Clarion VRX815 Instruction manual

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VRX815
Installation andWire connection manual
■Contents
1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 47
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 47
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 48
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 48
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 49
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 51
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING .......................................................... 51
8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 52
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 55
1. BEFORE STARTING
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a
negative ground 12V power supply.
2. Read these instructions carefully.
3. Besure todisconnect thebattery“v”terminal
before starting.This is to prevent short circuits
during installation. (Figure 1)
Car battery
Figure 1
1Main unit
2Tuner Amp unit
3Manuals
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Warranty card
4Power supply lead (For the tuner amp unit)
5Connection cord (Main unit ↔Tuner amp
unit)
6Antenna extension cord
7Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 1)
Flat head screw (M5 ×8) ............................ 4
Sems hexagonal bolt (M5×8) ..................... 5
Electro tap
Machine screw (M4×3)............................... 4
8Bag for accessories of the main unit (No.2)
Hook plate................................................... 2
Cord clamp
Spacer
Special screw
9Bag for accessories of tuner amp unit
Maunting bracket......................................... 2
Canoe clip ................................................... 4
Machine screw (M4 ×8).............................. 4
0Universal mounting bracket
!Remote control unit
@Battery
(for remote control unit)
#Outer Escutcheon
$DCP Case

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3. GENERAL CAUTIONS
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
1. Do not open the case.There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside.If you drop anything into
the unit during installation, consult your dealer
or an authorized CLARION service centre.
2. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case. Never
use a rough cloth, thinner, benzine, or alcohol,
etc. For tough dirt, apply a little cold or warm
water to a soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gen-
tly.
1. Prepareall articlesnecessary forinstalling the
main unit before starting.
2. This model is used with the LCD panel slid for-
wards (shell loading system). On some types
of cars, the LCD panel may touch the dash-
board or shift lever, in which case it cannot be
installed. Check that the set will not hamper
operation of the shift lever before choosing the
place of installation.(Figure 2)
5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Us-
ing other screws can cause damage. (Figure
4)
3. Installtheunitwithin 30° of the horizontalplane.
(Figure 3)
4. If you have to do any work on the car body,
such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer
beforehand.
6. The source unit has mounting screw holes for
NISSAN (N marks) and TOYOTA (T marks)
vehicles.
Dashboard
Shift lever
Shift lever
(check that it does not
touch the LCD.)
Figure 2
Max. 30˚
Figure 3
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 8 mm
Figure 4
Figure 5
T
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5. INSTALLINGTHE MAIN UNIT
■Universal Mount
1. Place the universal mounting bracket into the
instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend
eachstopperof the universal mountingbracket
inward, then secure the stopper as shown in
Figure 6.
2. Wire as shown in Section 8.
3. Insert the main unit into the universal mount-
ing bracket until it locks.
4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the
hooks are locked.
Notes:
1) Some car models require special mounting kits
forproperinstallation.Consultyour Clariondealer
for details.
2) Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the
main unit from coming loose.
Figure 6
• Console opening dimensions
Hole
Main unit
7-3/16" (182 mm)
2-1/16" (53 mm)
Screwdriver
Stoppers
Hole
Rear fastening hole (of vehicle)
Instrument panel
Rubber cap
Universal mounting bracket
Stoppers
2-Spring
Outer escutcheon
Note: Set the outer escutch-
eon so that its metallic
part on the back side
fits the upper edge of
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This unit is designed for fixed installation in the
dashboard.
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed
radio, install the main unit with the parts and
screws marked (∗). (Figure 8)
If the vehicle is not equipped with a factory-in-
stalled radio, obtain an installation kit to install the
main unit in the following procedure.
1. Removethescrewsfromboth sideof themain
unit.Then, ateither side,liftthe leaf spring until
the engaging claws are released from the
holes, and slide the spring to the direction of
■Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles)
arrow to remove it. Repeat the same for the
other side to remove the springs from the both
sides.(Figure 7)
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis
as shown in Figure 8.Holes are pre-tapped for
TOYOTA and NISSAN vehicles; modification,
such as drilling new holes, of the mounting
brackets may be required for other models.
3. Wire as shown in Section 8.
4. Secure the unit in the dashboard, and then
reassemble the dashboard and the centre
panel.
Note 1: Insome cases,thecentrepanelmayrequire
some modification (trimming, filling, etc.). Note 2: If a hook on the installation bracket inter- feres with the unit, bend and flatten it with a
nipper or a similar tool.
2-Screw
2-Spring
4-Hexagonal screw ∗(M5 ×8)
Main Unit
Figure 7
Main Unit
Screwdriver
Engagin claw
Mounting bracket ∗
(1 pair for the left and right sides)
Pocket
Centre Panel (Note 1) Note 2
Figure 8
∗: The parts and screws with this mark
are used to install radio or included in
the installation kit.
★:The parts and screws with this mark
are used to install radio or included in
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7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING
1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.
2. Be particularly careful where you route the
wires.
Keep them well away from the engine, and
exhaustpipe,etc.Heatmaydamage thewires.
3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wir-
ing is correct.
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with the
same amperage rating as the original.
4. When any fuse is to be replaced, pull out the
fuse (15A) at the rear of the tuner amp unit
and put in a new one (Fig.10).
After the connection, fix the lead by a clamp or
insulation tape for protection.
CAUTION
Rear view of the tuner amp unit
Fuse (15A)
Figure 10
1. When the rear of the main unit has been se-
cured with the method shown in Figure 6 un-
fasten the special screw.
2. Remove the outer escutcheon.
3. Insert the hook plate between the spring and
theuniversalmountingbracket, fit tabBof the
spring into hole Aof the hook plate, then pull
6. REMOVINGTHE MAIN UNIT
themain unit outbythehook plate.(Insertboth
therightandleftedges ofthehook plate.)(Fig-
ure 9)
Note: Keep the hook plate. You cannot remove the
main unit without disengaging the hook plate.
Universal mounting bracket
2-Hook plate
Outer escutcheon
Instrument panel
Spring
Main
Unit
AB
Figure 9
Fuse
Fuse holder
Figure 11
5. To replace the fuse, release the catch on the
main unit side, remove the old fuse and insert
the new one.(Figure 11)
Note: There are various types of fuse holder. Do not
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∗2$% ∗6
3A
Securely connect to the
metal part of the car with a
screw, etc.
CeNET cable (Sold separately)
Reset switch
DSP select switch (∗3)
Tuner amp unit
Subwoofer output terminal
L+R (RCA)
Front audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
Rear audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
∗1Top view of the
tuner amp unit
VIDEO output (RCA) ∗5
VISUAL 1 audio input terminal L+R (RCA)
DVD input (RCA)
VISUAL 1 input (RCA)/TV TUNER input (RCA)
Power supply lead
CeNET cable (provided with
this unit)
Choke coil Main power supply cord
Earth (ground) cord
Black
Yellow
Fuse
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Black
White
Yellow
Red
White/Black
Orange/White
Glay/Black
Grass-green
Glay
Brawn
Green
Blue/White
Green/Black
Purple/Black
Purple
∗1: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal
The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s
connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones” function.
∗2: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit)
Note : Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.
∗3: When connecting a DSP (sold separately), set the normal DSP select switch to “D”.Then, the
AUDIO OUT (IN) terminal of the Tuner Amp Unit is only available for audio input, not outputting
the audio.
∗4: Connect to a separately sold external antenna, DSP, etc. with a separately sold RCA cord (L,R).
∗5: Connect to a TV/VTR/DVD video for the rear seat.
∗6: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment.
ND
No. Description
1REAR RIGHTB
2REAR RIGHTv
3FRONT RIGHTB
4FRONT RIGHTv
5FRONT LEFTB
6FRONT LEFTv
7REAR LEFTB
8REAR LEFTv
9+12 V MAIN POWER
0AUTO ANTENNA
!ILLUMINATION
@+12 V ACCESSORY
#GROUND
$CCD/M.LOCK terminal
%VISUAL 2 terminal
¥Radio antenna jack (∗2)
&CeNET terminal
*Spare terminal (Black)
(Phone mute (Brown) (∗1)
)Spare terminal (Yellow)
¡Parking brake (Grass-Green)

