Clarion M455A User Manual

Owner’s manual  
Mode d’emploi  
Manual de instrucciones  
Istruzioni per l’uso  
M455A  
MARINE AM/FM/CD MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER  
COMBINÉ NAUTIQUE RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD  
MULTIMEDIA  
CONTROLADOR MULTIMEDIA MARINO  
DE AM/FM/DISCOS CD  
UNITÀ DI CONTROLLO MULTIMEDIALE PER USO  
MARITTIMO AM/FM/CD  
2. PRECAUTIONS  
1. When it is very cold in the boat and the unit is  
used soon after switching on the heater, the  
disc and the optical components may become  
fogged and not operate properly. Wipe fogged  
discs with a soft cloth. Fogged optical  
2. When the boat is underway in rough water the  
CD may skip as a result of intense vibrations  
and shock.  
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.  
components will naturally return to normal  
when the unit is left for about one hour, after  
which it will operate normally.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER and MINI DISC  
PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR  
REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD  
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE  
THE EQUIPMENT.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or  
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC  
APPROVAL.  
Bottom View of Source Unit  
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Handling Compact Discs  
Use only compact discs bearing the  
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.  
mark.  
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other  
specially shaped compact discs.  
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.  
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode  
may not be usable.  
• 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  
Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and  
CD-RW discs are easily affected by high  
temperature and humidity. Prolonged exposure  
to high heat and humidity may make the discs  
unplayable. Therefore, do not leave them for a  
long time in the  
Storage  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight  
or any heat source.  
Ball-point pen  
boat.  
• Do not expose compact discs to excess  
humidity or dust.  
• New discs may  
have rough  
edges. If such  
discs are used,  
the player may  
not work, or the  
sound may skip.  
Roughness  
• 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.  
Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any  
roughness from the edge of the disc.  
• 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.  
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 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  
Be sure to unfold and read the next page.  
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3.CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES  
CONTROLES / CONTROLLI  
Source unit / Appareil pilote / Unidad fuente / Unità di fonte  
[
]
[
[
]
CD SLOT  
ROTARY  
]
[
]
RELEASE  
Q
[
]
]
]
Z+  
[SRC]  
[A-M]  
[BND]  
[
ISR  
DISP  
[
[å], []  
[
]
DIRECT  
[
]
[ ]  
T
[
], [  
DN UP  
]
[
]
[
]
P/A  
SCN  
[
]
RPT  
[
]
RDM  
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4. NOMENCLATURE  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5  
(unfold).  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[RELEASE] button  
• Deeply push in [RELEASE] button to release  
the front panel.  
[DIRECT] (1–6) buttons  
• Store a station into memory or recall it  
directly while in the radio mode.  
[ROTARY] knob  
[RDM] (Random) button  
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
• Use the knob to perform function  
adjustments.  
• CD plays random track order.  
[RPT] (Repeat) button  
• Repeat play while in the CD mode.  
[CD SLOT]  
[SCN] (Scan) button  
• Plays 10 seconds of each track while in the  
CD mode.  
• CD insertion slot.  
[Q] (Eject) button  
[
] (Play/Pause) button  
• Eject a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
• Play or pause a CD while in the CD mode.  
[Z+] (Z-Enhancer Plus) button  
• Use the button to select one of the 3 types of  
sound characteristics already stored in  
memory, or a 4th custom user programmed  
setting.  
[å], [] buttons  
• Select a station while in the radio mode or  
select a track when listening to a CD. The  
buttons are also used to adjust function  
settings.  
[ISR] (Instant Station Recall) button  
• Recall ISR radio station in memory.  
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store  
current station into ISR memory (radio mode  
only).  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
[BND] (Band) button  
• Switch the band.  
• When the button is pressed and held, switch  
between seek or manual tunings.  
• Play the first track of the CD.  
[DISP] (Display) button  
• Switch the display indication (Main display,  
Sub display, Clock display).  
[A-M] (Audio-Mode) button  
[T] (Title) button  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to enter the adjust mode.  
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode  
(bass/treble, balance/fader Z-Enhancer Plus,  
Magna Bass Extended adjustment)  
[P/A] (Preset Scan/Auto Store) button  
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto  
store is performed.  
[SRC] (Source) button  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn the power off.  
• Switches operation between Radio, CD, Aux,  
and CeNET modes.  
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Major button operations when external equipment is  
connected to this unit  
When the Sirius Satellite  
[
] (Play/Pause) button  
• Play or pause a CD.  
Radio is connected  
For details, see the section “Sirius  
Satellite Radio operations”.  
[å], [] buttons  
• Select a track when listening to a disc.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
[DISP] (Display) button  
• When held depressed for 1 second or longer,  
switches title.  
[BND] (Band) button  
• Move to the next disc in increasing order.  
[T] (Title) button  
• Use to perform title scroll.  
[P/A] (Category scan) button  
• Performs category scan. When the button is  
pressed and held, preset scan is performed.  
When the TV is connected  
For details, see the section “TV  
Operations”.  
[P/A] (Preset Scan/Auto Store) button  
• Perform preset scan. When the button is  
pressed and held, auto store is performed.  
[DIRECT] (1–6) buttons  
• Stores a station into memory or recall it  
directly.  
[DIRECT] (1–6) buttons  
• Store a station into memory or recall it  
directly.  
[
] (Category selection) button  
• Enter the category selection mode.  
[å], [] buttons  
[
] (Play/Pause) button  
• Select a station.  
• Switch the TV picture mode or VTR (external)  
picture mode.  
[BND] (Band) button  
• Switch the band.  
• When the button is pressed and held, switch  
between seek or manual tunings.  
[å], [] buttons  
• Select a station.  
[BND] (Band) button  
When the CD changer is  
• Switch the band.  
connected  
• When the button is pressed and held, switch  
between seek or manual tunings.  
For details, see the section “CD Changer  
Operations”.  
When the iPod is connected  
For details, see the section “iPod  
Operations”.  
[UP], [DN] (Up/Down) buttons  
• Select the desired CD in the CD changer.  
[RDM] (Random) button  
• Perform random play. Also perform disc  
random play when the button is pressed and  
held.  
