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CX501_ENG.book Page 2 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION For USA and Canada only www.clarion.com Dear Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic products. We are confident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience. There are many benefits to registering your product. We invite you to visit our website at www.clarion.com to register your Clarion product. We have made product registration simple with our easy to use website.
CX501_ENG.book Page 3 Thursd ay, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. Contents 1. FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2. PRECAUTIONS ................................................
CX501_ENG.book Page 4 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 2. PRECAUTIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CX501_ENG.book Page 5 Thursd ay, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English Handling Compact Discs • Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high temperature and humidity and some of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played. Therefore, do not leave them for a long time in the car. • Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.
CX501_ENG.book Page 6 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 3. CONTROLS Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions [CD SLOT] [MICRO PHONE ] [DIRECT] [ ] [DIRECT] [SCN] [RPT] [F-UP] [RDM] [IR RECEIVER] [F-DN] [SOURCE] [BAND] [x] [ [v] [RESET RESET ] [AUX] ] [SOUND] [DISP] [ROTARY ] [ISR ] [USB] [MICROPHONE] • Receive a call. • Built-in microphone for Bluetooth telephone. [SOUND] button [DIRECT] buttons • Press to switch to the sound adjust mode. • Ending a call.
CX501_ENG.book Page 7 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 4. REMOTE CONTROL Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ∗ Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main unit. Signal transmitter ● Radio/SIRIUS Satellite/HD Radio modes [BND] button • Switches reception band. [SRC] [BND] [x], [v] buttons • Moves preset channels up and down. [SCN] button [MUTE] [DISP] [ISR] [RDM] [SCN] [RPT] • Press to perform preset scan.
CX501_ENG.book Page 8 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons English ● iPod mode [RDM] button [x], [v] buttons • Press to perform random play. • Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform all random play. • Press to move the tracks up and down. • Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform fast-forward/fast-reverse. [ ] button • Switches between playback and pause. [RPT] button • Press to perform repeat play.
CX501_ENG.book Page 9 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 5. OPERATIONS Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 6. Basic Operations CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. Turning on/off the power 1. Press the [SOURCE] button to turn on the power. 2. Press and hold the [SOURCE] button (1 sec.) to turn off the power for the unit.
CX501_ENG.book Page 10 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Basic Operations English 3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the tone effect changes in the following order: “CUSTOM” “EXCITE” “IMPACT” “OFF” “B-BOOST” CUSTOM : user custom EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized mid emphasized IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized B-BOOST : bass emphasized OFF : no sound effect When “CUSTOM” is set: 3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob. 3-2.
CX501_ENG.book Page 11 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Basic Operations English 3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the setting, the setting changes in the following order: “THROUGH” “60” “90” “120” ∗ The factory default setting is “THROUGH”. Adjusting the subwoofer output volume You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s subwoofer output terminal. 2-1. Select “S-W VOL”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume.
CX501_ENG.book Page 12 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Radio Operations English Listening to the radio Auto store 1. Press the [SOURCE] button and select the radio mode. 2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM ➜ FM1... Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially.
CX501_ENG.book Page 13 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations Selecting a Satellite Radio mode 1. Press the [SOURCE] button. The system changes to the specified Satellite Radio mode. Selecting a band 1. Press the [BAND] button to select a band. This changes the reception band as follows: SR1 ➜ SR2 ➜ SR3... ● Information displayed during reception The following information is displayed when the satellite radio cannot be received normally.
CX501_ENG.book Page 14 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations English Receiving stations selected by category Satellite Radio allows you to select broadcast channel category (contents). 1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to select the category selection mode. ∗ It press and hold once again, return to the channel selection mode. 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the category item. 3. Press the [x] or [v] button to tune in a station.
CX501_ENG.book Page 15 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations Unskip all channel function This function allows you to unskip the skipped channel. 1. Press and hold the [DISP] button. 2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select “UNSKIP ALL CH”. 3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob. ● Locking Channel 1. Select a desired channel. 2. Press and hold the [DISP] button. 3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select “LOCK CH”. 4. Press the [ROTARY] knob. 5. Input the right password. 5-1.
CX501_ENG.book Page 16 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM HD Radio Operations English About HD Radio™ Technology Recalling a preset station HD Radio Technology allows CD-quality digital broadcasting of your local AM and FM radio stations. HD Radio broadcasts can include multiple channels on the same frequency, which is called multicasting. With multicasting, you can receive up to eight additional multicast channels: HD1-HD8.
CX501_ENG.book Page 17 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM iTunes Tagging Notes: • Proper tagging depends on good radio reception. If the reception is poor, tagging will be affected. • Tags saved to your iPod can be managed using the iTunes software, available at www.apple.com/iTunes. Note: Plug an iPod into the unit to download tags to your iPod. All existing tags are automatically transferred to the iPod and deleted from the head unit’s memory.
CX501_ENG.book Page 18 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM CD/MP3/WMA Operations English MP3/WMA This unit can play back MP3/WMA files. Note: • If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output (The WMA indicator blinks). ● To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management) 1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11, click on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.
CX501_ENG.book Page 19 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM CD/MP3/WMA Operations As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position, this function allows you to turn the power to the unit and start playing the disc automatically when the disc is inserted even if the power is not turned on. CAUTION • Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the disc insertion slot. Also never insert foreign objects into the slot.
