clarion M508 Installation Manual

Owner’s manual & Installation manual

Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation

Manual de usuario y Manual de instalación

M508

MARINE

RECEPTOR MARINE

Bluetooth

USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER

RÉCEPTEUR USB/MP3/WMA

Bluetooth

USB/MP3/WMA

Contents

English

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

2. PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................3

3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ...........................................................................................3

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4. CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................4

Operational Panel ............................................................................................................4

Name of Buttons and their Functions ..............................................................................4

Notes for use of Optional Remote Control ......................................................................5

Remote Control ...............................................................................................................5

Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations ............................................................6

5. OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................7

Basic Operation ...............................................................................................................7

System Menu ..................................................................................................................8

Audio Menu .....................................................................................................................8

Radio Operation ..............................................................................................................9

SiriusXM

Satellite Radio Operations ...........................................................................10

USB Mode Operation ....................................................................................................12

AUX Mode Operation ....................................................................................................12

iPod/iPhone Mode Operation ........................................................................................13

Listening to Pandora .....................................................................................................14

Bluetooth Operation ......................................................................................................15

6. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................16

7. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................18

8. INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION ................................................................19

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1. FEATURES

English

SiriusXM-Ready™

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Weather Band Radio

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3.5mm Aux Input & Front USB Port

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Built-In Bluetooth

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50Wx4 Built-In Amplier

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Compatible with iPod

•

/iPhone

2. PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

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

1. This unit has precision parts inside. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the parts.

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 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 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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment

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and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

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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 the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator & your body

3. IC warning

3.1 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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



0700

12V GROUND

Current:15A

Rating

This device complies with Part conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interfe rence, any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from MSLGP.

CLARION CORPORATION OF AMERICA 6200 GATEWAY DRIVE,

MANUFACTURED:

SERIAL NO.

USA: AM530-1710kHz / FM 87.9-107.9MHz EUROPE: AM531-1602kHz / FM87.5-108.0MHz AUSTRALIA: AM531-1620kHz / FM87.5-108.0MHz ASIA: AM531-1620kHz / FM87.5-108.0MHz

15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

CYPRESS, CA 90630, USA

and (2) This device must accept

FCC ID: AB7S-M508

IC ID: 11888A-M508

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

MADE IN CHINA

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3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Protect from high Temperatures. Exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time can produce

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very high temperature in your vessel. Cool down the interior before starting playback.

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4. CONTROLS

Operational Panel

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[MENU]

[ / SRC]

[

]

/ ]

[

USB PORT

[ SUB]

[ ]

[BAND]

[VOLUME]

[1 ~ 6]

[ENTER/MUTE]

Name of Buttons and their Functions

[ / SRC ] Button

• Toggle the audio source (Short Press)

• Power On/Off (Press and Hold).

[ VOLUME / ENTER / MUTE ] Knob

• Rotate to adjust volume level.

• Mute or Unmute the audio output (Short Press)

• Display Off (Press and Hold).

• Press to conrm operation (Short Press)

[ MENU (SP)] Button

• Tuner mode – Auto Store / Preset Scan

• USB mode – Search function

• iPod mode – iPod menu / iPod control (Press and Hold)

• Pandora mode – Pandora menu.

• SiriusXM mode – SiriusXM menu

[ MENU (LP)] Button

• System menu

SUB ] Button

[

• Adjust the Subwoofer Gain or Turn On the Subwoofer function.

• BT - End Call ] Button

[

• – Audio Settings

• BT - Answer Call

[

] Button

• USB/iPod/Pandora/Bluetooth - Play / Pause (Short Press)

• SiriusXM – Start Instant Replay Mode (Short Press). In Instant

Replay mode, for Play/pause (Short Press) or for Live mode (Press and Hold)

/ ] Buttons

[

• Menu – View additional system settings (Short Press)

• Tuner mode – Station Up/Down (Short Press),

Scan Up/Down (Press and Hold)

• SiriusXM mode – Channel Up/Down (Short Press),

Rapid Channel Up/Down (Press and Hold) SiriusXM Instant Replay - Skip forward or skip backwards (Short Press), fast forward/rewind 5/10/30 seconds (Press and Hold)

• USB/iPod – Next or previous track (Short Press), Fast forward or

rewind (Press and Hold)

• BT – Next or previous track (Short Press), Fast forward or rewind

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(Press and Hold)

• Pandora – Press

[BAND] Button

• Tuner mode - Select Tuner band FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/WB

• SiriusXM mode - Select Tuner band SXM1/SXM2/SXM3.

