Clarion BTS33 User manual

CONTENTS
1. FUNCTIONS
2. OPERATION
3. QUICK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
4. AUDIO SETTINGS
5. RADIO OPERATION
6. MP3,WMA & AAC (M4A) FILE OPERATION
7. USB DEVICE OPERATION
8. AUX-IN CONNECTION OPERATION
9. iPod OPERATION
10. BLUETOOTH FUNCTION
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
12. GENERAL CAUTIONS
13. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USB DEVICES
14. CD’s CARE
15. WARNING
1.- FUNCTIONS
TUNE
-Memory buttons 12 AM and 18 FM
-Search tuning, ascending or descending way of band
AUDIO
-Electronic audio controls
-Bass and treble controls
-Balance control 4 way
-Loudness
-3 modes of pre-equalization
CD PLAYER
-Repeat control
-MP3/WMA searching control
-Forward and Backward
-Random Control function
GENERAL
-Full dot matrix information
-Mode selector Radio/CD/AUX/USB/iPod/BT
-Night illumination reddish orange

2.- OPERATION
3.- QUICK BUTTONS DESCRIPTION
1.- CD eject button, if it is loaded inside the unit.
2.- LCD digital display, full dot matrix type for display information.
3.- Insertion and ejection CD.
4.- MENU button active different functions.
5.- SCAN, scanning button of station in radio mode and tracks in CD & USB mode.
6.- FM/AM selector band frequencies on radio mode.
7.- USB/AUX selection button mode USB, AUX, BT AUDIO.
8.- CD selection button mode CD.
9.- USB input devices input playback and WMA, MP3 and AAC (M4A) files control and
also for iPod connection.
10.- PWR VOL, On-Off button, second functions and knob volume.
11.- 1, Memory button 1 and INF of station AM and FM radio mode and show ID3
information track playing in CD, USB, iPod, BT.
12.- 2, Memory button 2 and REPEAT of station AM and FM radio mode and track repeat
in CD, USB, iPod mode.
13.- 3, Memory button 3 and RANDOM of station AM and FM radio mode and random
play track in CD, USB, iPod mode.
14.- 4, Memory button 4 of station AM and FM radio mode.
15.- 5, Memory button 5 and iPod MENU of station AM and FM radio mode and enter
iPod menu.

16.- 6, Memory button 6 and BACK of station AM and FM radio mode and BACK menu
from iPod.
17.- ENTER, FOLDER: Manual change knob of tuning in radio mode and folder change on
CD & USB mode.
18.- SEEK DOWN: Automatic descending search button of station in radio mode and
descending track change in, CD, USB, iPod, BT audio.
19.- SEEK UP: Automatic ascending search button of station in radio mode and ascending
track change in, CD, USB, iPod, BT audio.
20.- CALL: answer call button, pairing BT device, transfer to private mode and make cell
phone call with BT connection.
21.- HANG: end call button and disconnect BT device.
22.- AUX IN: Auxiliary input for playing audio signals from devices such as iPod, MP3
player.
4.-AUDIO SETTINGS
POWER ON – OFF, VOL KNOB.
Push POWER knob to turn on and off the unit. Turn right and left to adjust volume level:
the minimum 0 and maximum 40, after 5 seconds of the last adjustment, the volume
indication in the display will return to the previous mode.
Comfortable turn on function
To protect your ears and speakers, this equipment is designed so when you turn on and
previously has been listening at high volume the unit turn an to a comfortable level.
SELECTING AUDIO TUNING TUNE BUTTON 4
Push MENU button, every time this button is pushed, on display indicate each audio
adjustment mode in the following sequence BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, EQ
MODE, LOUD, BEEP, SPEED VOL, AUX VOL, CONTRAST, CLOCK and whether exist
devices bluetooth paired appears BT AUDIO, CONNECT TO, DELETE TO.
Adjusting bass
Adjust bass level, push MENU button until the display indicated BASS legend, turn the
knob ENTER to left or right to adjust level desired. The level bass indicated on display
minimum –5 and maximum +5, the display return automatically after 5 seconds last
adjustment.
Adjusting treble
Adjust treble level, push MENU button until the display indicated TREBLE legend, turn
the knob ENTER to left or right to adjust level desired. The level treble indicated on
display minimum –5 and maximum +5, the display return automatically after 5 seconds
last adjustment.

