Simple Integration Of Mobile Phone Into Car Radio

HILDESHEIM - July 14, 2008: The new Hamburg MP68 car radio from Blaupunkt is an attractively designed unit with a newly developed and intuitive user interface combined with a high degree of technical performance: From high quality radio reception, to the many different connection options for all types of storage media and right on up to the integrated Bluetooth wireless module that makes it possible to integrate a mobile phone into the car radio quickly and easily, the Hamburg is the unit of choice for many motorists.

Attractive design and new user ergonomics
The design of the latest Hamburg model features clear operating keys which make selecting functions easy and convenient. The chrome-plated encoder rocker key, symbolising Blaupunkt’s trademark “the blue dot”, serves as the central operating element. It can be used to control all of the radio’s most important functions. The user interface developed by Blaupunkt makes it possible to operate the new Hamburg MP68 functions both conveniently and intuitively.

Uncompromising operation
Using a mobile phone whilst driving is dangerous and will attract a heavy fine and penalty points for drivers in the UK, but the Hamburg MP68 has an integrated Bluetooth wireless module that solves the problem. The car radio and the mobile phone recognize one another as soon as the mobile is switched on in the vehicle.

The most important basic functions of the telephone can be operated and controlled directly via the car radio – to accept or end a call, for example, all that is needed is a quick press of the key with the corresponding receiver symbol on the front panel. A convenient alphanumerical keypad – just like the one on the mobile phone – makes dialing easy. The individual keys can be used to store speed-dial numbers and make it easy to select a number from up to 500 alphabetical phone-book entries. All the calling lists can be used and edited on the full-graphic display.

In addition to the Bluetooth interface for wireless connection, the Hamburg MP68 it is equipped with a USB slot for external data storage media and the unit also includes an easy-to-install hands-free microphone. It provides good voice quality; the voice of the person on the other end of the line can be heard loud and clear over the car speakers.

A diverse range of connection options for enhanced convenience
The innovative Hamburg MP68 is a car radio that meets high demands in terms of reception quality, contemporary MP3 decoder technology, a wide range of connection options for all kinds of storage media and adjustable sound settings.

The radio is able to pick up three wavebands (FM, MW, LW), provides good sound quality, is equipped with an integrated amplifier of 4 x 50 Watts maximum power, and the sound can be customised by adjusting the 3-band equaliser. Connections for external amplifiers and subwoofers can be used to generate additional sound volume. The VarioColour facility also allows the radio display to be adapted to the vehicle-specific dashboard illumination.

The Hamburg MP68 car radio can be connected to any MP3/WMA player via the integrated USB interface or Aux-input, and the new operating menu makes MP3 browsing extremely easy. Even when a portable hard disk with a complete music collection is connected, individual songs can be found and selected quickly.

With its attractively styled control panel, this new car radio from Blaupunkt is the perfect choice for listening to the radio and using the telephone as well as for playing back music from a variety of different storage media.