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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).
∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
Contents
1. FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 2
2. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................ 3
3. NOMENCLATURE ...................................................................................................................... 4
Names of the Buttons and their Functions .................................................................................. 4
4. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5
Handling Compact Discs ............................................................................................................. 6
LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................. 6
5. DCP ............................................................................................................................................. 7
6. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................... 8
Radio Operations ......................................................................................................................... 9
CD Operations ........................................................................................................................... 10
7. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 11
8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................................ 12
9. ERROR DISPLAYS ................................................................................................................... 12
1. FEATURES
• High contrast blue negative display (13 x 8 Digits) with screen saver
• “Z-ENHANCER” sound customisation & “MAGNA BASS EX” dynamic bass enhancement
• Rotary volume control
Be sure to unfold and read the next page.
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2.CONTROLS/
/
Source unit /
/
[
]
[
]
[
]
CD SLOT
ROTARY
[
]
DIRECT
[
]
[ ]
Z
RELEASE
[
]
ISR
[
[
]
RPT
[
]
]
RDM
[
]
A-M
[
]
SCN
[
]
[
]
[
]
M-B
[
]
BND
[ ]
D
[
]
SRC
Display Items /
/
Operation status indication (Frequency, clock)
Z-Enhancer indication
Preset channel indication (1 to 6)
MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication
Stereo indication
Random indication
Manual indication
Repeat indication
Scan indication
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3. NOMENCLATURE
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3 (unfold).
Names of the Buttons and their Functions
[RELEASE] button
[M-B] button
• Press the button to switch the MAGNA BASS
EXTEND on/off.
• Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
DCP.
[ROTARY] knob
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
[D] button
• Switch the display indication (Main display,
Clock display).
• Use the knob to perform various settings.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to enter the adjust mode.
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
[BND] button
• Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual
tuning while in the radio mode.
[Z] button
• Use the button to select one of the 3 types of
sound characteristics already stored in
memory.
• Play a first track while in the CD mode.
[SRC] button
• Press the button to turn on the power.
[Q] button
• Eject a CD when it is loaded into the unit.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to turn off the power.
[DIRECT] buttons
• Store a station into memory or recall it
directly while in the radio mode.
• Switches the operation mode between the
radio and CD mode.
[
] button
[ISR] button
• Recall ISR radio station in memory.
• Play or pause a CD while in the CD mode.
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.
When the button is pressed and held for 2
seconds or longer, auto store is performed.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store
current station into ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[A-M] button
[RPT] button
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode
(bass, treble, balance, fader).
• Repeat play while in the CD mode.
[RDM] button
• Perform random play while in the CD mode.
[å], [∂] buttons
• Select a station while in the radio mode or
select a track when listening to a CD. These
buttons are used to make various settings.
[SCN] button
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each
track while in the CD mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-
backward while in the CD mode.
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4. PRECAUTIONS
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 or the
optical parts of the player and proper
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even
in the event that trouble arises, never open
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate
the rotating parts.
playback may not be possible. If moisture
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the
player, do not use the player for about one
hour. The condensation will disappear
naturally allowing normal operation.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
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Handling Compact Discs
•
•
Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of
such discs may cause misoperation or damage.
Use only compact discs bearing the
mark.
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other
specially shaped compact discs.
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.
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode
may not be usable.
• Do not use commercially available CD
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc
or cause breakdown of the internal
mechanism.
Handling
•
Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R
and CD-RW discs may not be played. Therefore,
do not leave them for a long time in the car.
Storage
• Do not expose compact discs to direct
sunlight or any heat source.
• New discs may have
some roughness
Ball-point pen
• Do not expose compact discs to excess
humidity or dust.
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
Roughness
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat
from heaters.
Cleaning
• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft
cloth and wipe in a straight line from the
center of the compact disc to the
circumference.
to remove any roughness from the edge of the
disc.
•
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact
disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.
• Do not use any solvents, such as
• 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.
commercially available cleaners, anti-static
spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.
LCD Screen
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.
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5. 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.
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct
orientation.)
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
DCP
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or
longer to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
DCP case
[RELEASE] button
CAUTION
• The DCP can easily be damaged by
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
• When the [RELEASE] button is pressed
and the DCP is unlocked, the car’s
vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent
damage to the DCP, always store it in its
case after detaching it. (See figure above.)
