Radio / CD
Acapulco CD51
Operating instructions
OPERATING ELEMENTS
1
button for unlatching the
removable release panel
9
button for opening the flip-
release panel
2
3
Volume control
Button for switching the device
on/off and for muting the device
:
;
Arrow buttons
OK button to confirm menu en-
tries and start scan function
DEQ+ button (Digital Equalizer)
to switch equalizer on/off
AUD button (Audio) for adjusting
bass, treble, balance and fader
LD switches loudness function
(hearing-weighted volume adap-
tation) on/off
Buttons 1 - 6
TRAF button (Traffic) to switch
traffic news reception on/off
CD•C button for choosing be-
tween CD, CD-changer (if con-
nected) and AUX
4
RDS button for switching the
RDS (Radio Data System)
convenience function on/off and
for selecting display of running
texts
BND button (band) for the se-
lection of the radio source
Switches between FM memory
levels and the MW and LW
wavebands
TS starts the Travelstore function
Display
button to display clock time
DIS changes display contents
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5
>
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6
7
8
MENU button, which calls up the
basic settings menu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fast Search (Audible).................... 47
Playing Tracks in
Notes and Accessories .......... 35
Road Safety .................................. 35
Fitting............................................ 35
Accessories .................................. 35
Random Sequence (MIX) .............. 47
Sampling Tracks (SCAN) .............. 47
Repeating Tracks (REPEAT) .......... 47
Pausing During Play ...................... 47
Changing Display Contents ........... 47
Traffic Announcements in
CD Mode ...................................... 48
Naming CDs ................................. 48
Removing CD from Player ............. 48
Release Panel ........................ 36
Switching On and Off............. 37
Volume Adjustment................ 38
Setting Switch-On Volume............. 38
Immediate Volume Reduction (Mute) 38
Adjusting Muted Volume ................ 38
Telephone Audio/Navigation Audio. 38
Automatic Sound........................... 39
Adjusting the Volume of the
CD Changer Operation .......... 49
Starting CD Changer Operation .... 49
Selecting a CD.............................. 49
Selecting a Track........................... 49
Fast Search (Audible).................... 49
Changing Display Contents ........... 49
Repeat Playing Tracks or
Whole CDs (REPEAT)................... 49
Playing Tracks in
Random Sequence (MIX) .............. 49
Sampling All Tracks on All CDs
Confirmation Tone ......................... 39
Radio Operation ..................... 40
Switching on Radio Operation ....... 40
RDS Convenience Function
(AF, REG) ..................................... 40
Selecting Waveband/Memory Level 40
Setting the Station ......................... 41
Adjusting Station Search Sensitivity 41
Saving Stations ............................. 41
Saving Stations Automatically
(Travelstore) .................................. 42
Going to Pre-set Stations .............. 42
Sampling Available Stations
(SCAN) ......................................... 42
Setting Scan Time ......................... 42
Program Type (PTY) ...................... 42
Optimising Radio Reception .......... 44
Select Display of Running Texts ..... 44
Adjusting the Display ..................... 44
Deactivating Wavebands ............... 45
(SCAN) ......................................... 50
Pausing During Play ...................... 50
Naming CDs ................................. 50
CLOCK Time........................... 51
Tone and Volume Controls..... 53
Loudness................................ 54
Equalizer ................................ 54
External Audio Sources ......... 59
TMC for Dynamic Navigation
Systems ................................. 59
Traffic Information.................. 45
Technical data ........................ 60
Guarantee .............................. 60
Installation instructions........ 234
CD Operation ......................... 46
Starting CD Operation .................. 46
Selecting a Track........................... 46
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NOTES AND ACCESSORIES
Thank you for choosing a Blaupunkt
product. We hope you will enjoy your
new equipment.
Accessories
Only use accessories approved by Blau-
punkt.
Please read these instructions before
using for the first time. Blaupunkt’s edi- Remote control
tors are constantly working to write clear,
The optional RC 08 and RC 10 remote
generally understandable instructions
for use. If you still have questions about
how to use your equipment, please re-
fer to your dealer or to your country’s
telephone hotline.You will find the tele-
phone numbers on the back of this
booklet.
control units allow you to control your
car radio’s basic functions safely and
conveniently from the steering wheel.
Amplifiers
Any Blaupunkt amplifier can be used.
CD Changers
Road Safety
The following Blaupunkt CD changers
can be connected:
CDC A 06, CDC A 08, CDC A 072 or
IDC A 09.
Using an adapter cable (Blaupunkt No.
7 607 889 093) you can also connect
the CDC A 05 or CDC A 071 CD chang-
ers.
Road safety has top priority.Only
make adjustments to your car radio
when traffic conditions allow. Famil-
iarise yourself with the device before
you start driving.
You must be able to hear audible
alarms from police vehicles, fire en-
gines or ambulances promptly inside
the vehicle.
Subwoofer
You may connect an active bass loud-
speaker (subwoofer) to your device.
This is done using a Blaupunkt connec-
tion cable (Blaupunkt No.: 7 607 609
093) available from your accessory
dealer.
For further information, please consult
the installation guide at the back of this
guide.
You should therefore listen at an ap-
propriate volume when travelling.
