Clarion Car Stereo System VXZ756 User Manual

Owner’s manual  
VXZ756  
DVD/VCD/CD/WMA/MP3 Receiver/  
CeNET Control  
3
4
NTSC NTSC  
PAL  
PAL  
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 or the  
optical parts of the player and proper  
naturally allowing normal operation.  
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
playback may not be possible. If moisture  
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth.  
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the  
player, do not use the player for about one  
hour. The condensation will disappear  
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.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD  
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE  
THE EQUIPMENT.  
CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER and MINI DISC  
PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR  
REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Handling Compact Discs  
Use only compact discs bearing the  
mark.  
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially  
shaped compact discs.  
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not  
be usable.  
or  
To remove a compact disc from its storage case,  
press down on the center of the case and lift the disc  
out, holding it carefully by the edges.  
• Do not use commercially available CD protection  
sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These  
may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the  
internal mechanism.  
Handling  
Storage  
• Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW  
discs are both easily affected by high temperature  
and humidity and some of CD-R and CD-RW discs  
may not be played. Therefore, do not leave them for  
a long time in the car.  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any  
heat source.  
• Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or  
dust.  
• 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.  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat from  
heaters.  
Cleaning  
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and  
wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact  
disc to the circumference.  
• Never stick labels on the  
surface of the compact  
disc or mark the surface  
with a pencil or pen.  
• Never play a compact  
disc with any cellophane  
tape or other glue on it  
Ball-point pen  
• Do not use any solvents, such as commercially  
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to  
clean compact discs.  
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let the  
compact disc dry off well before playing it.  
Roughness  
or with peeling off marks. If you try  
to play such a compact disc, you may  
not be able to get it back out of the CD  
player or it may damage the CD player.  
• Do not use compact discs that have large scratches,  
are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may  
cause misoperation or damage.  
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3. 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  
About CD Extra discs  
This unit provides the following functions in addition to the  
high image quality and sound quality of DVD video.  
Notes:  
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 Data session.  
Your personally-created CDs with more than second data  
sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player.  
• The functions described in the section, “Features”, for  
example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles,  
etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the  
instructions provided with the DVD video.  
• Some disc functions may operate differently than  
described in this manual.  
About playing a CD-R/CD-RW, DVD R/RW disc  
This player can play CD-R/CD-RW, DVD R/RW discs  
previously recorded in music CD format or video CD format.  
Discs that cannot be played back  
This DVD video player cannot play back DVD-Audio, DVD-  
RAM, Photo CDs, etc.  
Multi-sound function  
DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one film; select  
the language of your preference.  
Notes:  
• It may also not be possible to play back CDs recorded on a  
CD-R unit and CD-RW unit. (Cause: disc characteristics,  
cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on player’s lens, etc.)  
• The languages stored on the disc are  
indicated by the icon as shown.  
Multi-angle function  
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles  
allows you to select the angle of choice.  
• The number of recorded angles are indicated  
by the icon as shown.  
Subpicture (subtitles) function  
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and  
you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see.  
• The number of recorded subtitle languages are  
indicated by the icon as shown.  
Multi-story function  
When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film,  
you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation  
procedures vary with the disc; observe the instructions for  
selecting a story provided during playback.  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital enables up to 5.1 independent multi-channel  
audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is  
also used in movie theaters.  
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If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized is  
played, it will take a long time to start playing. Also, it may not  
be possible to play depending on its recording conditions.  
You cannot play Super Audio CDs. Playback of the CD  
layer is not supported even if it is a hybrid disc.  
Note on region numbers  
The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video  
players and DVD discs by sales area.  
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This player can play “ALL” and “3” or “4” (and those inclusive).  
For information checking on the recognition of “3” and “4”, see  
page 34 “Country code list”. The DVD  
3
4
ALL  
3
4
video region number is marked  
on the disc jacket as shown.  
TV color system  
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NTSC NTSC  
PAL  
PAL  
This DVD player plays NTSC discs and PAL discs only and  
cannot be used for playback of SECAM discs.  
About MP3/WMA playback  
This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3/  
WMA music data have been recorded. For a detailed  
DTS  
DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system that differs  
from the Dolby Digital system. DTS provides a larger amount  
of data than Dolby Digital enabling high-quality surround  
playback and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music like  
a DVD software allows 5.1 channel independent multi-  
channel audio reproduction.  
information, see the page entitled “Listening to an MP3/WMA”.  
About the registered marks etc.  
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that  
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation  
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
tecnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,  
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Menu screens  
Menus can be called up  
Main Menu  
during DVD video playback  
to perform menu setting.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Discs  
Playable disc  
Playable discs  
• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc.U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-  
wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital  
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
DVD video discs  
video CDs  
This DVD video player can  
play the following discs.  
Note:  
• When you play a CD  
Extra disc, only the  
first session will be  
recognizesd.  
Audio CDs  
MP3 ID3 TAG  
WMA  
Be sure to unfold and read the next page. /  
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4. CONTROLS /  
/
Source unit /  
/
[Q]  
IR-Receiver  
[
]
Z+  
[DVD/CD SLOT]  
[
]
ROTARY  
[
]
RELEASE  
[
],  
SCN  
[MENU]  
[
[
]
RPT  
[PS/AS],[  
]
]
RDM  
[
]
DIRECT  
[
P.LIST]  
[
DN]  
[a], [d]  
[
]
UP  
[
ADJ]  
[
]
ISR  
[
A-M]  
[
]
TITLE  
[
]
BND  
[
SRC]  
[
]
DISP  
Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.  
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5. NOMENCLATURE  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “4. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[RELEASE] button  
[DIRECT] buttons  
• Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP.  
• Stores a station into memory or recalls it  
directly while in the radio mode.  
IR-Receiver  
• Receiver for remote control unit. (Operating  
range: 30˚ in all directions)  
[P.LIST] button  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn  
on or off the play list mode. (MP3/WMA disc  
only)  
[ROTARY] knob  
• Turn to adjust the volume.  
• Performs various settings.  
[UP], [DN] buttons  
• Selects the folder while an MP3/WMA disc is  
playing.  
[DVD/CD SLOT]  
• Ejects a disc loaded in the unit.  
• Selects the play list while in the play list  
mode.  
[Q] button  
[ISR] button (Instant station recall)  
• Eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.  
• Recalls ISR radio station in memory.  
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer:  
Stores current station into ISR memory (radio  
mode only).  
[Z+] button  
• Use the button to select one of the 4 types of  
sound characteristics already stored in  
memory. Press and hold for 1 second or  
longer to return to “FLAT” the default value.  
[TITLE] button  
• Switches the titles.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
input or scroll the title.  
[SCN], [MENU] button  
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track while in the DVD mode.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform folder scan play while an MP3/WMA  
disc is playing.  
• The DVD menu is displayed while a DVD is  
playing. Pressing and holding for 1 second or  
longer also displays the DVD title screen.  
• The VCD MENU is displayed while a Video  
CD is playing (when PBC is ON).  
[BND] button  
• 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.  
[DISP] button  
• Switches the display indication (main display,  
clock display).  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
switch to the display adjust mode.  
[RPT] button  
• Repeats play while in the DVD mode.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform folder repeat play while an MP3/  
WMA disc is playing.  
[SRC] button  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
repeat the title while a DVD is playing .  
• Press to turn on the power.  
• Press and hold for 1second or longer to turn  
off the power.  
• Switches the operation mode among the  
radio mode, etc.  
[RDM] button  
• Performs random play while in the DVD  
mode.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform folder random play while an MP3/  
WMA disc is playing.  
[A-M] button  
• Switches to the audio mode (CENTER-VOL,  
SUB-WOOF VOL, BASS, TREBLE,  
BALANCE, FADER, Z-Enhancer Plus).  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn  
on or off the MAGNA BASS EXTENED.  
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Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[ADJ] button  
[PS/AS], [  
] button  
• Switches to the adjust mode.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
display the setup main menu while in the  
DVD mode.  
• Plays or pauses a CD or DVD while in the  
DVD mode.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer in the  
DVD mode to stop playback.  
• Performs preset scan in the radio mode.  
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to  
perform auto store in the radio mode.  
• Confirms various settings.  
[a] / [d] buttons  
• Select a station while in the radio mode or  
select a scene or a track while in the DVD  
mode.  
• These buttons are used to make various  
settings.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
switch the fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
Major Button Operations When External Equipment is  
Connected to This Unit  
[a] / [d] buttons  
When the CD changer is con-  
• Repeats or advances a track when listening  
to a disc.  
nected  
For details, see the section “CD changer  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
switch the fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
Operations”.  
[SCN] button  
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track.  
[
] button  
• Plays or pauses a CD.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform disc scan play.  
When the TV is connected  
* For details, see the section “TV  
Operations”.  
[RPT] button  
• Performs repeat play.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform disc repeat play.  
[DIRECT] buttons  
• Stores a station into memory or recalls it  
directly.  
[RDM] button  
• Performs random play.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
perform disc random play.  
[BND] button  
• Switches the band.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
switch seek or manual tuning.  
[UP], [DN] buttons  
• Selects the disc.  
[ADJ] button  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
switch the TV picture mode or VTR (external)  
picture mode.  
[TITLE] button  
• Switches the titles.  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to  
input or scroll the title.  
[a] / [d] buttons  
• Selects a station.  
[BND] button  
• Advances to next disc.  
[PS/AS] button  
• Performs preset scan in the TV mode.  
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to  
perform auto store in the TV mode.  
[DISP] button  
• Switches the display indication (main display,  
clock display).  
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Display Items  
Z-Enhancer Plus indication  
MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication  
Operation status and function mode indication  
Titles, clock, and the names of the mode being  
selected etc. are displayed.  
Playback time indication,  
Frequency indication  
Function indication  
: Disc (folder) Scan etc.  
