Clarion DC425 User manual

Clariofi
•Contents
English
1. PRECAUTIONS 2
2. CONTROLS '" 3
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGy.... . .4
4. FEATURES 5
5. HANDLING COMPACT DiSCS 6
6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel). .. . 7
7. REMOTE CONTROL. 8
8. OPERATION.................................. .. 10
9. TROUBLESHOOTING... .16
10.ERROR
DISPLAyS..... .17
11.SPECIFICATIONS.. . . .. .. 18
•Table des matieres
Franfais
1. PRECAUTIONS............ . 19
2. COMMANDES.... .. 3
3. NOMENCLATURE DES TOUCHES 20
4. CARACTERISTIQUES 21
5. MANIPULATION DES DISQUES COMPACTS 22
6. CLAVIER DE COMMANDE AMOVIBLE (DCP) 23
7. TELECOMMANDE .. 24
8. FONCTIONNEMENT.... .. . . . .. .. ..26
9. DEPISTAGE DES PANNES...
.. 32
10.AFFICHAGE DES ERREURS .. . 33
11.SPECIFICATIONS.... .34
• 'ndice
Espaiiol
1.t.<PRECAUCIONES..... .35
2.t1 CONTROLES .... . .. .. .. 3
3. NOMENCLATURA DE LOS BOTONES.. . 36
4. CARACTERISTICAS 37
5. MANEJO DE LOS DISCOS COMPACTOS 38
,. PANEL DE CONTROL DESMONTABLE (DCP) 39
7. CONTROLADOR REMOTO .. .40
8. OPERACION.......... .. .42
9. SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS .48
10.INDICACIONES
DE ERROR .. 49
11.ESPECIFICACIONES 50
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DIGITAL AUDIO
AM/FM CD PLAYER
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_1_- _PR_E_C_A_U_T_IO_N_S ------lJ ~
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
or the optical parts of the player and proper
playback may not be possible. If moisture
forms on the disc, wipe it off with asoft
cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts
of the player, do not use the player for about
one hour and the condensation will disap-
pear naturally to allow normal operation.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
3. This unit uses aprecision mechanism.
Even
in the event that trouble arises, never
open the case, disassemble the unit, or
lubricate the rotating parts.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference
in
aresidential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there
is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur
in aparticular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Bottom View of Source Unit
MODEL I I clarion
12V 8GROUND
AM 530-1710kHz/FM 87.9-107.9MHz
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES
OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE: UNDESIRED
OPERATION
THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DlIIIS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTUHE
CLARION CO L TO
50 KAMITODA.TODA SHI.SAITAMA KEN JAPAN
SERIAL No
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CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL
VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
Be sure to unfold and read the next page.
Veuillez
deployer et vous a fa
Cerci6rese de desplegar yde leer la pagina siguiente.
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2. CONTROLS I
ICONTROLES
Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.
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Nota: Cuando lea los cap/tulos, despliegue esta pagina yconsulte los diagramas.
SOURCE UNIT//UNlOAD FUENTE
CD Insertion Slot
fente d'insertlon de CD
Ranura de insercion del disco compacta
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I 3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter 2. CONTROLS on page 3(unfold).
Names of Buttons
[I]
DCP Release Button
lliJ
Eject ( ~) Button
[gJ
SRCH (Search) Left and Right «~ and ~»
[]]
Z(Z-enhancer plus) Button
Buttons
[1Q]
ROM (Random) Button
[1J
POWER Button
FUNC (Function) Button
[1]
SS (Screen Saver) Button
[!]
BAND (Band) Button
[g]
Preset Buttons (1 to 6)
TOP (Top Play) Button Direct Buttons
(1 to 6)
MAG (Magazine) Button
[11J
ISR (Instant Station Recall) Button
[§]
SCN (Scan) Button
[H]
Rotary Knob
PSI
AS (Preset Scan/Auto Store) Button
B]
A(Audio Mode) Button
[§]
RPT (Repeat) Button
LD (Loudness) Button
[I] DISP (Display) Button
[f§]
Play/Pause ( ~/II )Button
MUTE Button
Display Items
DZ-EHCR PLUS (z-enhancer plus) indication
it
LD (loudness) indication
fJ Operation status indication
II
MANU (manual) indication
*The frequency, play time, clock, T-SCAN, D-
B
ROM (random) indication
SCAN etc. are displayed.