Fitting
If you want to fit your car radio yourself,
read the fitting and connecting instruc-
tions at the end of this guide.
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RELEASE PANEL
Release Panel
Theft Protection
Your device has a removable flip-release
panel to protect it from theft.Without this
panel, the unit is of no value to a thief.
G Press the
The panel unlatches.
button 1.
G Pull the panel off the device, first
straight forward and then to the left.
G When the release panel has been
separated from the device, it
switches itself off.
Protect your device from theft by taking
the release panel with you whenever
you leave the vehicle. Do not leave the
panel in the car, even in a hidden place.
The release panel is designed for easy
handling.
G All current settings are saved.
G If a CD has been inserted, it re-
mains in the device.
Attaching the Release Panel
Note:
G Push the panel into the guides on
G Do not drop the panel.
the device from left to right.
G Do not expose the panel to direct
sunshine or any other source of
heat.
G Push the left hand side of the panel
into the device until it engages.
G Always carry the panel in the case
provided.
G Avoid touching the contacts on the
panel with your skin. If necessary,
clean the contacts using a lint-free
cloth dipped in alcohol.
Removing the Release Panel
Note:
G Do not press the display as you in-
1
sert the panel.
If the device was switched on when the
panel was removed, it will switch itself
back on automatically with the last set-
tings (radio, CD, CD-changer or AUX)
as soon as the panel is replaced.
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SWITCHING ON AND OFF
Switching on by Inserting a CD
Switching On and Off
If there is no CD in the device when it is
switched off:
The device can be switched on and off
in the following ways:
G Press the
button 9.
Switching On and Off with the
Vehicle Ignition
The flip release panel opens.
G Push the CD gently into the device,
printed side up, until you feel it
stop.
If the device is correctly connected to
the vehicle ignition, and has not been
switched off with button 3, it is switched
on and off along with the ignition.
The CD is then automatically drawn into
To switch the device on when the igni- the device.
tion is off:
While the CD is being drawn in, do not
push or pull it.
G Press button 3.
G Close the panel with a gentle push
Note:
until it locks.
To protect the vehicle battery, the de-
vice is automatically switched off after
one hour if the vehicle ignition is off.
The device switches on. The CD starts
playing.
Switching On / Off with the Release
Panel
G Remove the release panel.
The device switches off.
G Replace the release panel.
The device switches on. The most re-
cent settings (radio, CD, CD-changer or
AUX) are restored.
Switching On / Off with Button 3
G Press button 3 to switch on.
G To switch off, hold button 3
pressed for longer than 2 seconds.
The device switches off.
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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
Volume Adjustment
The volume can be adjusted in steps
from 0 (off) up to 66 (maximum).
Immediate Volume Reduction
(Mute)
You can reduce the volume immediate-
ly (mute) to a pre-set level.
G To increase the volume, turn the
G Press button 3 briefly.
volume control 2 to the right.
“MUTE” appears in the display.
G To reduce the volume, turn the vol-
ume control 2 to the left.
Adjusting Muted Volume
Setting Switch-On Volume
The mute level is adjusted as follows:
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until “ON
G Press the button : until “MUTE
VOLUME” appears in the display.
LEVEL” appears in the display.
G Adjust the switch-on volume with
G Adjust the mute level with the
the
buttons :.
buttons :.
If you set“0”, then whatever volume was
in use before the device was switched
off will be reactivated.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Risk of serious injury! If the level
of switch-on volume is set to maxi-
mum, the volume when switching on
may be very high.
If the volume was set to maximum
before switching off, and the value
for the switch-on volume is set to “0”,
the volume when switching on can
be very high.This can damage hear-
ing!
Telephone Audio/Navigation
Audio
If your car radio is connected to a mo-
bile telephone or navigation system,
then when the telephone is taken “off
the hook”, or when the navigation sys-
tem is speaking, the car radio is muted.
The telephone conversation or speech
output are reproduced via the car radio
speakers.This requires the mobile tele-
phone or navigation system to be con-
nected to the car radio as described in
the installation instructions.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Your Blaupunkt dealer can tell you which
navigation systems can be used with
your car radio.
If a traffic announcement is received
during a telephone call, or while the
navigation system is speaking, the traf-
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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
fic announcement is not reproduced G Press the button : until “AUTO
until the call or the speech output has
finished.
SOUND” appears in the display.
G Set the volume adjustment with the
If a call is received or if the navigation
system begins speaking during a traffic
announcement, the announcement is
reproduced. The telephone call or
speech output can be heard when the
traffic announcement has finished.
buttons :.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Note:
The right speed-adjusted volume set-
ting depends on noise levels inside your
car.Try various values (0-5) until you find
the best setting.
The volume at which navigation output
or telephone calls start is adjusted as
follows:
G Press the MENU button 8.
Adjusting the Volume of the
Confirmation Tone
G Press the button : until “TEL/
NAVI VOL” appears in the display.
With certain functions, if you hold a but-
ton pressed for longer than 2 seconds
(e.g. when saving a station frequency
on a station button) a confirmation tone
(or beep) is heard.To adjust the volume
level of the beep:
G Set the desired volume with the
buttons :.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Note:
G Press the MENU button 8.
You can adjust the volume level of tele-
phone calls and of speech output as
they are made with the volume control
2.