: Scan indication  
: Stereo indication  
: Manual indication  
: Mute indication  
: MP3 indication  
: WMA indication  
: Repeat indication  
: Random indication  
: Reception band indication  
: Track number indication  
: Preset channel indication (1 to 6)  
: Disc number indication (1 to 12)  
LCD Screen  
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.  
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.  
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6. DCP  
The control panel can be detached to deter theft.  
When detaching the control panel, store it in the  
DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to  
prevent scratches.  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the DCP so that the A section on the  
right side of the DCP catches on the hook B  
on the unit.  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
Removing the DCP  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press the [RELEASE] button deeply to open  
the DCP.  
[
]
RELEASE button  
2. Press the left side C of the DCP carefully to  
fit it in place.  
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.  
CAUTION  
• The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks.  
After removing it, be careful not to drop it  
or subject it to strong shocks.  
DCP  
• If the [RELEASE] button is pressed and the  
DCP is not locked into place, it may fall out  
from vibration of the car. This can break the  
DCP, so after removing it, either install it on  
the unit or put it in its DCP case.  
• The connector connecting the unit and the  
DCP is an extremely important part. Be  
careful not to damage it by pressing on it  
with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc.  
Note:  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
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7. REMOTE CONTROL  
Buttons Used in the DVD Mode  
[MUTE]  
[POWER][SRC]  
[DISC UP][BND]  
[VOLUME]  
[P.TIME]  
[DISP]  
[0~9]  
(Ten-key)  
[
]
[SEARCH MODE]  
[RTN]  
[MENU]  
[
] [ ] [ ] [  
]
[ENT]  
[SET UP]  
[DVD TITLE]  
[ISR]  
[a ] [ d]  
[PBC]  
[RDM][TV/VTR]  
[SCN] [PS/AS]  
[RPT]  
[SLOW]  
[AUDIO]  
[ANGLE]  
[SUB TITLE]  
[P.TIME] button  
[
], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons (cursor buttons)  
Used to switch among play time displays  
When selecting the menu items shown in the  
monitor screen, use the cursor buttons to move  
the cursor up and down, left and right.  
[0-9] buttons (Ten-key buttons)  
Used to input numbers.  
[MENU] button  
V-CD (with PBC):Displays the PBC menu.  
DVD VIDEO:Displays the menu screen.  
[RTN] button  
Returns to the previous menu.  
[ENT] button  
Press this button to enter the setup item.  
[DVD TITLE] button  
DVD VIDEO:Displays the title screen.  
[SET UP] button  
Displays the setup screen of the unit.  
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Buttons Used in the DVD Mode  
[PBC] button  
Turns on/off the playback control (PBC) function  
for V-CDs equipped with it.  
[AUDIO] button  
DVD VIDEO:Switches among languages for  
audio (for DVDs with two or more languages).  
V-CD:Switches among audio output methods.  
Receiver for remote control unit  
[SUB TITLE] button  
Switches among languages for the subtitle.  
Operationg range :  
30° in all directions  
Signal transmitter  
[ANGLE] button  
Switches among angles while in DVD playback.  
(This button is available only on multiple angles  
DVDs.)  
[SLOW] button  
While the button is kept pressed, slow play is  
performed.  
[SEARCH MODE] button  
After this button is pressed, enter numbers using  
Ten-key buttons.  
DVD-VIDEO: Performs searching with a title/  
chapter number.  
MP3/WMA: FOLDER/TRACK number.  
V-CD (key inputs are accepted only when the  
PBC is turned off.):  
TRACK number  
CD: TRACK number.  
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.  
Notes:  
Using batteries improperly can cause them to  
explode. Take note of the following points:  
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries  
with new ones.  
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.  
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.  
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.  
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Functions of the Remote Control Unit Buttons  
Mode  
DVD  
(CD/MP3/WMA)  
Radio  
TV  
CD changer  
Button  
Switches among radio, DVD (CD/MP3/WMA), CD changer, TV and AUX.  
[SRC]  
Plays the first track.  
Top play.  
Moves the next disc  
in increasing order.  
Switches reception  
band.  
Switches reception  
band.  
[DISC UP],  
[BND]  
[VOLUME]  
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).  
[
] , [  
]
Moves preset  
channels up and  
down.  
Moves tracks up and down.  
When pressed and held for 1 second:  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
Moves preset  
channels up and  
down.  
[
]
Switches between  
playback and pause.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer to stop play.  
Switches between  
playback and pause.  
No function.  
No function.  
[MUTE]  
Turns mute on and off.  
[ISR]  
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.  
When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory (radio  
mode only).  
[DISP]  
Switches among main display and clock display.  
When pressed and held for 1 second or longer : Switches the title (except in the radio and TV  
mode).  
[SCN],  
[PS/AS]  
Scan play.  
Preset scan.  
Preset scan.  
Scan play.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
When pressed and  
held for 2 seconds or  
longer:  
When pressed and  
held for 2 seconds or  
longer:  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
Folder scan play  
(MP3/WMA disc).  
Auto store.  
Auto store.  
Disc scan play.  
[RPT]  
Repeat play.  
No function.  
No function.  
Repeat play.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
Folder repeat play  
(MP3/WMA disc).  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
Disc repeat play.  
[RDM],  
[TV/VTR]  
Random play.  
Switches between TV  
and VTR.  
No function.  
Random play.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer:  
Folder random play  
(MP3/WMA disc).  
Disc random play.  
Some of the corresponding buttons on the source unit and remote control unit have different functions.  
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8. OPERATIONS  
Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams  
Basic Operations  
of chapter “4. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Selecting a mode  
CAUTION  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
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.  
operation source mode.  
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
Radio mode DVD mode ➜  
CD changer mode TV mode ➜  
AUX mode Radio mode...  
System check and speaker  
setting  
External equipment not connected with  
CeNET is not displayed.  
During the initial power up of this unit, it will go  
through a system check procedure.  
Adjusting the volume  
This procedure verifies any devices connected  
through CeNET. Any additional CeNET devices  
plugged into the unit after the initial power up will  
initiate the system check procedure.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
When the power is turned on, “SYSTEM CHK”  
appears in the display if the wire connections  
were modified.  
Switching the display  
When the power is turned on  
Each time you press the [DISP] button, the  
display switches in the following order:  
The system check starts automatically within the  
unit.  
Main display Clock display ➜  
Main display ...  
When the system check is complete, “SP-  
SETTING” appears in the display. Perform the  
speaker setting.  
Once selected, the preferred display becomes  
the display default. When a function  
adjustment such as volume is made, the  
screen will momentarily switch to that  
function’s display, then revert back to the  
preferred display several seconds after the  
adjustment.  
1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
speaker system.  
The factory default setting is “2ch”.  
(Adjustment 2ch/5.1ch)  
2. Press the [  
] button.  
The setting is complete and the power  
Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
turns off.  
This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone  
effects stored in memory. Select the one you  
prefer.  
Turning on/off the power  
Note:  
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.  
The factory default setting is “Z+ OFF”.  
Each time you press the [Z+] button, the tone  
effect changes in the following order:  
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time  
without running the engine. If you drain the car’s  
battery too far, you may not be able to start the  
engine and this can reduce the service life of the  
battery.  
1. Press the [SRC] button.  
Z+ OFFBASS BOOSTIMPACT➜  
EXCITECUSTOMZ+ OFF”...  
2. The illumination and display on the unit light  
up. The unit automatically remembers its last  
operation mode and will automatically switch  
to display that mode.  
BASS BOOST: bass emphasized  
IMPACT: bass and treble emphasized  
EXCITE: bass and treble emphasized, mid de-  
emphasized  
CUSTOM: user custom  
Z+ OFF: no sound effect  
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second  
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.  
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Basic Operations  
Adjusting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
Adjusting the center speaker  
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 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”. For details on  
how to set the center speaker, refer to the  
subsection “Turning on/off speakers” in the  
section “Changing Initial Settings such as  
Menu Language, etc.”.  
1. Press the [Z+] button and select the Z-  
Enhancer Plus mode to adjust.  
2. Press the [A-M] button and turn the  
[ROTARY] knob to adjust the setting.  
When “B-BOOST 0” selected, you can  
adjust the bass in the range of -3 to 3.  
When “IMPACT 0” selected, you can adjust  
the bass and treble in the range of -3 to 3.  
When “EXCITE 0” selected, you can adjust  
the bass and treble in the range of -3 to 3.  
When Z-Enhancer Plus is selected, press  
and hold the [Z+] button for 1 second or  
longer to change to the “CUSTOM” mode.  
Bass/treble characteristics become flat and  
the indication “Z+ FLAT” is shown in the  
display.  
The factory default setting is “CTR-VOL 0”.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “CTR-VOL  
0”.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from -4 to  
+8 or OFF.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Adjusting the subwoofer  
Adjusting the tone  
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 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  
subwoofer output is set to “OFF”. For details on  
how to set the subwoofer, refer to the  
subsection “Turning on/off speakers” in the  
section “Changing Initial Settings such as  
Menu Language, etc.”.  
Press the [A-M] button and select the item to  
adjust. Each time you press the [A-M] button, the  
item changes as following order:  
When “BASS BOOST” is set  
“CTR-VOL 0” “SW-VOL 0” “B-BOOST  
0” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last function  
mode.  
The factory default setting is “SW-VOL 0”.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “SW-VOL 0”.  
When “IMPACT” is set  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from -6 to  
“CTR-VOL 0” “SW-VOL 0” “IMPACT 0”  
“BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last function  
mode.  
+6 or OFF.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
When “EXCITE” is set  
“CTR-VOL 0” “SW-VOL 0” “EXCITE 0”  
“BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last function  
mode.  
Adjusting the bass  
When “CUSTOM” is set  
(Gain, Frequency, Q-curve)  
“CTR-VOL 0” “SW-VOL 0” “BASS” ➜  
“TREBLE” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last  
function mode.  
