Blaupunkt London MP48 User manual

Radio CD MP3 WMA
London MP48 7 648 008 510
Operating and installation instructions
Mode d’emploi et de montage
Instrucciones de manejo e instalación
Instruções de serviço e de montagem
操作及安裝手冊
사용 및 장착 설명서사용 및 장착 설명서
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1button
to open the detachable control panel
(flip-release panel).
2SRC button
Sourceselectionbetweenradio andCD
and (if connected or switched on) CD
changer and AUX.
3XBASS button
Switching X-BASS on/off and adjust-
ing it.
4Arrow buttons
5MENU•OK button
Short press: Calls up the menus for
basic settings and confirms settings.
Ending the scan function.
Long press: Starts the Scan function.
6On/Off button
Short press: Switches the device on. In
operation: Mutes the device.
Long press: Switches the device off.
7Volume control
8Display
9Keys
1 - 5
:Front AUX-IN socket
;DISP button
Changes display contents.
<ESCAPE button
Confirm menu item and change back
to the display of the audio source.
=BND button
Short press: Selects the FM memory
banks and the AM waveband.
Long press: Starts the Travelstore func-
tion.
>AUD button
Sets bass, treble, middle, subout, bal-
ance, and fader.
Selects an equalizer presetting.
?button (Eject) for removing a CD
from the device.
@CD tray
IR Infrared receiver
Controls
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Contents
About these instructions....................6
Symbols used..................................6
Use as directed................................6
Declaration of conformity..................6
For your safety ..................................7
If you are installing device yourself......7
Observe the following!...................... 7
Cleaning instructions........................ 7
Disposal of old unit ..........................7
Scope of delivery...............................8
Optional equipment(not part of the
scope of delivery)............................8
Warranty...........................................8
Service ..........................................8
Detachable control panel ...................9
Theft protection...............................9
Detaching the control panel...............9
Attaching the control panel................9
Switch-off time (OFF TIMER)...........10
Timeout function ...........................10
Switching on/off..............................10
Adjusting the volume .......................11
Setting the power-on volume ...........11
Quickly reducing the volume (MUTE)....11
Telephone Audio/Navigation Audio...12
Switching the confirmation beep
on/off .......................................... 12
Radio mode..................................... 13
Adjusting the tuner.........................13
Switching to radio mode ................. 13
Selecting the waveband/memory
bank ............................................13
Tuning into a station .......................13
Setting the sensitivity of station
seek tuning ................................... 13
Storing stations .............................14
Storing stations automatically
(Travelstore) .................................14
Listening to stored stations .............14
Scanning receivable stations (SCAN) .. 14
Setting the scanning time................15
Configuring the display...................15
CD mode ......................................... 15
Switching to CD mode ....................15
Selecting tracks.............................16
Fast searching (audible)..................16
Random track play (MIX).................16
Scanning tracks (SCAN)..................16
Repeating tracks (REPEAT) .............17
Interrupting playback (PAUSE).........17
Configuring the display...................17
Displaying CD text.......................... 17
Ejecting a CD.................................17
MP3/WMA mode .............................18
Preparing an MP3/WMA CD.............18
Switching to MP3 mode..................18
Configuring the display...................18
Selecting a directory ......................19
Selecting tracks/files......................19
Fast searching ...............................19
Random track play (MIX).................20
Scanning tracks (SCAN)..................20
Repeating individual tracks or whole
directories (REPEAT)......................20
Interrupting playback (PAUSE).........20
CD-changer mode............................21
Switching to CD-changer mode........21
Selecting CDs................................ 21
Selecting tracks.............................21
Fast searching (audible)..................21
Configuring the display...................21
Repeating individual tracks or whole
CDs (REPEAT)............................... 21
Random track play (MIX).................22
Scanning all tracks on all CDs (SCAN).. 22
Interrupting playback (PAUSE).........22
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Contents
Clock – Time....................................23
Setting the time.............................23
Selecting 12/24-hour clock mode....23
Displaying the time continuously
when the device is off and the
ignition is on .................................23
Sound .............................................24
Adjusting the bass .........................24
Adjusting the middle ......................24
Adjusting the treble........................24
Setting the left/right volume
distribution (balance).....................25
Adjusting the front/rear volume
distribution (fader) ........................25
Preamplifier output
(Preamp-Out/Sub-Out) ....................26
Adjusting the subout ......................26
X-BASS ...........................................26
Adjusting the X-BASS boost.............26
Equalizer presettings (presets) ........27
Adjusting the display settings........... 27
Adjusting the display brightness.......27
Setting the display illumination
colour ..........................................27
Activating/deactivating demo mode..28
External audio sources.....................29
REAR-AUX input at the rear of
the device.....................................29
FRONT-AUX input at the front of
the device.....................................29
Specifications .................................30
Installation instructions ................176
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About these instructions
About these instructions
These instructions contain important infor-
mation to easily and safely install and oper-
ate the device.