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mRPT (repeat) indication
Preset channel indication
(1 to 6)
Disc number indication (1 to 6)
mSCN (scan) indication
*The disc numbers corresponding to the
1m
DISC indication
discs
in the CD or MD changer light. mCD changer indication
II
ST (stereo) indication
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4. FEATURES
•Rotary Encoder Volume Control
•DIN Chassis with Detachable Control Panel
•CD-R/CD-RW
Compatible
•Z-ENHANCER PLUS for Sound Creation with 3 Adjustment Modes (2-Band P.EQ)
•MfiGI-TUNE@ FM Reception System
•AM/FM Bands-1 AM, 3FM/18 FM/6 AM
Touchbutton Memory
•8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and Dual1-Bit D/A Converters
•Zero-Bit Detector™ Mute
Circuit
•Repeat/Random Play/lntro Music Scan
•
Blue Negative LC Display
•4-Channel RCA Line Level Output with Fader Control
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_5 H_A_ND_L_I_NG_C_O_M_P_A_CT_D_IS_C_S_~
Note on Compact Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact
disc or mark the surface with apencil or pen.
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to
clean compact discs. 1
Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use
of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
Removing the disc
Ball-point pen
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Roughness
This unit has been designed specifically for play-
back of compact discs bearing the
~p:~~ mark.
No other discs can be played.
To remove the compact disc from its storage
case, press down on the center of the case and
lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
To remove fingermarks and dust, use asoft
cloth, and wipe
in astraight line from the center
of the compact disc to the circumference.
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Always handle the compact disc by the edges.
Never touch the surface.
New discs may have some roughness around
the edges. The unit may not work or the sound
may skip if such discs are used. Use aball-point
pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of
the disc.
Note:
•Do not use commerciallyavailable CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These
may
get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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[6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel)
Source Unit Front
DCP Rear Panel
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case
Hold the OCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, and put
it into the supplied OCP
case. (Ensure the OCP is in the correct orienta-
tion.)
OCP
OCP
case·
•The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. After
removing it, place it in aprotective case and be
careful
not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
•When the release button is pressed and the DCP is
unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause
it to fall.
To prevent damage to the DCP, always store it in a
protective case after detaching it.
•The rear connector that connects the source
unit
and the DCP is an extremely important part. Be
careful
not to damage it by pressing on it with fin-
gernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
• If the OCP is dirty, wipe off with asoft, dry cloth only.
~* The OCP is unlocked.
The control panel can be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store
it
in the included OCP case to prevent scratches.
We recommend taking the detachable control
panel with you when leaving the
car.
Removing the DCP
1. Turn off the power.
2. Press the OCP Release button 0],
3. Remove the OCP.
Attaching the DCP
Insert the OCP into the right side of the source
uhit and press the left side to lock
it.
Do not insert the DCP from the left side. Doing so
may damage it.
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7. REMOTE CONTROL
Receiver for remote control unit
Signal transmitter
Operating range: 30"
in all directions
Remote Control Unit
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Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide
the rear cover
in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the AA (UM-3/1.5 V) batteries that
came with the remote control unit facing
in
the directions shown in the figure, then close
the rear cover.
Notes:
Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode.
Take note of the following points:
•When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with
new ones.
• 00 not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.
• 00 not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.
•Dispose
of spent batteries properly
Rear side
~-~~ AA (UM-3/1.5 V)
Batteries
Rear cover
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
[TIJ FUNC Turns power on and off. When pressed and held for 1second: Turns power off.
Switches between radio and
CD.
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
~ PLAY/PAUSE Turns mute on and off.
[gQ] SEARCH Moves preset channels up and down.
Plays the first track.
Top play.
Moves tracks up and down.
When pressed and held for 1second:
Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
Switches between playback and pause.
Switches reception band.
[ID BAND
DISC UP
PROG
TOP
ffID VOLUME
~ MUTE Turns mute on and off. Switches between playback and pause.
~ ISR Recalls ISR radio station
in memory.
Press and hold for more than 2seconds: Stores current station into ISR memory
(radio mode only).
~ DISP Switches among main display, sub display and clock display.
~ SCN
PS/AS Preset scan. When pressed and held for 2seconds:
Auto store.
