Blaupunkt Radio Alfa 159

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3 Balance adjustment ................................................... 12
Advice ..................................................................... 3 FADER adjustment ..................................................... 13
- Road safety ............................................................ 3 LOUDNESS function ................................................... 13
- Reception conditions ................................................ 3 Protection against theft .............................................. 13
- Care and maintenance ............................................. 4
- Compact Disc ......................................................... 4 RADIO (Tuner) .......................................................... 14
Technical data .......................................................... 5 Introduction ............................................................. 14
HI-FI Bose System .................................................... 6 Selecting the frequency band ...................................... 14
Presetting buttons ..................................................... 14
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ........................................... 7 Storing the last station heard ...................................... 14
Steering wheel controls .............................................. 9 Automatic tuning ...................................................... 14
General ................................................................... 10 Manual tuning .......................................................... 15
- Radio section .......................................................... 10 AUTOSTORE function ................................................. 15
- Compact Disc section ............................................... 10 Emergency alarm reception ........................................ 16
- MP3 CD section ...................................................... 10
EON function ............................................................ 16
- Audio section .......................................................... 10
Stereophonic stations ................................................ 16
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS................................... 11 Menu ...................................................................... 16
Turning the sound system on ...................................... 11 - MENU button functions ............................................ 16
Turning the sound system off ...................................... 11 - AF SWITCHING function ............................................ 17
Selecting Radio/CD/CD Changer ................................. 11 - TRAFFIC INFO function ............................................. 17
Audio source memory function .................................... 11 - REGIONAL MODE function ......................................... 18
Volume adjustment ................................................... 11 - MP3 DISPLAY function ............................................. 18
SPEED VOLUME function ............................................ 11 - SPEED VOLUME function ........................................... 19
MUTE/PAUSE function ............................................... 12 - EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL function .................................. 19
Audio adjustments .................................................... 12 - RADIO OFF function ................................................. 19
Bass/Treble adjustment ............................................. 12 - RESTORE DEFAULT function ....................................... 19
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER .............................................. 20

Introduction ............................................................. 20
Selecting the CD player .............................................. 20
Loading/ejecting CD ................................................. 20
Possible error messages ............................................. 21
Display information ................................................... 21
Select track ............................................................. 21
Fast forward/backward ............................................. 21
Pause function ......................................................... 21
Protection against theft .............................................. 22
- Entering the secret code ........................................... 22
- Code Card .............................................................. 22
MP3 CD PLAYER ....................................................... 23

Introduction ............................................................. 23
MP3 mode .............................................................. 23
Display information ................................................... 24
Select next/previous directory .................................... 24
Protection against theft .............................................. 24
CD CHANGER (CDC) .................................................. 25

Introduction ............................................................. 25
Selecting the CD Changer ........................................... 25
Possible error messages ............................................. 25
Selecting a CD .......................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 26
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The car sound system, fitted with CD player ADVICE Care and maintenance
(radio with Compact Disc player) or MP3 CD The radio structure ensures long operation
player (radio with MP3 CD player) has been Road safety with no need for particular maintenance.
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designed in accordance with the special fea- In the event of a fault, contact Alfa Romeo
tures of the passenger compartment, with a You are advised to learn how to use the var-
ious radio functions (e.g.: storing stations) Authorized Services.
personalised design that blends with the style
of the dashboard. The sound system cannot before starting to drive. To clean the front panel only use a soft, an-
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ADJUSTMENTS
be adapted to other vehicles and for this rea- tistatic cloth. Cleaning and polishing prod-
son it cannot be removed. Reception conditions ucts might spoil the surface.
The radio is installed in a user-friendly posi- Reception conditions change constantly
when driving. Reception may be disturbed Compact Disc
tion for the driver and passenger and the
graphics on the front panel make location of by the presence of mountains, buildings or Remember that dirt, marks or distortion on
the controls quick, facilitating use. bridges particularly when far away from the Compact Disc can cause skipping. To obtain
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station being listened to. optimum playing conditions we give the fol-
The CD Changer is available at Lineaccessori
IMPORTANT When receiving traffic informa- lowing advice:
Alfa Romeo.
tion, the volume may be higher than nor- ❒ Only use Compact Discs which have the
In the following pages you will find the in- mal.
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following brand:
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structions for use, which you are advised to
read through carefully. The instructions also
contain the procedure for controlling the CD WARNING
Changer (if provided) through the radio. For Too high a volume when
the instructions for use of the CD Changer driving can put the driver’s
MP3 CD
PLAYER
refer to the specific manual. life at risk and that of other peo-
ple. Therefore the volume should
always be adjusted in such a way
that it is always possible to hear
the noises of the surrounding en-
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vironment (e.g.: horns, ambulance,
police sirens, etc.).
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INTRODUCTION ❒ Carefully clean all Compact Discs of fin- Always hold Compact Discs by the outer cir- IMPORTANT Should copy-protected CDs be
gerprints and dust using a soft cloth. Sup- cumference. Never touch the surface. used, then, few seconds may be required
port Compact Discs from the outer cir- for playing them. Moreover, due to the pro-
To remove fingerprints and dust, use a soft
cumference and clean from the centre out- liferation of always new and different pro-
cloth starting from the centre of the Com-
wards; tection methods, it is not guaranteed that
pact Disc outwards.
the CD player can play whatever protected
❒ Never use chemical products for cleaning
Do not use highly scratched, cracked, or dis- disc. Copy protection is often indicated on
(e.g.: spray cans, antistatic or thinners) as
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torted discs, etc. The use of these discs will the CD cover in small letters or hard to read
they might damage the surface of Com-
involve malfunctioning or damage to the characters. Usually it is indicated by writings
pact Discs;
player. like: “COPY CONTROL”, “COPY PROTECT-
❒ After use, put Compact Discs back in their ED”, “THIS CD CANNOT BE PLAYED ON A
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ADJUSTMENTS
For optimal playing use original CDs only.

