Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

The following check will assist in the correction of most prob- lems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the check list below, refer back to the connection and operating procedures.

General

Trouble

Cause/Solution

No sound

Adjust the volume with the dial.

 

Set the fader control to the cen-

 

ter position with a 2-speaker sys-

 

tem.

 

 

Indications do not appear Remove the front panel and

on the display window. clean the connectors with cotton swab dipped in isoprophyl alco- hol (90% or higher).

Radio reception

Trouble

Cause/Solution

Preset stations are not re-

The broadcast is too weak.

ceivable.

 

 

 

Automatic tuning is not pos-

The broadcast is too weak.

sible

Use manual tuning.

 

 

Travelstore feature does

Not enough broadcast frequen-

not complete storing of six

cies are receivable.

stations.

 

 

 

Also make sure that antenna is connected, extended and dry inside.

If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Blaupunkt dealer or in the United States call 1-800-266-2528 for technical assistance, parts and service. Call 1-800-950-2528 for dealer referral or to request product brochure.

CD Player Troubleshooting

When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears in the display window.

Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the “ MECA ERR ” appears or

SW ERROR ” persists, contact your nearest Blaupunkt dealer.

Message

Possible cause

Recommended action

 

 

 

CD ERROR

Dirty disc.

Clean the disc.

 

Scratched disc.

Replace the disc.

 

Up-side-down.

Check the disc.

 

Focus error.

Try ejecting and

 

 

reinserting under normal

 

 

temperature conditions.

 

Data and focus error. Under normal tempera-

 

 

ture conditions, eject

 

 

and insert clean, un-

 

 

damaged disc properly.

 

 

SW ERROR

Mechanical problem. Eject and reinsert.

 

 

 

CD Changer Troubleshooting (HOUSTON DM189 only)

If a problem should develop while operating CD changer, an error message appears in the display window.

Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists or “09 ER- ROR” appears, contact your nearest Blaupunkt dealer.

Message

Possible cause

Recommended action

 

 

 

NO DISC

No magazine

Load the magazine in

 

No disc

the CD changer

 

Up-side-down

Check the disc

01 ERROR

CD ROM is loaded

Replace with Music

 

 

CD’s

COMM ERR

Communication error Check the connection of

 

 

the CD changer

TEMP ERR

Excessive tempera-

The error sign will go off

 

ture conditions at

and play will resume

 

the CD changer

when the temperature at

 

 

the changer returns to a

 

 

normal range.

GENERAL

Dimensions

: Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 155 mm

 

 

(W × H × D)

Power requirements :

12 volts DC car battery

 

 

(negative ground)

Output Power

:

47 watts × 4 channels

Output Wiring

: Floating-ground type designed for 4

 

 

speaker use.

 

 

RCA low-level outputs (4 channels).

Output Impedance

: Compatible with 4-8 ohm speakers.

Low - Level Output

:

2 V. (4 channels)

TUNER

 

 

 

Tuning Range

: AM

: 530 - 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

 

 

FM

: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)

Sensitivity

: AM

: 20 µV

 

 

FM

: 1.5 µV

FM

 

 

 

Stereo Separation

:

30 dB

CD PLAYER

 

 

 

Frequency

 

 

 

Response

:

20 - 20,000 Hz

S/N Ratio

:

90 dB

Wow & Flutter

:

Below the measurable limit

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Blaupunkt BOSTON CD189 manual Troubleshooting Guide Specifications, General, Radio reception, CD Player Troubleshooting

BOSTON CD189, HOUSTON DM189 specifications

Blaupunkt, a name synonymous with quality audio solutions, has garnered attention with two standout models in their audio lineup: the HOUSTON DM189 and the BOSTON CD189. These devices embody modern car audio technology, offering remarkable features tailored for an enjoyable driving experience.

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