Clarion NX503E User manual

NX503E
FX503E
DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
Owner’s manual

Thank you for purchasing the Clarion NX503E or FX503E.
●Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this equipment.
●After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for future reference.
●Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
●The provided disc (CD-ROM manual) cannot be played back on this unit.
In particular, read the descriptions in “To Ensure Safe Use.” This describes cautions
to ensure safe use of the unit without inflicting harm or damage on yourself or
others. P. 3
●The content of this manual may differ in part with that of the actual product due to
modifications, etc. to the specifications.
●The content of this manual may be changed in part without notice.
When transferring or reselling the unit or disposing of it, delete (initialize) all data
saved on it to protect your personal information and copyright protection.
■Meanings of Symbols Used in This Manual
WARNING Preparations
This indicates the possibility that failure to
follow this instruction might lead to death
or serious injury.
This explains what must be done
beforehand to operate the product.
CAUTION Notice
This explains things that may cause injury
if instructions are not followed.
This explains limitations related to
operations.
Attention MEMO
Though this does not fall under the
category of “WARNING” or “CAUTION”,
this indicates that there is the danger of
money or time being lost.
This explains supplementary information
for mastering use of the unit.
CAUTIONS:
This appliance contains a laser system
and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”.
To use this model properly, read this Owner’s
Manual carefully and keep this manual for
your future reference. In case of any trouble
with this player, please contact your nearest
“AUTHORIZED service station”. To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.
!CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE
OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
ADVARSEL.
Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på
apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder
med laserstråler af klasse 1, hvilket betyder,
at der anvendes laserstråler af svageste
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets
yderside kan blive udsat for utilladelig
kraftig stråling.
APPARATET BØR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL
APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den
her gengivne advarselsmækning, som
advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb
i apparatet, at man kan komme til at
udsaætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS!
Apparaten innehåller laserkomponenten
som avger laserstrålning överstigande
gränsen för laserklass 1.
VAROITUS
Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää
laserdiodin, joka lähettää näkymätöntä
silmille vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
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■Hard buttons and touch keys
In operation descriptions in this manual, hard buttons on the main unit are indicated by
dotted frames as the example shown below.
Example: MENU
The unit uses a touch panel system that you can operate simply by touching the screen with
your fingertip.
In this manual, operations performed by touching keys on screen are indicated by the
grayed out keys as the example shown below.
Example: Tuner
NX503E
Hard button
Touch key
FX503E
Touch key
Hard button
To Ensure Safe Use�������� 3
Symbols relating to safety������ 3
WARNING������������� 3
CAUTION ������������� 4
Request and Notice �������� 4
Before Starting Operations ���� 5
Features available on the unit ���� 5
Expanding Systems ��������� 5
PRECAUTIONS ���������� 6
Operation Panel/Generalities ����� 6
Names and functions of parts ���� 7
Basic method of use ������� 9
Turning the power on �������� 9
How to use menus ��������� 9
Using the shortcut menu ������ 9
How to enter text ��������� 9
Operating lists ����������� 9
Moving between pages in a list ���� 9
Using the index to select a list ����� 9
Adjusting numerical values ������ 10
Inserting and removing discs
(NX503E only)��������� 10
How to insert discs���������� 10
How to remove discs��������� 10
Inserting and removing the microSD card
(NX503E) ����������� 10
How to insert the microSD card ���� 10
How to remove the microSD card ��� 10
Inserting and removing the microSD card
(FX503E) ����������� 10
How to insert the microSD card ���� 11
How to remove the microSD card ��� 11
Adjusting the audio volume ���� 11
Switching the display screen
(NX503E only)��������� 11
Switching to the audio screen ����� 11
Switching to the map screen ����� 11
Displaying the AV control bar
(NX503E only)��������� 11
Turning off the screen������� 11
Listening to the radio ������� 12
Receiving radio broadcasts ���� 12
Switching between AM and FM radio�� 12
Automatically selecting a station ���� 12
Manually selecting the station ����� 12
Selecting stations from the list����� 12
Using the radio preset channel list � 12
What is a “preset channel”? ������ 12
Using reception bands �������� 12
Automatically registering to lists (auto store)
����������������� 12
Manually registering to lists ������ 13
Radio settings ���������� 13
Viewing DVDs (NX503E only) ��� 13
Playing DVDs ���������� 13
Stopping play ������������ 13
Pausing��������������� 13
Playing the previous or next chapter �� 13
Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 14
Slow play �������������� 14
Repeat play ������������ 14
Playing from menus ��������� 14
Entering a title or chapter number to play a
title or chapter ���������� 14
Setting DVDs ���������� 15
Switching the audio language/subtitle
language/angle ���������� 15
Adjusting image quality �������� 15
Switching the screen size ������� 15
Setting the monitor size�������� 15
Setting priority language ������� 16
Setting the parental level ������� 16
Setting the country code ������� 17
Listening to music on CDs or discs
(MP3/WMA) (NX503E only) ��� 17
Playing discs ���������� 17
Playing CDs������������� 17
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Playing MP3/WMA discs ������� 17
Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 17
Playing the previous/next track ���� 17
Playing the previous/next folder
(only when playing MP3/WMA) ��� 18
Playing from the folder list/track list �� 18
Repeat/shuffle play ��������� 18
Scan play �������������� 18
Viewing DivX content (NX503E only) � 18
Viewing DivX content ������� 18
