Clarion VX709A Troubleshooting guide

2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 7-inch
TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
VX709A

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Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VX709A.
• Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this equipment.
• After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).
Contents
1. FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 2
Expanding Systems........................................................................................................ 2
Playable Discs................................................................................................................ 3
DVD Video Features ...................................................................................................... 4
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 5
Operation Panel/Generalities ......................................................................................... 6
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 6
About the Registered Marks, etc. ................................................................................... 7
3. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 8
Functions of Buttons....................................................................................................... 8
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation .................................................................. 10
Remote Control Unit..................................................................................................... 16
4. BASIC OPERATIONS.................................................................................................. 18
Turning On and Off the Power ..................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................... 18
Opening the operation panel and adjusting the angle .................................................. 18
Turning the Audio OFF................................................................................................. 19
Turning the Monitor OFF .............................................................................................. 19
Setting/Ejecting a Disc ................................................................................................. 20
Connecting/Disconnecting an USB Media Device........................................................ 22
Selecting a Media Source ............................................................................................ 23
2Zone Function ............................................................................................................ 24
5. SOURCE OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 25
Radio Operations ......................................................................................................... 25
DVD Video Operations ................................................................................................. 27
Video CD Operations ................................................................................................... 34
Audio CD Operations ................................................................................................... 36
MP3/WMA/AAC Operations ......................................................................................... 38
DivX Operations ........................................................................................................... 41
6. SOURCE OPERATIONS (ACCESSORIES)................................................................ 43
iPod Operations............................................................................................................ 43
USB Memory Operations.............................................................................................. 47
Bluetooth Audio Player Operations .............................................................................. 48
Bluetooth Telephone Operations.................................................................................. 50
Navigation System Operations..................................................................................... 54
AUX Operations ........................................................................................................... 55
7. SYSTEM SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 56
Audio Settings .............................................................................................................. 56
General Settings........................................................................................................... 59
Adjusting the Monitor.................................................................................................... 62
8. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................. 63
9. ERROR DISPLAYS...................................................................................................... 65
10. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 67
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL ................................................... 68

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1. FEATURES
■Built in Bluetooth®Handsfree (HFP & OPP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP)
■USB Direct Connection for iPod
■NP509A (Hide-away Navigation) Control with Touch Panel
Expanding Systems
NP509A
Expanding audio features
4-Channel Amplifier
Rear Monitor
iPod
USB Memory
Bluetooth
Audio Player
Bluetooth
Telephone
VTR etc.
Note:
The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold.
Expanding visual features
Rear Vision Camera
(CC2011E/CAA185)
Expanding navigation features

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Playable Discs
This DVD player can play the following discs:
In addition, the DVD player can play CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs on which the
following media files have been recorded:
For detailed information, see the sections entitled “MP3/WMA/AAC Operations” (page 38) and “DivX
Operations” (page 41).
About CD Extra discs
A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two
sessions have been recorded. The first session is
Audio session and the second session is Data
session.
Your personally-created CDs with more than
second data sessions recorded cannot be played
on this DVD player.
Note:
•When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first
session will be recognized.
About playing a CD-R/RW disc
This player can play CD-R/RW discs previously
recorded in Video CD, Audio CD format, or
format with MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files.
About playing a DVD-R/RW or
DVD+R/RW disc
This player can play DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW
discs previously recorded in DVD video format or
format with MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX files.
Discs that cannot be played back
This player cannot play DVD Audio, DVD-RAM,
Photo CDs, etc.
Note:
•It may not be possible to play back discs recorded
on some CD/DVD drive units. (Cause: disc
characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on
player’s lens, etc.)
•If a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or DVD+R/RW disc
that has not been finalized is played, it will take a
long time to start playing. Also, it may not be
possible to play depending on its recording
conditions.
•You cannot play Super Audio CDs. Playback of the
CD player is not supported even if it is a hybrid
disc.
Note on region numbers of DVD
video discs
The DVD video system assigns a region number
to DVD players and DVD discs by sales area.
The DVD video region number playable in this
system is marked on the disc jacket as shown
below.
Playable discs
DVD video discs Video CDsAudio CDs
MP3 ID3 TAG WMA DivX
Playable media files
AAC
ALL
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CD TEXT

