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CX501E
2-DIN Bluetooth® CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER
LECTEUR CD/USB/MP3/WMA Bluetooth® 2 DIN
Bluetooth®-CD/USB/MP3/WMA-RECEIVER, 2-DIN
SINTOLETTORE CD/USB/MP3/WMA Bluetooth® a 2 DIN
2-DIN Bluetooth® CD/USB/MP3/WMA-ONTVANGER
RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3/WMA Bluetooth® 2-DIN
2-DIN Bluetooth® CD/USB/MP3/WMA-RECEIVER
ODBIORNIK 2-DIN Bluetooth® CD/USB/MP3/WMA
ΔΕΚΤΗΣ CD/USB/MP3/WMA 2-DIN Bluetooth®
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...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4
3. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions ............................................................................. 5
4. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 6
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons....................................................................................... 6
Inserting the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 7
5. OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operations.............................................................................................................................. 8
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 11
Radio Data System Operations...................................................................................................... 12
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 15
Bluetooth Operations...................................................................................................................... 17
Operations Common to Each Mode............................................................................................... 21
6. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 24
USB Operations ............................................................................................................................. 24
iPod®/iPhone® Operations ............................................................................................................. 26
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 29
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 30
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 31
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1. FEATURES
• Built in Bluetooth® handsfree (HFP) and audio streaming (A2DP & AVRCP)
• 2V/4ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
• 728-Variable colour display & illuminated key
2. PRECAUTIONS
This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel
About the registered marks, etc.
vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork truck,
bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3 wheel motor
bicycle, marine boat or other special purpose
vehicle is not appropriate.
• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod, or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Clarion Co.,Ltd. is
under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
Handling Compact Discs
• 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.
• Never stick labels on the surface of the
compact disc or mark the surface with a
pencil or pen.
Display Screen
In extremely 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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3. CONTROLS
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions
Source unit
[CD SLOT]
[MICRO
[
]
PHONE
]
[DIRECT]
[DIRECT]
[SCN]
[F-UP]
[F-DN]
[RPT]
[RDM]
[IR RECEIVER]
[SOURCE]
[BAND]
[
]
[
]
[RESET]
[AUX]
[
]
[ROTARY]
[TA]
[SOUND]
[DISP]
[MICROPHONE]
• Built-in microphone for Bluetooth telephone.
[
] button
• Perform preset scan while in radio mode.
• Play or pause a track while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
• Receive a call.
[DIRECT] buttons
• Store radio stations in memory or recall it
directly while in radio mode.
[SOUND] button
• Press to switch to the sound adjust mode.
• Ending a call.
[SCN] button
• Perform scan play while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB mode.
[DISP] button
[RPT] button
• Perform repeat play while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
[RDM] button
• Perform random play while in CD/MP3/WMA/
USB/iPod mode.
• Switch display mode.
[ROTARY] knob
• Rotate to adjust the volume.
• Rotate to select the desired item.
• Press to ensure the selected item.
[IR RECEIVER] button
• Receiver for remote control unit.
(Operating range: 30° in all directions)
[TA] button
• Press to set the TA (Traffic Announcement)
standby mode.
[SOURCE] button
[AUX] input jack
• Input jack for connecting external device.
• Turn the power on or off.
• Press to switch the source.
[x], [v] buttons
[BAND] button
• Change bands.
[F-UP], [F-DN] buttons
• Select folders while in MP3/WMA/USB mode.
• Commence fast-forward or fast-reverse
mode.
• Press to seek up/down.
[Q] (EJECT) button
• Press to eject disc.
[CD SLOT]
• Insert CDs here.
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4. REMOTE CONTROL
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
If you buy the RCB-176-301 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote control functions.
∗ Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main
unit.
Signal transmitter
[
]
]
[
[
]
SRC
BND
]
[
[
], [
[
], [
]
]
]
]
[
[
MUTE
DISP
[
TA
]
PTY
[
]
[
]
AF
PS/AS
[DISP] button
● Shared modes
• Press to alternate among main display, title
display and CT (clock time) display.
[SRC] button
• Use to alternate operation mode among the
various modes.
● Radio (Radio Data System) mode
[BND] button
• Switches reception band.
• Press to cancel a traffic announcement
broadcast, an emergency broadcast, and a
PTY broadcast during a TA, ALARM or PTY
interrupt.
[x], [v] buttons
[w], [z] buttons
• Increases and decreases volume.
• Moves preset channels up and down.
[PS/AS] button
• Press to perform preset scan.
[MUTE] button
• Turns mute function on and off.
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) for auto
store.
[TA] button
• TA on and off.
[AF] button
• Press to cancel a traffic announcement
broadcast during a TA interrupt.
• AF function on and off.
• Press and hold (1 sec.) for REG function on
and off.
[PTY] button
• PTY mode on and off.
[PTY] button
• Press to cancel a PTY broadcast during a
PTY interrupt.
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
● CD/MP3/WMA and USB modes
● iPod/iPhone mode
[x], [v] buttons
[x], [v] buttons
• Press to move the tracks up and down.
• Press to move the tracks up and down.
• Press and hold (1 sec.) for fast-forward/
fast-reverse.
• Press and hold (1 sec.) for fast-forward/
fast-reverse.
[
] button
[
] button
• Switches between playback and pause.
• Switches between playback and pause.
[PS/AS] button
• Press to perform scan play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold (1 sec.) for folder scan play.
[AF] button
[AF] button
• Press to perform repeat play.
[PTY] button
• Press to perform random play.
• Press to perform repeat play.
• Press and hold (1 sec.) for all random play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold (1 sec.) for folder repeat play.
[PTY] button
• Press to perform random play.
• When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press
and hold (1 sec.) for folder random play.
● Bluetooth mode
[x], [v] buttons
• Press to move the tracks up and down.
[
] button
• Switches between playback and pause.
Inserting the Battery
1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide
the cover in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion
guides, with the printed side (+) facing
upwards.
3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by
the arrow so that it slides into the
compartment.
4 Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks
into place.
Notes:
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery,
producing leakage of fluid and resulting in
personal injury or damage to surrounding
materials. Always follow these safety precautions:
Insertion guide
• Use only the designated battery.
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with
+/– polarities oriented correctly.
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in
fire or water. Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery.
• Dispose of used batteries properly.
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5. OPERATIONS
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5.
Basic Operations
Sound Adjustment
CAUTION
You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to
Be sure to lower the volume before
your preference.
switching off the unit power or the ignition
key. The unit remembers its last volume
setting.
To change sound setting
1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the
Turning on/off the power
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to turn on the
sound adjustment selection display.
