VRX918R
Installation and Wire connection manual
■ Contents
1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 53
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 53
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 54
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 54
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 55
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 57
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING .......................................................... 57
8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 58
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 61
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” terminal
before starting. This is to pre vent short circuits
during installation. (Figure 1)
Car battery
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2. PACKA GE 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 ↔ Tuner 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 CA UTIONS
1. Do not open the case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If you drop an ything into
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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 bef ore choosing the
place of installation.(Figure 2)
Dashboard
Shift lever
(check that it does not
touch the LCD.)
3. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane.
(Figure 3)
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.
Figure 5
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. INST ALLING 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 brack et
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
182 mm
Notes:
1) Some car models require special mounting kits
for proper installation. Consult y our 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
53 mm
Main unit
Note:
Instrument panel
Hole
Stoppers
2-Spring
Set the outer escutcheon so that its metallic
part on the back side
fits the upper edge of
the main unit.
Rubber cap
Universal mounting bracket
Stoppers
Figure 6
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■ Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles)
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This unit is designed for fixed installation in the
dashboard.
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed
radio, install the main unit with the parts and
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screws marked (∗). (Figure 8)
If the vehicle is not equipped with a factory-in-
stalled radio, obtain an installation kit to install the
main unit in the following procedure.
1. Remove the screws from both side of the main
unit. Then, at either side, lift the leaf spring until
the engaging claws are released from the
holes, and slide the spring to the direction of
arrow to remove it. Repeat the same for the
other side to remove the springs from the both
sides. (Figure 7)
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis
as shown in Figure 8. Holes are pre-tapped f or
TOYOTA and NISSAN vehicles; modification,
such as drilling new holes, of the mounting
brackets may be required for other models.
3. Wire as shown in Section 8.
4. Secure the unit in the dashboard, and then
reassemble the dashboard and the centre
panel.
Main Unit
2-Spring
Screwdriver
4-Hexagonal screw ∗ (M5 × 8)
Centre Panel (Note 1)
∗: The parts and screws with this mark
are used to install radio or included in
the installation kit.
★:The parts and screws with this mark
are used to install radio or included in
the installation kit.
2-Screw
Figure 7
Mounting bracket ∗
(1 pair for the left and right sides)
Main Unit
Pocket
Note 2
Figure 8
Engagin claw
Note 1: In some cases, the centre panel ma y require
some modification (trimming, filling, etc.).
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Note 2: If a hook on the installation bracket inter-
feres with the unit, bend and flatten it with a
nipper or a similar tool.
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT
Fuse
Fuse holder
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1. When the rear of the main unit has been secured with the method shown in Figure 6 unfasten the special screw.
2. Remove the outer escutcheon.
3. Insert the hook plate between the spring and
the universal mounting brack et, fit tab B of the
spring into hole A of the hook plate, then pull
Universal mounting bracket
2-Hook plate
Outer escutcheon
Figure 9
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING
the main unit out by the hook plate. (Insert both
the right and left edges of the hook plate.) (Figure 9)
Note:
Keep the hook plate. You cannot remove the
main unit without disengaging the hook plate.
Instrument panel
Main
Unit
Spring
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1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.
2. Be particularly careful where you route the
wires.
Keep them well away from the engine, and
exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.
3. If the fuse should blow , check to see if the wiring is correct.
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with the
same amperage rating as the original.
4. When any fuse is to be replaced, pull out the
fuse (15A) at the rear of the tuner amp unit
and put in a new one (Fig.10).
CAUTION
After the connection, fix the lead by a clamp or
insulation tape for protection.
5. To replace the fuse, release the catch on the
main unit side, remove the old fuse and insert
the new one. (Figure 11)
Note: There are various types of fuse holder. Do not
let the battery side touch other metal parts.
Rear view of the tuner amp unit
Fuse (15A)
Figure 10
Figure 11
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Securely connect to the
metal part of the car with a
screw, etc.
Black
2
Earth (ground) cord
Subwoofer output terminal
L+R (RCA)
Front audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗6
Rear audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗6
Reset switch
DSP select switch (∗5)
Yellow
CeNET cable (provided with
this unit)
Choke coil
Tuner amp unit
∗1
Top view of the
tuner amp unit
CeNET cable (Sold separately)
5
3A
Fuse
Power supply lead
Main power supply cord
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VISUAL input (RCA)/TV TUNER input (RCA)
∗8
DVD input (RCA)
VISUAL audio input terminal L+R (RCA)
VIDEO output (RCA) ∗7
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8
6
B-2
B-1
9
∗1
∗3
7
0
∗2
∗2
B-5
B-3
B-4
B-6
B-7
B-8
A-7
A-8
A-5
A-6
A-4
No. Description
REAR RIGHT
B-1
REAR RIGHT
B-2
FRONT RIGHT
B-3
FRONT RIGHT
B-4
FRONT LEFT
B-5
FRONT LEFT
B-6
REAR LEFT
B-7
REAR LEFT
B-8
+12 V MAIN POWER (∗2)
A-4
AUTO ANTENNA (∗1)
A-5
ILLUMINATION
A-6
+12 V ACCESSORY (∗2)
A-7
GROUND
A-8
1 NAVI terminal
2 RGB INPUT
3 CCD/VISUAL 2 terminal
4 Radio antenna jack (∗4)
5 CeNET terminal
6 Spare terminal (Black)
7 Phone mute (Brown) (∗3)
8 Spare terminal (Yellow)
9 ISO CONNECTOR
0 Parking brake (Bright Green)
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v
B
v
B
v
B
v
∗1: When the unit is installed in a 1998 or later Volkswagen model, make sure to interrupt the
<<Remote>> output. Disconnect the <<blue/white>> wire and insulate the front ends of this lead.
