    Important notes Guarantee The scope of the guarantee is determined by the laws in the country where the unit was purchased. Regardless of the legal guarantee regulati- ons, Blaupunkt affords a 12-month guaran- tee. If you have any questions about the gua- rantee, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 12: Keycard/Tmc Drivecard Theft Protection System

    KeyCard/TMC DriveCard theft protection system This car radio comes equipped with a rea- dy-to-use KeyCard. You can purchase a TMC DriveCard at your dealer’s, but it must be “trained” before you can use it. Please refer to the information in the sec- tion on “Training the TMC DriveCard”.
  • Page 13: Displaying The Radio Pass Data

    KeyCard/TMC DriveCard theft protection system Displaying the radio pass data You can use the KeyCard supplied with your set to display the radio pass data such as the model name, product number (7 6..) and serial number. Please refer to the section on “DSC pro- gramming - READ KC”.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Operating Mode

    Selecting the operating mode Use SRC (source) to select between the radio and CD mode. The CD mode is not available unless a CD has been inserted into the CD player. To select the operating mode: • Press SRC. Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) The Radio Data System enhances your en- joyment when you listen to FM radio stati- ons.
  • Page 15: Selecting A Waveband

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) • Press AF for approx. 2 sec. until “REG OFF” appears in the display. Each time you switch on the car radio, “REG ON” or “REG OFF” will appear in the dis- play. Selecting a waveband The following wavebands are available: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz...
  • Page 16: Switching Between The Memory Banks (Fm)

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Switching between the memory banks (FM) You can switch between the memory banks I, II and T in order to store stations and re- call them later. The currently selected memory bank will appear in the display.
  • Page 17: Scanning Stations With Radio Scan

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Continue listening to a scanned station/end Preset Scan: • Press SC briefly. Scanning stations with Radio Scan You can scan through all of the stations in your reception area. To start the Scan function: •...
  • Page 18: Programme Type

    Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Programme type Use << >> to have the last selected pro- gramme type displayed and to choose a new one. You can select any one of the stored types with the station selection keys 1 - 5. Important: PTY must be active.
  • Page 19 Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) • Press << or >>; the programme type selected last will be displayed for 3 sec. • During this period press >> (for- wards) or << (backwards) to select the desired programme type. •...
  • Page 20: Traffic Information Station Reception With Rds-Eon

    Traffic information station reception with RDS-EON The abbreviation “EON” stands for Enhan- ced Other Networks, which means that in- formation is exchanged within a radio net- work. Many FM radio stations provide their ser- vice area with traffic messages at regular intervals.
  • Page 21: Tmc - Traffic Message Channel

    TMC is an online service, which means that new traffic messages are updated immediately. The Viking TMC 148 equipped with a TMC DriveCard is able to receive a constant flow of digital traffic messages from radio stati- ons in the UK that broadcast TMC.
  • Page 22: Making A Selection For Tmc

    TMC – Traffic Message Channel Making a selection for TMC Before you can make a selection, the radio must be tuned into a TMC station. “TMC” will then appear in the display. On each station selection key you can store and recall a maximum of 5 motorways and A roads.
  • Page 23: Activating Stored Areas Or Roads (Selection)

    TMC – Traffic Message Channel • to select “MOTORWAY”, for example, and enter the code number for the motorway (“007” for the M7). • Use << >> to select the input position (the input field will flash). A maximum of two motorway numbers can be displayed at the same time.
  • Page 24: Switching Tmc On/Off

    TMC – Traffic Message Channel Switching TMC on/off TMC is switched on when “TMC” appears in a box in the display. To switch TMC on: • Press TMC briefly, “TMC” will appear in a box in the dis- play. If the radio is not yet tuned into a TMC sta- tion, seek tuning will begin to find a TMC station.
  • Page 25: Cd Mode

    CD mode You can use this car radio to play CDs. Note: Use only standard circular CDs measuring 12 cm in diameter! CDs measuring 8 cm in diameter or CDs in different shapes such as a butterfly or beer mug are not suitable for playback using this equipment.
  • Page 26: Clock - Time

    SCAN will also stop if you • press DSC, SRC, , << >> or Clock - Time This car radio has been equipped with a built-in clock which automatically takes ad- vantage of RDS to ensure highly accurate time-keeping. Setting the clock a) automatically The clock is set automatically when the radio is tuned into an RDS station...
  • Page 27: Setting The Equaliser

    Setting the equaliser The acoustic characteristics of the car in- terior affect the quality of the sound repro- duced in your vehicle to a much greater ex- tent than the speakers. Position, installation and the rear volumes of, for example, the door or rear window shelf all play an important role.
  • Page 28: Assistance In Setting Your Equaliser

    Setting the equaliser Assistance in setting your equaliser Frequency range Sound impression/problem Bass 32 – 100 Hz Bass reproduction too weak Lower mid-range 100 – 500 Hz Unclear bass Playback reverberates Unpleasant pressure on the ears What to do Notes Boost the bass with Avoid distortion.
  • Page 29: Dsc Programming

    DSC Programming The car radio has been equipped with DSC (Direct Software Control) to allow you to customise certain programmable, basic set- tings to suit your personal needs and prefe- rences and then store them. The basic settings for this audio equipment were made at the factory.
  • Page 30 DSC Programming SHARX Switches the bandwidth in the FM frequency range. When there are a large number of stations within your current reception ran- ge, use << >> to switch to SHARX ON which will pre- vent most interference from adjacent radio stations.
  • Page 31: Overview Of The Dsc Factory Settings

    DSC Programming LOW EQ Equaliser setting: To activate the frequencies and set the level for the lo- wer frequency range. Refer to the detailed instruc- tions in the section on “Equaliser setting”. CLK AUTO/MAN Switches the hour correction function on/off. Read the information in the section on “Clock, Deacti- vating the hour correction...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output power: 4 x 23 W RMS power acc. to DIN 45324 at 14.4 V 4 x 35 W max. power Tuner Wavebands: 87.5 – 108 MHz MW : 531 – 1602 kHz LW : 153 – 279 kHz FM sensitivity: 0.9 V at 26 dB signal- to-noise ratio.

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