Clarion VX404 User manual

DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 6.2” TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
VX404
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CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
INFORMATIONS DE L’ENREGISTREMENT DE PRODUITS CLARION
INFORMACIÓN DEL REGISTRO DE PRODUCT O DE CLARION
For USA and Canada only
www.clarion.com
Pour les Étas Unis et le Canada seulement
www.clarion.com
Para USA y Canada nomas
www.clarion.com
Dear Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electronic product. We are
confident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience.
There are many benefits to registering your product. We invite you to visit our website
at www.clarion.com to register your Clarion product.
We have made product registration simple with our easy to use website.
The registration form is short and easy to complete. Once you’re registered, we can
keep you informed of important product information.
Register at www.clarion.com - it’s easy to keep your Clarion product up to date.
Cher client:
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce produit électronique mobile Clarion. Nous
sommes confiants que vous apprécierez votre expérience Clarion.
Il y a beaucoup d’avantage à enregistrer votre produits. Nous vous invitons à visiter
notre site Web www.clarion.com pour enregistrer votre produit Clarion.
Nous avons facilité la tache d’enregistrement de produit simple et facile grâce à notre
site Web.Le formulaire d’enregistrement est court et facile à compléter. Lorsque vous
êtes enregistrer, nous pouvons vous tenir informé des informations important de
produits. Enregistrer à www.clarion.com - c’est facile de mettre à jour votre produit
Clarion.
Querido Cliente:
Felicitaciones por su compra de producto electrónico móvil de Clarion. Estamos
seguros que usted gozará de su experiencia con el producto de Clarion.
Hay muchas ventajas al registrar su producto. Le invitamos a que visite nuestro sitio
en internet www.clarion.com para registrar su producto de Clarion.
Hemos hecho el registro de producto fácil en nuestro sitio. La forma de registro es
corta y fácil de completar. Una vez que lo registre, podremos proporcionarle la infor-
mación de su producto.
Registrese en www.clarion.com - es fácil mantener su producto de Clarion actual-
izado.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioé-
lectrique
à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte
que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité néces-
saire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

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Contents
1. FEATURES........................................................................................................................4
Expanding Systems ...........................................................................................................4
2. PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................5
3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING..............................................................................................7
Operation Panel .................................................................................................................7
USB Port............................................................................................................................7
Cleaning.............................................................................................................................7
Handling Discs...................................................................................................................8
4.OPERATIONAL PANEL ...................................................................................................10
Functions of Buttons........................................................................................................10
5. REMOTE CONTROL.......................................................................................................11
Remote Control Functions...............................................................................................12
6. MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................14
7. DVD VIDEO PLAYER OPERATIONS ............................................................................15
Discs ................................................................................................................................15
Change DVD System Settings.........................................................................................16
Watching to a Disc...........................................................................................................16
Operate the DVD Player Menu.........................................................................................17
Operating Video Files Player Menu..................................................................................19
Switching Subtitles ..........................................................................................................19
Video Files List.................................................................................................................19
Play DivX Video-On-Demand Files ..................................................................................19
Playable Video Disc Formats...........................................................................................20
8. CD PLAYER OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................21
Listening to a Disc/Ejecting a Disc ..................................................................................21
Showing CD Player Mode Screen ...................................................................................21
Operate the CD Player Menu...........................................................................................21
Listening to Compressed Audio ......................................................................................22
Tag Display Function .......................................................................................................22
9. USB/SD AUDIO OPERATIONS .....................................................................................24
Notes on Using USB/SD Memories.................................................................................24
Select USB/SD Audio Mode............................................................................................24
Playing Audio Files in USB/SD Memory ..........................................................................25
10. USB/SD VIDEO OPERATIONS ....................................................................................26
Notes on Using USB/SD Memories.................................................................................26
Select USB/SD Video Mode ............................................................................................26
Playing Video Files in USB/SD Memory ..........................................................................26
Playable Video Format.....................................................................................................26
11. iPod/iPhone OPERATIONS ......................................................................................... 28
Notes on using iPod/iPhone ............................................................................................28
iPod Audio ID3 Information..............................................................................................28
iPod Audio Playlist Mode Screen ....................................................................................29
iPod Video ID3 Mode Screen...........................................................................................30
iPod Video List Mode Screen ..........................................................................................31
iPod Video Simple Control Mode Screen ........................................................................31
iPod Video Play Mode Screen .........................................................................................31
iPod Audio Bluetooth Mode.............................................................................................32
12. Pandora®OPERATIONS.............................................................................................. 33
Selecting the Pandora Mode ...........................................................................................33
Pandora Bluetooth Mode.................................................................................................34
13. Bluetooth AUDIO PLAYER OPERATIONS..................................................................35
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio Mode...............................................................................35
Bluetooth Audio Player Settings......................................................................................35

