Clarion VRX935VD Instruction manual

VRX935VD 65
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VRX935VD
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■Contents
1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 65
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 65
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 66
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 66
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 67
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 69
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING .......................................................... 69
8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 70
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 73
1. BEFORE STARTING
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a
negative ground 12 V power supply.
2. Read these instructions carefully.
3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “v” termi-
nal 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
Guide label for SIRIUS radio
4Power supply lead (For the main unit)
5Power supply lead (For the tuner amp
unit)
6
Connection cord (Main unit ↔Tuner amp unit)
7Antenna extension cord
8
Bag 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
9
Bag for accessories of the main unit (No.2)
Hook plate................................................... 2
Cord clamp
Rubber cap
Special screw
0Bag for accessories of tuner amp unit
Maunting bracket......................................... 2
Canoe clip ................................................... 4
Machine screw (M4 ×8).............................. 4
!Universal mounting bracket
@Remote control unit
#Battery
(for remote control unit)
$Outer Escutcheon
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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 alco-
hol, etc. For tough dirt, apply a little cold or
warm water to a soft cloth and wipe off the
dirt gently.
1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing
the main unit before starting.
2. This model is used with the LCD panel slid
forwards (shell loading system).On some
types of cars, the LCD panel may touch the
dashboard or shift lever, in which case it can-
not 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. Install the unit within 30°of the horizontal
plane. (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 (M5 screw)
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
each stopper of the universal mounting
bracket 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
for proper installation. Consult your Clarion
dealer 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
the main unit.
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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. Remove the screws from both side of the
main unit.Then, at either side, lift the leaf
spring until the engaging claws are released
from the holes, and slide the spring to the di-
■Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles)
rection of 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; modifica-
tion, such as drilling new holes, of the mount-
ing brackets may be required for other mod-
els.
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: In some cases, the centre panel may require
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 screws with this mark are
enclosed in this set.
★: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
exhaust pipe, etc.Heat may damage the
wires.
3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the
wiring is correct.
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with
the same amperage rating as the original.
4. To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse of
the power supply lead and insert the new
one.(Figure10)
∗Power supply lead for the tuner amp unit : 15A
FUSE
∗Power supply lead for the main unit : 3A FUSE
After the connection, fix the lead by a clamp or
insulation tape for protection.
CAUTION
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
the universal mounting bracket, fit tab Bof
the spring into hole Aof the hook plate, then
6. REMOVINGTHE MAIN UNIT
pull the main unit out by the hook plate. (In-
sert both the right and left edges of the hook
plate.) (Figure 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
Note: There are various types of fuse holder.Do not
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∗2$% ∗6
&
Securely connect to the
metal part of the car with a
screw, etc.
CeNET cable (Sold separately)
Reset switch
Front audio output (input) terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
Non Fader output terminal L+R (RCA)
VISUAL 1 video input (RCA)/
DVD changer input (RCA)
TV TUNER input (RCA)
Top view of the
tuner amp unit
VIDEO output (RCA) ∗5
VISUAL 1 audio input
terminal L+R (RCA)
Rear audio output (input) terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4
Power supply lead
Power supply lead
Choke coil Main power supply cord
Black
Yellow
Fuse
5.1ch surround decoder select switch ∗3
Connection cord
(provided with this unit)
Main unit
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∗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: If a 5.1ch surround decoder (DVH920, sold separately) is connected and the amp of this unit is
used, set the select switch to “LINE IN”.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 amplifier with a separately sold RCA cord (L, R).
Note : When the 5.1ch surround decoder is connected, these terminals are only available for audio input.
∗5: Connect to a Rear View Monitor (sold separately) for the rear seat.
∗6: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment with a separately sold connection cord.
(LINE IN) D N (LINE OUT)
No. Description
1REAR RIGHTB
2REAR RIGHTv
3FRONT RIGHTB
4FRONT RIGHTv
5FRONT LEFTB
6FRONT LEFTv
7REAR LEFTB
8REAR LEFTv
9+12 V MAIN POWER
0Amplifier turn-on lead
!ILLUMINATION
@+12 V ACCESSORY
#GROUND
$CCD camera
%VISUAL 2 terminal
¥Radio antenna jack (∗2)
&CeNET terminal
*Phone mute (Brown) (∗1)
(Spare terminal (Yellow)
)Parking brake (Grass-Green)
¡AUTO ANTENNA
Black
White
Yellow
Red
White/Black
Orange/White
Glay/Black
Grass-green
Glay
Brawn
Green
Blue/White
Green/Black
Purple/Black
Purple
2
1
8
7
3
4
!
6
@
5
9
#
Blue
¡
0
*∗1
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■Connecting the Accessories
•Connection to the external amplifier
The external amplifier can be connected unless the 5.1ch Surround Decoder is connected. For
detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the 5.1ch Surround Decoder.
•Connection to the CCD camera for vehicle
The CCD camera for vehicle can be connected to CCD terminal on the tuner amp unit.For detailed
information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the CCD camera.
Notes:
• A power supply box (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the CCD camera.
• 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
telephone is used.
•SIRIUS Satellite Radio
When the SIRIUS is to be connected, use the CeNET connector. For detailed information, refer to
the instruction manual of the SIRIUS.
•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 parkingbrake 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/video
CD 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
CCA-519-500
(SIRIUS TUNER)
DSH920S
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7501z
Rear view
monitor
VTR
(DVD CHANGER)
CeNET Mode*
VCZ625
(CD CHANGER)
DCZ625
MAIN UNIT
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CCA-389
CeNET
CeNET
CeNET
RCA Cable
(Visual)
RCA Cable (Visual)
RCA Cable
(Visual)
VISUAL 2 IN
VISUAL 1 IN
Tuner IN
TUNER AMP
UNIT
*Switch the MODE switch
to the CeNET mode.
Front Speaker Rear Speaker
■Sample System 1

