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DAB tuner
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An additional DAB aerial
(or replacement combined DAB & FM/AM aerial) is required
to receive DAB broadcasts |
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Several DAB stations
are broadcast on one frequency, called an ensemble.
Ensembles can be directly selected or scanned. Once
an ensemble has been selected, any of it's stations
can be selected. DAB Travelstore will automatically
store the first five stations of the current ensemble
into memory |
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20 DAB stations can
be stored (four memory banks of five stations) |
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DAB News and DAB Weather
announcements can be turned on or off, as required |
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DAB traffic announcements
(where available) can be turned off, selected by region
or received unfiltered |
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DAB-PTY (programme type)
information displays and allows selection of similar
types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.).
Program types can be assigned to preset buttons |
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DAB reception on band
BAND III (Europe) (174 - 240MHz ) (Channel 5A - Channel
13F) and BAND L (Europe) (1452 - 1491MHz) (Channel LA
- Channel LW) |
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Auto DAB switching will
switch to equivalent FM station should no DAB signal
be available (dependant on broadcaster transmitting
service following data) |
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Reception of up to 12
DAB sub-programmes is possible |
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Scrolling display DAB
radio text information can switched on or off |
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Memory card DAB recording features:
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DAB broadcasts can be recorded onto a MMC or SD type
flash memory card inserted behind front panel. Maximum card
size 512MB |
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Pre-record function means that the
20 seconds (approx) of program broadcast before the
record button was pressed will still be stored on the
memory card. Exact length of pre-record period depends
on bit stream rate of tuned station |
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Timers allow two recording sessions
of up to 90 minutes to be programmed in advance |
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Recording of radio broadcasts off-air
to the memory card is carried out directly in the MP2
format used by DAB broadcasters. Most PCs will play
MP2 format, or the file can be easily converted for
MP3-only players (see
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FM / AM
tuner features:
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LW / MW / FM waveband
coverage. 25 stations can be preset |
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SHARX system ensures
that even radio station signals that are extremely close
together are separated cleanly. SHARX is part of the
concept |
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RDS-AF (alternate frequency)
feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available
signal for the station that is currently set |
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Travelstore automatically
stores the five most powerful radio stations transmitting
locally into one of the FM memory banks |
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TA (traffic announcement)
will switch station for the duration of a traffic report.
The original station is restored at the end of the report.
Tone, balance and volume of traffic announcements can
be independently set. |
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PTY-EON (programme type)
information displays and allows selection of similar
types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.) |
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Scrolling display DAB
radio text information can switched on or off |
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Preset scan will play
all receivable stations for a period (can be adjusted
between 5 and 30 seconds) |
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Switchable hi-cut filter
improves reception of weak FM stations by reducing treble |
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CD features:
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Will play standard audio
CDs and CD-R&R/W discs |
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Fast searching, random
play, pause, track scan and track repeat functions |
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CD text information
(if present on disc) can scroll across display if selected |
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CD naming allows up
to 30 discs to be assigned names of up to 8 characters
each |
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Four display modes can
show various combinations of track number, track time,
CD text, CD name & clock time |
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Compatible Blaupunkt
aftermarket CD changers can be connected |
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MP3 features:
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MP3 files can be grouped
into a maximum of 254 directories of up to 255 files
each. Directories can be nested up to 8 levels |
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MP3 decoder will support
variable bit rates between 8 kbps and 320 kbps |
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MP3 files can also be
played back from either a SD or MMC type flash memory
card. Up to 200 MP3 tracks can be handled. Tracks can
be grouped into a maximum of 20 directories |
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Both directory and file
names can be displayed. Unit will also display ID-3
tag (version 1) information |
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Two line display can
be configured to show track name & directory name, track
name & ID-3 tag for track playing, directory and track
number & playing time or directory and track number
& directory name and clock time |
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Fast searching, random
play, track scan and track repeat functions |
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TPM (track program memory)
can store a user-programmed playing order for up to
192 tracks on a maximum of three CDs or flash memory
cards |
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Amplifier features:
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4 x 50W max power amplifier
(4 x 24W RMS). Separate adjustments for treble, bass,
fader and balance |
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Speed dependant sound
adjustment automatically increases volume, by one of
six profiles, to compensate for increased noise at higher
speeds (requires provision of GALA speed pulse by installer) |
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Source-specific sound
adjustment. Bass & treble settings can be different
for each sound input source. |
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Five band parametric
equaliser |
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Vehicle presets give
equaliser settings optimised for various vehicle interiors
(Compact, Four door, Van, Truck etc.) |
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Six sound presets (pop,
jazz, classical etc) are provided as pre-programmed
equaliser settings, as alternative to manual adjustment |
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X-BASS loudness sound
enhancement for low level listening. Six levels of boost
for any one of five frequencies can be set (each audio
source can have its own level setting) |
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Power on and mute volume
can be independently set |
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Four channel (4.0V)
preamp output for connecting external amplifiers (requires
accessory cable) |
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Internal amplifiers
can be turned off if external amplifier is connected |
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Separate preamp output
for subwoofer (requires accessory cable) |
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Other features:
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Blaupunkt compatible
infra-red remote controls can be added as an optional
accessory. Unit can be linked to many makes of factory-fitted
remote controls with an additional adaptor |
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Telephone audio can
be fed through radio's amplifier and listened to
via vehicle speaker system (requires accessory lead) |
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Mute facility can be
manually selected, or automatically activated by hands
free phone call. Mute volume level is adjustable |
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Two auxiliary inputs
allow connection of external Walkman or iPod MP3 device
etc. (requires accessory cable) |
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Display brightness during
night time can be adjusted to suit viewing conditions |
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Display angle (contrast)
can be adjusted to suit viewing angle |
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Timer allows one hour
of use with ignition switched off, to protect vehicle's
battery |
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Clock display (12/24hour)
can be selected. Clock display can show continuously
while any audio source is activated, or when radio is
turned off but vehicle ignition is on. Clock can be
manually or automatically set (by RDS signal) |
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TMC output for feeding
compatible Blaupunkt navigation systems with traffic
congestion data, when tuned to a station broadcasting
TMC information |
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Red control button illumination |
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What's in
the box?
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Nashville DAB47 radio
CD receiver with mounting sleeve |
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Black plastic carry
case for front panel |
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Radio removal keys |
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Aerial connection adaptor
with retaining clip |
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Rubber rear support
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Front panel retaining
screws |
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Operating and installation
instruction booklet |
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Anti-theft insurance
registration card |
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Security,
warranty and insurance:
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Two year manufacturer's
warranty |
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Two years free theft
insurance (requires online or postal registration within
14 days of purchase).
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KeyCard security system can be
activated (requires accessory smartcard) |
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Detachable front panel
(with black carry case) |
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Models similar to the
Nashville DAB47:
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Identical head unit, but
with black & silver front panel design |
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