Blaupunkt DRESDEN RCR 128 User manual

Dresden RCR 128
Boston RCR 128
Radio / Cassette
Operating instructions

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Display
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. P1)
Cassette mode
CAS - cassette inserted
Audio
Numeric and graphic representation of the
volume and audio settings.
DSC
Permanent display for DSC programming.
Graphic representation of the adjusted vol-
ume level.
Display field 2:
Radio mode
Radio frequency or station name
PTY programme type
Cassette mode
TAPE1/TAPE2 - side of tape being played.
Displays active function.
DSC
ServesasdisplayandentryfieldduringDSC
programming
Clock display
Miscellaneous
Indicates new source (e.g. when changing
from radio to cassette)
Display field 3:
Displays active functions.
- Stereo
- Cassette inserted
LD - Loudness
Radio mode
AF - RDS alternative frequency
PTY - RDS programme type
TA - Priority for traffic information
TP - Traffic programme station
lo - Seek tuning sensitivity
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Contents
Display .................................................. 19
Quick reference................................... 21
Important notes................................... 23
What you need to know........................ 23
Traffic safety ......................................... 23
Installation............................................. 23
Warning note ........................................ 23
Clock .................................................... 24
Setting the clock................................. 24
Release panel....................................... 24
Theft protection..................................... 24
Fixing the release panel ....................... 25
Selecting the audio mode.................. 25
Radio operation with RDS
(Radio Data System)........................... 25
AF - Alternative frequency.................... 25
REG - regional programme .................. 25
Selecting a waveband .......................... 26
Station tuning........................................ 26
Automatic seek tuning / .................. 26
Manual tuning with << >> ..................... 26
Scrolling through the broadcasting
networks (FM only) ............................... 26
Switching between the memory
banks (FM)............................................ 26
Storing stations..................................... 26
Automatically storing the strongest
stations with Travelstore....................... 27
Recalling stored stations ...................... 27
Scanning stations with
Radio Scan ........................................... 27
Selecting the automatic tuning
sensitivity .............................................. 27
PTY - Programme Type ...................... 27
Programme types ................................. 28
Switching PTY ON/OFF........................ 28
Checking the programme type of the
station ................................................... 28
Displaying the selected programme
type ....................................................... 28
Selecting a programme type ................ 28
Storing programme types ..................... 29
Scanning stations with PTY SCAN ...... 29
PTY priority ........................................... 29
Traffic programme station reception
with RDS-EON ..................................... 30
Traffic announcement priority on/off .... 30
Warning beep ....................................... 30
Switching the warning beep off ............ 30
Automatic seek tuning start
(Cassette operation) ............................. 30
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and the warning
beep ...................................................... 31
Cassette deck operation .................... 31
Cassette playback ................................ 31
Cassette eject ....................................... 31
Fast winding.......................................... 31
Reversing the tape ............................... 31
Traffic information during
cassette playback ................................. 31
DSC programming .............................. 32
Overview of the DSC factory
settings.................................................. 33
Appendix.............................................. 33
Specifications........................................ 33
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9Rocker switch
Radio mode
/ Seek tuning
Up
Down
<</>> Up/down in short intervals
(on FM only if „AF“ is off)
For FM only:
<</>> Scrolling through the broadcasting
networks, if AF is on. Example:
NDR 1, 2, 4, N-Joy, FFN ...
Extra function of rocker switch:
For additional settings use
AUD F
DSC-MODE E
PTY <
Requirement: The respective function
is activated.
:SRC/SC
(SRC = audio source, SC = scan)
Press button briefly to select the oper-
ating mode (tuner, cassette). The ac-
tive mode appears in the display.
3Volume knob
Turn the knob to set the volume.
4Eject
Press this button to eject the cassette.
5Cassette slot
Insert the tape into the slot with the
open side showing to the right. The
tape will be played in the direction pre-
viously selected.
6Display
Displays all settings, operating modes
and functions.
7Fast winding
To fast rewind the tape for direction
“TAPE 1”.