∗ The factory default sound setting is
“BEAT EQ”.
power.
2. Then press the [x] or [v] button to
2. Press and hold the [SOURCE] button
select the sound adjustment mode.
(1 sec.) to turn off the power.
Each time you press the [x] or [v]
button, the sound adjustment mode
changes as following order:
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to change the
“BEAT EQ” ↔ “M-B EX” ↔ “BALANCE”
↔ “FADER” ↔ “LPF” ↔ “S-W VOL” ↔
“PHASE” ↔ “HPF”
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting value.
operation mode.
Radio ➜ CD/MP3/WMA ➜ USB/iPod ➜
BLUETOOTH ➜ AUX ➜ Radio...
∗ iPod can connect to this unit via USB
connector.
∗ iPhone can also be connected to this system
and “iPod” appearing in this manual should be
referred to as “iPod/iPhone”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
selected sound mode.
4. After completing settings, press the
[SOUND] button to return to the previous
mode.
Adjusting the volume
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the volume; turning it
●Setting the BEAT EQ
This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone
effects stored in memory.
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
Select the one you prefer.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “BEAT EQ”.
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the tone effect changes in the following
order:
Switching the display
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired
display.
“CUSTOM” ↔ “EXCITE” ↔ “IMPACT” ↔
“B-BOOST” ↔ “OFF”
CUSTOM : user custom
EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized
mid emphasized
IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized
B-BOOST : bass emphasized
OFF
: no sound effect
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When “CUSTOM” is set:
TREBLE<F>:The factory default setting is
10K”.
(Adjustment range: 5K/10K/15K)
The factory default setting is
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
“
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the
“BASS”/“MID”/“TREBLE” mode to adjust.
3-3. If you want to set the flat, press the
[ROTARY] knob to return to the “CUSTOM”
TREBLE<Q>
:
“1”.
3-5. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the
mode, then press and hold the [ROTARY
knob (1 sec.), bass/mid/treble
]
previous mode.
characteristics become flat.
When “EXCITE/IMPACT/B-BOOST” is set:
Setting the MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust
the low frequencies like the normal sound
adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep
bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic
sound.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF” (off).
2-1. Select “M-B EX”.
3-2. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting in the range of –3 to +3.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”.
3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the
previous mode.
●Adjusting the BASS/MID/TREBLE
This adjustment can be performed only when
the BEAT EQ is set to “CUSTOM”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
●Adjusting the balance
2-1. Select “BALANCE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
Note:
• While connected with the external amplifiers,
please do not set the “BASS”/“MID”/“TREBLE”
in the maximum level. Otherwise the speakers
may be damaged.
balance of the right and left speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “CENTER”
(center). (Adjustment range: RIGHT12 to
LEFT12 (right 12 to left 12))
3-2. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select as
●Adjusting the fader
following order:
2-1. Select “FADER”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
“BASS<G>” ↔ “BASS<F>” ↔ “BASS<Q>”
“MID<G>” ↔ “MID<F>” ↔ “MID<Q>”
“TREBLE<G>” ↔ “TREBLE<F>” ↔
“TREBLE<Q>”
balance of the rear and front speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “CENTER”
(center). (Adjustment range: FRONT12 to
REAR12 (front 12 to rear 12))
∗ The factory default setting is “BASS<G>”.
3-4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
●Adjusting the subwoofer
setting.
You can set the low pass filter of subwoofer.
BASS<G>:The factory default setting is “0”.
This adjustment can be performed only when
the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”
(page 22).
(Adjustment range: +7 to –7)
BASS<F>:The factory default setting is “50
”.
(Adjustment range: 50/100/200)
BASS<Q>:The factory default setting is “1”.
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
MID<G> : The factory default setting is “0”.
(Adjustment range: +7 to –7)
2-1. Select “LPF”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as
following order:
“THROUGH” ↔ “60” ↔ “90” ↔ “120”
∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”.
MID<F>
:
The factory default setting is “500”.
(Adjustment range: 500/1K/2K)
MID<Q> : The factory default setting is “1”
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)
TREBLE<G> The factory default setting is
(Adjustment range: +7 to –7)
.
:
“0”.
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Basic Operations
●Adjusting the subwoofer output
volume
You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s
subwoofer output terminal.
CT (Clock Time) function
The CT function receives CT data sent from an
“Radio Data System” station and displays the
time.
This adjustment can be performed only when
the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”
(page 22).
∗ If a CT data is not being received, “CT– –:– –”
appears in the display.
Note:
• CT data is not transmitted in some countries and
by some broadcast stations. Also, in some areas,
the CT may not display accurately.
2-1. Select “S-W VOL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to increase or
decrease the subwoofer volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”.
(Adjustment range: +6 to –6)
●Setting the PHASE
This set can be performed only when the
“REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER” (page 22).
2-1. Select “PHASE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as
following order:
“NORMAL” ↔ “REVERSE”
∗ The factory default setting is “NORMAL”.
●Adjusting the HPF
2-1. Select “HPF”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as
following order:
“THROUGH” ↔ “60” ↔ “90” ↔ “120”
∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”.
Note:
• During SOUND adjustment mode, if no operation
is performed for more than 10 seconds, this
mode can be cancelled and return to previous
mode.
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Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and select the
radio mode. The frequency or PS and PTY
appears in the display.
Recalling a preset station
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2,
6-FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Press the corresponding
[DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio
frequency automatically.
∗ PS: Programme service name
∗ PTY: Programme type
2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the
radio reception band changes in the
following order:
Manual memory
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning or
manual tuning.
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM (MW/LW) ➜
FM1...
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
(2 sec.) to store the current station into
preset memory.
Tuning
3 types of tuning mode available, seek tuning,
manual tuning and preset tuning.
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.
Seek tuning
2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and LOCAL
SEEK.
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to
receivable broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK
can tune in to only broadcast stations with a
good reception sensitivity.
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
2. Press and hold the [
] button (2 sec.). The
stations with good reception are stored
automatically to the preset channels.
Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) on the
front panel, then press [v] button repeatedly
until LO or DX displays on the screen, and
rotate the knob to select Local or Distant mode.
∗ If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2
was chosen for storing stations.
∗ If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are
automatically sought.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in
preset memory in order. This function is useful
when searching for a desired station in memory.
● DX SEEK
Press and hold the [x] or [v] button (1 sec.)
to automatically seek a station.
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.
When the [v] button is pressed, the station is
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if
the [x] button is pressed, the station is sought
in the direction of lower frequencies.
