• The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold.
• CCA-755: Sold by separately.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, the driver should not operate the controls while driving.
Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
1. This unit uses precision parts and
components for its operation. In the event
that trouble arises, never open the case,
disassemble the unit, or lubricate the
rotating parts. Contact your Clarion dealer
or service center.
WARNING
FZ003A
531-1629kHz87.5-108MHz
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and
cannot be used or distributed without a license from MSLGP.
Front Panel / Generalities
For a longer service life, be sure to read the
following cautions.
• Do not allow any liquids on the unit from
dr ink s, umb rell as, etc . Doin g s o may
damage the internal circuitry.
• Do not disassemble o r modify the unit in
any way. Doing so may result in damage.
• D o not let cigare ttes burn t he displ ay.
Doing so may damage or deform the body.
• I f a problem should occur, h ave t he un it
inspected at your store of purchase.
Cleaning the body
• U se a soft, dry cl oth a nd gen tly w ipe of f
the any dirt or dust.
• F or to ugh di rt, a pp ly s om e ne utr al
detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth,
wipe off t he d irt gently, then wipe again
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with a dry cloth.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner,
etc., as th ese substanc es may damage
the body or cause the paint to peel. Also,
le avi ng rub ber o r pla sti c pro duct s in
contact with the body for long periods of
time may cause stains.
USB Port
• The US B memo ry sti ck may s tic k out
whe n inse rted ,so it may caus e dang er
during driving. When connect USB
memory stick to the main unit, please use
a USB extension cable(CCA-755).
• T he US B m em or y s ti ck s m us t b e
recognized as “USB mass storage class“
to work properly. Som e mod els m ay no t
operate correctly.
When the memorized data is lost or
damaged by any chance, Clarion shall
not be liable for any damage.
W hen using the USB m emory stick, we
reco mmen d t hat you backup y our data
st ore d on i t bef ore usi ng a pers ona l
computer etc.
• Data les may be broken when using USB
memory stic ks i n the fol lowing situation:
When disconnecting the USB memory
st ick o r tur ni ng th e pow er of f dur ing
reading data.
When affected static electricity or electric
noise.
Connect/disconnect the USB memory
stick when it is not accessed.
C onnect ing wi th th e com put er is not
covered.
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3. CONTROLS
Operational Panel
[AMS/INT]
[PWR/MUTE]
[SRC]
[PWR/MUTE] button
• Press to POWER on;
• When on, press to MUTE;
• Long press to POWER off.
[AMS/INT] button
• Radio mode - Sca n pre set s ta tio ns,
long press to search and store strongest
stations in the memory automatically.
• USB mode - Pr ess to intr o p lay, lo ng
press to enter TRACK NUM SEARCH
[SRC] button
• Select playback source
[DISP] button
• Display switch, long press to adjust time.
[ ] button
• Radio mode - Press to select next preset
stati on. In man ual store mode, press to
select a preset position.
• USB mode - Press to select repeat play,
long press to enter next folder.
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[DISP]
[
[
]
]
[VOLUME]
Remote Control (RCX009: Sold Separately)
[ ] Button
• Power on / off
[
, ] Buttons
, ]
[
[
BND]
FZ003A
RESET Button
[ ] button
• Radio mode - Pr ess t o se lect previous
pre set stati on. In manu al store mode,
press to select a preset position.
• USB mode - Press to random play, long
press to enter previous folder.
[VOLUME] knob
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
• Press to set sound effect.
• Long press to enter setting menu.
[ , ] button
• Radio mode - Pre ss t o t une manually.
Long press to tune automatically.
• USB mode - Pres s to goto pr evio us
track, long press to fast-reverse/forward.
[ BND] button
• Radio mode - Press to switch BAND, In
manual tuning mode, long press to store
station.
• USB mode - Press to play/paus e, l ong
press to back to the rst track.
USB Slot
AUX IN
• Volume up / down
• In setting menu, move the cursor.
[MUTE] Button
• Mute the volume
[SEL] Button
• Sound effect setting
• System setting (long press)
[LOUD] Button
• Loudness on / off
[ST/MO] Button
• FM stereo / mono
[1~6] Buttons
• [1] Button: Preset station 1
Play/pause
• [2] Button: Preset station 2
Intro play
• [3] Button: Preset station 3
Repeat play
• [4] Button: Preset station 4
Random play
• [5] Button: Preset station 5
Previous folder
• [6] Button: Preset station 6
Next folder
, ] Buttons
[
• Preset station up / down
• Previous / next track
• Search (long press)
Notes of remote control using
Replacing the lithium battery of remote control unit.
