Clarion GR10BT User Manual

Owner’s manual & Installation manual

Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation

Manual de usuario y Manual de instalación

GR10BT

MARINE USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER

WITH BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH

RÉCEPTEUR MARINE USB/MP3/WMA

AVEC BLUETOOTH

RECEPTOR USB/MP3/WMA MARINE

CON BLUETOOTH

INTÉGRÉ

INTEGRADO

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Owner’s Manual

Contents

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

2. EXPANDING SYSTEM OPTIONS .....................................................................3

3. PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................4

4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ..............................................................................4

5. CONTROLS .......................................................................................................5

Operational Panel...............................................................................................5

Name of Buttons and their Functions ................................................................. 5

6. OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 6

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

Radio Operation .................................................................................................7

Weather Band Operation....................................................................................7

USB Mode Operation .........................................................................................8

AUX Mode Operation .........................................................................................8

Bluetooth Operation ...........................................................................................9

7. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 10

8. SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................11

9. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................12

10. WIRE CONNECTION ..................................................................................... 13

1. FEATURES

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• Global AM/FM/Weather Band Tuner

• MP3/WMA/USB File Playback

• IPX5 Rated Water Resistant Front Panel

• Meet or Exceeds: ASTM D4329 (UV Exposure) and ASTM B117(Salt Fog Exposure).

• 3” Gauge Hole Cut-Out Mounting

• Built-In Bluetooth

• 45Wx4 Built-In Amplifer

• Smart Phone Charging via USB

• Auxiliary RCA Input

• 4-CH/2V Preamp Output

2. EXPANDING SYSTEM OPTIONS

Expanding Audio Features

4 Channel Amplier

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USB Storage

Portable Music Player

Bluetooth Smart Phone

Note: * The items listed only show connectivity options and are not included with the unit.

(Connect via AUX IN Jack)

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3. PRECAUTIONS

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

WARNING

1. This unit uses precision parts and components for its operation. In the event of any operating issues, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. Contact your Clarion dealer or service center.

2. FCC STATEMENT

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

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2.2 Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

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 uses and can radiate radio frequencies and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the unit & your body.

3. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Clarion Co., Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

4. IC warning This device complies with Industry Canada’s licenseexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference (2) This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Front Panel / General Information

For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.

- Do not allow any liquids or fluids to enter the unit. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry.

- Do not disassemble or modify the unit in any way. Doing so may result in damage.

- Do not let any materials burn the display. Doing so may damage or deform the body.

- If a problem should occur, have the unit inspected at your store of purchase.

Cleaning the Body

- Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off any dirt or dust.

- For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

- Do not use benzene, thinner, boat cleaner, etc., as these substances may damage the body or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the body for long periods of time may cause stains.

USB Port

- The USB memory sticks must be recognized as “USB” to work properly. Some models may not operate correctly.

In the event data is lost or damaged under any condition, Clarion shall not be liable for any damage.

When using the USB memory stick, we recommend that you backup your data (music) to a personal computer before using.

- Data (music) les may be damaged when using USB memory sticks in the following situations:

- Removing the USB memory stick or turning the power off while reading data. Static electricity and/or an electrical surge can damage the contents on the USB memory device.

- Connect/disconnect the USB memory stick when it is not accessed.

- Disconnect the USB memory device when not in use.

4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Protect from high Temperatures. Exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time can produce very high temperature in your vessel. Cool down the interior before starting playback.

5. CONTROLS

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Operational Panel

SRC

SCAN

RPT

VOL

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BAND

Name of Buttons and their Functions

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1. /SRC button

- Toggle the audio source.

- Power On / Power Off (Press and Hold).

2.VOL +/- button

- Adjust volume level.

3. SCAN/RPT button

- Tuner mode - Preset scan.

- Tuner mode - Auto memory store

(Press and Hold).

- USB mode - Repeat Folder, Repeat Track,

Repeat all.

- USB mode - Enter Track Search.

/ Button

- Tuner mode - Manual tune.

- Tuner mode - Auto tune (Press and Hold).

