Owner’s manual & Installation manual

NX509A

2-DIN MEMORY NAVIGATION & DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION

WITH 7-inch TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

NAVIGASI MEMORI & STASIUN MULTIMEDIA DVD 2-DIN

DENGAN KONTROL PANEL SENTUH 7-inci
Thank you for purchasing the Clarion NX509A.
• Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this equipment.

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• After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).

Contents
1. FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 2

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Expanding Systems........................................................................................................ 2
Playable Discs ................................................................................................................ 3
DVD Video Features ...................................................................................................... 3
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
Operation Panel/Generalities ......................................................................................... 5
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 5
About the Registered Marks, etc. ................................................................................... 6
3. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 6
Functions of Buttons....................................................................................................... 6
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation .................................................................... 8
Remote Control Unit ..................................................................................................... 13
4. BASIC OPERATIONS.................................................................................................. 14
Turning On and Off the Power ..................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................... 15
Opening the Operation Panel and Adjusting the Angle ................................................ 15
Turning the Audio OFF ................................................................................................. 16
Turning the Monitor OFF .............................................................................................. 17
Displaying the Clock Screen......................................................................................... 17
Setting/Ejecting a Disc ................................................................................................. 17
Connecting/Disconnecting an USB Media Device........................................................ 18
Selecting a Media Source ............................................................................................ 20
2-Zone Function ........................................................................................................... 20
5. SOURCE OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 21
Radio Operations ......................................................................................................... 21
DVD Video Operations ................................................................................................. 23
Video CD Operations ................................................................................................... 29
Audio CD Operations ................................................................................................... 31
MP3/WMA/AAC Operations ......................................................................................... 32
DivX Operations ........................................................................................................... 35
6. SOURCE OPERATIONS (ACCESSORIES)................................................................ 38
iPod Operations............................................................................................................ 38
USB Memory Operations.............................................................................................. 42
Navigation System Operations ..................................................................................... 43
AUX Operations ........................................................................................................... 43
7. SYSTEM SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 44
Audio Settings .............................................................................................................. 44
General Settings........................................................................................................... 47
Adjusting the Monitor.................................................................................................... 50
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 52
9. ERROR DISPLAYS...................................................................................................... 54
10. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 56
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL ................................................... 57

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 1. FEATURES
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■ USB Direct Connection for iPod®

■ All-in-one AV & Navigation unit with Touch Panel control
■ Sirf III GPS module with 20-channel receiver

Expanding Systems
Expanding audio features Expanding visual features

Rear Vision
Camera Rear Monitor
(CC2011E/
CAA185)
4-Channel Amplifier

VTR etc.

iPod

USB Memory
BLT370

Bluetooth® cellular phone

Note:
The items listed outside of the frames are the
commercial products generally sold.

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Playable Discs About playing a DVD-R/RW or

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DVD+R/RW disc
This DVD player can play the following discs: This player can play DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW
discs previously recorded in DVD video format or
Playable discs format with MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files.

Discs that cannot be played back

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This player cannot play DVD Audio, DVD-RAM,
Photo CDs, etc.
DVD video discs Audio CDs Note:
• It may not be possible to play back discs recorded
on some CD/DVD drive units. (Cause: disc
characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on
player’s lens, etc.)
Video CDs CD TEXT • If a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc
that has not been finalized is played, it will take a
long time to start playing. Also, it may not be
In addition, the DVD player can play CD-R/RW, possible to play depending on its recording
DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs on which the conditions.
following media files have been recorded: • You cannot play Super Audio CDs. Playback of the
CD player is not supported even if it is a hybrid
Playable media files disc.

Note on region numbers of DVD

video discs
MP3 ID3 TAG The DVD video system assigns a region number
WMA
to DVD players and DVD discs by sales area.
The DVD video region number playable in this
system is marked on the disc jacket as shown
below.
AAC DivX

For detailed information, see the sections entitled ALL 3

“MP3/WMA/AAC Operations” (page 32) and
“DivX Operations” (page 35).
DVD Video Features
About CD Extra discs
A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two This unit provides the following functions in
sessions have been recorded. The first session is addition to the high image quality and sound
Audio session and the second session is Data quality of DVD video.
session. Note:
Your personally-created CDs with more than • The functions described in this section differ
second data sessions recorded cannot be played depending on the DVD video disc. Refer to the
on this DVD player. instructions provided with the DVD video.
Note: • Some disc functions may operate differently from
• When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first described in this manual.
session will be recognized.

About playing a CD-R/RW disc

This player can play CD-R/RW discs previously
recorded in Video CD, Audio CD format, or
format with MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files.

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 Multi-sound function
2. PRECAUTIONS
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DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one

film; select the language of your preference.
• The languages stored on the disc are indicated
by the icon shown below.
WARNING
For your safety, the driver should not watch
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the DVD video/movie data or operate the

controls while driving. Please note that
watching and operating the DVD video/
Multi-angle function movie data while driving are prohibited by
law in some countries. Also, while driving,
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles keep the volume to a level at which external
allows you to select the angle of choice. sounds can be heard.
• The number of recorded angles is indicated by
the icon shown below.
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the
player is used soon after switching on the
heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/
CD) or the optical parts of the player and
proper playback may not be possible. If
moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it
Subpicture (subtitles) function off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 optical parts of the player, do not use the
languages and you can select the language of player for about one hour. The condensation
the subtitles you wish to see. will disappear naturally allowing normal
• The number of recorded subtitle languages is operation.
indicated by the icon shown below.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.

3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even

Multi-story function in the event that trouble arises, never open
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate
When a DVD video contains more than one story the rotating parts.
for a film, you can select the story you wish to
enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the
disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story
provided during playback.

DVD menu
DVD Menus can be called up during DVD video
playback to perform menu setting.

• Example showing DVD menu

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Operation Panel/ • The remote control unit may not work if the
remote control sensor is exposed to direct

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Generalities sunlight.
• In extremely cold weather, the display
For a longer service life, be sure to read the movement may slow down and the display may
following cautions. darken, but this is not a malfunction. The
• Be sure to house the operation panel inside the display will work normally when the

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main unit when parking the car outdoors for a temperature increases.
long period of time. The operation panel will • Small black and shiny spots inside the
operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to operation panel are normal for LCD products.
60qC. • The operation panel may stop temporarily
• Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, when it opens or closes, when the engine stops
umbrellas, etc. Doing so may damage the or when it is cold.
internal circuitry. • The touchkeys on the display operate when
• Do not disassemble or modify the set in any slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey
way. Doing so may result in damage. screen with much force.
• Do not draw the operation panel out and use it • Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey
as a tray. Also, subjecting the operation panel panel with much force. This may cause
to shocks may result in breakage, deformation, malfunctioning of the touchkeys.
or other damage.
• Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so
may damage or deform the cabinet. Cleaning
• If a problem should occur, have the set
inspected at your store of purchase. • Cleaning the cabinet
• Do not insert objects or poke in the space Use a soft and dry cloth and gently wipe off the
between the operation panel and the main unit dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral
when the panel is tilted. detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe
• Do not place anything on the display when the off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry
panel is tilted. cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,

as these substances may damage the cabinet
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber
or plastic products in contact with the cabinet
for long periods of time may cause stains.
• Cleaning the operation panel
The operation panel tends to collect dust, so
wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The
surface is easily scratched, so do not rub it with
hard objects.

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 About the Registered
3. CONTROLS
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Marks, etc.
• This product incorporates copyright protection ●Operation Panel
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
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this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Sensor
• Windows Media™, and the Windows® logo are Blink LED/
trademarks, or registered trademarks of [VOL –]
Reset button
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ [SRC]
[VOL +]
or other countries.
• “DivX”, “DivX Certified”, and associated logos
●With the operation panel open
are trademarks of DivX, Inc., and are used
under license.
• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect SD memory
specifically to iPod and has been certified by card slot
the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
• BBE MP (Minimized Polynomial Non-Linear
Saturation) Process improves digitally
compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring Functions of Buttons
and enhancing the harmonics lost through
compression. BBE MP works by regenerating
Note:
harmonics from the source material, effectively • Be sure to read this section while referring to the
recovering warmth, details and nuance. front diagram.
• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound,
Inc. Sensor
• Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or • Receiver for the remote control unit (operating
more of the following US patents: 5510752, range: 30° in all directions).
5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered [VOL –], [VOL +] buttons
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. • Use these buttons to increase/decrease the
volume.

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[SRC] button
• Press this button to display/hide the Source

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screen to switch the source mode.
Blink LED
• When the Blink LED function is set to “On” from
the System tab menu on the General screen,
blinks when the ACC power is turned off.

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SD memory card slot
• SD memory card function is available in the
Navi mode. For more information about the SD
memory card function, see your User Manual
(for the Navi mode).
Note:
• When you insert the SD memory card stored music
files, they cannot be read in this unit.

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 Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation
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Turning the power on

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Engine ON
position

System check
The CeNET format utilized on this unit is provided
with a system check function. When the system
check function is performed under the following
conditions, the power is automatically turned off.
Once turn off the engine switch, then restart the
engine again.
• When power is first turned on after initial
installation.
• When an external device is connected or
disconnected.
• When Reset button is pressed.
* In addition to the above conditions, the system
check function can be performed from the System
tab menu on the General screen.
*1
Note:
*1 These images indicate the buttons to press or
keys to touch.

You can change the media sources.

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Tuner mode operation

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(Source screen)

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Switches the radio band.
Selects Home/Travel modes.
Seek tuning
Manual tuning

Preset ch.

• Select desired station after

selecting radio band.

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 DVD Video mode operation
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(DVD Video mode screen) *2

(Source screen)
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* Screen during DVD Video mode (Options screen)

when automobile moving.

(DVD top menu) *2

(Setup screen)

Note:
*2 If you do not touch the screen for about 7 seconds, all the keys on the screen
will disappear. Touch the screen surface to redisplay them.

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Adjusting the General settings

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(Source or Mode screen)

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(Settings screen)

(General screen)

(Display tab screen) (System tab screen)

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 Adjusting the Audio settings
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(Source or Mode screen)

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(Settings screen)

(Others tab screen)

(Audio screen)

(Beat EQ tab screen)

(BAL/FAD tab screen)

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Remote Control Unit ❏ Functions of Remote Control

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Unit Buttons
You can use the remote control unit to control the
❏ Names of buttons NX509A. When the 2-Zone function is ON, the
controls work upon the Sub zone only.
Signal transmitter Note:

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Operating range: 30° in all directions • The steering wheel remote control operations work
upon the Main zone even when the 2-Zone
function is ON.

[SUBTITLE]
[AUDIO] button
[AUDIO] [ANGLE] • Press to set the Audio language. (in DVD Video
and DivX modes)
[TOP MENU] [MENU]
• Press to change the Audio Channel mode. (in
[E], [e], [T], [t] Video CD mode)
[ENT]
[SOURCE] [RETURN] [SUBTITLE] button
• Press to display subtitles. (in DVD Video and
[BAND] DivX modes)
[6] [–], [+]
[ANGLE] button
[R], [F]
• Press to switch among the angles when DVD
video discs recorded in multiple angles are
played back.
[TOP MENU] button
• Press to display the DVD top menu stored on
the DVD video disc. Some discs are not
displayed the DVD top menu. (in DVD Video
❏ Inserting the Battery mode)

1. Slide the rear cover in the direction of the [MENU] button

arrow, and remove it. • Press to display the DVD menu stored on the
DVD video disc. (in DVD Video mode)
2. Insert the CR2025 battery bundled with the
• Press to display the Video CD menu stored on
remote control unit in the directions shown in
the Video CD. (in Video CD mode)
the figure, then close the rear cover.
Note: [ENT] button
Using battery improperly can cause it to explode. • Press to fix the selected menu item on the DVD
Take note of the following points: menu. (in DVD Video mode)
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat battery. [E], [e], [T], [t] buttons
• Do not dispose of battery into fire or flames. • Press to select desired menu item displayed on
• Dispose of spent battery properly.
the DVD menu. (in DVD Video mode)

CR2025 battery

Rear side

Rear cover

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 [SOURCE] button
• Press to switch the source modes such as 4. BASIC
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Tuner mode, DVD mode, etc. (in any mode)

* Only DVD, USB, and AUX modes are selectable
when 2-Zone ON.
OPERATIONS
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to turn the
2-Zone function ON/OFF. (in any mode) Note:
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• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter

[RETURN] button “3. CONTROLS” (page 6).
• Press to return to the previous screen while the
DVD or Video CD menu is being displayed.
However, it may occur that this button Turning On and Off the
operation dose not work on some discs. (in Power
DVD Video and Video CD modes)
[BAND] button CAUTION

• Switches reception bands. (in Tuner mode;

disabled when 2-Zone ON) CAUTION
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to switch When the unit is turned on, starting and
the Home/Travel modes. (in Tuner mode; stopping the engine with its volume raised to
disabled when 2-Zone ON) the maximum level may harm your hearings.
• Press to select the next higher folder. (in MP3/ Be careful about adjusting the volume.
WMA/AAC/DivX and USB memory modes)
Note:
[VOL –], [VOL +] buttons • Start the engine before using this unit.
• Decreases or increases the volume. (in any • Be careful about using this unit for a long time
mode; disabled when 2-Zone ON) without running the engine. If you drain the car’s
battery too far, you may not be able to start the
[6] button engine and this can reduce the service life of the
• Press to play or pause video and audio media. battery.
(in DVD and USB modes; disabled in USB 1. Start the engine. The power is supplied to this
mode when 2-Zone ON) unit.
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to stop
video playback. (in DVD Video mode)
Engine ON
[R], [F] buttons position
• Press to select the next lower or higher preset
station. (in Tuner mode; disabled when 2-Zone The unit automatically memorizes its last
ON) operation mode and will automatically switch
• Press to select the next lower or higher chapter to display that mode.
number. (in DVD Video mode) 2. To turn off the power, turn off the engine
• Press to select the next lower or higher track. switch.
(in Video CD, CDDA, MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX,
and USB modes) ●About the CT (Clock Time) display
• Keep pressing to perform fast backward or fast • The displayed clock data is based on the CT
forward playback. (in DVD and USB modes) (clock time) data in the Navigation system.
• When the CT data cannot be received, “--:--”
appears in the display.

