Clarion NX603, FX503 User Manual

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This guide is intended to guide you through the basic functions of the unit.

Contents

PRECAUTIONS ………………………

Operation Panel/Generalities ……………

Trademarks …………………………… Names and functions of parts ……… Basic method of use …………………

Turning the power on …………………… 6

Switching the language ………………… 6 Setting the time (FX503 only) ………… 6

Selecting a Source ……………………… 6

Source Media Modes …………………

Viewing DVDs (NX603 only) ……………6 Listening to microSD card/

USB memory files ……………………

Listening to the radio …………………… 7

Bluetooth Operations …………………

Registering cellphones (pairing) ……… 7 Screen during a telephone call …………7

Entering a number to make a call …… 8 Receiving telephone calls ……………… 8

Using Smart Access …………………

What is Smartphone linking? ………… 8

Linking-compatible applications …………

Procedure up to Smartphone linking ……

Starting up applications ………………… 9

For iPhone …………………………………

For Android smartphones …………………

Start using Clarion Mobile Map ……

3 4 6

Selecting the destination of a route … 10 Map screen …………………………… 10

Quick menu …………………………… 10

INSTALLATION AND WIRE

CONNECTION MANUAL …………

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………… 11

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ……………… 12

3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ……………… 12

4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION ……… 12

5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ……… 12

6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT ………… 14

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING ……………… 14

8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603

ONLY) ………………………………

9. WIRE CONNECTION ………………… 15

Connecting the Accessories ………………

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English

●For details of functions and operation of this product, refer to “Owner’s manual”.

●The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens. Actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements.

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PRECAUTIONS

English

s For your safety, the driver should not

watch the DVD video/movie data or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the DVD video/movie data while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.

2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.

3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

4. 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

WARNING

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

5. Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off the unit, because the microSD card might get damage.

■INFORMATION FOR USERS:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

NX603

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER I SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CLARION CO.,LTD. 7-2,SHINTOSHIN,CHUO-KU,SAITAMA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN

MANUFACTURED: IC: 419C-NX603

QY-1010U-A

NCL

Bluetooth QD ID No.: B020554

FCC ID:AX2NX603

JAPAN

276-1168-00

FX503

530-1710kHz 87.9-107.9MHz

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and 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 ineterference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

Le presnt appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des regles de la FCC et CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.L’exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi,meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER I SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CLARION CO.,LTD. 7-2,SHINTOSHIN,CHUO-KU,SAITAMA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN

MANUFACTURED:

NCL

IC: 419C-FX503

QZ-3010U-A

Bluetooth QD ID No.: B020554

FCC ID:AX2FX503

276-1215-00

JAPAN

Operation Panel/Generalities

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

●Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas, etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry.

●Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage.Also, subjecting the operation panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation, or other damage.

●Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so may damage or deform the cabinet.

●If a problem should occur, have the set inspected at your store of purchase.

●The optional remote control unit may not work if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.

●In extremely cold weather, the display movement may slow down and the display may darken, but this is not a malfunction. The display will work normally when the temperature increases.

●Small black and shiny spots inside the operation panel are normal for LCD products.

●The touchkeys on the display operate when slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey screen with much force.

●Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey panel with much force. This may cause malfunctioning of the touchkeys.

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Trademarks

●This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Use of this product by the customer is restricted to play program materials to which the Rovi copyright protection process has been applied. (NX603 only)

●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. (NX603 only)

● is the trademark of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. (NX603

only)

●“SDHC memory card,” “SD memory card,” “miniSD registered trademarks of the SD Card

Association.

”, and “microSDTM” are

●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone”mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

●DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DivX Certified including premium content. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274 (NX603 only)

to play DivX® video,

●Pandora, the Pandora logo and other Pandora marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide. If you have any issues with the Pandora application on your mobile phone, please direct them to pandora-support@ pandora.com.

●The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Clarion Co.,Ltd, is under license

●The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

●Android is the trademark of Google Inc.

●How to get source code that is considered open source This unit uses open source software. If you want to get this software’s source code, you can download it from our website. Refer to the following website about getting the source code. http://www.clarion.com/us/en/support/ index.html

English

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Names and functions of parts

The following describes the button names on the operation panel of the unit and their

English

functions.

This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel.

Number Inline graphic Description of operation

NX603

✽

Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off the unit, because the microSD card might get damage.

✽1 This is the built-in microphone. This is used as the microphone for the hands free function

when the unit is connected to a Bluetooth compatible cellphone by a wireless connection.

✽2 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold

separately).

✽3 This is the AUX terminal. Audio and video from external devices connected to this terminal can

be played when the audio mode is switched to AUX.

✽4 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON”

to indicate that the antitheft function is activated. ✽5 This is where the microSD card is inserted to enjoy data in microSD cards. ✽6 The map microSD is housed in here. To update the map, open this cover, and remove and

insert the card.

Do not open the cover for other operations. ✽7 This is where DVD video, CD, MP3, WMA, and DivX discs are inserted.

NAVI AV

Short press This displays the main menu screen.

Short press

This switches between the current position map screen and currently selected audio screen.

— Turn This is the rotary volume key.

Use this to adjust the volume of audio-visual functions or the route audio guidance, etc.

Short press This turns off the screen.

Smart Access

Short press This starts up Smart Access.

Short press This ejects the disc inserted in the unit.

— Touch This is the monitor and touch panel. This

functions as a touch panel by touching the screen when it is displayed.

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FX503

This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations

using the buttons on the operation panel.

English

Number Inline graphic Description of operation

✽

Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off the unit, because the microSD card might get damage.