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■Sample System 2
TUNER AMP
UNIT
(5.1ch surround
decoder)
CeNET Mode
∗
DVH920
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7501z
Rear view
monitor
VTR
(DVD CHANGER)
CeNET Mode∗
VCZ625
MAIN UNIT
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CCA-389
CeNET
(included the VCZ625)
CeNET (included
the DVH920)
CeNET
RCA Cable
(Visual)
RCA Cable (Visual)
RCA Cable
(Visual)
VISUAL 2 IN
VISUAL 1 IN
Tuner IN
Center Speaker
(Powered Sub
Woofer)
SRV303
Front Speaker Rear Speaker
∗Switch the MODE switch
to the CeNET mode.
RCA Cable
(included the SRK601)
RCA Cable (sold separately)
Set the select switch to
"(LINE IN)D".
(LINE IN)D N(LINE OUT)
(Gray)
(Black)
Optical Digital Cable
(sold separately,
DCA-005/008)
(Gray)
Optical Digital Cable
(included the DVH920)
RCA Cable (Visual)
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■Sample System 3
TUNER AMP
UNIT
(5.1ch surround
decoder)
CeNET Mode∗
DVH920
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7501z
Rear view
monitor
VTR
(DVD CHANGER)
CeNET Mode∗
VCZ625
MAIN UNIT
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CCA-389 CeNET
RCA Cable
(Visual)
RCA Cable (Visual)
RCA Cable
(Visual)
VISUAL 2 IN
VISUAL 1 IN
Tuner IN
Center Speaker
(Powered Sub
Woofer)
SRV303
Front Speaker Rear Speaker
Amplifier
RCA cable
RCA cable
Set the select switch to
"N(LINE OUT)".
(LINE IN)D N(LINE OUT)
(Gray)
(Gray)
(Black)
CeNET
(included the VCZ625)
CeNET
(included the DVH920)
∗Switch the MODE switch
to the CeNET mode.
RCA Cable
(included the SRK601)
RCA Cable (sold separately)
Optical Digital Cable
(sold separately,
DCA-005/008)
Optical Digital Cable
(included the DVH920)
RCA Cable (Visual)
(included the VCZ625)

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