Clarion FZ501 Repair manual

Owner's manual &Installation manual
Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation
Manual de instrucciones yde instalacion
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1 FZ501

Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
•Please fully read this owner's manual before operating this equipment.
•Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and store it in asafe place with this manual.
1. FEATURES.................................................................•....................................................
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Expanding Systems 3
2. PRECAUTIONS 4
Front Panel /Generalities 5
USB Port 5
3. CONTROLS 6
Operational Panel. 6
Names of Button 6
Remote Control (RCX003) 7
Notes of remote control using 7
4. OPERATIONS..........•..•........................................................................•.••..........................8
Basic Operations 8
System Setup 9
Radio Operations
11
Satellite Radio Mode 12
HD Radio Operations 13
iTunes®Tagging 14
USB Operations 16
iPod &iPhone Operations 18
AUX Operations 19
Bluetooth Operations 20
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING 22
6. ERROR DISPLAYS..............................................•................................•..........................23
7. SPECIFICATIONS 24
8. INSTALLATION IWIRE CONNECTION GUIDE 25
FZ501 2

1. FEATURES
• Built-in Bluetooth® Hands free(HFP) and Audio Streaming(A2DP &AVRCP)
.4ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric
Equalizer
•HD Radio
ReadyTM and SIRIUS Radio Direct Connect Ready
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SIRIUS~
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Made for
~ iPod DiPhone
Expanding Systems
Expanding audio features
4Channel Amplifier
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HD Radio tuner
(THD301) to be
connected
SIRIUS ConnectTM
Vehicle Tuner (SC-C1)
to be connected
Bluetooth®
cellular phone
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~ Portable Player
(Connect via AUX
IN Jack)
Note:
•The items listedoutside of the framesare the commercialproductsgenerallysold·
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CCA-748 and CCA-755: Sold by separately.
3 FZ501

2. PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING
For your safety, the driver should not operate the controls while driving.
Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
1. If you have parked the car for along
time
in hot or cold weather, wait until the
temperature
in the car becomes normal
before operating the unit.
2. Do not open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
3. SIRIUS, the SIRIUS Dog logo and related
marks are
trademarks of SIRIUS XM
Radio,lnc.
4. HD Radio™, HD Radio ReadyTM, and
the
HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
5. This equipment has been tested and
found
to comply with the limits for aClass
Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the
FCC Rules.
These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential installation.
This equipment generates, users, 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 aparticular
installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio reception,
which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio technician for help.
6. "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone"
mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to
iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or
its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other
countries.
MODEL
FZ501
Clarion
12ve GROUND==15A max
AM 530-1710kHz
FM
87.9-107.9MHz
THIS DeVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES
OPERAllON IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING rno CONDITIONS:
(1 )THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION,
THIS
DevICE COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER J
SUBCHAPTER JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and
cannot be used or distributed witnoUI a license from MSLGP,
CLARION CO_,LTD
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HD Radio n.o , HD Radio Ready no, and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary
trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corporation,
Bluetooth QD 10 No.: B017439
FCC 10; AX2FZS01
MANUFACTURED; URF
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IINFORMATION FOR USERS:
Changes or modifications to this product
unapproved
by the manufacturer will void the
warranty
and will violate FCC approval.
FZ501 4

Front Panel/Generalities
For alonger service life, be sure to read the
following cautions.
•Do not allow any liquids
on the set from
drinks, umbrellas, etc. Doing so may
damage the internal circuitry.
•Do not disassemble or modify the set
in
any way. Doing so may result in damage.
•Do not let cigarettes burn the display.
Doing so may damage or deform the
body.
•If aproblem should occur, have the set
inspected at your store of purchase.
Cleaning the body
•Use asoft, dry cloth and gently wipe off
the dirt.
•For tough dirt, apply some neutral
detergent diluted
in water to asoft cloth
wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again'
with adry cloth.
•Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner,
etc., as these substances may damage
the body or cause the paint to peel. Also,
leaving rubber or plastic products
in
contact with the body for long periods of
time may cause stains.
USB Port
•The USB memory stick may stick out when
inserted,so it may cause danger during
driving. When connect USB memory
stick to the main unit, please use aUSB
extension cable (CCA-755).
