Page 2 - CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION; For USA and Canada only; INFORMATIONS DE L’ENREGISTREMENT DE PRODUITS CLARION; Pour les Étas Unis et le Canada seulement; INFORMACIÓN DEL REGISTRO DE PRODUCTO DE CLARION; Para USA y Canada nomas; para registrar su producto de Clarion.
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 areconfident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience. There are many benefits to registering your product. We invite you to vi...
Page 3 - English; Contents
1 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Thank you for purchasing the Clarion MAX685BT . • Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly 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 c...
Page 4 - Expanding Systems
2 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 1. FEATURES ■ Built in Bluetooth ® Handsfree (HFP & OPP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP) ■ USB direct connection for iPod & Digital Media ■ NAX980HD/NAX970HD (HDD Navigation) control with Touch Panel Expanding Systems NAX980HD/NAX970HD Expanding au...
Page 5 - About CD Extra discs; ALL
3 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Playable discs This DVD player can play the following discs: In addition, the DVD player can play CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs on which the following media files have been recorded: For detailed information, see the sections entitled “MP3/WMA/AAC Operati...
Page 6 - DVD video features; DVD menu
4 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 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 differ depending on the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the...
Page 7 - INFORMATION FOR USERS:; WARNING
5 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 2. PRECAUTIONS 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (...
Page 8 - Operation panel/Generalities
6 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Operation panel/Generalities 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 q C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damag...
Page 9 - WMDRM 10 for devices
7 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l About the registered marks, etc. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended f...
Page 10 - Functions of Buttons; Sensor
8 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 3. CONTROLS ● Operation panel ● With the operation panel open Functions of Buttons Note: • Be sure to read this section while referring to the front diagram. Sensor • Receiver for the remote control unit (operating range: 30° in all directions). [ o ] (EJECT) but...
Page 12 - Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation; Turning the power on
10 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation Turning the power on ∗ 1 Engine ON position System check The CeNET format utilized on this unit is provided with a system check function. When the system check function is performed under the following conditions, the pow...
Page 13 - TUNER mode operation
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 11 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l TUNER mode operation (Source screen) Switches the radio band. Seek tuning Manual tuning Selects Home/Travel modes. (Preset List screen) • Select desired station after selecting radio band.
Page 14 - DVD Video mode operation
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 12 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l DVD Video mode operation (Source screen) (DVD Video mode screen) * 2 (Options screen) (DVD Setup screen) * Screen during DVD Video mode when automobile moving. (more than 1 second) Note: * 2 When playing a DVD video movie...
Page 15 - Bluetooth telephone operation
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 13 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Bluetooth telephone operation (Menu screen) (Telephone screen) (10Key screen) • To make a call, enter the telephone number using 10-Key Pad, then touch the [ ] (Send) key. (Cellular Select screen) Register your Bluetooth ...
Page 16 - Adjusting the General settings
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 14 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Adjusting the General settings (Menu screen) (General Settings screen) (Wall Paper tab screen) (System tab screen) (Clock tab screen) (Display tab screen) (Clock tab screen)
Page 17 - Adjusting the Audio settings
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 15 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Adjusting the Audio settings (Menu screen) (Audio Settings screen) (OTHERS tab screen) (DZE tab screen) (BAL/FAD tab screen) (TONE tab screen)
Page 18 - Remote Control Unit; Names of buttons
16 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Remote Control Unit Names of buttons Inserting the Battery 1. Slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove it. 2. Insert the CR2025 battery bundled with the remote control unit in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover. N...
Page 19 - Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Remote Control Unit 17 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons You can use the remote control unit to control the MAX685BT. When the 2Zone function is ON, the controls work upon the Sub zone only. Note: • The steering wheel remote control operations work upon the ...
Page 20 - Turning On and Off the Power; Adjusting the Volume; CAUTION; Opening the operation panel and adjusting the angle; CAUTION; Opening/closing the operation panel
18 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 4. BASIC OPERATIONS Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” (page 8). Turning On and Off the Power CAUTION CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may ha...
Page 21 - Turning the Audio OFF; Turning the AV features on; Turning the Monitor OFF; Turning the monitor on
Opening the operation panel and adjusting the angle 19 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Adjusting the angle of the operation panel The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted in the range of 0 q to 30 q . 1. Keep pressing the [ 7 ] (OPEN/CLOSE) button.After about 1 second, beeps will sound tw...
Page 22 - Setting/Ejecting a Disc; Notes on handling discs; Handling
20 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Setting/Ejecting a Disc Notes on 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 di...