Scan play.
~ RPT
BLS No function. Repeat play.
[gIl ROM
t.I MONI
N
No function. Random play.
*Some of the corresponding buttons on the source unit and remote control unit have different functions.
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8. OPERATION
Note:
•Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter 2. CONTROLS on page 3(unfold).
Basic Operations
When this unit is turned on, and stop-
ping the engine
of acar with its volume raised
to the maximum level may harm your hearing.
Be careful
about adjusting the volume.
Turning ON the Power andAdjusting
the
Volume
1) Press the POWER button @J.
* To turn off the power, press the POWER button
Wfor 1second or longer.
2) Press the FUNC button @J and select anoth-
er operation mode. Every time the FUNC but-
ton
@J is pressed, the display changes the
operation mode as:
Radio'" CD ... (CD Changer) ... Radio
Notes:
•The operation mode not connected to the unit will not
be selected.
•If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,
the display shows
"NO DISC".
3) Turning the Rotary knob [B] clockwise
increases the volume; turning
it counterclock-
wise decreases the volume.
*The volume level is from 0(minimum) to 33 (max-
imum).
Setting the Z-enhancer Plus
This unit comes with 4types of sound tone
effects stored
in memory. Select the one you
prefer.
*The factory default setting is "CUSTOM".
Each time you press Zbutton [ID, the tone effect
changes
in the following order:
"B-BOOST" "IMPACT" ... "EXCITE" ...
"CUSTOM"
"Z+ OFF" ... "B-BOOST" ...
• 8-800ST :bass emphasized
•IMPACT :treble emphasized
•EXCITE :bass and treble emphasized
•CUSTOM :bass and treble adjustment
•Z+ OFF :no sound effect
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Adjusting the Tone
Press Abutton [§ and select the item to adjust.
Each time you press Abutton
[§, the item
changes
in the following order:
•When "B-BOOST" is set
"B-BOOST" ... "BAL" ... "FAD" ... Previous
mode
When "B-BOOST" is set, the bass adjustment
value can be adjusted
in the range of -3 to +3 by
rotating the Rotary knob [H] clockwise or coun-
terclockwise.
•When "IMPACT" is set 1
"IMPACT" ... "BAL" ... "FAD" ... Previous
mode
When "IMPACT" is set, the treble adjustmEtnt
value can
be adjusted in the range of -3 to +3tJy
rotating the Rotary knob
[B] clockwise or coun-
terclockwise.
•When "EXCITE" is set
"EXCITE" ... "BAL" ...
"FAD" ... Previous
mode
When "EXCITE" is set, the bass and treble
adjustment value can
be adjusted in the range of
-3 to +3 by rotating the Rotary knob [B] clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
•When "CUSTOM" is set
"BASS" ... "TREB" ... "BAL" ... "FAD" ...
Previous mode
•When "Z+ OFF" is set
"BAL" ...
"FAD" ... Previous mode
When the Zbutton [ID is pressed and hold for 1
second or longer with the tone effect set to "B-
BST", "IMPACT" or "EXCITE", the sound char-
acteristics become flat and the indication "FLAT"
is shown in the display.
Adjusting the Bass
This adjustment can be performed when the Z-
enhancer Plus is set to "CUSTOM".
1) Press Abutton [§ and select "BASS".
2) Turning Rotary knob [B] clockwise empha-
sizes the bass; turning
it counterclockwise
attenuates the bass.
*The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range:
-6 to +6)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A
button
[§ several times until the function
mode
is reached.

Adjusting the Treble
This adjustment can be performed when the Z-
enhancer Plus is set to "CUSTOM".
1) Press Abutton [j]] and select "TREB".
2) Turning Rotary knob [H] clockwise empha-
sizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise
attenuates the treble.
:;: The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range:
-6 to +6)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A
button [j]] several times until the function
mode is reached.
Adjusting the Balance
1) Press Abutton [j]] and select "BAL".
2) Turning the Rotary knob [H] clockwise empha-
sizes the sound from the right speaker; turn-
ing it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound
from the left speaker.
:;: The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A
button [j]] several times until the function
mode
is reached.
Adjusting the Fader
1) Press Abutton [j]] and select "FAD".
