Owner's manual & Installation manual Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalacion VZ309 DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 3.5" LCD MONITOR STATION MULTIMEDIA DVD AVEC MONITEUR LCD DE 3.5" ESTACION DVD MULTIMEDIA CON MONITOR DE LCD DE 3.
CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION For USA and Canada only www.clarion.com Dear Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic product. 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.c1arion.com to register your Clarion product. We have made product registration simple with our easy to use website. The registration form is short and easy to complete.
• XM Satellite Ready • Compatible with iPod® • HD Radio Ready HD Radio ™ and HD Radio and HD Radio Ready logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. • Flip-down with 3.5"TFT Color LCD Monitor • DVD-Video/DVD±R/DVD±RW Player • CD-DA/CD-R1RW Player • 6-Channel RCA Output • Front USB Slot • Rear Vision Camera RCA Input r I "". ~--(J]DOLBY V IDE 0 ._...~.z:"~.. "'_ _... :,~~ ---:~[ffi~'-(illDo~i~-;;- (~~~)). ~:ji R~d·iO® DIGITAU ,..._............,.._~-~." - ~~~""=...,.,,.. / ...
A WARNING For your safety, the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating any video sources while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. 1.
3. CONTROLS . , Qperational Panel [1] [~!II] [2] [SCN]l 1[.....] l' I [OPEN]- [~] ! [AS] "[PS/ENT] REMOTE SENSOR USB SLOT VZ309 [~] -+rt+_J [MUTE]--++ [3][RPT] --I-+[4][RDM]--I-+[DIM]--++ ---, AUXIN [5][£] "'"' LDISPLAY "'--VOLUME [ADJ][PUSH MODE SEL] [6][T]---·[SRCI---[OPT]-----J! I L[SET] [BAND] [iPod-MENU] With Open Operational Panel [~] iI ! )~ 0 c c ( : ~D~o I IU~ 0 6 1 @ oc~~ 0 I I lq 0 LRESET Names of Buttons [~] Power Button • Press to turn the power ON.
Names of Buttons Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front diagram "CONTROLS" [SCN] Button • Track scans for 10 seconds in CD and MP3/ WMA modes. [RPT] Button • Press one time: 1. Single chanpter repeat in DVD video mode. 2. Track repeat in CD and MP3IWMA and iPod modes. • Press two times repeatly: 1. Single title repeat in DVD video mode. 2. Single folder songs repeat in CD and MP3/ WMA and iPod modes. • Press three times repeatly: All songs repeat in CD and MP3IWMA modes.
6. In Setting menu, press the knob to navigate down to next item and rotate the knob to adjust parameter in different item. • Press and hold to enter or exit PTY playlist in HD Radio mode. [~/II] Play IPause Button Press to play or pause audio or video. • Press and hold one time: Audio or video file will be paused. if then press briefly, file will be resumed to play. • Press and hold two times: Audio or video file will be stopped. If then press briefly, file will be· played from the beginning. [ .....
Names of Remote Control Buttons Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to diagram "REMOTE CONTROL" [ ] Power Button • Press to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn thepower OFF. [ZOOM] Button • Press to magnify or reduce image. (DVD mode) [TITLE] Button • Press to select video mode for iPod. • Press to view title in DVD mode. [SETUP] Button • Press to enter setup menu. • Press again to exit setup menu.
4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Qperation Panel For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60 C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry. • Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage. • Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage.
Handling Discs Handling • New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc. Ball-point pen ~. ~K ~ • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. • Never playa disc with any cellophane tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks.
- 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. DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Note: • The functions described in this section, for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on the DVD video disc.
Discs Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. Playable discs DVD video discs MP31D3TAG £M> ID3TAG VIDEO Audio CDs ,"?3 WMA ffim~f]3 DIGITAL AUDIO About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the second session is Data session. Your personally-created CDs with more than second data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player.
6. OPERATIONS Basic Op~e:..:ra::.:t:.:..:io::..:n:..:.;s=-- Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter "3. CONTROLS" A CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearing. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Turning ON and OFF the power Note: • Start the engine before using this unit. • Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine.