Read these instructions carefully and
completely before using the device.
Keep the instructions at a location so
that they are always accessible to all
users.
Always pass on the device to third par-
ties together with these instructions.
In addition, observe the instructions of the
devices used in conjunction with this de-
vice.
Symbols used
These instructions employ the following
symbols:
DANGER!
Warns about injuries
CAUTION!
Warns about laser beam
CAUTION!
Warns about damaging the CD
drive
The CE mark confirms the compli-
ance with EU directives.
Identifies a sequencing step
Identifies a listing
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Use as directed
This device is intended for installation and
operation in a vehicle with 12 V vehicle sys-
tem voltage and must be installed in a DIN
slot. Observe the 'performance limits in the
technical data. Repairs and installation, if
necessary, should be performed by a spe-
cialist.
Declaration of conformity
The Blaupunkt GmbH declares that the
London MP48 device complies with the
basic requirements and the other relevant
regulations of the directive 89/336/EWG.
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For your safety
For your safety
The device was manufactured according to
the state of the art and established safety
guidelines. Even so, dangers may occur if
you do not observe the safety notes in these
instructions.
If you are installing device
yourself
You may only install the device yourself if
you are experienced in installing car sound
systems and are very familiar with the elec-
trical system of the vehicle. For this pur-
pose, observe the installation instructions
at the end of these instructions.
Observe the following!
CAUTION
The device contains a Class 1 la-
ser that can cause injuries to your
eyes.
Do not open the device and do not perform
any modifications.
In operation
For the front AUX-IN socket, use only
the angled jack plug from Blaupunkt
(7 607 001 535). All protruding parts,
incl. straight plugs or adapters, can
lead to an increased injury risk in case
of an accident.
Operate the device only if traffic situa-
tion permits it! Stop at a suitable loca-
tion to perform more extensive opera-
tions.
Removeor attachthecontrolpanelonly
while the vehicle is standing an.
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To protect your hearing, always listen
at a moderate volume. During mute
phases (e.g. when changing the audio
source or CD in the CD changer and
Travelstore), changing the volume is
notaudible.Do notincreasethevolume
during this mute phase.
Always listen at a moderate volume so
thatyoucanalwayshear acoustic warn-
ing signals (e.g. police).
After operation
The device is worthless to a thief with-
out the control panel. Always remove
the control panel whenever you leave
the vehicle.
Transport the control panel so that it
is protected against impacts and the
contacts cannot become dirty.
Cleaning instructions
Solvents, cleaning and scouring agents as
well as dashboard spray and plastics care
product may contain ingredients that will
damage the surface of the device.
Use only a dry or slightly moistened cloth
for cleaning the device.
Disposal of old unit
Do not dispose of your old unit in the
household trash!
Use the return and collection systems avail-
able to dispose of the old device.
