User manual BLAUPUNKT ALASKA RDM 168

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Table of contents Equipment overview ...................... 5 Florida RD 168.. ...................................... 5 Nevada RDM 168 ................................... 5 Alaska RDM 168.. ................................... 5 Scrolling through station chains (only FM) ............................................... 13 Changing storage level (FM) ................ 14 Storing stations ..................................... 14 Automatic storage of strongest stations with Travelstore .................................... 14 Calling stored stations .......................... 14 Scanning stations with radio scan.. ...... 14 Changing scan time .............................. 14 Changing sensitivity of station search.. 15 Switching stereo/mono (FM) ................ 15 Activating automatic IF bandwidth switching ............................................... 15 PTY- Program type (mode) .................. 15 Program types ...................................... 15 Turning PTY on/off ............................ 15 inquiring about station program type 15 Choosing program type.. ................... 16 Storing program type ............................ 16 Scanning stations with PTY scan ......... 16 PTY priority ........................................... 16 CD pause .............................................. 18 CD repeat (RPT/repeat function) ......... 18 CD SCAN operation ............................. 18 CD changer operation.. ................ 18 Inserting CDs ........................................ Removing CDs.. .................................... Playing CDs .......................................... Choosing titles ...................................... CD MIX operation ................................. CD PAUSE.. .......................................... CD Repeat (RPT/repeat function). ....... CD SCAN operation ............................. Choosing the display mode .................. To change the display mode ............. 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 Quick reference .............................. 6 Important information .................. 11 What you definitely should read ........... Traffic safety ......................................... Installation.. ........................................... Telephone mute.. .................................. Accessories .......................................... 11 11 11 11 11 Anti-theft security system/ detachable face ............................ 12 Detaching face ...................................... Attaching face ....................................... Care of face .......................................... Locking face ...................................... 12 12 12 12 Naming CDs .................................. 20 Starting CD name input ........................ 20 Deleting CD name input ....................... 21 Deleting one CD name.. .................... 21 Deleting all CD names of a CD magazine ........................................... 21 Deleting entire name storage of a CD changer.. ............................................ 21 Deleting entire name storage of a CD player ................................................. 21 Choosing mode of operation ......12 RDS radio operation .................... 13 AF alternative frequency ...................... Selecting frequency band areas.. ......... Station tuning ........................................ Station search A/V ........................... Manual tuning with << >>. ................. 13 13 13 13 13 CD operation ................................. 17 Turning CD operation on ...................... Inserting CD .......................................... Removing CD ....................................... Choosing title ........................................ CD mix ooeration .................................. 17 17 17 17 18 Clock /time ................................... 22 Setting time.. ......................................... Displaying time ..................................... Adjusting time after power outage.. ...... Turning off adjustment for daylight savings time.. ........................................ Troubleshooting Guide.. .............. 28 28 28 28 29 22 General ................................................. 22 Radio reception.. ................................... 22_ CD Changer operation (optional) ......... Error Displays ....................................... 22 Equalizer Setting .......................... 23 Setting instructions ............................... 23 Assistance in setting your equalizer.. ... 24 DSC programming ....................... 25 Overview of the basic DSC factory settings.. ................................................ 27 Specifications ............................... 27 Amplifier.. .............................................. Tuner.. ................................................... Cassette ................................................ CD ......................................................... CD changer (optional, only for Alaska RDM168 and Nevada RDM168) .......................... 