VDO Radio Module RM 8204 Installation instructions

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Owner’s manual and mounting instruction
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
edienungs- und Einbauanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding
Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione
Instrucciones de manejo y de montaje
etjeningsvejledning og monteringsanvisning
RM 8204

English
Changes against owners manual:
1. Instead of the function “FM 123” “FM MEMO” is available. This mode enables the
storage of all receivable stations in alphabetic order.
2. The CD-Changer options “Scan” and “Repeat” are NOT available.
Français
Modifications par rapport au mode d'emploi:
1. A la place de « FM123 », la fonction « FM MEMO » est disponible. Ce mode permet la
mémorisation de toutes les stations captables dans l'ordre alphabétique.
2. Les options « Scan » et « Repeat » pour le chargeur CD ne sont pas disponibles.
Deutsch
Änderungen gegenüber der Bedienungsanleitung:
1. Anstelle der Funktion „FM 123“ ist „FM MEMO“ verfügbar. Diese Betriebsart speichert
alle empfangbaren Sender in alphabetischer Reihenfolge.
2. Die CD-Wechsler Optionen „Scan“ und „Repeat“ sind NICHT verfügbar.
Nederlands
Aanvullingen op de gebruiksaanwijzing:
1. In plaats van de functie “FM123” is “FM MEMO” beschikbaar. Met deze functie is het
mogelijk om alle te ontvangen radiostations tealfabetisch te rangschikken.
2. De CD-wissleaar opties “Scan” en “Repeat” zijn NIET beschikbaar.
Italiano
Correzioni apportate al manuale di istruzioni:
1. Al posto della funzione “FM 123” è disponibile “FM MEMO”. Questa funzione
permette di memorizzare tutte le stazioni sintonizzabili in ordine alfabetico.
2. Le opzioni del commutatore “Scan” e “Repeat” NON sono più disponibili.
Español
Cambios repecto a las instrucciones de manejo:
1. En vez de la función “FM 123” esta “FM MEMO” a disposición. Este modo memoriza
todas las cadenas que se puedan recibir y las ordena en orden alfabético.
2. La opción “Scan” y “Repeat” NO estan a disposición en el cargador CDC.
Dansk
Ændringer i brugermanual:
1. I stedet for funktionen “FM 123” er “FM MEMO” til rådighed. Denne gør, at alle
modtagedygtige stationer gemmes i alfabetisk orden.
2. CD-Changer mulighederne “Scan” og “Repeat” er IKKE tilgængelige.
Addendum

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TEL MUTE
Hand brake
Hand brake
AUX in
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Telephone in
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[A4] [A6] [A8] [A7]
Power Amplifier CD Changer
RCD 5400 Navigation Monitor
AUX / DVDC Video

Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Notes on operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
RDS (Radio Data System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Switching on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Activating the radio display and selecting a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Status bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Activating / deactivating the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tuner menu: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Traffic announcements (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CDC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
DVD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AUX input (audio / video source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SOUND menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SETUP menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Taking safety precautions, Fig. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the radio, Fig. 9 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Notes on operating instructions
The following reading aids are used to simplify these operating instructions:
☞asks you to perform an action.
:shows the unit’s reaction.
✎provides extra info.
❑identifies a list.
ASafety instructions and warnings contain important information for safe use of the
unit. Failure to observe this information may result in material damage or personal injury.
Therefore, please observe this information with particular care.
Safety instructions
AMake all inputs via the remote control only when the vehicle is stationary, or have the
passenger make them. Otherwise, you may endanger the occupants and other road users.
APlease make certain that all persons using your multimedia system have access to this ma-
nual, and that they read the instructions and suggestions concerning system operation prior to
use.
AOnly look at the monitor if it is safe to do so. Find a suitable place to stop should you
need to look at the screen for a longer period of time.
AFor safety reasons, the driver should not watch television or operate the multimedia
system while driving. Please note that it is illegal in certain countries to watch or to operate
the television when driving.
AWhen setting the volume, please make sure that traffic noises (horns, sirens, emer-
gency vehicles, etc.) are still audible.
RDS (Radio Data System)
Many VHF stations transmit RDS information. The RM 8204 evaluates RDS telegrams
and offers the following advantages:
❑PS (Program Service name): Display of station name.
❑TA (Traffic Announcement): Traffic announcements, ➽page 12
❑EON (Enhanced Other Networks): Automatic fade-in of traffic announcements on
other stations.
❑AF (Alternative Frequency): Automatic re-tuning to the best alternative frequency,
➽page 11.
General information
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Control elements
Depending on your system’s configuration, the RM 8204 can be operated via the
RC 5400 remote control and/or the MM 5600 keypad.
RC 5400 remote control
The remote control buttons have the following functions when used in conjunction
with the RM 8204:
1VOICE . . . . . . . . . Load previous disc into magazine*
28246 . . . . . . . Move the cursor through the menus
3OK . . . . . . . . . . . . Confirm selection
4ESC . . . . . . . . . . . Exit the current menu
5y. . . . . . . . . . . Search functions (radio / CD* / DVDC* / MP3*)
6NAVIGATION . . . . Switch to navigation mode
7ENTERTAIN . . . . . Display the main menu of the RM 8204
8FAVOURITE . . . . . Open the telephone menu **.
This requires appropriate programming of the FAVOURITE button
in the navigation system (“Favourite - short“ –> “Phone Menu”).
9LS . . . . . . . . . . . MUTE - activate / deactivate the muting function
0x. . . . . . . . . . . Search functions (radio / CD* / DVDC* / MP3*)
qV. . . . . . . . . . . . Increase volume
wW. . . . . . . . . . . . Reduce volume
eHOME . . . . . . . . . Load next disc into magazine*
* only possible with a connected MP3/CD or DVD changer (accessory)
** only in conjunction with with telephone option
Operation
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MM 5600
The following functions are directly available on the MM 5600:
1W. . . . . . . . . . . . Reduce volume
2V. . . . . . . . . . . . Increase volume
3O. . . . . . . . . . . . . Press once: Opens the main menu
Press repeatedly: Switches the source
(radio –> CDC/DVDC –> AUX –> radio ...)
42. . . . . . . . . . . . Search functions (radio / CD* / DVDC* / MP3*)
58. . . . . . . . . . . . Search functions (radio / CD* / DVDC* / MP3*)
* only possible with a connected MP3 / CD or DVD changer (accessory)
Switching on / off
The unit is switched on / off via the ignition and accessory contact.
In addition, the radio can be switched on / off via the POWER item in the main menu.
Operation
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Activating the radio display and selecting a source
When the navigation system is on:
■Via the RC 5400:
☞Press ENTERTAIN.
:The main menu of the RM 8204 will appear.
☞Using the cursor buttons, select the required source (TUNER, CDC/DVDC or AUX)
and confirm it with OK.
✎The remote control can also be used to call up the navigation module or a tele-
phone connected to this module.
✎If no further button is pressed in the next 5 seconds, the unit switches automatically
to the previous video source (for instance, navigation window). This automatic swit-
chover can be deactivated via the timer activation / deactivation function.
■Via the keypad of the MM 5600:
☞Press the Obutton.
:The main menu of the RM 8204 will appear.
☞Pressing the Obutton again selects the next source in each case. Explicit confirma-
tion is not required here.
✎If no further button is pressed in the next 5 seconds, the unit switches automatically
to the previous video source (for instance, navigation window). This automatic swit-
chover can be deactivated via the timer activation / deactivation function.
■‘Busy’ display
While the system is busy, the cursor is displayed in grey. Only once the cursor has
regained its normal colour is the user interface enabled again.
Volume adjustment
☞Press the Wor Vbutton to set the volume.
✎If the button is held down, the volume changes continuously.
AWhen setting the volume, please make sure that traffic noises (horns, sirens, emer-
gency vehicles, etc.) are still audible.
MUTE function
☞Press the LS button.
:This mutes the radio.
☞Press the LS button again to deactivate the muting function.
✎The muting function can also be deactivated by adjusting the volume with the
Wor Vbutton.
✎If the muting function is activated during CD playback, the CD changer stops at the
current CD location.
Video / audio signals during driving*
For reasons of driving safety, video images following selection of the AUX or DVDC
source are only displayed when the hand brake is applied.
* Prerequisite: The RM 8204 must be connected to a video source or DVD changer, and
the input for the AUX or DVD changer signals must have been enabled in the SETUP
menu.
Operation

Main menu
When the system is activated via the
ignition, the navigation menu appears.
✎If the system was set previously to
continuous radio mode, the main
menu appears (also refer to timer
activation / deactivation) when the
ignition is turned on.
☞Press the ENTERTAIN button on the remote control or the Obutton on the MM 5600
to open the main menu of the RM 8204.
The following menu items are available:
PHONE: Switchover to the telephone source (provided that a telephone has
been connected to the navigation system).
NAV: Switchover to the navigation mode.
TUNER: Switchover to the radio source / mode (for instance, automatic tuning
function) / opening of the TUNER menu.
CDC or DVDC: Switchover to CD / DVD changer source / mode (CD / MP3 / DVD
playback).
AUX: Switchover to AUX source (audio or combined audio / video source, de-
pending on the connection / configuration).
POWER: Radio activation / deactivation (the main menu remains visible when
the radio is turned off).
TIMER: Activation / deactivation of automatic switchover to the previous video
source after 5 seconds.
TA: Activation / deactivation of traffic information (shown here in the deacti-
vated state).
SOUND: Sound menu; adjustment of bass, treble, balance, fader, loudness.
SETUP: Setup menu; configuration of the RM 8204.
Operation
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Status bar
The lower part of the screen displays a status bar providing a number of details in
accordance with the selected source.
1TP: Station broadcasts traffic information.
2AF: Station transmits on several frequencies (list of alternative frequencies).
3General information:
CHANGING SOURCE: Audio source is changed.
>> SOUND MENU: Sub-menu is opened (sound menu in this case).
MUTED: Muting function is active.
Radio:
Frequency or station name and memory location.
CD / DVD changer:
LOAD CD 4: Disc number 4 is loaded.
DISC UP: Next disc in the magazine is loaded.
DISC DOWN: Previous disc in the magazine is loaded.
Track number and time (if CD audio has been selected).
4TUN,CDC, DVDC, AUX: Active audio / video source.
5Timer for automatic switchover to the previous video source is running
(only if active).
Activating / deactivating the timer
If the unit does not receive any user input for a period of 5 seconds, it switches over
automatically to the previous video source (for instance, navigation window).
The timer is indicated by a running clock on the status bar, in the lower right-hand
corner.
Automatic switchover can be deactivated:
☞For this purpose, select the “TIMER” item in the main menu.
Operation
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