Adjusting fader
Adjust fader level, push MENU button until the display indicated FADER legend, turn the
knob ENTER to left or right to adjust level desired. The level fader indicated on display R5
and F5, the display return automatically after 5 seconds last adjustment.
Adjusting balance
Adjust balance level, push MENU button until the display indicated BALANCE legend,
turn the knob ENTER to left or right to adjust level desired. The level balance indicated on
display R5 and L5, the display return automatically after 5 seconds last adjustment.
Adjusting equalizer mode
Adjust balance equalizer, push MENU button until the display indicated EQ MODE
legend, turn the knob ENTER to left or right to adjust equalizer desired. The option
available are EQ OFF, JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK the display return automatically after 5
seconds last adjustment.
Adjusting loudness
When your are listening to music at low volume level, this feature will enhance the bass
and treble response to compensate the characteristics of human hearing.
Push MENU button until the display indicated LOUD, turn the knob ENTER to left or
right to adjust ON or OFF, after 5 seconds of the last adjustment, in the display will return
to the previous mode.
Adjusting beep tone
This option let hear beep tone of buttons.
Push MENU button until the display indicated BEEP, turn the knob ENTER to left or right
to adjust beep on or beep off, after 5 seconds of the last adjustment, in the display will
return to the previous mode.
Adjusting Speed Vol
This option let increase or decrease volume level according speed car.
Push button menu the display indicated SPEED VOL, turn the knob ENTER to left or right
to adjust off, slow, mid or high, after 5 seconds of the last adjustment, in the display will
return to the previous mode.
Adjusting Aux Vol
This option let increase or decrease volume level from external devices.
Push MENU button until the display indicated AUX VOL, turn the knob ENTER to left or
right to adjust volume desired, the options are 0 - +3. after 5 seconds of the last adjustment,
in the display will return to the previous mode
Adjusting contrast
This option let increase or decrease contrast LCD.
Push MENU button until the display indicated CONTRAST turn the knob ENTER to left or
right to adjust contrast desired, the options are contrast 0 – contrast 4, after 5 seconds of the
last adjustment, in the display will return to the previous mode.

Adjusting clock
This option let see the time clock in principal LCD
Push MENU button the display indicated CLOCK turn the knob ENTER to left or right to
clock on or clock off, after 5 seconds of the last adjustment, in the display will return to the
previous mode.
If you want to adjust the clock hour
Push MENU button until the display indicated CLOCK ADJ, turn knob ENTER to Left or
right to access option adjust no or adjust yes.
In option adjust yes push MENU button press 

 or  button to select item(minutes,
hours) and turn knob ENTER to select desired.
THE NEXT ITEM ON MENU ARE POSSIBLE WHEN EXIST BLUETOOTH DEVICES
PAIRED.
Adjusting bluetooth
This option is possible while exist bluetooth devices connected.
Let choice if want hear de audio bluetooth without remove volume that set main menu.
Push MENU button until BLUETOOTH is displayed on LCD, turn the knob ENTER and
push in order to selection.
BT volume
This feature let have control volume at time that call is present.
Push MENU button until BT volume is displayed.
Turn the knob ENTER in order to choice level volume desired from 0 to 40.
BT connected to
This function let see the bluetooth devices that have been connected.
Push MENU button until to legend BLUETOOTH CONNECT TO is displayed on LCD,
turn the knob ENTER in order to select device which want connect again and press enter
button.
Note: in order to make possible this action is necessary that the devices have been paired
previously
BT delete
This function let remove the devices connected.
Push MENU button until to legend BLUETOOTH DELETE is displayed, turn the knob
ENTER in order to select device which desire delete and press enter button.