✽1 This is the built-in microphone. This is used as the microphone for the hands free function

when the unit is connected to a Bluetooth compatible cellphone by a wireless connection. ✽2 This is the AUX terminal. Audio and video from external devices connected to this terminal can

be played when the audio mode is switched to AUX. ✽3 This is where the microSD card is inserted to enjoy data in microSD cards. ✽4 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold

separately). ✽5 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON”

to indicate that the antitheft function is activated.

DISP

VOL+ VOL-

Smart Access

POWER

Short press This displays the main menu screen.

Short press This switches to the audio screen.

Short press Use this to adjust the volume of the audio-

visual function.

Short press This starts up Smart Access.

Short press This turns off the screen.

— Touch This is the monitor and touch panel. This

functions as a touch panel by touching the screen when it is displayed.

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Basic method of use

English

Turning the power on

Turn the engine key to the “ACC”

or “ON” position.

The unit turns on. After the opening screen is displayed, touch

OK . The current position

map screen or the audio screen is displayed. When the engine key is turned to the “OFF” position, the unit is turned off.

MEMO

sWhen the Antitheft Activation function

is set, the password entry screen is displayed.

Switching the language

When the unit turns on, the default language is set to English. Switch to your language to use the unit.

System Language

Select the language you use.

When you switch the language, the unit is automatically restarted and the language is switched to the selected language.

Setting the time (FX503 only)

Time

Set the hour, the minute and AM/

PM.

Set

Selecting a Source

Press screen. Touching the main menu screen and quickly sliding your finger up or down then removing it, moves you to the previous or next page. This operation is called flicking. The screen can be switched to the next or previous menu screen by flicking or

touching

You can select the desired source in the main menu screen.

to display the main menu

Source Media Modes

When you select the desired source mode (for example, the DVD Video, USB or iPod mode), the following screen will appear.

Viewing DVDs (NX603 only)

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1. Display the disc menu

2. Play status/Information of the monitor size

3. Trick Play key

4. Display the option screen

5. Play the previous chapter/Rewind (long press)

6. Play/Pause

7. Stop play

8. Play the next chapter/Fast forward (long press)/Slow play (long press while pausing)

9. Display the operation key to operate the disc menu.

Listening to microSD card/USB

memory files

3 4 5 7 86

✽The above screen is for playing a microSD

card.

1. Song/Artist/Album/Folder information

2. Trick Play key

3. Scan key

4. Play the previous track/Rewind (long press)

5. Play the previous folder

6. Play the next folder

7. Play the next track/Fast forward (long press)

8. Display the folder list/track list

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Listening to the radio

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4 5 6 7

1. Preset channel list (Station list)

2. Band switch

3. Stereo status/Preset channel number/ Frequency information

4. Auto store key

5. Manual tune backward/Auto tune backward (long press)

6. Frequency setting bar

7. Manual tune forward/Auto tune forward (long press)

Bluetooth Operations

Registering cellphones (pairing)

When using a Bluetooth-compatible cellphone for the first time, the cellphone must be registered (paired) with the unit.

Notice

sPairing cannot be executed while you are

driving.

sAlso, pairing sometimes cannot be

executed if the Bluetooth function is not enabled on the cellphone, too. For details, refer to the User’s Manual for the cellphone.

sDuring hands free operations (making

outgoing calls, taking incoming calls, telephone calls), connection (telephone calls, communications) with other Bluetooth-compatible devices and pairing are not possible. Also, during hands free operation, audio sound is not output.

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Set

at [BT Devices Connection]

at [Connect with Bluetooth]

Select the Bluetooth connection

mode.

Hands Free + Smartphone Linking:

Select this when using the cellphone as a hands free phone and for Smartphone linking.

Hands Free + Music:

Select this when using the cellphone as a hands free phone and for Bluetooth Audio.

Hands Free Only:

Select this when using the cellphone only as a hands free phone.

Music Only:

Select this when using the cellphone only for Bluetooth Audio.

Smartphone Linking Only:

Select this when using the cellphone for Smartphone linking.

Select “CAR-BT” (default) from

the cellphone, and enter the PIN “1234” (default).

The cellphone searches for the unit to complete pairing.

When touched, the screen changes to the

telephone number entry screen.

Phone is next

Screen during a telephone call

The following screen is displayed during a telephone call:

Screen during a telephone call

3 4 6

1. The call time/The name registered in the hands free phonebook/Telephone number information

2. Enter the numbers for the password, etc. during the telephone call when the number entry screen is displayed

3. Display the option screen

4. Mute the phone outgoing volume

5. Switch to telephone calls on the cellphone unit

6. End the telephone call

English

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Entering a number to make a

call

Phone

English

Attention

sWhile you are driving, you cannot enter

telephone numbers to make a call. Always stop at a safe location before making a telephone call.

Notice

sAlways input the area code when calling a

land-line phone.

sWith some cellphones, you may not be

able to redial immediately after hanging up a call you dialed. Wait a while before dialing the number again.

Enter the telephone number.

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The telephone number is dialed and the other party is called.

To end a telephone call

You can make calls from the outgoing/incoming calls log or the registered phonebook.

Receiving telephone calls

CAUTION

s When you receive a call while you

are driving, be sure to check the safety around you before taking the call.

When you have an incoming call

Put your response on hold.

Touching this during an incoming call, rejects the call.

To end a telephone call

Using Smart Access

Smart Access is a telematics service provided by Clarion so that all automobile users can enjoy comfortable, safe and convenient driving. By “linking” vehicles to Smart Access by smartphone, etc., Smart Access provides customers in vehicles with various conveniences such as entertainment, driving related information and Internet information.

