Blaupunkt RDM 127 User Manual

Radio / CD Player

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RDM 127

Operating instructions

Table of contents

Traffic safety

Traffic safety.................................................................. 2

Important information................................................... 3

Quick reference ............................................................. 5

KeyCard - Anti-theft system....................................... 10

Detailed operating instructions ................................. 14

First-time installation ...............................................................14

Radio operation with RDS .......................................................17

RDS information ......................................................................23

PTY - Programme Type...........................................................25

Traffic message reception with RDS-EON................ 29

Traffic Memo (TIM) ...................................................... 32

Warning note ...................................................................... 37

Operating the CD player............................................. 39

Operating the CD changer (optional) ........................ 46

AUX mode .................................................................... 54

Audio settings ............................................................. 55

DNC ......................................................................................... 56

EQ (Equalizer) .........................................................................58

Manual equalizer .....................................................................58

Hi-fi calibration.........................................................................59

Programming with DSC .............................................. 63

Muting the audio source while using the car phone................68

Specifications.............................................................. 69

As the driver of a motor vehicle, it is your responsibility to pay
attention to the traffic situation at all times. Never use your car
radio in a way that could distract you.

Please keep in mind that you travel a distance of 14 m per sec­ond at a speed of only 50 km/h.

Should the traffic situation become particularly demanding, we
advise you not to use the car radio equipment.

Always make sure that you are still able to hear any warning sig­nals coming from outside of the vehicle, such as police or fire
engine sirens, so that you can react accordingly.

As a result, you should always select a moderate volume for play­ing your car radio equipment while you are driving.

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Important information

Precautions

Before operating your new car radio for the first time, please read
the following information carefully.

Accessories

Use accessories and spare parts approved by Blaupunkt only.
You can use the following Blaupunkt products with this car radio:

Amplifier: All Blaupunkt amplifiers, the pre-amp out cable

7 607 893 093 is required.

Installation

If you would like to install your new car radio yourself or add other
audio components to the existing ones, then please read the en­closed instructions on installation and connection carefully.

Car phone

If there is a mobile telephone installed in your vehicle, the radio
or CD player (optional) can be muted automatically when the
phone is being used (telephone mute).

It is possible to program the system so that traffic messages or
the playback of stored traffic messages always have priority over
the use of the telephone. (For more information, please refer to
the section on muting the audio source while using the car phone.)

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Sub out: Subwoofer pre-amp out for connecting an amplifier.
Changer: CDC F 07

Remote control:

With the infrared remote control RC 07 you can
control all of the important functions of your car ra­dio system from the steering wheel.

Navigation: The Blaupunkt RGN 06 navigation component can

be added to allow active route guidance (expected
to be available: mid 1997)

Navigation components can only be installed
by specialised Blaupunkt navigation dealer­ships.

Other components are currently in the planning.

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2

1

3

4

6

5

7

8 109 11

14

2

1

Mute

13

12

15

Remote control RC 07

(optional)

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Quick reference

1 ON / Mute

Switching on/off:
Press ON.

To switch the set on with the ON button, the KeyCard has to
be inserted. The unit will play at the pre-adjusted volume
level (VOL FIX).
To switch the set off, press ON for longer than 0.5 seconds.

Mute:
On/off:

Press ON or on the remote control briefly. MUTE will ap­pear in the display when the mute function has been activat­ed.
The set will switch off automatically if it is set to mute for
longer than 5 minutes.

Switching the set on for the first time:
If the set is switched on for the first time or after the power

supply has been disconnected, the FIRST INSTALL
menu will appear in the display.
If you would like to alter any of the settings, read the in­structions in the section on “First installation”.
You can exit the FIRST INSTALL menu by pressing the se­lection button marked EXIT

.

Switching on/off with the KeyCard:
Switch the set on by pressing ON.

Note
First read the information in the section on the “KeyCard
anti-theft system”.

Switching on/off with the ignition:
It is possible to switch the set on and off with the vehicle ig-

nition if it has been installed to do so.
After the set has been switched off using the ignition, a dou­ble beep will remind you to remove the KeyCard before you
leave the vehicle.

Switching the set on when the ignition is off:
The set can be switched on again by pressing ON if the

KeyCard is left in the set after the double beep.
After playing for one hour, the set will switch off again auto­matically in order to save battery power.
If you press ON again, the set will play again for one hour.

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2 + / -

Adjusting the volume:
The volume can be adjusted from VOLUME +0 to

VOLUME +80. Press + or - to adjust the volume in either
direction in 15 increments per second.
Each time the set is switched on, it will play at the pre­adjusted volume level. The pre-adjusted volume level (VOL
FIX) can be altered. Read the information in the section on
“Programming with DSC – VARIOUS”.

