Clarion M508 Repair manual

M508
MARINE
Bluetooth
®USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER
MARINE
Bluetooth
®RÉCEPTEUR USB/MP3/WMA
RECEPTOR MARINE
Bluetooth
®USB/MP3/WMA
Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Manual de usuario y Manual de instalación

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Contents
1. FEATURES .....................................................................................................................3
2. PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................3
3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ...........................................................................................3
4. CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................4
Operational Panel............................................................................................................4
Name of Buttons and their Functions..............................................................................4
Notes for use of Optional Remote Control ......................................................................5
Remote Control ...............................................................................................................5
Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations ............................................................6
5. OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................7
Basic Operation...............................................................................................................7
System Menu ..................................................................................................................8
Audio Menu .....................................................................................................................8
Radio Operation ..............................................................................................................9
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Operations ...........................................................................10
USB Mode Operation ....................................................................................................12
AUX Mode Operation ....................................................................................................12
iPod/iPhone Mode Operation ........................................................................................13
Listening to Pandora .....................................................................................................14
Bluetooth Operation ......................................................................................................15
6. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................16
7. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................18
8. INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION................................................................19

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1. FEATURES
2. PRECAUTIONS
3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
• SiriusXM-Ready™
• Weather Band Radio
• 3.5mm Aux Input & Front USB Port
• Built-In Bluetooth®
• 50Wx4 Built-In Amplier
• Compatible with iPod®/iPhone®
WARNING
For your safety, while boating, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
1. This unit has precision parts inside. Even in the
event that trouble arises, never open the case,
disassemble the unit, or lubricate the parts.
2. FCC STATEMENT
2.1 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.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2.2 Changes or modications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
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 interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with the FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between
the radiator & your body
3. IC warning
3.1 This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
3.2 Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
• Protect from high Temperatures. Exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time can produce
very high temperature in your vessel. Cool down the interior before starting playback.
USA: AM530-1710kHz / FM 87.9-107.9MHz
EUROPE: AM531-1602kHz / FM87.5-108.0MH z
AUSTRALIA: AM531-1620kHz / FM87.5-108.0MHz
ASIA: AM531-1620kHz / FM87.5-108.0MH z
MADE IN CHINA
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
CLARION CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6200 GATEWAY DRIVE,
CYPRESS, CA 90630, USA
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 interfe rence,
and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product includes technologyowned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed
without a license from MSLGP.
Rating

Current:15A
12V GROUND
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
0700
FCC ID: AB7S-M508
IC ID: 11888A-M508
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CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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4. CONTROLS
Operational Panel
Name of Buttons and their Functions
[ / SRC ] Button
• Toggle the audio source (Short Press)
• Power On/Off (Press and Hold).
[ VOLUME / ENTER / MUTE ] Knob
• Rotate to adjust volume level.
• Mute or Unmute the audio output (Short Press)
• Display Off (Press and Hold).
• Press to conrm operation (Short Press)
[ MENU (SP)] Button
• Tuner mode – Auto Store / Preset Scan
• USB mode – Search function
• iPod mode – iPod menu / iPod control (Press and Hold)
• Pandora mode – Pandora menu.
• SiriusXM mode – SiriusXM menu
[ MENU (LP)] Button
• System menu
[ SUB ] Button
• Adjust the Subwoofer Gain or Turn On the Subwoofer function.
• BT - End Call
[ ] Button
• – Audio Settings
• BT - Answer Call
[ ] Button
• USB/iPod/Pandora/Bluetooth - Play / Pause (Short Press)
• SiriusXM – Start Instant Replay Mode (Short Press). In Instant
Replay mode, for Play/pause (Short Press) or for Live mode (Press
and Hold)
[ / ]Buttons
• Menu – View additional system settings (Short Press)
• Tuner mode – Station Up/Down (Short Press),
Scan Up/Down (Press and Hold)
• SiriusXM mode – Channel Up/Down (Short Press),
Rapid Channel Up/Down (Press and Hold)
SiriusXM Instant Replay - Skip forward or skip backwards (Short
Press), fast forward/rewind 5/10/30 seconds (Press and Hold)
• USB/iPod – Next or previous track (Short Press), Fast forward or
rewind (Press and Hold)
• BT – Next or previous track (Short Press), Fast forward or rewind
(Press and Hold)
• Pandora – Press to skip track.
