Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Manual de instrucciones y de instalación
VRX815
AM/FM CD PLAYER/CD CHANGER CONTROLLER
WITH 7" LC DISPLAY
•
RADIO AM/FM/LECTEUR DE CD/CONTROLEUR DE
CHANGEUR DE CD AVEC PANNEAU LCD DE 7"
•
RADIO DE AM/FM, REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS/CAMBIADOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
CONTROLADOR CON VISUALIZADOR DE CRISTAL
LÍQUIDO DE 7"
Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China
QC-6800B
2001/6 (D·C)
280-7705-00
Handling Compact Discs
5. DISPLAY
2. PRECAUTIONS
Use only compact discs bearing the
mark.
The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the following displays, providing
information about the mode and functions operated.
WARNING
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs.
Some CDs recorded in CD-R mode may not be usable.
Even when recorded in CD-RW mode, some CDs not be usable.
For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving.
Please note that watching and operating the TV 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.
Information Panel
Handling
Storage
• 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.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
★ Displayed when DAB connection is made.
: AF (Alternative frequency) indication
: TP (Traffic programme) indication
: INFO (Information) indication
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 (CD/MD)
or the optical parts of the player and proper
playback may not be possible.If moisture forms
on the disc (CD/MD), 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 al-
lowing normal operation.
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.If this equip-
ment 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 experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
• Do not expose compact discs to excess humid-
ity or dust.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat from
heaters.
Ball-point pen
: DAB indication
Roughness
Cleaning
: REG (Regional programme) indication
: PTY (Programme type) indication
: TA (Traffic announcement) indication
• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth
and wipe in a straight line from the center of the
compact disc to the circumference.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANU-
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND
WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
• Do not use any solvents, such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean compact discs.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause
severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Preset channel indication
Disc number indication
∗The disc numbers corresponding to the
discs in the CD or MD changer light.
• Never stick labels on the surface of the com-
pact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let the
compact disc dry off well before playing it.
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in
the event that trouble arises, never open the
case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the ro-
tating parts.
• Never play a compact disc with any cellophane
tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks.
If you try to play such a compact disc, you may
not be able to get it back out of the CD player or
it may damage the CD player.
: Volume indication
4. TV broadcast reception
When receiving theTV broadcasts, the strength
of the signals changes since the car is mov-
ing, so in some cases it may not be possible to
receive clear pictures.
• Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of
such discs may cause misoperation or damage.
Operation status indication
• To remove a compact disc from its storage case,
press down on the center of the case and lift
the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
∗The frequency, (PTY ★ Displayed when
DAB connection is made.), play time,
clock, etc. are displayed.
• TV signals are strongly linear, so reception is
affected by buildings, mountains and other
obstacles.
• Do not use commercially available CD protec-
tion sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers,
etc.These may damage the disc or cause break-
down of the internal mechanism.
: Search indication
• Such external factors such as electric train
lines, a high voltage lines, and signal devices
may disturb the picture or cause noise.
: Mute indication
∗ If the reception is poor, switch to a station
: Z-enhancer indication
: Stereo indication
: Loudness indication
: Disc indication
with good reception.
Caution on Handling
5. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. How-
On CDs
• Exercise a good precaution when loading a CD
disc with the panel open.
• Never turn off the power and remove the unit from
the car with a CD loaded.
: Repeat indication
: Random indication
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When the display open
4. NOMENCLATURE
3. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES
[A•M] button
[a] [d] button
• Shows the AUDIO MODE menu for tone adjust-
ment, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 sec-
ond or longer to switch the loudness on or off
(LOUD ON/OFF).
• Use this button to select a track in the CD/DVD
video mode and CD/MD changer mode.
Names of Buttons
Note:
Main unit / Unité principale / Unidad principal
[s] button
• Use this button to mute the sound.
• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer
to enter the play pause mode in the CD/DVD
video mode and CD/MD changer mode. Press
and hold the button for 1 second or longer again
to resume playback.
With the Display closed / Avec l`afficheur fermé / Con el visualisador cerrado
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
[ADJ] button
• Shows the ADJUST MODE menu to change the
settings.
[
]
[
]
TILT
VOL
When the display closed
[RDM] button
[
[
[
]
[VOL] button
• Use this button to increase/decrease the vol-
ume.
[FUNC] button
OPEN
• Performs random play while in the CD mode or
CD/MD changer mode. Also performs disc ran-
dom play when the button is pressed and held
while in the CD/MD changer mode.
• Press this button to turn on the power. Press
and hold this button for 1 second or longer to
turn off the power.
• Press this button to switch the modes such as
radio.
[M.LOCK] button
]
DISP
[
]
RELEASE
• The display panel can be switched to a com-
posite screen to lock the monitor or to view a
video CD.
[TILT] button
• Use this button to adjust the angle of the liquid
crystal panel in 5 steps.
]
ISR
[s]
[RPT] button
[
]
[Q]
SENSOR
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode or CD/
MD changer mode.When this button is pressed
and held while in the CD/MD changer mode,
disc repeat play is performed.
[
]
[
[BAND] button
• Every time this button is pressed and held for
about 2 seconds or longer, the liquid crystal
panel moves forward/backward in 3 steps.
DIRECT
[
]
]
[
]
FUNC
• Press this button to switch the receiving bands
for radio/DAB/TV mode, etc.Press and hold this
button for 1 second or longer to switch the SEEK/
MANUAL tuning modes.
• Use this button to move to the first track on a
disc in the CD mode.
SEARCH
BAND
[OPEN] button
• Use this button to open/close the liquid crystal
panel.
With the Display open / Avec l`afficheur ouvert / Con el visualisador abierto
[SCN] button
• Performs preset scan while in the radio mode.
When the button is pressed and held, auto store
is performed.
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each track
while in the CD mode and CD/MD changer
mode. Disc scan play is performed when the
button is pressed and held while in the CD/ MD
changer mode.
• Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds
or longer so that the liquid crystal panel is posi-
tioned horizontally when the liquid crystal panel
is open. Press the button again to return the
panel to the original position. Even if the button
is not pressed, the panel returns to the original
position after about 10 seconds.
• Use this button to switch to the next disc in the
CD/MD changer mode.
[DIRECT] button
• Use this button to select a preset channel in the
radio/DAB/TV mode.
• Use this button to select a disc in the CD/MD
changer mode.
[DISP] button
[SEARCH] button
• Use this button to tune to a station in the radio/
DAB/TV mode.
• Use this button to switch the indications such
as play status on the information panel when
the liquid crystal panel is closed.
• Use this button to call the LCD background
screen setup menu when the liquid crystal panel
is open.
• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer
to turn off the monitor when the liquid crystal
panel is open.
• Use this button to switch the display sizes while
in the screen where the TV, VISUAL, or DVD
video mode is suspended.
• Use this button to select a track in the CD/DVD
video mode and CD/MD changer mode.
[Q] button
[
]
[
]
]
M.LOCK
A-M
• Use this button to eject a CD.
[
ADJ
[s] button
• Use this button to mute the sound.
• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer
to enter the play pause mode in the CD/DVD
video mode and CD/MD changer mode. Press
and hold the button for 1 second or longer again
to resume playback.
[
]
[
]
RDM
[ISR] button
• Use this button to enter the ISR (Instant station
recall) standby mode.
[
]
[
]
RPT
[
]
[
]
SCN
[RELEASE] button
• Use this button to remove the DCP from the main
unit.
[SENSOR]
• Remote control infrared sensor
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Color LCD Display
•Radio/DAB/TV mode
:
:
P ROGRAM W ES T COAS T (User title)
P ROGRAM BBC OXFD (Station name)
•CD/CD changer mode
:
US ER TITLE S HINE (User title)
•CD TEXT mode
:
:
:
DIS C TITLE S HINE (Disc title)
TRACK TITLE Tim e ha s com e (Track title)
ARTIS T Tim e ha s com e (Artist)
•MD changer mode
:
:
DIS C TITLE S HINE (Disc title)
TRACK TITLE Tim e ha s com e (Track title)
•Radio mode : FM 1 9 8 .1 M Hz P ch 1 (Band/Frequency/Preset No.)
•DAB mode : M 1 CLAS S ICS P ch 1 (Band/PTY name being received
/Preset No.)
•CD mode
•CD/MD changer mode
: DIS C 0 2 TRACK 0 2 0 0 : 4 5 (Disc No./Track No./Playback time)
•TV mode : TV1 2 8 CH P ch 1 (Band/Channel/Preset No.)
: TRACK 0 2
0 4 : 0 7 (Track No./Playback time)
•VISUAL mode : VIS UAL 1 (Band)
•DVD mode : CHAP TER 0 1
MOTION/SPRITE pattern display
★ Displayed when DAB
connection is made.
PTY interrupt setting
genre name
Clock time
M ANU : Seek/Manual indication
★ Displayed when DAB connection is made.
DAB : DAB indication
INFO : INFO (Information) indication
AF
TA
TP
: AF (Alternative frequency) indication
: TA (Traffic announcement) indication
: TP (Traffic programme) indication
S T
LD
: Stereo indication
: Loudness indication
ZEHCR : Z-enhancer indication
P TY : PTY (Programme type) indication
Mode name
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OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY
OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN
6.
∗1
∗2
DIS P LAY
∗3
∗1: An example screen indication in the radio
mode
∗2: Press an operation button to switch the screen.
The operation button is [FUNC] button in the
description of operation per mode.
∗3: Touch the screen and the menu correspond-
ing to the play mode is displayed.
∗4
FUNCTION
∗4: Touch an operation key to switch the screen.
The operation key is [FUNCTION] key in the
description of operation per mode.
∗5
∗5: Touch the [RTN] key to return to the previous
screen.
∗6: Touch the [w] key to return to the previous
menu.
∗7: Touch the [z] key to go to the next menu.
CD P LAYER
∗5
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Z-ENHANCER
∗6
∗7
TYP E 2
VTR N/ P
NTS C
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7. REMOTE CONTROL
When the panel is open
Receiver for remote control unit
Remote control unit
Operating range: 30˚ in all directions
Signal transmitter
@
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1
3
4
2
7
6
8
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Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.
AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V)
Batteries
2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries
that came with the remote control unit facing
in the directions shown in the figure, then close
the rear cover.
Notes:
Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode.
Take note of the following points:
Rear cover
• 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.
Rear side
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Mode
CD changer
MD changer
Radio (DAB)
CD
TV
Button
1 FUNC
2 BAND
Switches among radio, DAB, CD, DVD, CD changer, MD changer, TV and VISUAL.
Plays the first track.
Top play.
Switches reception
band.
Moves the next disc Switches reception
in increasing order. band.
DISC UP
TOP
3 VOLUME
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves tracks up
and down.
When pressed and
held for 1 second:
Fast-forward/
4 SEARCH
Moves preset
channels up and
down.
Moves tracks up
and down.
When pressed and down.
held for 1 second:
Fast-forward/
Moves preset
channels up and
fast-backward.
fast-backward.
Switches between
playback and
pause.
5 PLAY/PAUSE
No function.
Switches between
playback and
pause.
No function.
Turns mute on and off.
6 MUTE
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
7 ISR
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory
(radio mode only).
When the display open, Display mode select. When the display
open and when pressed and held for 1 second: Turns on and off
the monitor.
8 DISP
Switches the TV
mode.
WIDE
When the display close, Switches among main-display, sub-display, clock-display.
Scan play.
9 PS/AS
Preset scan.
Scan play.
Preset scan.
SCN
When pressed and
held for 2 seconds:
Auto store.
When pressed and When pressed and
held for 1 second:
Disc scan play.
held for 2 seconds:
Auto store.