container, to avoid marks or scratches that PC/MAC”, or it is identified by symbols like:
Regular operation is not guaranteed if using
may cause skipping when playing;
R/RW CDs not properly mastered and/or
❒ Do not expose Compact Discs to direct sun- CDs with max. capacity higher than 650
light, high temperatures or damp for pro- MB.
longed lengths of time to prevent them
IMPORTANT Do not use the protective sheets
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from bending;
for CD in commerce or discs with stabilisers,
❒ Do not stick labels or write on the record- etc. as they might get stuck in the internal
ed surface of Compact Discs. mechanism and damage the disc.
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To remove a Compact Disc from its container,

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press the centre and raise the disc careful-

ly, holding it by the outer circumference.
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Protected discs (and their cover) very often TECHNICAL DATA For Alfa BRERA / Alfa SPIDER
INTRODUCTION
are not marked with the audio CD identifica-
tion symbol: For Alfa 159 Radio
Maximum power: 4x40W
Radio
Maximum power: 4x40W Speakers
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The system includes:
Speakers
– 2 tweeters with 30 W max. power,
The system includes: set at dashboard ends;
IMPORTANT The CD player can read most of
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the compression systems currently on sale – 2 tweeters with 30 W max. power, – 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 165
(e.g.: LAME, BLADE, XING, FRAUNHOFER) set at dashboard ends; mm and 30W max. power, set on doors;
however, due to the evolution of these sys- – 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 165 – 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 80
tems, reading of all compression formats mm and 30W max. power, set in front mm and 25W max. power, set in rear
is not guaranteed. doors; sides.
RADIO
IMPORTANT When loading a multi-session – 2 tweeters with 30 W max. power,
CD, only the first session will be played. set in rear doors;
– 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 165
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mm and 30W max. power, set in rear
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doors.
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INTRODUCTION HI-FI BOSE SYSTEM Technical data for Alfa 159 Technical data for Alfa BRERA /
(optional for versions/ Alfa SPIDER
markets where applicable)
– 2 tweeters with 50 W max. power,
The HI-FI BOSE system installed on your car
set at dashboard ends; – 2 tweeters (power 50 W max. each),
has been accurately designed to offer out-
located at dashboard ends;
standing sound quality and reproduce the – 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 165
musical realism of a live concert, for all the
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mm and 90 W max. power, set in front –2 mid-woofers, (diameter 165 mm,

seats in the passenger compartment. doors; power 90 W max. each), located in the
doors, designed for top playback of mid-
The system’s features include outstanding – 2 rear tweeters with 50 W max.
bass frequencies;
faithful reproduction of crystalline treble power, set in rear doors;
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tones and full, rich basses which among oth- –2 rear tweeters, (power 50 W max.
– 2 mid-woofers with a diameter of 165
er things, make the Loudness function su- each), located on rear inside valance pan-
mm and 90 W max. power, set in rear
perfluous. In addition, the complete range els;
doors;
of the sounds is reproduced in the whole pas-
–1 mid-tweeter (Centerfill) (diameter
senger compartment enveloping the occu- – 1 mid-tweeter (Centerfill) with a
80 mm, power 50 W max.), located in
pants with the natural spatial sensation that diameter of 80 mm and 50 W max.
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the middle of the dashboard;

is felt when listening to live music. power, set in the middle of the dashboard;
– 1 sub-woofer (diameter 265 mm,
The components adopted are patented and – 1 Sub-woofer (Saloon versions), with
power 200 W max.), located in the rear
are the result of the most sophisticated tech- a diameter of 250 mm and 200 W max.
side of the car;
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nology, but at the same time they are easy power, set on the rear window parcel
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and intuitive to use, so that even less expert shelf; – Amplifier with 6 independent chan-
people can use the system. nels, located in the rear side of the car and
– 1 Bass-box reflex (Sportwagon ver-
controlling all the other car speakers.
sions) 130 mm diameter, 200 W max.
power, set in the boot;
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– Power amplifier with 6 independent

channels, set on the rear window parcel
shelf and controlling all installed speakers.
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QUICK GUIDE AUDIO SECTION
INTRODUCTION
❒ Loudness function (excluding versions
with Bose HI-FI system)
❒ Standard equalization (excluding versions
❒ Personal equalization (excluding versions
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❒ Automatic volume changing according to
car speed (SPEED VOLUME)
FUNCTIONS AND
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❒ MUTE function
RADIO SECTION
❒ Traffic information reception (TA)
❒ Automatic storage of 6 stations in the
RADIO
dedicated FM band - FMT (AS – Auto-
store)
CD / MP3 CD SECTION
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❒ Play / Pause
❒ Previous / next track selection
❒ FF / FR
❒ Previous / next directory selection
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Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode
ON/OFF On Brief knob pressing
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Off
CD
Long knob pressing
Volume adjustment Knob rotation LH/RH
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Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode

