VRX633R Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Bedienungs- & Installationsanleitung Manuale d’Istruzioni e d’Installazione Gebruiksaanwijzing en installatie-aanwijzingen Manual de instrucciones y de instalación Bruksanvisning- och installations Manual do proprietário e manual de instalação VRX633R 6.
Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX633R. ∗ This owner’s manual is for the VRX633R. ∗ 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, TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable.
5. MODE DISPLAY 1. PRECAUTIONS Clock Time display 2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. 4. TV broadcast reception When receiving the TV broadcasts, the strength of the signals changes since the car is moving, so in some cases it may not be possible to receive clear pictures.
3. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER Deutsch 2 9 0 ! 1 % $ # @ Italiano Nederlands & * Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
RADIO mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION PANEL English MAIN Owner’s manual SUB RDS mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION PANEL VRX633R 9
CD/MD Changer mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION PANEL English Owner’s manual MAIN SUB TV mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION PANEL MAIN SUB 10 VRX633R
DAB mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION PANEL English Owner’s manual DVD Changer mode display COLOR LCD DISPLAY While the car is moving, the screen below is displayed.
6. REMOTE CONTROL English When the panel is open Owner’s manual Remote control unit Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover. Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode.
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode Radio (RDS) ¶ FUNC TV Switches among Radio, DAB, CD changer, MD changer, DVD changer and TV. Moves to the next disc in increasing order. Switches reception band. ª VOLUME Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). º SEARCH Moves preset channels up and down. Moves tracks up and down. When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/Fast-backward. Moves preset channels up and down. ⁄ PLAY/ PAUSE No function. Switches between playback and pause.
7. DCP English 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. Lock the DCP/Operation Panel at the upper center until a click is heard. POWER button Owner’s manual Removing the DCP 1. Turn the power off. 2. Deeply push in the DCP RELEASE lever 6 to release the DCP/Operation Panel. DCP/RALEASE lever 3.
8. OPERATIONS Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). CAUTION Note: • Use this unit after starting the engine. Operate the VOLUME button 2 in the direction of the arrows w (up) or z (down) to adjust the volume; w: Increases the volume. z: Decreases the volume. ∗ The volume level indicated in the display is in a range from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum).
Basic Operations English Owner’s manual • If a title has been input, it is shown in the SUB display. If no title has been input, “---------” appears in the display. To input a title, refer to the subsection “Entering titles” in “Other Functions” section. • For CD, MD and TV, some special characters of the title, the PS name of the RDS, and the DAB service label will not be displayed on the Information Panel of the DCP. In this case, those characters will only be left blank.
Basic Operations ∗ To return from the AUDIO-MODE display to the STANDARD display, press the A-M button ™ once again. Adjusting the Z-enhancer Note: • This function is enabled only when the panel is open. 1. Press the A-M button ™ to change into the AUDIO-MODE display. 2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select “Z-EH LVL” level. Press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK § to change into the Z-enhancer adjusting display. 3.
English Basic Operations Radio Operations Turning on/off the loudness Listening to the radio The loudness effect emphasizes the bass and treble to create a natural sound tone. When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is recommended to use the loudness effect. 1. Press the FNC button 1 and select the RADIO mode. The frequency or PS is displayed. ∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open. Owner’s manual 1. Press the A-M button ™ for 1 second or longer to select Loudness ON.
Radio Operations There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency. 1. Press the BND button % and select the desired band. (FM or AM (MW/LW)) Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially.
RDS Operations RDS (Radio Data System) English Owner’s manual This unit has a built in RDS decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data. This system can display the name of the broadcast station being received (PS) and can automatically switch to the broadcast station with the best reception as you move long distances (AF switching).
RDS Operations PTY In TA standby mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible. This function enables you to listen to a broadcast of the selected programme type when it starts, even if the unit operates on a function mode other than radio.