G Press the button : until “BEEP”
appears in the display.
G Set the desired volume with the
buttons :.
Automatic Sound
“0” means no beep, “9” means
maximum beep volume.
This function adjusts the volume of your
car radio automatically to your driving
speed. This requires your device to be
connected as described in the installa-
tion guide.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
The automatic volume booster can be
set in six stages (0-5).
G Press the MENU button 8.
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RADIO OPERATION
Radio Operation
Switching REG On / Off
G Press the MENU button 8.
This device is equipped with an RDS
radio receiver. Many FM stations trans-
mit an additional signal containing ex-
tra information such as station name
and program type (PTY).
G Press the button : until
“REG ON “ or “REG OFF “ appears
in the display.
G To turn REG on or off, press the
As soon as it can be received, the name
of the station is shown in the display.
or button :.
G Press the MENU button 8 or
Switching on Radio Operation
OK ;.
If the current operating mode is CD, CD-
changer or AUX
Switching RDS Convenience
Function On / Off
G Press the BND/TS button 5.
G To use the RDS convenience func-
tions AF and REG, press the RDS
button 4.
RDS Convenience Function
(AF, REG)
The RDS convenience functions are
active if the RDS symbol shows in the
display. When the RDS convenience
functions are switched on “REG ON” or
“REG OFF” flashes up.
The RDS convenience functions AF
(alternative frequency) and REG
(regional) extend your radio’s function-
al power.
G AF: If the RDS convenience func-
tion has been activated, the device
automatically switches to the best
frequency on which the chosen
station can be received.
Selecting Waveband / Memory
Level
This radio receives stations in the VHF
(FM) waveband as well as MW and LW
(AM) stations. (The MW and LW wave-
bands can be deactivated. For more
details, consult the section on “Deacti-
vating Wavebands” at the end of this
chapter).Three memory levels are avail-
able for the FM waveband, and one
memory level each is available for the
MW and LW bands.
G REG: Some stations divide their
programs at certain times into re-
gional programs with different con-
tent.The REG function prevents
the car radio from switching to al-
ternative frequencies with different
program content.
Note:
REG must be separately activated or
deactivated in the menu.
Six stations can be stored in each mem-
ory level.
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RADIO OPERATION
G To switch between memory levels
and wavebands, briefly press the
BND/TS button 5.
Adjusting Station Search
Sensitivity
You can choose whether to search only
for stations with strong signals, or wheth-
er weak stations should be included.
Setting the Station
There are a number of ways to set the
station.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until “SENS”
Automatic Station Search
appears in the display.
G Press the or button :.
G Press the button :.
The next station that can be received is
tuned in.
The current sensitivity level appears in
the display. “SENS HI6” means maxi-
mum sensitivity, “SENS LO1” means
minimum sensitivity. When “SENS LO”
is selected, the display shows “lo”.
Manual Station Tuning
To tune to a station manually
G Press the or button :.
G Set the desired sensitivity with the
Note:
buttons :.
Manual station tuning is only possible
when the RDS convenience function is
switched off.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Browsing a chain of stations
(FM only)
Saving Stations
If a station provides several programs,
it is possible to browse through this
“chain” of stations.
Saving a Station Manually
G Choose between memory levels
FM1, FM2, FMT or the MW and
LW wavebands.
G Press the or button : to
change to the next link in the sta-
tion chain.
G Tune to the station you want.
G Choose one of the station buttons
1 - 6 > on which you want to store
the station and hold it pressed for
longer than 2 seconds.
Note:
To use this function, the RDS conven-
ience function must be active.
This means you can only switch to a
station you have already received at
least once. Use the Scan or Travelstore
function for this purpose.
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RADIO OPERATION
Stop SCAN, continue listening to a
station
Saving Stations Automatically
(Travelstore)
G Press the OK button ;.
The scanning process is stopped, and
the last station tuned in plays.
You can also save the six strongest sta-
tions in the area automatically (FM only).
The stations are saved on the FMT
memory level.
Setting Scan Time
Note:
G Press the MENU button 8.
Any stations previously saved on this
level will be deleted.
G Press the : until “SCANTIME”
appears in the display.
G Press the BND/TS button 5 for
longer than 2 seconds.
G Set the desired sampling time with
the
buttons :.
Storing starts. “TRAVEL-STORE” ap-
pears in the display. When the proce-
dure is complete, the station in memo-
ry location 1 of the FMT memory level
is played.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Note:
Going to Pre-set Stations
The chosen sampling time also applies
to CD and CD-changer scans.
G Select the memory level where the
station is stored.
Program Type (PTY)
G Press the corresponding button
As well as the station name itself, some
FM stations also supply information
about the type of program being trans-
mitted.This information can be received
and displayed by your radio.
1 - 6 >.
Sampling Available Stations
(SCAN)
You can listen to short samples of all
the stations that can currently be re-
ceived. The length of samples can be
set, in the menu, to between 5 and 30
seconds.
Examples of these program types could
be:
CULTURE
SPORT
ROCK
TRAVEL
NEWS
JAZZ
POP
CLASSICS
Starting SCAN
Using the PTY function it is possible to
specifically select stations transmitting
a particular program type.
