Operating instructions
Frankfurt RCM 104
Table of contents
PTY ....................................................... 34
PTY and seek tuning ......................... 34
PTY and scan .................................... 34
Station naming ...................................... 35
Quick instructions ........................ 26
Tape operation.............................. 39
Inserting a tape ..................................... 39
Removing a tape ................................... 39
Fast forward/rewind .............................. 40
Selecting titles with CPS ....................... 40
Autoreverse........................................... 40
Tape type detection .............................. 40
Scanning cassette titles ........................ 40
B•C – Dolby NR* ................................... 40
Skipping unrecorded tape sections with
BLS - Blank Skip ................................... 41
Listening to the radio during fast winding
with RM (Radio Monitor) ....................... 41
Care of your audio equipment............... 41
Important notes ............................ 30
What you really have to read ................ 30
Traffic safety ......................................... 30
Installation/connection .......................... 30
Optical indication of theft protection .. 30
KeyCard ................................................ 31
Replacing a KeyCard......................... 31
Reception of traffic announcements
with RDS-EON............................... 36
Traffic announcement priority on/off ..... 36
Warning beep........................................ 36
Switching the warning beep off.......... 36
Automatic seek tuning start................... 36
Adjusting the traffic message volume ... 36
Selecting the operating mode ..... 31
Radio operation with RDS (Radio
Data System)................................. 32
Traffic Memo (TIM) ....................... 37
Warning ........................................ 37
Recalling stored traffic announce-
AF - Alternative Frequency ................... 32
REG - Regional ..................................... 32
Selecting the waveband ........................ 32
Automatic seek tuning ....................... 32
Manual seek tuning ........................... 33
Adjusting the seek tuning sensitivity ..... 33
Stereo - mono switch (FM).................... 33
Changing the memory bank (FM) ......... 33
Storing stations ..................................... 33
Storing the strongest stations auto-
DSC programming........................ 41
ments ................................................. 37
TIM standby mode when the radio is
turned off ........................................... 37
Setting the time in the DSC menu: .... 37
Adjusting the TIM standby mode/
TIM time............................................. 37
Deactivating the TIM standby mode .. 38
Warning............................................ 38
RT – Radio Text .................................... 39
CD changer control (option)........ 44
Switching the CD mode on
using SRC of the car radio .................... 44
Selecting a CD/track using the rocker
switch .................................................... 44
SCAN .................................................... 44
MIX........................................................ 44
Entering/displaying CD names.............. 45
Deleting CD names ............................... 45
Survey of DSC default settings ............. 46
matically with Travelstore...................... 33
Recalling stored stations ....................... 34
Preset scanning .................................... 34
Scanning stations with Radio Scan....... 34
Appendix ....................................... 46
Technical data....................................... 46
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Quick instructions
To operate the set when the ignition is
switched off (KeyCard is inserted), pro-
ceed as follows:
Press “ON” after the double beep tone.
The set will be turned on.
To avoid that the battery goes flat, the
system will be turned off automatically
after a playback time of one hour.
4 M•L
To change between medium wave
1 Switching on:
Hold down the ON button (the KeyCard
has to be inserted), the set plays with
the pre-adjusted volume.
(MW) and long wave (LW) frequencies.
Switching off:
5 -dB - for instantly changing the volume
Press the -dB button to instantly mute
the audio source. The display will then
show MUTE. Return to normal volume
by pressing either the -dB or the VOL+
button.
Press ON for approximately 1 second.
If the set was turned on by pressing
ON, the KeyCard can be used for swit-
ching the system on and off. Please
read the information of chapter “Key-
Card”.
The set may also be turned off via the
vehicle’s ignition (provided that it was
connected correspondingly). After the
ignition was switched off, a double
beep tone reminds you that you should
remove the KeyCard before leaving
your vehicle.
2 To change the volume:
Press VOL+/VOL-.
When pressing VOL-, the normal play-
back volume is identical to the -dB (mu-
ted) volume.
To program the mute volume, proceed
as follows:
Each time the set is switched on, it will
play with the pre-adjusted volume (VOL
FIX). You may also change the VOL
FIX setting (see chapter “DSC pro-
gramming“).
•
•
Adjust the desired volume.
Press -dB for approximately 2 se-
conds (beep tone is released).
3 FMT
This volume will then be stored as the
mute volume.
Extra function:
Press this button to store the values set
in the DSC menu.
Press this button to switch between the
memory banks I, II, and T (Travelstore).
As soon as this button is pressed, the
system will automatically switch to FM.
Extra function:
Store the six most powerful stations
automatically with Travelstore:
Press FMT until seek tuning starts in
the display.
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6 Rocker switch
To stop the function:
network, e.g. from
Press the opposite button.
NDR1 to NDR4 (North
German broadcaster).
Radio operation
/
or << >>
Changer operation
Station search
7 Display
up
Selecting a track (upwards): Press briefly
CUE - fast advance (audible):
Press and hold down
Radio mode
Station name (NDR 2)
Waveband
Memory bank (FM I)
down in short
intervals
(when AF is off)
up in short
intervals
(when AF is off)
Cassette mode
Select disc
(downwards)
Select disc
(upwards)
TR 2 (track 2)
Dolby B/C
down
CD mode
(option)
Repeating a track: Press briefly
Selecting a track (downwards):
Briefly press twice or more
Disc number,
title number
Tape operation
REVIEW - fast reverse (audible):
Press and hold down
CPS
Select title in
forwards direction
8 KeyCard
Extra functions:
In order to operate the set, the Key-
AUD
GEO
see H
see I
Card has to be inserted.