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DVD Video Features
This unit provides the following functions in
addition to the high image quality and sound
quality of DVD video.
Note:
•The functions described in this section differ
depending on the DVD video disc. Refer to the
instructions provided with the DVD video.
•Some disc functions may operate differently from
described in this manual.
Multi-sound function
DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one
film; select the language of your preference.
• The languages stored on the disc are indicated
by the icon shown below.
Multi-angle function
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles
allows you to select the angle of choice.
• The number of recorded angles is indicated by
the icon shown below.
Subpicture (subtitles) function
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32
languages and you can select the language of
the subtitles you wish to see.
• The number of recorded subtitle languages is
indicated by the icon shown below.
Multi-story function
When a DVD video contains more than one story
for a film, you can select the story you wish to
enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the
disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story
provided during playback.
DVD menu
DVD Menus can be called up during DVD video
playback to perform menu setting.
• Example showing DVD menu

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2. PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.

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Operation Panel/Generalities
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.
• 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. Doing so
may damage or deform the cabinet.
• If a problem should occur, have the set
inspected at your store of purchase.
• Do not insert objects or poke in the space
between the operation panel and the main unit
when the panel is tilted.
• 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.
• 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.
Cleaning
•Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft and 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.

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About the Registered Marks, etc.
• 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 Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Windows Media™, and the Windows®logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
•“DivX”, “DivX Certified”, and associated logos
are trademarks of DivX, Inc., and are used
under license.
• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod 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.
iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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3. CONTROLS
●Operation panel
●With the operation panel open
Functions of Buttons
Note:
•Be sure to read this section while referring to the front diagram.
Sensor
• Receiver for the remote control unit (operating
range: 30° in all directions).
[o] (EJECT) button
• Use this button to eject the disc set in this unit.
[–], [+] (Volume) buttons
• Use these buttons to increase/decrease the
volume.
[SRC] button
• Press this button to display the Source screen
to switch the source mode.
• Keep pressing this button more than 1 second
to turn off the audio feature (AUDIO OFF).
Press this button to turn on the audio feature.
[ ]
(OPEN/CLOSE)
[ ]
[ISR]
[SRC]
[MENU]
Blink LED
[MAP]
Microphone
Sensor
Reset button

Functions of Buttons
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[R], [F] buttons
• Use these buttons to change to the previous/
next preset station in the TUNER mode.
• In the DVD Video mode, use these buttons to
select a chapter to be played.
Keep pressing a button during playback
performs the fast backward or fast forward
playback.
• In the DVD Video and Video CD mode, keep
pressing the [F] button during pausing
performs the slow playback.
• In the Video CD, CDDA, MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX,
and iPod/USB Memory/Bluetooth (Audio)
modes, use these buttons to select a track to
be played.
Keep pressing a button during playback
performs the fast backward or fast forward
playback.
[MENU] button
• Press this button to display the Menu screen.
You can change the system settings from this
screen.
• When displaying the General Settings screen,
keep pressing this button more than 2 seconds
to display a screen for entering your personal
code of the anti-theft function.
[MAP] button*1
• Pressing this button in the audio/visual modes
changes to the Navigation mode.
[ ] (SEND/END) button*2
• When a call comes in, press this button to
answer the call.
• During a call, press this button to end the call.
[ISR] button
• Keep pressing this button more than 2 seconds
in the TUNER mode stores the current station
into ISR (Instant Station Recall) memory.
• Press this button in any mode to enter/exit the
ISR mode.
[7] (OPEN/CLOSE) button
• Use this button to open/close the operation
panel.
• Keep pressing this button to adjust the angle of
the operation panel. The angle of the operation
panel is adjustable in the range of 0°to 30°.
Blink LED
• When the Blink LED function is set to “ON” from
the System tab menu on the General Settings
screen, blinks when the ACC power is turned
off.
Note:
*1This button is available only when a navigation
system is connected.
*2This button is available only when the connection
with a Bluetooth telephone is established.