What is Smartphone linking?

You can connect the unit to your smartphone and operate the various applications that run on your smartphone from the unit. For example, you can output audio that is played from the speakers connected to the unit or display images displayed in applications on the unit. This is called “Smartphone linking.” The following lists the smartphones that can be linked to the unit:

●Covered models: iPhone Android smartphones

✽iPhone and iPad other than the above are not

supported.

●Covered OS: iOS 5 or later, Android OS4.0 or later

Also, with this function, only applications compatible with Smartphone linking can be used. This User’s Manual refers to these as “linking-compatible applications.”

4, iPhone 4S,

(as of January 2013)

Attention

sUse of Smartphone linking function is

charged to smartphone communications fees. Charges are borne by the person contracted to the smartphone being used. Charges billed from the cellphone carrier may be expensive depending on the method of use. Before use, check the price plans and methods of use with the cellphone carrier you are contracted to. We recommend using the optimum price plan, such as a flat-rate data plan based on the frequency of use.

Notice

sWhile you are driving, some applications

cannot be operated so as to prevent obstruction to driving.

sInformation content that is distributed in

real time belongs to third parties having the rights concerned. The content of services might be changed or suspended for reasons of third parties having the rights concerned.

Linking-compatible applications

To use Smartphone linking, linkingcompatible applications and application management software “Smart Access” must be installed on the software. First, search for “Smart Access” from the App Store or Google Play Store and install this. Next, install the linking-compatible applications. Start up Smart Access on the smartphone and download the linkingcompatible applications from recommended lists. Linking-compatible applications are scheduled to be added as they become available.

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For details on how to use applications, refer to the Help for each application that is started up on the smartphone.

Procedure up to Smartphone linking

The Smartphone linking procedure is as follows.

(For iPhone)

Start up Smart Access on the

1. smartphone.

2. Connect the unit to the smartphone.

Use CCA-750 (sold separately) and VTR cable.

3. Start Smartphone linking on the unit.

(For Android smartphones)

Start up Smart Access on the

1. smartphone.

2. Connect the unit to the smartphone.

There are two methods of connection as follows depending on the smartphone model.

Connect to the cigarette lighter port, etc. on the vehicle to supply power.

HDMI

The unit

sFor the HDMI/MHL convertion adapter,

cable

HDMI/MHL conversion adapter

HDMI cable

Attention

only an adapter that supports EDID transfer can be used.

HDMI/MHL conversion cable

Smartphone

Connect a smartphone that supports the following Bluetooth profile via Bluetooth for use.

●SPP (Serial Port Profile)

●HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

3. Start Smartphone linking on the unit.

Starting up applications

Notice

sThe unit sometimes does not support

smartphone multi-touch or flicking functions.

sApplications cannot be added or deleted

from the unit. Execute addition or deletion of applications on the smartphone.

sDuring Smartphone linking, do not set

the smartphone to a sleep state. Doing so might prevent the smartphone from functioning properly.

MEMO

sWhen Smart Access is used for the first

time, the Terms of Use confirmation screen is displayed. Check the terms of use, and touch

s“!” will be displayed when there is a

new version of Smart Access available. To update Smart Access, remove the smartphone from the unit, and execute the update by operating the application on the smartphone.

Check .

For iPhone

Preparations

●Set “Connection Method” of iPod video screen to “USB + VTR”.

●Select

“Device:In-car-device LNK” to “iPhone”.

●Start up Smart Access on the smartphone.

Notice

sDuring Smartphone linking, operations on

the smartphone are not possible.

Connect the smartphone to the

and then set

unit.

Connect iPhones with the video jack of CCA-750 (sold separately) still connected to the VTR cable.

Smart Access

Start up Smart Access. The list of linking-related applications installed on the smartphone is displayed. When an application is started up on the smartphone, the screen is switched to the application screen.

Select the application you want

, or

Smart Access

to start up.

The application starts up. The application can be operated from screens on the unit as if you are operating the smartphone. To end an application, touch

Smart Access .

on the

For Android smartphones

Preparations

●Select

“Device:In-car-device LNK” to “Android”.

●Register (pair) the smartphone to the unit. p P. 7

●Start up Smart Access on the smartphone.

MEMO

sWith some smartphone models, the HDMI

output setting on the smartphone must be enabled.

sWhen you connect an Android

smartphone, the unit can display pictures of the following formats by Smartphone linking.

- the HDMI output resolution of smartphones: 480p (720×480/640×480), 576p (720×576)

Connect the smartphone to the

unit.

Connect the smartphone by HDMI cable and enable the connection via Bluetooth. p P. 7

From here on, operations are the same as from step 2 of the procedure for “For iPhones”.

and then set

English

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Start using Clarion Mobile Map

English

When Clarion Mobile Map is started the first time, you need to do the following:

. Selecting a recent destination from the

History

. Additional options

✽For the information about other ways, see

the user manual.

Quick menu

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1. Select the written language of the application interface. Later you can change it in Settings.

2. Select the language and speaker used for voice guidance messages. Later you can change it in Settings.

3. Read and accept the End User Licence Agreement.

4. Read and accept the road safety warning.

After this, the Navigation menu appears and you can start using Clarion Mobile Map.

Selecting the destination of a

route

To enter an address as the destination, do as follows:

1. If you are on the Map screen, tap

to return to the Navigation

menu.