• iPod mode - Simple mode (Press and Hold)

[ 1~6 ] Button

• [ 1 ] Button - Scan/Preset Station 1

• [ 2 ] Button - Repeat play/Preset Station 2

• [ 3 ] Button - Random play/Preset Station 3

• [ 4 ] Button - Preset station 4/Top play in digital source Menu – Back one level in the menu. (Short Press) Exit out of Menu (Press and Hold)

• [ 5 ] Button - Preset station 5/Previous folder/ Pandora mode -

Thumbs down

• [ 6 ] Button - Preset station 6/Next folder/Pandora mode - Thumbs

[ DISP/DIM ] Button

• Display information for digital sources (Short Press)/Adjust LCD backlight level, High or Low (Press and Hold)

[USB] Port

• USB Type A

[AUX input] Port

• 3.5mm Stereo plug

to skip track.

AUX INPUT[DISP]

Notes for use of Optional Remote Control

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1. Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.

2. Remove the battery from the remote control or insert a battery insulator if the battery has not been used for a month or longer.

3. DO NOT store the remote control under direct sunlight or in a high temperature environment, or it may not function properly.

4. Use “button-shaped” lithium batteries “CR2025” (3V) only.

5. DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in re or water.

6. Insert the battery in the proper direction according to the (+) and (-) polarities.

7. Store the battery in a place where children can not reach to avoid the risk of accident.

Remote Control

[ / SRC ] Button

Toggle the audio source

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Power On / Power Off (Press and Hold)

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[ / ] Button

Preset up/down, Station up/down (Press and Hold)

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Previous / next track

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Fast Forward / Backward (Press and Hold)

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Pandora mode - Skip track

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[SCN/PS/AS] Button

Scan play / Preset scan

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Auto memory store (Press and Hold)

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SiriusXM mode - Category Scan / Preset scan

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(Press and Hold)

[BAND/TOP] Button

USB mode - Top play (Press and Hold)

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TUNER mode - Select tuner band

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SiriusXM mode - Select tuner band, quit Replay

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(Replay mode) / Select category (Press and Hold)

[ / ] Button

Volume up / down

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[ ] Button

Play / Pause

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[MUTE] Button

Mute or Unmute the audio output

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Inserting the Battery

1. Slide the remote control unit’s rear cover in the direction shown.

2. Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion guides with the side printed (+) facing up.

3. Press the battery into the compartment as shown.

4. Replace and slide the cover until it clicks into place.

Insertion guide

[RDM] Button

Random play

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[RPT] Button

Repeat play

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[ISR] Button

No function

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[DISP] Button

Display switch

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[ / SRC ]

[

/ ]

[MUTE]

[SCN/ PS/AS]

[BAND/TOP] [  /  ]

[

]

[ISR]

[DISP]

[RDM] [RPT]

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Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations

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The following operations are enabled by remote control with the separately sold Wired Remote Control Unit MW1 (shown below), MW2 or MW3.

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Note: If the remote control is connected with this unit while the power is on, please restart this unit again to confirm the normal display.

IR-Receiver

]

[

[MENU/BAND]

], [ ]

/SOURCE]

[

[ENTER]

[

], [ ]

CAUTION

Lower the volume level before powering the source unit off. The source unit stores the last volume setting.

WARNING

EXPOSING THE UNIT TO WATER WITH THE FRONT PANEL OPEN WILL CAUSE DAMAGE OR UNIT MALFUNCTION!