Page 23 - Setting a disc; After setting a disc
Setting/Ejecting a Disc 21 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Setting a disc 1. Press the [ 7 ] (OPEN/CLOSE) button to open the operation panel. 2. Insert a disc into the center of the insertion slot with the label side facing up.The disc will automatically be drawn into the DVD player. After settin...
Page 24 - Connecting/Disconnecting an USB Media Device; Playable USB media devices; About the Apple iPod
22 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Connecting/Disconnecting an USB Media Device This unit has one USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector which is compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. Playable USB media devices This system can control the following USB media devices connected to the USB connector.• ...
Page 25 - After connecting an USB device
Connecting/Disconnecting an USB Media Device 23 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Connecting an USB media device CAUTION • For your safety, the driver should not connect or disconnect an USB media device. • Do not start the vehicle’s engine while the USB media device is connected, since it may resu...
Page 26 - Selecting a Media Source; Changing the souce mode
24 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Selecting a Media Source Changing the souce mode 1. Press the [ SRC ] button to display the Source screen. 2. Touch the desired Source key you wish to change to.The system is switched to the corresponding source media mode. Available media sources * 1 : When the...
Page 27 - Zone Function; About the 2Zone function
25 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 2Zone Function About the 2Zone function The 2Zone function is a function that assigns separate source output to the Main zone (this unit) and Sub zone (the optional rear monitor) by simultaneously playing two sources in this system. Therefore, the rear passenger...
Page 28 - Radio Operations; Listening to the radio; Recalling a preset station
26 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 5. SOURCE OPERATIONS Radio Operations Listening to the radio 1. Press the [ SRC ] button, and touch the [ TUNER ] key. The TUNER mode screen is displayed, and the system resumes the last status of the TUNER mode. 2. Touch the [ Home ] or [ Trav ] key to select t...
Page 29 - Manual memory
Radio Operations 27 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Manual memory 1. Touch the [ Home ] or [ Trav ] key to select the Home or Travel mode. 2. Touch the [ List ] key to display the Preset List screen. 3. Touch the desired Band key to select the band you wish to store. 4. Tune in the station you wi...
Page 30 - DVD Video Operations; Selecting the DVD Video mode; Displaying the DVD Setup screen
28 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l DVD Video Operations Selecting the DVD Video mode 1. Set a DVD video disc to the DVD player. The system will automatically read the disc data, change to the DVD mode (DVD Video mode), and start playback after a while.See also “Setting/Ejecting a Disc” (page 20)....
Page 32 - Setting up the country code; Operating a DVD video; Watching a DVD Video
DVD Video Operations 30 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Setting up the country code Set up the country number for setting up of the parental level.• The factory default setting is “ 8583 ” (U.S.A.). Country code list: Setting up the parental level You can change the level of parental lock (audiov...
Page 33 - Selecting the screen size
DVD Video Operations 31 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Selecting the screen size You can change the screen size to suit to the playback film.• The factory default setting is “ F.Wide ”. 1. Touch the screen to display the DVD Video mode screen. 2. Repeat touching the [ Wide/F.Wide/Cinema/ Normal ...
Page 34 - Stopping playback
DVD Video Operations 32 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Stopping playback 1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch and hold the [ p ] key for more than 1 second during playback.Playback is stopped. 2. To resume playback, touch the [ p ] key. Playback resumes from the scene where playback is st...
Page 35 - Repeat playback
DVD Video Operations 33 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Repeat playback This operation plays back the current title or chapter repeatedly.1. Showing the DVD Video mode screen, touch the [ Options ] key. 2. Touch the [ Title ] or [ Chapter ] key of the Repeat item, then touch the [ Back ] key. The...
Page 36 - Audio CD Operations; Selecting the CDDA mode; Operating an audio CD; Listening to an audio CD
34 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Audio CD Operations This system is a CD TEXT compatible model, and supports the display of the DISC TITLE, TRACK TITLE, and TRACK ARTIST of the CD TEXT. Note: • This unit supports only CD TEXT in English. Also, some character data may not be reproduced properly ...
Page 37 - Other various play functions
Audio CD Operations 35 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Other various play functions 1. Touch the [ Options ] key. 2. Touch the [ Track ] key of the function you want to play. Track repeat playback: Touch the [ Track ] key of the Repeat item. • This operation plays back the current track repeatedl...
Page 39 - Precautions when preparing a disc
MP3/WMA/AAC Operations 37 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Precautions when preparing a disc Note: • For details of the DivX file mentioned below, see “DivX Operations” (page 39). ● Logical format (File system) The following writing formats are available when writing MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files on a di...