5.-RADIO OPERATION
Tuning band selection
For manufactured adjusting the unit turn on in AM1 radio mode, this unit has available 3
FM and 2 AM bands with the ability to save in each 6 stations as tuned, to select and listen
when you need it, see memorizing radio stations.
The tuning band changes each time that you press the FM°AM button on it you can select
the desired band, the display will show the band change, these changes are in the band as
following order
AM1-AM2-FM1-FM2-M3
Manual search(descending/ascending) radio stations on AM and FM
To manual tune radio station turn the knob TUNE to right to select ascending and to the
left for select descending the desires radio station.
Automatic search(descending/ascending) radio stations on AM and FM
In radio mode, you can do an automatic search for stations by pushing buttons 


and  , the unit will seek the strongest available, it will automatically search in descending
pushing button 

 and ascending pushing button 

 within band selected.
Frequency scanning, SCAN button
Push SCAN button to activate SCAN function, the SCAN icon will appear in the display,
with this function activated each frequency with strong signal will be played 10 seconds,
push this button again to disable this function.
Frequency scanning, SCAN AUTO SAVE
Push SCAN button abave 2 seconds to activate AUTOSAVE function with this function
activated each frequency with strong signal will be played 5 seconds and will be saved in
the memories available according the in order detection. finally is played in the first station
saved in memory 1.
Preset channel calling / memory function
Preset channel calling/memory has the function of storing or calling the received frequency
in the preset channel.
Preset channel calling conditions.
When the preset channel button ( 1~6 ) is short-pressed (under 2 sec.), the stored frequency
in the channel is received .
Preset channel memory conditions.
When the preset channel button ( 1~6 ) is long-pressed (2 sec. or more), a BEEP sound
shall be output and the receiving frequency is stored in the channel.

6.-MP3, WMA & AAC (M4A) FILE OPERATION
This section describes the available commands on your unit to play control of MP3, WMA
and AAC (M4A), which are available in both CD; USB; iPod devices and BT audio
connection.
Seek down and rewind track.
If push button 

 when the progress of the current track has not elapsed the first 3 seconds
of play, the recoil will be made to the previous track, but if you press the button 

 after 3
seconds of play will recoil at the beginning of the track being played.
Fast rewind in same track.
The high speed playing can be activated when keeping pushed the button 

 so is possible
rewind the playing in same track.
Seek up and forward track
Push button 

 in order to pass the next track.
Fast forward in same track
The high speed playing can be activated when keeping pushed the button 

 so is possible
forward the playing in same track.
Seek up next folder
Turn right the ENTER knob for play the next folder.
Seek down previous folder
Turn left the knob ENTER for play the previous folder
REPEAT
During playing MP3, WMA or AAC if RPT button is pushed the reproduction will be play
aleatory form on disc complete, if RPT button is pushed again the reproduction will be play
only on actual folder.
RANDOM
During playing MP3 WMA or AAC RDM button is pushed the reproduction will be play
aleatory form on disc complete, if RDM button is pushed again the reproduction will be
play only on actual folder.
SCAN
Push SCAN button to activate SCAN function, the SCAN icon will appear in the display,
with this function activated the tracks be played first 10 seconds automatically change next
track, if SCAN button is pushed again, the function SCAN is disabled.

