Owner’s manual
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Manual de instrucciones
CX501
2-DIN Bluetooth CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER
LECTEUR CD/USB/MP3/WMA 2-DIN Bluetooth
RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3/WMA TAMAÑO 2-DIN CON Bluetooth
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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
Contents
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 3
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4
3. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions ............................................................................. 6
4. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 7
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ....................................................................................... 7
Inserting the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 8
5. OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 9
Basic Operations .............................................................................................................................. 9
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 12
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations................................................................................................. 13
HD Radio Operations ..................................................................................................................... 16
iTunes Tagging .............................................................................................................................. 17
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 18
Bluetooth Operations...................................................................................................................... 21
Operations Common to Each Mode ............................................................................................... 25
6. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 28
USB Operations ............................................................................................................................. 28
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iPod
/iPhone® Operations ............................................................................................................. 30
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 33
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 35
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 36
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1. FEATURES
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• Built in Bluetooth
• 4V/6ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
• HD Radio Ready™ and Sirius Radio Direct Connect Ready
Handsfree (HFP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP)
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2. PRECAUTIONS
This equipment 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 interference in a
residential installation.
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 reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or
an experienced radio technician for help.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC
APPROVAL.
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Bottom View of Source Unit
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Handling Compact Discs
• Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R
and CD-RW discs may not be played.
Therefore, do not leave them for a long time
in the car.
• Never stick labels on the surface of the
compact disc or mark the surface with a
pencil or pen.
Display Screen
In extremely cold, the screen movement may
slow down and the screen may darken, but this
is normal.
The screen will recover when it returns to
normal temperature.
About the registered marks, etc.
• “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
erformance.
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iPhone, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• HD Radio™, HD Radio Ready™ and the HD
Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
This HD Radio Ready receiver is ready to
receive HD Radio broadcasts when
connected to the THD300 or THD301, sold
separately.
• The Bluetooth
owned by the Bluetooth
use of such marks by Clarion Co.,Ltd. is
under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
• SIRIUS, the SIRIUS Dog logo and related
marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio,
Inc.
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word mark and logos are
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SIG, Inc. and any
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RESET
3. CONTROLS
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions
[CD SLOT]
[MICRO
PHONE
]
[DIRECT]
[SCN]
[ ]
[DIRECT]
[RPT]
[RDM]
[IR
RECEIVER]
[SOURCE ]
[
]
[]
[SOUND]
[DISP]
[MICROPHONE]
•Built-in microphone for Bluetooth telephone.
[DIRECT] buttons
• Store radio stations in memory or recall it
directly while in radio mode.
[SCN] button
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each
track while in CD/MP3/WMA/USB mode.
[RPT] button
• Perform repeat play while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
[RDM] button
• Perform random play while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
[IR RECEIVER]
• Receiver for remote control unit.
(Operating range: 30° in all directions)
[SOURCE] button
•Turn the power on/off.
• Press to switch the source.
[x], [v] buttons
• Commence fast-forward or fast-reverse mode.
• Press to seek up/down.
[ ] button
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.
•Play or pause a track while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
[ROTARY]
[ISR]
[USB]
•Receive a call.
[SOUND] button
• Press to switch to the sound adjust mode.
• Ending a call.
[DISP] button
• Switch display mode.
[ROTARY] knob
• Rotate to adjust the volume.
• Rotate to select the desired item.
• Press to ensure the selected item.
[ISR] button
• Recall ISR radio station in memory.
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to store
current station into ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[AUX], [USB] input jack
•Input jack for connecting external device.
[BAND] button
• Change bands.
[F-UP], [F-DN] buttons
• Select folders while in MP3/WMA/USB mode.
[Q] (EJECT) button
• Eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
[F-UP]
[F-DN]
[BAND]
[v]
[RESET
[AUX]
]
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4. REMOTE CONTROL
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
∗ Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main
unit.
Signal transmitter
[
SRC
[
MUTE
[
[
SCN
ISR
]
]
]
]
[
BND
[
DISP
[
RDM
[
RPT
]
]
]
]
● Shared modes
[SRC] button
• Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to turn off
the power.
• Use to alternate operation mode among the
various modes.
w], [z] buttons
[
• Increases and decreases volume.
[MUTE] button
•Turns mute function on and off.
[ISR] button
• Recalls ISR radio station stored in memory.
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to store
current station in ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[DISP] button
• Press to select the desired display.
● Radio/SIRIUS Satellite/HD Radio
modes
[BND] button
• Switches reception band.
[x], [v] buttons
•Moves preset channels up and down.
[SCN] button
• Press to perform preset scan.
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to perform
auto store.
• In the SIRIUS Satellite/HD Radio mode, press
once to perform category scan; hold
depressed (1 sec.) to perform preset scan.
● CD/MP3/WMA and USB modes
[x], [v] buttons
• Press to select tracks.
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform
fast-forward/fast-reverse (Except DRM file).
[ ] button
• Switches between playback and pause.
[SCN] button
• Press to perform scan play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder
scan play.
[RPT] button
• Press to perform repeat play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder
repeat play.
[RDM] button
• Press to perform random play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder
random play.
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
English
● iPod mode
[x], [v] buttons
• Press to move the tracks up and down.
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform
fast-forward/fast-reverse.
[] button
•Switches between playback and pause.
[RPT] button
• Press to perform repeat play.
Inserting the Battery
[RDM] button
• Press to perform random play.
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform
all random play.
● Bluetooth mode
[x], [v] buttons
• Press to move the tracks up and down.
[ ] button
• Switches between playback and pause.
1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide
the cover in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion
guides, with the printed side (+) facing
upwards.
3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by
the arrow so that it slides into the
compartment.
4 Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks
into place.
Insertion guide
R
2
C
0
2
5
Notes:
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery,
producing leakage of fluid and resulting in
personal injury or damage to surrounding
materials. Always follow these safety precautions:
• Use only the designated battery.
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with
+/– polarities oriented correctly.
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in
fire or water. Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery.
• Dispose of used batteries properly.
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5. OPERATIONS
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 6.
Basic Operations
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CAUTION
Be sure to lower the volume before
switching off the unit power or the ignition
key. The unit remembers its last volume
setting.
Turning on/off the power
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to turn on the
power.
2. Press and hold the [SOURCE] button
(1 sec.) to turn off the power for the unit.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to change the
operation mode.
2. Each time you press the [SOURCE] button,
the operation mode changes in the following
order:
Tuner (HD Radio) ➜ (SIRIUS Satellite radio)
➜ CD/MP3 ➜ USB/iPod ➜ BLUETOOTH ➜
AUX ➜ Tuner (HD Radio)...
∗ iPod can connect to this unit via USB cable.
∗ iPhone can also be connected to this system
and “iPod” appearing in this manual should be
referred to as “iPod/iPhone”.
Adjusting the volume
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
Sound Adjustment
You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to
your preference.
To change sound setting
1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the
sound adjustment selection display.