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Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes:
1 Car sound system
1 Case for the control panel
1 Support frame
2 Disassembly bars
1 Guide pin
1 Operating instructions
1 Remote control
Optional equipment
(not part of the scope of delivery)
Use only accessories approved by
Blaupunkt.
Remote control
Thesteeringwheeland/orhandheldremote
control allows you to access the basic func-
tions of your car sound system safely and
conveniently.
You cannot switch the device on/off using
the remote control!
You can find out from your Blaupunkt dealer
or on the Internet at www.blaupunkt.com
which remote controls can be used with
your car sound system.
Amplifier
You can use all Blaupunkt and Velocity am-
plifiers.
CD changers
You can connect the following Blaupunkt
CD changers:
CDC A 03, CDC A 08 and IDC A 09.
Warranty
We provide a manufacturer's warranty
for products bought within the European
Union. For devices purchased outside the
European Union, the warranty terms issued
by our respective responsible domestic
agency are valid.
Service
Insome countries,Blaupunktoffersarepair
and pick-up service.
Information about the availability of this
service in your country can be found at
www.blaupunkt.com.
If you want to take advantage of this serv-
ice, you may request a pick-up service for
your device via the Internet.
Scope of delivery Warranty
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Detachable control panel
Theft protection
The device is equipped with a detachable
control panel (flip-release panel) as a way
of protecting your equipment against theft.
The device is worthless to a thief without
this control panel.
Protect your device against theft by taking
the control panel with you whenever you
leave your vehicle. Do not leave the con-
trol panel inside your vehicle - not even in a
hiding place.
Notes:
Never drop the control panel.
Do not expose the control panel to di-
rect sunlight or another heat source.
Avoid direct skin contact with the
control panel’s electrical contacts. If
necessary, clean the contacts with a
lint-free cloth moistened with clean-
ing alcohol.
Detaching the control panel
Press the button 1.
The control panel opens to the bottom.
Hold the control panel by its right side
and then pull it straight out of the
bracket.
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Notes:
The device is switched off after a time
preset by you. For further details,
please read the section "Switch-off
time (OFF TIMER)" in this chapter.
The device remembers the audio
source played last for the next switch-
on.
Any CD already inserted in the device
remains there.
Attaching the control panel
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2.
Hold the control panel approximately
at a right angle to the device. (see fig-
ure, 1.)
Push the control panel into the guides
at the bottom edge of the device.
Push the control panel carefully into
the bracket until it clicks into place.
Fold the control panel up into the slot
and press it gently into place until it
clicks. (see figure, 2.)
If the device was still switched on when you
detached the control panel, it will automati-
cally switch on with the last setting activat-
ed (radio, CD, CD changer or AUX) when
the panel is replaced.
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Switch-off time (OFF TIMER)
After opening the control panel, the device
is switched off after an adjustable time. You
can set this time from 0 to 30 seconds.
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeatedly
until the display shows "OFF TIMER".
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Set the time with the or button
4.
If you set the switch-off time to 0 seconds,
the device is switched off immediately after
opening the control panel.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Timeout function
The device features a time-out function
(time window).
For example, if you press the MENU•OK
button 5and select a menu item, the de-
vice switches back after approx. 8 seconds
after the last button activation. The settings
performed are saved.
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Switching on/off
There are various ways of switching the
device on/off:
Switching on/off with the On/Off button
For switch-on, press the On/Off button
6.
The device switches on.
To switch off the device, press and hold
down the On/Off button 6for longer
than two seconds.
The device switches off.
Switching on/off using the vehicle
ignition
The device will switch on/off simultane-
ously with the ignition if the device is cor-
rectly connected to the vehicle’s ignition as
shown in the installation instructions and
you did not switch the device off by press-
ing the On/Off button 6.
Switching the device off using the
detachable control panel
Detach the control panel.
The devices switches off after the time set
in the "OFF TIMER" menu.
Note:
To protect the vehicle battery, the de-
vice will switch off automatically after
one hour if the ignition is off.