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FM AS Radio band selection FM1, FM2, FM Autostore Brief cyclic button pressing
AM Radio band selection MW, LW Brief cyclic button pressing
CD Audio source selection (radio/CD/CD-Changer) Brief cyclic button pressing
MUTE Volume on/off (MUTE / PAUSE) Brief button pressing
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AUDIO Audio settings: bass (BASS), treble (TREBLE), Menu activation: brief button pressing
right/left sound adjustment (BALANCE), Adjustment selection: press button N or O
front/rear sound adjustment (FADER) Value adjustment: press button ÷ or ˜
FUNCTIONS AND
MENU Advanced functions adjustment Menu activation: brief button pressing

ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment selection: press button N or O

Value adjustment: press button ÷ or ˜
Button RADIO FUNCTIONS Mode

Radio station tuning: Automatic tuning: press button ÷ or ˜
RADIO
N
• Automatic tuning (long pressing for fast forward)
÷ ˜ Manual tuning: press button N or O
• Manual tuning
O (long pressing for fast forward)
1 2 3 4 5 6 Current radio station storage Long button pressing
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respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6

Stored station recall Brief button pressing
respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6
Button CD FUNCTIONS
MP3 CD
Mode
PLAYER
ı CD ejection Brief button pressing

Previous/next track playback Brief pressing on buttons ÷ or ˜
÷ ˜
CD track fast forward/backward Long pressing on buttons ÷ or ˜
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N Previous/next CD playback (for CD Changer) Brief pressing on buttons N or O

O Previous/next directory playback (for MP3 CD) Brief pressing on buttons N or O
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
INTRODUCTION
(where provided)
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FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Button FUNCTION Mode
^ AudioMute on/off
(with sound system on)
Brief button pressing
+ Volume up Press button
RADIO
Volume down Press button
SRC Radio frequency Press button
(FM1, FM2, FMT, MW, LW) and audio source
(Radio - CD - MP3 - CD Changer) selection button
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N Radio: recall preset stations (1 to 6) Press button
MP3: select next directory
CD Changer: select next CD in the CD Changer
Radio: recall preset stations (6 to 1) Press button
O
MP3: select previous directory
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CD Changer: select previous CD in the CD Changer
÷ Radio: automatic tuning to previous station Press button
CD player: select previous track
CD Changer: select previous track
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˜ Radio: automatic tuning to next station Press button
CD player: select next track
CD Changer: select next track
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL Compact Disc section MP3 CD section
The set possesses the following functions: ❒ Direct disc selection; ❒ MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG);
❒ Track selection (forward/backward); ❒ Directory selection (previous/next);
Radio section
❒ Fast forward/backward; ❒ Track selection (forward/backward);
❒ PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW/LW fre-
quency bands; ❒ CD Display function: displaying CD ❒ Fast forward/backward;
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name/time elapsed from start of track;

❒ RDS (Radio Data System) with TA (traf- ❒ MP3 CD data display: directory name,
fic announcements) - TP (Program Type) ❒ Playing audio CDs and R/RW CDs. ID3-TAG info, time elapsed from start of
- EON (Enhanced Other Network) - REG track, file name);
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ADJUSTMENTS
(Regional programmes);
❒ Playing audio CDs and R/RW CDs.
❒ AF: alternative frequency search selection
in RDS mode;
Audio section
❒ emergency alarm presetting;
On multimedia CDs in ad- ❒ Mute/Pause function;
❒ automatic/manual station tuning;
RADIO
dition to sound tracks also

data tracks are recorded. ❒ Soft Mute function;
❒ FM Multipath detector;
Playing one of these CDs may ❒ Loudness function (excluding versions
❒ manual storage of 36 stations: 18 in the cause rustling and such a volume with Bose HI-FI system);
FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2, 6 in
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as to compromise road safety, as

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FMT), 6 in the MW band and 6 in the LW well as causing damage to the fi- ❒ 7 band graphic equalizer (excluding ver-
band; nal stages and speakers. sions with Bose HI-FI system);
❒ automatic storage (AUTOSTORE function) ❒ Separate bass/treble adjustment;
of 6 stations in FM band;
❒ Right/left channel balancing.
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❒ SPEED VOLUME function (excluding ver-

sions with Bose HI-FI system): automat-
ic volume adjustment with car speed;
❒ automatic Stereo/Mono switching.
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FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
TURNING THE SELECTING CD/CD CHANGER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
SOUND SYSTEM ON FUNCTIONS Adjust volume through button/knob
The set is switched on pressing briefly the Pressing briefly and repeatedly button CD ON/OFF.
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button/knob ON/OFF. it is possible to select the following audio If the volume level is changed during the
When turning the sound system on, the vol- sources in sequence: broadcast of a traffic bulletin, the new set-
ume level will be brought to 20 if it was set ❒ CD (only if the Compact Disc is inserted); ting is maintained only until the end of the
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
to over. bulletin.
❒ CHANGER (CD Changer - only if the CD
If the radio is turned on when the key is not Changer is connected).
fitted into the ignition device, it will turn off SPEED VOLUME FUNCTION
automatically after about 20 minutes. After (excluding versions with Bose
automatic switching off, it is however possi- AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY
HI-FI system)
ble to turn the radio on again for other 20 min- FUNCTION
RADIO
utes by pressing the button/knob ON/OFF. The SVC function makes it possible to au-
If while listening to a CD another function is
tomatically adapt the volume level to the
selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is stopped
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
TURNING THE and when the CD mode is resumed, it starts
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
again from the point in which it was
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SOUND SYSTEM OFF
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level inside the passenger compartment.
stopped.
Keep button/knob ON/OFF pressed.
See section MENU for activating/deacti-
If while listening to the radio another func-
vating this function.
SELECTING RADIO FUNCTIONS tion is selected, when the Radio mode is
resumed, it is tuned to the last station se-
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button FM-
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lected.
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AS it is possible to select the following func-
tions in sequence:
❒ TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMT”);
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button AM it
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is possible to select the following functions
in sequence:
❒ TUNER (“MW”, “LW”).
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INTRODUCTION MUTE /PAUSE FUNCTION AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS TONE ADJUSTMENT

