Clarion CZ305 Car CD/MP3/BT PLAYER User Manual CZ305 manual Enghish 20140927 indd
Clarion Co., Ltd Car CD/MP3/BT PLAYER CZ305 manual Enghish 20140927 indd
  
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Owner's manual & Installation manual
Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation
Manual de instrucciones y de instalación
CZ305

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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
• Please fully read this owner’s manual before operating this equipment.
• Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and store it in a safe place with this manual.
Contents
1. FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 3
2. PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 3
Front Panel / Generalities .............................................................................................. 4
USB Port ........................................................................................................................ 4
Remove the DCP ........................................................................................................... 5
Attach the DCP .............................................................................................................. 5
3. CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................... 5
Operational Panel .......................................................................................................... 5
Names of Buttons ........................................................................................................... 5
Notes for use of Remote Control .................................................................................... 6
Remote Control (RCX001) ............................................................................................. 6
4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ............................................................................................. 7
Handling Discs ............................................................................................................... 7
5. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................ 7
System Setup ................................................................................................................. 8
Audio Setup .................................................................................................................... 8
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................... 9
SiriusXM Satallite Radio Operations .............................................................................. 9
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ........................................................................................... 11
USB Operations ........................................................................................................... 12
iPod & iPhone Operations ............................................................................................ 12
Bluetooth Operations ................................................................................................... 13
AUX Operations ........................................................................................................... 14
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................... 15
7. ERROR DISPLAYS......................................................................................................... 16
8. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 16
9. INSTALLATION / WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE ............................................................ 17

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CZ305
4 Channel Amplier
Expanding audio features
1. FEATURES
Note:
• The items listed only show connectivity options and are not included with the unit.
• CCA-755: Sold separately.
•Optional CCA-750 (iPod cable) also available, but CZ305 doesn't have iPod Video function, 
so even if connect to the Monitor,  CZ205 doesn't playback the video.
Expanding Systems
2. PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, the driver should not operate the controls while driving. 
Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
1.   When the interior of the car is extremely 
cold and the player is used soon after 
switching on the heater, moisture may 
form on the disc or the optical parts of the 
player and proper playback may not be 
possible. If moisture forms on the disc, 
wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture 
forms on the optical parts of the player, 
do not use the player for about one hour. 
The condensation will disappear naturally 
allowing normal operation.
2.   Driving on extremely bumpy surface can 
cause the disc to skip during playback.
3.   This unit uses precision parts and 
components for its operation. In the event 
that trouble arises, never open the case, 
disassemble the unit, or lubricate the 
rotating parts. Contact your Clarion dealer 
or service center.
4.   FCC STATEMENT
4.1.  This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is  subject to the 
following two conditions:
    (1)  This device may not  cause harmful 
interference.
    (2)   This device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
4.2.  Changes or modications not expressly 
approved by the party  responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 
This equipment has been  tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC 
Rules. These limits are  designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
WARNING
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses  and can 
radiate radio frequency energy  and, if not 
installed and used in  accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However,  there 
is no guarantee that  interference will not 
occur in a particular  installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful  interference 
to radio or television  reception, which can 
be determined by turning  the equipment 
off and on, the  user  is encouraged to  try  to 
correct the interference by  one or more of 
the following measures:
•   Reorient or relocate the  receiving 
antenna.
•   Increase the separation between  the 
equipment and receiver.
•   Connect the  equipment  into an outlet  on 
a circuit different from  that to which the 
receiver is connected.
•   Consult  the  dealer or an  experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation 
exposure limits set forth  for an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment should be 
installed and operated with  minimum 
distance 20cm between the  radiator & your 
body
5.   Made for iPod and “Made  for iPhone” 
mean that an electronic  accessory has 
been designed to connect  specifically 
to iPod or iPhone,  respectively,  and has 
been certified by the  developer  to meet 
Apple performance standards. 
   Apple is not responsible for the operation 
of this device or its compliance with safety 
and regulatory standards. 
Portable Player
(Connect via AUX IN Jack)
USB Memory
(Connect via CCA-755)
iPod/iPhone
(Connect via 
Accessory cable for 
iPod/iPhone)
  Compatible with iPod ® / iPhone® with Pandora® internet radio App
  Built-in Bluetooth® Handsfree (HFP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP)
  SiriusXM-Ready™ with iTunes® Tagging
Bluetooth®
cellular phone
SiriusXM-Connect™ 
Vehicle Tuner

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USB Port
•   The USB memory stick may stick out when 
inserted,so it may cause  danger during 
driving. When connect  USB memory stick 
to the source unit,  please use the  USB 
extension cable(CCA-755).
•   T h e   U S B   me m o r y   st i c k s   mu s t   b e 
recognized as “USB  mass  storage class” 
to  work  properly.  Some models may not 
operate correctly.
   When the memorized data is lost  or 
damaged by any chance,  Clarion shall 
not be liable for any damage.
   When using  the  USB  memory stick,  we 
recommend that you backup  your  data 
stored on it before  using  a personal 
computer etc.
•   Data les may be broken when using USB 
memory sticks in the  following situation: 
When disconnecting the USB  memory 
stick or turning the power off while reading 
data.
   When affected  by  static electricity or 
electric noise.
   Connect/disconnect the USB memory stick 
when it is not accessed.
•    Connecting with the  computer is not 
available.
Front Panel / Generalities
For a longer service life, be sure to read the 
following cautions.
•  Do not allow any liquids on the unit from 
drinks, umbrellas, etc. Doing so may 
damage the internal circuitry.
•  Do not disassemble or modify the unit in 
any way. Doing so may result in damage.
•  Do not let cigarettes burn the display. 
Doing so may damage or deform the 
body.
•  If a problem should occur, have the unit 
inspected at your store of purchase.
•  The remote control unit may not work if 
the remote control sensor is exposed to 
direct sunlight.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
Changes or modifications to  this product 
unapproved by the manufacturer will void the 
warranty and will violate FCC approval.
Cleaning the body
•  Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off 
any dirt or dust. 
•  For tough dirt, apply some neutral 
detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, 
wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again 
with a dry cloth. 
•  Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, 
etc., as these substances may damage 
the body or cause the paint to peel. Also, 
leaving rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the body for long periods of 
time may cause stains.
   Please note that the use of this accessory 
with iPod or iPhone  may affect wireless 
performance.
   iPhone, iPod  and  iTunes are trademarks 
of Apple Inc., registered  in the U.S.  and 
other countries.
6.  Pandora, the Pandora logo,  and  the 
Pandora trade dress are  trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Pandora Media, 
Inc. used with permission.
   Pandora  is  currently only available  in  the 
United States, Australia and New Zealand.
   If you have any  issues with the Pandora 
application on your mobile  phone, please 
direct them to pandora-support@pandora.
com.
7.  The Bluetooth  word mark and logos  are 
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any 
use of such marks  by Clarion Co., Ltd  is 
under license.
   Other  trademarks and trade names  are 
those of their respective owners.
8.   SiriusXM  and all related marks  and logos 
are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. All 
rights reserved.
9.   The  aptX®  mark  and the aptX  logo are 
trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group 
companies and may be  registered in one 
or more jurisdictions.
10.   - English: 
     This device  complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS 
standard(s). Operation is subject  to the 
following two conditions: (1)  this device 
may not cause interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any  interference, 
including interference that may  cause 
undesired operation of the device.
    - French:
     Le présent appareil est  conforme  aux 
CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables 
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. 
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux 
conditions suivantes : (1)  l’appareil ne 
doit pas produire  de  brouillage, et (2) 
l’utilisateur de l’appareil  doit accepter 
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, 
même si le brouillage  est susceptible 
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Remove the DCP
The control panel can be detached to prevent 
theft. When detaching the control panel, keep 
it in the safety place and prevent scratches.
W e   r e c o m m e n d   t a k i n g   t h e   D C P 
(DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) with you 
when leaving the car.
1.  Press the [ / SRC] button (1 sec.) to turn 
off the power.
2.  Deeply push into [OPEN] button to unlock 
the DCP.
3.  Hold the side popped out,  remove the 
DCP.
Attach the DCP
1.  Hold the  DCP  and ensure that  the  panel 
faces towards you. Set the right side of the 
DCP into the DCP bracket. 
2. Press the left side of the DCP until it locks.
CAUTION
•   The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to 
strong shocks.
•   Once the [OPEN] button is pressed and DCP is unlocked, car vibrations can cause the DCP to fall.
•   The connector for the main  unit  and DCP is  extremely important. Be careful  not  to damage it  by 
pressing on it with ngernails, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry cloth only.