[

/ SOURCE ] Button

Press the [ / SOURCE ] button to turn the power on

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and press and hold it (2 sec.) to turn the power off. Each time the [ / SOURCE ] button is pressed,

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the mode switches.

Note: If the above equipment is not connected, the corresponding mode cannot be selected.

] / [ ] Buttons

[

Press the [ ] button to increase the volume.

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Press the [ ] button to lower the volume.

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[] / [] Buttons

Tuner/Weather Band mode – Station Up/Down &

•

[

]

[

]

Seek Up/Down (Press and hold) USB mode – Previous/Next track & Fast Forward/

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Reverse (Press and hold) iPod/iPhone mode – Previous/Next track & Fast

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Forward/Reverse (Press and hold) Pandora mode – Skip track

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SiriusXM mode – Channel Tune Up/Down, Fast

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Channel Tune Up/Down (Press and hold), Move cursor (Direct mode) & Enter the Parent Code Window SiriusXM Replay mode – Press and Release the

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Left or Right Arrow to skip back or forward one song/track. Press and Hold will Fast Forward/Fast Rewind through the Replay buffered content.

[] / [] Buttons

Tuner/Weather Band mode – Preset Station Up/

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Down & Enter into Manual Store (Press and hold) USB mode – Folder Up/Down & Select (in Folder

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search mode) iPod/iPhone mode – Select (in Menu mode)

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Pandora mode – Thumbs up / down

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SiriusXM mode – Preset channel Up/Down, Category

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Up/Down (in Category mode), Numeric Up/Down (Direct mode), input Parent code interface.

[MENU/BAND] Buttons

Tuner/SiriusXM mode – Select the band / Category

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search (Press and Hold) Press this button to access menu items for necessary

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functions in every mode. In different modes, the menu items are different.

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Please see the operation introduction of every mode for more details.

[

] Buttons

Tuner/Weather Band mode – Mute On / Off

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USB mode – Play / Pause

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iPod/iPhone mode – Play / Pause

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Pandora mode – Play / Pause

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SiriusXM mode – Replay Mode, Play/Pause

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BT Audio mode – Play / Pause

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[ENTER] Button

TUNER/Weather Band mode – Conrm (in Preset

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and Manual store)

USB mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)

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iPod/iPhone mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)

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Pandora mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)

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SiriusXM mode – Conrm (in Search mode)

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5. OPERATIONS

Basic Operation

Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “4. CONTROLS”

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.

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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. The power is supplied to this unit.

Press [

/ SRC] button on the panel to turn on the

unit.

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CAUTION

While boating, keep the volume at a level at which external sounds can still be heard.

Selecting a mode

Press the [ / SRC ] button to display the source menu. * External equipment not connected to this unit is not

displayed.

Sources are displayed in the following order: TUNER, SIRIUSXM, USB/IPOD, PANDORA, AUX IN, BT AUDIO.,

Display System information

Press the [DISP] button on the front panel to switch the display information, system time and playing source.

Mute

Press the [MUTE] button to turn the mute On and Off.

Adjusting the volume

Rotating the [VOLUME] knob to increase/decrease the volume. The adjustable range of volume is 0 to 46.

Display OFF/ON

This feature will allow the user to turn the display OFF in the event the display is too bright in different lighting conditions. To use this feature, please follow these steps:

1. To turn the display OFF, press and hold the [ENTER] button and the display will turn OFF, but the audio from the current source will continue to play.

2. To turn the display ON, press any button and the display will turn back ON.

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System Menu

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In any mode, press and hold the [MENU] button to enter System Menu. Press the [ to select options, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust a value / option.

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] or [

Clock

Press the [ENTER] button to enter clock setting mode, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to set the clock. Press the

[

] or [

] button to select hour or minutes.

Clock Format

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose a time format: 12H or 24H.

Clock Priority On/Off

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to turn the clock On or Off as the priority screen view.

Hands Free Prole (HFP)

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to turn On or Off the

Bluetooth Hands Free Prole.

BT Music

To Disconnect/Delete a mobile phone from the Bluetooth Mobile Phone Compatibility List.

