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Radio / CD / Changer
Florida RD 168 US
Nevada RDM 168 US
Alaska RDM 168 US
Operation instructions
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Thummer™ III Steering Wheel Remote Control (sold separately)
Commande à distance Thummer™ III (optionnelle)
Funcionamiento del control remoto Thummer™ III (opcional)
Funcionamento do Controle Remoto Thummer™ III (opcional)
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Table of contents
Equipment overview ...................... 5
Florida RD 168 ........................................ 5
Nevada RDM 168 ................................... 5
Alaska RDM 168 ..................................... 5
Quick reference .............................. 6
Important information .................. 11
What you definitely should read ........... 11
Traffic safety ......................................... 11
Installation ............................................. 11
Telephone mute .................................... 11
Accessories .......................................... 11
Anti-theft security system/ detachable face ............................ 12
Detaching face ...................................... 12
Attaching face ....................................... 12
Care of face .......................................... 12
Locking face ...................................... 12
Choosing mode of operation ...... 12
RDS radio operation .................... 13
AF alternative frequency ...................... 13
Selecting frequency band areas ........... 13
Station tuning ........................................ 13
Station search / ........................... 13
Manual tuning with << >> .................. 13
Scrolling through station chains
(only FM) ............................................... 13
Changing storage level (FM) ................ 14
Storing stations ..................................... 14
Automatic storage of strongest stations with Travelstore .................................... 14
Calling stored stations .......................... 14
Scanning stations with radio scan ........ 14
Changing scan time .............................. 14
Changing sensitivity of station search .. 15
Switching stereo/mono (FM) ................ 15
Activating automatic IF bandwidth switching ............................................... 15
PTY- Program type (mode) .................. 15
Program types ...................................... 15
Turning PTY on/off ............................ 15
Inquiring about station program type 15
Choosing program type ..................... 16
Storing program type ............................ 16
Scanning stations with PTY scan ......... 16
PTY priority ........................................... 16
CD operation ................................. 17
Turning CD operation on ...................... 17
Inserting CD .......................................... 17
Removing CD ....................................... 17
Choosing title ........................................ 17
CD mix operation .................................. 18
CD pause .............................................. 18
CD repeat (RPT/repeat function) ......... 18
CD SCAN operation ............................. 18
CD changer operation .................. 18
Inserting CDs ........................................ 18
Removing CDs ...................................... 18
Playing CDs .......................................... 19
Choosing titles ...................................... 19
CD MIX operation ................................. 19
CD PAUSE ............................................ 19
CD Repeat (RPT/repeat function) ........ 19
CD SCAN operation ............................. 19
Choosing the display mode .................. 20
To change the display mode ............. 20
Naming CDs .................................. 20
Starting CD name input ........................ 20
Deleting CD name input ....................... 21
Deleting one CD name ...................... 21
Deleting all CD names of a CD magazine ........................................... 21
Deleting entire name storage of a CD changer .............................................. 21
Deleting entire name storage of a CD player ................................................. 21
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Clock / time ................................... 22
Setting time ........................................... 22
Displaying time ..................................... 22
Adjusting time after power outage ........ 22
Turning off adjustment for daylight savings time .......................................... 22
Equalizer Setting .......................... 23
Setting instructions ............................... 23
Assistance in setting your equalizer ..... 24
DSC programming ....................... 25
Overview of the basic DSC factory settings .................................................. 27
Specifications ............................... 27
Amplifier ................................................ 27
Tuner ..................................................... 27
Cassette ................................................ 27
CD ......................................................... 27
CD changer
(optional, only for Alaska RDM168 and Nevada RDM168) .......................... 27
Troubleshooting Guide ................ 28
General ................................................. 28
Radio reception ..................................... 28
CD Changer operation (optional) ......... 28
Error Displays ....................................... 29
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Equipment overview
Florida RD 168
Florida RD 168 with multi-tone green display
Nevada RDM 168
Nevada RDM 168 with multi-tone orange display
Alaska RDM 168
Alaska RDM 168 with multi-tone yellow and green display
Features:
– CD player
– 4 x 40 watt maximal output performance
– 4-channel preamp-output (3V)
– Release panel (detachable electronic face)
– RDS (FM/AM) EON
– PTY (station search by program type)
– Codem D reception model
– 30 storage areas
– Clock (exact time controlled by RDS with automatic daylight savings setting)
– Hicut (reduced interference when reception is difficult)
Same features as Florida RD 168, but in addition:
– Equalizer for setting of low and middle frequencies (1 band equalizer, bass logic)
– Source tone memory (customized tone setting of each signal source (Radio,
CD, CD changer) is stored automatically for the respective signal source)
– Connection of remote control possible
– Telephone mute (muting during phone call)
– Disc management system
(Control of a connected CD changer possible)
– AUX function (connection of an external signal source (e.g., a walkman) possible)
Same features as Nevada RDM 168, but in addition:
– Equalizer for setting of low, middle, and high frequencies (digital parametric equalizer / 2 band)
– Sharx (automatic IF bandwidth switching to reduce interference from adjacent stations)
– CD naming (possibility of naming the
CDs in the CD changer to be able to list them on the display)
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Quick reference
“Press” means a momentary press of less than 1/2 second. All presses requiring more than 1/2 second are followed by a beep.
(Beep for all button presses available through Direct software Control Menu.)
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Power On/Off:
Press the On/Off button in the center of the level volume control or inserting a disc into the unit - the face must be installed and the ignition must be on.
The unit operates at the preset volume level.
Power on/off when ignition is on:
When unit on, the unit can be turned off and then on again through the car ignition.
Last-used source becomes active unless unit is turned on by inserting disc, in which case CD player becomes active.
In order to protect the car battery, the unit will automatically stop playing after approximately one hour.