[
● LOCAL SEEK
] button
If the [x] or [v] button is pressed and held
in position for 1 second or longer, local seek
tuning will be enabled. Broadcast stations with
good reception sensitivity are selected.
(2 sec.), otherwise the auto store function is
engaged and the unit starts storing stations.
Manual tuning
Press the [x] or [v] button to manually tune
a station.
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Radio Data System Operations
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
Radio Data System
This unit has a built-in “Radio Data System”
decoder system that supports broadcast
stations transmitting “Radio Data System” data.
“OFF”.
• ON:
“REG” in the display lights and REG function
turns on.
When using the “Radio Data System” function,
always set the radio to FM mode.
• OFF:
“REG” in the display goes off and REG
function turns off.
AF function
The AF function switches to a different
frequency on the same network in order to
maintain optimum reception.
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the
previous mode.
Manually tuning a regional station
in the same network
1. This function is valid when the AF function is
ON and the REG function is OFF.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
Note:
“AF”.
• This function can be used when a regional
broadcast of the same network is received.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to
• ON:
call out the regional station.
“AF” in the display lights and AF function
turns on.
3. If the reception condition of the called out
station is bad, press the [DIRECT] button of
the same number. The unit receives a local
station on the same network.
• OFF:
“AF” in the display goes off and AF function
turns off.
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the
TA (Traffic Announcement)
previous mode.
In the TA standby mode, when a traffic
announcement broadcast starts, the traffic
announcement broadcast is received as top
priority regardless of the function mode so you
can listen to it. Traffic programme (TP)
automatic tuning is also possible.
∗ If the reception of the current broadcast
station deteriorates, “SEARCH” appears in the
display and the radio searches for the same
programme on another frequency.
REG (Regional programme)
function
When the REG function is ON, the optimum
regional station can be received. When this
function is OFF, if the regional station area
switches as you drive, a regional station for that
region is received.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
Note:
• The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when
the AF function is ON.
∗ This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in
the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the
“Radio Data System” broadcast station being
received has traffic announcement programmes.
● Setting the TA standby mode
If you press the [TA] button when only “TP” is lit
in the display, “TP” and “TA” light in the display
and the unit is set into the TA standby mode
until a traffic announcement is broadcast. When
a traffic announcement broadcast starts, “TRA
INFO” appears in the display. If you press the
[TA] button while a traffic announcement
broadcast is being received, the traffic
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled
and the unit goes into the TA standby mode.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
● Cancelling the TA standby mode
As “TP” and “TA” lit in the display, press the
[TA] button. The “TA” in the display goes off and
the TA standby mode is cancelled.
“REG”.
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∗ If “TP” is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches
Selecting PTY
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
for a TP station.
● Searching for a TP station
When “TP” is not lit, if you press the [TA] button,
“TA” in the display lights and the unit
automatically receives a TP station.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“PTY SELECT”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
Auto store function for TP stations
4. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons.
Alternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
select the desired PTY.
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations
into preset memory. If the number of TP can be
received less than 6, broadcast stations already
stored in memory and left without being
overwritten.
5. Press the [DISP] button to return to the
previous mode.
∗ Below are the factory default settings stored
for the [DIRECT] buttons.
∗ The PTY select mode is cancelled
automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is
selected.
As “TA” lit in the display, press and hold the
[
] button (2 sec.). The TP stations with the
good reception sensitivity are stored into preset
memory.
∗ Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is
stored into memory for FM3.
PTY seek
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
PTY (Programme Type)
This function enables you to listen to a
broadcast of the selected programme type even
if the unit is on a function mode other than radio.
∗ Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast.
∗ In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority
over a PTY broadcast station.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“PTY SELECT”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Press the [v] button to search for a PTY
broadcast in the direction of higher
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
frequencies; press the [x] button to search
in the direction of lower frequencies.
∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast
can be received, the unit returns to the PTY
select mode.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“PTY”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
PTY preset memory
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the “Radio Data System”
adjustment selection display.
“OFF”.
• ON:
“PTY” in the display lights and PTY standby
mode is turned on. When the selected PTY
broadcast starts, the PTY item name
appears in the display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“PTY SELECT”.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired PTY.
• OFF:
“PTY” in the display goes off and PTY
standby mode is cancelled.
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the
5. If you press and hold any one of the
[DIRECT] buttons (2 sec.), the selected PTY
is stored into that preset channel memory.
previous mode.
● Cancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast
Press the [SOURCE] button during the PTY
interrupt broadcast, the PTY interrupt is
cancelled and the unit returns to PTY standby
mode.
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Radio Data System Operations
Emergency broadcast
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the
function mode operations are stopped.
“ALARM!” appears in the display and the
emergency broadcast can be heard.
● Cancelling an emergency broadcast
If you press the [SOURCE] button, emergency
broadcast reception is cancelled.
Switching the PTY display language
You can select one of 4 languages (English,
German, Swedish or French) for the PTY
displayed in the display.
∗ The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to
switch to the adjustment selection display.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
“LANGUAGE”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired language.
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the
previous mode.
Volume setting of TA, emergency
broadcast (Alarm) and PTY
The volume for TA, Alarm and PTY interrupts
can be set during TA, Alarm or PTY interrupt.
∗ The factory default setting is “15”.
During a TA, Alarm or PTY interrupt, turn the
[ROTARY] knob to set the volume to the desired
level (0 to 33).
∗ When the TA, Alarm or PTY interrupt ends, the
volume returns to the level it had before the
interrupt.
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
● Number of files or folders
1. Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 999 files can be played.
This unit can play back MP3/WMA
files
Note:
• If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio
is output (the WMA indicator blinks).
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
always be played in the order displayed on
the PC.)
● To disable DRM (Digital Rights
Management)
1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11,
3. Some noise may occur depending on the
type of encoder software used while
recording.
click on TOOL
➜
OPTIONS
➜
MUSIC
RECORD tab, then under Recording settings,
unclick the Check box for RECORD
PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.
Backup Eject function
Just pressing the [Q] button, ejects the disc
Personally constructed WMA files are used
at your own responsibility.
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.
1. Press the [Q] button. Remove the disc after
it is ejected.
Notes:
Precautions when creating MP3/
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload).
WMA file
● Usable sampling rates and bit rates
1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,
Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR
2. WMA: Bit rate 5 kbps-320 kbps
Listening to a disc already loaded in
the unit
Press the [SOURCE] button to select the CD/
MP3/WMA mode.
● File extensions
1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or
“.WMA” to MP3 or WMA file by using single
byte letters. If you add a file extension other
than specified or forget to add the file
extension, the file cannot be played.
