Radio / CD / Changer Florida RD 168 US Nevada RDM 168 US Alaska RDM 168 US Operation instructions
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Anti-theft security system/ detachable face ............................ 12 Detaching face ...................................... 12 Attaching face ....................................... 12 Care of face .......................................... 12 Locking face ...................................... 12 Naming CDs .................................. 20 Starting CD name input ........................ 20 Deleting CD name input ....................... 21 Deleting one CD name ......................
Clock / time ................................... 22 Troubleshooting Guide................ 28 Setting time ........................................... 22 Displaying time ..................................... 22 Adjusting time after power outage ........ 22 Turning off adjustment for daylight savings time .......................................... 22 General ................................................. 28 Radio reception ..................................... 28 CD Changer operation (optional) ........
Florida RD 168 with multi-tone green display Nevada RDM 168 with multi-tone orange display Alaska RDM 168 with multi-tone yellow and green display Features: Same features as Florida RD 168, but in addition: Same features as Nevada RDM 168, but in addition: – Equalizer for setting of low and middle frequencies (1 band equalizer, bass logic) – Equalizer for setting of low, middle, and high frequencies (digital parametric equalizer / 2 band) – Source tone memory (customized tone setting of each sign
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.) 1 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.
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 CD operation 3/II pause Press station key number 3 and the current CD program will be switched and “pause” appears.
MIX-ALL on: • Hold “5/MIX” depressed. Press “5/MIX” to disactivate MIX. 7 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. 8 DSC (direct software control) You can customize certain basic unit settings with DSC.
Additional functions of the toggle switch: Possible other settings with AUD 9 DSC Mode 8 PTY 4 The respective function must be activated. 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.
> Eject When you press this key the unit will eject the inserted CD. = Display a b c d e f a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p) q) m n o p 10 1.
What you definitely should read Installation CD changer You should read the following information carefully before operating your car radio. 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.
Anti-theft security system/detachable face 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.
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.
Pressing << >> enables you to chose the station. Scanning stations with radio scan Now the station is stored. The display shows the stored station. Changing storage level (FM) Automatic storage of strongest stations with Travelstore 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.
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. Program types Turn on PTY by pressing the PTY key.
• During that time you are selecting the desired program type by pressing >> (forward) or << (reverse). 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 / .
Note: Please note that, as already mentioned, not all RDS stations are supporting those functions yet. Choosing title After you insert the CD, the display will show the activated CD functions. 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). Choose title Inserting CD • • Turn the unit on.
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.
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. MIX-CD on: • Press 5/MIX. MIX-ALL on: • Depress 5/MIX and hold. To turn off MIX: Press 5/MIX. 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.
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 DSCCD DISP”). The factory setting for the display mode is TIME.
• 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. ENGLISH Deleting entire name storage of a CD changer • Select CD NAMING MODE.
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.
• 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. 23 1.BA Alas,Flori,Neva168 gb 23 08.06.2000, 12:03 Uhr ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Press << or >> once and set the level by pressing / according to the table below.
Assistance in setting your equalizer Start to make your settings in the mid-range/treble and end it with the bass range. Frequency range Sound impression/problem What to do Notes Bass 30 - 100 Hz Bass reproduction too weak Boost the basses with the “LOW EQ” filter Frequency: 50 to 100 Hz Level: +4 to +6 dB Avoid distortion.
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.
HIGH EQ HICUT LO-DX LOW EQ 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 HICUT 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.
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 Frequency response: 20 - 20 000 Hz 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 530 - 1710 kHz FM frequency response: 35 - 16 000 Hz Cassette Frequency response: 30 - 18 000 Hz CD Frequency response: ENGLISH PORTUGUÊS Wavebands: FM : AM : FRANÇAIS 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average output into 4 ohms.
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 Cause/Solution No sound. • 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. • The broadcast is too weak.
ENGLISH Cause Solution “CD ERR” A disc such as an upside down or dirty disc, or a CD-ROM (computer) disc. Insert the disc correctly. Clean the disc. “NO DISC” No magazine or disc in changer Take out the magazine and insert the disc. PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL Trouble FRANÇAIS Error Displays 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. 29 1.
® Blaupunkt-Werke GmbH Postfach 77 77 77 D-31132 Hildesheim Germany Robert Bosch Corporation Sales Group – Blaupunkt Division 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60153 1-800-266-2528 Made in Portugal Fabrique en Portugal Hecho en Portugal Fabricado en Portugal Copyright 1998 by the Robert Bosch Corporation No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Robert Bosch Corporation. K7/VKD 8 622 401 549 BA Alas,Flori,Neva168 US d roh 32 08.06.