[BAND] Button
• Tuner mode - Select Tuner band FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/WB
• SiriusXM mode - Select Tuner band SXM1/SXM2/SXM3.
• iPod mode - Simple mode (Press and Hold)
[ 1~6 ] Button
• [ 1 ] Button - Scan/Preset Station 1
• [ 2 ] Button - Repeat play/Preset Station 2
• [ 3 ] Button - Random play/Preset Station 3
• [ 4 ] Button - Preset station 4/Top play in digital source
Menu – Back one level in the menu. (Short Press)
Exit out of Menu (Press and Hold)
• [ 5 ] Button - Preset station 5/Previous folder/ Pandora mode -
Thumbs down
• [ 6 ] Button - Preset station 6/Next folder/Pandora mode - Thumbs
Up
[ DISP/DIM ] Button
• Display information for digital sources (Short Press)/Adjust LCD
backlight level, High or Low (Press and Hold)
[USB] Port
• USB Type A
[AUX input] Port
• 3.5mm Stereo plug
[ ]
[ ]
[ / ]
[ENTER/MUTE]
[VOLUME]
[BAND]
[ SUB]
USB PORT
AUX INPUT[DISP]
[1 ~ 6]
[MENU] [ / SRC]

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Notes for use of Optional Remote Control
Remote Control
1. Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on
the unit.
2. Remove the battery from the remote control or
insert a battery insulator if the battery has not
been used for a month or longer.
3. DO NOT store the remote control under direct
sunlight or in a high temperature environment, or
it may not function properly.
4. Use “button-shaped” lithium batteries “CR2025”
(3V) only.
5. DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in re or water.
6. Insert the battery in the proper direction according
to the (+) and (-) polarities.
7. Store the battery in a place where children can not
reach to avoid the risk of accident.
Inserting the Battery
1. Slide the remote control unit’s rear cover in the
direction shown.
2. Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion
guides with the side printed (+) facing up.
3. Press the battery into the compartment as shown.
4. Replace and slide the cover until it clicks into place.
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Insertion guide
[/SRC] Button
• Toggle the audio source
• Power On / Power Off (Press and Hold)
[ / ] Button
• Preset up/down, Station up/down (Press and Hold)
• Previous / next track
• Fast Forward / Backward (Press and Hold)
• Pandora mode - Skip track
[SCN/PS/AS] Button
• Scan play / Preset scan
• Auto memory store (Press and Hold)
• SiriusXM mode - Category Scan / Preset scan
(Press and Hold)
[BAND/TOP] Button
• USB mode - Top play (Press and Hold)
• TUNER mode - Select tuner band
• SiriusXM mode - Select tuner band, quit Replay
(Replay mode) / Select category (Press and Hold)
[ / ] Button
• Volume up / down
[ ] Button
• Play / Pause
[MUTE] Button
• Mute or Unmute the audio output
[RDM] Button
• Random play
[RPT] Button
• Repeat play
[ISR] Button
• No function
[DISP] Button
• Display switch
[ /SRC]
[ / ]
[MUTE]
[BAND/TOP]
[ISR]
[DISP]
[RDM]
[RPT]
[/]
[ ]
[SCN/
PS/AS]

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The following operations are enabled by remote
control with the separately sold Wired Remote Control
Unit MW1 (shown below), MW2 or MW3.
Note: If the remote control is connected with this
unit while the power is on, please restart this unit
again to confirm the normal display.
IR-Receiver
[ ] [/SOURCE]
[ENTER]
[MENU/BAND]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ], [ ]
[ ], [ ]
CAUTION
Lower the volume level before powering the
source unit off. The source unit stores the last
volume setting.
WARNING
EXPOSING THE UNIT TO WATER WITH THE
FRONT PANEL OPEN WILL CAUSE DAMAGE
OR UNIT MALFUNCTION!
[ /SOURCE ] Button
• Press the [ /SOURCE] button to turn the power on
and press and hold it (2 sec.) to turn the power off.
• Each time the [ /SOURCE ] button is pressed,
the mode switches.
Note: If the above equipment is not connected, the
corresponding mode cannot be selected.