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■Connecting the Accessories
• Connection to the external amplifier
The external amplifier cannot be connected unless the DSP is connected. For detailed information,
refer to the instruction manual of the DSP.
• Connection to the security camera for vehicle
The rear vision camera for vehicle can be connected to the system expansion terminal on the main
unit. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the rear vision camera.
Notes:
• A power supply box (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the security camera.
• While the CCD camera is used, the navigation cannot be turned on.
• The power supply box for camera CAA147 cannot be used.Please use the CAA188 instead.
• If the specified lead of the cellular phone is connected to the phone mute
lead of the source unit, the audio mute is available when the cellular tele-
phone is used.
• DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
When the DAB is to be connected, use the CeNET connector. For detailed information, refer to the
instruction manual of the DAB.
For DAB connection, the DAH913 can only be connected.The DAH9500Z cannot be connected.
• TVTunner
When the TV TUNER is to be connected, connect the CeNET connector and RCA PIN (yellow).For
detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the TV TUNER.
■Connectingthe parking brake lead
Connect the lead to parking brake lamp earth in
the meter panel.
Notes:
• Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp earth
allows you to watch TV/VTR/DVD video when the
parking brake is engaged.
• When the parking brake lead is not connected,
the monitor will stay off.
Parking brake
Parking brake lamp +lead to battery
Connect these three leads.
-cord
parking
brake signal
lead Parking brake lead
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9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS
CeNET
CeNET
CeNET
CeNET
RCA (F)
RCA (R)
RCA (W, C)
TV ANT.
CCA-519-500
RDI OUT
∗DAH 9500Z cannot be connected.
DAB ANT.
COMPOSITE (RCA) COMPOSITE (RCA)
(DAB TUNER)
DAH913
(MD CHANGER)
MDC655z
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7501z
TTX7503z/TTX7504z
(DVD video deck)
DVS9755z
External amplifier
Rear view
monitor
(CD CHANGER)
CDC655z/655Tz/
1255z/DCZ625
(S-TV)
MAIN UNIT
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∗When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
∗AMP built-in
AMP REMOTE
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■Sample System 2
AMP REMOTE
CeNET
CeNET
CCA-519-500
RDI OUT
DAB ANT.
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
(DAB TUNER)
DAH913
(MD CHANGER)
MDC655z
(S-TV)
MAIN UNIT
VRX815
∗When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
∗DAH9500Z cannot
be connected.
∗DP
H
be c
∗AMP built-in
(CD CHANGER)
CDC655z/655Tz/
1255z/DCZ625