Thank you for purchasing the Clarion DMX5555z.
∗Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
∗After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).
∗Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
∗This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, MD changer and TV connected
via the CeNET cable. The CD changer, MD changer and TV tuner have their own manuals, but no
explanations for operating them are described.
Contents
1. FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
Handling Compact Discs................................................................................................................. 4
Handling Mini Discs ........................................................................................................................ 4
3. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5
4. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6
Names of Buttons............................................................................................................................ 6
Display Items................................................................................................................................... 6
5. REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 7
Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 7
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ..................................................................................... 8
6. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 9
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................. 9
Radio Operations .......................................................................................................................... 11
CD Operations............................................................................................................................... 13
MD Operations .............................................................................................................................. 14
Other Handy Functions ................................................................................................................. 16
7. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 18
CD Changer Operations ............................................................................................................... 18
MD Changer Operations ............................................................................................................... 20
TV Operations ............................................................................................................................... 21
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 23
9. ERROR DISPLAYS....................................................................................................................... 24
10. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 25
1. FEATURES
■ 8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and Dual 1-Bit D/A Converters
■ Zero-Bit Detector
■ 4M Bit Read Ahead Memory (Approximately 10 Seconds) for Shock and Vibration
■
■ Controller for Optional TV Tuner Modules
■ Capability to Read CD TEXT Data from Clarion Compatible CD Changer
■ Z-Enhancer with 3 Adjustment Modes
■ Repeat / Random Play / Intro Music Scan
■ CeNET with Balanced Audio Line Transmission and Dynamic Noise Canceling
■ Bass Control Center Frequency : 30Hz / Boost Level : ±15dB
■ 4V/4-Channel RCA Line Level Output with Fader Control
■ 160W(40W×4) Maximum Power Output
2 DMX5555z
TM
Mute Circuit
®
FM Reception System
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Button
Mode
£ FUNC
¢ BAND
DISC UP
PROG
TOP
; VOLUME
§ SEARCH
¶ PLAY/PAUSE
• MUTE
ª ISR
º DISP
⁄ SCN
PS/AS
¤ RPT
BLS
‹ RDM
DOLBY NR
MONI
* Some of the corresponding buttons on the source unit and remote control unit have different functions.
Radio CD
Turns power on and off. When pressed and held for 1 second: Turns power off.
Switches among radio, CD, MD, CD changer, MD changer and TV.
Switches
reception band.
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves preset
channels up
and down.
No function.
Turns mute on and off.
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory (radio
mode only).
Switches among main display, sub display and clock display.
Preset scan.
When pressed
and held for 2
seconds: Auto
store.
No function.
No function.
Plays the first
track.
Top play.
Moves tracks up
and down.
When pressed
and held for 1
second:
Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
Switches
between
playback and
pause.
Scan play.
Repeat play.
Random play.
MD
Plays the first
track.
Top play.
Moves tracks up
and down.
When pressed
and held for 1
second:
Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
Switches
between
playback and
pause.
Scan play.
Repeat play.
Random play.
CD changer
MD changer
Moves the next
disc in
increasing
order.
Moves tracks up
and down.
When pressed
and held for 1
second:
Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
Switches
between
playback and
pause.
Scan play.
When pressed
and held for 1
seconds: Disc
scan play.
Repeat play.
When pressed
and held for 1
seconds: Disc
repeat play.
Random play.
When pressed
and held for 1
seconds: Disc
random play.
TV
Switches
reception band.
Moves preset
channels up
and down.
No function.
Preset scan.
When pressed
and held for 2
seconds: Auto
store.
No function.
Switches
between TV and
VTR.
2. PRECA UTIONS
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and
the player is used soon after switching on the
heater, moisture may f orm on the disc or the
optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms
on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player,
do not use the player for about one hour . The
condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.
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. Ho wever , there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODEL
12V GROUND
AM 530-1710kHz/FM 87.9-107.9MHz
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED FROM DOLBY
LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
CLARION CO.,LTD.