[ENTER] Button
• TUNER/Weather Band mode – Conrm (in Preset
and Manual store)
• USB mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)
• iPod/iPhone mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)
• Pandora mode – Conrm (in Menu mode)
• SiriusXM mode – Conrm (in Search mode)
[ ] / [ ] Buttons
• Press the [ ] button to increase the volume.
• Press the [ ] button to lower the volume.
[] / [] Buttons
• Tuner/Weather Band mode – Station Up/Down &
Seek Up/Down (Press and hold)
• USB mode – Previous/Next track & Fast Forward/
Reverse (Press and hold)
• iPod/iPhone mode – Previous/Next track & Fast
Forward/Reverse (Press and hold)
• Pandora mode – Skip track
• SiriusXM mode – Channel Tune Up/Down, Fast
Channel Tune Up/Down (Press and hold), Move
cursor (Direct mode) & Enter the Parent Code Window
• SiriusXM Replay mode – Press and Release the
Left or Right Arrow to skip back or forward one
song/track.
Press and Hold will Fast Forward/Fast Rewind
through the Replay buffered content.
[] / [] Buttons
• Tuner/Weather Band mode – Preset Station Up/
Down & Enter into Manual Store (Press and hold)
• USB mode – Folder Up/Down & Select (in Folder
search mode)
• iPod/iPhone mode – Select (in Menu mode)
• Pandora mode – Thumbs up / down
• SiriusXM mode – Preset channel Up/Down, Category
Up/Down (in Category mode), Numeric Up/Down
(Direct mode), input Parent code interface.
[MENU/BAND] Buttons
• Tuner/SiriusXM mode – Select the band / Category
search (Press and Hold)
• Press this button to access menu items for necessary
functions in every mode.
• In different modes, the menu items are different.
Please see the operation introduction of every mode
for more details.
[ ] Buttons
• Tuner/Weather Band mode – Mute On / Off
• USB mode – Play / Pause
• iPod/iPhone mode – Play / Pause
• Pandora mode – Play / Pause
• SiriusXM mode – Replay Mode, Play/Pause
• BT Audio mode – Play / Pause
Optional Wired Remote Control Unit Operations

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Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the
chapter “4. CONTROLS”
CAUTION
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume raised
to the maximum level may cause hearing
damage. Be careful about adjusting the
volume.
Power On/Off
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
vessel 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.
Press [/ SRC] button on the panel to turn on the
unit.
Mute
Press the [MUTE] button to turn the mute On and Off.
Adjusting the volume
Rotating the [VOLUME] knob to increase/decrease the
volume.
The adjustable range of volume is 0 to 46.
CAUTION
While boating, keep the volume at a level at which
external sounds can still be heard.
Selecting a mode
Press the [ /SRC] button to display the source menu.
* External equipment not connected to this unit is not
displayed.
Sources are displayed in the following order: TUNER,
SIRIUSXM, USB/IPOD, PANDORA, AUX IN, BT
AUDIO.,
Display System information
Press the [DISP] button on the front panel to switch the
display information, system time and playing source.
Display OFF/ON
This feature will allow the user to turn the display OFF
in the event the display is too bright in different lighting
conditions.
To use this feature, please follow these steps:
1. To turn the display OFF, press and hold the [ENTER]
button and the display will turn OFF, but the audio
from the current source will continue to play.
2. To turn the display ON, press any button and the
display will turn back ON.
5. OPERATIONS
Basic Operation

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In any mode, press and hold the [MENU] button to
enter System Menu. Press the [
]or [ ]button
to select options, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust
a value / option.
Clock
Press the [ENTER] button to enter clock setting mode,
rotate the [VOLUME] knob to set the clock. Press the
[
]or [ ]button to select hour or minutes.
Clock Format
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose a time format:
12H or 24H.
Clock Priority On/Off
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to turn the clock On or Off
as the priority screen view.
Hands Free Prole (HFP)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to turn On or Off the
Bluetooth Hands Free Prole.
BT Music
To Disconnect/Delete a mobile phone from the
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Compatibility List.
Dimmer
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the LCD display
backlight level between High or Low.
Beep On/Off
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose button
Beep sound On or Off.
Local / Distant
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose radio Local or
Distant in Tuner mode.
• LOCAL: Only stations with a strong signal can be
received.