∗ The factory default sound setting is
“BEAT EQ”.
2. Then press the [x] or [v] button to
select the sound adjustment mode.
Each time you press the [x] or [v]
button, the sound adjustment mode
changes as following order:
“BEAT EQ” ↔ “M-B EX” ↔ “BALANCE” ↔
“FADER” ↔ “LPF” ↔ “S-W VOL” ↔
“PHASE” ↔ “HPF”
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the
setting value.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
selected sound mode.
4. After completing settings, press the
[SOUND] button to return to the previous
mode.
● Setting the BEAT EQ
This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone
effects stored in memory.
Select the one you prefer.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “BEAT EQ”.
[ROTARY] knob to adjust the
Switching the display
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired
display.
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Basic Operations
English
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the tone effect changes in the following
order:
“CUSTOM”
“B-BOOST”
CUSTOM : user custom
EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized
IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized
B-BOOST : bass emphasized
OFF : no sound effect
When “CUSTOM” is set:
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the
“BASS”, “MID” or “TREBLE” mode to adjust.
3-3. If you want to set the flat, press the
[ROTARY] knob to return to the “CUSTOM”
mode, then press and hold the [ROTARY]
knob (1 sec.), bass/mid/treble
characteristics become flat and switch to
the “CUSTOM” mode.
When “EXCITE/IMPACT/B-BOOST” is set:
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting in the range of -3 to +3.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”.
3-3. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the
previous mode.
“EXCITE” “IMPACT”
“OFF”
mid emphasized
Adjusting the BASS/MID/TREBLE
This adjustment can be performed only when
the BEAT EQ is set to “CUSTOM”.
Note:
• While connected with the external amplifiers,
please do not set the “BASS/MID/TREBLE” in
the maximum level. Otherwise the speakers may
be damaged.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2.
Press the [x] or [v] button
following order:
“BASS<G>”
“BASS<Q>” “MID<G>” “MID<F>”
“MID<Q>” “TREBLE<G>”
“TREBLE<F>”
∗ The factory default setting is “BASS G”.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting.
BASS<G>:The factory default setting is “0”.
“BASS<F>”
“TREBLE<Q>”
(Adjustment range: +7 to –7)
to select as
BASS<F>:
BASS<Q>:The factory default setting is “1”.
MID<G> : The factory default setting is “0”.
MID<F> :
MID<Q> :
TREBLE<G>:The factory default setting is “0”.
TREBLE<F>:
TREBLE<Q>:The factory default setting is “1”.
3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the
previous mode.
The factory default setting is “50”.
(Adjustment range: 50/100/200)
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
(Adjustment range: +7 to -7)
The factory default setting is “
(Adjustment range: 500/1K/2K)
The factory default setting is
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
(Adjustment range: +7 to -7)
The factory default setting is
10K
”.
“
(Adjustment range: 5K/10K/15K)
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
“1”
500
.
Setting the MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust
the low frequencies like the normal sound
adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep
bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic
sound.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF” (off).
2-1. Select “M-B EX”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
Adjusting the balance
2-1. Select “BALANCE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
balance of the right and left speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “CENTER”
(center). (Adjustment range: RIGHT12 to
LEFT12 (right 12 to left 12))
Adjusting the fader
2-1. Select “FADER”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
balance of the rear and front speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “CENTER”
(center). (Adjustment range: FRONT12 to
REAR12 (front 12 to rear 12))
Setting the subwoofer
You can set the low pass filter of subwoofer.
2-1. Select “LPF”.
”.
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3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob to
select the setting, the setting changes in
the following order:
“THROUGH”
∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”.
Adjusting the subwoofer output
volume
You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s
subwoofer output terminal.
2-1. Select “S-W VOL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to increase or
decrease the subwoofer volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”.
(Adjustment range: +6 to –6)
Setting the phase
2-1. Select “PHASE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as
following order:
“NORMAL”
∗ The factory default setting is “NORMAL”.
Adjusting the high pass filter
2-1. Select “HPF”.
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob to
select the setting, the setting changes in
the following order:
“THROUGH” ↔ “60” ↔ “90” ↔ “120”
∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”
(through).
Note:
• During SOUND adjustment mode, if no operation
is performed for more than 10 seconds, this
mode can be cancelled and return to previous
mode.
“60” “90” “120”
“REVERSE”
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Radio Operations
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Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and select the
radio mode.
2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the
radio reception band changes in the
following order:
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM ➜ FM1...
Tuning
There are 2 types of tuning mode available, auto
tuning and step tuning.
Seek tuning
There are 2 ways available: Auto tuning and
step tuning.
● Auto tuning
Press and hold the [x] or [v] button (1 sec.)
to automatically seek a station.
● Step tuning
Press the [x] or [v] button to manually tune
in a station.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Press the corresponding
[DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio
frequency automatically.
Manual memory
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning or
manual tuning.
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
(2 sec.) to store the current station into
preset memory.
Auto store
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6
stations that are automatically tuned in
sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be
received, a previously stored station remains
unoverwritten at the memory position.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds
or longer. The stations with good reception
are stored automatically to the preset
channels.
∗ If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2
was chosen for storing stations.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in
preset memory in order. This function is useful
when searching for a desired station in memory.
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
[] button again to continue receiving that
station.
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [ ] button
(2 sec.), otherwise the auto store function is
engaged and the unit starts storing stations.
Instant station recall (ISR)
Instant station recall is a special radio preset
that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at
a touch of a button. The ISR function even
operates with the unit in other modes.
● ISR memory
1. Select the station that you wish to store in
ISR memory.
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button (2 sec.).
● Recalling a station with ISR
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on
the radio function and tune the selected radio
station. “ISR” appears in the display. Press the
[ISR] button again to return to the previous
mode.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations
This function is available when this unit is
connected to the SCC1, SiriusConnect Vehicle
Tuner, (sold separately) with the SIRIUS SSP
cable.
Selecting a Satellite Radio mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.
The system changes to the specified
Satellite Radio mode.
Selecting a band
1. Press the [BAND] button to select a band.
This changes the reception band as follows:
SR1 ➜ SR2 ➜ SR3...
● Information displayed during reception
The following information is displayed when the
satellite radio cannot be received normally.
• When the tuner is not being connected: “NO
TUNER”.
∗ In this time, please turn off the power and
connect the tuner to this unit.
• When the antenna is not being received:
“ANTENNA ERROR”.
• When no signal is received: “NO SIG”.
• When the contract of the channel is being
updated: “SUB UPDT”.
• When the channel map is being updated:
“UPDATING”.
• A channel without a broadcast has been
selected: “INVALID CH”.
• A channel not covered by your contract:
“UNSUB CH” (alternated)
• When simulate firmware update: “F/W
UPDATE”.
Confirming your SIRIUS ID
1. Switch to channel 0.
∗ For details, see the following operation
descriptions.
