Clarion Vx401 Owners Manual

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Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Manual de instrucciones y de instalación

VX401
VZ401

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CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For USA and Canada only
www.clarion.com

Owner’s Manual

Dear Customer:		
Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic product. We are 	
confident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience.		
There are many benefits to registering your product. We invite you to visit our
website at www.clarion.com to register your Clarion product.		
We have made product registration simple with our easy to use website.
The registration form is short and easy to complete. Once you’re registered, we can
keep you informed of important product information.		
Register at www.clarion.com - it’s easy to keep your Clarion product up to date.	
	



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Contents

Owner’s Manual

1.	 FEATURES.......................................................................................................................... 4
	 Expanding Systems............................................................................................................ 4
2.	 PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................. 5
3.	 CONTROLS........................................................................................................................ 7
	 Operational Panel................................................................................................................ 7
	 Functions of Buttons........................................................................................................... 8
	 Remote Control................................................................................................................... 9
	 Functions of Remote Control Buttons................................................................................ 10
4.	 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING............................................................................................... 12
	 Operation panel................................................................................................................... 12
	 USB Port............................................................................................................................. 12
	 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 12
	 Handling Discs.................................................................................................................... 13
5.	 DVD VIDEO SYSTEM......................................................................................................... 14
	 DVD Video Features............................................................................................................ 14
	 Discs	 ................................................................................................................................ 15
	 About the registered marks etc........................................................................................... 16
6.	 OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................... 17
	 Basic Operations................................................................................................................. 17
	 Radio Operations................................................................................................................ 20
	 DVD Video Player Operations............................................................................................. 21
	 Sirius Satellite Radio Operations......................................................................................... 28
7. 	ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................. 30
	 iPod/iPhone Operations...................................................................................................... 30
	 USB Operations.................................................................................................................. 32
	 Bluetooth Audio Player Operations..................................................................................... 33
	 Bluetooth Telephone Operations......................................................................................... 35
	 HD Radio Operations.......................................................................................................... 37
	 AUX In/AV In Operations..................................................................................................... 39
	 Camera In Operations......................................................................................................... 39
	 Setup Operations................................................................................................................ 40
8.	 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................ 42
9.	 ERROR DISPLAYS............................................................................................................. 45
10.	SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 45

INSTALLATION/ WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE....................................................47

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1. FEATURES

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Double Din 6.2” Touch Panel Control
(VX401)
Motorized 7” Touch Panel Control
(VZ401)
DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/WMA
Playback Capability

Built-In Bluetooth®

NP401 Navigation Control with Touch
Panel

OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready
Compatible with Sirius Satellite Radio
Compatible with iPod® / iPhone® via USB
HD Radio™ Ready

Expanding Systems
Expanding visual features
Expanding audio features
External Power
Amplifier

Rear Monitor

Rear Vision Camera

HD Radio™
Tuner

SiriusConnect™
Vehicle Tuner

iPod

USB
Memory

iPhone

Bluetooth
Telephone

Expanding navigation features

NOTE:
The unit can receive analog radio, HD Radio (optional) and satellite radio (optional) broadcasts. The items listed outside the frames are the commercial products generally sold.


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2. PRECAUTIONS
WARNING

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•	For your safety, the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls while driving. 	
	 Please note that watching and operating any video sources while driving are prohibited by law in some 	
	 countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
•	When using the navigation system, follow the precautions listed below. After reading this manual, 	
	 be sure to keep it in a handy place (such as the glove box of your car).
•	This navigation system should not be used to replace your own judgment. No itinerary suggested 	
	 by this navigation system should ever override any highway regulations, your own judgment, or a 	
	 knowledge of safe driving practices. Do not follow the navigation system’s suggested itinerary if it 	
	 would cause you to perform a dangerous or illegal act, place you in a dangerous situation, or take 	
	 you into an area you consider unsafe.
•	The advice provided by the navigation system is to be regarded as a suggestion only. There 	
	 may be times when the navigation system displays the vehicle’s location incorrectly, fails to 	
	 suggest the shortest route, or fails to direct you to your desired destination. In such instances, rely 	
	 on your own driving judgment, taking into account the driving conditions at the time.
•	Do not use the navigation system to locate emergency services. The database does not contain a 	
	 complete listing of emergency services such as police stations, fire halls, hospitals and walk-in 	
	 clinics. Please show discretion and ask for directions in such instances.
•	As the driver, you alone are responsible for your driving safety.
	 •	In order to avoid a traffic accident, do not operate the system while driving.
	 •	In order to avoid a traffic accident, operate the system only when the vehicle is stopped at a safe 	
		 place and the parking brake is on.
	 •	In order to avoid a traffic accident or traffic offense, remember that actual road conditions and 	
		 traffic regulations take precedence over the information contained on the navigation system.
	 •	The software may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, 	
		 changing circumstances, and the sources of information used. Please respect current traffic 	
		 conditions and regulations at all times while driving.
	 •	Where actual road conditions and highway regulations differ from the information contained on 	
		 the navigation system, abide by the highway regulations.
	 •	Keep the amount of time spent viewing the screen while driving to a strict minimum.
•	The navigation system does not provide, nor represent in any way information on: traffic and 	
	 highway regulations; technical aspects of the vehicle including weight, height, width, load and 	
	 speed limits; road conditions including grade, percentage of incline and surface conditions; 	
	 obstacles such as the height and width of bridges and tunnels; and other current driving or road 	
	 conditions. Always rely on your own judgment when driving a car, taking into account current 	
	 driving conditions.
•	Do not disassemble or modify this unit. It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
•	Do not use this unit when a trouble exists, such as no screen content appears or no sound is 	
	 audible. It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock. For that case, consult your authorized 	
	 dealer or a nearest Clarion service center.
•	In case of a problem, such as any material has been entered in the unit, the unit gets wet, or 	
	 smoke or strange smells come out of the unit, etc., stop using this unit immediately, and consult 	
	 your authorized dealer or a nearest Clarion service center.
	 Using it in that condition may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
•	Use a fuse with the same specification only when replacing the fuse.
	 Using a fuse with a different specification may causes a fire.
•	For the installation of this unit or a change in the installation, ask your authorized dealer or a 	
	 nearest Clarion service center for safety. Professional skills and experiences are required to do so.



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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
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.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED
BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY.

2.Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
3.This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even
in the event that trouble arises, never open
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate
the rotating parts.
4.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
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 consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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3. CONTROLS
Operational Panel

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MIC
VX401

[SOURCE]
[PWR]
[VOL+]
[VOL-]
RESET

SENSOR

AUX IN

[OPEN]
[ CLOSE]

SENSOR MIC

AUX IN

[VOL-]

[SOURCE]
[PWR]

[VOL+]

RESET

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Functions of Buttons
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Owner’s Manual

Note: Be sure to read this chapter while
referring to front diagram “CONTROLS”.
[
SRC] Button
•	Press this button to turn the unit power on.
	 The Main menu will be displayed. Scroll 	
	 through the available sources such as AM/FM 	
	 Tuner, Sirius, DVD, NAVI, USB, Camera 	
	 modes, etc.
•	Press and hold this button for more than 2 	
	 seconds to turn the power off.
[VOL -], [VOL +] Buttons
•	Use these buttons to increase/decrease the
	 volume.
[OPEN] [ CLOSE] Button (VZ401)
•	Use this button to open/close operation
	 panel.
RESET Button
•	Press this button to reset the unit.
SENSOR
•	Receiver for the remote control unit (operating 	
	 range: 30 degree in all directions).
MIC
•	Internal microphone for use during Bluetooth 	
	 phone calls. Sensitivity can be adjusted from 	
	 the Settings menu.



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Remote Control
Signal transmitter
[OPEN]

[

[ SRC/POWER ]

]
/ BAND
[0 - 9]

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[MUTE]

[VOLUME]
[NAVI/AV ]

[SRCH]
[ ][ ]
[ BACK ]
[ ][ ]
[TITLE]
]

[[

]

/ [BAND]
[SET ]
[MENU]
[PIC ]
[TAG ]
[ ENTER ]
[REPEAT]
[ROOT ]
[

][

]

[ZOOM]

[SUB TITLE/VIDEO iPod MODE*]

[AUDIO]

[ANGLE/AUDIO iPod MODE*]
* Only when capable iPod/iPhone
is connected

Replacing the batteries
1.	 Press the retention tab and pull 		
	 out the battery tray and remove 		
	 the old battery.
2.	 Insert the new CR2025 battery 		
	 and slide the battery tray back 		
	 in the remote control the same
	 direction that you removed it. 		
	 Please ensure the tray is inserted in 		
	 the correct direction.

Note:
	 Using battery improperly can cause it to 	
	 explode. Take note of the following points:
	 •	Do not short-circuit, disassemble or 	
		 heat battery.
	 •	Do not dispose of battery into fire or 	
		 flames.
	 •	Dispose of discharged battery properly.

WARNING
Alkaline (CR) button battery contain
Perchlorate.
Dispose of discharged battery properly.

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Functions of Remote Control Buttons
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You can use the remote control unit to control the VX401 and VZ401.

Note:
• The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight.

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Shared modes
[VOLUME] Button
Increase or decrease volume.
[MUTE] Button
Turns mute on or off.
[OPEN] Button
Press this button to OPEN or CLOSE the 	
motorized screen (VZ401). Please ensure there 	
are no obstructions before starting the operation.
[SRC/POWER] Button
•	Short press to scroll through the available 	
	 sources such as the AM/FM tuner, DVD 	
	 player, iPod, SIRIUS Radio, or AUX IN.
•	Long press (over 1 second) to turn off the unit.	
[MENU] Button
Press this button to access the MAIN MENU.
From the main menu, you can select your
desired source or change your settings.
[PIC] Button
Press this button to change monitor Brightness.
[SET] Button
Press this button to access the Audio Settings.
[BACK] Button
Press this button to exit selection and
adjustment menus.
[NAVI/AV] Button
Press to switch to the navigation mode and
the previous mode.
[ENTER] button
Press to fix the chosen or entered data.

TUNER/Satellite Radio mode
[BAND] button
Press this button to switch reception band.
[0 - 9] Buttons
•	Use in the Key Pad screen to set Satellite
	 Radio channels.
•	Use to select the preset number in the Preset
	 List screen.
[
], [
] Buttons
Press to seek the next available station up or
down in the TUNER Radio mode.

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[
], [
] Buttons
Press to manually select the next station up or
down in the TUNER Radio mode. In the SIRIUS
Radio mode, you will scroll through the categories.
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons
•	Press [ ], [ ] to scroll through the saved
presets list in the TUNER Radio mode.
•	Press [ ], [ ] to scroll through the page
	 screens in the TUNER Radio mode.

DVD PLAYER mode
[ / BAND
] Button
•	Short press to play or pause the video or 	
audio media.
•	Long press (over 1 second) to stop the video 	
or audio media.
[SEARCH] Button
Press to open the direct search menu while in
the DVD video mode.
[ENTER] Button
Press to select, play or pause video and
audio media.
[0 - 9] Buttons
•	Press to enter DVD video chapters/titles in the
	 Key Pad screen.
•	Press to set the track/folder number of the 	
	 CD, or MP3/WMA in the Key Pad screen.
[TITLE] Button
Press to go to the title menu on the DVD.
[ROOT] Button
Press to go to the root menu on the DVD.
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons
•	Press to select button items on the menu
	 screen of a DVD video.
•	Press [ ], [ ] to scroll through the page
	 screens in the CD and MP3/WMA modes.

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[ / BAND
], [BAND], [TAG] Buttons
Press to scroll through the available sources
and the Settings.
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons
Press to scroll through the available keys.
[ENTER] Button
Press to select the menu.