HOW TO ASSIGN FOLDER No. AND FILE No. OF MP3/WMA AND PLAY
SEQUENCE
1. Assign No. 1 to the ROOT folder.
2. Assign No. 2 to the folder which is one level below ROOT in the folder hierarchy.
3. Assign a number to the child folder of the folder No. 2. (The first child folder: No.
3) Assign numbers to the child folders in order of hierarchy level.
4. Assign a number to the brother folder of the folder No. 2. Assign numbers to the
child folders of the brother folders.
Even if a folder does not include MP3/WMA files, assign a folder number.
The structure may differ from tree structure displayed by Explorer, etc., depending on sort
status of writing software.
Support a eight-level hierarchy.
Assignment of file number
1. Assign a file number from No. 1 in order in each folder.
The structure may differ from tree structure displayed by Explorer, etc., depending on sort
status of writing software.
Play sequence
1. A playback of the files in the folder with the smallest No. shall be started from the
first file in increasing order of number.
2. When the playback of the final file is completed in the same folder, the playback
shall be continued in increasing order of file number by going to the folder
including the next file. (A folder without files shall be skipped.).
3. Repeat 2
When the playback of the final file in the final folder is completed, return to 1.

7.-USB DEVICE OPERATION
To play (tracks) of MP3, WMA or AAC files from USB device with the unit turn on and
any mode function, when you insert the USB device in the USB connector, automatically
the radio change at the mode USB, and when it finish uploading information it will start
playing tracks MP3/WMA or AAC starting with the files saved in the root directory and
alphanumeric priority.
If you are in another mode of function and USB is connected to the unit, push USB/AUX
button to change to USB restarting playing tracks, in the last place where previously change
of mode.

8.- AUX-IN CONNECTION OPERATION
Auxiliary connector 3.5mm audio input signal.
His unit has auxiliary 3.5mm in diameter to enter stereo audio signals coming from devices
such as iPod, MP3 player.
Note when connecting a device to the auxiliary input you can only make audio adjustments
(BASS, TREB, BALANCE, FADER, EQ, LOUD VOL) signal of device through the unit.
The reverse, track selection, etc… depend on connected device. In case which external
device are connected to access this feature you must use the USB/AUX button.
If external device at first connect unit automatically change to AUX mode, and the user is
able the make adjustments only sound features.
9.- iPod OPERATION
Conditions to PLAY.
When switching to the USB (iPod) mode by manipulating the USB/AUX button with ACC
turned ON.
When USB (iPod) is not connected, the USB (iPod) mode cannot be selected.
When USB (iPod) is connected with ACC or PWR turned ON, the mode is transferred to
the USB (iPod) mode.
If USB (iPod) is removed with ACC or PWR turned ON or in the USB (iPod) mode, the
unit is transferred to the last mode.
If USB (iPod) is removed in a mode except for USB (iPod) mode, the mode shall be
continued.
PLAY release conditions.
When turning ACC or PWR OFF or switching a mode to FM, AM, CD or AUX mode by
manipulating the key.
When switching to the CD mode by inserting CD
When switching to the AUX mode by AUX plug in.
When the mode is switched to the last mode by disconnecting USB (iPod)
When PWR is turned ON next with USB (iPod) disconnected after the last mode is the
USB (iPod) mode, the next previous mode of USB (iPod) is started up.
FILE UP/DOWN
Seek down and rewind track
Seek down
If push 

 button when the progress of the current track has not elapsed the first 3 seconds
of play, the recoil will be made to the previous track, but if you press the  button after 3
seconds of play will recoil at the beginning of the track being played.

Fast rewind in same track
The high speed playing can be activated when keeping pushed the 

 button so is possible
rewind the playing in same track.
Seek up and forward track
Seek up
Push 

 button in order to pass the next track.
Fast forward in same track
The high speed playing can be activated when keeping pushed the 

 button so is possible
forward the playing in same track.
SELECTING a category/song iPod mode for search any FILE during playing, press iPod
MENU button to access to “iPod menu”.
ID3 FILES
< ACC>
This function apply for iPod.
If INF button is pressed display the follow information:
(1) TITLE ➙NAME OF TITLE : When is pressed for first time.
(2) ARTIST ➙NAME OF ARTIST : When is pressed for second time.
(3) ALBUM ➙NAME OF ALBUM : When is pressed for third time.
(4) CURRENT TIME ➙XX:XX : When is pressed for fourth time.
Play list
Artist
Albu
Songs
Genres
Composers
Podcasts
Play list
Genre list
Composers list
Podcasts
Artist list
Artist list
Album
Album list
File name
Song list

