Clarion DB246 Instruction Manual

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Installation/Wire Connection Guide
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1. BEFORE STARTING /  ! /  ! !
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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 “-”terminal
before starting. This is to prevent short circuits
during installation (Figure 1).
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2. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION /  !"#$% /  
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1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit before
starting.
2. Install the unit within 30°of the horizontal plane (Figure 2).
3. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes,
consult your car dealer beforehand.
4. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can
cause damage (Figure 3).
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3. INSTALLING THE SOURCE UNIT /  !" /  ! !
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■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 4.
2. Wire as shown in Section 8.
3. Insert the source unit into the universal mounting bracket until it
locks.
4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the hooks are locked.
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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 source unit
from coming loose.
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Note:
Before attaching the universal mounting bracket, slightly bend
the spring toward the inside with your fingers and attach it to the
side of car.
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■Fixed Mount
(TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped
vehicles)
This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard.
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed radio, install the source
unit with the parts and screws marked (✽) (Figure 7).
If the vehicle is not equipped with a factory-installed radio, obtain an
installation kit to install the source unit in the following procedure.
Bend the stopper following the procedures below when this source
unit is installed to the TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped
vehicles.
1. Bend the stopper from the source unit. (Figure 5, 6)
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2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in Figure 7.
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 dash-
board and the center panel.
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SOURCE UNIT /  ! /  !
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✽: The parts and screws with this mark are used to install radio or
included in the installation kit.
★: The screws with this mark are originally attached to the vehicle.
Note 1: In some cases, the center panel may require some modifica-
tion (trimming, filling, etc.).
Note 2: If a hook on the installation bracket interferes with the unit,
bend and flatten it with a nipper or a similar tool.
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Dashboard
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4. REMOVAL OF THE SOURCE UNIT /  !"# /  ! !
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1. When removing the source unit, disassemble it in the reverse of
the order in Section “3. INSTALLING THE SOURCE UNIT”.
2. Press the outer escutcheon upward and remove it (Figure 8).
3. Insert and lock the hook plates (Figure 9).
4. Pull the hook plates to remove the source unit.
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2–Hook plates
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1. Be sure to turn the power off when wiring.
2. Be particularly careful where you route the wires.
Keep them well away from the engine, exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may
damage the wires.
3. If the fuse should blow, check that the wiring is correct.
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with the same amperage
rating as the original one.
4. To replace the fuse, open the lock on the source unit side, remove
the old fuse and insert the new one. (Figure 10)
✽There are various types of fuse cases. Do not let the battery
side terminal touch other metal parts.
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2. = != == !"#K
I== = == != !K==
 !== !K
3.  = !=I== = != !"#K
= = =I= = == = =
== = !"#K
4.  = !"I= != == !"==
 = !== = !"#K=E=10F
✽= != = !K= == =
= == = !K
Figure 10 / 10 / 

 10
English   
 

6. GENERAL CAUTIONS /  !"# / 

==
==
= ! !
 ! !
 !
1. Do not open the case. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your
dealer or an authorized CLARION service center.
2. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case. Never use hard cloth, thinner,
benzen, alcohol, etc. For tough dirt, apply a little cold or warm wa-
ter to a soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gentry.
1.  !"#$%&'()*+,-./0&1$2345678
 !"#$%&'()*+,- CLARION  !"#$

2.  !"#$%&'()*+,#-./0-123456(
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./-00123
1.  !== !K= != != ===
== !K==== !== !
==CLARION== = !"#K
2.  !== = = != !"#K==
I=I=I= === != !K=
= = = = == != =
== !K
Example 1
1


=N=N
=N=N
=N
Fuse


Fuse case
 !
=
Example 2
2


==
==
=2
Example 3
3


==
==
=3
Fuse case
 !
=
Fuse


Fuse


Fuse case
 !
=
IMPORTANT:
Improper installation may cause damage to your unit or car. If you
do not have the appropriate experience, consult a qualified installer.
Cutting chassis wire leads voids the warranty.

 !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./012&


WW
WW
W
= != = = == !K= =
I= == !"#$= !"#K==
= == = != !K
English   
 

7. SAMPLE SYSTEMS /  ! /  
 
 ==
==
=


1
3
6
2
4
5
English
1 Source Unit
2 RCA Extension Cables (sold separately)
3 2-Channel Power Amplifier
4 Front Speakers
5 Rear Speakers
6 Sub-woofers

1  !
2 RCA  !"#$%
3 2  !"#$
4  !"
5  !"
6  !"#
 
 

1  !
2 RCA = =E=F
3 2 = !
4 =
5 =
6  !
English   
 

8. WIRE CONNECTIONS /  / 

==
==
=


■Rear Layout
■
■ 
 

Antenna

 16-pin connector
16  !
16 =
White


Rear Left
 !


==
==
=


Red


Rear Right
 !


==
==
= 
 

16-pin Connector Extension Lead
(attached to the source unit)
16  !"#$%
 !"#$%&
16 

==
==
= 
 
 ==
==
=

==
==
=


E !"= F
Orange/White wire (Illumination lead)
L !"# $
L=E=F
Yellow wire (Memory back-up lead)
 !"#$%& '
=E ==F
Connect directly to battery.
 !"#$
 !== K
Fuse (15 A)
 !15 A
=E15 AF
Red wire (Power lead)
 !"# $
==E=F
Accessory + 12 V
 + 12 V
 ! + 12 V
Blue/White wire (Power Antenna turn-on lead)
L !"#$ %& '
L=E= = F
Connect to remote turn-on lead of Power Antenna. (0.5 A current max.)
 !"#$%&'()$*+,-!.=0.5 A
= !==== K=E==0.5 AF
Black wire (Ground lead)
 !" #
==E=F
Connect to vehicle chassis ground.
 !"#$%&'
== = K
Front Right
 !


==
==
= 
 

Front Left
 !


==
==
=


Rear Right
 !


==
==
= 
 

Rear Left
 !


==
==
=


4-Speaker system
4  !"
4  =
or


2-Speaker system
2  !"
2  =
Right

 
 

Left




No used.
Insulate each wire.
 !
 !"#$


==
==
=

KK
KK
K


==
==
= 
 
 ==
==
= 
 
 KK
KK
K
– Gray/Black
–L
–L
Clarion Co., Ltd.
+ Gray
+
+
+ White
+
+
– White/Black
–L
–L
+ Purple
+
+
– Purple/Black
–L
–L + Green
+
+
– Green/Black
–L
–L
– Gray/Black
–L
–L
+ Gray
+
+
+ White
+
+
– White/Black
–L
–L
+ Purple
+
+
– Purple/Black
–L
–L + Green
+
+
– Green/Black
–L
–L
(IM) DB246 1/12/03, 9:19 PM2