- USB/BT Music mode - Previous / Next track.

- USB mode - Fast Forward / Backward

- Tuner mode - Mute or Unmute audio output.

- USB/BT Music mode - Pause or Play playback.

6. BAND button

- Tuner mode - Select tuner band.

- Sound effect setting (Press and Hold).

(Press and Hold).

Button

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6. OPERATIONS

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Basic Operation

CAUTION

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

Power On/Off

Note:

- Start the engine before using this unit.

- Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine. If you drain the vessel battery too far, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery.

1. Start the engine. Engine ON

position

2. Press the [ / SRC ] button to turn on the power

under standby mode. Press and hold to turn off the power. At power on mode, press to toggle source among Tuner, USB, BT Music, AUX. * External equipment not connected to this unit is not displayed.

Adjusting the volume

Press [ VOL + / VOL- ] button to increase or decrease the volume. The adjustable range of volume is 0 to 40.

CAUTION

While boating, keep the volume at a level at which external sounds can still be heard. Please be aware of the volume levels in residential, family areas and local volume level ordinances.

Adjusting the volume

Press and hold [BAND] button to enter sound effect setting mode. Press [

] button to select options, press [VOL +]

[ or [VOL -] to adjust a value / option.

* EQ (Preset Equalizer Setting) Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to change EQ: Flat -> Pop -> Classic -> Rock -> Techno -> Vocal -> Jazz. *Bass

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the desired Bass level range from -7 to +7.

* Mid

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the desired Mid level range from -7 to +7.

* Treble

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the desired Treble level range from -7 to +7.

* Balance

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the Balance between the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left).

* Fader

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the Fader between the front and rear speakers from R12(full rear) to F12 (full front).

* Tone Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to select tone on/off. * Area

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to select between USA, Europe, Asia, Australia.

* Rear out

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to select Line out or Subwoofer out. (Note: with Line out selected, following option will not be displayed.)

* Subw LPF

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust the sub-woofer Low Pass Filter range: 80HZ/120HZ/180HZ.

* Subw On/Off

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to select subwoofer on or off.

* Subw Gain

Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] to adjust subwoofer gain range: 0 to 20.

] or

Radio Operation

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Select Tuner as Playing Source

/ SRC ] button to select the Tuner

Press [ mode.

Global Tuner

This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals of 10KHz for AM and 200KHz for FM. When using it outside the USA, the frequency reception range can be switched to the intervals below.

U.S. A

Frequency

spacing

Frequency

range

Frequency

spacing

Frequency

range

standard

530-1710

200KHz 50KHz 50KHz 100KHz

87.9-107.9

Europe

standard

10KHz 9KHz 9KHz 9KHz

531-1602

KHz

87.5-108

MHz

KHz

MHz

Asia

standard

531-1620

KHz

87.5-108 MHz

Australia standard

531-1620

KHz

87.5-108 MHz

Select the Radio Band

Press [BAND] button to select one radio band from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, WB.

[

] Tuning Up / [

1. Press the [ ] / [

intervals step by step.

2. Press and hold the [

seek the next strongest station.

] Tuning Down

] button change

] button to

] / [

Preset Scan

Preset scan receives the stations stored in the preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired station in the memory.

1. Press the [SCAN] button.

2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the

[SCAN] button again to continue receiving that station.

Auto Store

Only stations with sufcient signal strength will

be detected and stored in the memory. Press and hold the [SCAN] button to automatically select six strong stations and store them into presets. The new stations replace any stations already stored in the band.

MUTE

Press the [

] button to mute sound output;

press again to resume sound output.

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Weather Band Operation

[ ] Tuning Up / [ ] Tuning Down

1. Press the [ ] / [

intervals step by step.

2. Press and hold the [

seek the next strongest station.

Preset Scan

Preset scan receives the stations stored in the preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired station in the memory.

1. Press the [SCAN] button.

2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the

[SCAN] button again to continue receiving that station.

] button change

] button to

] / [

MUTE

Press the [

] button to mute sound output;

press again to resume sound output.