Dimmer

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the LCD display backlight level between High or Low.

Beep On/Off

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose button

Audio Menu

] button

Beep sound On or Off.

Local / Distant

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose radio Local or Distant in Tuner mode.

LOCAL: Only stations with a strong signal can be

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received. DX: Stations with strong and weak signals can be

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received.

Area

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select a suitable country region:

U.S.A (United States)

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EUROPE (Eastern/Western Europe)

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Asia (Asia Pacic)

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AUST (Australia)

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Pandora On/Off

Select OFF if the Pandora application has not been installed on your phone.

RESET

Press the [ENTER] button. Settings will be set to the default value.

About

To view the device software version.

Press the [ Press the [ rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust a value / option.

] button to enter audio setting mode.

] or [

] button to select options,

EQ (Preset Equalizer Setting)

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to change EQ: Flat -> Jazz -> Pop -> Classic -> Rock -> News -> Urban -> Rave -> Movie -> Techno -> User

Loud On/Off

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Loudness between ON and OFF

Subwoofer On/Off

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select subwoofer between ON and OFF

Subwoofer GAIN

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the subwoofer gain range: 0 to 12

Subwoofer LPF

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the subwoofer Low Pass Filter range: 80HZ/120HZ/180HZ

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Bass

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired Bass level range from -7 to +7.

Middle

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired Middle level range from -7 to +7.

Treble

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired Treble level range from -7 to +7.

Balance

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the Balance between the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left).

Fader

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust adjust the Fader between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front).

Aux In

Rotate the [VOLUME] konb to adjust the Aux In between HIGH / MID / LOW.

Radio Operation

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Select Tuner As Playing Source

Press the [ / SRC ] Source button to select the TUNER mode.

World Tuner

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

Frequency

spacing

Frequency

range

Frequency

spacing

Frequency

range

U.S. A

standard

10KHz 9KHz 9KHz 9KHz

530-1710

200KHz 50KHz 50KHz 100KHz

87.9-107.9

KHz

MHz

Europe

standard

531-1602

KHz

87.5-108 MHz

Asia

standard

531-1620

KHz

87.5-108 MHz

Australia standard

531-1620

KHz

87.5-108 MHz

Selecting The Radio Band

Press the [BAND] button on the panel to select one radio band.

[ ] Tuning Down / [ ] Tuning

Up Buttons

1. Press the [

by step.

2. Press and hold the [

next strongest station.

] / [

] button change intervals step

] / [

] button to seek the

Auto Store

Only stations with sufcient signal strength will be

detected and stored in the memory.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] to select the Auto Store mode, press the [ENTER] button to start automatically select six strong stations and store them into six presets. The new stations replace any stations already stored in the band.

Manual Store

When one expected radio station has been detected, press and hold number button 1-6 to store it in the memory.

Area Set

This option allows you to select the appropriate frequency spacing for your area.

1. Press and hold the [MENU] button.

2. Press the [

3. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select: “U.S.A”,

“Europe”, “Asia”, “AUST (Australia)”

4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm.

] / [

] button to select “AREA”

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Recalling a Preset Station

Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the front panel to select the corresponding stored stations.

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 [MENU] button.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Preset Scan mode and press [ENTER], When a desired station is tuned in, press the [MENU] button to continue receving that station

Recalling a Preset Station

Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the front panel to select the corresponding stored stations.

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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operations

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Displaying the Radio ID

Before you listen to satellite radio, you must subscribe to the service using the SiriusXM Radio ID number.

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1. Press the [

2. Press the [

“0”. The Unit displays the Radio ID.

NOTE:

1. The Radio ID is also located on the bottom of the

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.

2. Please note that the SiriusXM Radio ID does not

include the letters I, O, S or F.

3. In the USA, to activate the SiriusXM Connect

Vehicle Tuner go online to www.siriusxm.com/ activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349.

4. In Canada, to activate the SiriusXM Connect

Vehicle Tuner go online to www.siriusxm.ca/ activatexm or call 1-877-438-9677.