Playing DivX content ������� 19
Listening to microSD card/USB memory
files ������������� 19
Playing microSD card/USB memory� 19
Playing microSD card or USB memory � 19
Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 19
Playing the previous/next track ���� 19
Playing from the folder list/track list �� 20
Playing the previous/next folder ���� 20
Repeat/shuffle play ��������� 20
Scan play �������������� 20
Listening to iPod/viewing iPod video � 20
Compatible iPod models ����� 20
Playing iPod models ������� 21
Listening to iPod models ������� 22
Watching iPod video ��������� 22
Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 22
Playing the previous/next track/chapter� 22
Repeat/shuffle play ��������� 22
Playing under specified conditions ��� 23
Setting iPod (video only) ����� 23
Adjusting the image quality of iPod video� 23
Switching the iPod connection method � 23
Listening to Bluetooth audio ��� 23
To listen to Bluetooth audio ���� 23
Playing Bluetooth audio������ 24
Playing Bluetooth Audio ������� 24
Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 24
Playing the previous/next track ���� 24
Playing from the track list ������� 24
Playing under specified conditions ��� 24
Repeat/shuffle play ��������� 24
Viewing connected external devices
(AUX) ������������� 25
Connecting external devices���� 25
Listening to audio from
external devices�������� 25
Watching video from external devices � 26
Setting external device listening �� 26
Compensating for volume differences � 26
Switching the screen size ������� 26
Adjusting image quality �������� 26
Registering Bluetooth-compatible
devices ������������ 26
What is “Bluetooth”? ������� 26
Registering cellphones (pairing) �� 27
Switching the connected cellphone � 28
Deleting registered cellphones ��� 28
Using cellphones��������� 28
Screen during a telephone call��� 28
Entering a number to make a call � 29
Making calls from the outgoing/incoming
calls log ����������� 29
Deleting the incoming/outgoing calls log
��������������� 29
Registering a phonebook ����� 29
Making calls from the phonebook � 30
Deleting phonebook data ����� 30
Receiving telephone calls ����� 30
Setting the call volume ������ 30
Using Smart Access ������� 30
What is Smartphone linking? ��� 30
Linking-compatible applications ���� 31
Procedure up to Smartphone linking �� 31
Starting up applications������ 31
For iPhone ������������� 31
For Android smartphones ������� 32
Correcting the touch position on screen
(Android smartphones only)��� 32
Ending Smartphone linking ���� 32
Using a remote control (sold separately)
��������������� 32
Cautions during remote control
operations ���������� 32
Battery related precautions ���� 32
Replacing the battery������� 33
How to use the remote control��� 33
Names and functions of remote control
parts������������� 33
Using the rear camera ������ 34
Image in the rear camera ����� 34
Displaying the image in the rear camera
��������������� 34
Adjusting the image quality of the rear
camera������������ 35
Displaying guidelines ������� 35
Adjusting the guidelines������ 35
Displaying the quasi bumper line�� 36
Adjusting the quasi bumper line �� 36
Using the rear seat monitor ���� 36
Video images displayable on the rear
seat monitor ��������� 36
Various settings ��������� 36
Making general settings for the unit � 36
Setting the Shortcut Menu ���� 37
Setting the illumination display color on
the control panel (NX503E only) � 37
This sets the desired illumination color. � 37
Setting the password for antitheft
activation����������� 37
Making Bluetooth settings����� 38
Renaming devices and changing the PIN � 38
Setting sound quality ������� 38
Adjusting speaker volume balance and vocal
volume balance���������� 38
Selecting and setting sound quality effects
memory ������������� 38
Setting preferred sound quality effects � 38
Adjust the Volume Smoother ����� 39
Setting screens ��������� 39
Other settings ���������� 39
Troubleshooting ��������� 40
Navigation related (NX503E only)�� 40
Audio related ���������� 40
Smartphone linking�������� 42
Rear camera����������� 43
Others ������������� 43
Discs that can be used on the unit
(NX503E only) ��������� 44
CDs that can be played ������ 44
CDs that cannot be played ���� 44
DVDs that can be played ����� 44
Note on region numbers of DVD video discs
����������������� 44
DVD Video Features ��������� 44
DVDs that cannot be played ���� 45
microSD cards/USB memory that can
be used on the unit ������ 45
microSD card handling precautions � 45
Audio files that can be played on the
unit�������������� 45
MP3 files ������������ 46
WMA files ������������ 46
Folder structure of discs ����� 46
Folder structure of microSD card/USB
memory ����������� 47
Notes for playing back MP3 and WMA
on the unit ���������� 47
Video files that can be played on the
unit (NX503E only) ������� 47
Country code ���������� 48
Daily care and handling ������ 48
Daily care and handling of main unit� 48
Warranty and customer support �� 49
Specifications ���������� 49
Trademarks ����������� 49

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Disposal, transfer and resale of this
product ������������ 50
Deletion of data from the unit ��� 50
To protect your privacy... ������� 50
To protect copyright... �������� 50
Deleting data (initializing) ����� 50
INSTALLATION AND WIRE
CONNECTION MANUAL ���� 51
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ����� 51
Symbol Identification ��������� 51
Before Use ������������� 51
Installation Precautions �������� 51
Installation Notes ���������� 51
Connection Notes ���������� 52
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ������ 52
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ������ 52
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION��� 52
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ��� 53
Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle
����������������� 53
Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle
����������������� 54
Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA � 54
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT���� 54
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING ������ 54
8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA
(NX503E ONLY) �������� 55
9. WIRE CONNECTION ������� 56
Connecting the Accessories������ 57
Index �������������� 58
To Ensure Safe Use
Symbols relating to safety
The “possibility of the driver or other people
being injured” is indicated as follows, and
the following describes these dangers and
how to avoid them. Be sure to read these
important warnings.