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Adjusting the Volume 2. Touch the [Open/Close] key.
The operation panel will be opened.

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1. Press the [VOL –]/[VOL +] buttons to adjust
the volume.
[VOL –]: Decreases the volume.
[VOL +]: Increases the volume.
• The volume level indicated in the display is

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in a range from 0 (min.) to 33 (max.).
CAUTION

CAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at which
external sounds can be heard.
3. Touch the [Open/Close] key when the
operation panel is open.
Opening the Operation The operation panel will be closed.
Panel and Adjusting the • The operation panel will close automatically
when leaving it open for a while.
Angle 4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
screen.
The operation panel can be opened/closed to
insert/eject a disc. The angle of the operation
panel can be adjusted depending on the
mounting angle of the unit or light coming into the
car.

WARNING
• To prevent the battery from going dead,
operate this unit with the engine running
if possible.
• When the operation panel is operating, be
careful not to get your hand or finger
caught between the panel and main unit
or the instrument panel of the car.
• Do not move the operation panel by hand.

Opening/closeing the operation

panel
1. Touch the [o (Eject)] key to display the
following Eject screen:

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 Adjusting the angle of the operation Turning the Audio OFF
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panel
The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted You can turn off all of the AV features.
in the range of 0q to 30q 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
1. Touch the [o (Eject)] key to display the Eject screen.
screen. 2. Touch the [Audio Off] key.
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2. Repeat touching the [Tilt] key to adjust the The AV features are turned off.
angle of the operation panel. Every touching
the [Tilt] key tilts the operation panel forward Turning the AV features on
or backward. 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
The adjusted angle is stored in memory. screen.
Once you adjust the angle of the operation 2. Touch the desired Source key.
panel, the operation panel will return to the The AV features are turned on, and the
adjusted angle even after it is opened/closed. system enters into the specified mode.

3. When the adjustment is finished, touch the

[Back] key to return to the previous screen.

Returning the operation panel to the

original angle
1. Touch and hold the [Tilt] key.
The operation panel will move and stop at 30q.
2. Touch and hold the [Tilt] key again.
The operation panel will move and stop at 0q.

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Turning the Monitor OFF • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or
mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

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You can turn off the monitor screen, and change • Never play a disc with any cellophane tape or
it to a black screen. other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you
try to play such a disc, you may not be able to
1. Touch the [SET] key to display the Settings get it back out of the DVD player or it may
screen. damage the DVD player.

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2. Touch the [Monitor Off] key. • Do not use discs that have large scratches, are
The monitor screen is turned off. misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs
may cause misoperation or damage.
Turning the monitor on • To remove a disc from its storage case, press
1. Touch the monitor screen. down on the center of the case and lift the disc
The monitor screen is turned on, and resumes out, holding it carefully by the edges.
the last screen. • Do not use commercially available disc
• You can also turn on the monitor by protection sheets or discs equipped with
pressing the [SRC] button. stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or
cause breakdown of the internal mechanism.
Displaying the Clock Storage
Screen • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any
heat source.
You can change the screen to display only the • Do not expose discs to excess humidity or
digital clock on a black screen. dust.
1. Touch the clock display on most screens. • Do not expose discs to direct heat from
The Clock screen is displayed. heaters.
2. To return to the current mode screen, touch
the monitor screen. Cleaning
• Pressing the [SRC] button displays the • To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft
Source screen. cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center
of the disc to the circumference.
Setting/Ejecting a Disc • Do not use any solvents, such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean discs.
• After using special disc cleaner, let the disc dry
❏ Notes on handling discs off well before playing it.
Handling On Discs
• New discs may have some roughness around • Exercise a good precaution when loading a
the edges. If such discs are used, the player
disc with the panel open.
may not work or the sound may skip. Use a
• Never turn off the power and remove the unit
ball-point pen or the like to remove any
from the car with a disc loaded.
roughness from the edge of the disc.
• Do not use lens cleaning discs. These may
Ball-point pen damage the lens of this unit.
• When there seems to be something wrong with
Roughness reading discs, please consult your dealer or an
authorized Clarion service center.

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 ❏ Setting a disc 5. Touch the [Back] key.
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1. Touch the [o (Eject)] key to display the Eject Note:

• If you force a disc into the insertion slot before auto
screen.
reloading, this can damage the disc.
2. Touch the [Open/Close] key.
The operation panel will be opened.
3. Insert a disc into the center of the insertion Connecting/Disconnecting
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slot with the label side facing up. an USB Media Device
The disc will automatically be drawn into the
DVD player. This unit has one USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connector which is compatible with USB 1.1 and
After setting a disc USB 2.0.
The system will automatically be switched to the
relevant source media mode according to the ❏ Playable USB media devices
disc, and start playing back the disc. This system can control the following USB media
When a DVD video disc is set: devices connected to the USB connector.
The system is switched to the DVD Video mode. • Apple iPod
See “DVD Video Operations” (page 23). • USB memory
When a Video CD is set:
The system is switched to the Video CD mode. About the Apple iPod
See “Video CD Operations” (page 29) iPods can be connected by using the connector
cable supplied with the iPod you use, but in this
When an Audio CD is set:
case, you can enjoy its audio sound only. To
The system is switched to the CDDA mode. See
enjoy video movies stored in the iPod with video
“Audio CD Operations” (page 31).
displaying them on this unit, it is required to use
When a CD/DVD with MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX the special connector cable separately sold.
files is set: Note:
The system is switched to the MP3/WMA/AAC • This system will not operate or may operate
mode or DivX mode according to the Playform improperly with unsupported versions.
setting. See “MP3/WMA/AAC Operations” • For detailed information on the playable iPod
(page 32) or “DivX Operations” (page 35). models, see our home page: www.clarion.com
Note: • For the other limitations, see “iPod Operations”
• Never insert foreign objects into the disc insertion (page 38).
slot.
• If the disc is not inserted easily, there may be About the USB memory
another disc in the mechanism or the unit may This system can play audio files (MP3/WMA/
require service. AAC) stored in an USB memory which is
• 8 cm (single play) discs cannot be used. recognized as “USB Mass Storage Class
device”. You can use your USB memory as an
audio device by simply copying desired audio
CAUTION files into it.
For your safety, the driver should not insert Note:
or eject a disc while driving. • This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with some USB memory.
❏ Ejecting a disc • Files protected with any DRM can not be played.
1. Touch the [o (Eject)] key to display the Eject • For the other limitations, see “USB Memory
Operations” (page 42).
screen.
2. Touch the [Eject] key to eject the disc.
The operation panel will be opened and the
disc will be ejected.
• If a disc is left in the ejected position for 15
seconds, the disc is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload).
3. Remove the disc carefully.
4. Touch the [Open/Close] key to close the
operation panel.
• The operation panel will close automatically
when leaving it open for a while.

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❏ Connecting an USB media ❏ Disconnecting an USB media

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device device
1. Confirm that data transfer is not performed on
the USB media device.
CAUTION For the method to confirm it, see the operation
• For your safety, the driver should not manual of your USB media device.

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connect or disconnect an USB media 2. Remove the USB media device from the USB
device. connector.
• Do not start the vehicle’s engine while the
USB media device is connected, since it
may result in loss or damage to data on the CAUTION
USB media device. Connect the USB media
Be sure to disconnect the USB media device
device to this unit after starting the engine.
while the vehicle’s engine is running.
1. Turn on the power of your USB media device, Otherwise, it may result in loss or damage to
if required. data on the USB media device. Do not stop
2. Confirming the orientation of the connectors, the engine when the USB media device is
connect the USB media device to the USB connected.
connector of this unit. Note:
• It may take a long time to recognize the • When turning on the ACC power with no USB
connected device. media device connected, “No Media” may be
displayed on the screen if the USB mode is
After connecting an USB device selected.
The system will automatically be switched to the
relevant source media mode according to the
USB device connected, and start playback.
When an iPod is connected:
The system is switched to the iPod mode. See
“iPod Operations” (page 38).
When an USB memory is connected:
The system is switched to the USB Memory
mode. See “USB Memory Operations” (page 42).
Note:
• Never insert foreign objects into the USB
connector.
• Always insert the USB media device fully into the
connector. Incomplete connections may cause the
device not to be recognized.

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 Selecting a Media Source 2-Zone Function
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Changing the source mode About the 2-Zone function

1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source The 2-Zone function is a function that assigns
screen. separate source output to the Main zone (this
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unit) and Sub zone (the optional rear monitor) by

simultaneously playing two sources in this
system. Therefore, the rear passengers are
allowed to enjoy a different video source from the
source played on the operation panel of this unit.
• The source sounds of the Main zone are output
from the speakers of the vehicle side, and
those of the Sub zone are from the optional
headphone systems.
• Controlling a source assigned to the Sub zone
2. Touch the desired Source key you wish to
can be made by using the optional remote
change to.
control unit. To control it from this unit, once
The system is switched to the corresponding
assign the same source to the Main zone, then
source media mode.
control it.
• When a media without video images is played
Available media sources on the Sub zone, a black screen is output to the
Source Corresponding Refer to rear monitor.
mode source media Note:
mode • When an interrupt of the navigation system arises
during the 2-Zone function is turned on, the sound
Tuner mode Tuner mode page 21 of the Main zone is muted, but the sound of the
DVD mode*1 DVD Video mode page 23 Sub zone is output normally.
• When it arises during the 2-Zone function is turned
Video CD mode page 29 off, the audio signals to the 4ch speakers are
CDDA mode page 31 attenuated, and the voice from the navigation
system is output from the front two speakers.
MP3/WMA/AAC page 32 • You cannot operate the 2-Zone function during the
mode interrupt of the navigation system.
• When the same source is assigned for Main and
DivX mode page 35
Sub zones, operations in a zone are also applied
USB mode*2 iPod mode page 38 for another zone.
USB Memory mode page 42
AUX mode AUX mode page 43
Navi mode Navi mode page 43
*1:The source media mode to be selected differs
depending on the data format of the disc set
in the DVD player. When no disc is set, “No
Disc” will be displayed.
*2:The source media mode to be selected differs
depending on the type of the USB media
device connected. When no USB media
device is connected, “No Media” will be
displayed.
Note:
• When the USB mode is selected, video images
input from the AUX1 terminal will be output to the
rear monitor. This is normal.

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5. SOURCE

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Sub zones
●For Main zone
All the source modes can be assigned for the
OPERATIONS
Front zone.
●For Sub zone Radio Operations

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The following source modes can be assigned:
• DVD mode
• USB mode Listening to the radio
• AUX1 mode
1. Press the [SRC] button, and touch the [Tuner]
Note: key.
• The AUX2 mode cannot be assigned for the Sub The Tuner mode screen is displayed, and the
zone. system resumes the last status of the Tuner
mode.
Setting the 2-Zone function
• The factory default setting is OFF.
1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
screen.
2. Touch the [2-Zone] tab to display the 2-Zone
tab screen.
The source keys for the Sub zone are
displayed.

2. Touch the [Home Travel] key to select the

Home or Travel mode.
The Home/Travel modes are provided to
manage the preset stations separately in your
home location and in a location during a trip.
3. Touch the [Band] key to select the radio band.
Each time the key is touched, the radio
reception band changes in the following
3. Touch the desired source key you wish to order:
assign to the Sub zone. • In Home mode: FM Home 1 ➜ FM Home 2
The 2-Zone function is turned on with the ➜ AM Home ➜ FM Home 1...
selected source mode assigned to the Sub • In Travel mode: FM Travel ➜ AM Travel ➜
zone. FM Travel...
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous 4. Touch the desired Preset key to tune in the
screen. corresponding preset station.
Note:
• Use the remote control unit to control the source
assigned to the Sub zone. To control it from this
unit, once select the same source mode as
assigned to the Sub zone for the Main zone, and
then control it.

Turning off the 2-Zone function

1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
screen.
2. Touch the [2-Zone] tab to display the 2-Zone
tab screen.
3. Touch and hold the [2-Zone Off] key for more
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 Seek tuning Manual memory
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1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired 1. Touch the [Home Travel] key to select the
band (FM or AM). Home or Travel mode.
2. Touch the [{ (Seek)] or [} (Seek)] key to 2. Touch the [Band] key to select the band you
automatically seek a station. wish to store.
• When touching the [{ (Seek)] key, the 3. Tune in the station you wish to store using the
station is sought in the direction of higher
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seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning.

frequencies. 4. Touch and hold the desired Preset key you
• When touching the [} (Seek)] key, the wish to store the current station for more than
station is sought in the direction of lower 2 seconds.
frequencies.
Auto Store
Manual tuning
The Auto Store is a function for storing up to 6
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and stations that are automatically tuned in
step tuning. sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be
When it is in the step tuning mode, the frequency received, a previously stored station remains
changes one step at a time. In quick tuning mode, unoverwritten at the memory position.
you can quickly tune the desired frequency. • The Auto Store function works only in the
1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired Travel mode.
band (FM or AM). 1. Touch the [Home Travel] key to select the
2. Tune into a station. Travel mode.
Quick tuning: 2. Touch the [Band] key to select the band.
Touch and hold the [{ (M-Seek)] or [} (M-
3. Touch the [Auto Store] key to start scanning
Seek)] key to tune in a station.
stations.
Step tuning:
A beep sounds and the stations with good
Touch the [{ (M-Seek)] or [} (M-Seek)] key
reception are stored automatically to the
to manually tune in a station.
preset channels.
• “AS” appears during scanning stations. To
Recalling a preset station stop the scanning, touch the [Auto Store]
There are total of 30 preset positions (6-FM key again.
Home 1, 6-FM Home 2, 6-AM Home, 6-FM
Travel, and 6-AM Travel) to store individual radio
stations in memory.
1. Touch the [Home Travel] key to select the
Home or Travel mode.
2. Touch the [Band] key to select the band.
3. Touch the corresponding Preset key to recall
the stored station.
• Touching and holding the desired Preset
key for more than 2 seconds will store the
current station to the preset memory.