• DX: Stations with strong and weak signals can be
received.
Area
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select a suitable
country region:
• U.S.A (United States)
• EUROPE (Eastern/Western Europe)
• Asia (Asia Pacic)
• AUST (Australia)
Pandora On/Off
Select OFF if the Pandora application has not been
installed on your phone.
RESET
Press the [ENTER] button. Settings will be set to the
default value.
About
To view the device software version.
Press the []button to enter audio setting mode.
Press the [
]or [ ]button to select options,
rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust a value / option.
EQ (Preset Equalizer Setting)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to change EQ:
Flat -> Jazz -> Pop -> Classic -> Rock -> News ->
Urban -> Rave -> Movie -> Techno -> User
Loud On/Off
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Loudness between
ON and OFF
Subwoofer On/Off
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select subwoofer
between ON and OFF
Subwoofer GAIN
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the subwoofer
gain range: 0 to 12
Subwoofer LPF
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the subwoofer
Low Pass Filter range: 80HZ/120HZ/180HZ
Bass
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired
Bass level range from -7 to +7.
Middle
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired
Middle level range from -7 to +7.
Treble
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired
Treble level range from -7 to +7.
Balance
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the Balance
between the right and left speakers from R12 (full
right) to L12 (full left).
Fader
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust adjust the Fader
between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full
rear) to F12 (full front).
Aux In
Rotate the [VOLUME] konb to adjust the Aux In
between HIGH / MID / LOW.
System Menu
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Select Tuner As Playing Source
Press the [ /SRC] Source button to select the
TUNER mode.
World Tuner
This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals of
10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM. When using it
outside the USA, the frequency reception range can
be switched to the intervals below.
U.S. A
standard Europe standard Asia standard Australia standard
AM
Frequency
spacing 10KHz 9KHz 9KHz 9KHz
Frequency
range 530-1710 KHz 531-1602 KHz 531-1620 KHz 531-1620 KHz
FM
Frequency
spacing 200KHz 50KHz 50KHz 100KHz
Frequency
range 87.9-107.9 MHz 87.5-108 MHz 87.5-108 MHz 87.5-108 MHz
Selecting The Radio Band
Press the [BAND] button on the panel to select one
radio band.
[ ] Tuning Down / [ ] Tuning
Up Buttons
1. Press the [
]/[
]button change intervals step
by step.
2. Press and hold the [ ]/[
]button to seek the
next strongest station.
Recalling a Preset Station
Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the front
panel to select the corresponding stored stations.
Preset Scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in the
preset memory in order. This function is useful when
searching for a desired station in the memory.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Preset Scan
mode and press [ENTER], When a desired station
is tuned in, press the [MENU] button to continue
receving that station
Recalling a Preset Station
Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the front
panel to select the corresponding stored stations.
Auto Store
Only stations with sufcient signal strength will be
detected and stored in the memory.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] to select the Auto Store
mode, press the [ENTER] button to start
automatically select six strong stations and store
them into six presets. The new stations replace
any stations already stored in the band.
Manual Store
When one expected radio station has been detected,
press and hold number button 1-6 to store it in the
memory.
Area Set
This option allows you to select the appropriate
frequency spacing for your area.
1. Press and hold the [MENU] button.
2. Press the [
]/[
]button to select “AREA”
3. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select: “U.S.A”,
“Europe”, “Asia”, “AUST (Australia)”
4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm.
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Displaying the Radio ID
Before you listen to satellite radio, you must subscribe
to the service using the SiriusXM Radio ID number.
1.Press the [/ SRC] button to enter SirusXM mode.
2.Press the []or [ ] buttons and select channel
“0”. The Unit displays the Radio ID.
NOTE:
1.The Radio ID is also located on the bottom of the
SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
2.Please note that the SiriusXM Radio ID does not
include the letters I, O, S or F.
3.In the USA, to activate the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner go online to www.siriusxm.com/
activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349.
4.In Canada, to activate the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner go online to www.siriusxm.ca/
activatexm or call 1-877-438-9677.
Channel Tune
1.Press the [ ] button to advance to the next
channel.
2.Press the []button to go to the previous
channel.
Storing Channel Presets
Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band
you want to store the preset in. There are 3 preset
bands available.