To fast forward the tape for direction
“TAPE 2”.
8Fast winding
To fast forward the tape for direction
“TAPE 1”.
To fast rewind the tape for direction
“TAPE 2”.
7+8Reversing the tape (PROG)
Press both buttons simultaneously.
Quick reference
1REL
To release the detachable panel (theft
protection).
Press this knob and remove the
release panel.
2ON - Power up/down
Press this button to turn the equipment
on. It will play at the preset volume. If
you press this button briefly during ra-
dio reception, the volume will turn
down instantly (MUTE).
This function is cancelled by pressing
the ON button again. You can pro-
gramme the mute volume (refer to
“DSC programming”).
Press the button for about 2 seconds
to turn the unit off.
Switching on/off via the ignition:
If the set has been connected corre-
spondingly, it can also be turned on
and off with the vehicle ignition.
Press the ON button to keep on oper-
ating the set when the ignition is
switched off.
The set will switch on. To avoid that
the battery goes flat, the system will be
turned off automatically after one hour
of playback.
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Press SRC/SC longer to select the
SCAN function.
Radio mode
Press SRC/SC longer.
The radio will scan all receivable FM,
MW and LW stations
(Dresden RCR
128 without MW, LW).
“SCAN” and the
station name (if applicable) appear on
the display one after another (only for
FM).
PTY Scan
PTY Scan can be started if PTY is on
(“PTY” will be displayed).
The radio will scan all stations broad-
casting the selected programme type.
;AF·TA
Alternative Frequency in RDS mode:
TA (Traffic Announcement = priority
for traffic programs)
If “AF” is displayed, the radio will auto-
matically search for a radio frequency
offering the same programme in a bet-
ter quality (using RDS).
TA on/off:
Press AF·TA briefly: “TA” will be dis-
played, priority for traffic programs ac-
tivated.
Press AF·TA briefly: TA off.
“TP” will be displayed when a traffic
programme is played.
AF on/off:
Press AF·TA longer: a beep will be
emitted; “AF” appears.
Press AF·TA longer: a beep will be
emitted; “AF” disappears.
<PTY (Programme Type)
You can select among various pro-
gramme types. Using the rocker switch
<< >> it is possible to recall all PTY
programme types, if PTY is activated
(“PTY” lights up in the display).
=BA/TS
Switches between the wavebands/
memory banks FM1, FM2, FMT
(Travelstore), MW and LW
(Dresden
RCR 128 without MW, LW)
.
Extra function: Travelstore
To store the six most powerful radio
stations in the Travelstore bank:
Press BA/TS until a beep sounds and
“T-STORE” appears.
>...C- Preset buttons 1 to 6
Radio mode
You can store six stations in each
memory bank (1, 2, and “T”).
On MW and LW you can store six sta-
tions each (except for Dresden RCR
128)
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Store station - hold down a preset
button in radio mode until a beep is
emitted.
Recall station - select a waveband
and also the memory bank on FM;
press the relevant preset button briefly.
The selected preset button will briefly
appear in display field 1 (e.g. P1).
DDIS - clock display
Radio mode
Press this button briefly and the time
will be displayed for a while.
Cassette mode
Press this button to switch the display
between the cassette direction and
clock indication.
EDSC Direct Software Control
Adjusts programmable basic settings.
Refer to “DSC programming”.
FAUD
Default settings for treble and bass
You can store different settings for the
FM, MW, LW and cassette mode
(Dresden RCR 128 without MW, LW) .
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Setting the tone:
Select the audio mode. Press AUD
once and set the tone using the rocker
switch.
Treble:
Treble +
Treble –
Bass:
Bass –
Bass +
Press AUD twice and set the fader
using the rocker switch.
Fader front
Fader rear
Balance left
Balance right
The selected values will appear in the
display. The last setting is stored auto-
matically.
Switching AUD off
Press button briefly.
If you do not change the tone within
8sec., the AUD mode will quit auto-
matically.
Extra function: LD
Loudness boosts the bass frequency
at low volume.