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Settings
Note:
❏ Selecting the DVD Video mode • If the Setup operation is performed in the middle of
1. Set a DVD video disc to the DVD player. DVD video play, the disc will restart from
The system will automatically read the disc beginning.

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data, change to the DVD mode (DVD Video
mode), and start playback after a while. Displaying the DVD Setup screen
See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 17). 1. Touch the screen to display the DVD Video
mode screen.
2. Touch the [Options] key to display the
Options menu.
3. Touch the [Setup] key to display the Setup
screen.

WARNING
• Some videos may be recorded at a higher
volume level than desired. Increase the
volume gradually from the minimal
setting after the video has started. • Touch the [}] key to display the next page.
• For your safety, the driver should not • Touch the [{] key to return to the previous
watch the video or operate the controls page.
while driving. Please note that watching
and operating the video while driving are
prohibited by law in some countries.

Note:
• For your safety, this system has a safety function
which turns off the picture when the car is moving,
so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
only be watched when the car is stopped and the
parking brake is applied.
4. Perform setting for the desired setting items.
• If “Audio Only” appears on the screen just after
See the following sections for detail.
turning on the ACC power of the car, release the
parking brake while confirming safety, and then • In the following sections, only the details of
engage the parking brake again. settings are described, the procedures to
select items are skipped.
●When a DVD video disc is already set
5. Touch the [Back] key.
1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
screen.
Setting up the screen size
2. Touch the [DVD] key to select the DVD Video
mode. Set up the screen size according to the optional
The system changes to the DVD mode (DVD rear monitor which is connected to this unit.
Video mode), and starts playback from the • The factory default setting is “Wide”.
previous position. 4-1. Touch the [Wide], [PS], or [LB] key of the TV
Display item to change the screen size to
“Wide”, “Pan Scan” or “Letter Box”.

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 ●When watching through a wide type of the Setting up the disc menu language
rear monitor (16:9)
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• The factory default setting is “English”.

Wide:
4-1. Touch the []] key of the Menu Language
item.
4-2. Touch the desired Language key you wish
to set.
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4-3. Touch the [Back] key.

●When watching through a conventional
type of the rear monitor (4:3)
Setting up the audio language
• The factory default setting is “English”.
Pan Scan:
The leftmost and rightmost areas of the screen 4-1. Touch the []] key of the Audio Language
are cut off. item.
4-2. Touch the desired Language key you wish
to set.
4-3. Touch the [Back] key.

Setting up the subtitle language

This function allows displaying the important • The factory default setting is “English”.
part of image fully on the screen. In some
cases, image is displayed while being panned 4-1. Touch the []] key of the Subtitle Language
(scrolled). item.
Letter Box: 4-2. Touch the desired Language key you wish
A black zone is created in the top and bottom to set.
areas of the screen. • To turn off the subtitle, select the [Off] key.
4-3. Touch the [Back] key.

Setting up the password for setting

up of the parental level
• The factory default setting is “0000”.
This method displays Cinema Scope and Vista
4-1. Touch the []] key of the Password item.
Vision images without cutting them off by
creating a black zone on the top and bottom 4-2. Touch the ten-key (0 to 9) to input a 4-digit
gaps. password.
• Input the old password, and touch the
Setting up the angle mark display [ENT] key.
You can set up so that the angle mark appears on Input “4356” to reset password.
scenes where the angles can be switched. • Input a new password, and touch the
• The factory default setting is “Off”. [ENT] key.
• Input the same new password again, and
4-1. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Angle item touch the [ENT] key.
to turn the Angle function ON or OFF. Note:
• When a disc with view restrictions is inserted, you
will be prompted to input a password. The disc will
not be viewable until the correct password is
entered.

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Set up the country number for setting up of the “8”, or “Off”.
parental level. The relationship between DVD video
• The factory default setting is “8583” (U.S.A.). category codes and parental level are
shown in the following table. Use this table
4-1. Touch the []] key of the Country Code item. when setting the parental level.
4-2. Touch the ten-key (0 to 9) to input a 4-digit

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country code (see the following table). LEVEL7 NC-17
(NO ONE 17 AND UNDER
4-3. Touch the [ENT] key. ADMITTED)
Country code list: LEVEL6 R
(RESTRICTED)
Country Input code
LEVEL4 PG-13
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 6678
(PARENTS STRONGLY
Kingdom of Cambodia 7572 CAUTIONED)
INDONESIA 7368 LEVEL3 PG
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC 7580 (PARENTAL GUIDANCE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF SUGGESTED)

KOREA,REPUBLIC OF 7582 LEVEL1 G

(GENERAL AUDIENCES)
LAO PEOPLE’S 7665
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC • The contents that the parental level restricts
vary with the country code.
MALAYSIA 7789
MYANMAR 7777 ❏ Operating a DVD video
PHILIPPINES 8072
Watching a DVD Video
SINGAPORE 8371
After disc loading, the play mode is automatically
THAILAND 8472 engaged.
VIETNAM 8678 • When playback is not started, touch the [p]
key.
EAST TIMOR 8480 • Operations may differ depending on the story
HONG KONG 7275 of the disc.
●About the volume adjustment when playing
MACAU 7779
DVD Video discs
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF 8487 This system has the independent volume data for
CHINA playing DVD Video discs. The volume setting
during DVD playback does not affect the volume
Setting up the parental level of the other modes, and the volume setting in the
other modes does not affect the DVD playback.
You can change the level of parental lock
(audiovisual restriction). ●When the DVD menu is displayed
This function allows cutting scenes that are For general DVD Video discs, the DVD menu
unfavorable for children or replacing them may appear.
automatically with other scenes prepared in After the DVD menu is displayed, select an item
advance. For example, by replacing scenes of in the operations described as follows.
radical violence or portrayals of sex with safe
scenes, you can make a trouble-free story as if it
were so from the beginning.
• The factory default setting is “8”.
4-1. Touch the [–] or [+] key of the Parental Level
item.
The Password input screen is displayed.
4-2. Touch the ten-key (0 to 9) to input a 4-digit
password, and touch the [ENT] key.
• The factory default setting of the
password is “0000”.

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 Showing the DVD Video mode DVD menu operations
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screen ●Showing the DVD menu

The DVD Video mode screen is used to control 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
the playback mode from the screen. the [Top Menu] or [Title Menu] key during
1. Touch the screen. playback.
The DVD Video mode screen is displayed. The DVD menu appears.
• The displayed contents for each key differ
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If you do not touch the screen for 7 seconds,

the display will return to the playback screen. depending on the DVD software.
• An example shown below is the DVD menu
Selecting the screen size display:
You can change the screen size to suit to the
playback film.
• The factory default setting is “Full Wide”.
1. Touch the screen to display the DVD Video
mode screen.
2. Repeat touching the [S-Size] key until your
desired screen size is selected.
• This key shows the current screen size setting.
[Full Wide]:
The image is expanded so that the rectangle ●Operating the DVD menu
of the image fits to the screen (16:9). The You can operate the menu items by displaying
aspect ratio of the image may be changed. the Key Pad panel.
[Cinema]: 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
The image is expanded so that the top and the [Cursor] or [10key] key.
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen. The Cursor-Key Pad panel or the Numeric-
Suitable for letterbox-format images. Subtitles Key Pad panel is displayed on the screen.
of non-letterboxed images may be cut off in • Touching the [Num] key or [Cur] key
this mode. changes to the each other panel.
[Normal]: 2. Select the desired menu item using either the
The image is expanded so that the top and Cursor-Key or the Nummeric-Key according
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen, to the menu contents.
and that the aspect ratio of the image 3. Touch the [ENT] key to specify the selected
becomes 4:3. The aspect ratio of the image menu item.
may be changed.
4. Touch the [Back] key to hide the Key Pad
[Wide]:
panel.
The image is expanded so that the left and
right edges of the image fit to the screen. The
top and bottom areas of the image may be cut
off.
3. Touch the [Hide] key to return to the playback
screen.

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When the menu items become difficult to view by 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
the Key Pad buttons, you can move the Key Pad the [p] key during playback to pause
panel to the other side of the screen. playback.
Key Pad 2. Touch and hold the [{ (Chapter)] key.
While touching the key, slow playback
continues at 1/3 speed.

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Releasing the key resumes the normal
playback.
• Slow playback cannot be performed in the
backward direction. In addition, audio
cannot be reproduced during slow
playback.

Fast forward and fast backward

1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
and hold the [{ (Chapter)] or [} (Chapter)]
key during playback.
[{ (Chapter)] key: Fast forward
[} (Chapter)] key: Fast backward
The playback speed becomes 4-time faster at
first and then 16-time faster 3 seconds later.
Releasing the key resumes the normal speed
playback.
• No audio is reproduced during fast forward
and fast backward operation.
• The fast forward and fast backward speed
may differ depending on the disc.
Key Pad
Skipping chapters (searching)
Stopping playback “Chapter” means a small segment to divide the
1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch “Title” (film) which is recorded on the disc.
and hold the [p] key for more than 1 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
second during playback. the [{ (Chapter)] or [} (Chapter)] key during
Playback is stopped. playback.
2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key. Chapters are skipped as many as the times
Playback resumes from the scene where touching the key, and playback starts.
playback is stopped. Current
location
Pausing playback
1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
the [p] key during playback.
Playback pauses. Chapter Chapter Chapter
2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key
again. down up
Playback resumes.
• Touching the [{ (Chapter)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the next
chapter.
• Touching the [} (Chapter)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the current
chapter.
When touching this key again within about 4
seconds, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous chapter.

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 Searching with a chapter/title Switching among languages
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number On discs in which two or more audios or audio

You can locate the beginning of a scene using languages have been recorded, you can switch
the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded among the audio languages during playback.
on the DVD video disc. 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
• “Chapter” means a small segment to divide the the [Options] key.
“Title” (film) which is recorded on the disc.
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2. Touch the [Audio] key during playback.

1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch Each time you touch the key, you can switch
the [Options] key. among audio languages.
2. Touch the [Direct] key. • Depending on the disc, up to 8 audios may
The Key Pad screen appears. be recorded. For details, see the mark of the
• You can specify the title number by touching disc ( 8 : Indicates that 8 audios have
the [Title] key. been recorded).
3. Input the chapter number that you want to • Depending on the disc, switching may be
play back using the [0] to [9] key. completely impossible or impossible on
some scenes.
4. Touch the [ENT] key.
• It may take time to switch among audios.
Playback starts from the scene of the input
• When the power is turned on and the disc is
chapter number of the selected title.
changed to a new one, the language set as
• If the input chapter number does not exist or
the factory default is selected. If that
searching with a chapter number is not
language has not been recorded, the
allowed, the screen image will not change.
language is specified on the disc.
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
Repeat playback screen.
This operation plays back the current title or
chapter repeatedly. Switching subtitles
1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle
the [Options] key.
languages have been recorded, you can switch
2. Touch the [Title] or [Chapter] key of the among the subtitle languages during playback.
Repeat item, then touch the [Back] key.
1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch
The “T.RPT” or “C.RPT” will be displayed.
the [Options] key.
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
2. Touch the [Subtitle] key during playback.
screen.
The Subtitle Language screen appears.
4. Perform the same operation to turn off the
3. Touch the Language key you wish to display.
repeat playback.
• Depending on the disc, up to 32 kinds of
subtitles may be recorded. For details, see
the mark of the disc ( 8 : Indicates that 8
kinds of subtitles have been recorded).
• To turn off subtitles, select “OFF”.
• Depending on the disc, switching may be
completely impossible or impossible on
some scenes.
• It may take time to switch among subtitles.
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
screen.

