Instructions

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Note: When operating the radio in the direct vicinity of ra-
dio-communication equipment or radio transceivers, or
other electronic equipment, the radio reception can be sub-
ject to interference.
Connecting External Audio Sources via AUX
Disengage the locking lever(8) and open the cover(7) of
the media compartment. Insert the 3.5‑mm connector for
the AUX cable(9) into the AUXIN socket(10). Connect the
AUX cable to a suitable audio source.
To play back the AUX audio source, press the source
button(18) untilAUX appears on the audio source
indicator(h).
After removing the AUX cable connector, close the cover(7)
of the media compartment again and lock it to protect
against dirt.
If it fits, you can also place an audio source connected via
AUX in the storage compartment(6).
If one of the preset buttons(17) is pressed during AUX oper-
ation, the radio will switch to the station that was saved in
the last used radio operating mode.
Playing Back/Controlling External Audio Sources via
Bluetooth®
To play back an audio source (e.g. smartphone) via
Bluetooth®, either press the source button(18) until the
Bluetooth® indicator(g) appears in the display, or briefly
press the Bluetooth® button(21) regardless of the current
audio source.
If the radio has already been connected to an external audio
source via Bluetooth® and if this audio source is available, a
connection to this audio source will automatically be estab-
lished. As soon as the connection is established, the
Bluetooth® indicator(g) will light up continuously.
GPB18V‑5SC: The name of the device connected via
Bluetooth® is displayed on the top line of the multi-function
indicator(k). The text from the connected device appears
on the bottom line.
If a connection cannot be established within twominutes,
the connection set-up will be cancelled and the Bluetooth®
indicator(g) will flash continuously.
GPB18V‑5SC: <Not connected> will appear on the multi-
function indicator(k).
The radio will shut off automatically after another
17minutes without a connection being established.
Establishing a new Bluetooth® connection:
– To establish a connection to a new external audio source,
press the Bluetooth® (21) button for longer than
0.5seconds. This is also possible during a search pro-
cess, if there is an existing connection or when operating
with another audio source.
– The radio will start the search process. During the search
process, the Bluetooth® indicator(g) will flash.
– Activate the connection via the external audio source. For
smartphones, that is generally possible via the settings in
the Bluetooth® menu. The radio will appear as an avail-
able source under the name GPB18V-5Cxxxx or
GPB18V-5SCxxxx. Please observe the operating in-
structions for your audio source/smartphone.
– As soon as a connection is established via Bluetooth®, the
Bluetooth® indicator(g) will light up continuously.
The audio source connected via Bluetooth® can also be con-
trolled via the radio:
– To select a track and to start playback, briefly press the
seek button (scan up)(19) or the seek button (scan
down)(13) until the required track has been reached.
Playback of the selected track is started automatically.
– To interrupt playback, press the mute button(12). The
mute indicator(f) appears in the display.
– To continue playback, press the mute button(12) again,
change the volume or press the seek button (scan
up)(19) or the seek button (scan down)(13).
– To fast-forward or rewind within a track, press and
hold the seek (scan up) button(19) or the seek (scan
down) button(13) until the required place in the track
has been reached.
If one of the preset buttons(17) is pressed during operation
via Bluetooth®, the radio will switch to the station that was
saved in the last used radio operating mode.
Setting the Time Indication (GPB18V‑5C)
To access the time indication menu, briefly press the clock
button(14).
You can choose between 12-hour<12H> and 24-
hour<24H> time formats; you can also set the hours and
minutes.
Navigating in the menu:
– Change menu settings: Turn the clock button(14).
– Save menu settings: Press the clock button.
– After saving the minutes setting or 10seconds after last
using the clock button, the radio will return to audio oper-
ation.
Change the back-up batteries when the radio no longer
saves the time.
Reset Function (GPB18V‑5C)
To return all settings on the radio to factory settings (reset),
press the clock button(14) for longer than 0.5seconds.
<RS> appears in the display.
Turn the clock button(14) to select between resetting
<YES> and returning to the current settings <NO>. Confirm
your selection by pressing the clock button.
Changing Menu Settings (GPB18V‑5SC)
To access the menu function, press the menu button(22).
Navigating in the menu:
– To scroll through a menu: Turn the menu button(22).
– To select and save a menu setting: Press the menu
button(22).
– To switch to a submenu: Press the menu button(22).
– To switch from a submenu back to a higher menu: Press
the seek button (scan down)(13). If the highest menu
level has been reached, the radio will return to audio op-
eration.
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