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Registering your Bluetooth Audio Player (Pairing)...........................................................35
Selecting the Bluetooth Audio Player ..............................................................................36
Controlling the Bluetooth Audio Player............................................................................36
14. Bluetooth TELEPHONE OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 37
Select the BT Phone Mode..............................................................................................37
Bluetooth Telephone Settings .........................................................................................37
Registering Your Cellular Phone (Pairing)........................................................................38
Select the Cellular Phone.................................................................................................38
Obtaining the Phone Book Data ......................................................................................38
Telephone Operations .....................................................................................................38
15. TUNER OPERATIONS..................................................................................................40
16. HDMI MODE .................................................................................................................41
Select HDMI source ........................................................................................................42
Select DISP source .........................................................................................................42
17. AUX ..............................................................................................................................43
18. CAMERA INPUT OPERATIONS ..................................................................................43
19. REAR SOURCE OPERATIONS....................................................................................44
DVD Video in Rear ...........................................................................................................44
DVD Video Rear Source Control Info Mode.....................................................................44
DVD Video Rear Source Control Direct Mode .................................................................44
iPod Video in Rear ...........................................................................................................45
iPod Video Rear Source Control Play Mode....................................................................45
iPod Video Rear Source ID3 Mode..................................................................................45
20. SETTING OPERATIONS...............................................................................................46
General Setup Menu........................................................................................................46
Video Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................46
Audio Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................47
Others Setup Menu..........................................................................................................47
Set the Anti-Theft code....................................................................................................47
21. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................48
GENERAL.........................................................................................................................48
DVD PLAYER ...................................................................................................................48
USB/SD DEVICE..............................................................................................................49
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................49
TFT screen .......................................................................................................................50
22. ERROR DISPLAY..........................................................................................................51
DVD PLAYER ...................................................................................................................51
23. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................52
24. WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE........................................................................................54

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1. FEATURES
Expanding Systems
NOTE:
• The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold.
FLAC(Free Lossless Audio Codec) Compatible with ID3-TAG Display
Built-in Bluetooth
®
Handsfree (HFP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP &
AVRCP)
Front-Panel Auxiliary Input and 6ch RCA Output with Subwoofer Control
iPod
®
Expanding visual features
Rear monitor Rear Vision Camera
Expanding audio features
External Power
Amplier
iPhone
®
USB
Memory
Bluetooth
Telephone
iPhone/ Smartphone via HDMITM

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2. PRECAUTIONS
• Foryoursafety,thedrivershouldnotwatchanyvideosourcesand/oroperatethecontrolswhiledriving.
Please note that watching and operating any video sources 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.
•Donotdisassembleormodifythisunit.Itmaycauseanaccident,re,orelectricshock.
•Donotusethisunitwhenatroubleexists,suchasnoscreencontentappearsornosoundis
audible. It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock. For that case, consult your authorized
dealer or a nearest Clarion service center.
•Incaseofaproblem,suchasanymaterialhasbeenenteredintheunit,theunitgetswet,or
smoke or strange smells come out of the unit, etc., stop using this unit immediately, and consult
your authorized dealer or a nearest Clarion service center.
Using it in that condition may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
•Useafusewiththesamespecicationonlywhenreplacingthefuse.
Using a fuse with a different specification may causes a fire.
•Fortheinstallationofthisunitorachangeintheinstallation,askyourauthorizeddealerora
nearest Clarion service center for safety. Professional skills and experiences are required to do
so.
•Asthedriver,youaloneareresponsibleforyourdrivingsafety.
•Inordertoavoidatrafcaccident,donotoperatethesystemwhiledriving.
•Inordertoavoidatrafcaccident,operatethesystemonlywhenthevehicleisstoppedatasafe
place and the parking brake is on.
•Thesoftwaremaycontaininaccurateorincompleteinformationduetothepassageoftime,
changing circumstances, and the sources of information used. Please respect current traffic
conditions and regulations at all times while driving.
•Keeptheamountoftimespentviewingthescreenwhiledrivingtoastrictminimum.
•ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential 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 communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfrence to radio reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to consult the
dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
WARNING