When the range of the operation of th e car d remote co ntrol becomes short or no fun ctions
while operating. Replace the battery with a new lithium battery. Make sure the battery polarity
replacement is correct.
1. Pull out the battery holder while pressing the stopper.
2. Insert the button-type battery with the stamped(+) mark
facing upward.
Insert the battery holder into the remote control.
[SRC] Button
• Toggle the audio source
[AMS] Button
• Preset scan
• Track search
• Auto memory store (long press)
[BAND] Button
• Select tuner band
[LO/DX] Button
• Radio local / distant
[DISP] Button
• Display switch
• Adjust the clock(long press)
[ ]
[ , ]
[MUTE]
[SEL]
[LOUD]
[ST/MO]
[1~6]
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[ , ]
[SRC]
[AMS]
[BAND]
[LO/DX]
[DISP]
4. OPERATIONS
Basic Operations
Note:
• Refer to the diagrams in “3. CONTROLS”
when reading this chapter.
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume
raised to the maximum level may harm
your hearings.
Be careful about adjusting the volume.
Power on / off
Notes:
• Start the engine before using this unit.
• Be careful about using this unit for a long
time without running the engine. If you
drain the car’s battery too far, you may not
be able to start the engine and this can
reduce the service life of the battery.
1. Start the engine. The power button / knob
illumination on the unit will light up.
2. Press the [PWR/MUTE] button on the
front panel or [
control to turn on the power under standby
mode. The unit goes back to the last
status after power on.
3. Press and hold the [PWR/MUTE] button
on the front panel or press [ ] Button on
the remote control to turn off the power.
Mute
Press the [PWR/MUTE] button on the front
panel to mute the volume from the unit.
Note:
Doing the operation above again or adjusting
volume will release muting.
CAUTION
Engine ON
position
] Button on the remote
Volume adjustment
Turn the [VOLUME] knob on the front panel.
The adjustable range of volume is 0 to 47.
CAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at
which external sounds can be heard.
Playing source selection
Press [SRC] button on the front panel
or [SRC] button on the remote control
repeatedly to choose desired playing source.
Note:
• Playing source selection means selecting
work mode, such as RADIO mode and AUX mode, etc.
Display system time
Press the [DISP] button on the front panel
or the remote control to switch the display
information from clock, station information
(RADIO mode), or track information (USB
mode).
RESET
If you have below problems, please press
[RESET] button.
• Unit can not power on
• Nothing happens when buttons are pressed
• Display is not accurate
• By pressing [RESET] button, the memories
don’t be initialized.
RESET Button
System Setup
In any mode, press and hold [VOLUME] knob
to enter system setup. Press the knob briey
to select options, rotate the knob to adjust.
SOUND mode
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to chang e the
sound effect in this order:
PO P -> RO CK -> C LAS SIC -> FL AT ->
SOUND
LOUD ON/OFF
Rotate the [VOL UME] k nob t o cho ose
loudness on or off.
BEEP: ON/OFF
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose button
beep sound ON or OFF.
STEREO/MONO mode (in Radio mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to c hoose F M
stereo or mono.
DX/LO (in Radio mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose ra dio
local or distant at radio mode.
• LO: Only stations with strong signal can be
received.
• DX: Stations with strong and weak signals
can be received.
Audio Setup
Pr ess the [ VOL UME] knob t o se le ct
USE R p res et incl uding : V OL( vol ume) ->
BA L(b ala nce) -> FAD (fad er) , rot ate th e
[VOLUME] knob to select a value.
• VOL: 0 - 47
• BAS: (-7) - (+7) (the option is avail able
when select DSP in system menu)
• TRE: (-7) - (+7) (the option is avail able
when select DSP in system menu)
• BAL: 9L-1L -> 0(Centre)-9R
• FADER: FADER: 9R-1R -> 0(Centre)-9F
VOL mode
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose volume
last/adjust mode.
• V-LAST: The tur n-on vo lume le vel is the
volume of latest power off.
