Switching on the unit ... 48 Removing the KeyCard ... 48 “Teaching in” a second KeyCard/ replacing the KeyCard ... 48 Displaying the radio passport data ... 49 Visual display for anti-theft protection .. 49 Care of the KeyCard ... 49 KeyCard lost/damaged ... 49 Teaching in the new KeyCard ...
Condensed instructions 1 Disengaging the fold-down control panel Disengage the control panel to insert or remove the KeyCard and MiniDisc. To disengage the control panel, press knob 1: the control panel folds down. The control panel cannot be removed, nor should it be used a shelf. To re- engage the control panel, push it back into its original position (Arrow 3).
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The functions shown in the display can be selected. Radio mode In radio mode, use TU to toggle be- tween menu level 1 and menu level 2. The system automatically returns to menu level 1 when no key has been pressed for eight seconds.
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PTY programme type are sampled briefly. (Alternative Frequency in RDS mode) If “AF” appears in reverse video in the display, the radio automatically looks for a frequency with better reception for the same station. AF on/off: Select menu level 2 using TU and press AF briefly.
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Changing the equalizer settings: Press DPE briefly. Further information on changing the equalizer settings: “Equalizer settings”: 6 Rocker Radio mode If the rocker is pressed on menu level 2, menu level 1 is automatically called Station seek Down <>> Up/down in steps (on FM only when...
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Condensed instructions MiniDisc and CD changer mode CDC mode Select CD >> Up: Press briefly. << Down: Press briefly. Select track Up: Press briefly. CUE - fast forward (audible): Keep depressed Down: Press twice or more in quick succession Replay track from beginning: Press briefly REVIEW - fast rewind (audible): Keep depressed...
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Condensed instructions 9 DIS Selecting various display modes. Radio mode Press DIS briefly: - Name of the selected station - Currently selected frequency - PTY code A condition is that an RDS station can be received with an adequate field strength.
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Condition: AUX ON must be selected in the DSC menu. < MD Switch to MiniDisc mode. = TU (TUNER) Switch to radio mode. For switching to the FMI, FM II, TS (Travelstore), MW and LW memory levels/frequency bands. > Slot for MiniDisc...
Remote control RC 08 (optional) B V- / V+ Adjust the volume C SRC (Source) Select the operating mode - Radio - MiniDisc - CD changer mode (if a CD changer is connected) D Keys <>>, Radio mode Station seek Down <>>...
Accessories Only use accessories and spare parts ap- proved by Blaupunkt. The following Blaupunkt products can be used with this unit: Remote control RC 08 (optional) Infrared remote control RC 08 permits operation of the chief functions from the steering wheel.
KeyCard anti-theft protection system One KeyCard is supplied with the unit. The car radio can however also be operat- ed with a second KeyCard. Should you lose or damage a KeyCard, you can obtain a replacement from a specialist dealer.
Displaying the radio passport data You can use the KeyCard supplied to call up the radio passport data such as the unit name, type number (7 6 ...) and serial number on the display. Refer to “Programming with DSC – READ KC”...
MD can be selected only if a MiniDisc is in- serted. CDC can be selected only if a Blaupunkt A 06, A 072, A 08 or A 05, A 071 or IDC A 09 CD changer is connected and a magazine containing at least one CD is inserted.
This function is active when “AF” is lit in the display. ”AF” then appears in reverse video on the corresponding key. The radio may be muted briefly during the search for the channel with the best recep- tion. If “SEARCH” appears on the display when...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting the frequency band You can select from the following frequen- cy bands: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz, MW 531 – 1602 kHz and LW 153 – 279 kHz as follows: • Press TU: menu level 2 is displayed.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Changing the memory level (FM) You can change between memory levels I, II and T to store stations and retrieve them again. The selected memory level appears on the display. • Press NEXT briefly and repeatedly un- til the desired memory level appears on the display.
You can sample briefly the stations which can be received on the selected frequency band. Radio Scan can be started only when PTY is deactivated (“PTY” is not lit on the dis- play). If necessary, deactivate PTY on menu level 2 as follows: •...
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) When reception is poor, the unit switches smoothly to mono. If you wish to switch to mono, refer to “Pro- gramming with DSC – STEREO/MONO”. The state selected appears briefly on the display.
