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Radio / Cassette
Dakota RCR 127
Operating instructions
Dakota RCR127 d® 1 02.05.2002, 10:22 Uhr
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Contents Quick reference ............................ 20 Changing the memory bank ................. 27 DSC programming ....................... 32 Storing stations ..................................... 27 Overview of DSC factory settings ........ 33 Important notes ............................ 23 Automatically storing the strongest Specifications ............................... 33 Precautions ........................................... 23 stations with Travelstore....................... 27 Traffi
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Quick reference Switching on with the ignition being 3 TS/FM 1 On Off switched off: Selector key to access the memory Volume To keep on operating the set when the banks I, II and T. When switching the set on with the ignition is switched off (KeyCard is in- To switch over: knob, the KeyCard has to be inserted. serted), proceed as follows: Press TS/FM as many times as re- The unit will play with the pre- Turn the knob to switch the unit off, quired. adjusted volume. wait for about 2 seconds and
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6 Reversing the tape / 8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - preset buttons Flashing KeyCard tongue Fast winding You can store five stations for each of When the radio is turned off and the the memory banks I, II and T. KeyCard removed, the KeyCard Reversing the tape/fast winding To store a station: Press a preset tongue can be programmed to flash for Press FR and FF buttons at a time. button during radio operation and hold optical theft protection. TR1 or TR2 will be displayed. down until the set resumes play For
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: Display ; Rocker switch < AUD To adjust the treble, bass, balance and fader. a If the display shows “TRE” or “BAS”, you can adjust the reproduction of the treble and bass frequencies with the c d e f g h i rocker switch. If “BAL” or “FAD” is dis- played, you can set the balance (left/ b / Station search right) and fader (front/rear). Up Briefly press AUD as many times as Down required and make the setting using a) NDR1 NDS - Station name <> Up/Down in short intervals when AF the rocker sw
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Important notes Extra function AUD Installation Precautions Loudness - When listening at a low Before starting to use your new car radio, If you would like to install your new car ster- level, the Loudness function creates a please read the following information care- eo yourself or add other audio components more natural sound by boosting fully. to existing ones, then please read carefully the low frequency range. the enclosed instructions on installation and Loudness on/off: Press AUD for ap-
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KeyCard theft protection system This piece of equipment is supplied with one The system will switch off after approximate- • Push in the KeyCard. The card is re- KeyCard, though you can also operate the ly 10 seconds. leased and put in the proper position set with a second KeyCard. When inserting another card type (e.g. for being removed. If you have lost your KeyCard or if it was phone or credit card), the display will show • Remove the first KeyCard and insert damaged, you can buy a second / e
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Selecting the audio source Short Additional Memory Optical indication of anti-theft Using the SRC button you can switch be- (S.A.M.) protection tween radio and tape operation. Tape operation is only available if a cassette Using the second KeyCard to be purchased Flashing KeyCard tongue is inserted. at any specialised dealership, you can pro- When the vehicle is stationary and the Key- To switch to another source, gram a short text by selecting the DSC menu Card removed, the KeyCard tongue can b
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System) The Radio Data System offers you more If “SEARCH” appears in the display when You can select REG ON or REG OFF in the convenience when listening to FM radio sta- switching on the radio or recalling one of the DSC menu. For more information, refer to tions. stored frequencies, the unit is automatically chapter “DSC programming - REG ON/ More and more radio stations have begun searching for an alternative frequency. OFF”. to broadcast RDS information al
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Manual tuning with << >> For this purpose, start automatic tuning, e.g. • Press and hold down the desired pre- using Travelstore: set button until the radio resumes play You can also tune in a station manually. after the muting (takes approximately 1 • Press TS/FM for 1 sec.; the system Condition: sec., confirmed by beep). starts to run through the frequency AF must be switched off (i.e. the symbol band. The display shows “T-STORE”. Now the station has been stored. does not light up in the displ
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If desired, stations can also be stored man- Note: Loudness ually on the Travelstore bank (see “Storing If “TA” shows on the display panel, the sys- Adjusts the low bass frequencies for a more stations”). tem will scan the stored traffic stations only. natural sound. Switching Loudness on/off: Recalling stored stations Selecting the seek tuning sensi- • Press the AUD button for approximate- tivity You can recall any stored station at the touch ly 1 sec. of a button. You can alter the automatic s
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Receiving traffic programme stations with RDS-EON EON stands for Enhanced Other Networks, Traffic announcement priority Switching off the beep tone meaning the exchange of information with- on/off a) Tune into another station offering traf- in a radio network. fic information: If the priority for traffic announcement pro- Many FM broadcasters offer traffic messag- grammes is activated, “TA” will light up in • Press the rocker switch or es for their service area at regular intervals. the display.
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Cassette operation Adjusting the volume for traffic To stop fast forward The car stereo has to be switched on. announcements and the beep • press FR. The unit will automatically switch to tape tone operation when inserting a cassette. Fast rewind This volume was preset at the factory, • Press FR (fast rewind). though you can alter the value using the Inserting a tape At the beginning of the tape the unit DSC function (see “DSC programming – TA • Turn on the set. will start playback automatically
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Notice: Care notes If there is too much tension on the tape dur- To avoid possible problems, we recommend ing playback, the set may reverse the direc- you to use C-60/C-90 type cassette tapes tion by itself before having reached the end only. Store your tapes in a cool place away of the tape side. In this case check the con- from dirt, dust and temperatures exceeding dition of the cassette tape. Sometimes it 50 °Celsius. Allow very cold tapes to warm helps to rewind it completely. up before play
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DSC programming REG ON/OFF REG ON – regional function See chapter “Short Addition- DSC (Direct Software Control) allows you is switched on. al Memory S.A.M.”. to customise certain programmable, basic REG OFF – regional func- settings to suit your personal needs and tion is switched off. LEARN KC To “train” a second Key- preferences and then store them. Refer to “Radio operation Card. The basic settings for this audio equipment with RDS / REG - regional Please read the information were made at th
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Specifications TA VOL To adjust the traffic an- LO/DX To adjust the seek tuning Amplifier nouncement and beep tone sensitivity for local or distant Output power: 4 x 23 W RMS power volume from between 0 to stations. acc. to DIN 45324 at 63. LO - local stations 14.4 V The message will then come LO 1 - high sensitivity 4 x 35 W max. power through at this volume, if the LO 3 - normal sensitivity volume adjusted for the pro- DX - distant stations Tuner gram is lower. DX 1 - high sensitivity If the
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Blaupunkt telephone hotline Address of the next service centre in your vicinity (only for Germany) If you would like to know the address of the next Blaupunkt service centre of your area without having our service list at hand: - Find out your area code. - Then call the following chargeable phone number: 01 80 / 5 25 56 66. - Using the area code to be entered you will be automatically given the address and phone number of the next Blaupunkt service centre. You can also request this information b
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Blaupunkt-Werke GmbH Bosch Gruppe 2/97 Ts/Pf K7/VKD 8 622 401 050 19 Dakota RCR127 d® 19 02.05.2002, 10:23 Uhr PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ITALIANO FRANÇAIS ENGLISH