Switching the volume to zero immediately:
Press ON briefly. MUTE will then appear in the display and

the volume will be reduced to zero immediately.
Press ON again, and the set will resume playing at the vol­ume level last set.
The set will switch off automatically if it is set to mute for
longer than 5 minutes.

3 TIM (traffic memo)

Setting the TIM times:
Press TIM for approximately 1 second.

Recalling stored traffic messages:
Press TIM briefly.

Switching TIM off while using a car wash:
Press ON to switch the set off and then press TIM.

TIM-FUNCTION DEACTIVATED will appear briefly in the
display. The motor antenna will retract.
Be sure to read the section on “Traffic Memo (TIM)” for
more important information.

4 TU (tuner)

Press this key to switch to operating the radio (main menu).
If you press TU while the radio is playing, the set will switch
between the main menu and the menu selected last.

5 CD

Press to switch to operating the CD player.

6 CDC (CD changer)

Press to switch to operating the CD changer (optional).
If the Blaupunkt CDC F 07 changer has not been connect­ed, NO CHANGER CONNECTED will appear in the display.

7 AUX

Press to switch to any additional equipment connected.
Refer to “Accessories” to find out which auxiliary equipment
can be added to this system.

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8 S (select)

Press S briefly:
The current time will appear in the display header.
The menu for the sound settings will appear in the display.
Press / to retrieve the function you would like to alter.

9 Display/Selection menu

The selected mode of operation and the functions which
can be selected appear in the display.
It is possible to preselect colour, illumination and other set­tings. Refer to the operating instructions in the section on
“Display settings”.

: Display header

Indicates the current selections, e.g. when operating the ra­dio, the station, when operating the CD player, the CD func­tions.

Press / or << / >> to select TREBLE, BASS, FADER or
BALANCE.
If LOUDNESS is highlighted in the display, this means that
this function is currently active. Switch it off by pressing the
corresponding softkey again. Refer to the section on “Pro­gramming with DSC – VARIOUS” to set the intensity.
The settings for EQ (equalizer) and DNC are described sep­arately.

DSC main menu:
Press S for approximately 1 second.:

This activates the DSC MAIN MENU.
Here you can adjust the programmable basic settings. For
further information, read: “Programming with DSC”.

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CD eject

;

Open/close panel.
Eject/insert CD.

<

/ Softkeys
Use these keys to select the functions appearing in the dis­play (a new menu will appear).
Other functions can be switched on/off (alternates between
normal and highlighted display).
Press EXIT

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= Multi-functional rocker switch or remote control but-

tons (optional)

Radio mode

<</>> Switching between reception and

memory table (preference menu)

/ Scrolling in the selected table

up / down
Using the remote control, you can select the following or
previous station.

Operating the CD player

/ Select the track

up / down
If is pressed only once, the track currently playing will

start again from the beginning.

>> Cue - fast forward, audible, hold >> pressed down
<< Review - fast reverse, audible, hold << pressed down

CD changer mode (optional)

Select CD

>> up
<< down

Select track

up: Press briefly.
down: Press two or more times in quick succession.

CUE - fast forward (audible):

Hold pressed down.

Restart same track:

Press briefly.

Review - fast reverse (audible):

Hold pressed down.

Additional functions for the rocker switch:

Other settings can be selected in combination with the
S (select) key.

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> KeyCard anti-theft system

You must insert the KeyCard in order to be able to operate
this set.

KeyCard

Inserting the KeyCard

While the KeyCard tongue is protruding out of its opening,
insert the KeyCard into the slot with the contact area fac-
ing up.
If necessary, press the KeyCard tongue to release it.
Be sure to read the information in the section on the
“KeyCard anti-theft system”.

Flashing KeyCard tongue

It is possible to program this unit so that the KeyCard
tongue will flash when the set is switched off and the
KeyCard has been removed. This flashing light indicates to
thieves that it is useless to try and steal the set.
The flashing light can be switched off if desired.
For further information, read the section on “Programming
with DSC”.

? SRC

Remote control (optional)
Press SRC as often as necessary in order to switch be-

tween the different operating modes for radio, CD player,
CD changer (optional), AUX (if activated).

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The KeyCard anti-theft system

KeyCard

One KeyCard is included with the set.
You can, however, also use a second KeyCard with your set. You can purchase

a second KeyCard at any specialised dealership.