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On DVD discs in which video images have been
recorded in two or more angles, you can switch This system suppouts the Playback Control
among the angles during playback. (PBC) function which is recorded on a Video CD
• When the Angle function is set to “On”, the for version 2.0 and used to control playback.
angle mark will appear on scenes where the Using pre-recorded menu screens in the Video
angles can be switched (see page 24). CD with PBC, you can enjoy playback of software

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1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch with a simplified dialog function.
the [Angle] key during playback.
Each time you touch the key, you can switch ❏ Selecting the Video CD mode
among angles. 1. Set a Video CD disc to the DVD player.
• Depending on the disc, up to 9 angles may The system will automatically read the disc
be recorded. For details, see the mark of the data, change to the DVD mode (Video CD
disc ( : Indicates multi-angle). mode), and start playback after a while.
• Depending on the disc, angles may switch See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 17).
smoothly or switch with a momentary still
image. WARNING
• Depending on the disc, switching may be
completely impossible or impossible on • Some videos may be recorded at a higher
some scenes. volume level than desired. Increase the
• It may take time to switch among angles. volume gradually from the minimal
• Depending on the disc, scenes recorded in setting after the movie has started.
two or more angles may be played back. • For your safety, the driver should not
• When the power is turned on and the disc is watch the video or operate the controls
changed to a new one, the language set at while driving. Please note that watching
the time of factory shipment is selected. If and operating the movie while driving are
that language has not been recorded, the prohibited by law in some countries.
language is specified on the disc.
Note:
Displaying/hiding the playback • For your safety, this system has a safety function
which turns off the picture when the car is moving,
status so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch only be watched when the car is stopped and the
the [Options] key. parking brake is applied.
2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the P.Time item • “Audio Only” appears on the screen just after
during playback. turning on the ACC power of the car, release the
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous parking brake while confirming safety, and then
engage the parking brake again.
screen.
Playback status is displayed on the screen. ●When a disc is already set
1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
Title number screen.
Chapter number
2. Touch the [DVD] key to select the Video CD
Playback time mode.
The system changes to the DVD mode (Video
T01 C0 0 1 00 : 00 : 19 CD mode), and starts playback from the
previous position.

❏ Operating a Video CD
Watching a Video CD
After disc loading, the play mode is automatically
engaged.
• When playback is not started, touch the [p]
key.
• Operations may differ depending on the story
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 ●When the Video CD menu is displayed Skipping a track (searching)
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For Video CD discs equipped with the PBC 1. Touch the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)] key
(Playback Control) function, the Video CD menu during playback.
appears. After the Video CD menu is displayed, The track is skipped and playback starts.
select an item in the following operations and • Touching the [{ (Track)] key starts
play it back. playback from the beginning of the next
Note: track.
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• There are two types of Video CDs, and these differ • Touching the [} (Track)] key starts
in some operations and functions. For the playback from the beginning of the current
operations and functions of a Video CD, see the track.
documents attached to the Video CD. When this button is pressed again within
about 2 seconds, playback starts from the
Operating the Video CD menu (for beginning of the previous track.
Video CD discs with PBC)
Note: Fast forward and fast backward
• This function is available only when the PBC 1. Touch and hold the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)]
function is set to ON (see page 30).
key during playback.
1. Touch the screen to display the Video CD The playback speed becomes 4-time faster at
mode screen, then touch the [10key] key first and then 16-time faster 3 seconds later.
during playback. Releasing the button resumes the normal
The Numeric-Key appears on the screen. speed playback.
2. Enter the number of desired menu item, and • No audio is reproduced during fast forward
touch the [ENT] key to specify the menu item. and fast backward operation.
Note:
• The [Cursor] key cannot be used to select the Changing audio output channels
menu items or tracks during playback.
You can change the audio output channels.
Pausing playback 1. Showing the Video CD mode screen, touch
the [Options] key.
1. Showing the Video CD mode screen, touch
the [p] key during playback. 2. Touch the [LR], [LL], or [RR] key of the Audio
Playback pauses. item to select the output channel.
LR: Left and Right channels
2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key
LL: Left channel only
again.
RR: Right channel only
Playback resumes.
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
Slow playback screen.
1. Showing the Video CD mode screen, touch
the [p] key during playback to pause Setting the Playback Control
playback. function
Playback pauses. On Video CDs equipped with Playback Control
2. Touch and hold the [{ (Track)] key. function, you can turn it on/off.
While touching the key, slow playback • The factory default setting is “Off”.
continues at 1/3 speed. 1. Showing the Video CD mode screen, touch
• Slow playback cannot be performed in the the [Options] key.
backward direction. In addition, audio 2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the PBC item to
cannot be reproduced during slow playback. set the function ON or OFF.
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
screen.
Note:
• When the PBC setting is changed, the disc plays
from the beginning.

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status
• The factory default setting is “Off”. This system is a CD TEXT compatible model,
1. Showing the Video CD mode screen, touch and supports the display of the DISC TITLE,
the [Options] key. TRACK TITLE, and TRACK ARTIST (or DISK
ARTIST) of the CD TEXT.
2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the P. Time item

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to set the function ON or OFF. Note:
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous • This unit supports only CD TEXT in English. Also,
screen. some character data may not be reproduced
Note: properly on the display.
• This function is disabled when the PBC function is
set to ON. ❏ Selecting the CDDA mode
1. Set an audio CD to the DVD player.
Selecting the screen size The system will automatically read the disc
You can change the screen size to suit to the data, change to the DVD mode (CDDA
playback film. mode), and start playback after a while.
• The factory default setting is “Full Wide”. See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 17).
1. Touch the screen to display the Video CD
mode screen.
2. Repeat touching the [Full Wide/Cinema/
Normal/Wide] key until your desired screen
size is selected.
• This key shows the current screen size
setting.
[Full Wide]:
The image is expanded so that the rectangle
of the image fits to the screen (16:9). The
aspect ratio of the image may be changed. WARNING
[Cinema]:
The image is expanded so that the top and • Some CDs may be recorded at a higher
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen. volume level than desired. Increase the
Suitable for letterbox-format images. Subtitles volume gradually from the minimal
of non-letterboxed images may be cut off in setting after playback has started.
this mode. • For your safety, the driver should not
[Normal]: operate the controls while driving.
The image is expanded so that the top and
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen, ●When an audio CD is already set
and that the aspect ratio of the image 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
becomes 4:3. The aspect ratio of the image screen.
may be changed. 2. Touch the [DVD] key to select the CDDA
[Wide]: mode.
The image is expanded in the same way as The system changes to the DVD mode
the [Full Wide] setting, but the width will (CDDA mode), and starts playback from the
become narrower. Depending on the image previous position.
data, black areas may be displayed at the
both sides of the screen.
❏ Operating an audio CD
3. Touch the [Hide] key to return to the playback
screen.
Listening to an audio CD
After disc loading, the play mode is automatically
engaged.
• When playback is not started, touch the [p]
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1. Touch the [p] key during playback. When a title or name displayed on the screen is
Playback pauses. longer than the text area, you can confirm the
2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key. entire text by scrolling it.
Playback resumes. 1. Displaying the text you wish to scroll, touch
the text area.
Skipping a track (searching) The text will scroll once.
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1. Touch the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)] key

during playback. MP3/WMA/AAC Operations
Tracks are skipped, as many as the times the
key is touched, and playback starts. This system can playback MP3/WMA/AAC files
• Touching the [{ (Track)] key starts recorded on a disc.
playback from the beginning of the next
track.
• Touching the [} (Track)] key starts
❏ About the MP3/WMA/AAC files
playback from the beginning of the current
track. What is MP3/WMA/AAC?
When this key is touched again within about MP3, WMA, and AAC are the audio file formats
2 seconds, playback starts from the which have penetrated into PC users and
beginning of the previous track. become a standard format.
MP3 is an audio compression method and
Fast forward and fast backward classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio
1. Touch and hold the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)]
compression method developed by Microsoft
key during playback.
Corporation.
The playback speed becomes 4-time faster
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a newer audio
first and then 16-time faster 3 seconds later.
compression method developed for used with
Releasing the key resumes the normal speed
video compression standards MPEG-2 and
playback.
MPEG-4, and has been adopted as the standard
audio format of the iPod and iTunes by Apple Inc.
Other various play functions These features compress the original audio data
1. Touch the [Options] key. to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high
2. Touch the [Track] key of the function you sound quality. This means that about 10 audio
want to play. CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW disc to
Track repeat playback: allow a long listening time without having to
Touch the [Track] key of the Repeat item. change CDs.
• This operation plays back the current track
repeatedly.
• “T.RPT” is displayed on the screen.
• You can also specify this function by
touching the [Repeat] key on the CDDA
mode screen.
Track random playback:
Touch the [Track] key of the Random item.
• This operation plays back all tracks on the
disc in no particular order.
• “T.RDM” is displayed on the screen.
• You can also specify this function by
touching the [Random] key on the CDDA
mode screen.
3. To cancel the play, touch the [Track] key of
the function to cancel.
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
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Tag information (track title, artist name, and Note:
album title) can be displayed for an MP3/WMA/ • For details of the DivX file mentioned below, see
AAC file containing the Tag information. “DivX Operations” (page 35).
This system supports the ID3 TAG version 1.x/ ●Logical format (File system)
2.x and WMA-TAG. The following writing formats are available when
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writing MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files on a disc:
• Tag information entered with 2-byte characters • For CD-R/RW: ISO9660 level 1/level 2,
may not be displayed properly on the display. Romeo, Joliet, or Apple ISO (without including
• The ID3 version 2.x tag format is not completely expansion format)
supported. This system can display information up • For DVD±R/RW: UDF (Universal Disk Format)
to 60 bytes, and ignores the rest.
• Album titles of WMA-TAG may not be displayed ●Folder structure
properly. • The folder hierarchy must be within 8
hierarchical levels. Otherwise, playback will be
Precautions on the MP3/WMA/AAC impossible.
files • You can store the MP3 files, WMA files, and
AAC files together in a disc or folder.
●General precautions • You can also store the MP3/WMA/AAC files
• Files other than MP3/WMA/AAC format cannot and DivX files together in a disc or folder. In
be played. In addition, some files may not be such a case, you can select whether the disc is
played because of the encoding settings. regarded as an MP3/WMA/AAC disc or as a
When a file cannot be played, the next file is DivX disc. See “Setting the Playform of discs
played instead. recorded with DivX files” (page 35).
• Some noise may occur depending on the type ●Number of files or folders
of encoder software used to encode the data.
• The maximum allowable number of folders is
• You can apply the VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
255 (including root directory).
format when encoding. In this case, the
• The maximum allowable number of files in a
displayed play time may be slightly different
folder is 255.
from the actual play time.
• Files that the DRM (Digital Rights ●Folder representation in the folder list
Management) function is set cannot be played. • Only folders containing MP3/WMA/AAC files or
●For MP3 files DivX files (1 to 4 in illustration) are displayed
• Set the Sampling Frequency to: on the list. Folders containing no MP3/WMA/
• MPEG1 Layer3: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz AAC/DivX file are not displayed.
• MPEG2 Layer3: 16, 22.05, or 24 kHz • Folder hierarchy (1 to 4 in illustration) is
• MPEG2.5 Layer3: 8, 11.025, or 12 kHz ignored, and unified into one level.
• Set the Bit Rate to: • Folders are arranged in the order of the folder
creation.
• MPEG1 Layer3: 32 to 320 kbps (VBR)
• MPEG2 Layer3: 8 to 160 kbps (VBR) 1
• MPEG2.5 Layer3: 8 to 160 kbps (VBR) 2
• Add a file extension “.MP3” or “.mp3” using 3
1 4
single byte characters.
●For WMA files
2
• Set the Sampling Frequency to within ranges
from 22.05 to 44.1 kHz. 3
• Set the Bit Rate to 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, or 4
192 kbps.
• Add a file extension “.WMA” or “.wma” using
single byte characters.
●For AAC files
• This system supports only the MPEG4 Audio
files encoded by the iTunes.
• Set the Sampling Frequency to 44.1 or 48 kHz.
• Set the Bit Rate to within ranges from 16 to 320
kbps (VBR).
• Add a file extension “.M4A” or “.m4a” using
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mode 1. Touch the [p] key during playback.

1. Set a disc which the MP3/WMA/AAC files are Playback pauses.
recorded to the DVD player. 2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key.
The system will automatically read the disc Playback resumes.
data, change to the DVD mode (MP3/WMA/
Skipping a track (searching)
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AAC mode), and start playback after a while.

See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 17). 1. Touch the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)] key
during playback.
Tracks are skipped, as many as the times the
key is touched, and playback starts.
• Touching the [{ (Track)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the next
track.
• Touching the [} (Track)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the current
track.
When this key is touched again within about
WARNING 2 seconds, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous track.
• Audio files may be recorded at a higher • These functions perform in the current
volume level than desired. Increase the folder only.
volume gradually from the minimal
setting after playback has started. Fast forward and fast backward
• For your safety, the driver should not
1. Touch and hold the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)]
operate the controls while driving.
key during playback.
The playback speed becomes 4-time faster
Note:
first and then 16-time faster 3 seconds later.
• Note that the system enters to the DivX mode
when setting a disc with DivX files if the Playform Releasing the key resumes the normal speed
function has been set to “Video” (see page 35). playback.
●When a disc is already set
Skipping the current folder
1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
screen. 1. Touch the [{ (Folder)] or [} (Folder)] key
during playback.
2. Touch the [DVD] key to select the MP3/WMA/
The tracks of the current folder are skipped
AAC mode.
and playback starts from the first track of the
The system changes to the DVD mode (MP3/
next or previous folder.
WMA/AAC mode), and starts playback from
the previous position.
Selecting a folder/track from the list
❏ Operating MP3/WMA/AAC screen
playback 1. Touch the [List] key.
The Folder List screen is displayed.
Note:
2. When the desired folder is not displayed,
• The same operations listed below are also used in
the USB Memory mode. touch the [{] or [}] key to scroll the list.
3. Touch the desired Folder key.
Listening to MP3/WMA/AAC files The Track List screen appears.
After disc loading, the play mode is automatically 4. Touch the [{] or [}] key to scroll the list, and
engaged. touch the desired Track key.
• When playback is not started, touch the [p] The corresponding track is started playback.
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1. Touch the [Options] key. recorded with DivX files
2. Touch a touch key of the function you want to MP3/WMA/AAC files can be stored together with
play. DivX files in a disc or folder. You can select
Folder repeat playback: whether such discs are regarded as MP3/WMA/
Touch the [Folder] key of the Repeat item. AAC discs or as DivX discs.
• This operation plays back tracks in the

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1. Touch the [Options] key.
current folder repeatedly. 2. Touch the [Audio] or [Video] key of the
• “F.RPT” is displayed on the screen. Playform item to specify the setting.
Track repeat playback: [Audio]:
Touch the [Track] key of the Repeat item. Discs are regarded as MP3/WMA/AAC discs.
• This operation plays back the current track [Video]:
repeatedly. Discs are regarded as DivX discs.
• “T.RPT” is displayed on the screen.
3. Touch the [Back] key if required.
Folder random playback:
Touch the [Folder] key of the Random item. Note:
• This operation plays the tracks in the • This setting is disabled when a Mixed Mode
current folder in a random order. CD, which contains both data track and audio
• “F.RDM” is displayed on the screen. tracks, is set in the DVD player.
Track random playback:
Touch the [Track] key of the Random item.
• This operation plays back tracks recorded
DivX Operations
in the disc in no particular order. This system can playback DivX movie files
• “T.RDM” is displayed on the screen. recorded on a disc.
3. To cancel the play, touch the same touch key
of the function to cancel. • Official DivX® Certified product
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous • Plays all versions of DivX® video (including
screen. DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX®
media files.
Scrolling track titles
When a title or name displayed on the screen is ❏ About the DivX file
longer than the text area, you can confirm the
entire text by scrolling it. What is DivX?
1. Displaying the text you wish to scroll, touch the DivX is a popular media technology created by
text area. DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly
The text will scroll once. compressed video with high visual quality that
maintains a relatively small file size. DivX files
can also include advanced media features like
menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks.
Many DivX media files are available for download
online, and you can create your own using your
personal content and easy-to-use tools from
DivX.com.