2. In the Navigation menu, tap

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3. Selecting a destination by entering the address or the postal code

4. Selecting the destination from the Places of Interest

5. Selecting a map location as the destination

6. Selecting the destination from your Favourites

7. Selecting your Home location

8. Searching for a Place of Interest by its phone number

9. Entering the name of the destination

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Map screen

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. To enlarge this small map and open the

Map screen, tap [Show Map] button

. Zooming in and out

. Tilting up and down

. Rotating left and right

. 2D or 3D view

. Compass in 2D map view mode

. Compass in 3D map view mode

. Location information

. Return to normal navigation

. Set the cursor position as the destination

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. The Quick menu is a selection of

controls and functions that are frequently needed during navigation. It can be opened directly from the Map screen by

tapping

. Find / Find Places /Quick Search (This

function lets you search for a Place along your route or around your current location if there is no route calculated)

. Find / Favourite (This button opens the

list of your Favourite destinations)

. Find / History (This button opens the

History list.)

. My Route / Edit Route (This button

opens the route editing function)

. More / Settings / Route Settings (This

button opens the route related settings)

. More / Settings / Map Settings (This

button opens the map related settings)

. Tap the Current Street field on the Map

screen (This button opens a special screen with information about the current position and a button to search for nearby emergency or roadside assistance.

. My Route / Cancel Route (This button

cancels the route and stops navigation. The button is replaced with the next one if waypoints are given)

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INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Symbol Identification

This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate safety precautions and concerns during the installation procedure. Be sure to carefully read and understand each precaution prior to beginning the installation.

WARNING

s This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in severe injury or death.

CAUTION

s This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or material damage.

Before Use

WARNING

s Confirm the battery voltage of the

vehicle to be installed. This unit is designed only for vehicles with DC 12V power supply.

s Disconnect the negative terminal of

the battery before connecting wires, otherwise an electric shock, injury by short circuit may occur.

Car battery

Installation Precautions

WARNING

s When installing the unit to a vehicle

with an airbag system, never install it in a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.

s Do not install this unit in the

following locations: A location interfering with the driver’s visual range or operation. A location where the gear shift or brake pedal are hindered. A location where passengers are at risk. An unstable location, or where the system may fall.

CAUTION

s Do not install the system in the

locations described below. This may cause a fire, accident or electrical shock: A location exposed to rain or dust. An unstable location, or where the system may fall.

s Do not install this unit in a place

exposed to direct sunlight, heat or a place where the vent holes or heat radiation holes are covered.

s When you install the antenna, mount

it in a place where the elements of the antenna do not protrude beyond the edge of the front, back, left and right of the vehicle. If it comes in contact with pedestrians, it may cause an accident.

Installation Notes

WARNING

s Please note the position of pipes,

tanks and electrical wirings before installing the unit into the vehicle; failure in avoiding these may cause a fire or malfunction.

CAUTION

s Use only the supplied parts.

If unspecified parts are used, they may cause damage.

s Any holes made in the body of the

vehicle should be sealed with a silicon adhesive. If exhaust fumes or water penetrates into the vehicle, this may cause an accident.

s Fasten the bolts securely when

installing the unit. If the bolts are loose an accident or malfunction could occur.

Connection Notes

WARNING

s Loom all cables according to the

instruction manual, so as not to hinder operation.

s Wire the connecting cords/cables

away from high temperature areas. If the coatings of the cables melt, it could cause an accident/fire by a short circuit. Take care when wiring in the engine compartment.

s When wiring the connecting cables

in a vehicle with an airbag system, never feed the cables through a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag. An airbag not operating correctly in an emergency may cause increased injury.

English

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CAUTION

s Verify wires with a digital multi-meter

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prior to making any connections. Many new vehicles use multiplexed and/or low voltage circuits that can be damaged if a test light or logic probe is used.

s Connect cables appropriately. If a

wrong connection is made, this may cause a fire or accident.

s When passing cables through

the body of the vehicle, use nonconductive grommets. If the coatings of the cables are worn out by rubbing, this may cause an accident, fire or a short circuit.

s After wiring cables, fix them with

insulation tape.

s Be sure to switch off the vehicle

when connecting or disconnecting cables to/from the unit, otherwise an electric shock, injury or accident may occur.

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS

Main unit Quick Start Guide & Installation

Manual

CD-ROM

sOwner’s manual sOwner’s manual - Navigation (NX603

only)

Power supply cable RCA pin cable (6ch) RCA pin cable (Rear AUX-IN/Rear

Video Out)

Bag for accessories

sFlat head screw (M5 × 8 mm)

............................................................8

sHexagonal bolt (M5 × 8 mm)

............................................................8

sRubber cap (for RCA pin cable)

..........................................................10

sCable holder (NX603 only)

………………………………………… 3

sDouble-sided tape for fastening GPS

antenna (NX603 only) ………………………………………… 1

sCable tie ……………………………… 1

Finisher Warranty card GPS antenna(NX603 only)

Notice

sThe provided disc (CD-ROM manual)

cannot be played back on this unit.

3. GENERAL CAUTIONS

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

4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

●Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting.

●Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane. (Figure 1)

Max. 30°

Figure 1

●If you have to do any modification on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer beforehand.

●Use the included screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure 2)

Chassis Chassis

Damage

Max. 3 mm (M4 screw)/ Max. 8 mm (M5 screw)

5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT

This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard.

●When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure

3. When installing the main unit in TOYOTA vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the instructions in Figure 4.

●Wire as shown in Section 9.

●Reassemble and secure the unit in the dashboard and set the face panel and center panel.

