Clarion VZ309 User Manual
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Manual de instrucciones y de instalación
DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION
WITH 3.5” LCD MONITOR
STATION MULTIMÉDIA DVD
AVEC MONITEUR LCD DE 3.5”
ESTACIÓN DVD MULTIMEDIA
CON 3.5” MONITOR LCD
English
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Contents
1. FEATURES .......................................................................................3
Expanding Systems ...........................................................................3
2. PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................4
3. CONTROLS ......................................................................................5
Names of Buttons .............................................................................. 5
Remote Control ................................................................................. 7
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ........................................ 8
4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ..............................................................9
Operation panel ................................................................................. 9
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 9
Handling Discs ...................................................................................10
5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM ....................................................................... 11
DVD Video Features .......................................................................... 11
Discs ..................................................................................................12
About the registered marks etc. ......................................................... 12
6. OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 13
Basic Operations ...............................................................................13
Radio Operations ............................................................................... 15
DVD Video Player Operations ............................................................15
7. ACCESSORIES.................................................................................21
iPod Operations ................................................................................. 21
AUX In Operations ............................................................................. 22
XM Radio Operations ........................................................................23
HD Radio Operations ........................................................................24
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 26
9. ERROR DISPLAYS ........................................................................... 27
10. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 28
11. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM ...................................................................... 29
INSTALLATION/ WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE ...................................... 30
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1. FEATURES
English
Flip-down with 3.5” TFT Color LCD Monitor
DVD-Video/DVD±R/DVD±RW Player
CD-DA/CD-R/RW Player
RCA 6-Channel Output
Front USB Slot
Rear Vision Camera RCA Input
XM Satellite Ready
Expanding Systems
Expanding audio features Expanding visual features
iPod
Made for iPod® (Cable Optional)
HD Radio Ready
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio and
HD Radio Ready logos are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
Rear monitor
VTR etc.
External power amplifier
Expanding sound features
NOTE:
The unit can receive analog, HD Radio (optional) and satellite radio (optional) broadcasts.
NOTE:
The items listed outside the frames are the commercial products generally sold.
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English
MODEL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J
APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CLARION CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6200 GATEWAY DRIVE, CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA 90630, USA
MANUFACTURED:
MADE IN CHINA
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURER: FGE
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;7,050,698; 6,516,132; and
5,583,936, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S.
and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio and HD Radio Ready logos are
proprietary trademarks of iBiquity.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot
be used or distributed without a license from MSLGP.
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12V GROUND
AM 530-1710kHz FM 87.9-107.9MHz
2. PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
For your safety, the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls while driving.
Please note that watching and operating any video sources 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
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED
BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE
FCC APPROVAL
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 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.
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3. CONTROLS
Operational Panel
[1]
[ ]
[2]
[SCN]
[OPEN]
[ ]
[ ]
[AS]
[PS/ENT]
English
REMOTE
SENSOR
[ ]
[MUTE]
[3][RPT]
[4][RDM]
[DIM]
[5][ ]
[6][ ]
[SRC]
[OPT]
[BAND]
[iPod-MENU]
[SET]
With Open Operational Panel
USB SLOT
AUX IN
DISPLAY
VOLUME
[ADJ][PUSH MODE SEL]
[ ]
RESET
Names of Buttons
[ ] Power Button
• Press to turn the power ON.
• Press and hold to turn power OFF.
[MUTE] Button
• Press to mute audio ON or OFF.
[OPEN] Button
• Press to open panel.
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[DIM] Button
• Press to Change screen brightness.
1. Press once to dim the screen by 1/2.
2. Press again to darken the screen
completely.
3. Press a third time to resume full
brightness
Names of Buttons
English
Note: Be sure to read this chapter while
referring to front diagram “CONTROLS”
[SCN] Button
• Track scans for 10 seconds in CD and MP3/
WMA modes.
[RPT] Button
• Press one time:
1. Single chanpter repeat in DVD video mode.
2. Track repeat in CD and MP3/WMA and
iPod modes.