Repeat play.
0 AF (★)
No function.
(AF function on and
off. (★))
Repeat play.
No function.
RPT
When pressed and
held for 1 second:
Disc repeat play.
Random play.
! PTY (★)
RDM
No function.
(PTY standby mode
on and off. (★))
Random play.
When pressed and TV and VTR.
held for 1 second:
Switches between
TV/VTR
Disc random play.
Switches Z-ENHANCER 1, 2, 3, OFF
@ Z-EHCR
Notes:
• Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
• Please use the dedicated remote control unit provided with a DVD player in the DVD mode.
★Available only when DAB connections are made.
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8. DCP
The control panel can be detached to prevent theft.
When detaching the control panel, store it in the
DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to
prevent scratches.
2. Press the left side of the DCP carefully to fit it
in place.
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
Removing the DCP
1. Turn the power off.
DCP
2. Slide the [RELEASE] lever rightward to release
the DCP/Operation Panel.
3. Press the [FUNC] button to turn on the power.
CAUTION
• The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. Af-
ter removing it, be careful not to drop it or sub-
ject it to strong shocks.
DCP
• If the Operation Panel is kept open, the DCP may
drop due to vibration of the car. This results in
damage to the DCP. So close the Operation
Panel or remove the DCP to store into the case.
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.
• The DCP is an extremely important part. Be care-
ful not to damage it by pressing on it with fin-
gernails, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
DCP
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the DCP so that the A section on the
right side of the DCP catches on the hook B
on the unit.
DCP
B
A
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9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
LCD panel/Generalities
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.
• Be sure to store the LCD panel inside the main
unit when parking the car outdoors for long pe-
riod of time. The LCD panel will operate prop-
erly in a temperature range of 0 to 60˚C.
• Do not place anything on the display when the
panel is tilted.
• The remote controller may not work if the re-
mote control sensor is exposed to direct sun-
light.
• Don’t allow any liquids on the set from drinks,
umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the inter-
nal circuitry.
• 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.
• Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way.
Doing so may result in damage.
• Do not draw the LCD panel out and use it as a
tray. Also, subjecting the LCD panel to shocks
may result in breakage, deformation or other
damage.
• Small black and shiny spots inside the LCD
panel are normal for LCD products.
• The LCD panel may stop temporarily when it
opens or closes, when the engine stops or when
it is cold.
• Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so
may damage or deform the cabinet.
• The touchkeys on the display operate when
slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey
screen with much force.
• If a problem should occur, have the set inspected
at your store of purchase.
• Do not insert objects or poke in the space be-
tween the LCD panel and the main unit when
the panel is tilted.
• Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey
panel with much force.This may cause malfunc-
tioning of the touchkeys.
Cleaning
• Cleaning the cabinet
• Cleaning the LCD panel
Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt.
For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent di-
luted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt
gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.
The LCD 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 ob-
jects.
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.
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10. OPERATIONS
Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
Basic Operations
Adjusting the volume
CAUTION
Operate the [VOL] button in the direction of the +
When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping
the engine with its volume raised to the maximum
level may harm your hearings. Be careful about
adjusting the volume.
(up) or – (down) to adjust the volume;
+ : Increases the volume.
– : Decreases the volume.
Note:
∗ The volume level indicated in the display is in a range
from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum).
• Use this unit after starting the engine.
ACC or engine
ON position
CAUTION
While driving, keep the volume at a level at which
external sounds can be heard.
Turning on and off the power
Note:
Switching the display
When the panel is closed:
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time with-
out running the engine. If you drain the car’s battery
too far, you may not be able to start the engine and
this can reduce the service life of the battery.
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired dis-
play.
1. Press the [FUNC] button.
Each time you press the [DISP] button, the dis-
play switches in the following order:
2. The illumination and display on the unit light
up. The unit automatically remembers its last
operation mode and will automatically switch
to display that mode.
MAIN Display
3. Press and hold the [FUNC] button for 1 sec-
ond or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
SUB Display
Note:
• About the “SYSTEM CHECK”
The confirmation of connected equipment must be
performed for this unit only when the wiring con-
nection is complete and power is turned on to the
unit first. When the power is supplied, “SYSTEM”
and “PUSH PWR” appear alternately in the display.
Press the [FUNC] button, the system check starts
inside the unit.When “COMPLETE”appears, press
once again the [FUNC] button.
Clock Time Display
MAIN Display
Notes:
• Once selected, the preferred display becomes the
default display. When a function adjustment such
as volume is made, the display momentarily
switches to that function’s display, then returns back
to the preferred display several seconds after the
adjustment.
• If a title has been input, it is shown in the SUB dis-
play. If no title has been input, “NOTITLE” appears
in the display.To input a title, refer to the subsection
“Entering titles” in “Other Functions” section.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [FUNC] button to change the mode
of operation.
2. Each time you press the [FUNC] button, the
mode of operation changes in the following
order:
Radio mode ➜ DAB mode ➜ CD mode ➜
DVD video mode ➜ CD changer mode ➜ MD
changer mode ➜ TV mode ➜ VISUAL mode
➜ Radio mode...
∗ External equipment not connected with CeNET
is not selected.
• For CD, MD andTV, some special characters of the
title, the PS name of the DAB service label will not
be displayed on the Information Panel of the DCP.
In this case, those characters will only be left blank.
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the angel, etc. of the
Showing a mode display
When the panel is open:
liquid crystal panel
Touch the menu screen switching touchkey when
the main screen is being displayed to show the
menu screen.
The angle of the liquid crystal panel or protruding
amount of the panel from the mounting surface
can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle
of the unit or light coming into the car.
Touch the Title List Select key (--- SELECT) on
the menu screen to show the Title List display.
To adjust the angle
In the Title List display, the titles of items stored in
the [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6 are listed.
Every time the [TILT] button is pressed, the liquid
crystal panel tilts forward or backward at up to
about 20 degrees.The adjusted angel is stored in
memory.
∗ In the DAB mode, a service label is displayed.
Opening and turning the display
WARNING
• To prevent the battery from going dead,
operate this unit with the engine running,
if possible.
• When the liquid crystal panel is operat-
ing, be careful not to get your hand or fin-
ger caught between the panel and main
unit or the instrument panel of the car.
NOTE:
• Do not move the liquid crystal panel by hand.
Standing up the liquid crystal panel
Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal
panel comes out and stand up automatically.
To adjust the slide position
Press and hold the [TILT] button and release when
a beep is heard.
The liquid crystal panel slides forward or back-
ward. The adjusted slide position is stored in
memory.
∗ While the liquid crystal panel is opening or clos-
ing, the LED blinks.
NOTE:
• If the liquid crystal panel stops in the middle of its
operation, press the [OPEN] button to house the
panel and press the button again to stand it up.The
unit enters the same display mode as the display
was turned off the last time.
Housing the liquid crystal panel
Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal
panel is housed automatically.
NOTE:
• When leaving this unit unused for a long period of
time or leaving your car, be sure to house the liquid
crystal panel into the main unit.
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Basic Operations
When the panel is closed:
Turning the liquid crystal panel
horizontal (Air conditioner
operation mode)
When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted
hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the
position of the panel can be turned horizontal tem-
porarily.
Each time you press the [Z-EHCR] button of the
remote control unit, the tone effect changes in the
following order:
“Z-EHCR 1” ➜ “Z-EHCR 2” ➜ “Z-EHCR 3” ➜
“Z-EHCR OFF” ➜ “Z-EHCR 1”...
NOTE:
• When the panel is closed, operations can only be
made through the remote control unit.
1. Press and hold the [OPEN] button when the
liquid crystal panel is upright, and release the
button when a beep is heard.
When the panel is open:
2. The liquid crystal panel turns horizontal.
1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-
∗ Press the [OPEN] button again when the liquid
crystal panel is in the horizontal position, and
the panel returns to the original position.
DIO-MODE display.
2. Touch the [Z-ENHANCER] key when the AU-
DIO-MODE screen is being displayed to show
the Z-ENHANCER type selection screen.
∗ Even if the button is not operated for about 10
seconds, the panel returns to the original posi-
tion with a warning sound.
3. When the Z-ENHANCER type selection screen
is displayed, touch the key for the desirable type
to select it.
Turning on and off the monitor
Pressing and holding the [DISP] button for 1 sec-
ond or longer turns the monitor off. To return to
the monitor on, press the [DISP] button once
again.
• “TYPE 1” (Z-Enhancer 1)
• “TYPE 2” (Z-Enhancer 2)
• “TYPE 3” (Z-Enhancer 3)
• “OFF” (Z-Enhancer off)
∗ When a button is pressed or during security moni-
toring, the monitor-off mode is canceled.
4. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN]
key to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.
Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE
screen to return to the STANDARD display.
Mute
Each time you press the [s] button, mute is
∗ To return from the Z-ENHANCER type selec-
tion display to the STANDARD display, press the
[A-M] button once again.
turned on and off.
“MUTE” appears when mute is turned on.
Setting the Z-enhancer
This unit comes with 3 types of sound tone effect
stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.
Adjusting the Z-enhancer
Note:
• The Z-enhancer cannot be adjusted when it is
turned off.
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-
DIO-MODE display.
∗ The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”.
When a Z-enhancer comes on (1-3), “Z-EHCR”
appears in the display.
• “Z-EHCR 1” (Z-Enhancer 1):
2. Touch the [Z-EHCR LV] key when the AUDIO-
MODE screen is being displayed to show the
Z-ENHANCER level adjustment screen.
Setting emphasizing bass.
• “Z-EHCR 2” (Z-Enhancer 2):
Setting emphasizing treble.
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the de-
• “Z-EHCR 3” (Z-Enhancer 3):
Setting emphasizing bass and
treble.
sirable level.
∗ When type 1 is selected, you can adjust the bass
in the range of ±2.
• “Z-EHCR OFF” (Z-Enhancer off):
Neither bass nor treble are
∗ When type 2 is selected, you can adjust the
treble in the range of ±2.
emphasized by the Z-enhancer.
∗ When type 3 is selected, you can adjust the bass
and treble in the range of ±2.
Note:
• Incapable of operation when connecting DSP
(DPH910) and DVD player (DVS9755z).
4. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]
key on the Z-ENHANCER level adjustment
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Basic Operations
Turning on/off the loudness
The loudness effect emphasizes the bass and
treble to create a natural sound tone. When you
are listening to music at a low volume, it is recom-
mended to use the loudness effect.
screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.
Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE
screen to return to the STANDARD display.
∗ To return from the Z-Enhancer level mode dis-
play to the STANDARD display, press the [A-M]
button once again.
∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
1. Press the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer
to select Loudness ON. The “LD” indicator
lights in the display.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Notes:
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
• This function can be adjusted only when the Z-en-
hancer is OFF.
2. Press the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer
to select Loudness OFF. The “LD” indicator
goes off.
1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-
Note:
DIO-MODE display.
• When using a sold separately digital sound proces-
sor (DPH910) or DVD player (DVS9755z), a fea-
ture called auto loudness is selected.This function
is different from the loudness effect. For further de-
tails on the auto loudness feature, refer to the sub-
section “Output adjustment of auto loudness,
subwoofer and playback band”.
2. Touch the [BAS/TREB] key when the AUDIO-
MODE screen is being displayed to show the
BASS/TREBLE LEVEL adjustment screen.
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the
desirable BASS/TREBLE level (adjustment
range: from -6 to 6).
4. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]
key on the BASS/TREBLE LEVEL adjustment
screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.
Changing the setting of the display
background
Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE
screen to return to the STANDARD display.
WARNING
Perform the setting of this function the car
is stopped with the parking break applied.