•
The USB memory sticks must be
recognized as "USB mass storage class"
to work properly. Some models may not
operate correctly.
When the memorized data is lost or
damaged by any chance, Clarion shall
not be liable for any damage.
When using an USB memory stick, we
recommend that you backup
your data
stored on it before using a personal
computer etc.
•Data files may be broken when using USB
memory sticks
in the following situation:
When disconnecting the USB memory
stick or turning the power off during
reading data.
When affected static electricity or electric
noise.
Connect/disconnect the USB memory stick
when
it is not accessed.
•
Connecting with the computer is not
covered.
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Operational Panel
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Names of Button
[RESET] USB Slot AUX IN
[CONTROL] Knob
•Power on (press)
•Power off (long press -> rotate it select "POWER OFF" ->press)
•Adjust volume level (rotate)
•Toggle the audio source (press)
•Previous/Next search (press -lefVright )
•Select tuner band (press -up)(long press)
•
BT mode -Terminate call
•RADIO mode -No function.
•HD
RADIO mode -SUB channels select.
•SIRIUS mode -Direct search
•
AUX mode -No function.
•
USB mode -Search function
•
iPod mode -iPod menu
[MIC] Hole
•Internal microphone
FZ501 6

Remote Control (RCX003)
[SRC/<!>] Button
•Toggle the audio source
•
Power on ( short press) / off (long press)
[..... , ~ ] Buttons
•Preset station up /down
•Previous /next track
•Search (long press)
[SCN/PS/AS] Button
•Scan play /Preset scan
•Auto memory store (long press)
[BANDITOP] Button
•MP3IWMA mode -Top play (long press)
•HD RADIO mode -Select tuner band
•SIRIUS mode -Select tuner band/Select
category (long press)
[RPT] Button
•Repeat play
[MUTE] Button
•Mute the volume
[1-6] Buttons
•[1] Button: Preset station 1.
•[2] Button: Preset station 2.
•[3] Button: Preset station 3.
•[4] Button: Preset station 4.
•[5] Button: Preset station 5.
•[6] Button: Preset station 6.
[SOUND] Button
•Sound effect setting
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[ISR]
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[RPT]
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[SOUND]
[OISP] [ROM]
[ISR] Button
•Recall ISR station stored in memory
•Store current station
in ISR memory (long
press)
•iTunes Tagging (When connected with
HD Radio tuner and displayed "DIGITAL"
indicator and "TAG" indicator on display
at HD Radio-mode.)
[ ~/II ] Button
•Play /Pause
[... ,... ] Buttons
•Volume up /down
[DISP] Button
•Display switch
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[RDM] Button
•Random play
Notes of remote control using
Replacing the lithium battery of remote control unit.
When the range of the operation of the card remote control becomes short or no functions
while operating. Replace the battery with anew lithium battery. Make sure the battery polarity
replacement
is correct.
1. Pull out the battery holder while pressing the stopper.
2. Insert the button-type battery with the stamped(+) mark facing upward.
Insert the battery holder into the remote control.
7 FZ501

Basic Operations
Note:
•Refer to the diagrams in "3. CONTROLS"
when reading this chapter.
ACAUTION
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine
with its volume
raised to the maximum level may harm
your hearings.
Be careful about adjusting the volume.
Power on/ off
Notes:
•Start the engine before using this unit.
•
Be careful about using this unit for along
time without running the engine. If you
drain the car's battery too far, you may not
be able to start the engine and this can
reduce the service life of the battery.
1. Start the engine. The power button /knob
illumination
on the unit will light up.
~ EngineON
\..?WJ position
2. Press the [CONTROL] knob on the front
panel or [SRC I
<!>] button on the remote
control to turn
on the power under standby
mode. The unit goes back to the last
status after power on.
3. Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob
(center long press) on the front panel,
and rotate the [CONTROL] knob choose
POWER OFF, then press the [CONTROL]
knob
on the front panel to turn off the
power.
Or press and hold [SRC I
<!>] button on
remote control to turn off the power.
Mute
Press the [MUTE] button on the remote
control to mute the volume from the unit.