A breakdown may occur if the lead is not disconnected, or front ends are not insulated.
∗2: In certain vehicles - Volkswagen/Opel/Vauxhall - it is necessary to exchange the accessory
<<Red>> and the main power <<Yellow>> connection, to avoid overload and loss of memory.
∗3: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal
The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s ISO
connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones” function.
∗4: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit)
Note : Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.
∗5: When connecting a DSP (sold separately), set the normal DSP select switch to “D”. Then, the
AUDIO OUT (IN) terminal of the Tuner Amp Unit is only available for audio input, not outputting
the audio.
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∗6: Connect to a separately sold external antenna, DSP, etc. with a separately sold RCA cord (L,R).
∗7: Connect to a TV/VTR/DVD VIDEO for the rear seat.
∗8: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment or security (CCD) camera.
∗9: Connect to a separately sold navigation device.
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■ Connecting the Accessories
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• Connection to the external amplifier
The external amplifier cannot be connected unless the DSP is connected. For detailed information,
refer to the instruction manual of the DSP.
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• Connection to the security camera for vehicle
The rear vision camera for vehicle can be connected to the system expansion terminal on the main
unit. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the rear vision camera.
Notes:
• A power supply box (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the security camera.
• While the CCD camera is used, the navigation cannot be turned on.
• The power supply box for camera CCA147 cannot be used. Please use the CCA188 instead.
• If the specified lead of the cellular phone is connected to the phone mute
lead of the source unit, the audio mute is available when the cellular telephone is used.
For audio mute setting in cellular telephone use, see page 40.
• DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
When the DAB is to be connected, use the CeNET connector. For detailed information, refer to the
instruction manual of the DAB.
For DAB connection, the DAH913 can only be connected. The DAH9500Z cannot be connected.
• TV T unner
When the TV TUNER is to be connected, connect the CeNET connector and RCA PIN (yellow). For
detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the TV TUNER.
■ Connecting the parking brake lead
Connect the lead to parking brake lamp earth in
the meter panel.
Notes:
• Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp earth
allows you to watch TV/VTR/DVD VIDEO when
the parking brake is engaged.
• When the parking brake lead is not connected,
the monitor will stay off.
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Parking brake lamp
- cord
parking
brake signal
lead
Parking brake
+ lead to battery
Connect these three leads.
Parking brake lead
(bright green)
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS
■ Sample System 1
GPS ANT.
RGB
NAX9500E
MINI DIN
(8P)
∗ When a video composite source is used, connect it to the 8-
pin Mini-DIN video jack. When a RGB source is used, connect
it to the 8-pin DIN RGB jack. In case a CLARION navigation
system is used, connect it to both input.
∗ To enable the correct input, it is necessary to configure the
VRX918R as described on page 38.
DAB ANT.
MAIN UNIT
VRX918R
(S-TV)
∗ AMP built-in
Rear view
monitor
TV ANT.
CeNET
COMPOSITE (RCA)
COMPOSITE (RCA)
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AMP REMOTE
RDI OUT
∗DAH 9500Z cannot be connected.
CDC655z/655Tz/1255z
RCD655z/655Tz/1255z
DCZ615/CDZ616/DCZ628
(CD CHANGER)
MDC655z
(MD CHANGER)
DAH913
(DAB TUNER)
CeNET
TTX7503z
CeNET
TTX7502z
(CeNET TV TUNER)
DVS970Z
(DVD video deck)
CeNET
CCA-519-500
External amplifier
∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
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■ Sample System 2
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GPS ANT.
AMP REMOTE
RGB
NAX9500E
MINI DIN
(8P)
∗ When a video composite source is used, connect it to
the 8-pin Mini-DIN video jack. When a RGB source is
used, connect it to the 8-pin DIN RGB jack. In case a
CLARION navigation system is used, connect it to both
input.
∗ To enable the correct input, it is necessary to configure
the VRX918R as described on page 38.
CDC655z/655Tz/1255z
RCD655z/655Tz/1255z
DCZ615/CDZ616/DCZ628
(CD CHANGER)
∗ AMP built-in
RDI OUT
MAIN UNIT
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(S-TV)
DAB ANT.
DAH913
(DAB TUNER)
CCA-519-500
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
CeNET
CeNET
∗ DAH9500Z cannot
be connected.
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MDC655z
(MD CHANGER)
∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
TV ANT.
TTX7503z
TTX7502z
(CeNET TV TUNER)
CeNET
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
CCA-389
OR
REAR
MONITOR
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∗ DPH7500Z cannot
be connected.
DPH913
(DIGITAL SOUND
PROCESSOR)
RCA(F)
RCA(R)
AMP.
VTR
RCA(SUB)
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