27 27 27 27 27 4 Equipment overview Florida RD 168 Florida RD 168 with multi-tone green display Features: CD player 4 x 40 watt maximal output performante 4-channel preamp-output (3V) Release panel (detachable electronic face) RDS (FM/AM) EON PTY (station search by program type) Codem D reception model 30 storage areas Clock (exact time controlled by RDS with automatic daylight savings setting) Hicut (reduced interference when reception is difficult) _ - I. Nevada RDM 168 Nevada RDM 168 with multi-tone orange display Alaska RDM 168 Alaska RDM 168 with multi-tone blue display Same features as Florida RD 168, but in Same features as Nevada RDM 168. but in addition: ' addition: Equalizer for setting of low and middle frequencies (1 band equalizer, bass logic) Source tone memory (customized tone setting of each signal source (Radio, CD, CD changer) is stored automatically for the respective signal source) Connection of remote control possible Telephone mute (muting during phone call) Disc management system (Control of a connected CD changer possible) AUX function (connection of an external signal source (e.g., a walkman) possible) Equalizer for setting of low, middle, and high frequencies (digital parametric equalizer / 2 band) Sharx (automatic IF bandwidth switching to reduce interference from adjacent stations) CD naming (possibility of naming the CDs in the CD changer to be able to list them on the display) - _ - 5 Quick reference "Press" means a momentary press of less than l/2 second. All presses requiring more than II2 second are followed by a beep. (Beep for all button presses available through Direct software Control Menu.) @ 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. Power on/off when ignition is on: When unit on, the unit can be turned off and then on again through the car ignition. Last-used source becomes active unless unit is turned on by inserting disc, in which case CD player becomes active. Power on when ignition is off: The unit (with faceplate installed) can be operated again as follows when the ignition is off: The unit is turned on by pressing the On/Off button in the center of the volume level control. In order to protect the car battery, the unit will automatically stop playing after approximately one hour. @ Adjusting the volume: The unit will operate at the preset volume level when it is turned on. The volume is changed by adjusting the loudness control. Turn control to right to increase volume level. Turn control to left to decrease volume level. Press On/Off button to temporarily reduce volume. "Mute" appears and volume level returns to the mute value set in the DSC menu. To clear the mute function, press the On/Off button again or adjust the level control. The mute function for reducing the volume level and the preset volume level of the unit can be changed according to the instructions under "Programming with DSC". @AF To turn the AF function on/off: Press the RDS key for approximately 2 seconds. You will hear a beep and "AF" appears. With the assistance of RDS the unit will search for an alternative frequency that provides better reception for the station presently being listened to. The AF function is turned off by pressing the RDS key for approximately 2 seconds. After the beep the display will no longer display the letters "AF". @ RDS By briefly pressing the RDS key you can switch from the display of the station frequency to the name of the station (if available). @ PTY Program type = program mode "PTY" turns the station keys to program type keys. Each station key allows you to choose a program type such as news, sports, rock, pop, education, etc. Once PTY is activated, the toggle switch cc >> is able to call all program types. To activate press on the PTY key and "PTY" appears. Press the PTY key again to disactivate. 6 . @ BA To switch between the storage leVelS/ frequency band areas FM 1, FM II, TS (Travelstore) AM, and AM Travelstore. Additional Travelstore features: To activate Travelstore press the BA key until you hear a beep and "T-STORE" appears. TS stores the six strongest stations. (c) Station keys 1 - 6 Radio ooeration At each storage level (I, II, and `7") of the FM area, you can store up to six stations. You can also store 6 stations in the AM area and the AM Store area. 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/H pause Press station key number 3 and the current CD program will be switched and "pause" appears. Press station key 3 again to stop pause. URPT repeat CD titles can be played repeatedly. You are able: To repeat the presently playing title ("REPEAT-T") or all titles of the CD you are presently playing ("REPEAT,,,). When the RPT function is activated the display lights up with "RPT". After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefof the six preset stations. You can listen to the station stored there. Additional features of the preset station keys To store and select the PTY program type. After activating PTY ("PTY" appears in the display), you can store and select a program type (e.g., rock, pop, classical, news, etc.) on each station key in FM operation. ly show "REPEAT-T" or "REPEAT-D". l REPEAT-T on: Press "WRPT". REPEAT-D on: Depress "4/RPT" and hold. l ' To turn "RPT" off: Press "WRPT". 5IMix operation Press station key 5 to turn on the mix operation for the currently playing CD. This will cause the titles of this CD to be played in a random sequence. "MIX CD" appears and the word "MIX" will fade in at the bottom of the display. Pressing station key 5 again to disactivate this function. S/Mix operation of the CD changer CD titles can be played in random sequence. You are able to: Play all titles of a CD ("MIX-CD") or all titles of all inserted CDs ("MIX-ALL") in random sequence. When the MIX function is activated, "MIX" appears. After switching to this function and after each title change, the display will briefly show "MIX-CD" or "MIX-ALL". l MIX-CD on: Press "5/MIX". 