WARNING
This indicates the
possibility that
failure to follow this
instruction might lead
to death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
This explains things
that may cause injury
if instructions are not
followed.
WARNING
Do not use the product’s
guidance information for finding
emergency facilities.
This product does not contain information
on all hospitals, fire stations, police stations,
etc. Also, this information may differ from
actual information, so there is the possibility
that you might not reach these facilities
within the expected time.
Always disconnect the minus
terminal of the battery before
doing any work.
Failure to do so might cause electric shock,
injury or device malfunction.
The driver must not operate or
stare at the unit while driving.
The driver may be distracted and cause
a traffic accident. Always stop in a safe
location.
Follow all applicable traffic
regulations
Information such as maps, one-way traffic
signs, traffic regulation marks and signs,
etc., or route advice (recommended routes
and voice guidance), etc. displayed on
navigation screens may differ from actual
road conditions. Be sure to follow actual
road signs and traffic conditions when
driving. Failure to do so might cause traffic
accidents.
Do not disassemble or modify the
product.
Do not open the case to oil parts or cut
through the insulation on wires to supply
power to other devices. Doing so might
cause accidents, fire, electric shock, or
malfunction.
Ask a professional engineer to
replace any fuses and use only
fuses with the rated capacity.
Use of fuses exceeding the rated capacity
might cause fire or malfunctions.
Do not use the product if it has
malfunctioned or is not operating
properly.
Stop using the product immediately if there
is no image or audio, if any foreign objects
get inside it, if it gets wet, if it emits smoke,
strange noises, or strange smells. Failure to
do so might cause fire or electric shock.

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Do not use benzene or paint
thinner, car cleaner, polish spray,
or similar fluids.
Use of these fluids inside the vehicle will, for
example, cause inflammable gas to ignite
and cause fire.
Also, use of these for daily care of this
product will deform material or cause paint
to peel off.
Do not leave microSD memory
cards within the reach of children.
They might swallow them by mistake. Get
medical treatment immediately if anyone
swallows a microSD memory card.
CAUTION
Ask a professional engineer
to install, remove, change
installation or wire the unit.
Installation and wiring must be done
correctly. If it is installed or wired incorrectly,
it may interfere with driving and cause an
accident or malfunction.
Do not use the main unit except
in a vehicle.
Doing so may cause injury or electric shock.
Set the volume during driving to
a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside the vehicle.
Driving without being able to hear sounds
outside the vehicle might cause an accident.
Do not place objects on the
control panel or subject it to
strong impact
Doing so might cause the control panel or
LCD to malfunction, break or be deformed.
●Do not place objects on it.
●Do not press strongly with your hand.
●Do not hit it with hard objects such as
the tip of a pen, pin or fingernails.
●Do not splash it with water, juice or other
liquids.
Request and Notice
■LCD display
●Small black spots or bright spots
may appear on the screen, this is a
phenomenon unique to LCD monitors,
and is not a malfunction.
●Do not stick protective sheets, etc.
on the touch panel. This might cause
malfunctions or reduce response time.
When the LCD panel becomes dirty, refer
to “Daily care and handling of main unit.”
P.48
■Operating environment
●To prevent the battery from going flat,
operate the unit with the engine running.
●The unit has a high-speed CPU, which
means that the case may get hot. Pay
particular attention to handling the unit
during use or immediately after turning
the engine off.
●On vehicles with a keyless entry system,
the unit may stop operating if you bring
the key close to it. Also, skipping might
occur if you bring the key close to the
unit or Bluetooth Audio device. If this
happens, move the key away.
●There may be static or the screen may
be distorted if electrical components that
generate strong electrical noise are used
near the unit. If this happens, either move
the electrical component considered the
cause of the electrical noise away from
the unit or stop using it.
■Routes
●When the position of a facility displayed
from the search function is set as it is as
a destination, you may be guided to an
inappropriate location such as the back
of the facility or on to an expressway.
Please understand this and check the
route near the destination.
●Names may be difficult to understand,
depending on the audio data.
●When a route cannot be calculated,
move the destination to a main road
nearby and try calculating again. Routes
sometimes cannot be calculated
depending on conditions such as
distance to the destination.
■Cautions about the Warranty within
the warranty period
●Contact your retailer about using the
warranty for repairs.
●You may need to return accessories
when you use the warranty for repairs.
●Data that could not be saved due to
the unit malfunctioning and data that
has disappeared is not covered by the
Warranty.
●The Warranty is not applied in the
following cases even within the warranty
period:
•Careless handling (inappropriate
operations not described in the User’s
Manual, dropping, impact, splashing
with water, etc.)