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USB Mode Operation

Connect

1. Insert a USB device into the USB pigtail.

2. To remove the USB device, you should

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select another source or turn off the power, in order to avoid damaging the USB device. Then take off the USB device.

Select a Track

1. Press the [ next track/song. Press the [ ] button to go to the previous track/song.

2. Press and hold the [ forward through the track/song. Press and hold the [ through the track/song.

Play / Pause

Press the [ that is currently playing. Press the [ track/song that has been paused.

Repeat Feature

This function allows you to Repeat All tracks/ songs in current folder, Repeat the currently playing track/song, or to turn the Repeat feature OFF.

1. Press [RPT] button once, it will display

REPEAT FOLDER on top of display panel.

SRC

VOL

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2. Press [RPT] button twice, it will display

REPEAT TRACK on the top of display panel.

3. Press [RPT] button for the 3rd time will turn

Repeat feature OFF.

SCAN

RPT

BAND

Search Function

Press and hold [SCAN] button to access MP3 / MWA track search mode. Press [VOL +] or [VOL -] button to select the desired track.

] button to advance to the

] button to fast

] button to fast backward

] button to pause the track/song

] button to resume playing the

AUX Mode Operation

The AUX RCA inputs in this system are provided

to allow playback of sounds and music from external devices connected to this unit.

Press the [SRC] button to select “AUX IN”

SRC

VOL

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SCAN

RPT

BAND

RED (RIGHT)

WHITE (LEFT)

Bluetooth Operation

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Pair the Bluetooth Device

1. Press and hold [SCAN] button on the front

panel to start Pairing.

2. From your Bluetooth enabled device, turn Bluetooth ON and search for Bluetooth device.

3. When a list of available Bluetooth devices appears on your Bluetooth device, select “GR10BT”

4. “BT CONNECTED” will appear on the display.

5. The unit will automatically enter the BT Music source and you can now start streaming audio from your Bluetooth enabled device.

Note: If the Bluetooth device doesn’t support the SSP (Simple Secure Pairing) Profile, please enter the passcode “000”

DISCONNECT / CONNECT

1. With a Bluetooth device connected, press and hold [SCAN] button to disconnect it.

2. With a Bluetooth device paired but disconnected, press [SCAN] button to establish the Bluetooth connection.

Audio Streaming Operations

What is Audio Streaming?

Audio streaming is a technique for transferring audio data so that it can be processed as a steady and continuous stream. Users can stream music from their audio system wirelessly and listen to the tracks through the boat’ speakers. Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer for more information on available wireless audio streaming transmitter products.

Play / Pause

Press the [ that is currently playing. Press the [ track/song that has been paused.

Select a Track

1. Press the [

next track/song.

2. Press the [

track/song.

Note:

Playing order will depend on Bluetooth audio player. When the [

some A2DP devices will restart the current track

depending on the duration of the playback. Some Bluetooth audio players may not allow play / pause synchronization with this unit.

Please make sure both the device and the

main unit are in the same play / pause status in

BT Music mode.

] button to pause the track/song

] button to resume playing the

] button to advance to the

] button to go to the previous

] button is pressed,

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CAUTION

Please avoid operating your connected mobile phone while audio streaming as this may cause noise or stuttering on the song playback. Audio streaming may or may not resume after telephone interruption as this is dependent on the mobile phone.

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GENERAL

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Unit cannot power on. Unit fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.

No/low audio output. Incorrect audio output connection. Check wiring and correct.

Problem Cause Remedy

Vessel battery fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.

Volume set too low. Increase volume level. Speakers damaged. Replace speakers. Heavily biased volume balance. Adjust the channel balance to center position.

Poor sound quality or distortion.

Unit resets itself when engine is off.

Auto seek function can

not nd any stations.

Speaker wiring is in contact with metal part of vessel.

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. The antenna cable is not

connected. The signals are too weak. Select a station manually.

Insulate all speaker wiring connections.

Replace speakers.

Check wiring and correct.

Insert the antenna cable securely.

USB

Problem Cause Remedy

USB device cannot be inserted.

USB device is not recognized.