2. The SIRIUS ID appears in the display.
Displaying channel labels
1. Press the [DISP] button to select the desired
channel label.
Channel ➜ Category ➜ Title (Artist) ➜
Composer ➜ Channel...
Channel input directly
This function allows you to input the channel No.
directly.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“DIRECT”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Press the [x] or [v] button to move the
cursor.
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a number.
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
Notes:
• If no operation is performed within 10 seconds, it
will return to the previous mode.
• If you select the Parental Locked channel, the
“CH LCKED” will appear in the display for 2 sec.
Then it will remind you to enter the password (For
details, see the chapter “Parental Lock
function” (page 14)).
Channel selection
1. Channels are selected with the [x] or
[v] button.
∗ For details, see the following operation
descriptions.
Notes:
• The audio output is muted and other button
operations are not accepted during channel
selection.
• The Parental Locked, unsubscribed and invalid
channels will be skipped and can not be tuned.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 18 satellite radio stations can be
stored.
6-SR1, 6-SR2 and 6-SR3
This allows you to store your favorite satellite
radio stations in memory for later recall.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the
desired band.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired preset station.
Preset memory
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the
desired band.
2. Select the desired channel.
3. Press and hold the [DIRECT] button (2 sec.)
to store the current channel into preset
memory.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations
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Receiving stations selected by
category
Satellite Radio allows you to select broadcast
channel category (contents).
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to
select the category selection mode.
∗ It press and hold once again, return to the
channel selection mode.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the
category item.
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to tune in a
station.
∗ If press and hold the [x] or [v] button, it
will quick tune a channel in the current
category.
∗ If turn the [ROTARY] knob, it will tune the first
channel in the next or last category.
Notes:
• When the category selection mode is entered,
the category of the last received channel is
displayed first.
• If no operation is performed within 10 seconds,
the category selection mode is canceled, and
resumes to the channel mode.
Presetting a category
A category can be preset by registering specific
categories in [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6. Then the
desired category can be recalled by pressing
the corresponding [DIRECT] button.
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to
enter the category mode.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a
category.
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current
category into preset memory.
Notes:
• When the name of a channel stored in memory is
changed by a broadcasting channel, the display
may show a channel name that differs from the
stored name.
• A channel stored in memory may be
discontinued at the option of the broadcasting
channel.
• If no operation is performed for more than 1
second, category seek tuning can automatically
tune in a receivable broadcast channel category.
Scan function
There are two scan modes: the category scan
mode and the preset scan mode.
During scanning channels are displayed in
abbreviated form, the display mode cannot be
switched.
● Preset scan (PRESET SCN)
A preset scan scans the channels (up to 18
channels) stored in the preset memory about
every 10 seconds.
∗ This function is available in the channel selection
mode.
Press the [ ] button. And start the preset
scanning.
● Category scan (CAT SCN)
In a category scan, broadcast channels in the
same category as the current channel are
selected about every 10 seconds.
∗ This function is available in the category selection
mode.
Press the [ ] button. And start the category
scanning.
Note:
• Category scanning is not available when no
category is defined for the current channel.
Parental Lock function
This function allows you to set a listening
limitation level.
This setting is possible only when a password is
entered.
● Setting the Password
∗ The factory default setting is “0000”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“PARENTAL PASSWORD”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Input the old password.
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move
the cursor.
4-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a
number.
4-3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
5. Input a new password.
Repeat step 4-1 to 4-3.
6. Input the new password again.
Repeat step 4-1 to 4-3.
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Note:
• If you forget the password, you can do the
following operations:
∗ Input the old and new password with “4356”,
and it will return to the factory default setting
“0000”.
∗ Input the old password with “4356”, and then
operate step 5-6.
● Locking Channel
1. Select a desired channel.
2. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“LOCK CH”.
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
5. Input the right password.
5-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move
the cursor.
5-2. Turn the [
number.
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
● Unlocking the Channel
1. Select the locked channel through inputting
channel No. directly.
2. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“UNLOCKCH”.
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
5. Input the right password.
5-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move
the cursor.
5-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a
number.
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
● Unlocking All Channel
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“UNLOCK ALL CH”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Input the right password.
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move
the cursor.
4-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a
number.
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
ROTARY] knob to select a
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Unskip all channel function
This function allows you to unskip the skipped
channel.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“UNSKIP ALL CH”.
3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.
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HD Radio Operations
English
About HD Radio™ Technology
HD Radio Technology allows CD- quality digital
broadcasting of your local AM and FM radio
stations. HD Radio broadcasts can include
multiple channels on the same frequency, which
is called multicasting. With multicasting, you can
receive up to eight additional multicast
channels: HD1-HD8. With an HD Radio tuner
connected, you will receive HD Radio digital
broadcasts automatically when tuned to a
station that offers HD Radio Technology.
Note:
• Not all FM or AM stations offer HD Radio
(digital) broadcasting. You can receive both
analog and digital stations with the unit.
• The following operations are the same as for CD
mode:
∗ Seek tuning
∗ Manual memory
∗ Auto store
∗ Preset scan
∗ Instant station recall (ISR)
See “Radio Operations” (page 12) for details.
Selecting a HD Radio mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.
The system will switch to the RADIO source,
when a THD300 or THD301 is connected.
When the present channel is HD Radio
digital broadcasts the HD icon will light.
Recalling a preset station
Up to six stations on each band can be stored.
This allows yo u to store your favorite HD Radio
stations in memory for later recall.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the
desired band.
2. Press the [DIRECT] buttons to select the
desired preset station.
Note:
• Multicast stations can be stored as presets, but
the unit must be in Digital or Auto reception mode
to receive them.
HD Radio multicast channels
To tune to an HD Radio multicast channel, tune
to the main signal.
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.).
PTY is displayed.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select PTY or
SUB CH.
∗ PTY: Program type
∗ SUB CH: Sub channel
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
Note:
• Multi channel is available when a digital signal is
detected, the DIGITAL icon will light. If the digital
signal becomes unavailable, the unit will revert to
Analog reception.
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iTunes Tagging
The CX501 offers iTunes® Tagging, which
allows the user to “Tag” songs playing on HD
Radio™ stations for p urchase later thro ugh
iTunes. When yo u press and hold the [SOUND]
button (2 sec.), the unit stores the title and artist
song information that can then be transferred to
your iPod when connected to the unit. A list
titled “Tagged” will appear in iTunes, allowing
you the option to purchase your tagged songs.
Note:
•“iTunes Tagging” function works by
conne
cting THD300/THD301(sold separately).
iPod compatibility
For detailed information on the playable iPod
models, see our home page: www.clarion.com.
Note:
• This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with unsupported versions.
Tagging music
Tune to an HD Radio to begin tagging music.
When a digital station is being received, the
DIGITAL icon at the display will be illuminated.
TAG icon lights up when Tagging function is
ready.