Note:
Doing the operation above again or adjusting
volume will release muting.
Volume adjustment
Turn the [CONTROL] knob on the front
panel.
The adjustable range of volume is 0to 40.
ACAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at
which external
sounds can be heard.
Playing source selection
Press [CONTROL] knob on the front panel
repeatedly to choose desired playing source.
Notes:
•Playing source selection means selecting
work mode, such as RADIO mode and
AUX mode, etc.
Display system time
Press the [DISP] button on the remote
control to switch the display information,
system time and playing source.
RESET
Note:
*When the [RESET] button is pressed,
frequencies of radio stations, titles, etc.
stored
in memory are cleared.
RESET
FZ501 8

System Setup
At all mode, press and hold [CONTROL] knob
(center
long press), and rotate the [CONTROL]
knob choose ADJUST, then press the [CONTROL]
knob to enter system setup. Press [CONTROL]
knob (left /right) to select options, rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to adjust.
CLOCK
Press the [CONTROL] knob (right) to
choose minute, and rotate the [CONTROL]
knob to set minute.
Press the
[CONTROL] knob (left) to choose
hour, and rotate the [CONTROL] knob to set
hour.
Then long press
[CONTROL] knob (center)
to confirm the time setting.
PASSWORD (SIRIUS
mode)
Press the [CONTROL] knob to enter old
password,
rotate the [CONTROL] knob to
select adigit,
press the [CONTROL] knob
(left /right)
to move the cursor. Press the
[CONTROL] knob to confirm after input all
4digit. Then input anew 4-digit number as
above. (Original password: 0000)
LOCK (SIRIUS mode)
Press the [CONTROL] knob to lock current
station, rotate the
[CONTROL] the knob to
select adigit, press the [CONTROL] knob
(left /right) to move the cursor. Long press
the knob to confirm after input all 4 digit
password.
UNLOCK (SIRIUS mode)
Press the [CONTROL] knob to unlock all
locked stations, rotate the [CONTROL] knob
to select adigit, press the [CONTROL] knob
(left /right) to
move the cursor. Press the
[CONTROL] knob to confirm after input all 4
digit password.
UNSKIP (SIRIUS
mode)
Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob to
unskip all channels.
DXlLO (RADIO mode)
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose radio
local or distant at RADIO mode.
•LO:
Only stations with strong signal can
be received.
•OX: Stations with strong and weak signals
can be received.
PCH MEMO (RADIO/HD RADIO/SIRIUS
mode)
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose PCH
1 / PCH 2 / PCH 3 / PCH 4 / PCH 5or PCH
6,
press and hold [CONTROL] knob (center long
press) to store it
in the memory.
AUX SENS (AUX mode)
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose AUX
input sensitivity LOW, MID or HIGH at
AUX
mode.
AUTO CON
(8T mode): ON/OFF
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
AUTO CON ON or OFF.
PIN CODE
Press the [CONTROL] knob, rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to select adigit, press
the [CONTROL] knob (left /right) to move
the cursor. Press the
[CONTROL] knob to
confirm.
The PIN CODE default setting
is II 0000 ".
MIC SEL (8T mode)
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
microphone EXTERNAL or INTERNAL.
MIC GAIN
(8T mode)
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose Mic
gain:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
You can change the gain of MIC when a
telephone partner cannot hear your voice.
SCRN SVR: ON/OFF
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
SCRN SVR (screen saver) ON or OFF.
SCROLL: ON/OFF
For track information that
is longer than the
display panel:
When SCROLL is ON, the LCD will display
ID3 TAG information cyclely, e.g.: TRACK-
>
FOLD E R-> FI LE->ALBU M-> TITLE-
>ARTIST->TRACK-> ...
When SCROLL is OFF, the LCD will display
one of the ID3 TAG information, the default
is TRACK, but user can adjust it to other ID3
TAG information by pressing [DISP] button
on the remote control.
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FZ501

System Setup
S-CTRL (iPod mode): ON/OFF
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
S-CTRL (Simple control) ON or OFF.
*Refer to P18.
DIMMER: ON/OFF
Rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to choose
DIMMER ON or OFF.