Fast
rewind
Fast
forward
DSC - MODE see F
Select function and
program parameter.
“AF” in the display
Use the << >> buttons
to scroll through the
programs of a radio
AF - MODE
For this purpose, introduce the Key-
Card (contact area showing up) into
CPS
Select title in
backwards direction
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the corresponding slot above the
flashing KeyCard tongue.
Read also the information given in the
“KeyCard” chapter.
To activate/deactivate the priority for
traffic announcements:
Press TIM for approximately 2 seconds.
TA (Traffic Announcement)
> RM (Radio Monitor)
Press this button to listen to the radio
while fast forwarding or fast rewinding
the tape.
If TA lights up in the display, the system
will only play traffic stations.
TA on/off: Press the TIM button for
approximately 2 seconds
During tape operation:
To switch RM on/off: Press RM.
When this function is activated, the
display shows “RM”.
9 AF button (alternative frequency) du-
ring RDS operation
When “AF” lights up in the display, the
system will automatically seek a fre-
quency offering better reception of the
same RDS program.
The radio is played during fast tape run.
< 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - preset buttons
You can store 6 stations on each FM
memory bank (I, II, and “T“) and
another 6 stations on MW and LW
each.
? B•C – Dolby NR
This set allows you to play back tapes
that have been recorded with Dolby-NR
B, Dolby-NR C or without Dolby noise
reduction.
Press B•C to adjust to the type of Dolby
NR in which the tape was recorded or
to disengage Dolby NR. When Dolby is
active, the corresponding indicator “B”
or “C” will light up.
“AF” on/off: Press the AF button briefly.
When pressing the AF button for about
2 seconds, the display will show REG-
ON or REG-OFF (see also chapter
REG - Regional).
To store a station: Press button during
radio operation and hold down until the
radio comes on again.
To recall a station: Select the wave-
band. On FM, select the desired memo-
ry bank and press the corresponding
preset button.
: PTY button
Use this button to enter the PTY mode.
In this mode, the preset buttons are
used to select different program types,
e.g. SPORT. The system will then only
seek stations offering sport programs.
@ Eject button
= PS
Press
.
For briefly playing all receivable stati-
ons or the titles during tape or changer
operation (option).
A Cassette loading slot
; TIM/TA
Insert tape (side A or 1 facing up, the
open side showing to the right).
To start/stop Scan: Press PS briefly.
TIM (TraffIc Memo)
To play all the stored traffic announce-
ments:
The scan time can also be altered (see
chapter “DSC programming” - SCANTI-
ME).
Press TIM briefly.
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B Tape side selector
To change the seek tuning sensitivi-
ty: Press lo.
The last setting will be automatically
stored.
Press
to switch over during tape
operation. The display shows “TR 1”
(track) or “TR 2”.
If the setting remains unchanged within
8 seconds, the display will switch back
to the previous indication.
F DSC (Direct Software Control)
Use the DSC function to adapt a num-
ber of programmable basic settings to
C MIX
see chapter “CD changer control”.
suit your listening preference. For more I GEO
information, read through chapter “DSC
To adjust the Balance (left/right) and
programming”.
Fader (front/rear) settings.
D BLS (Blank Skip)
Use this function to skip blank sections
of the tape.
G LD (loudness)
Fader front
As soon as an unrecorded portion of
more than 15 seconds is detected du-
ring playback, the system will automati-
cally forward the tape to the beginning
of the next title.
Use this function to boost the low fre-
quencies for more bass, especially at
low volume levels.
To switch LD on/off: Press the button.
For more information, see chapter
“DSC programming”.
Balance
left
Balance
right
In this case, the display will show
“CPS-FF”.
To switch BLS on/off: Press the BLS
button.
When the function is active, “BLS” will
light up in the display.
H AUD
To adjust the treble and bass frequen-
cies using the rocker button.
Fader rear
The last setting will be stored automati-
cally.
If the setting remains unchanged within
8 seconds, the display will switch back
to be previous indication.
Treble
+
E lo
To change the seek tuning sensitivity.
lo lit up in the display indicates normal
seek tuning sensitivity (the system will
pick up all powerful, nearby stations).
lo off indicates high seek tuning sensiti-
vity (the system will also pick up wea-
ker stations).
Bass
+
Bass
Treble
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Important notes
J RT – Radio text
the existing ones, then please read carefully
the enclosed instructions on installation and
connection.
Do not connect the loudspeaker outputs to
ground!
What you really have to read
Use this function to display message
texts transmitted by an RDS station. RT
messages will only be displayed if the
ignition is switched off.
Before you operate your new car radio, plea-
se read the following information carefully.
To switch RT on/off: Press RT.
Traffic safety
Use only the accessory and replacement
parts approved by Blaupunkt.
As the driver of a motor vehicle, it is your
responsibility to pay attention to the traffic
situationatalltimes.Neveruseyourcarradio
in a way that could distract you.
Please keep in mind that you travel a di-
stance of 14 m per second at a speed of only
50 km/h.
Do not adjust your radio in difficult driving
conditions that demand your full attention.
Always make sure that you are still able to
hear any warning signals coming from outsi-
deofthevehicle, suchaspoliceorfireengine
sirens, so that you can react accordingly.
K SRC (source)
To select between the connected audio
sources, for example cassette, radio, or
CD changer (option).