Press AUD longer than 2 seconds to
change the Loudness setting. “LD” will
appear.
Important notes
What you need to know
Beforeusingyournewcarradio,pleaseread
through the following information carefully.
Traffic safety
As the driver of a motor vehicle, it is your
responsibility to pay attention to the traffic
situation at all times.
Never use your car radio in a way that could
distract you.
Please keep in mind that you travel a dis-
tance of 14 m per second at a speed of only
50 km/h.
Should the traffic situation become particu-
larly demanding, we advise you not to use
the radio.
Always make sure that you are still able to
hear any warning signals coming from out-
side the vehicle, such as police or fire en-
gine sirens, so that you can react accord-
ingly.
Consequently, you should always select a
moderate volume for playing your car radio
while you are driving.
Installation
If you would like to install your new car ster-
eo yourself or add other audio components
to existing ones, then please read the en-
closed instructions on installation and con-
nection carefully.
Inordertoensurethatthesetoperatesprop-
erly the positive power supply line must be
connected via the ignition and the perma-
nent +12 V lead.
Do not ground the loudspeaker outputs!
Warning note
Danger of damaging the automatic
power antenna in a car wash
Before you drive into a car wash
•switch the radio off by pressing the ON
button.
The power antenna will retract, if it
doesn’t, press ON again.
Do not drive into the car wash unless the
power antenna has retracted!
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If the set was still in operation, it will turn off
now. All current settings remain stored. If a
cassette or CD is inserted, it will be kept in
the set.
Theradiowillturnonautomatically when you
attach the release panel again.
Attaching the release panel
Slide the panel (B) from the left to the guide
of the chassis (A). Gently push the left side
of the panel against the front of the chassis
until it snaps into place.
Release panel
Theft protection
This unit is equipped with a detachable con-
trol panel. A car radio without control panel
is worthless for thieves.
Protect your car radio and detach the con-
trol panel when you leave your car. It is very
easy to attach and detach the release pan-
el thanks to its specific design.
Note:
Do not pull the release panel straight out
from the chassis, but detach it as illustrated
below. Be sure not to drop the panel.
Do not expose the release panel to direct
sunlight or other heat sources.
Do not leave it in a humid place.
Detaching the release panel
Press the REL button to release the control
panel. Then pull it off gently as illustrated.
Clock
This car radio is equipped with a built-in
clock.
Display priority:
To switch the display priority, press the
button until you hear a beep. Press as many
times until the desired display mode is ac-
tive (not during radio reception).
Radio mode
Press the button briefly to display the
clock.
Cassette mode
Press this button to switch the display be-
tween the cassette direction and clock indi-
cation.
Setting the clock
•Press DSC briefly.
•Press /to selection the “CLOCK-
SET” function.
•Press << >> to set the hours or min-
utes. The adjustable option will flash in
the display.
•Press /to adjust the flashing value.
•After you have set the clock, press
DSC briefly to store the new setting.
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Fixing the release panel
If you wish to fix the release panel perma-
nently to the chassis, screw down the en-
closed bolt at the left hand side of the chas-
sis into the hole (C), see Fig.
C
Selecting the audio mode
Use the SRC/SC (source) button to select
between radio and cassette mode.
To select the operating mode:
•Press SRC/SC.
Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)
The Radio Data System will enhance your
enjoyment when you listen to FM radio sta-
tions.
More and more radio stations broadcast
RDS information along with their regular
programming.
As soon as a programme has been identi-
fied, the station name including a regional
identifier,if applicable, will appear inthedis-
play,for example, NDR1 NDS (regionalpro-
gramme in Lower Saxony, Germany).
When RDS is activated, the preset buttons
becomeprogramme buttons. You now know
exactly which programme you have tuned
into, making it easy to find the desired sta-
tion quickly.
But RDS offers you further advantages:
AF - Alternative frequency
The AF (Alternative Frequency) function
makes sure that the radio always tunes into
the strongest frequency of the currently se-
lected programme automatically.
Thisfunctionisactivatedwhen“AF”appears
in the display.
