About the Blaupunkt Key West MP38
The Blaupunkt Key West MP38 will please your eyes with its clean, functional front panel and its broad selection of display colors. But you'll also find that it's a powerful and versatile car stereo that holds up the audio end of the bargain as well as the visual.
The Key West's impressive internal amp makes your CDs sound their best. You can load a CD with your MP3 or WMA files for hours of non-stop music while you're on the road. And Blaupunkt includes a sensitive AM/FM tuner that'll hold you in good stead when you're tuning in distant radio stations. You can choose from 4,000-plus selectable background colors to match your mood and your car's interior, and the stereo's handy, oversized buttons make it easy to adjust your system on the go.
You can play your iPod® through the receiver by adding an optional iPod adapter, or connect a portable music player or satellite radio with the addition of an auxiliary input adapter. Add Blaupunkt's Bluetooth® adapter, and you can conduct conversations through a compatible phone while keeping your hands safely on the steering wheel.
Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.
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.
Product highlights:
General features:
- CD receiver with built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files)
- fold-down, detachable face with 4096 selectable face illumination colors
- wireless remote
Audio features:
- 3-band EQ with adjustable frequency centerpoints and 3 preset EQ curves ("Rock," "Pop," and "Classic")
- Xbass bass boost
Expandability:
- compatible with: CD changer, auxiliary input, iPod and Bluetooth adapters
- 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear)
Other info:
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 7648005510
What's in the box:
Blaupunkt Key West MP38 owner's manual
- CD/MP3/WMA receiver with a 10A fuse inserted in the chassis
- Face
- Sleeve
- Trim ring
- Wireless remote control (RC-12H)
- CR2025 battery
- Power wiring harness
- Speaker wiring harness
- Line output harness (4-channel)
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Plastic bushing
- 2 Face fixing clips
- Operating and Installation Instructions
- "Let's Connect" accessory brochure
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More details on the Blaupunkt Key West MP38
Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Optional | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Optional | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | No | |
Memory Card Slot | No | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Optional | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic/5Gen/4Gen/3Gen | |
Nano | Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/Nano1 | |
Touch | Touch2/Touch1 | |
iPhone | No | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | N/A | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | VarioColor | |
Key Button Color | Red | |
EQ Bands | 3 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 17 dBf | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek/Scan | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | ||
High-res Playback |
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Features
External Device Controls
Features
Vario Color Display: Blaupunkt Key West MP38 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 40 seconds, allowing you to choose the one you prefer.
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 9 (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.
3-Band EQ: The unit features preset EQ sound effects for specific types of music. You can select the Rock, Pop, or Classic preset EQ setting. In addition, separate bass, middle, and treble adjustments can be made from -7 to +7, each with selectable center frequencies (Bass: 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz; Middle: 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 3kHz; Treble: 10kHz, 12kHz, 15kHz, 17kHz). You can adjust the audio settings independently for each source.
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. 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 Level: You can set the mute level to a volume setting between minimum and maximum (0-66).
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.
Travel Store: You can automatically store the strongest 5 AM or 5 FM stations using the Travel Store function. These presets are stored in bands FMT or AM, whichever is selected.
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.
Shock Proof Memory: The CD player has a memory buffer of for CDs and MP3 discs to virtually eliminate skipping and drop outs, even on the roughest roads. Note: The number of seconds of electronic skip protection was not given.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Key West MP38 can play MP3/WMA files recorded onto CD-Rs and CD-RWs. The format of the CD-R or CD-RW must be ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. Each disc can have a maximum of 252 directories and 511 files, with up to 255 files in one directory. The unit supports variable bit rates between 8 and 320 kbps. During MP3/WMA playback, you have 5 display options:
- Track/File Number and Play Time
- Track/File Number and Clock
- Directory Number and Track/File Number
- Directory Number and Clock
- Directory Number and Play Time
ID3 Tags: The unit will display MP3 ID3 tags. You can select to display the directory name, file name, artist name, song name, or album name when available. The tags appear on the display each time a new song begins.
Telephone Mute: If the receiver is connected to a mobile telephone with an external mute circuit, the receiver's volume is muted whenever the mobile telephone is "picked up." The power wiring harness contains a telephone mute wire that must be connected to the phone's mute circuit in order for this feature to function.
Auxiliary Input Ready: When the optional auxiliary input adapter (023AUXIN1R) is used, the Key West MP38 allows you to connect an auxiliary input source, such as a portable MiniDisc/DVD/MP3 player. When the adapter is used, you cannot connect a CD changer.
Remote Control: The Key West MP38 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=1.375", 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. 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).
Note: This optional cable (023IPODCBL) will not charge the iPod nano (4th generation) or iPod touch (2nd generation) without the Scosche passPORT (142IFWA). 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.
CD Changer Compatibility: This head unit can directly control the following Blaupunkt CD changers: CDC A 03, CDC A 08, and IDC A 09. During CD changer operation, you have 5 display options:
- Track Number and Play Time
- Track Number and Clock
- CD Number and Track Number
- CD Number and Clock
- CD Number and Play Time
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This reciever is a very nice, sleek looking one. It doesn't have too many buttons to look overwhelming and the interface isn't that bad and is rather easy to navigate. Crutchfield's set up guide was very clear and didn't take me too terribly long to set it up.
Jacob from Lincoln, NE