Channel Tune

1. Press the [ ] button to advance to the next

channel.

2. Press the [

channel.

/ SRC] button to enter SirusXM mode.

] or [ ] buttons and select channel

] button to go to the previous

Storing Channel Presets

Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band you want to store the preset in. There are 3 preset bands available.

1. Tune to the desired channel, press and hold one of

the preset buttons (1~6) to store the channel.

2. Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other

channels on the same band.

NOTE:

A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory, 6 channels for each band (SXM1, SXM2, and SXM3).

Tuning To Channel Presets

Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band of presets you wish to access.

1. Press the preset button (1~6) that has your desired

radio channel stored to memory.

SiriusXM Replay function

The Replay feature allows you to pause, rewind, and replay live SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

1. While listening to a SiriusXM channel, press the

] button to enter Replay mode. The display will

[

show “PAUSE” when entering this mode.

2. Press the [

stored audio from the point at which it was paused. During playback, the SiriusXM Tuner will continue to store the channel audio until you exit the Replay mode.

During REPLAY playback

• Fast rewind: Press and hold [ ]

• Fast forward: Press and hold [

• To return to the beginning of the current song press

]

[

• To advance to the beginning of the next song press

[

] button to resume playback of the

]

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NOTE:

• If you continue to press the [

Replay mode is canceled, and the unit will change to live SiriusXM radio mode.

• If you change channels while in Replay mode, the unit will exit Replay mode to live Satellite mode and clear the Replay memory.

Jump to Live

Long Press the [ ] button to go to Live Signal.

] button until the end, the

SiriusXM Settings

Press the [MENU] button while in SiriusXM mode to access SiriusXM settings.

Category Browse

Press the [MENU] and then [ENTER] button to activate the Category Browse mode.

1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select desired Category.

2. Press [ channel within the selected Category. You can see Channel Name, Channel Number, Artist, Song Title or Content Info by pressing [DISP]

3. Press [ENTER] to tune to selected channel.

NOTE:

If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the Category Browsing mode is canceled.

] or [ ] buttons to select desired

Parental Controls:

The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to prevent unauthorized access to mature content channels. When enabled the Parental Control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked mature content channels. Information on setting up the passcode, setting up the mature content channels to be locked, and the method to access the locked channels is described below.

Lock/UnLock

1. Short Press the [MENU] button to access the SiriusXM Menu

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select "MATURE CH".

3. Press [ENTER]

4. Press the 1 ~ 6 buttons to enter passcode.

Parental Passcode

1. Press the [MENU] button to access the SirusXM Menu.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “PARENTAL”.

3. Press the [ENTER] button to access the change passcode mode.

4. Press the 1~6 buttons to enter Old passcode and then the NEW passcode.

5. To confirm the New passcode, enter it a second time.

6. If the passcode change is successful, the LCD will display “SUCCESSFUL”

NOTE:

The default passcode set for the Parental lock is

1111.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operations

Direct Tuning

Short Press the [MENU] button and rotate the [VOLUME] knob to “Direct Tune” to access the

SiriusXM Direct Tuning mode. Press [ENTER].

1. Press the [ location to rotate the [VOLUME] knob to change the number.

2. Press the [ENTER] button to confirm channel number selection.

Changing the Display

Text information, such as the channel name, artist name, song title and content info is available with each SiriusXM channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below:

In SiriusXM mode, press the [DISP] button. Each time you press this button, the display changes as

shown below:

Channel Name->Artist Name->Song Title->Content Info->Category Name->Clock

Note:

If no text is available, nothing will be displayed.

SiriusXM Signal

Press the [MENU] button to access the SiriusXM menu.

1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “SXM

SIGNAL”

] or [ ] buttons to change the digit

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SiriusXM Factory Reset

SiriusXM user settings are reset by performing a RESET of the M508 device as described on page 8.

