Owner’s manual HIGHEND AM/FM RADIO CD PLAYER COMBINATION • • Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002: Clarion Co., Ltd.
English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. ∗ This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, MD changer, DVD changer, AUX, DAB, DSP DVD, PHONE MUTE and TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable.
[FNC] button • Press the buton to switches the operation mode among the SIRIUS mode, etc. [SC] button • Press the button to preform category scan while in the SIRIUS mode. • Press and hold the button to perform preset scan while in the SIRIUS mode. [DIRECT] button • Stores a station into memory or recall it directly while in the SIRIUS mode. [a], [d] buttons • Press the buton to selects a station. [SAT] button • Press the buton to switches the SIRIUS mode.
/ 4. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Names of the Buttons and their Functions [FNC] [VSE] [RELEASE] [SAT] [EQ] [O] [RELEASE] button [RP] button • Deeply press the button to remove the DCP. • Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode. [VSE] button [SC] button • Press to enter VSE mode or the Position mode. • When the button is pressed and hold for 1 second or longer, the mode is turned on or off.
Display Items English Operation status indication Titles, Clock, etc. are displays. : DAB indication : Alternative frequency indication : Traffic announcement indication : Traffic programme indication : Programme type indication : Information indication : Mute indication : Satellite indication : Stereo indication : Manual indication Function mode indication The names of modes being selected,etc.are displayed.
English 5. REMOTE CONTROL Names of Parts Joystick wz Volume control ad Search BND (Band) button Top button BND Disc Up button Program button FNC (function)/ POWER (power) button Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode Radio (DAB) (SIRIUS) Button CD/MD changer DVD changer CD TV [FUNC] Switches among radio, DAB, SIRIUS, CD, DVD deck, CD/MD changer, DVD changer, TV, and AUX. [BAND] Switches reception band. Plays the first track. Top play. Moves the next disc in increasing order.
Loading Battery English Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points: • Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries. • Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames. • Dispose of spent batteries properly. Attaching the Remote Control Unit to the Steering Wheel 1. Attach the holder to the steering wheel. The diagrams below show how to install the remote control unit on the steering wheel of a car with the steering wheel on the Left.
English 6. DCP 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. Removing the DCP 1. With the DUAL ACTION closed, turn off the power. 2. Press the [RELEASE] button deeply and take and pull the DCP to detach the DCP. Attaching the DCP 1. Insert the DCP so that the A section on the right side of the DCP catches on the hook B on the unit.
Basic Operations Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching 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 sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit.
Basic Operations English Adjusting the balance 1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BALANCE”. 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the sound from the right speaker; turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound from the left speaker. ∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: L13 to R13) 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. Adjusting the fader 1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FADER”. 2.
AC-Processor II Operations Filter Adjustment Dolby Pro Logic II 1. Select Dolby Pro Logic II or AC-ProII mode and press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the “FILTER”. 3. Press the [ ] button to adjust the “SUB-W LPF” or “HPF”. 4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust filter frequency. ∗ Sub Woofer Low Pass Filter Adjustment Range is 50, 80, 120Hz (18dB/oct), OFF.
AC-Processor II Operations English Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic II Operation 1. Select Dolby Pro Logic II mode and press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer to enter “ADJ” mode. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the “PLII DELAY”. 3. Press the [ ] button to adjust the “PLII DELAY”. 4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to make the adjustment. ∗ The adjustment range of surround speaker delay is from 0m sec. to 15m sec.
AC-Processor II Operations AC-PII STD makes natural stereo feeling for every seat by virtual space enhancer. VSE, which is room simulation, can correct the sound pressure inside the car so that the uniform sound effect is obtained at any seats. 1. Select “VSE” menu which you want to edit on the basis of. 2. Press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to select item to be adjusted.
English AC-Processor II Operations Radio Operations Operation P.EQ FM reception A full range of frequency level can be minutely corrected with a smooth curve by frequency correction in accordance with car models. Six kinds of P.EQ basic menus have been pre-stored in this unit according to the car models and the mounting positions of speakers. Thus, set it in accordance with the car type. 1. Press the [EQ] button to enter “P.EQ” mode. 2. Press the Band button to select “P.EQ BASIC”. 3.
Radio Operations Manual memory 1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning. 2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory. ∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” in the display goes off and seek tuning is now available. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically seek a station.
CD Operations English Loading a CD 1. Press the [O] button. The DUAL ACTION opens. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening and closing the DUAL ACTION. 2. Press the [CD EJECT] button. 3. Insert a CD into the centre of the insertion slot with the label side facing up. The CD plays automatically after loading. Notes: • Never insert foreign objects into the CD insertion slot. • If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.