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[SUB-T] Button
Press to display subtitles in the DVD video
mode.
[ANGLE] Button
Press to switch the ANGLE function in the DVD
video mode when the Angle mark is displayed.

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[
], [
] Buttons
•	Press to select the next chapter number up or
		 down in DVD video media.
•	Press to select the next track up or down in
		 in CD media.
[
], [
] Buttons
Press to perform fastforward and fastbackward.
Press again to advance to higher speed reversing or forwarding such as 2x,4x, 8x and 16x.
Press once more to resume normal speed
playback.
[REPEAT] Button
•	Press to perform chapter repeat in the DVD
		 video mode, and track repeat in CD and MP3/
		 WMA modes.
•	Press again to perform title repeat in DVD 	
	 video mode or folder repeat in MP3/WMA 	
	 mode. In CD mode, this will activate the 	
	 repeat all mode.
•	Press again to perform all repeat in MP3/WMA
		 playback mode.
[ZOOM] Button
Press to turn on and zoom in while in DVD
Video mode. You can zoom in up to 3x.
[AUDIO] Button
Press to switch the AUDIO function in the DVD
video mode.

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4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Operation Panel

Owner’s Manual

For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.
•	 The operation panel will operate properly in a 	
	 temperature range of 0˚ to 60˚ C.
•	 Do not allow any liquids on the set from 	
	 drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage 	
	 the internal circuitry.
•	 Do not disassemble or modify the set in any 	
	 way. Doing so may result in damage.
•	 Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may 	
	 result in breakage, deformation or other 	
	 damage.
•	 Do not let cigarettes burn the display.
•	 If a problem should occur, have the set
	 inspected at your store of purchase.

•	 Do not insert objects or poke in the space
	 between the operation panel and the 	main 	
	 unit when the panel is tilted.
•	 The remote control unit may not work if the 	
	 remote control sensor is exposed to direct 	
	 sunlight.
•	 In extremely cold weather, the display
	 movement may slow down and the display 	
	 may darken, but this is not a malfunction. The
	 display will work normally when the 		
	 temperature increases.
•	 Small black and shiny spots inside the liquid 	
	 crystal panel are normal for LCD products.

USB Port
•	 The USB memory stick may stick out when
	 inserted, so it may cause danger during
	 driving. In such cases, you can use a
	 commercial USB extension cable, etc., but 	
	 use it safely under your own judgment.
•	 The USB memory sticks must be 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 an USB memory stick, we
	 recommend that you backup your data stored
	 on it before by using a personal computer 	
	 etc.

•	 Data files may be broken when using USB
	 memory sticks in the following situation:
	 When disconnecting the USB memory stick 	
	 or turning the power off during writing or 	
	 reading data.
	 When affected by static electricity or electric
	 noise.
	 Connect/disconnect the USB memory stick
	 when it is not accessed.
•	 Some USB memory sticks cannot be inserted
	 to the main unit because of their shape. In 	
	 such cases, use a commercial USB extension 	
	 cable to connect them.
•	 Connecting with the computer is not covered.
•	 Music files (MP3, WMA, etc.) stored in the 	
	 USB memory stick can be played back.

Cleaning
•	Cleaning the cabinet
	 Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the
	 dirt. 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 cabinet

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	 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 liquid crystal panel
	 The liquid crystal 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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•	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 	
	 DVD player or it may damage the DVD 	
	 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.

Cleaning
•	To remove fingermarks 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
•	Exercise a good precaution when loading 	
	 a disc. The operation panel will close
	 automatically when leaving it open for a 	
	 while.
•	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, opening 	
the operation panel while driving.

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Ball-point pen

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.

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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.

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5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM
DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images.
One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music.

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DVD Video Features
This unit provides the following functions
in addition to the high image quality and
sound quality of DVD video.
Note:
•	The functions described in this section, 	
	 for example, the recorded language,
	 subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on 	
	 the DVD video disc.
	 Refer to the instructions provided with	
	 the DVD video.
•	Some disc functions may operate
	 differently from described in this manual.

Multi-sound function
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.

Multi-angle function
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple
angles allows you to select the angle of
choice.
•	The number of recorded angles are
	 indicated by the icon shown below.

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Subpicture (subtitles) function
A DVD video can record subtitles for up
to 32 languages and you can select the
language of the subtitles you wish to see.
The number of recorded subtitle
languages are indicated by the icon shown
below.

Multi-story function
When a DVD video contains more than
one story 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.
Menu screens
Menu can be called up during DVD
video playback to perform menu setting.
•	Example showing menu display

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Audio CDs

CD TEXT

Playable media files

MP3/WMA

About CD Extra discs
A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two
sessions have been recorded. The first session
is Audio session and the second session is
Data session.
Your personally-created CDs with more than
second data sessions recorded cannot be
played on this DVD video player.
Note:
•	When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first 	
	 session will be recognized.
About playing a CD-R/CD-RW disc
(MP3, WMA)
This player can play CD-R/CD-RW discs
previously recorded in music CD format (MP3,
WMA).
About playing a DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW
disc
This player cannot play DVD-R/RW and
DVD+R/ RW discs previously recorded in video
CD format.
However, MP3/WMA files recorded on DVD-R/

About MP3/WMA playback
This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-R/
RW and DVD+R/RW discs on which MP3/WMA
music data have been recorded.
For a detailed information, see the section
entitled “Listening to MP3/WMA”.
Note on region numbers
The DVD video system assigns a region number
to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales
area. DVD video players sold in the United
States can play back DVD discs with the region
number “ALL”, “1” or any combination of
numbers that also incorporate a “1”.
The DVD video region number is marked on the
disc jacket as shown below.

ALL

1

1

4

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DVD video discs

RW and DVD+R/RW discs can be played.
Discs that cannot be played back
This DVD video player cannot play back DVDAudio, DVD-RAM, Photo CDs, etc.
Note:
•	It may also not be possible to play back CDs 	
	 recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit. 	
	 (Cause: disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, 	
	 dust/dirt on player’s lens, etc.)
•	If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been 	
	 finalized is played, it will take a long time to 	
	 start playing. Also, it may not be possible 	
	 to play depending on its recording conditions.
•	You cannot play SuperAudio CDs
	 Playback of the CD player is not supported 	
	 even if it is a hybrid disc.

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Playable discs
This DVD video player can play the following
discs.
Playable discs

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Discs

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About the registered marks, etc.
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• This product incorporates copyright protection 	
	 technology that is protected by U.S. patents 	
	 and other intellectual property rights. Use of this 	
	 copyright protection technology must be
	 authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for 	
	 home and other limited viewing uses only unless	
	 otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
	 Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
	 Laboratories.
	 “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are 	
	 trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• "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.

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	 iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., 	
	 registered in the U.S. and other countries.
	 iTunes® is a trademark of Apple Inc.	
• HD Radio™ and the HD Radio and HD Radio
	 Ready logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
	 Digital Corporation.
• 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.
• SIRIUS, the SIRIUS Dog logo and related marks are 	
	 trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio, Inc.

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English

English

6. OPERATIONS
	 Basic Operations

CAUTION
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume raised to
the maximum level may harm your hearings.
Be careful about adjusting the volume.
Turning ON and OFF the Power
Note:
•	 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 car’s 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
	 illumination on the unit will light up.
2.	Press the [
SRC] button on the unit to 	
	 turn ON the power.
	 Or press the [SRC/POWER] button on the
	 remote control to turn ON the power.
3. 	To turn OFF the power, press and hold the
	 [
SRC] power button on the unit for 	
	 more than 2 seconds.
	 Or press the [SRC/POWER] button on the 	
	 remote control to turn OFF the power for
	 more than 1 seconds.

Opening and Closing Operational Panel
Press [OPEN] button on the unit (VZ401).
The operational panel will be open.
Press the same button again to close the panel.

CAUTION
•	
	
•	
	
	
	
•	
	

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Note:
•	 Be sure to read this chapter referring to the 	
	 chapter “3. CONTROLS”

Do not move the operation panel forcibly or
apply strong force to the operation panel.
When the operation panel is operating, be
careful not to get your hand or finger caught
between the operation panel and main unit
or its mechanical parts.
The driver should not operate the operation
panel while driving.

Adjusting the Angle of the Operational Panel
Touch the settings key to enter into the Monitor
Adjust to adjust the desired angle (VZ401).
Selecting a Mode
1.	Touch the desired source key you wish to 	
	 change to: Tuner, Disc, NAVI, USB, SIRIUS, 	
	 AUX IN, AV IN, iPod/iPhone,etc.
	 *External equipment not connected to this 	
	 unit is not displayed.

Engine ON
position

	 Touch the [10:00AM] to display the time.

2.	Press the [
] SRC button to scroll through	
	 the available sources.

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Turning Monitor ON or OFF
1.	Touch the screen button Monitor OFF on the 	
	 Main Menu to turn Off the screen.
2. Touch the screen again to turn monitor
	 screen On.
[Monitor off]: Turn off the screen.
[Audio off]: Turn off the audio of source.
Adjusting the Volume
Press [VOL-]/[VOL+] buttons to adjust the	
volume.
[VOL -]: Decreases the volume.
[VOL+]: Increases the volume.
• 	The volume level indicated in the display is
	 in a range from 0 (min.) to 40 (max.).

Adjusting the Audio Settings	
	
1.	Touch the [Audio Settings] key on the
	 screen or press the [SET] key on the 		
	 remote control.	

2.	Touch the item key to adjust. Perform the	
	 adjustment.

CAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at which
external sounds can be heard.
Mute
Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control
to turn mute On and Off.

Adjusting the Settings
1.	Press [Settings] to enter the setting menu
	 mode.
2. Press the desired mode key.
	 Modes come in the following order:
	 •	General
	 •	Audio
	 •	Regional
	 •	Monitor Adjust
	 •	Video
	 •	Rating
	 •	Others

3.	Touch the [ ]/[ ] keys to scroll between 	
	 the pages.			
4.	Touch the [
] key to return to the previous 	
	 screen.	

* In the above sections, only the details		
	 regarding adjustments are described,		
	 procedures to select items are skipped.	
	

3.	Perform the adjustment for the desired item.
	 See the following sections for details.

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Adjusting the Treble		
The Treble gain and Treble frequency can 	
be adjusted as follows.		
1.	Touch [ - ] or [ + ] key to set the desirable 	
	 level.		
2.	To set the Treble center frequency, enter 	
	 the Audio adjustment in the Settings menu.
Adjusting the Balance/Fader	
The Balance or Fader can be adjusted as
follows.		
1.	Touch the [R] or [F] key to adjust to the 	
	 fader level.		
	 •	The factory default setting is “0”. 		
		 (Adjustment range: front 9 to rear -9)	
2.	Touch the [Left] or [Right] key to adjust to
	 the balance level.		
	 •	The factory default setting is “0”. 		
		 (Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9).

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Adjusting the Bass		
The Bass gain and Bass frequency can
be adjusted as follows.		
1.	Touch [ - ] or [ + ] key to set the
	 desirable level.
2.	To set the Bass center frequency, enter 	
	 the Audio adjustment in the Settings 		
	 menu.
3.	To set the Bass Q-Factor, enter the Audio 	
	 Adjustment in the Settings menu.

Adjusting the clock
1.	Touch the [Settings] key. The Settings 	
	 menu will be displayed.
2.	Touch the [Clock] key in General sub
	 menu.
3.	Set up the time by touching the digital
	 numbers on the screen. After inputting the 	
	 time, you can choose AM or PM if the Clock 	
	 Mode is set to 12 Hr.

English

Adjusting the EQ	
The EQ can be adjusted as follows.
1.	Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to select your
	 settings.
2.	To set your preferable setting, select User.
3.	Select from preset setting list:
	 Flat, Jazz, Pop or Classical.