7 l MIX-ALL on: Hold "5/MIX" depressed. Press "5/MIX" to disactivate MIX. 0 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. Setting treble (high tones) and bass (low tones): Press the AUD key once. The display will show "BASS" and you can change the setting by pressing the toggle switch either to the left or right. You can change the treble setting by pressing the rocker switches either up or down while the display shows "TREBLE". The display will show the chosen values. The last value will be stored. Press the AUD key to disactivate. The AUD setting will end automatically if there is no change within 8 seconds. Setting balance (left/right) and fader (front/back): Press the AUD key two times. By operating the rocker switches up or down you can set the volume ratio between the front and the back speakers. At the same time the display will indicate "FADER". Press the toggle switches to the left and right to adjust the volume. At the same time, the display will indicate "BALANCE". The display will show the selected values. The last value will be stored. Press the AUD key to turn off. The AUD setting will be end automatically if there is no change within 8 seconds. @ LD - loudness To set the low tones appropriate for the human ear at low volume levels. Press the AUD key to turn the loudness function on/off and hold the .key down until you hear a beep. In units with source tone memory, the loudness function can be turned on and off for each signal source independently. @ Toggle switch Radio operation @ DSC (direct software control) You can customize certain basic unit settings with DSC. Additional information can be found in the section "Programming with DSC". @ AUD This key activates the tone setting menu. You can set different tone settings for each operation mode. The last setting for each operation mode will be stored. (This applies only to the Nevada RDM 168 and the Alaska RDM 168.) Automatic tuning A/V Station search A UP V down Manual tuning -Z-Z >> incrementally up/down (in FM only when AF turned off) 8 In FM only: << >> Scrolling through the station chains when AF is on (e.g. NDR1,2,3,4. N-Joy . ..) @ SIX "SRC" (source) This key allows you to switch between the operation modes Radio, CD and a CD changer (if one is connected). @ SC Scan Radio operation Press the SC key for approximately 2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the display will alternate between "SCAN" and the abbreviated name of the scanned station. All FM stations that can be received will be briefly scanned. 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. Stop Scan I PTY: Press the SC key. CD chanaer Press the SC key for approximately 2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the display will show "SCAN". Each title of each CD will be briefly scanned sequentially. Stop CD Scan: Press the SC key. CD Chanaer Press the SC key for approximately 2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the display will show "SCAN". Each title of each CD will be briefly scanned sequentially. Stop CD Scan: Press the SC key again. @ Inserting CD After inserting the CD with the label facing up, it is automatically transported to the operating position. The unit automatically switches and plays the content of the inserted CD. CD ooeration Select title A up V down By pressing V once, the currently playing title will start from the beginning. >> Fast forward, audible Hold depressed as necessary CC Fast reverse, audible Hold depressed as necessary Additional functions of the toggle switch: Possible other settings with AUD 9 DSC Mode 6 4 PTY 8 The respective function must be activated. @ Display @ Eject When you press this key the unit will eject the inserted CD. @ Detachable face By pressing the REL key the face will be freed and can be detached. When you attach the face, first insert it into the mounting unit on the right hand side of the radio. Then press the face to the left side of the radio until you can hear it snap into place. Be sure not to press on the display ./. a b C / h i j kl d e f g . m I .n I 0 , P a) - Station name b) - Frequency band area c) - Peak/volume display d) - Station keys (1 - 6) e) - Alternative frequency with RDS f ) - Program type activated g) - Sensitivity of station search h) - CD repeat function activated i) - CD mix operation activated j) - Loudness function on W - CD in unit 1) - Program played in stereo m) - Time display 4 - First CD title being played 0) - Length of time CD title has been playing P) - Fifth CD in CD changer being played 9) - CD name when attaching the face. Important information What you definitely should read You should read the following information carefully before operating your car radio. . Installation We urge you to read the enclosed inforrnation 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. CD changer Only the Nevada RDM 168 and the Alaska RDM 168 can be operated with a CD changer. The CD changer CDC-A 08 and CDCCA 072 can be used for that purpose. kemote control The infrared remote control RC 08 enables the operation of the most important radio functions from the steering wheel. Protective case for detathable face Traffic safety Traffic safety should be your main concern. At all times you should use your car radio system so that you are able to react to the existing traffic conditions quickly. Consider that your automobile travels 46 feet per second when driven at a speed of 31 miles/hour. We recommend that you refrain from operating the car radio when traffic conditions are critical. You must be able to react to warning signals (e.g. ,by the police and the fire department) in a timely and safe manner when driving your car. For that reason, you should listen to your program at an appropriate volume level. Telephone mute If you use a car telephone, the radio and CD output can automatically be muted (telephone mute) when you receive a call. The display will then show "PHONE". A protective case is delivered with the radios designed with a detachable face. Accessories You should use only the accessories and replacement parts authorized by Blaupunkt. You can operate the following Blaupunkt products