∗ To return from the BASS/TREBLE LEVEL mode
display to the STANDARD display, press the [A-
M] button once again.
1. Press the [DISP] button to show the back-
ground setup menu.
Adjusting the balance and fader
Note:
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-
DIO-MODE display.
2. Touch the setting key to show the setup dis-
play.
●To set up the pattern and colour of the wall
paper
2-1. Touch the [WALL PAPER] key to select
2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key when the AUDIO-
MODE screen is being displayed to show the
BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen.
“PATTERN” or “COLOR”.
2-2. Touch the [PATTERN] or [COLOR] key
to set a desired pattern or colour.
3. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to the de-
2-3. Touch a desired [PATTERN] or [COLOR]
sirable balance.
key.
Adjusting range of the balance: left 13 to right
13
●To set up the motion pattern
2-1. Touch the [MOTION PATTERN] key to set
4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the de-
a desired motion pattern.
sirable fader.
2-2. Touch a desired [MOTION PATTERN] key.
Adjusting range of the fader: front 12 / rear 12
●To set up the sprite pattern
5. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]
key on the BALANCE/FADER adjustment
screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.
2-1. Touch the [SPRITE PATTERN] key to set
a desired sprite pattern.
2-2. Touch a desired [SPRITE PATTERN] key.
Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE
screen to return to the STANDARD display.
3. Press the [DISP] button again or touch the
[RTN] key two times to return to the STAN-
DARD display.
∗ To return from the BALANCE/FADER mode dis-
play to the STANDARD display, press the [A-M]
button once again.
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Radio Operations
ton is pressed, the station is sought in the di-
rection of higher frequencies; when the left (a)
side of the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the
station is sought in the direction of lower fre-
quencies.
FM reception
For enhanced FM performance the
tuner includes signal actuated stereo control, En-
hanced Multi AGC, Impulse noise reduction
curcuits and Multipath noise reduction circuits.
®
Manual tuning
There are 2 ways available:Quick tuning and step
tuning.
Changing the reception area
This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals
of 10kHz for AM and 200kHz for FM. When using
it outside the USA, the frequency reception range
can be switched to the intervals below.
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-
quency changes one step at a time. In quick tun-
ing mode, you can quickly tune the desired fre-
quency.
●Setting the reception area
While pressing [DISP] button, each time you press
and hold the number “6” of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer, the reception area
switches from inside the USA to outside the USA
or from outside the USA to inside the USA.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired band. (FM or AM)
∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display (or when the
panel is closed, if the indicator “
press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second
or longer. “MANU” appears in the display (or
” is lit),
∗ Any station preset memories are lost when the re-
ception area is changed.
when the panel is closed, the indicator “
”
goes off) and manual tuning is now available.
Listening to the radio
2. Tune into a station.
1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the RA-
DIO mode. The frequency is displayed.
●Quick tuning:
Press and hold the right (d) or left (a) side
of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer
to tune in a station.
2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the ra-
dio reception band changes in the following
order:
●Step tuning:
Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to manually tune in a sta-
tion.
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM ➜ FM1...
3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to tune in the desired sta-
tion.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio sta-
tions in memory. Pressing the corresponding [DI-
RECT] button recalls the stored radio frequency
automatically.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired band. (FM or AM)
sired band. (FM or AM)
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
recall the stored station.
2. Tune in to a station.
∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for
2 seconds or longer to store that station into pre-
set memory.
∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel
is closed, if the indication “
”is not lit) press
and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] and [d] but-
ton in the panel.
longer. “MANU” in the display goes off (or when
the panel is close the indication “
and seek tuning is now available.
” lights)
3. Press the right (d)or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to automatically seek a sta-
tion.
When the right (d) side of the [SEARCH] but-
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Radio Operations
Instant station recall (ISR)
Instant station recall is a special radio preset that
instantly accesses a favorite radio station at a
touch of a button.The ISR function even operates
with the unit in other modes.
Manual memory
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired band. (FM or AM)
2. Select the desired station with seek tuning,
manual tuning, or preset tuning.
●ISR memory
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current sta-
tion into preset memory.
1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR
memory.
2. Press and hold [ISR] button for 2 seconds or
longer.
Auto store
●Recalling a station with ISR
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations
that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6
receivable stations cannot be received, a previ-
ously stored station remains unoverwritten at the
memory position.
In any mode, press [ISR] button to turn on the
radio function and tune the selected radio station.
“ISR” appears in the display. Press [ISR] button
again to return to the previous mode.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired band. (FM or AM)
2. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey
when the MAIN display is showing and the
MENU display appears.
3. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play and the [AUTO STORE] key appears in
the display.
4. Touch and hold the [AUTO STORE] key for 2
seconds or longer.
The stations with good reception are stored au-
tomatically to the preset channels.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button for 1 second or longer in the
panel.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset
memory in order. This function is useful when
searching for desired station in memory.
1. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey
when the MAIN display is showing and the
MENU display appears.
2. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play and the [PRESET SCAN] key appears in
the display.
3. Touch the [PRESET SCAN] key to start pre-
set scan.
4. When the desired station is turned in, touch
the [PRESET SCAN] key again to continue
receiving that station.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button in the panel.
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CD Operations
Selecting a track
Loading a CD
1. Insert a CD into the centre of the insertion slot
with the label side facing up. The CD plays
automatically after loading.
●Track-up
1. Press the right (d) side of [SEARCH] button
to move ahead to the beginning of the next
track.
Notes:
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD insertion
slot.
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be an-
other CD in the mechanism or the unit may require
service.
2. Each time you press the right (d) side of
[SEARCH] button, the track advances ahead
to the beginning of the next track.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [d] button in the
panel.
• Discs not bearing the
mark and CD-ROMs
cannot be played by this unit.
●Track-down
1. Press the left (a) side of [SEARCH] button
to move back to the beginning of the current
track.
Loading 8 cm compact discs
∗ No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.
2. Press the left (a) side of [SEARCH] button
twice to move to the beginning of the previous
track.
∗ Insert the 8 cm CD into the centre of the insertion
slot.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] button in the
panel.
Listening to a CD already inserted
Press [FUNC] button to select the CD mode. Play
starts automatically. If no CD is loaded in the unit,
“NO DISC” appears in the display.
Fast-forward/fast-backward
●Fast-forward
Pausing play
Press and hold the right (d) side of [SEARCH]
1. Press [s] button for 1 second or longer to
button for 1 second or longer.
pause play. “PAUSE” appears in the display.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is also
available by using the [d] button in the panel.
●Fast-backward
2. To resume CD play, press [s] button for 1
second or longer again.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [s] key on the menu screen while in the
CD mode.
Press and hold the left (a) side of [SEARCH]
button for 1 second or longer.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is also
available by using the [a] button in the panel.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [s] button in the
panel.
Top function
The top function resets the CD player to the first
track of the disc. Press [BAND] button to play the
first track (track No. 1) on the disc.
Ejecting a CD
1. Press the [Q] button a CD ejects.“EJECT” ap-
pears in the display.
∗ If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded.
(Auto reload)
Show the menu screen
Touch the screen to show the menu screen while
the main screen is being shown.
∗ 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to re-
move it when ejected.
∗ To return to the main screen from the menu screen,
touch the [RTN] key.
Note:
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
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CD Operations
Scan play
The scan play locates and plays the first 10 sec-
onds of each track on a disc automatically. This
function continues on the disc until it is cancelled.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs
and user titles input with this unit.
Each time you press and hold the [DISP] button
for 1 second or longer, the title display changes in
the following order.
∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a
desired track.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
When the panel is closed:
play to show SUB MODE.
“U-TITLE” (user title) ➜ “D-TITLE” (disc title) ➜
“A-TITLE” (artist title) ➜ “T-TITLE” (track title) ➜
“U-TITLE” ...
Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key to start scan
play. “TRACK SCAN” lights in the display.
2. To cancel the scan play, touch the [TRACK
SCAN] key again. “TRACK SCAN” goes off
from the display and the current track contin-
ues to play.
Note:
• If the CD playing is not a CD-TEXT CD or no user
title has been input, “NO-TITLE”appears in the dis-
play.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button in the panel.
When the panel is open:
Each time you touch the [TITLE INDEX] key in
the MENU display, the title display changes in the
following order.
Repeat play
The repeat play continuously plays the current
track.This function continues automatically until it
is cancelled.
When the [TEXT] key is touched, the DISC,
TRACK and ARTIST titles are shown. When the
[USER] key is touched, the user title is shown.
Touching the [INPUT] key switches the screen to
the title input screen.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play to show SUB MODE.
Touch the [TRACK REPEAT] key. “TRACK
REPEAT” lights in the display and current track
is repeated.
●Scrolling a CD-text title
Note:
2. To cancel the repeat play, touch the [TRACK
REPEAT] key again. “TRACK REPEAT” goes
off from the display and the normal play re-
sumes.
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
When a CD-text title is longer than 10 characters,
you can scroll the display as follows.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RPT] button in the panel.
When the panel is open:
1. Display the CD-TEXT TITLE (disk & track &
artist).
Random play
The random play selects and plays individual
tracks on a disc in no particular order. This func-
tion continues automatically until it is cancelled.
2. Touch the [SCROLL] key to scroll the disc title.
3. To scroll the track title, touch the [TRACK
TITLE] key. (SCROLL key appears in the right
side of the TRACK TITLE.)
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play to show SUB MODE.
Touch the [SCROLL] key to scroll the track title.
Touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key. “TRACK
RANDOM” lights in the display, an individual
track is selected randomly and play begins.
4. To scroll the artist title, touch the [ARTIST
TITLE] key. (SCROLL key appears in the right
side of the ARTIST TITLE.)
2. To cancel the random play, touch the [TRACK
RANDOM] key again. “TRACK RANDOM”
goes off and normal play resumes.
Notes:
• If the disc/track/artist title is shorter than 10 charac-
ters, the track titles begin to scroll immediately.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RDM] button in the panel.
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VISUAL Operations
This function is available when a VTR, etc. is con-
nected to the visual/input or visual 2 terminal.
●“COLOR”:
[–] key or [+] key
∗ The visual 1 mode is not available when a TV tuner
is connected to the visual/input.
4. When adjustment is made, touch the [RTN]
key to return to the ADJ MENU display.
Touch the [RTN] key again to return to the
STANDARD display.
Switching the band
Press the [BAND] button or touch the [BAND] key.
∗ To return from the adjust a level display to the
STANDARD display, press the [ADJ] button
once again.
Switching the VTR system between
NTSC and PAL
Changing over monitor display size
∗ This function is available only when the panel is
open.
∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
Switch to the VTR/DVD video mode you use.
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust-
Note
ment selection display.
• This function is not available while you are driving.
• Switch to the VTR/TV/DVD video mode you see.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “VTR N/P”.
Touch the [VTR N/P] key, [NTSC] key and
[PAL] key appears in the display.
1. Press the [DISP] button to change over the
monitor display size. Each time you press the
[DISP] button, the monitor display size changes
in the following order:
3. Touch the [NTSC] key or [PAL] key to select
“NTSC” or “PAL”.
“NORMAL” ➜ “WIDE” ➜ “F.WIDE”➜ “CIN-
EMA” ➜ “NORMAL”
Adjusting the brightness and tone
of color
●“NORMAL”: (normal display)
Notes:
There is a black area at both right and left ends
of a display. In case of normal TV broadcast-
ing (4:3), the image can be shown without be-
ing cut or deformed.
• This operation is available only when the car is
stopped and the parking brake is applied.
• This function is not available when the display is
stored.
• The HUE setting can be adjusted only when the
NTSC mode is selected.