Precautions on the DivX file

• This system can play DivX version 4.x, 5.x, and
6.x files. DivX Ultra is not supported.
• Files other than DivX format (such as the Xvid
files) cannot be played. In addition, some files
may not be played because of the encoding
format. When a file cannot be played, the next
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authorization data can also be played. These • For your safety, this system has a safety function
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files must be authorized on your PC which turns off the picture when the car is moving,
beforehand using the DivX Registration Code so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
displayed on the System tab screen under the only be watched when the car is stopped and the
General screen (see page 48). parking brake is applied.
• Set the Frame Size to 640 u 480 or 320 u 240 • If “Audio Only” appears on the screen just after
turning on the ACC power of the car, release the
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pixels.
parking brake while confirming safety, and then
• Set the Frame Rate to 30 or 15 fps.
engage the parking brake again.
• Add a file extension “.AVI”, “.avi”, “.DIVX”, or • You can store DivX files and the MP3/WMA/AAC files
“.divx” using single byte characters. together in a disc or folder. In such a case, you can
select whether the disc is regarded as a DivX disc or
Precautions when preparing a disc as an MP3/WMA/AAC disc. See “Setting the Playform
Note: of discs recorded with audio files” (page 38).
• The limitations on preparing a disc are same as ●When a disc is already set
those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes. See 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
“Precautions when preparing a disc” (page 33). screen.
2. Touch the [DVD] key to select the DivX mode.
❏ Selecting the DivX mode The system changes to the DVD mode (DivX
1. Set a disc which the DivX files are recorded to mode), and starts playback from the previous
the DVD player. position.
The system will automatically read the disc
data, change to the DVD mode (DivX mode), ❏ Operating DivX playback
and start playback after a while.
Note:
See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 17).
• The most operations in the DivX mode are same
as those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes. See also
“Operating MP3/WMA/AAC playback” (page 34).
• The random plays cannot be specified in the DivX
mode.

Watching DivX movies

After disc loading, the play mode is automatically
engaged.
• When playback is not started, touch the [p]
key.
WARNING ●To play a file with Authorization data
• Some movie files may be recorded at a When a file with Authorization data is played, a
higher volume level than desired. message is displayed on the screen. Confirm the
Increase the volume gradually from the message displayed, and touch the [Done] or
minimal setting after the movie has [Yes] key to play the movie.
started.
• For your safety, the driver should not
watch the movie or operate the controls
while driving. Please note that watching
and operating the movie while driving are
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The DivX mode screen is used to control the number
playback mode from the screen. You can specify a file to play using the folder
1. Touch the screen. number or track number.
The DivX mode screen is displayed. 1. Showing the DivX mode screen, touch the
If you do not touch the screen for 7 seconds, [Options] key.
the display will return to the playback screen.

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2. Touch the [Direct] key.
• You can hide the DivX mode screen by The Key Pad screen appears with the folder
touching the [Hide] key. number input mode.
3. Input the folder/track number that you want to
Selecting the screen size play back using the [0] to [9] key.
You can change the screen size to suit to the • Touching the [Track] key turns the Key Pad
playback film. to the track number input mode.
• The factory default setting is “Full Wide”. 4. Touch the [ENT] key.
1. Touch the screen to display the DivX mode The system starts playback of the file
screen. specified with the input folder/track numbers.
2. Repeat touching the [Full Wide/Cinema/ • If the input folder/track number does not
Normal/Wide] key until your desired screen exist or searching with a folder/track
size is selected. number is not allowed, the screen image will
• This key shows the current screen size setting. not change.
[Full Wide]:
The image is expanded so that the rectangle Switching Audios
of the image fits to the screen (16:9). The You can switch the audio data if the current DivX
aspect ratio of the image may be changed. file has two or more audio data.
[Cinema]:
1. Showing the DivX mode screen, touch the
The image is expanded so that the top and
[Options] key.
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen.
Suitable for letterbox-format images. Subtitles 2. Touch the [Audio] key during playback or
of non-letterboxed images may be cut off in pause.
this mode. Each time you touch the key, you can switch
[Normal]: among the audio data.
The image is expanded so that the top and • The number of audios recorded and their
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen, audio formats may differ depending on the
and that the aspect ratio of the image DivX file.
becomes 4:3. The aspect ratio of the image • Depending on the DivX file, switching may
may be changed. be impossible.
[Wide]: • It may take time to switch the audio data.
The image is expanded so that the left and 3. Touch the [Back] key.
right edges of the image fit to the screen. The
top and bottom areas of the image may be cut
off.
3. Touch the [Hide] key to return to the playback
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6. SOURCE OPERATIONS
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You can switch the subtitle language if the

current DivX file has one or more subtitles.
1. Showing the DivX mode screen, touch the (ACCESSORIES)
[Options] key.
2. Touch the [Subtitle] key during playback or
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pause.
Each time you touch the key, you can switch
among the subtitle language. iPods can be connected by using the connector
• The number of subtitles recorded may differ cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case, you
depending on the DivX file. can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy video
• Depending on the DivX file, switching may movies stored in the iPod with video displaying
be impossible. them on this unit, it is required to use the special
• It may take time to switch the subtitle connector cable (CCA-723) separately sold.
language. Note:
3. Touch the [Back] key. • This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with unsupported versions.
• For detailed information on the playable iPod
Setting the Playform of discs models, see our home page: www.clarion.com
recorded with audio files
DivX files can be stored together with MP3/WMA/ ❏ Notes on using Apple iPod
AAC files in a disc or folder. You can select • Do not connect an iPod to this unit with a
whether such discs are regarded as DivX discs or headphone connected to the iPod.
as MP3/WMA/AAC discs. • When in the iPod mode, the screen image input
1. Showing the DivX mode screen, touch the from the AUX1 terminal is output to the rear
[Options] key. monitor.
2. Touch the [Audio] or [Video] key of the • When no data is present, the title display will
Playform item to specify the setting. remain blank.
[Audio]: • The iPod is used with the equalizer function
Discs are regarded as MP3/WMA/AAC discs. turned OFF.
[Video]: • Set the iPod’s language setting to English
Discs are regarded as DivX discs. before connecting your iPod. Some characters
3. Touch the [Back] key if required. of the other languages may not be displayed
Note: correctly in this system.
• This setting is disabled when a Mixed Mode CD, ●Precautions on battery consumption:
which contains both data track and audio tracks, is If the iPod is connected to this unit when the
set in the DVD player. iPod’s internal battery has run down, this function
may not operate correctly. You must connect the
iPod after charging the battery if it has run down.

❏ Selecting the iPod mode

1. Connect your iPod to the USB connector.
The system will automatically detect the
connected device, and change to the USB
mode (iPod mode), and start playback after a
while.
See also “Connecting/Disconnecting an USB
Media Device” (page 18).
●When an iPod is already connected
1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
screen.
2. Touch the [USB] key to select the iPod mode.
The system changes to the USB mode (iPod
mode), and starts playback from the previous
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1. Touch the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)] key
Operation keys during playback.
●iPod mode screen Tracks are skipped, as many as the times the
key is touched, and playback starts.
Play mode icons • Touching the [{ (Track)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the next

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• Touching the [} (Track)] key starts
playback from the beginning of the current
track. When this key is kept touching,
playback starts from the beginning of the
previous track.

Fast forward and fast backward

1. Touch and hold the [{ (Track)] or [} (Track)]
key during playback.
The playback speed becomes faster.
[Options] key [Music/Videos] key Releasing the key resumes the normal speed
playback.

[Music/Videos] key: Scrolling track titles

Switches the operation mode to the Video mode When a title or name displayed on the screen is
or Music mode. longer than the text area, you can confirm the
• Enabled in the Simple Control mode. entire text by scrolling it.
List keys: 1. Displaying the text you wish to scroll, touch
Displays the corresponding list screen to select the text area.
track to be played. The text will scroll once.
[Videos], [Playlists], and [Music] are available.
[Hide] key: Controlling from the iPod
Hides the iPod mode screen to display the Setting this function to “On” enables to use the
playback picture. iPod buttons to control the iPod.
• Displayed only in the Video mode. 1. Touch the [Options] key.
[Options] key: 2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Simple
Displays the Options screen. You can specify Control item to specify the setting.
play modes and other settings from this screen. [On]:
Enables the iPod buttons. Only the above
Play mode icons: operations can be performed from this
Displays status of Repeat, Shuffle play. system.
: 1-track Repeat [Off]:
: All Repeat Disables the iPod buttons. All controls are
: Song Shuffle performed from this system.
: Album Shuffle
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
screen.
Pausing playback
1. Touch the [p] key during playback.
Playback pauses.
2. To resume playback, touch the [p] key
again.
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You can narrow the Albums to be listed by
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1. Touch the [Options] key.

specifying the Artist name.
2. Touch a touch key of the function you want to
play. [Rental]:
1-track repeat: The list of all the Rental Movies stored in the
Touch the [One] key of the Repeat item. iPod, which are downloaded with iTunes Movie
• This operation plays back the current or Rentals, is displayed.
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selected track repeatedly. [TV Shows]:

All repeat: You can narrow the Seasons to be listed by
Touch the [All] key of the Repeat item. specifying the Program title.
• This operation plays back all the tracks
currently selected repeatedly. [Video Podcasts]:
Song shuffle: You can narrow the Tracks to be listed by
Touch the [Song] key of the Shuffle item. specifying the Video Podcast name.
• This operation plays back all the tracks ●[Playlists] key
currently selected in a random order. The list of all the Playlists and Video Playlists
Album shuffle: stored in the iPod is displayed.
Touch the [Album] key of the Shuffle item. ●[Music] key
• When more than one album is selected, this
operation plays back the albums in no The following category keys are displayed. You
particular order. Tracks in an album are can narrow the listed items by selecting these
played back in the recorded order. categories.
• The category keys displayed may differ
3. To cancel the shuffle play, touch the [Off] key
depending on the connected iPod.
of the function to cancel.
• The repeat play cannot be canceled. [Playlists]:
Normally, it should be set to the All repeat The list of all the Playlists stored in the iPod is
play. displayed.
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous [Artists]:
screen. You can narrow the Albums to be listed by
Note: specifying the Artist name.
• “All repeat” will be selected automatically when
you connect the iPod which is turned off the repeat [Albums]:
function. The list of all the Albums stored in the iPod is
displayed.
❏ Selecting tracks to be played [Songs]:
The list of all the Tracks stored in the iPod is
You can specify the tracks to be played by
displayed.
touching the following list keys:
●[Videos] key [Genres]:
You can narrow the Artists to be listed by
The following category keys are displayed. You
specifying the Genre name.
can narrow the listed items by selecting these
categories. [Composers]:
• The category keys displayed may differ You can narrow the Albums to be listed by
depending on the connected iPod. specifying the Composer name.
[Playlists]:
The list of all the Video Playlists stored in the iPod
is displayed.
[Movies]:
The list of all the Movies stored in the iPod is
displayed.