[ROTARY] knob  
• Use to select menus in the iPod MENU  
mode.  
[RPT] (Repeat) button  
[DISP] (Display) button  
• When held depressed for 1 second or longer,  
switches title.  
• Perform repeat play. When this button is  
pressed and held, single disc repeat play is  
performed.  
[T] (Title) button  
[SCN] (Scan) button  
• Use to perform title scroll.  
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track. Disc scan play is performed when the  
button is pressed and held.  
[SCN] (Scan)/[DIRECT] (1) button  
• Use to select the PLAY LIST menu in the  
iPod MENU mode.  
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Major button operations when external equipment is connected to this unit  
[RPT] (Repeat)/[DIRECT] (2) button  
• Perform repeat play. Also perform all-repeat  
play when the button is held depressed for 1  
second or longer.  
• Use to select the ARTISTS menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[RDM] (Random)/[DIRECT] (3) button  
• Perform random play. Also perform all-random  
play when the button is held depressed for 1  
second or longer.  
• Use to select the ALBUMS menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[DIRECT] (4) button  
• Use to select the SONGS menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[DIRECT] (5) button  
• Use to select the GENRES menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[DIRECT] (6) button  
• Use to select the COMPOSERS menu in the  
iPod MENU mode.  
[
] (Play/Pause) button  
• Play or pause a MUSIC.  
[] button  
• Perform the Track up operation. Press and  
hold the button for 1 second or longer  
to switch to fast-forward.  
• Use to proceed to the next menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[å] button  
• Perform the Track down operation. Press and  
hold the button for 1 second or longer to  
switch to fast-rewind.  
• Use to return to the previous menu in the iPod  
MENU mode.  
[BND] (iPod MENU) button  
• Use to switch to the iPod MENU mode.  
• When held depressed for 1 second or longer,  
performs all play.  
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Display Items  
: Preset channel indication (1 to 6)  
Disc number indication (1 to 6)  
: Enter indication  
: Manual indication  
:
Satellite indication  
Operation status indication  
Titles, frequency, clock, etc. are  
displays.  
Z-Enhancer Plus indication  
: MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication  
: Stereo indication  
: Disc indication  
: Scan indication  
: Repeat indication  
: Random indication  
: Category indication  
: Mute indication  
Disc In indications  
•Lights when a disc is loaded  
Display 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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5. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL  
Removing the DCP  
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP  
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct  
orientation.)  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.  
[
]
RELEASE button  
DCP  
DCP case  
3. Remove the DCP.  
CAUTION  
• The DCP can be damaged by impact. After  
removing it, be careful not to drop or  
subject it to strong shocks.  
• The connector connecting the source unit  
and the DCP is an extremely important  
part. Be careful not to damage it by  
pressing on it with fingernails,  
screwdrivers, etc.  
DCP  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the  
source unit.  
DCP Rear Panel  
Source Unit Front  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the source  
unit.  
2.  
DCP  
connector  
Source unit connector  
DCP  
1.  
Note:  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
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6. REMOTE CONTROL  
Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations  
Following operations are enabled by remote control with the Wired Remote Control Unit CMRC1 or  
CMRC2 (sold separately).  
[
],[  
]
Display Items  
[
]
POWER/SOURCE  
Operation status indication  
Frequency, clock, etc. are displayed.  
: Stereo indication  
: Satellite indication  
: Mute indication  
[
]
[
]
Preset channel indication (1 to 6)  
Disc number indication (1 to 6)  
BAND/DISC  
MUTE/  
[
],[  
]
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Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations  
[a], [d] Buttons  
CAUTION  
Selecting tracks (in CD changer mode or CD  
mode)  
Lower the volume level before powering the  
source unit off. The source unit stores the  
last volume setting. If the source unit is  
powered off with the volume up, when the  
source unit is powered back on, the sudden  
loud volume may harm your hearing and/or  
damage the source unit.  
Press the [d] button to start playback from the  
beginning of the following track. Press the [a]  
button to start playback from the beginning of  
the current track. If pressed again, the track  
moves to the previous one.  
Fast-forward and fast-rewind (in CD changer  
mode or CD mode)  
[POWER/SOURCE] button  
Turning on and off the power  
Press and hold the [d] button to fast-forward  
the disc. Press and hold the [a] button to fast-  
rewind the disc.  
Press the [SOURCE] button to turn the power  
on and press and hold it for 1 second or longer  
to turn the power off.  
Pressing and holding the [a] or [d] buttons for 1  
second or longer will move forward or backward 3  
times faster than normal play, and pressing and  
holding it for 3 seconds or longer will do the  
operation 30 times faster.  
Changing the operation mode  
Each time the [SOURCE] button is pressed, the  
mode switches in the following order:  
Radio mode Satellite mode CD mode  
iPod mode CD changer mode TV  
mode AUX mode Radio mode.....  
Changing preset stations (in Radio mode)  
Each time the [a] or [d] buttons are pressed,  
the preset station switches in the following  
order:  
Notes:  
• If the above equipment is not connected,  
corresponding mode cannot be selected.  
• In CD mode, if no CD is loaded in the unit, the  
radio mode is selected.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 1.....  
or  
6 5 4 3 2 1 6.....  
[w], [z] Buttons  
Adjusting the volume  
Press the [w] button to increase the volume  
and press the [z] button to decrease the  
volume.  
[BAND/DISC] Button  
Changing the band (in Radio mode)  
Each time the [BAND] button is pressed, the  
band switches in the following order:  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1.....  
Top function (in CD mode)  
Press the [BAND] button, then the CD will start  
from the first song (track number 1).  
Changing the disc (in CD changer mode)  
Each time the [BAND] button is pressed, the  
disc switches in the following order:  
1 2 3 4 5 6 1.....  
[MUTE/s] Button  
Press the [MUTE] button. The sound is muted  
immediately.  
To cancel, press the [MUTE] button again.  
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Optional Wireless Remote Control Unit Operations  
Following operations are enabled by remote control with the Wireless Remote Control Unit RCB-176-  
600 (sold separately).  