RDS Operations English ∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast can be received, the unit returns to the MAIN mode. PTY preset memory Owner’s manual 1. When you press the PTY button 8, the PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Select a desired PTY. 3. If you press and hold any one of the PRESET buttons # for 2 seconds or longer, the selected PTY is stored into that preset channel memory. The 29 types of PTY below can be selected. PTY item Operating the PTY SELECT display when the panel is open 1.
RDS Operations CD Changer Operations When an optional CD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all CD changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (MD and/or CD). Press the FNC button 1 and select the CD changer mode to start play. If 2 CD changers are connected, press the FNC button 1 to select the CD changer for play. 2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select "PTY LANG".
CD Changer Operations English Owner’s manual When the panel is closed: 1. Display the CD-text title (disc or track). 2. Press and hold the BND button % for 1 second or longer. The titles scroll. When the panel is open: 1. Display the CD-text title (disc & track). 2. Press and hold the TITLE button ¢ for 1 second or longer to scroll the disc title. 3. To scroll the track title, press for 1 second or longer the TITLE button ¢ within 30 seconds after scrolling the disc title.
CD Changer Operations MD Changer Operations When an optional MD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all MD changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (MD and/or CD). Press the FNC button 1 and select the MD changer mode to start play. If 2 MD changers are connected, press the FNC button 1 to select the MD changer for play.
MD Changer Operations English Notes: • When the disc title is within 16 characters, the title is scrolled immediately. • If the track title is shorter than 16 characters, the track titles does not scroll. Scan play Selecting an MD ∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 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 or the mode is changed.
MD Changer Operations DVD Changer Operation When an optional DVD changer is connected through the CeNET cable. In this case, this unit only provides a part of the DVD changer functions. As for other operations not written in this manual, operates with a remote control unit provided with your DVD changer. Refer to the DVD changer owners’ manual for details. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (CD or MD or DVD). Press the FNC button 1 and select the DVD changer mode to start play.
DVD Changer Operation Switching to a next disc(Disc Up function) English Owner’s manual The disc up function plays from the first track (track No1) of the next disc. 1. Press the BND button %. 2. Each time you press the BND button %, the disc changes to the next disc. DVD-Video Operation Showing the DVD menu 1. Press the MENU button ∞ during playback. The DVD menus appears. The displayed contents may differ, depending on the DVD software.
DVD Changer Operation Watching a video CD ∗ If you are playing a disc with PBC and the PBC function is engaged, this operation cannot be performed. Repeat playback This operation plays back one track recorded on the video CD repeatedly. 1. Press the RPT button 7. 2. Press the RPT button 7 again and repeat playback is turned off. ∗ To select the menu contents, press the 10 key (DVD changer Remocon) according to the disc contents menu. Skipping a track (searching) 1.
DVD Changer Operation Fast forward and fast backward English 1. Press and hold the right or left side of the SEARCH button 2 during playback. Press and hold the button, and the playback speed becomes 4-time faster first and then 8-time faster 3 seconds later. Release the button, and the normal speed is restored. • Press the a button 2, and playback starts from the beginning of the current track.
DVD Changer Operation TV Operations TV functions This operation plays the file in the folder in random order. 1. Press the RDM button 8. 2. Press the RDM button 8 again and random playback is turned off. 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. Folder random playback This operation plays back tracks recorded on the disc in no particular order. 1. Press and hold the RDM button 8 for 1 second or longer. 2.
TV Operations Seek tuning English 1. Press the BND button % and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2). Owner’s manual ∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel is closed, if the indicator “SRCH” is not lit), press and hold the BND button % for 1 second or longer. “MANU” in the display goes off (or when the panel is closed, the indicator “SRCH” lights) and seek tuning is now available. 2. Press the right or left side of the SEARCH button 2 to automatically seek a station.
TV Operations Setting the TV area Setting the TV diver ∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open. ∗ Normally use the TV diver with the “ON” position. You can change the reception setting for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner. 1. Press the ADJ button £ to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select “TV DIVER”. 3.