• Switch to the VTR/TV/DVD video mode you see.
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust-
ment selection display.
●“WIDE”: (wide mode)
The image at right and left ends in a display
elongates horizontally.
●“F.WIDE”: (full wide mode)
The whole image elongates horizontally.
●“CINEMA”: (cinema mode)
2. Touch the [MONI ADJ] key to display
[BRIGHT], [HUE] and [COLOR] key.Touch the
[BRIGHT], [HUE] and [COLOR] key to adjust
BRIGHT, HUE and COLOR.
The image at both top and bottom in a display
disappears.
●“BRIGHT”:
Notes:
• When a normal 4:3 size image, not being a wide
one, is viewed by displaying it fully on a wide moni-
tor display in a wide mode or a full-wide mode, a
part of the peripheral image will be lacking or de-
formed. In deference to the intention of producer,
an original image can be viewed in a normal mode.
Adjust the brightness of the display.
●“HUE”:
Adjust the tone of color (red is emphasized or
green is emphasized)
●“COLOR”:
• During superimposed display, it becomes a full-wide
mode.
Adjust the color saturation.
3. Operate the touch key to adjust a level.
●“BRIGHT”:
[–] key or [+] key
●“HUE”:
[R] key or [G] key
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VISUAL Operations
CD/MD Changer
Operations
Monitoring the rear vision camera
The rear vision camera can be connected to this
unit. For the power supply of the camera, mount
the power box sold separately (CAA-188).
CD/MD changer functions
When an optional CD (MD) changer is connected
through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all CD
(MD) changer functions. This unit can control a
total of 2 changers (MD and/or CD).
Notes:
• This function is not available when the display is
stored.
Press the [FUNC] button and select the CD
changer mode to start play. If 2 CD (MD) chang-
ers are connected, press the [FUNC] button to
select the CD (MD) changer for play.
Switching to Composite Screen
∗ The display panel can be switched to a composite
screen to lock the monitor or to view a video CD.
∗ If“NO MAG”appears in the display, insert the maga-
zine into the CD changer. “LOADING” appears in
the display while the player loads (checks) the maga-
zine.
1. When the panel is open, press the [M.LOCK]
button to switch to the composite screen.
2. When the panel is open and the composite
screen is shown, press the [M.LOCK] button
again to return to the previous screen.
∗ If “NO DISC”appears in the display, eject the maga-
zine and insert discs into each slot. Then, reinsert
the magazine back into the CD changer.
∗ If “NO DISC” appears in the display, load MDs into
Switching CONNECT(connect)
∗ This function is available when a CCD,etc. is con-
nected to the CCD/M.LOCK terminal.
the MD changer.
CAUTION
CD-ROM discs cannot be played in the CD
changer.
∗ The factory default setting is “OTHERS”.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to display the adjustment selection display.
Pausing play
2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “CON-
1. Press the [s] button for 1 second or longer
NECT”.
to pause play.“PAUSE” appears in the display.
Touch the [CONNECT] key to select “NAVI” or
“OTHERS”.
2. To resume play, press the [s] button for 1
second or longer again.
3. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key, the unit returns to the previous
mode.
∗ The same operation is also available using the
[s] key in the menu screen while in the CD/
MD changer mode.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [s] button in the
panel.
Displaying CD titles (CD)
This operation is only possible when this unit is
connected with a CD-text compatible CD changer.
When a title is longer than 10 characters, the same
operation can be performed on a CD.
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CD/MD Changer Operations
Switching disc titles and track titles
(MD)
This unit can display disc titles and track titles al-
ready entered on MDs. Titles up to 256 charac-
ters long can be displayed by scrolling the titles.
Selecting a CD
When the panel is closed:
Each of the [DIRECT] buttons corresponds to a
disc loaded into the magazine.
●Selecting a disc from 1 to 6
∗ Titles cannot be entered for MDs with this unit.
Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button (1 to
When the panel is closed:
6) to select the desired disc.
1. Press the [DISP] button to show the SUB dis-
●Selecting a disc from 7 to 12 (only when a 12
disc CD changer is used.)
play. The disc title or track title is displayed.
2. Each time you press and hold the [DISP] but-
ton for 1 second or longer, the display toggles
between the disc title and the track title.
Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button (1 to
6) for 1 second or more, then select the desired
disc.
When the panel is open:
When the panel is open:
1. Touch the screen to show the menu screen
while the main screen is being shown.
Each of the [DIRECT] keys corresponds to a disc
loaded into the magazine.
2. Touch the [TITLE INDEX] key to show the title
●Selecting a disc from 1 to 6
display screen.
Touch the [DISC SELECT] key in the display, the
3. Touch the disc title/track title display you want
to show in the main screen.
[DIRECT] key (1 to 6) appears in the display.
Touch the corresponding [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) to
select the desired disc.
●Selecting a disc from 7 to 12 (Only when a
12 disc CD changer is used.)
Scrolling titles (MD)
Note:
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
When a title is longer than 10 characters, the same
operation can be performed on a CD.
Touch the [DISC SELECT] key again, the [DI-
RECT] key (7 to 12) appears in the display.
Touch the corresponding [DIRECT] key (7 to 12)
Notes:
to select the desired disc.
• When the disc title is within 10 characters, the title
is scrolled immediately.
• If the track title is shorter than 10 characters, the
track titles does not scroll.
Selecting a track
●Track-up
1. Press the right side (d) of the [SEARCH]
button to move ahead to the beginning of the
next track.
Selecting an MD
When the panel is closed:
2. Each time you press the right side (d) of the
[SEARCH] button, the track advances ahead
to the beginning of the next track.
Each of the [DIRECT] button corresponds to an
MD loaded into the MD changer.
Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) and select the
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [d] button in the
panel.
desired MD.
When the panel is open:
Each of the [DIRECT] key corresponds to an MD
loaded into the MD changer.
●Track-down
1. Press the left (a) side of the [SEARCH] but-
ton to move back to the beginning of the cur-
rent track.
Touch the [DISC SELECT] key in the display, the
[DIRECT] key (1 to 6) appears in the display.
Touch the [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) and select the
desired MD.
2. Press the left side (a) of the [SEARCH] but-
ton twice to move to the beginning of the pre-
vious track.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] button in the
panel.
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Disc scan play
The disc scan play locates and plays the first 10
seconds of the first track on each disc in the cur-
rently selected CD (MD) changer. This function
continues automatically until it is cancelled or the
mode is changed.
Fast-forward/Fast-backward
●Fast-forward
Press and hold the right side (d) of the
[SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [d] button in the
panel.
∗ The disc scan play is useful when you want to se-
lect a desired CD (MD).
●Fast-backward
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
Press and hold the left side (a) of the [SEARCH]
play to show SUB MODE.
button for 1 second or longer.
Touch the [DISC SCAN] key to start disc scan
play.
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] button in the
panel.
2. Touch the [DISC SCAN] key again to cancel
disc scan play. Normal disc play continues on
the current track.
Top function (CD)
The top function plays from the first track (track
No. 1) of the disc.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button for 1 second or longer in the
panel.
●When playing a disc 1 to 6
Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same
number as the CD playing.
Repeat play
The repeat play continuously plays the current
track.This function continues automatically until it
is cancelled.
●When playing a disc 7 to 12 (only when a 12
disc CD changer is used.)
Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same
number as the CD playing for 1 second or longer.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play to show SUB MODE.
Touch the [TRACK REPEAT] key, to make re-
peat play starts. “TRACK REPEAT” lights in
the display.
Top function (MD)
The top function plays from the first track (track
No. 1) of the disc.
2. To cancel repeat play, touch the [TRACK RE-
PEAT] key. “TRACK REPEAT” goes off from
the display and the unit returns to normal play.
Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same
number that the MD playing.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RPT] button in the panel.
∗ If an MD is not loaded in a slot of the MD changer,
pressing the [DIRECT] button corresponding to its
disc number is invalid.
Disc repeat play
Scan play
After all tracks in the current disc have been
played, the disc repeat play automatically replays
the current disc over from the first track.This func-
tion continues automatically until it is cancelled.
The scan play locates and plays the first 10 sec-
onds of each track on a disc automatically. This
function continues on the disc until it is cancelled
or the mode is changed.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a
play to show SUB MODE.
desired track.
Touch the [DISC REPEAT] key, disc repeat play
starts, “DISC REPEAT” light in the display.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play to show SUB MODE.
2. To cancel disc repeat play, touch the [DISC
REPEAT] key again.“DISC REPEAT” goes off
from the display and the unit returns to normal
play from the track being played.
Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key to start scan
play.
2. Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key again to can-
cel the scan play. Current track continues to
play.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RPT] button for 1 second or longer in the
panel.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button in the panel.
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CD/MD Changer Operations
TV Operations
Random play
The random play selects and plays individual
tracks on the disc in no particular order.This func-
tion continues automatically until it is cancelled.
TV functions
When an optional TV tuner is connected through
the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner
functions. To watch TV requires a TV tuner.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
WARNING
play to show SUB MODE.
For your safety, the driver should not watch
the TV or operate the controls while driv-
ing. Please note that watching and operat-
ing the TV while driving are prohibited by
law in some countries.
When you touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key,
random play starts. “TRACK RANDOM” lights
in the display.
2. To cancel random play, touch the [TRACK
RANDOM] key again. “TRACK RANDOM”
goes off from the display and the unit returns
to normal play.
Watching TV
Notes:
• For your safety, the VRX815 has a safety function
which turns off the picture when the car is moving,
so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
only be watched when the car is stopped and the
parking break is applied.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RDM] button in the panel.
Disc random play
The disc random play selects and plays individual
tracks or discs automatically in no particular or-
der. This function continues automatically until it
is cancelled.
1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the TV
mode.
2. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired
TV band (TV1 or TV2). Each time the button is
pressed, the input selection toggles between
TV1 and TV2.
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play to show SUB MODE.
When you touch the [DISC RANDOM] key, disc
random play starts. “DISC RANDOM” lights in
the display.
3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to tune in the desired TV
station.
2. To cancel disc random play, touch the [DISC
RANDOM] key again. “DISC RANDOM” goes
off from the display and the unit returns to nor-
mal play from the track being played.
Watching a video
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [RDM] button for 1 second or longer in the
panel.
The TV tuner has a VTR input terminal to which 1
external device can be connected.Connect a 12V
video cassette player (VCP) or video cassette re-
corder (VCR) to the TV tuner input terminal.
1. In the TV mode, touch the [EXTRA SELECT]
key in the MENU display to select the [VTR]
key.
2. To return to the TV broadcast, touch the [EX-
TRA SELECT] key in the MENU display to se-
lect the [TELEVISION] key.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
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∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for
2 seconds or longer to store the current station
into the preset memory.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired TV band (TV1 or TV2).
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] and [d] but-
ton in the panel.
∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel
is closed, if the indicator “
and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or
”is not lit), press
longer. “MANU” in the display goes off (or when
Manual memory
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,
manual tuning or preset tuning.
the panel is closed, the indicator “
and seek tuning is now available.
” lights)
2. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to automatically seek a sta-
tion.Press the right (d) side of the [SEARCH]
button to automatically tune up the frequency
band to the next availableTV station;press the
left side to automatically tune down.
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current sta-
tion to that preset memory.
Auto store
Auto store selects 6TV stations automatically and
stores each one into a preset memory.
Manual tuning
There are 2 ways available:Quick tuning and step
tuning.When you are in the step tuning mode, the
frequency changes one step at a time. In quick
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired fre-
quency.