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.  
When “Z+ OFF” is set  
“CTR-VOL 0” “SW-VOL 0” “BAL 0” ➜  
“FAD 0” Last function mode.  
CTR-VOL” does not appear when the speaker  
system is set to “2ch”.  
This adjustment can only be performed when  
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.  
The display automatically returns to the  
previous mode when no operation is  
performed.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the bass.  
The factory default setting is “BÅGAIN  
0Γ. (Adjustment range: -6 to +6)  
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3. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “B  
                                            
ÅF  
                                            
Adjusting the fader  
60Γ.  
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.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “BÅF 60Γ.  
(Adjustment 60/100/200 Hz)  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD 0”.  
4. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “BÅQ  
1Γ.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the front and rear speakers.  
The factory default setting is “FAD 0”.  
(Adjustment range: F12 to R12)  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the Q-  
curve.  
The factory default setting is “BÅQ 1Γ.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
(Adjustment 1/1.25/1.5/2)  
5. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Adjusting MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND  
Adjusting the treble  
(Gain, Frequency)  
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.  
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 as  
follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker  
system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being  
played.  
This adjustment can only be performed when  
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREBLE”.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the treble.  
The factory default setting is “TÅGAIN  
0Γ. (Adjustment range: -6 to +6)  
1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second  
or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” appears in the  
display.  
3. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “TÅF  
15kΓ.  
2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second  
or longer to turn off the MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” goes off from the  
display.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “TÅF 15kΓ.  
(Adjustment 10 kHz/15 kHz)  
4. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Adjusting the balance  
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.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL 0”.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the left and right speakers.  
The factory default setting is “BAL 0”.  
(Adjustment range: L13 to R13)  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
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Radio Operations  
Listening to the radio  
Recalling a preset station  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio sta-  
tions in memory. Pressing the corresponding [DI-  
RECT] button recalls the stored radio frequency  
automatically.  
mode. The frequency appears in the display.  
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the ra-  
dio reception band changes in the following  
order:  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
band (FM or AM).  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1...  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
3. Press the [a]/[d] button to tune in the de-  
recall the stored station.  
sired station.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for  
2 seconds or longer to store that station into  
preset memory.  
Tuning  
There are 3 types of tuning modes available,  
seek, manual and preset tuning.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
band (FM or AM).  
If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold  
the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANU” in the display goes off and seek tun-  
ing is now available.  
Auto store  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 sta-  
tions that are automatically tuned in sequentially.  
If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a pre-  
viously stored station remains unoverwritten at  
the memory position.  
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically  
seek a station.  
When the [d] button is pressed, the station  
is sought in the direction of higher frequen-  
cies; if the [a] button is pressed, the station  
is sought in the direction of lower frequencies.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
band (FM or AM).  
Manual tuning  
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec-  
onds or longer. The stations with good recep-  
tion are stored automatically to the preset  
channels.  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and  
step tuning.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-  
quency changes one step at a time. In the quick  
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired  
frequency.  
Preset scan  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in pre-  
set memory in order. This function is useful when  
searching for a desired station in memory.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
band (FM or AM).  
If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and  
hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning  
is now available.  
1. Press the [PS/AS] button.  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving  
that station.  
2. Tune into a station.  
Note:  
Quick tuning:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS] but-  
ton for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto  
store function is engaged and the unit starts stor-  
ing stations.  
Press the [a]/[d] button for 1 second or  
longer to tune in a station.  
Step tuning:  
Press the [a]/[d] button to manually tune in  
a station.  
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Radio Operations  
DVD Operations  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
Disc-In-Play function  
Instant station recall is a special radio preset that  
instantly accesses a favorite radio station at a  
touch of a button. The ISR function even  
operates with the unit in other modes.  
As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or  
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the  
power to the unit and start playing the disc  
automatically when the disc is inserted even if  
the power is not turned on.  
ISR memory  
1. Select the station that you wish to store in  
ISR memory.  
Loading a disc  
Insert the disc into the DVD/CD insertion slot  
with its labeled side facing up, then the disc will  
start playing.  
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds  
or longer.  
Recalling a station with ISR  
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on  
the radio function and tune the selected radio  
station. “ISR” appears in the display. Press the  
[ISR] button again to return to the previous  
mode.  
For 5-inch  
(12 cm) disc  
For 3-inch  
(8 cm) single disc  
Notes:  
• Never insert foreign objects into the DVD/CD  
SLOT.  
• If the disc is not inserted easily, there may be  
another disc in the mechanism or the unit may  
require service.  
Loading 8 cm compact discs  
No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.  
Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the  
insertion slot.  
Backup Eject function  
Pressing the [Q] button ejects the disc even if  
the power to the unit was not turned on.  
Press the [Q] button, then the disc will be  
ejected.  
Note:  
• If the ejected disc is left as it is, it will be reloaded  
after 15 seconds. However, single CDs will not be  
reloaded, so make sure to remove them.  
CAUTION  
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the  
disc insertion slot. Also never insert foreign  
objects into the slot.  
• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes  
out from cellophane tape or a rental CD  
label, or discs with marks where cellophane  
tape or rental CD labels were removed. It  
may be impossible to extract these discs  
from the unit and they may cause the unit  
to break down.  
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DVD Operations  
DVD-Video Operations  
Listening to a disc already  
loaded in the unit  
Watching a DVD-Video  
After inserting a disc, the play mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Press the [SRC] button to select the DVD mode.  
• Button operation may not be allowed  
depending on the story of the disc.  
When the unit enters the DVD mode, play starts  
automatically.  
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO  
DISC” appears in the display.  
After the menu screen is displayed  
For normal DVD-Video discs, the menu screen  
appears.  
After the menu screen is displayed, select an  
item in the following operations and play it back.  
Selecting the DVD menu  
1. Press the [MENU] button during playback.  
The DVD menus appears.  
The displayed contents may differ, depending  
on the DVD software.  
• Example showing menu display.  
Main Menu  
2. Select an item by pressing the [ ] and [ ]  
buttons and press the [ENT] button to enter.  
Otherwise, select an item with the ten-key  
buttons on the remote control unit and press  
the [ENT] button to enter.  
The video images of the selected item are  
played back.  
• Depending on the disc, items cannot be  
selected with the ten-key buttons.  
Stopping playback  
Press and hold the [  
] button for 1 second or  
longer during playback.  
Playback stops.  
To resume playback  
• Press the [  
] button, and playback resumes  
from the scene where playback is stopped.  
Pausing playback  
Press the [  
] button during playback.  
Playback pauses.  
To resume playback  
• Press the [  
resumes.  
] button, and playback  
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DVD-Video Operations  
Slow playback  
Searching with a chapter/title  
number  
Press and hold the [SLOW] button on the remote  
control unit during playback, or press and hold  
the [d] button during pause.  
You can locate the beginning of the scene using  
the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded  
on the DVD-Video disc.  
While the button is being pressed, slow  
playback continues at the speed 1/2 times the  
normal playback.  
• Slow playback cannot be performed in the  
backward direction. In addition, audio cannot  
be reproduced during slow playback.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during  
playback and select “[C**]”.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch between title number input “[T**]”  
and chapter number input “[C**]”.  
• Title  
Skipping a chapter (searching)  
Chapter means a small segment to divide the  
data area of the disc.  
A large segment to divide the data area  
of the disc.  
• Chapter  
A small segment to divide the data area  
Press the Chapter up [a] button or Chapter  
down [d] button during playback.  
Chapters are skipped, as many as the times  
the button is pressed, and playback starts.  
of the disc.  
Current  
2. Input the number of the title that you want to  
play back with the ten-key buttons (0 to 9).  
To input the title number “12”, press “1” of  
ten-key buttons and then “2”.  
location  
a
d
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Backward  
direction  
Playback  
direction  
Press “1”.  
Press “2”.  
• Press the [d] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the next chapter.  
• Press the [a] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the current chapter.  
When this button is pressed again within  
about 2 seconds, playback starts from the  
beginning of the previous chapter.  
• The unit may return to the menu screen  
when the [d] button or [a] button is  
pressed.  
3. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control  
unit.  
Playback starts from the scene of the input  
title number or chapter number.  
• If the input title number does not exist or  
searching with a title number is not  
allowed, the following message appears to  
invalidate the input.  
Fast-forward and fast-rewind  
Press and hold the Fast-forward [d] button or  
Fast-rewind [a] button during playback.  
Press and hold the button, and the playback  
speed becomes 4-time faster first and then 16-  
time faster 3 seconds later. Release the button,  
and the normal speed is restored.  
• No audio is reproduced during fast-forward and  
fast-rewind operation.  
• The menu screen may appear when the button  
is pressed.  
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DVD-Video Operations  
Repeat playback  
Switching among languages  
This operation plays back chapters/titles  
recorded on the DVD-Video repeatedly.  
On discs in which two or more audios or audio  
languages have been recorded, you can switch  
among the audio languages during playback.  
Press the [RPT] button for chapter repeat.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second or  
longer for title repeat.  
Press the [AUDIO] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch among audio languages.  
• Depending on the disc, up to 8 audios may  
be recorded. For details, see the mark of  
8
Chapter repeat:  
Plays back one chapter repeatedly.  
Title repeat:  
Plays back all chapters within the title repeatedly.  
the disc (  
: Indicates that 8 audios  
Press the [RPT] button again, and repeat  
playback is turned off.  
have been recorded).  
• When the power is turned on or when the  
disc is changed with a new one, the  
language set at the time of factory  
shipment is selected. If that language has  
not been recorded, the language specified  
on the disc is selected.  
• Depending on the disc, switching may be  
completely impossible or impossible on  
some scenes.  
Using the title menu  
On DVD discs containing two or more titles, you  
can select from the title menu for playback.  