Receiver for remote control unit  
Operating range : 30° in all directions  
Remote control unit  
(Sold separately)  
Signal transmitter  
[
]
]
[
[
]
SRC  
BND  
]
[
[
], [  
[
[
], [  
]
]
å
]
]
MUTE  
DISP  
[
ISR  
[
[
]
RDM  
]
RPT  
[
]
SCN  
Inserting the Battery  
1. Turn over the remote control unit and slide the  
cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the  
illustration.  
2. Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion  
guides, with the printed side (+) facing upwards.  
3. Press the battery in the direction indicated by the  
arrow so that it slides into the compartment.  
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4. Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks into  
place.  
Insertion guide  
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Notes:  
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery, producing  
leakage of fluid and resulting in personal injury or damage  
to surrounding materials. Always follow these safety  
precautions:  
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R
• Use only the designated battery .  
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with +/-  
polarities oriented correctly.  
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in fire or  
water. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.  
• Dispose of used batteries properly.  
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Optional Wireless Remote Control Unit Operations  
Mode  
CD  
CD changer  
Radio/Satellite  
TV  
iPod  
Button  
[SRC]  
Switches among radio, Satellite Radio Receiver, CD, iPod, CD changer, TV and AUX.  
The power of this unit turns off by pressing and holding or 1 second or longer when the  
power is on.  
[BND]  
Switches  
reception band.  
Returns to the  
first track.  
Moves the next  
disc in increasing reception band.  
order.  
Switches  
When pressed  
and held for 1  
second or  
longer:All play.  
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).  
[
[
], [  
], [  
]
]
Moves preset  
Moves tracks up and down.  
Moves preset  
Moves tracks up  
channels up and When pressed and held for 1 second channels up and and down.When  
down.  
or longer:  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind.  
down.  
pressed and held  
for 1 second or  
longer:Fast-  
forward/fast-  
rewind.  
[
]
No function.  
Switches between playback and  
pause.  
No function.  
Switches  
between  
playback and  
pause.  
[MUTE]  
Turns mute on and off.  
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.  
[ISR]  
When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory (radio  
mode only).  
[DISP]  
Switches among main display, sub display and clock display.  
In the sub(title) display, press and hold for 1 second or longer :  
Switches the display.(Satellite/iPod mode only).  
[SCN]  
Preset scan.  
When pressed  
and held for 2  
seconds or  
longer:  
Scan play.  
Scan play.  
When pressed  
and held for 1  
second or longer: seconds or  
Disc scan play.  
Preset scan.  
When pressed  
and held for 2  
No function.  
longer:  
Auto store.  
Auto store.  
[RPT]  
No function  
Repeat play.  
Repeat play.  
When pressed  
and held for 1  
second or  
longer:Disc  
repeat play.  
No function.  
Repeat play.  
When pressed  
and held for 1  
second or  
longer:All  
repeat play.  
[RDM]  
No function.  
Random play.  
Random play.  
When pressed  
and held for 1  
second or longer:  
Disc random  
play.  
Switches  
Random play.  
between TV and When pressed  
VTR.  
and held for 1  
second or  
longer:All  
random play.  
Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.  
When turning off the power of this unit, you cannot turn the power on from the wireless remote control unit.  
Operate from this unit or the wired remote control unit.  
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7. OPERATIONS  
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of  
Basic Operations  
chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Adjusting the volume  
CAUTION  
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the volume; turning it  
Lower the volume level before powering the  
source unit off. The source unit stores the  
last volume setting. If the source unit is  
powered off with the volume up, when the  
source unit is powered back on, the sudden  
loud volume may harm your hearing and/or  
damage the source unit.  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
Switching the display  
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
display.  
Turning on/off the power  
Note:  
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time  
Each time you press the [DISP] button, the  
display switches in the following order:  
without running the engine. If you drain the boat’s  
battery too far, you may not be able to start the  
engine, and this can reduce the service life of the  
battery.  
Main display  
1. Press the [SRC] button.  
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.  
Sub display (Satellite mode only)  
Clock display  
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1  
second or longer to turn off the power for the  
unit.  
Note:  
• System check  
During the initial power up of this unit, it will go  
through a system check procedure. 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. The system check  
starts automatically within the unit.  
Main display  
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.  
Selecting a mode  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
operation mode.  
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone  
effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.  
Radio mode Satellite mode CD mode  
iPod mode CD changer mode TV  
mode AUX mode Radio mode...  
External equipment not connected with  
CeNET is not displayed.  
The factory default setting is “Z+ OFF”.  
Each time you press the [Z+] button, the tone  
effect changes in the following order:  
“Z+ OFF” “B-BOOST” “IMPACT” ➜  
“EXCITE” “CUSTOM” “Z+ OFF” ...  
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Basic Operations  
Note:  
• B-BOOST  
• IMPACT  
: bass emphasized  
• If the rear line level output is set to the full range  
REAR” setting, “S-VOL” will not be shown as a  
selection.  
: bass and treble  
emphasized  
• EXCITE  
: bass and treble  
emphasized mid de-  
emphasized  
Adjusting the bass  
(Gain, Frequency, Q-curve)  
This adjustment can be performed when the  
Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
• CUSTOM  
• Z+ OFF  
: user custom  
: no sound effect  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.  
Adjusting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
1. Press the [Z+] button and select the Z-  
Enhancer Plus mode to adjust.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the bass; turning it  
counterclockwise attenuates the bass.  
2. Press the [A-M] button and turning the  
[ROTARY] knob clockwise adjusts in the +  
direction; turning it counterclockwise adjusts  
in the – direction.  
The factory default setting is “B<G 0>”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +6)  
3. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
B<F 60>”.  
When “B-BST 0” is selected, you can adjust  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “B<F 60>”.  
(Adjustment 60/100/200 Hz)  
the bass in the range of –3 to 3.  
When “IMPACT 0” is selected, you can ad-  
just the bass and treble in the range of –3 to  
3.  
4. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
When “EXCITE 0” is selected, you can adjust  
the bass and treble in the range of –3 to 3.  
B<Q 1>”.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the Q-  
curve.  
The factory default setting is “B<Q 1>”.  