• V-ADJ: Press t he k nob to e nter Volume
Adjus t m ode, rotate the knob to se t the
turn-on volume level.
12/24H
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choo se t ime
format: 12 or 24 hours.
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Radio Operations
Select tuner as playing source
Press [SRC] butt on on the panel or the
remote control once or more to enter RADIO
mode.
Selecting the radio band
Press the [ BND] button on the panel or
[BAND] button on t he remot e cont rol to
select one radio ba nd among FM1, FM2,
FM3 and AM.
Manual tuning
During manual tuning, the frequency will be
changed in steps.
Press the [
or the remote control to tune in a higher /
lower station.
Auto tuning
Press and hold the [ ] or [ ] button
on the panel or the remote control to seek a
higher / lower station.
To stop s earc hing , repe at the opera tion
above or press other butt ons having radio
functions.
Note:
When a station is received, searching stops
and the station is played.
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 [AMS/INT] button on the panel
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press
Note:
Be careful not to press and hold the [AMS/
INT] button on the pane l or [AMS] but ton
on the remote control for 1 second or longer,
otherwise the auto store function will begin
and the unit starts storing stations.
] or [] button on the panel
or [AMS] button on the remote control.
the [AMS/INT] button on t he panel or
[AMS] b utto n on the rem ote con tro l
again to continue receiving that station.
Auto store
Only stations with sufficient signal s trength
will be detected and stored in the memory.
Press and hold the [AMS/INT] button on the
panel or [AMS] button on the remote control
(1 sec.) to start automatic station search.
To s top aut o stor e, pre ss othe r butt ons
having radio functions.
Notes:
1. Afte r a uto sto re, the pre vio us stor ed
stations will be overwritten.
2. The unit has 4 bands, such as FM1, FM2,
FM3 an d AM. Each b and can store 6
stations, FZ003A can store 24 stations in
total.
Manual store
When one expecte d radi o station has been
detected, press and hold the [
on the panel, then press th e [ ] or [ ]
button to sel ect a preset position, press the
knob to conrm.
Or when one expected radio station has been
detected, press and hold the number button
1~6 on the remote control to store it in the
memory.
Recall the stored stations
To recall the preset station, press [ ] or [ ]
button repeatedly.
Local seeking
Whe n LOCAL s eek ing is ON, only t hose
radio stations with s trong rad io signal could
be received.
To select LOCAL functi on, press and hold
the [VOLUME] k nob on the fro nt pan el,
then press [VOLUME] kno b repeatedly until
LOCAL or D X d isplays on t he screen, and
rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Local or
Distant mode.
Note:
The numb er of radio stati ons that can be
received will decrease after the local seeking
mode is ON.
BND] button
MP3/WMA Operations
Using the USB
1. Open the cover of the USB connector to
the right. Insert the USB cable (CCA-755)
into the USB slot. Insert the USB device
into the USB cable.
W hen conne cting t he USB devic e, the
unit will read the les automatically.
2. To remove t he U SB device, you sho uld
first select another source or turn off
the power , i n order to a void damagi ng
the USB device. Then take off the USB
device. Close the cover of USB connector.
Pausing play
1. Press the [BND] button on the front panel
or [ 1 ] button on the remote control to pause
play.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
2. To re sume MP 3/W MA play , pre ss the
BND] button on the front panel or [ 1 ]
[
button on the remote control again.
Selecting a track
Track-up
1. Press the [
the remote control to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [
track advances ahead to the beginning of
the next track.
Track-down
1. Press the [
the remote control t o m ove back to the
beginning of the current track.
2. Press the [
to the beginning of the previous track.
Fast-forward/Fast-reverse
Fast-forward
Press and hold the [
Fast-reverse
Press and hold the [
] bu tton on the panel or
] button, the
] bu tton on the panel or
] button twice to move back
] button .
] button.
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Folder Select
This function allows you to select a folde r
containing MP3/WMA les and start playing
from the rst track in the folder.
Press the [
next folder. Press the [ ] button to move to
the previous folder.
Search Function
1. Press and hold the [AMS/INT] button to
2. Press the [VOLUME] knob to conrm.
3. Rotate the knob to select a number.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to enter the other digits,
NOTE: T he un it will on ly al lo w th e
5. Once th e tr ack n umber appears on th e
Other various play functions
Scan play
This function allows yo u to locate and play
the rst 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded
on a disc.