2) Turning the Rotary knob [H] clockwise empha-
sizes the sound from the front speakers; turn-
tooing it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound
rl
from the rear speakers.
:;: The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: F12 to R12)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A
button [j]] several times until the function
mode
is reached.
Loudness Effect
In order to turn on/off the loudness effect, use
the LD button [j]] for 1second or longer. Every
time the LD button [j]]
is pressed and held for 1
second or longer, the loudness effect switches
on and off.
:;: When the loudness effect is on, the display will show
"LD".
Switching the Clock Display
Every time the DISP button [1] is pressed, the
display will change between the operation mode
and the clock display.
Setting the Clock
1) Press the DISP button [1] to display the clock
display.
2) Press and hold the DISP button [1] for 1sec-
ond or longer.
3) Press the SRCH Left button ~, then set the
current hour.
4) Press the SRCH Right button ~, then set the
current minute.
5) Press the DISP button [1], then the clock is
set.
Notes:
• If you select another operation mode while you are
setting the clock, the clock setting operation will be
canceled.
•If you remove the vehicle's battery for acheck
or
repair, the clock will be reset, so you mustsetit again.
Turning the screen saver function
on
or off
This unit is equipped with the function which
enables you to display avariety of patterns and
characters
in the Operation status indication f)
in arandom order. You can turn this function on
or off.
:;: The factory default setting is on.
While pressing the Disp button [1], press the SS
button
[IT] to switch the function.
:;: The following illustration shows one of the patterns
displayed when the screen saver function
is set to on.
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Radio Mode Operations
FM Reception
For enhanced FM performance the MfiGI-TUNE@
tuner includes signal actuated stereo control and
Multipath noise reduction circuits.
Listening to the Radio
1) Press the FUNC button @] to select the radio
mode, then the radio will be on.
2) To select apreset band, press the BAND but-
ton
W, then select one of the preset bands
such as FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM. Every time
the BAND button W
is pressed, the display
will change as:
F1 (FM1) ~ F2 (FM2) ~ F3 (FM3) ~ AM ~
F1 (FM1)
3) Press the SRCH Left/Right button [lJ, then
the station at which there
is abroadcast will
be selected (Seek selection).
Mute
Use this function to turn off the sound immedi-
ately.
Press the MUTE button [§]. The sound turns off
and "MUTE" appears
on the display. Press the
MUTE button again to cancel the mute mode.
Manual Tuning
1) Press the BAND button W, then select FM1,
FM2, FM3 or AM.
2) Press and hold the BAND button [Il for 1sec-
ond or longer, then the display will show
"MANU", which means that amanual selec-
tion function
is on.
3) Press the SRCH Left/Right button [lJ and
select the right station.
Seek Tuning
1) Press the BAND button [Il, then select FM1,
FM2, FM3 or
AM.
2) If the "MANU" on the display is on, press and
hold the BAND button
[Il for 1second or
longer. When the "MANU" display
is off, the
Seek Selection function
is on.
3) Press the SRCH Left/Right button [lJ, then
when it selects the station
in which there is a
broadcast,
it automatically stops.
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Preset Memory Function
Preset Memory Function can store up to 24 sta-
tions: six stations for each of
FM 1, FM2, FM3
and AM.
Note:
•When the present memory function is used, all the
content
of the memory will be erased.
Manual memory function
1) Press the BAND button [Il, and select the
band you want to store
in the memory. )
2) Press the SRCH Left/Right button [lJ then
select the station you want to store
in the
memory. :
3) Press and hold the Preset button [g] for 2
seconds or longer, then the station will be
stored
in the memory.
Auto store function (Automatic Station Store)
1) Press the BAND button [Il, then select the
band you want to store
in the memory.
2) Press and hold the AS button ffiJ for 2sec-
onds or longer, then the station at which the
reception
is the strongest will be automatical-
ly stored
in the memory.
Note:
•When the number of stations stored is less than six,
the previous content
of the memory for each direct
button will be retained.
Preset Scanning (Preset Station Scan)
When the PS button ffiJ is pressed, the preset
memory numbers flash and the stations are
tuned
in for 7seconds each in the order in which
they were stored. Press the
PS button ffiJ again
to cancel the preset scanning mode.
Instant Station Recall (ISR)
With this function, aspecific radio station can be
recalled from any mode.