(turning off the volume The options proposed by the audio menu dif- (bass/treble)
completely) fer according to the audio source selected: Proceed as follows:
To switch on the Mute function, briefly press AM/FM/CD/CDC.
❒ Use button N or O to select “BASS”
the button MUTE. Volume will gradually low- To change Audio functions, press briefly but- or “TREBLE” in the AUDIO menu;
er and the display will show the word ton AUDIO. The display will show “BASS”.
❒ press button ÷ or ˜ to in-
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“MUTE” (when in radio mode) or “PAUSE”

(when in CD or CD-Changer mode). To scroll the Menu options, use buttons N crease/decrease the basses or trebles.
or O. To change the setting of the option
To switch off the Mute function, press the selected, press buttons ÷ or ˜. Pressing the buttons briefly the change is grad-
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button MUTE again. Volume will gradually ual by steps. Pressing longer, changing is
become louder returning to the value set be- The display will show the current status of faster.
fore switching on the Mute function. the function selected.
Changing volume will deactivate the Mute The functions controlled by the menu are the BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
function and the volume will be set to the following: Proceed as follows:
new level selected. ❒ BASS (bass adjustment);
RADIO
❒ Use button N or O to select “BALANCE”

With the Mute function on: ❒ TREBLE (treble adjustment); in the AUDIO menu;
❒ if an emergency alarm or a traffic bulletin ❒ BALANCE (right/left balance); ❒ press button ÷ to increase the sound
arrives with the TA function on, the mes- from the right speakers or button ˜
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❒ FADER (excluding versions with Bose HI-

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sage ignores the Mute function. The Mute to increase the sound from the left speak-
function will be resumed at the end of the FI system) (front/rear balance); ers.
traffic announcement. ❒ LOUDNESS (excluding versions with Bose Pressing the buttons briefly the change is grad-
HI-FI system) (LOUDNESS on/off); ual by steps. Pressing longer, changing is
❒ EQUALIZER (excluding versions with Bose faster.
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HI-FI system) (standard equalization ac- Select “÷ 0 ˜” to set the same val-
tivation and selection); ue for both right and left speakers.
❒ USER EQUALISER (personal equalization
setting).
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FADER ADJUSTMENT PRESET/USER*/CLASSIC/ *USER EQ SETTINGS function
INTRODUCTION
ROCK/JAZZ functions (only if the USER equalizer
Proceed as follows:
(equalizer on/off) setting has been selected)
❒ Use button N or O to select “FADER” in (excluding versions with
The integrated equalizer can be turned on
the AUDIO menu; Bose HI-FI system)
or off. With the equalizer off, it is possible
❒ press button ÷ to increase the sound to change the sound settings only adjust- To set a personal equalizer adjustment, use
button N or O to select USER and then
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ing the bass (“BASS”) and treble tones
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from the rear speakers or button ˜ to
increase the sound from the front speak- (“TREBLE”), while activating the function press button O for long.
ers. makes it possible to adjust the sound curves.
The display shows a graph with 7 bars,
FUNCTIONS AND
Pressing the buttons briefly the change is grad- To turn the equalizer off, select “PRESET” where each bar represents a frequency.
ADJUSTMENTS
ual by steps. Pressing longer, changing is by means of button ÷ or ˜. Choose the bar to be adjusted using button
faster.
To turn the equalizer on, use button ÷ ÷ or ˜; the bar chosen starts to flash
and it is possible to adjust it using button N
Select “÷ 0 ˜” to set the same val- or ˜ to select one of the following op-
or O.
ue for both front and rear speakers. tions:
To store the new settings, press button AU-
❒ “USER” (adjustment of the 7 equalizer
RADIO
LOUDNESS FUNCTION DIO again. The display still shows “USER EQ
bands that can be changed by the user);
SETTINGS”.
The Loudness function improves the sound ❒ “CLASSIC” (predefined equalizer adjust-
volume when listening at low level, in- ment for best playing of classic music); ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
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creasing the basses and trebles.
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❒ “ROCK” (predefined equalizer adjust- Refer to section “CD PLAYER”.
To switch the function on/off, use button ment for best playing of rock and pop mu-
N or O to select “LOUDNESS” in the AU- sic);
DIO menu. The function condition (on or off)
is shown on the display for few seconds by ❒ “JAZZ” (predefined equalizer adjustment
for best playing of jazz music).
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“LOUDNESS ON” or “LOUDNESS OFF”.
When one of the equalizer settings is on,
the display shows “EQ”.
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INTRODUCTION RADIO (TUNER)

INTRODUCTION Each band is shown by the respective word- STORING THE LAST STATION
ing on the display. HEARD
When the set is turned on the last function
selected before turning off is played (Radio, The last station selected in the respective fre- The radio automatically keeps in storage the
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CD or CD Changer). quency band will be tuned. last station heard for each reception band,
To select the Tuner source while listening The FM band is divided into sections: FM1, which is then tuned when the radio is turned
to another audio source, press briefly but- FM2 and FMT. The FMT reception band is re- on or the reception band is changed.
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tons FM or AM, according to the required served to the stations stored automatically
frequency band. with the AutoSTore function. AUTOMATIC TUNING
When Tuner is on, the display will show the Briefly press button ÷ or ˜ to start
selected station name (RDS stations only) PRESETTING BUTTONS automatically searching the tuning for the
(or frequency), the frequency band (e.g.: The buttons with symbols from 1 to 6 make next station that it is possible to receive in
RADIO
FM1) and the preselection button number it possible to set the following presettings: the direction chosen.
(e.g.: P1).
❒ 18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2, If button ÷ or ˜ is pressed for longer,
6 in FMT); quick searching takes place. When the button
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY is released, the tuner stops on the next re-
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BAND ❒ 6 in the MW band; ceivable station.

