Clarion FB275BT Car Stereo with FM/SD Card/Bluetooth combination User Manual 07US MIRAGE cv indd

Clarion (M) Sdn Bhd Car Stereo with FM/SD Card/Bluetooth combination 07US MIRAGE cv indd

User Manual

Ownerʼs manual Mode d'emploiManual de instruccionesBluetooth® SD/MP3 RECEIVERRÉCEPTEUR Bluetooth® SD/MP3RECEPTOR Bluetooth® SD/MP3All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007: Clarion Co., Ltd.Printed in Malaysia / Imprimé en Malaisie / Impreso en MalasiaPE-8500B280-8556-01Clarion Co., Ltd.
English1.  FEATURESBuilt in Bluetooth® Handsfree (HFP) and audio streaming (A2DP & AVRCP).MP3 playback via SD card slot.728-variable color illuminated design.1.  FEATURES  ........................................................................................................................... 22.  PRECAUTIONS  .................................................................................................................... 33.  HANDLING MEMORY CARD  ............................................................................................... 44.  CONTROLS  .......................................................................................................................... 5 MAIN UNIT  ............................................................................................................................ 55.  NOMENCLATURE  ................................................................................................................ 6  Names of the Buttons and Their Functions  ........................................................................... 6  Display Items  ......................................................................................................................... 7  LCD Screen  ........................................................................................................................... 76.  DCP (Detachable Control Panel)  ........................................................................................ 87.  OPERATIONS  ....................................................................................................................... 9 Basic Operations  ................................................................................................................... 9  Radio Operations  ................................................................................................................ 10  MP3 Operations  .................................................................................................................. 12  Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ................................................................... 19  Handsfree Operations  ......................................................................................................... 22  Audio Streaming Operations  ............................................................................................... 25  Common Operations  ........................................................................................................... 26 Compatible Devices  ............................................................................................................ 318.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  ............................................................................................ 329.  TROUBLESHOOTING  ........................................................................................................ 3410.  ERROR DISPLAYS  ............................................................................................................ 3711.  SPECIFICATIONS  .............................................................................................................. 38ContentsCLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATIONFor USA and Canada onlyDear Customer:Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic products. We are confident that youʼll 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 youʼre registered, we can keep you informed of important product information.Register at www.clarion.com - itʼs easy to keep your Clarion product up to date.2FB275BT / FB275BTB
4FB275BT / FB275BTBBe sure to unfold and read the next page.Veuillez déployer et vous référer à la page suivante.Cerciórese de desplegar y de leer la página siguiente.3. HANDLING MEMORY CARD  Do  not  leave  the  card  in  vehicle  where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or electro-static are easily generated.SD/MMC Memory Card  When  the  card  is  being  read,  do  not  re-move the card.   After  eject  operation,  always  remove  the memory card from the slot; otherwise, the flip  down  panel  may  not  be  closed  prop-erly.  After  usage,  store  the  supplied  memory card in the enclosed case.  Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.   Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be damaged.   Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card with your fingers.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 resi-dential 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 communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation.If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  interfer-ence 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.2. PRECAUTIONSUSE  OF  CONTROLS,  ADJUSTMENTS, OR  PERFORMANCE  OF  PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE  EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS  TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANU-FACTURER  WILL VOID THE  WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.INFORMATION FOR USERS: CAUTION !English38EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel)The  control  panel  can  be  detached  to  prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the  DCP (Detachable  Control Panel) case  to prevent scratches.We recommend taking  the DCP with  you when leaving the car.2.  Press in the [RELEASE] button.3.  Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.Removing the DCP1.  Press the [SRC] button for 1.5 seconds or lon-ger to switch off the power.∗  The flip down panel can only be opened up to 65˚,  please do  not  forcibly push  to  open fur-ther.  The DCP can easily be damaged by shock. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.  The  connector  connecting  the  main  unit and  the  DCP  is  an  extremely  important part. Be careful not to damage it by press-ing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdriv-ers, etc. CAUTION !Note:  If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry cloth only.4.  Close the HOLD FLAP.Attaching the DCP1.  Insert the right side of the DCP into the main unit.2.  Insert  the left side of the DCP to attach  into the main unit.Storing the DCP in the DCP caseHold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct orientation.)FB275BT / FB275BTBSD Logo is a trademark.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.Warning:Changes or modifications to this equipment not  expressly  approved  by  the party responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
[RELEASE] button  Deeply  push  in  the  button  to  unlock  the  flip down panel.[ISR] button  Recall ISR radio station in memory.  Press and hold for 1.5 seconds or longer: Store current station into ISR memory (Radio mode only).[DIRECT] buttons  Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the Radio mode.  Store  a  telephone  number  into  memory  or recall it directly while in the Telephone mode.[        ] button  Reject an incoming call or end a call.  Cancel current operation.English6FB275BT / FB275BTB5FB275BT / FB275BTBEnglish4. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLESMAIN UNIT / APPAREIL PRINCIPAL / UNIDAD PRINCIPAL Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre.Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas.Français Español[RPT] button  Perform  track  repeat  play  while  in  the  SD mode.  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer to perform folder repeat play while in the SD mode.[        ,        ] buttons   Seek  a  station  while  in  the  Radio  mode  or select a track when listening to a SD/BT Audio mode.  These  buttons  are  also  being  used  to  make various settings.[DISP] button  During SD mode, switch the display indication in the following order:  Track Name     Folder Name     Title Tag       Album Tag      Artist Tag     Track Name...  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer to enter the Adjustment mode. 5. NOMENCLATURESD/MMC MEMORY CARD SLOT  SD/MMC memory card insertion slot.Notes:   Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “4. CONTROLS” on page 5.  SD is the abbreviation of Secure Digital Card while MMC is the abbreviation of Multimedia card.Names of the Buttons and Their Functions[                         ] knob  Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.  Press  and  hold  the  knob  for  1.5  seconds  or longer  to  perform  auto  store  in  the  Radio mode.  Play or pause a track while in the SD/BT Audio mode.  Press  and  hold  the  knob  for  1.5  seconds  or longer to perform manual navigation in the SD mode.  Perform next level  adjustment  or  selection  in the Adjustment mode.  Perform various settings.[SRC] button  Press the button to turn on the power.  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer to turn off the power.  Switch the Operation mode among the Radio mode,  SD  mode,  BT  Audio  mode  and  AUX mode.[       ] button  Accept an incoming call or make outgoing call.[BND] button  Switch the band while in the Radio mode.  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer to toggle seek/manual tuning.  Play the first track in current folder while in the SD mode.  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer  to  play  the  first  track  in  the  memory card.[RDM] button  Perform  track  random  play  while  in  the  SD mode.  Press the button to toggle track random/folder random/card  random/random  off  while  in  the SD mode.  Press and hold the button for 1.5  seconds or longer to perform quick random folder play.[      ], [      ] buttons  Select the folder in the SD mode.With the FLIP DOWN PANEL opened / Ouvrez le PANNEAU RABATTABLE / Apertura del PANEL ABATIBLE[1] button  Restart current track in the SD mode.INTERNAL MIC  Built-in internal microphone.In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal. The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.Please take note that reflection of the screen cover may increase due to direct sunlight exposure, thus this might decrease the visibility of the LCD screen.Display ItemsLCD Screen∗  Some of the modes will change the whole display such as volume, Adjustment mode and file navigation.7FB275BT / FB275BTBEnglishFENTE DE CARTE MÉMOIRE SD/MMCRANURA PARA TARJETA DE MEMORIA SD/MMC
9EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBNote: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front  diagrams of  chapter  “4. CONTROLS” on page 5.7. OPERATIONS CAUTION !Basic OperationsBe  sure  to  lower  the  volume  before  switch-ing off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit  remembers  its  last  volume  setting.  If you switch the power off with the volume up, when you switch the power back on, the sud-den loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit. Turning on/off the power1.  Press the [SRC] button.2.  The illumination and display on the unit light up. The unit automatically remembers its last Operation mode and will automatically switch to display that mode.3.  Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1.5 sec-onds  or  longer  to  turn  off  the  power  for  the unit.∗  A welcome animation will be displayed at the first time. This animation can be turned on or off in the Adjustment mode.Notes:  Be  careful  about  using  this  unit  for  a  long  time without running the engine. If you drain the carʼs battery too much, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery.  The unit  will  automatically prevent  from  being turned on the power for a few seconds after power off for internal protection purposes. Selecting a mode1.  Press the [SRC] button to change the Opera-tion mode.2.  Each time you press the [SRC] button, the Op-eration mode changes in the following order:  Radio mode     SD mode         (BT Audio mode)     (AUX mode)      Radio mode...Switching the displayPress the [DISP] button to select the desired dis-play.When  the  [DISP]  button  is  pressed  at  the  first time, the  current display  type will be  displayed. Further pressing the [DISP] button will switch the display in the following order:Notes:  There will be screen wipe transition in between if animation is enabled in Adjustment mode.  If the SD mode is selected when no SD memory card is inserted, the display shows “NO CARD”.  SD mode“TRACK”     “FOLDER”     “TITLE”     “ALBUM”          “ARTIST”     “TRACK” ... ∗  Once selected, the preferred display becomes the display default. When a function adjustment such as  volume is  made,  the screen  will  momentarily switch to that functionʼs display, then revert back to the preferred display several seconds after the adjustment.∗ AUX mode is only available if AUX is enabled in ADJ mode while BT Audio mode will only be available if there is A2DP connection.  And the following title will be displayed for a moment each time the mode changes.
10EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  DX SEEKWhen the [         ] button is pressed, search will be performing in the direction of higher frequencies. When the [         ] button is pressed, search will be performed in the direction of lower frequencies.∗  When seek  tuning  starts, “DX”  appears  in  the display.Radio OperationsListening to the radio1.  Press the [SRC] button and select the Radio mode, then the radio will be on.2.  To select a preset band, press the [BND] but-ton, then select one of the preset bands such as FM1, FM2 or FM3. Every time the [BND] button is pressed, the display will change as:  FM1     FM2     FM3     FM1...3.  Press the [      ,      ] button to tune in the desired station.∗ Initial frequency display is “87.50MHz”.Seek tuningThere are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and LOCAL SEEK.DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receivable broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune in to only  broadcast  stations  with  a  good  reception sensitivity.1.  Press the [BND] button and select the desired FM band.∗ Press and hold the [BND] button for 1.5 seconds or longer to switch to Auto Seek mode. Make sure “SEEK TUNE” is displayed briefly.2.  Press the [          ,         ] button to start automatic station tuning.  When the [       ] button is pressed, search will be performing in the direction of higher fre-quencies. When the [         ] button is pressed, search  will  be performed  in  the  direction  of lower frequencies.Basic OperationsAUX functionThis system has AUX RCA input in the rear panel where you can listen to sounds and music from external devices connected to this unit.1.  Connect the external music player to the AUX RCA input. 2.  Enable the AUX function in Adjustment mode. Please refer “Setting AUX function” on page 27 for more details.3.  Press the [SRC] button to select the AUX mode to activate the AUX function.Note:  Volume can be adjusted through the unit. Please refer chapter “Common Operations” on page 26 for more operation controls.Adjusting the volumeTurning the [                  ] knob clockwise in-creases the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume. “VOLUME  0” to “VOLUME 33” will be displayed depends on the volume level.∗ Factory  default setting  for  volume is  “VOLUME 13”.
11EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  LOCAL SEEKIf the button is pressed and  held in position for 1.5 seconds or longer, local seek tuning will be enabled. Broadcast stations with good reception sensitivity are selected.∗  When local  seeking  starts, “LO”  appears  in the display.Recalling a preset stationA total of 18 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-FM3) exists to  store individual  radio  stations  in memory. Pressing  the corresponding [DIRECT] button  recalls  the  stored  radio  frequency  auto-matically.1.  Press the [BND] button and select the desired FM band.2.  Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to recall the stored station.∗  Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 1.5 seconds or longer to store that station into preset memory. Note:  If there is no preset channel stored, “- -EMPTY- -” is displayed briefly and reverts to previous frequency display.Radio Operations  Step tuningPress the [      ,      ] button to perform manual tuning.Manual tuningThere  are  2  ways  available:  Quick  tuning  and step tuning.When you are in the step Tuning mode, the fre-quency changes one step at a time. In the Quick Tuning mode,  you can quickly tune the  desired frequency.1.  Press the [BND] button and select the desired FM band.∗ Press and hold the [BND] button for 1.5 seconds or longer to switch to Manual Seek mode. Make sure “MANUAL TUNE” is displayed briefly.2.  Tune into a station.  Quick tuningPress and hold the [        ,        ] button for 1.5 sec-onds or longer to begin station tuning.Manual memory function1.  Press the [BND] button, to select a band you want to store in the memory.2.  Press the [      ,      ] button to tune into a desired station.3.  Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 1.5 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory and “SAVED” will be displayed briefly. Preset memory functionPreset memory function can store up to 18 sta-tions:         Six stations for each of FM1, FM2, and FM3.∗  Factory default setting is empty for all channels.Auto storeAuto store is a function for storing up to 6 stron-gest  stations  that  are  automatically  tuned  in sequentially.  If  6  receivable  stations  cannot  be received, a previously stored station remains un-overwritten at the memory position.1.  Push and hold the [                     ] knob for 1.5 seconds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels.Notes:  The stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2 was chosen for storing stations.  The auto store procedure may take up to 40 sec-onds to complete.Instant station recall (ISR)Instant station recall is a special radio preset that instantly  accesses  a  favorite  radio  station  at  a touch of  a button. The ISR function even  oper-ates with the unit in other modes.
12EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBMP3 OperationsWhat is SD/MMC card?The  MultiMediaCard (MMC)  and  Secure Digital (SD) are flash memory (non-volatile) card format that are used  to store  large  capacity of  data in a compact and slim  size of media. SD memory cards  are  based  on  the  older  MultiMediaCard (MMC)  format  with  additional  features  such  as write protection switch.  Memory card that can be played are limited to those  recognized  as SD  or  MMC;  operation is  not  guaranteed with  all  SD  memory  card from all manufacturers. For SD/MMC memory card compatibility, please consult your nearest Clarion dealer for more information.  To prevent the accidental loss of data, always back up important data to your computer.  Audio files playable on this unit are limited to MP3 files. AAC, WMA or other audio formats are not supported.  This  unit doesnʼt support  SDHC  (Secure Digital High Capacity) and SDIO (input/output) cards.  This unit supports SD memory card up to 2GB based on SD Association standard.What is MP3?MP3 is an audio compression method and clas-sified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression  method has  penetrated into PC  users  and  become a  standard  format.  This MP3  features  the  original  audio  data  compres-sion to about 12 percent of its initial size with a high quality sound. This means that several mu-sic CDs can be recorded on a SD card to allow a long listening time∗.∗  Depends on the SD card storage capacity.  Recalling a station with ISRIn any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the radio function and tune the selected radio station. “         ” appears in the display and the “        ” indicator  lit on. Press  the  [ISR] button again  to return to the previous mode.Notes:  ISR mode cannot be accessed during Adjustment/Manual Navigation/Telephone mode.  If there is no station stored in ISR, “- -EMPTY- -” is displayed briefly and reverts to previous mode display. “ISR” indicator will not be lit on.Radio Operations  ISR memory1.  Select the station that you wish to store in ISR memory during Tuner mode.2.  Press  and hold the [ISR] button for  1.5 sec-onds  or  longer  to  store  the  current  station into memory  and “SAVED” will  be displayed briefly.
13EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  File extensions  Always add a file extension “.MP3” to MP3 file by using single byte letters.  If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played.  Never  simply  change  any file extension  to “.MP3”  as  this  will cause  unexpected  result and may damage the unit as well. Please use appropriate audio converter to change to valid mp3 files.  Logical format (File system)1.  When  writing MP3  file  on  a  SD/MMC card, please  select “FAT12”  or  “FAT16”  as  the system file format. Please be aware that the Windows XP will format any volume of 512MB or larger with FAT32 by default. Thus, if the disk is  using  “FAT32”  system  file  format,  please format the disk with “FAT” system file format which is “FAT16”. All the data will be erased during formatting. Thus, please  backup your data accordingly.  Precautions  when  creating  MP3 in SD/MMC card  Usable sampling rates and bit rates:Decode FormatSampling Rate (kHz)Bit-rate (kbps)MPEG 1 and 2 - Layer 3MPEG-1   : 32, 44.1, 48 MPEG-2   : 16, 22.05, 24MPEG-1  : 32 - 320  MPEG-2   : 8 - 160   VBRMP3SD/MMC FormatFAT12 or FAT16Folder Level limit  : 8 LevelMax. Folder Support : 255Max. Files Support  : 255Folder Name  : Max. 30 CharactersFile Name  : Max. 30 CharactersMP3 Operations  Folder structure1.  SD card with a folder having more than 8 hi-erarchical levels will be impossible. However, the following hierarchical structure is recom-mended.  Number of files or folders1.  Up  to at  least  255∗  files  can be recognized per folder.  Up to at least 255∗ files can be played.∗ Entries includes sub-folders and MP3 files.2.  Tracks are  always  sorted alphabetically and played in that order. (Tracks might not always be played in the order displayed on the PC.)3.  Some noise may occur depending on the type of encoder software used while recording.Notes:   “    ” is a number of folders that are limited to “Number of files or folders” conditions.   Please  use  subdirectory/subfolder  as  recom-mended and avoid placing all the audio files in the root directory.2.  The  folder  name and  file  name  can be dis-played  as  the title  during  MP3  play  but the title must be within 30 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (not including a file exten-sion). Longer name will not be displayed.
14EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBMP3 Operations  Never insert foreign objects  into  the SD/MMC memory card slot as it may cause the unit to break down.  Do  not insert memory  card  other  than specify.  It  may  be  impossible  to  extract these cards from the unit and such damage will not be covered by the warranty on this product. If the memory card is not inserted easily, there may be another memory card in the slot or the unit may require service.  This unit is designed for playing SD/MMC  card only.   Do not forcibly insert the memory card to the slot with incorrect direction (label side facing down or  reverse direction) as  this will  damage  the  memory  card  as  well  as the SD/MMC MEMORY CARD SLOT.  Do not leave a memory card unattended in an automobile. Exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures may cause deforma-tion or other malfunction  of  the memory card.  When  the  memory card is subjected  to  electrostatic or electric noise,  this  may result in the loss of data. CAUTION !Loading a memory card1.  Press the [RELEASE] button to flip down the panel.2.  Insert a memory card into the SD/MMC MEM-ORY CARD SLOT with  the label side facing up.3.  Close the flip down panel. “Loading...” appears in the display, the memory card plays automati-cally after loading.  Playback will begin from the first file recorded on the memory card.Notes:  Sound  will  be muted  when  panel is  flipped. “FLIPPED” will be displayed.  Always insert the memory card fully by pushing it into the slot. Incomplete insertion may cause the memory card not be recognized and flip down panel will not be able to close.  Depending on  the  number of  tracks  and folder structure recorded, some amount of time may be required until all tracks are read into the unit. Thus, please refer chapter “Folder structure” on page 13 for recommended folder hierarchy and optimal performance. It is best to avoid folders without MP3 files in memory card as this will increase loading time.
15EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBEject function1.  Press the [RELEASE] button to flip down the panel.2.  Push the  memory  card  slowly to  eject  and remove it when ejected.3.  Close the flip down panel after removing the memory card.Notes:  SD memory card may pop out during removal.  If you remove a memory card such as Micro/Mini SD and leaving the SD memory card adapter attached to the unit, it may be hard to remove the adapter alone from the unit later. Thus, always remove both the memory card and adapter together if you are using a memory card adapter.  Do  not remove the memory  card  when the panel is  not fully flipped as  this may damage the memory card  as  well as the unit. Remove the card only when it is fully flipped.  Do not drop the memory card into the space of the flipped down panel. CAUTION !MP3 OperationsListening to a memory card already loaded in the unitPress the [SRC] button to select the SD mode.  “           ” indicater will light on.When the  unit enters the  SD mode,  play starts automatically.∗  If there is no memory card loaded, the indication “NO CARD” appears in the display.∗  If there is  no  MP3 file is detected, the indication “NO MP3” appears in the display.∗ The mode changes each time the [SRC] button is presssed.Pausing play1.  Push the [                       ] knob to pause play. “     ” appears in the display.2.  To resume track play, push the [                              ] knob again. “     ” appears in the display.Display titlesThis  unit  can  display  title  data  for  the  memory card.1.  Press the [DISP] button to display current title type.2.  To select the next type, press the [DISP] button again.  The arrangement is shown below.3.  Relevant  information will be  displayed  after showing the title type.
16EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB3. Press the [        ,        ] button to select a track.Notes:  Press the [     ] button while in the final folder will shift to the first folder.  Press the [     ] button while in the first folder will shift to the last folder.  Press the [       ] button will always play the last track of previous folder.  Folder without a MP3 file is not selectable.  Press and hold the [        ,        ] button for 1.5 seconds or longer will also perform as folder down/up.Folder selectThis function  allows you to  select a  folder con-taining MP3 files and start playing from the first track in the folder.1.  Press the [     ] or [     ] button.2.  Press the [     ] button to move the next folder.Press the  [    ] button to  move the previous folder.MP3 OperationsNotes:  If no Artist information, “NO ARTIST” will be dis-played.  If a MP3 file encode with ID3 TAG header but not consist of any TAG information, “unknown” will be displayed and change according to  the  following display:-  If no Album information, the folder name will be displayed.-  If no Title information, the filename will be dis-played.  Supports ID3 Tags v2.3 and v2.4. Earlier ID3 tags version is ignored but the track is playable.  Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags. UNICODE ID3 (Chinese, Japanese and etc) is not supported.  If ID3 TAG has Japanese, Chinese or other non-supported  characters, “∗”  will  be displayed  as substitution.  The folder name will be displayed as “(Root)” which the file allocates in the root directory.  Track-down1.  Press the [        ] button to move to the begin-ning of the previous track.2.  Each time the [        ] button is pressed, play-back proceeds to previous track in the reverse direction.Selecting a track  Track-up1.  Press the [         ] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track.2.  Each time the [        ] button is pressed, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track.MP3 playing orderWhen selected for  playing folder/track up  down functions, files and folders are always accessed in  alphabetical  order.  Due  to  this,  the  order  in which  they are  expected  to  be played may  not match the order in which they are actually played. If you do not want the tracks to play in alphabeti-cal order, then you can prefix them with 00, 01, 02 etc. to force them to play in a certain order.Please refer chapter “Folder structure” on page 13 for recommended folder/file hierarchy.Notes:  Previous track across multiple sub-folders may not be always return to the previous song you listen as it will return to the last valid MP3 files of the parent folder.  Fast forward/fast backward is not supported in this unit.
17EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBMP3 OperationsManual navigationAlternatively,  you  can  use  the  Manual  Naviga-tion  mode  to  select  folder  and  files.  Track  will be played directly when the specific track is se-lected.1.  Push and hold the [                       ] knob for 1.5  seconds or  longer in  SD mode  to enter Manual Navigation mode.2.  Press the [        ,        ] button to select folder or track navigation.3.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select folder or track.∗ The track play will take effect immediately.4.  Push the [                         ] knob again or press the [        ] button to exit the mode.Folder Navigation : Search the folders that      contains tracks.Track Navigation  : Search tracks within the      selected folder.Notes:   During  searching next/previous  folder  in folder navigation, amount of time will be required depends on the complexity of folder structure. Animated dots “.....” may be appeared in folder navigation during complex  folder searching.  “Loading...”  will be displayed if Manual Navigation mode is exit during this searching.  If no operation is performed for more than 10 sec-onds,  the Manual  Navigation  mode is  cancelled and returns to the previous display.Restarting current trackThis function allows user to play the beginning of the current song again.1.  Press the [1] button to move to the beginning of the current track. CAUTION !Track  will  be  automatically  restarted  after telephone  interrupt,  audio  streaming,  DCP flipped and power cycle.Top functionReturn  to  the first  track  of  the  memory  card or the folder currently being played back, and start playing.1.  Press the [BND] button to play from the first track of the current folder.2.  Press and hold [BND] button for 1.5 seconds or longer to play the first track of the memory card.Note:    These operations will cancel track repeat play and all Random modes.Repeat mode  Track repeat playThis function allows you to play the current track repeatedly.1.  Press the [RPT] button to perform track repeat play.2.  Press the [RPT] button again to cancel track repeat play.  The “       ” indicator lights in the display when track repeat play is enabled.Note:  Any track/folder selection, card changing and power cycle will cancel track repeat play.Special playback functionsBy  default,  all  special  playback  functions  are turned off and “       ” will be displayed.  All the special playback functions will be memo-rized once  activated (except Track repeat  play) even after power off.
18EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBMP3 OperationsRandom modeThere are 3 types  of Random mode. When the [RDM] button is pressed at the first time, the cur-rent  Random  mode  will  be  displayed.  Further pressing  the  [RDM] button  will  switch  the  Ran-dom mode in the following order:  Folder repeat playThis function allows you to play all tracks in the current folder repeatedly.1.  Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1.5 sec-onds or longer to perform folder repeat play. “RPT FLDR ON” will be displayed briefly.2.  Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1.5 sec-onds  or  longer to  cancel  folder  repeat  play. “RPT FLDR OFF” will be displayed briefly.  The “       ” indicator lights in the display when folder repeat play is enabled.Note:   This function will cancel other previous special play-back functions such as track repeat and Random mode.“RDM TRACK”“RDM FOLDER”“RDM CARD”“RDM OFF”The “       ” indicator lights in the display.  Track random playThis function allows you to play the tracks of cur-rent folder randomly.1.  Press  the  [RDM]  button  to  select  “RDM TRACK”.Notes:  It will go to next folder after all the tracks in that folder have been played. However, this will depend on folder repeat setting.  Any track/folder  selection  will always perform  as next random track/folder.  Quick random folder playThis function will perform a single jump to a ran-dom folder but do not affect current Random or Folder Repeat settings.1.  Press  and hold  the  [RDM]  button  for 1.5 seconds  or  longer to  perform  quick  random folder play.  To cancel random play1.  Press  the  [RDM]  button  to  select  “RDM OFF”.  Folder random playThis function allows you to play all the tracks al-phabetically in a random folder.1.  Press  the [RDM]  button  to  select  “RDM FOLDER”.Note:  This  function  will  require  some  amount  of  time depends  on the  complexity  of  folder  hierarchy. Always use the folder hierarchy as recommened in chapter “Folder structure” on page 13 for optimal performance.  Card random playThis function allows you to play all the tracks of all the folders in a random order.1.  Press  the [RDM]  button  to  select  “RDM CARD”.Notes:  This  function  will  require  some  amount  of  time depends  on the  complexity  of  folder  hierarchy. Always use the folder hierarchy as recommened in chapter “Folder structure” on page 13 for optimal performance.  Any track/folder  selection  will always perform  as next random track/folder.
19EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBWhat is Bluetooth® wireless technology?Bluetooth®  wireless  technology  is  a  radio  tech-nology  that  connects  devices,  such  as  mobile phones  and  headsets,  without  wires  or  cords over a short distance of approximately 10 meters (approx. 33 feet). Get more information at www.bluetooth.com.What is Bluetooth® wireless profiles?Bluetooth® wireless profiles are the different ways that Bluetooth® devices communicate with other devices. Bluetooth® phones normally support the hands-free  profile  (HFP).  In  order  to  support  a certain  profiles,  a  phone  manufacturer  must implement certain mandatory features within the phoneʼs software. The followings are the current-ly supported profiles for the main unit:   Hands-Free Profile (HFP)This is commonly  used to  allow car  hands-free kits  to  communicate  with  mobile  phones  in  the car. The Bluetooth® car kits allow users with Blue-tooth-equipped  mobile  phones  to  make  use  of some of the phoneʼs features.   Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)This allows you to send CD quality stereo music from external audio player to car stereo without wires. A2DP is able to provide crystal clear music without the hassle of plugging cables. Bluetooth® Wireless  Technology  with  A2DP  makes  mobile phones, pdaʼs and computers capable of stream-ing music.  Audio  Video  Remote  Control  Profile (AVRCP)This enables music from Bluetooth® audio player to  be  controlled  remotely. AVRCP  allows  some basic  playback  control  functions  such  as  play/pause, volume up/down and next/previous track to a Bluetooth® audio player.Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless TechnologyMP3 OperationsSpecial playback priorityThe icon  will be  displayed according  to the  se-lected  special  playback  with  the  following  pri-orities. It will return to previous special playback setting after the current special playback function is turned off.
20EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBWhat is pairing?With  a mobile  phone  featuring Bluetooth®  tech-nology,  you  must  ʻpairʼ  the  main  unit  with  the phone/Bluetooth® audio device before you use it for the first time.Pairing creates a unique and encrypted link be-tween two Bluetooth® devices and lets them com-municate  with  each  other  eliminating  the  need to repeat the pairing process during future use. Bluetooth®  devices  will  not  work  if  the  devices have not been paired. This car stereo is able to hold up to 8 devices of pairing information.What is passkey?Passkey or PIN is a code that you enter on your mobile phone to  pair it  with the  main unit. This makes your phone/Bluetooth® audio device and the  main  unit  recognizes  each  other  and  auto-matically works together. The default passkey for this unit is ʻ0000ʼ.Pairing with a mobile phone1.  Enable pairing mode in the car stereo. Please refer “Adding a new device (Pairing mode)” on page 29 for more details.2.  Activate Bluetooth®  on your mobile  phone. Please  check your  mobile  phone  ownerʼs manual for further details.3.  Search for new Bluetooth® device on the mobile phone. The car stereoʼs name is “CLARION_FB275”.4.  When attempting to connect to the car stereo, the mobile  phone  will prompt  for a  passkey, enter the PIN: “0000”.5.  Device name will be displayed for editing after successful  pairing.  Please refer  “Editing  a device name” step 3 onwards on page 29 for more details.6.  The display returns to previous mode after a few seconds.7.  Any incoming call will be automatically diverted to  the car stereo  once  connection  is  estab-lished. Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Notes:  Please make sure your mobile phone supports the HFP profile.  Always make sure the Bluetooth® Operation mode in the phone is on when using this car handsfree.   Any further connection attempts by other devices to connect  as HFP partner are rejected  until the current device is disconnected. Please refer your mobile  phone ownerʼs  manual for  disconnecting device.  Up  to the  first  8 characters  of  device  name  can be  supported. If  device name  is  not obtained, Bluetooth® address of the device will be used as default.  Please refer chapter “Handsfree Operations” on page 22 for telephone function. Pairing with an external Bluetooth® audio player (A2DP support)1.  Enable pairing mode in the car stereo. Please refer “Adding a new device (Pairing mode)” on page 29 for more details.2.  Set  the Bluetooth®  audio player in  Pairing mode. Please check your audio player ownerʼs manual for further details.3.  The display automatically switches to BT Audio mode and start playing music upon success-fully pairing and connection. Connection can be established in any source mode.Notes:  Please  make  sure  your Bluetooth®  audio player supports the A2DP and AVRCP profiles.  Any further connection attempts by other devices to connect as A2DP/AVRCP partner are rejected until the current device is disconnected.    You  do  not  have  to  enter a  dedicated  pin code for pairing these two devices (Only applicable to Clarion products such as Aux Bluetooth® Transmit-ter), as you do with a mobile phone. However, for other A2DP devices, you may need to enter “0000” for the pin code in those devices.
21EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  The same  device  may connect  as  both A2DP/AVRCP and HFP partner. This normally happens to  mobile phone  with  wireless  music  streaming capability.  However,  using the  same  device will cause the A2DP/AVRCP to be disconnected when there is an incoming call or making a call. User may need to manually resume playback via audio player in phone depends on the type of phones. However, some phones will automatically resume to BT Audio mode after telephone interrupt.  Please  refer  chapter  “Audio Streaming Opera-tions” on page 25 for music streaming functional-ity.Please refer  “Bluetooth® adjustment” on  page 29 for other Bluetooth® related adjustment.Introduction to Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Connecting Bluetooth® deviceYour  device/phone  will  normally  connect  auto-matically to the unit after pairing. However, some phones will not allow automatic connection to the unit after pairing; please use the phone to manu-ally connect to the unit.If Automatic Connection is enabled in Adjustment mode, the unit will try to connect to the previous-ly  connected  phone  when  entering  Telephone mode  or  during  power  up.  Connection  can  be established  at  any  Source  mode.  If  connection is unsuccessful, automatic  connection will stop. Please  refer  “Automatic connection” on  page 30 to enable this feature. The “     ” indicator will light on upon successful connection.Notes:  Auto connection only works for HFP. User may need to manually connect for A2DP. This will depends on the Bluetooth® audio player.  It is recommended to connect to HFP to unit be-fore audio streaming and connect one device at a time.Disconnecting Bluetooth® device1.  Press and hold the [        ] button for 1.5 sec-onds  or longer to  disconnect  all Bluetooth® devices.   “CLOSING CONNECTIONS” will be displayed and “      ” indicator lights off.Notes:  Turning off  the unit  power  and deleting  any Bluetooth® device  in Adjustment  mode  will also disconnect the current device.   Alternatively, user can use the phone to manually disconnect the device. However some devices will automatically reconnect once disconnect. Please refer  your device  owner's  manual for  more  de-tails. Please refer “Compatible Devices” on page 31 to make sure your device is compatible.
22EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBIncoming callWhenever your car  stereo is  operating, the  car stereo is in standby mode awaiting the next call, when an incoming call arrives the car stereo will mute  automatically  and  the  ring  tone  is  repro-duced through your carʼs speaker. The  Car  stereo  will  temporarily  switch  to  Tele-phone  Interrupt mode  and  caller ID  will be dis-played in the car stereo.Notes:   Car stereo  will  be automatically  set  as default speaker output everytime when there is an incom-ing call.  Some phones choose to present the audio despite being told to route it to the car stereo. This duplica-tion of audio is a device problem/feature but does not impair functionality.   During incoming call, caller ID and “Calling...” will be  displayed. Caller  ID  and CLIP  (Calling Line Identification Presentation) is dependent on mobile phone and service provider. However, incoming call with private telephone numbers (CLIR- Calling Line Identification Restriction) will not be displayed.   Deleting a digit1.  During Telephone Numbers Edit mode, turn the [                       ] knob to select a blank digit.2.  Push the [                         ] knob to delete cur-rent digit.Note:   Digits on the right side (if there is any) will be shifted to the left.Handsfree Operations CAUTION !  Telephone numbers edit mode 1.  Press the  [    ]  button  to  enter Telephone mode.2.  Press  the  [      ,      ] button  to  select “MEMORY 1” to “MEMORY 6”.3.  Push the [                      ] knob to edit the num-bers. A blinking cursor on current digit will be displayed.4.  Turn the [                         ] knob to select a num-ber.5.  Push the [                    ] knob to go to next number input.6.  Push the [                          ] knob at a blank or  the last 16th digit (“      ” indicator will be dis-played) will store the numbers into memory.Notes:  “+” can be allowed in the first digit only.   Maximum digit range: 16 digits.   Push and hold the [                    ] knob for 1.5 seconds or longer at a non-blank digit will store the numbers into memory as well.   Press the [         ] button at anytime will cancel current operation and exit the Edit mode without saving the numbers. If no operation is performed for more than 10 seconds, the Edit mode is cancelled and returns to the previous display.Storing a preset telephone numbersThis function allows you to make direct call from the unit. There are 6 preset telephone numbers can be stored in the unit.Please avoid performing this operation while you are driving as you may lose your concen-tration  on  the  road. Always  be  sure  to  park your vehicle and apply the parking brake  in order to perform this operation.  Clearing all digits1.  During Telephone Numbers Edit mode, turn the [                       ] knob to select a blank digit.2.  Push and hold the [                       ] knob for 1.5 seconds or longer to clear all digits on the right side.Note:   Digits on the left side will remain as it is. In order to clear all the digits, always select the first character and perform the above operation.
23EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  Rejecting a callThis  function  allows  you  to  reject  an  incoming call directly from the car stereo. 1.  Press the [       ] button to reject an incoming call.2.  The display returns to previous mode.   Call via voice dialing2-1. Select “VOICEDIAL”3-1. Press the [      ] button again to activate voice dialing.3-2. Speak the contact name clearly towards the internal/external microphone to perform voice dialing.Notes:  This is dependent on mobile phone. Please make sure your mobile phone supports voice dialing in order to use this feature. Please refer to your mobile phone ownerʼs manual if this function is supported. “CALL FAIL” will be displayed if it is not supported or the call is unsuccessful.  Please use an external microphone (optional) for better voice reception if necessary.  Ending a callThis function allows you to end a call conversa-tion directly from the car stereo. 1.  Press the [        ] button to end the call.2.  The display returns to previous mode.Note:   “CALL  END” will  be  displayed when  ending  a conversation.Alternatively, you may also answer/reject/end the call  by using  your  phoneʼs keypad.  However,  it is recommended to always perform those opera-tions from the main unit.Making a callThere are few ways to make outgoing call.If no phone is connected, the car stereo will not be able to make an outgoing call. The car stereo will try to reconnect to the last connected device if Auto Connection is enabled in Adjustment mode. This is dependent on mobile phones. Please make sure your phone is connected with the “      ”  indicator light is on.There are 2 display icons at the top row of dis-play when entering Telephone mode.           : Call can be activated.           : Call cannot be activated. Please connect      your phone. 1.  Press the  [    ]  button  to  enter Telephone mode.2.  Press the [        ,        ] to select the following  “VOICEDIAL”        “LN REDIAL”          “MEMORY 1”        “MEMORY 2”       “MEMORY 3”        “MEMORY 4”       “MEMORY 5”        “MEMORY 6”3.  Press the [       ] button again to perform outgo-ing call.Note:   “Dialing”  will  be displayed  when  making  a  call. Telephone numbers will be displayed if using the preset telephone numbers dialing.  Answering a callUser can answer an incoming call  directly from the car stereo.1.  Press the [      ] button to pick up an incoming call.2.  The display switch to Telephone Interrupt mode.Notes:  During conversation, “        ” and call time elapsed will be displayed.  During an incoming call, some phones may auto-matically pick up the call when it connects to this unit.Handsfree Operations  Call via last dialed number (Redial)A call can be made with the last number dialed. When  the  phone  is  connected,  redial  can  be performed  according  to  the  phone  last  dialed number. Each phone has its own redial number. If thereʼs no redial number, operation will not be performed.
24EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  Call via preset telephone numbers2-1. Select “MEMORY 1” to “MEMORY 6”.3-1. Press the [       ] button again to make call.Alternatively, user can make outgoing call directly by pressing the corresponding preset telephone numbers.1.  Press the [     ]  button  to  enter Telephone mode.2.  Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to make outgoing call.Note:   The preset telephone numbers will be the same for all paired devices.Alternatively,  you  may  also  make  a  call  by  us-ing your phoneʼs keypad. However, it is recom-mended to always make a call from the main unit as  some  phones  may  not  work  well  using  the phoneʼs keypad with this unit.MicrophoneThe unit is fitted with an internal microphone that should  provide  acceptable  performance  when fitted  to  vehicles with  low  levels  of  background noise. For optimum performance Clarion recom-mends the use of an external microphone fitted as near as possible to the driver.Please refer “Selecting microphone input” on page 30 for switching to internal/external the mi-crophone.Handfree VolumeThe unit implements an acoustic echo canceller to  reduce the  echo heard by  the remote  caller. Under normal circumstances the unit operates in full-duplex mode meaning that both parties  can speak at the same time.If the  volume in  the vehicle  is set  too high,  the echo  canceller  will  revert  to  half-duplex  mode when only one party can talk at a time. The vol-ume should be adjusted to be just loud enough. The unit also implements Noise Dependent Vol-ume  that increases  the  volume  as the noise  in the vehicle increases.Adjusting the volume for handsfreeTurning the [                  ] knob clockwise in-creases the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume. “VOLUME  1” to “VOLUME 16” will be displayed depends on the volume level.∗ Factory  default setting  for  volume is  “VOLUME 8”.When  the  unit  is connected  to  a  mobile  phone and a call is in progress, turning off the vehicle ignition key (“ACC” or ACCESSORY) switch will not end the call. The unit will remain active un-til the call has ended at which point the unit will power OFF. It is therefore safe to pull over and stop the engine during a call without the inconve-nience of dropping the call.Handsfree Operations2-1. Select “LN REDIAL”3-1. Press the [       ] button again to redial the last dialed number.
25EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBAudio Streaming OperationsNote:   Be sure to read the chapter “Pairing with an ex-ternal Bluetooth® audio player (A2DP support)” before proceeding.Play/Pause a track1.  Push the [                      ] knob to pause play. “     ” appears in the display.2.  To resume track play, push the [                              ] knob again. “      ” appears in the display.Notes:  During music streaming playback, “STREAMING...” will  be shown  on  the display.  Information  about tracks (e.g. the elapsed playtime, song title, etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit.  When A2DP device is disconnected, “NO STREAM” will be shown on the display and return to Radio mode.  Some Bluetooth® audio players may not have play/pause  synchronized with  this  unit. Please  make sure both  device and  main unit  are in  the same play/pause status in BT AUDIO mode. What is audio streaming?Audio  streaming  is  a  technique  for  transferring audio  data  such  that  it  can be processed  as  a steady and continuous stream.Users can stream music from their external audio player to their car stereo wirelessly and listen to the tracks through the carʼs speakers.Please  consult  your  nearest  Clarion  dealer  for more information on the product of wireless au-dio streaming transmitter offered.Selecting a track  Track-up1.  Press the [        ] button to move to the begin-ning of the next track.2.  Each time the [         ] button is pressed, play-back proceeds to another track in the advanc-ing direction.  Track-down1.  Press the [          ] button to move the to begin-ning of the previous track.2.  Each time the [        ] button is pressed, play-back proceeds to previous track in the reverse direction.Notes:  Playing order  will  depend on Bluetooth®  audio player.  When [          ] button is pressed, some A2DP de-vices will restart the current track depends on the duration of playback.  Please  avoid  operating  your  connected mobile phone while audio streaming as this may cause noise or sound choppy on the song playback.  Audio streaming may or may not resume after telephone interrupt as this is depen-dent on mobile phone.  System will always return to Radio mode if audio streaming is disconnected. CAUTION !
26EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  Adjusting the fader 2 - 1 . Select “FADER”. 3 - 1 . Turn the [                        ] knob clockwise em-phasizes the sound from the front speakers; turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound from the rear speakers.   The display changes as follows:   “FRONT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the value from 1 to 12.   “REAR XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the value from 1 to 12.Notes:  When Fader  is  0, “CENTER”  will  be  displayed instead.  The factory default setting is “CENTER”.  Adjusting the balance 2 - 1 . Select “BALANCE”. 3 - 1 . Turn the [                          ] knob clockwise emphasizes the sound from the right speak-er; turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound from the left speaker.   The display changes as follows:   “RIGHT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the value from 1 to 12.   “LEFT XX” will be displayed where “XX” is the value from 1 to 12.Notes:  When Balance is 0, “CENTER” will be displayed instead.  The factory default setting is “CENTER”.Common OperationsAudio mode  Adjusting the bass 2 - 1 . Select “BASS”. 3 - 1 . Turn the [                    ] knob clockwise emphasizes the bass; turning it counterclock-wise attenuates the bass.Adjustment modeThere are 5 categories of Adjusment mode:   Audio mode        (Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader and Loudness)   Additional Source mode (AUX Input)   Clock∗ Adjustment mode   Display∗ Adjustment mode  Bluetooth®∗ Adjustment mode∗ Item that has 2nd level adjustmentDuring Telephone Interrupt mode, only Balance and Fader can be adjusted. Adjustment mode is unaccessible  during  Telephone  mode  and  vice versa. 1 . Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1.5 sec-onds or longer to enter the adjustment selection display. 2 . Press the [        ,        ] button to select the “item name”. “BASS”        “TREBLE”        “BALANCE”    “FADER”        “LOUDNESS”           “AUX INPUT”        “CLOCK”         “DISPLAY”        “BLUETOOTH” 3 . Push the [                     ] knob to enter 2nd level adjustment or turn the [                       ] knob  to  select the  “desired  setting  value” depends on the selected item.Notes:  A “       ” will be displayed and “            ” will light on when an item has 2nd level adjustment.  After completing settings, press and hold the [        ] button for  1.5  seconds or longer to  return to the previous mode.  If no  operation  is performed  for  more than  10 seconds,  the Adjustment  mode is  cancelled and returns to the previous display.Notes:  The factory default setting is “0”. The value range is -7 to +7.  Adjusting the treble 2 - 1 . Select “TREBLE”. 3 - 1 . Turn [                           ] knob clockwise empha-sizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the treble.Notes:  The factory default setting is “0”. The value range is -7 to +7.
27EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB  Adjusting the loudnessThe  loudness  effect  does  not  adjust  the  low sound  area  like  the  normal  sound  adjustment function,  but emphasizes  the  deep  bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic sound. 2 - 1 . Select “LOUDNESS”. 3 - 1 . Turn the [                         ] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.   ON  : Loudness effect enabled.   OFF  : Loudness effect disabled.Note:  The factory default setting is “OFF”.Common Operations  Setting the clock modeThis setting allows user to select either 12 or 24 hour system.1.  Select “CLK MODE”.2.  Turn the [                      ] knob to select the options.“CLK EN”     “CLK MODE”     “CLK SET”Clock adjustment 2 - 1 . Select “CLOCK”. 3 - 1 . Push the [                       ] knob. 3 - 2 . Press the [        ,        ] button to select the “item name”. 3 - 3 . Push or turn the [                       ] knob de-pends on selected item.Setting AUX functionThis option allows user to enable or disable the AUX  function. AUX  function  will be  available  in source mode selection if turned on. Otherwise, it will be hidden from the Source mode selection. 2 - 1 . Select “AUX INPUT”. 3 - 1 . Turn the [                        ] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.   ON  : Aux function is turned on.   OFF  : Aux function is turned off.Note:  The factory default setting is “OFF”.   ON  : Clock is enabled and manually set by      user.   OFF  : Clock is disabled.Note:  The factory default setting is “OFF”.           “12 HR”        “24 HR”    12 HR : 12 hour mode.   24 HR : 24 hour mode.Note:  The factory default setting is “12 HR”.  Adjusting the clock This  adjustment  allows  the  clock  to  be  set  by user.1.  Select “CLK SET”.2.  Push the [                       ] knob.3.  Press the [       ,        ] button to select the hour or the minute.4.  Turn the [                         ] knob to set the cor-rect time. 5.  Press the [        ] button to exit the setting.Notes:  The factory default setting is “00:00” for 24 hour mode.  The clock is updated in realtime.  Setting the clock enableThis setting  allows the  clock to be  displayed at the bottom of display in all Source modes.1.  Select “CLK EN”.2.  Turn the [                      ] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.
28EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBCommon Operations  Setting user color mode1.  Select “USER COL”.2.  Turn the [                       ] knob to enter the setting.3.  Press the [       ,       ] button to move the cursor for adjusting the R, G or B value. The value of R is adjustable by default.4.  Turn the [                            ] knob to select from 0 to 8. Adjustment will be updated in realtime.Note:   The factory default setting for user color R, G and B (R: red, G: green, B: blue) are “8”.  Setting the animation effectYou can turn on or off the animation effect in this unit.1.  Select “ANIMATION”.2.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select “ON”  or “OFF”.  Adjusting the display contrastYou can adjust the display contrast to match the angle of installation of the unit.∗ The factory default setting is “9”.    (Adjustment level: 0 to 14)1.  Select “CONTRAST”.2.  Turn the [                    ] knob to adjust the contrast.  Setting the method for title scrollSet how to scroll in MP3 title.∗  The factory default setting is “ON”.1.  Select “SCROLL”.2.  Turn the [                      ] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.   ON   : To scroll continunously.   OFF  : Scroll function is disabled. It will only        scroll for once.  Setting the color line illumination1.  Select “COLOR”.2.  Turn the [                  ] knob  to select  the           color,  the  type  changes in  the  following  or-ders: COL. SCAN         OFF         BLUE              SURF BLUE        WHITE        AQUA     GREEN        LIME        ORANGE        RED         PINK        PALE PINK        VIOLET      PURPLE       USER COL.       COL. SCAN ...“SCROLL” “CONTRAST” “ILLUM”“COLOR”“USER COL.” “ANIMATION” 3 - 3 . Push or turn the [                       ] knob de-pends on selected item.  Adjusting the display and line illuminationYou can adjust the display illuminations (Display backlight intensity) at night (key illumination on). The adjustment level is from 1 to 9.∗  The factory default setting for key illumination on is “3”.1.  Select “ILLUM”.2.  Turn the [                      ] knob to adjust the illumination.Notes:   The new settings will be stored in memory.  Display illumination is fixed at “9” for key illumination off (Daytime). “N/A” will be displayed.Display adjustment  2 - 1 . Press the [      ,      ] button and select “DISPLAY”. 3 - 1 . Push the [                       ] knob to enter next level adjustment. 3 - 2 . Press the [      ,      ] button to select the “item name”.
29EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBBluetooth® adjustment  2 - 1 . Press the  [     ,     ] button  and  select “BLUETOOTH”. 3 - 1 . Push the [                       ] knob. 3 - 2 . Press the [       ,       ] button to select the “item name”.   ON  : Welcome animation and screen wipe      transition at Source mode are enabled.   OFF  : Animation effect is disabled.Common Operations  Deleting a device1.  Select “DEL. DEV.”. 2.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select a device to be deleted.3.  Push the [                      ] knob. A delete con-firmation is prompted.4.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select “YES” or “NO”.5.  Push the [                        ] knob to confirm the selection.“ADD DEV.” “EDIT DEV.”  “DEL. DEV.”  “AUTO CONN” “MIC” 3 - 3 . Push or turn the [                      ] knob de-pends on selected item.  Adding a new device (Pairing mode)1.  Select “ADD DEV.”.2.  Push the [                       ] knob. ∗  The “      ” indicator will be blinking. The display shows “Pairing...” and the car stereo is currently in Pairing mode.Note:  The pairing timeout is 3 minutes.   Editing a device name1.  Select “EDIT DEV.”.2.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select a device name to be edited.3.  Push the [                        ] knob. ∗ The display shows the device name.Notes:   If there is no device connected, “(no devices)” will be shown in the display.   “All” option will be available if there is more than one device connected.  Deleting pairing information in the main unit only stops the unit from being connect to the other de-vice. It does not stop the other device from trying to connect to main unit. Please delete the pairing information of the main unit from the phone/device as well. Always make sure pairing information on both device and main unit have been deleted before starting a new pairing activity.   Deleting  a  device will  disconnect  any  current Bluetooth® connection. User will need to manually re-connect if necessary.4. Turn the [                      ] knob to edit a char-acter.5.  Press the [         ] button or push [                             ] knob to go to next character. Press the [        ] button to return to previous character.6.  Push the [                          ] knob at the last blank character to store the name.Notes:   Push and hold the [                      ] knob for 1.5 seconds  or longer  at  any position  will  store the name as well.   If there is no device connected, “(no devices)” will be shown in the display.
30EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBCommon Operations  Checking the unit version2-1. Select “VERSION”.  Restoring to factory default settingThis function allows user to restore the unit to the factory default setting.System Menu1.  Press and hold [      ] and [       ] buttons si-multaneously for 1.5 seconds or longer.2.  Press the [        ,        ] button to select an item.“VERSION”       “FACT. RST”3.  Press the [        ] button to exit the menu.  Selecting microphone input1.  Select “MIC”.2.  Turn the [                       ] knob to select one of the following: INTERNAL  : Built-in microphone will be used. EXTERNAL : An external microphone will be        used.Note:  The factory default setting is “INTERNAL”.2-1. Select “FACT. RST”.2-2. Push the [                       ] knob. A reset con-firmation is prompted.2-3. Turn the [                          ] knob to select “YES” or “NO”.2-4. Push the [                       ] knob to confirm the selection.Notes:  All pairing information and preset memories will be cleared. User will have to manually perform those setting again.   Once reset, system will automatically turn off and re-power on.  Clock time will not be reset with this operation. The  clock time reset  is  done  with the  following steps.1.  Turn off the power.2.  Press the [RELEASE] button and remove the DCP.3.  Press the reset button with a thin rod.  Automatic connectionThis function allows the unit to be connected au-tomatically with previously connected device dur-ing power up  or entering Telephone mode. The Bluetooth® wireless function in your phone has to be turned on to establish automatic connection.1.  Select “AUTO CONN”.2.  Turn the [                          ] knob to select “ON”  or “OFF”.   ON  : Auto connection enabled.   OFF  : Auto connection disabled.Notes:   The factory default setting is “OFF”.  Please  enable this  feature only  if  your phone  is supported.
31EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBCompatible DevicesSupported phones with Bluetooth® wireless technologyMake sure  your mobile  phone supports the fol-lowing Bluetooth® profile:- HFP (Handsfree for mobile phone)Optional  profiles  for  audio  streaming  in  mobile phone:- A2DP (Stereo music streaming)- AVRCP (Remote control function)Please check your phoneʼs specification for sup-ported profiles. Features supported for each pro-file vary from product to product. To ensure your device  will  work  correctly  with  this  unit,  please consult  your  nearest  Clarion  dealer  for  your phone compatibilities.Supported  external  audio  player with Bluetooth® wireless technologyThis  car  stereo  is  compatible  with  Clarion Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter (DGL370/373) and Cradle  for  iPod  (BC001N/BC002M/BC003V). Please  consult  your  nearest  Clarion  dealer  for the product offer.Operation is not guaranteed with all the Bluetooth® audio  players that supports A2DP/AVRCP  from other manufacturers.
32EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSafe and efficient useNote:   Read this  information before  using your car  ste-reo.Changes or modifications to this product not ex-pressly approved by Clarion may void the userʼs authority to operate the equipment.Please check for any exceptions, due to national requirements  or  limitations,  in  usage  of  equip-ment  with Bluetooth®  wirelesss  technology  be-fore using this product.Product care  Do not expose your product to liquid or mois-ture or to humidity.  Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.  Do  not  expose  your  product to  lit  candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames etc.  Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product as rough treatment could damage it.  Do not use any other accessories than Clarion originals intended for use with this product. Use of non-original accessories may result in loss of performance, damage to the product, fire, electric shock or injury. The warranty does not cover product failures which have been caused by use of non-original accessories.  Do not attempt to disassemble your product. The product does not contain consumer ser-viceable  or replaceable components.  Only Clarion service partners should perform ser-vice.  Do not keep the product in an area prone to dust and  dirt. Only use  a soft damp  cloth to clean your product.  If you will not be using the product for a while, store it in a place that is dry, free from damp, dust and extreme temperatures.  To  reduce  risk  of  electric  shock,  unplug  the unit from any power source before attempting to clean it.InstallationPlease  note  that  only  authorized  personnel should install the car stereo. Please check with your car dealer for recommendations on profes-sional installation engineers. Check with your car manufacturerʼs representative to be sure that all equipment for the car stereo, including additional accessories, is placed in a safe location. If your car is  equipped with  an air  bag, check  that the handsfree equipment does  not interfere with  its function.The car stereo is made for use in cars with a 12 volt electrical system. Other supply voltages may cause damage to the equipment.Radio frequency exposureYour  car  stereo  is  a  radio  transmitter  and  re-ceiver. When in operation, it communicates with a  mobile  device  featuring Bluetooth®  wireless technology  by  receiving  and  transmitting  radio frequency  (RF)  electromagnetic  fields  (micro-waves)  in  the  frequency  range  2400  to  2500 MHz. The output  power of the  radio transmitter is low, 0.001 watt.Your car stereo is designed to operate in compli-ance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used with any compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology.DrivingCheck  the  laws  and  regulations  on  the  use  of mobile phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive.Always give full  attention to  driving and  pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such as car stereo, safety equip-ment etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturerʼs representative to be sure that your mobile phone or car handsfree receiver will not affect the elec-tronic systems in your vehicle.
33EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBAdditional InformationElectronic equipmentMost  modern  electronic  equipment  is  shielded from  RF  energy.  However,  certain  electronic equipment is not, therefore:Do not use your car stereo near medical equip-ment  without  requesting  permission.  If  you  are using  any  personal  medical  devices,  e.g.  a pacemaker or a hearing aid, please read in your mobile phoneʼs Userʼs Guide for further informa-tion.Blasting areasTurn  off  all  your  electronic  devices  when  in  a blasting area or in areas posted turn off two-way radio to avoid interfering with blasting operations. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.Potentially explosive atmospheresTurn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.Areas  with  a  potentially  explosive  atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.Emergency callsIMPORTANT!This car stereo, and the electronic device connected to the handsfree operate using radio signals, cellular, bluetooth wireless technology and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you  should never  rely  solely upon  any  electronic device  for essential  communications  (e.g. medical emergencies).Remember,  in  order to  make  or receive  calls,  the car  stereo and  the  electronic device  connected  to the handsfree must be switched on and in a service area  with adequate  cellular  signal  strength. Emer-gency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks  or when  certain  network  services  and/or phone  features are  in  use.  Check  with your  local service provider.
34EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB9. TROUBLESHOOTINGReplace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced)No sound output when operating the unit withamplifiers or power antenna attached.Problem Cause MeasureFuse is blown.Incorrect wiring.Power antenna lead is shorted to ground or excessive current is required for remote-on the amplifiers or power antenna.Nothing happens when button are pressed.Display is not accurate.The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc.General1. Turn the unit off.2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna lead. Check each wire for a possible short to ground using an ohm meter.3. Turn the unit back on.4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off before all wires are attached, use an external relay to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current required).Perform factory restore. Please refer “Restoring to factory default setting” on page 30 for more details. 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be restored by turning the power off and on again. (Speaker volume is reduced automatically when the speaker protection circuit operates).2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service department.No sound heard.Consult your store of purchase.The speaker protection circuit is operating.Problem Cause MeasureSD memory cardNo sound heard.Sound is cut or skipped.Noise is generated or noise is mixed with sound.SD/MMC memory card is not readable.MP3 files are absent in a SD memory card.Files are not recognized as an MP3 file.MP3 files are not encoded properly.File system format is not correct.Write MP3 files onto the SD memory card properly.Use MP3 files encoded properly.Use MP3 files encoded properly.Format SD memory card as FAT12 or FAT16.Incompatible SD/MMC. Please make sure your SD/MMC is supported or consult your nearest Clarion dealer for SD/MMC compatibility.
35EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBTroubleshootingProblem Cause MeasureBT AudioAudio streaming is  disconnected after  telephone interrupt.  I cannot perform remote control for audio streaming.This is probably happen when audio streaming and telephone function are from the same device (mobile phone). Audio streaming may or may not resume after interruption as this is highly dependent on the device/phone.AVRCP is not connected.Reconnect A2DP/AVRCP (Audio streaming profiles) from the phone again after telephone interrupt.Use Clarion recommends external audio player with Bluetooth® wireless technology.Disconnect and re-connect the device again.If problem persists, please delete pairing information on both device and main unit before re-pairing.Audio streaming becomes choppy when using your connected phone.Due to excessive Bluetooth® activity on a low bandwidth link. Some phones will not handle this well.If your phone is facing this problem, please avoid touching the phone's keypad while audio streaming.You may pause the audio streaming before operating your phone.Display is showing  “STREAMING...” but there is no sound output.Some Bluetooth® audio devices might not support AVRCP. Thus, play/pause is not synchronized.  Check whether both device and main unit are in play status. Change the status in the device if necessary.If problem persists, please power off and on the main unit or the device.There might be connection links broken  between the devices.Please delete pairing information on both device and main unit and start re-pairing.
36EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBTroubleshootingProblem Cause MeasureTelephoneAfter pairing, car stereo is not able to receive and make calls. Bluetooth® connection is not established yet. Normally it will take several seconds to establish the connection after pairing. Some phones will not automatic connect after pairing.Car stereo is connected to other device.Use your phone to manually connect or enter Telephone mode with Auto connection ON (Car stereo will try to reconnect).Power off and on the car stereo and perform pairing again. Always make sure pairing information on both device and main unit have been deleted before starting a new pairing activity.If the problem persists, please consult you  nearest Clarion dealer for your phone compatibility.Disconnect the previous device and reconnect current device.Unable to reconnect to car stereo using phone. The device pairing information may have been deleted from the unit.Please make sure the device is still in the device list of the unit and perform the above measure.Callers voice sounds distorted or is intermittent.Volume is too loud (depends on the car environment, speakers and microphone) and  half-duplex mode is automatically triggered.Caller reports poor voice quality at remote end.Try reducing the telephone volume level.Use external rather than internal microphone.Move external microphone closer to mouth.Try reducing the telephone volume level.Difficulties of pairing and connecting with phone during another Bluetooth® operation such as audio streaming.Due to excessive Bluetooth® activity on a low bandwidth link, it may result hard to get paired and connected.Disconnect all devices. Try pairing with phone first and connect A2DP device later.There is no sound output when incoming call is answered.Incoming call was answered too quickly before you hear the ringing tone. This can cause the audio not properly transferred to the main unit by some phones.Please use your phone to transfer the audio back to the phone for the current ongoing call.Kindly answer the call only when you hear a ringing tone next time.If the problem persists, please reconnect the phone or create new pairing before the next incoming call.There is no sound output during conversation.Bluetooth® communication link is lost.Please disconnect the phone and reconnect.If the problem persists, please create new  pairing for both phone and main unit.Unable to receive and make call in SD mode when another A2DP device is connected.Due to excessive Bluetooth®  activity on a low bandwidth link. Some A2DP devices still stream data to the unit.Disconnect the A2DP device and reconnect mobile phone (HFP). It is recommended to connect and use one device at a time.If the problem persists, please consult you        nearest Clarion dealer for your phone compatibility.
37EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTB10. ERROR DISPLAYSIf an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.Replace with audio contents loaded SD/MMC card.If the error message persists, please check  the SD memory card compatibility or format the memory card as FAT12 or FAT16.Error Display Cause MeasureNo audio file (MP3) is detected in the media.SD memory card format is not supported.NO MP3SD ERRORCALL  FAILCall is not made successfully. Please try a few times or dial from phone if necessary.Voice dial feature is not supported by the phone.Voice dial cannot be activated. This is dependent on phone.Please make sure your phone supports this feature or consult your nearest Clarion dealer for voice dial compatibility.The user may need to re-connect the phone (if auto connect is off) and he will need to reconnect any A2DP stream/ HFP.ERROR Low level exception in Bluetooth® communications.The user may need to re-connect the phone (if auto connect is off) and he will need to reconnect any A2DP stream/ HFP.If problem persists, the user will need to switch off or use an alternative A2DP source.STREAM  ERRLow level exception when handling A2DP streams. It is due interoperability issues between the unit and the streaming source.Open the flip down panel, eject and reinsert the card. Close the panel and try again.If the error message persists, please check the SD memory card compatibility or format the memory card as FAT12 or FAT16.SD/MMC cannot be read, SD memory card format is corrupted or not supported.
38EnglishFB275BT / FB275BTBFM tunerFrequency Range: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHzUsable Sensitivity: 11 dBf50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBfAlternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dBStereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dBFrequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHzAudioMaximum Power Output: 200 W (50 W X 4 ch)Bass Control Action (100 Hz): ±14 dBTreble Control Action (10 kHz): ±14 dBLine Output (with A/C 1 kHz, 10 kΩ): 1.8 V11. SPECIFICATIONSSD playerSystem: Multimedia audio systemFrequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)Dynamic Range: 80 dB (1 kHz)Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%Notes:•  Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.•  Specifications and design  are subject  to change without notice for further improvement.•  Please make sure when connecting external power amplifier,  that  you  properly,  to  the  car  chassis, ground the amplifier.•  If this is not done, severe damage to the source unit may happen.Power Output:17 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%THD+NSignal to Noise Ratio:87 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4Ω)GeneralPower Supply Voltage:      12 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable), negative groundCurrent Consumption: Less than 15 ASpeaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)Weight: 1.87 lb. (0.85 kg)Dimensions:        178 mm Width X 50 mm Height X 154 mm DepthBluetooth® wireless technologyCompliance: Bluetooth® 1.2 Frequency Range: 2.40~2.4835 GHz, ISM bandRF Power: Class 2 (2.5mW) Profiles: HFP, A2DP, AVRCPOperating Temperature: -20ºC ~ 60ºCTelephone Operation:      Noise reduction, echo cancellation, full duplex telephonyMic Input (External): 2.2k ohm, 2V electret

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