Basic Op_e_ra_t_io_n_s _ Equalizer DX/Local The Equalizer function applies preset sound effects to the unit's audio output signal. Turn the volume knob to select from the following equalizer options: Off - Flat - Pop - Classicial Rock. With the equalizer function activated, if bass or treble is adjusted, the EO Mode will revert to "Off". When the equalizer function is activated, the most recently selected bass/treble levels cannot be adjusted.
Radio Op_e_ra_t_io_n_s Listen to the Radio _ 1. Press the [SRC] to select Radio mode. 2. Press the [BAND] button to select the band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order FM1 .... FM2.... FM3 .... AM1 .... AM2. • Using the tuner unit: 1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desire band (FM or AM) on the tuner. 2. Press the preset number (1 to 6) on tuner. 3. Press [AS] button to auto search the preset stations. Seek Tuning Manual Station Preset 1.
DVD Video Player Operations A CAUTION For your safety, the driver should not insert or eject a disc, or operate the controls while driving. The relationship between DVD video rating codes and parental level are shown in the table below. Use this table when setting the parental level. LEVEL7 Setting up the screen size In DVD video menu display select the aspect ratio "16:9" for wide screen or "4:3" for normal dispaly.
DVD Video Player Operations Watching/Listening to a Disc 1. Press the [SRC] to select DVD mode, when disc is inserted. AWARNING • Some videos may be recorded at higher than desired volume levels. Increase the volume gradually from the minimal setting after the video has started. • Please note that watching and operating the video while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. 2. DVD icon will appear appear on the display and TITLE appears. Press [ENT] or [~/II] to play. Pausing Play 1.
DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the screen size Pausing playback Press [~!II ] key during playback to pause. To resume playback touch the key again. Skipping a track (searching) Press [ .....] [~] key during playback to skip to the next track. Tracks are skipped as many times as button is pressed. To resume playback touch the key again. Fast Forward and Fast Backward 1. Press [..... ] ~ ] button on the panel or on the remote control during playback. 2. Press and hold once for 2X.
DVD Video Player Operations • Entering File and Folder Names Names using the code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. Using any other character will cause the file and folder names to be displayed incorrectly. • Electronic Shock Protection 10 seconds for CO-OA (COA) 45 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1 kHz, 128kbps 90 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1 kHz, 128kbps • Folder structure 1.
DVD Video Player Operations If a disc is already in the disc slot but is not playing, press the [SRC] button on the front panel or remote control to switch to the DISC source. To play files from USB that is already inserted, choose USB source. The MP3 playback screen is indicated below: 1. CD/MP3IWMA Indicator 2. Current of Total Tracks 3. Current Folder Name 4. Time/Clock 5.103 Artist and Title Information (MP3/ WMA only) 6. Songs on Disc 7. Source Indicator 8.
7. ACCESSORIES .~. . iPod Operations This unit can be used to control a connected Apple iPod. Please consult your dealer or Clarion Technical support about specific features and functions with your Apple device. • The unit will not operate, or may operate improperly with unsupported versions. • First, second and third generation iPod and iPod shuffle cannot be used. Note: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues.
iPod Operations Fast forward and fast backward playback Press and hold the [~] or [.....] buttons on the control panel or remote control for fast forward or fast reverse. Release the button to resume normal playback. PhotoNideo playback To view photos and videos on the screen, you must use the iPod to control photo and video playback options. 1. Press the [TITLE] button on the remote control or press and hold the [OPT] button on the front panel. 2. Select video media to be displayed on monitor. 3.
XM Radio Operations This functtion is available when XM Radio receiver is connected through the dedicated connections. Listeners can subscribe to XM® Radio on the Web by visiting www.xmradio.com. or by calling (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio ID ready. (see "Displaying the Identification (ID) Code"). Customers can receive a limited number of free-to-air channels without activation. Selecting XM Radio mode 1.
XM Radio Operations 4. Rotate the rotary knob or press the [ . ] [ ~] up/down arrow keys on the remote control to navigate the list of stations in the selected category. 5. Press the rotary knob or the [ENn enter button on the remote control to select a station. Direct channel input To enter a radio station directly, press the [Opn button on the front panel three times to display the DIRECT channel input screen.