3. CONTROLS
Operational Panel
[   / SRC ] Button
•  Toggle the audio source
•   Power on / Power off (long press)
[ BAND/AS/  ] Button
•   RADIO mode –  Select tuner band /  Auto 
memory store (long press)
•   BT mode – Dial / Answer / Transfer call / Redial 
(long press)
•   SiriusXM mode –  Select tuner band  /  Select 
category (long press)
•   SiriusXM mode –  Channel scan (in current 
category) / Preset scan (long press)
[ MENU/   ] Button
•  MP3/WMA mode – Search function
•  CD mode – No function
•  RADIO mode – No function
•  AUX mode – No function
•  USB mode – Search function
•  iPod mode – iPod menu
•  Pandora mode – Station select
•  BT mode – Terminate call
•   SiriusXM mode – Replay mode / Direct select, 
Alert list, MyMusic list (long press) 
[   ] Button
•    Press to eject disc
[   ] Button
•    Play / Pause
[   /   ] Buttons
•    RADIO mode  – Manual tuning /  Auto  search 
(long press)
•    MP3/WMA/CD/USB/iPod mode 
 – Previous / next track
    – Fast Forward / Fast Backward (long press)
•    Pandora mode – Skip track (  )
[OPEN] Button
•   Unlock the front panel
[   ] Button
•  Sound effect setting
[VOLUME] Knob
 •   Adjust volume level / Conrm (press)
 •    Pandora mode – Bookmark track
 •    SiriusXM  mode  – Add Artist  Alert  / Add Song 
Alert (long press)
Names of Buttons
[DISP] [MENU/ ] [BAND/
AS/  ] 
[OPEN] 
[VOLUME]  [ 1~6 ] 
Disc Slot [   ]
[   / SRC ] [   ]
[   /   ]
[MIC]

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Names of Buttons
Notes for use of Remote Control
Inserting the Battery
1.  Slide remote control unit’s  rear cover in 
the direction shown.
2.  Insert  battery  (CR2025) into  insertion 
guides with printed side (+) up.
3.  Press battery into compartment as shown.
4.  Replace and  slide cover until it clicks into 
place.
1.  Aim the remote control at the remote sensor 
on the unit.
2.  Remove the battery from the remote control 
or insert a battery insulator if the battery has 
not been used for a month or longer.
3.  DO NOT  store the remote control  under 
direct sunlight or in  high temperature 
environment, or it may not function properly.
4.  Use “button shaped”  lithium  battery 
“CR2025” (3V) only.
5.  DO NOT subject battery to recharge, 
disassemble, heat or dispose in  fire or 
water.
6.  Insert the  battery  in proper direction 
according to the (+) and (-) polarities.
7.  Store the battery in  a  place where children 
cannot reach to avoid the risk of accident.
Insertion guide
[1~6] Buttons
 •  [1] Button:   Scan  play  /  Preset  station  1 
/ Preset station memory  1 
(long press) / Pandora  mode - 
Thumbs down
 •  [2] Button:   Repeat  play  /  Preset  station 
2 / Preset station  memory 2 
(long press) / Pandora  mode - 
Thumbs up 
 •  [3] Button:   Random play /  Preset station  3 
/ Preset station memory 3 (long 
press) / Pandora mode - Create 
new station by Artist  / by Track 
(long press) 
•  [4] Button:   Top  play  / Preset  station  4  / 
Preset station memory 4  (long 
press)
 •  [5] Button:   Previous  folder / Preset station 
5 / Preset station  memory 5 
(long press) / Pandora  mode –
Previous station
         10 tracks down (long press) 
 •  [6] Button:   Next  folder / Preset station 
6 / Preset station  memory  6 
(long press)
         10  tracks up (long  press) 
/  Pa ndo ra  m ode   –  Ne xt 
Station
[DISP] Button
•  Display change 
•  System setup (long press)
[ MIC ] Hole
•  Internal microphone
Remote Control (RCX001)
[SRC /   ] Button
•  Toggle the audio source
•   Power on / Power off (long press)
[  ,   ] Buttons
•  Preset station up / down
•  Previous / next track
•   Search (long press)
•   Pandora mode – Skip track (  )
[SCN/PS/AS] Button
•   Scan play / Preset scan
•   Auto store (long press)
•   Pandora mode – Thumbs down
•   SiriusXM mode–  Channel scan (in current 
category) / Preset scan (long press)
[BAND/TOP] Button
•   CD/MP3/WMA/USB mode – Top play
•   RADIO mode – Select tuner band
•   Pandora mode – Next station
•   SiriusXM  mode  – Select tuner band,  quit 
Replay (Replay mode) / Select category (long 
press)
[   ,   ] Buttons
•  Volume up / down
[   ] Button
•  Play / Pause
•  SiriusXM mode – Replay mode
[ISR] Button
•   No function
[DISP] Button
•  Display change
[RDM] Button
•  Random play
•   Pandora mode – Bookmark track
[RPT] Button
•  Repeat play
•  Pandora mode – Thumbs up
[MUTE] Button
•  Mute the volume
[    ,    ]
[     ]
[DISP]
[ISR]
[RDM
][RPT
]
[      ,      ]
[MUTE]
[SCN/
PS/AS]
[SRC /  ] [BAND/TOP]

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Handling Discs
Handling
•  New discs may have some roughness 
around the edges. If such discs are used, 
the player may not work or the sound may 
skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to 
remove any roughness from the edge of 
the disc.
•  Never stick labels on the surface of the disc 
or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.
•  Never play a disc with any cellophane tape 
or other glue on it or with peeling off marks. 
If you try to play such a disc, you may not 
be able to get it back out of the player or it 
may damage the player.
•  Do not use discs that have large scratches, 
are misshapen, cracked, etc. 
  Use of such discs may cause misoperation 
or damage.
•  To remove a disc from its storage case, 
press down on the center of the case and 
lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the 
edges.
•  Do not use commercially available disc 
protection sheets or discs equipped with 
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the 
disc or cause breakdown of the internal 
mechanism.
Storage
•  Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or 
any heat source.
•  Do not expose discs to excess humidity or 
dust.
•  Do not expose discs to direct heat from 
heaters.
Cleaning
•  To remove ngermarks and dust, use a soft 
cloth and wipe in a straight line from the 
center of the disc to the circumference.
•  Do not use any solvents, such as 
commercially available cleaners, anti-static 
spray, or thinner to clean discs.
•  After using special disc cleaner, let the disc 
dry off well before playing it.
On Discs
•  Never turn off the power and remove the 
unit from the car with a disc loaded.
CAUTION
For your safety, the driver should not insert 
or eject a disc while driving.
Ball-point pen 
Roughness
4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 5. OPERATIONS
Basic Operations
Note:
•   Refer to the diagrams in “3. CONTROLS” 
when reading this chapter.
CAUTION
When  the  unit  is  turned  on,  starting  and 
stopping the engine with its volume raised to 
the maximum level may harm your hearing. 
Be careful about adjusting the volume.
Power on / off
Notes:
•  Start the engine before using this unit.
•  Be careful about using  this  unit for a  long 
time  without  running  the  engine.  If  you 
drain  the  battery  too  far,  you  may  not  be 
able to start the engine and this can reduce 
the service life of the battery.
1.  Start the engine. The power button / knob 
illumination on the unit will light up.
Engine ON 
position
2.  Press  the  [  /  SRC]  button  on  the  front 
panel or the  remote  control to turn  on the 
power under standby mode. The unit goes 
back to the last status after power on.
3.  Press and hold the [ / SRC] button on the 
front panel or the remote control to turn off 
the power.
Mute
Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control 
to mute the volume from the unit.
Note: 
Doing the operation above again or adjusting 
volume will release muting.
Volume adjustment
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob on the front panel 
or press the [   ] or [   ] button on the remote 
control.
The adjustable range of volume is 0 to 40.
CAUTION
While  driving,  keep  the  volume  level  at 
which external sounds can still be heard.
Playing source selection
Press [ / SRC] button on the front panel  or 
remote control  repeatedly  to  choose  desired 
playing source.
Note:
Playing source selection means selecting which 
mode, such as DISC mode, RADIO mode and 
AUX mode.
Display system time
Press the [DISP] button on the front panel or 
remote control to change the display information 
from clock, station information (radio mode), or 
track information (CD mode).
RESET
If you have following problems, please press 
[RESET] button.
• Unit can not power on
• Nothing happens when buttons are pressed
• Display is not accurate
Note:
*   When the [RESET] button is pressed, preset 
radio stations, audio setting, etc. stored in 
memory are cleared. 
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System Setup
1.   Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to  choose 
the paired mobile phone  name from the 
pairing list.
