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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, DAB and TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable.
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01_Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 5, 2006 12:32 PM 3. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Français Français Français Français Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [BND] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the band. • Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch seek or manual tuning. • Returns to a first scene or track while in the DVD mode.
01_Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 5, 2006 12:32 PM 3. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Français Français Français Français Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [BND] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the band. • Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch seek or manual tuning. • Returns to a first scene or track while in the DVD mode.
01_Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 5, 2006 12:32 PM 3. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Français Français Français Français Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [BND] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the band. • Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch seek or manual tuning. • Returns to a first scene or track while in the DVD mode.
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VXZ768R.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM English 4. 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. Be sure to close the HOLD FLAP for safety when removing the DCP. Removing the DCP 1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main unit. 1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power. 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM English 5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. zDVD Video Features zMulti-story function This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy.
VXZ768R.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM DVD VIDEO SYSTEM zAbout playing a DVD±R/RW disc This DVD video player can play the following discs. This player cannot play DVD±R/RW discs previously recorded in video CD format. However, MP3/WMA files recorded on DVD±R/RW discs can be played. Playable disc DVD video discs Audio CDs video CDs MP3 ID3 TAG WMA zMP3/WMA discs This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW and DVD±R/RW discs on which MP3/WMA music data have been recorded.
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VXZ768R.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Buttons Used in the DVD Mode (During DVD/VCD playback) [P.TIME] button [DVD TITLE] button Used to switch among play time displays. DVD VIDEO: Displays the title screen. [0-9] buttons (Ten-key buttons) [SET UP] button Used to input numbers. Displays the setup screen of the unit. [MENU] button [PBC] button DVD VIDEO: Displays the menu screen. V-CD: Displays the PBC menu. [RTN] button Returns to the previous menu.
VXZ768R.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Buttons Used in Other Modes Mode Radio (RDS) /DAB DVD CD changer TV Button [SRC] Switches among radio, DVD, CD changer, TV and AUX. Press to cancel a traffic announcement broadcast, an emergency broadcast, and a PTY broadcast during a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt (except in the TV mode). [DISC UP], Switches reception band. [BND] Returns to the first track. Moves the next disc in Switches reception increasing order.
VXZ768R.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Operation Range of the Remote Control Unit Receiver for remote control unit Operating range : 30° in all directions Signal transmitter Inserting the Batteries 1. Open the rear battery cover. Rear cover 2. Insert the two supplied size AA (SUM-3, R6/1.5V) batteries orienting the plus and minus poles of the batteries as shown by the <+> and <−> symbols inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
VXZ768R.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM English 7. OPERATIONS Basic Operations Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. 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.
VXZ768R.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Adjusting the center speaker The CT function receives CT data sent from an RDS station and displays the time. • This function cannot be adjusted when as follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played. • This function cannot be adjusted when the center speaker output is set to “OFF” or the speaker system is set to “2ch”.
VXZ768R.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Adjusting the Z-Enhancer Plus • This function cannot be adjusted when as follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played. • Press and hold the [Z+] button for 1 second or longer, then the setting parameter of bass/treble will be initialized with a display “Z+FLAT”. 1. Press the [Z+] button and select the Z-Enhancer Plus mode to adjust. 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Radio Operations Listening to the radio Manual tuning 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio mode. The frequency or PS appears in the display. 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 the quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency. • PS: Programme service name 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Auto store Preset scan Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a previously stored station remains unoverwritten at the memory position. Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired station in memory. 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to maintain optimum reception. • The factory default setting is “ON”. 1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the RDS mode. 2. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever to select “AF”. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”. zON: “AF” is lit in the display and the AF function turns on.
VXZ768R.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English TA (Traffic Announcement) Auto store function for TP stations In the 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. You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into preset memory.
VXZ768R.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS PTY preset memory 1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the RDS mode. 1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the RDS mode. 2. Move the [ SEL”. ]/[ ] lever to select “PTY 2. Move the [ SEL”. ]/[ ] lever to select “PTY • You cannot select “PTY SEL” during a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt. 3. Press the [ select mode. 3. Press the [ select mode. 4.
