Brief component description

This radio is a basic version. This radio has the following features:

• CD drive.

  The CD drive is suitable for playing CDs (digital audio playback). It supports MP3 and WMA formats.

• AUX-IN connection
• 1 Tuner (FM, AM)
• CAN connection

The following illustration shows the radio (RAD) using the example of F25 (other series with adapted front trim panel).

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Din Housing, 2 Line Display, Font Trim Panel With Integrated Buttons And Rotary Push Buttons

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The rear side of the radio has 2 plug connections that are used to connect the control unit to the vehicle electrical system.

The 2-line monochrome display now also shows Check Control messages.

The integrated amplifier of the radio has an output of 4 x 25 watts. This radio does not include a telephone function.

Fig 2: Identifying Radio (1-Din Housing), Aerial Plug Connection (AM/FM) And Multi-Pin Connector (Eight/Sixteen Pins)

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