1. Press the [DVD TITLE] button on the remote  
control unit or press and hold the [MENU]  
button for 1 second or longer on this unit  
during playback.  
• It may take time to switch among audios.  
The title menu screen appears.  
• Press the [MENU] button to return to the  
scene before the title menu screen and  
play the DVD.  
• Depending on the disc, the title menu  
cannot be called with [DVD TITLE] button.  
Switching subtitles  
On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle  
languages have been recorded, you can switch  
among the subtitle languages during playback.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
2. Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons or use  
the ten-key buttons to select an item.  
• Movement of the selected item with the  
buttons differs depending on the disc.  
Selection using the ten-key buttons also  
differs depending on the disc.  
control unit.  
Press the [SUB TITLE] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch among subtitles.  
• Depending on the disc, up to 32 kinds of  
• Depending on the disc, items cannot be  
selected with the ten-key buttons.  
subtitles may be recorded. For details, see  
8
the mark of the disc (  
: Indicates that 8  
kinds of subtitles have been recorded).  
• Depending on the disc, switching may be  
completely impossible or impossible on  
some scenes.  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
• It may take time to switch among subtitles.  
To turn off subtitles  
Press the [SUB TITLE] button several times, and  
subtitles are turned off.  
In initial setting:  
Off  
Subtitle 1  
Subtitle 2  
Subtitle X  
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DVD-Video Operations  
By pressing the button for 1 second or longer  
while the playback status is displayed, you can  
switch among time displays.  
Switching angles  
On DVD discs in which video images have been  
recorded in two or more angles, you can switch  
among the angles during playback.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Press the [ANGLE] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch among angles.  
• Depending on the disc, up to 9 angles may  
be recorded. For details, see the mark of  
the disc (  
: Indicates multi-angle).  
8
• Depending on the disc, angles may switch  
smoothly or switch with a momentary still  
image.  
• Depending on the disc, switching may be  
completely impossible or impossible on  
some scenes.  
TITLE ELAPSED  
TITLE REMAIN  
• It may take time to switch among angles.  
• Depending on the disc, scenes recorded in  
two or more angles may be played back.  
CHAPTER ELAPSED  
CHAPTER REMAIN  
Displaying the playback  
status  
This function can only be used from the remote  
• TITLE ELAPSED:  
control unit.  
Elapsed time of the title  
Press the [P.TIME] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch between display (ON) and non-display  
(OFF) of the playback status.  
• TITLE REMAIN:  
Remaining time of the title  
• CHAPTER ELAPSED:  
Elapsed time of the chapter  
Title number  
• CHAPTER REMAIN:  
Remaining time of the chapter  
Chapter number  
Playback time  
Digital 3/2.1 (Example):  
Displaying the currently audio format  
Audio format  
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Watching a video CD (V-CD)  
After inserting a disc, the play mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Pausing playback  
Press the [  
] button during playback.  
• Button operation may not be allowed  
depending on the story of the disc.  
Playback pauses.  
To resume playback  
After the menu screen is displayed  
For V-CD discs equipped with the PBC (Play  
Back Control) function, the menu screen  
appears. After the menu screen is displayed,  
select an item in the following operations and  
play it back.  
• Press the [  
resumes.  
] button, and playback  
Slow playback  
Press and hold the [SLOW] button on the remote  
control unit during playback, or press and hold  
the [d] button during pause.  
Selecting the V-CD menu  
(for V-CD discs with PBC)  
This key does not function on some discs.  
While the button is being pressed, slow  
playback continues at the speed 1/2 times the  
normal playback.  
• Slow playback cannot be performed in the  
backward direction. In addition, audio cannot  
be reproduced during slow playback.  
1. Press the [MENU] button during playback.  
The V-CD menu appears.  
The displayed contents may differ, depending  
on the V-CD software.  
Skipping a track (searching)  
• Example showing menu display.  
Press the TRACK up [d] / TRACK down [a]  
button during playback.  
The track is skipped and playback starts.  
Current  
location  
a
d
Track  
Track  
Track  
The menu screen can be switched depending  
on a disc being played.  
Backward  
direction  
Playback  
direction  
2. Select an item with the ten-key buttons on  
the remote control unit and press the [ENT]  
button to enter.  
• Press the [d] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the next track.  
• Press the [a] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the current track. When  
this button is pressed again within about 2  
seconds, playback starts from the beginning of  
the previous track.  
The video images of the selected item are  
played back.  
Stopping playback  
Press and hold the [  
] button for 1 second or  
This operation cannot be performed on some  
discs with PBC.  
longer during playback.  
Playback stops.  
To resume playback  
When the PBC is turned on  
• When the [  
] button is pressed, the disc  
plays from the beginning.  
If the unit is CeNET connected and the  
function is switched, the disc plays from the  
beginning.  
When the PBC is turned off  
• Press the [  
] button, and playback resumes  
from the scene where playback is stopped.  
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Watching a video CD (V-CD)  
Fast-forward and fast-rewind  
Changing audio output  
Press and hold the Fast-forward [d] button or  
You can change the audio output method.  
Fast-rewind [a] button during playback.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Press and hold the button, and the playback  
speed becomes 4-time faster first and then 16-  
time faster 3 seconds later. Release the button,  
and the normal speed is restored.  
• No audio is reproduced during fast-forward and  
fast-rewind operation.  
Press the [AUDIO] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch among audio output methods.  
LR (Stereo)  
• The unit may return to the menu screen when  
the button is pressed.  
LL (Left)  
Searching with a track  
number  
This operation allows searching with the track  
numbers recorded on the video CDs.  
RR (Right)  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Scan playback  
1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during  
playback.  
This operation scans and plays back all tracks on  
the disc, the first 10 seconds for each.  
2. Input the number of the track that you want to  
play back with the ten-key buttons (0 to 9).  
To input the track number “12”, press “1” of  
the ten-key buttons and then “2”.  
Press the [SCN] button.  
Press the [SCN] button again, and scan  
playback is turned off.  
You cannot do this operation when PBC is ON  
for a disc with PBC functions.  
Press “1”.  
Repeat playback  
Press “2”.  
This operation plays back one track recorded on  
the video CD repeatedly.  
Press the [RPT] button.  
3. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control  
unit.  
Press the [RPT] button again, and repeat  
playback is turned off.  
You cannot do this operation when PBC is ON  
for a disc with PBC functions.  
Playback starts from the scene of the input  
track number.  
• If the input track number does not exist or  
searching with a track number is not  
allowed, the following message appears to  
invalidate the input.  
Random playback  
This operation plays back all tracks on the disc in  
no particular order.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Press the [RDM] button again, and random  
You cannot do this operation when PBC is ON  
for a disc with PBC functions.  
playback is turned off.  
You cannot do this operation when PBC is ON  
for a disc with PBC functions.  
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Watching a video CD (V-CD)  
Displaying the playback  
status  
On/off of Play Back Control  
On video CDs equipped with Play Back Control  
function, you can turn it on/off.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
control unit.  
Press the [P.TIME] button during playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch between display (ON) and non-  
display (OFF) of the playback status.  
Press the [PBC] button.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch between on and off.  
When the PBC is turned on or off, the disc  
plays from the beginning.  
The factory default setting of PBC is “ON”.  
Playback control (PBC)  
This control signal is recorded on a Video CD for  
version 2.0 and used to control playback. Using  
pre-recorded menu screens in the Video CD with  
PBC, you can enjoy playback of software with a  
simplified dialog function or software with search  
function. You can also enjoy a still picture at high  
or standard resolution.  
• Even when display of the playback status is  
OFF, you can display the playback status by  
operating the button.  
• Depending on the playback status or disc, the  
following indication may appear.  
When the PBC is turned on  
The beginning of a disc is played each time the  
PBC is turned on or off.  
By pressing the button for 1 second or longer,  
you can switch among time displays.  
TRACK ELAPSED  
TRACK REMAIN  
TOTAL ELAPSED  
TOTAL REMAIN  
Displayed when the PBC is “OFF”.  
Note:  
• Depending on some discs, the [P.TIME] indication  
may not be displayed on some scenes. Also, it  
may occur that the P.TIME operation does not  
work. When this happens, the indication  
INVALID” will appear.  
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Listening to a CD  
This unit is a CD TEXT compatible model.  
This unit supports the display of the DISC TITLE,  
TRACK TITLE and ARTIST of the CD TEXT.  
Skipping a track (searching)  
Press the TRACK up [d]/ TRACK down [a]  
buttons.  
After inserting a disc, the play mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Tracks are skipped, as many as the times  
the button is pressed, and playback starts.  
• Press the [d] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the next track.  
• Press the [a] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the current track.  
When this button is pressed again within  
about 2 seconds, playback starts from the  
beginning of the previous track.  
• Example showing CD TEXT display.  
Fast-forward and fast-rewind  
Press and hold the Fast-forward [d] button or  
Fast-rewind [a] button 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.  
Note:  
• This unit supports only CD TEXT in  
alphanumerics. Also, some character data may not  
be reproduced properly on the monitor.  
Searching with a track  
number  
Top function  
The top function resets the CD player to the first  
track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play  
the first track (track No. 1) on the disc.  
This operation allows searching using the track  
numbers recorded on the CDs.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
Pausing playback  
control unit.  
Press the [  
] button during playback.  
1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during  
Playback pauses.  
playback.  
To resume playback  
2. Input the number of the track that you want to  
play back with the ten-key buttons (0 to 9).  
To input the track number “12”, press “1” of  
the ten-key buttons and then “2”.  
• Press the [  
] button again, and  
playback resumes.  
Displaying CD titles  
This unit can display title data for CD-text disc  
and user titles input with this unit.  
Press “1”.  
Each time you press the [TITLE] button, the title  
changes in the following order:  
Press “2”.  
User title (disc) CD-text title (disc) Artist  
name CD-text title (track) User title  
(disc)...  
3. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control  
unit.  
Note:  
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user  
titld=(as been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the  
display.  
Playback starts from the track of the input  
track number.  
• If the input track number does not exist or  
searching with a track number is not  
allowed, the following message appears to  
invalidate the input.  
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Listening to a CD  
Listening to an MP3/WMA  
MP3/WMA  
Scan playback  
This operation scans and plays back all tracks  
recorded on the disc, the first 10 seconds for  
each.  
What is MP3?  
MP3 is an audio compression method and classi-  
fied into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This  
audio compression method has penetrated into  
PC users and become a standard format.  
Press the [SCN] button.  
Press the [SCN] button again, and scan  
playback is turned off.  
This MP3 features the original audio data com-  
pression to about 10 percent of its initial size with  
a high sound quality. This means about 10 music  
CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW  
disc to allow a long listening time without having  
to change CDs.  
Repeat playback  
This operation plays back tracks recorded on the  
CD repeatedly.  
Press the [RPT] button.  
Press the [RPT] button again, and repeat  
playback is turned off.  
What is WMA?  
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media Au-  
dio, an audio file format developed by Microsoft  
Corporation.  
Random playback  
This operation plays back all tracks on the disc in  
no particular order.  
Notes:  
Searching track down is invalid during  
random playback.  
• This unit does not support a WMA file protected by  
DRM (Digital Rights Management). Only files with  
DRM turned OFF are played.  
• Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are  
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Press the [RDM] button again, and random  
playback is turned off.  
Changing the display of the  
playback status  
To disable DRM (Digital Rights Manage-  
ment):  
This function can only be used from the remote  
1. When using Windows Media Player 8, click  
on TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC  
tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the  
check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then,  
reconstruct files.  
control unit.  
By pressing the [P.TIME] button for 1 second or  
longer, you can switch among time displays.  
2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click  
on TOOLS OPTIONS MUSIC RECORD  
tab, then under Recording settings, unclick  
the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED  
MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.  
Personally constructed WMA files are used at  
your own responsibility.  
Precautions when creating  
MP3/WMA disc  
Usable 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  
TRACK ELAPSED  
TRACK REMAIN  
TOTAL ELAPSED  
TOTAL REMAIN  
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Listening to an MP3/WMA  
File extensions  
After disc selection, the play mode is  
1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or “.WMA”  
to MP3 or WMA file by using single byte let-  
ters. If you add a file extension other than  
specified or forget to add the file extension ,  
the file cannot be played.  
automatically engaged.  
• Example showing WMA/ID3 Tag display.  
2. Files without MP3/WMA data will be skipped  
and cannot be played.  
Logical format (File system)  
1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc or  
CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level 1, 2  
or JOLIET or Romeo” as the writing software  
format. Normal play may not be possible if the  
disc is recorded on another format.  
2. The folder name and file name can be dis-  
played as the title during MP3/WMA play but  
the title must be within 62 single byte ASCII  
characters (including an extension).  
Note:  
• This unit supports only WMA/ID3 Tag information  
in ASCII characters. Also, some character data  
may not be reproduced properly on the monitor.  
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder  
having the same name.  
Top function  
Folder structure  
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierar-  
chical levels will be impossible.  
The top function resets the MP3/WMA player to  
the first track of a folder being played. Press the  
[BND] button to play the first track (track No. 1)  
of a folder.  
Number of files or folders  
1. Up to 999 files/255 folders can be played. But  
if there are 999 files in one folder, other  
folders cannot be played.  
Pausing playback  
Press the [  
Playback pauses.  
To resume playback  
] button during playback.  
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were  
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not  
always be played in the order displayed on  
the PC.)  
• Press the [  
] button again, and  
playback resumes.  
3. Some noise may occur depending on the  
type of encoder software used while  
recording.  
4. In case of a track recorded at VBR  
(variable bit rate), the display for the play  
time of the track may be slightly different  
from the actual play time.  
Also, the recommended value of VBR  
ranges from 64 kbps to 320 kbps.  
5. Depending on the damage conditions of a  
file, it may occur that the file is not played  
and the next file is played instead.  
Also, if the damage is in a severe  
condition, play stops showing the “DISC  
ERROR” display.  
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Listening to an MP3/WMA  
Displaying MP3/WMA titles  
Fast-forward and fast-rewind  
This unit can display title data for MP3/WMA  
disc.  
Press and hold the Fast-forward [d] button or  
Fast-rewind [a] button during playback.  
Press 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.  
Each time you press the [TITLE] button, the title  
changes in the following order:  
Folder TRACK Album TAG Artist TAG  
Title TAG Folder...  
Note:  
Notes:  
• Fast-rewind cannot be performed while WMA files  
are being played.  
• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TAG” ap-  
pears in the display.  
• For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.4 / 2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 /  
1.0.  
Tag displays give priority to V2.4 / 2.3 / 2.2.  
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the informa-  
tion written into the extension header is displayed.  
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.  
Selecting a track on the  
screen  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Select a desired file with the Cursor button (“  
and “ ”) and press the [ENT] button.  
Play starts.  
Skipping a track (searching)  
Press the TRACK up [d] / TRACK down [a]  
• Example showing FOLDER list display.  
buttons.  
Tracks are skipped, as many as the times  
the button is pressed, and playback starts.  
• Press the [d] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the next track.  
• Press the [a] button, and playback starts  
from the beginning of the current track.  
When this button is pressed again within  
about 2 seconds, playback starts from the  
beginning of the previous track.  
This operation skips the track over the folder.  
Screen selection flow  
Folder select  
This function allows you to select a folder con-  
taining MP3/WMA files and start playing from the  
first track in the folder.  
ID3 Tag display screen  
This function can only be used from the source  
Press the  
[RTN] button or  
[MENU] button  
FILE list display screen  
unit.  
Press the [DN] button to move to the previous  
folder.  
FOLDER list display screen  
Press the [UP] button to move to the next folder.  
Press the [UP] button while in the final folder to  
1 Select with the Cursor button (“ ” and “ ”)  
shift to the first folder.  
and determine with the [ENT] button.  
Folder without an MP3/WMA file is not select-  
able.  
2 In case of a file on which ID3 Tag information  
data have been recorded...  
If any cursor button input was not made for a  
specified period of time after file selection,  
ID3 Tag screen is displayed.  
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Listening to an MP3/WMA  
Playback by selecting a folder Listening to one track  
and track (Direct select mode) repeatedly  
This operation allows searching using the folder  
and track numbers recorded on the MP3/WMA  
disc.  
(Track repeat playback)  
This operation plays back the track currently  
being played back repeatedly.  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
Press the [RPT] button.  
To cancel track repeat playback  
Press the [RPT] button again.  
1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during  
playback.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
switch between “T000” for track number  
input and “F000” for folder number input.  
Listening to tracks in a folder  
repeatedly  
2. Input the number for the track or folder that  
you want to play back with the ten-key  
buttons (0 to 9).  
(Folder repeat playback)  
This operation plays back tracks in an MP3/WMA  
folder repeatedly.  
3. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control  
unit.  
When you select the folder number playback  
Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
starts from Track 1 of the input folder number.  
To cancel folder repeat playback  
When you are searching for some other folder  
and track while a file is being played, pressing  
the [MENU] button will return to the file being  
played.  
Press the [RPT] button again.  
Listening to tracks in a  
random order  
(Track random playback)  
Searching a desired track  
(Track scan playback)  
This operation plays the tracks in the folder in a  
random order.  
This operation plays back all tracks recorded on  
the disc, about 10 seconds for each.  
Press the [RDM] button.  
Searching track down is invalid during  
Press the [SCN] button.  
Scan playback starts from the next track.  
To cancel track scan playback  
random playback.  
To cancel track random playback  
Press the [RDM] button again.  
Press the [SCN] button again.  
Listening to tracks in a  
random order  
Searching for a desired folder  
(Folder scan playback)  
(Folder random playback)  
This operation plays back the first tracks of all  
folders on the MP3/WMA disc, about 10 seconds  
for each.  
This operation plays back tracks recorded on the  
disc in no particular order.  
Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
Scan playback starts from the first track of  
the next folder to the one currently being  
played back.  
To cancel folder random playback  
Press the [RDM] button again.  
To cancel folder scan playback  
Press the [SCN] button again.  
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Listening to an MP3/WMA  
Play list mode  
This function allows you to play tracks, up to lat-  
est 5 time stamps, by reading the play list infor-  
mation written on the disc.  
Changing the display of the  
playback status  
This function can only be used from the remote  
control unit.  
This function can only be used from the source  
By pressing the [P.TIME] button for 1 second or  
longer, you can switch among time displays.  
unit.  
1. Press and hold the [P.LIST] button for 1 sec-  
ond or longer to turn on or off the play list  
mode.  
Play list play is possible only when there is a  
file whose extension is “.M3U” on the CD-R/  
RW.  
Up to 5 play lists can be recognized, and up to  
255 files can be recognized per play list.  
2. Press the [DN] button to move to the previous  
play list.  
Press the [UP] button to move to the next play  
list.  
Notes:  
TRACK ELAPSED  
TRACK REMAIN  
• The SCN/RPT/RDM functions cannot be used  
while in the play list mode.  
• The title changes from folder name to play list  
name.  
Making a play list  
1. Write desired tracks to a CD-R/RW, etc. Be  
sure to use ASCII characters for all file  
names.  
2. Make a play list by using a multimedia player,  
etc. and save the data. The file format must  
be M3U.  
3. Again, write this play list to the CD-R/RW, etc.  
Notes:  
• When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., be sure to use  
ASCII characters.  
• Up to 5 layers can be recognized as a list. For writ-  
ten play lists, latest 5 lists are recognized in the or-  
der in which they are written.  
• When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., turn off the Disc  
At Once function.  