English

Basic Operations

4.	Touch the [Clock Mode] to change time	
	 settings to 12Hr or 24Hr.

Reset to Factory Defaults
1.	Touch the [Settings] key. The Settings 	
	 menu will be displayed.
2. Touch the [Others] key.
3.	Touch the [Reset] key.
	 Select [YES] to restore your unit to factory
	 default settings. This function will erase all 	
	 memory from the unit and you must reset all 	
	 personalized items such as tuner presets.
NOTE:
•	 You will be asked once to confirm if you want
	 to use the default setting. The unit will close
	 the panel automatically.

Adjusting the Subwoofer	
The Subwoofer can be adjusted as follows.
1.	Touch the [ - ] or [ + ] key to adjust to
	 the subwoofer level.		
	 •	The factory default setting is “0”. 		
		 (Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9).
Adjusting the Loudness	
The Loudness can be adjusted as follows.
1.	Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to turn loudness 	
	 On or Off.
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Listening to the Radio
1.	Touch the [Tuner] key on the Main menu 	
	 display. The tuner mode screen is displayed.
2.	Touch the [BAND] key or touch the [BAND]
	 button on remote control to select the radio 	
	 band. Each time the button is pressed, the 	
	 radio reception band changes in the following 	
	 order: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, FM1...
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10

2

8

3

7

4

6

5

Band key
Scan key
Tune Up key
Tune Down key
Audio Settings 		
key

6 -	 List key
7 -	 Seek Down key
8 -	 Seek Up key
9 -	 Eject key
10 -	 Main Menu key
11 -	 Tuner display

Seek Tuning
1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the radio 	
	 band (FM or AM).
2.	Touch the [ Seek ] or [ Seek ] key to 		
	 automatically seek a station.
	 • When touching the [ Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of higher frequencies.
	 • When touching the [ Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of lower frequencies.
Manual Tuning
1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the radio 	
	 band (FM or AM).
2.	Touch the [M-Seek ] or [ M-Seek ] key to 		
	 manually seek a station.
	 • When touching the [ M-Seek ] key, the station is
		 tuned in the direction of higher frequencies.
	 • When touching the [ M-Seek ] key, the station is
		 tuned in the direction of lower frequencies.

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There are 2 ways to recall the preset station.
•	 Using the tuner unit:
	 1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the 	
		 desire band (FM or AM) on the tuner.
	2.	Touch the [List] key to display the Preset
		 List screen.
	3.	Touch the preset station (1 to 12) on tuner
		 display.
	 4.	Touch [ ] or [ ] to select next station 	
		 up or down the preset list.
	 5. 	Touch the [PS] button to begin scanning 	
		 the preset stations.
•	 Using the remote control:
	 1.	Touch the [BAND] button to select the 	
		 desire band (FM or AM) on the remote
		 control.
	2.	Touch the preset number (1 to 12) on
		 numeric pad.

Manual memory

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1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	
5 -	
	

Recalling a preset station

1.	Touch the desired Band key to select the
	 band you wish to store in.
2.	Tune in the station you wish to store using the
	 seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning.
3.	Touch and hold the desired Preset key you
	 wish to store the current station for more than
	2 seconds.

Auto Store
The Auto Store is a function for storing up to 12
stations that are automatically tuned in
sequentially. If 12 receivable stations cannot be
received, a previously stored station remains
unoverwritten at the memory position.
1.	Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
	 band. (FM or AM)
2.	Touch the [Auto Store] key to start
	 the Auto Store function.
	 A beep sounds and the stations with good
	 reception are stored automatically to the
	 preset channels.

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4. 	When the desired station is tuned in, touch 	
	 the [PS] key again to continue receiving that
	 station.

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LOC/DX Setting
The DX / LOC setting changes the tuner
sensitivity in order to separate closely spaced
stations. This feature is useful in areas that
have many radio stations in close proximity.
1.	Touch the [List] key to display the Preset
	 List screen.
2.	Touch the [DX] key to switch to DX
	 tuner sensitivity.
3.	Touch the [LOC] key to switch to Local
	 tuner sensitivity.

English

Preset Scan
The Preset Scan receives the stations stored in
the preset memory in order. This function is
useful when searching for the desired station in
memory.
1.	Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
	 band. (FM or AM).
2.	Touch the [List] key to display the Preset
	 List screen.
3.	Touch the [PS] key to start the Preset Scan.
	 The unit starts scanning each station for 10
	 seconds sequentially. Presets with a weak 	
	 signal will be skipped.

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Radio Operations

DVD Video Player Operations
Change DVD System Settings
Note:
	 If the set up operation is performed in
	 the middle of DVD video play, the disc
	 will restart from the beginning.
Selecting DVD Set Up Menu
1. Touch the [Settings] key on the Main 	
	 Menu to access the Video set up menu.
2.	Touch the [Video] key. The video menu is
	 displayed.
Setting up the Screen Size
1.	Touch the [Aspect Ratio] key in the Video 	
	 sub menu to change the screen size.
2.	Touch the desired aspect ratio: 4:3 or 16:9.
	 The factory default setting is “ 16:9 ”.
•	 When watching a wide type through a
	 conventional type of the rear view monitor 	
	 (4:3), the leftmost and rightmost areas of the 	
	 screen are cut off.

	
	
	
	

•	
	
	
	

When watching a wide type through a wide
type of the rear view monitor (16:9),
the leftmost and rightmost areas of the 	
screen are not cut off.

Setting up the Video System Format
1.	Touch the [Aux IN] key in the Video sub 	
	 menu to set up the video system format.
2.	Touch the required format : Auto, PAL or 	
	 NTSC.
	 The default setting is Auto.
Setting up the AUX Input Sensitivity
1.	Touch the [AUX Input SW] key in the Video 	
	 sub menu to set up the sensitivity level.
2.	Touch the desired sensitivity level displayed: 	
	 Low, Mid or High.
	 The default setting is Mid.

This function allows displaying the important
part of image fully on the screen. In some
cases, image is displayed while being panned
(scrolled).

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Setting up the password for parental level
control
The factory default password is “0000”.
1. In Main Menu touch the [Settings] key. 	
2.	Touch the [Rating] key on the display.
3.	Touch the [Set Password] key, the numerical 	
	 key pad will appear. Then input the default	
	 password and touch the [OK] key. It shows
	 ‘‘New Password’’.

•	The contents that the parental level restricts
	 vary with the country code.
Note: The rating can be selected only under
the password unlocked status, and the
limits can be set only under the password
locked status.

Watching/Listening to a disc
Note:	 Refer to the diagram in “CONTROLS”
			 chapter.
To load a disc:
1.	 Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to
		 retract	the control panel. (VZ40�������
1������
only)
2.	 Insert the disc into the center of the insertion 	
		 slot the label side facing up.

CAUTION

4.	Touch the [Set Password] key again, the	
	 numerical key pad will appear. Input a new 	
	 password and touch the [OK] key. Then it 	
	 shows ‘‘Enter Password Again’’.
5.	Touch the [Set Password] key for the third 	
	 time, enter the same password as step 4.
	 Then it shows ‘‘Locked’’ and the new 		
	 password is set.
	 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.

Set rating for parental level control
1.	 Touch the [Settings] key in the Main Menu.
2. 	Touch the [Parental Control] key in the
		 Rating sub menu. The Parental Control
	
		 selections will appear.
3.	 Touch the desired rating for level control.
		 Use this table to set the parental level.
Kid Safe	
G		
PG	
			
PG13	
			
PG-R	
			
R	 	
NC-17	
			
Adult	

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SAFE FOR KID
GENERAL AUDIENCES
PARENTAL GUIDANCE 	
SUGGESTED
PARENTS STRONGLY 	
CAUTIONED
PARENTAL GUIDANCE 	
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
NO ONE 17 AND 	
UNDER ADMITTED
ONLY ADULT ADMITTED

For your safety, the driver should not insert
or eject a disc, or operate the controls
while driving.

Note:
•	Never insert foreign objects into the disc
	 insertion slot.
•	If the disc is not inserted easily, there maybe
	 another disc in the mechanism or the unit may
	 require service.
•	8cm (single play) discs cannot be used.
3.	 Disc starts playing automatically.

WARNING
Some videos may be recorded at higher
than desired volume levels. Increase the
volume gradually from the minimal
setting after the video has started.

Ejecting a disc
1.	Touch the center of the screen.	
2.	Touch the [
Eject ] key.
	 *If the disc is left in the ejected position for
		 10 seconds, the disc is automatically
		 reloaded. In this case, the play mode will
		 remain set to the Tuner mode.
		 Note: 	 If you force a disc into before auto
		
reloading, it will damage the player.

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2

3

4
5

15

14

6

13

7

12

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	
5 -	
6 -	
7 -	
8 -	

11

10

Play/Pause key
Eject key
Main Menu key
Stop key
Previous Playback key
Next Playback key
Title List key
Subtitle List key

9

8

9 -	 Audio key
10 -	Repeat Segment key
11 -	Information key
12 -	Chapter key
13 -	Repeat key
14 - Fast Forward key
15-	 Fast Backward key	

Stop Playback
1.	Touch the [ ] key. Playback is stopped.
2.	To resume playback, press the [
] key.
	 Playback resumes from the scene where
	 playback is stopped.
Play/Pause Playback
1.	Touch the [
] key to pause during
	 playback.
2.	Touch the [
] key again to resume
	 playback.
Skip (Search) a Chapter
1.	Touch the [
] or [
] key during 	
	 playback.	
	 Chapters are skipped down or up from
	 current locations, as many times as the
	 key is pressed, and playback starts.

Direct Search Options
You can locate the beginning of a scene using
the time, chapter numbers or title numbers
recorded on the DVD Video disc.
1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
	 touch the [Chap] key.
2.	The Direct Search Option menu appears with 	
	 the search options that are available:
	 •	Title
		 A large segment to divide the data area of
		 the disc.
	 •	Chapter
		 A small segment to divide the data area of
		 the disc.
	 •	Time
		 A specific time on the disc.
3.	Touch the Direct Search method you would 	
	 like to use.	
4.	Input the number of the title/chapter/time that
	 you want to play back with the numeric key.
5.	Touch the [OK] key to confirm.
	

	
	
	
	
	
	
	

Playback starts from the scene of the input
title number, time or chapter number.
*If the input title/chapter/time number does 	
not exist or searching with a title/chapter 	
number is not allowed, the screen image will 	
not change.

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Fast Forward Fast Backward
1.	Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to start your
	 fast backward or fast forward during
	 playback.
	 The playback speed starts at 2x, then will
	 increase to 4x, 8x, and 16x with each
	 additional press.
	 *No audio is reproduced during fast forward 	
	 and fast backward operation.
	 *The fast forward and fast backward speed 	
	 may differ depending on the disc.

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Showing DVD Player mode screen
After disc is loaded, the play mode is
automatically engaged.
Touch the screen of the playing disc to display
DVD Video menu. The display will return to the
playback screen, if you do not touch the screen
for 25 seconds.

