Page 2 - English; CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION; For USA and Canada only; Contents
English VZ309 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 i...
Page 3 - Expanding Systems; Expanding audio features; Expanding sound features; and the
VZ309 3 English 1. FEATURES Expanding Systems Expanding audio features Expanding visual features Rear monitor VTR etc. iPod Expanding sound features External power amplifier NOTE: The unit can receive analog, HD Radio (optional) and satellite radio (optional) broadcasts. NOTE: The items listed outsi...
Page 4 - WARNING; INFORMATION FOR USERS:
English VZ309 4 2. PRECAUTIONS 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...
Page 5 - Operational Panel; • Press to mute audio ON or OFF.
VZ309 5 English 3. CONTROLS [ ] [ ] [ ] Operational Panel With Open Operational Panel Names of Buttons [1] [2] [SCN] [OPEN] [ ] [MUTE] [3][RPT] [4][RDM] [DIM] [5][ ] [6][ ] [SRC] [OPT] [BAND][iPod-MENU] [SET] VOLUME[ADJ][PUSH MODE SEL] DISPLAY AUX IN USB SLOT REMOTE SENSOR [AS][PS/ENT] RESET [ ] [ ]...
Page 6 - Be sure to read this chapter while; Volume Knob; Names of Buttons
English VZ309 N ote: 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. . Track repeat in CD and MP3/WMA and iPod modes.• Press two ti...
Page 7 - Remote Control; Replacing the batteries; battery tray and remove the old battery.
VZ309 7 English Remote Control P/N A B RPT MENU GOTO [ ]Power [TITLE] [SETUP] [CLEAR] [ENT] [0 - 9] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ZOOM] [SRC] [GOTO] [MENU] [SUB.T] [ ] [ ] [RPT] [RDM][AUDIO] [ SEEK+ ] [ SEEK- ] [SPACE] [DISP][ANGLE] [MUTE] [SEL] [BAND P/N] [A B] [ ] VOL+ [ ] VOL- Replacing the batteries 1. Press...
Page 8 - Names of Remote Control Buttons
English VZ309 8 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 selec...
Page 9 - CAUTIONS ON HANDLING; Operation Panel; For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.; Cleaning; • Cleaning the cabinet
VZ309 9 English 4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operation Panel • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 0 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...
Page 10 - Handling Discs; Roughness; CAUTION
English VZ309 10 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. • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or ...
Page 11 - DVD Video Features
VZ309 11 English 5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM 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. Ref...
Page 12 - Discs; When you play a CD Extra disc, only the; “ALL”; or any combination of numbers that; “Dolby”; symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.; and the Windows; Playable discs; ALL
English VZ309 1 Discs Playable discsThis DVD video player can play the following discs. About CD Extra discsA 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 t...
Page 13 - Basic Operations; Start the engine before using this unit.
VZ309 13 English 6. OPERATIONS Basic Operations Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Turning ...
Page 14 - Mirror image
English VZ309 14 Basic Operations Equalizer 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 ad...
Page 15 - Radio Operations
VZ309 15 English Radio Operations Listen to the Radio 1. Press the [SRC] to select Radio mode. . Press the [BAND] button to select the band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order FM1 FM FM3 AM1 AM. Seek Tuning 1. Press to seek the station automatica...
Page 16 - DVD Video Player Operations; Setting up the screen size; enter to; Set up the subtitle language; enter to confirm.; Set rating for parental level control; The rating can be selected only under; Set up Misc Menu; Refer to the diagram in “CONTROLS”
English VZ309 1 DVD Video Player Operations CAUTION For your safety, the driver should not insert or eject a disc, or operate the controls while driving. Setting up the screen size In DVD video menu display select the aspect ratio “1:9” for wide screen or “4:3” for normal dispaly.•When watching a wi...
Page 17 - If you force a disc into before auto
VZ309 17 English Watching/Listening to a Disc 1. Press the [SRC] to select DVD mode, when disc is inserted. • 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 operatin...
Page 18 - File extensions
English VZ309 18 DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the screen size Pausing playbackPress [ ] 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 i...
Page 19 - Entering File and Folder Names; Playing MP3 folders
VZ309 19 English 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 Shoc...
Page 21 - iPod Operations; Note that iPod versions higher than those; Notes regarding use of Apple iPod; Precautions for battery consumptions; Controlling the iPod; Selecting the iPod mode; iPod operation keys; iPod music playback
VZ309 1 English 7. ACCESSORIES iPod Operations This unit can be used to control a connected Apple iPod and iPhone. Please consult your dealer or Clarion Technical support about specific features and functions with your Apple device.Note:• Note that iPod versions higher than those noted above may not...
Page 22 - Switching to AUX In mode; AUX in Operations
English VZ309 Fast forward and fast backward playbackPress 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.Photo/Video playbackTo view photos and videos on the screen, you must use the iPod to contr...
Page 23 - XM Radio Operations
VZ309 3 English 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) 97-34. Customers should have their Radio ID ready. (see “Displaying ...
Page 24 - Direct channel input; HD Radio Operations; HD RadioTM Technology; Not all FM or AM stations offer HD Radio; Selecting HD Radio mode; The amount of information displayed; Selecting HD Radio band
English VZ309 4 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 [ENT] enter button on the remote control to select a station. Direct channel input To ...
Page 25 - HD Radio multicast channels; Multicast stations can be stored; Preview scan
VZ309 5 English HD Radio Operations HD Radio multicast channels 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- etc).• Use the rotary encoder to navigate the list and the...
Page 26 - GENERAL; When the Reset button is
English VZ309 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL DVD PLAYER 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 your store of purchase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase. Nothing happen...
Page 27 - DVD PLAYER; Parental level error
VZ309 7 English 9. ERROR DISPLAY If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to solve the problem. DVD PLAYER Display Cause Measure BAD DISC A disc is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. This is a failure of DVD deck’s mechanism and con...
Page 28 - Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.; Signal to Noise Ratio:
English VZ309 8 10. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 8 dBStereo Separation (1 kHz): 30 dBFrequency Response ( 3dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz Image Response Ratio: 50dBIF Response Ratio: 70dBSignal/Noise Ratio: >55dB AM Tuner Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 171...
Page 30 - CONTENTS
English VZ309 30 INSTALLATION /WIRECONNECTION GUIDE CONTENTS 1.BEFORE STARTING .............................................................. 30.PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................... 303. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................
Page 31 - Cautions on Installation; • Console opening dimensions
VZ309 31 English Source unit ..................................................... 1Owner’s manual and Installation manual ........ 1Mounting bracket ............................................ 1Machine screws M5x mm ............................. 4Mounting bolt (50 mm) ................................
Page 32 - Removing the Source Unit
English VZ309 3 6. Removing the Source Unit Note: Before attaching the mounting bracket, slightly bend the spring toward the inside with your fingers and attach it to the side of car. 1. When removing the source unit, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in Section 5. “Installing the Source Un...
Page 33 - Cautions on Wiring
VZ309 33 English 7. Cautions on Wiring 1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.. 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 fus...
Page 34 - HD Radio; XM Radio
English VZ309 34 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. Radio Antenna Jack Connector cable(Sold separately) Subwoofer Line Out Video Out 1...
Page 35 - Connecting the parking brake cord; video/AV input when the parking brake is engaged.; Connecting the accessories; • Connecting to the external amplifier; This unit may not support all functions of all iPod devices
VZ309 35 English 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 conne...
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