Clarion MZ55 User manual

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Manual de instrucciones
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MZ55
AM/FM MARINE CO PLAYER
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RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD MARIN
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REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
NAuTICO CON RADIO DE AM/FM
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RADIO AM/FM CON LETIORE CD PER usa
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Contents
1. FEATURES 2
2. CONTROLS 3
SOURCE UNIT 3
DISPLAY 3
3. BUnON TERMINOLOGY 4
Names of the Buttons and their Functions 4
4. PRECAUTIONS 5
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 6
6. DCP (Detachable
Control Panel) 7
7. OPERATIONS 8
Basic Operations 8
Radio Mode Operations 10
CD Mode Operations
11
a. TROUBLESHOOTING 13
9. WIRE CONNECTIONS 14
10. ERROR DISPLAYS 14
11. SPECIFICATIONS 15
• Visible White Negative LCD and White Illuminated Buttons
• Rotary Volume for Easy Operation
•Z-Enhancer
with 3Mode Sound Selector
•
MAGNA BASS EX for Dynamic Bass Tuning
•MfiGI-TUNE® FM Reception System
•Seek IManual Up IDown
Tuning
•a-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and Dual1-Bit DIA Converters
•Preset Station Scan (PS), Automatic Store (AS)
•2-Channel RCA Line Level
Output
•AM 1Band, FM 3bands each 6 channels total 24 channels, Preset Memory Function
•Repeat1Random Play Ilnlro Music Scan
•200W (50 W X
4) Maximum Power Output
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[RELEASE] [CD SLOT] [DIRECT]
[FNC]
[Z]
[A-M] [ISR]
MAGI-TUitE
[PIA]
[BND]
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INote:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3.
Names of the Buttons and their Functions
[RELEASE] button
•Press the [RELEASE] button to unlockthe OCP.
[CD SLOT]
• CO insertion slot.
[.] button
•Ejects a CO when it is loaded into the unit.
[Z] button
•Use the button to select one of the three types
of sound characteristics already stored in
memory. (Z-Enhancer)
[lSR] button
•Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
•Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Stores
current station into ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[PIA] button
•Performs preset scan while in the radio mode.
When the button
is pressed and held, auto store
is performed.
[SCN] button
•Plays 10 seconds of each track while in the CD
mode.
[RPT] button
•Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.
[ROM] button
•Performs random play while in the CD mode.
[DISP] button
•Press the [DISP] button while keeping the [BND]
button pressed, to switch the display indication
(Main display, clock display).
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[ ... /11] button
•Plays or pauses aCD while in the CD mode.
[SS] button
•Press the [55] button while keeping the [BND]
button pressed, to turn the screen saver func-
tion on or off.
[DIRECT] button
•Stores astation into memory or recall it directly
while in the radio mode.
[< ... ], [ .. >] button
•Selects astation while in the radio mode or se-
lects atrack when listening to aCD.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to switch to fast-forward/fast-backward.
[ROTARY] knob
•Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise.
•Use the knob to perform various settings.
[BND] button
•Switchesthe band, or seek tuning or manual tun-
ing while in the radio mode.
•Plays the first track while in the CD mode.
[A-M] button
•Press and hold the button for 2seconds orlonger
to switch the MAGNA BASS EX on/off.
•Use the button to switch
to the audio mode (bass,
treble, balance, fader)
[FNC] button
•Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to turn off the power.
•Switches the operation mode among radio and
CD mode.

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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 asoft cloth. Fogged optical compo-
nents will naturally return to normal when the
unit is left for about one hour after which it will
operate normally.
2. When the boat is underway in rough water the
sound may skip as aresult of intense vibra-
tions 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for aClass 8digital device, pur-
suant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed
to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in aresi-
dential 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 communica-
tions. However, there
is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur
in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be de-
termined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user
is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radiofTV technician for help.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS,
OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN,
MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EX-
POSURE.
THE
COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD
NOT BE
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY
ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
IltUi·';1I@i,t.hfi·Jj'lfi#jfil
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOTAPPROVED
BYTHEMANU·
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
CLARION CO.,LTD. 50 KAMtTODA, TODA-SHI, SAITAMA-KEN, JAPAN
THIS
PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
0051 722 877
Bottom View of Source Unit
Clarion
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MODEL
USA:
AM530-1710kHz/FM 87.9-107.9MHz
12V eGROUND EUROPA: AM531-1602kHz IFM B7.5-1OBMHz
=15A Load 40 AUSTRALIA: AM531-1629kHz/FM 87.0-10BMHz
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO 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.