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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
o 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.
Changes or modications to this product
unapproved by the manufacturer will void the
warranty and will violate FCC approval.
VX404
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机身大贴纸
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20131226
技术说明：
1、大小65x75mm,红色外框线为刀模线。
2、材质，80g铜版纸,过哑胶。
3、内容印刷黑色:PANTONE Black C。
4、要求内容印刷正确、清晰，贴纸表面干净、整洁，不得有脏污、斑点、折痕；
切边务必整齐,不得歪斜。
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3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Operation Panel
•Theoperationpanelwilloperateproperlyina
temperature range of 0˚ to 60˚ C.
•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.
•Subjectingtheoperationpaneltoshocks
may result in breakage, deformation or other
damage.
•Donotletcigarettesburnthedisplay.
•Ifaproblemshouldoccur,havetheset
inspected at your store of purchase.
•The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liquid
crystal panel are normal for LCD products.
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.
Cleaning
• Cleaningthecabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off
the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral
detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe
off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,
as these substances may damage the cabinet
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber
or plastic products in contact with the cabinet
for long periods of time may cause stains.
• Cleaningtheliquidcrystalpanel
The liquid crystal panel tends to collect dust,
so wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth.
The surface is easily scratched, so do not rub
it with hard objects.
USB Port
•TheUSBmemorysticksmustberecognized
as “USB mass storage class” to work
properly. Some models may not operate
correctly.
When the memorized data is lost or
damaged by any chance, Clarion shall not
be liable for any damage.
When using an USB memory stick, we
recommend that you backup your data stored
on it before by using a personal computer etc.
•DatalesmaybebrokenwhenusingUSB
memory sticks in the following situation:
When disconnecting the USB memory stick or
turning the power off during writing or reading
data. When affected by static electricity or
electric noise. Connect/disconnect the USB
memory stick when it is not accessed.
•Connectingwiththecomputerisnotcovered.

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Handling Discs
Handling
•Newdiscsmayhavesomeroughness
around the edges. If such discs are used,
the player may not work or the sound
may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like
to remove any roughness from the edge
of the disc.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
Never stick labels on the surface of the
disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
•Neverplayadiscwithanycellophane
tape or other glue on it or with peeling off
marks. If you try to play such a disc, you
may not be able to get it back out of the
DVD player or it may damage the DVD
player.
•Donotusediscsthathavelarge
scratches, are misshapen, cracked,
etc. Use of such discs may cause
missoperation or damage.
•Toremoveadiscfromitsstoragecase,
press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully
by the edges.
•Donotusecommerciallyavailabledisc
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the
disc or cause breakdown of the internal
mechanism.
Storage
•Donotexposediscstodirectsunlightor
any heat source.
•Donotexposediscstoexcesshumidity
or dust.
•Donotexposediscstodirectheatfrom
heaters.
Cleaning
•Toremovengermarksanddust,use
a soft cloth and wipe in a straight
line from the center of the disc to the
circumference.
•Donotuseanysolvents,suchas
commercially available cleaners, anti-
static spray, or thinner to clean discs.
•Afterusingspecialdisccleaner,letthe
disc dry off well before playing it.
On Discs
•Neverturnoffthepowerandremovethe
unit from the car with a disc loaded.
CAUTION
For your safety, the driver should not
insert or eject a disc, opening the
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•
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
•
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod
or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
•
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®SIG, Inc. And
any use of such marks by Clarion Co., Ltd. is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
•
Pandora. the Pandora logo. and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc. used with permission.
• DivX®, DivX Certified®and associated logos
are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its
subsidiaries and are used under license.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video, including
premium content. Covered by one or more
of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673;
7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
ABOUT DivX VIDEO: DivX®is a digital video
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of
Rovi Corporation.
This is an official DivX Certified®device that
has passed rigorous testing to verify that it
plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more
information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX videos.
ABOUT DivX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX
Certified®device must be registered in order
to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration
code, locate the DivX VOD section in your
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for
more information on how to complete your
registration.
About the registered marks, etc.