G Hold down the OK button ; for
longer than 2 seconds.
The scanning process starts. “SCAN”
appears briefly in the display, after which
the current frequency is displayed, flash-
ing.
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RADIO OPERATION
PTY-EON
G To change to a different program
type, press the or button :
while the type display is active.
When the program type has been se-
lected and the search started, the de-
vice changes from the current station
to one with the selected program type.
Or
G Press one of the buttons 1 - 6 >
to change the program type stored
for that button.
Note:
If no station with the chosen program
type is found, a beep is heard and the
display briefly shows “NO PTY”. The
tuner returns to the most recently re-
ceived station.
The selected program type is briefly dis-
played.
G Press the or button : to start
the search.
If the station set, or another station from
the station chain, starts to transmit the
desired program type at a later time, the
device changes automatically from the
current station, or out of CD or CD
changer mode, and switches to the sta-
tion with the desired program type.
The next station with the selected pro-
gram type is tuned in.
Storing program types on station
buttons
G Select a program type with the
or button :.
Switching PTY On / Off
G Hold down the desired station but-
ton 1 - 6 > for longer than 2 sec-
onds.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until
“PTY ON” or “PTY OFF” appears in
the display.
The program type is saved on the cho-
sen button 1 - 6 >.
G Use the
buttons : to turn
PTY on or off.
When PTY is switched on, “PTY”shows
in the display.
G Press the MENU button 8 or
OK ;.
Selecting program type and starting
search
G Press the or button :.
The current program type is shown in
the display.
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RADIO OPERATION
Switching SHARX On / Off
Optimising Radio Reception
G Press the MENU button 8.
Treble cut in the presence of
interference (HICUT)
G Press the button : until
“SHARX” appears in the display.
The HICUT function improves the sound
when radio reception is poor (FM only).
When interference is being experienced,
the treble is automatically cut, which
therefore also reduces the level of in-
terference.
G Press the or button : to
switch SHARX on or off.
“SHARX OFF” means no automatic
bandwidth switching will be carried out.
“SHARX ON” means that automatic
bandwidth switching will be carried out.
Switching HICUT On / Off
G Press the MENU button 8 or
G Press the MENU button 8.
OK ;.
G Press the button : until
“HICUT” appears in the display.
Select Display of Running Texts
G Press the or button : to ad-
Some radio stations use the RDS sig-
nal to transmit advertising or other in-
formation instead of the station name.
These “running texts” are shown in the
display.To switch off the display of “run-
ning texts”:
just the HICUT.
“HICUT 0” means the function is inac-
tive, while “HICUT 3” indicates the
strongest automatic reduction of the tre-
ble and the interference.
G Hold the RDS button 4 pressed
until “NAME FIX” appears in the
display.
G Press the MENU button 8 or
OK ;.
Bandwidth selection in the
presence of interference (SHARX)
G To reactivate the display of running
texts, hold the RDS button 4
pressed until “NAME VAR” appears
in the display.
The SHARX function allows you to elim-
inate interference from neighbouring
stations as far as possible (FM only).
Switch on the SHARX function when
stations are crowded.
Adjusting the Display
In radio mode, it is possible to choose
between continuous display of the time
or continuous display of the station
name (or frequency).
G Hold the
/ DIS button 7
pressed until the display you want
appears.
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RADIO OPERATION
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Traffic Information
Deactivating Wavebands
It is possible to deactivate the LW and
MW wavebands separately or together.
This makes sense if you don’t use these
wavebands, i.e.if you don’t listen to MW
or LW stations.
This device is equipped with an RDS
EON receiver. EON means Enhanced
Other Network.
Whenever a traffic announcement (TA)
is made, the radio switches automati-
cally from a station that does not broad-
cast traffic information to one in the
chain of stations that does.
To deactivate the MW and LW wave-
bands together or separately:
G In FM radio mode, press the
After the traffic announcement, the de-
vice returns to the station that was pre-
viously tuned in.
MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until
“AM ON” appears in the display.
Switching Traffic Information
Priority On / Off
Note:
If “AM OFF” shows in the display, MW
and LW are already deactivated.
G Press the TRAF button ?.
If “MW OFF” or “LW OFF” appears in
the display, MW or LW is already deac-
tivated.
Traffic announcement priority is activat-
ed if the traffic jam symbol is lit.
Note:
G Press the or button :
to switch between “AM ON”,
“AM OFF”, “MW OFF” and
“LW OFF”.
You will hear a warning tone:
G If you leave the reception area of a
traffic radio station you are listening
to.
G Press the MENU button 8 or
G If, when you are listening to a CD,
you leave the reception area of the
selected traffic radio station and
the following automatic search fails
to find a new traffic radio station.
OK ;.You settings are saved.
G If you change from a traffic radio
station to a station with no traffic
information.
Either switch off traffic information pri-
ority, or switch to a station with traffic
information.
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TRAFFIC INFORMATION
CD OPERATION
Adjusting the Volume for Traffic
Announcements
CD Operation
This device can be used to play stand-
ard CDs with a diameter of 12 cm.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until
“TA VOLUME” appears in the dis-
play.
Danger of damage to CD drive!
This device is not suited for playing
so-called CD singles (8 cm diame-
ter) or shaped CDs.