• When adding a play list, it is recommended to  
write it in the “Root” folder.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
(Main menu)  
Selecting the monitor menu  
Notes:  
• The setup main menu appears only while in the  
DVD mode.  
• “PREFERENCES” appears only when there is no  
disc loaded and playback stops.  
• “AUDIO SETUP” appears only when the speaker  
system is set to “5.1ch”.  
Source unit Remote control  
Source unit Remote control  
• 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.  
(Sub menu)  
1. Press the [SET UP] button on the remote  
control unit or press and hold the [ADJ]  
button on the unit for 1 second or longer in  
the DVD mode to display the main menu.  
2. Select GENERAL SETUP”,  
Source unit Remote control  
PREFERENCES”, or “AUDIO SETUP” with  
the “ ” or “ ” button and press the [ENT] to  
enter.  
Source unit Remote control  
3. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select the left  
menu item.  
4. Press the “ ” button to go to the option list.  
5. Press the “ ” button to go to back to the left  
menu item.  
6. Press the [RTN] button to display the main  
menu.  
7. Press the [SET UP] button on the remote  
control unit or press the [ADJ] button on the  
unit to return to the original mode from the  
setup mode engaged.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
When watching through a wide TV monitor  
Setting up the screen size  
(16:9)  
Set up the screen size according to the TV  
monitor to which the unit is connected.  
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.  
Setting up the TV type  
Set the TV type to NTSC, PAL, MULTI.  
The factory default setting is “PAL” or “MULTI”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “TV TYPE” from  
GENERAL SETUP”, and press the “  
button to go to the option list.  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a  
screen size.  
The color of the selected item changes.  
When watching through a conventional TV  
monitor (4:3)  
NORMAL/PS : The leftmost and rightmost  
areas of the screen are cut off.  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select “MULTI”,  
NTSC” or “PAL”.  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
This function allows displaying the important  
part of image fully on the screen. In some  
cases, image is displayed while being  
panned (scrolled).  
• This setting can also be changed in the  
Adjust Mode. Refer to the subsection  
Setting up the TV type” in the section “TV  
Operations” for details.  
NORMAL/LB : A black zone is created in the  
top and bottom areas of the screen.  
Setting up the angle mark  
display  
You can set up so that the angle mark appears  
on scenes where the angles can be switched.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “ANGLE MARK” from  
This method displays Cinema Scope and  
Vista Vision images without cutting them off  
by creating a black zone on the top and  
bottom gaps.  
GENERAL SETUP”, and press the “  
button to go to the option list.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
Setting up the subtitle  
language  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “SUBTITLE” from  
PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button  
to go to the option list.  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
Setting up the audio language  
The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.  
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.  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a  
language to be used.  
Languages SELECT in the order:  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
SPANISH  
CHINESE  
JAPANESE  
OFF  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a  
language to be used.  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
Languages SELECT in the order:  
Setting up the disc menu  
language  
ENGLISH  
The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.  
FRENCH  
SPANISH  
CHINESE  
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.  
JAPANESE  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a  
language to be used.  
Country code list  
Country  
Input code  
Languages SELECT in the order:  
ENGLISH  
Region number 3  
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM  
Kingdom of Cambodia  
INDONESIA  
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF  
KOREA,REPUBLIC OF  
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC  
MALAYSIA  
MYANMAR  
PHILIPPINES  
SINGAPORE  
6678  
7572  
7368  
7580  
7582  
7665  
7789  
7777  
8072  
8371  
FRENCH  
SPANISH  
CHINESE  
JAPANESE  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
Setting up the country code  
THAILAND  
VIET NAM  
EAST TIMOR  
HONG KONG  
MACAU  
8472  
8678  
8480  
7275  
7779  
8487  
Set up the country number for setting up of the  
parental level.  
The default setting is “8583” (US).  
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “LOCALE” from  
PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button  
to go to the option list.  
Region number 4  
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA  
ARGENTINA  
AUSTRALIA  
BAHAMAS  
BARBADOS  
BELIZE  
BOLIVIA  
6571  
6582  
6585  
6683  
6666  
6690  
6679  
6682  
6776  
6779  
BRAZIL  
CHILE  
COLOMBIA  
COSTA RICA  
CUBA  
6782  
6785  
6877  
6879  
6967  
8386  
7074  
7168  
7184  
7189  
DOMINICA  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
ECUADOR  
EL SALVADOR  
FIJI  
GRENADA  
GUATEMALA  
GUYANA  
2. Press the [ENT] button to display the input  
screen.  
3. Press the ten-key buttons to input a 4-digit  
country number.  
4. Press the [ENT] button.  
HAITI  
HONDURAS  
JAMAICA  
KIRIBATI  
MARSHALL ISLANDS  
MEXICO  
7284  
7278  
7477  
7573  
7772  
7788  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
Setting up the parental level  
You can change the level of parental lock (audio-  
visual restriction).  
Country  
Input code  
MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF  
NAURU  
NEW ZEALAND  
7077  
7882  
7890  
7873  
This function allows cutting scenes that are  
unfavorable for children or replacing them  
automatically with other scenes prepared in  
advance. For example, by replacing scenes of  
radical violence or portrayals of sex with safe  
scenes, you can make a trouble-free story as if it  
were so from the beginning.  
NICARAGUA  
PALAU  
PANAMA  
PAPUA NEW GUINEA  
PARAGUAY  
PERU  
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS  
SAINT LUCIA  
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES  
SAMOA  
8087  
8065  
8071  
8089  
8069  
7578  
7667  
8667  
8783  
8366  
The factory default setting is level “8”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “PARENTAL” from  
PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button  
to go to the option list.  
SOLOMON ISLANDS  
SURINAME  
TONGA  
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO  
TUVALU  
URUGUAY  
VANUATU  
VENEZUELA  
ANGUILLA  
ARUBA  
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)  
8382  
8479  
8484  
8486  
8589  
8689  
8669  
6573  
6587  
8671  
CAYMAN ISLAND  
7589  
6789  
6767  
6775  
7075  
7170  
8070  
7180  
7185  
7781  
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a  
parental level.  
CHRISTMAS ISLAND  
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS  
COOK ISLANDS  
FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS)  
FRENCH GUIANA  
FRENCH POLYNESIA  
GUADELOUPE  
You can select from 1 to 8 or NO PARENTAL.  
3. Press the [ENT] button to display the  
PASSWORD VERIFICATION screen.  
GUAM  
MARTINIQUE  
MONTSERRAT  
7783  
6578  
7867  
7885  
7870  
7780  
8078  
8475  
8467  
8770  
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES  
NEW CALEDONIA  
NIUE  
NORFOLK ISLAND  
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS  
PITCAIRN  
TOKELAU  
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS  
WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS  
4. Press the ten-key buttons to input a 4-digit  
password.  
Factory default setting is “0000”.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
Setting up the password for  
setting up of the parental level  
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 “SP-SEL” from  
AUDIO SETUP”.  
2. Press the [ENT] button to display the  
PASSWORD CHANGE screen.  
2. Press the [ENT] button to display the SP-SEL  
screen.  
3. Input an old password.  
4. Input a new password.  
5. Input a confirm password.  
Each time you press the [ENT] button, the setting  
item changes as following order:  
It is recommended that you take down a  
memo about the password and keep it safely  
to avoid forgetting it.  
If you forget your password, you can set a  
new password by entering [4356] as the OLD  
PASSWORD.  
SP-SEL  
FRONT-SP  
CENTER-SP  
SRD-SP  
Note:  
When a disc with view limited is played  
SUB-WOOFER  
• When a disc with view limited is played, the  
input screen requiring you to input the password  
may appear. When this happens, enter the  
correct password, otherwise play does not start.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
3. Press the “ ” button to go to the option list  
Setting the speaker gain  
and press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select the  
setting.  
You can select the settings as shown in the  
following table.  
If you select “OFF” for this function, you cannot  
adjust the speaker gain.  
This function appears only when there is no  
disc loaded or playback stops.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
FRONT-SP  
LARGE ∗  
SMALL  
SMALL ∗  
OFF  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “SP-GAIN SET” from  
AUDIO SETUP”, and press the “ ” button  
to go to the option list.  
(Front speaker)  
CENTER-SP  
(Center speaker)  
SRD-SP  
LARGE ∗  
SMALL  
OFF  
(Surround speaker)  
SUB-WOOFER  
(Subwoofer)  
ON ∗  
OFF  
Asterisk () indicates the factory default setting.  
When you select “SMALL” for FRONT-SP,  
setting for other speakers is subject to following  
restriction.  
• SRD-SP cannot be set to “LARGE”.  
• SUB-WOOFER cannot be set to “OFF”.  
• Only the following 4 patterns are available.  
2. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
3. Press the [ENT] button.  
SUB-  
WOOFER  
FRONT-SP CENTER-SP  
SRD-SP  
Adjusting the speaker gain  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
OFF  
SMALL  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
This function cannot be operated when the disc  
is loaded or when “SP-GAIN SET” is set to  
OFF”.  
SMALL  
OFF  
ON  
You cannot adjust the speaker gain for  
speakers set to “OFF” in “SP-SEL”.  
The factory default setting is “0 dB”.  
OFF  
ON  
4. Press the [ENT] button.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “SP-GAIN” from  
AUDIO SETUP”.  
5. Press the “ ” button to go back to the left  
pane.  
6. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to turn on/off each  
speaker.  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
2. Press the [ENT] button to display the SP-  
Adjusting the speaker delay  
time  
GAIN screen.  
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.  
This function cannot be operated when  
CENTER-SP and SRD-SP are set to “OFF” in  
SP-SEL”.  
The factory default setting is “0 ms”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “DELAY” from  
AUDIO SETUP”.  
3. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select the  
speaker.  
Each time you press the buttons, you can switch  
among speakers.  
FRONT L  
CENTER  
FRONT R  
SRD L  
SRD R  
2. Press the [ENT] button to display the DELAY  
SUB-WOOFER  
screen.  