Optical indication of theft protection
When the car is stationary, you can let the
KeyCardtongueflashinordertoindicatethat
the set is equipped with security coding. Use
DSC to select one of two settings: LED ON or
LED OFF.
For more information, please read through
chapter “DSC programming - LED ON/OFF”.
Installation/connection
In order to ensure that the set functions
properly it is necessary that the positive po-
wer supply line is connected to the ignition
and the permanent +12 V connector of the
car radio.
If you would like to install your new car radio
byyourselforaddotheraudiocomponentsto
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Selecting the operating
mode
speech programs), BEEP volume, SCANTI-
ME, VOLFIX.
KeyCard
With the SRC (source) button you can select
between the following modes:
The car radio can only be operated using
either KeyCard 1 or 2. Their codes are stored
in the unit.
Turn on the set and introduce the KeyCard
completely. The car radio is now ready for
operation. When inserting a wrong KeyCard,
the display will show “----”.
After approximately 10 seconds, “CARD
ERR” will appear in the display. In this case
do not make any further adjustments until
you have the corresponding KeyCard availa-
ble.
In addition to this, the settings activated be-
fore switching the radio off, such as the
waveband, station, TApriority, loudness, AF,
CPS, Dolby B/C, RM, REG ON/OFF or seek
tuning sensitivity will also remain stored.
When you insert your KeyCard, the basic
settings you have programmed will automa-
tically be activated.
radio,
tape,
CD changer (option), or
operation of another audio component
connected.
To select one of the operating modes, it is of
course necessary that the corresponding
system is available, i.e. the add-on compo-
nent must be adequately connected and the
soundcarrier(cassette, disc, changermaga-
zine) inserted.
Replacing a KeyCard
Any KeyCard can only be replaced by a new
one with the same number (1 or 2). Should
you wish to replace KeyCard 2, for example:
Never try to pull out the KeyCard by force.
First, slightly press the card in. This releases
•
Insert KeyCard 1 and switch the radio
on.
the
KeyCard;
the
display
shows
To switch over to the next operating mode
available,
“LEARNING”. Now you can pull out the card.
Should the KeyCard be lost or damaged,
then please contact one of our authorised
service partners to get a new card.
•
Slightly press the card and it will move
into the removal position. “LEARNING”
will then appear in the display.
•
press the SRC button.
Theservicecentresaremarked( )inthecar
radio service centre list. In case of doubt,
please contact the central service centre in
your country for more information on the
KeyCard service centre closest to you.
Use either KeyCard (1 and 2) to individually
store the following functions as desired:
bass, treble, balance and fader settings, pre-
set stations, loudness, TA (traffic announce-
ment volume), SPEECH (tone control for
•
Remove KeyCard 1 and insert the new
KeyCard 2 while the display is still
showing LEARNING.
Now you can operate the set with the new
KeyCard 2.
You can switch the radio on only after inser-
ting either a KeyCard 1 or 2.
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)
The Radio Data System offers you more is automatically searching for an alternative
Selecting the waveband
convenience when listening to FM.
frequency.
This car radio can be used in any of the three
following wavebands:
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW 531 - 1602 kHz, and
LW 153 - 279 kHz
More and more radio stations have begun to “SEARCH” goes out as soon as the system
broadcast additional RDS information a- has found an alternative frequency or after
longside their programs.
the frequency band has been run through
As soon as a radio program has been identi- completely.
fied, the station name including a regional Should the reception quality of the selected
identifier, if applicable, will appear in the program become too bad,
•
Select the desired waveband by pres-
sing the FMT or M•L button.
display, for example “NDR1 NDS” (local ra-
dio program of Lower Saxony, Germany).
With RDS, the preset buttons become pro-
gram buttons. Now you know exactly which
program you have tuned into and in future
you can select this program directly.
•
tune into another program.
To switch between MW and LW:
press M•L.
•
REG - Regional
Certain radio programs are split up at times
into regional programs offering local infor-
mation. If you are listening to one program
and move to an area where another linked
regionalprogrambecomesstronger,theunit
will switch to that program. If you wish to
Automatic seek tuning
Press / . The radio will automatically
tune into the following station.
If you keep the upper or lower part of the
rocker switch depressed, seek tuning
/
•
But RDS even offers you more advantages:
AF - Alternative Frequency
/
speeds up in upwards or downwards direc-
tion.
TheAFfunctionmakessurethattheradiowill continue listening to the first station:
always tune into the optimum frequency for
the RDS station you are listening to.
This function is activated if “AF” lights up in
the display.
•
Press the AF button for about 2 sec.
The display will show “REG ON”.
up
If you leave the service area of the regional
station tuned into, or if you would like to take
advantage of the full RDS service, then
switch to “REG OFF”.
In order to switch AF on/off:
down in short
intervals
up in short
intervals
•
Press the AF button briefly.
During seek tuning for the frequency offering
the best reception of the selected program,
the radio will be muted briefly.
When“SEARCH”appearsinthedisplayafter
the radio has been switched on or one of the
stored frequencies retrieved, then the radio
•
Press the AF button for about 2 sec.
until “REG OFF” is displayed.
(when AF is off)
(when AF is off)
The display will show “REG ON” or “REG
OFF” every time the radio is switched on.
down
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Manual seek tuning << >>
The unit will automatically switch to mono
playback under poor reception conditions.
Note:
Should you tune into a station which has
already been stored, the corresponding pre-
set button and the memory bank will start
flashing in the display for a short while, if you
have selected another memory bank.