■Mounting Screw Holes (Side View of the Main Unit)

For NISSAN vehicle

For TOYOTA vehicle

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Figure 2

Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle

Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle

6-Spacer (thickness: 1 mm)

6-Flat head screw (M5 x 8) (attached to the main unit)

Finisher

Main Unit

✽

Mounting bracket (1 pair for the left and right sides)

Figure 3

✽

1 Position the face panel with its wide edge at the bottom. Fit the edge into the groove of the main

unit.

Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.)

Main Unit

8-Hexagonal screw (M5 x 8)

Mounting bracket (1 pair for the left and right sides)

Center Panel

✽

Figure 4

✽

2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model. In

such a case, trim the upper and lower sides of the panel frame by about 0.5 to 1.5 mm so the unit can be inserted smoothly.

✽

3 If a hook on the installation bracket interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or

similar tool.

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■Typical Mounting Brackets

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Affix the screws to the

marks.

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Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA

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In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.)

6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT

When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in “INSTALLTING THE MAIN UNIT”.

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING

●Be sure to turn the power off before wiring. Be particularly careful where you route the wires.

●Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.

●If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same specification as the original.

●To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse of the power supply cable and insert the new one. (Figure 5)

P.12

CAUTION

s After connecting the HDMI and USB

cables to the unit, use a cable tie to tie them down. (Figure 6)

Cable tie

HDMI Cable

USB Cable

Figure 6

8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603 ONLY)

WARNING

s Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation

of the airbag or hinder the driver’s visual range.

s Do not use the navigation system with the GPS antenna cable cut off. The power

in the cable may be short-circuited.

●The supplied GPS antenna is for installing inside the vehicle. Do not install it outside the vehicle.

●Install the GPS antenna more than 19.7in (50 cm) away from the main unit, other audio devices such as CD player, and a radar detector. If it is installed near these devices, GPS reception may be impaired.

●To improve the GPS signal reception, install the GPS antenna horizontally on a flat plane.

●Do not wax or paint the cover of the GPS antenna. This may reduce the performance of the GPS antenna.

●Install the GPS antenna at least 3.9in (10 cm) away from the windshield.

●Wipe off the dirt of the mounting surface before installing the GPS antenna.

●Stick the double-sided tape to the bottom face of the GPS antenna.

Double-sided tape

Fuse holder

Figure 5

●There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let the battery side touch other metal parts.

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Fuse (15A FUSE)

Bottom face of the GPS antenna

●Mount the GPS antenna. Stick it surely on a flat plane of the passenger-side dashboard where GPS signal interruption is minimized.

●Wire the GPS antenna cable. Fasten the cable using the Cable holders.

GPS antenna

Radio antenna jack

GPS antenna jack (NX603 only)

Rear Vision Camera terminal

9. WIRE CONNECTION

USB terminal

HDMI cable (sold separately)

SiriusXMConnect Vehicle Tuner terminal (sold separately)

HDMI/MHL conversion adapter

Refer to the following page.

Android smartphone

HDMI/MHL conversion cable

Android smartphone

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(Shows an example in case of the left-hand traffic.)

Cable holder

Steering wheel remote control terminal (sold separately)

Gray

Black

Gray

Black

Purple

Red

White Red

White Yellow

Yellow

Red

White

Right Left

Right

Left

Microphone (sold separately)

Front audio output terminal

Rear audio output terminal

Subwoofer output terminal (MONO 2ch)

video output terminal

video input terminal

audio input terminal

iPod

Connection cable

(CCA-750)

Rear Monitor

/iPhone

External Amplifier

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Blue/White

Orange/White

See next page for how to connect the parking brake lead.

Purple

Purple/Black

Red

Gray

Gray/Black

White

White/Black

Green

Green/Black

Blue

Grass-green

Purple/white

Yellow

Black

+12V main power

Ground

Rear right

+12V accessory

Front right

Front left

Rear left

Amplifier turn-on lead

Illumination

Auto antenna

Parking brake lead

Reverse gear lead

■Connecting the parking brake lead

Connect the lead to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel.

●Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp ground allows you to watch video images when the parking brake is engaged.

●When the parking brake lead is not connected, the monitor will not display video images.

●If “Audio Only” appears on the screen just after turning on the ACC power of the car, release the parking brake while confirming safety, and then engage the parking brake again.

How to attach the electro-tap

Parking brake lamp

lead to battery

●

1. Place the Parking brake lead at the stopper, and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.

2. Pass the Parking brake signal lead through, and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.

Parking brake signal lead

Electro-tap (sold separately)

Parking brake

Parking brake signal lead

Parking brake lead (Grass-green)

Stopper

Parking brake lead (Grass-green)

Connecting the Accessories

■Connection to the Rear Vision Camera for vehicle

The Rear Vision Camera for vehicle can be connected to optional Rear Vision Camera input cable (CCA-644) with RCA pin cable. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the Rear Vision Camera.

●Be sure to connect the reverse gear lead to the vehicle’s relevant terminal.

●Connect the Rear Vision Camera to the RCA pin cable; if not, the screen turns black while the gearshift lever is in the reverse gear position.

■SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner

Connect this tuner to SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner terminal. For more information on how to install the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner, consult the installation guide included with the tuner.

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Owner’s manual

NX603 FX503

DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For USA and Canada only

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Dear Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic product. We are

confident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience. There are many benefits to registering your product. We invite you to visit our website at

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Pour les Étas Unis et le Canada seulement

Cher client: Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce produit électronique mobile Clarion. Nous sommes

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Enregistrer à

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Querido Cliente: Felicitaciones por su compra de producto electrónico móvil de Clarion. Estamos seguros que

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Thank you for purchasing the Clarion NX603 or FX503.

●Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this equipment.

●After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for future reference.

●Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.

●The provided disc (CD-ROM manual) cannot be played back on this unit.