• ON: LCD dimmer is active when small light
of vehicle
is turned ON.
•OFF: LCD always maximum brightness
regardless of the vehicle small light.
REAR/S-W
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
REAR or S-WOOFER(SUB-WOOFER).
SW PHASE
Rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to choose
REVERSE or NORMAL.
BEEP: ON/OFF
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to choose
button beep sound ON or OFF.
SOUND
Press the [CONTROL] knob to enter sound
effect setting mode. First press shows
current EO. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to
chooseBEAT
EO in this order:
OFF
-> B-BOOST -> IMPACT -> EXCITE ->
CUSTOM
To
change CUSTOM setting, and press
the [CONTROL] knob (center), then press
[CONTROL] knob (right/left) to select EO
effects including: BASS-G ->
BASS-F ->
BASS-O -> MID-G -> MID-F -> MID-Q
-> TREBLE-G -> TREBLE-F, rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to select avalue.
BASS-G /MID-G /TREBLE-G: (-7)- (+7)
BASS-F:
50/ 100/ 200
BASS-Q:
0.7/1.0/1.4 /2.0
MID-F: 500/ 1K / 2K
MID-Q: 0.7 /
1.0/ 1.4 /2.0
TREBLE-F: 5K /10K /15K
TREBLE-Q:
0.7/1.0/1.4/2.0
Then press the [CONTROL] knob (left /right)
to select USER preset including:
BALANCE
-> FADER -> M-B EX ->HPF(high
pass filter) -> LPF(low pass filter) -> SoW
VOL (Subwoofer Volume), rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to select avalue.
BALANCE:LEFT 1-7->CENTER->RIGHT 1-7
FADER:FRONT 1-7->CENTER->REAR 1-7
M-B
EX: ON/OFF
HPF: THROUGH/60/90/120
LPF: THROUGH/60/90/120
SUBW
VOL: (-6)-(+6)
FZ501 10

Radio Operations
Select tuner as playing source
Press the [CONTROL] knob or [SRC I <!)]
button on the remote control to switch to the
RADIO source.
Select one radio band
Press the the [CONTROL] knob (up long
press) on the panel or [BANDITOP] button
on the remote control to select one radio
band among FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM.
Manual tuning
During manual tuning, the frequency will be
changed
in steps.
Press the [CONTROL] knob (left/right) on the
panel or [
!+II, ~] buttons on the remote
control to tune in ahigher /lower station.
Auto tuning
Press and hold [CONTROL] knob (left!
right) on the panel or [
!+II, ~] buttons
the remote control to seek ahigher /lower
station.
To stop searching, repeat the operation
above or press other buttons having radio
functions.
Note:
When astation is received, searching stops
and the station is played.
Presetscan
Preset scan receives the stations stored
in preset memory in order. This function is
useful when searching for adesired station
in memory.
1. Press the [SCN/PS/AS] button on the
remote control.
2. When adesired station is tuned in, press
the [SCN/PS/AS] button on the remote
controlagain to continue receiving that
station.
Note:
Be careful not to press and hold the [SCNI
PS/AS] button, otherwise the auto store
function is engaged and the unit starts
storing stations.
Auto store
Only stations with sufficient signal strength
will be detected and stored in the memory.
Press and hold the [SCN/PS/AS] button on
the remote control to start automatic station
search.
To stop auto store, press other buttons
having radio functions.
Notes:
1. After auto store, the previous stored
stations will be overwritten.
2. The unit has 4bands, such as FM1, FM2,
FM3 and AM. FM3 and AM can store
by AS function. Each bands can store 6
stations,
FZ501 can store 24 stations in
total.
Manual store
When one expected radio station has been
detected, press and hold number button
on the remote control 1-6 to store it in the
memory.
Recall the stored stations
Press one numeric button among 1to 6on
the remote control or on the panel to select
the corresponding stored station.
Local seeking
When LOCAL seeking is on, only those radio
stations with strong radio signal could be
received.
Refer to System Setup page
9.
Note:
The number of radio stations that can be
received will decrease after the local seeking
mode
is on.