1.Tune to the desired channel, press and hold one of
the preset buttons (1~6) to store the channel.
2.Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other
channels on the same band.
NOTE:
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset
memory, 6 channels for each band (SXM1, SXM2, and
SXM3).
Tuning To Channel Presets
Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band
of presets you wish to access.
1.Press the preset button (1~6) that has your desired
radio channel stored to memory.
SiriusXM Replay function
The Replay feature allows you to pause, rewind, and
replay live SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
1.While listening to a SiriusXM channel, press the
[]button to enter Replay mode. The display will
show “PAUSE” when entering this mode.
2.Press the []button to resume playback of the
stored audio from the point at which it was paused.
During playback, the SiriusXM Tuner will continue
to store the channel audio until you exit the Replay
mode.
During REPLAY playback
• Fast rewind: Press and hold [ ]
• Fast forward: Press and hold [ ]
• To return to the beginning of the current song press
[]
• To advance to the beginning of the next song press
[].
NOTE:
• If you continue to press the []button until the end, the
Replay mode is canceled, and the unit will change to live
SiriusXM radio mode.
• If you change channels while in Replay mode, the unit
will exit Replay mode to live Satellite mode and clear
the Replay memory.
Jump to Live
Long Press the [ ] button to go to Live Signal.
SiriusXM Settings
Press the [MENU] button while in SiriusXM mode to
access SiriusXM settings.
Category Browse
Press the [MENU] and then [ENTER] button to
activate the Category Browse mode.
1.Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select desired
Category.
2.Press []or [ ] buttons to select desired
channel within the selected Category. You can
see Channel Name, Channel Number, Artist, Song
Title or Content Info by pressing [DISP]
3.Press [ENTER] to tune to selected channel.
NOTE:
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the
Category Browsing mode is canceled.
Parental Controls:
The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you
to prevent unauthorized access to mature content
channels. When enabled the Parental Control fea-
ture requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the
locked mature content channels. Information on set-
ting up the passcode, setting up the mature content
channels to be locked, and the method to access the
locked channels is described below.
Lock/UnLock
1.Short Press the [MENU] button to access the
SiriusXM Menu
2.Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select "MATURE
CH".
3.Press [ENTER]
4.Press the 1~6buttons to enter passcode.
Parental Passcode
1.Press the [MENU] button to access the SirusXM
Menu.
2.Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select
“PARENTAL”.
3.Press the [ENTER] button to access the change
passcode mode.
4.Press the 1~6 buttons to enter Old passcode and
then the NEW passcode.
5.To confirm the New passcode, enter it a second
time.
6.If the passcode change is successful, the LCD will
display “SUCCESSFUL”
NOTE:
The default passcode set for the Parental lock is
1111.
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Operations

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SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Operations
Direct Tuning
Short Press the [MENU] button and rotate the
[VOLUME] knob to “Direct Tune” to access the
SiriusXM Direct Tuning mode. Press [ENTER].
1.Press the []or [ ] buttons to change the digit
location to rotate the [VOLUME] knob to change
the number.
2.Press the [ENTER] button to confirm channel
number selection.
Changing the Display
Text information, such as the channel name, artist
name, song title and content info is available with
each SiriusXM channel. The unit can display this text
information as explained below:
In SiriusXM mode, press the [DISP] button. Each
time you press this button, the display changes as
shown below:
Channel Name->Artist Name->Song Title->Con-
tent Info->Category Name->Clock
Note:
If no text is available, nothing will be displayed.
SiriusXM Signal
Press the [MENU] button to access the SiriusXM
menu.
1.Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “SXM
SIGNAL”
SiriusXM Factory Reset
SiriusXM user settings are reset by performing a
RESET of the M508 device as described on page 8.
Note:
When restoring SiriusXM to factory defaults, the follow-
ing settings will be reset or affected:
yLast channel tuned is reset.
yPresets will be restored to factory default settings.
yParental Control feature will be disabled.
yMature Channel Tuning will be accessible. Parental
control passcode will be restored to the factory default
setting.
yThe display status will go back to the
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Connect
1. Open the USB socket cover .
2. Insert the USB device into the USB socket.
The unit starts playing from the USB device.
3. To remove the USB device, you should rst select
another source or turn off the power, in order to
avoid damaging the USB device. Then remove the
USB device.