In order to switch this function on or off,
•press the AF·TA button until a beep is
emitted.
While searching for the strongest reception
signal, the radio may switch to mute briefly.
If “SEARCH” appears in the display when
the radio is switched on or one of the stored
frequencies recalled, the unit is already au-
tomatically searching for an alternative fre-
quency.
“SEARCH” will disappear from the display
when the alternative frequency has been
found or after the frequency band has run
through completely.
If the reception quality of the selected pro-
grammedeterioratesbeyonda certain point:
•Tune into another station.
REG - regional programme
Certain radio programmes are split up at
times into regional programmes offering lo-
cal information. The 1st programme broad-
cast by NDR, for example, offers pro-
grammeswithdifferentcontentsinthenorth-
ern German states of Schleswig-Holstein,
HamburgandLowerSaxonyatcertaintimes
of the day.
If you are listening to a particular regional
programme and wish to continue doing so,
select “REG ON” in the DSC mode.
If you leave the service area of the regional
programme you are tuned into, or if you
would like to take advantage of full RDS
service, switch to “REG OFF” in the DSC
mode.
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Selecting a waveband
With this car radio you can select between
the following wavebands:
FM87,5 - 108 MHz
MW 531 - 1602 kHz
LW153 - 279 kHz
(Dresden RCR 128 without MW, LW) .
•Select the desired waveband by press-
ing the BA/TS button.
Station tuning
Automatic seek tuning /
•Press /; the car radio will automati-
cally search for the next station.
If you hold / pressed up or down on the
rocker switch, seek tuning will speed up in
the upwards or downwards direction.
Automatic seek tuning
Up
Down
<< />> Up/down in short intervals
(on FM only if “AF” is switched off)
Manual tuning with << >>
You can also tune into a station manually.
Requirement:
AF and PTY must be switched off (i.e. the
symbols do not light up in the display).
If necessary, deactivate these functions:
•Press AF·TA or PTY.
Manual tuning:
•Press << >>; the frequency will change
in short intervals in the downwards or
upwards direction.
If you hold << >> pressed to the left or the
right on the rocker switch, the frequency
scan will speed up.
Scrolling through the broadcast-
ing networks (FM only)
You can use the << >> buttons to tune into
stations in your reception area.
If it is possible to receive several pro-
grammesinthesamebroadcastingnetwork,
you can scroll through them in the forwards
direction by pressing >>, or backwards
using the << button, e.g. NDR 1, 2, 3, 4,
N-JOY, ...
For this to work properly you must have al-
ready tuned into the stations at least once
and “AF” must be active (lights up in the dis-
play).
Todothis,youcanstart the Travelstore seek
operation:
•Press BA/TS for 2 seconds; the sys-
tem will start to run through the fre-
quency band.
If “AF” is not lit up,
•Hold AF·TA down. A beep sounds and
“AF” appears.
This fulfils the requirements for selecting
stations with << >>.
Switching between the memory
banks (FM)
You can switch between the memory banks
1, 2 and T in order to store stations and re-
call them later.
The currently selected memory bank ap-
pears in the display.
•Press the BA/TS button as many times
as necessary until the desired memory
bank lights up in the display.
Storing stations
On FM, you can store six stations on the
preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for each of the
memory banks (1, 2, T).
On MW/LW, you can also store six stations
each (Dresden RCR 128 without MW, LW) .
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To select a scanned station and switch
off the Scan function:
•Press SRC/SC.
Ifno station is selected, scan will startagain.
Selecting the automatic tuning
sensitivity
You can alter the automatic tuning sensitiv-
ity.
If “lo” is displayed, the radio will only pick up
strong, local stations (low sensitivity).
If “lo” does not light up, the radio will also
pick up weaker, more distant stations (high
sensitivity).
If you would like to alter the sensitivity level
pleaserefertothesection on “DSC program-
ming – SENS”.
PTY - Programme Type
PTY is an RDS service offered by an in-
creasing number of broadcasting stations.
