Contents Safety instructions Information regarding general road safety Arrangement of controls 66 67 Anti-theft device Entering the code number Removing the portable panel Attaching the portable panel 68 68 69 69 General Operation Switching on/off Setting the volume 70 70 70 Activating the tone menu Setting the bass Setting the treble Fader Setting the balance Linear adjustment Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer or centre speaker Switching loudness on / off Radio mode Switching on FM mode 65 70
Contents MP3 settings menu Number of folders/playlists/tracks Displaying name of folder/playlist Switching between track/ ID3 tag display Audio playback via an optional Apple™ iPod CD changer mode Operational readiness of CD changer 91 91 92 92 92 94 94 Loading / ejecting the CD magazine 94 Selecting CD changer mode Changing/selecting CDs CDC settings menu 94 94 95 Displaying track information Displaying number of tracks and total playing time Naming a CD CD filter function Telephone mode Requestin
GSafety instructions Operation of the unit is permitted only if traffic conditions are suitable and you are absolutely sure that you, your passengers or other motorists are not endangered, obstructed or inconvenienced. The country-specific regulations for telephone operation apply. The unit may only be used for its intended purpose. The volume of the radio should be adjusted so that external noise is still audible.
Information regarding general road safety This car radio device is intended and approved for installation and operation in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and buses (vehicle classes M, N and O) whose electric system has a rated voltage of 12V. Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by specialists. Faulty installation or maintenance can result in the malfunctioning of the motor vehicle’s electronic systems. The vehicle manufacturer’s safety instructions must be observed.
Arrangement of controls 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 12 11 Arrangement of controls 1 2 3 4 Left rotary control (INFO) On / off switch ( ) Tone button ( ) Switching between telephone/traffic programme ( ) 5 LED 6 Select CD mode ( ) 7 8 9 10 11 12 FM selection ( ) AM selection ( ) CD eject button ( ) Right rotary control Multifunction buttons Display 67
Anti-theft device Anti-theft device Entering the code number If the car radio is disconnected from the electrical supply source, the anti-theft device prevents it from being reconnected. After turning on the unit via the button, the prompt Enter Code Number is displayed. X Use the multifunction keys to enter the five-digit code number. Example: Code number 15372 (the code number can be found on the enclosed CODE CARD).
Anti-theft device Removing the portable panel As an effective anti-theft device, the portable panel (A) may be removed from the unit. Press button briefly (storage medium remains in the unit). The display folds forwards. X Detach the portable panel. X A The volume is limited to a maximum level after the display has been folded down. After 20 seconds, an audible signal indicates that the control component is folded down. The unit then switches itself off.
General operation General Operation Switching on/off X Press . The unit can also be switched on/off via the vehicle ignition. To switch the unit on via the ignition, the unit must have previously been turned off via the ignition. After switching off the ignition, the unit can be prevented from switching off by pressing the button within 3 seconds. Note: The unit can also be switched on with the ignition switched off via the button, but it will switch off automatically after 1 hour.
General operation Fader X Press the button and then the multifunction button. Linear adjustment Switching loudness on / off The tone adjustments for the current signal source (i.e. FM) can be reset to a mid-level. X Press the button and then the multifunction button. X With multifunction button you can select either Loudness on (ON) or Loudness off (OFF). X X Use the right-hand rotary control to achieve the desired fader setting. Briefly press the button.
Radio mode Radio mode Switching on FM mode X Press . The FM waveband will start up with the memory level and frequency that was last selected. Switching on FM menu mode X Press in radio mode. The radio menu mode is activated and displayed. The unit switches back to radio mode if no button is pressed within the next 8 seconds. Selecting the FM waveband X Request radio menu mode. X Press the 72 multifunction button. The last selected station and level are displayed.
Radio mode Station search FM-DAS X If a programme has previously been selected that belongs to the particular station programming chain, the last stored programme entry will be automatically selected. Multifunction button indicates that, by pushing this button, other stations can be displayed and selected. If station names are being misused to send advertisements or messages, this station is indicated with L-1... L-Z (L = Local) instead of the abbreviated station name.