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Satellite Radio Mode
Listeners can subscribe to SIRIUS® Radio on the
Web by visiting www.sirius.com. or by calling (888)
539-SIRIUS. Customers should have their SIRIUS
10 ready (SIRIUS 10 is located on the SC-C1
SIRIUS Connect Vehicle Tuner, solid separately).
Customers can listen to music samples by tuning
to channel 184.
Accessing satellite radio mode
Press the [CONTROL] knob or [SRC I <!>]
button on the remote control to switch to the
SAT source.
Displaying the Identification (10) Code
Before you listen to satellite radio, you must
subscribe to the service using
your radio's
identification number.
To display the radio
10, use the [CONTROL] knob (left) or [~]
tuning button on the remote control to tune to
channel "0". The screen displays the radio
10
where the channel name is usually displayed.
Check SC-C1 SIRIUS Connect
Vehicle Tuner
If SIRIUS tuner is not connected, "NO
TUNER" will appear on the LCD.
Selecta band
Press the the [CONTROL] knob (up long
press) on the panel or [BANDfTOP] button
on
the remote control to change between
three SAT bands (SR1, SR2 and SR3). Each
band stores up to six preset stations.
Selecta station
Press the [CONTROL] knob (left /right) on
the panel
or [..... , ~ ]buttons on the remote
control to tune to another station.
Preset mode
Six numbered preset buttons on the remote
control store and recall stations for each
band.
Preset scan
Short press the [SCN/PS/AS] button on the
remote control to start category scanning.
Long press the [SCN/PS/AS] button on
the remote control to start preset station
scanning for 10 seconds each.
Storing a station
1. Select a band (if needed), then select a
station.
2. Press and hold apreset button (numbers
1-6) on the remote control.
3.
The preset number and station is
displayed and highlighted.
Recalling a station
1. Select aband (if needed).
2. Press a remote control preset button
(numbers 1-6) to select the corresponding
stored station.
Category and Channel search
To access Category and Channel Search
mode, press the [CONTROL] knob (up long
press) on
the panel or [BANDfTOP] button
on the remote control long press.
1. Rotate the rotary knob on the panel to
select the desired category.
2. Press the [CONTROL] knob (left /right)
on the panel
or [..... , ~ ]buttons on the
remote control
to select the channel name.
Direct search
To access Direct Search mode, press the
[CONTROL] knob button on the front panel.
1. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob on the panel
to select the desired direct, and press the
[CONTROL] knob to confirm the selection.
2.
Rotate the [CONTROL] knob on the
panel or press the [... ] or [T ] button
on the remote control to select the direct
name, and press the knob to confirm the
selection.
PASSWORD
Refer to System Setup page 9.
LOCK
Refer to System Setup page 9.
UNLOCK
Refer to System Setup page 9.
UNSKIP
Refer to System Setup page 9.
FZ501 12

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About HD Radio™Technology
HD Radio Technology allows CD-quality
digital broadcasting of your local AM and
FM radio stations. HD Radio broadcasts
can include multiple channels on the same
frequency, which is called multicasting. With
multicasting, you can receive up to eight
additional multicast channels: HD1-HD8.
With an HD Radio tuner connected, you
will receive HD Radio digital broadcasts
automatically when tuned to astation that
offers HD Radio Technology.
NOTE: Not all FM or AM stations offer
HD Radio (digital) broadcasting. You can
receive both analog and digital stations
with the unit.
Accessing radio mode
Press the [CONTROL] knob or [SRC I (!)] button
on
the remote control to switch to the HD
RADIO source, and HD icon will illuminate.
Selecta band
Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob (up long
press) on the panel or [BANDITOP] button on
the remote control to change between three
FM and one AM bands. Each band stores up
to six preset stations.
Tuning
- Seek Tuning
Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob (left /
right) on the panel
or [..... , ~ ]buttons on
the remote control to seek the next/previous
station automatically.
-Manual
Tuning
Press the [CONTROL] knob (left /right) on
the panel or [..... ,
~ ]buttons on the remote
control to move the radio frequency number
up or down one step.
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HD Radio multicast channels
To tune to an HD Radio multicast channel,
tune to the main signal and then press the
[CONTROL] knob on the panel. PTY and
SUB CH are displayed. Select PTY or SUB
CH by rotate [CONTROL] knob and push to
confirm.