Prerequisite: AF is switched off!
•
Press << or >> to change the frequency
in small steps in upwards/ downwards
direction.
Changing the memory bank (FM)
YoucanshiftbetweenthememorybanksI,II,
and “T” to store and to recall preset stations.
Theselectedmemorybankisindicatedinthe
display.
If you hold down the right or left part of the
rocker switch, then the car radio will move
through the stations quickly.
Storing the strongest stations
automatically with Travelstore
•
Press FMT until the desired memory
bank lights up in the display (press re-
peatedly if necessary).
Adjusting the seek tuning sensi-
tivity
You can use the Travelstore memory bank to
automatically store the six strongest FM sta-
tions sorted on the preset buttons according
to their signal strength. This feature is espe-
cially useful when travelling, because it will
alwaysgiveyouthemostpowerfulstationsat
a finger tip as you pass through the various
reception areas.
The set allows you to modify the seek tuning
sensitivity.
If “lo” is indicated, the radio will only pick up
strong stations (low sensitivity).
If“lo”isdeactivated,theradiowillalsopickup
less powerful stations (higher sensitivity).
The degree of sensitivity can be separately
adjusted for both levels (see chapter “DSC
programming“).
Storing stations
Using the preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 you
can store six stations on each FM memory
bank (I, II, T).
In the MW/LW range you can store six stati-
ons each.
•
Press FMT for approximately 2 sec.
Theradiowillsearchforthesixmostpowerful
FMstationsandstorethemonthe“T”memo-
rybank(Travelstore). Whenthisprocesshas
been completed, the radio will tune in the
strongest station.
FM stations can also be stored manually on
the Travelstore memory bank (see “Storing
stations“).
•
Select the waveband with the FMT or
M•L button.
•
Select a station with the rocker switch
Stereo - mono switch (FM)
(either automatically
<< >>).
/
or manually
If reception is poor, you may get better sound
quality if you switch to mono:
•
Press the desired preset button and
hold it down. The radio will be muted
and resumes play after approximately 2
seconds.
•
Press lo for approximately 2 seconds.
Thestereosymbol willdisappearformono
playback.
Eachtimethecarradioisswitchedon, stereo
playback is activated.
Now the station has been stored. The activa-
ted preset button is indicated in the display.
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With PTY you are prepared for the future of
RDS.
Recalling stored stations
Scanning stations with Radio
Scan
You can recall any stored station by pressing
the corresponding preset button.
•
Press the PTY button.
Beginning with the station currently tuned in,
you can scan the following stations. Choose
the desired SCANTIME in the DSC menu.
To activate the scan:
You can now use the preset buttons to choo-
se one out of six different program types.
InthePTYmodethepresetbuttonsnolonger
have their original function (see also chapter
“DSC programming - PTY SET”).
•
Press FMT or M•L to select the wave-
band. For FM, also choose the corre-
sponding memory bank by pressing
FMT until the desired bank is indicated
in the display.
•
Press PS for about 2 seconds.
Either the scanned frequency or the
station name starts flashing in the dis-
play. During the actual scan process,
“SCAN” is flashing.
•
Briefly press the corresponding preset
button.
PTY and seek tuning
First switch on the PTY mode and choose a
program type (e.g. 4 = sports). When the
seek tuning function is activated via / , the
radio will only capture those stations which
transmit the selected PTY code. If no such
station is found, the radio returns to the
original mode. The display shows “SPORT”
for approximately 3 seconds.
To continue listening to a scanned stati-
on/switch the scan off:
Preset scanning
You can have all of the stations stored in one
wavebandscannedbyusingthePresetScan
function. Choose the desired SCANTIME in
the DSC menu.
•
Briefly press PS.
If no station is selected during the scan, the
scan function will be automatically switched
off after the entire frequency band has been
passed through. The radio will revert to the
station the scan began from.
•
Briefly press PS.
All of the stations in that waveband will
be scanned one after another.
PTY and scan
For more information, please also refer to
chapter “DSC programming - SCANTIME”.
First switch on the PTY mode and choose a
program type (e.g. 4 = sports). When the
scan function is activated, the system will
only sample those stations which transmit
this PTY code.
Depending on which memory bank has been
activated for FM, all of the stations in either I,
II or the Travelstore level will be scanned. If
a preset is not in use, it is skipped.
To stop the scan:
PTY
The PTY signal is transmitted along with the
RDS data telegram and contains information
on the program type. Program types e.g. are:
news, current affairs, information, sport, etc.
This enables you to choose a certain type of
program according to your personal needs.
•
Press the PS button once again.
The radio will continue to play the cur-
rently scanned station.
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You have the choice between the capital
letters (A-Z), special characters and the
numbers (0-9).
Station naming
Using the ST NAME item of the DSC menu
you can enter a name with a maximum of 8
digits for all stored frequencies of memory
banks I and II.
MostoftheFMstationsareRDSstations, the
names of which will be shown in the display.
ThedisplayedRDSnamehaspriorityoverall
entries specified by the user. If you have
namedanRDSstation, thisnamewillonlybe
shown briefly and be replaced by the RDS
name afterwards.
•
Use the rocker switch << >> to move to
the next position and select a charac-
ter.
In this way, up to 8 characters can be en-
tered.
Once you have completed the name as desi-
red,
•
press -dB;
now the entry has been stored.
The display returns to “ST NAME”.
For this reason we recommend that you only
name non-RDS stations, which only show
their frequency but not the name.
