Description and New Features

2. Description and New Features

2.1 Becker Radio, Models 124, 126 and 129

2.1.1 Becker radios are CD-ready and will support the CD changer option that will be released early in calendar year 1991. Details concerning this option will be provided at that time.

2.1.2 The anti-theft coding sequence has been modified. Recoding is accomplished as follows:

^ Turn the radio on.
^ The radio does not play, but the word CODE appears on its display.
^ Enter the 4-digit code number into the radio via the station preset buttons.
^ The digits are displayed as they are entered.
^ The radio will play.

Three attempts at entering the correct code are allowed before the radio enters a lockout mode. A period of 15 minutes (with the radio turned on) must pass before the radio will again allow an additional three recoding attempts. Becker radios display "WAIT" when in the lockout mode. When the radio again displays "CODE", three more recoding attempts are allowed before the second 15 minute lockout period occurs. After the second lockout period clears, the radio will allow three more recoding attempts before entering a third lockout period which lasts a total of 24 hours. This entire cycle will repeat if incorrect antitheft codes are repeatedly entered.

2.1.3 FM reception in areas where multipath conditions exist has been improved. The Becker radios blend from stereo to mono according to the level of multipath distortion present. This boosts the signal to noise ratio and provides a cleaner audio signal.

2.1.4 The Becker radios feature a new two piece design which allows the AM and FM receiver/amplifier sections to be installed in the trunk, closer to the antenna. This layout improves weak signal reception by providing a shorter signal path between the antenna and the receiver/amplifier. A second benefit of this layout is improved theft protection because the radio's console mounted head unit, even if RECODED, will not function by itself. The two diagrams on page 4 detail the layout of the new design.


2.2 Alpine Radio, Model 201

2.2.1 Alpine radios are CD-ready and will support the CD changer option that will be released early in calendar year 1991. Details concerning this option will be provided at that time.

2.2.2 Alpine radios now feature a weather band that can be used to receive the continuous National Weather Service broadcasts available in most areas.

2.2.3 An improved cassette section that resists jamming caused by warped cassette shells has been developed for the Alpine radio. This cassette section also features Dolby C noise reduction.

2.2.4 The anti-theft coding sequence has been modified. Recoding is accomplished as follows:

^ Turn the vehicle ignition on.
^ Turn the radio on. The radio does not play, but the word CODE appears on its display.
^ Enter the 4-digit code number into the radio via the station preset buttons.
^ The digits are displayed as they are entered.
^ Push the function control button (*) and the radio will play.

Three attempts at entering the correct code are allowed before the radio enters a lockout mode. A period of 15 minutes (with the radio turned on) must pass before the radio will again allow an additional three recoding attempts. The word "HOLD" will be shown when in the lockout mode. When the radio again displays "CODE", three more recoding attempts are allowed before the second 15 minute lockout period occurs. After the second lockout period clears, the radio will allow three more recoding attempts before entering a third lockout period which lasts a total of 24 hours. This entire cycle will repeat if incorrect antitheft codes are repeatedly entered.

2.2.5 FM reception in areas where multipath conditions exist has been improved. The Alpine radios utilize stereo to mono blending plus a variable high cut filter under such conditions. As the severity of the multipath increases, the FM tuner compensates by cutting the treble content of its audio output signal. Static noises, which are mainly of high frequency audio content, are thus reduced.

2.2.6 As of June 6, 1990, 201 models have been produced with two radio retaining brackets mounted on the left and right rear side of the radio's bottom plate. In case of radio exchange, these brackets, Part No. 129 827 01 34 (left) and 129 827 02 34 (right), should always be transferred to the exchange radio.