Features
External Device Controls

Features

SD Memory Card Player: The Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27 has a vertical slot on the right side of the face to insert an SD memory card for playing MP3 and WMA files. Standard SD cards up to 2 GB are compatible. You cannot play CDs on this unit. You can, however, connect an optional CD changer.

MP3/WMA Playback: You can play MP3 files recorded onto SD memory cards with bit rates of 32-320 kbps, and WMA files with bit rates of 32-192 kbps. The files must be recorded in FAT 16 or FAT 32. Up to 1500 files (directories and tracks) can be in any one directory. Basic MP3/WMA playback functions include:

• Directory (Folder) Skip
• Track (File) Skip
• Audible Fast Search (forward/backward)
• Track Repeat
• Directory Repeat
• Track Repeat
• Random Track Play (all tracks on the SD card)
• Random Directory Play (all tracks in the current directory)
• Track Intro Scan
• Pause

Regional Tuning Intervals: The unit's radio tuner can be set for up to 4 regions: America, Europe, South America, and Thailand.

Adjustable Sensitivity: The Melbourne SD27 can be set to tune only stations with good reception or also tune stations with weak reception. You can choose from 6 sensitivity levels, from "SENS HI6" to "SENS LO1." Different sensitivities can be set for AM and FM.

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 track intro scan time for the SD car player, as well as the CD intro scan time for a connected CD changer.

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 (60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz), 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 (50Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz). 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 (0-66) Note: If the power-on volume is set to a high level, you can possibly damage your hearing or your audio equipment.

Mute/Telephone Level: You can set the mute level to a volume setting between minimum and maximum (0-66). You can also set a default volume level for phone calls

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 0 and 30 seconds.

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 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.

Auxiliary Inputs: The Melbourne SD27 is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary input on the front panel. You can connect an auxiliary input source, such as a portable MiniDisc/DVD/MP3 player. 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.

Remote Control: The Melbourne SD27 comes with a small 8-button remote control (RC-12H). 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=1.375", L=2.223", D=0.27".

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

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. Note: When the iPod Aux Cable is in use, you cannot connect a CD changer to this unit.

Bluetooth/USB Adapter Ready: With the optional Bluetooth/USB interface (023BLAUBLU), you can place and accept "hands free" cellular phone calls through this head unit. You can also play MP3 files stored on your Bluetooth cell phone. Up to 5 Bluetooth-capable phones can be registered to the adapter. In addition, the adapter has a USB input for plugging in portable digital audio players with USB outputs or USB storage devices.

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:

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