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Adjusting the volume:
The unit will operate at the preset volume level when it is turned on. The volume is changed by adjusting the loudness control.
Turn control to right to increase volume level. Turn control to left to decrease volume level.
Press On/Off button to temporarily reduce volume. “Mute” appears and volume level returns to the mute value set in the DSC menu.
To clear the mute function, press the
On/Off button again or adjust the level control.
The mute function for reducing the volume level and the preset volume level of the unit can be changed according to the instructions under “Programming with DSC”.
Power on when ignition is off:
The unit (with faceplate installed) can be operated again as follows when the ignition is off:
The unit is turned on by pressing the
On/Off button in the center of the volume level control.
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AF
To turn the AF function on/off:
Press the RDS key for approximately
2 seconds. You will hear a beep and
“AF” appears.
With the assistance of RDS the unit will search for an alternative frequency that provides better reception for the station presently being listened to.
The AF function is turned off by pressing the RDS key for approximately
2 seconds.
After the beep the display will no longer display the letters “AF”.
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RDS
By briefly pressing the RDS key you can switch from the display of the station frequency to the name of the station (if available).
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PTY
Program type = program mode
“PTY” turns the station keys to program type keys. Each station key allows you to choose a program type such as news, sports, rock, pop, education, etc. Once PTY is activated, the toggle switch << >> is able to call all program types. To activate press on the PTY key and “PTY” appears. Press the PTY key again to disactivate.
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BA
To switch between the storage levels/ frequency band areas FM 1, FM II, TS
(Travelstore) AM, and AM Travelstore.
Additional Travelstore features:
To activate Travelstore press the BA key until you hear a beep and
“T-STORE” appears.
TS stores the six strongest stations.
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Station keys 1 - 6
Radio operation
At each storage level (I, II, and “T”) of the FM area, you can store up to six stations.
You can also store 6 stations in the
AM area and the AM Store area.
Preset Station Storage
Set the radio to the station to be stored. Press the station key where the station should be stored (program will be muted) and hold down the key until the program can be heard again and the beeping stops.
Preset Station Selection
To set the frequency band area and choose the desired storage level (FM,
AM or FM/AM Travelstore) press one
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Additional features of the preset station keys
To store and select the PTY program type.
After activating PTY (“PTY” appears in the display), you can store and select a program type (e.g., rock, pop, classical, news, etc.) on each station key in
FM operation.
CD operation
3/II pause
Press station key number 3 and the current CD program will be switched and “pause” appears. Press station key 3 again to stop pause.
4/RPT repeat
CD titles can be played repeatedly.
You are able:
To repeat the presently playing title
(“REPEAT-T”) or all titles of the CD you are presently playing (“REPEAT-
D”).
When the RPT function is activated the display lights up with “RPT”. After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefly show “REPEAT-T” or “REPEAT-D”.
REPEAT-T on:
• Press “4/RPT”.
REPEAT-D on:
• Depress “4/RPT” and hold.
To turn “RPT” off: Press “4/RPT”.
5/Mix operation
Press station key 5 to turn on the mix operation for the currently playing CD.
This will cause the titles of this CD to be played in a random sequence. “MIX
CD” appears and the word “MIX” will fade in at the bottom of the display.
Pressing station key 5 again to disactivate this function.
5/Mix operation of the CD changer
CD titles can be played in random sequence.
You are able to:
Play all titles of a CD (“MIX-CD”) or all titles of all inserted CDs (“MIX-ALL”) in random sequence.
When the MIX function is activated,
“MIX” appears.
After switching to this function and after each title change, the display will briefly show “MIX-CD” or “MIX-ALL”.
MIX-CD on:
• Press “5/MIX”.
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MIX-ALL on:
• Hold “5/MIX” depressed.
Press “5/MIX” to disactivate MIX.
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Clock display
Press the DIS key when the unit is turned on and the current time will be shown for approximately 8 seconds.
Additional features of the clock display
Press and hold DIS key until it beeps which will result in a permanent time display.
When carrying out other functions, the time display will be masked for approximately 8 seconds.
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DSC (direct software control)
You can customize certain basic unit settings with DSC. Additional information can be found in the section “Programming with DSC”.
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AUD
This key activates the tone setting menu. You can set different tone settings for each operation mode. The last setting for each operation mode will be stored. (This applies only to the Nevada RDM 168 and the Alaska RDM
168.)
Setting treble (high tones) and bass
(low tones):
Press the AUD key once. The display will show “BASS” and you can change the setting by pressing the toggle switch either to the left or right.
You can change the treble setting by pressing the rocker switches either up or down while the display shows “TRE-
BLE”.
The display will show the chosen values. The last value will be stored.
Press the AUD key to disactivate.
The AUD setting will end automatically if there is no change within 8 seconds.
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The AUD setting will be end automatically if there is no change within 8 seconds.
LD - loudness
To set the low tones appropriate for the human ear at low volume levels.
Press the AUD key to turn the loudness function on/off and hold the key down until you hear a beep. In units with source tone memory, the loudness function can be turned on and off for each signal source independently.
Setting balance (left/right) and fader
(front/back):
Press the AUD key two times.
By operating the rocker switches up or down you can set the volume ratio between the front and the back speakers.
At the same time the display will indicate “FADER”.
Press the toggle switches to the left and right to adjust the volume. At the same time, the display will indicate
“BALANCE”.
The display will show the selected values. The last value will be stored.
Press the AUD key to turn off.
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Toggle switch
Radio operation
Automatic tuning
/ Station search up down
Manual tuning
<< >> incrementally up/down
(in FM only when AF turned off)
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In FM only:
<< >> Scrolling through the station chains when AF is on (e.g. NDR1,2,3,4,
N-Joy ...) .