After this, the sequence start again.
10.- BLUETOOTH FUNCTION
You must go to menu mobile to the bluetooth function and select the option to add audio
devices pressing CALL button, after will appear MY CAR on your phone and push connect,
some cases is necessary write code which radio displayed (example KEY 00073), PAIR OK
and connected to device (name device is displayed on LCD), then 1 minute if not connect
device, display return last mode.
CALL ANSWERING
When you have an incoming call you can respond directly from the unit, press the CALL
button to answer the call and hear through vehicle speakers.
The voice recognition feature, will make pressing the CALL button for more than 2
seconds (this function depends on the configuration you have on your mobile phone).
MAKE CALL
When is necessary make call exist different options:
Redial Push CALL button until REDIAL legend appears on LCD in order to call push
again this button.
Call Num Push CALL button and turn knob ENTER until CALL NUM is displayed, push
ENTER and turn again knob ENTER in order to select the first number, push enter and
choice second number continuously to the number phone is complete press CALL button.
Call list Push CALL button and turn knob ENTER until CALL LIST is displayed, in this
option push knob ENTER in order to enter to sub menu (DIALED, RECEIVED, MISSED)
in order to select any option push the knob ENTER and choice the number desired.
Phone book Push the CALL button and turn the knob ENTER until PHONE BOOK is
displayed, press enter, select the phone number contact than desire call and push the CALL
button.
In every actions is possible come back to previous menu pushing BACK button.
HANG UP OR REJECT A CALL AND DISCONNECT BT MODE
Push the HANG button to end and incoming call that we have. Or we can reject a call with
the same button.
Push the HANG button for more than 2 seconds until the display shows the legends is
DISCONNECT, so it is like the cell phone will be disconnected from audio equipment.
If is necessary reconnect press CALL button again.
AUTOMATIC CONNECTION TO THE RADIO.

The unit with the previously paired and connected phone, every time you turn ON, it
automatically starts searching for BT devices, the unit will display the icon logo BT will be
showed (BT symbol), the connection between the two devices will be automatic. Once
achieved, the connection, the display of logo BT radio shows and the phone.
PLAYING MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH
If phone paired and connected by bluetooth to the radio, has BT audio profile, the phone´s
audio files can be played on your unit, you must do the following:
Once the phones is already connected to your unit, you must manipulate the phone to play
music files by Bluetooth mode, then automatically the radio will play the audio sent from
the phone or pushing USB/AUX button, after this the legend BT AUDIO appear on the
display.
REWIND AND FORWARD SOUND TRACKS
Also is possible navigate between sound tracks, pushing the rewind and forward buttons,
similar to playing CD or USB devices.
INFORMATION SOUND TRACKS
If want look information about track playing, push the INF button to display different
features as are (TITLE, ARTIST, ALBUM).
If enter a call, the phone mode takes precedence over the BT way audio connection to the
radio and at the end of the call, the radio will switch to BT AUDIO mode if this was the
previous one, this depends of cell phone configuration.
PRIVATE CONVERSATION FUNCTION BETWEEN PASSAGERS IN THE VEHICLE
While the call is present, if want transfer this one to cell phone and remove the sound from
vehicle speakers, press the CALL button the legend PRIVATE is displayed on LCD in
order to return audio to speakers press CALL button again and legend TALKING is
displayed.

