Blaupunkt Hamburg SQM23DAB - 80's Retro, Bluetooth, DAB, USB

Description 

The Blaupunkt “Hamburg SQM 23 DAB” car radio masterfully blends the classic 80s design with advanced technology, offering a nostalgic yet modern driving experience. Its intuitive controls, crystal-clear reception, and energy-efficient LED lighting system are designed to sync with the vehicle’s lighting. This model stands out with its multicolour LCD display, which can be set in seven different colours to match the vehicle’s cockpit lighting. Additionally, it includes a discreetly placed USB port behind the front flap, allowing short USB sticks to be connected while maintaining the radio’s original appearance.

Equipped with Blaupunkt Codem FM RDS and DAB+ digital tuners, it ensures exceptional reception. It supports multimedia interfaces for Apple® devices, USB media, and Bluetooth® audio streaming. Hands-free calling and compatibility with voice assistants like Siri and Google add to its user-friendly nature. The device also features a programmable button for quick access to favourite audio sources and retains settings even when the battery is disconnected, thanks to its minimal standby power consumption.

Designed with a short installation depth, the “Hamburg SQM 23 DAB” is ideal for classic cars. The device comes in nostalgically styled packaging, enhancing its appeal to car enthusiasts. This car radio is more than just a functional device; it’s an homage to the past, integrated with the conveniences of the present.

Specifications

• RADIO ANALOG / DIGITAL
• Tuner Type: High-End Automotive Tuner Blaupunkt CODEM IV
• World Tuner (switchable): EU, USA, South America, Thailand
• Frequency bands: FM, AM, DAB, DAB+
• Frequency band FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
• Frequency band MW: 531- 1602/ 530- 1710 kHz
• Channels (frequency band) DAB/ DAB+: 5A- 13F (174,928- 239,200 MHz)
• Station memory: 15x FM, 10x AM, 15x DAB
• Station memory banks: FM1, FM2, FMT, AM, AMT, DAB1, DAB2, DAB3
• Station memory levels deactivatable: FM2, FMT, AM, AMT, DAB2, DAB3
• Station display (PS): Yes
• Radiotext/ Radiotext Plus (RT/ RT+): Yes/ No
• Display DLS/ ENSEMBLE/ SERVICE: Yes/ Yes/ Yes
• Alternate frequency function (AF): Yes
• Traffic Radio (TA) FM/ DAB: Yes/ Yes
• Automatic time adjustment: Yes
• Enhanced Other Networks (EON): Yes
• Regional function (REG): Yes
• Program type identifier (PTY)/ PTY Seek: Yes/No
• Travelstore/ Number of Presets for Travelstore: Yes/ 5x FMT, 5x AMT
• Band Scan/ Preset Scan: Yes/ No
• 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 search: Yes
• Ensemble/ Service selection: Yes/ Yes
• Ensemble/ Service browsing: No/ Yes
• Alphabetical Service list DAB: Yes
• Frequency response FM  (Hz) – 3 dB: 30 – 15.000
• Frequency response DAB (Hz) +/- 3 dB: 20 – 20.000

MEDIAPLAYER

• AUX-IN/ automatic detection/ activation: No
• USB front: yes (type A, recessed jack)
• USB rear: yes (type A, cable)
• Memory card reader: No
• Concealed front inputs: Yes (USB usable with flap closed)
• Compatible file system of external storage devices: FAT16, FAT32, exFAT
• Maximum storage size of external storage devices: > 128 GB
• Maximum file/folder count of external storage devices: > 30.000
• CD-/DVD-loader: No
• Playback formats: MP2, MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, MP4, WAV
• Hi-Res Audio playback: No
• Display options: ID3V2 (title, artist, album), folder, file, playtime
• Folder & file browsing: Yes
• iPod, iPhone control (iAP2, Lightning/ USB-C)   Yes (USB front and rear)
• Shuffle playback folder/ media: Yes/ Yes
• Repeat Title/ Folder/ All: Yes/ Yes/ Yes
• Introscan: Yes (4- 60 seconds adjustable)

BLUETOOTH®*  

• Phone call: Yes
• Internal microphone: Yes
• Connectivity ext. microphone: Yes
• Answer/ reject call: Yes/ 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: No
• Auto wake-up on call: Yes (when radio off + ignition on), deactivatable
• Fast pairing without PIN: Yes
• Automatic reconnection: Yes, last 5 devices
• Bluetooth version: 5.0, compatible with V4.2 and V2.1 +EDR
• Number of paired devices: last 5
• No. of devices connected at the same time: 1
• Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, SPP
• Audio Codecs: AAC, SBC
• *Availability/ support of functions depend on the phone/ app used!

SOUND

• Equalizer Number of bands/ design/ Q-filter: No
• Bass/ treble adjustment: Yes / yes (+/- 7 steps)
• Source specific bass/ treble adjustment: Yes
• Balance/ fader: Yes / yes (+/- 7 steps)
• HPF/ LPF: No
• Loudness: Yes
• Sound Presets: Yes (Rock, Pop, Classic)
• Speaker Outputs (Channels): 4
• Preamp Outputs (Channels, Voltage): 4 (RCA, < 2V)
• Sub-Out: 2 (RCA, gain/ frequency variable)
• Max. Power: 4 x 50 watts
• Sine power at 14.4 V: 4 x 24 watts (according to DIN 45324)

GENERAL

• Display: LCD, negative, anti-reflective, wide angle, alphanumeric/ symbols
• Scrolling text: Yes (once, repeatedly)
• Illumination color display: Green, yellow, red, violet, blue, skyblue, white
• Illumination color keys: Amber, Modelled on original light bulb lighting
• Day/ Night mode: Yes (manual/ via dimmer connection)
• Nightdesign if powerd off: Yes (buttons)
  Brightness: Multi-level, variable
• Time display: Yes
• HMI languages: English, German
• 1 hour off timer if ACC off: Yes, deactivatable
• Low standby current: Yes (< 3,5 mA )
• Antenna inputs: FM DIN/ ISO (Adaptor), DAB SMB (with 12 V phantom power)
• Telephone mute: Yes
• Ext. handsfree microphone connector: Yes, 2,5mm
• Remote control: Yes (IR input for card remote and old RC-10 remote control)
• Steering wheel remote control (SWC): Yes (analog, programmable, pre-programmed)
• Variable scan time: Yes (4, 8, 12, 60s)
• Confirmation beep: Yes (deactivatable)
• Control panel type: Fixed panel
• Color panel/ decor ring: Black/ Black
• Software Update: via USB
• Permanent Memory: Yes (Settings & Presets)
• Demo mode: Yes
• Weight: approx. 0.65 kg
• Dimensions: 50mm x 178mm x 116mm (H x W x D, housing only), 58mm x 187mm x 11mm (H x B x T , front w/o keys)
• Operating voltage/ power consumption: 10.5 – 14.4 V/ < 10A in operation, 10 sec. after ACC power off: < 3.5 mA

IN THE BOX:

• User manual: Yes (DE, EN, DA, NL, FR, ES, PT, IT, PL, CS)
• External BT microphone: Yes
• Unlocking tool: Yes
• Connectors (ISO A, B): Yes
• Antenna adaptor (DIN/ ISO): Yes