TV Operations Changing over TV display size English ∗ This function is available only when the panel is open. Owner’s manual 1. Press the DISP button @ for 1 second or longer to display playback information such as screen size. 2. Each time you press the DISP button @ for 1 second or longer to change over the TV display size, the TV display size changes in the following order: “NORMAL” ➜ “WIDE” ➜ “F.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations 1. Press the FNC button 1 to receive a DAB station. 2. Select right or left to switch programmes in a DAB station using the SEARCH button 2. Note: • Programmes may not be switched depending on DAB station or broadcasting time. ∗ The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot find a DAB station. The display returns to the previous mode. Note: • Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate the unit for 7 seconds or longer.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations English ∗ This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the RDS broadcast station being received has traffic announcement programmes. Owner’s manual ● Setting TA standby mode If you press the TA button 0 when only “TP” is lit in the display, “TP” and “TA” light in the display and the unit is set into TA standby mode until a traffic announcement is broadcast.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations ∗ Below are the factory default settings stored for PRESET buttons #. PTY item PTY item Contents NEWS News AFFAIRS Today’s events INFO Information SPORT Sports EDUCATE Education DRAMA Drama CULTURE Culture 3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected. ● Cancelling PTY standby mode Press the PTY button 8 for 1 second or longer to turn off “PTY” in the display and cancel the PTY standby mode.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations English Owner’s manual 3. When “PTY ITEM” is selected, PTY selection is carried out. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select a desired PTY. Press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK § to set the selected PTY ITEM. (The PTY ITEM thus set is listed at the lower right of the display.) 4. When “PRESET” is selected, PTY preset memory can be called for and stored. 5. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select Preset Nos.1 to 6. 6.
NAVI Operations NAVI functions Setting Clarion NAVI as external input equipment Be sure to perform this setting after connecting Clarion NAVI. 1. When the panel is open, press the ADJ button £ to show the adjustment selection display. 2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select “INPUT”.
CCD Camera Monitoring the CCD camera English Owner’s manual The CCD camera can be connected to this unit. For the power supply of the camera, mount the power box sold separately (CCA-188). Notes: • This function is not available when the display is stored. • When the TV tuner and CCD camera are to be connected to this unit, connect the CCD camera to the CCD input terminal on this unit. • Refer to the subsection “Sample System 3” in “9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS” section.
Other Functions Always turning on the button illumination on the operation panel ∗ To set “ON” again, switch “OFF” to “ON” manually. Entering titles Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for TV stations and CD changer. The numbers of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows.
Other Functions Cellular phone interrupt setting English If you connect this unit and your cellular phone with a separately sold cable, you can listen to your telephone calls on your car speakers. ∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”. Owner’s manual 1. Press the ADJ button £ to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or downward to select out of “TEL SW”, “ON”, “OFF”, and “MUTE”, which are displayed in the menu bar.
9. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Problem Cause Measure English 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. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. Turn off the power, then press the RELEASE lever 6 and remove the DCP. Press the RESET button for about 2 seconds with a thin rod. DCP or main unit connectors are dirty.
Problem English Owner’s manual TV Measure A radio wave may not reach sufficiently due to obstruction of mountains or buildings. Check it again at a place where a radio wave can be received properly. The TV tuner has a double or triple image. Bad receiving condition It may be under the influence of radio wave reflected by mountains or buildings. Check it again after changing place or direction. The TV tuner has spots or stripes in the image.
10. ERROR DISPLAYS CD CHANGER MD CHANGER Cause 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. ERROR 6 A CD is loaded upside-down inside the CD deck and does not play. Eject the disc then reload it properly. ERROR 2 A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded.
11. SPECIFICATIONS English Owner’s manual FM (UKW) Tuner General Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) Power source voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable) Ground: Negative Current consumption: 4.0 A (1 W) Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less Dimensions of the Main Unit: 178 mm Width × 50 mm Height × 157 mm Depth Weight of the Main Unit: 1.