•Select PTY type from the category list by
rotate [CONTROL] knob and push.
•
Select SUB CH by rotate [CONTROL]
knob and push.
•Multi channel is available when adigital
signal is detected, the DIGITAL icon will
illuminate. If the digital signal becomes
unavailable, the unit will revert to Analog
reception.
Preset stations
Up to six stations on each band can be
stored as presets, which can then be instantly
recalled
by pressing the associated preset
button. To store astation, turn the radio on
and select the desired band and station.
Press and hold the desired preset button
(numbered one through six on the remote
control).
When stored, the preset number
will appear in the display. The station is now
stored and can be recalled by pressing the
corresponding preset button. Repeat for the
remaining five presets on the current band
and for presets on the other four bands.
NOTE: Multicast stations can be stored as
presets, but the unit must be in Digital or
Auto reception mode to receive them.
Preset scan
Press [SCN/PS/AS] button on the remote
control to scan and play all preset stations for
10 seconds each. Press [SCN/PS/AS] button
on the remote control again to stop scanning
and play the current station.
Note:
Be careful not to press and hold the [SCNI
PS/AS] button on the remote control,
otherwise the auto store function is engaged
and the unit starts storing stations.

Note:
You can stop the auto store function at any
time
by pressing the [SCN/PS/AS] button on
the remote control again.
HD Radio Op_e_ra_t_io_n_s _
Automatic store (AS)
Press the [SCN/PS/AS] button on the remote
control to select six strong stations and store
them
in the FM3 or AM band using the auto
store function. After entering the stations into
memory, the unit will automatically stop at
each station for five seconds, allowing you to
preview each selection. When using the auto
store function, the new stations replace any
stations already stored
in preset memory.
iTunes@ Tagging
The unit offers iTunes® Tagging, which
allows the user to "Tag" songs playing on
HD
Radio ™ stations for purchase later
through iTunes. When press [ISR] button on
the remote contorl, the unit stores the title
and artist song information that can then
be
transferred to your iPod when connected to
the unit. Alist titled "Tagged" will appear
in
iTunes, allowing you the option to purchase
your tagged songs.
Note:
"iTunes@ Tagging" function works by
connecting THD301 (sold separately).
iPod compatibility
For detailed information on the playable iPod
models, see our home page: www.clarion.
com
Note:
•iPhones can also be connected to this
system and "iPod" appearing in this
manual should be referred to as "iPod/
iPhone".
•This system
will not operate or may operate
improperly with unsupported versions.
Tagging music
To begin tagging music, tune to an HD Radio
station. The DIGITAL icon at the display must
be illuminated, indicating adigital station
is being received. TAG icon lights up when
Tagging function is ready. Press the [ISR]
button
on the remote control. The tagging
function
is highly depends on the receptions
of the radio station. If the channel reception
is insufficient, it will effect the operation of the
tagging function.
"Stored Tag ## of 64" will appear in the
display. The song information
is saved to the
unit memory until your iPod is connected.
You can tag up to 64 songs before the tags
must
be transferred to your iPod or deleted.
When the Tag
memory reaches capacity
(64 tags) the bottom of the screen displays
"Memory Full".
Table 5: TAG Messages
Tag Message Reason
STORED TAG ##
If the Tag data is ready, and
OF64
[ISR] button on the remote
control is pressed
SENDING
TAG ##
Tag data is sending to iPod
MEMORY FULL Tag storage
is full
TAG DATA IS NOT Tag data
is not available
AVAILABLE
IPOD FULL iPod memory
is full
TAG NOT SUPPORT When
connect and press
[ISR] button on the remote
control, the iPod without
Tagging function
Note:
Tags saved to your iPod can be managed
using the iTunes software, available at www.
apple.com/itunes.
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iTunes@ Tagging
Downloading tags to your iPod
To download tags to your iPod, plug your
iPod into the unit. All existing tags are
automatically transferred to the iPod and
deleted from the head unit's memory. If your
iPod is connected when asong is tagged,
the Tag will
be immediately transferred to the
iPod.