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VXZ768R.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English DVD Operations ! WARNING About a Single CD/DVD (8cm DISC) • Since the unit is not compatible with a single CD/DVD, do not load it into the unit. • Keep in mind the fact that a single CD/DVD cannot be played even using a single CD/DVD adaptor for the unit. • If you try to push it into the unit forcibly without removing it, the CD/DVD cannot be ejected. This will result in damage to the mechanism. Please never do this.
VXZ768R.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Watching a DVD-Video For normal DVD-Video discs, the menu screen appears. The displayed contents may differ, depending on the DVD software. 2. Move the lever down again within about 3 seconds to move to the beginning of the previous chapter. Selecting the DVD menu Fast-forward/fast-rewind 1. Press the [MENU] button during playback. zFast-forward 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 27 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS You can locate the beginning of the scene using the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded on the DVD-Video disc. • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. 1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during playback. Switching subtitles On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle languages have been recorded, you can switch among the subtitle languages during playback.
VXZ768R.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Displaying the playback status • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. Title number Chapter number Playback time 1. Press the [P.TIME] button during playback. 2. Each time you press the button, you can switch between display (ON) and non-display (OFF) of the playback status. Title001 Chapter001 00:00:19 D 3 / 2 .
VXZ768R.book Page 29 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Changing audio output zTrack-up You can change the audio output method. 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. 1. Press the [AUDIO] button during playback. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. ➜ STEREO ➜ L (Left) ➜ 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 30 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Listening to a CD This unit supports the display of the DISC TITLE, TRACK TITLE and ARTIST of the CD TEXT. • Example showing CD TEXT display. Track002 00:00:28 Skipping a track zTrack-up 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. DISC 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Repeat play This operation scans and plays back all tracks recorded on the disc, the first 10 seconds for each. This operation plays back tracks recorded on the CD repeatedly. English Scan play 1. Press the [RPT] button. 1. Press the [SCN] button. Random play This operation plays back all tracks on the disc in no particular order. 1. Press the [RDM] button. Listening to an MP3/WMA • Example showing WMA/ID3 Tag display.
VXZ768R.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc zUsable sampling rates and bit rates: 1. MP3: Sampling rate 32 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR 2. WMA: Bit rate 32 kbps-192 kbps zFile extensions 1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or “.WMA” to MP3 or WMA 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. 2.
VXZ768R.book Page 33 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS 4. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control unit. zTrack-up 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. 2. Move the lever down again within about 2 seconds to move to the beginning of the previous track.
VXZ768R.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc. Selecting the monitor menu SETUP Notes: • The setup main menu appears only while in the DVD mode. • “PREFERENCES” appears only when there is no disc loaded and playback stops. • Menu settings described in this section are displayed on the monitor. If the set language has not been recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is used for display. 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Set up the screen size according to the TV monitor to which the unit is connected. English Setting up the screen size zWhen watching through a wide TV monitor (16:9) • WIDE: • The factory default setting is “NORMAL/PS”. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “TV DISPLAY” from “GENERAL SETUP”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. 3. Press the [ENT] button to enter.
VXZ768R.book Page 36 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Setting up the audio language Setting up the subtitle language • The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “AUDIO” from “PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 37 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Setting up the country code • The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. Set up the country number for setting up of the parental level. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “DISC MENU” from “PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list.
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VXZ768R.book Page 39 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “PASSWORD” from “PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. Turning on/off speakers You can turn on/off or select the size of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, and a subwoofer depending on your speaker system. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “SPEAKER-SEL” from “AUDIO SETUP”.
VXZ768R.book Page 40 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English 3. Press the “ and press “ setting. ” button to go to the option list ” or “ ” buttons to select the You can select the settings as shown in the following table. LARGE FRONT-SP (Front speaker) SMALL ∗ SMALL ∗ CENTER-SP (Center speaker) OFF LARGE ∗ SRD-SP (Surround speaker) 2. Press the “ ” button to display the SP-GAIN screen.
VXZ768R.book Page 41 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Adjusting the dynamic range The time necessary for sound to travel from speakers to a listener differs depending on the speaker location or the car size. By adjusting the delay time of each speaker, you can hear the sound from the front speakers and the other speakers simultaneously. • The factory default setting is “0 ms”. This function allows you to adjust the dynamic range, the ratio of the loudest sounds to the quietest sounds. 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 42 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Setting the Dolby Pro Logic Decode processing You can set whether or not 2-channel source is processed using Dolby Pro Logic Decode. • The factory default setting is “ON”. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “Dolby PL” from “AUDIO SETUP”. 2. Press “ ” button to go to the right pane. AUD I O SETUP CENTER - SP Do l by PL PRESS ENTER 3. Press “ “OFF”.
