About the Blaupunkt Barcelona 230
A streamlined jukebox
A streamlined jukebox
Blaupunkt's Barcelona 230 CD receiver combines the benefits of hands-free calling with the ability to listen to all your music, no matter what form it's in. You can stream music via Bluetooth, plug in a USB drive or SD card, connect a portable audio player, or hook up your iPhone or select Android smartphones. Or, you can stick with CDs and AM/FM radio if you like. The Barcelona does it all, and its understated design ensures it looks good doing it.
Bluetooth® improves your drive time
Blaupunkt's Barcelona 230 CD receiver is a winning proposition when it comes to replacing your old radio. You'll enjoy the convenience and safety of hands-free calling as you keep your attention on the road, while wireless audio streaming means you won't have to plug in whenever you want to listen to your music. And one look at the no-nonsense control panel will tell you that this striking receiver was built for ease of use, so you can keep your eyes on the road ahead.
Multiple sources
You can play your favorite CDs in the Barcelona, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files. You can plug almost any audio source into the front-panel auxiliary input, including a satellite radio. You can use the front USB port for a compatible iPhone, Android phone, or thumb drive, plus you can also slide an SD card into the slot behind the faceplate to expand your mobile music library.
Simply great sound
With three EQ presets, you can tailor the sound to your preferences, and this Blaupunkt's beefy 22 watts per channel will make your speakers sound more dynamic. The built-in X-Bass gives your music a boost for more impact. You'll find the five RCA preamp outputs convenient for hooking up additional amps and a powered subwoofer.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- CD receiver with AM/FM RDS tuner
- built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Bluetooth microphone built into faceplate; receiver includes input for external mic (sold separately)
- detachable face with single-line display
- USB port and SD slot compatible with MP3 and WMA audio files
- remote control
Smartphone Features:
- built-in iPod and iPhone control (see Details tab for model compatibility)
- Pandora control with iPhone
- stored music playback and control with select Android phones (see Details tab for compatibility)
Audio Features:
- bass and treble controls (three EQ presets)
- X-Bass bass boost
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB port, front auxiliary input, SD card slot (behind faceplate)
- outputs: 5-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, mono subwoofer)
Other Features and Specs:
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # BPBARC230BT
What's in the box:
Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 owner's manual
- CD receiver (10A fuse)
- Trim-ring (installed)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Face (inside case)
- Faceplate case
- Power/ground harness
- Speaker harness
- Right-angled antenna adapter (installed)
- Remote control (CR2025 3V battery installed)
- 2 Radio removal keys
- Operating Instructions
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB, SD/SDHC | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic/5Gen | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 | |
Touch | 5/4/3/2/1 | |
iPhone | 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 5-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 4 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | White | |
Key Button Color | Red/Blue | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | See/Scan | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
CD/USB/SD Playback
iPhone/Aux Integration
AM/FM + Pandora Radio
Audio Section
Display & Remote Features
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (2.0) allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile).
- Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Pairing: Before using the unit's Bluetooth functions, you must pair your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or audio device to the Blaupunkt CD receiver. You can pair up to 5 Bluetooth-enabled devices, but only one can be used at a time.
Hands-Free Communication (w/ Integrated Mic): The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth-enabled iPhone, Android smartphone, or other Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. You'll be able to answer incoming calls, as well as dial outgoing calls.
- Answer/End Incoming Call: When there is an incoming call, the current audio source is muted and a ring tone is played via the loudspeakers of the car sound system. The head unit's display will indicate "INCOMING CALL" and the phone number of the caller. If the phone number is one of your phone book contacts, then the unit will also display the caller's name. "PRIVATE NUMBER" is displayed when there is no caller information transmitted. You can answer the incoming call from the head unit's front-panel controls. You'll be able to speak into the head unit's integrated mic on the front-panel (or optional external mic) during your phone conversation, while the other party is heard through your vehicle's speakers.
- Dialing Outgoing Call: You can manually enter a phone number, up to 20 digits, using the unit's front-panel controls. The head unit also allows you to access your Bluetooth-enabled phone's phone book contacts (up to 1,000 entries) for easy access. You can even choose to store five phone numbers as presets for speedier dialing. In addition, you can speak a contact's name into the integrated mic for voice dialing. You can also quickly call the last number dialed.
Wireless Audio Streaming: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 allows you to wirelessly play back stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices using a Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP connection. You can control basic playback functions of your music on your Bluetooth-enabled device from the Toronto 420BT's front-panel. Playback functions include Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track.
CD/USB/SD Playback
Disc Compatibility: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs.
USB Port: The Barcelona 230 features a front-panel USB (type-A) port which enables connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The unit supports playback & control of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto a compatible USB MSC device. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the digital media receiver's USB port (max. 0.5A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
SD Card Slot: The Barcelona 230 features an SD-card slot located behind its detachable front-panel. The The SD-card slot supports SD and SDHC memory cards with MP3/WMA music files. The unit's face-plate must be detached to insert or eject an SD/SDHC memory card.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Blaupunkt CD receiver supports the following types of MP3 and WMA music files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | CD-R/RW | SD/SDHC Card | USB Storage Device |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 | FAT 16/32 | |
Playable File Types | MP3: bit rate of 32-320 kbps WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps | ||
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 20,000 files | ||
Tags | ID3 tag (version 1/2), WMA tag |
Folder Select: This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder.