In particular, read the descriptions in “To Ensure Safe Use.” This describes cautions to ensure safe use of the unit without inflicting harm or damage on yourself or others. p P. 3

●The content of this manual may differ in part with that of the actual product due to modifications, etc. to the specifications.

●The content of this manual may be changed in part without notice.

When transferring or reselling the unit or disposing of it, delete (initialize) all data saved on it to protect your personal information and copyright protection.

■Meanings of Symbols Used in This Manual

WARNING

This indicates the possibility that failure to follow this instruction might lead to death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This explains things that may cause injury if instructions are not followed.

Attention MEMO

Though this does not fall under the category of “WARNING” or “CAUTION”, this indicates that there is the danger of money or time being lost.

Preparations

This explains what must be done beforehand to operate the product.

Notice

This explains limitations related to operations.

This explains supplementary information for mastering use of the unit.

■Hard buttons and touch keys

In operation descriptions in this manual, hard buttons on the main unit are indicated by dotted frames as the example shown below.

Example:

The unit uses a touch panel system that you can operate simply by touching the screen with your fingertip. In this manual, operations performed by touching keys on screen are indicated by the grayed out keys as the example shown below.

Example:

Tuner

NX603

Touch key

Hard button

FX503

Touch key

Hard button

Contents

To Ensure Safe Use ……………………

Symbols relating to safety ……………… 3

WARNING………………………………… 3 CAUTION ………………………………… 4

Request and Notice …………………… 4

Before Starting Operations …………

Features available on the unit ………… 5

Expanding Systems ………………………

PRECAUTIONS ………………………… 6

Operation Panel/Generalities ……………

Names and functions of parts …………7

Basic method of use …………………

Turning the power on …………………… 9 How to use menus ……………………… 9

Using the shortcut menu ……………… 9 How to enter text ……………………… 9

Operating lists …………………………… 9

Moving between pages in a list …………

Using the index to select a list ……………

Adjusting numerical values ………………

Inserting and removing discs (NX603

only) …………………………………

How to insert discs…………………………

How to remove discs ………………………

Inserting and removing the microSD card

(NX603) ……………………………

How to insert the microSD card …………

How to remove the microSD card ………

Inserting and removing the microSD card

(FX503) ………………………………

How to insert the microSD card …………

How to remove the microSD card ………

Adjusting the audio volume ………… 11 Switching the display screen (NX603

only) …………………………………

Switching to the audio screen ……………

Switching to the map screen ……………

Displaying the AV control bar (NX603

only) …………………………………

Turning off the screen ………………… 11

Listening to the radio …………………

Receiving radio broadcasts ………… 11

Switching between AM and FM radio ……

Automatically selecting a station …………

Manually selecting the station ……………

Selecting stations from the list ……………

Using the radio preset

channel list …………………………

What is a “preset channel”? ………………

Using reception bands …………………… Automatically registering to lists (auto store)

……………………………………………

Manually registering to lists ………………

Listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio

………………………………………

Displaying the SiriusXM Radio ID …… 12

9 9

10 10 10

11 11 11

Receiving SiriusXM Satellite Radio … 13

Selecting channels …………………… 13

Selecting channels from preset channels

……………………………………………

Selecting from the category list …………

Selecting channels from channel lists ……

Entering a channel number to select it …

Registering preset channels ………… 13 Using Parental Control ……………… 14

Locking a channel …………………………

Changing passwords ……………………… SiriusXM Satellite Radio Advisory Messages

……………………………………………

Viewing DVDs (NX603 only) …………

Playing DVDs ………………………… 15

Stopping play ………………………………

Pausing………………………………………

Playing the previous or next chapter ……

Rewinding/fast forwarding ………………

Slow play ……………………………………

Repeat play ………………………………

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11 11 12 12

12 12 12

12 12

13 13 13 13

14 14

15 15 15 15 15 15

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Playing from menus ……………………… Entering a title or chapter number to play a

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title or chapter …………………………

Setting DVDs ………………………… 16

Switching the audio language/subtitle

language/angle …………………………

Adjusting image quality ……………………

Switching the screen size …………………

Setting the monitor size …………………

Setting priority language …………………

Setting the parental level …………………

Setting the country code …………………

Listening to music on CDs or discs

(MP3/WMA) (NX603 only) …………

Playing discs ………………………… 18

Playing CDs …………………………………

Playing MP3/WMA discs …………………

Rewinding/fast forwarding ………………

Playing the previous/next track ………… Playing the previous/next folder (only when

playing MP3/WMA) ……………………

Playing from the folder list/track list ……

Repeat/shuffle play ………………………

Scan play ……………………………………

Viewing DivX content (NX603 only) …

Viewing DivX content ………………… 20

Playing DivX content ………………… 20

Listening to microSD card/USB memory

files …………………………………

Playing microSD card/USB memory

………………………………………

Playing microSD card or USB memory …

Rewinding/fast forwarding ………………

Playing the previous/next track …………

Playing from the folder list/track list ……

Playing the previous/next folder …………

Repeat/shuffle play ………………………

Scan play ……………………………………

Listening to iPod/viewing iPod video

………………………………………

Connectible iPods …………………… 22

Playing iPods ………………………… 23

16 16 16 17 17 18 18

Listening to iPods …………………………

Watching iPod video ………………………

Rewinding/fast forwarding ………………

Playing the previous/next track/chapter …

Repeat/shuffle play ………………………

Playing under specified conditions ………

Setting iPod (video only) …………… 24

Adjusting the image quality of iPod video

……………………………………………

Switching the iPod connection method …

Listening to Bluetooth audio ………

To listen to Bluetooth audio ………… 25

Playing Bluetooth audio ……………… 25

19 19 19 19

Playing Bluetooth Audio …………………

Rewinding/fast forwarding ………………

Playing the previous/next track …………

Playing from the track list …………………

Playing under specified conditions ………

Repeat/shuffle play ………………………

Viewing connected external devices

(AUX) …………………………………

Connecting external devices………… 26

Listening to video from

external devices ……………………

Watching video from external devices

………………………………………

20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21

Setting external device listening …… 27

Compensating for volume differences …

Switching the screen size …………………

Adjusting image quality ……………………

Listening to Pandora Internet radio

………………………………………

Playing stations ……………………… 28

Pausing play ………………………… 28 Skipping the tune being played …… 28 Rating the tune currently being played