No liability will be accepted for dam-
age caused to the CD drive by un-
suitable CDs.
G Use the
the volume.
buttons : to adjust
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Starting CD Operation
G If there is no CD in the drive
G Press the button 9.
The flip-release panel opens.
Note:
During a traffic announcement you can
adjust the volume for the duration of the
announcement using the volume con-
trol 2.
G Push the CD printed side up
gently into the CD slot until you
feel it stop.
Note:
You can set the tone and volume for traf-
fic announcements. For more informa-
tion, consult the section on “Tone and
volume controls”.
The CD is then automatically drawn into
the device.
While the CD is being drawn in, do not
push or pull it.
G Close the flip-release panel by
pushing gently until you feel it lock.
The CD begins playing.
G If there is already a CD in the drive.
G Press the CD•C button @ until
“CD” appears in the display.
The CD starts playing where it last
stopped.
Selecting a Track
G Use the arrow keys : to select the
next or previous track.
Pressing the or button : once re-
starts the track currently playing.
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CD OPERATION
Ending SCAN, Continue Listening to
Track
Fast Search (Audible)
To search rapidly backwards or forwards
G To halt the scan, press the OK but-
G Hold down one of the
buttons
ton ;.
: until fast searching begins.
The track currently being sampled will
continue to play.
Playing Tracks in Random
Sequence (MIX)
Repeating Tracks (REPEAT)
G Press button 5 MIX >.
G To repeat a track, press button
“MIX CD” appears briefly in the display
and the MIX symbol shows. The next
track is played at random.
4 RPT >.
“REPEAT TRCK” flashes up and the
RPT symbol shows.The track is repeat-
ed until RPT is deactivated.
Ending MIX
G Press button 5 MIX > again.
“MIX OFF” flashes up and the MIX sym-
bol disappears.
Stopping REPEAT
G To stop repetition of the current
track, press button 4 RPT >
again.
Sampling Tracks (SCAN)
“REPEAT OFF” flashes up in the dis-
play, the RPT symbol disappears, and
normal play resumes.
To listen to a short sample of each track
on the CD:
G Press the OK button ; for longer
than 2 seconds. The next track is
played.
Pausing During Play
G Press button 3 >.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
Note:
The lengths of these samples can be
set. Please consult the section on “Set-
ting Scan Time” under “Radio Opera-
tion”.
Continuing after the pause
G Press button 3 > again.
Play resumes.
Changing Display Contents
G To change the display between
track number plus clock time, track
number plus play time, or track
number plus CD name, press the
/ DIS button 7 longer than 2
seconds until the desired display
appears.
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CD OPERATION
Traffic Announcements in CD
Mode
G To save the name, press the
MENU button 8 or OK ;.
G To receive traffic announcements
while listening to a CD, press the
TRAF button ?.
Deleting a CD name
G Start playing the CD whose name
is to be deleted.
Traffic information priority is activated
when the traffic jam symbols shows in
the display.For more information, please
read the section on“Traffic Information”.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Use the or button : to select
“CD NAME”.
G Press the or button :.
Naming CDs
G Press and hold the MENU button
8. After 4 seconds a beep is
heard and “DELETE NAME” ap-
pears in the display.
In order to recognise your CDs more
effectively, the car radio allows you to
give individual names to up to 30 CDs.
The names may have up to eight char-
acters.
G Release the MENU button 8.
If you attempt to assign more than 30
names, the display will show “FULL”.
The CD name has been deleted.
G Return to the menu by pressing the
Entering / Changing CD Names
OK button ;.
G Start playing the CD you wish to
Removing CD from Player
name.
G Press the
button 9.
G Press the MENU button 8.
The flip-release panels opens and the
CD is ejected.
G Use the or button : to select
“CD NAME”.
G Remove the CD and close the flip-
G Press the or button : twice.
release panel.
The device is now in editing mode. If
your chosen CD is not yet named, eight
underscores appear in the display.
G The current entry location flashes.
G Use the or button : to select
your characters. If a space is re-
quired, select the underscore.
G Use the or button : to
change the input location.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
Repeat Playing Tracks or Whole
CDs (REPEAT)
CD Changer Operation
Note:
G To repeat the current track, press
For information on handling CDs, insert-
ing them and operating the CD chang-
er, please consult the operating instruc-
tions for your CD changer.
button 4 RPT > briefly.
“REPEAT TRCK” flashes up briefly and
the display shows “RPT”.
G To repeat the current CD, press
Starting CD Changer Operation
button 4 RPT > again.
G Press the CD•C button @ until
“CHANGER” appears in the dis-
play.
“REPEAT DISC” flashes up briefly and
the display shows “RPT”.
Play will start with the first CD recog-
nised by the CD changer.
Stopping REPEAT
G To stop repetition of the current
track or CD, press button 4 RPT >
until “REPEAT OFF” flashes up and
RPT disappears from the display.
Selecting a CD
G To change to a different CD, press
the or button : one or more
times.
Playing Tracks in Random
Sequence (MIX)
Selecting a Track
G To play the tracks of the current CD
in random sequence, press button
5 MIX > briefly.
G To change to a different track on
the current CD, press the or
button : one or more times.
“MIX CD” flashes up, the display shows
“MIX”.