∗ The DCP is unlocked
3. Remove the DCP.
• The connector connecting the main unit
and the DCP is an extremely important
part. Be careful not to damage it by
pressing on it with fingernails, pens,
screwdrivers, etc.
DCP Rear Panel
Main Unit Front
DCP
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main
unit.
DCP
connector
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main
unit.
Main unit connector
Note:
2.
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
DCP
1.
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6. OPERATIONS
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
Basic Operations
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3 (unfold).
Setting the Z-Enhancer
CAUTION
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone
effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.
Be sure to lower the volume before
switching off the unit power or the ignition
key. The unit remembers its last volume
setting. If you switch the power off with the
volume up, when you switch the power back
on, the sudden loud volume may hurt your
hearing and damage the unit.
∗ The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”.
1. Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone
effect changes in the following order:
“Z-ENHANCER 1” (bass emphasized)
➜ “Z-ENHANCER 2” (treble emphasized)
➜ “Z-ENHANCER 3” (bass and treble
emphasized) ➜ “Z-EHCR OFF” (no sound
effect) ➜ “Z-ENHANCER 1”...
Turning on/off the power
Note:
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time
without 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.
Audio Mode Adjustments
1. Press the [A-M] button to select the
adjustment mode. The mode switches as
follows each time the [A-M] button is pressed:
1. Press the [SRC] button.
BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous
mode
∗ When the Z-Enhancer function is turned on,
BASS (bass) and TREB (treble) cannot be
selected.
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.
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
selected audio mode.
BASS (bass): Adjustment range: –7 to +7
TREB (treble): Adjustment range: –7 to +7
BAL (balnce): Adjustment range: L13 to R13
FAD (fader): Adjustment range: F12 to R12
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the
operation mode.
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the
operation mode changes in the following
order:
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
Radio mode ➜ CD mode ➜ Radio mode...
Note:
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is
inserted, the display shows “NO DISC”.
∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7
seconds after the adjustment.
Adjusting MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust the
low sound area like the normal sound adjustment
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.
Adjusting the volume
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
∗ The factory default setting is off.
1. Press the [M-B] button to turn on or off the
MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B EX”
lights in the display on or off.
Switching the display
Press the [D] button to select the desired display.
Turning the screen saver function
on or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver
function.
Each time you press the [D] button, the display
switches in the following order:
Main display ➜ Clock display ➜ Main display...
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Basic Operations
Radio Operations
You can turn on or off this function.
Listening to the radio
If the button operation is performed with the
screen saver function on, the operation display
corresponding to the button operation is shown
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to
the screen saver display.
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio
mode. The frequency appears in the display.
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the
radio reception band changes in the following
order:
∗ The factory default setting is on.
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
F1 (FM1) ➜ F2 (FM2) ➜ F3 (FM3) ➜ AM ➜ F1
(FM1)...
3. Press the [å] or [∂] button to tune in the
2. Press the [å] or [∂] button to select
“SCRN SVR”.
desired station.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]
knob, the setting changes in the following
order:
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band.
∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold
the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.
“MANU” in the display goes off and seek
tuning is now available.
SS OFF
SS ON
4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous
mode.
2. Press the [å] or [∂] button to
automatically seek a station.
Setting the Clock
When the [∂] button is pressed, the station is
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if
the [å] button is pressed, the station is
sought in the direction of lower frequencies.
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
2. Press the [å] or [∂] button to select
“CLOCK <E>”.
Manual tuning
3. Press the [
] button.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band.
4. Press the [å] or [∂] button to select the
hour or the minute.
∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and
hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.
“MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct
time.
∗ The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.
2. Press the [å] or [∂] button to manually
6. Press the [
memory.
] button to store the time into
tune in a station.
7. Press the [D] button to return to the previous
mode.
Note:
Recalling a preset station
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exist to store individual radio
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio
frequency automatically.
• If you select another operation mode while you
are setting the clock, the clock setting operation
will be canceled.
• If you remove the vehicle's battery for a check or
repair, the clock will be reset, so you must set it
again.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band.
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
Illumination dimmer function
When the illumination line of this unit is
connected with the car-side illumination signal
line, the display illumination of this unit dims in
connection with turning on the car-side
illumination.
recall the stored station.
∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store that station
into preset memory.
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Radio Operations
CD Operations
Manual memory
Loading a CD
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,
manual tuning or preset tuning.
Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with
the labeled side facing up. “LOADING” appears
in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and
the play starts.
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current
station into preset memory.