ISR memory
1) Press the FUNC button [Il, then select the
radio mode.
2) Select the radio station which you want to
store
in the memory.
3) Press and hold the ISR button [J1) for 2sec-
onds or longer.

Recalling ISR
Press the ISR button
[j]J then the display will
show "ISR", then the radio station previously
memorized will
be selected. Press the ISR but-
ton
[j]J again to disengage the unit from the
Recalling ISR function.
CD Mode Operations
Loading aDisc
Insert the disc into the CD insertion slot with its
label side
up, then the CD will start playing.
For 5-ineh (12 em) CD For 3-ineh (8 em) single CD
*Press the DISP button [1], then the display will show
the play time.
Notes:
•Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not
be usable.
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*When inserting asingle CD (3 "(8 cm)), insert it from
the center of the slot.
*When inserting asingle CD (3 "(8 cm)), do not con-
nect
an adapter.
Listening to the Disc already Inserted
Press the FUNC button rn to select the CD
mode, the CD will start playing.
Stopping (pausing) Playback
Press the Play/Pause button [1]].
Press the Play/Pause button [1]] again to resume
playback.
Ejecting the CD
Press the Eject button [ID, then the CD will be
ejected.
Note:
• If the ejected CD is left as it is, it will be reloaded after
15 seconds. However, single CDs will not be
reloaded, so make sure to remove them.
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Initial Setting New Setting
--
(U.S. standard) (outside U.S.)
----.
Frequency 10 kHz 9kHz
spacing
AM
--- ----
--
Frequency 530 to 531 to
range
1,710kHz 1,629 kHz
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--~--~
Frequency 200 kHz 50 kHz
spacing
FM
------ -
----
---- ----
----
Frequency 87.9 to 87.5 to
range 107.9 MHz 108 MHz
Area Change
Use this function when you are using the car
stereo anywhere outside the U.S.
Switchable frequency spacing
This car stereo
is initially set to tune in frequen-
cy intervals of
10kHz for AM and 200 kHz for
FM, the standard calibrations in the U.S. When
using the unit outside the U.S., use the following
procedure to switch the frequency range.
The table below lists the frequency specifica-
tions for the
U.S. and other countries.
Switching the area change
Outside U.S. (New Setting)
While pressing the BAND button
@], press the
SRCH Left button
rn, then "outside U.S." will be
selected.
Inside U.S. standard (Initial Setting)
While pressing the BAND button
@], press the
tl
SR€H Right button rn, then the "U.S. standard"
will
be selected.
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Top Function
The top function allows the first track of the cur-
rent CD to be played.
Press
Top button @] to play the first track (track
No.1) of
CD.
Selecting Tracks (songs)
Press the SRCH Left/Right button []].
~>: Playback will start from the next track.
< .... :Playback will start from the beginning of
the track currently playing. When this
button is pressed again, the CD will play
from the previous track.
Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward
Press and hold the SRCH Left/Right button []].
~> : To fast-forward
< .... : To fast-backward
*Pressing the SRCH Left/Right button for 1second or
longer will move forward or backward 5times faster
than normal
play, and pressing it for 3seconds or
longer will do the operation 30 times faster.
Scan Play (Intra Music Scan)
Press the SCN button [[], then the display
shows "SeN", then the CD will play the first 10
seconds of each track of the whole disc. Press
the SCN button
[§J again to disengage the unit
from scan
play.
*Ascan play will start from the track following the one
currently playing.
Repeat Play
Press the RPT button [ID, then the display shows
"RPT", then the track currently playing will
be
played repeatedly. Press the RPT button [ID
again to disengage the unit from repeat play.
Random Play
Press the ROM button [1QJ, then the display will
show "ROM", then the entire tracks
on the disc
will be played at random. Press the
ROM button
[Q] again to disengage the unit from random play.
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CD Changer Operations
When aseparately sold CD changer is connect-
ed,
it can be controlled from this unit.
Listening to the disc
Press the FUNC button []] and select the CD
changer mode, then the CD starts playing.
Stopping (pausing) playback
Press the Play/Pause button [§].
Press the Play/Pause button [§] again to resume
playback.
I..)
f?
Selecting aCD
Each of the Direct buttons [j]] corresponds to a
disc loaded into the magazine.