If there are not 6 stations with good reception, sta-
tions previously stored in memory remain and only
the strong stations are stored into memory.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired TV band. (TV1 or TV2)
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
2. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play, the [AUTO STORE] key appears in the
display.
sired band. (TV1 or TV2)
∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display (or when the
panel is closed, if the indicator “
press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second
or longer. “MANU” appears in the display (or
when the panel is closed, the indicator “
goes off) and manual tuning is now available.
” is lit),
Touch and hold the [AUTO STORE] key for 2
seconds or longer. The stations with good re-
ception are stored automatically to the preset
channels.
”
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button for 2 seconds or longer in the
panel.
2. Tune into a station.
●Quick tuning:
Press and hold the right (d) or left (a) side of
the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer to
tune in a station.
Preset scan
Preset scan allows the user to view each preset
position before it automatically advances to the
next preset. This function is useful for searching
for desired TV station in memory.
●Step tuning:
Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to manually tune in a station.
Note:
1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play, the [PRESET SCAN] key appears in the
display.
• Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate
the unit for 7 seconds longer.(∗Only when connect-
ing the TTX7503Z or TTX7504Z with this unit)
Touch the [PRESET SCAN] key to start pre-
set scan.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 12 TV stations can be stored (6-TV1
and 6-TV2).This allows you to select your favorite
TV stations and store them in memory for later
recall.
2. When the desired channel is received, touch
the [PRESET SCAN] key again.
∗ The same operation is also available by using
the [SCN] button in the panel.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de-
sired TV band. (TV1 or TV2)
2. To recall a storedTV station, press the desired
[DIRECT] button to select that station.
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TV Operations
Digital Radio/DAB Operations
Setting the TV diver
About DAB programmes
∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
∗ Normally use the TV diver with the “ON” position.
The Digital Audio Broadcasting (hereinafter re-
ferred to as “DAB”) system transmits several
programmes on one frequency simultaneously, by
compressing audio signals.
You can change the reception setting for the TV
antenna connected to the TV tuner.
∗ The group of programmes, which is transmitted on
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust-
a single frequency is called “ensemble”.
ment selection display.
∗ Some DAB stations have several ensembles and
broadcast diversified programmes.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “TV DIVER”.
Touch the [TV DIVER] key to display [ON]/
[OFF] key.
∗ The number of programmes and the contents which
an ensemble provides depend on the broadcast
stations and times. Since DAB programmes are
broadcast on several different frequencies, the same
programme can be enjoyed over large areas.
3. Touch the [ON] key or [OFF] key to set the
selected reception setting.
●ON:
●A DAB station has multiple programmes on one
frequency.
Sets reception emphasizing the visual.
●OFF:
●When you turn the unit on and select DAB mode,
the programme that starts is the one that was
selected before when the power was turned off.
If this programme is not available, another pro-
gramme is selected automatically.
Sets the diver setting to OFF.
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-
ous mode.
●Programmes have their own names.
Note:
• For sophisticated audio quality, the receiver needs
to tune on a DAB Ensemble. While the receiver is
being tuned in to the DAB Ensemble, the Audio
outputs are muted. The tuning time is not fixed.
Listening to the DAB
1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the DAB
mode.
2. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the
[SEARCH] button to tune in the desired sta-
tion.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.
2. Press and hold right (d) or left (a) for 1 sec-
ond or longer using the [SEARCH] button.
∗ The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot
find a DAB station. The display returns to the
previous mode.
Manual tuning
1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.
2. Press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 sec-
ond or longer.
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Programme scan
This function scans through each receivable pro-
gramme in a DAB station being received for 10
seconds sequentially.This is useful when you want
to search for a desired programme.
3. Select right (d) or left (a) to select a station
using the [SEARCH] button.
∗ The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot
find a DAB station. The display returns to the
previous mode.
Note:
1. Press the [FUNC] button to receive a DAB sta-
• Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate
the unit for 7 seconds or longer.
tion.
2. Press the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play and press the [SERVICE SCAN] key.The
unit starts scanning each programme for 10
seconds sequentially.
Recalling a preset station
This unit has another preset memory function for
DAB stations.Up to 18 stations (6 for each [MEM1],
[MEM2] and [MEM3]) can be preset in the [DI-
RECT] buttons.
3. When a programme which you want to listen
is turned in, press the [DIRECT] button.
1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.
AF function
The AF function switches to a different frequency
on the same network in order to maintain opti-
mum reception.
2. Press the [BAND] button to select anyone of
[MEM1], [MEM2] and [MEM3]. Each time you
press the [BAND] button, the display changes
in the following order:
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
●Switching OFF the AF function
[MEM1] ➜ [MEM2] ➜ [MEM3] ➜ [MEM1]...
3. Press the corresponding the [DIRECT] button
Touch the [DAB MODE] key in the MENU display,
the [AF] key appears in the display.
to recall the stored station.
Note:
Touch the [AF] key and “AF ON” switches to “AF
OFF”. The “AF” indication goes off.
• Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2
seconds or longer to store that station into preset
memory.
●Switching ON the AF function
∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is
also available by using the [a] and [d] but-
ton in the panel.
Touch the [DAB MODE] key in the MENU display,
the [AF] key appears in the display.
Touch the [AF] key and “AF OFF” switches to “AF
ON”. The “AF” indication lights.
Manual memory
∗ If the reception of the current broadcast station de-
teriorates, “SEARCH” lights in the display and the
radio searches for the same programme on another
frequency.
1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.
2. Press the [BAND] button to select anyone of
[MEM1], [MEM2] and [MEM3].
3. Select the desired station using seek tuning,
manual tuning or preset tuning, using the
[SEARCH] button.
4. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current sta-
tion into preset memory.
Switching programmes
1. Press the [FUNC] button to receive a DAB sta-
tion.
2. Select right (d) or left (a) to switch
programmes in a DAB station using the
[SEARCH] button.
Note:
• Programmes may not be switched depending on
DAB station or broadcasting time.
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MENU display appears.
TA (Traffic Announcement)
Press the [ADJ] button in the MENU display
and the [INFORMATION SELECT] key ap-
pears in the display.
InTA standby mode, when a traffic announcement
broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broad-
cast is received as top priority regardless of the
function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic pro-
gramme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible.
2. Touch the [INFORMATION SELECT] key to
select a desired INFORMATION.
∗ This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in
the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the
broadcast station being received has traffic an-
nouncement programmes.
3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key to select ON or
OFF and to set it.
4. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN]
key to return to the STANDARD display.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
●Setting TA standby mode
PTY
Touch the [DAB MODE] key in the MENU display,
the [TA] key appears in the display.
This function enables you to listen to the selected
programmes type, irrespective of the function
mode.
Touch the [TA] key and “TA OFF” switches to “TA
ON”. The “TA” indication lights.
∗ You can select one PTY from DAB.
∗ PTY broadcast are not yet available in all countries.
∗ In INFO standby mode, INFO stations have priority
over PTY stations.
●Cancelling TA standby mode
Touch the [TA] key and “TA ON” switches to “TA
OFF”. The “TA” indication goes off.
●Searching for a TP station
∗ In TA standby mode, TP stations have priority over
PTY broadcasting station.
When “TP” is not lit, if you touch the [TA ON] key,
the “TA” in the display lights and the unit auto-
matically searches a TP station.
Selecting PTY
1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU
display, the [PRESET] key is appeared.
Information standby mode
When the INFORMATION programme selected in
the “INFO SEL” display of the adjustment mode
starts, the unit switches to the selected INFOR-
MATION programme automatically.
When you touch the [PRESET] key, the unit
goes into PTY select mode.
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to se-
lect the desired PTY.
∗ For details on “Information select”, refer to the pro-
cedure below.
∗ Below are the factory default settings stored for
[DIRECT] buttons.
1. Touch the [TA] key, for 1 second or longer,
“INFO” lights in the display and the unit is set
to Information standby mode until information
starts.
Preset
PTY item
number
ENGLISH Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
News
News
∗ If you touch the [TA] key while the INFORMA-
TION programme is being broadcast, the pro-
gramme broadcast is cancelled and the unit
enters Information standby mode.
Info
Information
Pop music
Sport
Pop M
Sport
2. To cancel Information standby mode, touch the
Classics
Easy M
Classics
[TA] key again for 1 second or longer.
Easy listening music
3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automati-
cally 7 seconds after a PTY is selected.
Information select
This function allows selecting a type of INFOR-
MATION on INFORMATION interrupt mode. You
can set any of the 6 types of INFO below:
●Cancelling PTY standby mode
Touch the [DAB MODE] key in the MENU display,
the [PTY] key is appeared.
TRAFFIC, WARNING, NEWS INFO, WEATHER,
EVENTS, SP. EVENT
Touch the [PTY] key and “PTY ON” switches to
“PTY OFF” and the PTY standby mode is can-
celled.
∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
1. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey
when the MAIN display is showing and the
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PTY seek
Jazz
Jazz Music
1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU
display and touch the [ITEM SELECT] key.The
PTY select mode is turned on.
Country
Nation M
Oldies
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
2. Select a desired PTY.
Folk M
3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of
[SEARCH] button. If you press the right side,
the unit seeks a PTY broadcast moving up the
frequencies; if you press the left side, it seeks
moving down the frequencies.
Document
Documentary
Operating the PTY SELECT display
when the panel is open
1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU
display to select the PTY SELECT display.
∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast
can be received, the unit returns to PTY select
mode.
2. In the PTY SELECT display, PTY is selected
and PTY memory can be adjusted.
Touch the [PRESET] key or [ITEM SELECT]
key to select “PRESET” or “ITEM SELECT”.
PTY preset memory
1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU
display and touch the [PRESET] key.The PTY
select mode is turned on.
3. When “PRESET” is selected, PTY preset
memory can be called for and stored.
2. Select a desired PTY.
4. Touch the preset No.1 to 6 key to call for the
preset PTY ITEM.
3. If you press and hold any one of the [DIRECT]
buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected
PTY is stored into that preset channel memory.
Touch the preset No.1 to 6 key for 2 seconds
to store the PTY ITEM currently selected to
any Preset No. selected.
PTY item
5. When “ITEM SELECT” is selected, PTY se-
ENGLISH
News
Contents
lection is carried out.
News
Touch the [w] key or [z] key to select PTY
Affairs
Info
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
ITEM.
Touch the [PTY ITEM] key to set the selected
PTY ITEM.
Sport
Educate
Drama
Education
6. After adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]
key to return to the STANDARD display.
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Culture
Emergency broadcast
Science
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the func-
tion mode operations are stopped. “ALARM” ap-
pears in the display and the emergency broad-
cast can be heard.
Varied
Pop M
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical Music
Serious Classical Music
Other Music
Weather
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
●Cancelling an emergency broadcast
Touch the [DAB MODE] key in the MENU display
and the [AF] key appears in the display.
If you touch the [AF] key, emergency broadcast
reception is cancelled.
Finance
Children’s Programmes
Social Affairs
Religion
Religion
Phone in
Travel
Phone In
Travel
Leisure
Leisure
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Switching the PTY display language
Note:
• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
You can select one of 2 languages (English or
French) for the PTY displayed in the display.
DLS memory
Up to six DLSs, currently being received, can be
stored. Touch the [LABEL MODE] key in the
MENU display and touch the [DYNAMIC LABEL]
key. Touch the [P.ST] key and touch and hold the
[MEMO1] to [MEMO6] key for 2 seconds or longer,
and the DLS page currently being displayed is
stored.
∗ The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.
1. Press the [ADJ] button to show the adjustment
selection display.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “PTY LAN-
GUAGE”.