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Repeat Playback
This operation plays back chapters recorded on
the DVD Video repeatedly.
1.	Showing the DVD Player mode screen,
	 touch the [ ] key for Chapter Repeat.
2.	Touch the [ ] key again for Title Repeat.
3.	Touch the [ ] key again to turn off
	 the repeat playback.
Repeat A B
Select the desired passage to play back.
1.	Touch the [A B] key to select the Repeat 	
	 loop starting position.
2.	Touch the [A B] key again to select the 	
	 Repeat loop ending position. The Repeat 	
	 loop will begin.
3.	Touch the [A B] key again to stop replay.
Using the Title Menu
On DVD discs containing two or more titles, you
can select from the title menu for playback.
1. 	Showing the DVD Player mode screen,
	 touch the [
] key during playback.
	 The title menu screen appears.
	 *Depending on the disc, the title menu cannot
	 be called.
2. 	Select the desired menu item using the
	 Cursor-Key according to the menu contents.
3. 	Touch the [ENT] key to specify the selected
	 menu item.
4. 	Touch the [Back] key to hide the Key Pad
	 panel.
Switching Key Pad position
When the menu items become difficult to view 	
by the Key Pad buttons, you can touch the 	
[Left] or [Right] key to move the Key Pad panel 	
to the other side of the screen.
1

2

3

6

4

5

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	

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Back key
Left key
Select Up key
Select Down key

7

5 -	 Select Left key
6 -	 Select Right key
7 -	 Enter key

Switching among the languages
On discs in which two or more audios or audio
languages have been recorded, you can switch
among the audio languages during playback.
1. Touch the [
] audio key during playback.
	 •	Each time you touch the key, you can 	
		 switch among audio languages.
	 •	It may take time to switch among audios.
	 *	 Depending on the disc, up to 8 audios may 	
		 be recorded. For details, see the mark of 	
		 the disc: ( 8
Indicates that 8 audios 	
		 have been recorded).
	 *	 When the power is turned on and when the
		 disc is changed to a new one, the language 	
		 set as the factory default is selected. If that
		 language has not been recorded, the
		 language specified on the disc.
	 *	 Depending on the disc, switching may be
		 completely impossible or impossible on 	
		 some scenes.
2.	The DVD PLAYER mode screen will hide in
	3 seconds after your selection is made.
Switching Subtitles
On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle
languages have been recorded, you can switch
among the subtitle languages during playback.
1. 	Touch the [Sub T.] key during playback.
	 Each time you touch the key, you can switch
	 among subtitles.
	 •	It may take time to switch among subtitles.
	 *	 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).
	 *	 Depending on the disc, switching may be
		 completely impossible or impossible on 	
		 some	scenes.
2.	The DVD Player mode screen will hide in
	3 seconds after your selection is made.
3.	To turn off subtitles, repeat touching the
	 [Sub T.] key until subtitles are turned off.
Switching angles
On DVD discs in which video images have been
recorded in two or more angles, you can switch
among the angles during playback.
1. 	Press the [ANGLE] button on the remote
	 control during playback. Each time you
	 press the key, you can switch among angles.
	 *	 It may take time to switch among angles.
	 *	 Depending on the disc, up to 9 angles may 	
		 be recorded. For details, see the mark of 	

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2

3

4

10

5

9

6

7
8

11

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	
5 -	
6 -	
7 -	
8 -	

Play/Pause key
Eject key
Main Menu key
Stop key
Previous Track key
Next Track key
Audio Settings key
List key

12 13

14

9 -	 Fast Forward key
10 -	Fast Backward key
11 -	Media Information
12 -	User (Name, Artist, 	
	
Album) Information
13 - Track Play number
14 -	Track Play time

Pausing Playback	
1.	Touch the [
] key to pause playback.	
2.	To resume playback, touch the [
] key 	
	 again.
Skipping a Track (searching)		
Touch the [
] or [
] key during playback.

Searching with the Track Number
This operation allows searching using the track
numbers recorded on the CDs.
1.	Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List
	 screen.
2.	Touch the [ Key ] key to display the 		
	 numerical keypad.
3.	Input the track number that you want to play
	 back with numerical keypad.
4.	Touch the [OK] key to confirm.	
	 •	If the input track number does not exist or
		 searching with a track number is not
		 allowed, the unit will return to the List 	
		 screen.
Selecting a track on the Track List Screen
This function allows you to select tracks from a
displayed list.
1.	Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List
	 screen.
2.	Touch the track title on the display list.
	 The selected track will start playing.
3.	When the desired track is not displayed, 	
	 touch the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll the track 	
	 list.
4.	Touch the desired track title key in the List 	
	 display. The corresponding track will start 	
	 playback.

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LISTENING TO a CD

Tracks are skipped as many times the key is
pressed, and playback starts.			
	 •	Pressing the [
] key starts playback	
		 from the beginning of the next track.	
	 •	Pressing the [
] key starts playback	
		 from the beginning of the current track. 	
		 When this key is pressed again within 	
		 about 2 seconds, playback starts from the
		 beginning of the previous track.
Fast Forward and Fast Backward
1.	Touch the [ ] or [ ] key during
	 playback. The media will advance at 2x 	
	 speed.
2.	Touch again to advance to higher speed
	 reversing or forwarding such as 4x, 8x
	 and 16x. Touch once more to resume
	 normal speed playback.
Scanning the Tracks
1.	Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List
	 screen.
2.	Touch the [Scan] key to begin previewing
	 the first 10 seconds of each song on the disc.	

English

		 the disc: (
Indicates multi-angle).
	 *	 Depending on the disc, angles may switch
		 smoothly or switch with a momentary still
		 image.
	 *	 Depending on the disc, switching may be
		 completely impossible or impossible on 	
		 some scenes.
	 *	 Depending on the disc, scenes recorded in 	
		 two or more angles may be played back.
Displaying the playback status
Touch the [Info] key on the DVD Player mode 	
screen to display the playback status.

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5.	Touch the [List] key to return to the main
	 screen.
Stop Playback	
1.	Touch the [ ] key to stop playback.
Audio Settings 	
1.	Touch the [Audio Settings] key to enter 	
	 Audio menu.
Other various play functions
1.	Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List
	 screen.
2.	Touch the key of the function you want
	 to play:
	 Repeat [ ]: Touch once to start a single 	
	 track repeat. To turn repeat off, press the 	
	 same key again.	
	 •	Repeat symbols are displayed in the info
		 window above the song list.
	 Shuffle [ ]: Touch the key to shuffle the 	
	 tracks during playback. Touch the key again 	
	 to turn off the feature.
	 •	A shuffle symbol is displayed in the info
		 window above the song list.
LISTENING TO MP3/WMA
This unit is an ID3 Tag compatible model.
This unit supports the ID3 TAGs of the Version
2.4, 2.3, 1.1 and 1.0.
In displaying, this unit gives priority to the
Version 2.3 and 2.4 TAGs.
After USB device inserted into USB slot, or
disc is loaded, the play mode is automatically
engaged.
What is MP3/WMA?
MP3 is an audio compression method and
classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards.
WMA is an audio compression method
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
These audio compression methods have
penetrated into PC users and become a
standard format.
These features compress the original audio data
to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high
sound quality. This means that about 10 music
CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW
disc to allow a long listening time without
having to change CDs.
Note:
•	Some CDs recorded on CD-R/RW mode may
	 not be usable.
Displaying MP3/WMA TAG titles
Tag information such as title, artist and album

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title can be displayed for MP3/WMA file
containing Tag information.
Precautions when creating MP3 disc
•	File extensions
1.	 Always add a file extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”
		 to an MP3 file, and “.WMA” or “.wma” to a
		 WMA file by using single byte letters. If you
		 add a file extension other than specified or
		 forget to add these file extension, the file
		 cannot be played. In addition, if you use 	
		 upper case and lower case letters (capital 	
		 and small letters) mixedly for file extensions, 	
		 normal play may not be possible.
2.	 Files other than MP3/WMA data cannot be
		 played.
		 Playing files with a format not supported will
		 be skipped, and the scan, random and 	
		 repeat playback mode may be canceled.
•	File and Disc Not Supported
	 Files and discs with following extensions are
	 not supported: *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS,
	 MP3 PRO files, files with DRM, open session
	 discs.
•	Logical format (File system)
1.	 When writing an MP3/WMA file on a disc,
		 please select “ISO9660 level 1 or level 2
		 (without including expansion format)” as
		 the writing software format. Normal playback
		 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 31 single byte
		 alphabetical letters and numerals for the
		 folder name and file name (including an
		 extension). Entering more letters or numerals
		 than specified may cause an incorrect
		 display.
•	Entering File and Folder Names
	 Names using the code list characters are the
	 only file names and folder names that can be
	 entered and displayed. Using any other
	 character will cause the file and folder names 	
	 to be displayed incorrectly.
•	Electronic Shock Protection
	 10 seconds for CD-DA (CDA)
	 45 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1 kHz, 	
	 128kbps
	 90 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1 kHz, 	
	 128kbps

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Playing MP3 folders
When selected for play, files and folders
(Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select)
are accessed in the order in which they were
written to the media. As a result, the order in
which they are expected to be played may not
match the order in which they are actually
played.
You may be able to set the order in which
MP3/WMA files are to be played by assigning
file names beginning with play sequence
numbers such as “01” to “99”.
For example, a medium with the following
folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder
Search, File Search or Folder Select.
See the diagram below.

English

•	Folder structure
	 A disc with a folder having more than 8
	 hierarchical levels will conflict with the
	 ISO9660 and playback will be impossible.
•	Number of files or folders
1.	 The maximum allowable number of folders is
		200 (including root directory); the maximum
		 allowable number of files is 1500 (max. 1500 	
		 per folder). This represents the maximum 	
		 number of tracks that can be played back.
2.	 Tracks are played in the order that they were
		 recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
		 always be played in the order displayed on 	
		 the PC).
		 •	Some noise may occur depending on the
			 type of encoder software used while
			 recording.
		 •	In case of a track recorded at VBR (variable
			 bit rate), the display for the play time of the
			 track may be slightly different from the
			 actual play time. Also, the recommended
			 value of VBR ranges from 32 kbps to
			320 kbps.
		 •	After disc selection, the play mode is
			 automatically engaged.

English

DVD Video Player Operations

The player will only recognize three folder
levels and does not display folders containing
other folders. In the example above, the unit
will display folders 2, 3, 5, and 7, but not 1 and
6 since they do not contain others.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations
English
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This function is available when a SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Tuner is connected through the
dedicated connection.
This unit is recommended to be used with the
following receiver:
SC-C1 - SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner
Note:
SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription service.
Please contact Sirius Radio to begin or alter
your subscription:
•	Internet: www.sirius.com
Telephone: 888-539-SIRIUS (747487)

Selecting a Satellite Radio Mode
Press the [SIRIUS] key on Main Menu display.
The system changes to the SIRIUS Satellite
Radio mode. The Sirius mode screen is
displayed.
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1

3

4

5

11

6

10

7

8
9

Confirming Your SIRIUS ID
1.	 Touch the [KEY] key on the SIRIUS Menu 	
		 display to display the keypad.
		 Enter “0” and press “OK”.
		 Your SIRIUS ID (12-digit number) will be 	
		 displayed.

Channel Selection
1.	 Touch the [List] key on the SIRIUS Menu 	
		 display to enter channel list preview mode.
2.	 Select the channel with the [ Seek ] or [ Seek ].
		 Only channels that can be received are 	
		 selected.
		 Channels that are locked and channels not
		 covered by the contract will be skipped.
		 The receiver seeks the next available channel
		 below or above the current channel.

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1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	
5 -	
6 -	
7 -	

Band key
Satellite Signal
Eject key
Main Menu key
Key Pad key
Tune Up key
Tune Down key

8 -	 Audio Settings key
9 -	 List key
10 -	Fast Backward key
11 -	Fast Forward key
12 -	Media Information
13 -	SIRIUS Channel 		
	
Information

Information Displayed During Reception
The following information is displayed when the
satellite radio cannot be received normally.
•	When the receiver is turned on the first time or
	 after a reset: “UPD” followed by a percentage
	 of completion.
•	When a channel is being tuned in (no signal is
	 yet received): “NO SIG”
•	A channel without a broadcast has been
	 selected: “INVLD CH”
•	A channel not covered by your subscription:
	 “CALL 888-539-SIRIUS”
	 Call (888) 539-747487 to activate your radio or 	
	 change your subscription package.
•	When the antenna is disconnected or has
	 been damaged: “NO ANT”
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Channel Selection with the Channel Number
1.	 Touch the direct access [Key] on the 	
		 SIRIUS Menu display to enter direct channel 	
		 selection.
2.	 Enter the channel number of your desired
		 station by touching the [0] to [9] keys.
3.	 Touch the [OK] key to tune the selection.
		 If you enter a wrong number, you can cancel
		 it by touching the [Clear] key.