For CD (12 cm)
For single CD (8 cm)
CD SLOT
Auto store
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 previously stored station remains
unoverwritten at the memory position.
Notes:
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
desired band.
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may
require service.
2. Press and hold the [
] button for 2
seconds or longer. The stations with good
reception are stored automatically to the
preset channels.
• Discs not bearing the
mark and CD-ROMs
cannot be played by this unit.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Preset scan
Loading 8 cm compact discs
∗ No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.
∗ Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the insertion
slot.
Preset scan receives the stations stored in
preset memory in order. This function is useful
when searching for a desired station in memory.
1. Press the [
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
] button again to continue receiving that
station.
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [
] button.
Listening to a CD already inserted
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD mode.
Play starts automatically. If no CD is loaded in
the unit, “NO DISC” appears in the display.
[
] button
Pausing play
1. Press the [
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store
function is engaged and the unit starts storing
stations.
] button to pause play.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
2. To resume CD play, press the [
] button again.
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.
Ejecting a CD
1. Press the [Q] to eject the CD. Take it out
from the ejected position.
Note:
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
GISR memory
1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR
memory.
∗
If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for 15
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto reload).
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds
∗ 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to remove
it when ejected.
or longer.
GRecalling a station with ISR
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the
radio function and tune the selected radio station.
“ISR” appears in the display. Press the [ISR]
button again to return to the previous mode.
Selecting a track
GTrack-up
1. Press the [∂] button to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [∂] button, the track
advances ahead to the beginning of the next track.
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CD Operations
GTrack-down
1. Press the [SCN] button to start scan play.
“SCN” lights in the display.
1. Press the [å] button to move back to the
beginning of the current track.
2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN]
button again. “SCN” goes off from the display
and the current track continues to play.
2. Press the [å] button twice to move to the
beginning of the previous track.
Repeat play
Fast-forward/fast-backward
The repeat play continuously plays the current
track. This function continues automatically until
it is cancelled.
GFast-forward
Press and hold the [∂] button for 1 second or
longer.
1. Press the [RPT] button. “RPT” lights in the
GFast-backward
display and the current track is repeated.
Press and hold the [å] button for 1 second or
2. To cancel the repeat play, press the [RPT]
button again. “RPT” goes off from the display
and normal play resumes.
longer.
Top function
The top function resets the CD player to the first
track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play
the first track (track No. 1) on the disc.
Random play
The random play selects and plays individual
tracks on a disc in no particular order. This function
continues automatically until it is cancelled.
Scan play
The scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds
of each track on a disc automatically. This function
continues on the disc until it is cancelled.
1. Press the [RDM] button. “RDM” lights in the
display, an individual track is selected
randomly and play begins.
2. To cancel the random play, press the [RDM]
button again. “RDM” goes off from the
display and normal play resumes.
∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a
desired track.
7. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Audio
Maximum Power Output: 180 W (45 W ✕ 4 ch)
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf
Continuous Average Power Output:
17 W ✕ 4, into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%THD
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): 14 dB
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): 14 dB
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 1.7 V
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz
General
Power Supply Voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative
ground
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 531 kHz to 1629 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)
Weight / Source unit: 1.1 kg
Dimensions / Source unit:
178 (W) ✕ 50 (H) ✕ 155 (D) mm
CD Player
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Usable Discs: Compact disc
Frequency Response ( 1 dB): 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (1 kHz): 100 dB IHF-A
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 93 dB
Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%
Note:
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Problem
Cause
Fuse is blown.
Measure
Power does not turn
on.
(No sound is pro-
duced.)
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If
the fuse blows again, consult your store of
purchase.
Incorrect wiring.
Consult your store of purchase.
Nothing happens
when buttons are
pressed.
The microprocessor has
Turn off the power, then
malfunctioned due to noise, press the [RELEASE]
etc.
button and remove the
DCP.
Press the reset button for
about 2 seconds with a
thin rod.
Display is not accu-
rate.
Reset button
DCP or main unit connec-
tors are dirty.
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with
cleaning alcohol.
Compact disc cannot Another compact disc is al- Eject the compact disc before loading the new
be loaded.
ready loaded.
one.
Sound skips or is noi- Compact disc is dirty.
sy.
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 Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
after power is turned the internal lens when the
on.
car is parked in a humid
place.
9. ERROR DISPLAYS
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.
Take the measures described below 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
A CD cannot be played due to scratches,
etc.
Replace with a non-scratched,
non-warped-disc.
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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Printed in China /
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