DLS Calling
To call the DLS stored in the DLS memory, press
the [DIRECT] button.The DLS in the DLS memory
is displayed by 16 characters (2 lines) at the inter-
vals of 5 seconds (automatic calling). To display
at shorter intervals, press the [DIRECT] button
while waiting for successive DLS character string
to be displayed, the following DLS character string
is displayed (manual calling).
Touch the desired language key to change the
setting.
3. Press the [ADJ] button.The unit returns to the
previous mode.
Volume setting of TA, emergency
broadcast (ALARM), information
and PTY
The volume for TA, ALARM, information and PTY
interrupts can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY
interrupts.
∗ The factory default setting is “15”.
During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, operate
the [VOL] button upward or downward to set the
volume to the desired level (00 to 33).
∗ When the TA, ALARM, information or PTY interrupt
ends, the volume returns to the level it had before
the interrupt.
Dynamic Label Function
A dynamic label (hereinafter referred to as “DLS”)
is a text data associated with each DAB service.
This set can display DLS up to 128 characters in
a display.
∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.
DLS display mode
Touch the [LABEL MODE] key in the MENU dis-
play and touch the [DYNAMIC LABEL] key to
place in the DLS display mode.To cancel the DLS
mode and return to the previous display, touch the
[RTN] key. If there is a DLS data in the reception
service, DLS text is displayed in the text display-
ing area.
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3. Touch the [TITLE INPUT] key in the MENU
Always turning on the button
illumination on the operation panel
Note:
• The following operation is enabled when the panel
is open.
display.
Touch the [INPUT] key in the USERTITLE dis-
play, the display switches to the title input mode
display.
• Doing this operation turns on and off the illunination
only for the buttons of VoL [+] and [–], [TILT], and
[OPEN].
4. Touch the characters, symbols, etc. shown in
the display to input titles.
“←, →” : Centering
The button illumination on the operation panel
when the display is turned upward, can be
switched between “ON” and “OFF”.
“BS”
: Backspace
“
”
: Space
“MEMO” : Memory
●“OFF”: Button illumination on the operation
panel turns on for 5 seconds;
“z(w)” : Scroll
NOTE:
●“ON”: Button illumination is always on when the
power is turned on;
• Up to 10 characters can be input.
• To switch the character types, touch the scroll key
(z) at the lower left of the display.
5. Repeat the step 4 to enter the complete title.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to show the adjustment selection display.
2. Touch the [UPPER ILLUMI] key to select “ON”
6. Touch the [MEMO] key for 2 seconds or longer
to store the title into memory and cancel title
input mode.
or “OFF”.
3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key for setting.
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-
ous mode.
Title list play
You can display a list of titles, then select the disc
or broadcast station to listen to from that list.
∗ To set “ON” again, switch “OFF” to “ON” manu-
ally.
∗ You can not display a title list with the unit in Seek,
Preset Scan, Auto store (Tuner, TV or DAB) mode.
Cancel those operation modes before to display a
title list.
Entering titles
Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in
memory and displayed for Radio stations, TV sta-
tions and CDs. The numbers of titles that can be
entered for each mode are as follows.
1. With the unit in radio, CD/MD changer, TV or
DAB mode, touch the [P. CH SELECT], [DISC
SELECT] key. A title list is displayed. The fol-
lowing functions can be carried out in a title list
display.
Number of titles
30 titles
Mode
TUNER mode
TV mode
CD mode
15 titles
●TUNER: A title of a station stored in the pre-
sets 1 to 6 or frequency is displayed;
50 titles
●CD/MD changer: DISC titles for discs 1 to 6
are displayed (By changing over a display
page in case of 12-CD changer, disc 7 to 12
can be displayed).When there is not any disc
in a changer, ”NO DISC” is displayed.
Number of titles
60 titles
CD changer mode
CDC655z connected
CDC655Tz connected
CDC1255z connected
100 titles
50 titles
●TV: A title of a channel stored in the presets
1 to 6 or a channel number is displayed.
∗ You cannot enter titles with the unit in Seek, Preset
Scan, Auto store (TUNER, TV or DAB) mode. Can-
cel each of those operations before entering titles.
2. Touch the [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) to select one
of the items 1 to 6 and reproduce the selected
broadcast station or disc.
1. Press the [FUNC] button to select the mode
you want to enter a title (TUNER, CD, CD
changer or TV).
∗ In case of 12-CD changer, touch the [DISC SE-
LECT] key to change over to a list display of
discs 7 to 12.
2. Select and play a CD or a CD in the CD changer
or tune in to a Radio station or a TV station for
which you want to enter the title.
3. Touch the [RTN] key again to return to the
STANDARD display.
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Other Functions
Adjusting the dimmer level
Setting the sprite pattern speed
∗ The factory default setting is “MID” (mid).
You can adjust the reduced illumination level of
the dimmer. When driving at night with the inside
of the car, the auto dimmer function can reduce
the display illumination linked “to the illumination
power supply of the car” in this unit in order to
prevent glare from the display.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to select the adjustment mode.
2. Touch the [ANA SENS] key to select “HIGH”
(high) or “MID” (mid) or “LOW” (low).
3. Touch the “HIGH” (high) or “MID” (mid) or
“LOW” (low) key to select a desired mode and
set it.
●The factory default:
When the car light is off: Brightest setting
When the car light is on: Medium brightness
4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key. The unit returns to the previous
mode.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to display the adjustment selection display.
2. Touch the [DIMMER LEVEL] key to adjust the
dimmer level.
Clock Adjustment
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to select the adjustment mode.
3. Touch the [+] or [–] key to adjust.
4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key two times.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “CLOCK”.
The unit returns to the previous mode.
Touch the [CLOCK] key to adjust the time.
3. Touch the [w],[z],[a.m] or [p.m] key to ad-
just the time.
Setting the button illumination
∗ The factory default setting is “GREEN” (green).
∗ The time is displayed in 12-hour format.
4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key two times. The unit returns to the
previous mode.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to select the adjustment mode.
2. Touch the [KEY ILLUMI] key to select “RED”
(red) or “GREEN” (green).
3. Touch the [RED] or [GREEN] key to select a
Triggered audio mute for cellular
telepones
This unit requires special wiring to mute the audio
signal automatically when a cellular telephone
rings in the car.
desired mode and set it.
4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key. The unit returns to the previous
mode.
∗ This function is not compatible wiht all cellular
telepones Contact your local authorized Clarion
dealer for information on proper installation and
compatibility.
Setting the beep
∗ The sound heard when you make operations is
called “beep”.The unit can be set up so that it does
not produce this beep sound.
∗ The factory default is “BEEP ON”.
1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-
ton to select the adjustment mode.
2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “BEEP”.
Touch the [BEEP] key to select “ON” and
“OFF”.
3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key to select a de-
sired mode and set it.
4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key, The unit returns to the previous
mode.
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●Auto loudness adjustment
DSP control function
If the DSP (DPH910), sold separately, is connected
to this unit using the CeNET cable, all the func-
tions of the DSP can be controlled.
Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust an auto
loudness level (0 to 10).
●Woofer out adjustment
∗ DSP control can all be operated only when the panel
is open.
Select woofer output out of “STEREO”,
“MONO”, or “OFF”.
Touch the select a desire item key to set it.
DSP functions
●Woofer LPF adjustment
There are 2 modes available in DPH910, stan-
dard mode and professional mode. Choose one
of them and adjust the sound field and the sound
quality.
Select woofer LPF slope out of “50Hz”, “80Hz”,
“120Hz”.
Touch the select a desire item key to set it.
●HPF adjustment
●Functions common to each mode:
Such as auto loudness, subwoofer etc.
●Standard mode:
Select HPF slope out of “50Hz”, “80Hz”,
“120Hz”, or “OFF”.
Touch the select a desire item key to set it.
●Test Tone Output
Adjustment using the graphic equalizer function
and the DSF (Digital Sound Field) function.
Select Test Tone Output
●Professional mode:
Touch the select a desire item key to produce
a test tone.
Adjustment using the VSE (Virtual Space En-
hancer) function and the parametric equalizer
function.
4. After adjustment (setting), touch the [RTN] key
to return to the adjustment selection display.
∗ When the standard mode is selected, adjustment
for the professional mode cannot be made. On the
contrary, when the professional mode is selected,
adjustment for the standard mode cannot be made.
5. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the
[RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.
∗ For details on functions of each mode, refer to the
owner’s manual supplied with the DPH910.
Selecting the Standard mode or the
∗ Hereafter the graphic equalizer is referred to as a
G.EQ, referred to asVSE and the parametric equal-
izer referred to as P.EQ.
professional mode
∗ The factory default setting is “STANDARD”.
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust-
ment selection display.
2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “AC
Operations common to each mode
PROCESSOR”.
Output adjustment of auto
Touch the [AC PROCESSOR] key to select
“PRO” and “STANDARD”.
loudness, subwoofer and playback
3. Touch the [PRO] or [STANDARD] to select a
desired mode and to set the mode thus se-
lected.
band
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust-
ment selection display.
4. After setting, press the [ADJ] button again to
2. Touch the [z] key two times to select
return to the STANDARD display.
“SOUND”.
Touch the [SOUND] key to change into the
Sound adjustment display.
In the Sound adjustment display “AUTO
LOUD”, “W-OUT”, “W-LFP”, “HPF”, “TEST-T”
are listed.
Touch the [LIST] key to select an item to be
adjusted.
3. To make an adjustment on:
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There are FULL SEAT, FRONT R (only right
seat), FRONT L (only left seat), FRONT (only
front seats), REAR (only rear seats) and PASS
available for the listening position types.
Woofer level adjustment
You can adjust an output sound level of subwoofer.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
MODE display.
∗ The factory default setting is “FULL SEAT”.
2. Touch the [WOOFER VOL] key to show the
woofer level adjusting display.
Detail adjustment of listening
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level
(0 to 14)
position
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to re-
MODE display.
turn to the STANDARD display.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “POSI. DETAIL”.
Entering titles
You can give a title to the user memory of the
G.EQ, DSF, VSE and P.EQ that you have adjusted
yourself.
Touch the [POSI. DETAIL] key to show Posi-
tion Detail adjusting display.
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to a de-
sired fader.
1. Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment
mode in which you want to give a title.
Adjusting range of the fader: front 9/rear 9
2. Touch the [USER] key to select the “USER”.
4. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to a de-
sired balance.
3. Touch the [USERTITLE] key to select the user
memory to which you want to give a title.
Adjusting range of the balance: left 9/right 9
4. Touch the [TITLE] key in the USER TITLE dis-
play, the display switches to the title input mode
display.
5. When the adjustment is finished, press the [A-
M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two
times to return to the STANDARD display.
5. Touch the characters, symbols, etc. shown in
the display to enter titles.
Standard mode/G.EQ operations
“←, →” : Centering
Note:
“BS”
: Backspace
• The adjustment made in standard mode is not re-
flected in the adjustment in professional mode. Re-
spectively, the adjustment made in professional
mode is not reflected in the adjustment in standard
mode.
“
”
: Space
“MEMO” : Memory
“z(w)” : Scroll
Note:
• Up to 8 characters can be input.
• To switch the character types, touch the scroll key
(w) at the lower left of the display.
6. Repeat the step 5 to input the title.
G.EQ effect ON/OFF
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
7. Touch the [MEMO] key for 2 seconds or longer
MODE display.
to store the title into memory.
2. Touch the [G.EQ ON/OFF] key to select “on”
8. Press the [A-M] button again.The unit returns
and “off”.
to the previous mode.
3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the
on and off statuses are switched alternately.
4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again
or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STAN-
DARD display.
Standard mode/Setting the lis-
tening position
Note:
Selection of listening position
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
MODE display.