• Press two times repeatly:
1. Single title repeat in DVD video mode.
2. Single folder songs repeat in CD and MP3/
WMA and iPod modes.
• Press three times repeatly:
All songs repeat in CD and MP3/WMA modes.
[RDM] Button
• Press one time:
Shuffle entire music library in CD and MP3/
WMA and iPod modes.
• Press two times repeatly:
Shuffle albums in playlist in iPod mode.
[ ] Button
• Press to navigate up among option items in
DVD, CD and MP3/WMA and iPod modes.
• Press to slow backward in DVD mode to
select X1/2, X1/4, X1/6, X1/8 during playing.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to move to
previous folder inMP3/WMA modes.
[ ] Button
• Press to navigate down among option items in
DVD, CD and MP3/WMA and iPod modes.
• Press to slow forward in DVD mode to select
X1/2, X1/4, X1/6, X1/8 when playing.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to move to next
folder in MP3/WMA modes.
[1] [2] [3I] [4] [5] [6] Buttons
• Press to listen to the preset station.
• Press to and hold for more than 2 seconds to
store station.
[SRC] Button
• Press the button to switch among the
Radio/ Disc/ USB /Aux-In /SAT /iPod
(when connected) modes.
[OPT] Button
• Press one time:
1. Enter sub-channel playlist when HD Radio
tuner received digital channel in HD Radio
mode.
2. Enter channel playlist in some category in
satellite radio mode.
3. Back to music mode from video mode in
iPod mode.
• Press two times repeatly:
1. Exit subchannel playlist when HD Radio
tuner received digital channel in HD Radio
mode.
2. Enter caregory playlist in satellite radio
mode.
3. Back to music mode from video mode in
iPod mode.
• Press three times repeatly:
Enter direct channel entry page in satellite
radio mode.
• Press and hold:
1. Enter video mode in iPod mode.
2. Switch different radio types (analog/digital/
auto) in HD Radio mode.
[BAND] Button
• Press the button to select band:
Tuner/HD Radio - FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2
Satellite -SAT 1/SAT2/SAT3
• Press the button to return to root folder in
iPOD mode.
• Press the button to return to root menu in
DVD Video mode .
• Press and hold to enter or exit Diagnostic
screen in Satellite radio mode.
[SET] Button
• Press to enter or exit Setting Menu in all
modes .
• Press and hold to enter clock adjust status in
all modes.
Volume Knob
• Rotate the knob to increase or decrease
volume level in all mode except some special
conditions.
• Press the knob to enter audio mode: BAS/
TRE/BAL/FAD in all modes except some
special conditions.
Rotate the knob to adjust audio effect in
different audio mode.
• Special conditions:
1. In HD subchannel and PTY playlist, rotate
the knob to navigate item.
2. In HD subchannel and PTY playlist, press
the knob to confirm some item.
3. In Satellite radio category playlist and
channel playlist, rotate the knob to
navigate item.
4. In Satellite radio category playlist and
channel playlist, press the knob to confirm
some item.
5. In Direct status of Satellite radio, rotate the
knob to select digital and press the knob to
confirm, then repeat the process.
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6. In Setting menu, press the knob to navigate
down to next item and rotate the knob to
adjust parameter in different item.
• Press and hold to enter or exit PTY playlist in
HD Radio mode.
[ ] Play /Pause Button
Press to play or pause audio or video.
• Press and hold one time:
Audio or video file will be paused. if then press
briefly, file will be resumed to play.
• Press and hold two times:
Audio or video file will be stopped. If then
press briefly, file will be played from the
beginning.
[ ] [ ] Search Button
• Press to search next or previous station or
channel in Tuner, HD Radio and satellite radio
mode.
• Press to search next or previous track or
chapter in CD, MP3/WMA, iPod and DVD
video mode.
• Press and hold to fast forward or fast
backward by ×2,4,8,16 step in CD, MP3/WMA
and DVD video mode.