The test tone is output from the speaker you  
select.  
4. Press “ ” button to go to the right pane.  
5. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to adjust the  
speaker gain. The gain level ranges from “-  
6dB” to “+6dB”.  
6. Press the “ ” button to go back to the left  
pane.  
7. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to adjust the each  
speaker gain.  
Note:  
3. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select the item.  
• The test tone will not be output when DVD or CD  
is being played with mute ON.  
In that case, press the [MUTE] button on the  
remote control unit to cancel the mute, or adjust  
the volume.  
Each time you press the buttons, you can switch  
between center and surround speakers.  
CENTER-SP  
SRD-SP  
4. Press “ ” button to go to the right pane.  
5. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to adjust the delay  
time. The delay time ranges from “0 ms” to “5  
ms” when you select “CENTER-SP” (1ms  
step), or “0ms” to “15ms” when you select  
SRD-SP” (3ms step).  
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Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.  
6. Press the [ENT] button.  
Setting the down mix  
This function can be operated only when the  
Adjusting the dynamic range  
speakers other than FRONT-SP are set to  
OFF” in “SP-SEL”.  
This function allows you to select the method of  
down-mixing when the channel format and the  
output channel configuration are not in  
agreement.  
This function allows you to adjust the dynamic  
range, the ratio of the loudest sounds to the  
quietest sounds.  
The factory default setting is “MAX”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “DRC” from “AUDIO  
SETUP”.  
The factory default setting is “Lo/Ro”.  
1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the  
monitor menu”, select “DOWN MIX” from  
AUDIO SETUP”.  
2. Press “ ” button to go to the right pane.  
3. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select the setting.  
You can select the dynamic range from  
MIN”, “STD”, or “MAX”.  
2. Press “ ” button to go to the right pane.  
3. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select “Lo/Ro” or  
Lt/Rt”.  
4. Press the [ENT] button.  
Lo/Ro”: Down-mixing the discrete 5-channel  
master etc. to 2-channel stereo track  
Lt/Rt”: Writing down matrix-encoded sounds  
to 2-channel stereo track  
Setting the Dolby Pro Logic  
Decode processing  
You can set whether or not 2-channel source is  
processed using Dolby Pro Logic Decode.  
4. Press the [ENT] button.  
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.  
3. Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
4. Press the [ENT] button.  
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Common Operations  
Display Adjust Mode  
Setting the clock  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1  
second or longer to switch to the display  
adjust mode.  
Entering MESSAGE  
INFORMATION  
When “MESSAGE” is selected for the screen  
saver setting, you can change the contents of the  
message.  
Up to 30 characters can be entered.  
The factory default setting is “Welcome to Clarion”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “CLOCK  
E”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
or longer to switch to the display adjust mode.  
4. Press the [a]/[d] button to select the hour  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
or the minute.  
MSG INPUT E”.  
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct  
time.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
4. Press the [a]/[d] button to move the cursor.  
5. Press the [BND] button to select a character.  
Each time you press the [BND] button, the  
character changes in the following orders:  
The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.  
6. Press the [  
memory.  
] button to store the time into  
7. Press the [DISP] button to return to the  
Capital letters Small letters Numbers  
and Symbols Umlaut Capital letters…  
previous mode.  
Note:  
6. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the desired  
You cannot set the clock when it is displayed with  
only the ignition on. If you drain or remove the car’s  
battery or take out this unit, the clock is reset.  
While setting the clock, if another button or  
operation is selected, the clock set mode is  
canceled.  
character.  
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter up to 30  
characters for message.  
8. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2 seconds or  
longer to store the message in memory and  
return to the display adjust mode.  
Turning the screen saver  
function on or off  
Press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or  
longer to delete the message. Then press and  
hold the [  
] button for 2 seconds or longer to  
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.  
return the message to the default setting.  
9. Press the [DISP] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
If the button operation is performed with the  
screen saver function on, the operation display  
corresponding to the button operation is shown  
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to  
the screen saver display.  
Setting the method for title  
scroll  
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA TITLE.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the display adjust mode.  
or longer to switch to the display adjust mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “AUTO  
SCREEN SVR”.  
SCROL”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the setting.  
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the  
setting changes in the following order:  
OFF ON MESSAGE  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
ON:  
Scrolls automatically.  
OFF:  
Scrolls just 1 time when the title was changed  
or you press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1  
second or longer.  
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the previ-  
ous mode.  
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
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Dimmer control  
You can set the dimmer control.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
Setting the amplifier bypass  
circuit  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
or longer to switch to the display adjust mode.  
mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “AMP  
DIMMER”.  
CANCEL”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
OFF”.  
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the previ-  
ON:  
ous mode.  
Uses with connected AMP.  
OFF:  
Uses with inside AMP.  
Adjusting the display contrast  
You can adjust the display contrast to match the  
angle of installation of the unit.  
The factory default setting is “5”. (Adjustment level:  
1 to 16)  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-  
ous mode.  
Adjusting the auxiliary input  
sensitivity  
Adjust the auxiliary sensitivity when the audio  
from an external device is difficult to hear even  
after adjusting the volume.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the display adjust mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
CONTRAST”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the con-  
The factory default setting is “MID”.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
trast.  
4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the previ-  
mode.  
ous mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
AUX SENSE”.  
Adjust Mode  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from  
LOW”, “MID” or “HIGH”.  
Setting the low pass filter  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-  
This function can only be adjusted when the  
subwoofer output is set to “ON” and the speaker  
system is set to “5.1ch”. For details on how to set  
the subwoofer, refer to the subsection “Turning  
on/off speakers” in the section “Changing Initial  
Settings such as Menu Language, etc.”.  
ous mode.  
Performing a system check  
This function verifies the devices hooked up  
through CeNET.  
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.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “SYSTM  
The factory default setting is “THROUGH”. If the  
speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, the factory default  
setting is “50Hz”.  
CHK E”.  
3. Press and hold the [  
] button for 1 second  
or longer to start the system check.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
mode.  
The digital connection configuration is auto-  
matically checked.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select  
“SUB-W LPF”.  
When the system check is complete, perform  
the speaker setting.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the setting.  
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the  
setting changes in the following order:  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
speaker system and press the [  
] button.  
THROUGH 50Hz 80Hz 120Hz  
The display returns to the previous mode.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-  
For details on the speaker setting, refer to the  
System check and speaker setting”.  
ous mode.  
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Common Operations  
Other operations  
Entering titles  
Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in  
memory and displayed for CD, CD changer and  
Radio/TV stations. The number of titles that can  
be entered for each mode are as follows.  
Clearing titles  
1. Play a track or tune in to a radio/TV station for  
which you want to delete the title.  
2. Do one of the following:  
In the CD or CD changer mode  
Press the [TITLE] button to select “USER  
TITLE”.  
Mode  
Number of titles  
50 titles  
In the radio or TV mode  
CD mode  
TV mode  
Radio mode  
Skip this step.  
20 titles  
3. Press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 sec-  
ond or longer to switch to the title input dis-  
play.  
30 titles  
CD changer mode  
DCZ625 connected  
CDC655Tz connected  
Number of titles  
100 titles  
4. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second  
or longer to delete the title.  
100 titles  
5. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2 sec-  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the mode  
you want to enter a title (Radio, CD, CD  
changer or TV).  
onds or longer to store the setting and return  
to the previous mode.  
Cellular telephone mute  
2. Play a track or tune in to a radio/TV station for  
which you want to enter the title.  
This unit requires special wiring to mute the au-  
dio signal automatically when a cellular tele-  
phone rings in the car.  
3. Do one of the following:  
In the CD or CD changer mode  
This function is not compatible with all cellular tele-  
phones. Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer  
for information on proper installation and compat-  
ibility.  
Press the [TITLE] button to select “USER  
TITLE”.  
In the radio or TV mode  
Skip this step.  
AUX function  
This system has an external input jack so you  
can listen to audio from an external device con-  
nected to this unit.  
4. Press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 sec-  
ond or longer to switch to the title input dis-  
play.  
5. Press the [a]/[d] button to move the cursor.  
6. Press the [BND] button to select a character.  
Each time you press the [BND] button, the  
character changes in the following order:  
Capital letters Small letters Numbers  
and Symbols Umlaut Capital letters…  
7. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the desired  
character.  
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to enter up to 10 charac-  
ters for the title.  
9. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2 sec-  
onds or longer to store the title into memory  
and return to the previous mode.  
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9. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES  
CD Changer Operations  
CD changer functions  
Procedure to scroll a title  
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.  
Set “AUTO SCROL” to “ON” or “OFF”.  
(The factory default setting is “ON”. Refer to the  
subsection “Setting the method for title scroll”  
in section “Common Operations”.)  
Press the [SRC] button and select the CD  
changer mode to start play. If 2 CD changers are  
connected, press the [SRC] button to select the  
CD changer for play.  
When set to “ON”  
The title is automatically kept scrolling.  
When set to “OFF”  
To scroll just 1 time when the title was changed  
or you press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1  
second or longer.  
If “NO MAG” appears in the display, insert the  
magazine into the CD changer. “DISC CHECK”  
appears in the display while the player loads  
(checks) the magazine.  
If “NO DISC” appears in the display, eject the  
magazine and insert discs into each slot. Then,  
reinsert the magazine back into the CD  
changer.  
Selecting a CD  
Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the  
desired disc.  
If a CD is not loaded in a slot of magazine,  
pressing the [UP] or [DN] button can not work.  
Pressing the [BND] button also advances to  
next disc.  
Note:  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
Selecting a track  
CAUTION  
Track-up  
CD-ROM discs cannot be played from every  
CD changer, it’s depended on the model.  
1. Press the [d] button to move ahead to the  
beginning of the next track.  
Pausing play  
2. Each time you press the [d] button, the  
track advances ahead to the beginning of the  
next track.  