• If the G.EQ effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made
in “G.EQ operations” is not reflected in the music
source.
2. Touch the [z] key to select “POSI. SELECT”.
Touch the [POSI. SELECT] key to set the lis-
tening position type.
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Calling G.EQ BASIC Pattern/USER
6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] buttons for 2
seconds or longer to store the adjusted G.EQ
pattern to be USER memory.
Pattern
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
MODE display.
7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch
the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN-
PUT] key.
2. Touch the [G.EQ BASIC] and [G.EQ USER]
key to show BASIC pattern selecting display
or USER pattern selection/memory display.
∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section
“Entering titles”.
3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one
of pattern key and called the desired G.EQ
pattern.
8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the
STANDARD display.
In this display, pressing the No. button in cor-
respondence to the [DIRECT] key can also call
the G.EQ pattern.
Standard mode/DSF operations
∗ After selecting the G.EQ pattern, touch the
[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the
USER pattern.
DSF effect ON/OFF
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show G.EQ adjusting
display, in which the properties of currently se-
lected pattern can be adjusted.
MODE display.
2. Touch the [DSF ON/OFF] key to select “on”
and “off”.
∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-
tern selecting display or USER pattern selec-
tion/memory display you can switch between the
two patterns, BASIC and USER.
3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the
on and off statuses are switched alternately.
4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again
or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STAN-
DARD display.
4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button
again or touch the [RTN] key two times to re-
turn to the STANDARD display.
Note:
• If the DSF effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made
in “DSF operations” is not reflected in the music
source.
Setting and storing G.EQ
Properties/Memory into USER
Pattern
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous pro-
cedure (Calling G.EQ BASIC pattern/USER
pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting dis-
play or USER pattern selection/memory dis-
play.
2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the G.EQ ad-
justing display.
3. When some frequency to be adjusted is se-
lected by touching the [Î] key or [Å] key (or
the frequency key) in the G.EQ adjusting dis-
play, a gain setting value at the selected fre-
quency is displayed.
There are “50Hz”, “100Hz”, “200Hz”, “400Hz”,
“1kHz”, “3kHz” and “12kHz” available for the
adjustment frequency.
4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the G.EQ
GAIN.The adjustment range is from -12 dB to
+12 dB.
5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern
by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4,
touch the [RTN] key to change over to the BA-
SIC/USER pattern selection/memory display.
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7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch
the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN-
PUT] key.
Calling DSF BASIC Pattern/USER
Pattern
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section
“Entering titles”.
MODE display.
2. Touch the [z] key to select DSF mode.Touch
the [DSF BASIC1], [DSF BASIC2] and [DSF
USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting
display or USER pattern selection/memory dis-
play.
8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the
STANDARD display.
Professional mode/VSE opera-
tions
3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one
of pattern key to call corresponding DSF mode.
Note:
In this display, pressing the No. button in cor-
respondence to the [DIRECT] key can also call
the DSF mode.
• The adjustment made in professional mode is not
reflected in the adjustment in standard mode. On
the contrary, the adjustment made in standard mode
is not reflected in the adjustment in professional
mode.
∗ After selecting the DSF mode, touch the
[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the
USER pattern.
∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show DSF adjusting dis-
play, in which the properties of currently selected
pattern can be adjusted.
VSE effect ON/OFF
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-
tern selecting display or USER pattern selec-
tion/memory display you can switch between the
two patterns, BASIC and USER.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
MODE display.
2. Touch the [VSE ON/OFF] key to select “on”
and “off”.
4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again
or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to
the STANDARD display.
3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the
on and off statuses are switched alternately.
4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again
or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STAN-
DARD display.
Setting and storing DSF Properties/
Memory into USER Pattern
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous pro-
cedure (Calling DSF BASIC Pattern/USER
Pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting dis-
play or USER pattern selection/memory dis-
play.
Note:
• If theVSE effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made
in “VSE operations” is not reflected in the music
source.
Calling VSE BASIC Pattern/USER
2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the DSF adjust-
Pattern
ing display.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching
MODE display.
[ITEM] key in the DSF adjusting display.
2. Touch the [VSE BASIC] and [VSE USER] key
to show BASIC pattern selecting display or
USER pattern selection/memory display.
There are “EFFECT”, “DELAY”, “REAR MIX”,
“REVERB TIME” (ROOM SIZE) and “HIGH”
(LIVENESS).
3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one
of pattern key to call corresponding VSE pat-
tern.
4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to set each adjust-
ing value.
5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern
by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4,
touch the [RTN] key to change over to the BA-
SIC/USER patterns selection/memory display.
In this display, pressing the No. button in cor-
responding to the [DIRECT] key can also call
the VSE pattern.
∗ After selecting the VSE pattern, touch the
[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the
USER pattern.
6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2
seconds or longer to store the adjusted DSF
pattern to the USER memory.
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∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to showVSE adjusting dis-
play, in which the properties of currently selected
pattern can be adjusted.
Professional mode/P.EQ opera-
tions
∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-
tern selecting display or USER pattern selec-
tion/memory display you can switch between the
two patterns, BASIC and USER.
P.EQ effect ON/OFF
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button
again or touch the [RTN] key two times to re-
turn to the STANDARD display.
MODE display.
2. Touch the [P.EQ ON/OFF] key to select “on”
and “off”.
3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the
Setting and storing VSE Properties/
on and off statuses are switched alternately.
Memory into USER Pattern
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous pro-
cedure (Calling VSE BASIC Pattern/USER
pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting dis-
play or USER pattern selection/memory dis-
play.
4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again
or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STAN-
DARD display.
Note:
• If the P.EQ effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made
in “P.EQ operations” is not reflected in the music
source.
2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the VSE adjust-
ing display.
Calling P.EQ BASIC Pattern/USER
3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching
[ITEM] key in the VSE adjusting display.
Pattern
The VSE adjustment contents are as follows:
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
MODE display.
●“CAR LENGTH”
2. Touch the [z] key to select“P.EQ BASIC” and
Compensates for the length of the car‘s inte-
rior (longitudinal direction).
“P.EQ USER” mode.
Touch the [P.EQ BASIC] and [P.EQ USER] key
to show BASIC pattern selecting display or
USER pattern selection/memory display.
●“CAR WIDTH”
Compensates for the width of the car’s interior
(lateral direction).
3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one
of pattern key to call corresponding P.EQ pat-
tern. In this display, pressing the No. button in
corresponding to the [DIRECT] key can also
call the P.EQ pattern.
●“DIFFUSE”
Compensates for special impression.
4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to make the adjust-
ment.
The adjustment range is to 1 to 10 for each
time.
∗ After selecting the P.EQ Pattern, touch the
[MEMO] key to copy the select pattern to the
USER pattern.
5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern
by repeating the steps 3 and 4, touch the [RTN]
key to change over to the BASIC/USER pat-
tern selection/memory display.
∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show P.EQ adjusting
display, in which the properties of currently se-
lected pattern can be adjusted.
∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-
tern selecting display or USER pattern selec-
tion/memory display you can switch between the
two patterns, BASIC and USER.
6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2
seconds or longer to store the adjusted VSE
pattern to the USER memory.
7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch
the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN-
PUT] key.
4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button
again or touch the [RTN] key two times to re-
turn to the STANDARD display.
∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section
“Entering titles”.
8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the
STANDARD display.
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DVD Operations
Setting and storing P.EQ
Properties/Memory into USER
Operation
●Play/Still operation
Pressing and holding the [s] button for about
1 second or longer switches to the desired mode
(play, still (pause)).
Pattern
1. In the Basic adjustment display or in the User
setting display, press the [A-M] button to show
the AUDIO-MODE display.
Each time the button is pressed and held for about
1 second or longer, the mode is switched sequen-
tially.
2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the P.EQ adjust-
ing display.
When the [d] button is kept pressed during the
still mode, slow play (1/2 play) is performed so far
as the button is pressed.
3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching
[ITEM] key in the P.EQ adjusting display.
4. Touch the [ITEM] key to set each adjusting
●Chapter up/down operation (FF/FB opera-
tion)
value.
The P.EQ adjustment contents are as follows:
●“FRONT/REAR”
Press the right side of [SEARCH] button for 1 sec-
ond or shorter to increment chapters.
●“BAND”
Hold down the right side of [SEARCH] button for
1 second or longer to fast forward.
Select the channel to be compensated (front
or rear).
Press the left side of [SEARCH] button for 1 sec-
ond or shorter to decrement chapters.
●“FREQUENCY”
Select the center frequency that you want to
compensate from the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
(1/3 octave step, 31 points)
Hold down the left side of [SEARCH] button for 1
to fast backward.
●“GAIN”
Woofer level adjustment
Adjust the gain (output level) in the range of -
12 dB to +12 dB. (1 dB step, 25 points)
You can adjust an output sound level of subwoofer.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
●“Q”
MODE display.
Set the sharpness of the Q-curve to one of the
parameters: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 20.
2. Touch the [WOOFER VOL] key to show the
woofer level adjusting display.
5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern
by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4,
touch the [RTN] key to change over to the BA-
SIC/USER pattern selection/memory display.
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level
(-6 to +3)
4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to re-
turn to the STANDARD display.
6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2
seconds or longer to store the adjusted P.EQ
pattern to the USER memory.
Center level adjustment
You can adjust an output sound level of center
speaker.
7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch
the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN-
PUT] key.
1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-
∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section
MODE display.
“Entering titles”.
2. Touch the [CENTER VOL] key to show the
8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the
center level adjusting display.
STANDARD display.
3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level
(0 to -6)
4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to re-
turn to the STANDARD display.
Adjusting the balance and fader
1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-
DIO-MODE display.
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2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key when the AUDIO-
MODE screen is being displayed to show the
BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen.
5. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]
key on the BALANCE/FADER adjustment
screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.
3. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to the de-
Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE
screen to return to the STANDARD display.
sirable balance.
Adjusting range of the balance: left 13 to right
13
∗ To return from the BALANCE/FADER mode dis-
play to the STANDARD display, press the [A-M]
button once again.
4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the de-
sirable fader.
Adjusting range of the fader: front 12 / rear 12
11. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Problem
Cause
Measure
Power does not
turn on.
Fuse is blown.
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the
fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.
(No sound is
produced.)
Incorrect wiring.
Consult your store of purchase.
Nothing happens The microprocessor has
Turn off the power, then press the [RELEASE] lever
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise, and remove the DCP.
pressed.
etc.
Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with a
thin rod.
Display is not
accurate.
Tuner Amp Unit
Main Unit
The Reset button
The Reset button
The remote
controller does
not work.
Direct rays of the sun fall on When direct rays of the sun fall on the light-receptive
the light-receptive part of the part of the remote controller, it may not work.
remote controller.
The batteries of the remote
controller unit are dead or
there is no battery in the
remote controller unit.
Check the batteries of the remote controller unit.
Compact disc
cannot be
loaded.
Another compact disc is
already loaded.
Eject the compact disc before loading the new one.
There is a disc other than a The foreign matter is forcibly ejected.
CD or foreign matter already
in place.
Sound skips or is Compact disc is dirty.
noisy.
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.
Compact disc is heavily
scratched or warped.
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.
Sound is bad
directly after
power is turned
on.
Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
the internal lens when the
car is parked in a humid
place.
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Problem
Cause
Measure
The image is not The parking brake is not
Check that the parking brake is applied.
displayed.
pulled.
The display is
dark.
The brightness control is too Adjust the brightness properly.
low.
The operating condition is
not good.
The temperature inside the vehicle may be 0˚C or
less. Set to an appropriate temperature (25˚C or so)
and check it again.