(Adjustment 1/1.25/1.5/2)  
When “CUSTOM” mode is selected, bass  
gain, frequency and Q-curve, and treble gain  
and frequency can be adjusted.  
Press and hold the [Z+] button for 1 second or  
longer, then the setting parameter of bass/  
treble will be initialized with a display  
Z+FLAT”.  
5. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Adjusting the treble  
(Gain, Frequency)  
This adjustment can be performed when the Z-  
Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
Adjusting the tone  
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:  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREBLE”.  
When “B-BOOST” is set  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the treble; turning it  
“S-VOL 0” “B-BOOST” “BAL 0” ➜  
“FAD 0” Last function mode.  
counterclockwise attenuates the treble.  
The factory default setting is “T<G 0>”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +6)  
When “IMPACT” is set  
“S-VOL 0” “IMPACT” “BAL 0” ➜  
“FAD 0” Last function mode.  
3. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
When “EXCITE” is set  
T<F 10>”.  
“S-VOL 0” “EXCITE” “BAL 0” ➜  
“FAD 0” Last function mode.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “T<F 10>”.  
(Adjustment 10 kHz/15 kHz)  
When “CUSTOM” is set  
“S-VOL 0” “BASS” “TREBLE” ➜  
“BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last function mode.  
4. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
When “Z+ OFF” is set  
“S-VOL 0” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last  
function mode.  
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Basic Operations  
Radio Operations  
Adjusting the balance  
Changing the reception area  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL 0”.  
This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals  
of 10kHz for AM and 200kHz for FM. When using  
it outside the USA, the frequency reception range  
can be switched to the intervals below.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the right  
speaker; turning it counterclockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the left speaker.  
U.S.  
Other  
Europe  
standard  
(Initial setting)  
countries  
standard  
The factory default setting is “BAL 0”.  
(Adjustment range: L13 to R13)  
Frequency  
spacing  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
10 kHz  
9 kHz  
9 kHz  
Frequency  
range  
530 to  
1,710 kHz  
531 to  
1,629 kHz  
531 to  
1,602 kHz  
Frequency  
spacing  
200 kHz  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
Adjusting the fader  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD 0”.  
Frequency  
range  
87.9 to  
107.9 MHz  
87.0 to  
108 MHz  
87.5 to  
108 MHz  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the front  
speakers; turning it counterclockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the rear  
speakers.  
Setting the reception area  
Any station preset memories are lost when the  
reception area is changed.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
The factory default setting is “FAD 0”.  
(Adjustment range: F12 to R12)  
desired radio band (FM or AM).  
• U.S. standard (initial setting)  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
2. While pressing the [DISP] button, press and  
hold the number “1” of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer.  
• Other countries (new setting)  
Setting MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust the  
low sound area like the normal sound adjustment  
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound  
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.  
2. While pressing the [DISP] button, press and  
hold the number “2” of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer.  
• Europe standard (new setting)  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
2. While pressing the [DISP] button, press and  
hold the number “3” of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer.  
1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1  
second or longer to turn on the MAGNA  
BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” lights in  
the display.  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio  
mode. The frequency appears in the display.  
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.  
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio  
reception band changes in the following order:  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1...  
3. Press the [å] or [] button to tune in the  
desired station.  
Tuning  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek  
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
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Radio Operations  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired 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  
tuning is now available.  
Auto store  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6  
stations that are automatically tuned in  
sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be  
received, a previously stored station remains  
unoverwritten at the memory position.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to  
automatically seek a station.  
When the [] button is pressed, the station  
is sought in the direction of higher frequencies;  
if the [å] 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).  
2. Press and hold the [P/A] button for 2  
seconds or longer. The stations with good  
reception are stored automatically to the  
preset channels.  
Manual tuning  
There are 2 manual tuning methods available:  
Quick tuning and step tuning.  
Preset scan  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in  
preset memory in order. This function is useful  
when searching for a desired station in memory.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the  
frequency changes one step at a time. In the  
quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the  
desired frequency.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
1. Press the [P/A] button.  
desired band (FM or AM).  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
[P/A] button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
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.  
Note:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the [P/A] button  
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store  
function is engaged and the unit starts storing  
stations.  
2. Tune in a station.  
Quick tuning:  
Press and hold the [å] or [] button for  
1 second or longer to tune in a station.  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
Step tuning:  
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.  
Press the [å] or [] button to manually  
tune in a station.  
Recalling a preset station  
ISR memory  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exist to store individual radio  
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding  
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio  
frequency automatically.  
1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR  
memory.  
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds  
or longer.  
Recalling a station with ISR  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
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.  
desired band (FM or AM).  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
recall the stored station.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
Note:  
• Radio operations are disabled during ISR mode.  
Press one of the [DIRECT] buttons to return to  
the previous mode.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
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M455A  
CD Operations  
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button  
again.  
Loading a CD  
Insert a CD into the center of the [CD SLOT]  
with the label side facing up. “CD” or  
LOADING” appears on the display, the CD  
enters into the slot, and play starts.  
Selecting a track  
Track-up  
For CD (12 cm)  
For single CD (8 cm)  
CD SLOT  
1. Press the [] button to move ahead to the  
beginning of the next track.  
2. Each time you press the [] button, the  
track advances ahead to the beginning of the  
next track.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [å] button to move back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
2. Press the [å] button twice to move to the  
Notes:  
beginning of the previous track.  
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.  
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be  
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may  
require service.  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind  
Fast-forward  
• Discs not bearing the  
cannot be played by this unit.  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
Loading 8 cm compact discs  
mark and CD-ROMs  
Press and hold the [] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
Fast-rewind  
Press and hold the [å] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.  
Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the insertion  
slot.  
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.  
Ejecting a CD  
1. Press the [Q] button to eject the CD,  
EJECT” appears on the display, take it out  
from the ejected position.  
Scan play  
Notes:  
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.  
• Forcing a CD into the CD mechanism can  
damage the CD or source unit.  
The CD will automatically load after being placed  
approximately 1/3rd of the way into the CD  
mechanism.  
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for  
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded  
(Auto reload).  
The scan play is useful when you want to select a  
desired track.  