CD operation
Select title up down
By pressing once, the currently playing title will start from the beginning.
>> Fast forward, audible
Hold depressed as necessary
<< Fast reverse, audible
Hold depressed as necessary
Additional functions of the toggle switch:
Possible other settings with
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DSC Mode
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PTY
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The respective function must be activated.
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SRC
“SRC” (source)
This key allows you to switch between the operation modes Radio, CD and a
CD changer (if one is connected).
CD changer
Press the SC key for approximately
2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the display will show “SCAN”. Each title of each CD will be briefly scanned sequentially.
Stop CD Scan: Press the SC key.
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SC Scan
Radio operation
Press the SC key for approximately
2 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the display will alternate between “SCAN” and the abbreviated name of the scanned station. All FM stations that can be received will be briefly scanned.
PTY scan:
The PTY scan can only be started if
PTY is turned on. (The display will show “PTY”.)
Press the SC key for approximately
2 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the display will alternate between “PTY SCAN” and the abbreviated name of the scanned station.
The stations with the selected program type will be briefly scanned.
Stop Scan / PTY: Press the SC key.
CD Changer
Press the SC key for approximately
2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the display will show “SCAN”. Each title of each CD will be briefly scanned sequentially.
Stop CD Scan: Press the SC key again.
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Inserting CD
After inserting the CD with the label facing up, it is automatically transported to the operating position. The unit automatically switches and plays the content of the inserted CD.
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Display a b c d e f n m o p g h i j k l a) - Station name b) - Frequency band area c) - Peak/volume display d) - Station keys (1 - 6) e) - Alternative frequency with RDS f) - Program type activated g) - Sensitivity of station search h) - CD repeat function activated i) - CD mix operation activated j) - Loudness function on k) - CD in unit l) - Program played in stereo m) - Time display n) - First CD title being played o) - Length of time CD title has been playing p) - Fifth CD in CD changer being played q) - CD name
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Eject
When you press this key the unit will eject the inserted CD.
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Detachable face
By pressing the REL key the face will be freed and can be detached.
When you attach the face, first insert it into the mounting unit on the right hand side of the radio. Then press the face to the left side of the radio until you can hear it snap into place.
Be sure not to press on the display when attaching the face.
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Important information
What you definitely should read
You should read the following information carefully before operating your car radio.
Traffic safety
Traffic safety should be your main concern.
At all times you should use your car radio system so that you are able to react to the existing traffic conditions quickly.
Consider that your automobile travels 46 feet per second when driven at a speed of 31 miles/hour.
We recommend that you refrain from operating the car radio when traffic conditions are critical.
You must be able to react to warning signals (e.g. ,by the police and the fire department) in a timely and safe manner when driving your car.
For that reason, you should listen to your program at an appropriate volume level.
Installation
We urge you to read the enclosed information about installation and add-ons before you attempt to install or expand your system.
In order for the system to operate problemfree you must connect “Plus” with the ignition and with the permanent +12V lead.
You must definitely not ground the speaker outputs because that will damage the power amplifiers.
Telephone mute
If you use a car telephone, the radio and
CD output can automatically be muted (telephone mute) when you receive a call. The display will then show “PHONE”.
Accessories
You should use only the accessories and replacement parts authorized by Blaupunkt.
You can operate the following Blaupunkt products with this unit:
CD changer
Only the Nevada RDM 168 and the Alaska
RDM 168 can be operated with a CD changer. The CD changer CDC-A 08 and CDC-A
072 can be used for that purpose.
Remote control
The infrared remote control RC 08 enables the operation of the most important radio functions from the steering wheel.
Protective case for detachable face
A protective case is delivered with the radios designed with a detachable face.
Additional amplifiers
All Blaupunkt amplifiers
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Anti-theft security system/detachable face Choosing mode of operation
The radio it is equipped with a detachable face in order to prevent theft.
Detaching face
You detach the face by pressing the REL button at the top left of the radio. The face will snap out of its mounting unit and can be detached from the radio. The face can be detached when the radio is on or off.
Care of face
The detached face should be carefully protected from the impact of blows and shock.
The face must not come into contact with any liquids and should not be exposed to direct sunlight and other heat sources. In order to guarantee the trouble-free operation of the radio the terminal strip visible at the back of the face must be in excellent condition.
Therefore, when storing the detachable face, please use the protective case that was delivered with the radio.
Attaching face
You attach the face by sliding it into the mounting points on the right side of the radio and by pressing the face into the mounting unit until you can hear it snap into place.
Be sure not to press on the display when attaching the face.
After attaching the face the radio will return to the same operating mode as before the face was last removed.
Locking face
In order to prevent the unauthorized removal of the face (e.g., during a sales presentation of the radio equipment), it is possible to lock it.
For that purpose, you insert the face and turn the delivered screw into the threaded hole at the left side of the radio.
“SRC” (source) enables you to choose between the operation modes Radio, CD and
CD Changer (if one is connected).
“CD” can only be chosen if a CD is inserted.
“CD changer” can only be chosen if a CD changer including a CD magazine is connected.
If that is not the case, the display will show
“NO CD”.
You can switch the mode of operation by pressing the SRC key.
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RDS radio operation
The radio data system improves the ease of listening to FM stations.
More and more radio stations send RDS information in addition to the program.
As soon as station programs can be identified, the abbreviated name of the station along with the abbreviation of the region (if available) will be displayed (e.g., NDR 1,
NDS (Niedersachsen)).
When the AF function is activated, RDS turns the station keys into program keys.
Now you know exactly which program you are receiving and you are able to select the desired program directly.
RDS offers the following additional benefits:
You should choose a different program if the selected one can no longer be received with acceptable quality.