HD Radio Operations HD Radio multicast channels Preview scan To tune to an HD Radio multicast channel, tune to the main signal and then press the [OPT] button on the control panel. A list of multicast channels will be displayed (HD-1, HD-2 etc). • Use the rotary encoder to navigate the list and then press to select a multicast channel. • Use the remote control arrow keys and [ENT] enter button to select a multicast channel. Press and hold the [OPT] button to change between "Auto", "Digital" and "Analog".
8. TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL 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. The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. Turn off the power and open the operation panel. Press the reset button with a thin rod. Note: When the Reset button is pressed, turn off the ACC power.
9. ERROR DISPLAY If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to solve the problem. DVDPLAYER BAD DISC A disc is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. This is a failure of DVD deck's mechanism and consult your store of purchase. BAD DISC A disc cannot be played due to scratches, etc. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped disc. BAD DISC A disc is loaded upside- down inside the DVD deck and does not play.
> > > 10. SPECIFICATIONS FMTuner General Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 8 dB/-! Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 30 dB Frequency Response (± 3dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz Image Response Ratio: 50dB IF Response Ratio: 70dB Signal/Noise Ratio: >55dB Power source voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable) Ground: Negative Maximum Power Output: 40W x 4 channels Continuous Power Output: 18W x 4 channels (4 Ohm 10% THD-N) Suitable Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ohm Pre-Amp Output Voltage: 2.
11. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM " ' This unit is equipped with a flip-down detachable panel. You can detach the panel and carry with you to prevent from stealing the unit. Removing the Panel 1. Switch off the power of the unit. 2. Press [OPEN] button to flip down the panel. 3. At an angle hold the panel to pull it out. 4. Place the panel into the case and take it with you when you leave the car. Installing the Panel 1.
CONTENTS 1. BEFORE STARTING 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS 3. GENERAL CAUTIONS 4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 5. INSTALLING THE SOURCE UNIT 6. REMOVING THE SOURCE UNIT. 7. CAUTIONS ON WiRING 8. WIRE CONNECTIONS 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 34 1. Before Starting 1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a negative ground 12 V power supply. 2. Read these instructions carefully. 3. Be sure to disconnect the battery" "terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuit: during installation.
4. Cautions on Installation 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit before starting. 2. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane. (Figure 2) 3. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer beforehand. 4. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure 3) Chassis Chassis t:Im""7':'., 0 amage Max. 6 mm (M5 screw) Figure 3 Max 30° Figure 2 5. Installing the Source Unit 1.
Note: Before attaching the mounting bracket, slightly bend the spring toward the inside with your fingers and attach it to the side of car. Instrument Panel Spring Stoppers Outer escutcheon Figure 4 6. Removing the Source Unit 1. When removing the source unit, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in Section 5. "Installing the Source Unit". 2. Remove the Detachable Control Panel (DCP). * For instructions on removing the DCP, refer to the owner's manual. 3.
7. Cautions on Wiring 1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring. 2. Be particularly careful where you route the wires. Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires. 3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating as the original (15A FUSE). 4. To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse on the back of the unit and insert the new one. 0 I I ~ fn c=J ./ VZ309 nl ....
8. Wire Connections Note: • Before installing, be sure to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery. • In the optional devices, the RCA cables and the Connector cables are separately-sold items. Purple/ White Green I I I I I I I Parking --------~ Purple Fuse 15 H2> Radio<" Subwoofer Line Out Yellow Module Video Out 1 Yellow Video Out 2 Yellow 1 Video In I 1"'---""""" Yellow Camera In HD Radio .
Connecting the parking brake cord Connect the cord to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake cord to lamp ground allows you to watch iPod video/DVD video/AV input when the parking brake is engaged. • When the parking brake cord is not connected, the monitor will not show any video sources.
Clarion Corporation of Ameica All Rights Reserved. Copyright C 2009: Clarion Corporation of America Printed in China / Imprime au Chine / Impreso en China 05/2009 P.N.