Selecting a Track
1. Press the [
]button to advance to the next
track/song.
Press the [
]button to go to the previous track/
song.
2. Press and hold the [
]button to fast forward
through the track/song.
Press and hold the [
]button to fast backward
through the track/song.
Play / Pause
Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is
currently playing.
Press the [ ] button to resume playing the track/
song that has been paused.
Folder Select
This function allows you to select a folder containing
MP3/WMA les and start playing from the rst track
in the folder.
Press the [5 / 6 ]button to select a folder.
Search Function
1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to
access MP3 / WMA le search mode.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to search through
all folders on the device then press [ENTER] to
enter le list search mode. And then the track list
appears in the display.
3. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select the desired
track within the previously selected folder and
press [ENTER] to start playing.
Display Function
During playback, pressing the [DISP] button will
automatically cycle through the following information
on the le being played on the LCD:
ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK
Top Function
The top function resets the MP3/WMA player to the rst
track on the device. Press and hold the [4] button to play
the rst track on the device.
Press the [ /SRC] button on the front panel to select
“AUX IN”.
AUX IN is just for audio content with a 3.5mm Jack
connector plugged into the audio-in socket on the
front panel.
USB Mode Operation
AUX Mode Operation
Left Channel
Right Channel
Ground
Portable audio player,
etc..
3.5mm Cable (not included)

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Connect
Connect an iPod/iPhone to the USB socket on the
front panel. When connecting a device, the unit will
read the les automatically. The track information
displays on the screen once playback starts.
Compatible iPod/iPhone
You can connect the following iPod/iPhone:
• iPod nano (6G)
• iPod nano (7G)
• iPod touch (3G)
• iPod touch (4G)
• iPod touch (5G)
• iPhone 3GS
• Minimum iOS 5.0 or higher
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5S
iPod/iPhone Control Music
Playback Mode
Press and hold the [BAND] button on the front panel
to switch between the two control modes:
• iPod control mode: Use the iPod/iPhone to operate
the music control.
• Unit control mode: Use the head unit to operate the
music control.
Note:
Please make sure the iPod/iPhone cable is
connected correctly and only using an original iPod/
iPhone cable.
Selecting a Track
1. Press the [
]button to advance to the next
track/song.
Press the [
]button to go to the previous track/
song.
2. Press and hold the [
]button to fast forward
through the track/song.
Press and hold the [
]button to fast backward
through the track/song.
Play / Pause
Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is
currently playing.
Press the [ ] button to resume playing the track/
song that has been paused.
iPod Menu Search
1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to
access iPod menu search mode.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to switch between
categories.
PLAYLISTS -> ARTIST-> ALBUMS -> GENRES ->
SONGS -> COMPOSERS
3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.
4. When the desired Playlist, Artist, Album, Song,
Genre or Composer is displayed, press the [ENTER]
button then the music le will be displayed.
5. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select a File.
6. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the le you
want to play.
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Listening to Pandora®
You can stream Pandora internet radio by connecting
an iPod/iPhone that has the Pandora mobile application
already installed.
To start streaming, connect the iPod / iPhone with
Pandora already launched.
When the unit displays “PANDORA APP Unavailable”
in Pandora mode, please launch the Pandora Application
by operating the iPod/iPhone connected.
Press the [ /SRC] button to enter Pandora mode.
Selecting a Station From the List
Press the [MENU] button and select “BY DATE” or “A
to Z” by pressing the [/
]button and press the
[ENTER] button.
• BY DATE: List in order of created date.
• A-Z: List in alphabetical order.
Thumbs Up/Down
• Thumbs Up
• Press the [ 6 ] button on the front panel for thumbs
up. Giving a track the thumbs up will tell Pandora to
play more tracks like that one.
• Thumbs Down
Press the [ 5 ] button on the front panel for thumbs
down. Giving a track the thumbs down will skip to the
next track, and Pandora will remember not to play that
track on the station again.
Note:
• You can personalize your stations using “thumbs
up” or “thumbs down”.
• If you give a track the thumbs down after the skip
limit has been exceeded, your feedback will be
saved but the current track will continue to play.
Deleting a Station
1. Press the [MENU] button to access the Pandora
menu.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME]button to select “DELETE
CH”.