2.   Press and hold the [VOLUME]  knob  to 
conrm.
DELETE (BT mode)
1.   Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to  choose 
the paired mobile phone  name from the 
pairing list.
2.   Press and hold the [VOLUME]  knob  to 
conrm. 
DISCON (BT mode)
Disconnect currently connected mobile 
phone.
1.   Rotate  the  [VOLUME]  knob,  mobile 
phone displays are currently connected.
2.   Press and hold the [VOLUME]  knob  to 
disconnect.
MIC GAIN (BT mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose Mic 
gain: LOW, MID, HIGH.
You can change the  gain of MIC  when  a 
telephone partner cannot hear your voice.
MIC SEL (BT mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose 
Microphone EXTERNAL or INTERNAL.
AUTO ANS (BT mode)
To answer incoming calls automatically.
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose  
AUTO ANS ON or OFF.
AUTO  CON: ON/OFF (BT mode)
Automatically connects the mobile  phone 
was last connected.
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose  
AUTO CON ON or OFF.
PIN CODE 
Rotate and press the  [VOLUME]  knob 
to choose a 4-digit  password. Press the 
[VOLUME] knob more than  1 seconds to 
conrm.
The PIN CODE default setting is “ 0000 ”.
In any mode, press and hold [DISP] button to 
enter system setup. Press [   ] or [   ] 
button to select options, rotate the [VOLUME] 
knob to adjust.
CLOCK
Press the [VOLUME] knob  to enter clock 
setting mode, rotate the  [VOLUME] knob to 
set clock, press [   ]  or  [   ] button to 
select hour or minute,  press and hold the 
[VOLUME] knob to conrm.
DX/LO (RADIO mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME]  knob  to choose radio 
local or distant at RADIO mode.
•  LO:  Only  stations with strong signal can 
be received.
•  DX:  Stations with strong and weak signals 
can be received.
S-CTRL (iPod mode) : ON/OFF
Rotate  the  [VOLUME]  knob  to  choose 
S-CTRL (Simple control) ON or OFF.
*  Refer to Page 12.
AUX SENS (AUX mode)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose AUX 
Input sensitivity LOW, MID  or HIGH at AUX 
mode.
PARENTAL PASSWORD (SiriusXM mode)
Change parental password. Original  code is 
“0000”
LOCK CH (SiriusXM mode)
Lock the current channel
UNLOCK ALL CH (SiriusXM mode)
Unlock all parental locked channels.
SELECT (BT mode)
This “SELECT” menu is  intended to 
automatically paired by selecting  a mobile 
phone was stored.
This unit can store three mobile phones. The 
mobile phone will be  stored in paired order 
to the unit. The  fourth  mobile phone can  not 
be stored. If you want to store a fourth mobile 
phone, please delete unwanted mobile phone 
from “DELETE” menu.
Press the [   ] button  to enter sound effect 
setting mode. First press  shows current EQ. 
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to changes BEAT 
EQ in this order:
OFF -> B-BOOST ->  IMPACT -> EXCITE  -> 
CUSTOM
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to changes 
CUSTOM, and press  the  [VOLUME]  knob, 
the press [   ]  or [   ] button  to  select it 
including: BASS-G -> BASS-F  -> BASS-Q -> 
MID-G -> MID-F ->  MID-Q -> TREBLE-G -> 
TREBLE-F -> TREBLE-Q, rotate the [VOLUME] 
knob to select a value.
BASS-G / MID-G / TREBLE-G: (-7)- (+7)
BASS-F: 50 / 100 / 200
BASS-Q: 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.4 / 2.0
MID-F: 500 /1K / 2K
MID-Q: 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.4 / 2.0
Audio Setup
TREBLE-F: 5k / 10k / 15k
TREBLE-Q: 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.4 / 2.0
Press the [   ] button, then press [   ] or 
[    ] button to select  USER preset 
including:
BALANCE -> FADER ->  M-B EX -> HPF 
(high pass lter)  ->  LPF (low pass  lter) -> 
SUBW VOL (Subwoofer Volume), rotate the 
[VOLUME] knob to select a value.
BALANCE: LEFT 1-7 -> CENTER -> RIGHT 
1-7
FADER:  FRONT  1-7  -> CENTER ->  REAR 
1-7
M-BEX: ON / OFF
HPF: THROUGH / 60 / 90 / 120
LPF: THROUGH / 60 / 90 / 120
SUBW VOL: (-6) - (+6)
SCRN SVR: ON/OFF
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose SCRN 
SVR (screen saver) ON or OFF.
SCROLL: ON/OFF
For track information that  is longer than the 
display panel:
When SCOLL is ON,  the LCD will  scroll  the 
ID3 TAG information across  the display, e.g.: 
TRACK->FILE->FOLDER->TITLE->ARTIST-
>ALBUM->TRACK->...
When SCROLL is OFF, the  LCD will display 
one of the ID3  TAG information, the default 
is TRACK, but user  can adjust it to  other ID3 
TAG information by press [DISP] button.
REAR/S-W
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob  to choose REAR 
or S-WOOFER (SUB-WOOFER).
SW PHASE
Rotate the [VOLUME]  knob  to choose 
SUBWOOFER phase REVERSE or NORMAL.
TEL-SW
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose MUTE, 
ON or OFF. 
•  MUTE: 
The sound from this  unit is muted  during 
telephone calls. 
•  OFF: 
This unit continues normal  operation even 
when the cellular phone is used. 
•  ON: 
You can listen  to  your telephone calls  from 
the speakers connected to this unit. 
*When listening to your  calls  on your car 
speakers, you can adjust  the volume by 
turning the [VOLUME] knob. 
DIMMER: ON/OFF
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to  choose 
DIMMER ON or OFF.
•  ON:   LCD dimmer is  active when small 
light of vehicle is turned ON.
•  OFF:   LCD  always  maximum brightness 
regardless of the vehicle  small 
light.
BEEP: ON/OFF
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to  choose 
button beep sound ON or OFF.
12/24H
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose  time 
format: 12 or 24 hours.

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Select tuner as playing source
Press [ / SRC] button once or more to enter 
RADIO mode.
Selecting the radio band
Press the [BAND] button on the panel or on 
the remote control to  select  one  radio  band 
among FM1, FM2, FM3, AM.
Manual tuning
During manual tuning, the frequency will be 
changed in steps.
Press the [   ] or [   ] button on the panel 
to tune in a lower / higher station.
Press the [   ] or [   ] button on the remote 
control to select preset stations.
Auto tuning
Press and hold the [   ] or [   ] button to 
seek a lower / higher station.
To stop searching, repeat the operation above 
or press other buttons having radio functions.
Note:
When a station is received, searching stops 
and the station is played.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the  stations stored 
in preset memory in  order. This function  is 
useful when searching for  a desired station 
in memory.
1.  Press the [SCN/PS/AS] on  the remote 
control button.
2.  When a desired station is tuned in, 
press the [SCN/PS/AS] button  again to 
continue receiving that station.
Note:
 Be careful  not to press and  hold the [SCN/
PS/AS] button for 1  second or longer, 
otherwise the auto store  function will begin 
and the unit starts storing stations.
Radio Operations
Auto store
Only  stations  with  sufcient  signal  strength 
will be detected and stored in the memory.
Press and hold  the [BAND/AS/ ] button  (1 
sec.) or [PS/AS] button on the remote control 
to start automatic station search.
To stop auto store, press other buttons having 
radio functions.
Notes:
1.   After auto store, the previous stored stations 
will be overwritten.
2.   The unit has 4 bands, such as FM1, FM2, 
FM3 and AM. FM3 and AM can store by AS 
function. Each  band  can store  6  stations, 
CZ305 can store 24 stations in total.
Manual store
When  one  expected  radio  station  has  been 
detected, press and hold number button 1-6 
to store it in the memory.
Recall the stored stations
Press one  numeric  button among  1  to 6  on 
the panel to select the corresponding stored 
station.
Local seeking
When LOCAL seeking is ON, only those radio 
stations with strong radio signal could be received.
To select LOCAL function, press and hold the 
[ DISP ] button on the front panel, then press 
[   ] button repeatedly until LO or DX displays 
on the screen, and rotate the [VOLUME] knob 
to select Local or Distant mode.
Note:
The number of radio  stations that can be 
received will decrease after the local seeking 
mode is ON.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operations
Everything worth listening to  is on SiriusXM, 
getting over 130 channels,  including the 
most commercial-free music, plus  the best 
sports, news, talk and  entertainment.  To 
start listening to the  SiriusXM™ Satellite 
Radio, A SiriusXM Vehicle  Tuner (purchased 
separately) and Subscription are required. 
