Clarion VRX938R Instruction manual

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VRX938R
Installation andWire connection manual
■Contents
1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 57
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 57
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 58
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 58
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 59
6. REMOVINGTHE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 61
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING .......................................................... 61
8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 62
9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 65
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. Besure to disconnect the battery“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 articles necessary 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. Installtheunitwithin30°ofthehorizontalplane.
(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
NNT
NT

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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 universalmountingbracket
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.Consult yourClariondealer
for details.
2) Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the
main unit from coming loose.
Figure 6
• Console opening dimensions
Hole
Main unit
182 mm
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. Removethe screws from bothside of the main
unit.Then, ateither side,liftthe leaf springuntil
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: Insomecases, the centre panel mayrequire
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 screws with this mark are
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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 the wires.
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,fittab Bof the
spring into hole Aof the hook plate, then pull
6. REMOVINGTHE MAIN UNIT
themain unit out bythe hookplate.(Insert both
theright and left edges of thehook 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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4
∗41 ∗93 ∗8
3A
2
Securely connect to the
metal part of the car with a
screw, etc.
CeNET cable (Sold separately)
Reset switch
DSP select switch (∗5)
Tuner amp unit
Subwoofer output terminal
L+R (RCA)
Front audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗6
Rear audio output (input)
terminal L+R (RCA) ∗6
∗1Top view of the
tuner amp unit
VIDEO output (RCA) ∗7
VISUAL audio input terminal L+R (RCA)
DVD DECK / DVD Changer input (RCA) ∗10
VISUAL 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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7
∗3
8
B-1 B-6
B-5
B-7
B-8
B-4
B-3
B-2
A-4 A-6
A-8
A-7
9
A-5
∗1
∗2
∗2
6
No. Description
REAR RIGHTB
REAR RIGHTv
FRONT RIGHTB
FRONT RIGHTv
FRONT LEFTB
FRONT LEFTv
REAR LEFTB
REAR LEFTv
+12 V MAIN POWER (∗2)
AUTO ANTENNA (∗1)
ILLUMINATION
+12 V ACCESSORY (∗2)
GROUND
1NAVI terminal
2RGB INPUT
3CCD/VISUAL 2 terminal
4Radio antenna jack (∗4)
5CeNET terminal
6Spare terminal (Black)
7Phone mute (Brown) (∗3)
8Spare terminal (Yellow)
9ISO CONNECTOR
0Parking brake (Bright Green)
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
B-7
B-8
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
∗1: When the unit is installed in a 1998 or later Volkswagen model, make sure to interrupt the
<<Remote>> output. Disconnect the <<blue/white>> wire and insulate the front ends of this lead.
A breakdown may occur if the lead is not disconnected, or front ends are not insulated.
∗2: In certain vehicles - Volkswagen/Opel/Vauxhall - it is necessary to exchange the accessory
<<Red>> and the main power <<Yellow>> connection, to avoid overload and loss of memory.
∗3: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal
The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s ISO
connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones”function.
∗4: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit)
Note: Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.
∗5: When a DSP (sold separately) is connected and the internal amp of the Tuner Amp Unit is
used, 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.
∗6: Connect to a separately sold amp, DSP, etc. with a separately sold RCA cord (L,R).
∗7: Connect to a separately sold Rear view monitor.
∗8: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment or security (CCD) camera.
∗9: Connect to a separately sold navigation device.
∗10:DVD DECK and DVD changer can not be connected at the same time.
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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 CCD camera for vehicle
The CCD 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 CCD camera.
Notes:
• A power supply box (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the CCD camera.
• While the CCD camera is used, the navigation cannot be turned on.
• The power supply box for camera CCA147 cannot be used. Please use the CCA188 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.
For audio mute setting in cellular telephone use, see page 43.
•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 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/DVD
Changer 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
GPS ANT.
RGB
CeNET
CeNET
CeNET
TV ANT.
CCA-519-500
RDI OUT
∗DAH 9500Z cannot be connected.
DAB ANT.
COMPOSITE (RCA)
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
COMPOSITE (RCA)
MINI DIN
(8P)
NAX9500E
(DAB TUNER)
DAH923
(DVD CHANGER)
VCZ628
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7503z
TTX7502z
Rear view
monitor
(CD CHANGER)
DCZ628
MAIN UNIT
VRX938R
∗When a video composite source is used, connect it to the 8-
pin Mini-DIN video jack.When a RGB source is used, connect
it to the 8-pin DIN RGB jack.In case a CLARION navigation
system is used, connect it to both input.
∗To enable the correct input, it is necessary to configure the
VRX938R as described on page 41.
∗When two CD changers or DVD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
∗AMP built-in
CeNET STAND
ALONE
Set the [CENET/STAND ALONE]
switch to the [CeNET] position.
Front/Rear
Speaker
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■Sample System 2
COMPOSITE (RCA)
GPS ANT.
RGB
AMP REMOTE
CeNET
CeNET
CCA-519-500
RDI OUT
DAB ANT.
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
MINI DIN
(8P)
NAX9500E
(DAB TUNER)
DAH923
(DVD CHANGER)
VCZ628
MAIN UNIT
VRX938R
∗When two CD changers or DVD changers are connected,
CCA-519-500 is required.
∗When a video composite source is used, connect it to
the 8-pin Mini-DIN video jack.When a RGB source is
used, connect it to the 8-pin DIN RGB jack.In case a
CLARION navigation system is used, connect it to both
input.
∗To enable the correct input, it is necessary to configure
the VRX938R as described on page 41.
∗AMP built-in
(CD CHANGER)
DCZ628
CeNET STAND
ALONE
Set the [CENET/STAND ALONE]
switch to the [CeNET] position.

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OR
CCA-389
CeNET
RCA(F)
RCA(R)
RCA(SUB)
TV ANT.
COMPOSITE
(RCA)
(DIGITAL SOUND
PROCESSOR)
DPH913
(CeNET TV TUNER)
TTX7503z
TTX7502z
REARVIEW
MONITOR
VTR
AMP.

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