When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode,
play starts automatically.
2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
Instead, “– –:– –” will appear in the play time
display.
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO
DISC” appears in the title display.
∗ When MP3/WMA files are played, a little no
sound part is caused between tunes.
Loading a CD
1. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT
with the labeled side facing up. The CD plays
automatically after loading.
● Logical format (File system)
1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc
or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level
1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” or APPLE ISO as
the writing software format. Normal play may
not be possible if the disc is recorded on
another format.
Notes:
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may
require service.
2. The folder name and file name can be
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play
but the title must be within 64 single byte
alphabetical letters and numerals (including
an extension).
• Discs not bearing the
or
mark and
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder
having the same name.
Pausing play
1. Press the [
] button to pause play.
● Folder structure
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8
hierarchical levels will be impossible.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
2. To resume CD play, press the [
again.
] button
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.
Folder Select
This function allows you to select a folder
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing
from the first track in the folder.
1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to
change the title display.
1. Press the [F-UP] or [F-DN] button.
Press the [F-UP] button to move the next
folder. Press the [F-DN] button to move the
previous folder.
● CD-TEXT disc
Track ➜ Disc/Artist ➜ Clock ➜ Track ...
● MP3/WMA disc
Track ➜ Folder ➜ Title/Album ➜ Artist ➜ Clock
➜ Track ...
2. To select a track, press the [x] or [v]
button.
Notes:
Other various play functions
●Scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a
disc.
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the
display.
• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TITLE”
appears in the display.
• For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3/2.2/1.1/1.0.
• Tag displays give priority to V2.3/2.2.
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the
information written into the extension header is
displayed.
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
●Folder scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders
on an MP3/WMA disc.
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button (1 sec.) for
folder scan play.
Selecting a track
● Track-up
●Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current track
repeatedly.
1. Press the [v] button to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat
2. Each time you press the [v] button, the
track advances ahead to the beginning of the
next track.
play.
●Folder repeat play
This function allows you to play a track currently
being played in the MP3/WMA folder
repeatedly.
● Track-down
1. Press the [x] button to move back to the
beginning of the current track.
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button (1 sec.) for
2. Press the [x] button twice to move back to
folder repeat play.
the beginning of the previous track.
●Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on a disc in a random order.
Fast-forward/Fast-reverse
● Fast-forward
1. Press and hold the [v] button (1 sec.).
● Fast-reverse
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random
play.
●Folder random play
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in
a random order.
1. Press and hold the [x] button (1 sec.).
∗ For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until
the start of searching and between tracks. In
addition, the playing time may have a margin
of error.
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.) for
folder random play.
●To cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously
selected.
∗ The various play mode is canceled and the
various play off mode appears in the display
for 2 seconds.
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Bluetooth Operations
The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your car’s
built-in audio system for wireless mobile phone
or music handsfree communication.
Making a call
There are 4 ways to make outgoing call.
●Direct Number Call
Outgoing call can be made by entering
telephone numbers directly via the car stereo.
Some Bluetooth mobile phones have the audio
features, and some portable audio players
support Bluetooth feature.
Telephone number uses 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, *, #, and +.
This system can play audio data stored in a
Bluetooth audio device.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select “DIAL
The car stereo with Bluetooth installed will be
able to retrieve phonebook contacts, received
call, dialed call, missed call, incoming calls,
outgoing call, redial call and listen to music.
NUMBER”.
2. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
numbers.
Notes:
4. Press the [x] or [v] button to input or
• This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with some Bluetooth audio players.
delete the number.
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)
to call the mobile phone No.
• For detailed information on the playable
Bluetooth audio players, see our home page:
• When an audio device is paired, the following
operations are the same as for CD mode:
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
●Call from Phonebook
User can search the contact name in the
phonebook and make call.
∗ Pause
∗ Track selection
∗ Fast-forward
∗ Fast-reverse
• The titles and the play time can not appear in the
display.
Alternatively, user can call from mobile phone.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select “PHONE
BOOK”.
2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact
name mode (in this case, turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select the desired contact name).
3. When the contact name is displayed, press
the [v] or [x] button to select the contact
name’s phone number.
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 15-16)
for details.
Basic Operations
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to call the mobile
Select Bluetooth
phone No.
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to switch the
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
source.
●Answering a call
1. You can answer an incoming call by pressing
2. You can press and hold the [SOUND] button
to disconnect the currently connected
device.
[
] button.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to reject an
incoming call.
Switch the display
Press the [DISP] button to select the display in
the following order:
●Switch to the secret call
1. Press the [BAND] button to switch to the
secret call mode.
∗ When you switch to the secret call mode, you
will not hear the call from set and only can
hear it from your mobile phone.
“BT TEL” ↔ “BT AUDIO” ↔ “– –:– –”
∗ The connected device name will appear in the
display.
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Bluetooth Operations
●Received/Dialled/Missed Call History
You can search any Received/Dialled/Missed
Call History.
●PAIRING
This option is used to perform Bluetooth pairing
with the mobile phone and audio.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select
Up to a maximum of 5 mobile phones and an
audio device can be paired.
“HISTORY”.
2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact
name mode (in this case, turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select the desired contact name).
2-1. Select “PAIRING”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
3-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select
“TELPHONE” or “AUDIO”, then press the
[ROTARY] knob.
3-3. After select the “TELPHONE”, then press
and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.) to
memory.
3. When the contact name is displayed, press
the [x] or [v] button to select the contact
name’s phone number.
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to call the mobile
phone No.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select
“SEARCH” or “WAIT”.
●Redial a call
You can call a redial phone No.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
1. Press the [BAND] button to select “REDIAL”.
(1 sec.).
2. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)
∗ When the “SEARCHING” appears in the
display, you can press the [ROTARY] knob
to stop search, then the list search appears.
to call the redial phone No.
∗ Press the [SOUND] button to end the call.
“SEARCH” mode: User can search the
Bluetooth mobile phone or audio device.
To change Bluetooth adjustment
setting
“WAIT” mode: User can search this unit via
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.)
to switch to the Bluetooth adjustment
selection display.
the mobile phone or audio device.
6-1. After the search, turn the [ROTARY] knob
to select the desired Bluetooth mobile
phone.
7-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to pair.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
the “item name”.
“PAIRING” ↔ “SELECT” ↔ “DELETE” ↔
“DISCONNECT” ↔ “ADD PHONE BOOK”
↔ “DEL NO. PHONE BOOK” ↔
“HISTORY DELETE ALL” ↔ “MIC GAIN”
↔ “RING VOL” ↔ “TONE SEL” ↔
“NOISE” ↔ “AUTO ANS” ↔ “AUTO CON”
↔ “PASS KEY” ↔ “ADDRESS” ↔ “BT
NAME” ↔ “BT FW”
Note:
• After paired successfully, the phone book
numbers can be stored in five memories and
every memory can store 100 telephone numbers.