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Setting the Password
1.	 Touch the [Settings] key to enter setting list.	
2.	 Touch the [Rating] key to display password 	
		 screen.
3.	 Enter the password on displayed numerical
		 pad.
4.	 Touch the [OK] key to save.
5.	 Touch the [
] key to return to SIRIUS 	
		 menu.

Note:

If you set passwords, you must input the correct code
to enter lock list. When you select the locked channel by
keypad, it will display password’s keypad. Only entering
correct code can tune to the channel, or it will be back to
the last channel, if a password is wrong.

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Receiving Stations by Category
Satellite Radio allows you to select broadcast
channel category (contents).
1.	 Touch [ Seek ] or [ Seek ] key to view all valid 	
		 categories.
2.	 Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the pages
3.	 Touch the desired category item key to select 	
		 the category.
4.	 Select the desired channel by touching it 	
		 momentarily on the screen.
5.	 Touch the [Back] key to exit category tuning 	
		 mode.
Note:
When the category selection mode is entered,
the category of the last received channel is 	
displayed first.

Parental Controls Lock Channels
1.	 Touch the [List] key to access the list menu.	
2.	 Long touch the [Lock] key. The numerical 	
		 pad is displayed.
3.	 Enter the code to lock the desired channel.
4.	 Touch the [OK] key to enter Lock channel.

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Recalling the preset station
A total of 20 satellite radio stations can be
stored in the receiver’s memory. You can access
the presets by touching the Presets keys.
This allows you to store your favorite satellite
radio stations in the memory for later recall.
1.	 Touch the [Band] key to enter the 		
		 preset list to select or save your presets.
2.	 Touch the corresponding preset displayed 	
		 station to start play.
		 * There are 5 pages of preset memory space
		 available for your use. You can scroll the
		 pages by touching the right of the screen.
3.	 Touch the [Band] key to return to the 	
		 previous screen.
Auto Preset Store
1.	 Touch the channel, you would like to store.
2.	 Touch the [Band] key and hold it for 2
		 seconds the corresponding preset key to 	
		 save the selected channel.
Deleting a Preset
1.	 Touch the [Band] key and enter the preset 	
		 menu.
2.	 Touch the preset key you would like to 	
		 delete.
3.	 Touch and hold the [Del] key to for more 	
		 than 3 seconds.

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7. ACCESSORIES
iPod/iPhone Operations

Owner’s Manual

iPod/iPhone can be connected by using the connector cable supplied with the iPod/iPhone, but in
this case, you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy video movies stored in the iPod/iPhone with
video displaying them on this unit, it is required to use the special connector cable (CCA-748) separately sold.
Note:
•	This system will not operate or may operate improperly with unsupported versions.
•	For detailed information on the playable iPod/iPhone models, see our home page:
	 www.clarion.com

Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone
•	Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit 	
	 with a headphone connected to the iPod/	
	 iPhone.
•	After the iPod/iPhone has been connected 	
	 to this unit, the iPod’s buttons are 		
	 disabled for operation in the Music mode. 	
•	In the Video mode, do not operate the iPod’s 	
	 buttons.
•	When in the iPod mode, a special iPod/iPhone 	
	 control screen is displayed different from the 	
	 main screens for other modes.
•	When no data is present, the title display will
	 remain blank.
•	The iPod/iPhone is used with the equalizer 	
	 function turned OFF.
•	Set the iPod/iPhone’s language setting to
	 English before connecting your iPod/iPhone. 	
	 Some characters of the other languages may 	
	 not be displayed correctly in this system.
•	Precautions on battery consumption:
	 If the iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit 	
	 when the iPod/iPhone’s internal battery has 	
	 run down, this function may not operate
	 correctly. You must connect the iPod/iPhone 	
	 after charging the battery if it has run down.
Selecting the iPod Mode
1.	 Connect your iPod/iPhone to the USB
		 connector. The system will automatically 	
		 detect the connected device. The iPod icon 	
		 is displayed on the Main Menu screen.

	 screen. The system changes to the iPod 	
	 mode, and starts playback from the previous 	
	 position.

Controlling the iPod/iPhone
Operation keys
•	iPod audio mode screen
1

2

3

4

10

5

9

6

8

7

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	
5 -	

Play/Pause key
Eject key
Main Menu key
Video/Music key
Previous Track key

6 -	 Next Track key
7 -	 Audio Settings key
8 -	 List key
9 -	 Fast Forward key
10 -	Fast Backward key

[
] Play/Pause key
•	Use to control playback and pause.
	 1.	 Touch the key during playback. Playback 	
			 pauses.	
	2.	 To resume playback touch the key again.
[Video] Video/Music key
•	Touch this key to switch operation mode to 	
	 the Video mode or Music mode.

•	When iPod/iPhone is already connected
	 Touch the [iPod] key on the Main Menu 	
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3
6

1

1 -	 Scroll Up key
2 -	 Scroll Down key
3 -	 iPod Menu key

2

4 -	 Folders key
5 -	 Repeat key
6 -	 Shuffle key

[ ] Scroll Up key
•	Touch this key to scroll up the track list.
[ ] Scroll Down key
•	Touch this key to scroll down the track list.
[iPod Menu] key
•	Touch this key to return to the previous menu.
[Folders] key
•	Touch this key to return to the main track 	
	 search screen.
[ ] Repeat key
•	Touch this key to repeat the play of the 	
	 selected track.
[ ] Shuffle key
•	Touch this key to shuffle between the tracks.

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Viewing video data in the iPod/iPhone (only
for the iPod/iPhone with video features)
When you connect an iPod/iPhone with video
features by using the optional connector cable
for iPod/iPhone with video, you can enjoy the
video data and slide show data stored in the
iPod/iPhone showing them on the display of this
unit (and the rear monitor if connected).
Note:
Do not connect the iPod/iPhone to this unit 	
when a Video Playlists item is selected on the 	
iPod/iPhone.
1.	Touch the [Video] key on the iPod audio 	
		mode menu screen. The iPod play video
		screen is displayed.
2.	Select the type of video you would like 	
		to play, by touching the menu. The video 	
		playback will start.
Note:
Video playback is not available on all iPod/
iPhone devices. Please contact your Clarion
dealer for details. An optional connection cable
or accessory may be required for this feature.
3.	To stop the video play, touch the screen.
		iPod play video menu will be displayed.
4.	Touch the [Music] key to return to the iPod 	
		audio menu.
Note:
•	“AUDIO ONLY” is displayed when the
	 automobile is moving.
•	Image data may not be played back according 	
	 to the status of the iPod/iPhone.
•	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 the iPod menu screen. 	
		The iPod/iPhone may be frozen. If the iPod 	
	 /iPhone is frozen, reset the iPod/iPhone 	
	 by following the procedure described in the 	
	 instruction manual of the iPod/iPhone.
•	Audio may be played back slightly out of
	 synchronization with video images.

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Note:
•	Note that not all iPod/iPhone devices are
	 compatible to output video to this unit.
[
] Previous Track key
•	Touch this key to play the previous track.
[
] Next Track key
•	Touch this key to play the next track.
[Audio Settings] key
•	Touch this key to switch to the Audio menu for 	
	 setting the audio settings.
[ ] Fast Forward key
•	Touch this key to fast forward the track 	
	 selection.
[ ] Fast Backward key
•	Touch this key to fast backward the track 	
	 selection.
[List] key
•	Touch the List key to display the menu screen 	
	 to search tracks to be played.

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USB Operations
English
Owner’s Manual

This system can play audio files (MP3/WMA) stored in an USB memory which is recognized as
“USB Mass Storage Class device”. You can use your USB memory as an audio device by simply
copying desired audio files into it.
Note:
•	This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some USB memory.
•	Files protected with any DRM can not be played.

Notes on using USB memories
•	 General notes
	 •	 When no data is present, the message 	
		 “NO FILE” will be displayed.
•	 Notes on the MP3/WMA files
	 •	 This system can play the MP3/WMA	
		 files stored in the USB memory.
	 •	 This system cannot play DivX files stored 	
		the USB memory.
	 •	 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
	 •	 Set the Bit Rate to:
		 For MP3 files:
		 •	MPEG1 Layer3: 32 to 320 kbps (VBR)
		 •	MPEG2 Layer3: 16 to 160 kbps (VBR)
		 •	MPEG2.5 Layer3: 16 to 160 kbps (VBR)
		 For WMA files: 32,48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 	
		 or 192 kbps
	 •	 Add the following file extension using single
		 byte characters:
		 For MP3 files: “.MP3” or “.mp3”
		 For WMA files: “.WMA” or “.wma”
•	 Notes on the folder structure
	 •	 The folder hierarchy must be within 8
		 hierarchical levels. Otherwise, playback will 	
		 be impossible.
	 •	 The maximum allowable number of folders 	
		 is 200 (including root directory and folders 	
		 with no MP3/WMA file).
	 •	 The maximum allowable number of files in a
		 folder is 1500.
	 •	 The maximum allowable number of files in
		 all folders is 1500.
	 •	 You can store the MP3 files, WMA files 	
		 together in a folder.
•	 Notes on the Tag titles
	 The limitations on the Tag titles are same as
	 those in the MP3/WMA modes.

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•	 Folder representation in the folder list
	 The limitations on the folder representation 	
	 are same as those in the MP3/WMA		
	 modes.
Selecting the USB Memory Mode
Connect your USB memory to the USB
connector. Touch the [USB] key to select the
USB on the Main Menu screen.
The system changes to the USB mode and
starts playback.

Playing Back Files in the USB Memory
The operations in the USB Memory mode are
same as those in the MP3/WMA modes.
See “Listening to a CD” for details.

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Bluetooth Audio Player Operations

Owner’s Manual

Some Bluetooth cellular phones have the audio features, and some portable audio player support
the Bluetooth feature. These devices will be called as “Bluetooth audio players” in this manual.
This system can play audio data stored in a Bluetooth audio player.
Note:
•	 This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players.
•	 For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: 		
	 www.clarion.com
This unit has a Bluetooth indicator ( ) on the top of the screen.
When the Bluetooth function is “OFF”, the indicator is grey.
When the Bluetooth function is “ON” and the phone is not connected, the indicator will blink.
If the phone is connected, the indicator is light up solid.
Selecting the Bluetooth Mode
1.	 Touch the ( ) Bluetooth indicator on the top 	
	 of the screen.
	 Touch the [
] key in the Main Menu 	
	 screen to access the Bluetooth mode 	
	 directly. The default setting is OFF.
2.	 The system changes to the Bluetooth mode.
1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
	
4 -	

Audio Transfer key
Send key
Phone Function 		
key
Cancel key

[Music] key
•	Touch to access the Bluetooth music function.
[Settings] key
•	Touch this key to access the Bluetooth Setting
Registering your Bluetooth Device (Pairing)
You can register up to 1 Bluetooth device.
The required password to pair the phone to the
unit is “1234”.
1.	 Touch the [Settings] key on the screen.
2.	 Touch the [Pair mode] key on the Settings 	
	 screen.
3.	 Touch the [Pairing] key to begin the pairing 	
	 process.