VXZ768R.book Page 43 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Different Pieces of Music Heard by Plural Listeners (2-ZONE function) About the 2-ZONE function Setting the 2-ZONE function The 2-ZONE function is a function that outputs separate sounds from the MAIN zone and SUB zone by simultaneously operating two sources in the one center unit, thereby allowing plural listeners to enjoy separate music sources.
VXZ768R.book Page 44 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Common Operations Display Adjust Mode Turning the screen saver function on or off This unit features various screen saver patterns that are exhibited across the display. If the screen savers are not desired, they can be turned off.
VXZ768R.book Page 45 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS Anti-theft indicator The red Anti-theft indicator is a function for detering theft. When the DCP is removed from the unit, this indicator blinks. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust mode. 2. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever to select “LED”. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or “OFF”. 4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previous mode.
VXZ768R.book Page 46 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS English Setting the car speaker output for the cellular phone (Optional TEL-002) • The factory default setting is “RIGHT”. • To output the telephone calls, set the cellular phone interrupt to “ON”. 1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust mode. 2. Move the [ “TEL-SP”. ]/[ ] lever to select 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”.
VXZ768R.book Page 47 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS zIn the CD or CD changer mode: Entering titles zIn the TV mode: Press the [TITLE] button to select “USER TITL”. Titles up to 8 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for CD, CD changer and TV stations. The number of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows.
VXZ768R.book Page 48 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM English 8. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES CD Changer Operations CD changer functions 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. 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the CD changer mode to start play. 2. If 2 CD changers are connected, press the [SRC] button to select the CD changer for play.
VXZ768R.book Page 49 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English Scan play Disc random play 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 disc random play selects and plays individual tracks or discs automatically in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled. • The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 50 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English TV Operations TV tuner functions Manual tuning When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner functions. To watch TV it requires a TV tuner and a monitor. Watching a TV 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.
VXZ768R.book Page 51 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into preset memory. If the 6 stations with good reception are not available, stations previously stored in memory remain. Only stations with strong reception are stored into memory. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2). 2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 seconds or longer.
VXZ768R.book Page 52 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English Digital Radio / DAB Operations DAB control function When a CeNET cable is used to connect a DAB (DAH913 or DAH923) (sold separately), all functions can be operated. Switching programmes 1. Press the [SRC] button to receive a DAB station. • 2-ZONE function is not available when DAB is connected to this unit. 2. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever to switch programmes in the DAB station.
VXZ768R.book Page 53 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES 1. Press the [SRC] 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. Press one of the [DIRECT] buttons to recall a preset programme. Note: • Press and hold the [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the programme currently being received.
VXZ768R.book Page 54 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English zInformation select This is a function for selecting INFORMATION ON or OFF in the Information interrupt mode. You can set ON up to 6 information items. You can select any of the 6 items below: ENGLISH Travel Warning News Weather Event Special INFORMATION item Contents Transport flash Warning / Service News flash Area weather flash Event announcement Special event 1.
VXZ768R.book Page 55 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 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 Clarion dealer. Incorrect wiring. Consult Clarion dealer. No audio when operating the unit with amplifiers. Amplifier turn-on lead is shorted Turn the unit off and check each wire for a possible short.
VXZ768R.book Page 56 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem. DVD (CD/MP3/WMA) Error Display CD changer English 10.ERROR DISPLAYS Cause Measure ERROR 2 A DISC is caught inside the DVD deck This is a failure of DVD deck’s and is not ejected. mechanism and consult Clarion dealer. ERROR 3 A DISC cannot be played due to scratches, etc.
VXZ768R.book Page 57 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:08 PM English 11.SPECIFICATIONS Radio section General Tuning System: PLL synthesizer tuner Output Power: 4 × 27 W (DIN 45324, +B = 14.4 V) Receiving Frequencies: FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) MW : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps) LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps) Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.
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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, DAB and TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable.
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