●SELECT
This is a setting for user to select one of the
paired mobile phones.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
“desired setting value”.
2-1. Select “SELECT”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the paired
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting value.
∗ After completing settings, press the [DISP]
button to return to the previous mode.
mobile phones appear in the display.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to choose one of
the 5 mobile phones.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to connect.
Connected device will be able to use all the
functionalities provided.
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Bluetooth Operations
●DELETE
This is a setting for user to delete one of the
paired device from the list.
●DEL NO. PHONE BOOK
This option is used to delete one of or all phone
No. of the added phone book.
2-1. Select “DELETE”.
2-1. Select “DEL NO. PHONE BOOK”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the paired
device appears in the display.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to choose one of
the 5 mobile phones and an audio device.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “1 DEL”
or “ALL DEL”.
5-1. When you select “1 DEL”, press the
[ROTARY] knob, then turn the [ROTARY]
knob to select one of the desired phone No.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob to
delete the paired device.
Notes:
6-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the
“DELETE?” appears in the display.
7-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.) to
• Deleted paired device will not automatically
rearrange in the paired device list.
• After deleting the device, the phone book and
the call history records will be deleted too.
delete.
Note:
●DISCONNECT
This option is used to disconnect the currently
connected device.
• If you want to transfer or handle this unit, please
perform “DELETE”, “ADD PHONE BOOK” and
“DEL NO. PHONE BOOK” function to delete all
of your personal information.
2-1. Select “DISCONNECT”.
●HISTORY DELETE ALL
This option is used to delete all of the call
records.
3-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to disconnect.
∗ Press and hold the [SOUND] button (2 sec.)
to disconnect.
2-1. Select “HISTORY DELETE ALL”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the
“CONFIRM?” appears in the display.
4-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.), then
the “DELETING” appears in the display,
delete all of the call records successfully.
●ADD PHONE BOOK
This option is used to add one of the phone No.
2-1. Select “ADD PHONE BOOK”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.), then
the “CHECKING” appears in the display.
∗ If your phone has the PBAP function, the
“RECEIVING” will appear in the display, and
it will receive the phone NO. automatically.
When the transfer is complete, the
●MIC GAIN
MIC gain can be set by each paired mobile
phone device. Each registered device has
unique MIC gain setting.
“COMPLETED” will appear in the display for
2 sec. Then it returns to the “ADD PHONE”
mode.
2-1. Select “MIC GAIN”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the
∗ If your phone doesn’t have the PBAP
function, the “WAITING” will appear in the
display. At the same time the phone No.
from the paired phone book list is sent out,
then there is a prompt on the mobile phone if
it is successful. Then it returns to the “ADD
PHONE” mode.
MIC gain setting.
∗ The factory default setting is “3”.
(Adjustment range:1 to 5)
●RING VOL
This option is used to change the ringing volume
by each paired mobile phone device.
∗ Some mobile phones cannot transfer the
phone book to this unit because of the less
word and the language type. In this time,
please edit your phone book in other
language, and transfer it once again.
2-1. Select “RING VOL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the
ringing volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “5”.
(Adjustment range:1 to 10)
3-2. Press the [ROTARY] knob again to stop
the receiving of the phone NO. and the
“CANCEL” will appear in the display for
2 sec. and then the “CANCEL ED” will
appear in the display for 1 sec. Then it
returns to the “ADD PHONE” mode.
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Bluetooth Operations
●TONE SEL
●PASS KEY
The system can ring if the mobile phone cannot
ring when the Bluetooth connection has been
established.
This PASS KEY is used during pairing mode. A
maximum of 10 digits can be changed through
the car stereo.
∗ The factory default PASS KEY is “1234”.
2-1. Select “PASS KEY”.
2-1. Press “TONE SEL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select
“INTERNAL” or “AUTO”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
∗ The unit setting is “AUTO”.
“INTERNAL”: Adjust tone in the car
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to remove
the cursor.
Bluetooth system.
5-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
“AUTO”: Automatic adjustment is enabled
desired digits.
in the paired mobile phone.
6-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.) to store in memory.
●NOISE
This option is used to set noise volume in the
car Bluetooth system.
●ADDRESS
This will hold the unique Bluetooth address. The
address is 16 figures.
2-1. Press “NOISE”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “LOW”
2-1. Select “ADDRESS”.
or “HIGH”.
∗ The factory default setting is “LOW”.
The Bluetooth address 8 figures appears in
the display.
●AUTO ANS
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to display.
This is a setting to determine whether any
incoming call will be automatically or manually
answered.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “AUTO ANS”.
●Bluetooth Name
This will display the name of the Bluetooth.
2-1. Select “BT NAME”.
The Bluetooth name appears in the display.
●Bluetooth Firmware version
This will display the firmware version of the
Bluetooth.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
ON: Any incoming call is automatically
answered in 5 seconds.
2-1. Select “BT FW”.
The Bluetooth firmware version appears in
the display.
OFF: User needs to manually answer the
call.
●AUTO CON
This function allows the Bluetooth to be
connected automatically with previously
connected device. Connection can be
established at any source mode.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “AUTO CON”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
ON: Automatic connection is enabled.
OFF: Automatic connection is disabled.
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Operations Common to Each Mode
●Setting the anti-theft function (CATS)
To change adjustment setting
“CATS” is the acronym of “Clarion Anti-Theft
System”. When you set a PIN code (called as
“Personal Code”), a theft is prevented by
disabling the operation of the unit at the theft.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.)
to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
• Setting your Personal Code
2-1. Select “CODE”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select
the “item name”.
“CONTRAST” ↔ “COLOR” ↔ “CODE” ↔
“SCRN SVR” ↔ “SCROLL” ↔
“DIMMER” ↔ “BLINKLED” ↔
“REAR/S-W” ↔ “INT-SW” ↔ “RESET”
The set personal code screen appears.
4-1. Press the [DIRECT] buttons [1]-[6] to enter
your desired 4-digit Personal Code.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(2 sec.).
“desired setting value”.
∗ In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting value.
∗ After completing settings, press the [DISP]
button to return to the previous mode.
The entered Personal Code will be set, and
it will return to the previous screen.
Note:
• Write down your Personal Code in case you
forget it.
●Setting the contrast
You can adjust the display contrast to match the
angle of installation of the unit.