Page 40 - Pausing playback
MP3/WMA/AAC Operations 38 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Pausing playback 1. Touch the [ p ] key during playback. Playback pauses. 2. To resume playback, touch the [ p ] key. Playback resumes. Skipping a track (searching) 1. Press the [ R ] or [ F ] button during playback.Tracks are skipped, as ...
Page 41 - DivX Operations; About the DivX file; Precautions on the DivX file; Selecting the DivX mode
39 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l DivX Operations This system can playback DivX movie files recorded on a disc. • Official DivX ® Certified product • Plays all versions of DivX ® video (including DivX ® 6) with standard playback of DivX ® media files. About the DivX file What is DivX? DivX is a ...
Page 42 - Operating DivX playback; Watching DivX movies
DivX Operations 40 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Operating DivX playback Note: • The most operations in the DivX mode are same as those in the MP3/WMA/AAC modes. See also “Operating MP3/WMA/AAC playback” (page 37). • The random plays cannot be specified in the DivX mode. Watching DivX movies Af...
Page 43 - SOURCE OPERATIONS; XM Satellite Radio Operations; Selecting the XM mode; Selecting a band
41 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 6. SOURCE OPERATIONS (ACCESSORIES) XM Satellite Radio Operations This function is available when an XM tuner is connected.This unit can control the following satellite radio receiver:• XM Mini-Tuner Note: • Be sure to turn off the ACC power before connecting/dis...
Page 44 - Tuning in a station
XM Satellite Radio Operations 42 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Tuning in a station Only channels that can be received are selected. Channels without broadcasts and channels not covered by the contract will be skipped.• This operation works only in the Channel selection mode. 1. Touch the [ R ] ...
Page 45 - Category Scan function
XM Satellite Radio Operations 43 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Receiving stations selected by category Satellite Radio allows you to select broadcast channel category (contents).1. Touch the [ CAT ] key to display the Category List screen. 2. Touch the desired Category item key to select the ca...
Page 46 - iPod Operations; Notes on using Apple iPod; Operation keys
44 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l iPod Operations iPods 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 ...
Page 48 - iPod Menu Operation; Displaying the iPod Menu screen
iPod Operations 46 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l iPod Menu Operation You can specify the tracks to play by narrowing the following categories: ● In the Music mode [Albums]: The list of all the Albums stored in the iPod is displayed. [Artists]: You can narrow the Albums to be listed by specifyin...
Page 50 - MTP Audio Player Operations
48 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l MTP Audio Player Operations This system has the functions based on the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) developed by the Microsoft Corporation, can control some portable audio players which support the MTP standard, and can play audio files (MP3/WMA) stored in the ...
Page 51 - USB Memory Operations
49 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l USB Memory Operations This system can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC) stored in an USB memory which is recognized as “USB Mass Storage Class device”. You can use your USB memory as an audio device by simply copying desired audio files into it. Note: • This system...
Page 52 - Bluetooth Audio Player Operations; Selecting the Bluetooth mode
50 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Bluetooth Audio Player Operations Some Bluetooth cellular phones have the audio features, and some portable audio player support the Bluetooth feature. These devices will be called as “Bluetooth audio players” in this manual.This system can play audio data store...
Page 53 - Selecting the Bluetooth audio player
Bluetooth Audio Player Operations 51 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 6. When you specify “ Search ”, perform the acknowledgement operation for the Bluetooth connection on your Bluetooth audio player, if it is prompted.When you specify “ Wait ”, perform the search operation of Bluetooth devices on...
Page 54 - Bluetooth Telephone Operations; Selecting the BT Phone mode; Setting the telephone features
52 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Bluetooth Telephone Operations When the connection with your Bluetooth cellular phone is established, the following functions are available on this unit:• Listening to your telephone calls on the car speakers.• Answering to an incoming call.• Making a call using...
Page 56 - Selecting the cellular phone; Telephone operations; Making a call using the Ten-Key pad
Bluetooth Telephone Operations 54 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 3. Touch the [ Add ] key to display the Add the Cellular screen. 4. Touch your desired Cellular key to select the key for the cellular phone to be registered.• You cannot select the Cellular key of which another cellular phone is a...
Page 57 - Redialing; Making a call using the Phone Book
Bluetooth Telephone Operations 55 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l • Touch the [ Private ] key to talk using the cellular phone canceling the hands-free function. To return to the hands-free mode, touch the [ Hands Free ] key. • Touch the [ Mic ] key to turn off the microphone so that the sound do...
