YOUNGTIMER CAR AUDIO

Frankfurt RCM 82 DAB

Classic looks meets modern tech. Enjoy DAB+, Bluetooth, iPhone, and more in this versatile car radio.

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Rediscover the iconic style of the Blaupunkt Frankfurt with a modern twist! The RCM 82 DAB seamlessly blends its classic “youngtimer” aesthetic with cutting-edge technology, making it the perfect upgrade for vintage and modern vehicles alike. Enjoy crystal-clear digital radio, seamless smartphone integration, and versatile media playback options, all wrapped in a timeless design.

Key Features

  • DAB+ Digital Radio: Experience a wide selection of stations in superior, noise-free digital quality.
  • Made for iPhone: Enjoy seamless integration with your iPhone for music playback and control.
  • FLAC Support: Listen to your high-resolution audio files in their original, lossless quality.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity: Stream music wirelessly, make hands-free calls, and enjoy convenient access to your phone’s features.
  • Versatile Media Playback: Play your favorite tunes via USB, SD card, or AUX input. Supports a wide range of audio formats including MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, APE, and WAV.
  • Classic Blaupunkt Design: Retains the iconic look and feel of the original Frankfurt series, perfect for classic car enthusiasts.
  • Vario Colour Illumination: Customize the display with 4096 different colors to match your car’s interior.
  • Sound Customization: Fine-tune your audio experience with a 2x 14-band parametric equalizer and adjustable bass/treble controls.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: Integrate seamlessly with your vehicle’s existing steering wheel controls for added convenience (requires compatible interface).

Specifications

Specifications

General:

  • Type: Youngtimer Car Radio with DAB+/FM/AM Tuner and Digital Media Playback.
  • Design: Classic Blaupunkt “Frankfurt” aesthetic.
  • Display: Negative LCD with anti-reflective coating, wide viewing angle, 2-line alphanumeric/symbol display, Vario Colour illumination (4096 selectable colors), manual Day/Night mode (via dimmer connection), multi-level adjustable brightness.
  • HMI Languages: English, German.
  • Standby Current: < 3.5 mA.
  • Software Update: via USB.
  • Permanent Memory: Retains settings and presets.
  • Dimensions: (50mm x 178mm x 116mm (H x W x D, housing only), 58mm x 186mm x 10mm (H x B x T, front w/o keys)).
  • Weight: Approx. 0.67 kg.
  • Operating Voltage: 10.5 – 14.4 V DC.
  • Power Consumption: In operation: < 10A, 10 sec. after ACC power off: < 3.5 mA.
  • Steering Wheel Control (SWC): Analog, programmable, pre-programmed.

Radio Tuner:

  • Tuner Type: High-End Automotive Tuner Blaupunkt CODEM IV.
  • Frequency Bands: FM (87.5 – 108 MHz), AM (531 – 1602 kHz), DAB/DAB+ (Band III 174.928 – 239.200 MHz).
  • World Tuner: Switchable for EU, USA, South America, Thailand frequency bands.
  • Station Memory: 15x FM, 10x AM, 15x DAB presets.
  • Station Memory Levels Deactivatable: FM2, FMT, AM, AMT, DAB2, DAB3
  • Radio Text/Radio Text Plus (RT/RT+): Yes.
  • Display DLS/ENSEMBLE/SERVICE: Yes.
  • Alternate Frequency Function (AF): Yes.
  • Traffic Radio (TA) FM/DAB: Yes.
  • RDS Time (CT): Yes.
  • Enhanced Other Network (EON): Yes.
  • Regional Function (REG): Yes.
  • Program Type Identifier (PTY) FM/DAB: Yes.
  • PTY Seek FM/DAB: Yes.
  • Travelstore/Number of Presets for Travelstore: Yes / 5x FM/T, 5x AM/T.
  • Band Scan + Preset Scan FM/DAB: Yes.
  • Sensitivity (FM): Two levels (lo / dx).
  • Noise Suppression (FM): Yes.
  • Hi-Cut (FM): Yes (multi-level switchable).
  • DAB-DAB Service Following: Yes.
  • DAB-FM Service Following: Yes.
  • Service Scan/Selection/Browsing (Ensemble/Service): Yes.   
  • Frequency Response FM: 30 – 15.000 Hz +/- 3 dB.
  • Frequency Response DAB: 20 – 20.000 Hz +/- 3 dB.

Mediaplayer:

  • AUX Input: Front (3.5 mm jack).
  • USB: Front (Type A, recessed jack), Rear (Type A, cable).
  • USB Detection/Automatic Source Activation: Yes.
  • Memory Card Reader: Yes (microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC), concealed front inputs (USB & microSD usable with flap closed).
  • Compatible File System (USB, memory cards): FAT16, FAT32, exFAT.
  • Maximum Storage Size (USB, memory cards): > 128 GB.
  • Maximum File/Folder Count (USB, memory cards): > 30.000.
  • Playback Formats: MP2, MP3, WMA, FLAC, M4A(AAC), APE, WAV.
  • Display Formats: ID3V2 (title, artist, album), folder, file, playtime.   
  • Folder & File Browsing: Yes (single/continuously).
  • Scrolling: Yes (single/continuously).
  • iPod, iPhone Control: Yes (USB front and rear).
  • Shuffle/Folder/Media: Yes.
  • Repeat Title/Folder/All: Yes.
  • Mix / Repeat / Scan: Yes.

Bluetooth®:

  • Phone Call: Yes.
  • Internal Microphone: Yes.
  • Connectivity ext. microphone: Yes.
  • Answer/Reject Call: Yes.
  • Access Phonebook: Yes (max. 1000 numbers).
  • Audio Streaming: Yes.
  • Audio Streaming ID3 track display: Yes (Title, Artist, Album, Playtime).
  • Voice assistant access (e.g. Siri, Google, Alexa): Yes.
  • Cell phone navigation audio mix: Yes.
  • Auto wake-up on call: Yes (when radio off + ignition on).
  • Fast pairing without PIN: Yes.
  • Automatic reconnection: Yes.
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.0 LE.
  • Number of paired devices: Max. last 5.
  • No. of devices connected at the same time: Max. 2 (Twin Connect).   
  • Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, SPP.
  • Audio Codecs: aptX, AAC, SBC.   

Sound:

  • Equalizer: 2x 14-band parametric / 1.00-2.00.
  • Bass/treble adjustment: Yes / yes (+/- 12 steps).
  • Source specific bass/treble adjustment: Yes.
  • Balance/fader: Yes / yes (+/- 12 steps).
  • HPF / LPF: Yes (separately for front/rear channels, variable).
  • Loudness: Yes.
  • Sound presets: Rock, Pop, Classical.   
  • Speaker outputs (channels): 4.
  • Preamp outputs (channels, voltage): 4 (RCA, < 4V).
  • Max. Power: 4 x 50 Watts.
  • Sine power at 14.4 V: 4 x 24 Watts (according to DIN 45324).
  • Sub-Out: 2 (RCA, gain/frequency variable).   
Accessories
  • DAB antenna (optional accessory).
  • IR remote control (optional accessory).
  • External BT microphone.
  • Unlocking tools.
  • Connectors (ISO A, B).
  • Antenna adaptor (DIN/ISO).

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