Selecting frequency band areas
You may choose between the following frequency band areas:
FM 87.7 - 107.9 MHz,
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
You select the desired frequency band area by pressing the BA key.
Station tuning
Station search /
When you press / the car radio will automatically search for the next station.
When you hold / depressed in the up or down position the station search will quickly fast forward or reverse.
AF alternative frequency
The AF function automatically assures that the program is received at the best frequency.
This function is on when the display lights up with the letters “AF”.
The radio output can be muted during the search for the best frequency of the selected program.
The unit is automatically searching for an alternative frequency if the display shows
“SEARCH” when you turn the radio on or call a stored frequency.
“SEARCH” is no longer displayed when an alternative frequency is found or the entire frequency band was searched.
Station search up dpwn
<< >> incrementally up/down (in FM only if AF is turned off)
Manual tuning with << >>
You can tune manually.
AF and PTY must be turned off. (The symbols do not light up in the display.)
You may also turn these functions off by pressing the RDS key or the PTY key.
To perform manual tuning:
Pressing << >> will incrementally change the frequency up or down.
If you hold the toggle switch down on the right or left, the frequency search will be conducted quickly.
Scrolling through station chains
(only FM)
You can call a station in the reception area by pressing << >>.
If several programs of the station chains can be received you are able to scroll >> (forward) or << (reverse) through the station chains (e.g., NDR 1, 2, 3, 4, N-JOY ...).
In order for this to work, the stations must have been received at least once before and
AF must be activated (lit up in the display).
For example, you can start Travelstore as follows:
• Press the BA key for 2 seconds. This will cause a frequency search.
• If AF is not lit up you press the RDS key.
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Pressing << >> enables you to chose the station.
Now the station is stored.
The display shows the stored station.
Changing storage level (FM)
In order to store or call the stored stations, you may switch between the storage levels
1, 2, and T, as well as AM and AM Travelstore.
The display will indicate the selected storage level.
• Press the BA key until the display shows the desired storage level.
Storing stations
By pressing the station keys 1 - 6 you can store six stations per storage level (1, 2, and
T) in the FM area.
In the AM and the AM Travelstore area you can also store six stations per storage level.
• The BA key allows you to choose the frequency band area.
• Select a station by using the toggle switch (automatically / or manually
<< >>).
• Press the desired station key until the muted program is audible again (approximately 2 seconds) or the beeping stops.
Automatic storage of strongest stations with Travelstore
You can automatically store the six strongest FM and AM stations of the respective reception area you are presently in. This function is particularly useful when you are traveling.
• Press the BA key for 2 seconds.
The display will show “T-Store”.
The six strongest FM or AM stations will automatically be stored in storage level T
(Travelstore). When the process is completed the strongest of the six stations will be shown in the display and its program will be audible. You may also store stations in the
Travelstore level by following the instructions under “Storing stations”.
Calling stored stations
You may call the stored stations by pressing the respective keys again.
• Choosing the frequency band area with the BA key and selecting the desired storage level. Press the BA key repeatedly until the desired level appears in the display, then press the respective station key.
Scanning stations with radio scan
You can briefly scan the stations you are able to receive.
To turn on scan:
• Press the SC key for 2 seconds.
The display will flash the scanned frequency or the abbreviated station name. During the search the display will light up with “FM-
SCAN” or “AM-SCAN”.
If you would like to listen to the scanned station for a longer period, you Press the SC key and thereby terminate the preset scan.
If no station is selected, the scan operation will be turned off after the search of the frequency band is concluded and the station you selected prior to the scan function will be played again.
Changing scan time
You may increase the duration of the scan process incrementally from 5 to 20 seconds.
Additional information can be found under
“Programming with DSC”.
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Changing sensitivity of station search
You may change the sensitivity of the automatic station search.
If “lo” is displayed, the search will only look for stations with good reception (low sensitivity).
If “lo” is not displayed, the search will also include stations with lower reception quality.
Under “Programming with DSC” you can find information about how to switch the sensitivity of the station search and how to program the station search sensitivity.
Switching stereo/mono (FM)
The DSC menu allows you to switch between stereo and mono. This can be useful in marginal reception areas.
When turning the unit on it automatically provides stereo output.
As the quality of the reception decreases the unit changes smoothly to mono output.
The chapter “Programming with DSC/Stereo/Mono” informs you how to switch to mono.
The chosen mode will be briefly indicated in the display.
Activating automatic IF bandwidth switching
The SHARX function in the DSC menu allows you to activate automatic IF bandwidth switching. This function proves to be beneficial when a reception area contains many stations. Choosing “SHARX ON” eliminates most of the interference caused by strong adjacent stations.
You can find additional information under
“Programming with DSC - SHARX”.
able program types are mentioned below:
POP
ROCK
WEATHER
CHILDREN
TRAVEL
HOBBIES
JAZZ
OLDIES
NEWS
SPORTS
CULTURE
PTY- Program type (mode)
This is an RDS service that is gradually being implemented by the broadcast companies. It allows you to automatically search for stations with a certain program content.
You choose the specific program type and a search for the respective stations is conducted by station search or the scan function.
Turning PTY on/off
• Press the PTY key.
When the function is activated the display will briefly indicate the program type you last chose and then it permanently shows “PTY”.
Program types
Turn on PTY by pressing the PTY key.
By pressing << >> you can identify the program type you chose last and select a different one.
The station keys 1 - 6 enable you to select the stored program types. Some of the avail-
Inquiring about station program type
• Press the PTY key for approximately
2 seconds.
After the beep the display will indicate the program type the received station is broadcasting.
If the display indicates “NONE,” the station is without PTY identification.
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Choosing program type a) with the station keys:
When PTY is turned on, the station keys 1- 6 select the program types determined by the factory.
• Press one of keys (1 - 6). The display will show the selected program type for 2 seconds.