5 -	 Keypad key
6 -	 End key
7 - 	 Music key
8 - 	 Settings

[Audio Transfer] key
	 While talking, to transfer audio from the unit 	
	 back to the mobile, touch the key. You can	
	 only transfer a call after it has been answered.	
	 Touch the key again to transfer the call back	
	 to the head unit.
[Send] key
•	Touch this key to answer an incoming call or 	
	 to make a call.
[Phone Function] key
•	Touch this key to access the phone book
[Cancel] key
•	Touch this key to backspace.
[Keypad] key
•	Touch to access the numerical pad channel.
[End] key
•	Touch this key to reject an incoming call or 	
	 to end a call.

4.	 The cellular phone may prompt to 		
	 acknowledge the Bluetooth connection and	
	 to enter the Pass Key code of this unit.
	 Perform these operations according to the
	 message displayed.
5.	 When the pairing operation is completed,
	 the registered Bluetooth device is set as 	
	 current. Bluetooth Indicator is light up solid.

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English

Note:
	 •	You cannot register the same Bluetooth 	
		 audio player which is already registered 	
		 doubly.

Owner’s Manual

Controlling the Bluetooth Audio Player
Note:
•	 Occasionally, depending on the environment,
	 playback sounds may be fragmented, or 	
	 switch noises may be generated.

1

2

3

4

5

1 -	
2 -	
3 -	
4 -	

[ ] key
[ ] key
[ ] key
[ ] key

6

7

5 -	 [ON] key
6 -	 [ ] key
7 - 	 [OFF] key

Playing Music
After the connection with a Bluetooth audio
player is established, the play mode is
automatically engaged.
•	 When playback is not started, touch the
	 [ ] key.

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Pausing Playback
1.	Touch the [ ] key during playback.
	 Playback pauses.
2.	To resume playback, touch the [ ] key.
	 Playback resumes.
Skipping a Track (Searching)
1.	Touch the [
] or [
] key during
	 playback.
	 Tracks are skipped, as many as the times 	
	 the key is touched, and playback starts.
Note:
	 •	Control functions such as play, pause and 	
		 track skipping are not available on all 	
		 devices.
Fast Forward and Fast Backward
1.	Touch and hold the [
] or [
] key
	 during playback.
	 The system enters the fast backward or fast
	 forward playback mode during touching the
	 key. Releasing the key resumes the 		
	 normal speed playback.
[ON]
•	Touch this key to connect the music.
[OFF]
•	Touch this key to disconnect the music.

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Setting the Telephone Features
1.	Touch the [Setting] key to display the
	 Telephone Settings screen.

Telephone operations
Note:
•	 For your safety, this system disables the 	
	 calling functions when the car is moving. Be 	
	 sure to stop the car and apply the parking
	 brake before making a call.

2.	Perform setting for the desired item.
	 See the following sections for detail.
Setting Automatic Connection
The system automatically reconnects the 	
cellular phone after the connection is lost or 	
the system is restarted.
•	 The factory default setting is “Manual”.
	 Touch 	the [Manual] or [Auto] key of the 	
	 Automatic [Connect] item to set the 		
	 function preference.
Selecting Microphone
You can select the microphone to be used.
•	 The factory default setting is “Internal”.
	 Touch the [External] or [Internal] key of the
	 [MIC Select] item to set the function.

Making a Call Using the Ten-Key Pad
1.	Touch the [Keypad] key to display the 	
	 Ten-Key pad screen.
2.	Enter the telephone number by using the 	
	 Ten-Key pad displayed on the screen.
3.	Touch the [Send] key to call the entered
	 number.
	 •	The following Telephone Interrupt screen is
		 displayed during phone call.

	 •	Touch the [Audio Transfer] key to talk
		 using the cellular phone canceling the 	
		 hands-free function.
		 To return to the hands-free mode, touch
		 the [Audio Transfer] key.
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Setting Microphone Gain
1.	You can adjust the input level of the 		
	 microphone in 6 levels.
	 • The factory default setting is “3”.
Note:
•	 The input level of the microphone can be 	
	 affected by its surroundings. Adjust the level 	
	 when the person on the other end of 		
	 the telephone has a reception problem.
2. 	Touch the level indicator of the [MIC Gain] 	
	 key to adjust the input level.
Note:
•	 You can talk with other party by using the	
	 internal microphone. When it is hard to hear	
	 for the other party in accordance with the 	
	 communication condition or the used
	 telephone, use the optional microphone,
	 and set the Microphone Select setting to 	
	 “External”. The sound will be improved, but 	
	 noises may still be heard depending on the 	
	 communication condition.

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Selecting the BT Phone mode
1.	Touch the [
] key to display the Menu
	 screen.
2.	Touch the [Bluetooth] key to select the 	
	 Bluetooth mode.
3.	Touch the [Keypad] key to select the BT 	
	 Phone mode.
	 The Telephone screen is displayed.
	 • When the connection with a Bluetooth
	 telephone has been established, the
	 icon and signal level indicator are displayed 	
	 at the top of the screen.

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4. 	When the call is finished, touch the [End] 	
	 key to hang up. The display will return 	
	 to the previous mode screen selected before 	
	 entering the BT Phone mode.
	 Note:
•	 Depending on the cellular phone, the 	
	 Telephone Interrupt screen may be closed 	
	 and the connection with this system may
	 be disconnected when entering the Private 	
	 mode.
Obtaining the Phone Book Data
Sending the Phone Book data from the cellular
phone enables you to make a call using the
Phone Book function from this unit.
1.	 Perform the Object Push transfer operation 	
	 of the Phone Book data on the current 	
	 cellular phone.
	 For details of the operation, see the 		
	 operation manual of the cellular phone.
Note:
•	 Some cellular phones may not be able to 	
	 transfer the Phone Book data.
•	 The Phone Book data transmission may take 	
	 a long time. The operations of sending calls 	
	 are disabled during the data transmission.
•	 Some cellular phones cannot transfer 	
	 the Phone Book data when the hands-free 	
	 mode is set or it is also registered in the 	
	 Bluetooth mode. In those cases, disable 	
	 these functions from the cellular phone 	
	 before performing the Object Push transfer.
•	 Some cellular phones may transfer Phone 	
	 Book data automatically.

Making a Call Using the Phone Book
You can use the Phone Book data obtained
from the cellular phone to make a call from this
unit.
Note:
•	 Before using this function, the Phone Book 	
	 data must be sent from the cellular phone
•	 Only the Phone Book items with at least one
	 telephone number registered in the captured
	 Phone Book data are displayed on the Phone 	
	 Book screen.
1.	 Touch the [Phone Function] key to display 	
	 the Phone Log screen.
2.	 Select [My Phonebook] or 		
	 [SIM Phonebook] to select your desired 	
	 phonebook to view.
3.	 Touch the desired Name key you wish to dial.
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	 Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll the list.
	 When you touch the alphabet key at the
	 right of the screen, the list scrolls to the item
	 which starts with the specified character.
4.	 Touch the desired selection you wish to
	 dial.
	 When the call is finished, touch the [End]
	 key to hang up.

Making a Call Using the History
The system will recall the Dialed/Received
calls record data in the handset memory. You
can confirm it and use it to make a call from this
unit.
1.	 Touch the [Phone Function] key.
	 The History List screen is displayed.
2.	 Select [Dialed Call], [Received Call] or
	 [Missed Call] key to select your desired call 	
	 log.
	 •	Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll the list.
	 •	Touch the [Phone Function] key to return 	
		 to the previous screen.
3.	 Touch the desired History item key you wish
	 to dial.
	 When the call is finished, touch the [End]
	 key to hang up.
Answering to an Incoming Call
When a call comes in, the following Telephone
Interrupt screen appears.

You can answer to the incoming call on this
system by the following operation.
1.	 Touch the [Send] key to answer to the 	
	 call.
	 When the call is finished, touch the [End]
	 key to hang up.

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English

HD Radio Operations

Listening to HD Radio Broadcasts
1.	Touch the Tuner key on the Main menu 	
	 display. The tuner mode screen is displayed.
2.	Touch the [BAND] key or press the [Band]
	 button on remote control to select the radio 	
	 band. Each time the key is touched, the 	
	 radio reception band changes between FM 	
	 and AM.
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	 1 - 	Band key
	2 - 	Signal Strength 	
	3 - 	Eject key
	 4 -	 Main Menu key
	 5 - 	HD Multicast key
	 6 -	 Tune Up key

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7 - 	Tune Down key
8 - 	Tag key
9 -	 List key
10 -	Seek Down key
11 - Seek Up key

Seek Tuning
1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the radio 	
	 band (FM or AM).
2.	Touch the [ Seek ] or [ Seek ] key to 		
	 automatically seek a station.
	 • When touching the [ Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of higher frequencies.
	 • When touching the [ Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of lower frequencies.
Manual Tuning
1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the radio 	
	 band (FM or AM).

2.	Touch the [M-Seek ] or [ M-Seek ] key to manually	
	 seek a station.
	 • When touching the [M-Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of higher frequencies.
	 • When touching the [M-Seek ] key, the station is
		 sought in the direction of lower frequencies.

Recalling a preset station
There are 2 ways to recall the preset station.
•	 Using the remote control:
	 1.	Touch the [BAND] button to select the 	
		 desire band (FM or AM) on the remote
		 control.
	2.	Touch the preset number (1 to 16) on
		 numeric pad.
•	 Using the tuner unit:
	 1.	Touch the [BAND] key to select the 	
		 desire band (FM or AM) on the tuner.
	2.	Touch the [List] key to display the Preset
		 List screen.
	3.	Touch the preset station (1 to 16) on tuner
		 display.
	 4.	Touch [ ] or [ ] to select next station 	
		 up or down the preset list.
	 5. 	Touch the [PS] button to begin scanning 	
		 the preset stations.

Manual memory
1.	Touch the desired Band key to select the
	 band you wish to store in.
2.	Tune in the station you wish to store using the
	 seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning.
3.	Touch and hold the desired Preset key you
	 wish to store the current station for more than
	2 seconds.

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This function is available when an HD Radio tuner is connected.
This unit can control the following HD Radio tuner:
•	 HD Radio Tuner (THD400)
Note:
•	 Be sure to disconnect power before connecting/disconnecting the HD Radio tuner.
•	 Not all areas offer HD Radio broadcasts
•	 HD Radio stations may not always broadcast subchannels
•	 Volume levels of HD Radio stations may vary. Increase the volume gradually from the minimal 	
	 setting after the channel is selected. Be sure to lower the volume setting before switching to 	
	 another mode or channel.
Additional information about HD Radio technology can be found at www.hdradio.com

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Auto Store

Owner’s Manual

The Auto Store is a function for storing up to 16
stations that are automatically tuned in
sequentially. If 16 receivable stations cannot be
received, a previously stored station remains
unoverwritten at the memory position.
1.	Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
	 band. (FM or AM)
2.	Touch the [Auto Store] key to start the Auto
	 Store function.
	 A beep sounds and the stations with good
	 reception are stored automatically to the
	 preset channels.

Preset Scan
The Preset Scan receives the stations stored in
the preset memory in order. This function is
useful when searching for the desired station in
memory.
1.	Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
	 band. (FM or AM)
2.	Touch the [PS] key to start the Preset Scan.
	 The unit starts scanning each station for 10
	 seconds sequentially.

3. 	When the desired station is tuned in, touch 	
	 the [PS] key again to continue receiving that
	 station.
HD Radio Subchannel Function
1.	Touch the [HD] key to enter the Subchannels 	
	 list.