1. Press and hold the [SOUND] button (2 sec.).
“STORE##/64” will appear in the display. The
song information is saved to the unit memory
until an iPod is connected. You can tag up to 64
songs before the tags must be transferred to an
iPod or deleted. When the Tag memory reaches
capacity (64 tags), the bottom of the screen
displays “MEMO FULL”. The TAG Messages
are as follows:
Tag Message Reason
STORE ##/64
SENDING ## Tags data is sending to iPod.
MEMO FULL Tag storage is full.
DEFFICIENT Tag data is not available.
IPOD FULL iPod memory is full.
NOT SUPPORT
If the Tags data is ready, and
the [SOUND] button is
pressed and held (2 sec.).
The THD300/THD301 has the
Tagging information, but the
connected iPod don’t support
the Tagging function.
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Notes:
• Proper tagging depends on good radio
reception. If the reception is poor, tagging will be
affected.
• Tags saved to your iPod can be managed using
the iTunes software, available at
www.apple.com/iTunes.
Downloading tags to your iPod
Plug an iPod into the unit to download tags to
your iPod. All existing tags are automatically
transferred to the iPod and deleted from the
head unit’s memory. If an iPod is connected and
a song is tagged, the Tag will be immediately
transferred to the iPod.
Note:
• When transferring Tags to an iPod, the unit must
remain in Radio mode. To purchase tagged
songs, you must sync your iPod to iTunes and
then click the “Tagged” list on the left side of the
iTunes software screen. Click the “view” button
for purchasing information.
Notes:
• How to enter the iTunes tagging function?
“TAG” and “DIGITAL” light up when Tagging
function is ready, Press and hold the [SOUND]
button (2 sec.) to start iTunes Tagging.
• What is seen on the radio’s display to let me
know I have tagged the tune?
Press the [SOUND] button to show
“STORE##64”. After connect to an iPod, the
display shows “SENDING 01”.
If no connection with iPod, the display will show
“STORE##64”. You could save 64 Tag into
E2PROM in total. When you connect to an iPod,
tag information will be saved in the iPod, and the
data in E2PROM will be cleared.
• Then how do I get tagged tune from my iPod to
the computer?
If you have installed iTunes, connect your iPod to
your computer and buy songs online.
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
English
MP3/WMA
This unit can play back MP3/WMA files.
Note:
• If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio
is output (The WMA indicator blinks).
● To disable DRM (Digital Rights
Management)
1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11,
click on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC
RECORD tab, then under Recording
settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD
PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct
files.
Personally constructed WMA files are used
at your own responsibility.
Precautions when creating MP3/
WMA file
● Usable sampling rates and bit rates
1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,
Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR
2. WMA: Bit rate 5 kbps-320 kbps
● File extensions
1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or
“.WMA” to MP3 or WMA file by using single
byte letters. If you add a file extension other
than specified or forget to add the file
extension, the file cannot be played.
2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
Instead, “- - : - -” will appear in the play time
display.
∗ When MP3/WMA files are played, a little no
sound part is caused between tunes.
● Logical format (File system)
1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc
or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level
1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” or APPLE ISO as
the writing software format. Normal play may
not be possible if the disc is recorded on
another format.
2. The folder name and file name can be
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play
but the title must be within 64 single byte
alphabetical letters and numerals (including
an extension).
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder
having the same name.
● Number of files or folders
1. Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 999 files can be played.
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
always be played in the order displayed on
the PC.)
3. Some noise may occur depending on the
type of encoder software used while
recording.
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Disc-In-Play function
As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the
power to the unit and start playing the disc
automatically when the disc is inserted even if
the power is not turned on.
CAUTION
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in
the disc insertion slot. Also never insert
foreign objects into the slot.
• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes
out from cellophane tape or a rental CD
label, or discs with marks where
cellophane tape or rental CD labels were
removed. It may be impossible to extract
these discs from the unit and they may
cause the unit to break down.
Backup Eject function
Just pressing the [Q] button, ejects the disc
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.
Press the [EJECT] button. Remove the disc
after it is ejected.
Notes:
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload).
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
Listening to a disc already loaded in
the unit
Press the [SOURCE] button to select the CD/
MP3/WMA mode.
When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode,
play starts automatically.
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO
DISC” appears in the title display.
Loading a CD
Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with
the labeled side facing up. “LOADING” appears
in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and
the play starts.
Notes:
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
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• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may
require service.
• Discs not bearing the or mark and
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Pausing play
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button
again.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.
1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to
change the title display.
● CD-TEXT disc
Track ➜ Disc/Artist ➜ Clock ➜ Track ...
● MP3/WMA disc
Track ➜ Folder ➜ Title/Album ➜ Artist ➜
Clock ➜ Track ...
Notes:
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the
display.
• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TITLE”
appears in the display.
• For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0.
• Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2.
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the
information written into the extension header is
displayed.
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.
Selecting a track
● Track-up
1. Press the [v] button to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [v] button, the
track advances ahead to the beginning of the
next track.
● Track-down
1. Press the [x] button to move back to the
beginning of the current track.
2. Press the [x] button twice to move back to
the beginning of the previous track.
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Fast-forward/fast-reverse
● Fast-forward
1. Press and hold the [v] button (1 sec.).
● Fast-reverse
1. Press and hold the [x] button (1 sec.).
∗ For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until the
start of searching and between tracks. In addition,
the playing time may have a margin of error.
Folder Select
This function allows you to select a folder
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing
from the first track in the folder.
1. Press the [F-UP] or [F-DN] button.
Press the [F-UP] button to move the next
folder. Press the [F-DN] button to move the
previous folder.
2. To select a track, press the [x] or [v]
button.
Other various play functions
● Scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a
disc.
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
● Folder scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders
on an MP3/WMA disc.
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button (1 sec.) to
perform folder scan play.
● Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current track
repeatedly.
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat
play.
● Folder repeat play
This function allows you to play a track currently
being played in the MP3/WMA folder
repeatedly.
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button (1 sec.) to
perform folder repeat play.
● Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on a disc in a random order.
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random
play.
● Folder random play
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in
a random order.
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.) to
perform folder random play.
● To cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously
selected.
∗ The various play mode is canceled and the
various play off mode appears in the display
for 2 seconds.
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Bluetooth Operations
The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your car’s
built-in audio system for wireless mobile phone
or music handsfree communication.
Some Bluetooth mobile phones have the audio
features, and some portable audio players
support Bluetooth feature.
This system can play audio data stored in a
Bluetooth audio device.
The car stereo with Bluetooth will be able to
retrieve phonebook contacts, received call,
dialed call, missed call, incoming calls, outgoing
call, redial call and listen to music.
Notes:
• This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with some Bluetooth audio players.
• For detailed information on the playable
Bluetooth audio players, see our home page:
www.clarion.com
• When an audio device is paired, the following
operations are the same as for CD mode:
∗ Pause
∗ Track selection
∗ Fast-forward
∗ Fast-reverse
The titles and the play time can not appear in
the display.