To name the next station:
All long-wave stations are provided with a
station name at the factory.
•
Select it with one of the preset buttons
(1-6); if required, change the memory
bank and/or waveband.
To start your entry:
Then start to enter the next name.
•
•
•
Choose a station,
To finish the entry,
press DSC,
•
press DSC.
select item “ST NAME” with rocker
You will leave the DSC menu at the
same time.
switch
/
and
•
press -dB.
Any name entered for a preset station will be
deleted by re-assigning it (either with a name
or frequency).
The first position is flashing.
•
Now select a character with rocker
switch / .
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Reception of traffic announcements with RDS-EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
Many FM broadcasters provide their service
area with traffic messages at regular inter-
vals.
Traffic announcement priority
on/off
Automatic seek tuning start
Prerequisite:
The priority for traffic announcements is ac-
tivated.Ifyouleavethereceptionareaofyour
traffic program while listening to a tape or
disc or when having turned down the volume
completely, the car radio will automatically
tune into another traffic program station.
If no such traffic program station is found
within approximately 30 seconds, tape or
disc reproduction will be interrupted and the
system will release a warning beep. To
switch the beep off, proceed as described
above.
If the priority for traffic announcements is
activated, “TA” will appear in the display. To
switch the function on/off:
All traffic program stations transmit a special
telegram signal alongside their programs,
which is recognised and decoded by the car
radio.
•
Press the TIM button > 2 sec.
As soon as such a signal is received, the
display shows “TP” (Traffic Program).
Other radio stations do not actually air traffic
announcements themselves, but by using
RDS-EON they make it possible to receive
the traffic announcements of another station
within the same radio network. In this case,
“TP” will light up in the display as soon as the
priority for traffic announcements is activa-
ted. The display must then show “TA”.
If a traffic announcement is broadcast, the
radio will automatically switch to the linked
traffic program for the duration of the messa-
geandreturntotheoriginalprogramafterthe
end of the message.
Warning beep
If you leave the reception area of the traffic
programstationyouarecurrentlylisteningto,
you will hear a warning beep after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
Thiswarningbeepwillalsobereleasedwhen
pressing a preset without a traffic program.
Adjusting the traffic message
volume
Switching the warning beep off
a) Tune to another traffic program station:
The volume of the warning beep and of the
current traffic message was pre-adjusted at
the factory. If you would like to alter the
setting, proceed as described under “DSC
programming - TA LEVEL”.
•
Press the rocker switch, or
•
press a preset button with a station
offering traffic information.
Alternative:
b) Switch off the priority for traffic an-
nouncements:
•
Press TIM > 2 sec.
In the display, the “TA” indication
goes out.
You can reduce the beep tone volume to
the pre-selected mute volume.
•
For this purpose, press -dB.
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Traffic Memo (TIM)
This set is equipped with a digital speech
memory, allowing up to 4 traffic messages
lasting a maximum of 4 minutes to be auto-
matically recorded.
As soon as “TP” is displayed, the system will
record all incoming traffic announcements of
the adjusted station.
If the priority for traffic announcements is
activated (“TA” lights up in the display), the
setwillalsorecordthetrafficmessagesofthe
traffic station program within the same radio
network (see also “Reception of traffic an-
nouncements with RDS-EON”).
Depending on the length of the new traffic
bulletin, the oldest messages will be deleted.
If a message is longer than four minutes, the
system will display OVERFLOW after four
minutesofplayback,andreleaseabeeptone
to indicate that the message could only be
recorded partially.
Recalling stored traffic announcements
Press the TIM button briefly.
When pressing TIM once again, you will hear
themessagetextrecordeduntilthatinterrup-
tion.
•
The display for example shows: NDR2 (sta-
tion name or frequency), then briefly
T4 14.30 (T4 = traffic message 4, recorded
at 14:30). If four traffic messages were recor-
ded, then “T4” always represents the most
recent announcement, which will also be
played first.
Setting the time in the DSC menu:
TIM needs the exact time in order to operate
precisely.Thetimealsohastobere-adjusted
after every interruption of the power supply.
•
Press DSC and the time will be display-
ed.
Usethe
T1 and T4.
Hold down the
/
rockerbuttontoswitchbetween
•
Press << to set the hours or >> to ad-
just the minutes.
/
rocker button to move
through the message in forwards/backwards
direction quickly.
Press << to go back to the beginning of the
currently played message.
The TIM function is switched off by either
pressing TIM or >>.
The corresponding value is flashing.
To change the setting,
•
press the rocker button / .
To confirm your entry,
press -dB or DSC.
•
When pressing the -dB button, you can go on
working in the DSC menu immediately.
TIM standby mode when the radio is
turned off
Warning
Adjusting the TIM standby mode/TIM
time
With this system it is possible to record inco-
ming traffic announcements automatically at
pre-determined times when the radio is tur-
ned off.
You may then recall such messages as des-
cribed above.
If you press the TIM button while a traffic
announcement is being played (TA lit up in
thedisplay), therecordingwillbeinterrupted.
The motor antenna could be damaged in
a car wash.
If you have installed a motor antenna, then
please take into account the corresponding
warning note at the end of this chapter.
The TIM-TIME to be set corresponds to the
planned departure time. TIM will then be
active 1.5 hours before and after this adju-
sted time, so that the traffic messages will be
recorded during a period of three hours.
Note:Duringthisperiod, amotorantennawill
remain extracted. Please take into account
the warning note of the end of this chapter.
