Dispiay The display consists of three fields and changes according to the operating mode and function. Display field 1: Radio mode Memory banks and wavebands Brief indication of preset station (e.g. Pl) Cassette mode CAS - cassette inserted Chanaer mode (Chanaer sold separately) Current track Numeric and graphic representation of the volume and audio settings.
Quick reference To release the detachable face, press this knob and remove the detachable face. @ ON - Power up/down Press this button to turn the unit on. It will play at the volume set under DSC. Mute: If you press this button briefly during radio reception, the volume will turn down instantly.
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@ SRC (SRC = audio source) Press button briefly to select the operating mode (tuner, cassette, changer or Aux-in). The active mode appears in the display. 0 11 AUD You can store different treble and bass settings for the FM, AM, cassette and CD changer or Aux-in modes.
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Changer mode (optional) 3/W - Pause interrupts CD play. “PAUSE” appears. Press button again to restart CD play. 4lRPT Repeat track: press 4IRPT. “REPEAT- T” appears briefly. The track will be repeated until WRPT is pressed again. Repeat CD: select “REPEAT-D”. Switch REPEAT-D on: Hold URPT down until a beep is emitted.
+I 2 V lead. Do not ground the loudspeaker outputs! Accessories Use Blaupunkt-approved accessories and spare parts only. Changer (not included with the unit, sold separately) CDC-A08...
If the unit was still in operation, it will turn off now. All current settings remain stored. If a cassette is inserted, it will be kept in the unit. The radio will turn on automatically when you attach the detachable face again. Attaching the detachable face Slide the panel (6) from the left to the guide of the chassis (A).
Radio operation Selecting a waveband With this car radio you can select between the following wavebands: FM 87.5 - 107.9 MHz AM 530 - 1710 kHz Select the desired waveband by pressing the BAITS button. Station tuning Automatic seek tuning NV Press A or V;...
Scanning stations with Preset Scan You can scan all of the radio stations on AM or FM. The scanned stations of the current waveband will appear briefly one after the other in the display. Start Preset Scan: Press PS briefly. “PS-Scan”...
The radio station does not have to be stored in the memory bank. The names are linked to the radio frequencies. Proceed as follows: Select the DSC mode. Press DSC. Press A I v to select STA-NAME. Press c-z >> to switch to the station- select mode.
Setting the TIMER Using this unit it is possible to conveniently switch on any two radio stations you select at any time you select. The radio stations can be selected independently of the currently active operating mode. Proceed as follows: Select the radio station of your choice.
CD changer operation (optional) This unit offers you the ability to conveniently control a Blaupunkt CDC-A08 or CDC-A071 changer (or CDC-A05 with a special adapter), all sold separately. If a CD changer is connected, the c%% symbol will light up in the display.
SCAN Use this function to scan all of the CD tracks. To start the Scan function: Hold down SCA until “SCAN” appears. All of the CD tracks will be scanned one after the other in ascending order. To stop the Scan function: Press SCA briefly.
Setting the clock Set the clock in the DSC mode. Press DSC briefly. Press A I v to select the function “CLOCKSEP. Press -z-z >> to activate the hours or the minutes. The option you can set will flash. Press A/V to alter the flashing display.
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LOUDNESS Loudness boosts the bass frequencies at low volume. LOUD 1 - Low boost LOUD 6 - Max. boost SENS LO To adjust the seek tuning sensitivity. “LO” stands for local reception. “DX” stands for distant reception. STA NAME Allows you to name up to 30 radio stations based on their frequency.
Overview of the DSC factory settings LOUDNESS SENS CLOCKTYPE CLOCK 12 CLOCKSET ON VOL MUTE BEEP SCANTIME 10 sec. Appendix Specifications Amplifier Power output and total harmonic distortion: 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average output into 4 ohms. 4 channels driven from 30-I 5000 Hz with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion.
Troubleshooting Guide The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the check list below, refer back to the connection and operating procedures. General Trouble No sound. Radio reception Trouble Preset stations are not receivable.
Error Displays Trouble “CD ERR” “NO DISC” If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Blaupunkt dealer or in the United States call l-800-266-2528. Cause A disc such as an upside down or dirty disk, or a CD-ROM (computer) disc.
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Bosch Group Blaupunkt-Werke GmbH Postfach777777 D-31 132 Hildesheim Germany Robert Bosch Corporation Sales Group - Blaupunkt Division 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 80153 1-800-950-BLAU Made in Malaysia Fabrique en Malasie Hecho en Mlasia Fabricado en Mlaysia Copyright 1998 by the Robert Bosch Corporation No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Robert Bosch Corporation.
Don’t assume that a seemingly-matching wire harness in the vehicle matches the receiver’s wire harness wire-for-wire. Make sure before you connect anything! Your Blaupunkt dealer may be able to sell you adapter harnesses for your vehicle, which can make connections much easier.
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Connect the black (power ground) lead to a grounded metal part on the vehicle. We recommend grounding all audio system black ground leads (receiver, changer,-additional amplifiers, etc.) to a common grounding point, preferably a non-painted surface under the instrument panel. Fig.
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“speaker”) to each of the receivers’ four pairs of speaker leads. With the Blaupunkt preamp output adapter 7 607 893 093 (available separately], you can provide 4-channel preamp output to additional external amplifiers and power multiple speakers or speaker systems through those amplifiers.
If a changer is not connected, you can connect portable audio equipment to your receiver by purchasing Blaupunkt accessory harness 7 607 897 093. It connects to the right top block on the rear of the receiver. It includes a 2-meter aux-in cable with a 3.5 mm male plug for direct insert into your portable equipment.
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The illustration below shows a typical installation, however, you may need to adjust the installation, depending on the receiver. If you have questions or need additional installation hardware, consult your Blaupunkt dealer. Make sure the receiver anchored (preferably at both front and back) and does not vibrate.
Installing the Receiver in a Japanese Car This receiver is designed for easy installation in most popular Japanese cars that have “ISO” (side- bracket) mounting system. If you have questions, ask your Blaupunkt dealer. Remove the vehicle’s “bezel” trim piece and the remove the existing radio.
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Faceplate affixing screw goes here TROUBLESHOOTING - Refer to the receiver’s Owner’s Manual. If you have questions, please consult your Blaupunkt dealer or in the United States call l-800-266-2528. Installer - These Installation Instructions are the property of the consumer!
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