∗ The factory default setting is “10”.
(Adjustment level: 1 to 16)
• Erasing the Personal Code
2-1. Select “CODE”.
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
The ERASE PERSONAL CODE screen
appears.
2-1. Select “CONTRAST”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
contrast.
4-1. Enter the Personal Code currently.
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(2 sec.) or longer.
Entering a Personal Code mode is
cancelled.
●Setting the button illumination
2-1. Select “COLOR”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
• When the ENTER PERSONAL CODE
screen appears
color type.
The ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen will be
displayed when turning the ACC power on after
performing the following operations:
• The car battery was replaced.
• The backup power was cut off.
• The [RESET] button was pressed.
Note:
• Setting COLOR SCAN mode
As selecting “CLR SCAN”, the color
automatically changes.
∗ The factory default setting is “CLR SCAN”.
∗ After 3 seconds the color changes to the other.
• Setting USER mode
The factory default setting is “RED 8” (red),
“GREEN 8” (green), “BLUE 8” (blue).
As selecting “USER COLOR 1, 2, 3”, press the
[ROTARY] knob to enter the setting.
• If you have lost your Personal Code, please
contact Clarion customer service.
1. Enter your Personal Code currently set.
2. When the correct Personal Code is entered,
the unit will restart from the initial startup
screen.
1. Press the [x] or [v] to select “RED”,
“GREEN” or “BLUE”.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from 0 to
8.
3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob for
2 seconds or longer to store the color in
memory and cancel the setting mode.
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Notes:
● Selecting Rear or Subwoofer
• When you enter a wrong Personal Code, the
message “LOCK - - - -” is displayed and the
Personal Code entry is prohibited for a while.
This prohibited time is changed according to the
number of times of wrong code entry as follows:
• 1 to 6 times: 15 seconds
• 7 times or more: 15 minutes
● Turning the screen saver function on
or off
∗ The factory default setting is “REAR”.
2-1. Select “REAR/S-W”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “REAR”
or “S-WOOFER”.
● Cellular phone interrupt setting
If you connect this unit and your cellular phone
with a separately sold cable, you can listen to
your telephone calls on your car speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
This unit is provided with the screen saver
function which allows you to show various kinds
of patterns and characters in the operation
status indication area of the display in a random
order. You can turn on or off this function. 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.
2-1. Select “INT-SW”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting.
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the setting changes in the following order:
“OFF” ↔ “ON” ↔ “MUTE”
• OFF:
This unit continues normal operation even
when the cellular phone is used.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
• ON:
2-1. Select “SCRN SVR”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
setting.
You can listen to your telephone calls from
the speakers connected to this unit.
∗ When listening to your calls on your car
speakers, you can adjust the volume by
turning the [ROTARY] knob.
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the setting changes in the following order:
• MUTE:
“ON” ↔ “OFF”
The sound from this unit is muted during
telephone calls.
● Setting the method for title scroll
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA title.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
Note:
• If connecting a hands-free kit, please ensure the
setting is ON to receive the telephone audio
through the system. (The sound output from the
AUX.)
2-1. Select “SCROLL”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
• ON:
To scroll automatically.
● Performing memory reset
This function allows you to reset adjusted
settings in the memory.
• OFF:
To scroll just 1 time.
The stored settings like last operation mode,
volume setting, preset channels, RDS operation
settings, MAGNA BASS EXTEND setting, adjust
mode settings and sound mode settings can be
formatted by this function.
● Setting the dimmer control
You can set the dimmer control “ON” or “OFF”.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.
Note:
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
• The settings will remain in the memory even if
you turn the power off or press the reset button.
“OFF”.
● Anti-theft indicator
2-1. Select “RESET”.
The red Anti-theft indicator is a function for
preventing theft. When the ACC or POWER is
off, this indicator blinks.
3-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob
(1 sec.).
“RESET” appears in the display, then the
unit will be restarted automatically and the
memory will be cleared.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “BLINKLED”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
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Operations Common to Each Mode
AUX function
This system has an external input jack on the
front panel so you can listen to sounds and
music from external devices connected to this
unit.
●Selecting AUX IN sensitivity
Make the following settings to select the
sensitivity when sounds from external devices
connected to this unit are difficult to hear even
after adjusting the volume.
∗ The factory default setting is “MID”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
2. Select “AUX SENS”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “HIGH”,
“MID” or “LOW”.
Note:
• When AUX mode is selected, AUX IN sensitivity
can be set.
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6. ACCESSORIES
USB Operations
• The Podcast files of iTunes Store that stored
in the USB memory device can not be played.
Besides, the data that edit through some softs
such as the Tag edit soft may not be played.
USB memory device operation
Note:
• The following operations are the same as for CD
mode:
• To prevent the accidental loss of data, always
back up important data on your computer.
∗ Pause
∗ Track selection
∗ Fast-forward/reverse (Except DRM file)
∗ Scan play
∗ Repeat play
∗ Random play
• This unit does not support connections to a
computer. In addition, connections made
through a USB hub device are also not
supported.
∗ Folder selection
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 15-16)
for details.
• When a USB memory device is composed of
two or more drives, only one of the drives will
be detected.
• USB memory devices with security functions
cannot be played.
About USB memory
• USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus,
and refers to an external bus standard
supporting data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.
• The order in which tracks are recorded may
differ depending on the USB memory device
connected (the actual playback order may not
be the same as that indicated on your
computer’s display).
• This unit is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with
maximum data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.
• USB memory devices that can be played by
connecting to the unit’s USB cable are limited
to those recognized as “USB mass storage
class devices”; operation is not guaranteed
with all USB memory devices.
CAUTION
• Insert and remove a USB memory device
only when the device is not being
accessed. Connecting or disconnecting
the device at the following times may
result in the loss of data:
∗ Devices compatible with “USB Mass Storage
Class” can be used merely by connecting to
the host device, without need for special
drivers or application software.
- If the USB memory device is removed or
power is disconnected during writing to
the device.
• Consult the manufacturer of your USB
memory device for information regarding
whether it is supported by “USB Mass
Storage Class” standards.
- When the device is subjected to static
electricity or electric noise.
• Audio files playable on this unit are limited to
MP3/WMA files. For details, see the section
“MP3/WMA” (page 15).
• Do not leave a USB memory device
unattended in an automobile. Exposure to
direct sunlight or high temperatures may
cause deformation or other malfunction of
the USB memory device.
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USB Operations
Connecting a USB memory device
1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB
connector.
Playback will begin from the first file
recorded on the device.