The headlight of the vehicle The display is made dark at night to prevent the
is lit.
glare (When the headlight of the vehicle is lit in the
daytime, the display gets dark).
The color of the
The color is not adjusted
Check that COL and HUE are adjusted properly.
display is light or adequately.
a shade of color
is not good.
When the VTR is Improper NTSC/PAL setting Set the NTSC/PAL properly according to the VTR.
connected, the
image is
disturbed.
When the TV
tuner is
connected, the
image gets
unclear.
Bad receiving condition
A radio wave may not reach sufficiently due to
obstruction of mountains or buildings. Check it again
at a place where a radio wave can be received
properly.
The TV tuner has Bad receiving condition
a double or triple
image.
It may be under the influence of radio wave reflected
by mountains or buildings. Check it again after
changing place or direction.
The TV tuner has Presence of jamming
spots or stripes in
the image.
It may be under the influence from automobiles,
streetcar, power cable, neon sign, and so forth.
Check it again after changing place.
There are red,
green, and blue
points in the
display.
This is not a failure, but a phenomenon peculiar to a
liquid crystal panel (The LCD panel is produced
according to technology with very high precision.
Note that, though there are effective pixels of
99.99% or more, pixel missing or normally lit pixels
account for 0.01%).
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If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.Take the measures described to eliminate the
problem.
Error Display
ERROR 2
Cause
Measure
A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism
not ejected.
and consult your store of purchase.
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
ERROR 2
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
ERROR H
A CD cannot be played due to scratches,
etc.
Replace with a non-scratched,
non-warped-disc.
A CD is loaded upside-down inside the CD Eject the disc then reload it properly.
deck and does not play.
A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded. This is a failure of CD changer’s mecha-
nism and consult your store of purchase.
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be
played due to scratches, etc.
Replace with a non-scratched, non-
warped-disc.
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be
played because it is loaded upside-down.
Eject the disc then reload it properly.
Displayed when the temperature in the MD Lower the surrounding temperature and
changer is too high and playback has
been stopped automatically.
wait for a while to cool off MD changer.
ERROR 2
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
An MD inside the MD changer is not
loaded.
This is a failure of MD changer’s mecha-
nism and consult your store of purchase.
An MD inside the MD changer cannot be
played due to scratches, etc.
Replace with a non-scratched, non-
warped-disc.
An MD inside the MD changer cannot be
played because it is loaded upside-down.
Eject the disc then reload it properly.
Displayed when a non-recorded MD is
loaded in the MD changer.
Load a pre-recorded MD in the MD
changer.
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the RESET button. If the problem
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.
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13. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
General
Power source voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable)
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf
Ground: Negative
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf
Alternate Channel Selecitivity: 70 dB
Stereo Separation(1 kHz): 35 dB
Frequency Response(+/-3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz
Current consumption: 4.0 A (1 W)
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less
Dimensions of the Main Unit:
7" Width (178 mm) × 1-15/16" Height
(50 mm) × 6-1/2" Depth (165 mm)
Dimensions of the Tuner Amp Unit:
7" Width (178 mm) × 1-1/2" Height
(37.5 mm) × 8-1/4" Depth (209.5 mm)
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV
Weight of the Main Unit: 2.0 kg
CD player
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Frequency Response: 17 Hz to 20 kHz (± 1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 98 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)
Distortion: 0.02%
Weight of the Tuner Amp Unit: 1.1kg
Dimensions of the Remote Control Unit:
1-3/4" Width (44 mm) × 4-5/16" Height
(110 mm) × 1-1/16" Depth (27 mm)
Weight of the Remote Control Unit:
30 g (including battery)
Audio Amplifier
Rated power output:
Main unit
17 W × 4 (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%, 4 Ω)
Maximum power output: 180 W
(45 W × 4•JEITA)
Speaker impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω)
Input
Audio input:
130 ±60mVrms (input impedance 10kΩ or
6-3/4" (172 mm)
7" (178 mm)
greater)
1-15/16"
(50 mm)
Video input:
Tuner amp unit
1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p (input impedance 75 Ω)
Video output
Video output:
1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p (output impedance 75 Ω)
LCD Monitor
Screen Size: 7-inch wide type
6" Width (152 mm) × 3-5/16" Height
(85 mm )
Display method:
1-1/2"
7" (178 mm)
Transmission type TN liquid crystal display
(37.5 mm)
Drive method: TFT (thin-film transistor)
active matrix driving
Notes:
• Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.
• Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice for further immprovement.
Pixels: 336,960 (1440 × 234)
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VRX815
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”terminal
before starting.This is to prevent short circuits
during installation. (Figure 1)
Car battery
Figure 1
2.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Main unit
8 Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 2)
Hook plate ................................................... 2
Cord clamp
2 Tuner Amp unit
3 Manuals
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Warranty card
Spacer
Special screw
4 Power supply lead (For the tuner amp unit)
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
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
@ Battery
(for remote control unit)
Machine screw (M4× 3)............................... 4
# Outer Escutcheon
$ DCP Case
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3.
GENERAL CAUTIONS
1. Do not open the case. There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside. If you drop anything into
the unit during installation, consult your dealer
or an authorized CLARION service centre.
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 gen-
tly.
4.
CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the
main unit before starting.
5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Us-
ing other screws can cause damage. (Figure
4)
2. This model is used with the LCD panel slid for-
wards (shell loading system). On some types
of cars, the LCD panel may touch the dash-
board 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)
Chassis
Chassis
Damage
Max. 8 mm
Dashboard
Figure 4
6. The source unit has mounting screw holes for
NISSAN (N marks) and TOYOTA (T marks)
vehicles.
T
N
T
Shift lever
Shift lever
(check that it does not
touch the LCD.)
Figure 2
3. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane.
(Figure 3)
N
T
N
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.
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.
Notes:
3. Insert the main unit into the universal mount-
ing bracket until it locks.
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.
4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the
hooks are locked.
• Console opening dimensions
Rear fastening hole (of vehicle)
Instrument panel
7-3/16" (182 mm)
Hole
Hole
Stoppers
Screwdriver
Rubber cap
Universal mounting bracket
Stoppers
Main unit
2-Spring
Outer escutcheon
Note:
Set the outer escutch-
eon so that its metallic
part on the back side
fits the upper edge of
the main unit.
Figure 6
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■ Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles)
This unit is designed for fixed installation in the
dashboard.
arrow to remove it. Repeat the same for the
other side to remove the springs from the both
sides. (Figure 7)
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed
radio, install the main unit with the parts and
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.
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis
as shown in Figure 8. Holes are pre-tapped for
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.
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
4. Secure the unit in the dashboard, and then
reassemble the dashboard and the centre
panel.
2-Screw
Engagin claw
Main Unit
2-Spring
Screwdriver
Figure 7
Mounting bracket ∗
(1 pair for the left and right sides)
4-Hexagonal screw ∗ (M5 × 8)
Main Unit
Pocket
Note 2
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.
Figure 8
Note 1: In some cases, the centre panel may require
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.
some modification (trimming, filling, etc.).
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6.
REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT
1. When the rear of the main unit has been se-
cured with the method shown in Figure 6 un-
fasten the special screw.
the main unit out by the hook plate.(Insert both
the right and left edges of the hook plate.) (Fig-
ure 9)
2. Remove the outer escutcheon.
Note: Keep the hook plate. You cannot remove the
3. Insert the hook plate between the spring and
the universal mounting bracket, fit tab B of the
spring into hole A of the hook plate, then pull
main unit without disengaging the hook plate.
Instrument panel
Universal mounting bracket
2-Hook plate
Main
Unit
Spring
Outer escutcheon
A
B
Figure 9
7.
CAUTIONS ON WIRING
1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.
Rear view of the tuner amp unit
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 wir-
ing is correct.
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with the
same amperage rating as the original.
Fuse (15A)
Fuse
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).
Figure 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)
Fuse holder
Note: There are various types of fuse holder. Do not
let the battery side touch other metal parts.
Figure 11
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8.
WIRE CONNECTION
Securely connect to the
metal part of the car with a
screw, etc.
Black
Earth (ground) cord
Choke coil
Main power supply cord
Yellow
3A
Fuse
CeNET cable (provided with
this unit)
CeNET cable (Sold separately)
Power supply lead
Subwoofer output terminal
L+R (RCA)
Front audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
&
Rear audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
Reset switch
DSP select switch (∗3)
Tuner amp unit
∗1 Top view of the
tuner amp unit
VISUAL 1 input (RCA)/TV TUNER input (RCA)
DVD input (RCA)
¥
∗2
$
%
∗6
VISUAL 1 audio input terminal L+R (RCA)
VIDEO output (RCA) ∗5
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Purple/Black
Purple
2
1
8
Green/Black
Blue/White
Green
0
7
3
Brawn
(∗1
¡
Glay
Grass-green
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
¥
&
*
(
)
¡
Description
Glay/Black
Orange/White
White/Black
Red
B
REAR RIGHT
REAR RIGHT
4
!
6
@
5
9
v
B
v
FRONT RIGHT
FRONT RIGHT
B
FRONT LEFT
FRONT LEFT
v
B
REAR LEFT
REAR LEFT
v
+12 V MAIN POWER
AUTO ANTENNA
ILLUMINATION
+12 V ACCESSORY
GROUND
CCD/M.LOCK terminal
VISUAL 2 terminal
Radio antenna jack (∗2)
CeNET terminal
Spare terminal (Black)
Phone mute (Brown) (∗1)
Spare terminal (Yellow)
Parking brake (Grass-Green)
White
Yellow
)
Black
#
*
∗1: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal
The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s
connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones” function.
∗2: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit)
Note : Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.
∗3: 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.
N
D
∗4: Connect to a separately sold external antenna, DSP, etc. with a separately sold RCA cord (L,R).
∗5: Connect to a TV/VTR/DVD video for the rear seat.
∗6: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment.
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■ Connecting the Accessories
• 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.
• 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 CAA147 cannot be used. Please use the CAA188 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 tele-
phone is used.
• 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 Tunner
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.
Parking brake lamp
■ Connecting the parking brake lead
Connect the lead to parking brake lamp earth in
+ lead to battery
the meter panel.
Connect these three leads.
Notes:
- cord
• 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.
parking
brake signal
lead
Parking brake lead
(bright green)
Parking brake
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9.
SAMPLE SYSTEMS
■ Sample System 1
MAIN UNIT
VRX815
(S-TV)
∗ AMP built-in
Rear view
monitor
TV ANT.
DAB ANT.
TTX7501z
TTX7503z/TTX7504z
(CeNET TV TUNER)
RDI OUT
DAH913
(DAB TUNER)
∗DAH 9500Z cannot be connected.
CeNET
DVS9755z
(DVD video deck)
CeNET
CDC655z/655Tz/
1255z/DCZ625
(CD CHANGER)
CCA-519-500
External amplifier
MDC655z
(MD CHANGER)
∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
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■ Sample System 2
MAIN UNIT
VRX815
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
(S-TV)
∗ AMP built-in
CeNET
DAB ANT.
CeNET
∗ DPH
be c
RDI OUT
DAH913
(DAB TUNER)
∗ DAH9500Z cannot
be connected.
CDC655z/655Tz/
1255z/DCZ625
(CD CHANGER)
CCA-519-500
∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
MDC655z
(MD CHANGER)
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TV ANT.
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
REAR
MONITOR
TTX7501z
TTX7503z/TTX7504z
(CeNET TV TUNER)
CCA-389
OR
DPH910
(DIGITAL SOUND
PROCESSOR)
H7500Z cannot
connected.
VTR
AMP.
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Memo
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