Thisfeature allows you to select FM stations
according to their programme type.
After you have chosen the PTY of your pref-
erence, the corresponding stations can be
selected either by seek tuning or using the
scan function.
•Select the appropriate waveband by
pressing BA/TS.
•Tune in a station with the rocker switch
(either automatically /or manually
<< >>).
•Press the desired preset button until
the radio resumes play after the muting
(takes approximately 2 seconds, con-
firmed by a beep).
Now the station has been stored.
The display will indicate which preset but-
ton is currently activated.
Automatically storing the
strongest stations with Travel-
store
You can automatically store the six most
powerful FM stations in your current recep-
tion area sorted according to their signal
strength.Thisfunctionisparticularlyconven-
ient on longer trips.
•Press the BA/TS button for 2 seconds.
“T-STORE” will appear in the display.
The six strongest FM stations will be auto-
matically stored on the memory bank “T”
(Travelstore). When this process has been
completed, the radio will play the strongest
station.
If desired, stations can also be stored man-
ually in the Travelstore bank (see “Storing
stations”).
Recalling stored stations
Youcanrecallanystoredstation at the touch
of a button.
•Select the waveband by pressing
BA/TS. For FM, also choose the corre-
sponding memory bank by pressing
the BA/TS button as many times as
necessary until the desired bank ap-
pears in the display.
•Press the corresponding preset button
briefly to recall the station.
Scanning stations with
Radio Scan
You can scan through all of the stations in
your reception area.
To start the Scan function:
•Press SRC/SC longer.
The scanned frequency or the station name
will start flashing in the display.
During the actual scanning process “SCAN”
will appear in the display.
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If you would like to listen to a station
with this PTY,
•press /to start the seek tuning
function.
If the radio is unable to find a station offer-
ing the selected programme type, the dis-
play will show “NO PTY” and a beep tone
will be emitted. The radio will select the sta-
tion which was tuned into before seek tun-
ing was activated.
You can assign different programme types
to each preset position. Please refer to the
next section on “Storing programme types”.
b) Using the << >> buttons on the rocker
switch
When PTY is switched on, you can
select a programme type using buttons
<< >>.
•Press << or >>; the programme
type selected last will be displayed
for 3 seconds.
•During this period press >> (for-
wards) or << (backwards) to select
the desired type.
•Press << or >> as many times as
required.
If you would like to listen to a station
with the selected PTY,
Programme types
Turn PTY on.
Use << >> to have the last selected pro-
grammetypedisplayedandtochooseanew
one.
You can select any one of the stored types
with the preset buttons 1-6.
The following list indicates some of the pro-
gramme types which are available.
WEATHER
FINANCE
TRAVEL
HOBBIES
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NEWS
INFO
SPORT
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP MUSIC
ROCK MUSIC
CLASSICS
Switching PTY ON/OFF
•Press PTY.
When the function is active, the programme
type selected last will briefly appear in the
display. “PTY” will appear permanently.
Checking the programme type of the
station
•Press PTY for approximately 2 sec-
onds.
After the beep tone the display will show the
programme type offered by the tuned in sta-
tion. If “NONE” appears in the display, the
current station has no PTY code.
Displaying the selected programme
type
•Press << or >>.
The programme type selected last will be
displayed briefly.
Selecting a programme type
a) Using the preset buttons
When PTY is switched on, you can use
the preset buttons 1-6 to select the
programme types stored at the factory.
•Press one of the presets 1-6.
The selected programme type will be
displayed for 2 seconds.
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Scanning stations with PTY SCAN
Requirement: “PTY” must appear in the dis-
play.
•Press the SRC/SC button until you
hear a beep.
All of the stations in your current re-
ception area offering the selected pro-
gramme type will be scanned.
To switch off PTY-SCAN:
•Press SRC/SC or the seek-tuning
rocker switch once again.
PTY priority
Situation:
PTY is switched on and lights up in the dis-
play.
No station offering the selected programme
type can be found currently in your recep-
tion range (with seek tuning or scan).
