User manual BLAUPUNKT COLORADO DJ50

[. . . ] Modification of this receiver or its mis-connection and/or mis-installation will void its warranty. · · · · · · · · · · ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS A. Connect the Wire Harnesses to the Vehicle's Electrical System (See Fig. 4) To prevent short circuits or serious damage to the receiver and/or speakers: 1. Disconnect the vehicle battery's negative terminal before making connections. [. . . ] With either alternative, the receiver's DSC Setting "DISP ON/OFF" allows you to choose whether or not the receiver and its display are illuminated when the receiver is turned off, but still receiving power via the red lead (i. e. Cover the ends of any unused leads with electrical tape. This will prevent them from touching the vehicle or each other and causing a short circuit and damage to the receiver or vehicle. 10. Reconnect the vehicle's battery. To help prevent possible electrical damage from accidental misconnection of the receiver, first attach your vehicle's antenna. (With Florida RD 168, Nevada RDM 168 and Alaska RDM 168 only: if necessary, attach the antenna "elbow" connector and affixing bracket to the back of the receiver. ) 2. Be sure to detach the faceplate before you start to connect the receiver. Verify that the receiver's and vehicle's fuses haven't blown. Attach the faceplate and test the receiver. Once the connections have been successfully made, you can begin the INSTALLATION. (See below. ) GB 2 SPEAKER & AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS The receiver's Dual-Level Fader allows you to fade between the front and the rear channels using the receiver's internally-amplified output via front and/or rear speaker leads AND/OR its 4-channel preamp output, providing tremendous flexibility in configuring your audio system arrangement: · You can connect a speaker (regular, co-axial or tri-axial speakers or component speaker system, all hereafter referred to simply as "speaker") to each of the receivers' four pairs of speaker leads. 6 br 12V Aux Input If a changer is not connected, you can connect portable audio equipment to your receiver by purchasing Blaupunkt accessory harness 7 607 897 093. It connects to the right top block on the rear of the receiver. It includes a 2-meter aux-in cable with a 3. 5 mm male plug for direct insert into your portable equipment. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (COLORADO DJ50, Nevada RDM 168, & Alaska RDM 168 only) This receiver's most-frequently used features can be conveniently controlled from the steering wheel with Blaupunkt's unique Thummer III Steering-Wheel Remote Control. (Available separately. ) The Thummer III includes a receiving "eye" that can be placed virtually anywhere on the dash, which connects into the center top block on the back of the receiver. GB 4 INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS Recommendations · · Carefully choose the mounting location so that the receiver won't interfere with normal driving. Avoid mounting locations where the receiver would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration. The illustration below shows a typical installation, however, you may need to adjust the installation, depending on the receiver. If you have questions or need additional installation hardware, consult your Blaupunkt dealer. Make sure the receiver is firmly anchored (preferably at both front and back) and does not vibrate. · · Installing the Receiver in Most Dashboards This car receiver and its mounting bracket are designed for installation in vehicles with a standard DIN installation compartment measuring 182 x 53 mm, a 165 mm installation depth and an instrument panel thickness of approximately 1 to 20 mm in the area of the tab fasteners. Place the mounting bracket in the compartment and bend over all of the tabs possible. Your vehicle may also allow you to provide extra stability at the back of the receiver. [. . . ] 3) Note: Handles that have snapped into place can only be removed after you have pulled the receiver out of the complement. Remember where you store the "release handles". 8 601 910 002 1 2 1 2 Fig. 3 Fuse Replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with the correct amperage, which will be stated on the fuse case. Never use a fuse that has a stated amperage exceeding the one supplied for this receiver as this could cause malfunction and serious damage to the receiver. GB 6 Cleaning the Connectors The receiver may not operate properly if the connectors between the receiver and the detachable face are contaminated with dirt. [. . . ]