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Deactivating the TIM standby mode
Do not switch on the radio until you have left
the car wash.
If the display shows TIM ON when switching
off the radio, then the TIM timer is activated.
The motor antenna will remain extracted.
If you are sure,
that now and while being in the car wash you
are outside the recording period around the
adjusted TIM-TIME:
adjusted
TIM-TIME
•
•
•
Press DSC with the radio being turned
on.
start
end
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
Use the
/
rocker button to select the
The motor antenna
will be extracted
item TIM TIME.
Press -dB and switch to TIM OFF with
•
•
Use the rocker button
TIM-TIME in the DSC menu.
/
to choose
rocker button
/
(you find this item
between the time settings for 23:00 and
0:00).
Press << or >> to call up the adjusted
time.
If TIM OFF is displayed, the TIM
function is deactivated.
When TIM OFF is flashing,
press DSC or -dB.
adjusted
•
start
TIM-TIME
end
If the motor antenna is retracted immediately
after selecting TIM OFF, you can be assured
that the TIM function is deactivated.
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
•
•
Use the rocker button
time.
/
to set the
The motor antenna
will be extracted
Use << to move to the hours or >> to
adjust the minutes.
Warning
•
Switch off the radio and press TIM.
The display briefly shows STBY OFF.
Confirm your entry by
pressing -dB or DSC.
The motor antenna could be damaged in
a car wash.
•
The antenna will then remain retracted when
the radio is turned off (until the three-hour
recording period starts).
The TIM-TIME is stored.
TIM will be active 1.5 hours before and after
the adjusted TIM-TIME.
Also, TIM will automatically stay on standby
for three hours after the radio was turned off.
When TIM is activated, the display will briefly
show “TIM ON” when the set is switched off.
If you have a motor antenna installed, it will
remain extracted after you have turned off
the radio with the TIM function being activa-
ted. The antenna may also be extracted in
the car wash when the set is turned off and
the TIM function activated.
Attention:
You should by all means deactivate the
TIMtimer(TIMOFF), if theadjustedrecor-
ding period is soon to start.
For this purpose:
•
Press DSC with the radio being activa-
ted.
TIM is deactivated (TIM OFF), if the
motor antenna is retracted as soon as
the set is turned off.
•
Use the
/
rocker button to select the
You can now drive through a car wash
when the radio is off.
item TIM TIME.
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Tape operation
•
•
Press -dB and switch to TIM OFF with
rocker button (you find this item
between the time settings for 23:00 and Park the vehicle in a suitable place and turn
To read radiotext messages, proceed as
follows:
In order to play a tape, the car radio has to be
switched on.
/
The unit automatically switches to tape ope-
ration when a cassette is inserted.
0:00).
off the ignition. The radio will be switched off
automatically.
If you now turn off the radio, the anten-
na will be retracted.
•
In order to re-activate the car radio,
press the ON button for about 1 se-
cond.
Inserting a tape
You can now drive into the car wash. After
you have left the car wash, you may re-
activate the TIM function according to your
preference.
•
•
Turn on the set.
Insert the cassette.
•
Select a station and press RT.
The cassette is automatically transported to
theplaybackposition.Thesystemthenstarts
to play back side A or 1.
During tape operation, the display shows
TR1 or TR2 (=track)
It takes some time until the aired messages
are fully available in the system. In the mean-
time, the radio will display the message
“WAIT”.
Afterwards, the text will be displayed.
Iftheadjustedstationdoesnotprovideradio-
text information, the message “NO TEXT” is
displayed.
RT – Radiotext
Radiotext is an RDS feature used by the
broadcasters to transmit texts.
The texts can be displayed in two subse-
quent lines with a maximum of 64 characters
each, which are moved through the display
slowly.
Insert cassette with side A or 1
facing up, the open side facing
to the right
Eject
cassette
To switch off radiotext:
Depending on the individual broadcaster,
these texts can be of a different nature, for
example brief news, program information,
commercial broadcasts, etc.
•
Press the RT button once again.
Forsafetyreasons,theradiotextfunctioncan
only be used if the ignition is switched off.
When activating RT with the ignition being
switched on, the message “NO TEXT” will
appear in the display.
Removing a tape
•
Press
.
The cassette will eject.
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For this purpose,
Fast forward/rewind
Scanning cassette titles
•
press the rocker switch as many times
as required.
You can have the cassette titles played
briefly by using the scan func tion. If you like
a title, stop the scan to continue listening to
that track.
•
•
Press >> to fast forward a tape (FF).
Press << to fast rewind a tape. (FR)
The display will show you the number of titles
to be skipped.
Correct your entry by pressing the opposite
button.
CPS
Select title in
forwards direction
To start/stop the scan:
•
Press PS briefly.
Press
to stop the tape immediately.
Choose the desired SCANTIME in the DSC
menu.
For CPS operation it is necessary that there
is a blank section of at least 3 seconds
between the titles.
Fast
rewind
Fast
forward
B•C – Dolby NR*
Autoreverse
Use this button to play tapes recorded with
Dolby noise reduction.
Dolby NR-C is a further development of Dol-
by NR-B and reduces the unwanted tape
noise even more.
Press B•C to adjust to the type of Dolby NR
inwhichthetapewasrecordedortodisenga-
ge Dolby NR. When Dolby is active, the
corresponding indicator “B” or “C” will light
up.
To switch sides while playing a cassette,
•
press
.
CPS
Select title in
backwards direction
At the end of a side the unit will automatically
switchover.Thedisplayshows“TR1”forside
1 or “TR2” for side 2.