•Malfunction and damage caused by
improper repair, modification and
disassembly
•Malfunction and damage caused
by fire, salt damage, gas damage,
earthquakes, storm and flood damage,
lightning strikes, abnormal voltage,
and other natural disasters
•Scratching, discoloring and dirt
resulting from use or damages from
improper storage.
■Copyright
●Software and data whose copyright
is owned by third parties licensed to
Clarion in accordance with a licensing
agreement is recorded on the unit.
Excluding instances that are clearly
indicated as being permitted in
descriptions in the User’s Manual,
removing, reproducing, or modifying the
software in the unit (including updates
and data) is strictly forbidden by law.

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Before Starting Operations
The following describes information you should know before you start using the unit.
Features available on the unit
(NX503E only) (NX503E only) (NX503E only)
(NX503E only)
NX503E
●Smartphone connectivity and Multi touch Operation
●8GB Map Storage and Latest Map Guarantee
●Advanced Sound Tuning and 4V/6ch RCA Output
FX503E
●Smartphone Connectivity
●Built-in Bluetooth® Hands-free(HFP) and Audio Streaming(A2DP & AVRCP)
●Advanced Sound Tuning and 4V/6ch RCA Output
Expanding Systems
microSD memory card
External Amplifier
Rear Vision
Camera
Bluetooth Telephone
AUX etc.
✽The illustrations for the main
unit are of the NX503E.
USB Memory
Rear
Monitor
Expanding audio features Expanding visual features
iPod®/iPhone®
✽The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold.

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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
• For your safety, the driver should not
watch the DVD video/movie data or
operate the controls while driving.
Please note that watching and
operating the DVD video/movie data
while driving are prohibited by law in
some countries. Also, while driving,
keep the volume to a level at which
external sounds can be heard.
1. When the inside of the car is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, moisture may
form on the disc (DVD/CD) or the optical
parts of the player and proper playback
may not be possible. If moisture forms on
the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft
cloth. If moisture forms on the optical
parts of the player, do not use the player
for about one hour. The condensation
will disappear naturally allowing normal
operation.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
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.
4. Insert and remove the microSD card after
turning off the unit, because the microSD
card might get damage.
■INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY
THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
Operation Panel/Generalities
For a longer 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.Also, subjecting the operation
panel to shocks may result in breakage,
deformation, or other damage.
●Do not let cigarettes burn the display.
Doing so may damage or deform the
cabinet.
●If a problem should occur, have the set
inspected at your store of purchase.
●The optional remote control unit may
not work if the remote control sensor is
exposed to direct sunlight.
●In extremely cold weather, the display
movement may slow down and the
display may darken, but this is not
a malfunction. The display will work
normally when the temperature
increases.
●Small black and shiny spots inside the
operation panel are normal for LCD
products.
●The touchkeys on the display operate
when slightly touched. Do not press the
touchkey screen with much force.
●Do not push the case surrounding
the touchkey panel with much force.
This may cause malfunctioning of the
touchkeys.

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This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations
using the buttons on the operation panel.
Number Inline graphic Description of operation
1
MENU Short press This displays the main menu screen.
2
NAVI AV Short press This switches between the current position map
screen and currently selected audio screen.
3
—Tur n This is the rotary volume key.
Use this to adjust the volume of the audio-visual
function.
Short press This turns off the screen and stops audio output.
4
Smart Access Short press This starts up Smart Access.
5
Short press This ejects the disc inserted in the unit.
6
— Touch This is the monitor and touch panel. This
functions as a touch panel by touching the
screen when it is displayed.
Names and functions of parts
The following describes the button names on the operation panel of the unit and their
functions.
NX503E
1
2
3
4
5
6
✽4
✽7
✽3
✽5
✽6
✽1
✽2
Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off
the unit, because the microSD card might get damage.
✽1 This is the built-in microphone. This is used as the microphone for the hands free function
when the unit is connected to a Bluetooth compatible cellphone by a wireless connection.
✽2 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold
separately).
✽3 This is the AUX terminal. Audio and video from external devices connected to this terminal can
be played when the audio mode is switched to AUX. P.25
✽4 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON”
to indicate that the antitheft function is activated. P.37
✽5 This is where the microSD card is inserted to enjoy data in microSD cards. P.10
✽6 The map microSD is housed in here. To update the map, open this cover, and remove and
insert the card.
Do not open the cover for other operations.
✽7 This is where DVD video, CD, MP3, WMA, and DivX discs are inserted. P.10

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This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations
using the buttons on the operation panel.
Number Inline graphic Description of operation
1
MENU Short press This displays the main menu screen.
2
DISP Short press This switches to the audio screen.
3
VOL+
VOL-
Short press Use this to adjust the volume of the audio-visual
function.
4
Smart Access Short press This starts up Smart Access.
5
POWER Short press This turns off the screen and stops audio output.
6
— Touch This is the monitor and touch panel. This
functions as a touch panel by touching the
screen when it is displayed.
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5
✽3
✽1
✽2
2
✽5
✽4
3
6
Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off
the unit, because the microSD card might get damage.
✽1 This is the built-in microphone. This is used as the microphone for the hands free function
when the unit is connected to a Bluetooth compatible cellphone by a wireless connection.