• If you would like to listen to a station broadcasting this program type, start the station search by pressing / .
Should no station with the chosen program type be found, the display will briefly indicate “NO PTY” and you will hear a beep.
The station last selected will be received.
Each storage area can be used for a different available program type. Should you wish further information, you may turn to the next paragraph titled “Storing the program type”.
b) with the station search toggle switch
<< >>:
When PTY is turned on, you can choose a program type by pressing
<< >>.
• Press << or >>. The program type last selected will be displayed for
3 seconds.
• During that time you are selecting the desired program type by pressing >> (forward) or << (reverse).
• Press >> or << as often as necessary.
• If you would like to listen to a station with a particular program type start the station search by pressing / .
If no station with the selected program type can be found, the display will briefly indicate “NO PTY” and you will hear a beep.
The last selected station will be received.
Storing program type
The factory has stored one program type on each of the keys 1 - 6.
You may, however, store other available program types.
If you would like to store a different program type, “PTY” must be illuminated in the display.
• If you wish you may turn “PTY” on by pressing the PTY key.
• Select the program type by pressing
<< >> and then press the selected key
(1-6) until you hear a beep.
The selected program type can be called with this key when “PTY” is illuminated in the display.
Scanning stations with PTY scan
The display must show “PTY”.
• Press the SC key.
The stations that can be received and are broadcasting this program type will be briefly scanned.
To turn off scan:
• Press the SC key or the station search toggle switch once more.
PTY priority
Scenario:
PTY is turned on; the letters appear in the display.
Presently no station of the selected program type can be received (not with station search or the scan function).
The unit switches back to the previous station.
If the radio is on, it will switch to that station for the duration of the program as soon as a station within the station chain of the selected program type can be received.
Example:
Current station: NDR 3;
“PTY” lit up in the display;
POP chosen;
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CD operation
Station search started, no station with
PTY-POP found.
Display shows “NO PTY” and automatically switches back to NDR 3.
NDR 2 is broadcasting PTY-POP; the unit switches within the station chain to NDR
2 for the duration of the program.
Even during CD operation, the unit automatically switches within the station chain to the radio station broadcasting the selected program type.
At the end of the PTY program, the unit will switch back to the previous source (radio or
CD).
Note:
Please note that, as already mentioned, not all RDS stations are supporting those functions yet.
You can play CDs with this unit.
Note:
You should only use the commercially available round CDs with a diameter of 12 cm!
CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or CDs in the shape of, for example, a butterfly or a beer mug are not suitable to be played in the unit.
You could cause serious damage to the CD and the drive.
We can not be held liable for damages caused by unsuitable CDs.
Turning CD operation on
After inserting the CD (the display shows
“CD”), you switch the sound source with the
SRC key:
• Press the SRC key as often as necessary for the display to show CD functions (title number and playing time).
Removing CD
• Press the eject key.
The CD will be ejected.
In order to protect the mechanism that automatically inserts or ejects CDs, you must not interfere with it. If the CD is not removed, it will be retracted automatically after approximately 30 seconds.
Choosing title
After you insert the CD, the display will show the activated CD functions.
Inserting CD
• Turn the unit on.
• Gently insert the CD (with the label facing up).
The CD is automatically moved to the playing position and is played.
Choose title / up down
Pressing once will start the presently played title from the beginning.
>> Fast forward, audible (CUE).
Press as long as necessary.
<< Fast reverse, audible (REVIEW).
Press as long as necessary.
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CD changer operation
The toggle switch acts as a sequence switch; by pressing it several times several songs can be skipped.
The display will indicate “T” (Track) and the respective number of the song just selected.
CD mix operation
CD titles can be played in a random sequence. To activate and deactivate that function Press station key 5. The mix function is on when the display briefly shows
“MIX CD” after implementing the change and at the beginning of each new title.
CD pause
If you press station key 3 while playing a
CD, the CD program will stop. The display shows “CD PAUSE”.
By pressing station key 3 again, the pause function is deactivated and the CD program will be continued where it stopped.
CD repeat (RPT/repeat function)
CD title can be played repeatedly.
You are able to:
Repeat the presently playing title (REPEAT-
T) or all titles of the CD you are currently playing (REPEAT-D).
When the RPT function is activated, the display will light up with “RPT”. After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefly show “REPEAT-T” or “REPEAT-D”.
REPEAT-T on:
• Press 4/RPT.
REPEAT-D on:
• Depress 4/RPT and hold.
To turn RPT off: Press 4/RPT.
Note: The operation of the CD changer is only possible with the Nevada RDM 168 and
Alaska RDM 168!
The changer is equipped with a magazine for 10 CDs.
Note:
You should only use the commercially available round CDs with a diameter of 12 cm!
CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or CDs in the shape of, for example, a butterfly or a beer mug are not suitable to be played in the unit.
You could cause serious damage to the CD and the drive.
We can not be held liable for damages caused by unsuitable CDs.
You should keep the door of the CD changer closed after inserting the magazine in order to prevent dirt from entering.
CD SCAN operation
To briefly scan the CD titles.
To activate SCAN:
• Press the SC key for 2 seconds; the display will show “CD-SCAN”.
The titles will be briefly scanned sequentially.
To deactivate SCAN:
• Press the SC key for 2 seconds.
The title last played will be continued.
Inserting CDs
Load the magazine with one or several CDs
(with the label facing up). Slide the magazine into the CD changer. Note the direction of the arrow. The CDs are counted from the bottom up.
Removing CDs
Open the door of the CD changer and press the eject button.
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Playing CDs
Select the CD changer with the SRC key.
• Press the SRC key repeatedly until the display shows “CHANGER”.
The first CD recognized by the changer will be played.
