Clarion CX501A User Manual

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Owner’s manual

CX501A

2-DIN Bluetooth CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER

UNIT PENERIMA CD/USB/MP3/WMA Bluetooth 2-DIN

CD/USB/MP3/WMA 2-DIN 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.

Contents

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

2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4

3. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 5

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

4. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 6

Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons....................................................................................... 6

Inserting the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 7

5. OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 8

Basic Operations.............................................................................................................................. 8

Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 11

CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 12

Bluetooth Operations...................................................................................................................... 15

Operations Common to Each Mode............................................................................................... 19

6. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 22

USB Operations ............................................................................................................................. 22

iPod

/iPhone® Operations ............................................................................................................. 24

7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 27

8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 29

9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 30

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1. FEATURES

• Built in Bluetooth

• 2V/4ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer

• 728-variable colour display and illuminated key

Handsfree (HFP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP)

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2. PRECAUTIONS

Bluetooth QD ID :

PE-

Bottom View of Source Unit

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.

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

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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 performance. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• 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.

word mark and logos are

SIG, Inc. and any

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3. CONTROLS

RESET

Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions

[CD SLOT]

[MICRO PHONE

]

[DIRECT]

[SCN]

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[ ] [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

If you buy the RCB-176-200 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control function.

∗ 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 mode

[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.

● 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

● 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.

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[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

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 5.

Basic Operations

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 ➜ CD/MP3 ➜ USB/iPod ➜ BLUETOOTH ➜ AUX ➜ Tuner...

∗ 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).

Switching the display

Press the [DISP] button to select the desired display.

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

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3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,

the tone effect changes in the following order:

“CUSTOM” ↔ “EXCITE” ↔ “IMPACT” ↔ “B-BOOST” ↔ “OFF”

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.

● 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 to select as

following order: “BASS<G>” ↔ “BASS<F>” ↔

“BASS<Q>” ↔ “MID<G>” ↔ “MID<F>” ↔ “MID<Q>” ↔ “TREBLE<G>” ↔ “TREBLE<F>” ↔ “TREBLE<Q>”

∗ The factory default setting is “BASS<G>”.

3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the

setting.

BASS<G>

mid emphasized

:The factory default setting is “0”.

(Adjustment range: +7 to –7)

BASS<F>:

BASS<Q>

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)

:The factory default setting is “1”.

(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)

500

“1”

● 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. This adjustment can be performed only when

the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”. 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” ↔ “60” ↔ “90” ↔ “120”

∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”.

● Adjusting the subwoofer output

volume

You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s subwoofer output terminal.

This adjustment can be performed only when the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”.

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

This set can be performed only when the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”.

2-1. Select “PHASE”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as

following order: “NORMAL” ↔ “REVERSE”

∗ 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.

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