MANUFACTURED:
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT I
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SERIAL No.
PE-2692B
286-6571-00
ClarlonCo.,Lld.
MADE IN MALAYSIA
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Always handle the compact disc by the edges.
Never touch the surface.
To remove fingermarks and dust, use asoft cloth,
and wipe in astraight line from the center of the
compact disc to the circumference.
This unit has been designed
specifjcaU~plcs>r play-
back of compact discs bearing the
cQ]D~~ mark.
CD ROMs cannotbe played. Some dO's"recorded
in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable.
To remove the 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.
Note on compact discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact
disc or mark the surface with apencil or pen.
No
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean compact discs.
No
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
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Removing the disc
I
New discs may have some roughness around the
edges. The unit may not work or the sound may
skip if such discs are used. Use abaH-point pen,
etc.
to remove roughness from the edge of the disc.
Do notuse compact discsthat have large scratches,
are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use of such discs
will cause misoperation or damage.
No
Roughness
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
No
Note:
•Do not use commerciallyavailable CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may
get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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DCP
connector
Note:
• If the OCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
•The DC? can be damaged by impact. After
removing it, be careful not
to drop or sub-
ject the unit to strong shocks.
•When the Release button
is pressed and the
DC?
is unlocked, the car's vibrations may
cause it to fall. To prevent damage to the
DC?, always store it
in its case after detach-
ing it. (See figure above.)
•The connector connecting the main unit and
the DC? is
an extremely important part. Be
careful not to damage it by pressing on it
with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Storing the DCP in the DCP case
Hold the OCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, andput it into the supplied
OCP case.
(Ensure the DCP is
in the correct orientation.)
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the OCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the OCP to attach into
the main unit.
* The DCP is unlocked
3. Remove the DCP.
The control panel can
be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it
in the DCP (Detachable Control Panel) case to
prevent scratches.
We recommend taking the OCP with you when
leaving the car.
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [FNC] button for 1second or longer
to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
~[RELEA5E]button
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IBasic Operations Note:
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3.
:bass emphasized
:treble emphasized
:bass and treble emphasized
:no sound effect
Lower the volume level before powering the
unit off. The unit stores the last volume set-
ting. If the unit is powered off with the volume
up, when the unit is powered back on, the sud-
den loud volume may harm your hearing and/
or damage the unit.
Turning on/off the power
1. Press the [FNC] 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.
3. Press and hold the [FNC] button for 1second
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [FNC] button to change the opera-
tion mode.
2. Each time you press the [FNC] button, the op-
eration mode changes
in the following order:
Radio mode
~ CD mode ~ Radio mode ...
Note:
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,
the display shows
"NO DISC".
Adjusting the volume
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases
the volume; turning
it counterclockwise decreases
the volume.
*The volume level is from 0(minimum) to 33 (maxi-
mum).
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Setting the Z-Enhancer
The unit provides 3types of sound tone effects,
stored
in memory. Select the one you prefer.
':' The factory default setting is "Z-EHCR OFF".
Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone ef-
fect changes
in the following order:
"Z-ENHANCER 1" ~ "Z-ENHANCER 2" ~ "Z-
ENHANCER 3" ~ "Z-EHCR OFF" ~ "Z-EN-
HANCER 1" ...
•Z-ENHANCER 1
•Z-ENHANCER 2
•Z-ENHANCER 3
•Z-EHCR OFF
Audio mode adjustments
Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment
mode. The mode switches as follows each time
the [A-M] button
is pressed:
BASS ~ TREB ~ BAL ~ FAD ~ Previous mode
'" The display returns to the previous mode 7sec-
onds after the adjustment.
Adjusting the bass
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BASS".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise empha-
sizes the bass; turning it counterclockwise at-
tenuates the bass.
~, The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range:
-7 to +7)
Adjusting the treble
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "TREB".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise empha-
sizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise
attenuates the treble.
*The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: -7
to +7)
Note:
•Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the "Z_
enhancer" is off.

Basic Operations
Adjusting the balance
1. Press the [A~M] button and select "BAL".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise empha-
sizes the sound from the right speaker; turn-
ing
it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound
from the left speaker.