Remote Control
• Press and hold to fast forward or fast
backward in iPod music, satellite radio mode.
• Press and hold to enter manual seek status in
Tuner and HD Radio mode, then press briefly
to seek station by step.
[AS] Auto Search Button
Press and hold to search all stations and store
six stations in preset items.
[PS] Button
• Press to perform:
1. Review scans station in Tuner and
HD Radio modes.
2. Category scans channel in satellite
radio mode.
• Press and hold more than 2 seconds
to perform:
Channel scans in satellite radio mode.
[ENT] Enter Button
• Press to move to next folder in iPod mode.
• Press to confirm and play current media file
in CD, MP3/WMA, DVD and iPod mode.
[ ] Eject disc button
• Press to eject disc from unit when panel
is opened.
English
[ ]Power
[ ]
[ ]
[SETUP]
[ ][ ]
[ENT]
[CLEAR]
[0 - 9]
[SEEK+]
VOL-
[
[SEL]
[MUTE]
[TITLE]
]
P/N
[ZOOM]
GOTO
MENU
RPT
A B
[SRC]
[GOTO]
[SUB.T]
[MENU]
[ ]
[ ]
[RPT]
[A B]
[SPACE]
[RDM]
[AUDIO]
VOL+
[
]
[DISP]
[ANGLE]
[BAND P/N]
Replacing the batteries
1. Press the retention tab and pull out the
battery tray and remove the old battery.
2. Insert the new CR2025 battery and slide
the battery tray back in the remote control
the same direction that you removed it.
Please ensure the tray is inserted in the
correct direction.
Note:
Using batteries improperly can cause them
to explode. Take note of the following
points:
• When replacing batteries, replace both
batteries with new ones.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat
batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or
flames.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.
[SEEK-]
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Names of Remote Control Buttons
English
Note: Be sure to read this chapter while
referring to diagram “REMOTE CONTROL”
[ ] Power Button
• Press to turn the power ON.
• Press again to turn thepower OFF.
[ZOOM] Button
• Press to magnify or reduce image.
(DVD mode)
[TITLE] Button
• Press to select video mode for iPod.
• Press to view title in DVD mode.
[SETUP] Button
• Press to enter setup menu.
• Press again to exit setup menu.
[ ] [ ] Button
• Press to scroll Up/Down menu screen in
Radio/SAT/CD mode
• Press to slow reverse/slow forward in DVD
mode.
[ ] [ ] Button
• Press to scroll Left/Right menu screen in
Radio/SAT/CD mode
• Press to fast reverse/fast forward in DVD
mode.
[ENT] Button
• Same as front panel button.
[CLEAR] Button
• Press to clear digital entry when input wrong
password in Setup menu.
• Press to clear digital entry when input wrong
digital in search status of DVD video mode.
• Press to clear digital entry when input wrong
digital in direct status of Satellite radio mode.
[0-9] Buttons
• Use the key pad screen to set the radio
frequency or Satellite Radio channels.
• Use to select the preset number in the
Preset List screen.
• Enter track numbers in the Key Pad screen
in CD disc mode.
• Press to select the disc number in the Disc
List screen.
[SEL] Button
• Press to enter audio adjust status (BAS/TRE/
BAL/FAD) in all modes.
• Press and hold to enter or exit Setting menu
in all modes.
• Press to navigate down in Setting menu.
[VOL+] [VOL-] Buttons
• Press to increase or decrease sound
volume in all modes.
• Press to adjust audio effect when in different
audio mode.
• Press to adjust parameter in different item in
Setting menu.
[MUTE] Button
• Press the button to turn Off/On the sound.
[SEEK+] [SEEK-] Button
Same as front panel button.
[SUB.T] Button
• Press the button to view or change subtitle
language in DVD mode.
[SRC] Source Button
• Press the button to select playing mode:
Radio /Disc (when disc inserted) /USB (when
USB inserted /Aux-in /SAT /iPod (when iPod
inserted).
[GOTO] Button
• Press to enter search status in DVD Video.