No sound heard with the display “No File” shown.

Sound skips or is noisy.

The USB device has been inserted incorrectly.

The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device. The USB device is damaged. Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If

Connectors are loose.

No MP3/WMA le is stored in the

USB device.

MP3/WMA les are not encoded

properly.

Reverse the connection direction of the USB device and try again.

the device is still not recognized, try replacing it with a different USB device.

Store these les properly in the USB device.

Use properly encoded MP3/WMA les.

Bluetooth

Problem Cause Remedy

Cannot pair the Bluetooth enabled device with the audio system.

Audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth enabled device.

The device does not support the

proles required for the system.

The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled.

The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the audio system or

Reverse the connection direction of the USB device and try again.

Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function.

remove any obstacle between the device and the system.

8. SPECIFICATIONS

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FM Tuner

Frequency Range: USA 87.9 - 107.9MHz Europe 87.5 - 108.0MHz Asia 87.5 - 108.0MHz Australia 87.5 - 108.0MHz Usable Sensitivity: 2V (S/N=30dB) Image Rejection: >45dB Stereo Separation: >25dB

AM Tuner

Frequency Range: USA 530 - 1710KHz Europe 531 - 1602KHz Asia 531 - 1629KHz Australia 531 - 1629KHz Usable Sensitivity: 40dB (S/N=20dB)

Weather Band Selection

CH.1 162.400MHz CH.2 162.425MHz CH.3 162.450MHz CH.4 162.475MHz CH.5 162.500MHz CH.6 162.525MHz CH.7 162.550MHz

Audio

Maximum Power Output: 45W x 4 Bass Control (60Hz): ±12dB Treble Control (10kHz): ±12dB Middle Control: (1kHz): ±12dB

USB

USB: 2.0 Full Speed USB Port: 1.1A USB Voltage: 5.0V Maximum MP3/WMA Songs: 9999 USB Flash Drive and Hard Drive Compatible Format: FAT/FAT32

Bluetooth

Specication: Bluetooth Version. 2.1 Supported Proles: A2DP (Advanced Audio

Distribution Prole)

AVRCP1.5 (Audio/Video

Remote Control Prole)

SSP (Simple Secure Pairing)

General

Power Supply Voltage: 14.4V DC (10.8 to

15.6V allowable) Grounding System: Negative Ground Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms per channel

Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.

Power Output: 16W x 4 RMS (4 ohm @14.4V <=1% THD+N)

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9. INSTALLATION

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1. Before Starting

1. This set is exclusively for use in vessels with a negative ground 12 V power supply.

2. Read these instructions carefully.

3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “–” terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation. (Figure 1)

2. Installation Cautions

1. In order to avoid any interference, do not install the tuner module or control unit in the proximity of the engine compartment.

2. The use of unauthorized parts can cause permanent damage to the unit.

3. Always check your wire connections to ensure proper installation before turning on the unit.

4. Consult with your nearest dealer for proper installation or if common parts need to be used.

Seek assistance if modications or drilling holes to your vessel is needed.

5. Do not install the unit where it will be subjected to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, foreign particles or vibration. Areas of high temperature from the engine, direct sunlight, heater or hot air should also be avoided.

6. Do not install the unit in a location where it will interfere with the vessel operation, or it will injure the passengers if there is a sudden or emergency stop.

3. Head Unit Installation

Battery

Figure 1

NO. PART DESCRIPTION

1 MAIN DEVICE 2 MOUNTING SURFACE 3 MOUNTING STUDS 4 JAM NUTS 5 MOUNTING BRACKET 6 SPRING WASHER 7 OUTER NUTS

2.96”

Instructions:

1. Install jamb nuts (4) loosely on mounting studs (3), so they will not touch mounting brackets (5) when installed.

2. Slip mounting bracket (5) on and make flush with mounting surface (2).

3. DO NOT TIGHTEN

4. Snug spring washer (6) and outer nuts (7) against mounting plate (2).

5. DO NOT TIGHTEN

6. Position jamb nuts approximately 1/16” from mounting bracket.

7. Tighten outer nuts completely.

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