Teac K1200 manual

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    Owner’ s Manual, ComSystem K1200 L T BMW of North America, LLC W oodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677-7731 © 2001 BMW of North America, LLC Logo and trademark are registered Printed in U.S.A. 06/01 PN 99 99 0 000 210[...]

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    1 W elcome to BMW The BMW ComSystem has been developed to provide riders of BMW K 1200 L T models the most advanced sound and communications management system. The ComSystem acts as the foundation, allowing owners to utilize privately purchased portable modular electronic devices suited for the local market such as cell phones, two- way radios and [...]

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    2 In the interest of your personal safety , please read this operating manual and particularly the safety notes carefully and in full. Safety Notes The following symbols are used in this operating manual for safety notes: Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury Warning indicat[...]

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    3 Check the volume control position of your ComSystem prior to use. If in doubt about the correct setting, turn the volume control counter -clockwise to a minimal level prior to turning on ignition to avoid excessively loud volume when the motorcycle ignition is turned on. Set your ComSystem to a volume level which allows you at all times to hear t[...]

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    4 Never dial the telephone while riding, unless you have a voice- controlled dialing phone service and the driving situation permits. Note: Only press the transmit button when you really want to transmit via two- way radio. All conversations and telephone calls that are conducted with the transmit button pressed can be received and overheard by thi[...]

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    5 Overview The audio management of the K 1200 L T consists of inputs and outputs from numer ous standard and optional devices. T o gain the most benefit from the system, it is necessary to understand what functions are available. As with all audio systems, these devices operate on different levels, which determine what priority each level has over [...]

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    6 1. Auxiliary Audio Input 2. Fairing Speaker / Headset Switch 3. Inter com Volume 4. FRS Radio Input 5. Intercom VOX Sensitivity 6. Cell Phone Input 7. FRS or CB T ransmit Select Switch Motorcycle Connections / Controls 8. Rider T ransmit (PTT) Push-T o-T alk Button for FRS or CB radio 9. Connection for Rider Headset Cord 10. Passenger T ransmit ([...]

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    7 Rider / Passenger Intercom Operation The ComSystem intercom is a voice activated system that allows seamless communication between rider and passenger . The ComSystem is operational when the motorcycle ignition switch is turned “on”. The system will not function (nor can you hear music through the helmet headsets) with the ignition “off” [...]

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    8 • The intercom will mute the music from all audio sources when VOX is engaged, and return the music 3.5 seconds after the last VOX input is received. The 3.5 second delay spans the natural gaps that occur from voice inflections and minor turns of the head (away from microphone) that occur while riding. • The optional rider / passenger PTT swi[...]

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    9 Auxiliary Audio Input The ComSystem provides a port to connect auxiliary audio players (such as MP3 devices) to the audio channel (Level 1). Requirements • Connect the accessory audio device using a connection cable BMW PN 99 99 0 000 204 (short) or 99 99 0 000 205 (long), which has a 3.5 mm stereo plug at both ends. Function • The auxiliary [...]

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    10 Cellular T elephone The ComSystem provides an input for cellular phone communication. Given the increased emphasis / local legislation requiring the use of cellular phone headsets while driving a car , as well as the proliferation of phone models and calling plans available, BMW is providing a simple connection to the ComSystem via the cellular [...]

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    11 oddments compartment. A longer cable is available PN 99 99 0 000 203 to allow placement of the phone in the optional tank utility pouch 71 60 2 342 670. • T urn the phone “on”, place the phone in the tray and close the lid. • For cellular phones equipped with voice-command dialing, your helmet headset microphone is continually connected [...]

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    12 Operation of (FRS) Family Channel Radio Requirement • A FRS radio such as the Kenwood FreeT alk™ (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 041) and corresponding adapter cable (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 199) are required. Several different adapter cables have been developed for the most popular FRS radios (see page 23). Please consult your BMW retailer for options prior[...]

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    13 • Incoming FRS radio transmissions will activate the intercom system, mute the music (Level 1), and will be heard by rider and passenger . Rider and passenger can discuss what is being heard from the FRS or CB radio without that conversation be transmitted. If CB is also being monitored, incoming transmissions will mix with the FRS radio broad[...]

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    14 particularly true of CB, which is AM band (FRS is FM). Therefore, expect less range in mountain areas, greater range in plains areas. Note: For maximum enjoyment of the system, it is imperative that the helmet headset microphone placement be correct, as advised in the headset installation instructions. T oo much gap between the mouth and microph[...]

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    15 Operation of (CB) Citizen Band Radio Requirement • A CB radio such as the Midland™ 75-830 CB radio kit (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 196) available from your BMW retailer . • We recommend that the CB radio kit be installed by your BMW retailer . • The BMW CB antenna kit BMW PN 99 00 0 001 050 / 051 mast and base is required. • A push-to-talk but[...]