1. Press the [  
] button to pause play.  
PAUSE” appears in the display.  
Track-down  
2. To resume play, press the [  
again.  
] button  
1. Press the [a] button to move back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
Displaying CD titles  
2. Press the [a] button twice to move to the  
This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs  
and user titles input with this unit.  
beginning of the previous track.  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind  
Fast-forward  
When connected to CDC655Tz or DCZ625  
Each time you press the [TITLE] button, the title  
changes in the following order:  
Press and hold the [d] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
User title (disc) CD-text title (disc) Artist  
name CD-text title (track) User title  
(disc)…  
Fast-rewind  
Press and hold the [a] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
Notes:  
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user  
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the  
display.  
• If a CD-text CD is not input its disc title or a track  
title, “NO TITLE” appears in the display.  
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CD Changer Operations  
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  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
select a desired track.  
second or longer.  
1. Press the [SCN] button.  
2. To cancel disc random play, press the [RDM]  
2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN]  
button again.  
button again.  
Disc scan play  
Disc scan play locates and plays the first 10  
seconds of the first track on each disc in the  
currently selected CD changer. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
Disc scan play is useful when you want to  
select a desired CD.  
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1 second  
or longer.  
2. To cancel disc scan play, press the [SCN]  
button again.  
Repeat play  
Repeat play continuously plays the current track.  
This function continues automatically until it is  
cancelled.  
1. Press the [RPT] button.  
2. To cancel repeat play, press the [RPT] button  
again.  
Disc repeat play  
After all the tracks on the current disc have been  
played, disc repeat play automatically replays the  
current disc over from the first track. This  
function continues automatically until it is  
cancelled.  
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second  
or longer.  
2. To cancel disc repeat play, press the [RPT]  
button again.  
Random play  
Random play selects and plays individual tracks  
on the disc in no particular order. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
1. Press the [RDM] button.  
2. To cancel random play, press the [RDM]  
button again.  
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TV Operations  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
TV tuner functions  
band (TV1 or TV2).  
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.  
If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and  
hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANU” lights in the display and manual tuning  
is now available.  
2. Tune into a station.  
Watching a TV  
Quick tuning:  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the TV  
Press and hold the [a]/[d] button for 1 sec-  
mode.  
ond or longer to tune in a station.  
2. Press the [BND] button to select the desired  
TV band (TV1 or TV2). Each time the button  
is pressed, the input selection toggles be-  
tween TV1 and TV2.  
Step tuning:  
Press the [a]/[d] button to manually tune in  
a station.  
3. Press the [a]/[d] button to tune in the de-  
Recalling a preset station  
sired TV station.  
A total of 12 TV stations can be stored (6-TV1  
and 6-TV2). This allows you to select your favor-  
ite TV stations and store them in memory.  
Watching a video  
The TV tuner features a VTR input for an external  
A/V source, such as a game station.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
TV band (TV1 or TV2).  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
2. To recall a stored TV station, press the de-  
or longer to select VTR.  
sired [DIRECT] button to select that station.  
2. To return to the TV broadcast, press and hold  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for  
2 seconds or longer to store the current station  
into preset memory.  
the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer.  
TV tuning  
There are 3 types of TV tuning modes available,  
seek, manual and preset tuning.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
2. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] buttons for 2  
seconds or longer to store the current station  
into preset memory.  
TV band (TV1 or TV2).  
If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold  
the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANU” in the display goes off and seek tuning  
is now available.  
Auto store  
Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically  
and stores each one into preset memory.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to automatically  
seek a station. Press the [d] button to auto-  
matically tune up the frequency band to the  
next available TV station; press the [a] but-  
ton to automatically tune down.  
If the 6 stations with good reception are not avail-  
able, stations previously stored in memory re-  
main. Only stations with strong reception are  
stored into memory.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired  
Manual tuning  
TV band (TV1 or TV2).  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and  
step tuning.  
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec-  
onds or longer. The stations with good recep-  
tion are stored automatically to the preset  
channels.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-  
quency changes one step at a time. In the quick  
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired  
frequency.  
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TV Operations  
Preset scan  
Setting the TV diver  
Preset scan allows the user to view each preset  
position before it automatically advances to the  
next preset. This function is useful for searching  
for a desired TV station in memory.  
You can change the reception setting for the TV  
antenna connected to the TV tuner.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
1. Press the [PS/AS] button.  
mode.  
2. When the desired station is found, press the  
[PS/AS] button again to remain tuned to that  
station.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “TV  
DIVER”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
Note:  
OFF”.  
• Do not press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2  
seconds or longer. Doing so will trigger the auto  
store function and start storing stations into  
memory.  
ON:  
Sets the diver setting to ON.  
OFF:  
Sets the diver setting to OFF.  
Setting up the TV type  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previ-  
Set the TV type to NTSC, PAL, MULTI.  
ous mode.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
mode.  
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select “TV  
TYPE”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting.  
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the  
setting changes in the following order.  
MULTI NTSC PAL  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
Setting the TV area  
When you select the TV area (TV reception  
area), the TV tuner area setting changes.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust  
mode.  
2. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “TV  
AREA E”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
reception area.  
5. Press the [  
] button.  
6. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode  
The above operations are required when a TV  
tuner other than TTX7501z is connected.  
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10. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
Problem  
Cause  
Measure  
Power does not  
turn on.  
Fuse is blown.  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the  
fuse blows again, consult Clarion dealer.  
(No sound is  
produced.)  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult Clarion dealer.  
No audio when  
operating the unit shorted to ground or  
Amplifier turn-on lead is  
Turn the unit off and check each wire for a possible  
short. If the amplifier turn-on lead shorts out, cover it  
with amplifiers.  
excessive current is required. with insulation such as tape.  
Nothing happens The microprocessor has  
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise,  
Turn off the power, then  
press the [RELEASE] button  
and remove the DCP.  
pressed.  
etc.  
Press the reset button for  
about 2 seconds with a thin  
rod.  
Reset button  
Display is not  
accurate.  
DCP or source unit  
connectors are dirty.  
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
cleaning alcohol.  
No audio.  
The speaker protection  
circuit is operating.  
1. Check the speaker connection.  
2. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be  
restored by turning the power off and on again.  
3. If the sound is muted again, consult Clarion dealer.  
No audio.  
MP3/WMA files are absent  
on the disc.  
Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.  
Files are not recognized as  
an MP3/WMA file.  
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.  
File system is not correct.  
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system.  
Clean the disc with a soft cloth.  
Sound skips or is Disc is dirty.  
noisy.  
Disc is heavily scratched or  
Replace with a disc with no scratches.  
warped.  
Sound is cut or  
skipped.  
MP3/WMA files are not  
encoded properly.  
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.  
Noise is generated  
or noise is mixed  
with sound.  
Poor sound quality Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
in extremely cold  
weather or  
the internal lens when the  
car is parked in a humid  
extreme humidity. place.  
Wrong filename  
File system is not correct.  
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system.  
Play list play is  
not performed.  
File name or extension is not Use ASCII characters for MP3/WMA file name.  
correct.  
Use “.M3U” for the file extension of a play list.  
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11. ERROR DISPLAYS  
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.  
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.  
Error Display  
ERROR 2  
Cause  
Measure  
A DISC is caught inside the DVD deck and  
is not ejected.  
This is a failure of DVD deck’s mechanism  
and consult Clarion dealer.  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
A DISC cannot be played due to scratches,  
etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched disc.  
Eject the disc then reload it properly.  
Set the correct Parental level.  
A DISC is loaded upside-down inside the  
DVD deck and cannot play.  
ERROR P  
ERROR R  
Parental level error  
Region code error  
Eject the disc and replace correct region  
code disc.  
ERROR 2  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
A DISC inside the CD changer is not loaded This is a failure of CD changer’s mechanism  
properly.  
and consult Clarion dealer.  
A DISC inside the CD changer cannot be  
played due to scratches, etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched disc.  
A DISC inside the CD changer cannot be  
played because it is loaded upside-down.  
Eject the disc then reload it properly.  
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem  
persists, turn off the power and consult Clarion dealer.  
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12. SPECIFICATIONS  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range:  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output:  
87.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
208 W (52 W × 4 ch)  
Usable Sensitivity:  
9 dBf  
Continuous Average Power Output:  
17 W × 4, into 4 , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%THD  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
15 dBf  
Bass Control Action (60 Hz/100 Hz/200 Hz):  
+16 dB, -12dB  
Alternate Channel Selectivity:  
70 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz/15 kHz):  
12 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz):  
35 dB  
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz):  
2.0 V  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB):  
30 Hz to 15 kHz  
General  
Power Supply Voltage:  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range:  
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative  
ground  
531 kHz to 1629 kHz  
Current Consumption:  
Less than 15 A, 3A  
Usable Sensitivity:  
25 µV  
Speaker Impedance:  
4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
DVD Player section  
System:  
Weight / Source unit:  
4 lb. (1.6 kg)  
Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA  
capable  
Weight / Remote control unit:  
3.5 oz. (100 g) (including battery)  
Usable Discs:  
DVD Video Disc, Video CD, Compact disc  
Dimensions / Source unit:  
7” (Width) × 2” (Height) × 6-5/16” (Depth)  
[178 (W) × 50 (H) × 156.5 (D) mm]  
Dimensions / Remote control unit:  
2-1/8” (Width) × 6-1/8” (Height) × 1-1/16” (Depth)  
[54 (W) × 155 (H) × 27 (D) mm]  
Frequency Response:  
20 Hz to 22 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
100 dB  
Distortion:  
0.02%  
Channel Separation:  
80 dB  
Analog audio output:  
2.0 Vrms  
Note:  
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
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Clarion Co., Ltd.  
PE-2751K  
280-8177-00  
2005/3  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005: Clarion Co., Ltd.  

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