1. Press the [SCN] button.  
2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN]  
button again.  
• 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to  
remove it when ejected.  
Repeat play  
Listening to a CD already inserted  
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD mode.  
Play starts automatically. If no CD is loaded in  
the unit, “NO DISC” appears in the display.  
Repeat play continuously plays the current  
track. This function continues automatically until  
it is cancelled.  
1. Press the [RPT] button.  
2. To cancel the repeat play, press the [RPT]  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. PAUSE”  
appears in the display.  
button again.  
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CD Operations  
1. Press the [RDM] button.  
Random play  
Random play selects and plays individual tracks  
on a disc in no particular order. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
2. To cancel the random play, press the [RDM]  
button again.  
Operations Common to Each Mode  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
Setting the clock  
SCRN SVR”.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
3. Press the [ ] button.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
CLOCK”.  
3. Press the [ ] button.  
OFF SS MESSAGE  
4. Press the [å] or [] button to select the  
5. Press the [ ] button to store the setting.  
hour or the minute.  
6. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct  
mode.  
time.  
The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.  
Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION  
Message up to 30 characters long can be stored  
in memory and displayed for any mode.  
The factory default setting is “WELCOME TO  
CLARION”.  
6. Press the [ ] button to store the time into  
memory.  
7. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
Note:  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
You cannot set the clock when it is displayed with  
only the ignition on. If you drain or remove the  
boat’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.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
INPUT”.  
3. Press the [ ] button.  
4. Press the [BND] button to clear the old message.  
Turning the screen saver function  
on or off  
This unit is provided with the screen saver  
function which allows you to show various kinds  
of patterns and characters in the Operation  
Status indication area of the display in a random  
order.You can turn on and off this function.  
5. Press the [å] or [] button to move the  
cursor.  
6. Press the [DISP] button to select a character.  
Each time you press the [DISP] button, the  
character changes in the following orders:  
Numbers Symbols Capital letters ➜  
Numbers…  
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.  
7. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired character.  
8. Repeat step 5 to 7 to enter up to 30  
message characters.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
9. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds  
or longer to store the message in memory  
and cancel the input message.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
10.Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Setting LOW PASS FILTER  
This function allows you to set the low-pass filter  
for sub-woofer output.  
Selecting AUX IN sensitivity  
Make the following settings to select the  
sensitivity when sounds from external devices  
connected to this unit are difficult to hear even  
after adjusting the volume.  
The factory default setting is “REAR”.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
The factory default setting is “MID”.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select “SW  
LPF”.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
AUX SENS”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from  
HIGH”, “MID” or “LOW”.  
REAR LPF 50 LPF 80 LPF 120  
4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
Performing a system check  
This function verifies the devices hooked up  
through CeNET.  
Adjusting the Subwoofer  
When you default select one of mode (LPF50,  
LPF80, LPF120).  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “S-VOL 0”.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
subwoofer volume.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select “S-  
CHECK”.  
The factory default setting is “S-VOL 0”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +6)  
3. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second  
or longer to start the system check.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
CeNET connection configuration is  
automatically checked.  
When the system check is complete, the  
display returns to the previous mode.  
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 8)  
AUX function  
This system has an external input jack so you  
can listen to sounds and music from external  
devices connected to this unit.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
CONTRAST”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
contrast.  
4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
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8. ACCESSORIES  
Sirius Satellite Radio Operations  
Requires additional SIR-CL1 or SIR-CL3M CeNET module  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select “SID  
What is Sirius Satellite Radio?  
DISP”.  
Sirius is radio the way it was meant to be: Up to  
100 new channels of digital quality programming  
delivered to listeners coast to coast via satellite.  
That means 50 channels of completely  
commercial-free music. Plus up to 50 more  
channels of news, sports, and entertainment  
from names like CNBC, Discovery, SCI-FI  
Channel, A&E, House of Blues, E!, NPR,  
Speedvision and ESPN.  
3. Press the [ ] button to display the SIRIUS ID.  
The source unit displays the high-order 6  
digits of the SIRIUS ID in the Operation  
status indication.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise to change  
the low-order 6 digits of the SIRIUS ID.  
To display the high-order 6 digits of the  
SIRIUS ID again, turn the [ROTARY] knob  
counterclockwise.  
Sirius is live, dynamic entertainment, completely  
focused on listeners. Every minute of every day  
of every week will be different. All 50  
commercial-free music channels are created in-  
house and hosted by DJs who know and love the  
music. Do you like Reggae? How about Classic  
Rock or New Rock? Sirius has an array of  
choices spanning a vast range of musical tastes  
including the hits of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s as  
well as Jazz, Country, Blues, Pop, Rap, R&B,  
Bluegrass, Alternative, Classical, Heavy Metal,  
Dance and many others...  
Selecting Satellite mode  
Press the [SRC] button to select the Satellite mode.  
The Satellite indication lights entering the mode that  
was engaged when the unit was turned off last time.  
Selecting a band  
Press the [BND] button to select a band.  
Each press of the button changes the display as  
shown below.  
From its state-of-the-art, digital broadcasting  
facility in Rockefeller Center, New York City,  
Sirius will deliver the broadest, deepest mix of  
radio entertainment from coast to coast.  
SR1 SR2 SR3 SR1 …  
The currently received band is displayed in the  
function mode indication.  
Sirius will bring you music and entertainment  
programming that is simply not available on  
traditional radio in any market across the  
country. It’s radio like you’ve never heard  
before.  
Models without a function mode indication display  
the band name and channel number in the  
Operation status indication.  
Information displayed during reception  
So Get Sirius and Listen Up! For more  
information, visit siriusradio.com.  
The following information is displayed in the  
Operation status indication when Sirius Radio  
cannot be received normally.  
To receive Sirius Satellite Radio on  
this receiver  
• UPDATING : when the receiver is turned on  
the first time or after a reset  
• LINKING  
: when a channel is being tuned  
in (no signal is yet received), or  
an antenna issue exists.  
This receiver contains a SIRIUS ID for user  
identification. All you have to do to obtain a  
subscriber contract and enable reception of  
Sirius Satellite Radio is to call the Sirius Service  
Center (1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474), online at  
siriusradio.com) and inform us of your SIRIUS  
ID and a few other details.  