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations”
(page 18) for details.
Basic Operations
Select Bluetooth
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to switch the
source.
2. You can press and hold the [SOUND] button
to disconnect the currently connected
device.
Switch the display
Press the [DISP] button to select the display in
the following order:
“BT TEL” ➜ “BT AUDIO” ➜ “- - : - -”
∗ The connected device name will appear in the
display.
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Making a call
There are 4 ways to make outgoing call.
● Direct Number Call
Outgoing call can be made by entering
telephone numbers directly via the car stereo.
Telephone number uses 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, *, #, and +.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select
“DIAL NUMBER”.
2. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to move the
cursor.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
numbers.
5. Press the [ROTARY] knob to call the mobile
phone No.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
● Call from Phonebook
User can search the contact name in the
phonebook and make call.
Alternatively, user can call from mobile phone.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select “PHONE
BOOK”.
2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact
name mode (In this case, turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select the desired contact name).
3. When the contact name is displayed, press
the [v] or [x] button to select the contact
name’s phone number.
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to call the mobile
phone No.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
● Answering a call
1. You can answer an incoming call by pressing
[] button.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to reject an
incoming call.
● Switch to the secret call mode
1. Press the [BAND] button to switch to the
secret call mode.
∗ When you switch to the secret call mode, you
will not hear the call from set and only can
hear it from your mobile phone.
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● Received/Dialled/Missed Call History
You can search any Received/Dialled/Missed
Call History.
1. Press the [
2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact
name mode (In this case, turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select the desired contact name).
3. When the contact name is displayed, press
the [x] or [v] button to select the contact
name’s phone number.
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to call the mobile
phone No.
BAND
] button to select “
● Redial a call
You can call a redial phone No.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select “REDIAL”.
2. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)
to call the redial phone No.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
To change Bluetooth adjustment setting
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.)
to switch to the Bluetooth adjustment
selection display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
the “item name”.
“PAIRING” ↔ “SELECT” ↔ “DELETE” ↔
“DISCONNECT” ↔ “ADD PHONE BOOK”
↔ “DEL NO. PHONE BOOK” ↔
“HISTORY DELETE ALL” ↔ “MIC GAIN”
↔ “RING VOL” ↔ “TONE SEL” ↔
“NOISE” ↔ “AUTO ANS” ↔ “AUTO
CON” ↔ “PASS KEY” ↔ “ADDRESS” ↔
“BT NAME” ↔ “BT FW”
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
“desired setting value”.
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting value.
∗ After completing settings, press the [DISP]
button to return to the previous mode.
● PAIRING
This option is used to perform Bluetooth pairing
with the mobile phone and audio.
Up to a maximum of 5 mobile phones and an
audio device can be paired.
2-1. Select “PAIRING”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select
“TELEPHONE” or “AUDIO”.
HISTORY
3-3. After select the “TELEPHONE”, press and
hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.) to
memory.
4-1. Turn the [
”.
“
SEARCH” or “WAIT”.
5-1. Press and hold the [
(1 sec.).
∗ When the “SEARCHING” appears in the
“SEARCH” mode: User can search the
Bluetooth mobile phone or audio device.
“WAIT” mode: User can search this unit via
the mobile phone or audio device.
6-1. After the search, turn the [ROTARY] knob
to select the desired Bluetooth mobile
phone.
7-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to pair.
Note:
• After paired successfully, the phone book
numbers can be stored in five memories and
every memory can store 100 telephone numbers.
ROTARY] knob to select
ROTARY] knob
display, you can press the [ROTARY] knob
to stop search, then the list search appears.
● SELECT
This is a setting for user to select one of the
paired mobile phones or audio.
2-1. Select “SELECT”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the paired
mobile phones appears in the display.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to choose one of
the 5 mobile phones.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to connect.
Connected device will be able to use all the
functionalities provided.
● DELETE
This is a setting for user to delete one of the
paired device from the list.
2-1. Select “DELETE”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the device
appears in the display.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to choose one of
the 5 phones and an audio device.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to delete the paired device.
Notes:
• After deleting the device, the phone book and
the call history records will be deleted too.
• Deleted paired device will not automatically
rearrange in the paired device list.
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DISCONNECT
This option is used to disconnect the currently
connected device.
2-1. Select “DISCONNECT”.
3-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1
sec.) to disconnect.
∗ Press and hold the [SOUND] button (2 sec.)
to disconnect.
ADD PHONE BOOK
This option is used to add one of the phone No.
2-1. Select “ADD PHONE BOOK”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.), then
the “CHECKING” appears in the display.
∗ If your phone has the PBAP function, the
“RECEIVING” will appear in the display, and
it will receive the phone NO. automatically.
When the transfer is complete, the
“COMPLETED” will appear in the display for
2 sec. Then it returns to the “ADD PHONE
BOOK” mode.
∗ If your phone doesn’t have the PBAP
function, the “WAITING” will appear in the
display. At the same time the phone No.
from the paired phone book list is sent out,
then there is a prompt on the mobile phone if
it is s uccessf ul. Then it returns to the “ADD
PHONE BOOK” mode.
∗ Some mobile phones cannot transfer the
phone book to this unit because of the less
word and the language type. In this time,
please edit your phone book in other
language, and transfer it once again.
3-2. Press the [ROTARY] knob again to stop
the receiving of the phone NO. and the
“CANCEL” will appear in the display for
2 sec. and then the “CANCELED” will
appear in the display for 1 sec. Then it
ret urns to the “ADD PHONE BOOK” mode.
DEL NO. PHONE BOOK
This option is used to delete one of or all phone
No. of the added phone book.
2-1. Select “DEL NO. PHONE BOOK”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] kno b to select “1 DEL”
or “ALL DEL”.
5-1. When you select “1 DEL”, press the
[ROTARY] knob, then turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select one of the desired phone No.
6-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the
“DELETE?” appears in the display.
7-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.) to
delete.
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Note:
• If you want to transfer or handle this unit, please
perform “DELETE”,“ADD PHONE BOOK” and
“DEL NO. PHONE BOOK” function to delete all
of your personal information.
HISTORY DELETE ALL
This option is used to delete all of the call records.
2-1. Select “HISTORY DELETE ALL”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the
“CONFIRM?” appears in the display.
4-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.), then
the “DELETING” appears in the display,
delete all of the call records successfully.
MIC GAIN
MIC gain can be set by each paired mobile
phone device. Each registered device has
unique MIC gain setting.
2-1. Select “MIC GAIN”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the
MIC gain setting.
∗ The factory default setting is “3”.
(Adjustment range: 1 to 5)
RING VOL
This option is used to change the ringing volume
by each paired mobile phone device.
2-1. Select “RING VOL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the
ringing volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “5”.
(Adjustment range: 1 to 10)
TONE SEL
The system can ring if the mobile phone cannot
ring when the Bluetooth connection has been
established.