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If in the Tuner mode, briefly and repeated- ❒ 6 in the LW band; If the TA function is on (traffic information),
ly press button FM or AM to select the re- To call a preset station, choose the required the tuner only searches stations which broad-
quired frequency band. frequency band and then press briefly the cast traffic bulletins.
Every time the button is pressed the fol- corresponding preset button (from 1 to 6).
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lowing bands are selected in sequence: Pressing the respective preset button for
❒ Pressing button FM: “FM1”, “FM2”, longer than 2 seconds will store the tuned
“FMT”; station. Storing is confirmed by a beep.
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❒ Pressing button AM: , “MW” and “LW”.

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MANUAL TUNING AUTOSTORE FUNCTION At the end of the AutoSTore function the ra-
INTRODUCTION
(automatic station storage) dio automatically tunes on the first preset
This allows manual station searching in the
station in the FMT band stored on preset but-
chosen band. To switch on the AutoSTore function, keep ton 1.
Select the required frequency band and then button FM-AS pressed until receiving the con-
firmation beep. With this function the ra- On buttons numbered from 1 to 6, the sta-
press briefly and repeatedly button N or O
dio automatically stores the six stations with tions are automatically stored that give a
to start searching in the chosen band. Press-
strong signal in that moment in the present
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ing one of the buttons N or O longer obtains the strongest signal in decreasing order of
intensity of the FMT frequency band. band.
fast forward searching, which is stopped when
the button is released. IMPORTANT Activating the AutoSTore func- Activating the AutoSTore function in MW or
tion cancels the stations stored previously in LW bands will automatically select the FMT
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the FMT band. band where the function is then run.
If the TA function is on (traffic information), IMPORTANT Sometimes the AutoSTore func-
only the stations that send traffic information is unable to find 6 stations with a strong
tion will be stored. signal. In this case the previous stations will
be stored on the free preset buttons.
RADIO
During automatic storage the display shows
“FM AST”.
To interrupt AutoSTore press button FM-AS
again: the radio will automatically tune to
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the station heard before activation of the Au-
toSTore function.
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INTRODUCTION
EMERGENCY ALARM EON FUNCTION MENU
RECEPTION (Enhanced Other Network)
MENU button functions
In the RDS mode the radio is set to receive Certain countries have circuits which group
emergency announcements in the case of together several stations enabled to broad- To activate the menu function, briefly press
exceptional circumstances or events that cast traffic information. In this case the pro- button MENU. The display shows the word
may cause general danger (earthquakes, gramme of the station being heard will be “MENU”.
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floods, etc.), if they are broadcast by the interrupted temporarily:

To scroll the menu functions use button N
station tuned.
❒ to receive traffic information (only with or O. To change the setting of the select-
This function is activated automatically and TA function on); ed function use button ÷ or ˜.
cannot be deactivated.
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
❒ to listen to regional programmes every The display will show the current status of
During emergency announcement the dis- time these bulletins are given by one of the function selected.
play will show the message “ALARM”. Dur- the stations of the same circuits.
The functions controlled by the menu are the
ing this announcement the volume will
following:
change as described for traffic announce- STEREOPHONIC STATIONS
ments (see paragraph “TA FUNCTION”). ❒ AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF)
RADIO
If the signal received is weak, the device

switches automatically from Stereo to Mono. ❒ TRAFFIC INFO (ON/OFF)
❒ REGIONAL MODE regional programmes
(ON/OFF);
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
❒ MP3 DISPLAY (MP3 CD data display);

❒ SPEED VOLUME (excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system) (automatic volume
control in relation to speed);
MP3 CD
PLAYER
❒ EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL (external audio

sources control)
❒ RADIO OFF (System power off mode).
❒ RESTORE DEFAULT
CHANGER
CD
To exit the menu function, press button