………………………………………

Registering the tune being played to a

bookmark list ………………………

23 23 23 23 23 24

Editing stations ……………………… 28

Making stations ……………………………

Deleting stations ……………………… 29

Registering Bluetooth-compatible

devices ………………………………

What is “Bluetooth”? ………………… 29 Registering cellphones (pairing) …… 29

24 24

Switching the connected cellphone

………………………………………

Deleting registered cellphones ……… 30

Using cellphones ………………………

Screen during a telephone call ……… 30

25 25 25 25 25 26

Entering a number to make a call … 31 Making calls from the

outgoing/incoming calls log ………

Deleting the incoming/

outgoing calls log …………………

Registering a phonebook …………… 31

Making calls from the phonebook … 32

Deleting phonebook data …………… 32

Receiving telephone calls …………… 32

Setting the call volume ……………… 32

Using Smart Access …………………

What is Smartphone linking? ……… 33

27 27 27

Linking-compatible applications …………

Procedure up to Smartphone linking ……

Starting up applications ……………… 33

For iPhone …………………………………

For Android smartphones …………………

Correcting the touch position on screen

(Android smartphones only) ………

Ending Smartphone linking ………… 34

Using a remote control (sold separately)

………………………………………

Cautions during remote

control operations …………………

Battery related precautions ………… 35

Replacing the battery ………………… 35

How to use the remote control ……… 35

Names and functions of remote control

parts …………………………………

Using the rear camera ………………

Image in the rear camera …………… 36

Displaying the image in the

rear camera …………………………

Adjusting the image quality of the rear

camera ………………………………

Displaying guidelines ………………… 37

Adjusting the guidelines ……………… 37

Displaying the quasi bumper line …… 38

Adjusting the quasi bumper line …… 38

Using the rear seat monitor …………

Video images displayable on the rear

seat monitor ………………………

Various settings ………………………

Making general settings for

the unit ……………………………… Setting the Shortcut Menu ………… 39

Setting the illumination display color on

the control panel (NX603 only) …

This sets the desired illumination color. …

Setting the password for antitheft

activation ……………………………

33 33

33 34

Making Bluetooth settings …………… 40

Renaming devices and changing the PIN

……………………………………………

Setting sound quality ………………… 40

Adjusting speaker volume balance and vocal

volume balance ………………………… Selecting and setting sound quality effects

memory …………………………………

Setting preferred sound quality effects …

Adjust the Volume Smoother ……………

Setting screens ……………………… 41 Other settings ………………………… 41

39 39

40 40 41

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Troubleshooting ………………………

Navigation related (NX603 only) …… 42

Audio related ………………………… 42

Smartphone linking …………………… 44 Rear camera…………………………… 45

Others ………………………………… 45

Discs that can be used on the unit

(NX603 only)…………………………

CDs that can be played ……………… 46

CDs that cannot be played ………… 46 DVDs that can be played …………… 46

Note on region numbers of DVD video discs

……………………………………………

DVD Video Features ………………………

DVDs that cannot be played ………… 47

microSD cards/USB memory that can

be used on the unit ………………

microSD card handling precautions

………………………………………

Audio files that can be played on the

unit ……………………………………

MP3 files ……………………………… 48 WMA files ……………………………… 48

Folder structure of discs …………… 48 Folder structure of microSD card/USB

memory ……………………………

Notes for playing back MP3 and WMA

on the unit …………………………

Video files that can be played on the

unit (NX603 only)…………………… Country code ………………………… Daily care and handling ………………

Daily care and handling of

main unit ……………………………

Warranty and customer support …… Specifications ………………………… Trademarks …………………………… Disposal, transfer and resale of this

product ………………………………

Deletion of data from the unit ……… 52

To protect your privacy... …………………

To protect copyright... ……………………

Deleting data (initializing) …………… 52

INSTALLATION AND WIRE

CONNECTION MANUAL …………

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………… 53

46 46

49 50 50

50 50 51

Symbol Identification ………………………

Before Use …………………………………

Installation Precautions ……………………

Installation Notes …………………………

Connection Notes …………………………

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ……………… 54

3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ……………… 54

4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION ……… 54

5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ……… 54

Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle

……………………………………………

Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle

……………………………………………

Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA

……………………………………………

6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT ………… 56

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING ……………… 56

8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603 ONLY) ………………………………

9. WIRE CONNECTION ………………… 57

Connecting the Accessories ………………

Index ……………………………………

To Ensure Safe Use

52 52

53 53 53 53 53

Symbols relating to safety

The “possibility of the driver or other people being injured” is indicated as follows, and the following describes these dangers and how to avoid them. Be sure to read these important warnings.

This indicates the possibility that

WARNING

CAUTION

failure to follow this instruction might lead to death or serious injury.

This explains things that may cause injury if instructions are not followed.