2-1. Press “TONE SEL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select
“INTERNAL” or “AUTO”.
∗ The unit setting is “AUTO”.
“INTERNAL”: Adjust tone in the car
Bluetooth system.
“AUTO”: Automatic adjustment is enabled
in the paired mobile phone.
NOISE
This option is used to set noise volume in the
car Bluetooth system.
2-1. Press “NOISE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “LOW”
or “HIGH”.
∗ The factory default setting is “LOW”.
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● AUTO ANS
This is a setting to determine whether any
incoming call will be automatically or manually
answered.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “AUTO ANS”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
ON: Any incoming call is automatically
answered in 5 seconds.
OFF: User needs to manually answer the
call.
● AUTO CONNECT
This function allows the Bluetooth to be
connected automatically with previously
connected device. Connection can be
established at any source mode.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “AUTO CON”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
ON: Automatic connection is enabled.
OFF: Automatic connection is disabled.
● PASS KEY
This PASS KEY is used during pairing mode. A
maximum of 10 digits can be changed through
the car stereo.
∗ The factory default PASS KEY is “1234”.
2-1. Select “PASS KEY”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to remove
the cursor.
5-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired digits.
6-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to store in memory.
● ADDRESS
This will hold the unique Bluetooth address. The
address is 16 figures.
2-1. Select “ADDRESS”.
The Bluetooth address 8 figures appears in
the display.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to display.
● Bluetooth Name
This will display the name of the Bluetooth.
2-1. Select “BT NAME”.
The Bluetooth name appears in the display.
● Bluetooth Firmware version
This will display the Firmware version of the
Bluetooth.
2-1. Select “BT FW”.
The Bluetooth Firmware version appears in
the display.
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To change adjustment setting
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.)
to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
the “item name”.
“CLOCK” ↔ “CONTRAST” ↔
“COLOR” ↔ “CODE” ↔ “SCRN SVR” ↔
“SCROLL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔
“BLINKLED” ↔ “INT-SW” ↔ “RESET”
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
“desired setting value”.
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting value.
∗ After completing settings, press the [DISP]
button to return to the previous mode.
• Setting COLOR SCAN mode
As selecting “COLOR SCAN”, the color
automatically changes.
∗ The factory default setting is “COLOR SCAN”.
∗ After 3 seconds the color changes to the other.
• Setting USER mode
The factory default setting is “RED 8” (red),
“GREEN 8” (green), “BLUE 8” (blue).
As selecting “USER COLOR 1, 2, 3”, press the
[ROTARY] knob to enter the setting.
1. Press the [x] or [v] to select “RED”,
“GREEN” or “BLUE”.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from
0 to 8.
3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob for 2
seconds or longer to store the color in
memory and cancel the setting mode.
English
● Setting the clock
2-1. Select “CLOCK”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the
hour or the minute.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct
time.
∗ The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.
3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to store the time
into memory.
Note:
• You cannot set the clock when it is displayed
with only the ignition on. If you drain or remove
the car’s battery or take out this unit, the clock is
reset. While setting the clock, if another button or
operation is selected, the clock set mode is
canceled.
● Setting the contrast
You can adjust the display contrast to match the
angle of installation of the unit.
∗ The factory default setting is “10”.
(Adjustment level: 1 to 16)
2-1. Select “CONTRAST”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
contrast.
● Setting the button illumination
2-1. Select “COLOR”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
color type.
● Setting the anti-theft function
(CATS)
“CATS” is the acronym of “Clarion Anti-Theft
System”. When you set a PIN code (called as
“Personal Code”), a theft is prevented by
disabling the operation of the unit at the theft.
• Setting your Personal Code
2-1. Select “CODE”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
The set personal code screen appears.
4-1. Press the [DIRECT] buttons [1]-[6] to enter
your desired 4-digit Personal Code.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(2 sec.).
The entered Personal Code will be set, and
it will return to the previous screen.
Note:
• Write down your Personal Code in case you
forget it.
Erasing the Personal Code
•
2-1. Select “CODE”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
The ERASE PERSONAL CODE screen
appears.
4-1. Enter the Personal Code currently.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (2
sec.) or longer.
Entering a Personal Code mode is
cancelled.
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Operations Common to Each Mode
English
• When the ENTER PERSONAL
CODE screen appears
The ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen will be
displayed when turning the ACC power on after
performing the following operations:
• The car battery was replaced.
• The backup power was cut off.
• The [RESET] button was pressed.
Note:
• If you have lost your Personal Code, please
contact Clarion customer service.
1. Enter your Personal Code currently set.
2. When the correct Personal Code is entered,
the unit will restart from the initial startup
screen.
Notes:
• When you enter a wrong Personal Code, the
message “LOCK - - - -” is displayed and the
Personal Code entry is prohibited for a while.
This prohibited time is changed according to the
number of times of wrong code entry as follows:
• 1 to 6 times: 15 seconds
• 7 times or more: 15 minutes
Turning the screen saver function on
or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver
function which allows you to show various kinds
of patterns and characters in the operation
status indication area of the display in a random
order. You can turn on or off this function. If the
button operation is performed with the screen
saver function on, the operation display
corresponding to the button operation is shown
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to
the screen saver display.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
2-1. Select “SCRN SVR”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting.
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the setting changes in the following order:
“OFF”
“ON”
Setting the method for title scroll
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA title.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
2-1. Select “SCROLL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
• ON:
To scroll automatically.
• OFF:
To scroll just 1 time.
Setting the dimmer control
You can set the dimmer control “ON” or “OFF”.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
Anti-theft indicator
The red Anti-theft indicator is a function for
preventing theft. When the ACC is off, this
indicator blinks.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “BLINKLED”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
Cellular phone interrupt setting
If you connect this unit and your cellular phone
with a separately sold cable, you can listen to
your telephone calls on your car speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “INT-SW”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]
knob, the setting changes in the following
order:
“OFF”
• OFF:
This unit continues normal operation even
when the cellular phone is used.
• MUTE:
The sound from this unit is muted during
telephone calls.
“MUTE”
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Operations Common to Each Mode
● Performing memory reset
This function allows you to reset adjusted
settings in the memory. The stored settings like
last operation mode, volume setting, preset
channels, MAGNA BASS EXTEND setting,
adjust mode settings and sound mode settings
can be formatted by this function.
Note:
• The settings will remain in the memory even if
you turn the power off or press the reset button.
2-1. Select “RESET”.
3-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.).
“RESET” appears in the display, then the
unit will be restarted automatically and the
memory will be cleared.
AUX function
This system has an external input jack on the
front panel so you can listen to sounds and
music from external devices connected to this
unit.
● Selecting AUX IN sensitivity
Make the following settings to select the
sensitivity when sounds from external devices
connected to this unit are difficult to hear even
after adjusting the volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “MID”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
2. Select “AUX SENS”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “HIGH”,
“MID” or “LOW”.