Displaying the Radio ID
Before you  listen to  satellite radio, you  must 
subscribe to the service  using the SiriusXM 
Radio ID number. 
1.   Press [ / SRC] button to activate 
SiriusXM-mode.
2.   Press [   ] or [   ] to select channel “0”.
  The unit displays Radio ID.
Notes:
1.  The Radio  ID  is located on  the  bottom of 
the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
2.   Please note that the SiriusXM Radio ID 
does not include the letters I, O, S or F.
3.   Activate the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle 
Tuner using one of the two methods below: 
•   Online: Go to “www.siriusxm.com/
activatenow”. 
•   Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349. 
•   To activate SiriusXM Canada service go to 
www.xmradio.ca and click on “ACTIVATE 
RADIO” in the top right corner, or call 
1-877-438-9677
Storing Channel Presets
1.   Press  [BAND/AS/ ] to select  the  desired 
band you want to store the preset in.
   There are 3 Satellite Radio Preset  bands.   
Each press of [BAND/AS/ ]  changes the 
band: 
  SXM1 -> SXM2 -> SXM3 -> SXM1
2.  Tune to  the desired channel and  then 
press and hold one of the preset buttons (1 
through 6), to store the channel. 
3.   Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other 
channels on to the same band.
Note:
•    A total of 18 channels can be stored in the 
preset memory, 6  channels  for each band 
(SXM1, SXM2 and SXM3).
Tuning Channels using Presets
1.   Press  [BAND/AS/ ] to select  the  desired 
band of Presets you wish to access.
2.  Press the preset button  (1  through 6) that 
has your desired Satellite  Radio  channel 
stored in memory.
Category Browsing
1.   Press and hold [BAND/AS/ ] to  activate 
the Category Browsing mode.
2.  Rotate  the [VOLUME] knob to  select 
desired category.
3.   Press [   ]  or  [   ] to select  desired 
channel within the selected Category. You 
can see channel name,  channel  number, 
artist, title or content by pressing [DISP].
4.   Press  [VOLUME]  to  tune  to  selected 
channel.
Note:
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, 
the Category Browsing mode is canceled.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the  stations stored 
in preset memory in  order. This function  is 
useful when searching for  a desired station 
in memory.
1.  Press the  [SCN/PS/AS]  button  on  the 
remote control.
2.   When a desired station is tuned in, press 
the [SCN/PS/AS] button again to continue 
receiving that station.
Channel scan (in current category)
Channel scan receives the  channel (in 
current category) in order.  This function is 
useful when searching for a desired channel 
in current category.
1.  Press the  [SCN/PS/AS]  button on  the 
remote control.
2.   When a desired channel is tuned in, press 
the [SCN/PS/AS] button again to continue 
receiving that channel.
Note:
•   Be careful not to press and hold the [SCN/
PS/AS] button for 1  second  or longer, 
otherwise the preset scan  function will 
begin and the unit starts scanning presets.
Artist & Song Alerts
While listening to SiriusXM  Satellite Radio, 
you can be alerted when your favorite songs 
or artists are playing on other channels. The 
radio will display an  Alert message when a 
matching artist or song  is found on  another 
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to tune to that  favorite or you can  ignore it 
and stay on your current channel. Information 
on setting up  the Artist  and  Song alerts  is 
described below.
1.   While listening to favorite song,  press 
[VOLUME] knob to add the artist or press  
and hold [VOLUME] knob to add the song 
to the “Artist & Song Alerts” list. 
2.   Rotate [VOLUME] knob and select “YES”, 
and press [VOLUME] knob to store item.
3.   Rotate [VOLUME] knob and select  “NO”, 
and press [VOLUME] knob to quit.
4.   You can manage the stored Alert memory 
setting. Press and hold  [MENU/]  and 
rotate [VOLUME] knob  to  select “ALERT 
LIST”. Press [VOLUME] knob  to display 
stored alert  items.  Rotate  and press 
[VOLUME] knob to select  desired alert 
item.  Then select “ON” to activate alert, 
“OFF” to deactivate or “DELETE” to delete 
this item. (press and hold [VOLUME] knob) 
You can also activate and deactivate Alert 
function in System Setup menu.
Notes:
•    You  can  store up  to  50  items  for  Artist 
& Song Alerts. “XU(sed)/YE(mpty)”  is  
displayed when the new  item is stored.  X 
is the total number  of song titles or  artist 
names stored in memory, and Y is the total 
number memory locations still available for 
storage. 
•    If either the artists or song title  is not 
available, “NO SONG” or  “NO  ARTIST” 
will be displayed.
•    If you try  to store item when  memory is 
full, “MEMORY FULL” is  displayed.  If 
you  want to  store another, please  delete 
existing alert item.
Receiving and Tuning to an Alert
Whenever a stored artist  or  song is playing 
on another channel alert  message, “ART 
ALERT”  or  “ S NG  A L ERT ”  app ears   on 
the unit display. To  tune to artist  or  song 
identied by the alert, press [VOLUME] knob.
Notes:
•    If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, 
the unit returns to normal mode.
•    Artist name and Song title which you have 
stored and which are  currently playing 
will be displayed in  category called “MY 
MUSIC” in search mode.
My Music search
Yo u   c a n  ac c e s s  th e   cha n n e l   w h i ch   i s 
broadcasting the contents in the activated Alert 
list.
1.   Press and hold  [MENU/],  and  rotate 
[VOLUME] knob to select  “MY MUSIC 
LIST”.
2.   Press  [VOLUME] knob to  display matched 
songs which are currently broadcasted
3.   Rotate  [VOLUME] knob to  select desired 
song, and press  [VOLUME]  to tune to  that 
channel.
Note:
•    If there is no matched songs broadcasted, it 
displays “MEM EMPTY”. 
SiriusXM Replay™ function
The Replay feature allows  you to pause, 
rewind, and replay up  to 60 minutes  of  live 
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
1.   While listening to a SiriusXM channel, press 
[MENU/] to enter  Replay  mode. The 
display will show “PAUSE”  when entering 
this mode.
2.   Press [   ] to resume playback of the stored 
audio from the point at which it was paused.
   During playback, the  SiriusXM Tuner will 
continue to store the channel audio until you 
exit the Replay mode.
During REPLAY playback:
•    Fast rewind: Press and hold [   ].
•      Fast forward: Press and hold [   ].
•      Returning to the  beginning  of the current 
song:
   Press [   ].  (If  you  press  [   ] in  the 
rst 2 seconds of  a song, you return  to the 
beginning of the previous song.)
•   Advancing to the beginning of the  next 
song: press [   ].
3.  Press [MENU/] to nish Replay mode.
Notes:
•    If you continue to  press  the [    ]  button 
until the end, the Replay mode is canceled, 
and the unit will  change to live SiriusXM 
radio mode.
 •    If you change channels  while in Replay 
mode, the unit will  exit Replay mode to 
live Satellite mode and  clear  the Replay 
memory.
 •    Replay mode is being kept when you change 
the source other than SiriusXM mode.
iTunes song tagging
With iTunes song tagging, you can tag songs 
you hear while listening  to  SiriusXM Satellite 
Radio. The tagging information  is saved in 
your radio until you  connect your iPod or 
iPhone and then the  tagging information is 
transferred to your iPod/iPhone.  When  your 
iPod/iPhone is connected to iTunes,  you 
will then be able  to preview and purchase 
the song that you  heard while listening  to 
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Information on using the iTunes song tagging 
feature is described below.
1.   A song may  be  tagged while listening to a 
SiriusXM channel if the  display shows the 
“TAG” icon.
2.   Press  [ISR] button while  the desired song 
is playing.
3.   When completed, “STORED TAG  X  OF 
64” is displayed.
  X means the number of tag stored.
Notes:
•   During  tagging, the iPod/iPhone takes   
priority to save the  tag information.
If  no  iPod/iPhone  is  connected,  the tag 
information is saved to this unit.
 •   This unit can store  up  to 64 pieces  of tag 
information. When the memory  of the unit 
is full, “MEMORY FULL” may be displayed.
 •   When iPod/iPhone that doesn’t support the 
tagging function is connected, “TRANSFER 
FAIL” may be displayed.
•    If there is stored tag  information on the 
unit, when an iPod/iPhone  supporting the 
tag function is connected,  the stored tag 
information will be transferred to  iPod/
iPhone automatically.
•    If  tag information already exists, 
“ALREADY TAGGED” will be  displayed 
when you try to tag information again.
•    Tagging may be canceled by changing the 
frequency or station.
•    If a song is tagged and the remaining storage 
volume of the connected  iPod/iPhone is 
sufcient to hold the song’s tag information, it 
will be saved on the iPod/iPhone.