The set will switch back to the station previ-
ously tuned into.
As soon as it is possible to receive a pro-
gramme in the broadcasting network with
the PTY selected, the radio will switch over
to the corresponding station for the dura-
tion of the programme.
Example:
German broadcasting network NDR:
-Station playing: NDR3.
-“PTY” lights up in the display.
-Programme type “POP” selected.
-Seek tuning is started.
-No station with “PTY-POP” can be
found.
-The display shows “NO PTY” and
-automatically switches back to NDR3.
-NDR2 airs a “PTY-POP” programme.
-The radio will switch to the linked sta-
tion NDR2 for the duration of the
“POP” programme.
During cassette operation, the set will also
switch to the programme offering the select-
ed PTY within the broadcasting network.
After the PTY programme has ended the
systemwillswitchbacktothepreviousmode
(radio or cassette).
Note:
As already mentioned, these functions are
only supported by a limited number of RDS
stations at the present time.
•press /to start the seek tuning
function.
If the radio is unable to find a station offer-
ing the selected programme type, the dis-
play will show “NO PTY” and a beep tone
will be emitted. The radio will select the sta-
tion which was tuned into before seek tun-
ing was activated.
Storing programme types
Each of the preset buttons 1-6 has been
assigned one programme type at the facto-
ry.
If desired, you can also replace these with
other available programme types.
To do so, make sure that “PTY” lights up in
the display.
•If necessary, press the PTY button to
switch on the function.
•Select a programme type using but-
tons << >> and
•hold down the desired preset button
(1-6) until you hear a beep.
Now the selected programme type can be
recalled by pressing this preset, if “PTY”
lights up in the display.
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Traffic announcement priority
on/off
If the priority for traffic announcement pro-
grammes is activated, “TA” will light up in
the display.
To switch the priority on or off:
•Press the AF·TA button. “TA” appears.
If you press AF·TA while a message is be-
ing broadcast, this message will be inter-
rupted. The unit will then switch back to the
previous mode. The priority for other traffic
messages remains active.
Please note that several buttons have no
function while a traffic announcement is
broadcast.
Warning beep
If you leave the reception area of the traffic
programme station currently tuned into, you
will hear a warning beep after approximate-
ly 30 seconds.
This alarm tone will also be emitted if you
press a preset button for a station which
does not send the traffic programme signal
(TP).
Switching the warning beep off
a) Tune into another station offering traf-
fic information:
•Press the rocker switch or
•press a preset button which has a
traffic programme station allocated
to it.
Alternatively:
b) Switch off the priority for traffic an-
nouncements:
•Press TA.
“TA” will disappear from the dis-
play.
Automatic seek tuning start
(Cassette operation)
If you leave the reception area for the traffic
programmestationyouhavetuned into while
you are listening to a cassette, the system
will automatically start searching for a new
traffic programme.
If no such station is found within approxi-
mately 30 seconds, a warning beep will
sound every 30 seconds. To switch the
warning beep off, proceed as described
above.
Traffic programme station reception with RDS-EON
The abbreviation “EON” stands for En-
hanced Other Networks, which means that
information is exchanged within a radio net-
work.
Many FM radio stations provide their serv-
ice area with traffic messages at regular in-
tervals.
Along with their programmes, all traffic pro-
gramme stations transmit a special carrier
signal, which is decoded by your car radio.
If this signal is identified, “TP” will appear in
the display (Traffic Programme).
In addition to these, there are also stations
which do not actually transmit traffic infor-
mation themselves, but by using RDS-EON
it is possible for them to forward the traffic
messages broadcast by another traffic
programme station in the same radio net-
work.
If you want to have the priority for traffic
announcements activated while listening to
oneofthesestations(e.g. NDR4), “TA” must
appear on the display panel.
If a traffic announcement is broadcast, the
radio will automatically switch to the linked
traffic programme station (in this case,
NDR2) for the duration of the message and
return to the original programme (NDR4)
afterwards.
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Cassette deck operation
Cassette playback
Insert the tape into the slot with the open
side showing to the right.