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Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation
Turning the power on
∗1
Engine ON
position
System check
The CeNET format utilized on this unit is provided
with a system check function. When the system
check function is performed under the following
conditions, the power is automatically turned off.
Press the [SRC] button again.
• When power is first turned on after initial
installation.
• When an external device is connected or
disconnected.
• When Reset button is pressed.
*In addition to the above conditions, the system
check function can be performed from the System
tab menu on the General settings screen.
Note:
*1These images indicate the buttons to press or
keys to touch.
You can change the media
sources.
or

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TUNER mode operation
(Source screen)
Switches the radio band.
Seek tuning
Manual tuning
Selects Home/Travel modes.
(Preset List screen)
• Select desired station after
selecting radio band.

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DVD Video mode operation
(Source screen)
(DVD Video mode screen) *2
(Options screen)
(DVD Setup screen)
*Screen during DVD Video mode
when automobile moving.
Note:
*2When playing a DVD video movie, touching the screen surface will cause
the DVD Video mode screen to be displayed.

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Bluetooth telephone operation
(Menu screen)
(Telephone screen) (10Key screen)
• To make a call, enter the
telephone number using 10-Key
Pad, then touch the [ ] (Send)
key.
(Cellular Select screen)
Register your Bluetooth
cellular phone beforehand.
• Touch your desired Telephone
key to select the telephone to be
used.

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Adjusting the General settings
(Menu screen)
(General Settings screen) (Wall Paper tab screen)
(System tab screen)
(Clock tab screen)
(Display tab screen)
(Clock tab screen)

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Adjusting the Audio settings
(Menu screen)
(Audio Settings screen)
(OTHERS tab screen)
(DZE tab screen)
(BAL/FAD tab screen)
(TONE tab screen)

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Remote Control Unit
Names of buttons
Inserting the Battery
1. Slide the rear cover in the direction of the
arrow, and remove it.
2. Insert the CR2025 battery bundled with the
remote control unit in the directions shown in
the figure, then close the rear cover.
Note:
Using battery improperly can cause it to explode.
Take note of the following points:
•Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat battery.
•Do not dispose of battery into fire or flames.
•Dispose of spent battery properly.
[SUBTITLE]
[ANGLE]
[MENU]
[E], [e], [T], [t]
[RETURN]
[–], [+]
[R], [F]
[AUDIO]
[TOP MENU]
[ENT]
[SOURCE]
[BAND]
[6]
Signal transmitter
Operating range: 30° in all directions
CR2025 battery
Rear side
Rear cover

Remote Control Unit
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
You can use the remote control unit to control the VX709A. When the 2Zone function is ON, the controls
work upon the Sub zone only.
Note:
•The steering wheel remote control operations work upon the Main zone even when the 2Zone function is ON.
[AUDIO] button
• Press to set the Audio language. (in DVD Video
mode)
• Press to change the Audio Channel mode. (in
Video CD mode)
[SUB TITLE] button
• Press to display subtitles. (in DVD Video mode)
[ANGLE] button
• Press to set the Angle function of the DVD
video when the Angle mark is displayed. (in
DVD Video mode)
*Available only when the Angle function in the
DVD Setup screen is set to “ON”.
[TOP MENU] button
• Press to display the DVD top menu stored on
the DVD video disc. Some discs are not
displayed the DVD top menu. (in DVD Video
mode)
[MENU] button
• Press to display the DVD menu stored on the
DVD video disc. (in DVD Video mode)
• Press to display the Video CD menu stored on
the Video CD. (in Video CD mode)
[ENT] button
• Press to fix the selected menu item on the DVD
menu. (in DVD Video mode)
[E], [e], [T], [t] buttons
• Press to select desired menu item displayed on
the DVD menu. (in DVD Video mode)
[SOURCE] button
• Press to switch the source modes such as
TUNER mode, DVD mode, etc. (in any mode)
*Only DVD, USB, and AUX modes are selectable
when 2Zone ON.
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to turn the
2Zone function ON/OFF. (in any mode)
[RETURN] button
• Press to return to the previous screen while the
DVD menu or Video CD menu is being
displayed. However, it may occur that this
button operation dose not work on some discs.
(in DVD Video and Video CD modes)
[BAND] button
• Switches reception bands. (in TUNER mode;
disabled when 2Zone ON)
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to switch
the Home/Travel modes. (in TUNER mode;
disabled when 2Zone ON)
• Press to select the next higher folder. (in MP3/
WMA/AAC/DivX and USB memory modes)
[VOL –], [VOL +] buttons
• Decreases or increases the volume. (in any
mode; disabled when 2Zone ON)
[6] button
• Press to play or pause video and audio media.
(in DVD, USB, and Bluetooth modes; disabled
in USB/Bluetooth modes when 2Zone ON)
• Keep pressing more than 1 second to stop
video playback. (in DVD Video mode)
[R], [F] buttons
• Press to select the next lower or higher preset
station. (in TUNER mode; disabled when
2Zone ON)
• Press to select the next lower or higher chapter
number. (in DVD Video mode)
• Press to select the next lower or higher track.
(in Video CD, CDDA, MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX,
USB, and Bluetooth modes)
• Keep pressing to perform fast backward or fast
forward playback. (in DVD, USB, and Bluetooth
modes)