Changing the Display
Text information, such as the channel  name, 
artist name/feature, song/program title  and 
content is available with  each  SiriusXM 
channel. The unit can  display this text 
information as explained below.
1.   In SiriusXM mode, press [DISP] button.
   Each time  you  press this button,  the 
display changes as shown below.
   Band/Channel  number/channel name => 
Artist Name => Song Title=> Content Info 
=> Category Name =>  Clock  => Band/
Channel number/channel name
*    If  there is no  text information, nothing will 
be displayed.
Parental Lock / Unlock
The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows 
you to control access  to channels that  you 
consider inappropriate for younger listener.
When enabled, the Parental  Control feature 
requires you to enter  a password to  tune  to 
the locked channels. Information  on setting 
up the password, setting  up the channels 
to be locked, and  the method to access  the 
locked channels is described below.
1.   For setting up the password,  press and 
hold [DISP] and press  [    ]  to select 
“PARENTAL PASSWORD”. Press 
[VOLUME] knob to change  password. 
Enter old password, new  password. To 
enter code, rotate [VOLUME]  knob  to 
decide number and [   ] or [   ] to 
select digit. Each time  you need to  press 
and hold [VOLUME] knob  to confirm 
password. (Original password is “0000”)
2.   For  setting up the channels  to be locked, 
press and hold [DISP]  during  tuning to 
the desired channel,  and select “LOCK 
CH” and press [VOLUME] knob to start to 
lock channel. You will  be asked to  input 
password. Enter password and  “LOCK” 
will be displayed if it is successful.
3.   For unlocking  the  locked channel, press 
and hold [DISP],  and  press [    ]  to 
select “UNLOCKCH”. Enter password and 
you can unlock the channel.
4.   For accessing the locked channels, select 
channel by “DIRECT SELECT”.
   Press  and hold [MENU/] and  select 
“DIRECT SELECT” by pressing 
[VOLUME] knob. Input  desired  locked 
channel (need to input  3 digit) and input 
password, then you can  tune to that 
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
This unit can playback MP3/WMA 
les
 Note:
• Ifyou play aWMAfilewith active DRM
(DigitalRightsManagement),therewillbe
noaudio.
To disable DRM 
(Digital Rights Management)
 When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11, 
click on Tool ->  Options -> Copy Music  tab, 
then under Copy settings, unclick the Check 
box for copy project music. Then, reconstruct 
les.
Personally constructed WMA  les are  used 
at your own responsibility.
Precautions when creating MP3/
WMA le
Usable sampling rates and bit rates
1.   MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate 
8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR 
2.   WMA: Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps
File extensions
1.  Always add a  file  extension “.MP3”, 
“.WMA” to MP3, WMA le by using single 
byte letters. If  you  add  a  file  extension 
other than specified or  forget to add the 
le extension, the le cannot be played.
2.   Files without MP3/WMA data will not play. 
The les will not play if you attempt to play 
les without MP3/WMA data.
*    When  VBR les are played, the play time 
display may differ the play location.
*    When MP3/WMA les are  played,  a little 
no sound part is caused between tunes.
Logical format (File system)
1.  When  writing MP3/WMA file on  a CD-R 
disc or CD-RW disc,  please select 
“ISO9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet” or Apple ISO 
as the writing software  format. Normal 
play may not be  possible if the  disc  is 
recorded on another format.
2.   The folder name and file name  can be 
displayed as the title  during  MP3/WMA 
play but the title  must be within 32  single 
byte alphabetical letters and  numerals 
(including an extension).
3.   Do not afx a name to a le inside a folder 
having the same name.
Folder structure
A disc with a  folder having more than  8 
hierarchical levels will be impossible.
Number of les or folders
1.   Up to  999 files can be  recognized per 
folder.
  Up to 3000 les can be played.
2.   Tracks are played  in the order that  they 
were recorded onto a  disc. (Tracks 
may not always be  played in the order 
displayed on the PC.)
3.   Some noise may  occur depending on 
the type of encoder  software used while 
recording.
Eject function
Just pressing the [   ] button, ejects the disc.
Notes:
•   If you force a CD into  before auto 
reloading, this can damage the CD.
•   If a CD (12 cm) is  left  ejected for 15 
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded 
(Auto reload).
Listening to a disc already loaded 
in the unit
Press the [  / SRC ] button to select the CD/
MP3/WMA mode.
When the unit enters  the CD/MP3/WMA 
mode, play starts automatically.
Loading a CD
  Insert  a CD into the  center of the CD 
SLOT with label facing  up. The CD plays 
automatically after loading.
Notes:
•   Never  insert foreign objects  into the CD 
SLOT.
•   If the CD is not inserted easily, there may 
be another CD in  the mechanism or the 
unit may require service.
•   Discs without the    or 
TEXT
 mark and 
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.
•   Some  CD-R/CD-RW discs  may  not be 
usable.
Pausing play
1.  Press the [   ] button to pause play.
  “PAUSE” appears in the display.
2.   To resume CD play, press the [   ] button 
again.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for MP3/WMA 
disc.
When SCROLL is OFF, each time you press 
the [ DISP ] button to change the title display.
MP3/WMA disc
TRACK->FILE->FOLDER->TITLE->ARTIST-
>ALBUM->TRACK->...
Notes:
•   If MP3/WMA disc  has  no  ID3 TAG,  “NO 
TITLE” appears in the display.
•   Only ASCII characters can be displayed in 
Tags.
Selecting a track
Track-up
1.   Press the [   ] button to move ahead to 
the beginning of the next track.
2.   Each time you press the [   ] button, the 
track advances ahead to the beginning of 
the next track.
3.   For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the 
 [ 6 ] button (1 sec.) to move ahead to +10  
  tracks.
Track-down
1.   Press the  [   ] button to move  back  to 
the beginning of the current track.
2.   Press  the  [    ]  button twice  to  move 
back to the beginning  of the previous 
track.
3.   For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the 
 [ 5 ] button (1 sec.) to move back to -10    
  tracks.
Fast-forward/Fast-reverse
Fast-forward
Press and hold the [   ] button .
Fast-reverse
Press and hold the [   ] button .
*   For MP3/WMA  discs,  it takes some  time 
until the start of  searching and between 
tracks. In addition, some errors may occur 
in the play time.
Folder Select
This  function  allows  you  to  select  a folder 
containing MP3/WMA les and  start playing 
from the rst track in the folder.
1.  Press the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button.
   Press the  [  6 ] button  to move the next 
folder.  Press the [  5 ] button  to move the 
previous folder.
2.   To select a track, press the [   ] or [   ] 
button.
Search Function
1.   Press the [ MENU ] button to enter FOLD 
SCH mode. Press the [VOLUME]  button 
to enter the folder list search mode.
2.  Turn the [VOLUME] knob to select a folder.
3.  Press the  [VOLUME] button to enter  the 
file list search mode.  And then the track 
list  appears in the display.
4.  Turn the [VOLUME] knob to select a track.
5.  Press the [VOLUME] knob to play.
*    When play back MP3 / WMA  file,  this 
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1.  Open the cover of the  USB  connector 
to the right. Insert  a USB cable  (optional 
CCA-755) into the USB connector. Insert a 
USB device into the USB cable.
   When connecting a USB  device, the unit 
will read the les automatically.
2.  To remove  the  USB device, you should 
first select another source  or turn off 
the power, in order  to  avoid damaging 
the USB device. Then  take off the  USB 
device. Open the cover to the left.
3.  Operation is same as  MP3/WMA 
operation.
CD/MP3/WMA Operations
Top function
The top function resets  the CD player to  the 
rst track of the disc. Press [ 4 ] button to play 
the rst track (track No. 1) on the disc.
*   In case of MP3/WMA, the rst track of the 
current folder will be played.
Other various play functions
Scan play
This function allows you  to  locate and play 
the rst 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded 
on a disc.
Press the [ 1 ] button to perform scan play.
Repeat play
This function allows you  to play the  current 
track repeatedly or play  a track currently 
being played in the  MP3/WMA folder 
repeatedly.
CD:
1.   Press the [ 2  ] button  once or more until 
“RPT ON” appears on the LCD to perform 
repeat play.
USB Operations
2.   Press [ 2 ] button again to cancel repeat 
playback, “RPT OFF” appears  on the 
LCD. 
MP3/WMA:
1.   Press the [ 2 ]  button  once  or more until 
“TRACK RPT” appears on the display to 
perform repeat play,  and “RPT”  segment 
lights on. 
2.   For MP3/WMA files, press [  2  ]  button 
repeatedly until “FOLD  RPT” appears on 
the display for folder repeat play.