Page 58 - Navigation System Operations; Notes on the NAVI functions
56 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Navigation System Operations Notes on the NAVI functions • Hereafter in this section, the Navigation system will be called as “ NAVI ”. • When the Clarion NAVI NAX980HD/ NAX970HD is connected, the following functions are available: • Showing the NAVI display• Op...
Page 59 - AUX Operations; Selecting the AUX mode; Showing the AUX mode screen
57 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l AUX Operations This function is available when a VTR, etc. is connected to the AUX terminal. Note: • For your safety, this system has a safety function which turns off the picture when the car is moving, so only the audio can be heard. The picture can only be wa...
Page 60 - Audio Settings
58 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 7. SYSTEM SETTINGS Audio Settings Displaying the Audio Settings screen You can customize the various audio settings of this unit from the Audio Settings screen.1. Press the [ MENU ] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Touch the [ Audio ] key. The Audio Settings ...
Page 61 - Adjusting the Tone; Adjusting the BASS; Adjusting the Balance/Fader
Audio Settings 59 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Adjusting the Tone You can adjust the sound tone by performing the following adjustments. Note: • These operations are disabled when the DZE (Digital Z-Enhancer) function is set to other than “ OFF ”. Adjusting the BASS The bass gain, bass frequen...
Page 62 - Adjusting the High Pass Filter
Audio Settings 60 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Turning on/off the Magna-Bass EXtend The Magna Bass Extend does not adjust the low sound area like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic sound.• The factory default setting is “...
Page 63 - General Settings; Setting Camera Interrupt; Setting the Beep
61 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l General Settings Displaying the General Settings screen You can customize the various settings of this unit from the General Settings screen.1. Press the [ MENU ] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Touch the [ General ] key. The General Settings screen appears....
Page 64 - Performing the System Check; Setting your Personal Code
General Settings 62 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Confirming the DivX Registration Code and DivX URL When you download a DivX VOD (Video-on-Demand) file from a web site, entering the registration code of your playback system may be required to authorize the file. You can confirm the registratio...
Page 65 - Erasing the Personal Code
General Settings 63 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Note: • Write down your Personal Code in case you forget it. Erasing the Personal Code When the ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen appears The Personal Code screen will be displayed when turning the ACC power on after performing the following operations...
Page 66 - Adjusting the Monitor; Setting the Screen mode
64 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l Adjusting the Monitor You can customize the various monitor settings by the following operations. Setting the Screen mode The system has two screen modes: the Day mode and Night mode. Each mode has the own dimmer setting. You can select these modes temporarily b...
Page 67 - General
65 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l 8. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this system, check the following items to resolve it. See also our homepage (www.clarion.com) for additional information. General Problem Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. R...
Page 68 - DVD Player
66 MAX685BT English Owner ’s ma nua l DVD Player USB Devices Problem Cause Measure Disc cannot be loaded. Another disc is already loaded. Eject the disc before loading the new one. There is a foreign matter already in place. Eject the foreign matter forcibly. Sound skips or is noisy. Disc is dirty. ...
Page 72 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Symbol Identification; Before Use
70 MAX685BT English INSTAL LATIO N MAN UAL INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL ■ Contents 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................... 702. BEFORE STARTING ......................................................
Page 73 - Installation Precautions; Installation Notes; Connection Notes
71 MAX685BT English INSTALLATION MANUAL Installation Precautions CAUTION CAUTION • Do not install the system in the locations described below. This may cause a fire, accident or electrical shock:A location exposed to rain or dust.A location interfering with the driver’s visual range or operation of ...
Page 75 - CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
73 MAX685BT English INSTALLATION MANUAL 5. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting. 2. This model features an operation panel that slides forward.On some types of cars, the operation panel may make contact with the dashboard or gearshif...
Page 76 - INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT; Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle
74 MAX685BT English INSTAL LATIO N MAN UAL 6. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard.1. When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure 6.When installing the main unit in TOYOTA...
Page 77 - Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle; Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA; Typical Mounting Brackets
75 MAX685BT English INSTALLATION MANUAL Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked ★ are attached to the vehicle.) Note: * 2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model. In such a case, trim t...
Page 78 - CAUTIONS ON WIRING
76 MAX685BT English INSTAL LATIO N MAN UAL 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 ...
Page 81 - Connecting the Accessories
79 MAX685BT English INSTALLATION MANUAL ● 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 video images when the parking brake is engaged. • When the parking brake cord is ...