'" The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: L 13 to R13)
Adjusting the fader
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "FAD".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise empha-
sizes the sound from the front speakers; turn-
ing it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound
from the rear speakers. The line-level outputs
are used
in conjunction with the rear speaker
settings.
", The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range:
F12 to R12)
Turning the MAGNA BASS EX on/off
The MAGNA BASS EX emphasizes deep bass
to provide you with adynamic sound.
* The factory default setting is off.
Press and hold the [A-M] button for 2seconds or
longer to turn the MAGNA BASS EX and "M-B EX"
in the display lights on or off.
Turning the screen saver function on
or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver func-
tion. You can turn on or off this function.
If the button operation is performed with the screen
saver function on, the operation display corre-
sponding to the button operation is shown for
about 30 seconds and the display returns to the
screen saver display.
*The factory default setting is off.
Press the
[55] button while keeping the [BND]
button pressed, to turn the screen saver function
on or off.
Switching the clock display I
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press •
the [DI5P] button to switch between the opera-
tion mode and the clock display.
Setting the clock
1. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DI5P] button
to display the clock dis-
play.
2. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DI5P] button for 2seconds or longer.
3. Press the [<"llI] or [ ... >] button to toggle HOUR
and MINUTE selection. Then turn the [RO-
TARY] knob clockwise to increase hour /
minute or counterclockwise to decrease hour/
minute.
4. Press the [BND] button, then clock is set.
Note:
• If you select another operation mode while you are
setting the clock, the clock setting operation will be
canceled.
•
If you remove the vehicle's battery for acheck or
repair,
the clock will reset, so you must set it again.
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IRadio Mode Operations
FM reception
For enhanced FM performance the MfiGI- TUNE@)
tuner includes signal actuated stereo control and
multipath noise reduction circuits.
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [FNC] button and select the radio
mode. then the radio will be
on.
2. To select apreset band, press the [BNO] but-
ton, then select one of the preset bands such
as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM. Every time the [BNO]
button
is pressed, the display will change as:
FM1~FM2 ~FM3 ~AM ~FM1
3. Press the [<<Ill] or [ .... >] button to tune in the
desired station.
Manual tuning
1. Press the [BNO] button to select the desired
band FM1, FM2, FM3 or
AM.
2. Press and hold the [BNO] button for 2sec-
onds or longer, then the "MANU"
is lit in the
display, which means that amanual selection
function is
on.
3. Press the [ <<Ill] or [ .... >]button to manually tune
in astation.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BNO} button to select the desired
band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
2. If the "MANU" is lit in the display, press and
hold the {BNO] button for 2seconds or longer.
When the "MANU" display is off, the seek tun-
ing
is now available.
3. Press the [<<Ill] or [ .... >] button to automatically
seek
in astation.
Preset memory function
Preset Memory Function can store up to 24
stations: six stations for each of FM 1, FM2, FM3
and AM.
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Manual memory function
1. Press the [BNO] button, to select aband you
want to store
in the memory.
2. Press the [ <<Ill] or [ .... >] button to tune into a
desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2seconds or longer to store the current
station into preset memory.
Auto store function
(Automatic Station Store)
1. Press [BNO] button to selectthe desired band
FM1, FM2, FM3 or
AM.
2. Press and hold the [PIA] button for 2seconds
or longer. The stations at which the reception
is the strongest will be automatically stored in
memory.
Notes:
•
When the auto store is performed, the station pre-
viously stored in memory at that position is over-
written.
•
When the number of stations stored is less than
six, the previous memory content for each direct
button will be retained.
Preset scanning
(Preset Station Scan)
When the [PIA} button is pressed, "SCN" will be
indicated with preset memory numbers, and the
stations are tuned in for 7seconds each,
in the
order
in which they were stored. Press the [PIA]
button again to cancel the preset scanning mode.
Instant station recall (lSR)
With this function, aspecific radio station can be
recalled from any mode.
ISR
memory
1. Press the [FNC] button, then select the radio
mode.
2. Select the radio station which you want to store
in the memory.
3. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2seconds
or longer.
Recalling ISR
Press the [ISR] button and the display will show
"ISR". Then the radio station preViously memo-
rized will
be selected. Press the [ISR] button again
to disengage the unit from recalling the lSR func-
tion.