Note:

When restoring SiriusXM to factory defaults, the follow-

ing settings will be reset or affected: yLast channel tuned is reset. y Presets will be restored to factory default settings. y Parental Control feature will be disabled. y Mature Channel Tuning will be accessible. Parental

control passcode will be restored to the factory default

setting. y The display status will go back to the

default state.

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USB Mode Operation

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Connect

1. Open the USB socket cover .

2. Insert the USB device into the USB socket.

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The unit starts playing from the USB device.

3. To remove the USB device, you should rst select another source or turn off the power, in order to avoid damaging the USB device. Then remove the USB device.

Selecting a Track

1. Press the [ track/song. Press the [ song.

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

] button to advance to the next

] button to go to the previous track/

] button to fast forward

] button to fast backward

Play / Pause

Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is currently playing. Press the [ song that has been paused.

] button to resume playing the track/

Folder Select

This function allows you to select a folder containing

MP3/WMA les and start playing from the rst track

in the folder. Press the [ 5 / 6 ] button to select a folder.

Search Function

1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to

access MP3 / WMA le search mode.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to search through all folders on the device then press [ENTER] to

enter le list search mode. And then the track list

appears in the display.

3. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select the desired track within the previously selected folder and press [ENTER] to start playing.

Display Function

During playback, pressing the [DISP] button will automatically cycle through the following information

on the le being played on the LCD:

ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK

Top Function

The top function resets the MP3/WMA player to the rst

track on the device. Press and hold the [4] button to play

the rst track on the device.

AUX Mode Operation

Press the [ “AUX IN”. AUX IN is just for audio content with a 3.5mm Jack connector plugged into the audio-in socket on the front panel.

/ SRC ] button on the front panel to select

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Left Channel

Right Channel

Ground

3.5mm Cable (not included)

Portable audio player,

etc..

iPod/iPhone Mode Operation

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Connect

Connect an iPod/iPhone to the USB socket on the front panel. When connecting a device, the unit will

read the les automatically. The track information

displays on the screen once playback starts.

Compatible iPod/iPhone

You can connect the following iPod/iPhone:

iPod nano (6G)

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iPod nano (7G)

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iPod touch (3G)

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iPod touch (4G)

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iPod touch (5G)

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iPhone 3GS

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Minimum iOS 5.0 or higher

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iPhone 4

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iPhone 4S

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iPhone 5

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iPhone 5C

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iPhone 5S

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iPod/iPhone Control Music

Playback Mode

Press and hold the [BAND] button on the front panel to switch between the two control modes:

iPod control mode: Use the iPod/iPhone to operate

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the music control. Unit control mode: Use the head unit to operate the

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music control.

Note:

Please make sure the iPod/iPhone cable is connected correctly and only using an original iPod/ iPhone cable.

Play / Pause

Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is currently playing. Press the [ song that has been paused.

] button to resume playing the track/

iPod Menu Search

1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to access iPod menu search mode.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to switch between categories.

PLAYLISTS -> ARTIST-> ALBUMS -> GENRES -> SONGS -> COMPOSERS

3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.

4. When the desired Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre or Composer is displayed, press the [ENTER]

button then the music le will be displayed.

5. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select a File.

6. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the le you want to play.

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Selecting a Track

1. Press the [

track/song. Press the [ song.

2. Press and hold the [

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

] button to advance to the next

] button to go to the previous track/

] button to fast forward

] button to fast backward

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Listening to Pandora

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Listening to Pandora

You can stream Pandora internet radio by connecting an iPod/iPhone that has the Pandora mobile application

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already installed. To start streaming, connect the iPod / iPhone with Pandora already launched. When the unit displays “PANDORA APP Unavailable” in Pandora mode, please launch the Pandora Application by operating the iPod/iPhone connected. Press the [

/ SRC ] button to enter Pandora mode.

Selecting a Station From the List

Press the [MENU] button and select “BY DATE” or “A to Z” by pressing the [ [ENTER] button.

BY DATE: List in order of created date.

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A-Z: List in alphabetical order.

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] button and press the

Thumbs Up/Down

Thumbs Up

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Press the [ 6  ] button on the front panel for thumbs

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up. Giving a track the thumbs up will tell Pandora to play more tracks like that one.