Radio mode Programme type selection (PTY) X Turning PTY display on / off X Request FM menu mode. X X X Select FM menu mode. Press the multifunction button. Then select the desired PTY (see also page 114) using multifunction button . Note Only the currently available PTYs can be selected. Once a PTY has been selected, only those stations can be selected in FMDAS mode that are provided with this PTY. By selecting NO PTY whilst in FMDAS mode, all stations will once again be displayed.
Radio mode Manual FM tuning X X Select FM menu mode. Using the multifunction button select the Stations Fix level. Press the multifunction button twice. X Next, turn the right-hand rotary control . X 100 kHz tuning steps are performed. The display will show that manual tuning is currently active with MAN. If the right-hand rotary control is not turned after a short time, MAN will disappear from the display and manual tuning is turned off.
Radio mode Switching regionalisation on / off X X Select FM menu mode. Use the multifunction button to turn regionalisation on (on) or off (off). Turning frequency display on / off X Switching radio text on / off GWarning Accident hazard Since information transmitted via radio text is constantly changing, we recommend displaying the radio text only when the vehicle is stationary to avoid unnecessary distraction for the driver. This is a necessary precaution for accident prevention.
Radio mode Traffic programme (TP) If an RDS diversity station broadcasts TP announcements, it is possible to interrupt CD, MP3/WMA, CDC/AUX, MW, LW, SW mode or the mute mode and switch the broadcast TP announcements through. Moreover, you can listen to one FM station while receiving TP announcements transmitted by another FM station. There are two ways to select a TP station: - Automatic tracking - Direct programming Automatic tracking transmits TP bulletins over the FM station currently being received.
Radio mode Switching on: X Switch on TP menu. Selecting automatic tracking In all modes and wavebands, automatic tracking can be turned on by pressing and holding the button for more than 2 seconds. Selecting / cancelling direct programming X Switch on TP menu. Selecting: Press the X X Press multifunction button repeatedly until TP on appears. Switching off: Switch on TP menu. X Press multifunction button repeatedly until TP off appears. TP is switched off after returning to normal display.
Radio mode Switching mute on/off Ensure that a TP or EON station is selected. Switching on: X Press the button twice. The mute function is then activated. Only traffic announcements, navigation announcements and telephone calls will be switched through. Switching off: X Again, press . or X Turn the left rotary control Interrupting TP announcements TP announcement volume A current TP announcement can be interrupted. X If the system is in CD, MP3, or CDC mode, by briefly pressing the button.
Radio mode Telephone muting Switching on AM mode If a telephone is installed in the vehicle and its mute control is linked to the car radio, the User menu (page 105) can be used to determine how it should behave. If Mute is selected, the radio is muted when a call is received. With the setting Audio Sig. the sound of the telephone will be heard through the radio unit if a call comes in (vehicle ignition must be on).
Radio mode Scan search X In the desired waveband (MW, LW, SW) press the right-hand rotary control . appears on the display. An automatic station search will be initiated. The first run is performed on an insensitive plane, all further runs on a sensitive plane. Receivable stations will remain audible for 8 seconds. If you wish to store the station received, press the right-hand rotary control .
Radio mode Manual MW, LW, SW tuning X Select AM menu mode within the desired waveband. Press the multifunction button twice. X Next, turn the right-hand rotary control . X 9kHz (MW), 3kHz (LW) or 5kHz (SW) tuning steps are performed. The display will show that manual tuning is currently active with MAN. If the right-hand rotary control is not turned after a short time, MAN will disappear from the display and manual tuning is turned off.
CD mode CD mode Notes on compact discs (CD) Sound interruptions may occur if the CD is soiled. In order to ensure the highest tone quality, please note the following: Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct • Always touch the CD at the edges only. Keep the disc clean and never touch the surface. • Never stick anything on the CD. • Protect the CDs against direct sunlight and from heat sources such as heaters etc.
CD mode Forward / backward track skipping Turn right rotary control to right / left. Through further turning of the right rotary control , several tracks can be skipped over in forward or reverse directions. Scan search X X Note: The unit switches to the first track once the last track is reached. In a similar manner, it switches from the first track back to the final track.
CD mode Random play CD settings menu Pressing the multifunction button activates the random play function. Subsequently, the tracks on the current CD will be played in random order. The prompt Rnd is displayed inversely. X X X Pressing the multifunction button again deactivates the “Random Play” function. Press the button in CD mode. The CD settings menu is displayed. As additional information, if available, CD text on the track currently playing is displayed.