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Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume in increments
from 0 (off) to 66 (maximum).
To increase the volume,
turn the volume control 7clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
turn the volume control 7counter-
clockwise.
Setting the power-on volume
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeat-
edly until "ON VOLUME" appears on the
display.
Press the button 4to open the
menu item.
Set the desired power-on volume with
the button or 4.
To help you adjust the setting more easily,
the device will increase or decrease the vol-
ume as you make your changes.
If you set "LAST VOL" (setting 0 = LAST
VOL), the volume at which you were listen-
ing before power-off is activated again.
Note:
To protect your hearing, the power-on
volume is limited to the value "38" for
the setting "LAST VOL". If the volume
was higher before switch-off, the value
is automatically set to "38" at switch-
on. This prevents an unintentionally
and unexpectedly high volume when
switching on the device.
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When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Quickly reducing the volume
(MUTE)
You can quickly reduce the volume to a
preset level.
Briefly press the On/Off button 6.
"MUTE" appears on the display.
Cancelling mute
To return to your previously set volume
level,
briefly press the On/Off button 6
again.
Adjusting the mute level
You can adjust the mute level.
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeat-
edly until "MUTE LVL" appears on the
display.
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Set the mute level with the or
button 4.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
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When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Note:
You can use the volume control 7to
adjust the volume of telephone calls
and navigation announcements whilst
you are listening to them.
Switching the confirmation beep
on/off
The system will output a confirmation beep
for some functions if you keep a button
pressed down for longer than two seconds,
for instance, when assigning a radio station
to a station preset button. You can switch
the beep on or off.
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeatedly
until"BEEPON" or"BEEP OFF" appears
on the display.
Switch the BEEP ON or OFF with the
or picture 4.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
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Telephone Audio/Navigation
Audio
Muting during telephone mode
If your car sound system is connected with
a cell phone or navigation system, the car
soundsystemismuted whena callis incom-
ing or during a voice output of the naviga-
tion. The call or the voice output is played
backvia theloudspeakers ofthecardsound
system. In order for this feature to work,
the mobile telephone or navigation system
must be connected to the car sound system
as described in the installation instruc-
tions.
You can find out from your Blaupunkt dealer
which navigation systems can be used with
your car sound system.
If a call is incoming or a navigation an-
nouncement takes place, the display shows
"PHONE".
Adjusting the volume for telephone
audio/navigation audio
You can set the volume level at which the
telephone calls or navigation announce-
ments are mixed in.
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeatedly
until "TEL VOL" appears on the display.
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Set the desired volume with the or
button 4.
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Radio mode
Adjusting the tuner
To ensure proper functioning of the tuner,
the device must be set for the region in
which it is being operated. You can select
among Europe "EUROPE", America "USA",
South America "S-AMERICA", and Thailand
"THAI". The tuner is factory-set to the re-
gion in which it was sold. If you experience
problems with your radio reception, please
check this setting.
Note:
The radio functions described in these
operating instructions refer to the tun-
er setting USA.
Switch off the device by pressing the
On/Off button 6.
Holdthebuttons1and59pressedat
the same time and switch on the device
again with the On/Off button 6.
"TUNER" appears on the display.
Select your tuner region with the or
button 4.
To save the setting,
press the On/Off button 6to switch
the device off and on again.
The radio starts playing with the last setting
selected (radio, CD, CD changer or AUX).
Switching to radio mode
If you are in CD, CD changer or AUX mode,
press the BND button =
or
press the SRC button 2repeatedly
until the display shows "FM1", "FM2",
"FMT" or "AM".
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Selecting the waveband/
memory bank
This device can be used to receive stations
in the FM and AM frequency bands. There
are three memory banks available for the
FM waveband (FM1, FM2 and FMT) and
one for the AM waveband.
Five stations can be stored in each memory
bank.
To switch between the memory banks FM1,
FM2 and FMT or the AM waveband,
press the BND button =.