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list screen (only for the iPod with video)
1. Touch the desired Category key from the iPod When you connect an iPod with video by using
mode screen to display the corresponding list the optional connector cable, you can enjoy the
screen. video data stored in the iPod showing them on
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specify it. monitor if connected).
• Touch the [{] or [}] key to scroll the list.
You can also use the ABC Search function WARNING
to scroll the list (see below).
• Some videos may be recorded at a higher
• When a track list of an Album, Playlist, or
volume level than desired. Increase the
Video Playlist is displayed, specifying a
volume gradually from the minimal
track starts playback of the specified album/
setting after the video has started.
playlist from the specified track.
• For your safety, the driver should not
• When the track list of the Songs is
watch the video or operate the controls
displayed, specifying a track starts playback
while driving. Please note that watching
of all the tracks stored in the iPod from the
and operating the video while driving are
specified track.
prohibited by law in some countries.
• When the other list screen is displayed,
repeat this operation until you select the
tracks to be played back. 1. Play back your desired video tracks.
• When video tracks are specified in the The system will automatically enter into the
Music mode, only the audio data will be Video mode and the playback starts. The
played back. specified video image is also displayed on the
rear monitor if connected.
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
• When in the Simple Control mode, touch the
screen.
[Music/Videos] key to switch to the Video
●Using the ABC Search function mode. To return to the Music mode, touch
1. Touch the [ABC Search] key when the list the [Music/Videos] key again.
screen you wish to scroll is displayed. 2. Touch the [Hide] key to hide the iPod mode
2. Repeat touching the [A ]], [[ Z], or [0-9] key screen.
to specify the initial character of the list item The video image will be displayed on this unit.
you wish to display. 3. To display the iPod mode screen, touch the
3. Touch the [Search] key. screen.
The list will scroll to display the first item Note:
started from the specified character (or a • “Audio Only” is displayed when the automobile is
following character). moving.
• Video data may not be played back according to
the status of the iPod.
• The volume setting of video data is relatively lower
than audio data. Be sure to lower the volume
setting before switching to the other mode.
• Do not select the categories with no track
registered from a list screen. The iPod may be
frozen. If the iPod is frozen, reset the iPod by
following the procedure described in the instruction
manual of the iPod.

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 Selecting the Output Signal • Set the Bit Rate to:
For MP3 files:
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This setting is used to select the audio signal of

• MPEG1 Layer3: 32 to 320 kbps (VBR)
video tracks. • MPEG2 Layer3: 16 to 160 kbps (VBR)
1. Touch the [Options] key. • MPEG2.5 Layer3: 16 to 160 kbps (VBR)
2. Touch the [Digital] or [Analog] key of the For WMA files: 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, or
Output Signal item to specify the setting. 192 kbps
For AAC files: 16 to 320 kbps (VBR)
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[Digital]:
The digital audio data via the USB will be • Add the following file extension using single
output. Normally select this setting. byte characters:
[Analog]: For MP3 files: “.MP3” or “.mp3”
The analog audio data via the AUX1 will be For WMA files: “.WMA” or “.wma”
output. Select this setting if your iPod cannot For AAC files: “.M4A” or “.m4a”
output digital signals. ●Notes on the folder structure
3. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous • The folder hierarchy must be within 8
screen. hierarchical levels. Otherwise, playback will be
Note: impossible.
• Make sure to reconnect the iPod after changing • The maximum allowable number of folders is
this setting. The key ([Digital] or [Analog]) 512 (including root directory and folders with no
indicator and output setting will be changed after MP3/WMA/AAC file).
reconnecting your iPod. • The maximum allowable number of files in a
folder is 255.
• You can store the MP3 files, WMA files, and
USB Memory Operations AAC files together in a folder.
●Notes on the Tag titles
This system can play audio files (MP3/WMA/
AAC) stored in an USB memory which is The limitations on the Tag titles are same as
recognized as “USB Mass Storage Class those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes. See
device”. You can use your USB memory as an “Displaying MP3/WMA/AAC Tag titles” (page 33).
audio device by simply copying desired audio ●Folder representation in the folder list
files into it. The limitations on the folder representation are
same as those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes.
Note: See “Folder representation in the folder list”
• This system will not operate or may operate (page 33).
improperly with some USB memory.
• Files protected with any DRM can not be played.
❏ Selecting the USB Memory
❏ Notes on using USB memories mode
●General notes 1. Connect your USB memory to the USB
connector.
• When no data is present, the message “No The system will automatically detect the
File” will be displayed. connected device, and change to the USB
• The USB memory is used with the equalizer mode (USB Memory mode), and start
function turned OFF. playback after a while.
●Notes on the MP3/WMA/AAC files See also “Connecting/Disconnecting an USB
• This system can play the MP3/WMA/AAC files Media Device” (page 18).
stored in the USB memory.
• This system cannot play DivX files stored in the
USB memory.
• For AAC files, this system supports only the
MPEG4 Audio files encoded by the iTunes.
• Set the Sampling Frequency to:
For MP3 files:
• MPEG1 Layer3: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz
• MPEG2 Layer3: 16, 22.05, or 24 kHz
• MPEG2.5 Layer3: 8, 11.025, or 12 kHz
For WMA files: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz
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1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source • Touch the [Navi] or [Map] key on the Source
screen. screen to switch to the Navi mode.
2. Touch the [USB] key to select the USB • When the image interruption from the Navi
Memory mode. arises, the screen will be changed to the Navi
The system changes to the USB mode (USB display. When the interruption is finished, the
Memory mode), and starts playback from the screen will return to the previous AV display.

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previous position. Note:
• Depending on the distance to the next guidance
❏ Playing back files in the USB point and the vehicle’s speed, the image
interruption may continue until the next route
memory guidance finishes.
The operations in the USB Memory mode are ●When in the Navi mode
same as those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes.
• Touch the [AV] key on the Source screen to
See “Operating MP3/WMA/AAC playback”
switch to the AV mode.
(page 34) for details.
Note:
Note: • For more information on the Navi mode, see the
• When performing the fast forward or fast backward User Manual.
function, the playback speed will become 10-time
faster. For the VBR files, it may differ depending on
the file. AUX Operations
Navigation System This function is available when a VTR, etc. is
connected to the AUX1 or AUX2 terminal.
Operations
WARNING
• For your safety, the driver should not
Notes on the Navi functions watch the video or operate the controls
• Hereafter in this section, the Navigation system while driving. Please note that watching
will be called as “Navi”. and operating the video while driving are
• The following functions are available: prohibited by law in some countries.
• Showing the Navi display (The [Navi] key
selection available on the Source screen) Note:
• Showing the current location screen (The • For your safety, this system has a safety function
[Map] key selection available on the Source which turns off the picture when the car is moving,
screen). so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
• Navi guidance voice interruption only be watched when the car is stopped and the
• When a voice interrupt of the Navi arises during parking brake is applied.
2-Zone ON, the sound of the Main zone is • When an iPod with video is connected to the AUX1
muted, and the sound of the Sub zone is output terminal using the special connector cable (CCA-
normally. When it arises during 2-Zone OFF, 723) separately sold, the video/audio input from
the audio signals to the 4ch speakers are the iPod will be output to the monitor screen and
attenuated, and the voice from the navigation rear monitor even in the AUX1 mode. However,
system is output from the front two speakers. you must select the iPod mode to control the iPod.
Note:
• The [Map] key may be disabled depending on the Selecting the AUX mode
navigation system conditions. 1. Press the [SRC] button, and touch the [AUX]
key. The system will enter into the AUX mode.
Navi operations
Changes between the Navi display and the Showing the AUX mode screen
Audio/Visual (hereinafter, referred as “AV”) The AUX mode screen is used to adjust settings
display. concerning the AUX mode.
1. Touch the screen.
The AUX mode screen is displayed.
If you do not touch the screen for 7 seconds,
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 Switching to another AUX mode
7. SYSTEM SETTINGS
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1. Showing the AUX mode screen, touch the

[AUX] key.
The system will enter into another AUX mode.
Audio Settings
Changing the audio input level
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The input audio level of the AUX terminals can be

changed. ❏ Displaying the Audio screen
• The factory default setting is “High”. You can customize the various audio settings of
1. Touch the screen to display the AUX mode this unit from the Audio screen.
screen, then repeat touching the [Sense] key 1. Touch the [SET] key.
to select the level. The Settings screen appears.
High: 10 dB 2. Touch the [Audio] key.
Mid: 4 dB The Audio screen appears.
Low: 0 dB

Selecting the screen size

You can change the screen size to suit to the
video image.
• The factory default setting is “Full Wide”.
1. Touch the screen to display the AUX mode
screen.
2. Repeat touching the [S-Size] key until your
desired screen size is selected. 3. Touch the desired Tab key, and perform the
• This key shows the current screen size adjustment.
setting. See the following sections for details.
[Full Wide]: • In the following sections, only the details
The image is expanded so that the rectangle regarding adjustments are described,
of the image fits to the screen (16:9). The procedures to select items are skipped.
aspect ratio of the image may be changed. 4. When the adjustment completes, touch the
[Cinema]: [Back] key to return to the previous screen.
The image is expanded so that the top and
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen.
[Normal]:
The image is expanded so that the top and
bottom edges of the image fit to the screen,
and that the aspect ratio of the image
becomes 4:3. The aspect ratio of the image
may be changed.
[Wide]:
The image is expanded so that the left and
right edges of the image fit to the screen. The
top and bottom areas of the image may be cut
off.
3. Touch the [Hide] key to return to the video
screen.

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This system provides 4 types of sound tone 3-4. Touch the [Bass] key.
adjustment functions. You can select desired
function and adjust the effect level. 3-5. Touch the [–] or [+] key of the desired item
• The factory default setting is “Off”. to adjust the effect level.
Gain: –7 to +7
3-1. Touch the [Beat EQ] key to display the Beat • The factory default setting is “0”.

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EQ tab screen. Frequency: 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz
3-2. Touch the [BEQ1], [BEQ2], [BEQ3], • The factory default setting is “100Hz”.
[Custom], or [Off] key to select the function Q: 0.7, 1, 1.4, 2
you wish to apply. • The factory default setting is “1”.
[BEQ1]: ●Adjusting the Mid
The bass sound area is emphasized.
[BEQ2]: 3-4. Touch the [Mid] key.
The mid sound area is reduced, and the 3-5. Touch the [–] or [+] key of the desired item
bass and treble sound area are to adjust the effect level.
emphasized. Gain: –7 to +7
[BEQ3]: • The factory default setting is “0”.
The mid sound area is lowered, and the Frequency: 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz
bass and treble sound area are extremely • The factory default setting is “1kHz”.
emphasized. Q: 0.7, 1, 1.4, 2
[Custom]: • The factory default setting is “1”.
You can adjust the sound tone of bass, mid,
●Adjusting the Treble
and treble areas individually. For details,
see the following section. 3-4. Touch the [Treble] key.
[Off]:
No sound effect is applied. 3-5. Touch the [–] or [+] key of the desired item
to adjust the effect level.
3-3. When you select an item other than Gain: –7 to +7
“Custom” and “Off” in step 3-2, adjust the • The factory default setting is “0”.
effect level by touching the [–] or [+] key. Frequency: 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz
Setting range: –3 to +3 • The factory default setting is “10kHz”.
• The factory default setting is “0”. Q: 0.7, 1, 1.4, 2
Notes: • The factory default setting is “1”.
• The volume will change each time the Beat EQ
function is switched.
• Sufficient effects may not be obtained with some
❏ Adjusting the Balance/Fader
speaker systems. In such cases, adjust the
3-1. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key to display the
volume.
BAL/FAD tab screen.
Adjusting the custom tone 3-2. Touch the [[] or []] key of the Balance item
to adjust the balance level.
3-1. Touch the [Beat EQ] key to display the Beat [[]:
EQ tab screen. Emphasizes the sound from the left
3-2. Touch the [Custom] key. speakers.
[]]:
3-3. Perform the following settings to adjust the Emphasizes the sound from the right
sound tone. speakers.
Adjustment range: left 12 to right 12
• The factory default setting is “0”.

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to adjust the fader level. You can adjust the cut-off frequency of the Low
[{]: Pass Filter for the subwoofer output.
Emphasizes the sound from the front • The factory default setting is “Through”.
speakers.
[}]: 3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others
Emphasizes the sound from the rear tab screen.
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speakers. 3-2. Touch the [[] or []] key of the Low Pass
Adjustment range: front 12 to rear 12 Filter item to adjust the setting.
• The factory default setting is “0”. Settings: Through, 120Hz, 90Hz, 60Hz

❏ Setting the Sub Woofer ❏ Setting the Amp Cancel

Control When an external amplifier is used, using this
You can adjust the volume output to the Sub function reduces power noises of the audio lines.
Woofer. • The factory default setting is “Off”.
• The factory default setting is “0”.
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others tab screen.
tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
3-2. Touch the [–] or [+] key of the Sub Woofer screen.
Ctrl item to adjust the output level. 3-3. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Amp
Setting range: –6 to +6 Cancel item to turn the Amp Cancel function
on or off.
❏ Setting the Sub Woofer Phase
You can reverse the phase of the Sub Woofer ❏ Setting the BBE MP
output signal. This function works only for the sound in the USB
• The factory default setting is “Normal”. mode, corrects the distorted waveform of the
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others high-pass area when decoding the digital sound.
tab screen. • The factory default setting is “Off”.
3-2. Touch the [Reverse] or [Normal] key of the 3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others
Sub Woofer Phase item to select the phase tab screen.
setting. 3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
screen.
❏ Adjusting the High Pass Filter 3-3. Touch the [[] or []] key of the BBE MP item
You can adjust the cut-off frequency of the High to set the correction level.
Pass Filter for the front/rear speaker output. Settings: Off, Low, Mid, High
• The factory default setting is “Through”.
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others ❏ Turning on/off the Magna Bass
tab screen. EXtend
3-2. Touch the [[] or []] key of the High Pass The Magna Bass Extend does not adjust the low
Filter item to adjust the setting. sound area like the normal sound adjustment
Settings: Through, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.
• The factory default setting is “Off”
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others
tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
screen.
3-3. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Magna
Bass EX item to turn the Magna Bass
Extend function on or off.