CD mode Temperature protection circuit Notes on CD-R and CD-RWs Notes on copy-protected CDs To protect the laser diode from excessive heat, a temperature protection circuit is integrated into the unit. When the temperature threshold of this protection circuit is activated, the following display is given for 8 seconds. You can play CD-Rs (writeable CDs) and CD-RW (rewritable CDs) on this unit, but please comply with legal restrictions. These restrictions may vary from one country to another.
MP3 mode MP3 mode General notes on MP3 The music that can be played when your unit is in MP3 mode is generally copyright-protected under applicable international and national laws. In several countries, the reproduction of copyrighted material is not permitted, even if only for personal use, without the express prior consent of the copyright holder. Please check the current copyright laws for your country and comply with them.
MP3 mode • You can play CD-Rs (writeable CDs) and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this unit, You can also use multisession CDs, but a multisession CD must be finalized before it can be played. Depending on the recording device used to record the CD-R/CD-RW and / or the CD-R/CD-RW itself, it may not be possible to play some CD-Rs/CD-RWs on this unit. For further information about creating MP3/WMA files and ID3 tags, please consult your dealer or check on the Internet.
MP3 mode Inserting /ejecting MP3 CDs Inserting CDs: X Press and hold . The display folds downwards and the CD slot is then visible. X Insert the MP3 CD into the CD slot with the printed side upwards. The unit pulls in the MP3 CD automatically and begins to play the first track in the first folder (directory) of the CD. Then fold the display up again. After the last track in the last folder on the MP3 CD has finished playing, the unit will automatically repeat the first track in the first folder on the CD.
MP3 mode Switching between folder/ playlist If playlists are stored on the inserted MP3 CD, it is possible to switch between the folder display and the playlist display. Note: The multifunction button is only displayed when playlists are saved on the inserted MP3 CD. Forward / backward track skipping Turn right rotary control to right / left. Through further turning of the right rotary control , several tracks can be skipped over in forward or reverse directions.
MP3 mode Fast forward / reverse X Fast forward (audible) is activated by pressing the multifunction button and fast reverse (audible) is activated by pressing the multifunction button. X Pressing the multifunction button again deactivates the “Random Play” function. X “Track repeat” is activated by pressing the multifunction button. Fast forward / reverse terminates when the multifunction button or is released. X Random Play Pressing the multifunction button activates the random play function.
MP3 mode Switching between track/ID3 tag display Press the multifunction button. The total number of playlists (Pl), folders (Fd) on the MP3 CD and the total number of tracks (Tk) are displayed. X Here you can set whether in the MP3 menu the track display is provided by the numerical track display or by displaying the ID3 tag for the current track. X Press the left-hand rotary control . or X Requesting CD settings menu. Displaying name of folder/ playlist X Requesting MP3 settings menu.
MP3 mode To connect an iPod™ to the Grand Prix you will need the remote kit iPod™, which is available as an optional extra. The remote kit iPod™ comes with connection and operating instructions. More information can be found under www.becker.de. Note: If the connecting cable is attached to the Grand Prix, it is not possible to attach a CD changer or a steering wheel remote control adapter.
CD changer mode CD changer mode Operational readiness of CD changer If a CD changer is connected to the car radio, the CD changer is ready for operation as soon as the filled CD magazine is loaded. Close the sliding cover after loading. All further operation is performed from the car radio control panel. Loading / ejecting the CD magazine To remove the CD magazine, open the sliding cover on the changer and press the eject button. The magazine is ejected and can be removed.
CD changer mode For additional operating instructions, refer to CD mode (Page 83): • “Notes on compact discs (CD)” on page 83 • “Forward / backward track skipping” on page 84 • “Scan search” on page 84 • “Fast forward / reverse” on page 84 • “Random play” on page 85 • “Track repeat” on page 84 CDC settings menu X Press the button in CDC mode. The CDC settings menu is displayed. At the same time, the current CD number, the track number and the current track playing time are displayed.
CD changer mode Naming a CD It is possible to assign a name to the CD currently playing, change a previously assigned name and delete stored names. Note: The entered name is stored in the CD changer. Only a limited amount of memory is available for CD names. If you replace your CD-changer, the stored names are lost. Assigning/changing names: X Requesting CDC settings menu. X Displaying names: X Requesting CDC settings menu.