with this unit: Additional amplifiers All Blaupunkt amplifiers 11 Anti-theft security system/detachable face The radio it is equipped with a detachable Choosing mode of operation "SRC" (source) enables you to choose between the operation modes Radio, CD and CD Changer (if one is connected). "CD" can only be chosen if a CD is inserted. "CD changer" can only be chosen if a CD changer including a CD magazine is connected. If that is not the case, the display will show "NO CD". You can switch the mode of operation by pressing the SRC key. Care of face The detached face should be carefully protected from the impact of blows and shock. The face must not come into contact with any liquids and should not be exposed to direct sunlight and other heat sources. In order to guarantee the trouble-free operation of the radio the terminal strip visible at the back of the face must be in excellent condition. Therefore, when storing the detachable face, please use the protective case that was delivered with the radio. Locking face In order to prevent the unauthorized removal of the face (e.g., during a sales presentation of the radio equipment), it is possible to lock it. For that purpose, you insert the face and turn the delivered screw into the threaded hole at the left side of the radio. ' " 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. Attaching face You attach the face by sliding it into the mounting points on the right side of the radio and by pressing the face into the mounting unit until you can hear it snap into place. Be sure not to press on the display when attaching the face. After attaching the face the radio will return to the same operating mode as before the face was last removed. . 12 RDS radio operation The radio data system improves the ease of listening to FM stations. More and more radio stations send RDS information in addition to the program. As soon as station programs can be identified, the abbreviated name of the station along with the abbreviation of the region (if available) will be displayed (e.g., NDR 1, NDS (Niedersachsen)). When the AF function is activated, RDS turns the station keys into program keys. Now you know exactly which program you are receiving and you are able to select the desired program directly. RDS offers the following additional benefits: You should choose a different program if the selected one can no longer be received with acceptable quality. Manual tuning with << >> You can tune manually. AF and PTY must be turned off. (The symbols do not light up in the display.) You may also turn these functions off by ptessing the RDS key or the PTY key. To perform manual tuning: Pressing cc >> will incrementally change the frequency up or down. If you hold the toggle switch down on the right or left, the frequency search will be conducted quickly. Selecting frequency band areas You may choose between the following frequency band areas: FM 87.7 - 107.9 MHz, AM 530 - 1710 kHz You select the desired frequency band area by pressing the BA key. Station tuning Station search NV When you press A/V the car radio will automatically search for the next station. When you hold A/v depressed in the up or down position the station search will quickly fast forward or reverse. AF alternative frequency 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. "SEARCH" is no longer displayed when an alternative frequency is found or the entire frequency band was searched. Scrolling through station chains (only FM) You can call a station in the reception area by pressing >. If several programs of the station chains can be received you are able to scroll >> (forward) or << (reverse) through the station chains (e.g., NDR 1, 2, 3, 4, N-JOY . ..). In order for this to work, the stations must have been received at least once before and AF must be activated (lit up in the display). For example, you can start Travelstore as follows: l Press the BA key for 2 seconds. This will cause a frequency search. l Station search A UP V -x xdpwn incrementally up/down (in FM only if AF is turned off) If AF is not lit up you press the RDS key. 13 Pressing c< >> enables you to chose the station. Now the station is stored. The display shows the stored station. Scanning stations with radio scan You can briefly scan the stations you are able to receive. To turn on scan: Press the SC key for 2 seconds. l The display will flash the scanned frequency or the abbreviated station name. During the search the display will light up with "FMSCAN" or "AM-SCAN". If you would like to listen to the scanned station for a longer period, you Press the SC key and thereby terminate the preset scan. If no station is selected, the scan operation will be turned off after the search of the frequency band is concluded and the station you selected prior to the scan function will be played again. Changing storage level (FM) 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 l shows the desired storage level. Automatic storage of strongest stations with Travelstore You can automatically store the six strongest FM and AM stations of the respective reception area you are presently in. This function is particularly useful when you are traveling. Press the BA key for 2 seconds. l The display will show "T-Store". The six strongest FM or AM stations will automatically be stored in storage level T (Travelstore). When the process is completed the strongest of the six stations will be shown in the display and its program will be audible. You may also store stations in the Travelstore level by following the instructions under "Storing stations". Storing stations By pressing the station keys 1 - 6 you can store six stations per storage level (1,2, and T) in the FM area. In the AM and the AM Travelstore