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4. BASIC OPERATIONS
Note:
•Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” (page 8).
Turning On and Off the Power
CAUTION
CAUTION
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume raised to
the maximum level may harm your hearings.
Be careful about adjusting the volume.
Note:
•Start the engine before using this unit.
•Be careful about using this unit for a long time
without running the engine. If you drain the car’s
battery too far, you may not be able to start the
engine and this can reduce the service life of the
battery.
1. Start the engine. The power is supplied to this
unit.
2. Press the [SRC] button. The unit
automatically memorizes its last operation
mode and will automatically switch to display
that mode.
3. To turn off the power, press and hold the
[SRC] button for more than 1 second.
Adjusting the Volume
1. Press the [–]/[+] buttons to adjust the volume.
[–]: Decreases the volume.
[+]: Increases the volume.
• The volume level indicated in the display is
in a range from 0 (min.) to 33 (max.).
CAUTION
CAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at which
external sounds can be heard.
Opening the operation panel and adjusting the angle
Open the operation panel when inserting/ejecting
a disc.
The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted
depending on the mounting angle of the unit or
light coming into the car.
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Do not move the operation panel forcibly or
do not apply strong force to the operation
panel.
• When the operation panel is operating, be
careful not to get your hand or finger caught
between the operation panel and main unit
or its mechanical parts.
• The driver should not operate the operation
panel while driving.
Opening/closing the operation panel
1. Press the [7] (OPEN/CLOSE) button.
The operation panel will be opened or closed.
Note:
• The operation panel will close automatically when
leaving it open for a while.
• When the operation panel is open, the touch panel
cannot be operated.
Engine ON
position

Opening the operation panel and adjusting the angle
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Adjusting the angle of the operation
panel
The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted
in the range of 0°to 30°.
1. Keep pressing the [7] (OPEN/CLOSE)
button.
After about 1 second, beeps will sound twice
and the operation panel will start moving.
2. When the operation panel is moved to your
desired angle, release the button.
The operation panel will stop.
*Once you adjust the angle of the operation
panel, the operation panel will return to the
adjusted angle even after it is open/closed.
Returning the operation panel to the
original angle
1. Keep pressing the [7] (OPEN/CLOSE)
button.
It will move, and stop at 30°.
2. Keep pressing the [7] (OPEN/CLOSE) button
again.
It will move, and stop at 0°.
Turning the Audio OFF
You can turn off all of the AV features.
1. Keep pressing the [SRC] button more than 1
second.
The AV features are turned off.
Turning the AV features on
1. Press the [SRC] button.
The AV features are turned on, and the
system resumes the last status of the AV
features.
Turning the Monitor OFF
You can turn off the monitor screen, and change
it to a black screen.
1. Pressing the [MENU] button to display the
Menu screen.
2. Touch the [Moni Off] key.
The monitor screen is turned off.
Turning the monitor on
1. Touch the monitor screen.
The monitor screen is turned on, and resumes
the last screen.
• You can also turn on the monitor by
pressing any button except for the [o]
(EJECT), [7] (OPEN/CLOSE), and [–]/[+]
buttons.