∗ When a USB device is connected, it will switch
to USB mode automatically. If the device is
not recognized, press the [SOURCE] button to
switch the source to the device.
∗ Always insert the device fully into the
connector. Incomplete connections may
cause the device not to be recognized.
∗ Depending on the number of tracks recorded,
some amount of time may be required until all
tracks are read into the unit.
∗ The order in which tracks are recorded may
differ depending on the device connected (the
actual playback order may not be the same as
that indicated on your computer’s display).
To listen to tracks on a connected
USB memory device
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to switch the
source. When USB memory device is
selected, playback (except DRM files) will
begin from the location at which playback
was previously stopped.
∗ When a USB memory device is connected,
the USB mode will be displayed.
∗ When a USB memory device is disconnected
and then reconnected, playback will begin
from the beginning of the USB memory
device.
To stop play
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and switch the
function to a source other than the USB
memory.
CAUTION
Do not remove the USB memory device
when the USB mode is selected, since it may
result in loss or damage to data on the USB
memory device.
Always backup and save important data on
your computer.
2. Remove the USB memory device from the
USB connector.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
iPod can be connected by using the connector
cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case,
you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy
video movies stored in the iPod with video
displaying them on this unit, it is required to use
the special connector cable (CCA-723)/
Setting iPod simple mode
Use this function if you wish to operate through
your iPod connected to this unit via the USB cable.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
2. Press [x] or [v] to select “S-CTRL”.
(CCA-748) and monitor separately sold.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
This section describes operations when
connected to an Apple iPod via the USB
connector.
• ON:
Notes:
Operations can be made through your iPod.
• OFF:
Operations cannot be made through your
iPod.
• See the iPod Owner’s Manual for details
regarding operation conditions.
• The unit will not operate, or may operate
improperly with unsupported versions.
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)
to store the setting and return to the previous
mode.
• For a list of compatible Apple iPod unit with this
model, please contact your Clarion dealer or
Notes:
• When performing iPod operations using simple
control mode, make the operations slowly. If
repetitive operations are performed too quickly,
unforseen errors may occur.
• When performing iPod operations using simple
control mode, please do not operate the iPod
and the unit at the same time, otherwise there
may be unexpeted event happened.
• Some iPod models do not support this function.
Consult your nearest Clarion dealer or website to
confirm which models do not support this
function.
Connecting an iPod
When an iPod is connected to the USB slot,
“Shuffle” set on the iPod will become as follows:
• “Shuffle (Albums)” play ➜ Random play
• “Shuffle (Songs)” play ➜ All random play
The iPod has two modes, the “Play mode” and
the “iPod menu mode” for selecting tracks.
Switch between these modes by pressing the
[BAND] button for 1 second or longer.
Note:
• To connect iPod, please use the USB cable
attached in iPod.
Select iPod mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.
Playback will begin from the last file that was
played on the iPod.
Notes:
• The following operations in Play mode operate
the same as in CD mode:
∗ Track selection: [x], [v]
∗ Fast-forward/fast-backward: [x], [v]
∗ Pause: [
]
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 15-16)
for details.
• After a Podcast file has completed playback, the
pause display, or the track-end position Play-
Time display will appear. At that time, select a
music file once again.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
Other various play functions
(in Play mode)
Notes:
Selecting category from the iPod
menu
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button to select
the iPod menu mode.
• These functions are not supported when in the
iPod menu mode.
• The Random function set on the iPod remains the
same after attachment/detachment of the iPod.
• The Repeat function on the iPod will be changed
when you connect/disconnect the iPod to the
unit.
The iPod menu categories will be displayed.
Notes:
• Repeat and Random mode operations are not
supported when in the iPod menu mode.
• In iPod menu mode, if you press the [x]/[v]
button or turn the [ROTARY] knob fast, playback
may not be performed.
●Repeat play
Play back one track repeatedly.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “Music”
or “Video”.
1. Press the [RPT] button.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
●Random play
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between
Play all albums within a selected category, in
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle
(Albums)” command on iPod.)
categories.
The iPod menu categories alternate in the
following order:
1. Press the [RDM] button.
• In the Music mode
●All random play
“PLAYLISTS” ↔ “ARTISTS” ↔
“ALBUMS” ↔ “SONGS” ↔ “GENRES” ↔
“COMPOSERS”...
Play all tracks within a selected category, in
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle
(Songs)” command on iPod.)
• In the Video mode
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.).
“MOVIES” ↔
“MUSIC VIDEOS” ↔ “TV SHOWS” ↔
“VIDEO PODCASTS” ↔ “RENTALS”
●To cancel play
1. Press the same play button once again.
Notes:
• When the repeat play mode is canceled, after
playing all tracks within a selected category,
playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category.
Notes:
The iPod menu mode can be canceled by
performing one of the following operations:
• Press the [BAND] button.
• When the category select screen is displayed,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
5. Press the [ROTARY] knob to select the
• When playing the last track within a selected
category in Random mode, if ACC is switched off
then on again, playback will begin from a
different track.
category.
• Though the default setting of an iPod is “All
Repeat”, the indication on the mode status is not
displayed.
• When performing operations using simple control
mode, do not set the repeat off on the iPod.
6. When the track name display is showing,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
Playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category, and the iPod menu mode
will be canceled.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
switch between subfolders, then press the
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired
subfolder.
∗ When the track name display is showing,
pressing the [x] button will return to the
currently playing folder name display.
7. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track
within a category.
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iPod®/iPhone® Operations
iPod menu alphabet search
iPod menu list back
This function searches the subfolders for
desired alphabetical letters.
After exiting the iPod menu operation mode:
∗ If press the [BAND] button, it will return to the
previous subfolder list mode.
∗ If press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.), it will
return to the category list mode.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the iPod
menu mode.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between
categories.
About title display
This unit supports the display of title
information transmitted from a connected iPod.
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
• Character code information is UTF-8;
displayable characters include English
alphanumerics, some symbols, and some
umlaut characters.
In this case, you can turn the [ROTARY] knob
to switch between subfolders and press the
[ROTARY] knob to enter the next subfolder
layer.
• Unsupported characters will be replaced
by asterisks (*).
4. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.).
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired letter to search.
6. Press the [ROTARY] knob to perform
search.
∗ During search, press the [ROTARY] knob to
cancel search.
7. Press the [ROTARY] knob on the song list to
select song.
8. Press the [v] button to search next song of
the desired letter.
Selecting category using preset
memory
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to
select the iPod menu mode.
The category can be set as follows in the
[DIRECT] (1-6) buttons.