Thumbs Down

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Press the [  5 ] button on the front panel for thumbs down. Giving a track the thumbs down will skip to the next track, and Pandora will remember not to play that track on the station again.

Note:

You can personalize your stations using “thumbs

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up” or “thumbs down”.

If you give a track the thumbs down after the skip

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limit has been exceeded, your feedback will be saved but the current track will continue to play.

Creating New Stations

1. Press the [MENU] button to access search mode.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “SEARCH”, and then press the [ENTER] button to conrm.

3. Press the [ station, and press the [ENTER] button to conrm.

4. Press the [ or Artist. From Track: Create a new station based on the track that is currently playing (Now Playing Track). From Artist: Create a new station based on the artist that is currently playing (Now Playing Artist)

5. Press the [ENTER] button to create a new track.

Note:

If the name of the station you wish to create for a track title or an artist name is the same as the station

name currently playing, “NOW PLAY” appears on

the display and the station will not be created .

] button to select the new

] button to select the Track

Skip

Press and hold the [ remote control for the next tracks in the station.

Note:

Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. If you attempt to skip tracks beyond the

limit, “SKIP LIMIT” is displayed.

] button on the panel or on the

Display Function

During playback, pressing the [DISP] button will automatically cycle through the following information

on the le being played on the LCD:

ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK

Deleting a Station

1. Press the [MENU] button to access the Pandora

menu.

2. Rotate the [ CH”.

3. Press the [

4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm deletion of the current station.

VOLUME

] button to select “DELETE

] button to select “YES”.

BOOKMARK

1. Press the [MENU] button to access the Pandora menu.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Bookmark.

3. Press the [ Artist.

4. Press the [ENTER] button to create a Bookmark.

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] button to select the Track or

Bluetooth Operation

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Pairing the Bluetooth Device

1. From your Bluetooth enabled device, turn BLUETOOTH ON and search for Bluetooth devices.

2. When a list of available Bluetooth devices appears on your Bluetooth device, select “M508”.

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

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

Note: If the mobile phone doesn’t support the SSP

(Simple Secure Pairing) Profile, please enter the

passcode “0000”.

DISCONNECT / DELETE

This unit can store mobile phones in paired order. You can Disconnect/Delete mobile phones from the Bluetooth Mobile Phone Compatibility List.

1. Press and hold the [MENU] button to enter the System menu.

2. Press the [ displayed.

3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.

4. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose the paired mobile phone name from the pairing list.

5. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.

6. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “DISCON” or “DELETE” the mobile phone.

7. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.

] button until “BT MUSIC” is

Handsfree (HFP)

When receiving a call, press the [ ] button to accept the incomming call. To end the call, press the

[

SUB] button. During a call you may press and hold

the [

SUB] button to transfer the call between the

source unti and your handset.

Note:

Make sure that you are safely parked or the passenger of the vehicle when initiating a call from your mobile device.

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 external audio player to their audio system wirelessly and listen to the tracks through the boat’s speakers. Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer for more information on available wireless audio streaming transmitter products.

Play / Pause

Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is currently playing. Press the [ song that has been paused.

] button to resume playing the track/

Search Function

1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to

access Search mode.

2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to switch between

folders.

PLAYLISTS -> ARTIST -> ALBUMS -> SONGS

-> GENRES -> COMPOSERS

3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.

4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm.

Note:

The search feature requires the paired and connected device to incorporate at least Bluetooth

AVCRP 1.4 in order to function.

Selecting a Track

1. Press the [

track/song. Press the [ song.

2. Press and hold the [

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

Note:

Playing order will depend on Bluetooth audio player. When the [ devices will restart the current track depending on

the duration of playback. During music streaming

playback “A2DP” will be shown on the display.

When A2DP and HFP devices are disconnected,

“BLUETOOTH DISCONNECT” will be shown on the display and the system will return to the previously selected audio source. 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 advance to the next

] button to go to the previous track/

] button to fast forward

] button to fast backward

] button is pressed, some A2DP

ID3 Display

During music streaming playback, press [DISP] to view the ID3 display information:

ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK

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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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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL

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Problem Cause Remedy

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

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

No/low audio output. Incorrect audio output

Poor sound quality or distortion.