50 KAMITODA,TODA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN
MANUFACTURED:
286-
SERIAL No.
PE-
Clarion Co.,Ltd.
MADE IN
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration ma y cause the sound
to skip.
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even
in the event that trouble arises, never open
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate
the rotating parts.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMP ACT DISC PLAYER and MINI DISC
PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR
REP AIRED BY ANY ONE 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.
Bottom View of Source Unit
Handling Compact Discs
Use only compact discs bearing the
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs.
Handling
• New discs may have some roughness around
the edges. If such discs are used, the player
may not work or the sound may skip. Use a
ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
• Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
• Never play a compact disc with any cellophane
tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks.
If you try to play such a compact disc, you may
not be able to get it back out of the CD player
or it may damage the CD player.
• Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use
of such discs may cause misoperation or damage.
mark.
• To remove a compact disc from its storage
case, press down on the center of the case and
lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
• Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers,
etc. These may damage the disc or cause
breakdown of the internal mechanism.
Storage
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
• Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or dust.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat
from heaters.
Cleaning
• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft
cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center
of the compact disc to the circumference.
• Do not use any solvents, such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray or thinner
to clean compact discs.
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.
Handling Mini Discs
Use only MDs bearing the
Handling
• Never open the shutter on the MD cartridge.
Cartridge
• Never play a minidisc with an index label that
is peeling off.
mark.
Shutter
If you try to play such a minidisc, you may not
be able to get it back out of the MD player or it
may damage the MD player.
Storage
• Do not expose minidiscs to direct sunlight or
any heat source.
• Do not expose minidiscs to excess humidity or
dust.
• Do not expose minidiscs to direct heat from
heaters.
Cleaning
• If the MD cartridge is dirty , wipe off the dirt with
a soft dry cloth.
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Receiver for remote control unit
Signal transmitter
Operating range: 30° in all directions
CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / CONTROLES
Source unit / Appareil pilote / Unidad fuente
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Display / Afficheur / Visualizador
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4. NOMENCLATURE
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
Names of Buttons
1 Preset buttons (1 to 6)
Direct buttons (1 to 6) (7 to 12)
2 Z-EHCR (z-enhancer) button
3 DISP (display) button
4 SPE-ANA (spectrum analyzer) button
5 SCN (scan) button
PS/AS (preset scan/auto store) button
6 RPT (repeat) button
7 POWER button
FUNC (function) button
8 RDM (random) button
9 ISR (instant station recall) button
0 MUTE button
! BAND (band) button
TOP button
Display Items
1 CD IN indication
2 SINGLE indication
3 ST (stereo) indication
4 SCN (scan) indication
5 RPT (repeat) indication
6 RDM (random) indication
7 Operation status indication
∗ The frequency, play time, clock, etc. are
displayed.
8 CD/MD changer indication
9 Title scroll indication
0 MD IN indication
@ ENT (enter) button
Play/pause button
# TITLE button
ADJ (adjust) button
$ MD EJECT button
% Left button
¥ Right button
& Up button
* Down button
( A-M (audio mode) button
LOUD (loudness) button
) CD EJECT button
¡ CD insertion slot
™ MD insertion slot
! MANU (manual) indication
@ LD (loudness) indication
# A-M (audio mode) indication
$ Function mode indication
∗ The names of modes being selected, etc. are
displayed.
% Preset channel indication (1 to 6)
Disc number indication (1 to 12)
∗ The disc numbers corresponding to the discs
in the CD or MD changer light.
¥ Z-EHCR (z-enhancer) indication
& DISC indication
5. REMO TE CONTR OL
Remote control unit
£
;
ª
•
⁄
¤
Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the AA (UM-3/1.5V) batteries that came
with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the
rear cover.
Notes:
Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points:
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries
with new ones.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batter-
ies.
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or water.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.
¶
§
¢
º
‹
AA (UM-3/1.5V)
Batteries
Rear cover
Rear side
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