3.   Press  [ 2 ] button repeatedly until “RPT 
OFF” appears on the display to cancel 
repeat  playback,   and “RPT”  segment 
goes o. 
Random play
This function allows you  to play all tracks 
recorded on a disc in a random order.
Press the [ 3  ] button to perform  random 
play.
iPod & iPhone Operations
Connect
Connect an iPod or  iPhone to the USB 
connector via  iPod cable(included in  iPod/
iPhone).
When connecting a device, the unit will  read 
the les automatically. The  track information 
displays on the screen once playback start.
MENU
In the S-CTRL OFF mode, press  [ MENU ] 
button, rotate the  [VOLUME] knob select 
“MUSIC” or “VIDEO”.
Select “MUSIC”, press  the  [VOLUME] knob, 
then rotate the [VOLUME]  knob to select 
PLAYLISTS / ARTISTS / ALBUMS / SONGS 
/ GENRES / COMPOSERS,  and press the 
[VOLUME] knob to conrm.  
Repeat play
This function allows you  to play the  current 
track repeatedly or  play  all tracks in  your 
iPod/iPhone repeatedly.
1.   Press the [ 2  ] button  once or more until 
“RPT ON” appears on the LCD to perform 
repeat play.
2.   Press [ 2 ]  button repeatedly until “RPT 
OFF” appears on the LCD to cancel repeat 
playback. 
Random play
This function allows you to  play all tracks 
recorded on your iPod/iPhone  in a random 
order.
1.    Press [  3  ]  button repeatedly until  “RDM 
ALBUM” appears on the  LCD for album 
random play.
2.   Press the [ 3  ]  button once or more  until 
“RDM  SONG”  appears on the LCD  to 
perform random play.
3.   Press  [  3  ] button repeatedly until “RDM 
OFF”  appears  on  the  LCD  to  cancel 
random playback. 
Setting iPod simple control mode
Use this function if  you wish to  operate 
through your iPod connected  to this unit via 
the USB cable.
* The factory default setting is “ OFF ”.
1.  Press  and hold [ DISP  ]  button to enter 
system setup. 
2.   Press [   ] or [   ] button to select 
  “ S-CTRL”. 
3.   Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select 
  “ ON ” or “ OFF ” .
  •  ON: Operations  are made through your 
iPod.
  •  OFF: Operations  cannot  be made 
through your iPod.
Notes:
•    When performing iPod  operations using 
simple control mode, make the operations 
slowly. If repetitive operations  are 
performed too quickly, unforeseen  errors 
may occur.
•   When performing  iPod  operations using 
simple control mode, please  do not 
operate the iPod and the unit at the same 
time, otherwise there may be  unexpected 
event happened.
•   Some iPod models do not support this 
function. Consult your  nearest  Clarion 
dealer or website to conrm which models 
do not support this function. 
iPod menu alphabet search
This function searches the  subfolders for 
desired alphabetical letters.
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1.   Press the [MENU] button to select the iPod 
menu mode.
2.   Press  the  [VOLUME]  knob  to  switch 
between categories.
   MUSIC: PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, 
SONGS, GENRES, COMPOSERS
   VIDEO: MOVIES, MUSIC VIDEOS,
  TV SHOWS, VIDEO PADCASTS,
  RENTALS
3.   Press the [VOLUME] knob. (The contents 
of the category are displayed.)
4.   Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
5.   Rotate the   [VOLUME] knob to  select the 
desired letter to search.
6.  Press the [DISP] button again  to  next 
perform search.
7.   Press the [VOLUME] knob to conrm.
Listening to Pandora ®
You can stream Pandora  internet radio by 
connecting an iPhone/iPod that  has the 
Pandora mobile application already installed.
To start streaming, connect  the  iPod/iPhone 
with Pandora already launched.
When the unit displays  “PLEASE LAUNCH 
Pandora APPLICATION ON MOBILE 
DEVICE” in Pandora mode, please launch the 
Pandora Application by operating  the iPod/
iPhone connected.
1.  Press  the [  / SRC] button  to enter the 
Pandora mode.
Selecting a station from list
Press the [MENU] button and  select “BY 
DATE” or “A-Z” by  rotating the [VOLUME] 
knob and press the [VOLUME] knob.
•  BY DATE: List in an created date order
•  A-Z: List in an alphabetical order
Go to next station  or previous station(an 
alphabetical order)
Press  the  [  5 ] button on the  panel to go to 
previous station.
Press the  [  6 ] button on the panel  or  the 
[BAND/TOP] button on the remote control to 
go to next station.
Thumbs up/down
Thumbs up: 
press the [ 2 ] button on the panel or the [RPT] 
button on the remote  control for thumbs up. 
Giving a track the thumbs up will tell Pandora 
to play more tracks like that one. 
Thumbs down: 
press the [ 1 ] button on the panel or the [SCN] 
button on the remote control for thumbs down. 
Giving a track the thumbs down will skip to the 
next track (subject to skip limit), and Pandora 
will remember not to  play that track  on  the 
station again.
Notes:
•    You can  personalize  your stations by 
“thumbs up” or “thumbs down”.
•   If you give  a  track the thumbs  down after 
the skip limit has  been exceeded, your 
feedback will be saved but the current track 
will continue to play.
BOOKMARK track
Short-press the [VOLUME] knob or the [RDM] 
button on the remote  control to Bookmark 
current track.   
Creating new stations 
Short-press the [  3  ] button on  the panel to 
create a new station from the current artist. 
Long-press the [ 3 ] button on the panel to 
create a new track.
Note:
If the name of the station you  wish to create 
for a track title or an artist name is the same 
as the station name currently playing, “NOW 
PLAY” appears on the display and the station 
will not be created.
Skip
Press the [   ] button on the panel or on the 
remote control for the next tracks in station.
Note:
•    Pandora limits the number of skips allowed 
on their service. If  you  attempt to skip 
tracks beyond the limit,  “SKIP LIMIT”  is 
displayed.
iPod & iPhone Operations Bluetooth Operations
The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your car’s 
built-in audio system for wireless  mobile 
phone or music handsfree  communication. 
Some Bluetooth mobile phones  have the 
audio features, and some  portable audio 
players support Bluetooth feature.  This 
system can play audio  data stored in  a 
Bluetooth audio device. The  audio  system 
with Bluetooth will be  able to retrieve 
phonebook contacts, received  call, dialed 
call, missed call, incoming  calls, outgoing 
call and listen to music.
Notes:
•   Do not leave the microphone of Bluetooth
  handsfree in the places with wind passing
  such as air outlet of the air conditioner,
  etc. This may cause a malfunction.
•   If  leave it in  the  places subjected to 
direct sun, high temperature  can cause 
distortion, discoloration which may  result 
in a malfunction.
•   This  system  will  not  operate  or  may 
operate improperly with some  Bluetooth 
audio players.
•   Clarion cannot guarantee  the 
compatibility of all mobile phones together 
with unit.
•   Audio playback  will  be set to the  same 
volume level as set during telephone call. 
This might cause problems,  if extreme 
volume level is set during telephone call.
Handsfree Operations Pairing
1.   Turn on Bluetooth function of your mobile 
phone.
2.  Enter mobile  phone’s Bluetooth setup 
menu.
3.  Search for new Bluetooth devices.
4.   Select  CZ305 from the pairing list  on  the 
mobile phone.
5.   Enter   “0000”  as  the  password  (The 
password default setting is “ 0000 ”).
6. After pairing successfully, the  unit will 
enter Bluetooth mode automatically, and 
“BLUETOOTH CONNECTED” will appear 
on the LCD.
7.  The unit can connect three units.
*   During pairing,  depending on type of 
mobile phone, a six digit PIN code will be 
shown on both  the  source unit’s display 
and the mobile phone. 
   In  this case, please make  sure that you 
have the same PIN code on both devices, 
and then conrm on the mobile phone. 
Making a call
Operation from Bluetooth menu
Press the [  /  SRC] button  to  switch the 
source to “BLUETOOTH”. Press [MENU/] 
button to select a way to make outgoing call:
• Dial Number
1.   Press the [MENU/] button.
2.  Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to switch 
“DIAL NUMBER”.  
3.  Press the [VOLUME] knob to conrm the 
selection.
4.  Rotate  the  [VOLUME] knob to select  a 
number, press the knob  to confirm and 
ready to input the  next digit. Repeat the 
above until all numbers inputted.
5.  Press the [BAND/AS/ ] button to dial.
6.  Press [MENU/] to terminate call.
• Dialled/Missed/ Received
You can search any  Dialled/Missed/
Received .