CD changer mode CD filter function You can filter out individual tracks on a CD. These tracks are then not included when the CD is played. Note: The filter function can only be activated if a name has been stored for the selected CD. X X Filtering tracks: Silverstone 7860 and 2660 CD changers. X The tracks to be filtered out of the current CD can be selected using the right rotary control . X By pressing the right rotary control you can select Play (track unfiltered) and Skip (track filtered out).
Telephone mode Below, you will find information on operating a mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology, connected to the Grand Prix. Telephone mode Notes: • The Grand Prix can operate a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology. We support the Bluetooth® wireless technology profile HFP1.0. Mobile phones without Bluetooth® wireless technology cannot be operated.
Telephone mode Requesting telephone mode X To start up telephone mode, press the key once. Three states may occur when starting up telephone mode: • Mobile phone already connected • Mobile phone has just been connected • Mobile phone not yet connected Mobile phone already connected If a mobile phone is already connected to the Grand Prix, then the telephone menu is displayed after starting up telephone mode.
Telephone mode Connecting mobile phone The process of connecting a mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology to the Grand Prix must be started from the mobile phone. Follow the descriptions in the operating guide for your mobile phone. The following contains a general description of this process. X Switch on Bluetooth® on the mobile phone. X Initiate a search for devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology from the mobile phone. X Select your Grand Prix from the displayed list.
Telephone mode Connecting automatically After switching on the Grand Prix, the Grand Prix attempts to connect to the mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology that was connected last. The connection attempts last until either the mobile phone connected last has been connected or another mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology is connected.
Telephone mode X Press the right-hand rotary control . Number is busy Call lists If the number called is busy, the busy tone sounds and the following message appears. The Grand Prix tries to establish a connection to the phone number entered. Notes: • Press the multifunction button to abort the call. • If you have dialled a number from the mobile phone, Dialing appears in the display instead of a telephone number. X Press multifunction button .
Telephone mode • Numbers dialled (multifunction button ) This list contains the numbers you have dialled on the Grand Prix. Calling a number from a call list Deleting call lists You can establish a connection to one of the numbers in the call lists directly. You can delete all numbers from the individual call lists. X Select the number to be dialled from the desired list. X X Press one of the multifunction buttons , or to open the call list of your choice.
Telephone mode Accepting a call Rejecting a call An incoming call is indicated by a ringing tone and a message in the display. If the caller transmits his/her phone number, this is also displayed. You can reject an incoming call. Press multifunction button . The signals indicating a call are ended. The caller hears a busy tone. X X Press multifunction button . Terminating a call or Press the right-hand rotary control The call is accepted. X .
User settings User settings Opening / quitting User Settings menu After requesting the user settings, the following basic settings can be selected according to your personal preferences. • Gal - Speed-dependent volume control (GAL) • Tel - Telephone response • Lum - Display brightness • Led - Adjusting LED • M/S - Adjusting reception optimisation • Aux - Adjusting the AUX input • BeV - Adjusting signal tone volume X X The user menu is requested by pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds.
User settings Display brightness (Lum) LED setting With this function, the brightness of the display can be set. X To set, call up user menu. X Press the multifunction button. X With the right rotary control , select either 0 (dark) or 8 (light). This function can be used to switch the LED function (flashes when the unit is switched off) on and off. X To set, call up user menu. X By pressing multifunction button select either blinking (LED On) or off (LED Off).
User settings AUX input (Aux) Signal tone volume (BeV) This can be used to switch on the CD changer AF connections if no CD changer is connected. An external unit (Discman, Walkman, etc.) can then be connected. X To set, call up user menu. X With multifunction button , select either AUX Mode on (On) or Aux Mode off (Off). The volume of signal tones (e.g. storage confirmation) can be set using this function. X To set, call up user menu. X Press the multifunction button.
Service menu Service menu Calling up / exiting service menu The following information can be called up whilst in the Service menu: • Model-No.: - Display of the model number • Serial-No.
Installation of the microphone The microphone should be placed in the vehicle to allow optimal recognition of the speaker’s voice. Possible positions in the vehicle for the microphone can be seen in the following diagram. Installation of the microphone The installation position should be as far away from the loudspeakers, and as near to the speaker, as possible. If problems occur, different positions should be tested.