area you can also store six stations per storage level. The BA key allows you to choose the l frequency band area. Select a station by using the toggle switch (automatically A/V or manually << >>). Press the desired station key until the muted program is audible again (approximately 2 seconds) or the beeping stops. Changing scan time You may increase the duration of the scan process incrementally from 5 to 20 seconds. Additional information can be found under "Programming with DSC". Calling stored stations You may call the stored stations by pressing the respective keys again. Choosing the frequency band area l with the BA key and selecting the desired storage level. Press the BA key repeatedly until the desired level appears in the display, then press the respective station key. Changing sensitivity of station search You may change the sensitivity of the automatic station search. If "lo" is displayed, the search will only look for stations with good reception (low sensitivity). If "lo" is not displayed, the search will also include stations with lower reception quality. Under "Programming with DSC" you can find information about how to switch the sensitivity of the station search and how to program the station search sensitivity. Activating automatic IF bandwidth switching The SHARX function in the DSC menu allows you to activate automatic IF bandwidth switching. This function proves to be beneficial when a reception area contains many stations. Choosing "SHARX ON" eliminates most of the interference caused by strong adjacent stations. You can find additional information under "Programming with DSC - SHARX". able program types are mentioned below: POP ROCK WEATHER CHILDREN TRAVEL HOBBIES JAZZ OLDIES NEWS SPORTS CULTURE Turning PTY on/off l PTY- Program type (mode) This is an RDS service that is gradually being implemented by the broadcast companies. It allows you to automatically search for stations with a certain program content. You choose the specific program type and a search for the respective stations is conducted by station search or the scan function. Switching stereo/mono (FM) 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/Sterco/Mono" informs you how to switch to mono. The chosen mode will be briefly indicated in the display. Press the PTY key. When the function is activated the display will briefly indicate the program type you last chose and then it permanently shows "PTY". Inquiring about station program type l Program types Turn on PTY by pressing the PTY key. By pressing cc >> you can identify the program type you chose last and select a different one. The station keys 1 - 6 enable you to select the stored program types. Some of the avail- Press the PTY key for approximately 2 seconds. After the beep the display will indicate the program type the received station is broadcasting. If the display indicates "NONE," the station is without PTY identification. 15 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. l l During that time you are selecting the desired program type by pressing >> (forward) or << (reverse). Press >> or >I When PTY is turned on, you can choose a program type by pressing. << >>. . Press c-z or >>. The program type last selected will be displayed for 3 seconds. Select the program type by pressing << >> and then press the selected key (l-6) until you hear a beep. The selected program type can be called with this key when "PTY" is illuminated in the display. - Current station: NDR 3; - "PTY" lit up in the display; - POP chosen; 16 CD operation - Station search started, no station with PTY-POP found. - Display shows "NO PTY" and automatically switches back to NDR 3. - NDR 2 is broadcasting PTY-POP; the unit switches within the station chain to NDR 2 for the duration of the program. Even during CD operation, the unit automatically switches within the station chain to the radio station broadcasting the selected program type. At the end of the PTY program, the unit will switch back to the previous source (radio or CD). Note: Please note that, as already mentioned, not all RDS stations are supporting those functions yet. You can play CDs with this unit. Note: You should only use the commercially available round CDs with a diameter of 12 cm! CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or CDs in the shape of, for example, a butterfly or a beer mug are not suitable to be played in the unit. You could cause serious damage to the CD and the drive. We can not be held liable for damages caused by unsuitable CDs. Removing CD l Press the eject key. The CD will be ejected. In order to protect the mechanism that automatically inserts or ejects CDs, you must not interfere with it. If the CD is not removed, it will be retracted automatically after approximately 30 seconds. 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: l Press the SRC key as often as necessary for the display to show CD functions (title number and playing time). Choose title A/V Inserting CD l A V Turn the unit on. Gently insert the CD (with the label facing up). The CD is automatically moved to the playing position and is played. l up down Pressing V once will start the presently played title from the beginning. Press as long as necessary. >> Fast forward, audible (CUE). << Fast reverse, audible (REVIEW). Press as long as necessary. 