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    16 desired channel. Y ou can select memory functions to remember specific channels. • With intercom volume set at your normal level, adjust the volume of the CB radio to be received at a comfortable level. Use the CB radio volume control to do this (you need to receive a real transmission to do this) before the ride begins. Also adjust the CB squ[...]

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    17 Note: If you receive a cell phone call while riding with the FRS or CB radio in use, the cell phone will mute all Level 1 & 2 communications. How- ever , if (out of habit) you press the PTT button while talking on the phone (something you should not do), that portion of your phone conversation could be transmitted over the FRS or CB radio. N[...]

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    18 Accessory Audio W ar ning Device or GPS BMW has provided a special connection plug in the wiring harness of the ComSystem for connection of an Accessory Audio Warning Device (AAWD) and GPS. Requirements • A GPS system with audio output signal and / or AAWD with audio output signal. • See your BMW retailer for details on the BMW Ridefinder GP[...]

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    19 volume control to do this (you need to receive a real transmission to do this) before the ride begins. • AAWD or GPS volume level must be set high enough to trigger the audio circuit. V ery low volume levels may produce a “choppy” audio response. • A special plug kit with universal pigtail is available from your BMW retailer under BMW PN[...]

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    20 Communication Options BMW has developed a wide range of communications options to assist riders with their communications needs. Please review the following items to learn more about BMW communications. BMW Helmet Headsets BMW helmet headsets are fitted with high-performance helmet speakers with independent floating ground connections, providing[...]

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    21 1983 - 2001 Kawasaki audio BMW PN 99 99 0 000 030 1986 - 1989 Suzuki audio BMW PN 99 99 0 000 030 1988 - 2000 Honda GL1500 w/J & M passenger control panel BMW PN 99 99 0 000 030 BMW FreeT alk™ Headset Harness BMW has produced a special harness that connects the BMW helmet headset directly to the Kenwood FreeT alk™ FRS radio. This enables[...]

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    22 BMW ComSystem Parts Listing Main Kits 99 99 0 000 186 ComSystem - Kit Complete (includes main control unit and complete wiring harness) 99 99 0 000 187 ComSystem - Kit Complete for Retrofit of BC1 & BC2 99 00 0 001 788 Power Accessory Relay Harness (needed for either kit above) Replacement Parts 99 99 0 000 188 ComSystem - Main Control Unit [...]

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    23 99 99 0 000 199 ComSystem - Kenwood FreeT alk™ FRS Adapter Harness 99 99 0 000 200 ComSystem - Motorola T alk-About™ FRS Adapter Harness 99 99 0 000 201 ComSystem - Motorola T alk-About™ (T -Series) FRS Adapter Harness 99 99 0 000 202 ComSystem - Cell Phone Adapter Harness - standard length 7” 99 99 0 000 203 ComSystem - Cell Phone Adapt[...]

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    24 T echnical Data Current Draw System / ignition off Zero System on / standby 100 mA (no audio, no transmission, external music switch off) Maximum (with CB transmission) 1.5 A Operating V oltage V ehicle power (negative 10.5 V too 16 V ground, with reverse battery protection) Audio Input Stereo (Compatible with bridge circuits) Maximum level in +[...]

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    25 Frequency Impedence Sensitivity Maximum Input from FRS Radio 1 kHz 100 Ω -35 dbm +10 dbm Input from CB Radio 1 kHz 100 Ω -25 dbm +10 dbm Input from Cell T elephone 1 kHz 1 k Ω -40 dbm -10 dbm Input from GPS / Audio 1 kHz 2 k Ω -15 dbm +0 dbm Warning Device Output Audio 1 kHz 32 Ω N / A 500 ww Output to FRS Radio 1 kHz <30 k Ω -55 [...]

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    26 Part # 99 99 0 000 191 Replacement Wiring Harness 2 - Rear Part # 99 99 0 000 190 Replacement Wiring Harness 1 - Main[...]

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    27 Part # 99 99 0 000 192 Replacement Wiring Harness 3 - Front Part # 99 99 0 000 199 Kenwood FreeT alk Adapter Harness[...]

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    28 Part # 99 99 0 000 200 Motorola T alk-About Adapter Har ness Part # 99 99 0 000 201 Motorola T alk-About (T Series) Adapter Harness[...]

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    29 Part # 99 99 0 000 196 ComSystem CB Wire Diagram[...]

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    Owner’ s Manual, ComSystem K1200 L T BMW of North America, LLC W oodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677-7731 © 2001 BMW of North America, LLC Logo and trademark are registered Printed in U.S.A. 06/01 PN 99 99 0 000 210[...]