•Selecting adisc from 1to 6
Press the corresponding Direct button [j]] (1 to 6)
to select the desired disc.
•Selecting amagazine from 1to 3(only when
there
is disc in the magazine)
Press BAND button @] to select the desired
magazine.
* If aCD is not loaded in aslot of the magazine, press-
ing the Direct button
[j] corresponding to its disc
number is invalid.
Selecting tracks (songs)
Press the SRCH Left/Right button []].
~>: Playback will start from the next track.
<~: Playback will start from the beginning of
the track currently playing. When this
button
is pressed again, the CD will play
from the previous track.
Fast-forward and fast-backward
Press and hold the SRCH Left/Right button []].
~>: To fast-forward
< .... : To fast-backward
*Pressing the SRCH Left/Right button rn for 1second
or longer will move forward or backward 3times faster
than normal
play, and pressing it for 3seconds or
longer will do the operation 30 times faster.

Scan play
Press the SCN button ffi], then the display
shows "SCN", then the CD will play the first 10
seconds of each track of the whole disc. Press
the SCN button
ffiJ again to disengage the unit
from scan
play.
*Ascan play will start from the track following the one
currently playing.
Disc scan play
Press and hold the SCN button ffiJ for 1second
or longer, then the display will show DISC indi-
cation
Em and "SCN", and plays the first 10 sec-
onds of all the tracks of
all the CDs in the CD
changer.
Press the SCN button
ffiJ again to disengage the
unit from disc scan
play.
*Ascan play will start from the track following the one
currently playing.
Repeat play
Press the RPT button [§], then the display shows
"RPT", then the track currently playing will
be
played repeatedly. Press the RPT button [§]
again to disengage the unit from repeat
play.
Disc repeat play
Press and hold the RPT button [§] for 1second
or longer, then the display shows both the DISC
indication
Em and "RPT", then the disc currently
bei~g played will be played repeatedly.
Press the RPT button [§] again to disengage the
unit from disc repeat
play.
Random play
Press the ROM button [1Q], then the display will
show "ROM", then the entire tracks
on the disc
will
be played at random.
Press the
ROM button [1Q] again to disengage the
unit from random
play.
Disc random playback
Press and hold the ROM button [1Q] for 1second
or longer, then the display will show both the
DISC indication
Em and "ROM", then the entire
tracks of all the discs
in the CD changer will be
played at random.
Press the
ROM button [1Q] again to disengage the
unit from disc random
play.
Switching magazine
This function can be used only when the con-
nected CD changer can store amultiple number
of magazines.
Every time the MAG button
@] is pressed, the
next magazine will be selected.
Notes:
•Regarding MD Changer when aMD changer is used
with this unit, set the mode on the changer
to '~" (CD
Mode).
The MD Changer can then be used in the CD chang-
er mode. When used in this way; however, title can not
be displayed.
•Also, aCD changer cannot be connected concurrent-
ly with aMD changer.
DX425 15

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Power does not turn on.
(No sound
is produced.)
Cause
Fuse
is blown.
Incorrect wiring.
Solution
Replace with afuse of the same
amperage.
If the fuse blows again,
consult your store of purchase.
------~----- ------ -~-----' -------
IConsult your store of purchase.
~-------------t------- --- -~-+------- -- ------ ------- - ------ -------- -----
t-------------t---------------- ------- ----- --------
- ----------f--------------------------- ---------
Compact disc cannot be
loaded.
Sound skips or
is noisy.
Sound
is bad directly after
power
is turned on.
Another compact disc
is
already loaded.
Compact disc
is dirty.
Compact disc
is heavily
scratched or warped.
Water droplets may form
on the internal lens when
the car
is parked in a
humid place.
Eject the compact disc before loading
the new one.
Clean the compact disc with asoft
cloth.
Replace with acompact disc with
no )
scratches.
Let dry for about 1hour with the
power on.
J----------------j----------- -- --------- f------ -- ------------------ ----------
Nothing happens when
buttons are pressed.
Display
is not accurate.
Microprocessor has
malfunctioned due
to
noise, etc.
Turn off the power, then press the
DCP Release button
ITJ and remove
the DCP.
Press the reset button for about 2
seconds with athin rod.