Unit resets itself when engine is off.

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 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.

Check wiring and correct.

Adjust the channel balance to center position.

Insulate all speaker wiring connections.

Replace speakers.

Check the wiring and correct.

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 the 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.

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.

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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.

Use another device to connect.

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

Move the device closer to the audio system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

SiriusXM Advisory Messages

Message Description

CHECK TUNER Check the SiriusXM tuner connection on the back of the unit to ensure that it is

CHECK ANTENA Ensure the SiriusXM antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM tuner correctly.

NO SIGNAL The vessel must be outside, and the antenna must have a clear view of the

CHAN UNSUB This channel is not included in your SiriusXM subscription plan. To subscribe, call

CH UNAVAIL This channel is not a valid SiriusXM channel.

CH LOCKED The channel that you have requested is Locked by the radio Parental Control

SUBSCRIPTN UPDATED

connected correctly.

Check the SiriusXM antenna wire for breaks or sharp bends. Replace the antenna if necessary.

southern sky.The magnetic antenna must be mounted on the outside of the vessel for the best reception.

1-866-635-2349 in the USA and in Canada call 1-877-438-9677.

The channel number has been entered incorrectly, or the channel was removed from the SiriusXM channel lineup

feature. See Parental Control on page 12 for more information on the Parental Control feature and how to access locked channels.

An update to your SiriusXM subscription has been received by the SiriusXM tuner. Press any button to continue.

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7. SPECIFICATIONS

FM Tuner

Frequency Range: USA 87.9 - 107.9MHz

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Europe 87.5 - 108.0MHz Asia 87.5 - 108.0MHz Australia 87.5 - 108.0MHz Usable Sensitivity: 8dB Frequency response: 30Hz-15kHz Stereo Separation: >30dB(1kHz) Signal/noise ratio: >55dB

AM Tuner

Frequency Range: USA 530 - 1710KHz Europe 531 - 1602KHz Asia 531 - 1620KHz Australia 531 - 1620KHz 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

MP3/WMA mode

MP3 sampling rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz MP3 bit rate: 32~384kbps WMA bit rate: 8~320kbps Logical format: ISO9660, Joliet

Number of les: Maximum 65535

Max directory depth: 8 Max File/Directory Name: 64Byte ID3 tag: V2.0 or later

Bluetooth

Specication: Bluetooth Version. 3.0+EDR

Supported Proles: A2DP (Advanced Audio

Send/Receive Sensitivity: Class 2

(Enhanced Data Rate)

Distribution Prole)

aptX

(CD Quality audio bandwidth matching and reproduction)

HFP (Hands-free Prole)

AVRCP 1.4 (Audio/Video

Remote Control Prole) SPP (Serial Port Prole)

SSP (Simple Secure Pairing)

General

Power Supply Voltage: 14.4V DC (10.8 to 15.6V

Fuse: 15A Power output: 50W x 4 channels Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms per channel

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

Power Output: RMS 18W × 4 Channels at 4Ω and 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (reference: LPF 1 W into 4Ω)

allowable)

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USB

USB: 2.0 High Speed USB Memory Size: 32G USB Flash Drive and Hard Drive Compatible Format: FAT16/FAT32

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8. INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION

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. General Precautions

1. Do not open the case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your dealer or an authorized Clarion service center.

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.

3. Installation Precautions

Battery

Figure 1

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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 vessel body, such as drilling holes, consult your vessel dealer beforehand.

Max 30°

Figure 2 Figure 3

4. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure 3)

4. Installation of 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 with the top and bottom of the trim ring and mount it so that all the hooks are locked.

Note: 1. Some vessel 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

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Chassis Chassis

Max. 6 mm (M5 screw)

7-3/16"

(182 mm)

Hole

Damage

2-1/8"

53 mm

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