Tuning into a station
There are various ways of tuning into a sta-
tion.
Automatic station seek tuning
Press the or button 4.
The radio tunes into the next receivable
station.
Tuning into stations manually
To change the set frequency in small incre-
ments,
briefly press the or button 4.
To change the set frequency quickly,
press and hold down the or button
4for a longer period of time.
Setting the sensitivity of station
seek tuning
You can choose whether the radio should
only tune into stations providing good re-
ception or whether it can also tune into
those with a weak reception.
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
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Press the or button 4repeatedly
until "SENS HI" or "SENS LO" appears
on the display.
Press the button or 4to adjust a
low (LOW) or high (HIGH) sensitivity.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Note:
The device stores the sensitivity value
set in the respective FM and AM wave-
band.
Storing stations
Storing stations manually
Select the desired memory bank FM1,
FM2, FMT or the AM waveband.
Tune into the desired station.
Press and hold down one of the station
buttons 1 - 5 9for longer than two
seconds to assign the station to that
button.
Storing stations automatically
(Travelstore)
You can automatically store the five strong-
est stations in the region. The stations are
stored in the previously selected FMT or AM
memory bank.
Note:
Any stations that were previously
stored in this memory bank are deleted
in the process.
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Press and hold down the BND button
=for longer than two seconds.
The storing procedure begins. The display
shows "FM TSTORE" or "AM TSTORE". After
the process has completed, the radio will
play the station that is stored in memory
location 1.
Listening to stored stations
Select the memory bank or waveband.
Press one of the station buttons 1 - 5
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The stored station is played if it can be
received.
Scanning receivable stations
(SCAN)
You can use the scan function to play all
the receivable stations briefly. You can set
the scanning time in the menu to between
5 and 30 seconds.
Starting SCAN
Press and hold down the MENU•OK
button 5for longer than two sec-
onds.
The radio scans the next receivable station.
"SCAN" and the current frequency are inter-
mittently shown on the display.
Cancelling the SCAN and continuing to
listen to a station
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Scanning stops and the radio continues
playing the station that it tuned into last.
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Setting the scanning time
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeat-
edly until "SCAN TIME" appears on the
display.
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Set the desired scan time with the
or button 4.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Note:
The defined scanning time is also ap-
plied by the system to scanning carried
out in CD and CD-changer as well as
MP3 mode.
Configuring the display
In radio mode, you can choose between
various display options.
Frequency
Memory location and time
To switch between the display options,
press the DISP button ;.
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CD mode
You can use this device to play standard
audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs with a diam-
eter of 12 or 8 cm.
Caution!
Labelled or shaped CDs can dam-
age the CD drive.
Do not insert any shape CDs.
Do not attach labels to CDs since the
label may detach during operation.
Note:
Label CDs only by using a marker since
it does not contain any caustic materi-
als. Permanent markers can damage
CDs.
To ensure proper functioning, use only CDs
with the Compact-Disc logo. Copy-pro-
tected CDs can cause playback problems.
Blaupunkt cannot guarantee the proper
functioning of copy-protected CDs!
Besidesbeingable to play audioCDs onthis
device, you can also play CDs containing
MP3/WMA music files. For further informa-
tion,please read thechapterentitled "MP3/
WMA mode".
Switching to CD mode
If there is no CD inserted in the drive,
press the button 1.
The control panel opens.
Gently insert the CD with its printed
side uppermost into the drive until you
feel some resistance.
The drive draws in the CD automatically.
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If the CD is not automatically drawn in,
briefly press the button ?.
You must not hinder or assist the drive as it
draws in the CD.
Gently close the control panel whilst
exerting a little pressure until you feel
it click into place.
The CD playback starts and "CD" is shown
on the display.
Note:
If the vehicle ignition was switched
off prior to inserting the CD, you must
switch the device on first with the On/
Off button 6to start the playback.
If a CD is already inserted in the drive,
press the SRC button 2repeatedly
until "CD" appears on the display.
