Clarion CMS3 Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

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Owner’s manual & Installation manual

Dear Customer:

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CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For USA and Canada only

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic product. We are confident
that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience.
There are many benefits to registering your Clarion product.We invite you to visit our website
at www.clarion.com to register your Clarion product.
We have made product registration simple with our easy to use website. The registration
form is short and easy to complete. Once you’re registered, we can keep you informed of
important product information.
Register at www.clarion.com- it’s easy to keep your Clarion product up to date.

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Contents

1. FEATURES......................................................................................................................3

2. PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................................3

3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING............................................................................................3

4. CONTROLS.....................................................................................................................4

About the Registered Marks, etc.....................................................................................4

Names of Buttons and Their Functions...........................................................................5

5. OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................6

Basic Operation...............................................................................................................6

System Menu...................................................................................................................7

Radio (AM/FM) Operation................................................................................................8

Weather Band Operation.................................................................................................9

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation................................................................................10

USB Mode Operation.....................................................................................................12

iPod/iPhone Mode Operation.........................................................................................13

6. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................16

7. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................17

INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION.....................................................................18

Aux Operation................................................................................................................14

Bluetooth Operation.......................................................................................................15

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1. This unit
that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble

the unit, or lubricate the parts.

has precision parts inside. Even in the event

1. FEATURES

TM

SiriusXM-Ready Built-In Bluetooth
Weather Band Radio 50Wx4 Built-In Amplifier
Watertight Remote Compatible with iPod /iPhone

® ®

WARNING

For your safety, while boating, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

Exposure to extreme heat and direct sunlight may hinder the performance of your Clarion product.
In the event this happens, allow the unit to cool down before use.

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2. FCC STATEMENT

2.1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

2.2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This quipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
int erf ere nc e in a res ide nti al i nst all ati on.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with

minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body

3. IC warning

3.1. This device complies with Industry Canada licence­ exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

3.2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Note:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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3.3 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.”

USA: AM530-1710kHz, FM 87.9-107.9MHz
EUROPE: AM531-1602kHz, FM87.5-108.0MHz
AUSTRALIA: AM531-1620kHz, FM87.5-108.0MHz
ASIA: AM531-1620kHz, FM87.5-108.0MHz

MADE IN CHINA

SERIAL NO.

MANUFACTURER: SMX

MANUFACTURED:

CLARION CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6200 GATEWAY DRIVE, CYPRESS, CA 90630, USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfe rence, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: AB7S -CMS3

IC : 1188 8A-CM S3

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Thi s device co mpli es with In dust ry Can ada lic ence- exempt RS S stan dard( s).
Ope ratio n is subj ect to th e follow ing two co ndit ions: (1 ) this dev ice may no t
cau se inte rferen ce, and ( 2) this dev ice mus t acce pt any in terfer ence,
inc ludin g inter ferenc e that may ca use un desi red ope ratio n of the dev ice.

CANIC ES-3(B )/NM B-3(B )

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This equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC

2. PRECAUTIONS

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3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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4. CONTROLS

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About the registered marks, etc.

Windows Media™ and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /
or other countries.

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The Bluetooth word mark and Logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Clarion Corporation of America is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use
of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance. .
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. All rights
reserved.

© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The
aptX mark and the aptX logo are trade marks
of CSR plc or one of its group companies and
may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.

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[MENU/BAND]

[ENTER]

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[ /SOURCE]

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[ ], [ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ], [ ]

IR-Receiver

Wired Remotes

[ /SOURCE]

[MENU/BAND]

[ENTER]

[ ]

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Name of Buttons and Their Functions

CAUTION

Lower the volume level before powering the
source unit off. The source unit stores the
last volume setting.

WARNING

EXPOSING THE UNIT TO WATER WITH
THE FRONT PANEL OPEN WILL CAUSE
DAMAGE OR UNIT MALFUNCTION!

[ / SOURCE] Button

[ ] / [ ] Button

[ ] / [ ] Button

[ ] / [ ] Button

[ ] Button

[MENU/BAND] Button

Press the [ /SOURCE] button to turn the
power on and press and hold it (1 sec.) to
turn the power off.

Press and release the [ /SOURCE] button
switch between available sources: FM, AM,
Weather Band, SiriusXM, USB/iPod, AUX and
BT Audio.

to

USB mode – Previous/Next track & Fast Forward
/Reverse (Press and hold)

USB mode – Folder Up/Down & Select (in Folder
search mode)

AM/FM/Weather Band mode–Station Up/Down
&Seek Up/Down (Press and hold)

AM/FM/Weather Band mode–Preset Station Up
/Down & Enter into Manual Store (Press and hold)

Press this button to access menu items for
necessary functions in every mode.