Press the [AMS/INT] button on the panel or
[ 2 ] button on the remote control to perform
scan play.
] button (1 sec.) to move to the
enable direct track searching.
if necessary. You can press [
buttons to select digit position.
selection of digits that corresp ond with
the number of les on the media you are
searching.
screen, long pre ss the knob to play the
selected song/le.
], [ ]
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MP3/WMA Operations
Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current
track repeatedly or play a track currently
be ing p lay ed in th e MP3 /WM A fol der
repeatedly.
1. Press the [
but ton on the remo te con tro l onc e o r
more until “ONE” appears on the display
to perform cu rrent track repeat play, and
“RPT” segment lights on.
2. Press [
appea rs on the display for fol der rep eat
play.
3. Pres s [
appears on the display for all tracks repeat
play.
4. Press [
appear s on the d isplay t o cance l repeat
playback, and “RPT” segment goes o.
Random play
This functio n a llows you to p lay all tr acks
recorded on a disc in a random order.
Press the [ but ton o n the r emote contr ol to perform
random play.
] button on the panel or [ 3 ]
] button repeatedly until “FOLD”
] butto n repeate dly un til “ALL”
] button repeatedly until “OFF”
] button on the panel or [ 4 ]
AUX Operations
Press the [SRC] but ton on t he p anel or the
remote control once or more to select “AUX”.
AUX is just for audio content with 3.5mm Jack
connector plugged into audio-in socket on the
front panel on the left of USB slot.
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
GENERAL
ProblemCauseMeasure
Unit can not
power on.
Unit can not
power on.
Nothing happens
when buttons are
pressed.
Display is not
accurate.
No/low audio
output.
Poor sound
quality or
distortion.
Unit resets itself
when engine
is o.
Unit fuse blown.Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Car battery fuse blown.Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Turn o the power.
The microprocessor has
malfunctioned due to noise, etc.
Improper audio output
connection.
Volume set too low.Increase volume level.
Speakers damaged.Replace speakers.
Heavily biased volume balance.
Speaker wiring is in contact with
metal part of car.
Speaker power rating does not
match unit.
Wrong connections.Check wiring and correct.
Speaker is shorted.Check wiring and correct.
Incorrect connection between
ACC and Battery.
Press the [RESET] button with a thin rod.
Note:
When the [RESET] button is pressed, turn
o the ACC power.*
Check wiring and correct.
Adjust the channel balance to center
position.
Insulate all speaker wiring connections.
Replace speakers.
Check wiring and correct.
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USB Devices
USB device cannot
be inserted.
USB device is not
recognized.
No sound heard
with the display
“No File” shown.
Sound skips or is
noisy.
ProblemCauseMeasure
The USB device has been
inserted with wrong direction.
The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device.
The USB device is damaged.
Connectors are loose.
No MP3/WMA le is stored in
the USB device.
MP3/WMA les are not
encoded properly.
Reversing the connection direction of the
USB device, try it again.
Disconnect the USB device and reconnect.
If the device is still not recognized, try
replacing with a different USB device.
Store these les properly in the USB
device.
Use MP3/WMA les encoded properly.
6. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency range: 87.5-108.0MHz
Usable sensitivity: 8dBμ
Frequency response: 30Hz-15kHz
Stereo separation: 30dB(1kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >55dB
AM Tuner
Frequency range: 531-1629kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB): 30dBμ
MP3/WMA mode
MP3 sampling rate: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
MP3 bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps / VBR
WMA bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps
Logical format: ISO9660 level 1,2
Joliet le system
General
Power supply voltage:
14.4VDC (10.8 to 15.6V allowable),
negative ground
Pre-Amp output voltage:
2.0V (USB play mode: 1kHz, 0dB, 10kΩ load)
Fuse: 15A
Dimensions of the Main Unit:
188mm Width × 58mm Height × 95mm Depth
Weight of the Main Unit: 0.6kg
178mm
105mm
170mm
188mm
50mm
95mm
46mm
58mm
18mm
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USB
Specication: USB 1.0/2.0
Playable audio format:
MP3(.mp3): MPEG 1/2/Audio Layer-3
WMA(.wma): Ver 7/8/9.1/9.2
Audio Amplier
Maximum power output:
180W (45W x 4)
Speaker impedance: 4Ω (4 to 8Ω allowable)
Input
Aux-in level: ≤2V
Note:
• Spec ific atio ns and desi gn are subjec t
to cha nge wi tho ut not ice for f urth er
improvement.