1.  Rotate  the [VOLUME] knob to  select 
“DIALLED”, “MISSED” , “RECEIVED”.
2.  Press the [VOLUME] knob to  enter the 
selected call history.
3.  Rotate  the [VOLUME] knob to  scroll the 
contacts.
4.   When the  contact name or mobile  phone 
No. is displayed, press  the [VOLUME]  
knob to call the mobile phone No. of that 
contact.
*   Press the  [MENU/] button to  end  the 
call.
• Call from Phonebook
You can search the  contact name in  the 
phonebook and make call.

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Bluetooth Operations
1.   Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “USER 
PHONEBOOK” .
2.  Press  the [VOLUME] knob to  enter  the 
selected phonebook.
3.   Rotate the  [VOLUME] knob to scroll the 
contacts.
4.  The  phone number and the  name to 
scroll display. When the  contact name is 
displayed, press the [VOLUME] knob to call 
the mobile phone No. of that contact.
*   Press the [MENU/] button to end the call.
Notes:
•   Some mobile phones may  not  be able to 
transfer data of Phonebook.
•   After RESET, please wait  few minutes until 
data transferred following to  the Bluetooth 
mode selection. During that, “PHONEBOOK 
UPDATING” is on the display.
•  Redial
You can call last dialed number.
Press and hold the [BAND/AS/ ] button (1sec).
•  Call Transfer
   You  can switch Handsfree call  and mobile 
phone call.
  Press the [BAND/AS/ ] button during call.
•  Answering a call
   You can answer an  incoming call by 
pressing the [BAND/AS/ ] button.
*   Press the [MENU/] button to reject  an 
incoming call.
Audio Streaming Operations
What is audio streaming?
Audio streaming is a  technique for transferring 
audio  data  such  that  it can  be processed as 
a steady and continuous  stream. Users can 
stream music from their  external audio player 
to their audio system  wirelessly and listen to 
the tracks through the  car’s speakers. Please 
consult your nearest Clarion dealer  for more 
information on the product  of wireless audio 
streaming transmitter offered.
CAUTION
Please avoid operating your connected 
mobile phone while audio streaming as 
this may cause noise or sound choppy 
on the song playback.
Audio streaming may or  may not 
resume after telephone interrupt as this 
is dependent on mobile phone.
System will always return  to 
Radio mode if audio  streaming is 
disconnected.
Note:
Be sure to read  the chapter “Pairing” 
before proceeding.
Play / Pause a track
1.   Push the [    ] button  to pause audio 
playback.
2.   To resume audio playback, push the  
[   ] knob again.
Selecting a track
Track-up
1.   Press the  [   ] button to move to the 
beginning of the next track.
2.   Each time the [   ] button is pressed, 
playback proceeds to another  track in 
the advancing direction.
Track-down
1.   Press the  [   ] button to move to the 
beginning of the previous track.
2.   Each time the [   ] button is pressed, 
playback proceeds to  previous track in 
the reverse direction.
Note:
Playing order will depend  on Bluetooth 
audio player. When [    ]   button is 
pressed, some A2DP devices will restart 
the current track depends  on the duration 
of playback.
During music streaming playback, 
“A2DP” will be shown  on the display. 
When A2DP and  H F P  device 
is disconnected,“BLUETOOTH 
DISCONNECT” will be shown  on the 
display and return to  previously selected audio 
source. Some Bluetooth audio  players  may not 
have play / pause  synchronized with this  unit. 
Please make sure both device and main unit are 
in the same play  / pause status in BT MUSIC 
mode.
ID3TAG display
During music streaming playback,  for music 
information that is longer than the display panel:
When SCROLL is ON, the LCD will display ID3 
TAG information cyclely, e.g: ALBUM->TITLE
->ARTIST...
When SCROLL is OFF,  the LCD will  display 
one of the ID3  TAG information, the default 
is TRACK, but user  can adjust it  to  other 
ID3 TAG information by  press  [DISP] 
button.
The front AUX terminals  of this system  is 
provided to allow playback of sounds and music 
from external devices connected to this unit.
Press [ /  SRC] button on the  panel  to select 
“AUX”.
AUX Input sensitivity setting
1.  Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).
2.   Press [   ] or [   ] button to select “AUX 
SENS”.
3.   If the output level of connected external audio 
player is “HIGH”, rotate [VOLUME] knob and 
choose “MID” or “LOW”. And if the output 
level is “LOW”, choose “MID” or “HIGH”.
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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
GENERAL
Problem Cause Measure
Unit can not power on.
Unit fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Car battery fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Unit can not power on.
Nothing happens 
when buttons are 
pressed.
Display is not 
accurate.
The microprocessor has 
malfunctioned due to noise, etc.
Turn o the power and remove the DCP.
Press the [RESET] button with a thin rod.
Note:
When the [RESET] button is pressed, turn o
the ACC power.*
* When the [RESET] button is pressed,
frequencies of radio stations, audio setting, etc. 
stored in memory are cleared.
No/low audio output.
Improper audio output connection. Check wiring and correct.
Volume set too low. Increase volume level.
Speakers damaged. Replace speakers.
Heavily biased volume balance. Adjust the channel balance to center position.
Speaker wiring is in contact with 
metal part of car. Insulate all speaker wiring connections.
Poor sound quality or 
distortion.
Non-standard disc used. Use a standard disc.
Speaker power rating does not 
match unit. Replace speakers.
Wrong connections. Check wiring and correct.
Speaker is shorted. Check wiring and correct.
Unit resets itself when 
engine is off.
Incorrect connection between ACC 
and Battery. Check wiring and correct.
DISC Player
Problem Cause Measure
Disc cannot be 
loaded.
Another disc is already loaded. Eject the disc before loading the new one.
There is a foreign object stuck inside 
the unit. Remove the object inside the unit.
Sound skips or is 
noisy.
Compact disc is dirty. Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.
Compact disc is heavily scratched 
or warped.
Replace with a compact disc with no 
scratches.
Sound is bad when 
power is rst turned 
on.
Condensation may form on the internal 
lens when the car is parked in a 
humid place.
Let dry for about 1 hour with power on.
USB device
Problem Cause Measure
USB device cannot 
be inserted.
The USB device has been 
inserted with wrong direction.
Reversing the connection direction of the USB 
device, try it again.
The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device.
USB device is not 
recognized.
The USB device is damaged. Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If the 
device is still not recognized, try replacing with a 
different USB device.
Connectors are loose.
No sound heard with 
the display “No File” 
shown.
No MP3/WMA le is stored in the 
USB device. Store these les properly in the USB device.
Sound skips or is 
noisy.
MP3/WMA les are not encoded 
properly. Use MP3/WMA les encoded properly.
Bluetooth
SiriusXM Advisory Messages 
Problem Cause Measure
Cannot pair the 
Bluetooth enabled 
device with the 
audio system.
The device does not support the 
proles required for the system. Use another device to connect.
The Bluetooth function of the device 
is not enabled.
Refer  to  the user manual  of  the  device for  how to 
enable the function.
The audio quality 
is poor after 
connection with a 
Bluetooth-enabled 
device.
The microphone is not correctly 
positioned.
Adjust the position of the microphone.
For example, stick the microphone onto the dashboard 
where close to the driver.
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the audio system or remove 
any obstacle between the device and the system.
Message  Description 
CHEK TUNER Check the SiriusXM tuner connection on the back of the unit to ensure that its correctly 
connected. 
CHK ANTENA
Ensure the SiriusXM antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM tuner correctly. 
Check the SiriusXM antenna wire for breaks or sharp bends. Replace the antenna if necessary. 
Press RESET located….. If the message remains, the antenna may have been damaged. 
NO SIGNAL The vehicle must be outside, and the antenna must have a clear view of the southern sky.
The magnetic antenna must be mounted on the outside of the vehicle for the best reception.
CHAN UNSUB This channel is not included in your SiriusXM subscription plan. 
Call 1-866-635-2349 to subscribe.   
CH UNAVAIL
This channel is not a valid SiriusXM channel.
The  channel  number  has  been  entered  incorrectly,  or  the  channel  was  removed  from  the 
SiriusXM channel lineup
CH LOCKED
The selected channel has been locked by the parental controls, or a mature channel has been 
selected. 
A prompt to enter the unlock code will appear. Enter the unlock code as described on page 10. 
SUBSCRIPTN 
UPDATED
An update to your SiriusXM subscription has been received by the SiriusXM tuner.  Press any 
button to continue. 

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7. ERROR DISPLAYS
Display Cause Measure
ERROR 3 Disc is inserted incorrectly. Eject the disc then reload it properly.
The disc format is not supported. Try another disc.