Fast Search (Audible)
To search rapidly backwards or forwards
G To play the tracks of all the CDs in
the CD changer in random se-
quence, press button 5 MIX >
again.
G Hold down one of the
buttons
: until fast searching begins.
Changing Display Contents
“MIX ALL” flashes up and the display
shows “MIX”.
G To switch the display between track
number plus play time, track
Note:
number plus clock time, track
number plus CD number, or track
number plus CD name, press the
/ DIS button 7 for longer than 2
seconds one or more times until
the desired display appears.
The CDC A 08 and IDC A 09 models
mix all tracks on all CDs in the CD
changer, while all other changers mix
the tracks of a single CD before moving
to the next CD in the changer.
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CD CHANGER OPERATION
Ending MIX function
Naming CDs
G Press button 5 MIX > until
“MIX OFF” flashes up and “MIX”
disappears.
In order to recognise your CDs more
effectively, the car radio allows you to
give individual names to up to 99 CDs.
The names may have up to seven char-
acters.
Sampling All Tracks on All CDs
(SCAN)
If you attempt to assign more than 99
names, the display will show “FULL”.
G To listen to short samples of all
tracks on all the CDs in the CD
changer in ascending order, press
the OK button ; for longer than 2
seconds.
Entering and changing CD names
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Use the or button : to select
“CDC NAME”.
“SCAN” appears in the display.
G Press the or button :.
Ending SCAN
The device is now in selection mode.
G To halt the scan, press OK ;
G Choose the CD that you want to
briefly.
name with the or button :.
The track currently being sampled will
continue to play.
G Press the or button :.
The device enters edit mode. If your
chosen CD is not yet named, seven
underscores appear in the display.
Note:
The lengths of these samples can be
set. Please consult the section on “Set-
ting Scan Time” under “Radio Opera-
tion”.
G The current entry location flashes.
G Use the or button : to select
your characters. If a space is re-
quired, select the underscore.
Pausing During Play
G Press button 3 >.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
G Use the or button : to
change the input location.
Continuing after the pause
G Press button 3 > again.
Play resumes.
G To save the name, press the
MENU button 8 or OK ;.
Deleting a CD name
G Start playing the CD whose name
is to be deleted.
G Press the MENU button 8.
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CLOCK TIME
CD CHANGER OPERATION
G Use the or button : to select
CLOCK Time
“CDC NAME”.
Displaying the Time Briefly
G Press the or button :.
G To display the time, press the
/
G Press and hold the MENU button
8. After 4 seconds a beep is
heard and “DELETE NAME” ap-
pears in the display.
DIS button 7 briefly.
Setting the Time
The clock time can be set automatically
via the RDS signal.If you cannot receive
an RDS station, or if the RDS station to
which you are listening does not sup-
port this function, it is also possible to
set the time manually.
G Release the MENU button 8.
The CD name has been deleted.
G Return to the menu by pressing the
OK button ;.
Deleting all CD names
Setting clock time automatically
To delete all stored CD names:
G Start listening to a CD.
G To have the time set automatically,
press the MENU button 8.
G Press the button : until
“CLOCK MAN” (manual) or
“CLOCK AUTO” (automatic) ap-
pears in the display.
G Press the MENU button 8.
G Use the or button : to select
“CDC NAME”.
G Press the or button :.
G Press the button : until
“CLOCK AUTO” appears in the
display.
G Hold down the MENU button 8.
After 4 seconds a beep is heard
and “DELETE NAME” appears in
the display. Continue to hold the
MENU button 8 until a second
beep is heard and “DELETE ALL”
appears in the display.
G Press the MENU button 8 or OK
;.
When a station with the RDS clock func-
tion (RDS-CT) is received, the time is
automatically set.
G Release the MENU button 8.
All CD names in the CD changer have
been cleared.
Setting clock time manually
G To set the time manually, press the
MENU button 8.
G Return to the menu by pressing the
OK button ;.
G Press the button : until
“CLOCKSET” appears in the
display.
G Press the button :.
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CLOCK TIME
The time is shown in the display. The
minutes are flashing, and can be ad-
justed.
G Press the or button : to
switch the display between ON and
OFF.
G Set the minutes with the or
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
button :.
G Having set the minutes, press the
button :.The hours flash.
Displaying the time briefly when
the device is switched off
To display the time briefly when the de-
vice is switched off
G Set the hours with the or
button :.
G Press the MENU button 8 or OK
;.
G Press the
/ DIS button 7.
Choosing 12/24 Hour Clock
Mode
The time appears in the display for ap-
prox. 8 seconds.
G Press the MENU button 8.
“MENU” appears in the display.
G Press the button : until
“24H MODE” or “12H MODE”
appears in the display.
G Press the or button : to
switch modes.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Displaying Time When the
Device is Switched Off But the
Ignition On
G To display the clock time when the
device is switched off and the igni-
tion is switched on, press the
MENU button 8.
“MENU” appears in the display.
G Press the button : until
“CLK DISP OFF” or “CLK DISP
ON” appears in the display.
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TONE AND VOLUME CONTROLS
Adjusting the Balance
Tone and Volume Controls
Separate tone and volume adjustments
can be made for each audio source (ra-
dio, CD, CD-changer, AUX and traffic
announcements).