Choosing titles
When you first begin to play the CD the display will indicate the information identifying the CD (e.g., number, name, or playing time).
The display will indicate “T” (Track) and next to it the respective number of the song just selected.
CD MIX operation
CD titles can be played in a random sequence.
You are able to:
Play all titles of a CD (MIX-CD) or all titles of all inserted CDS (MIX-ALL) in random sequence.
When the MIX function is activated, the display will show “MIX”.
After switching to this function and after each title change, the display will briefly show
“MIX-CD” or “MIX-ALL”.
MIX-CD on:
• Press 5/MIX.
MIX-ALL on:
• Depress 5/MIX and hold.
To turn off MIX: Press 5/MIX.
Choose CD / up down
The display will show the number or name of the currently played CD.
>> Fast forward, audible (CUE)
<< Fast reverse, audible (REVIEW).
You can skip several songs by pressing the key several times.
CD PAUSE
If you press station key 3 while playing a
CD, the CD program will stop. The display shows “CD PAUSE”.
By pressing station key 3 again, the pause function is deactivated and the CD program will be continued where it stopped.
CD Repeat (RPT/repeat function)
CD titles can be played repeatedly.
You are able to:
Repeat the presently playing title (REPEAT-
T) or all titles of the CD you are currently playing (REPEAT-D).
When the RPT function is activated, the display lights up with “RPT”. After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefly show “REPEAT-T” or
“REPEAT-D”.
REPEAT-T on:
• Press 4/RPT.
REPEAT-D on:
• Depress 4/RPT and hold.
To turn RPT off: Press 4/RPT.
CD SCAN operation
To briefly scan the CD titles.
To activate SCAN:
• Press the SC key for 2 seconds; the display will show “CD-SCAN”
The titles will be briefly scanned sequentially.
To deactivate SCAN:
• Press the SC key for 2 seconds.
The title last scanned will be continued.
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Naming CDs
Choosing the display mode
When playing CDs, you may select the display mode:
“DISC NO” – The number of the CD currently being played is displayed.
“NAME” – The name entered (e.g.,
Madonna) will be displayed
(only the Alaska RDM 168).
“TIME” – The number of minutes the title has already been playing (e.g., 2:32) is displayed.
To change the display mode
The display mode can be changed in the
DSC menu (see “Programming with DSC-
CD DISP”).
The factory setting for the display mode is
TIME.
The display mode is briefly indicated and then the respective value is displayed (e.g.,
“TIME,” “2:32”).
If you select NAME and the CD does not have a name, the display will remain in the
TIME mode.
For more information about this you should also read the section “Naming CDs”.
Note: The following functions can only be activated on the Alaska RDM 168.
You can name CDs. This name (e.g., MA-
DONNA) will appear in the display once you select the display mode “CD NAME” in the
DSC menu.
If your radio has a built-in CD player you can name up to 30 CDs. When you insert one of those CDs, the unit recognizes the
CD and displays its name if this display function has been selected in the DSC menu.
You can name up to 99 CDs when you are using a CD changer. When playing one of those CDs through the CD changer, the unit recognizes this CD and displays its name if this display function has been selected in the DSC menu.
Starting CD name input
Select “CD player” or “CD changer” with the
SRC key and insert a CD if necessary.
• Press the DSC key repeatedly until
“CD/CDC NAME” appears in the display.
• Press << >> to set the modus CD
NAMING.
A CD number or a CD name will be diplayed.
• Select the desired CD by pressing
/ .
• Press << >> to set the mode CD
NAME EDIT MODE.
If the CD has not yet been named 8 spaces will appear in the display. The first space will blink.
• Press or and select the letter, the number or an empty space.
To select an empty space, select the symbol “_”.
• Press << or >> to set the next character.
• Press the DSC key to store the name.
The display will return to the mode
CDC NAME.
• Repeat this procedure to name an additional CD.
• If you would like to leave this mode entirely, press the DSC key.
To change a CD name:
If you would like to change an existing name, follow the steps under “Starting CD name input”.
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Deleting CD name input
You may delete individual names, the CD magazine, or the complete name list of a player or changer.
Deleting one CD name
• Select CD NAMING MODE.
• Choose the CD to which you would like to assign a new name.
• Select the mode CD NAME EDIT.
• Press the DSC key and hold it down.
You will hear a beep after 2 seconds (and after 8 and 12 seconds). After 2 seconds, one name is deleted. If you are only planning on deleting one name, press the DSC key for at least 2 seconds and release it before the end of 8 seconds.
After the name has been removed, the display will show “DELETED”.
Then the display will return to the
CDC NAME mode.
Deleting all CD names of a CD magazine
• Select CD NAMING MODE.
• Choose the mode CD NAME EDIT.
• Press the DSC key and hold it down.
After 2, 8, and 12 seconds you will hear a beep. The names stored in a CD magazine will be deleted in 8 seconds. Therefore, you should press the DSC key for at least 8 seconds and release it again prior to the end of
12 seconds. After the names have been removed, the display will show “DELETED”.
Then the display will return to the
CDC NAME mode.
Deleting entire name storage of a CD changer
• Select CD NAMING MODE.
• Choose the mode CD NAME EDIT.
• Press the DSC key and hold it down.
After 2, 8, and 12 seconds you will hear a beep. The names of all CDs in the CD changer will be deleted in 12 seconds.
Therefore, you should press the DSC key for at least 12 seconds. After the names have been removed, the display will show
“DELETED”.
Then the display will return to the
CDC NAME mode.
Deleting entire name storage of a CD player
The procedure is the same as for the CD changer except that the name storage is deleted after the DSC key has been depressed and held for 8 seconds.
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Clock / time
The unit is equipped with an internal clock for which the hours and minutes are set via
RDS in order to assure a high degree of accuracy.