• INVLD CH : a channel without a broadcast  
has been selected, or the  
receiver may not be activated.  
“CALL 888”539-SIRI”  
: a channel not covered by your  
Verifying your SIRIUS ID  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
contract  
Call Sirius Service Center (1-  
888-539-SIRIUS (7474)).  
Online at siriusradio.com  
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Sirius Satellite Radio Operations  
Switching the display  
1. Press the [DISP] button to select the sub  
display.  
Manual tuning  
Any channel including channels without  
broadcasts and channels not covered by the  
contract can be selected during manual tuning.  
2. In the sub display, press and hold the [DISP]  
button for 1 second or longer to cycle  
between the following display modes:  
1. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1  
second or longer.  
This changes the seek mode to manual mode  
and the “MANU” indicator on the display lights.  
When this operation is performed in manual  
mode, the seek mode is engaged and the  
MANU” indicator on the display goes off.  
Channel name title artist name ➜  
category name text channel name  
…  
Notes:  
• The Operation status indication of the source unit  
displays the abbreviated channel name for 2  
seconds when a station is selected before  
returning to the previous display mode.  
• Scrolling starts when the channel name or other  
text has been displayed for 2 seconds. When  
scrolling finishes, the first text display appears.  
To start scrolling again, press the [T] button.  
Note:  
• The receiver automatically reverts to the seek  
mode when the [å] or [] button is not used  
for 7 seconds in the manual mode.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button. The receiver  
moves to channels above or below the  
current channel one by one.  
3. Press and hold the [å] or [] for 1  
second or longer.  
Channel selection  
The receiver moves to seek channels below  
or above the current channel and the  
channel found when either button is released  
is received.  
Channels are selected with the following buttons.  
• The [å] or [] button  
• The [DIRECT] buttons  
• The [ ] button  
• The [P/A] button  
For details, see the following operation descriptions.  
Note:  
• The audio output is muted and other button  
operations are not accepted during channel  
selection.  
Recalling a preset channel  
A total of 18 SIRIUS channels can be stored (6-  
SR1, 6-SR2 and 6-SR3). This allows you to  
select your favorite SIRIUS channels and store  
them in memory for later recall.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired SIRIUS band (SR1, SR2 or SR3).  
Tuning  
2. To recall a stored SIRIUS channel, press the  
desired [DIRECT] button to select that  
channel.  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,  
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
channel into preset memory.  
Seek tuning  
Only channels that can be received are selected  
while channels without broadcasts and channels  
not covered by the contract are automatically  
skipped.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired channel with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
1. Press the [å] or [] button.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
channel into preset memory.  
The receiver seeks the next available  
channel below or above the current channel.  
2. Press and hold the [å] or [] button.  
The receiver moves to seek channels below  
or above the current channel. If the channel  
found when either button is released is  
available that channel is received.  
Notes:  
• When the name of a channel stored in memory is  
changed by a broadcasting channel, the display  
may show a channel name that differs from the  
stored name.  
• A channel stored in memory may be discontinued  
at the option of the broadcasting channel.  
Otherwise, seeking continues until an  
available channel is found.  
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Sirius Satellite Radio Operations  
Notes:  
Category selection function  
SIRIUS Radio allows you to select broadcast  
channel category (contents).  
• When the name of a channel stored in memory is  
changed by a broadcasting channel, the display  
may show a channel name that differs from the  
stored name.  
• A channel stored in memory may be discontinued  
at the option of the broadcasting channel.  
Receiving channels selected by  
category  
This starts seek tuning and broadcast channels  
that meet the specified category are selected.  
The “CAT” indicator is displayed during the  
category selection mode.  
Scan function  
There are two scan modes: a category scan  
mode and a preset scan mode.  
During scanning, channels are displayed in  
abbreviated form and the display mode cannot  
be switched.  
1. Press the [ ] button to enter the category  
selection mode.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or  
counterclockwise to select a category.  
Or, press a [DIRECT] button if the category  
is preset.  
Category scanning  
In a category scan, broadcast channels in the  
same category as the current channel are  
selected about every 10 seconds.  
When 1 second has passed after selecting the  
category, UP SEEK is automatically  
performed, and a channel of the selected  
category is received.You can also perform  
seeking by using the [å] or [] button.  
1. Press the [P/A] button to start a category  
scan.  
2. Press the [P/A] button, a [DIRECT] button,  
the [å] or [] button to cancel a  
category scan.  
3. Press the [ ] button again to cancel.  
Notes:  
Note:  
• When the category selection mode is entered, the  
category of the last received channel is displayed  
first.  
• The category selection mode is canceled when  
no channel with the selected category can be  
found.  
• Press the [å] or [] button within 7 seconds  
after a channel has been set to continue seeking  
channels up or down. The category selection  
mode is canceled and normal reception is  
resumed if no operation is performed for 7  
seconds.  
• Category scanning is not available when no  
category is defined for the current channel.  
Preset scan  
A preset scan scans the channels (up to 18  
channels) stored in the preset memory about  
every 10 seconds.  
1. Press and hold the [P/A] button for 1 second  
or longer to start a preset scan.  
2. Press the [P/A] button, a [DIRECT] button,  
the [å] or [] button to cancel a preset  
scan.  
Presetting a category  
A category can be preset by registering specific  
categories in [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6. Then the  
desired category can be recalled by pressing  
the corresponding [DIRECT] button.  
1. Press the [ ] button to enter the category  
mode.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or  
counterclockwise to select a category.  
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
category into preset memory.  
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iPod Operations  
Connecting the iPod CeNET Controller allows  
you to operate your iPod from the operation  
panel of this unit. This unit has the iPod MENU  
mode which allows you to operate by the same  
feeling as operating on the iPod.  
Play time display  
The current track number and play time are  
displayed.  
In the iPod mode, this system considers all the  
tracks stored in the iPod as one album when  
selecting tracks or playing them back. To search  
tracks by the album title or the artist name by  
the similar operations from the Music menu of  
the iPod, see “Operations in the iPod MENU  
mode”.  
