Clarion VRX918R User Manual
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.
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