MENU again.
16
AF SWITCHING function TRAFFIC INFO function IMPORTANT In certain countries radio sta-
INTRODUCTION
(alternative frequency search) (traffic information) tions exist which, even if the TP function is
on (the display shows “TP”), do not trans-
Within the RDS system the radio can work Certain stations in the FM band (FM1, FM2
mit traffic information.
in two different modes: and FMT) are enabled to also broadcast in-
formation about traffic conditions. In this If the radio is working in the AM band, when
❒ “AF ON”: alternative frequency search on
case the display shows “TP”. TA is activated, it passes to the FM1 band
(the display shows “AF”);
on the last station heard.
QUICK
GUIDE
To turn the TA (traffic information) function
❒ “AF OFF”: alternative frequency search
on/off, briefly press button MENU, select The volume with which the traffic bulletin
off.
“TRAFFIC INFO” and then ON/OFF. is transmitted varies depending on the lis-
With “AF ON”, the radio is automatically tening volume:
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT If the TA function (traffic infor-
tuned to the station with the strongest sig-
mation) is on, with CD, CD Changer (if in- ❒ listening volume below 20: traffic bulletin
nal that is broadcasting the same pro-
stalled), Telephone or Mute/Pause active: volume = 20 (fixed value);
gramme. During the journey it will thus be
automatic station tuning will start.
possible to continue listening to the station ❒ listening volume above 20: traffic bulletin
chosen without having to change the fre- With the TA function it is possible: volume = listening volume +1.
RADIO
quency when changing area.
❒ to search only RDS stations that transmit If the volume is changed during a traffic bul-
Of course, the station being listened to must in the FM band, enabled to broadcast traf- letin the value is not shown on the display
be receivable in the area the car is crossing. fic information; and the new value is kept only for the bul-
letin in progress.
To turn the AF function on/off press button ❒ to receive traffic information although CD
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
MENU, select “AF SWITCHING” and then player or CD Changer are being used; When receiving traffic information the dis-
ON/OFF. If the AF function has been turned play will show message “TRAFFIC INFOR-
❒ to receive traffic information at a prede-
on the display shows “AF”. MATION”.
fined minimum volume even with the ra-
If the radio is working in the AM band, when dio volume off. The TA function is interrupted by pressing
the AF function is activated, it passes to the any sound system button.
MP3 CD
PLAYER
FM1 band on the last station selected.
CHANGER
CD
17
INTRODUCTION REGIONAL MODE function The display will show the current status of MP3 CD DISPLAY
(regional broadcast reception) the function: (MP3 CD data display)
Certain national broadcasters, at determi- ❒ “REGIONAL MODE: ON”: function on. With this function it is possible to choose the
nate times of the day, transmit regional pro- information shown on the display, when lis-
❒ “REGIONAL MODE: OFF”: function off.
grammes which differ from region to region. tening to a MP3 CD.
This function makes it possible to tune in on- If the function is off and a regional pro-
This function can be selected only if a MP3
QUICK
GUIDE
ly on local stations (regional) (see para- gramme is tuned that works in a determi-
CD is loaded: in this event the display shows
graph “EON function”). nate area and the car enters a different area,
“MP3 DISPLAY”.
the regional station of the new area is re-
Activate this function if you want to tune au-
ceived. To change the function use buttons
tomatically to regional stations broadcasting
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
in the selected band. IMPORTANT If AF and REG are both active, ÷ or ˜.

when passing from one region to another the The display shows the setting among the six
To turn the function on/off use button
radio could not tune properly to a valid al- possible:
÷ or ˜. ternative frequency.
❒ TITLE (track title, if ID3-TAG available)
RADIO
❒ AUTHOR (track author, if ID3-TAG avail-

able)
❒ ALBUM (album title, if ID3-TAG available)
❒ DIR (directory name);
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
❒ FILENAME (MP3 file name);

❒ TIME (time elapsed from start of track).
MP3 CD
PLAYER
CHANGER
CD
18
SPEED VOLUME function EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL function IMPORTANT When the sound system is
INTRODUCTION
(volume changing with speed) switched off automatically after removing
With this function it is possible to adjust (set-
(excluding versions with the key from the ignition device (for both
ting from 0 to 40) or exclude (OFF) external
Bose HI-FI system) immediate or 20-minute delayed power
audio sources.
off), it will switch on automatically fitting
This function makes it possible to automat-
To turn this function on/off, use button the key into the ignition device. If the sound
ically adapt the volume level to the speed
÷ or ˜. system has been switched off pressing the
QUICK
GUIDE
of the car, increasing it as the speed in-
button ON/OFF, when fitting the key into
creases to maintain the ratio with the noise The display will show the current status of the ignition device, it will stay off.
level inside the passenger compartment. the function:
To turn the function on/off use button ÷ ❒ “EXTERN FUNCTION OFF”: function off. RESTORE DEFAULT function
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
or ˜. The display will show the current
status of the function: ❒ “EXTERN VOLUME: 23”: function on with This function enables to restore default set-
volume level 23. tings. Options available are the following:
❒ OFF: function off
❒ NO: no restore;
❒ LOW: function on RADIO OFF function
(system power on/off mode) ❒ YES: restore default settings. During this
RADIO
(low sensitivity)
operation the display will show the mes-
❒ HIGH: function on This function enables to switch off the sound sage “RESTORING”. At the end of this op-
(high sensitivity). system according to two different modes. eration, the audio source will not be
To turn the function on use button ÷ or changed and the previous situation is dis-
˜.
DISC PLAYER
played.
COMPACT
The display will show the selected mode:
❒ “00 MIN”: deactivation dependent on ig-
nition key. The sound system will turn off
automatically as soon as the key is re-
MP3 CD
PLAYER
moved from the ignition device;
❒ “20 MIN”: deactivation independent of
ignition key. The sound system will stay
on for max. 20 minutes after removing
CHANGER
the key from the ignition device.
CD
19
INTRODUCTION C O M PA C T D I S C P L AY E R
INTRODUCTION SELECTING THE COMPACT DISC INSERTING/EJECTING A CD
This section only describes CD player oper- PLAYER To insert the CD set it gently in place to ac-
ation variants: as concerns sound system op- To turn on the Compact Disc player inte- tivate the powered loading system, which
QUICK
GUIDE
eration, refer to section “FUNCTIONS AND grated in the set, proceed as follows: will position it correctly.
ADJUSTMENTS”.
❒ insert a CD with the set on: the first track Press button ı, with the device on, to op-
will be played; erate the powered CD eject system. After
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
ejection, the source heard before playing the

or CD will return.
❒ if a CD is already inserted, turn the set on If CD is not ejected, the device will reload
and press briefly button CD to select it automatically after about 20 seconds and
“CD”: the last heard track will be played. then will set to Tuner (Radio).
RADIO
For optimal playing use only original CDs. CD cannot be ejected if the device is off.
When using R/RW CDs, use top quality CDs
mastered at the as low as possible speed. Inserting the ejected CD without fully re-
moving it from the slot, the tuner will not
DISC PLAYER
change the source to CD.