This RDS control is only possible when an
RDS station with CT (clock time) function can be received.
The automatic adjustment for daylight savings time can be turned off. Please note that presently not all RDS stations broadcast a time signal.
Displaying time
The time can be displayed permanently during radio and CD operation. If another function is chosen, the time display will disappear for approximately 8 seconds while, for example, the selected station is being indicated.
To change the display mode:
• Press the DIS key for approximately
2 seconds until you her a beep.
This can be useful if, for example, you are interested in displaying the time of a different time zone.
For this purpose
• Press the DSC key repeatedly and
/ until “CLK MAN/CLK AUTO” is displayed.
To deactivate the time adjustment use
<< >> to select “CLK MAN”.
Setting time
a) Automatically
The time will be set automatically if an
RDS station with CT (clock time) function can be received.
b) Manually with DSC-CLOCKSET
• Press the DSC key; the display shows “MENU”. Press / until
“CLOCK SET” is displayed.
• Press << >> to set the hours/minutes. The blinking area can be changed by using / .
• Press the DSC key to store the entered setting.
Adjusting time after power outage
If the unit is without power for an extended period of time, the display will show “0:00” when it is in operation again. The time will be reset automatically by RDS-CT. It can, however, also be set manually.
Manual setting of the time is only necessary if there is no RDS station with CT function in the reception area.
Turning off adjustment for daylight savings time
The DSC menu option CLK MAN/CLK
AUTO allows you to turn off the adjustment for daylight savings time. The minutes will continue to be adjusted automatically.
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Equalizer Setting
The sound in a vehicle is determined to a greater extent by the acoustic characteristics of the interior than by the characteristics of the loudspeaker.
Position, installation and the rear volume of, for example, the door or the rear shelf play a larger role.
Even if the loudspeakers are carefully selected and installed resonances in the interior of the car can negatively impact the sound.
This could lead to an elimination of the base level or to roaring or a dominating [?] middle level.
The musical instrument or voices could be seriously distorted or the sound could appear completely muffled.
The sound effect from a car radio could be significantly improved if certain frequency areas could be suppressed or amplified.
This unit is equipped with one (Nevada RDM
168) or two (Alaska RDM 168) parametric filters.
The first filter referred to as LOW EQ can be set to a range between 32 Hz and 500
Hz. The second filter referred to as HIGH
EQ can be set to a range between 630 Hz and 10,000 Hz. In this case, parametric means that the frequency and the volume increase/decrease (+10 to -20db) can be adjusted separately for each filter.
This parametric filter can be adjusted precisely without any measuring instruments.
The individual steps necessary for the settings are described in the table.
Setting instructions
The following instructions are only recommendations. You are free to implement your own sound preferences.
When you adjust the filters we recommend that you use a CD with music you are familiar with.
The CD titles should present various instruments and songs. Music that is purely electronic will not serve the purpose because the original sound will not be known.
Set the bass, treble, balance and fader to
“0” before you set the equalizers and, if necessary, turn off the loudness function.
This setting is described under “AUD” in the quick reference.
Now listen to the CD you are familiar with.
Determine whether the sound effect meets your expectations.
Then read the table under “Sound effect/ problem” and find a solution under “Action”.
Adjust the bass and middle sound level with the LOW EQ filter.
For the high and middle levels, choose HIGH
EQ (only the Alaska RDM 168).
You can set the HIGH EQ and LOW EQ filters in the DSC menu:
• Press the DSC key.
Press / repeatedly until HIGH EQ or LOW EQ appears in the display.
• Press << or >> once and set the level by pressing / according to the table below.
• Change the frequency areas by pressing << >>.
• Press the DSC key to store the new settings.
You can activate the equalizer in the DSC menu under the option EQ ON and deactivate it under the option EQ OFF. Thus, you are able compare the sound with and without the equalizer.
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Assistance in setting your equalizer
Start to make your settings in the mid-range/treble and end it with the bass range.
Frequency range
Bass
30 - 100 Hz
Sound impression/problem
Bass reproduction too weak
What to do
Boost the basses with the
“LOW EQ” filter
Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz
Level: +4 to +6 dB
Lower mid-range
100 - 400 Hz
Notes
Avoid distortion. Boost the level carefully if the speaker diameter is too small
Unclear bass
Playback reverberates
Unpleasant pressure on the ears
Reduce the lower mid-range with the “LOW EQ” filter
Frequency: 125 to 400 Hz
Level: approximately –4 dB
The tone may become too lean and aggressive.
Pay attention to the underlying tone of the music.
Mid-range sound
400 - 4 000 Hz
Treble
4 000 - 20 000 Hz
Sound appears to be in the foreground, very aggressive, no stereo effect
Reduce the mid-range with
“HIGH EQ” filter
Frequency: 1000 to 2500 Hz
Level: -4 to –6 dB
Playback should not be too quiet.
Tone too powerless
Lifeless reproduction
Lack of transparency
Instruments do not sparkle
Boost treble range with
“HIGH EQ” filter
Frequency: approximately
10 kHz
Level: +2 to +4 dB
Avoid a piercing type of tone
Strong hissing sound unpleasant
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DSC programming
The DSC (direct software control) function of the car radio offers you the opportunity to adjust some of the settings and functions according to your needs and to store these changes.
The units are delivered with factory settings.
An overview of the basic factory settings is provided below to enable you to return to these basic settings at any time.
Should you wish to change a programmed setting
• Press the DSC key.
Use the toggle switch to implement the choice and setting of the functions described below. The display will show the selected setting.
Select the function by pressing / .
Set or select the value by pressing << >>.
tings of these functions don’t need to be adjusted (see also chapter “Unit overview”).
AM ON/OFF It is possible to lock the
AM area.