Note:
• When AUX mode is selected, AUX IN sensitivity
can be set.
English
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6. ACCESSORIES
USB Operations
USB memory device operation
Note:
• The following operations are the same as for CD
mode:
∗Pause
∗Track selection
∗Fast-forward/fast-backward (Except DRM file)
∗Scan play
∗Repeat play
∗Random play
∗Folder selection
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 18-20)
for details.
About USB memory
• USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus,
and refers to an external bus standard
supporting data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.
•This unit is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with
maximum data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.
• USB memory devices that can be played by
connecting to the unit’s USB cable are limited
to those recognized as “USB mass storage
class devices”; operation is not guaranteed
with all USB memory devices.
∗ Devices compatible with “USB Mass Storage
Class” can be used merely by connecting to
the host device, without need for special
drivers or application software.
• Consult the manufacturer of your USB
memory device for information regarding
whether it is supported by “USB Mass
Storage Class” standards.
•Audio files playable on this unit are limited to
MP3/WMA files. For details, see the section
“MP3/WMA” (
Copy-protected WMA files cannot be played
on this unit.
• The Podcast files of iTunes Store that stored
in the USB memory device can not be played.
Besides, the data that edit through some softs
such as the Tag edit soft may not be played.
•To prevent the accidental loss of data, always
back up important data on your computer.
•This unit does not support connections to a
computer. In addition, connections made
through a USB hub device are also not
supported.
page 18).
• When a USB memory device is composed of
two or more drives, only one of the drives will
be detected.
• USB memory devices with security functions
cannot be played.
• The order in which tracks are recorded may
differ depending on the USB memory device
connected (the actual playback order may not
be the same as that indicated on your
computer’s display).
CAUTION
• Insert and remove a USB memory device
only when the device is not being
accessed. Connecting or disconnecting
the device at the following times may
result in the loss of data:
- If the USB memory device is removed or
power is disconnected during writing to
the device.
- When the device is subjected to static
electricity or electric noise.
• Do not leave a USB memory device
unattended in an automobile. Exposure to
direct sunlight or high temperatures may
cause deformation or other malfunction of
the USB memory device.
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USB Operations
Connecting a USB memory device
1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB
connector.
Playback will begin from the first file
recorded on the device.
∗ When a USB device is connected, it will switch
to USB mode automatically. If the device is
not recognized, press the [SOURCE] button to
switch the source to the device.
∗ Always insert the device fully into the
connector. Incomplete connections may
cause the device not to be recognized.
∗ Depending on the number of tracks recorded,
some amount of time may be required until all
tracks are read into the unit.
∗ The order in which tracks are recorded may
differ depending on the device connected (the
actual playback order may not be the same as
that indicated on your computer’s display).
English
To listen to tracks on a connected
USB memory device
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to switch the
source. When USB memory device is
selected, playback (except DRM files) will
begin from the location at which playback
was previously stopped.
∗ When a USB memory device is connected,
the USB mode will be displayed.
∗ When a USB memory device is disconnected
and then reconnected, playback will begin
from the beginning of the USB memory
device.
To stop play
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and switch the
function to a source other than the USB
memory.
CAUTION
Do not remove the USB memory device
when the USB mode is selected, since it may
result in loss or damage to data on the USB
memory device.
Always backup and save important data on
your computer.
2. Remove the USB memory device from the
USB cable.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
English
This section describes operations when
connected to an Apple iPod via the USB cable.
iPod can be connected by using the connector
cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case,
you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy
video movies stored in the iPod with video
displaying them on this unit, it is required to use
the special monitor and connector cable
(CCA-723/CCA-748) separately sold.
Notes:
• See the iPod Owner’s Manual for details
regarding operation conditions.
• The unit will not operate, or may operate
improperly with unsupported versions.
• For a list of compatible Apple iPod unit with this
model, please contact your Clarion dealer or
www.clarion.com.
Connecting an iPod
When an iPod is connected to the USB slot,
“Shuffle” set on the iPod will become as follows:
•“Shuffle (Albums)” play ➜ Random play
•“Shuffle (Songs)” play ➜ All random play
The iPod has two modes, the “Play mode” and
the “iPod menu mode” for selecting tracks.
Switch between these modes by pressing the
[BAND] button (1 sec.).
Note:
• To connect iPod, please use the USB cable
attached in iPod.
Select iPod mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.
Playback will begin from the last file that was
played on the iPod.
Notes:
• The following operations in Play mode operate
the same as in CD mode:
∗Track selection: [x], [v]
∗Fast-forward/fast-reverse: [x], [v]
∗Pause: []
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 18-20)
for details.
• After a Podcast file has completed playback, the
pause display, or the track-end position PlayTime display will appear. At that time, select a
music file once again.
Setting iPod simple mode
Use this function if you wish to operate through
your iPod connected to this unit via the USB
cable.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
2. Press [x]
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
• ON: Operations can be made through your
• OFF: Operations cannot be made through
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)
to store the setting and return to the previous
mode.
Notes:
• When performing iPod operations using simple
control mode, make the operations slowly. If
repetitive operations are performed too quickly,
unforeseen errors may occur.
• When performing iPod operations using simple
control mode, please do not operate the iPod
and the unit at the same time, otherwise there
may be unexpected event happened.
• Some iPod models do not support this function.
Consult your nearest Clarion dealer or website to
confirm which models do not support this
function.
or [v] to select “S-CTRL”.
iPod.
your iPod.
Other various play functions
(in Play mode)
Notes:
• These functions are not supported when in the
iPod menu mode.
• The Random function set on the iPod remains the
same after attachment/detachment of the iPod.
• The Repeat function on the iPod will be changed
when you connect/disconnect the iPod to the
unit.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
● Repeat play
Play back one track repeatedly.
1. Press the [RPT] button.
● Random play
Play all albums within a selected category, in
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle
(Albums)” command on iPod.)
1. Press the [RDM] button.
● All random play
Play all tracks within a selected category, in
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle
(Songs)” command on iPod.)
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.).
● To cancel play
1. Press the same play button once again.
Notes:
• When the repeat play mode is canceled, after
playing all tracks within a selected category,
playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category.
• When playing the last track within a selected
category in Random mode, if ACC is switched off
then on again, playback will begin from a
different track.
• Though the default setting of an iPod is “All
Repeat”, the indication on the mode status is not
displayed.
• When performing operations using simple control
mode, do not set the repeat off on the iPod.
Selecting category from the iPod
menu
1. Press the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to select
the iPod menu mode.
The iPod menu categories will be displayed.
Notes:
• Repeat and Random mode operations are not
supported when in the iPod menu mode.
• In iPod menu mode, if you press the [x]/[v]
button or turn the [ROTARY] knob fast, playback
may not be performed.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “Music”
or “Video”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between
categories.
The iPod menu categories alternate in the
following order:
English
• In the Music mode:
“PLAYLISTS” ↔ “ARTISTS” ↔ “ALBUMS”
↔ “SONGS” ↔ “GENRES” ↔
“COMPOSERS”...