COMPACT
MP3 CD
PLAYER
CHANGER
CD
20
POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES SELECT TRACK PAUSE FUNCTION
INTRODUCTION
If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM (forward/backward) To pause the CD player, press button MUTE.
inserted, CD not inserted properly or read- Briefly press button ÷ to play the previ- The display will show “PAUSE”.
ing error), the display will show the mes- ous track and button ˜ to play the next To resume playing the track, press button
sage “CD ERROR” for about 2 seconds. one. Tracks are played in sequence: after the MUTE again.
The CD is then ejected and the previous last track, the first one will be played and
QUICK
GUIDE
vice versa. The pause function is deactivated changing
source before CD was selected returns.
the sound source.
If playing the track started more than 3 sec-
DISPLAY INFORMATION onds ago, pressing briefly button ÷ the
track is played again from the start. In this
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
When the CD player is working, the display case if wanting to play the previous track,
shows the following information which press the button twice consecutively.
means:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on FAST FORWARD/BACKWARD
the CD;
Keep button ˜ pressed to move the track
RADIO
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since the selected forward at high speed and keep but-
start of the track (if the corresponding Menu ton ÷ pressed to move it quickly back-
function is on); ward. Fast forward/backward is stopped
DISC PLAYER
once the button is released.
COMPACT
MP3 CD
PLAYER
CHANGER
CD
21
INTRODUCTION ANTITHEFT PROTECTION Entering the secret code Every time the user enters a wrong code,
the waiting time increases gradually (1 min,
The radio is fitted with an antitheft protec- When turning the sound system on (in the
2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min,1h,
tion system based on the exchange of in- event of code request), the display will show
2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a max-
formation between the radio and the elec- the word “CODE” for about 2 seconds, fol-
imum of 24 hours. The waiting time will
tronic control unit (Body Computer) installed lowed by four dashes “- - - -”.
be shown on the display with the word
on the car.
The secret code comprises four figures from “WAIT”. When this goes off it is possible
QUICK
GUIDE
This system warrants the highest level of se- 1 to 6, each corresponding to one of the to start the new code entry procedure.
curity and prevents entry of the secret code dashes.
every time the radio supply is disconnected. Code Card
To enter the first digit of the code, press the
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
If the result of the check is positive, the set corresponding key of the preset stations This the document that certifies possession
starts working, whereas if the comparison (from 1 to 6). Enter the other code digits in of the radio. The Code Card contains the ra-
codes are not the same or if the electronic the same way. dio model, serial number and secret code.
control unit (Body Computer) is replaced,
If the four figures are not entered within 20 IMPORTANT Keep the Code Card carefully to
the device informs the user of the need to
seconds, the display shows the word be able to give the related data to the com-
enter the secret code according to the pro-
“CODE” for 2 seconds and then fours dash- petent authorities in the event of theft.
RADIO
cedure described in the following paragraph.

es “- - - -”. This is not to be considered as an
incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 sec-
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
onds), the radio starts working.

If a wrong code is entered, the radio sounds
a beep, the display shows the word “CODE”
for 2 seconds and then fours dashes “- - - -”
to warn the user that it is necessary to en-
MP3 CD
PLAYER
ter the correct code.

CHANGER
CD
22
M P 3 C D P L AY E R
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION MP3 MODE Technical data and operating conditions for
MP3 files are as follows:
This section only describes MP3 CD player In addition to standard audio CDs, the sound
operation variants: as concerns sound sys- system can also play audio files in MP3 for- ❒ adopted CD-ROM shall be mastered ac-
QUICK
GUIDE
tem operation, refer to section “FUNCTIONS mat. Sound system will operate as described cording to ISO9660 Standard;
AND ADJUSTMENTS”. in the previous section (“Sound system with
❒ music files shall be renamed as “.mp3”
Compact Disc player”) when inserting a con-
NOTE MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding tech- otherwise they cannot be played;
ventional audio CD.
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
nology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
❒ sampling frequencies are: 44.1 kHz,
Thomson multimedia. For optimal playing use only top quality CDs
stereo (96 to 320 kbit/s) - 22.05 kHz,
mastered at a speed as low as possible.
mono or stereo (32 to 80 kbit/s);
MP3 CD files are structured by directories,
❒ it is possible to play variable bit-rate tracks
with sequential lists of all directories con-
(files).
taining MP3 tracks (directories and sub-di-
RADIO
rectories are all brought to the same lev- IMPORTANT Characters: blank, ‘ (apostro-
el), directories not containing MP3 tracks phe), ( and ) (open and closed brackets)
cannot be selected. are not admitted in MP3 track names. When
sampling MP3 CD you must not use these
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
characters to name files otherwise the sound
system will not be able to play it.
MP3 CD
PLAYER
CHANGER
CD
23
INTRODUCTION
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT NEXT/PREVIOUS PROTECTION AGAINST THEFT
DIRECTORY Refer to section “COMPACT DISC PLAYER”.
ID3-TAG info display
Press button N to select the next directory
In addition to time elapsed, directory name or press button O to select the previous one.
and file name, also ID3-TAG info relevant The name of the new selected directory will
to track Title, Artist, Author (see section be shown on the display.
QUICK
GUIDE
“MP3 DISPLAY FUNCTION”) are displayed.