AM ON - all areas
AM OFF - FM
AUX IN
BEEP
If another signal source is to be connected through the CD changer, input AUX must be set to ON. Select the AUX function with the
SRC key. The display indicates “AUX”.
Confirms functions for which the key needs to be pressed down longer than
1 second. The loudness of the beep can be set between 0 and 9 (0 = Off).
Note:
Whether the various settings explained below are available to you depends on the model of your car radio and its features. This means, for example, that you will not find the setting for CDC DISPLAY in the DSC menu of the Florida RD 168 radio which is not intended to be operated with a CD changer. Basically the rule applies that you are not able to select functions the radio is not equipped with. Consequently, the set-
CLOCKSET
CLK. MAN.
For setting the clock time manually. Refer to “Clock/ time”.
Turn off adjustment for daylight savings time. Refer to “Clock/time”.
CLK. AUTO Automatic time adjustment with RTS/CT signal. Refer to “Clock/time”.
CLK. 12/24 Setting of 12 or 24 hour modes.
CD DISP.
CDC DISP
CD NAME
Select display NAME,
TIME. Refer to “Select display mode”.
Display NAME, TIME, or
CD NUMBER when using
CD changer.
Appears only when CDs are played. This function allows you to name the
CDs. Refer to “Naming
CDs”.
DISP ON/OFF Enables you to set “permanent time display when unit is off”. The time display is visible as long as the ignition is on.
EQ ON/OFF This is where you turn the equalizer function on and off.
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HIGH EQ
HICUT
LO-DX
LOW EQ
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Equalizer setting used to select and adjust the level of the upper frequency area. Refer to “Equalizer setting”.
Reduces interference during poor reception by “cutting” the high levels.
Settings: NO HICUT or HI-
CUT 1, 2, or 3 (3 = most drastic cut of high levels).
Changes the sensitivity of the station search.
LO indicates reception of close stations.
DX indicates reception of distant stations.
Select LO 3 if you wish to receive strong close stations and DX 1 if you wish to receive weak distant stations.
LOUDNESS Loudness of the high and low tones at low volume levels adjusted to the hu-
MUTE LEVEL Used to quickly reduce the volume level with the push of a button. The resulting level can be programmed.
T. ON VOL
PEAK man ear.
LOUD 1 - slight level increase
LOUD 6 - highest level increase
PEAK ON : Display of the sound signal volume range.
PEAK OFF: Static display of the sound volume.
avoid to the extent possible interference from adjacent stations.
STEREO/MO Used to manually select stereo/mono operation.
The display briefly indicates the mode selected.
Each time the radio is turned on, it is automatically set to STEREO.
Allows you to determine the setting of the initial volume level. If Vol. 0 is set, the level last set is used.
Press the DSC key to store changed values and to leave the DSC menu.
SCANTIME This function sets the scan time (5-20 sec.) for radio and CD during scan operations.
Equalizer setting.
To select and adjust the level of the low frequency area. Refer to “Equalizer setting”.
SHARX Used to activate the automatic setting of ZF bandwidths. Set to SHARX ON when reception area contains many stations to
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Overview of the basic DSC factory settings
AM ON/OFF
AUX IN
BEEP
CLK MAN/AUTO
CLK 12/24
CD DISP
CDC DISP
DISP ON/OFF
EQ. ON/OFF
HICUT
HIGH EQ
LO-DX
LOW EQ
LOUDNESS
MUTE LEVEL
Peak ON/OFF
SCANTIME
SHARX
STEREO/MONO
T. ON VOL
ON
OFF
4
AUTO
12
TIME
TIME
OFF
OFF
2
630 Hz / 0 dB
SENS DX 1
32 Hz / 0 dB
3
15
ON
10
ON
Stereo
0
Specifications
Amplifier
17 watts per channel minimum continuous average output into 4 ohms. 4 channels driven from 30-15000 Hz with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion.
40 watts max. power.
CD changer
(optional, only for Alaska RDM168 and Nevada RDM168)
This unit offers you the ability to conveniently control a Blaupunkt CDC-A08 or CDC-A071 changer (or CDC-A05 with a special adaptor), all sold separately
Tuner
Wavebands:
FM
AM :
: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
530 - 1710 kHz
Frequency response: 20 - 20 000 Hz
FM frequency response: 35 - 16 000 Hz
Cassette
Frequency response: 30 - 18 000 Hz
CD
Frequency response: 20 - 20 000 Hz
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting Guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the check list below, refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
General
Trouble
No sound.
Cause/Solution
• Adjust the volume with the volume knob.
• With a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position.
Radio reception
Trouble Cause/Solution
Preset stations are not receivable.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The broadcast is too weak.
• The broadcast is too weak Use manual tuning.
Travelstore feature does not complete storing of six stations.
• Not enough broadcast frequencies are receivable.
Also make sure that antenna is connected, extended and dry inside.
CD Changer operation (optional)
Trouble
CD does not start.
Cause/Solution
• Dusty or defective disc.
• The ambient temperature is more then 50
°
C (120
°
F).
• The disc is inserted with the printed side downwards.
The disc cannot be loaded or is automatically ejected.
The sound skips due to vibration.
• The changer is installed at an angle of more than 20 ° .
• The changer is not installed on the sturdy part of a car.
• Dusty or defective disc.
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Error Displays
Trouble
“CD ERR”
“NO DISC”
Cause
A disc such as an upside down or dirty disc, or a CD-ROM (computer) disc.
No magazine or disc in changer
Solution
Insert the disc correctly.
Clean the disc.
Take out the magazine and insert the disc.
If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Blaupunkt dealer or in the United States call 1-800-266-2528.
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Germany
Robert Bosch Corporation
Sales Group – Blaupunkt Division
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1-800-266-2528
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