Starting up the unit

• Press ON to switch the set on.
With the KeyCard tongue protruding out of its opening, insert the KeyCard
into the slot with the contact area facing up. Make sure that the KeyCard
is inserted properly.

The car radio is now ready to operate.
If a KeyCard which does not belong to the set is inserted, KEYCARD ERROR will

appear in the display. Do not attempt to use the equipment in this case.
After approximately 10 seconds the unit will switch off automatically.
If you insert any other type of card (e.g. telephone or credit card) into the slot, the

display will indicate THIS IS NO KEYCARD for approximately 2 seconds.
Remove the incorrect card and insert the correct KeyCard into the unit.
Following KEYCARD ERROR or THIS IS NO KEYCARD

• press ON to switch the unit on.

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Removing the KeyCard

S

DSC-KEYCARD
LEARN KC

READ KC

• Press the KeyCard tongue.

The KeyCard can now be removed.

• Pull the KeyCard out of the slot.

“Training” the second KeyCard / replacing the KeyCard

A KeyCard can be “trained” as an additional KeyCard if the unit is still being
operated with the original KeyCard.

If you want to “train” a second KeyCard:

• insert the original KeyCard and switch the unit on.

• Press S for approximately 1 second. DSC-MAIN MENU will appear in the
display header.

• Select the following functions one after the other: KEYCARD (playback
will be set to mute) and

PLEASE CHANGE CARD will appear in the display.

• Remove the original KeyCard and insert the new KeyCard.

LEARNING READY will then appear in the display, the new KeyCard is now
“trained”.

The new KeyCard can now be used to operate the set.
This car radio will not accept more than two KeyCards.

When trying to “train” a third KeyCard, the KeyCard which was not used in the
“training” process will automatically become invalid.

LEARN KC.

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DSC-MAIN MENU
TUNER

DISPLAY
VARIOUS
KEYCARD

S

LEARN KEYCARD

PLEASE
CHANGE

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Displaying the radio pass data

After inserting the original KeyCard, you can have the radio pass data such as
the model name, the product number (7 6...) and the serial number shown in the
display.

• Insert the original KeyCard and switch the unit on.

• Press S for approximately 1 second. DSC-MAIN MENU will appear in the
display header.

• Select the following functions one after the other:

READ KC.

The radio pass data will appear in the display. If the data does not appear in the
display, then a replacement KeyCard or an incorrect (WRONG) KeyCard has
been inserted.

• Press EXIT

(repeatedly if necessary) to exit the menu.

KEYCARD and

Short Additional Memory (S.A.M)

Using the second KeyCard which can be purchased at any specialised dealer­ship, you can program a short text by selecting the DSC menu item READ KC.
This text might be the telephone number of a car repair service or the emergency
call number of your auto club.
Any specialised dealer with the proper equipment can program the desired text
with up to a maximum of 54 characters onto the KeyCard.

Turn On Message (T.O.M.)

Using the second KeyCard which can be purchased at any specialised dealer­ship, you can program the unit to display a selected “Turn On Message” after the
set is switched on.
Any specialised dealer with the proper equipment can program the desired text
with up to a maximum of 48 characters onto the KeyCard.
Each time you switch on your car radio using the second KeyCard, this text will
appear in the display.

S

DSC-MAIN MENU
TUNER

DISPLAY
VARIOUS
KEYCARD

S

DSC-KEYCARD
LEARN KC

READ KC

S

READ KEYCARD

Bremen RCM 127

7646860010BP6860

T.......

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

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Optical indication of anti-theft protection

Flashing KeyCard tongue

When the radio has been switched off and the KeyCard removed, the KeyCard
tongue can be programmed to flash as a warning to thieves.

The following requirements must be fulfilled for this to function correctly:
The positive power supply line and the permanent +12 V lead must be connected
properly, as described in the installation instructions.
In the DSC mode, the LED setting must be switched to “LED ON”.
If necessary, please refer to the section on “Programming with DSC – VARIOUS,
KC LED”.

Switching off the flashing light

The flashing light can be switched off by pushing in the KeyCard tongue to lock it.
Before inserting the KeyCard, make sure that the KeyCard tongue is in the out
position.
If you would like to deactivate the flashing tongue permanently, switch the LED
setting to “LED OFF” in the DSC menu.
For further information, read the section on “Programming with DSC – VARIOUS,
KC LED”.

Taking care of your KeyCard

In order to ensure that the KeyCard always functions correctly, it is important for
the contacts to be free from any foreign particles. Avoid direct skin contact.
If necessary, clean the KeyCard contacts using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

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Detailed operating instructions

First-time installation

If the set is switched on for the first time or after the power supply has been
disconnected, FIRST INSTALL will appear in the display header.