CX501_ENG.book Page 20 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM CD/MP3/WMA Operations English Fast-forward/fast-reverse ● Folder repeat play ● Fast-forward 1. Press and hold the [v] button (1 sec.). ● Fast-reverse 1. Press and hold the [x] button (1 sec.). This function allows you to play a track currently being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly. 1. Press and hold the [RPT] button (1 sec.) to perform folder repeat play.
CX501_ENG.book Page 21 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Bluetooth Operations Notes: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players. • For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: www.clarion.com • When an audio device is paired, the following operations are the same as for CD mode: ∗ Pause ∗ Track selection ∗ Fast-forward ∗ Fast-reverse The titles and the play time can not appear in the display.
CX501_ENG.book Page 22 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Bluetooth Operations English ● Received/Dialled/Missed Call History You can search any Received/Dialled/Missed Call History. 1. Press the [BAND] button to select “HISTORY”. 2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact name mode (In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the desired contact name). 3. When the contact name is displayed, press the [x] or [v] button to select the contact name’s phone number. 4.
CX501_ENG.book Page 23 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Bluetooth Operations to disconnect. ADD PHONE BOOK This option is used to add one of the phone No. 2-1. Select “ADD PHONE BOOK”. 3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.), then the “CHECKING” appears in the display. ∗ If your phone has the PBAP function, the “RECEIVING” will appear in the display, and it will receive the phone NO. automatically. When the transfer is complete, the “COMPLETED” will appear in the display for 2 sec.
CX501_ENG.book Page 24 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Bluetooth Operations English ● AUTO ANS ● Bluetooth Name This is a setting to determine whether any incoming call will be automatically or manually answered. This will display the name of the Bluetooth. 2-1. Select “BT NAME”. The Bluetooth name appears in the display. ∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”. ● Bluetooth Firmware version 2-1. Select “AUTO ANS”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.
CX501_ENG.book Page 25 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Operations Common to Each Mode 1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the “item name”. “CLOCK” ↔ “CONTRAST” ↔ “COLOR” ↔ “CODE” ↔ “SCRN SVR” ↔ “SCROLL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “BLINKLED” ↔ “INT-SW” ↔ “RESET” 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the “desired setting value”.
CX501_ENG.book Page 26 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Operations Common to Each Mode English • When the ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen appears The ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen will be displayed when turning the ACC power on after performing the following operations: • The car battery was replaced. • The backup power was cut off. • The [RESET] button was pressed. Note: • If you have lost your Personal Code, please contact Clarion customer service. 1. Enter your Personal Code currently set. 2.
CX501_ENG.book Page 27 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Operations Common to Each Mode English ● Performing memory reset This function allows you to reset adjusted settings in the memory. The stored settings like last operation mode, volume setting, preset channels, MAGNA BASS EXTEND setting, adjust mode settings and sound mode settings can be formatted by this function. Note: • The settings will remain in the memory even if you turn the power off or press the reset button. 2-1. Select “RESET”. 3-1.
CX501_ENG.book Page 28 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 6. ACCESSORIES USB Operations USB memory device operation Note: • The following operations are the same as for CD mode: ∗Pause ∗Track selection ∗Fast-forward/fast-backward (Except DRM file) ∗Scan play ∗Repeat play ∗Random play ∗Folder selection See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 18-20) for details.
CX501_ENG.book Page 29 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM USB Operations 1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB connector. Playback will begin from the first file recorded on the device. ∗ When a USB device is connected, it will switch to USB mode automatically. If the device is not recognized, press the [SOURCE] button to switch the source to the device. ∗ Always insert the device fully into the connector. Incomplete connections may cause the device not to be recognized.
CX501_ENG.book Page 30 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations English This section describes operations when connected to an Apple iPod via the USB cable. iPod can be connected by using the connector cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case, you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy video movies stored in the iPod with video displaying them on this unit, it is required to use the special monitor and connector cable (CCA-723/CCA-748) separately sold.
CX501_ENG.book Page 31 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations Play back one track repeatedly. 1. Press the [RPT] button. ● Random play Play all albums within a selected category, in random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle (Albums)” command on iPod.) 1. Press the [RDM] button. ● All random play Play all tracks within a selected category, in random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle (Songs)” command on iPod.) 1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.). ● To cancel play 1.
CX501_ENG.book Page 32 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations English iPod menu alphabet search This function searches the subfolders for desired alphabetical letters. 1. Press the [BAND] button to select the iPod menu mode. 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between categories. 3. Press the [ROTARY] knob. ∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on the category.
CX501_ENG.book Page 33 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM General Problem Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase. No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Power antenna lead is 1. Turn the unit off. shorted to ground or 2.
CX501_ENG.book Page 34 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Problem English No sound heard Measure MP3/WMA files are absent in Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly. a disc. Files are not recognized as an MP3/WMA file. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly. File system is not correct. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or APPLE ISO file system. Compact disc is dirty. Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth. Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped.
CX501_ENG.book Page 35 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 8. ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem. USB/iPod CD/MP3/WMA Error Display Cause Measure ERROR 2 A CD is caught inside the CD This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult deck and is not ejected. your store of purchase. ERROR 3 A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc.
CX501_ENG.book Page 36 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM English 9. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Audio Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.
CX501_ENG.book Page 37 Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:55 PM Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd.