[1] : PLAYLISTS
[2] : ARTISTS
[3] : ALBUMS
[4] : SONGS
[5] : GENRES
[6] : COMPOSERS
2. Press the desired [DIRECT] (1-6) button to
select the category.
∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on
the category.
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
switch between subfolders, then press the
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired
subfolder.
3. When the track name display is showing,
press the [ROTARY] knob.
Playback will begin from the first track in the
selected category, and the iPod menu mode
will be canceled.
∗ Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track
within a category.
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
No sound output Power antenna lead is
1. Turn the unit off.
when operating
the unit with
amplifiers or
power antenna
attached.
shorted to ground or
2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna
lead. Check each wire for a possible short to
ground using an ohm meter.
excessive current is required
for remote-on the amplifiers
or power antenna.
3. Turn the unit back on.
4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power
antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off
before all wires are attached, use an external relay
to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current
required).
Nothing happens The microprocessor has
Press the reset button for
Reset button
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise, about 2 seconds with a thin
pressed.
etc.
rod.
If the RESET button is
pressed when a disc is
loaded, please eject the disc
and load it once again before attempting to play it.
Display is not
accurate.
Main unit connectors are
dirty.
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with
cleaning alcohol.
No sound heard
No sound heard
The speaker protection circuit 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be
is operating.
restored by turning the power off and on again.
(Speaker volume is reduced automatically when
the speaker protection circuit operates).
2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service
department.
MP3/WMA files are absent in Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.
a disc.
Files are not recognized as
an MP3/WMA file.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
File system is not correct.
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or
APPLE ISO file system.
Sound skips or is Compact disc is dirty.
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.
noisy.
Compact disc is heavily
scratched or warped.
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.
Sound is cut or
skipped.
MP3/WMA files are not
encoded properly.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
Noise is
generated or
noise is mixed
with sound.
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.
Wrong filename
File system is not correct.
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or
APPLE ISO file system.
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Problem
Cause
Measure
No sound heard
The device contains no MP3/ Record MP3/WMA files properly to the device.
WMA files.
The files are not proper MP3/ Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.
WMA format.
Connectors are loose.
Disconnect the device and reconnect securely.
Check operation of portable music player.
Some USB portable music
players may consume current
that exceeds the USB rating.
In this case, the unit’s
overcurrent protection circuit
operates to stop the music
playback.
Sound is
The MP3/WMA files are
Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.
interrupted or has improperly encoded.
noise.
The device isn’t
recognized.
The device is damaged.
Connectors are loose.
Disconnect the device and reconnect. If the device is
still not recognized, try replacing with a different
device.
According to the state of
operation on the device, the
communication fault is
caused.
Disconnect the device and reconnect.
Can’t insert the
device.
The device has been inserted Try reversing the connection direction of the device
improperly.
(usually the brand name surface should be facing
left).
The connector is broken.
Replace with a new device.
8. 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
A CD is caught inside the CD This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult
deck and is not ejected. your store of purchase.
Measure
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
A CD cannot be played due Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc.
to scratches, etc.
A CD is loaded upside-down Eject the disc then reload it properly.
inside the CD deck and does
not play.
ERROR 7
(iPod mode)
The connected iPod is not
recognized.
Disconnect and reconnect the iPod.
ERROR 7
Overcurrent detection.
Disconnect the devices and reconnect. If the devices
are still not recognized, try replacing with a different
devices.
ERROR 7
Do not support the HUB
devices.
Do not use the HUB devices.
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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9. SPECIFICATIONS
Radio section
Tuning System: PLL synthesizer tuner
General
Output Power: 25 W
✕
4 (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)
Receiving Frequencies:
Power Supply Voltage:
FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps)
MW : 531 to 1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps)
LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps)
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable),
negative ground
Power Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω allowable)
Weight:
CD player section
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic Range: 80 dB (1 kHz)
Distortion: 0.03%
Main unit: 1.51 kg
Dimensions:
Main unit:
178 (W) ✕ 100 (H) ✕ 155 (D) mm
Bluetooth
Specification: Bluetooth Ver. 2.0 + EDR
Profile:
HSP (Headset Profile)
HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile) Phone Book
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
Send/Receive Sensitivity: Class 2
Note:
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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English:
Declaration of conformity
Español:
Declaración de conformidad
We Clarion declares that this model
CX501E is following the provision of
Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential
requirements and the other relevant
regulations.
Clarion declara que este modelo
CX501E cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y otras disposiciones
aplicables descritos en la Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Français:
Svenska:
Déclaration de conformité
Intyg om överensstämmelse
Härmed intygar Clarion att denna
modell CX501E uppfyller kraven i
direktiv 1999/5/EG gällande
väsentliga egenskaper och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser.
Nous, Clarion, déclarons que ce
modèle CX501E est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE.
Deutsch:
Polski:
Konformitätserklärung
Deklaracja zgodności Firma Clarion
niniejszym oświadcza, że model
CX501E jest zgodny z istotnymi
wymogami oraz innymi odpowiednimi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/WE.
Wir, Clarion, erklären, dass diese
Modell CX501E den Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG im Hinblick
auf die grundlegenden Anforderungen
und andere relevante Bestimmungen
entspricht.
Ελληνικά:
Italiano:
Δήλωση συμμꢀρφωσης
Εμείς στην Clarion δηλώνꢁυμε ꢀτι
αυτꢀ τꢁ μꢁντέλꢁ CX501E τηρεί τις
διατάꢂεις της ꢃδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΚ
σꢄετικά με τις ꢁυσιώδεις
απαιτήσεις και τꢁυς άλλꢁυς
σꢄετικꢁύς κανꢁνισμꢁύς.
Dichiarazione di conformità
Clarion dichiara che il presente
modello CX501E è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali e alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabiliti dalla
direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Nederlands:
Italy:
Conformiteitsverklaring
Dichiarazione di conformità:
Clarion verklaart dat het model
CX501E in overeenstemming is met
de essentiële eisen en andere
relevante voorschriften van de
bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Io mandatario nell’ UE: Clarion Europe
S.A.S. Z.I. du Pré à Varois, Route de
Pompey,54670 Custines,
FranciaDichiaro che il prodotto
CX501E è conforme al DM 28-08-1995
ottemperando alle prescrizioni dei DM
25-06-1985 e DM 27-08-1987.
ministerial authorization FI DM
27-08-1987 n° of protocol: 0075782
date 09/11/2010
Authorized Representative
Clarion Europe S.A.S.
Z.I. du Pré à Varois, Route de Pompey, 54670 Custines, France
telephone: +33 (0)3 83 49 44 00 facsimile: +33 (0)3 83 49 44 21
Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd.
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