G To adjust the balance, press the
AUD/LD button =.
“BASS” appears in the display.
G Press the button : until
Note:
“BALANCE” appears.
The tone and volume settings for traf-
fic announcements can only be adjust-
ed while such an announcement is
being received.
G Press the or button : to ad-
just the balance.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Adjusting the Bass
G Press the AUD/LD button =.
“BASS” appears in the display.
Adjusting the Fader
G To adjust the fader, press the AUD/
G Press the or button : to ad-
LD button =.
just the bass.
“BASS” appears in the display.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
G Press the button : until
“FADER” appears.
G Press the or button : to ad-
Adjusting the Treble
just the fader balance.
G Press the AUD/LD button =.
“BASS” appears in the display.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
G Press the button : until
“TREBLE” appears
G Press the or button : to ad-
just the treble.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
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LOUDNESS
EQUALIZER
Switching Loudness
On / off
Loudness refers to boosting the bass
and treble at low volume levels to match
the ear’s sensitivity.
Equalizer
This device is equipped for automatic,
digital sound measurement, using three-
self-gauging 5-band equalizers.
Using the microphone included,
the settings for equalizers USER 1 -
USER 3 can be measured automatical-
ly.
G Press the AUD/LD button = for
about 2 seconds.
If loudness is switched on, LD shows in
the display.
In addition, the automatically measured
values can be adjusted and the equal-
izer can be set manually.
Setting Loudness Intensity
The device also has a parametric 5-
band digital equalizer and six sound
presets.
The loudness boost can be set in steps
from one to six.
G Press the MENU button 8.
Switching Equalizer On / Off
“MENU” appears in the display.
G To switch the equalizer on, hold
down the DEQ+ button < until
“EQ ON” flashes up and DEQ ap-
pears in the display.
G Press the button : until “LOUD-
NESS” appears in the display.
G Press the or button : to ad-
just the boost.
G To switch the equalizer off, hold
down the DEQ+ button < until
“EQ OFF” flashes up and DEQ dis-
appears from the display.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Automatic Sound Measurement
You can make and store electronic
measurements for three different situa-
tions/users, for example:
USER 1 driver alone
USER 2 driver and passenger
USER 3 front and back seats occu-
pied
While the measurements are being
made, hold the microphone in the cor-
responding position.
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EQUALIZER
The microphone position for situation 1 A countdown runs in the display.During
(e.g. driver alone) is at the height of the the countdown, you can still reposition
driver’s head.
the microphone. When the countdown
is over, the automatic measurement
starts and “MEASURING” shows in the
display. The process lasts about 1
minute.
For situation 2, hold the microphone
between driver and passenger.
For situation 3, hold the microphone in
the centre (left/right, back/front) of the
vehicle’s interior.
If an error occurs during measurement
or if the microphone is not properly con-
nected, “ERROR”appears in the display
and the process is interrupted.
These measurements require really
quiet surroundings. Outside noise dis-
torts the results.
Stopping Automatic Measurement
Note:
To stop the automatic measurement
procedure:
Sound output from the loudspeakers
must not be blocked by objects.All loud-
speakers must be connected. The mi-
crophone must be connected to the
device.
G Briefly press the DEQ+ button <
or OK ;.
Adjusting Sound Measurements
Manually
To take automatic equalizer measure-
ments:
To change the settings for USER 1 -
USER 3 manually:
G Hold the microphone at the desired
position inside the vehicle.
G Press the DEQ+ button <.
G Press the DEQ+ button <.
G Use the or button : to select
G Use the or button : to select
“AUTO DEQ+”.
“AUTO DEQ+”.
G Use the
buttons : to activate
USER mode.
G Use the
buttons : to enter
USER mode.
G Use the or button : to select
G Use the or button : to
choose between “USER 1”, “USER
2” and “USER 3”.
“USER 1”, “USER 2” or “USER 3”.
G Use the
buttons : to select a
filter.
G Hold the DEQ+ button < pressed
G Press the or button :.
for longer than 2 seconds.
G Use the button : to select a fre-
quency.
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EQUALIZER
Adjustment Instructions
G Use the or button : to set
the frequency level.
For the purposes of this adjustment, we
recommend you use a CD you know
well.
G To select the next filter, press first
OK ; and then one of the
buttons :.
Before making any adjustments to the
equalizer, set the tone and volume con-
trols to zero and deactivate loudness.
For more information on this, read the
section on “Tone and volume controls”.
G When all settings are complete,
press the DEQ+ button <.
Setting Digital Equalizer
In addition to automatic sound meas-
urement, you can also make manual
settings using the 5-band parametric
equalizer.
G Start playing a CD.
G Assess the sound you hear.
G Now consult the “Equalizer Adjust-
ment Guide” table for “Sound Qual-
ity”.
In this case, parametric means that in
each of the five filters, one individual fre-
quency can be emphasised or reduced G Adjust the equalizer values as de-
(with a gain of +8 to -8).
scribed under “Action”.
The following filters are available:
G SUB LOW EQ 32 - 50 Hz
Setting the Equalizer
G Press the DEQ+ button <.
G LOW EQ
63 - 250 Hz
G Use the or button : to select
G MID EQ
315 - 1,250 Hz
“DIGITAL EQ”.