PressSRC/SC to select the tape deck mode.
“TAPE 1” or “TAPE 2” will appear. The tape
will be played in the direction previously
selected.
Cassette eject
Press to eject the cassette.
Fast winding
For tape direction “TAPE 1”, press but-
tontofast rewind. To fast forward, press
button.
For tape direction “TAPE 2”, press but-
tontofast rewind. To fast forward, press
button.
When the end of the tape is reached with
fast forward, the tape direction will change
and the other side of the tape will be played.
With “Radio Monitor ON” during fast wind-
ing you can listen to the radio programme
previously selected. It is possible to change
the Radio Monitor setting in the DSC mode.
(Refer to “DSC programming - RM”).
Reversing the tape
Tochangethetapedirectionduringcassette
playback:
•Press /simultaneously.
The display shows “TAPE 1” or “TAPE 2”
for the selected tape side.
Traffic information during
cassette playback
The Traffic Announcement function (priori-
ty for traffic programmes) makes it possible
to receive traffic information during cassette
playback. If a traffic message is broadcast,
cassetteplaybackwillstopandthemessage
reproduced.
This function is active, if “TA” lights up in
the display.
•Press the AF·TA button briefly to acti-
vate TA.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and the warning
beep
Although this volume was preset at the fac-
tory, you can use the DSC function to alter
the setting (see “DSC programming - TA
VOL”).
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CLOCK 24 To switch between 12-h and
24-h clock display.
CLOCKSET To set the clock manually.
Press << >> to select hours/
minutes. Press /to adjust
the flashing value.
ON VOL To set the turn-on volume.
Press << >> to adjust the
turn-on volume as desired.
MUTE To change the mute volume.
BEEP X To change the volume of the
acknowledgement tone
(beep) between 0 and 9.
(0 = off)
RM OFF Radio Monitor
If the Radio Monitor function
is active during fast winding
of the tape, the set will
switch to the radio and play
the station previously re-
ceived.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Display indications on or off
with the car radio turned off.
LOUDNESS Loudness boosts the bass
frequencies at low volume.
LOUD 1 - Low boost
LOUD 6 - Max. boost
TA VOL The traffic announcement
and warning beep volume
can be set between 0 to 63.
The message will then come
through at this volume, if the
standard volume is lower.
If the standard volume is set
higher than the TA VOL lev-
el, then the traffic report will
be played at the standard
volume.
REG Regional function on/off.
SENS DX1 To adjust the seek tuning
sensitivity.
“LO” stands for local recep-
tion.
“DX” stands for distant re-
ception.
Select “LO 3” if you want to
receive strong stations in
the local area, select “DX 1”
if you want to tune into
weaker stations which are
further away.
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 pref-
erences and then store them.
The basic settings for this audio equipment
were made at the factory.
In the following you can find an overview of
these settings, so that you can always reset
to them if desired.
If you wish to alter any of the programming,
•press DSC.
MENU /will light up in the display.
Use the / buttons of the rocker switch to
select the function you wish to change. The
display will show you the setting you have
selected. Press the << >> buttons of the
rocker switch to change the values. Confirm
the setting you have selected by pressing
the DSC button.
/Select function
<< >> Adjust/recall value
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Overview of the DSC factory
settings
LOUDNESS 3
TA VOL 40
REG OFF
SENS DX1
CLOCKTYPE CLOCK 24
CLOCKSET
ON VOL 20
MUTE 10
BEEP 3
RM OFF
DIS OFF
Subject to modifications!
Appendix
Specifications
Amplifier
Output power: 4 x 19 W RMS power
acc. to DIN 45324 at
14.4 V
4 x 30 W max. power
Tuner
Wavebands:
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW 531 – 1602 kHz
LW 153 – 279 kHz
(Dresden RCR 128 without MW, LW) .
FM frequency response:
35 - 16 000 Hz
Cassette
Frequency response:
35 - 16 000 Hz
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Blaupunkt-Werke GmbH
Bosch Gruppe
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