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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
Owner’s manual
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Contents
1. FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 2
2. CONTROLS.......
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2.CONTROLS / / 3. NOMENCLATURE Note: Source unit / / • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3 (unfold). • MC is the abbreviation of MUSIC CATCHER. Names of the Buttons and their Functions • Press and hold the button for 1 second or [RELEASE] button longer to perform folder random play while in • Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP. the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. [SENSOR] [UP], [DN] buttons • Receiver for remote control u
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English Names of the Buttons and their Functions [ ] button [a ], [d ] buttons • Select a station while in the radio mode or • Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3, MC select a track when listening to a CD/MP3, mode. MC mode. These buttons are used to make • Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds various settings. or longer after selecting the ERASE mode, • Press and hold the button for 1 second or and the track is erased. longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-backward. •Perform preset s
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English 4. PRECAUTIONS 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and 2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which the player is used soon after switching on the cause severe vibration may cause the sound heater moisture may form on the disc or the to skip. optical parts of the player and proper playback 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even may not be possible. If moisture forms on the in the event that trouble arises, never open disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture the case, d
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English Handling Compact Discs CD player or it may damage the CD player. Use only compact discs bearing the or • Do not use compact discs that have large mark. scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other such discs may cause misoperation or damage. specially shaped compact discs. •To remove a compact disc from its storage Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode case, press down on the center of the case may not be usable. and lift the disc out, hol
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English 5 2 0 2 5. REMOTE CONTROL Signal transmitter [SRC] [ ] BND [ ] [ ], [ ] [ ], [ ] a d [MUTE] [ ] DISP [ISR] [RDM] [ ] RPT [ ] SCN Inserting the Battery 1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. 2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion guides, with the printed side (+) facing upwards. 3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow so that it slides into the compartment. 4 Replace
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English Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode CD/MP3/MC Radio (MUSIC CATCHER) Button Switches among radio, CD/MP3, MC. [SRC] Switches reception band. Plays the first track. [BND] Top play. [ ] , [ ] Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). Moves preset channels up and down. Moves tracks up and down. [ ] , [ ] When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Fast-forward/fast-backward. No function. Switches between playback and pause. [ ] Turns mute on an
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English 6. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent Storing the DCP in the DCP Case theft. When detaching the control panel, store it Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP case to prevent scratches. case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct We recommend taking the DCP with you when orientation.) leaving the car. DCP Removing the DCP 1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to switch off
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English 7. OPERATIONS Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of Basic Operations chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3 (unfold). Switching the display CAUTION 1. Press the [D] button to select the desired Be sure to lower the volume before display. switching off the unit power or the ignition 2. Each time you press the [D] button, the key. The unit remembers its last volume display switches in the following order: setting. If you switch the power off with the Main display ➜
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English Basic Operations Radio Operations Audio Mode Adjustments Listening to the radio 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio 1. Press the [A-M] button to select the mode. The frequency appears in the display. adjustment mode. The mode switches as follows each time the [A-M] button is pressed: 2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous radio reception band changes in the following mode order: ∗ The display
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English Radio Operations Recalling a preset station Instant station recall (ISR) A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6- Instant station recall is a special radio preset FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding a touch of a button. The ISR function even [DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio operates with the unit in other modes. frequency automatically. ●ISR memory 1. Press the [BND]
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English CD/MP3/WMA Operations 2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play. MP3/WMA The indication “––:––” appears in the play What is MP3? time display if you attempt to play files MP3 is an audio compression method and without MP3/WMA data. classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. ● Logical format (File system) This audio compression method has penetrated 1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc into PC users and become a standard format. or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level T
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English CD/MP3/WMA Operations Setting Set to CD Set to MP3/WMA CAUTION Disc • Do not try to put your hand or fingers in Mixed with CD and Play CD Play MP3/WMA MP3/WMA type tracks the disc insertion slot. Also never insert foreign objects into the slot. CD type track only Play CD Play CD • Do not insert discs where adhesive comes MP3/WMA type track only Play MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA out from cellophane tape or a rental CD 2. After making these settings, remove the disc label, or discs with marks wher
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English CD/MP3/WMA Operations ●MP3/WMA disc Root folder 1 FOLDER ➜ TRACK ➜ ALBUM TAG ➜ ARTIST TAG ➜ TITLE TAG ➜ FOLDER... 2 ●M-CATCHER FOLDER TRACK Notes: 3 • If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the display. 4 • If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TAG” appears in the display. •For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0. •Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2. 5 • In the case of album Tags for WMA, the information written into
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English CD/MP3/WMA Operations Notes: ● Repeat play • The SCN/RPT/RDM functions cannot be used This function allows you to play the current track while in the play list mode. repeatedly. • The title display changes from folder name to play 1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat play. list name. The indication “RPT” lights in the display. Making a play list ● Folder repeat play This function allows you to play a track currently 1. Write desired tracks to a CD-R/RW, etc. Be being played in the
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English MUSIC CATCHER Operations Note: • When the memory capacity is used up, • Playback of recordings made with MUSIC “MEMO FULL” shows on the display and CATCHER is performed in the same way as for recording is canceled. CD/MP3. See pages 15-17 for details. • Recording cannot be performed during SCN, RPT, and RDM. In such cases, “BUSY” shows Setting a recording mode on the display. The recording mode for MUSIC CATCHER (MC) • The [ ], [a], [d], [BND] and [SCN/RPT/RDM] can be switched between th
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English MUSIC CATCHER Operations Erasing operation (ERASE function) Remaining capacity of the memory Erasing recordings made using MUSIC By pressing the [REC] button while in the MC CATCHER is performed in the MC mode and mode, the remaining capacity of the flash the following 3 erasing modes are available. memory can be displayed for 4 seconds as an approximate recordable time in “MM (minute): “TRK ERASE”: erase only one file. SS (second)”. “FLD ERASE”: erase the whole folder. The title display
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English Operations Common to Each Mode ● Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION To change settings When the use of the message is selected for the 1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or screen saver setting, you can change the longer to switch to the adjustment selection contents of the message. display. ∗ Up to 30 characters can be entered. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the “item ∗ The factory default setting is “WELCOME TO name”. CLARION”. “CLOCK ” ↔ “MC-REC” ↔ “SCREEN 2-1. Selec
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English Operations Common to Each Mode ● Performing a system check Clearing titles 2-1. Select “SYS CHK”. 1. Select and play a CD or MC, or tune in to a Radio station for which you want to clear the 3-1. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 title. second or longer. 2. Press the [D] button and display the title. “SYSTEM CHK” appears in the display, then the unit returns to the previous 3. Press the [T] button to select user title in the operation mode. CD mode (or folder in the MC mode). 4. Pre
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English 8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Problem Cause Measure Power does not Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the turn on. fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. (No sound is produced.) Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase. No sound output Power antenna lead is 1. Turn the unit off. when operating shorted to ground or 2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna the unit with excessive current is required lead. Check each wire for a possible short