Number of tracks display  
The number of tracks in the Music menu  
currently played back and the current track  
number are displayed.  
Notes on using iPod  
You can connect the following iPods:  
• iPod G3 Ver. 2.3 or higher  
• iPod G4 Ver. 3.1 or higher  
Title display  
The album title, artist name and song title of the  
current track are displayed.  
• iPod Photo Ver. 1.2 or higher  
(Images cannot be displayed.)  
Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second  
or longer while the title is displayed switches the  
title display as follows:  
• iPod mini Ver. 1.4 or higher  
• iPod nano Ver. 1.0 or higher  
ALBUMS ARTISTS SONGS ALBUMS  
…  
Notes:  
• iPod shuffle cannot be connected.  
• When the iPod is connected, the operations on  
the iPod are prohibited.  
• The characters that can be displayed are  
alphanumeric characters only. 2-byte characters  
cannot be displayed.  
Play time display  
Note:  
Selecting iPod mode  
Press the [SRC] button to select the iPod mode.  
Note:  
• Title characters which cannot be displayed by this  
unit are displayed with “”.  
• When “NO IPOD” is displayed, check whether the  
connectors of the iPod and iPod CeNET  
Controller are correctly connected.  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [ ] button during playback.  
The playback is paused.  
2. To resume playback, press the [ ] button  
again.  
Switching the display  
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
display.  
Each time you press the [DISP] button, the  
display switches in the following order:  
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iPod Operations  
Selecting a track  
Random play  
Track-up  
This specifies random playback of the tracks  
included in the album. It corresponds to  
1. Press the [] button during playback to  
move ahead to the beginning of the next  
track.  
the iPod operation of selecting “Settings➜  
Shuffle (Albums)” from the menu of the iPod.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [RDM] button.  
1. Press the [å] button during playback to  
move back to the beginning of the current  
track.  
2. To cancel the random playback, press the  
[RDM] button again.  
2. Press the [å] button again within 2  
seconds after the beginning of the track to  
move to the beginning of the previous track.  
All random play  
This specifies random playback of all the tracks.  
It corresponds to the iPod operation of  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind  
Fast-forward  
selecting “SettingsShuffle (Songs)” from  
the menu of the iPod.  
Press and hold the [] button for 1 second or  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
longer during playback.  
second or longer.  
Fast-rewind  
2. To cancel the All random playback, press the  
Press and hold the [å] button for 1 second or  
[RDM] button again.  
longer during playback.  
Selecting tracks in the iPod MENU  
All play  
mode  
This plays back all the tracks. It corresponds to  
the iPod operation of playing back tracks  
sequentially by selecting “MusicSongs”  
from the menu of the iPod.  
In the iPod mode, you can select tracks by the  
album title or artist name by the similar  
operations on the iPod as well as the iPod Music  
menu.  
Notes:  
• If you do not operate for 10 seconds or longer  
after switching to the iPod MENU mode, the iPod  
MENU mode is canceled, and it changes to the  
general iPod mode.  
1. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1  
second or longer.  
It changes to the ALL PLAY mode, and all  
the tracks stored in the iPod are played back  
sequentially.  
• In the iPod MENU mode, you cannot specify the  
fast-forward, fast-backward, repeat and random  
playback.  
Repeat play  
This repeat playback of the track currently  
played back. It corresponds to the iPod  
1. Press the [BND] button in the iPod mode.  
The “CAT” indicator is lit when the system  
enters in the iPod MENU mode. Press the  
[BND] button again to return to the iPod  
mode.  
operation of selecting “SettingsRepeat  
(one)” from the menu of the iPod.  
1. Press the [RPT] button.  
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the menu,  
then press the [] button. Or, press either  
of the [DIRECT] (1 to 6) button.  
[DIRECT](1) “P-LISTS”  
[RPT] button again.  
All repeat play  
This repeat playback of the all tracks. It  
corresponds to the iPod operation of selecting  
[DIRECT](2) “ARTISTS”  
[DIRECT](3) “ALBUMS”  
[DIRECT](4) “SONGS”  
[DIRECT](5) “GENRES”  
SettingsRepeat (ALL)” from the menu of  
the iPod.  
[DIRECT](6) “COMPOSER”  
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second  
or longer.  
2. To cancel All repeat playback, press the  
[RPT] button again.  
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CD Changer Operations  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the menu,  
then press the [] button. Select tracks by  
repeating this operation.  
CD changer functions  
When an optional CD changer is connected  
through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all  
CD changer functions. This unit can control a  
total of 2 changers.  
Notes:  
• The number of repeating operation is differ  
depending to the selected menu.  
To return to the previous list, press the [å]  
button. However, you cannot return to the menu of  
the step 2. Perform the operation from the step 1  
again.  
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.  
If “NO MAG” appears in the display, insert the  
magazine into the CD changer. “DISC CHK”  
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.  
Note:  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
CAUTION  
Depending on the recording format, CD-ROM  
discs may not play properly.  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. PAUSE”  
appears in the display.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button  
again.  
Selecting a CD  
1. 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.  
Selecting a track  
Track-up  
1. Press the [] button to move ahead to the  
beginning of the next track.  
2. Each time you press the [] button, the  
track advances ahead to the beginning of the  
next track.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [å] button to move back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
2. Press the [å] button twice to move to the  
beginning of the previous track.  
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CD Changer Operations  
Fast-forward/fast-rewind  
Random play  
Random play selects and plays individual tracks  
on the disc in no particular order. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
Fast-forward  
Press and hold the [] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
1. Press the [RDM] button.  
Fast-rewind  
2. To cancel random play, press the [RDM]  
Press and hold the [å] button for 1 second or  
button again.  
longer.  
Disc random play  
Scan play  
The disc random play selects and plays  
individual tracks or discs automatically in no  
particular order. This function continues  
automatically until it is cancelled.  
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 scan play is useful when you want to select a  
desired track.  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
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.  
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TV Operations  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
TV tuner functions  
desired 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 requires a TV tuner and  
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 in a station.  
Watching a TV  
Quick tuning:  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the TV  
Press and hold the [å] or [] button for  
mode.  
1 second 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  
between TV1 and TV2.  