To stop the function:
Press the opposite button.
<< >> or / .
Note:
Ifthereistoomuchtensiononthetapeduring
playback, the set may switch over by itself. In
this case check the condition of the tape.
Sometimes it helps to rewind the cassette
tape completely.
*
Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Selecting titles with CPS
(Cassette Program Search)
Use this function to repeat or skip cassette
titles with buttons (forwards) or (back-
wards).
Tape type detection
Correct equalization is automatically selec-
ted according to the tape used.
The system allows you to skip up to 9 titles.
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DSC programming
Using DSC (Direct Software Control), you
can adjust certain settings and functions for
thiscarradiotoyourownlikingandthenstore
them.
The basic settings for this audio equipment
have been made at the factory. Please refer
tothefollowingoverviewforthesesettingsso
that you can always reset to these if desired.
If you wish to alter any of the programming,
Skipping unrecorded tape sec-
tions with BLS - Blank Skip
Care of your audio equipment
We recommend that you use only C-60/C-90
cassette tapes in your car radio. Store your
cassettes in a cool place away from dirt, dust
and temperatures exceeding 50 °C. During
cold weather, allow very cold cassettes to
warm up before playing them in order to
avoid uneven tape transport. Operating pro-
blems and sound distortions may occur after
approximately 100 hours of playing time and
are caused by dust particles which adhere to
the rubber roller and the audio head.
Use a cleaner cassette to remove normal dirt
build-up. For tougher cases, use a cotton
swab (Q-tip) soaked with alcohol. Do not
attempt to clean the mechanism by inserting
a hard object into the player!
As soon as the system detects a blank tape
section of more than 15 seconds, the casset-
te will automatically be fast forwarded to the
beginning of the next track.
The display will then show “CPS-FF”.
To switch BLS on/off:
•
Press BLS.
•
press button DSC.
If the function is active, “BLS” appears in the
display.
Use the rocker switch and the -dB button to
make your selection from the following
functions and to carry out the desired adjust-
ments. The current setting for that function
will appear in the display.
Listening to the radio during fast
winding with RM (Radio Monitor)
When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound
(also with CPS, SCAN, BLS), the radio is
normally muted. To listen to the radio during
fast winding:
Select function
Set
Set
•
Press RM.
value
value
“RM” lights up in the display.
Select function
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TIME
The current time will be dis-
played, or it has to be adju-
sted.
Use the rocker button << >>
to select the hours or minu-
TRE F=R
BEEP
To distribute the treble level
among the front and rear
speakers between +6 dB
front and +6 dB rear.
CDC DISP
(only if changer is connec-
ted)
During CD operation, use
<<>> to select between the
following displays:
tes (flashing), and the
/
This sound will confirm
functions which are comple-
ted by pressing a button for
longer than 2 seconds.
Adjust volume between 0
and 9 (0 = OFF).
NAME -
the CD name specified with
CDC NAME
switch to set the time. Start
with -dB. The precise time
setting is required for the
proper operation of TIM.
TIME -
the playback time
NUMBER -
the CD or track number
CDC NAME (only if changer is connec-
ted)
BRIGHT
You can adjust the display
brightness from values bet-
ween 1 and 16. You can also
select one day and one night
adjustment.
Use this function to name
your discs (see also CD
changer control, “Entering/
displaying CD names“)
LED ON
You can select between LED
ON and LED OFF. When
setting LED ON, the Key-
Card tongue will flash for
additional optical theft pro-
tection when the set has
been switched off and the
KeyCard removed.
Selecting the night bright-
ness:
ANGLE
Use one of the values -1, 0,
or +1 to adapt the individual
viewing angle.
Adjust the ANGLE so as to
provide the best view.
Switch on the vehicle’s light-
ing system and program the
brightness value. The audio
equipment must be connec-
ted with the vehicle lighting
for this to function properly.
LOUDNESS When listening at a low level,
the loudness function will
create a more natural sound
by emphasizing the low fre-
quency range.
BAS F=R
To distribute the bass level
among the front and rear
speakers between +6 dB
front and +6 dB rear.
COLOUR
G.................................... R
green
red
LOUD 1 - low boost
LOUD 6 - strong boost
PTY LANG Use this function to select
the language for the PTY
indications in the display.
Choose between DEUTSCH
or ENGLISH.
S-LO 1
Use this function to adjust
the seek tuning sensitivity for
local reception.
LO 1 - high sensitivity
LO 3 - low sensitivity
The seek tuning sensitivity
values can be separately
adjusted for AM and FM.
TIM TIME
CDC UPD
To adjust the TIM time.
To activate/deactivate TIM.
For more information, see
chapter “Traffic Memo (TIM),
Adjusting the TIM standby
mode).
PTY SET
Use this function to change
the default allocations of the
preset buttons.
(only if changer is connec-
ted)
Press the preset button to be SPEECH
changed. Use the rocker
switch <</>> to select the
desired program type and
press the preset button once
again.
In future many RDS broad-
casters will differentiate bet-
ween music and speech
programs. Use the SPEECH
function to separately adjust
the sound settings for
Use this function to delete
named discs in order to get
new memory capacities for
new CD names (see also CD
changer control, “Deleting
CD names“)
speech programs.
SCANTIME Use this function to specify
the scan time for the radio or ST NAME
VOL FIX
Use this function to adjust
the initial volume when the
set is switched on.
Use <<>> to adjust the desi-
red initial volume.