✽2 This is the AUX terminal. Audio and video from external devices connected to this terminal can
be played when the audio mode is switched to AUX. P.25
✽3 This is where the microSD card is inserted to enjoy data in microSD cards. P.10
✽4 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold
separately).
✽5 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON”
to indicate that the antitheft function is activated. P.37

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Using the shortcut menu
Touching on the various audio top
menu screens or the telephone top screen
displays the shortcut menu.
Up to five frequently used functions can be
registered to the shortcut menu. P.37
Touching returns the screen to the
previous screen.
How to enter text
In the text entry screen, letters and numbers
can be entered by touching the keypad.
This switches to the alphabet/number
entry mode. This applies the character
string you entered.
This deletes one character. Continuously
touching this deletes all characters.
This switches between uppercase
and lowercase.
Operating lists
When a list contains many items, the list is
displayed over two or more pages.
Moving between pages in a list
1or
You can also scroll through pages in
a list by flicking.
Using the index to select a list
When alphabet keys are displayed on the
left side of the screen, items beginning with
the letter of the alphabet that was touched
can be displayed as a list. The following
example explains how to select items
beginning with the letter “B” from the list.
1B
Items beginning with “B” are
displayed.
Basic method of use
Turning the power on
1Turn the engine key to the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The unit turns on.
After the opening screen is displayed,
touch OK . The current position
map screen or the audio screen is
displayed.
When the engine key is turned to the
“OFF” position, the unit is turned off.
MEMO
• When the Antitheft Activation function
is set, the password entry screen is
displayed. P.37
How to use menus
The unit has a main menu for using all
functions and a shortcut menu that groups
together frequently used functions. Use of
the shortcut menu allows you to quickly
access frequently used functions.
1MENU
The main menu screen is displayed.
Touching the main menu screen and
quickly sliding your finger up or down
then removing it, moves you to the
previous or next page. This operation
is called flicking.
:
Touch these to move to the
previous or next menu screen.
Smart Access :
This displays the Smart Access
mode. P.30
DVD / CD :
This displays the DVD, CD or DivX
modes. (NX503E only)
P.13
Tuner :
This displays the radio mode.
P.12
Navigation :
This displays the navigation mode.
(NX503E only) “Owner's manual
- Navigation”
USB / iPod :
This displays the USB audio mode
or iPod audio/iPod video mode.
P.19, P.20
Phone :
This displays the telephone mode.
P.28
SD :
This displays the SD audio mode.
P.19
BT Audio :
This displays the Bluetooth audio
mode. P.23
AUX1 :
This displays the AUX1 mode.
P.25
AUX2 :
This displays the AUX2 mode.
P.25
:
This displays the various setting
screens. P.36

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2Select the relevant item from the
list.
If all indexes are not displayed, either
touch or or flick to move to
the next page.
Adjusting numerical values
When and are displayed, numerical
values, volume, etc. can be adjusted.
Inserting and removing discs
(NX503E only)
To enjoy data in CD, MP3/WMA or DVD
discs, the disc must be loaded into the unit.
Attention
• Do not leave discs protruding from the
loading slot. Either insert them completely
or remove them.
• Do not touch the recording surface (shiny
side) of the disc.
• Do not insert two discs at the same time.
How to insert discs
1Insert the disc into the loading
slot with the recording surface
(shiny side) of the disc face
down.
The disc is drawn in. After a while, the
disc starts playing.
When the disc is inserted a short way,
it is automatically drawn in. If the disc
is not drawn in, this means that a disc
is already loaded.
Do not exert unnecessary force when
inserting discs. First remove the disc
that is already loaded, and then load
the new disc.
How to remove discs
1
The disc is ejected.
2Remove the disc.
MEMO
• If a disc is not removed immediately, after
a while it is automatically drawn in again.
Inserting and removing the
microSD card (NX503E)
To enjoy MP3/WMA data in microSD cards,
the microSD card must be loaded into the
unit.
Attention
• The map microSD card is already inserted
into the microSD card loading slot under
the slot cover.
If the map microSD card is removed, the
unit does not function. Do not remove or
insert the map microSD card except to
update map information.
• Do not touch the terminal surface of
microSD cards.
How to insert the microSD card
1Insert the microSD card into the
loading slot with its label surface
face up.
Firmly insert the microSD card as far
as it can go.
How to remove the microSD card
1Grip the microSD card with your
fingers and pull it out.
To remove the microSD card, grip it
with your fingers and pull it out.
Inserting and removing the
microSD card (FX503E)
Attention
• Do not touch the terminal surface of
microSD cards.

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How to insert the microSD card
1Insert the microSD card into the
loading slot with its label surface
face down.
Firmly insert the microSD card as far
as it can go until you hear it click in
place.
How to remove the microSD card
1Push in the microSD card.
The microSD card springs our slightly.
2Remove the microSD card.
To remove the microSD card, grip it
with your fingers and pull it out. The
microSD card might spring out.
Adjusting the audio volume
1Turn the rotary volume (NX503E)
or VOL+ and VOL- (FX503E).