7. INSTALLATION / WIRE
CONNECTION GUIDE
CONTENTS
1) Before Starting ......................................................................9
2. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case.
Never use a rough cloth, thinner,
benzine, or alcohol etc. For tough dirt,
apply a little cold or warm water to a
soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.
Car battery
4) Cautions on Installation
1. Prepare all articles necessary for
installing the source unit before
starting.
2. Install the unit within 30° of the
horizontal plane. (Figure 2)
3. If you have to do any work on the car
body, such as drilling holes, consult
Max 30˚
Figure 2Figure 3
your car dealer beforehand.
4. Use the enclosed screws for
installation.
Using other screws can cause
damage. (Figure 3)
ChassisChassis
Damage
Max. 6 mm (M5 screw)
5) Installing the Source Unit
1. Place the mounting bracket into the instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend
each stopper of the mounting bracket inward, then secure the stopper.
2. Wire as shown in Section 7) .
3. Insert the source unit into the mounting bracket until it locks.
4. Take care of the top and bottom of the trim ring and mount it so that all the hooks
are locked.
Notes:
1. Some car models require special mounting kits for proper installation. Consult your
Clarion dealer for details.
2. Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the source unit from coming loose.
• Console opening dimensions
(182 mm)
Hole
53 mm
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Notes of installation
1. Before installation, please make sure
proper connections are conducted and
the unit operates normally. Improper
connection may result in damage to the
unit.
2. Use only accessories designed and
manufactured for this unit and other
unauthorized accessories may result in
damage to the unit.
3. Before installation, please fasten all power
cables.
4. Install the unit horizontally. Installing the
unit more than 30 degree vertically may
result in worse performance.
5. To prevent electric spark, connect the
positive pole rst and then the negative
pole.
6. DO NOT block the cooling fan exit to
ensure sufcient heating dissipation of this
unit, or it may result in damage to this unit.
Stoppers
Unit installation
Method A
1. Insert mounting bracket into dash board,
choose appropriate mounting tab according
to the gap width, bending the mounting
tab outwards with a screwdriver to x the
mounting bracket in place.
2. Slide the unit into the bracket until you hear
a click sound.
Hole
Instrument panel
Screw (M4x5)
Strap
Method B
M5x6
Mounting Frame
1. Insert this unit directly to the opening of
the dashboard.
2. Place M5×6 cylindrical screw through the
holes of the mounting frame located inside
the opening to holes of the unit and fasten
the screws to left & right.
Dashboard
Trim ring installation
Attach the trim ring around the front panel.
6) Removing the Source Unit
Disassemble trim ring
1. Push the trim ring to right and pull out the
right part.
2. Push the trim ring to left and pull out the
left part.
Disassemble the unit
1. Switch off the power.
2. Remove the trim ring.
3. Insert the removal keys straight back until
they lock, then pull the unit out.
4. Disconnect all the wires.
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Source Unit
Trim ring
Mounting bracket
Spring
Stoppers
Note:
Before attaching the mounting bracket, slightly bend the
spring toward the inside with your ngers and attach it to
the side of car.
7) Wiring and Connections
Antenna
Front Right
Front Left
Rear Right
Rear Left
Front Right
Front Left
Not used.
Insulate each wire
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Green
Green/Black
4-Speaker system
or
2-Speaker system
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Green
Green/Black
20-Pin Connector Extension Lead
(connect to the source unit)
2 Channel Amplier
Black wire
Rear audio output terminal
Yellow wire (Memory back-up lead)
Red wire (Power lead)
Blue wire (Amplier and Anttena turn-on lead)
Connect to remote turn-on lead of amplier and
power supply terminal for antenna
Black wire (Ground lead)
Connect to vehicle chassis ground
White
Red
Connect directly to battery
12V
Accessory
Left
Right
8) Connecting the accessories
• Connecting to the external amplier
External ampliers can be connected to the 2 channel RCA output connections.
Ensure that the connectors are not grounded or shorted to prevent damage to the