Reset button
r----------------- --- ----------------- --------. -
16 DX425
DCP or source unit
connectors are dirty. Wipe the dirt off with asoft cloth
moistened with cleaning alcohol.

10. ERROR DISPLAYS
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.
Error Display Cause Measure
CD ER2 ACD is caught inside the CD deck and is This
is afailure of CD deck's mechanism
not ejected. and consult your store of purchase.
0
()
CD ER3 ACD cannot be played due to scratches, Replace with anon-scratched,
etc. non-warped-disc.
CD ERG
ACD is loaded upside-down inside the Eject the disc then reload it properly.
CD deck and does not play.
CDCH ER2 ACD inside the CD changer is not This is afailure of CD changer's
loaded. mechanism and consult your store of
purchase.
:ro-
Q)
C)
s::::
ca
.s:::.
CDCH ER3 ACD inside the CD changer cannot be Replace with anon-scratched, non-
(.)
0played due to scratches, etc. warped disc.
0
CDCH ERG
ACD inside the CD changer cannot be Eject the disc then reload it properly.
played because it is loaded upside-down.
If
an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.
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_1_1_- S_P_E_C_IF_IC_A_T_IO_N_S ~J
r'-------------~------l
I7-3/8" I
-- (188-mm)--
General
Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 Vto 15.6
Vallowable), negative ground
Current Consumption: Less than
15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4Q
(4 nto 8nallowable)
Weight: 3.97
lb. (1.8 kg)
Dimensions:
7" (178 mm) Width X 2" (50 mm) Height X
6-1/8" (155 mm) Depth
Notes:
•Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.
•Specifications
and design are subject to change with-
out notice for further improvement.
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity:
11 dBf
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo Separation
(1 kHz): 35 dB
Frequency Response
(±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 25
J.lV
CD Player
System: Compact disc audio system
Usable Discs: Compact disc
Frequency Response:
10Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB
(1 kHz) IHF-A
Dynamic Range: 95 dB
(1 kHz)
Harmonic Distortion:
0.01 %
Audio
Maximum Power Output:
200 W(50 WX4ch)
Continuous Average Power Output:
18 WX
4, into 4 Q, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,1
%THD
Bass Control Action (30 Hz):
±12 dB
Treble Control Action (10kHz):
±10 dB
Line Output
(CD 1kHz, 10 k£2): 1.8 V
18 DX425

2001/11 (Ole)
Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©2001: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed
in China /It' /Impreso en China PE-24988
280-7750-00

Printed in China IImprime en Chine IImpreso en China 2001/9 (D·C) 284-9474-00
Clarion
InstaliationlWire Connection Guide
Manueld'ihstallation
GUla de instalaci6n/conexi6n de cables
ANTES DE COMENZAR
W+I.'d ·W@'
-1. BEFORE STARTING IP
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 "8" termi-
nal before starting. This is
to prevent short cir-
cuits during installation. (Figure
1)
1. Cet appareil est exclusivement destine aetre
utilise
dans les voitures avec une alimentatioll
12 Va masse negative.
2. Lire ces instructions attenlivement.
3 S'assurer de debrancher la borne de la
batterie avant de commencer. Cela les
court-circuits pendant I'installation. (Figure 1)
1. Esta unidad ha sido disenada para utilizarse
exclusivamente en automoviles con fuente de
aHmentacion de 12
V, Ynegativo amasa.
2. Lea cuidadosamente estas instrucciones.
3. Antes de comenzar, cerciorese de desconec-
tar el terminal "8" de la bateria. Esto es para
evitar cortocircuitos
durante la instalacion.
(Figura 1)
Car battery
Batterie
de voiture
Bateria
del autom6vil
Figure 1IFigure 1IFigura 1
_ W,M'!,'.
-2. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION I
CAUTIONS AU SUJET DE L'INSTA
NI PRECAUCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION
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)
1. Avant de commencer, preparer tOLltes les pieces necessaires
pour installer I'appareil pilote.
2. Installer I'appareil avec un angle inferieur a30" par rapporl aI'ho-
rizontal. (Figure 2)
3. S'il est necessaire d'effectuer certains travaux sur la carrosserie
comme percer des trous, consulter d'abord votre concessionnaire
automobile.