With this function you can
name any preset radio stati-
on with a character se-
quence of up to 8 digits (see
“Station naming“).
cassette mode from between
5 and 30 seconds.
S-DX 1
Use this function to adjust
the seek tuning sensitivity for
distant reception.
To quit the DSC mode and store the set-
ting:
TA LEVEL Use this function to adjust
the volume for the traffic
announcements and the
warning beep from between
1 and 9.
DX. 1 - high sensitivity
DX. 3 - low sensitivity
•
Press DSC.
The announcement will then
be broadcast at this volume.
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CD changer control (option)
This car radio allows it to remote control one
of the following Blaupunkt CD changers:
CDC-A03, -F03, -A05.
To stop the scan:
Selecting a CD/track using the
rocker switch
•
Press PS briefly. The radio will continue
to play the title scanned last.
Selecting a track (upwards): Press briefly
CUE - fast advance (audible):
Press and hold down
Switching the CD mode on
using SRC of the car radio
MIX
Use this function for playing the CD tracks at
random.
Be sure that a CD magazine is inserted in the
changer. Use the SRC button to change the
audio source (radio - changer - cassette).
MIX CD – The tracks of the selected CD
are played at random. The fol-
lowing CDs are selected in nu-
meric order. Their tracks will
also be played at random.
MIX MAG – All tracks of the CD magazine
are played at random.
MIX OFF – MIX is switched off. The tracks
are played in numeric order.
Select disc
Select disc
(upwards)
Press SRC until the changer functions ap- (downwards)
pear in the display.
First, “CD ON” is displayed briefly, then for
example
CD1 -T1
Repeating a track: Press briefly
Selecting a track (downwards):
Briefly press twice or more
REVIEW - fast reverse (audible):
CD = disc, T = track
Press and hold down
CD no.
Track no.
To change the MIX mode:
•
Press MIX until the desired mode is
briefly shown in the display.
The display shows the selected mode.
If MIX is on, “MIX” will appear in the lower
SCAN
right corner of the display.
The display mode name/time or number can
be selected under CDC-DISP in the DSC
menu.
Use this function for briefly sampling the CD
tracks.
To start the scan:
•
Press PS on the car radio for approxi-
mately 1 sec. The tracks will be briefly
played in ascending order.
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To finish the entry:
•
Press <<>> and “LOAD CD” is display-
ed.
Entering/displaying CD names
•
Press -dB. The entry is stored and you
can now select another DSC function
using the rocker switch / .
Withthissystemyoucannameupto99CDs.
WhenplayingaCD, thedisplaywillthengive
you the entered name, for example
After having read in the CDs of this magazi-
ne, “NEXT MAG” appears in the display.
Alternatively:
Press DSC. The entry is stored and the
DSC mode is automatically quit.
To store the entry/choose the next CD:
•
Press the EJECT button on the CD
changer and insert the next magazine.
“VIVALDI”.
•
Precondition: NAME must be selected under
DSC - CD DISP.
Repeat these steps for all CDs, the names of
which you wish to maintain.
To enter the name:
•
To finish your entry, press -dB for
about 2 sec. until “UPDATING” is dis-
played. The updating process is com-
pleted when the display shows
“READY”.
•
Press -dB and select the next CD to be
named using <<>>.
First, switch off the priority for traffic an-
nouncements. Otherwise the entry will be
deleted if an announcement is broadcast.
Press the TA button to switch the “TA” dis-
play off.
•
Press -dB and enter a name.
Any specified name will be deleted by re-
assigning it with a new CD name.
The names of all CDs inserted in the maga-
zine remain stored in the memory. The other
CD names have been deleted.
You can interrupt this process by pressing
DSC.
Be sure that at least one CD is inserted in the
CD magazine.
Deleting CD names
•
•
•
Press SRC to change to CDC.
If you try to store more than 99 CD names,
“FULL” will be shown in the display. In this
case you can use DSC to delete the name of
one or more CDs in order to get new memory
capacity.
Use the CDC-UPD function to confirm all
CDs, the names of which you wish to main-
tain. All the other names will be deleted.
Press DSC.
Press the rocker switch
/
until “CD
NAME” is displayed.
•
Press the -dB button.
The first character position is flashing.
•
Use the rocker switch
/
to enter the
first letter, special character or digit
from 0-9.
•
•
Press DSC.
Insert a magazine with the CDs, the
names of which you wish to maintain.
•
Use the rocker switch <<>> to change
to the next position and select a cha-
racter.
•
Press
ed.
/
until “CDC UPD” is display-
Each name may have up to 7 characters.
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Appendix
Survey of DSC default settings
Technical data
TIME
00:00
Amplifier:
Output power:
4 x 20 watts RMS acc.
to DIN 45 324
4 x 25 watts music
power acc. to
ANGLE
BAS
0
F=R
TRE
F=R
BEEP
4
DIN 45 324
BRIGHT
COLOUR
CDC DISP
LED
16
FM sensitivity:
0.9 µV at 26 dB
Medium position (yellow)
S/N ratio
NAME
ON
Frequency response:
LOUDNESS
PTY LANG
PTY SET
SCANTIME
S - DX
3
FM
35 - 16,000 Hz (-3 dB)
30 - 18,000 Hz (-3 dB)
DEUTSCH
Tape (metal)
NACHRICH (TEN)
10s
2
S - LO
2
SPEECH
TA LEVEL
TIM TIME
VOL FIX
0
5
07:00
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