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ATTenuation When the optional Rear Vision Camera is
The audio output can be attenuated when a voice connected to this unit, the rear view image is
interrupt of the navigation system arises. displayed on the screen when the gear lever is
• The factory default setting is “High”. put in the reverse gear position.
• The factory default setting is “Off”.
3-1. Touch the [Others] key to display the Others

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tab screen. 3-1. Touch the [Display] key to display the
Display tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
screen. 3-2. Touch the [NTSC], [PAL], or [Off] key of the
Camera Interrupt item to set to “NTSC”,
3-3. Touch the [[] or []] key of the Audio ATT “PAL”, or “Off”.
item to set the volume level when a voice [NTSC]:
interrupt arises. Turn on the function with the NTSC video
Settings: Mute, Low, Mid, High system.
[PAL]:
General Settings Turn on the function with the PAL video
system.
[Off]:
Turn off the function.
❏ Displaying the General screen
You can customize the various settings of this
unit from the General screen.
❏ Setting Camera Warning
1. Touch the [SET] key. The following warning message is displayed
The Settings screen appears. during use of the Rear Vision Camera: “Make
sure of safety around your vehicle”.
2. Touch the [General] key. • The factory default setting is “On”.
The General screen appears.
Note:
• This setting is disabled when the Camera Interrupt
feature is set to Off.
3-1. Touch the [Display] key to display the
Display tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Camera
Warning item to turn the Camera Warning
function on or off.

3. Touch the desired Tab key, and perform the ❏ Setting the AUX input (NTSC/
adjustment.
See the following sections for details. PAL)
• In the following sections, only the details • The factory default setting is “PAL”.
regarding adjustments are described, Note:
procedures to select items are skipped. • This setting is applied only to the AUX video input.
4. When the adjustment completes, touch the • If nonstandard video signals are input, the video
[Back] key to return to the previous screen. image may be disturbed.
• When you set to “Auto”, the video image may be
disturbed temporarily depending on the input video
signal.
3-1. Touch the [Display] key to display the
Display tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [Auto], [NTSC], or [PAL] key of
the AUX input item to set the VTR system.

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 ❏ Setting the Beep ❏ Confirming the DivX
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The sound heard when you make operations is Registration Code and DivX
called “beep”. The system can be set so that it URL
does not produce this beep sound. When you download a DivX VOD (Video-on-
• The factory default setting is “On”. Demand) file from a web site, entering the
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the registration code of your playback system may
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System tab screen. be required to authorize the file. You can confirm
the registration code of your system and the URL
3-2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Beep item information by the following operation.
to turn the Beep function on or off.
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the
❏ Setting the Blink LED System tab screen.
You can set the unit to blink the Blink LED 3-2. Confirm the displayed information of the
indication when the ACC power is turned off. DivX Registration Code and DivX URL
• The factory default setting is “Off”. items.
Note:
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the
• The DivX registration code is not displayed when a
System tab screen. disc is set in the DVD player.
3-2. Touch the [On] or [Off] key of the Blink LED
item to turn the Blink LED function on or off. ❏ Setting the TEL Switch
When a telephone is connected to this unit using
the optional adapter box, you can listen to your
telephone calls on your car speakers.
• The factory default setting is “Off”.
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the
System tab screen.
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
screen.
3-3. Touch the [On], [Off], or [Mute] key of the
TEL Switch item to set this function.
On:
The telephone calls are output from the car
speaker.
Off:
The telephone interrupts are ignored.
Mute:
The sound from this unit is muted during
telephone calls.

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You can select the speaker which the telephone (CATS)
calls are output. “CATS” is the acronym of “Clarion Anti-Theft
• The factory default setting is “Right”. System”. When you set a PIN code (called as
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the “Personal Code”), a theft is prevented by
System tab screen. disabling the operation of the unit at the theft.

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In addition, set the Blink LED function to improve
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next the effect of the CATS function (see page 48).
screen.
3-3. Touch the [Left] or [Right] key of the TEL Setting your Personal Code
Speaker item to select the speaker.
Left: 3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the
The telephone calls are output from the front System tab screen.
left speaker. 3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
Right: screen.
The telephone calls are output from the front
right speaker. 3-3. Touch and hold the blank area just below
the []] key of the System Check item for
more than 2 seconds.
❏ Performing the System Check The Personal Code screen appears.
You can perform the system check by the • When a Personal Code is already set, the
following operation. Erase Code screen will appear. Retry this
operation after erasing the old Personal
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the Code.
System tab screen.
3-4. Enter your desired 4-digit Personal Code by
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next touching the [0] to [9] keys, then touch the
screen. [ENT] key.
3-3. Touch the []] key of the System Check item. • Touch the [BS] key when you make a
The System Check screen is displayed. mistake in entering.
3-4. Touch the [Start system check] key to 3-5. Enter the same Personal Code again for
perform the system check manually. confirmation, then touch and hold the [ENT]
The system will be restarted after key for more than 2 seconds.
performing the system check. The entered Personal Code will be set, and
it will return to the previous screen.
❏ Resetting the navigation Note:
system • Write down your Personal Code in case you forget
it.
You can reset the navigation system.
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the Erasing the Personal Code
System tab screen.
3-1. Touch the [System] key to display the
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next System tab screen.
screen.
3-2. Touch the [}] key to display the next
3-3. Touch the []] key of the System Check item. screen.
3-4. Touch the [Reset NAVI module.] key to 3-3. Touch and hold the blank area below the []]
reset the navigation system. key of the System Check item for more than
2 seconds.
The Erase Code screen appears.
3-4. Enter the Personal Code currently set by
touching the [0] to [9] keys, then touch and
hold the [ENT] key for more than 2 seconds.
The message “Personal Code has been
erased” appears, and it will return to the
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 When the ENTER PERSONAL CODE Adjusting the Monitor
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screen appears
The Personal Code screen will be displayed You can customize the various monitor settings
when turning the ACC power on after performing by the following operations.
the following operations:
• The car battery was replaced. ❏ Setting the Screen mode
• The backup power was cut off.
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The system has two screen modes: the Day

• The Reset button was pressed. mode and Night mode. Each mode has the own
Note: dimmer setting. You can select these modes
• If you forgot your Personal Code, please consult temporarily by performing the following
your dealer or an authorized Clarion service operation.
center. • The factory default setting is “Auto”.
1. Enter your Personal Code currently set. 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source
2. When the correct Personal Code is entered, screen.
the unit will restart from the initial startup 2. Touch the [Day], [Night], or [Auto] key to set
screen. the Screen mode.
Note: [Day]:
• When you enter a wrong Personal Code, the Set the dimmer level temporarily to the Day
message “Code Incorrect” is displayed and the mode (brighter).
Personal Code entry is prohibited for a while. This [Night]:
prohibited time is changed according to the Set the dimmer level temporarily to the Night
number of times of wrong code entry as follows:
mode (dimmer).
• 1 to 6 times: 15 seconds
[Auto]:
• 7 times or more: 15 minutes
The dimmer level is changed according to the
status of the car light:
❏ Setting the Auto Antenna When the car light is off: Day mode
When an auto antenna which is extended When the car light is on: Night mode
automatically is used, you can set so that it is Note:
automatically extended/collapsed according to • When the Night Mode setting of the navigation
the power setting of this unit. system is set to “Automatic”, this setting also
1. Touch the [SET] key to display the Settings works upon the Color mode of the navigation
screen. system.
2. Touch and hold the [Auto] or [Down] key of
the Antenna item for more than 1 second to
set this function.
Auto:
The auto antenna function is turned on.
Down:
The antenna is collapsed.

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Color, Contrast, and Hue level
Note:
• The Bright, Color, Contrast, and Hue settings can
be adjusted only when a video image is displayed
on the screen, and the car is stopped with applying
the parking brake.

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• The Hue setting can be adjusted only when the
NTSC mode is selected.
• The navigation screen has own dimmer setting
separately from the AV screen. The dimmer
adjustment in a mode does not affect each other
screen.
• The Rear Vision Camera image cannot be
adjusted directly. Perform the adjustments when
displaying a video image of the other source.
1. Touch the [SET] key to display the Settings
screen.
2. Touch the [Monitor ADJ] key to display the
Monitor screen.

3. Touch the [Dimmer], [Bright], [Color],

[Contrast], or [Hue] key you wish to adjust,
then touch the [–] or [+] key to adjust the level.
[Dimmer]:
Adjusts the panel brightness when the car
lights are ON or OFF.
[+]: Press to make image brighter.
[–]: Press to make image dimmer.
[Bright]:
Adjusts the brightness of the display.
[+]: Press to make image brighter.
[–]: Press to make image dimmer.
[Color]:
Adjusts the color saturation.
[+]: Press to increase color depth.
[–]: Press to decrease color depth.
[Contrast]:
Adjusts the contrast of the display.
[+]: Press to make contrast higher.
[–]: Press to make contrast lower.
[Hue]:
Adjust the tone of color (red or green is
emphasized).
[+]: Press to increase green.
[–]: Press to increase red.
4. When the adjustment completes, touch the
[Back] key to return to the previous screen.

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If you have a problem with this system, check the following items to resolve it. See also our homepage
(www.clarion.com) for additional information.
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General
Problem Cause Measure
Power does not turn Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the
on. (No sound is fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.
produced.)
Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase.
Nothing happens The microprocessor has Turn off the power. Press the Reset button with a
when buttons are malfunctioned due to thin rod.
pressed. noise, etc. Note:
When the Reset button is pressed, turn off the ACC
Display is not power.
accurate.

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• The frequencies of radio stations, setting data,

etc. stored in memory are not cleared even
when the Reset button is pressed.
The remote control Direct rays of the sun fall on When direct rays of the sun fall on the light-
unit does not work. the light-receptive part of receptive part of the remote control unit, it may not
the remote control unit. work.
The battery of the remote Check the battery of the remote control unit.
control unit is dead or there
is no battery in the remote
control unit.
The display is dark. The Dimmer control is too Adjust the Dimmer properly.
low.
The operating condition is The temperature inside the vehicle may be 0°C or
not good. lower. Set to an appropriate temperature (25°C or
so) and check it again.
The headlight of the vehicle The display is made dark at night to prevent the
is lit. glare (when the headlight is the vehicle is lit in the
daytime, the display gets dark).
There are red, green This is not a failure, but a phenomenon peculiar to
and blue points in a liquid crystal display (The liquid crystal display is
the display. produced according to technology with very high
precision. Note that, though there are effective
pixels of 99.99% or more, pixel missing or
normally lit pixels account for 0.01%).

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Problem Cause Measure
Disc cannot be Another disc is already Eject the disc before loading the new one.
loaded. loaded.
There is a foreign matter Eject the foreign matter forcibly.

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already in place.
Sound skips or is Disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft cloth.
noisy.
Disc is heavily scratched or Replace with a disc with no scratches.
warped.
MP3/WMA/AAC files are Use MP3/WMA/AAC files encoded properly.
not encoded properly.
Sound is bad directly Water droplets may form Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
after power is turned on the internal lens when
on. the car is parked in a humid
place.
The image is not The parking brake is not Check that the parking brake is engaged.
displayed. engaged.
Disc cannot be The view is limited. Release the view limitation or change the parental
played with the level.
display “Parental See the subsection “Setting up the parental level”
Violation” shown. (page 25).
Disc cannot be File system is not correct. Use ISO9660 level 1/2, Romeo, Joliet, or Apple
played. ISO file system for CD-R/RW, or UDF for DVD±R/
RW.
The color of the The color is not adjusted Check that the Bright, Color, Contrast, and Hue
display is light or a adequately. are adjusted properly.
shade of color is not
good.

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Problem Cause Measure

USB device cannot The USB device has been Reversing the connection direction of the USB
be inserted. inserted with wrong device, try it again.
direction.
Owner’s manual

The USB connector is Replace with a new USB device.

broken.
USB device is not The USB device is Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If the
recognized. damaged. device is still not recognized, try replacing with a
different USB device.
Connectors are loose.
No sound heard with No MP3/WMA/AAC file is Store these files properly in the USB device.
the display “No File” stored in the USB device.
shown.
Sound skips or is MP3/WMA/AAC files are Use MP3/WMA/AAC files encoded properly.
noisy. not encoded properly.
The iPod’s video The TV Signal setting of Set the TV Signal setting (NTSC/PAL) of the iPod
image is disturbed. the iPod is not set correctly. correctly.

9. ERROR DISPLAYS
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.
Take the measures described below to solve the problem.

DVD Player
Display Cause Measure
Error 2 A disc is caught inside the This is a failure of DVD player’s mechanism.
DVD player and is not Consult your store of purchase.
ejected.
Error 3 A disc cannot be played Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped disc.
due to scratches, etc.
Error 6 A disc is loaded upside- Eject the disc then reload it properly.
down inside the DVD
player and does not play.
No MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX Write these files properly onto a disc.
file is recorded on the disc.
Parental Violation Parental level error Set the correct Parental level.
Wrong Region Region code error Eject the disc, and replace correct region code
disc.
DRM WMA files protected by Perform the operation such as skipping a file.
DRM are played. (Repeat and random playback mode may be
canceled.)
Not Support Files not supported by this
unit are played.

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Display Cause Measure
Error 2 The connected USB device If the USB device is frozen, disconnect it, reset it,
is not supported. and reconnect it again.
Connect a proper USB device.

Owner’s manual
Error 3 An error occurred when Disconnect the USB device, and reconnect it
(USB memory) controlling the USB device. again.
Error 3 (iPod) The selected category has Touch the [{ (Track)] key. If the error is not
no track data. cleared, disconnect the iPod, and reconnect it
again.
The iPod is frozen. Disconnect the iPod, reset it, and reconnect it
again.
Error 5 (iPod) The connected iPod is not Disconnect the iPod, and reconnect it again. If the
recognized. iPod is still not recognized, try replacing with a
different iPod.
If the iPod is frozen, disconnect it, reset it, and
reconnect it again.
Bus Error Over-current or data error Turn off the ignition switch, disconnect the device,
is detected. restart the engine and reconnect it again. If the
device is still not recognized, try replacing with a
different device.
Device Error The device is connected Disconnect the device, and reconnect directly to
via the USB Hub. the USB connector of this unit without using the
USB Hub.
DRM WMA files protected by Perform the operation such as skipping a file.
DRM are played. (Repeat and random playback mode may be
Not Support Files not supported by this canceled.)
unit are played.
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.
• The frequencies of radio stations, setting data, etc. stored in memory are not cleared even when the
Reset button is pressed.

