Features
External Device Controls

Features

Vario-Color Display: The Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58 receiver features a Vario-Color display. You can select one of 16 values of Red, Green, and Blue, giving you a possibility of 4096 colors. The Color Scan feature cycles through all the possible display colors in approximately 70 seconds, allowing you to choose the one you prefer, or you can select a continuous Color Scan display.

Variable Display Dimming Levels: You can independently set the dimming level for daytime and nighttime displays. Each display can be set between 1 (dim) and 16 (bright). The display switches from day to night levels when the vehicle's headlights are turned on. Note: The orange illumination wire in the power harness must be connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit in order for the display switching to take place.

EQ Presets:The unit features preset EQ sound effects for specific types of music. You can select the Rock, Pop, or Classic preset EQ setting.

Enhanced Audio: In addition to traditional bass and treble settings from -7 to +7, you can further adjust the sound by using enhanced bass, middle, and treble settings. You can choose the center frequencies for E-Bass (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz), E-Middle (500Hz, 1kHz, 1.5kHz, 2.5kHz), and E-Treble (10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 17.5kHz). You can select a Quality Factor (Q-Factor) for E-Bass (1.0, 1.25, 1.5 or 2) and for E-Middle (0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.25). The gain for E-Middle is adjustable from -7 to +7.

X-Bass: The X-Bass feature can be used to boost the bass at low volume levels. You can set the X-Bass boost to one of three levels. Enhanced X-Bass lets you select one of three center frequencies (30 Hz, 60 Hz, or 100 Hz). The X-Bass feature, when activated, is applied to all sources.

Power-On Volume: You can choose the volume setting at which the receiver plays when it is turned on. In the menu, you can choose "Last Volume" and the unit will be set to the same volume level as when it was last turned off. The maximum "Last Volume" setting is 38. If you turned off the unit with the volume setting higher than 38, the unit will default to a turn-on volume of 38. You can also choose a default volume setting between minimum and maximum (0-50) Note: If the power-on volume is set to a high level, you can possibly damage your hearing or your audio equipment.

Telephone/Navigation Mute: If the receiver is connected to a mobile telephone with an external mute circuit or a compatible navigation unit, the receiver's volume is muted whenever the mobile telephone is "picked up" or when a navigation announcement is made. The power wiring harness contains a green telephone mute wire that must be connected to the phone's mute circuit or the navigation mute wire in order for this feature to function.

Mute Level: You can set the mute level to a volume setting between minimum and maximum (0-50). You can also set a default volume level for phone calls.

Automatic Sound: The Automatic Sound function automatically adjusts the volume of the sound system to the vehicle's speed. As the vehicle increases in speed, the level of road and wind noise also increase, and the radio's volume will also rise to compensate for the higher noise level. As the car slows down, and the noises decrease, the volume of the radio also decreases. The Automatic Sound level can be adjusted in 6 increments (0-5). Note: In order for the Automatic Sound function to work, the white wire (labeled "Gala") must be connected to the vehicle's speed sensor circuit.

Ignition Off Turn-On: The unit can be turned on manually even if the ignition is turned off. The receiver will stay on in this mode for approximately one hour and will automatically shut itself off to avoid running down the battery.

Off Timer: After opening the control panel, the unit will switch off after a pre-selected time between 15 and 30 seconds.

Multi-Region Tuner: The New Orleans MP58 has a tuner that can receive stations in the United States, Europe, and Thailand. The tuner is factory-set to the region in which it is sold. Should you travel to another region, you can reset the tuner to the European or Thai tuning region.

Travel Store: You can automatically store the strongest 6 AM and 6 FM station using the Travel Store function. These presets are stored in bands FMT and AMT.

Adjustable Scan Tuning: The scan feature briefly plays all the receivable stations. You can set the scanning time between 5 and 30 seconds. Note: When the radio scan time is changed, it also resets the CD intro scan time for the in-dash player and the connected CD changer.

MP3/WMA Playback: The New Orleans MP58 can play MP3/WMA files recorded onto CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and USB-based devices. The format of the recordings must be ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. Files should be created using bit rates from 32-320 kbps for MP3 and 32-192 kbps for WMA. This unit can support a maximum of 999 files in 99 directories on CDs, or up to 1500 files on a USB device. During MP3/WMA playback, you can display various types of information on the current track, including track/file name, artist name, album name, playing time, and clock. In the browse mode, you can display up to 3 lines at a time, which allows you to scroll through the tracks in a folder or a playlist and select a track to play.

Subwoofer Output: In addition to the 4-channel preamp output harness, a separate mono (single channel) non-fading subwoofer output is provided on the power harness. You can control the subwoofer output level from 0 to 7, and the frequency of the low-pass filter can be set to 80Hz, 120Hz, or 160Hz.

Remote Control: The New Orleans MP58 comes with a small 8-button remote control. The supplied remote has the following functions: Volume Up, Volume Down, Source Select, Mute, and Select Up/Dn/Left/Right. The unit cannot be turned on or off with the remote. Dimensions: W=1.379", L=2.227", D=0.275".

Clock Display Note: In the menu, you can select the unit for "Clock On" or "Clock Off" operation. When set to "Clock On", the clock will continue to display and the buttons remain illuminated after the unit is turned off as long as the ignition is in the "On" or "Accessory" position. When set to "Clock Off", the display and button illumination is turned off when the unit is turned off.

Clock Mode: You can set the clock display to 12-hour or 24-hour mode.

External Device Controls

USB Input: The Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58 is equipped with a plug-in USB input on a 2' pigtail. It is compatible with Type A USB connectors. You can playback MP3 and WMA files recorded onto USB Flash Drives (or "thumb" drives) or USB-based hard drive devices. For the device to be recognized, it must be specified as a mass storage device, formatted using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.

iPod Ready: The receiver is compatible with the Blaupunkt iPod Aux Cable (item # 023IPODCBL). When the iPod cable is connected, the audio from the iPod can be played through the receiver. You will still need to control the iPod directly--the receiver cannot control the device. The cable will also power and charge your iPod while connected. The iPod cable is compatible with all iPods equipped with a standard dock connector, including the new iPod classic (80/120/160GB), iPod nano (3rd/4th generation), and iPod touch (1st/2nd generation).

Optional Auxiliary Input: You can plug in an additional auxiliary source by connecting an optional auxiliary input adapter (023AUXIN1R) to the rear panel, instead of a CD changer or iPod adapter.

Bluetooth-ready: With the optional Bluetooth/USB 2.0 interface (023BLAUBLU), you can access Bluetooth applications, such as wireless hands-free calling and Bluetooth streaming. The Bluetooth capable cell phone can remain in a purse or glove compartment, giving you both hands free for steering. The microphone supplied with the interface can be mounted on your visor or dash with the included clip and self-adhesive mounts.

Changer Controls: This head unit can directly control the following Blaupunkt changers: CDC A 03, CDC A 08, and IDC A 09. During CD changer operation, the following items are displayed:

• Icon for CD changer
• Track number
• Playing time
• Sound preset
• Time (can be on or off)
• CD number
• Indicators for random or repeat play if activated