Note:
When transferring Tags to your iPod, the
unit must remain in HD RADIO mode. To
purchase tagged songs, you must sync your
iPod to iTunes and then click the "Tagged"
list on the left side of the iTunes software
screen. Click the "view" button for purchasing
information.
Note:
1. How to enter the iTunes tagging function?
"TAG" and "DIGITAL" light up when
Tagging function is ready, press [ISR]
button on the remote control to start
iTunes Tagging.
2. What is seen on the radio's display to let
me know Ihave tagged the tune?
Press [ISR] button on the remote control
to show "STORED TAG
## OF 64". After
connect to your iPod, the display shows
"SENDING TAG ##".
If no connection, the display will show
"STORED TAG
## OF 64". You could
save 64 Tag into E2PROM
in total. When
you connect to your iPod, Tag information
will be saved in the iPod, and the data in
E2PROM will be cleared.
3. Then how do Iget the tagged tune from
my iPod to the computer?
If you have install iTunes, connect your
iPod to your
computer and buy songs
online.
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USB Operations
1. Move the cover of the USB slot to the left.
Insert aUSB cable (CCA-755) into the
USB slot. Insert aUSB device into the USB
cable.
When connecting aUSB device, the unit
will read the files automatically.
2. To remove the USB device, you should first
select another source or turn off the power,
in order to avoid damaging the USB device.
Then take off the USB device. Move the
cover to the right.
Pausing play
1. Press the [~/II ]button on the remote control
to pause
play.
"PAUSE" appears in the display.
2. To resume MP3IWMA play, press the [~/II ]
button
on the remote control again.
Selecting atrack
Track-up
1. Press the [CONTROL] knob (right) on the
panel or [
~ ]button on the remote control
to move to the beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [CONTROL] knob
(right)
on the panel or [ ~ ]button on the
remote control, the track advances to the
beginning of the next track.
Track-down
1. Press the [CONTROL] knob (left) on the
panel or [
.... ]button on the remote control
to move back to the beginning of the current
track.
2. Press the [CONTROL] knob (left) on the
panel or [
.... ]button on the remote control
twice to move back to the beginning
of the
previous track.
Fast-forward/Fast-reverse
Fast-forward
Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob (right) on
the panel or [ ~ ]button on the remote control.
Fast-reverse
Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob (left) on
the panel or [ .... ]button on the remote control.
* For MP3/WMA USB device, it takes
some time until the start of searching and
between tracks.
In addition, some errors
may occur
in the play time.
Folder Select
This function allows you to select afolder
containing MP3IWMA files and start playing
from the first track
in the folder.
1. Press and hold [CONTROL] knob (up) on
the panel.
Press and hold [CONTROL] knob (up)
on
the panel to move the next folder.
2. To select atrack, press the [CONTROL]
knob (right Ileft) on the panel or [ .... , ~]
button on the remote control.
Search Function
1. Press the [CONTROL] knob (up) to enter
FOLD SCH mode, and press [CONTROL]
knob (center) to comfi rm, then rotate
[CONTROL] knob to select the folder list
search mode.
2. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to select a
folder.
3. Press the [CONTROL] button (center) to
enter the file list search mode. And then
the track list appears
in the display.
4. Turn the [CONTROL] knob to select a
track.
5. Press the [CONTROL] knob (center) to
play.
*When play back MP3 I WMA file, this
function is performed in the current folder.
Top function
The top function resets the USB player to the
first track of the USB device. Press
and hold the
[ CONTROL] knob (down) to play the first
track (track
No.1) on the USB device.
* In case of MP3IWMA, the first track of the
current folder will be played.
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USB Operations
Other various play functions
Scan play
This function allows you to locate and play
the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded
on aUSB.
Press the [ SCN/PS/AS ] button on the
remote control to perform scan play.
Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current
track repeatedly
or playa track currently
being played in the MP3/WMA folder
repeatedly.
1. Press the [ RPT ]button on the remote
control
once or more until "TRK RPT"
appears on the display to perform repeat
play, and "RPT" segment lights on.
2. For MP3IWMA files, press [RPT ]button
on the remote control repeatedly until "FOLD
RPT" appears on the display for folder
repeat
play.