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10.SPECIFICATIONS
English

Video output:
1.0 r0.2 Vp-p (output impedance 75 :)

FM Tuner LCD Monitor

Frequency Range: 87.00 MHz to 108.00 MHz Screen Size: 7-inch wide type
Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf 152 mm Width u 85 mm Height
Owner’s manual

50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf Display method:

Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB Transmission type TN liquid crystal display
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 38 dB Drive method: TFT (thin-film transistor)
Frequency Response (r3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz active matrix driving
Pixels: 336,960 (1440 u 234)
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 531 kHz to 1629 kHz General
Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBPV Power source voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable)
DVD Player Ground: Negative
Current consumption: 3.5 A (1 W)
System: Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less
Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA Dimensions of the Main Unit:
capable 178 mm Width u 100 mm Height u 160 mm
Usable discs: Depth
DVD video disc, Compact disc Weight of the Main Unit: 2.6 kg
Frequency Response: Dimensions of the Remote Control Unit:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (CD) (r1 dB) 43.4 mm Width u 12.5 mm Height u 112.7 mm
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) Depth
Dynamic Range: 100 dB (1 kHz) Weight of the Remote Control Unit:
Distortion: 0.006% 60 g (including battery)

USB
Specification: USB 2.0 Full Speed
File system: FAT12/16/32, non-VFAT-compliant
Playable audio format:

160mm
MP3 (.mp3): MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA (.wma): Ver. 7/8/9.1/9.2
AAC (.m4a): AAC format encoded by iTunes
and iTunes+ only
Maximum number of folders: 512
Maximum number of files: 255 (for a folder)
Maximum folder hierarchy: 8 levels (including Root)
25mm

Maximum power supply: 500 mA 171 mm 100 mm

178 mm
Audio Amplifier
Maximum power output: Note:
200 W (50 W u 4) • Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.
Speaker impedance: 4 : (4 to 8 : allowable) • Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice for further improvement.
Input
Audio input sensitivity:
High: 0.65 V (at 2 V output)
Mid: 1.3 V (at 2 V output)
Low: 2.0 V (at 2 V output)
(input impedance 10 k: or greater)
Video input:
1.0 r0.2 Vp-p (input impedance 75 :)

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English
MANUAL
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation Precautions

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
WARNING
Symbol Identification • When installing the unit to a vehicle with
This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate an airbag system, never install it in a
safety precautions and concerns during the place where it may affect the operation of
installation procedure. Be sure to carefully read the airbag.
and understand each precaution prior to • Do not install this unit in the following
beginning the installation. locations:
A location interfering with the driver’s
WARNING visual range or operation.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to A location where the gear shift or brake
the presence of important operating pedal are hindered.
instructions. Failure to heed the A location where passengers are at risk.
instructions may result in severe injury or An unstable location, or where the
death. system may fall.
CAUTION
CAUTION

CAUTION CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert the user to • Do not install the system in the locations
the presence of important operating described below. This may cause a fire,
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions accident or electrical shock:
can result in injury or material damage. A location exposed to rain or dust.
An unstable location, or where the system
may fall.
Before Use • Do not install this unit in a place exposed to
direct sunlight, heat or a place where the
WARNING vent holes or heat radiation holes are
• Confirm the battery voltage of the vehicle covered.
to be installed. This unit is designed only • When you install the antenna, mount it in a
for vehicles with DC 12V power supply. place where the elements of the antenna do
• Disconnect the negative terminal of the not protrude beyond the edge of the front,
battery before connecting wires, back, left and right of the vehicle.
otherwise an electric shock, injury by If it comes in contact with pedestrians, it
short circuit may occur. may cause an accident.

Car battery

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the vehicle, use non-conductive grommets.
English

WARNING If the coatings of the cables are worn out by

rubbing, this may cause an accident, fire or
• Please note the position of pipes, tanks a short circuit.
and electrical wirings before installing • After wiring cables, fix them with insulation
the unit into the vehicle; failure in tape.
avoiding these may cause a fire or • Be sure to switch off the vehicle when
INSTALLATION

malfunction. connecting or disconnecting cords to/from

MANUAL

the unit, otherwise an electric shock, injury

CAUTION
or accident may occur.
CAUTION
• Use only the supplied parts. 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
If unspecified parts are used, they may
cause damage. 1 Main unit
• Any holes made in the body of the vehicle 2 Owner’s Manual (this book)
should be sealed with a silicon adhesive.
If exhaust fumes or water penetrates into 3 Navigation System Operation Manuals
the vehicle, this may cause an accident. 4 Power supply cord
• Fasten the bolts securely when installing 5 RCA pin cord
the unit. If the bolts are loose an accident or 6 Bag for accessories
malfunction could occur. Flat head screw (M5 u 8 mm)...................... 8
Hexagonal bolt (M5 u 8 mm) ....................... 8
Connection Notes Electro tap ................................................... 1
Rubber cap (for RCA pin cord) .................. 14
WARNING Lead holder.................................................. 3
Double-sided tape
• Loom all cables according to the for fastening GPS antenna .......................... 1
instruction manual, so as not to hinder 7 Remote control unit
operation.
8 Battery
• Wire the connecting cords/cables away
from high temperature areas. If the 9 Finisher
coatings of the cables melt, it could 0 GPS antenna
cause an accident/fire by a short circuit.
Take care when wiring in the engine
compartment.
• When wiring the connecting cables in a
vehicle with an airbag system, never feed
the cables through a place where it may
affect the operation of the airbag.
An airbag not operating correctly in an
emergency may cause increased injury.
CAUTION

CAUTION
• Verify wires with a digital multi-meter prior
to making any connections. Many new
vehicles use multiplexed and/or low voltage
circuits that can be damaged if a test light
or logic probe is used.
• Connect cables appropriately. If a wrong
connection is made, this may cause a fire or
accident.

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other screws can cause damage. (Figure 4)

English
• Do not open the case. There are no user- Chassis Chassis
serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything
into the unit during installation, consult your
dealer or an authorized Clarion service center. Damage

INSTALLATION
4. CAUTIONS ON

MANUAL
INSTALLATION Max. 3 mm (M4 screw)/
Max. 8 mm (M5 screw)
• Prepare all articles necessary for installing the Figure 4
main unit before starting.
• This model features an operation panel that • This unit has a fan motor in the right side of the
slides forward. main unit so as not to raise the temperature in
On some types of cars, the operation panel the main unit. When the fan motor vent is
may make contact with the dashboard or covered with cords or mounting bracket, it may
gearshift lever, in which cause it cannot be cause a malfunction. Be sure not to cover it
installed. Before installing, check that the unit when wiring cords. (Figure 5)
will not hamper operation of the gearshift lever
or obstruct your view before selecting the
installation location. (Figure 2)
Dashboard

Fan motor vent

Figure 5

Gearshift lever (check

that it does not touch
the LCD.) Figure 2

• Install the unit within 30q of the horizontal

plane. (Figure 3)

Max. 30°

Figure 3

• If you have to do any modification on the car

body, such as drilling holes, consult your car
dealer beforehand.

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English

This unit is designed for fixed installation in the • Wire as shown in Section 9 (see page 64).
dashboard. • Reassemble and secure the unit in the
• When installing the main unit in NISSAN dashboard and set the face panel and center
vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and panel.
follow the instructions in Figure 6.
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When installing the main unit in TOYOTA

MANUAL

vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle

and follow the instructions in Figure 7.
Mounting Screw Holes (Side View of the Main Unit)

For NISSAN vehicle For TOYOTA vehicle

Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle

6-Spacer (thickness: 1 mm)

Main Unit

Finisher (*1)
6-Flat head screw
Mounting bracket (M5 u 8)
(1 pair for the left and right sides) (attached to the main unit)
Figure 6
Note:
*1 Position the face panel with its wide edge at the bottom. Fit the edge into the groove of the main unit.

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Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked ★ are attached to the vehicle.)

English
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Main Unit

8-Hexagonal screw
(M5 u 8)

Mounting bracket
Center Panel *2 (1 pair for the left and right
*3 sides)

Figure 7

Note:
*2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit *3 If a hook on the installation bracket interferes
depending on the vehicle type and model. In with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or
such a case, trim the upper and lower sides of the similar tool.
panel frame by about 0.5 to 1.5 mm so the unit
can be inserted smoothly.
Typical Mounting Brackets

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Affix the screws to the ● marks.

Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA

In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.)

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English

When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in “INSTALLTING THE
MAIN UNIT” (see page 60).

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING
INSTALLATION

• Be sure to turn the power off before wiring. caution

MANUAL

Be particularly careful where you route the CAUTION

wires.
After the connection, fix the cord by a clamp
• Keep them well away from the engine, and
or insulation tape for protection.
exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.
• If the fuse should blow, check to see if the
wiring is correct.
If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of
the same specification as the original.
• To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse of the
power supply cord and insert the new one.
(Figure 8)

Fuse (15A FUSE)

Fuse holder

Figure 8
Note:
• There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let
the battery side touch other metal parts.

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English
WARNING
• Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation of the
airbag or hinder the driver’s visual range.
• Do not use the navigation system with the GPS antenna cord cut off. The power cables in the

INSTALLATION
cord may be short-circuited.

MANUAL
Note:
• The supplied GPS antenna is for installing inside the vehicle. Do not install it outside the vehicle.
• Install the GPS antenna more than 50 cm away from the main unit, other audio devices such as CD player,
and a radar detector. If it is installed near these devices, GPS reception may be impaired.
• To improve the GPS signal reception, install the GPS antenna horizontally on a flat plane.
• Do not wax or paint the cover of the GPS antenna. This may reduce the performance of the GPS antenna.
• Install the GPS antenna at least 10 cm away from the windshield.
• Wipe off the dirt of the mounting surface before installing the GPS antenna.

• Stick the double-sided tape to the bottom face of the GPS antenna.

Double-sided
tape

Bottom face of the GPS antenna

• Mount the GPS antenna.

Stick it surely on a flat plane of the passenger-side dashboard where GPS signal interruption is
minimized.
• Wire the GPS antenna cord.
Fasten the cord using the cord holders.

GPS antenna

Cord holder

(Shows an example in case of the left-hand traffic.)

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Radio antenna jack iPod

Aux2 audio input terminal

• Use the AUX1 audio input when you Connector cable
INSTALLATION

connect your iPod. (included in your

• Connect the optional adaptor (BLT370)
MANUAL

when you use your Bluetooth cellular iPod)

phone.

USB terminal
or iPod with video
GPS antenna
jack Connector cable
Steering wheel (CCA-723)
remote control
terminal

Connect to the AUX1 audio/

video input terminal.
Refer to the following page.
Red
Gray
Right Front audio
Left output terminal
White
Red
Black Right Rear audio
Left output terminal
White 4-Channel Amplifier
Red
Purple Subwoofer output
terminal (MONO 2ch)
White
Gray Yellow
Video output terminal
Rear Monitor
Red
Green Right
(2-Zone audio
output terminal)
Left
White Wireless Headphone
Black Yellow
Rear Vision Camera terminal

Black Yellow
AUX1 video input terminal VTR etc.

Black Yellow
AUX2 video input terminal
Connect to the AUX2 audio
Red input terminal.
Red Right
AUX1 audio input
Left terminal
White

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Yellow
+12V main power
Black
Ground
Yellow

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3A No connection

MANUAL
Purple
Rear right +
Purple/Black
Rear right -
Red
+12V accessory
Gray
Front right +
Gray/Black
Front right -
White
Front left +
White/Black
Front left -
Brown
Phone mute
Green
Rear left +
Green/Black
Rear left -
Blue/White
Amplifier turn-on cord
Orange/White
Illumination
Blue
Auto antenna
Grass-green
Parking brake cord
Purple/white
Reverse gear cord

See next page for how to connect the parking brake cord.

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English
Connect the cord to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel.
Note:
• Connecting the parking brake cord to lamp ground allows you to watch video images when the parking brake
is engaged.
• When the parking brake cord is not connected, the monitor will not display video images.
• If “Audio Only” appears on the screen just after turning on the ACC power of the car, release the parking
INSTALLATION

brake while confirming safety, and then engage the parking brake again.
MANUAL

Parking brake lamp ●How to attach the electro-tap

1. Place the Parking brake cord at the stopper,
+ cord to battery
and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pass the Parking brake signal cord through,
Parking brake and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.

Parking brake
Electro-tap Parking brake
signal cord
Parking brake signal cord
signal cord

Parking brake cord

(Grass-green)
Stopper Parking brake cord
(Grass-green)

Connecting the Accessories

●Connection to the Rear Vision Camera for vehicle
The Rear Vision Camera for vehicle can be connected to Rear Vision Camera video input terminal of
the RCA pin cord. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the Rear Vision
Camera.
Note:
• Be sure to connect the reverse gear cord to the vehicle’s relevant terminal.
• Connect the Rear Vision Camera to the RCA pin cord; if not, the screen turns black while the gearshift lever
is in the reverse gear position.
• The power supply box CAA185 (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the Rear
Vision Camera.
●Bluetooth Cellular Phone
Use the Telephone Adapter BLT370, and connect it to the AUX2 audio input terminal and the PHONE
MUTE code. For detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the BLT370.

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