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) Prompting the station for the pro- gramme type On menu level 2: • Hold PTY down for approx. 2 seconds. After the beep, the programme type of the station currently being received is displayed.
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As soon as a station broadcasting the se- lected programme type can be received within the station chain, the unit switches to this station in radio mode for the duration of the programme. Example: Previous station: NDR 3. “PTY” on the display “POP”...
Stations which transmit traffic announce- ments transmit a signal which is recognized and evaluated by your car radio. When such a signal is recognized, “TP” (Traffic Pro- gramme) appears in the display. In addition, some stations transmit no traf-...
MiniDisc mode/CD changer mode This unit enables you to play MiniDiscs. CDs can also be played with the aid of a Blau- punkt CDC A 06, A 072, A 08, A 05, A 071 or IDC A 09 CD changer. These CD changers are available from your dealer.
MiniDisc mode/CD changer mode Activating CD changer mode A magazine containing at least one CD must be inserted. • Press CDC. CD changer functions such as CD and track number, name, time played appear in the display. Selecting the display type You can switch the display type over in MiniDisc and CD changer replay mode: •...
MiniDisc mode/CD changer mode The track or the CD is played repeatedly until you switch to “RPT OFF” using RPT. (Track Program Memory) For storing and playing preferred tracks in MiniDisc and CD changer mode. Up to 30 MiniDiscs can be managed in MiniDisc mode and 99 CDs in CD changer mode with a maximum of 40 tracks each.
MiniDisc mode/CD changer mode MiniDisc and CD tracks can be replayed in random order. MIX is activated when “MIX” appears in reverse video on the display. You can select from the following MIX func- tions: MIX MD/MIX CD (in CD changer mode) Tracks on the MiniDisc or the selected CD are played in random order.
MiniDisc mode/CD changer mode Deleting the CD name/TPM store using DSC-UPDATE The stored names and the TPMs of CDs can be deleted simultaneously by means of DSC-Update. You can delete the names and TPMs of the inserted CD with “CLR DISC”. You can delete the names and TPMs of all stored CDs with “CLR ALL”.
• After correcting the time, press ENT briefly to save the setting. Displaying the time The time can be displayed in radio and CD mode. Radio mode: The display can be toggled between time and frequency band (incl. memory level in the case of FM) as follows: •...
The subjective sound impression can be improved considerably by suppression or amplification of certain frequency ranges by the car radio. This unit is equipped with two parametric fil- ters. The first filter, “LOW EQ”, can be ad- justed from 32 to 500 Hz, the second, “HIGH EQ”, from 630 to 10 000 Hz.
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Equalizer setting Selecting a quality factor for the bass or mid-range • Press repeatedly until “LO-Q- FAC” or “HI-Q-FAC” appear in the dis- play. • Press << or >> once or several times in order to set the quality factor (Q- FACT 1 to Q-FACT 3).
Equalizer setting Tips on adjusting the equalizer Begin adjustment with the mid-range/treble and complete it with the bass range. Frequency ranges Tonal effect/problem Bass range 30 to 100 Hz Bass response too weak Lower mid-range 100 to 400 Hz Bass not clean Booming Unpleasant pressure on the ears Mid-range...
Programming with DSC The car radio offers the facility to adjust cer- tain settings and functions to your require- ments and to store these changes with the aid of DSC (Direct Software Control). The default settings are selected at the fac- tory.
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When LED ON is selected, the “ON” knob flashes to provide additional security when the unit is switched off and the KeyCard removed. SCANTIME This setting defines the sampling time (5 - 30 sec- onds) for radio broadcasts and CD tracks.
Programming with DSC PTY LANG Select the language for pro- gramme type codes: Ger- man, English or French. AUX ON/OFFThis menu item does not ap- pear when a CD changer is connected. “OFF” is the de- fault factory setting. If an external unit is con- nected through AUX, “ON”...
EXIT Press the key briefly to terminate or abort the adjustment process. KeyCard Blaupunkt’s anti-theft protection system. The unit can be operated only with the correct KeyCard. Play CDs/CD tracks in random order. MUTE Switches audio off.
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See also RDS. TP - Traffic Program “TP” in the display indicates that the radio is tuned into a station which broadcasts traffic information. See also RDS. TPM – Track Program Memory Stores and plays your favourite tracks in CD or changer mode.