3. Press [RPT ]button on the remote control
repeatedly until "RPT OFF" appears on
the display to cancel repeat playback, and
"RPr' segment goes off.
Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on aUSB device
in arandom order.
Press the [ ROM] button on the remote control
to perform random play.
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iPod &iPhone Operations
Connect
Connect your iPod or iPhone to the USB slot
via CCA-748 cable.
When connecting adevice, the unit will read
the files automatically. The track information
display
on the screen once playback start.
MENU
In the S-CTRL OFF mode, press the
[CONTROL] knob (up), rotate the knob select
"MUSIC" or "VIDEO".
Select "MUSIC", press the [CONTROL] knob,
then rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to show
PLAY LISTS IARTISTS IALBUMS IGENRES
ISONGS ICOMPOSERS, then press the
[CONTROL] knob to confirm.
Select "VIDEO", press the [CONTROL] knob,
then rotate the
[CONTROL] knob to show
MOVIES IMUSIC VIDEO I TV SHOWS I
VIDEO PODCASTS IRENTALS, then press
the [CONTROL] knob
to confirm.
NOTE:
• In case of VIDEO Playback, CCA-748 cable
and monitor (sold separately) are required.
•VIDEO MENU item
is different by the model
of connected iPod and language setting.
Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current
track repeatedly or play all tracks
in your iPodl
iPhone repeatedly.
1. Press the [RPT] button on the remote
control once or more until "RPT ON"
appears on the LCD to perform repeat play.
2. Press [RPT] button on the remote control
repeatedly until "RPT OFF" appears
on the
LCD
to cancel repeat playback.
Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks in a
random order.
1. Press the [ROM] button on the remote
control once or more until "ROM ALBUM"
appears
on the LCD for album random play.
2. Press the [ROM] button on the remote
control once or more until "ROM SONG"
appears on the LCD to perform random
play.
3. Press the [ROM] button on the remote
control once or more until "ROM OFF"
appears on the LCD to cancel random
playback.
Setting iPod simple control mode
Use this function if you wish to operate
through your iPod connected to this unit via
the USB cable.
*The factory default setting is" OFF ".
1. Press and hold [CONTROL] knob (center),
and rotate the [CONTROL] knob choose
ADJUST, then press the [CONTROL] knob
(center)
to enter system setup.
2Press the [CONTROL] knob (left Iright) to
select" S-CTRL".
3. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to select"
ON "or " OFF" .
•ON: Operations are made through your
iPod.
• OFF: Operations cannot be made
through your iPod.
Notes:
•When performing iPod operations using
simple control mode, make the operations
slowly. If repetitive operations are
performed too quickly, unforeseen errors
may occur.
•When performing iPod operations using
simple control mode, please do not
operate the iPod and the unit at the same
time, otherwise there may be unexpected
event happened.
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iPod &iPhone Operations
•Some iPod models do not support this
function. Consult your nearest Clarion
dealer or website to confirm which models
do not support this function.
iPod menu alphabet search
This function searches the subfolders for
desired alphabetical letters.
1. Press the [CONTROL] knob (up), and
rotate [CONTROL] knob
to select the iPod
menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to switch
between categories.
MUSIC: PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS,
GENRES,SONGS,COMPOSERS
VIDEO: MOVIES, MUSIC VIDEOS, TV
SHOWS VIDEO PODCASTS, RENTALS
AUX Operations
Press the [CONTROL] knob on the panel or
[SRC/<.IJ] button on the remote control once or
more to select "AUX".
AUX is just for audio content with 3.5mm
Jack connector plugged into audio-in socket
on the front panel on the right of USB slot.
AUX Input sensitivity setting
1. Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob.
2. Turn the [CONTROL] knob to select "AUX
SENS".
3. Press the [CONTROL] knob. (The contents
of the category
are displayed.)
4. Press and hold the [CONTROL] knob
(down).
5. Rotate the [CONTROL] knob to select the
desired letter
to search.
6. Press the [CONTROL] knob to perform
search.
3. If the output level of connected external
audio player is "HIGH", rotate the
[CONTROL] knob and choose "LOW".
And if the output level is "LOW"Ichoose
"HIGH".
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