ERROR 5 This is a failure of deck’s mechanism. Consult your store of purchase.
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. 
Take the measures described below to solve the problem.
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.
*   When the [RESET] button is pressed, frequencies of radio stations, audio setting, etc. stored 
in memory are cleared.
8. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency range: 87.9 - 107.9MHz
Usable sensitivity: 8dBf
Frequency response: 30Hz-15kHz
Stereo separation: 30dB(1kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >55dB
AM Tuner
Frequency range: 530 - 1710KHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB): 30dBμ
CD Player
System: Disc digital audio system
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Signal/noise ratio: >94dB
Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.1% (1kHz)
Channel separation: >60dB
MP3/WMA mode
MP3 sampling rate: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
MP3 bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps / VBR
WMA bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps
Logical format: ISO9660 level 1,2
                          Joliet le system
USB
Specication: USB 1.0/2.0
Playable audio format:
   MP3(.mp3): MPEG 1/2/Audio Layer-3
   WMA(.wma): Ver 7/8/9.1/9.2
Bluetooth
Specication: Bluetooth Ver. 2.0+EDR
Prole: HFP (Hands-free Prole)
    A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
   AVRCP (AV Remote Control Prole)
   PBAP (Phone Book Access Prole)
Send/Receive Sensitivity: Class 2
Audio Amplier
Maximum power output:
   180W (45W x 4)
Speaker impedance: 4  (4 to 8   allowable)
Input
Audio input sensitivity:
   High: 320mV (at 1V output)
   Mid: 650mV (at 1V output)
   Low: 1.3V (at 1V output)
   (input impedance 10 k  or greater)
   Aux-in level: ≤2V
General
Power supply voltage: 
   12VDC (10.8 to 15.6V allowable), 
   negative ground
Pre-Amp output voltage: 
   2.0V (CD play mode: 1kHz, 0dB, 10k  load) 
Fuse: 15A
Dimensions of the Main Unit: 
    188mm Width × 58mm Height × 190mm Depth 
7-2/5(width) × 2-7/25(Height) × 7-12/25(Depth)
Weight of the Main Unit: 2.64lb.(1.20kg) 
Dimensions of the Remote Control unit:
    43mm Width  × 11mm Height × 113mm Depth
   1-2/3(Width) × 2/5(Height) × 4-2/5(Depth)
Weight of the Remote Control Unit:
   1.16oz. (36g) (including battery)
Note:
•    Specifications  and design are  subject 
to change without notice  for further 
improvement.
Power Output:
21W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  
and 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
93dBA (reference: 1W into 4)
6-2/3”   170mm
7-2/5”   
188mm
2-7/25”    58mm
6-2/5”    163mm
1/2”   14 m
1-4/5”      46mm
2”        50mm
  7”    178mm
7-12/25”    190mm
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9. INSTALLATION / WIRE 
CONNECTION GUIDE
1) Before Starting
1.  This set is exclusively for use with a negative 
ground 12 V power supply.
2. Read these instructions carefully.
3.  Be sure to disconnect the battery “terminal” before 
starting. This is to prevent short circuits during 
installation. (Figure 1)
2) Package Contents
3) General Cautions
1.  Do not open the case. There are no 
user serviceable parts inside. If you 
drop anything into the unit during 
   installation, consult your dealer or an 
authorized Clarion service center.
2.  Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case.  
Never use a rough cloth, thinner, 
benzine, or alcohol etc. For tough dirt,  
apply a little cold or warm water to a 
soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.
CONTENTS
1) Before Starting ...................................................................... 17
2) Package Contents ................................................................. 17
3) General Cautions .................................................................. 17
4) Cautions on Installation ......................................................... 17
5) Installing the Source Unit ...................................................... 17
6) Removing the Source Unit .................................................... 18
7) Wiring and Connections ........................................................ 19
8) Connecting the accessories .................................................. 19
Battery
Figure 1
Source unit .................................................. 1
Front panel .................................................. 1
Trim ring ...................................................... 1
Mounting bracket ......................................... 1
L-key ............................................................ 2
Power supply cable ..................................... 1
Owner’s manual........................................... 1
Warranty card .............................................. 1
Special screw (M2*5mm,front panel lock) ........ 1
Screws M5x6 mm Double Sems ................. 4
Remote control unit ..................................... 1
Battery (CR2025)......................................... 1
4) Cautions on Installation
1.  Prepare all articles necessary for 
installing the source unit before 
starting.
2.  Install the unit within 30° of the 
horizontal plane. (Figure 2)
3.  If you have to do any work on the car 
body, such as drilling holes, consult 
your car dealer beforehand.
4.  Use the enclosed screws for 
installation. 
   Using other screws can cause 
damage. 
  (Figure 3)
5) Installing the Source Unit
1.  Place the mounting bracket into the instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend 
each stopper of the mounting bracket inward, then secure the stopper.
2. Wire as shown in Section 7) .
3. Insert the source unit into the mounting bracket until it locks.
4.  Take care of the top and bottom of the trim ring and mount it so that all the hooks 
are locked.
Notes:
1.  Some car models require special mounting kits for proper installation. 
  Consult your Clarion dealer for details.
2. Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the source unit from coming loose.
•  Console opening dimensions
(182 mm)
53 mm
Hole
Max 30˚
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 6 mm (M5 screw)
Figure 2 Figure 3

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1. Before installation, please make sure 
proper connections are conducted and 
the unit operates normally. Improper 
connection may result in  damage to the 
unit.
2. Use only accessories designed and 
manufactured for this unit and other 
unauthorized accessories may result in 
damage to the unit.
3. Before installation, please fasten all power 
cables.
4. DO NOT install the unit in the place where 
close to hot area to prevent damage to 
electrical components such as the laser 
head. 
5. Install the unit horizontally. Installing the 
unit more than 30 degree vertically may 
result in worse performance.
6. To prevent electric spark, connect the 
positive pole rst and then the negative 
pole.
Unit Installation
Method A
1. Insert mounting bracket into dash board, 
choose appropriate mounting tab according 
to the gap width, bending the mounting 
tab outwards with a screwdriver to x the 
mounting bracket in place. 
2. Slide the unit into the bracket until you hear 
a click sound.
Disassemble trim ring
1.  Push the trim ring to right and pull out the 
right part.
2.  Push the trim ring to left and pull out the 
left part.
Disassemble the unit
1. Turn off the power.
2.  Remove the panel. 
3.  Remove the trim ring.
4.   Insert the removal keys straight back until 
they lock, then pull the unit out. 
5.  Disconnect all the wires.
Method B 6) Removing the Source Unit
Mounting Frame
Dashboard
M5x6
1.  Insert this unit directly to the opening of 
the dashboard.
2.   Place M5×6 cylindrical screw through the 
holes of the mounting frame located inside 
the opening to holes of the unit and fasten 
the screws to left & right.
Trim ring installation
Attach the trim ring around the front panel.
Take care of the top and bottom of the trim 
ring and mount it so that all the hooks 
are locked.
Top
Bottom
Notes of installation
Dashboard
Mounting Bracket
Screwdriver
• Remove CD mech lock-screw.

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16-Pin Connector Extension Lead
(attached to the source unit)
Brown wire (Phone mute lead)
Yellow wire (Memory back-up lead)
Red wire (Power lead)
Blue/White wire (Amplier turn-on lead)
Black wire (Ground lead)
Orange/White wire (Illumination lead)
Blue wire (Auto antenna lead)
Connect to remote turn-on lead of amplier
Connect to vehicle chassis ground
Connect it to the car power supply terminal 
for illumination
Connect it to the car power supply terminal 
for antenna
Connect to cellular phone mute lead.
Connect directly to battery
Accessory    12V
Front Right
Front Right
 Gray
 Gray
 White
 White
 Purple
 Purple
 Green
 Green
 Gray/Black
 Gray/Black
 White/Black
 White/Black
 Purple/Black
 Purple/Black
 Green/Black
 Green/Black
4-Speaker system
2-Speaker system
or
Rear Right
Rear Left
Not used.
Insulate each wire
Front Left
Front Left
 FUSE 15A
7) Wiring and Connections
• Connecting to the external amplier
  External ampliers can be connected to the 4 channel RCA output connections.  
   Ensure that the connectors are not grounded or shorted to prevent damage to the 
unit.
8) Connecting the accessories
Radio Antenna
(Red) Front Line out R
(Red) Rear Line out R
Front Line out L (White)
Rear Line out L (White)
SWC (Steering Wheel Control)
Bluetooth Microphone
SiriusXM-Connect™ Vehicle Tuner to 
be connected: Sold separately
SiriusXM
Refer to the right

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