Using this menu you can adjust the following settings:

CLOCK Set the clock
OWNER-ID Enter proof of ownership
AUX-IN Activate AUX / Enter name of auxiliary equipment
NORM SET Reset to original factory settings

Press EXIT
You can activate this menu if you switch the radio off, then press down S and

hold it while you switch the set on again.

Setting the clock

• Press

• Press

- MIN / MIN + to alter the minutes.

When you have completed the setting,

• press EXIT

Entering OWNER ID

On four lines (max. 64 characters) you can enter information as proof of owner­ship.

• Press

• Press

to exit the menu.

CLOCK. The current time will appear in the display header.

- HOURS / HOURS + to alter the hours and

.

OWNER-ID. OWNER-ID will appear in the display header.

/ to select the characters.

S

FIRST INSTALL
CLOCK

OWNER-ID
AUX-IN
NORM SET

S

CLOCK

- HOURS

- MIN

S

FIRST INSTALL
CLOCK

OWNER-ID
AUX-IN
NORM SET

EXIT

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HOURS +

MIN +

EXIT

EXIT

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• Press << / >> to select the entry position.
If you are at one of the end positions (first or last character), you can move
directly to the opposite end position by pressing << / >>.

Press
Press
Press EXIT

Activating AUX / Entering the name of the auxiliary equipment

If you want to operate an additional piece of equipment, you must activate the
AUX setting first. You can enter any name (max. 8 characters) for this equip­ment.

• Press

• Press

• Press

• Press / to select the characters.

• Press << / >> to select the entry position.

Press
Press EXIT

/ in order to select the line.

CLEAR to delete the entire entry.

to exit the menu. The last setting will be stored automatically.

AUX-IN.
AUX. The function is activated when AUX is highlighted. AUX can

now also be selected with the RC 07 remote control.

AUX-NAME and enter the name of the auxiliary equipment, such

as Walkman.

CLEAR to delete the entire entry.

to exit the menu. The last setting will be stored automatically.

S

OWNER-ID

________________
________________
________________
________________

EXITCLEAR

S

FIRST INSTALL

AUX

AUX-NAME

EXIT

S

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Resetting to original factory settings

Using NORM SET you can return all of the altered settings except for the current
time to the original factory settings.

Warning!

You will delete all of the adjusted settings such as DSC, OWNER-ID, equaliz­er settings, preference tables, etc.

If you want to reset all of the altered settings to the original factory settings,

• press
will appear in the display:

PLEASE WAIT.

ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SET TO DEFAULT VALUES.

As soon as the FIRST INSTALL menu appears in the display, the settings have
all been returned to the original factory settings.

Press EXIT

NORM SET for approximately 4 seconds. The following message

to exit the menu.

S

FIRST INSTALL
CLOCK

OWNER-ID
AUX-IN
NORM SET

EXIT

S

PLEASE WAIT

ALL ADJUSTMENTS

ARE SET TO

DEFAULT VALUES

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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)

This radio is equipped to receive the following wavebands: FM, MW and LW.
In combination with the two FM tuners, the Radio Data System guarantees ex-

cellent reception quality and more convenience when listening to the radio.
RDS functions such as station recognition, including a regional identifier, and the

display of the station name have become standard features. Using PTY (pro­gramme type identification) you can select which type of programme, e.g. news,
sports, light classical music, etc., you would like to listen to. However, the PTY
signal is not yet broadcast by all radio stations.

During FM operation, the station names in the reception table indicate which
stations you can tune into. Stations which do not transmit an RDS signal are
listed at the bottom of the table along with their frequencies.

The display header indicates the current status.
You can use the softkeys to select the corresponding stations directly.
It is possible to store a preference table (memory table) for each of the wave-

bands. These tables will display the stations you have stored.

Switching to the radio mode

• Press TU (tuner). The TU main menu will appear in the display (radio
menu). The display will indicate the status selected last.

Selecting the waveband

You must have the TU main menu in the display.

• Press TU once or repeatedly as necessary.

• Select the desired waveband with the corresponding softkey, e.g. select

FM.

The display will now show the reception table, i.e. all of the stations within recep­tion range will be displayed for this waveband.

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NDR 2

FM

MW
LW
TA
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Switching from the reception table to the preference table

During FM reception, you can choose whether you want to display the reception
table including all of the stations currently within reception range or the prefer­ence menu with all of the stations you have previously stored.
The display header will be highlighted in the preference menu.

During MW or LW reception, it is only possible to display the preference menu.
In order for this function to operate properly, it is necessary to store stations first.