The top function resets the CD player to the first track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play the first track (track No. 1) on the disc. Entering titles–DISC or STATION TITLE Scan play The scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc automatically. This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled. ∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 1. Press the [SC] button to start scan play. “SCN” lights in the display. 2.
Operations Common to Each Mode English Entering titles–Adjusted Effect items title You can give a title to the user memory of the AC-PII VSE POSITION and P.EQ that you have adjusted. 1. Select the adjustment mode in which you want to give a title. 2. Press the [BND] button to select the user preset side. 3. Press one of the [DIRECT] buttons to select the use memory to which you want to give a title. 4. Press the [TITLE] button. 5. Press the [a] or [d] button to move the cursor. 6.
Operations Common to Each Mode 1. Press the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer to enter ADJ mode. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the “BEEP”. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to switch Beep on or Beep off. 4. Press the [TITLE] button to return to the previous mode. ∗ Factory default setting is Beep on. AUX function This system has an external RCA input so you can listen to sounds and music from external devices connected to this unit.
English 8. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES CD/MD/DVD Changer Operations CD/MD/DVD changer functions When an optional CD/MD/DVD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (MD or CD or DVD). Press the [FNC] button and select the CD/MD/ DVD changer mode to start play. If 2 changers are connected, press the [FNC] button to select the changer for play.
CD/MD/DVD Changer Operations Disc random play The disc random play selects and plays individual tracks or discs automatically in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled. 1. Press and hold the [RD] button for 1 second or longer. “DISC” and “RDM” light in the display and disc random play starts. 2. To cancel disc random play, press and hold the [RD] button again. “DISC” and “RDM” go off from the display and normal play resumes from the current track.
TV Operations English TV tuner functions When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner functions. To watch TV requires a TV tuner and monitor. Watching a TV 1. Press the [FNC] button and select the TV mode. 2. Press the [BND] button to select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2). Each time the button is pressed, the input selection toggles between TV1 and TV2. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the desired TV station.
Digital Radio / DAB Operations Preset scan DAB control function When a CeNET cable is used to connect a DAB (DAH913) (sold separetely), all functions can be operated. Preset scan allows the user to view each preset position before it automatically advances to the next preset. This function is useful for searching for a desired TV station in memory. 1. Press the [SC] button. 2. When the desired station is found, press the [SC] button again to remain tuned to that station.
Digital Radio / DAB Operations English Switching programmes Recalling a preset programme 1. Press the [FNC] button to receive a DAB station. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to switch programmes in the DAB station. Note: • The programme name may be the same depending on DAB programmes. 1. Press the [FNC] button to select the DAB mode. 2. Press the [BND] button. Each time you press the [BND] button, the display changes in the following order: [M1] ➜ [M2] ➜ [M3] ➜ [M1]... 3.
Digital Radio / DAB Operations INFORMATION item ENGLISH Contents TRAVEL Transport flash WARNING Warning / Service NEWS News flash WEATHER Area weather flash EVENT Event announcement SPECIAL Special event 1. Perform the following operation depending on the connected model. Press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select “INFO SEL”, then press the [ ] button to enter “INFO SEL” mode. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to select an information item.
Digital Radio / DAB Operations English PTY Selecting PTY This function enables you to listen to the selected programme type, irrespective of the function mode. 1. When you press the [RD] button, the unit goes into PTY select mode. 2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons. Alternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired PTY. ∗ PTY broadcasts are not yet available in all countries. ∗ In the INFO standby mode, INFO stations have priority over PTY stations.
DVD DECK Operations ● Cancelling an emergency broadcast If you press [RP] button, emergency broadcast reception is cancelled. Operation Volume setting of TA, INFO, emergency broadcast (ALARM) and PTY The volume for TA, INFO, ALARM and PTY interrupts can be set during TA, INFO, ALARM and PTY interrupt. Perform the following operation depending on the connected model. ∗ The factory default setting is “15”.
Problem General Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Cause Measure 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 shor- 1. Turn the unit off. ted to ground or excessive 2. Remove all wires attached to the power antencurrent is required for na lead.
English 10. ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem. Error Display Measure ERROR 2 A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult your store of purchase. ERROR 3 A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc. A CD cannot be played due to pick up failure. Consult your store of purchase.
English 11. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Audio Frequency Range: 87.0 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz Maximum Power Output: 212 W (53 W ✕ 4 ch) Continuous Average Power Output: 18 W ✕ 4, into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%THD Bass Control Action (50 Hz): ±12dB Treble Control Action (12.