Directories are selected in cyclic sequence:
The MP3 directory name shown on the dis- after the last directory the first one is se-
play corresponds to the name with which lected and vice versa.
the directory is stored on the CD, followed
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
by an asterisk. If no other directory/track is selected in the

following 2 seconds, the first track in the
Example of full MP3 directory name: BEST new directory will be played.
OF *.
If the last track in the currently selected di-
If you want to display one ID3-TAG info (Ti- rectory is played, the next will then be
tle, Artist, Album) and the track being played played.
RADIO
has no ID3-TAG info then, the file name will

be displayed.
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
MP3 CD
PLAYER
CHANGER
CD
24
CD CHANGER (CDC)
INTRODUCTION
POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES SELECTING THE CD
Installation and connection
of a Lineaccessori CD Error messages will be displayed in the fol- Press button N to select the next CD and
Changer shall only be per- lowing cases: button O to select the previous CD.
QUICK
GUIDE
formed by Alfa Romeo Authorized
❒ no CD in the CD Changer: the display will If the loader does not contain a disc in the
Services. show “NO CD” until changing the sound position selected, the display briefly shows
source; the wording “NO CD”, and the next CD is
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
played automatically.
❒ selected CD is illegible (CD not in the se-
INTRODUCTION lected position or CD not inserted prop-
erly): the display shows “CD ERROR” af-
This section only describes CD Changer ter the number of the selected CD. The
(where provided) operation variants: as con- next CD will be selected; if there are no
cerns sound system operation, refer to sec- other CDs or if they are also illegible the
RADIO
tion “FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS”. display will show the wording “NO CD”
until the sound source is changed;
SELECTING THE CD CHANGER ❒ error in CD reading: the display shows
DISC PLAYER
COMPACT
Turn on the set, then press briefly and re- “CD ERROR”. The next CD will be se-
peatedly button CD until selecting “CHANG- lected; if there are no other CDs in the CD
ER”. Changer (after the last CD search will
restart from the first one) or if they are
also illegible the display will show the
MP3 CD
wording “NO CD” until the sound source
PLAYER
is changed;
❒ a CD-ROM is inserted: next CD will be
selected.
CHANGER
CD
25
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW COMPACT DISC PLAYER MP3 FILE READING
Low volume CD not played Skipping when reading MP3 files

The Fader function shall only be set to “F” Loaded CD is dirty. Clean the CD. Loaded CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the
(front), to prevent sound system output Loaded CD is scratched. Try to play another CD as described in paragraph “CD” in sec-
power reduction and volume muting if the CD. tion “INTRODUCTION”.
Fader level set is = R+9.
Required CD cannot be loaded MP3 track length not displayed
Required source cannot be Another CD is already loaded. Press button correctly
selected ı and remove the CD. In certain cases (due to recording) MP3
No CD loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD track length can be displayed incorrectly.
you want to play.
26
NOTES
SERVIZI AL CLIENTE
ASSISTENZA TECNICA - INGEGNERIA ASSISTENZIALE
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
Publication no. 60431595 - 2nd Edition - 10/2007
All rights reserved. Reproduction, even in part is prohibited without written permission
from Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER .............................................. 20

MP3 CD PLAYER ....................................................... 23

CD CHANGER (CDC) .................................................. 25

For optimal playing use original CDs only.

To remove a Compact Disc from its container,

press the centre and raise the disc careful-

mm and 90 W max. power, set in front –2 mid-woofers, (diameter 165 mm,

the middle of the dashboard;

– Power amplifier with 6 independent

QUICK GUIDE AUDIO SECTION

Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode

MENU Advanced functions adjustment Menu activation: brief button pressing

Adjustment selection: press button N or O

Button RADIO FUNCTIONS Mode

respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6

ı CD ejection Brief button pressing

N Previous/next CD playback (for CD Changer) Brief pressing on buttons N or O

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

+ Volume up Press button

name/time elapsed from start of track;

dition to sound tracks also

as to compromise road safety, as

❒ SPEED VOLUME function (excluding ver-

FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

INTRODUCTION MUTE /PAUSE FUNCTION AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS TONE ADJUSTMENT

“MUTE” (when in radio mode) or “PAUSE”

❒ Use button N or O to select “BALANCE”

❒ FADER (excluding versions with Bose HI-

FADER ADJUSTMENT PRESET/USER*/CLASSIC/ *USER EQ SETTINGS function

INTRODUCTION RADIO (TUNER)

BAND ❒ 6 in the MW band; ceivable station.

❒ Pressing button AM: , “MW” and “LW”.

floods, etc.), if they are broadcast by the interrupted temporarily:

If the signal received is weak, the device

❒ MP3 DISPLAY (MP3 CD data display);

❒ EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL (external audio

To exit the menu function, press button

in the selected band. IMPORTANT If AF and REG are both active, ÷ or ˜.

❒ AUTHOR (track author, if ID3-TAG avail-

❒ FILENAME (MP3 file name);

ejection, the source heard before playing the

change the source to CD.

POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES SELECT TRACK PAUSE FUNCTION

cedure described in the following paragraph.

onds), the radio starts working.

ter the correct code.

“MP3 DISPLAY FUNCTION”) are displayed.

by an asterisk. If no other directory/track is selected in the

has no ID3-TAG info then, the file name will

Low volume CD not played Skipping when reading MP3 files

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