Otherwise, the search menu will appear for MW and LW reception and the recep­tion table for FM reception.

S

SEARCH
SCAN

D-Radio

BREMEN 1
BREMEN 2

NDR 2

BREMEN 3

HR 3

NDR1 NDS

NDR 2

NDR 3

Switching from one table to the other

• Press << or >>.

Scrolling in the table

The table may consist of several pages.
To scroll through the entries:

• press

or .

Selecting a station . . .

The display header will indicate the station name or, if the set does not receive
an RDS signal, the station frequency of the station currently playing.

There are several different ways of selecting a station:

. . . from the reception or preference table

•When listening to an FM station, select the desired table by pressing
<< />>.

• Select the station by pressing

The station name or the frequency will appear in the display header.

or .

S

NDR1 NDS

SEARCH
SCAN
ANTENNE
MDR LIFE
BROCKEN

HR 1
HR 3

NDR 2

NDR1 NDS

NDR 3

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Note:
If a station is displayed but crossed out in the preference menu, this means that

either the reception is very poor or that the station could not be clearly identified
as the one stored.

Stations on the same frequency which do not transmit an RDS signal cannot be
clearly differentiated from one another.

. . . by station search or manually

You must select the station search menu first.
You can switch from the reception or preference table

• by pressing SEARCH.

The search menu has been selected when SCAN appears in the upper left cor­ner of the display.

Start the station search function by pressing

(up) or (down).

•

The station search will stop at the next station within reception range.
The station search sensitivity selected LOCAL or DX (distant) will be highlighted

in the display.

• You can toggle between the two levels of station search sensitivity by
pressing the corresponding softkey

The station search sensitivity can be set separately for LOCAL and DX. For more
information refer to the section on “Programming with DSC – TUNER, S-LO or
S-DX”.

If you hold down / , the station search will run forwards or backwards quickly.

.

S

NDR 2

SEARCH
SCAN

D-Radio

BREMEN 1
BREMEN 2

S

NDR 2 92.10
SCAN

LOCAL

DX
STORE

BREMEN 3

HR 3

NDR1 NDS

NDR 2

NDR 3

EXIT

Start the manual station search by pressing << or >>, the frequency will move
up or down in increments.

If you hold << or >> down, then the frequencies will run through quickly.

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. . . with SCAN

The SCAN feature will briefly play all of the stations listed in the table displayed.

FM SCAN

If the reception table is displayed, all of the FM stations within reception range
will be scanned.

If the preference table is displayed (display header highlighted), all of the stored
FM stations will be scanned.

Start SCAN:

• Press

The display will indicate the station name, or if no RDS signal is received, the
frequency of the station being scanned. SCAN will appear in the display header.

SCAN.

S

NDR1 NDS

SEARCH
SCAN
ANTENNE
MDR LIFE
BROCKEN

S

HR 1
HR 3

NDR 2

NDR1 NDS

NDR 3

S C A N

End SCAN:

• Press EXIT , the last station scanned will begin normal play.

MW/LW SCAN

If the preference table is displayed (display header highlighted), all of the stored
stations will be scanned.

In the SEARCH menu it is possible to scan all of the stations currently within
reception range.

Select the corresponding menu.
Select preference table:

• Press TU,

MW or LW.

NDR 3

EXIT

S

756

FM

MW

LW

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Select SEARCH menu:

• Press TU,

If no stations have been stored on the MW waveband it is not possible to select
SEARCH. SCAN can only be used in the SEARCH menu.

Start SCAN:

• Press

If no station is selected during the scanning process then the station that was
selected originally will be played.

End SCAN:

• Press EXIT , the last station scanned will begin normal play.

MW or LW, SEARCH

SCAN.

Storing stations

FM stations

Up to 16 FM stations from the reception table can be stored in the preference
table.

Select reception table to store stations:

• Press TU and
highlighted, if it is, switch by pressing << or >>.

The stations within reception range will appear in the display.

Store selected station:

• Press or for the station you wish to store, e.g. NDR 2, for approxi­mately 1 second until you hear a beep.

This station will be stored in the preference table. The stations will appear in the
order in which they are stored.

You will hear a double beep when the table is full. Then you have already stored
16 FM stations.

FM one after the other, the display header should not be

S

SEARCH
SCAN

756

1566
612

S

SCAN

LOCAL

DX
STORE

S

SEARCH
SCAN

D-Radio

BREMEN 1
BREMEN 2

756

621
828
836
944

756

EXIT

NDR 2

BREMEN 3

HR 3

NDR1 NDS

NDR 2

NDR 3

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