MEMO
• VOL+ or VOL- changes the volume
continuously. (FX503E only)
• The volume of the navigation audio
guidance is adjusted by a different
operation. (NX503E only) “Owner's
manual - Navigation”
Switching the display screen
(NX503E only)
The audio screen and map screen are
switched by the following operation.
Switching to the audio screen
1In the map screen NAVI AV
The audio screen of the selected
source is displayed.
Switching to the map screen
1In the audio screen NAVI AV
The map screen is displayed.
Displaying the AV control bar
(NX503E only)
The AV control bar for quickly accessing
audio-visual functions can be displayed.
Display content differs according to the
currently selected audio-visual type.
1AV control bar display key
The AV control bar of the currently
displayed audio-visual is displayed.
To hide the AV control bar, touch the
bar display key.
Turning off the screen
Notice
• While the screen is off, the voice guidance
of the navigation does not work.
1Press the rotary volume key
(NX503E) or POWER (FX503E).
The screen turns off.
Press the rotary volume key (NX503E)
or POWER (FX503E) again to display
the screen as before.
When the audio screen is previously
displayed, the audio main menu
screen of the selected source is
displayed.
MEMO
• The screen temporarily turns on when you
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Listening to the radio
You can enjoy both AM and FM radio on
the unit. The RDS radio has a function to
automatically switch to the radio if another
source is selected to receive emergency
information, traffic information, or a program
specified by the user.
Receiving radio broadcasts
Switching between AM and FM
radio
1MENU Tuner
Radio broadcasts are received.
2FM1 , FM2 , FM3 , AM
Switches to the band you touch.
Automatically selecting a station
1MENU Tuner
2or
(Long press within 1.5 seconds)
When a receivable station is detected,
that station is automatically received.
If or is long pressed for at
least 1.5 seconds, the frequency
switches continuously while the
key is touched. When you release
your finger from the key, receivable
broadcast stations are automatically
detected and received.
Manually selecting the station
1MENU Tuner
2or
Each touch switches the frequency.
The frequency can also be switched
by touching the frequency setting
area or sliding the frequency setting
bar.
Frequency setting bar
Selecting stations from the list
Select a registered station from the list.
1MENU Tuner
2Select the desired station.
The selected station is received.
Using the radio preset channel list
What is a “preset channel”?
You can register (preset) the frequency of
a station that can be received in the area
you are driving. You can receive any desired
station at the touch of a button without
having to adjust the frequency.
There are four preset channel lists: FM1,
FM2, FM3, and AM. Up to six stations can
be registered in each list.
There are two ways of registering to preset
channel lists, manual and automatic.
Preset channel list (Station list)
The stereo status, preset channel number,
name of broadcasting station, and frequency
are displayed. Only the frequency is displayed
for AM radio.
Lights when the PTY or TA interrupt settings
are on. P.13
Appears on audio screens other than the
RDS radio screen.
Touch it during an FM broadcast to display a
description of the broadcast that is currently
being received.
Broadcast details screen
Description of the content currently being
received is displayed.
Using reception bands
When the station differs according to region,
reception bands can be switched and used
at the touch of a button by setting preset
channels in that area to each of FM1, FM2,
FM3, and AM.
1MENU Tuner
2FM1 , FM2 , FM3 , AM
The preset channel list display is
switched.
Automatically registering to lists
(auto store)
Notice
• Stations cannot be selected during this
operation. Wait for the operation to end.
1MENU Tuner
2FM1 , FM2 , FM3 , AM
3
4Start at [Auto Store] OK
Receivable stations are overwritten to
and registered to the current preset
channel.
To cancel an auto store,
touch Cancel .
MEMO
• When an auto store is stopped midway,
stations received so far are not registered.

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PTY Select:
Select the type of program that will
interrupt the current source when
“PTY (Program Type)” is on.
Touching Seek automatically
searches for and starts receiving
the same type of program that is
currently selected.
AF (Alternative Frequency):
Select whether to automatically
search for a frequency
broadcasting the same program
(alternative station) if reception is
bad. (Default: ON)
REG (Regional):
Select whether to automatically
search for a station broadcasting
the exact same content when “AF
(Alternative Frequency)” is on.
(Default: ON)
When it is on, a station
broadcasting exactly the same
content is received, but the
alternative station may temporarily
be unreceivable.
If it is off, alternative stations are
constantly searched for, but the
broadcast content may change.
TA (Traffic Announcement):
Select whether to automatically
switch the source to radio when
traffic information is received.
(Default: OFF)
TA Volume:
Set the volume of the radio when
PTY interrupt receives emergency
information (alarms) or traffic
information (TA). (Default: 10)
Auto Store:
P.12
Manually registering to lists
1MENU Tuner
2Receive the station you want to
register.
3Long press the channel to be
overwritten in the preset channel
list until you hear a sound
The station currently being received is
overwritten to and registered to that
channel.
Radio settings
1MENU Tuner
2
3Set the functions using
respective keys.
PTY (Program Type):
Setting the PTY interrupt.
Use PTY Select to select whether
to switch the source to radio when
a station broadcasting a selected
type of program is received.
(Default: OFF)
Emergency information interrupts
the source whether this setting is
on or off.
Stopping play
1Touch the screen while playing
DVD video is hidden and playing
stops. (resume stop)
If is touched during a resume stop,
play is resumed from the place where
it was stopped.
