VRX83 5
Installation and Wire connection manual
■ Contents
1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 47
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 47
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 48
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 48
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 49
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 51
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING .......................................................... 51
8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 52
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 55
1. BEFORE STARTING
1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a
negative ground 12 V power supply.
2. Read these instructions carefully.
3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “v” termi-
nal before starting. This is to prevent short
circuits during installation. (Figure 1)
Car battery
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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Main unit
2 Tuner Amp unit
3 Manuals
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Warranty card
4 Power suppl y lead (For the tuner amp unit)
5 Connection cord (Main unit ↔ T uner amp
unit)
6 Antenna extension cord
7 Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 1)
Flat head screw (M5 × 8) ............................ 4
Sems hexagonal bolt (M5× 8) ..................... 5
Electro tap
Machine screw (M4× 3)............................... 4
Figure 1
8 Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 2)
Hook plate................................................... 2
Cord clamp
Spacer
Special screw
9 Bag for accessories of tuner amp unit
Maunting bracket......................................... 2
Canoe clip ................................................... 4
Machine screw (M4 × 8).............................. 4
0 Universal mounting bracket
! Remote control unit
@ Battery
(for remote control unit)
# Outer Escutcheon
$ DCP Case
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3. GENERAL CAUTIONS
1. Do not open the case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything
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into the unit during installation, consult your
dealer or an authorized CLARION service
centre.
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing
the main unit before starting.
2. This model is used with the LCD panel slid
forwards (shell loading system). On some
types of cars, the LCD panel may touch the
dashboard or shift lever, in which case it cannot be installed. Check that the set will not
hamper operation of the shift lever before
choosing the place of installation.(Figure 2)
Dashboard
Shift lever
(check that it does not
touch the LCD.)
Figure 2
Shift lever
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.
5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure
4)
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 8 mm
Figure 4
6. The source unit has mounting screw holes
for NISSAN (N marks) and TOYOTA (T
marks) vehicles.
3. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal
plane. (Figure 3)
Max. 30˚
Figure 3
4. If you have to do any work on the car body,
such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer
beforehand.
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5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT
■ Universal Mount
1. Place the universal mounting bracket into the
instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend
each stopper of the universal mounting
bracket inward, then secure the stopper as
shown in Figure 6.
2. Wire as shown in Section 8.
3. Insert the main unit into the universal mounting bracket until it locks.
4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the
hooks are locked.
• Console opening dimensions
7-3/16" (182 mm)
Notes:
1) Some car models require special mounting kits
for proper installation. Consult your Clarion
dealer for details.
2) Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the
main unit from coming loose.
Rear fastening hole (of vehicle)
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Hole
Screwdriver
Outer escutcheon
2-1/16" (53 mm)
Main unit
Note:
Set the outer escutcheon so that its metallic
part on the back side
fits the upper edge of
the main unit.
Instrument panel
Hole
Stoppers
Rubber cap
Universal mounting bracket
Stoppers
2-Spring
Figure 6
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