Playback Functions: The CD receiver provides Repeat, Random, & Scan playback functions.
- Scan Play: This function allows you to locate and play the first 4/8/12/16/60 seconds of the first track on a CD, SD-card, or USB device.
- Repeat Play: This function allows you to play the current track on a CD, SD-card, or USB device repeatedly or play a file currently being played in a MP3/WMA folder on a SD/USB repeatedly.
- Random Play: This function allows you to play all tracks recorded on a CD/SD/USB or particular folder of a SD/USB in a random order.
Off Insert/Eject + Auto Reload: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. If the ejected disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust.
Mounting: For proper CD playback you must install the unit within 30° of horizontal.
iPhone/Aux Integration
iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230's front-panel USB port can be used to connect your iPod/iPhone to the head unit, via the dock connector-to-USB cable which comes with your iPod/iPhone. The Barcelona 230 supports audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of your compatible iPod/iPhone.
- Music Playback: The Blaupunkt head unit supports audio playback of stored music and music apps on your iPod or iPhone. The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter.
- iPod Control: You can use the head unit's front-panel controls to search your iPod/iPhone's stored music library by Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre. Newer iPod/iPhones with iOS 6.0+ allow you to continue to access your Apple device's touchscreen. Older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked during connection.
- Song/Artist Display: The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information; including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album title.
- Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 0.5A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position (if your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it).
Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 6/26/2014):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | Phone | Audio | ||||
iPhone | 2G | 3.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4 | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4S | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5 | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5C | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5S | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | 1st | 2.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
5th | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
nano | 1st | 1.3.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
2nd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
7th | 1.02PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
video | 5th | 1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
2 | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
3 | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
4 | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
mini | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
air | 7.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
Auxiliary Input: A front-panel stereo minijack is provided to allow the connection of almost any portable audio source with a 3.5mm headphone output. Simply connect your portable digital music player to the unit's front-panel auxiliary input, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system.
AM/FM + Pandora Radio
AM/FM Tuner: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner offering manual, seek/scan, & preset tuning. The built-in tuner provides 2 FM banks and 1 AM banks. You can store 5 radio stations in each bank, giving you 10 FM and 5 AM preset stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically. The presets are saved permanently even after battery disconnect. The Scan function will play the first 4/8/12/16 seconds of each station or preset station, until you find a station you like.
Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 using your USB-connected Apple iPhone, via the the cable supplied with your iPhone. The Barcelona 230 provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station list and sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). You can even shuffle songs from different stations in your list. You can also skip song tracks within a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up/thumbs down and bookmark them on your Pandora account. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) with the latest version of the Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account.
Audio Section
22 Watt x 4 Channel Amp: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 is equipped with a 22 watt RMS x 4 channel amplifier (50 watts Peak x 4 channels).
5ch/4V Preamp Outputs + Sub Control: The Blaupunkt Barcelona 230 features a pair of fading front- and rear-channel preamp outputs, as well as a mono-subwoofer preamp output (all rated at 4-volts).
Programmable Turn-On Volume: You can set the head unit to turn-on to the last volume level adjustment when turned off, or turn-on to a pre-defined volume level (0-50) every time you power up the radio.
EQ Presets: Four EQ sound presets (Classic, Pop, Rock, Off/Flat) allow you to easily recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music.
Tone Controls: The head unit offers also offers independent Bass & Treble control (+/-7dB); along with Balance (L9-R9) & Fader (R9-F9) adjustment.
X-BASS: The X-BASS feature increases the amount of bass at low volumes levels.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation.
Display & Remote Features
Detachable Face Security: This unit features detachable face security. A hard plastic face case is included. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.
Single-Line Display: The single-line, 9-digit LCD (with black background and white characters) on the Barcelona 230 allows numbers and characters to be displayed clearly in almost any lighting condition.
- 12/24-Hour Clock: The in-dash head unit offers a switchable 12- or 24-hour clock display. You can set the unit's clock to display even when the head unit is turned off (key still in accessory position) or have it turn off with the head unit.
- Illumination Dimmer: The CD receiver's display automatically dims to a preset brightness when the vehicle's headlights are turned on. You can adjust the brightness (1-16) for the Daytime and Nighttime preset. The wiring harness includes an orange lead that should be connected to the vehicle's parking light circuit in order for the dimmer feature to operate.
IR Remote: The Barcelona 230 comes supplied with an 18-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the CD receiver. The remote operates off of a single CR2025 Lithium cell 3V battery (already installed).
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The BLAUPUNKT Barcelona 230 has a lot of bells and whistles. The installation was very easily accomplished in a few hours (2.5) a lot of time was spent installing 4 new speakers and adding 2 built in subs I would like to add pictures to this review but there's no link to do so sorry.
John B. from Lincoln NE