If is long pressed during a resume
stop, play is completely stopped.
(complete stop) When play is next
started, the disc is played from the
beginning.
Pausing
Notice
• In the case of DVD video, key operations
such as pause or start sometimes are
not possible in some menus. If this
happens, touch Top Menu or Menu use
the operation keys in the DVD menu.
1Touch the screen while playing
Play pauses while the DVD image is
displayed. If is touched during a
pause, play is resumed from the place
where it was stopped.
Playing the previous or next
chapter
1or
Touching returns you to the start
of the chapter, and each additional
touch of moves you to previous
chapters.
Viewing DVDs (NX503E only)
Playing DVDs
WARNING
• If the driver wants to view video on
a DVD, he or she should always stop
at a safe place before doing so.
Notice
• For safety’s sake, view video on a DVD
only when the vehicle has stopped. While
you are driving, you can enjoy only audio.
1Load the DVD, or MENU
DVD / CD
The DVD loaded in the unit is played.
Menu keys are displayed by touching
the screen.
The screen size and play status
are displayed.
If five seconds passes with no
operations, the keys displayed on
screen are hidden.
To manually hide the keys,
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Rewinding/fast forwarding
1While playing, (rewind) or
(fast forward)
If you release your finger from
, , normal play resumes.
Slow play
1Touch the screen while playing
(long press)
If you release your finger from ,
normal play resumes.
MEMO
• During slow play, “Slow play” is displayed
in the Audio status display area.
Entering a title or chapter number
to play a title or chapter
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
310Key Search
4Title or Chapter
5Enter the number.
6OK
The entered title or chapter is played.
Playing from menus
DVD video discs are recorded with a DVD
menu (disc menu) unique to that disc. The
disc menu can be used to quickly play video
you want to watch, such as the main title or
bonus content.
Displayed menus and operation methods
differ according to each disc.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3Top Menu or Menu
MEMO
• When “The operation is not
available.” is displayed, this means
that there is no menu on the DVD
video disc itself.
4Direct touch the menu item to
select it.
Move:
This moves the operation key to
the left and right of the screen.
5To use an operation key to select
a menu item
6Select the menu by , ,
, OK
The selected menu item is played.
Repeat play
This function is for repeatedly playing the
chapter currently being played.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen and touch
Trick Play key.
Trick Play key
3
Touch to resume normal play.
4Touch the Trick Play key.
The screen returns to the previous
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Setting DVDs
Switching the audio language/
subtitle language/angle
Notice
• This function is enabled only when
subtitles, multiple audio, and angles are
recorded to DVDs.
• The available languages differ according
to the disc.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3Audio/Subtitle/Angle
4Angle , Audio Language ,
Subtitle Language
Each touch of this switches the
settings of each item.
Subtitles can be hidden by setting
“OFF”.
MEMO
• “Others” is displayed when a
language other than that can be
set at “Setting priority language” is
recorded. P.16
5Back
Adjusting image quality
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3Display Adjustment
4or of item to adjust
Adjust the image quality while viewing
the video image on screen.
5Back
This sets the newly adjusted image
setting.
MEMO
• Image quality adjustments can be set for
both the day and night screens.
Switching the screen size
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3Display Mode
4Select the screen size
Normal:
Video is displayed in the center of
the screen with its aspect ratio held
intact. When the size of the video
and screen differ, excess parts of
the screen are displayed in black.
Full:
The video is displayed to fit the
entire screen. When the size of the
video and screen differ, the aspect
ratio of the video is displayed
altered.
Cinema:
This is used when displaying
cinema scope size or vista size
video. When the size of the video
and screen differ, the horizontal
size of the video is displayed to
match the horizontal and vertical
size of the screen. Unused parts at
the top and bottom are displayed
in black.
5Close
6Back
Setting the monitor size
Notice
• The recorded monitor size differs
according to each disc. Even if the
monitor size is set to “Pan Scan” or “Letter
Box”, video may be automatically played
at one of these settings depending on the
disc.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3Sizing Monitor
4Select the monitor size.
WIDE:
Video is displayed to fit in the entire
screen. When the video and screen
aspect ratios are different, video is
reshaped and displayed. No parts
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Pan Scan:
The video is displayed with its
height aligned in the vertical
direction of the screen. When the
video and screen aspect ratios are
different, video is displayed with its
left and right sides clipped.
Letter Box:
The video is displayed with its
width aligned in the horizontal
direction of the screen. When the
video and screen aspect ratios
are different, black bands are
displayed at the top and bottom of
the screen.
5Close
6Back
Setting priority language
You can set the menu language, audio
language, and subtitle language that are
given priority when something is playing.
Notice
• The available languages differ according
to the disc.
This setting is for the language to be
given priority while playing DVDs. Video is
not necessarily played with the selected
language.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3
4Default Menu Language ,
Default Audio Language ,
Default Subtitle Language
Touch any key to open the list of
languages and you can select the
language to give priority to while the
video is playing.
You can select English, French or
Spanish as the language. At Default
Subtitle Language, you can select
“OFF” to hide subtitles.
5Select the language.
6Close
7Back
Setting the parental level
■What are parental levels?
The parental level setting is for applying
restrictions to children viewing DVDs.