11.- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.
GENERAL
source power:...13.2 V (10.8 a 15.6 )
Current:........................ Max.10 A
Impedance speakers: 4 ohms
Tune FM
Frequencies:..............87,5 MHz a 108 MHz
Quiet sensitivity:................<10 dB mv
Stereo separation:.................>22 dB, 1 kHz
Signal/ noise relation:..............>65 dB
Tune AM
frequencies......... 530 ～ 1710KHz (LAM) 522 ～ 1620KHz (GOM)
Quiet sensitivity:................<30 dB µV
Signal/noise relation:................ >50 dB
Step frecuency manual/ automatic: AM_10KHz/10KHz (Southameric), 9KHz/9KHz rest world),
FM_50KHz/50KHz
CD
Signal / Noise relation:..........>70 dB
Separation:.........................> 50dB (1KHz)
Frequency response..17 MHz 0±5, 20 KHz 0±5
USB
Signal / Noise relation:..........>74 dB
Separation:.........................> 50dB( 1KHz)
Frequency response..17 MHz 0±5, 20 KHz 0±5
AUX
Signal / Noise relation:..........>60 dB, Output 1W, 300 mV Input
Separation:.........................> 45dB.(1KHz), Output 1W, 300 mV Input
Frequency response..17 MHz 0±5, 20 KHz 0±5
12.- GENERAL CAUTIONS
1.- This device is equipped with high-sensitivity in buttons; avoid applying excessive force
to operates, as this can damage them and reduce their life.
2.- Do not open the covers. The device does not have in its interior parts that can be
repaired by the user. If you leaves drop an object inside the unit during installation, checked
with your dealer or its authorized service center.
3.- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the control panel, NEVER use rough cloths, thinner,
gasoline, alcohol, etc. If the unit is too dirty, apply a bit of warm water with a soft cloth,
and carefully remove the dirt.

4.- Do not introduce, strange devices in the auxiliary inputs (screwdrivers, knives, metal
objects, etc.) As this may damage the equipment and this damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
13.- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USB DEVICES.
When using USB devices:
1.- Use only USB certified, you can notice that USB device is certified when you have
USB logo engraved or printed on the body of device of its packaging
2.-To prevent damage to the unit USB device, we recommend that before remove the USB
unit, changing the mode of function or turn off the unit.
3.-This equipment is designed to read USB reading protocol 1.1 and 2.0 verify that the
protocol of reading your USB device is compatible with the unit.
4.-If the USB device can not be read by the unit, it may be because the files are not
properly been recorded so it is recommended.
4.1.-Format the USB device using the commands from your PC.
4.2.-Crreate file folders, MP3, WMA or AAC on the hard drive of your PC naming the
USB folder and only save MP3, WMA, AAC files on those folders.
4.3.- Save all folders in only one move to your USB
5.- The USB connector is available for connecting only USB devices.
6.- You can connect MP3 and iPod players, to the USB connector of the unit, but must
ensure that:
6.1.- Be sure that these devices have no batteries and / or are off.
6.2.- If you can not remove the battery must ensure disconnection of the USB input, before
returning to start the vehicle.
14.- CD’S CARE
1.- This unit is designed and calibrated for use with CD's original. Do not use pirated discs
neither second hand.
2.- Do not use compact discs scratched, warped, cracked, and so on. The use of such discs
could cause a malfunction or damage to equipment.

3.- When using a new disc, sometimes the excess material remains on the edge and / or
center hole.
4.- When using this kind of disks, it may happen that the disc is not placed in the correct
position and the unit can not operate. In this case, please use the disk after you remove the
excess material at the edge and / or center hole with a piece of wood, or with a piece of
pencil.
5.- Dirt, dust, scratches, marks and mistreatment in compact discs may cause jumps in
playback and deterioration of sound quality, please observe the following directions to the
care of their compact discs:
6.- Finger marks, dust and dirt must be carefully removed from the etched surface of
compact discs (shiny surface without impressions) with a soft, damp cloth wipe from the
inside out disc surfaces.
7.-Never use chemicals such as cleaning spray for Disks, household cleaners, or thinner to
clean the disks, as these chemicals can cause irreparable damage to the etched surface.
8.- The discs must be placed in their boxes, when not in use.

9.- Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity for long periods of
time.
10.- Do not stick labels, tapes or papers on the surface of the disc, neither write on them
with any kind of marker.
15.- WARNING
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. 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. 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement
C to OET65. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.