4. Utiliser les vis fournies pour I'installation. l'ulilisalion d'autres vis
peut
causer des dommages. (Figure 3)
1. Antes de comenzar, prepare todos los elementos necesarios para
instalar la unidad fuente.
2. Instale la unidad con un angulo de 30° sobre el plano horizontal.
(Figura 2)
3. Si tiene que realizar cualquier trabajo en la carroceria, como tal-
adrado
de orificios, etc., consulte al proveedor de su automovil.
4. Utilice los tornillos suministrados para la instalacion. La utilizacion
de otros tornillos podrfa resullar en danos. (Figura 3)
Max. 30°
Max. 30"
Max. 30°
Chassis IChassis i Chasis
Max. 5/16"(8 mm)
Max 5/16"(8 mm)
Max. 5/16"(8 mm)
Chassis ICllassis IChasis
~
I Damage
" , Endommage
,Daiiado
Figure 2IFigure 2IFigura 2
- ...
-3. INSTALLING THE SOURCE UNIT I
Figure 3I Figure 3IFigura 3
IINSTALACION DE LA UNlOAD FUENTE
•Universal Mount
1. Place the universal mounting bracket into the instrument panel,
use ascrewdriver 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 6.
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.
II! Montage universel
1. Placer Ie support de universel dans Ie tableau de !Juu!.
utiliser un tournevis
pour vers I'exterieur chaque languette
dll support de montage universel, puis fixer les langueltes cOlllme
Illontre
sur la Figure 4.
2. CableI comme f110ntre do, ,3 la Section 6.
3. inserer I'apparell dans Ie support de montage universel
jusqu'a ce
qu'!1 bloque.
4. Mounter I'ecllsson exterieur de man!ere que tous las crochets
solent verrouilles.
•Montaje universal
1. Coloque el soporte de montaje universal en el tablero de instru-
mentos, utilice un destornillador
para doblar cada reten del
soporte de montaje universal hacia adentro, y despues asegure
el reten
como se muestra en la Figura 4.
2. Conecte los cables
como se muestra en la Seccion 6.
3. Inserte la unidad fuente en el soporte de montaje universal hasta
que quede enganchado.
4. Inserte la pieza ornamental exterior en el soporte de montaje uni-
versal
hasta que quede enganchado.
Notes:
1) Some carmodels require special mounting kits forproperinstal-
lation. Consultyour Clarion dealer for details.
2) Fasten the front stoppersecurely
to preventthe source unit from
coming loose.
Remarques:
1) Certains modeles de vnitwe necessitent un kit de montage
pour une installation coneete. Consulter
Ie revendew
pow les details.
2) Serrer fermement
la lanf!uelte avanl pour eviter que rappareil
pilote ne se dessel
re
Notas:
1) Algunos modelos de autom6viles requieren juegos de montaje
especiales para realizar
la instalacion apropiada. Solicite los
detalles asu proveedor Clarion.
2) Apriete can seguridad el
reIBn frontal para evitar que se af/oje
la unidad fuente.
Note:
Before attaching the universal mounting bracket, slightly bend
the spring toward the inside with your fingers and attach it to the
side ot car.
Remarque:
Avant de fixer universel, pliez legerement Ie
ressort vers et fixez·le sur Ie eote de la
voiturec
Nota:
Antes de fijar el soporte de montaje universal, doble
ligeramente
el resorte hacia el interior con los dedos y Hjelo en
la parte lateral del automovil.
r--Spring
/ Resso>t
Resorte
ee
ee
,e //~ Hexagonal bolt
Ecrou hexagonal
Perno hexagonal
Strap
Armature
Banda
* This part is not provided in some models.
Celie PieCe u'existe pas sur tous les modeles.
* Esta pieza no se suministra can algunos modelos.
Universal mounting bracket
Support
rie montage universe!
Soporte de montaje universal
Stoppers
l..anguettes
Retenes
ilnstrument
panel
Tableau de Ilord
Tablere de instrumentos
Figure 41
Figure 41 Figura 4
Hole
r"fOU
Orificio
Outer
eseutcheon
c,xtEHleUl
Pieza ornamental exterior
~--- Stoppers
Languej1E:h
Retenes
•Console opening dimensions
•Dimensions d'ouverture de
la console
•Dimensiones de
la abertura de la consola
"''',wd,;,'' - /
Tournevis
Destornillador