[MENU] Button
• Press the button to return to previous menu
in iPod mode.
• Press the button to view DVD setup menu.
[ ] Button
• Press to pause video and audio media play,
if press play button, then resume to play.
Press again to stop video and audio media,
if press play button, then play from beginning.
[ ] Play/Pause Button
• Press to play or pause audio or video.
[RPT] Button
• Same as front panel button.
[A B] Button
• Press to repeat section in CD, MP3/WMA
and DVD mode.
[RDM] Button
• Same as front panel button.
[AUDIO] Button
• Press to switch audio function in DVD video
mode.
[DISP] Button
• Press to display DVD information in DVD
video mode.
• Press and hold to set clock in all modes.
[ANGLE] Button
• Press to display alternate angles in DVD
video mode, if available.
[BAND P/N] Button
• Press to select band FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1
/AM2 in Radio mode.
• Press to select band SAT1/SAT2/SAT3 in
satellite mode.
• Press to select video system PAL/NTSC
/AUTO in DVD video mode.
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4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Operation Panel
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.
English
• The operation panel will operate properly
in a temperature range of 0 to 60 C.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not insert objects or poke in the space
between the operation panel and the
main unit when the panel is tilted.
• The 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
liquid crystal panel are normal for LCD
products.
Cleaning
• Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt.
For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent
diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt
gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,
as these substances may damage the cabinet
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber
or plastic products in contact with the cabinet
for long periods of time may cause stains.
• Cleaning the liquid crystal panel
The liquid crystal panel tends to collect dust, so
wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The
surface is easily scratched, so do not rub it with
hard objects.
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Handling Discs
English
Handling
• New discs may have some roughness
around the edges. If such discs are used,
the player may not work or the sound
may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like
to remove any roughness from the edge
of the disc.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
• Never stick labels on the surface of the
disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
• Never play a disc with any cellophane
tape or other glue on it or with peeling off
marks. If you try to play such a disc, you
may not be able to get it back out of the
DVD player or it may damage the DVD
player.
• Do not use discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc.
Use of such discs may cause
misoperation or damage.
• To remove a disc from its storage case,
press down on the center of the case and
lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the
edges.
• Do not use commercially available disc
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the
disc or cause breakdown of the internal
mechanism.
Storage
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
any heat source.
• Do not expose discs to excess humidity
or dust.
• Do not expose discs to direct heat from
heaters.
Cleaning
• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a
soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from
the center of the disc to the
circumference.
• Do not use any solvents, such as
commercially available cleaners,
anti-static spray, or thinner to clean discs.
• After using special disc cleaner, let the
disc dry off well before playing it.
On Discs
• Exercise a good precaution when loading
a disc. The operation panel will close
automatically when leaving it open for a
while.
• Never turn off the power and remove the
unit from the car with a disc loaded.
CAUTION
For your safety, the driver should not
insert or eject a disc, opening the
operation panel while driving.
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5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM
DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One
12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music.
DVD Video Features
English
This unit provides the following functions in
addition to the high image quality and sound
quality of DVD video.
Note:
• The functions described in this section, for
example, the recorded language, subtitles,
angles, etc. differ depending on the DVD
video disc. Refer to the instructions
provided with the DVD video.
• Some disc functions may operate differently
from described in this manual.
Multi-sound function
DVD video can store up to 8 languages for
one film; select the language of your
preference.
• The languages stored on the disc are
indicated by the icon shown below.
Multi-angle function
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple
angles allows you to select the angle of
choice.
• The number of recorded angles are
indicated by the icon shown below.
Multi-story function
When a DVD video contains more than one
story for a film, you can select the story you
wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary
with the disc; observe the instructions for
selecting a story provided during playback.
Menu screens
Menus can be called up during DVD
video playback to perform menu setting.
• Example showing menu display
Subpicture (subtitles) function
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32
languages and you can select the language
of the subtitles you wish to see.
• The number of recorded subtitle languages
are indicated by the icon shown below.
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