WARNING

Do not use the product’s guidance information for finding emergency facilities.

This product does not contain information on all hospitals, fire stations, police stations, etc. Also, this information may differ from actual information, so there is the possibility that you might not reach these facilities within the expected time.

Always disconnect the minus terminal of the battery before doing any work.

Failure to do so might cause electric shock, injury or device malfunction.

The driver must not operate or stare at the unit while driving.

English

The driver may be distracted and cause a traffic accident. Always stop in a safe location.

Follow all applicable traffic regulations

Information such as maps, one-way traffic signs, traffic regulation marks and signs, etc., or route advice (recommended routes and voice guidance), etc. displayed on navigation screens may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure to follow actual road signs and traffic conditions when driving. Failure to do so might cause traffic accidents.

Do not disassemble or modify the product.

Do not open the case to oil parts or cut through the insulation on wires to supply power to other devices. Doing so might cause accidents, fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

Ask a professional engineer to replace any fuses and use only fuses with the rated capacity.

Use of fuses exceeding the rated capacity might cause fire or malfunctions.

Do not use the product if it has malfunctioned or is not operating properly.

Stop using the product immediately if there is no image or audio, if any foreign objects get inside it, if it gets wet, if it emits smoke, strange noises, or strange smells. Failure to

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do so might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use benzene or paint

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thinner, car cleaner, polish spray, or similar fluids.

Use of these fluids inside the vehicle will, for example, cause inflammable gas to ignite and cause fire. Also, use of these for daily care of this product will deform material or cause paint to peel off.

Do not leave microSD memory cards within the reach of children.

They might swallow them by mistake. Get medical treatment immediately if anyone swallows a microSD memory card.

CAUTION

Ask a professional engineer to install, remove, change installation or wire the unit.

Installation and wiring must be done correctly. If it is installed or wired incorrectly, it may interfere with driving and cause an accident or malfunction.

Do not use the main unit except in a vehicle.

Doing so may cause injury or electric shock.

Set the volume during driving to a level that allows you to hear sounds outside the vehicle.

Driving without being able to hear sounds outside the vehicle might cause an accident.

Do not place objects on the control panel or subject it to strong impact

Doing so might cause the control panel or LCD to malfunction, break or be deformed.

●Do not place objects on it.

●Do not press strongly with your hand.

●Do not hit it with hard objects such as the tip of a pen, pin or fingernails.

●Do not splash it with water, juice or other liquids.

Request and Notice

■LCD display

●Small black spots or bright spots may appear on the screen, this is a phenomenon unique to LCD monitors, and is not a malfunction.

●Do not stick protective sheets, etc. on the touch panel. This might cause malfunctions or reduce response time. When the LCD panel becomes dirty, refer to “Daily care and handling of main unit.”

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■Operating environment

●To prevent the battery from going flat, operate the unit with the engine running.

●The unit has a high-speed CPU, which means that the case may get hot. Pay particular attention to handling the unit during use or immediately after turning the engine off.

●On vehicles with a keyless entry system, the unit may stop operating if you bring the key close to it. Also, skipping might occur if you bring the key close to the unit or Bluetooth Audio device. If this happens, move the key away.

●There may be static or the screen may be distorted if electrical components that generate strong electrical noise are used near the unit. If this happens, either move the electrical component considered the cause of the electrical noise away from the unit or stop using it.

■Routes

●When the position of a facility displayed from the search function is set as it is as a destination, you may be guided to an inappropriate location such as the back of the facility or on to an expressway. Please understand this and check the route near the destination.

●Names may be difficult to understand, depending on the audio data.

●When a route cannot be calculated, move the destination to a main road nearby and try calculating again. Routes sometimes cannot be calculated depending on conditions such as distance to the destination.

■Cautions about the Warranty within the warranty period

●Contact your retailer about using the warranty for repairs.

●You may need to return accessories when you use the warranty for repairs.

●Data that could not be saved due to the unit malfunctioning and data that has disappeared is not covered by the Warranty.

●The Warranty is not applied in the following cases even within the warranty period:

sCareless handling (inappropriate

operations not described in the User’s Manual, dropping, impact, splashing with water, etc.)

sMalfunction and damage caused by

improper repair, modification and disassembly

sMalfunction and damage caused

by fire, salt damage, gas damage, earthquakes, storm and flood damage, lightning strikes, abnormal voltage, and other natural disasters

sScratching, discoloring and dirt

resulting from use or damages from improper storage.

■Copyright

●Software and data whose copyright is owned by third parties licensed to Clarion in accordance with a licensing agreement is recorded on the unit. Excluding instances that are clearly indicated as being permitted in descriptions in the User’s Manual, removing, reproducing, or modifying the software in the unit (including updates and data) is strictly forbidden by law.

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Before Starting Operations

Expanding Systems

The following describes information you should know before you start using the unit.

Features available on the unit

(NX603 only)

(NX603 only) (NX603 only)

(NX603 only)

NX603

●Smartphone Connectivity

●Latest Map Guarantee

●Advanced Sound Tuning and 4V/6ch RCA Output

FX503

●Smartphone Connectivity

●Built-in Bluetooth

●Advanced Sound Tuning and 4V/6ch RCA Output

Hands-free(HFP) and Audio Streaming(A2DP & AVRCP)

Expanding audio features

SiriusXM-Connect Tuner (sold separately)

External Amplifier

iPod

/iPhone

Bluetooth Telephone

✽The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold.

Vehicle

✽The illustrations for the main

unit are of the NX603.

Expanding visual features

Rear Vision Camera

Rear Monitor

microSD memory card

AUX etc.

USB Memory

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