Operating instructions

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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)
If “SEARCH” appears in the display when
switching on the radio or recalling one of the
stored frequencies, the unit is automatically
searching for an alternative frequency.
“SEARCH” will disappear from the display
when the alternative frequency has been
found or after the frequency band has been
run through completely.
If the reception quality of the selected pro-
gram becomes too bad:
• Tune into another station.
Selecting a waveband
With this car radio you can select between
the following wavebands:
FM 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
• Select the desired waveband by press-
ing the FM
T or AMT button.
Switching the audio source
Using the SRC button you can switch be-
tween the following audio sources:
radio,
CD, or
CDC (AUX)
CD operation is only available if a CD is in-
serted.
AUX is only available if no Blaupunkt chang-
er CDC A05 or CDC A 071 is connected.
“AUX ON” must be activated in the DSC
menu.
To switch to another source,
• press SRC briefly.
This radio is equipped to receive Radio Data
System or RDS signals. RDS is a second-
ary signal used by many FM radio stations
to broadcast additional information. Blau-
punkt has been a key player in developing
RDS in Europe.
This radio’s RDS features include program
service name (PS), which automatically dis-
plays RDS station’s identification such as
WNYC-FM or THE WAVE. Other RDS fea-
tures included are alternative frequency
switching (AF), program type identification
and search (PTY), and capability to receive
future Emergency Alert System (EAS) mes-
sage broadcasted by RDS stations. All are
explained in this section.
AF - Alternative frequency
The AF (Alternative Frequency) function
makes sure that the strongest frequency of
the currently selected program is always
tuned in automatically.
This function is activated when “AF” appears
in the display.
In order to switch this function on or off,
• press the AF button briefly.
While searching for the strongest reception
signal, the radio may switch to mute briefly.
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