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2.	To tune to the desired subchannel touch the 	
	 corresponding key.
3.	You can save your desired subchannel by 	
	 touching and holding the desired Preset key 	
	 you wish to store the current subchannel for 	
	 more than 2 seconds.
Note:	 Not all stations have HD Radio 		
				 subchannel broadcasts.

iTunes Tagging Function
This unit offers iTunes® Tagging, which
allows the user to “Tag” songs playing on HD
Radio™ stations for purchase later through
iTunes. When press TAG key, the unit
stores the title and artist song information that
can then be transferred to your iPod when
connected to the unit. A list titled “Tagged”
will appear in iTunes, allowing you the option
to purchase your tagged songs.
1.	Touch the [TAG] key, or press the [TAG] 	
	 button on the remote control to store the 	
	 current music information to memory.

2.	Up to 64 tags will be stored in the memory.
3.	When the unit is switched to iPod mode, the 	
	 unit will automatically transfer the tags to the 	
	 iPod/iPhone.
Note:	 Not all broadcasted material can be 	
				 tagged. The iTunes Tagging function is 	
				 only available for Apple iPod and iPhone 	
				 devices.
Downloading Tags to Your iPod
To download tags to your iPod, plug an iPod
into the unit. All existing tags are automatically
transferred to the iPod and deleted from the
head unit’s memory. If an iPod is connected
when a song is tagged, the Tag will be
automatically transferred to the device when
the iPod mode is selected.

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For your safety, the driver should not
watch the VTR, etc. or operate the controls
while driving. Please note that watching
and operating the VTR, etc. while driving
are prohibited by law in some countries.

Switching to AUX IN / AV IN mode
Touch [AUX IN] or [AV IN] key on Main Menu
to select desired mode (when unit is reading).
The LCD will display the external video.
The screen will display “No Video” menu, if
there is no video signal.
You cannot directly control external devices
connected to the AUX IN or AV IN input.

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WARNING

English

External peripheral devices, including a game
console, camcorder, navigation unit, video of
iPod/iPhone, etc. can be connected to the AUX
IN in the front of this unit or AV IN connector on
the back of this unit using the A/V media cables.

English

AUX In / AV In Operations

NOTE:
For your safety, the unit has a safety function,
which turns off the picture when car is moving,
so only the audio can be heard. The picture can
be only watched, when the car is stopped and
parking brake is applied.

Camera In Operations
Switching to Camera mode
Touch [Camera] key on Main Menu
The LCD will display the external video.
The screen will display “No Video Signal” menu,
if there is no video signal.

When the video signal is displayed, touch the
center of the screen to return to the Main Menu.

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Owner’s Manual

You can customize the various settings of this
unit from the Settings screen.
Touch [Settings] key on the Main Menu screen.
The Setting menu screen will be displayed.
Touch the [Main] key to return to the Main
screen.
General Settings
1.	 Touch the [General] key. The general setting 	
	 screen appears. The screen includes:
	 Clock, Clock Mode, Radio, and Version.
2.	 Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 basic adjustments.
	 •	 Setting the Clock
		 Touch this tab to set the time.
		 The keypad will appear for adjustment. 	
		 Touch the [OK] key to save.
	 •	 Setting the Clock Mode
		 Touch this tab to change to 12Hr or
		24Hr mode.
	 •	 Version
		 This tab displays the software version of
		 your unit.

Audio Settings
1.	 Touch the [Audio] key to set: Bass Freq, 	
	 Treble Freq, and Bass Q-Factor.
2.	 Touch the desired tab key to make the 	
	 desired audio adjustments.
	 •	 Bass Freq
		 Select the desired bass center adjustment 	
		 frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz
	 •	 Treble Freq
		 Select the desired treble center adjustment 	
		 frequency:10KHz,12.5KHz,15KHz,17.5KHz
	 •	 Bass Q-Factor
		 Select the desired bass Q-Factor:
		 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0.

Monitor Adjust Settings
1.	 Touch the [Monitor Adjust] key to set: 	
	 Touch Screen Calibration, Brightness, TFT 	
	 Angle and TFT Auto Open.
2.	 Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 necessary adjustments.
	 •	 Touch Screen Calibration
		 This key is to activate the touch screen 	
		 activation mode, please consult technical 	
		 support before attempting this process.
	 •	 Brightness
		 Set screen brightness value from 0 to 20.
	 •	 TFT Angle (VZ401)
		 Adjust the TFT angle from 0 to 5.
	 •	 TFT Auto Open (VZ401)
		 When it is On and the ACC power on, the
		 TFT opens automatically.	
Video Settings
1.	 Touch the [Video] key to set: Aux In 		
	 Sensitivity, Aux In Format, and Aspect Ratio.
2.	 Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 adjustments.
	 •	 Aux In Input SW
		 Select the Low, Mid or High for the 	
		 Aux In input sensitivity level.
	 •	 Aux In
		 Select the video format for Aux In signal.
		 Select from Auto, PAL or NTSC.
	 •	 Aspect Ratio
		 Select the screen area shape: 4:3 or 16:9.
Rating Settings
1.	 Touch the [Rating] key to set: Password, 	
	 DVD Parental control rating.

Regional Settings
1.	 Touch the [Regional] key to set the default 	
	 subtitle and audio language preferences.
2.	 Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 adjustments.
	 •	 Select the desired audio/subtitle language:
		 English, French or Spanish.
		 Select Auto to automatically set the 	
		 language.
		 Select Off to turn the desired function off.

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The Others Settings
1.	Touch the key to set: Anti-theft code,
	 Anti-theft, Bluetooth, Tel SP, Blinking, Beep	
	 GPS Time, DST, and Reset.
2.	Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 adjustments.
	 •	 Anti-theft code
		 Use this item to set or remove anti-theft 	
		 code. If the code is set, there is a
		 “Locked” indicator in the right side, but
		 if the code is removed, “----” will be 	
		 displayed. When this code is set, re-enter 	
		 the right code to remove it, and if the code 	
		 is not set or has been removed, please
		 input a new code twice to make it 		
		 “Locked” if it is needed.
	 •	 Anti-theft
		 If the code is set in “Anti-theft Code” item,
		 this item is enabled. Select “On” to enable
		 anti-theft function and “Off” to disable
		 anti-theft function. If the code is not set
		 or removed in “Anti-theft Code” item, this
		 item will be disabled and anti-theft 		
		 function is also disabled at the same time.

		 If you enter the wrong code for four times, 	
		 the unit will be locked, and must be 	
		 unlocked by the Service Center.

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2.	Touch the desired tab key and perform the 	
	 adjustments.
	 •	 Password
		 Refer to Setting up the password for 	
		 parental level control in page 22. 		
	 •	 Parental control
		 Touch this key to set the age ratings 	
		 Choose the desired rating:
		 1. Kid Safe,���
2. �
G,3. PG,��������
4. PG-13
		 5. PG-R,����
6. R,7.
��� NC-17,
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Setup Operations

	 •	 Bluetooth
		 Touch this tab to turn On or Off the 	
		 Bluetooth .
	 •	 Tel SP
		 Touch this tab to set the output speaker 	
		 for the Bluetooth feature. You may select 	
		 the Left Front speaker or Right Front 	
		 speaker.
	 •	 Blinking
		 Touch this tab to turn the anti-theft 	
		 blinking indicator On or Off. When the 	
		 Blinking is On and the ACC power is off,	
		 the indicator blinks red.
	 •	 Beep
		 Touch this key to turn On or Off the beep 	
		 sound.
	 •	 GPS Time
		 Touch this key to synchronize the GPS 	
		 time. When Navigation is connected, this 	
		 function is available.
		 [Sync]: Synchronize the GPS time.
		 [Ignore]: Ignore the GPS time.
	 •	 DST
		 Touch this key to set Daylight Savings 	
		 Time On or Off. When Navigation is 	
		 connected, this function is available.
	 •	 Reset
		 Touch this key to reset the unit to default 	
		 settings except Anti-theft and HD preset 	
		 Channel.

If the Anti-theft function is enabled in 	
Settings menu, please input the same 	
code set in Settings->Others->Anti-theft 	
Code item to unlock the head unit when 	
power on the head unit in the first time.

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL

Owner’s Manual

Problem

Cause

Measure

Power does not turn on. (No sound
is produced.)

Fuse is blown.

Replace with a fuse of the same
amperage. If the fuse blows again,
consult your store of purchase.

Incorrect wiring.

Consult your installation center.

The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc.

Press the reset button with a thin
rod.
Note:
When the Reset button is pressed,
turn off the ACC power.
* When the Reset button is
pressed, frequencies of radio stations, titles, etc. stored in memory
are cleared.

Direct rays of the sun fall on the
light-receptive part of the remote
control unit.

When direct rays of the sun fall
on the light-receptive part of the remote control unit, it may not work.

The battery of the remote control
unit is dead or there is no battery in
the remote control unit.

Check the battery of the remote
control unit.

Nothing happens when buttons are
pressed.
Display is not accurate.

The remote control unit does not
work.

DVD PLAYER
Problem

Cause

Measure

Disc cannot be loaded.

A disc is already loaded.

Eject the disc before loading the
new one.

There is foreign matter already in
the disc slot.

Remove the foreign matter, or
consult a service station.

Disc is dirty.

Clean the disc with a soft cloth.

Disc is heavily scratched or
warped.

Replace with a disc in good condition.

Sound is bad directly after power is
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 the
power on.

Video images are not displayed.

The parking brake is not engaged.

Check that the parking brake is
engaged.

Disc cannot play with the
display “PARENTAL VIOLATION”
shown.

Feature exceeds set parental level.

Release the view limitation or
change the parental level.
See the subsection “Setting up the
parental level”

Sound skips or is noisy.

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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.

The USB device is damaged.
Connectors are loose.

Disconnect the USB device and
reconnect. If the device is still not
recognized, try replacing with a
different USB device.

No sound heard with the display
“NO FILE” shown.

No MP3/WMA file is stored in the
USB device.

Store these files properly in the
USB device.

Sound skips or is noisy.

MP3/WMA files are not encoded
properly.

Use MP3/WMA files encoded
properly.

The iPod/iPhone’s video
image is disturbed.

The TV Signal setting of the iPod/
iPhone is not set correctly.

Set the TV Signal setting (NTSC/
PAL) of the iPod/iPhone
correctly.

Problem

Cause

Measure

Cannot pair the Bluetooth enable
device with the car audio system.

The device does not support the
profiles 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 microphone is not correctly
positioned.

Use optional external microphone
and adjust the position of it.

The Bluetooth reception is poor.

Move the device closer to the
car audio system or remove any
obstacle between the device and
the system.

USB device is not recognized.

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Cause

USB device cannot be inserted.

English

Problem

English

USB DEVICE

Bluetooth

The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth enabled
device.

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English
Owner’s Manual

Problem

Cause

Measure

The image is not displayed.

The parking brake is not engaged.

Check that the parking brake is
engaged.

The display is dark.

The brightness control is too low.

Adjust the brightness properly.

The operating condition is not
good.

The temperature inside the vehicle
may be 0˚C or lower. Set to an appropriate temperature (25˚C or so)
and check it again.

The headlight of the vehicle is lit

The display is made dark at night
to prevent the glare (When the
headlight of the vehicle is lit in the
daytime, the display gets dark).

Improper NTSC/PAL setting

Set the AUTO/PAL/NTSC properly
according to the VTR.

When the VTR is connected, the
image is disturbed.
There are red, green, and blue
points in display.

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This is not a failure, but a phenomenon peculiar to a liquid crystal
panel (The liquid crystal panel is
produced according to technology
with very high precision. Note that,
though there are effective pixels
of 99.99% or more, pixel missing
or normally lit pixels account for
0.01%).

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

Display

Cause

Measure

BAD DISC

A disc is caught inside the DVD
deck and is not ejected.

This is a failure of DVD deck’s
mechanism and consult your store
of purchase.