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 `7" (Track) and the respective number of the song just selected. CD repeat (RPThepeat function) CD title can be played repeatedly. You are able to: Repeat the presently playing title (REPEATT) or all titles of the CD you are currently playing (REPEAT-D). When the RPTfunction is activated, the display will light up with "RPT". After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefly show "REPEAT-T" or "REPEAT-D". REPEAT-T on: Press 4/RPT. REPEAT-D on: Depress 4/RPT and hold. l To turn RPT off: Press 4/RPT. l Note: The operation of the CD changer is only possible with the Nevada RDM 168 and Alaska RDM 168! The changer is equipped with a magazine for 10 CDs. Note: You should only use the commercially available round CDs with a diameter of 12 cm! CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or CDs in the shape of, for example, a butterfly or a beer mug are not suitable to be played in the unit. You could cause serious damage to the CD and the drive. We can not be held liable for damages caused by unsuitable CDs. You should keep the door of the CD changer closed after inserting the magazine in order to prevent dirt from entering. 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. CD pause If you press station key 3 while playing a CD, the CD program will stop. The display shows "CD PAUSE". By pressing station key 3 again, the pause function is deactivated and the CD program will be continued where it stopped. CD SCAN operation To briefly scan the CD titles. To activate SCAN: Press the SC key for 2 seconds; the l display will show "CD-SCAN". The titles will be briefly scanned sequentially. To deactivate SCAN: Press the SC key for 2 seconds. l The title last played will be continued. Inserting CDs Load the magazine with one or several CDs (with the label facing up). Slide the magazine into the CD changer. Note the direction of the arrow. The CDs are counted from the bottom up. . Removing CDs Open the door of the CD changer and press the eject button. 18 Playing CDs Select the CD changer with the SRC key. Press the SRC key repeatedly until~ the l display shows "CHANGER". The first CD recognized by the changer will be played. The display will indicate `T' (Track) and next to it the respective number of the song just selected. CD Repeat (RPT/repeat function) CD titles can be played repeatedly. You are able to: Repeat the presently playing title (REPEATT) or all titles of the CD you are currently playing (REPEAT-D). When the RPT function is activated, the display lights up with "RPT". After choosing the repeat function and after each title change, the display will briefly show "REPEAT-T" or "REPEAT-D". REPEAT-T on: Press 4/RPT. REPEAT-D on: Depress 4/RPT and hold. l To turn RPT off: Press 4/RPT. l CD MIX operation CD titles can be played in a random sequence. You are able to: Play all titles of a CD (MIX-CD) or all titles of all inserted CDS (MIX-ALL) in random sequence. When the MIX function is activated, the display will show "MIX". After switching to this function and after each title change, the display will briefly show "MIX-CD" or "MIX-ALL". l Choosing titles When you first begin to play the CD the display will indicate the information identifying the CD (e.g., number, name, or playing time). Choose CD NV A V "P down MIX-CD on: Press 5/MIX. MIX-ALL on: l Depress 5/MIX and hold. To turn off MIX: Press 5/MIX. CD SCAN operation To briefly scan the CD titles. To activate SCAN: Press the SC key for 2 seconds: the l display will show "CD-SCAN" The titles will be briefly scanned sequentially. To deactivate SCAN: Press the SC key for 2 seconds. l The title last scanned will be continued. >> << The display will show the number or name of the currently played CD. Fast forward, audible (CUE) Fast reverse, audible (REVIEW). CD PAUSE If you press station key 3 while playing a CD, the CD program will stop. The display shows "CD PAUSE". By pressing station key 3 again, the pause function is deactivated and the CD program will be continued where it stopped. You can skip several songs by pressing the key several times. 19 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). - The number of minutes the title has already been playing (e.g., 2:32) is displayed. Note: The following functions can only be activated on the Alaska RDM 168. You can name CDs. This name (e.g., MADONNA) will appear in the display once you select the display mode "CD NAME" in the DSC menu. If your radio has a built-in CD player you can name up to 30 CDs. When you insert one of those CDs, the unit recognizes the CD and displays its name if this display function has been selected in the DSC menu. You can name up to 99 CDs when you are using a CD changer. When playing one of those CDs through the CD changer, the unit recognizes this CD and displays its name if this display function has been selected in the DSC menu. l Select the desired CD by pressing NV. l `TIME" Press > to set the mode CD NAME EDIT MODE. If the CD has not yet been named 8 spaces will appear in the display. The first space will blink. l Press A or v and select the letter, the number or an empty space. To select an empty space, select the symbol "_". l Press z to set the next character. 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. The display mode is briefly indicated and then the respective value is displayed (e.g., "TIME," "2:32"). If you select NAME and the CD does not have a name, the display will remain in the TIME mode. For more information about this you should also read the section "Naming CDs". Press the DSC key to store the name. The display will return to the mode CDC NAME. l Repeat this procedure to name an additional CD. l l Starting CD name input Select "CD player" or "CD changer" with the SRC key and insert a CD if necessary. l Press the DSC key repeatedly until "CD/CDC NAME" appears in the display. l Press -z-z >> to set the modus CD NAMING. A CD number or a CD name will be diplayed. If you would like to leave this mode entirely, press the DSC key. To change a CD name: If you would like to change an existing name, follow the steps under "Starting CD name input". 20