Playback begins from the point at which it
was last interrupted.
Selecting tracks
Press one of the arrow keys or 4
or or 4to select the next or pre-
vious track.
If you press the button 4once, the
current track will be played again from the
beginning.
Fast searching (audible)
To fast search backwards or forwards,
press and hold down the or button
4until fast searching backwards/for-
wards begins.
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Random track play (MIX)
Press the 5 MIX button 9.
"MIX CD" appears briefly on the display and
the MIX symbol is displayed. The next ran-
domly selected track will then be played.
Cancelling MIX
Press the 5 MIX button 9again.
"MIX OFF" appears briefly on the display
and the MIX symbol disappears.
Scanning tracks (SCAN)
You can scan (briefly play) all the tracks on
the CD.
Press and hold down the MENU•OK
button 5for longer than two sec-
onds.
The next track will then be scanned. "TRK
SCAN" appears on the display and the
current track number is flashing.
Note:
You can set the scan time. For further
information, please read the section
entitled "Setting the scanning time" in
the "Radio mode" chapter.
Cancelling Scan and continuing listening
to a track
To end the scanning process,
press the MENU•OK button 5.
The currently scanned track will then con-
tinue to be played normally.
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Repeating tracks (REPEAT)
If you want to repeat a track,
press the 4 RPT button 9.
"RPT TRCK" appears briefly on the display
and the RPT symbol is displayed. The track
is repeated continuously until you deacti-
vate Repeat.
Cancelling Repeat
If you want to cancel the repeat function,
press the 4 RPT button 9again.
"RPT OFF" appears briefly on the display
and the RPT symbol disappears. Normal
playback is then resumed.
Interrupting playback (PAUSE)
Press the 3button 9.
"PAUSE" appears on the display.
Cancelling pause
During the pause, press the button 3
9.
Playback is continued.
Configuring the display
You can choose from various display op-
tions in CD mode:
Track number and playing time
Track number and time
To switch between the display options,
press the DISP button ;.
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Some CDs include CD text. The CD text
might contain the names of the artist and
the album.
The CD text is shown as scrolling text on the
display with every track change.
Switching CD text on/off
Press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeatedly
until "CD TEXT" appears on the display
with the current setting.
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Select between the options "TEXT ON"
(show CD text) or "TEXT OFF" (hide CD
text) using the or button 4.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Ejecting a CD
Press the button 1.
The control panel opens to the bottom.
Press the button ?next to the CD
tray.
The CD is ejected.
Remove the CD and close the control
panel.
Notes:
If a CD is ejected, the drive will auto-
matically draw it back in again after
10 seconds.
You can also eject CDs whilst the de-
vice is switched off or whilst another
audio source is activated.
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MP3/WMA mode
You can also use this car sound system to
play CD-Rs and CD-RWs that contain MP3
music files. MP3 tracks can contain addi-
tional information such as the artist, album
and track name (ID3 tags). This device can
display ID3 tags of version 1 and 2.
You can also play WMA files. This chapters
deals only with playing MP3 files since
the operation for MP3 and WMA files is
identical.
Notes:
WMA files with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) from online mu-
sic shops cannot be played with this
device.
WMA files can only be played back
safely if they were created with
Windows Media Player version 8 or
later.
Preparing an MP3/WMA CD
Thedevice canonly play anddisplay MP3 or
WMA CDs with the following features:
CD format ISO 9660 (Level 1 or 2)
or Joliet
ID3 tags Version 1 or 2
Format Only MP3 or WMA files,
folders, playlists
Number Max. 511 tracks
in 252 folders
(max. 255 tracks/folder)
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files
File extension ".wma"/
".mp3"
Max. 16 characters (more
characters are possible,
but they reduce the max.
number of files)
No special characters
or umlauts
Bitrate
(recom-
mended)
MP3: max. 256 kbps
WMA: max. 192 kbps
Note:
The quality of self-burnt CDs fluctuates
due to different CD blanks, burner soft-
ware, and burn speeds. For this rea-
son, it is possible that the device can-
not play some self-burnt CDs.