BAD DISC

A disc cannot be played due to
scratches, etc.

Replace with a non-scratched,
non-warped disc.

BAD DISC

A disc is loaded upside- down
inside the DVD deck and does not
play.

Eject the disc then reload it
properly.

PARENTAL VIOLATION

Parental level error

Set the correct Parental level.

Disc Region incorrect

Region code error

Eject the disc, and replace correct
region code disc.

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DVD PLAYER

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, titles, etc. stored in
memory are cleared.

10. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: 8 dBµV
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 14 dBµV
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB
Stereo Separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15kHz

AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV
DVD Player System
Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA
capable
Usable discs:
DVD video disc, Compact disc

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sound/Noise Ratio: 87 dbA
Dynamic Range: 87 dB (1 kHz)
Distortion: 0.05%
Video system: NTSC

Audio/Video Input
Audio input voltage: ≤ 2 Vrms
Video input voltage : 1.0 Vp-p@75
Audio input sensitivity (at 1V output)
High : 300mVrms
Mid : 600mVrms
Low : 1.3Vrms
Audio/Video output
Video output voltage: 1.0Vp-p @75

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MP3 mode
Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48kHz
WMA mode
Bit rate: 64 kbps to 192 kbps
Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48kHz

VX401 weight: 2.4 kg
VZ401 dimensions:
178 mm

Audio amplifier
Maximum power output: 160W (40W x 4)
Speaker impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)
General
Power source voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable)
Ground: Negative
Current consumption:
4.0 A @1 W
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less

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50mm

VZ401 weight: 2.4 kg
Remote Control dimensions:
9.7mm

124mm

52mm

USB
Specification: USB 1.1/2.0 (FS)
Playable audio format:
		 MP3 (.mp3): MPEG 2/Audio Layer-3
		 WMA (.wma): Ver 7/8/9.1/9.2

100mm

145mm

163 mm

178 mm

195 mm

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Bluetooth
Specification: Bluetooth Ver 2.1+EDR
Profile: HFP(Hands Free Profile)
		 HSP (Headset Profile)
		 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
		 AVRCP (AV Remote Control Profile)
Power Class: 2

VX401 dimensions:

165 mm

English

LCD Monitor
VX401 Screen Size: 6.2” wide type
Pixels: 1,152,000
Resolution: 800 x 480 x3 (RGB)
VZ401 Screen Size: 7” wide type
Pixels: 1,152,000
Resolution: 800 x 480 x3������
(RGB)

Remote Control weight:
50 grams (including battery)

Note:
•	 Specifications and design are subject 	
	 to change without notice for further
	 improvement.
Power Output:
18W RMS x 4 Channels at 4
and 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
82 dBA (reference: 1W into 4 )

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INSTALLATION /WIRE
CONNECTION GUIDE

Owner’s Manual

CONTENTS
1.	 Before Starting..................................................................... 47
2.	 Package Contents............................................................... 47
3.	 General Cautions................................................................. 47
4.	 Cautions On Installation...................................................... 48
5.	 Installing The Main Unit....................................................... 49
6.	 Cautions On Wiring............................................................. 51
7.	 Wire Connections................................................................ 52

1. Before Starting
1.	This set is exclusively for use in cars with a
	 negative ground 12V 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
Main unit..................................... 1
Wiring harness............................ 1
AV cable..................................... 1
Remote control unit.................... 1
Battery (CR2025)........................ 1
(Installed in remote control)
Trim ring . ................................... 1
Cleaning cloth............................ 1
Warranty Card............................ 1
Owner’s manual and
Installation manual..................... 1
Electro tap.................................. 1

2DIN trim ring 200mm wide
(VX401 only)................................ 1
Back Strap (VZ401 only)............. 1
Mounting Bracket key
(VZ401 only)................................ 2
Flush mount bolts
(VX401)....................................... 8
(VZ401)....................................... 4
Hexagon Head Screw
(VX401)....................................... 8
(VZ401)....................................... 5

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.

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4. Cautions on Installation
English
Owner’s Manual

1.	 Prepare all articles necessary for
	 installing the source unit before starting.
2.	 This model features an operation panel 	
	 that slides forward.
	 On some types of cars, the operation 	
	 panel may make contact with the
	 dashboard or gearshift lever, in which 	
	 cause it cannot be installed. Before 	
	 installing, check that the unit will not 	
	 hamper operation of the gearshift lever 	
	 or obstruct your view before selecting 	
	 the installation location. (Figure 2)	
Dashboard

VZ401

4.	 If you have to do any work on the car 	
	 body, such as drilling holes, consult 	
	 your car dealer beforehand.
5.	 Use the enclosed screws for 		
	 installation. Using other screws can 	
	 cause damage. (Figure 4)
Chassis

Chassis
Damage

Max. 8 mm (M5 screw)

Figure 4

Gearshift lever
(Check that it does
not touch the LCD)

Gearshift lever

Figure 2
3.	 Install the unit within 30° of the
	 horizontal plane. (Figure 3)

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VZ401

Figure 3

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Mounting Screw Holes (Side View of the Main Unit)

For NISSAN vehicle

Owner’s Manual

	 vehicle and follow the instructions in
	 Figure 7.
2.	Wire as shown in Section 7.
3.	Reassemble and secure the unit in the
	 dashboard and set the face panel and center
	 panel.

English

This unit is designed for fixed installation in the
dashboard.
1. 	When installing the main unit in NISSAN
	 vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit
	 and follow the instructions in Figure 6.
	 When installing the main unit in TOYOTA
	 vehicles, use the parts attached to the 	

English

5. Installing the Main Unit

For TOYOTA vehicle

Figure 5
Installing the Main Unit in NISSAN Vehicle

Main Unit

6Spacer (thickness:
1mm)
6-Spacer
(thickness:
1 mm)

Trim ring

Mounting bracket
(1 pair for the left and right sides)

6Flat head
6-Flat
headscrews
screw
(M5x8)
(M5 8)
(Attached
the
main
unit)unit)
(attachedtoto
the
main

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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Installing the Main Unit in TOYOTA Vehicle
English

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

are attached to the

Owner’s Manual

Main Unit
8- 8-Hexagonal
Hexagonal screws
screw
(M5x8)

(M5

Center Panel
(* 2 )

8)

Mounting
bracket
Mounting
bracket
(1 pair
for the
(1 pair
for left
the left
and right sides)

*3

and right sides)

Figure
77
Figure
*2	
	
	
	
	
	

Some panel openings are too small for the 	
unit depending on the vehicle type and 	
model. In such a case, trim the upper and 	
lower sides of the panel frame by about 	
0.5 to 1.5 mm so the unit can be inserted 	
smoothly.

*3	 If a hook on the installation bracket 		
	 interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it 	
	 with a nipper or similar tool.

Typical Mounting Brackets

Example 1

Example 2

Affix the screws to the

Example 3
marks.

Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA
In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.)
• Removing the Main Unit
When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in
“INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT”.

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English

English

6. Cautions on Wiring

Owner’s Manual

1.	Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.
2.	Be particularly careful where you route the wires.
	 Keep them well away from the engine, and
	 exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.
3.	If the fuse should blow, check to see if the
	 wiring is correct.
	 If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of
	 the same amperage rating as the original (15A FUSE).
4.	To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse on the back
	 of the unit and insert the new one. (Figure 8)

NOTE:
There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let the battery
side touch other metal parts.
caution

CAUTION
After the connection, fix the cord by a clamp
or insulation tape for protection.
Fuse (15A FUSE)

Fuse holder

Figure
Figure88

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7. Wire Connections
English
Owner’s Manual

Note:
•	Before installing, be sure to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery.
•	In the optional devices, the RCA cables and the Connector cables are separately-sold 	
	 items.
VX401

Radio Antenna
Jack

Connector Cable

Sirius

Refer to
page 54

Navigation
Connection

Black
Antenna Cable
HD Radio™ Tuner

HD Radio

GPS Navigation

White

Connector
Cable

Black

VIDEO OUT

Red
Gray

White
Red

Black

Purple

White
White
Red

Red

Red

White

Black

VISUAL IN

Yellow
Video Out

Yellow

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SWI

Black

MIC

4-Channel Amplifier

Subwoofer 2

iPod/iPhone

Audio/L
Audio/R

Video In

CAMERA

Gray

Monitor

Line Out
Front
Line Out
Front
Line Out
Rear
Line Out
Rear
Subwoofer 1

Yellow
Black

Antenna

CCA-748 (sold separately)
Camera

Rear Vision Camera

Steering Wheel
Remote Control Terminal
External Microphone
Connection

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English

English

VZ401
HD Radio™ Tuner
White

Owner’s Manual

Radio Antenna Jack

Connector Cable

Sirius
Black

Antenna Cable

iPod/iPhone

Refer to
page 54

Navigation
Connection

Black

Red

Yellow
White
Red

MIC

External
Microphone
Connection

VISUAL IN

Black

White

Purple

Red
Red

Black
White
Red
Gray
White

VISUAL OUT

Black

Yellow
Yellow

CAMERA

SWI

Gray

Yellow

Video in

White

Audio/L

Red

Audio/R

CCA-748 (sold separately)
Subwoofer 1
Subwoofer 2
Line Out
Rear R

4-Channel Amplifier

Line Out
Rear L
Line Out
Front R
Line Out
Front L
Monitor

Video Out

Rear Vision Camera

Camera

Steering Wheel
Remote Control Terminal
GPS Navigation

Connector
Cable

Antenna

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English
Owner’s Manual

Yellow
Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Red
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black
Blue/White
Orange/White
Blue
Brown
Grass-green
Purple/White

+12V main power
Ground
Rear right +
Rear right +12V accessory
Front right +
Front right Front left +
Front left Rear left +
Rear left Amplifier turn-on cord
Illumination
Auto antenna
Phone interrupt (*1)
Parking brake cord
Reverse gear cord

Note:
*1: Connecting the PHONE INTERRUPT terminal
The phone interrupt will mute the audio if the lead receives a negative or ground signal.

See next page for how to connect the parking brake cord.
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Owner’s Manual

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 iPod/iPhone 	
	 video/DVD video/AV input when the parking brake is engaged.
•	When the parking brake cord is not connected, the monitor will not show any video 	
	 sources.
•	If “AUDIO ONLY” appears on the screen just after turning on the ACC power of the car, 	
	 release the parking brake while confirming safety, and then engage the parking brake 	
	 again.

English

Connecting the parking brake cord

How to attach the electro-tap

Connecting the accessories
•	Connecting to the external amplifier
	 The external amplifiers can be connected to the 6 channel RCA output connections. 	
	 Ensure that the connectors are not grounded or shorted to prevent damage to the unit.
•	Connecting to iPod/iPhone device
	 The iPod/iPhone device can be connected to dedicated iPod/iPhone connection on the 	
	 main unit. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the
	 iPod/iPhone cable.
Note:
•	This unit may not support all functions of all iPod/iPhone devices.
•	The iPod/ iPhone connection will charge your iPod/iPhone unless the iPod/iPhone
	 battery is completely depleted. If the specified cord of the cellular phone is connected 	
	 to the phone interrupt cord of the main unit, the audio mute is activated when cellular 	
	 phone in use.
•	Connecting to Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
	 When Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is to be connected, use the dedicated connector. 	
	 For detailed information,refer to the instruction manual of the Sirius Satellite Radio
	 Receiver.

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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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

VX401

FCC ID: V8VCES8203CL	
IC: 8614A-CES8203CL	
Bluetooth ID: B015864

	

VZ401

FCC ID: V8VCES8120CL	
IC: 8614A-CES8120CL	
Bluetooth ID: B015864

	

Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China / Imprime au Chiné / Impreso en China

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