Press the [ ] button to increase the volume.

Press the [ ] button to decrease the volume.

iPod/iPhone mode – Previous/Next track & Fast
Forward/Reverse (Press and hold)

iPod/iPhone mode – Select (in Menu mode)

Note: If the above equipment is not connected,
corresponding mode cannot be selected.

SiriusXM mode – Channel Tune Up/Down,Fast
Channel Tune Up/Down (Press and hold), Move

cursor (Direct mode) & Enter the Parent Code
Window

SiriusXM Replay mode – Press and Release
the Left or Right Arrow to skip back or forward
one song/track.
Press and Hold will Fast Forward/Fast Rewind
through the Replay buffered content.

SiriusXM mode – Preset channel Up/Down,Category
Up/Down (in Category mode), Numeric Up/Down

(Direct mode), input Parent code interface

AUX In mode – No function

AUX In mode – No function

BT Audio mode – Previous/Next track & Fast

Forward/Reverse (Press and hold)

BT Audio mode – No function

In different modes, the menu items are different.
Please see the operation instructions of every
mode for more details.

MENU/BAND mode–Adjust the current item

MENU/BAND mode–Select the menu item

[ENTER] Button

Press this button to confirm operation selection
when available.

Press ENTER button to switch the display indication.

Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring
to the front diagram in chapter “ 4. CONTROLS ”

Press to access the adjust menu. Press [ / ]
repeatedly to select the item to be adjusted.

Press this button to mute/unmute the audio output.

Press this button to Play or Pause.
In SiriusXM play screen, press the Play/Pause

button to enter Replay mode.

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[RESET] Button

Press RESET button with a ball point pen to:

1. Perform a complete system reset.

2. In the event that remote buttons do not respond or
operate correctly.

3. When an Error Code or Message is displayed.

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5. OPERATIONS

Basic Operation

CAUTION

CAUTION

When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume raised to
the maximum level it may cause hearing
damage. Be careful about adjusting the
volume.

While boating, please be aware of the
volume levels in residential, family areas
and local volume level ordinances.

Turning on and off the power

Selecting a mode

Adjusting the volume

Engine ON
position

Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring

chapter “ 4. CONTROLS ”

to the

Note:

Start the engine before using this unit.
Be careful about using this unit for a long time
without running the engine. If you drain the

vessel battery too far, you may not be able to
start the engine and this can reduce the service
life of the battery.

1. Start the engine. The power button / knob
illumination on the unit will light up.

2. Press the [ /SOURCE] button to turn the
power on and press and hold it (1 sec.) to
turn the power off.

1. Press the button to change
to the next available source.

[ /SOURCE]

*

External equipment not connected to this unit
is not displayed.

1. Press [ ] button to increase the volume.

Mute

Press the [ ] button to turn the Mute On
and Off.

2. Press [ ] button to decrease the volume.

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System Menu

Bass

Loud On/Off

Subwoofer On/Off

EQ (Preset Equalizer Setting)

Balance

Press [MENU/BAND] button to access the System
Menu. Press [ ] button to exit the System Menu.
Press [ / ] repeatedly to select items to be
adjusted:

Fader

Subwoofer GAIN

Subw LPF

Middle

Treble

Aux In

Press the [ / ] buttons to change EQ:
Flat->Jazz->Pop->Classic->Rock->News->Urban

->Rave->Movie->Techno->User

Press the [ / ] buttons to select Loundness
between ON and OFF.

Press the [ / ] buttons to select Subwoofer
between ON and OFF.

Press the [ / ] buttons to adjust the Subwoofer
Gain range: 0 to 12

Press the [ / ] buttons to adjust the Subwoofer
Low Pass Filter range: 80HZ / 120HZ / 180HZ

Press the [ / ] buttons to adjust the Bass
level range: -7 to +7

Press the buttons to adjust the Mid-range
level range:-7 to +7

[ / ]

Press the buttons to adjust the Treble
level range:-7 to +7

[ / ]

Press the buttons to adjust the Balance
between the Left and Right speakers from L12
(full left) to R12 (full right).

[ / ]

Press the buttons to adjust the Fader
between the Rear and Front speakers from R12
(full rear) to F12 (full front).

[ / ]

Press the buttons to select the “LOW”,
“MIDDLE” or “HIGH”.

[ / ]

Press the buttons to select Beep tone
between ON and OFF.

[ / ]

Press the buttons to Disconnect and
Connect the Bluetooth.

[ / ]

Press the [ENTER] button to restore the factory default
settings.

Press the button to view the device hardware
and software versions.

[ENTER]

BT Disconnect/Connect

Reset Setting

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Beep On/Off

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