Step tuning:  
Press the [å] or [] button to manually  
tune in a station.  
3. Press the [å] or [] button to tune in the  
desired TV station.  
Recalling a preset station  
A total of 12 TV stations can be stored (6-TV1  
and 6-TV2). This allows you to select your  
favorite TV stations and store them in memory  
for later recall.  
Watching a video  
The TV tuner has a VTR input terminal to which  
1 external device can be connected. Connect a  
12 V video cassette player (VCP) or video  
cassette recorder (VCR) to the TV tuner input  
terminal.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired TV band (TV1 or TV2).  
2. To recall a stored TV station, press the  
desired [DIRECT] button to select that  
station.  
1. Press the [ ] button to select VTR.  
2. To return to the TV broadcast, press the [  
button.  
]
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
TV tuning  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,  
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired 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 [å] or [] button to  
If there are not 6 stations with good reception,  
stations previously stored in memory remain  
and only the strong stations are stored into  
memory.  
automatically seek a station. Press the []  
button to automatically tune up the frequency  
band to the next available TV station; press  
the [å] button to automatically tune down.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired TV band (TV1 or TV2).  
Manual tuning  
2. Press and hold the [P/A] button for 2  
seconds or longer. The stations with good  
reception are stored automatically to the  
preset channels.  
There are 2 manual tuning methods available:  
Quick tuning and step tuning.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the  
frequency changes one step at a time. In the  
quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the  
desired frequency.  
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Preset scan  
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.  
1. Press the [P/A] button.  
2. When the desired station is found, press the  
[P/A] button again to remain tuned to that  
station.  
Note:  
• Do not press and hold the [P/A] button for 2  
seconds or longer. Doing so will trigger the auto  
store function and start storing stations into  
memory.  
Setting the TV area  
When you select the TV area (TV reception  
area), the TV tuner area setting changes.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the adjustment  
selection display.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select “TV  
AREA”.  
3. Press the [ ] button.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
reception area.  
5. Press the [ ] button.  
6. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
The above operations are required when a TV  
tuner other than TTX7501z is connected.  
Setting the TV diver  
You can change the reception setting for the TV  
antenna connected to the TV tuner.  
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the adjustment  
selection display.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select “TV  
DIVER”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise to set to  
ON” or counterclockwise to set to “OFF”.  
ON:  
Sets reception emphasizing the visual.  
OFF:  
Sets the diver setting to OFF.  
4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
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Problem  
Cause  
Fuse is blown.  
Measure  
Power does not  
turn on.  
(No sound is  
produced.)  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the  
fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
No sound output 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  
when operating  
the unit with  
amplifiers.  
shorted to ground or  
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 your store of  
purchase.  
Compact disc  
Another compact disc is  
Eject the compact disc before loading the new one.  
cannot be loaded. already loaded.  
Sound skips or is Compact disc is dirty.  
noisy.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
Compact disc is heavily  
scratched or warped.  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
Sound is bad  
directly after  
power is turned  
on.  
Water droplets may form on  
the internal lens.  
Source selection The microprocessor has not Perform a system check.  
does not  
stored the proper CeNET  
See “Operations Common to Each Mode”,  
recognize CeNET information.  
source  
performing a system check section.  
connection.  
The CeNET cable is not  
connected properly.  
Ensure the CeNET cables are properly connected.  
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10. 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 CD is caught inside the CD deck and is  
not ejected.  
This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
NO IPOD  
ERROR 2  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
A CD cannot be played due to scratches,  
etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched,  
non-warped-disc.  
A CD is loaded upside-down inside the CD  
deck and does not play.  
Eject the disc, then reload it properly.  
A communication error occurs between the  
iPod and the iPod CeNET Controller.  
Disconnect the iPod, then connect it again.  
A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded.  
This is a failure of CD changer’s mechanism.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be  
played due to scratches, etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped  
disc.  
A CD 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 your store of purchase.  
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11. SPECIFICATIONS  
Source unit harness wire connections  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range:  
Wire Color  
Function  
U.S.A  
: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz  
Yellow  
+12V DC Constant Power  
Source/Memory  
Europe : 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
Australia : 531 kHz to 1629 kHz  
Red  
+12V DC Switch Lead/  
Accessory  
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV  
Black  
Ground  
CD Player  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Blue/White  
Grey  
Amplifier Remote Turn-on  
Right Front Speaker (+)  
Right Front Speaker (–)  
Left Front Speaker (+)  
Left Front Speaker (–)  
Right Rear Speaker (+)  
Right Rear Speaker (–)  
Left Rear Speaker (+)  
Left Rear Speaker (–)  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Grey/Black  
White  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB): 10 Hz to 20 kHz  
Signal to Noise Ratio (1 kHz): 100 dB  
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 95 dB  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%  
White/Black  
Purple  
Purple/Black  
Green  
Audio  
Green/Black  
Maximum Power Output: 208 W (52 W 4 ch)  
Bass Control Action (60 Hz/100 Hz/200 Hz):  
15 dB  
RCA Connections  
Wire Color  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz/15 kHz): 12 dB  
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 2 V  
Function  
Grey/Red  
Right Front Line Level  
Output (Full range)  
General  
Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC  
(10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative ground  
Grey/White  
Black/Red  
Left Front Line Level  
Output (Full range)  
Right Rear Line Level  
Output (Full range or Sub  
woofer)  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Weight / Source unit: 2.64 lb. (1.2 kg)  
Black/White  
Left Rear Line Level  
Output (Full range or Sub  
woofer)  
Dimensions / Source unit:  
7" (Width) 2" (Height) 6-1/8" (Depth)  
[178 (W) 50 (H) 155 (D) mm]  
Red/Red  
Right Auxiliary Input  
Left Auxiliary Input  
Red/White  
Power Output :  
19 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range:  
and 1 % THD+N  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 )  
U.S.A  
: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz  
Europe : 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Australia : 87.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf  
Note:  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
• Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice for further improvement.  
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Clarion Co., Ltd.  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Co., Ltd.  
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China / Stampato in Cina  
PE-2687B  
280-8402-00  
2006/4  

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