Car Audio System - Blaupunkt - Seattle MP57 MP3, front Aux in with Blue tooth, USB Interface

Car Audio System - Blaupunkt - Seattle MP57 ( MP3, front Aux in with Blue tooth, USB Interface)

Blaupunkt Seattle MP57 CD receiver key features

RDS radio with single play CD / MP3 / WMA deck. Unit will handle CD-R and CD-R/W media. Front panel flips down to insert CD.

High resolution colour display with removable front panel.

Powerful 4 x 45W amplifier with three channel digital parametric equaliser.

Easily upgradeable with connections for remote control, iPod, CD changer, external amplifiers, car telephone and personal hi-fi auxiliary input.

Radio tuner features:

• LW / MW / FM waveband coverage. 36 stations can be preset
• RDS-AF (alternate frequency) feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available signal for the station that is currently set
• Travelstore automatically stores the six most powerful radio stations transmitting locally in the FM memory bank
• TA (traffic announcement) will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report. Tone, balance and volume of traffic announcements can be independently set
• PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.). Program types can be assigned to preset station buttons
• Scrolling display of radio text information can switched on or off
• Preset scan will play all receivable stations for a period (can be adjusted between 5 and 30 seconds)
• Switchable (on / off / auto select) hi-cut filter improves reception of weak FM stations by reducing treble
• European region setting for radio reception can be altered to USA or Thailand if required

CD features:

• Will play standard audio CDs and CD-R&R/W discs
• Fast searching, random play, track scan, pause and track repeat functions
• Six lines of display can be set to show combinations of CD name / track number /  track time / time during playback
• CD text information (if present on disc) can scroll across display if selected
• Compatible Blaupunkt aftermarket CD changers can be connected. Discs in changer can be assigned names (up to seven characters)

MP3 / WMA features:

• Up to 999 MP3 / WMA tracks can be handled on CD-R/RW disc. Tracks can be grouped into a maximum of 99 directories. Directories can be nested into an unlimited number of levels
• Support for variable bit rates. MP3 max bit rate 320kbit/s, WMA max bit rate 192kbit/s
• Will play tracks programmed by playlist manager such as WinAmp or Microsoft Media Player
• Display can be configured to show various combinations of directory / file / artist / track / album / time information
• Scan searching, random play, track scan, pause and track / directory repeat functions

Amplifier features:

• 4 x 45W max power amplifier (4 x 26W RMS). Separate adjustments for treble, bass, fader and balance
• Source-specific sound adjustment. Bass, middle, treble and sub-out settings can be different for each sound input source
• Three sound presets (pop, rock, classical are provided as pre-programmed equaliser settings, as alternative to manual adjustment
• X-BASS loudness sound enhancement for low level listening. Programmable in four stages at three frequencies, for a full sound at low volumes (each audio source can have its own level setting)
• Power on, muted, telephone call and navigation announcement volumes can be independently set
• Four channel (3.0V) preamp output for connecting external amplifiers (requires accessory cable)
• Separate preamp output for subwoofer with variable level and cut-off frequency settings (requires accessory cable)

Other features:

• Blaupunkt compatible infra-red remote controls can be added as an optional accessory. Unit can be linked to many makes of factory-fitted remote controls with an additional adaptor
• Removable front panel with full colour information display and 'softkey' contextual control buttons
• Telephone audio can be fed through radio's amplifier and listened to  via vehicle speaker system (requires accessory lead)
• Front panel mounted stereo jack socket for direct connection of iPod, MP3 player etc.
• Second auxiliary input socket available at rear of radio (requires accessory cable) (Not available if iPod interface or CD changer is connected)
• Timer allows one hour of use with ignition switched off, to protect vehicle's battery
• Power-up message of up to 35 characters can be programmed and scrolled when radio is turned on
• Images displayed as screensaver, wallpaper and during aux-playback can be customised by loading them from a CD
• Display brightness during day and nighttime can be adjusted to suit viewing conditions
• Display angle (contrast) can be adjusted to suit viewing angle
• Clock display (12/24hour) can be selected. Clock can be manually or automatically set (by RDS signal)
• Red control button illumination