Some DVD videos have parental level
settings. There are eight levels 1 through
8, with stricter viewing restrictions being
applied as the number becomes smaller.
Discs set with viewing restrictions
sometimes cannot be played depending on
the parental level setting made on the unit.
Example: When the viewing restriction of
the DVD is parental level 3
The DVD can be played only when the
parental level set on the unit is level 4 to 8. If
an attempt is made to play a DVD when the
parental level set on the unit is level 1 to 3,
then a warning message “Change parental
level” will be displayed.
The default parental level is “OFF” which
means that no viewing restrictions are
applied to any DVD videos.
Notice
• A password is required to set the parental
level. Viewing restrictions sometimes do
not function successfully if the country
code is not set since parental level differs
according to country. P.48
• The parental level is written on the DVD
package, for example. Viewing restrictions
are not applied to discs whose package
does not indicate any parental level even
if parental level is set.
• This setting is not required if viewing
restrictions are not to be applied.
■Setting and changing passwords
Set or change the password that is required
for setting viewing restrictions.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3
4Parental Control Password
5Enter the password OK
“✽✽✽✽” is displayed for the entered
password. (Default: password not set)
If a password is not set, there is no
need to enter one.
To set a new password Step 7
6Enter the new password OK
7Enter the same password again
OK
8Back
The new password is set.
■Setting the parental level
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3
4Parental Level
5Enter the password OK

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6Select the parental level Set
The parental level is set.
Viewing restrictions on all parental
levels for DVD video are canceled by
touching OFF.
Setting the country code
The country code is the code for identifying
countries. The parental level differs
according to country. To use the parental
level correctly on the unit, the country code
of the DVD must be set. P.48
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the screen.
3
4Country Code
5Enter the country recorded
on the DVD or the country
code of the region (default:
7166 (United Kingdom))
6OK
7Back
Listening to music on
CDs or discs (MP3/WMA)
(NX503E only)
On the unit, you can enjoy discs containing
MP3/WMA format music data in addition to
regular music CDs.
Playing discs
Notice
• While you are driving, available items are
limited.
When the following discs are played, the
artist name, track title and other information
is displayed.
●Discs containing CD-TEXT
●Discs containing ID3 tags and WMA tags
When discs other than the above are
played, only a number such as “Track 01” is
displayed.
MEMO
• When a non-stop CD (CD comprising
tracks joined together) is played, a silent
period of a few seconds occurs between
tracks.
Playing CDs
1Load the CD, or MENU
DVD / CD
The CD loaded in the unit is played.
The track name, artist name and
album name currently being played are
displayed.
MEMO
• Play and pause can be switched by
pressing the rotary volume key.
Playing MP3/WMA discs
1Load the MP3/WMA disc,
or MENU DVD / CD
The disc loaded in the unit is played.
DivX contents are played if any are on
the disc. P.18
The track name, artist name, album
name, and folder name currently being
played are displayed.
MEMO
• Play and pause can be switched by
pressing the rotary volume key.
Rewinding/fast forwarding
1While playing, (rewind) or
(fast forward) (long press)
If you release your finger from
, , normal play resumes.
Playing the previous/next track
1While playing, or
Touching returns you to the start
of the track, and each additional
touch of moves you to the
previous track.

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Repeat/shuffle play
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch the Trick Play key select
the desired item.
Trick Play key
✽The above screen is for playing
music CDs.
:
Only the track currently being
played is repeated.
:
All tracks in the folder currently
being played are repeated. (MP3/
WMA only)
:
All tracks in the disc are repeated.
:
All tracks in the disc are played at
random.
:
All tracks in the folder currently
being played are played at random.
(MP3/WMA only)
3Touch the Trick Play key.
The screen returns to the previous
screen.
Scan play
Ten seconds of the first part of each track is
played.
1MENU DVD / CD
2Touch (scan key).
Touching the scan key again cancels
scan play, and the mode returns to
the repeat all tracks mode.
Viewing DivX content
(NX503E only)
Viewing DivX content
A feature of DivX is that long videos can be
compressed to small files with high image
quality kept intact.
The copyright of DivX content is protected,
so check the status of the device that is
playing and the viewing count limit.
Also, to view DivX VOD (Video-On-Demand)
content, the device that is playing must be
registered as a DivX certified device.
Register DivX certified devices by the
following procedure: For details, browse the
Rovi Corporation website.
1. Acquire a DivX account on your
personal computer, for example.
2. Check the registration code on the
unit. P.39
3. Register the registration code of
the unit to the DivX account on your
personal computer.
4. Write the activation file to disc.
MEMO
• Content exceeding the viewing count limit
cannot be played. In this case, move to
the next track by OK .
Notice
• DivX Certified®to play DivX®video,
including premium content.
Playing the previous/next folder
(only when playing MP3/WMA)
1While playing, ,
Each touch of , moves
you to the previous or next folder, and
the first track in the folder is played.
Playing from the folder list/track list
1MENU DVD / CD
2
3(MP3/WMA discs)
Select the folder currently being
played.
The track list is displayed.
When a folder other than the one
currently being played is selected,
the folder list remains displayed and
play begins from the first track of the
selected folder. To display the track
list, select the same folder again.
(CD discs)
The track list is displayed.
4Select the track.
Play begins from the selected track.