G MID/HIGH EQ 1,600 - 6,300 Hz
G HIGH EQ 8,000 - 12,500 Hz
G Use the or button : to select
the filter.
These filters can be set without using
any measuring instruments.You can use
them to make a significant difference to
the properties of the sound in the vehi-
cle.
G Press the or button :.
G Press the button : to select the
frequency.
G Adjust the level with the or
button :.
G To select the next filter, press first
the OK button ; then the or
button :.
G When you have completed all the
settings, press the DEQ+ button
<.
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EQUALIZER
Equalizer Adjustment Guide
Start by setting the middle and treble ranges, and finish with the bass.
Sound quality / problem
Action
Bass too quiet
Boost the bass
Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz
Level: +4 to +6
Bass sounds muddy
Booming tone
Unpleasant pressure
Reduce lower middle tones
Frequency: 125 to 400 Hz
Level: approx. -4
Tone lacks depth,
is aggressive, no stereo effect.
Reduce middle tones
Frequency: 1,000 to 2,500 Hz
Level: -4 to -6
Muffled tone
Lack of clarity
Instruments have no brightness
Boost the treble range
Frequency: approx. 12,500 Hz
Level: +2 to +4
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EQUALIZER
Selecting spectrometer type
Selecting Sound Presets
It is also possible to activate pre-pro- G Press the MENU button 8.
grammed equalizer settings for the fol-
lowing types of music:
“MENU” appears in the display.
G Press the button : until
G CLASSICS
“EQ DISPLAY” appears in the
display.
G POP
G JAZZ
G Press the or button : to
select between “SPECTRUM 1”,
“SPECTRUM 2” or “EQ DISP
OFF”.
G ROCK
G TECHNO
G SPEECH
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
To activate pre-programmed settings for
these types of music:
G Press the DEQ+ button <.
G Press the or button : until
“SOUND PRESET” appears in the
display.
G Use the
buttons : to select
the desired preset.
G Press the DEQ+ button < or
OK ;.
Adjusting the Level Indicator
The level indicator, or spectrometer, on
your display gives a symbolic indication
of volume, tone control settings and
equalizer settings while you make ad-
justments.
When adjustments are not being made,
the spectrometer displays the car radio’s
output level.
You can choose the spectrometer type
via the menu.
Two types are available.
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EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES
External Audio Sources
TMC
TMC for Dynamic
Navigation Systems
In addition to the CD-changer, you can
also connect one other external audio
source that has a line output. Such
sources include portable CD, MiniDisc
or MP3 players.
If no CD changer is installed, two exter-
nal sources can be connected.
The AUX input must be switched on in
the menu.
TMC means“Traffic Message Channel”.
TMC is used to transmit traffic an-
nouncements digitally for use in route
planning by suitable navigation systems.
Your car radio has a TMC output that
can be connected to Blaupunkt naviga-
tion systems.Your Blaupunkt dealer can
tell you which navigation systems can
be used with your car radio.
To connect an external audio source,
you need an adapter cable, available
from your authorised Blaupunkt dealer.
If a navigation system is connected and
a TMC station is received, TMC lights
up in the display.
Switching AUX Input On / Off
G Press the MENU button 8.
“MENU” appears in the display.
If dynamic route guidance is active, a
TMC station will be tuned in automati-
cally.
G Press the button : until “AUX-
IN-1 OFF” or “AUX-IN-1 ON” ap-
pears in the display.
For the second AUX input, the “1” is re-
placed by a “2”. If a CD changer is in-
stalled, “2” is the only option.
G Press the or button : to
switch AUX on or off.
G When the setting process is com-
plete, press the MENU button 8
or OK ;.
Note:
If the AUX input is switched on, it can
be selected via the CD•C button @.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
Amplifier
GUARANTEE
Guarantee
The extent of the guarantee depends
on the statutory conditions applicable
in the country where the device was
bought.
Output power:
4 x 25 Watt sine
wave according
to DIN 45 324
at 14.4 V
4 x 45 Watt max.
power
If there should be a fault in your device,
please refer to your dealer, providing
proof of purchase.
If the statutory minimum guarantee pe-
riod in your country is less than 12
months, Blaupunkt provides a 12 month
manufacturer’s guarantee. Damage
caused by wear, incorrect use or use
for commercial purposes are excluded
from this guarantee.
Tuner
Wavebands:
VHF (FM):
MW:
87.5 – 108 MHz
531 – 1,602 kHz
153 – 279 kHz
LW:
In order to make a claim on the basis of
Blaupunkt’s manufacturer’s guarantee,
please send the faulty device together
with proof of purchase to the central
Blaupunkt customer service depot in
your country.
FM frequency response:
20 - 16,000 Hz
CD
Frequency response:
20 - 20,000 Hz
You can obtain the nearest address from
the telephone hotline on the back of this
booklet.Blaupunkt reserves the right to
carry out a repair or to provide a substi-
tute device.
Pre-amp out
4 channels:
4 V
Input sensitivities
AUX1 input:
2 V/ 6 kΩ
AUX2 input:
775 mV/ 10 kΩ
10 V/ 560 Ω
Tel/Navi input:
Subject to technical alterations!
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