Installation of the microphone Connecting a microphone to the Grand Prix Insert the plug on the microphone connecting cable (A) into the jack provided (with the stop spring facing upwards) on the rear of the Grand Prix.
Installation and removal instructions A universal bracket for DIN installation slots is integrated into this car radio. An installation frame is not required. The unit is inserted into the installation slot and secured with the slides supplied. To install, complete all electrical connections. Then push the unit into the installation slot. Afterwards, insert slides into the openings on the front of the unit until the first detent position is reached (Figure A).
Installation and removal instructions To remove the unit, it must first be unlocked. To do this, push in both slides to the second detent position as shown in Figure A. Subsequently, withdraw the unit using both slides (Figure C). Then remove the slides by pressing the springs on the right and left sides of the unit. If the unit was previously installed in another vehicle, it may be necessary to adjust the springs on the unit before installation.
Connection instructions C1 C2 C3 B A Antenna socket Microphone connection Warning. Terminal 30 and Terminal 15 must always be Connection instructions connected separately, otherwise increased power consumption will occur when the unit is switched off. Connection socket A is not the same for all vehicle types. Therefore, always measure voltages before installation. The power supply must be protected separately by its own fuses.
Explanations Explanation RDS SYSTEM DAS Seek Name level Stations Fix level This car radio is capable of receiving RDS signals (RDS = Radio Data System) on the VHF bands. RDS is a technique for the transmission of inaudible information in the VHF broadcasting range. This means that the broadcaster sends information to be analysed by the car radio. At the level DAS Seek Name all receivable and identifiable RDS programmes are stored in a list sorted alphabetically by name.
Explanations EDUCATE LIGHT M DRAMA CLASSICS CULTURE EASY M VARIED SPORT OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDPRG SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK DOCUMENT NO PTY Education Light music Radio plays and literature Classical music Culture, church, society Musical entertainment Light entertainment Sport Special music programmes Weather report Financial information Children’s programmes Social reports Religious reports Interviews Travel reports Leisure time reports Jazz music Cou
Technical terminology glossary Technical terminology glossary Autostore With this function, the stations with the strongest signals are stored in the autostore memory, sorted by reception quality. AUX (Auxiliary) Connection for external audio signals. Code number A secret number that must be entered to activate the unit. Fader Volume setting between front and rear loudspeakers. Balance Volume setting between left and right loudspeakers. Folder Directory Folder on a CD that contains MP3 or WMA tracks.
Technical terminology glossary RDS (Radio Data System) A process for transmission of inaudible information on the VHF band. TP (Traffic Programme) Identification for traffic programme broadcasters. Regionalisation Regional identification contained in RDS. Station transmits regional programme. WMA (Windows Media Audio) Special compression process developed by Microsoft® for compressing audio data (i.e. music). Reset Reset the system to factory defaults.
Index Index A Apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Assigning CD names . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 B Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Busy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index M R M3U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Manual tuning AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 89 Mute Traffic programme . . . . . . . . . . .79 Mute function Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 105 Radio menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 80 Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 80 Radio text . . . . . .
Index Track filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Track repeat CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Track skip CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Traffic Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Traffic programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Announcement volume . . . . . . .79 Interruption of announcement . .79 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Mute . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data Technical data • Wavebands: FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz MW 531 kHz - 1620 kHz LW 153 kHz - 282 kHz SW 5800 kHz - 6250 kHz • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz for CD-mode 30 Hz - 15 kHz for FM 50 Hz - 2.5 kHz for MW, LW, SW • Output: 4 x 18 Watt • Line cross section: 0.75 mm² min. • Loudspeaker impedance: min.
127,&( Dear Listener, In conformance with current EC guidelines, any person may operate this radio receiver. This unit conforms to the current valid European or harmonised national standards. This designation is your guarantee that the unit conforms to the applicable specifications regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
Correct disposal of this product (waste for electrical and electronic equipment) (Applicable in European Union countries and other European countries with a separate collection scheme) The label on the product or on the accompanying literature indicates that at the end of its life it cannot be disposed of together with normal household waste. Dispose of this unit separately from other waste so as not to harm the environment or human health through uncontrolled waste disposal.