If you cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW:
Use blanks from a different manufac-
turer or a different colour.
Reduce the burn speed.
Switching to MP3 mode
MP3 mode is activated in the same way as
normal CD mode. For further information,
please read the section entitled "Switching
to CD mode" in the "CD mode" chapter.
Configuring the display
The following settings require that an MP3
CD is in the device.
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Configuring the default display
You can display various types of informa-
tion on the current track:
Track number and playing time
Track number and time
Directory number and Track number
Directory number and time
Directory number and playing time
Note:
After the MP3 scrolling text was
scrolled once after a track change, the
information is permanently shown on
the display.
To switch between the different display
options,
press the DISP button ;once or
several times until the desired display
appears.
Configuring the MP3 scrolling texts
One of the following scrolling texts is
shown once on the display with every track
change. Afterwards, the configured stand-
ard display is shown.
The available scrolling texts are:
File name ("FILE NAME")
Directory name ("DIR NAME")
Name of the track ("SONG NAME")
Name of the album ("ALBM NAME")
Name of the artist ("ARTIST")
Note:
Artist, track and album name can be
displayed only if they were stored with
the MP3 files (MP3 ID tags). For further
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ware.
To switch between the different display
options,
press the MENU•OK button 5.
Press the or button 4repeat-
edly until "MP3 DISP" appears on the
display.
Press the button 4to open the
menu.
Select the desired MP3 scrolling text
with the or button 4.
When you have finished making your chang-
es,
press the ESCAPE button <.
Selecting a directory
To move up or down to another directory,
press the or button 4once or
several times.
Selecting tracks/files
To move up or down to another track/file in
the current directory,
press the or button 4once or
several times.
If you press the button 4once, the cur-
rent track will be played again from the be-
ginning.
Fast searching
To fast search backwards or forwards,
press and hold down the or button
4until fast searching backwards/for-
wards begins.
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Random track play (MIX)
To play the tracks in the current directory in
random order,
briefly press the 5 MIX button 9.
"MIX DIR" appears on the display and the
MIX symbol is displayed.
To play all the tracks contained on the in-
serted MP3 CD in random order,
press the 5 MIX button 9for longer
than two seconds.
"MIX CD" appears on the display and the
MIX symbol is displayed.
Cancelling MIX
To cancel MIX,
briefly press the 5 MIX button 9.
"MIX OFF" appears on the display and the
MIX symbol disappears.
Scanning tracks (SCAN)
You can scan (briefly play) all the tracks on
the CD.
Press and hold down the MENU•OK
button5forlonger than twoseconds.
The next track will then be scanned.
"TRK SCAN" briefly appears on the display.
The currently active track number flashes.
The titles of the CD are scanned in ascend-
ing order.
Note:
You can set the scanning time. For fur-
ther information on setting the scan-
ning time, please read the section en-
titled "Setting the scanning time" in the
"Radio mode" chapter.
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Cancelling SCAN and continuing
listening to a track
Briefly press the MENU•OK button
5.
The currently scanned track will then con-
tinue to be played normally.
Repeating individual tracks or
whole directories (REPEAT)
To play the current track repeatedly,
briefly press the 4 RPT button 9.
"RPT TRCK" appears briefly on the display
and the RPT symbol is displayed.
To repeat the whole directory,
press the 4 RPT button 9for longer
than two seconds.
"RPT DIR" appears briefly on the display.
Cancelling REPEAT
To stop the current track or current direc-
tory from being repeated,
briefly press the 4 RPT button 9.
"RPT OFF" appears briefly on the display
and the RPT symbol disappears.
Interrupting playback (PAUSE)
Press the 3button 9.
"PAUSE" appears on the display.
Cancelling pause
During the pause, press the button 3
9.
Playback is continued.
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