• In the Video mode:
“MOVIES” ↔
“MUSIC VIDEOS” ↔ “TV SHOWS” ↔
“VIDEO PODCASTS” ↔ “RENTALS”
Notes:
The iPod menu mode can be canceled by
performing one of the following operations:
•Press the [BAND] button.
• When the category select screen is displayed,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
5. Press the [ROTARY] knob to select the
category.
6. When the track name display is showing,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
Playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category, and the iPod menu mode
will be canceled.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
switch between subfolders, then press the
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired
subfolder.
∗ When the track name display is showing,
pressing the [x] button will return to the
currently playing folder name display.
7. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track
within a category.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
English
iPod menu alphabet search
This function searches the subfolders for
desired alphabetical letters.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the iPod
menu mode.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between
categories.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
In this case, you can turn the [ROTARY] knob
to switch between subfolders and press the
[ROTARY] knob to enter the next subfolder
layer.
4. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.).
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired letter to search.
6. Press the [ROTARY] knob to perform
search.
∗ During search, press the [ROTARY] knob to
cancel search.
7. Press the [ROTARY] knob on the song list to
select song.
8. Press the [v] button to search next song of
the desired letter.
Selecting category using preset
memory
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to
select the iPod menu mode.
The category can be set as follows in the
[DIRECT] (1-6) buttons.
[1] : PLAYLISTS
[2] : ARTISTS
[3] : ALBUMS
[4] : SONGS
[5] : GENRES
[6] : COMPOSERS
2. Press the desired [DIRECT] (1-6) button to
select the category.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
switch between subfolders, then press the
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired
subfolder.
3. When the track name display is showing,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
Playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category, and the iPod menu mode
will be canceled.
∗ Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track
within a category.
iPod menu list back
After exiting the iPod menu operation mode:
If press the [BAND] button, it will return to the
previous subfolder list mode.
If press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.), it
will return to the category list mode.
About title display
This unit supports the display of title information
transmitted from a connected iPod.
• Character code information is UTF-8;
displayable characters include English
alphanumerics, some symbols, and some
umlaut characters.
•Unsupported characters will be replaced by
asterisks (*).
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Measure
Power does not
turn on.
(No sound is
produced.)
No sound output
when operating
the unit with
amplifiers or
power antenna
attached.
Nothing happens
when buttons are
pressed.
General
Display is not
accurate.
Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse
Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase.
Power antenna lead is
shorted to ground or
excessive current is required
for remote-on the amplifiers
or power antenna.
The microprocessor has
malfunctioned due to noise,
etc.
blows again, consult your store of purchase.
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna
lead. Check each wire for a possible short to
ground using an ohm meter.
3. Turn the unit back on.
4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power
antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off
before all wires are attached, use an external relay
to provide remote-on voltage (excessive curr
required).
Press the reset button for about
2 seconds with a thin rod.
If the RESET button is
pressed when a disc is
loaded, please eject the disc
and load it once again before
attempting to play it.
Reset
button
English
ent
Main unit connectors are
dirty.
No sound heard The speaker protection circuit
is operating.
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with
cleaning alcohol.
1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be
restored by turning the power off and on again.
(Speaker volume is reduced automatically when
the speaker protection circuit operates).
2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service
department.
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English
No sound heard MP3/WMA files are absent in
Sound skips or is
noisy.
Sound is cut or
skipped.
Noise is
CD/MP3/WMA
generated or
noise is mixed
with sound.
Sound is bad
directly after
power is turned
on.
Wrong filename File system is not correct. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or
No sound heard The device contains no MP3/
Sound is
interrupted or has
noise.
USB/iPod
The device isn’t
recognized.
Can’t insert the
device.
Problem Cause Measure
a disc.
Files are not recognized as
an MP3/WMA file.
File system is not correct. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or
Compact disc is dirty. Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.
Compact disc is heavily
scratched or warped.
MP3/WMA files are not
encoded properly.
Water droplets may form on
the internal lens when the car
is parked in a humid place.
WMA files.
The files are not proper MP3/
WMA format.
Connectors are loose. Disconnect the device and reconnect securely.
Some USB portable music
players may consume current
that exceeds the USB rating.
In this case, this unit’s
overcurrent protection circuit
operates to stop the music
playback.
The MP3/WMA files are
improperly encoded.
The device is damaged. Disconnect the device and reconnect. If the device is
Connectors are loose.
According to the state of
operation on the device, the
communication fault is
caused.
e device has been inserted
Th
improperly.
The connector is broken. Replace with a new device.
Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
APPLE ISO file system.
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
APPLE ISO file system.
Record MP3/WMA files properly to the device.
Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.
Check operation of portable music player.
Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.
still not recognized, try replacing with a different
device.
Disconnect the device and reconnect.
Try reversing the connection direction of the device
(usually the brand name surface should be facing
left).
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8. ERROR DISPLAYS
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.
Error Display Cause Measure
ERROR 2 A CD is caught inside the CD
ERROR 3 A CD cannot be played due
ERROR 6 A CD is loaded upside-down
CD/MP3/WMA
ERROR 7 (iPod
mode)
ERROR 7 Overcurrent detection. Disconnect the devices and reconnect. If the devices
USB/iPod
ERROR 7 Do not support the HUB
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.
deck and is not ejected.
to scratches, etc.
inside the CD deck and does
not play.
The connected iPod is not
recognized.
devices.
This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult
your store of purchase.
Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc.
Eject the disc then reload it properly.
Disconnect and reconnect the iPod.
are still not recognized, try replacing with a different
devices.
Do not use the HUB devices.
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9. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBµV
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBµV
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 60 dB
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 30 dB
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV
CD Player
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Usable Discs: Compact disc
Frequency Response (±1 dB): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 80 dB
Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%
Bluetooth
Specification: Bluetooth Ver. 2.0+EDR
Profile:
HSP (Headset Profile)
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile) Phone Book
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Send/Receive Sensitivity: Class 2
Note:
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Audio
Maximum Power Output: 200 W (50 W ✕ 4 ch)
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): +14 dB, –14 dB
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): +14 dB, –14 dB
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 4 V
General
Power Supply Voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative
ground
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA or less
Weight / Source unit: 3.35 l b. (1.52 kg)
Weight / Remote control unit:
1.41 oz. (40 g) (including battery)
Dimensions / Source unit:
7" (Width) ✕ 4" (Height) ✕ 6-1/8" (Depth)
[178 (W) ✕ 100 (H) ✕ 155 (D) mm]
Dimensions / Remote control unit:
1-3/4" (Width) ✕ 4-5/16" (Height) ✕ 7/16"
(Depth)
[44 (W) ✕ 113 (H) ✕ 11 (D) mm]
36 CX501
2010/11
Clarion Co., Ltd.
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Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China
PE-3402B
280-8971-00
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