3. Press the [/
]button to select “YES”.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm deletion of the
current station.
BOOKMARK
1. Press the [MENU] button to access the Pandora
menu.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select Bookmark.
3. Press the [/
]button to select the Track or
Artist.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to create a Bookmark.
Creating New Stations
1. Press the [MENU] button to access search mode.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “SEARCH”,
and then press the [ENTER] button to conrm.
3. Press the [/
]button to select the new
station, and press the [ENTER] button to conrm.
4. Press the [/
] button to select the Track
or Artist.
From Track: Create a new station based on the
track that is currently playing (Now Playing Track).
From Artist: Create a new station based on the
artist that is currently playing (Now Playing Artist)
5. Press the [ENTER] button to create a new track.
Note:
If the name of the station you wish to create for a
track title or an artist name is the same as the station
name currently playing, “NOW PLAY” appears on
the display and the station will not be created .
Skip
Press and hold the [
]button on the panel or on the
remote control for the next tracks in the station.
Note:
Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their
service. If you attempt to skip tracks beyond the
limit, “SKIP LIMIT” is displayed.
Display Function
During playback, pressing the [DISP] button will
automatically cycle through the following information
on the le being played on the LCD:
ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK
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Pairing the Bluetooth Device
1. From your Bluetooth enabled device, turn
BLUETOOTH ON and search for Bluetooth devices.
2. When a list of available Bluetooth devices appears
on your Bluetooth device, select “M508”.
3. “BT CONNECTED” will appear on the display.
4. The unit will automatically enter the BT Audio
source and you can now start streaming audio from
your Bluetooth enabled device.
Note: If the mobile phone doesn’t support the SSP
(Simple Secure Pairing) Profile, please enter the
passcode “0000”.
DISCONNECT / DELETE
This unit can store mobile phones in paired order.
You can Disconnect/Delete mobile phones from the
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Compatibility List.
1. Press and hold the [MENU] button to enter the
System menu.
2. Press the [/
]button until “BT MUSIC” is
displayed.
3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.
4. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose the paired
mobile phone name from the pairing list.
5. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.
6. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select “DISCON”
or “DELETE” the mobile phone.
7. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.
Handsfree (HFP)
When receiving a call, press the [ ] button to
accept the incomming call. To end the call, press the
[SUB]button. During a call you may press and hold
the [SUB]button to transfer the call between the
source unti and your handset.
Note:
Make sure that you are safely parked or the
passenger of the vehicle when initiating a call from
your mobile device.
Audio Streaming Operations
What is audio streaming?
Audio streaming is a technique for transferring audio
data so that it can be processed as a steady and
continuous stream. Users can stream music from
their external audio player to their audio system
wirelessly and listen to the tracks through the boat’s
speakers. Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer
for more information on available wireless audio
streaming transmitter products.
CAUTION
Please avoid operating your connected mobile phone
while audio streaming as this may cause noise or
stuttering on the song playback. Audio streaming
may or may not resume after telephone interruption
as this is dependent on the mobile phone.
Play / Pause
Press the [ ] button to pause the track/song that is
currently playing.
Press the [ ] button to resume playing the track/
song that has been paused.
Search Function
1. Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to
access Search mode.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to switch between
folders.
PLAYLISTS -> ARTIST -> ALBUMS -> SONGS
-> GENRES -> COMPOSERS
3. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm the selection.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to conrm.
Note:
The search feature requires the paired and
connected device to incorporate at least Bluetooth
AVCRP 1.4 in order to function.
Selecting a Track
1. Press the [
]button to advance to the next
track/song.
Press the [
]button to go to the previous track/
song.
2. Press and hold the [
]button to fast forward
through the track/song.
Press and hold the [
]button to fast backward
through the track/song.
Note:
Playing order will depend on Bluetooth audio player.
When the [
] button is pressed, some A2DP
devices will restart the current track depending on
the duration of playback. During music streaming
playback “A2DP” will be shown on the display.
When A2DP and HFP devices are disconnected,
“BLUETOOTH DISCONNECT” will be shown on the
display and the system will return to the previously
selected audio source. Some Bluetooth audio
players may not allow play / pause synchronization
with this unit. Please make sure both the device and
the main unit are in the same play / pause status in
BT MUSIC mode.
ID3 Display
During music streaming playback, press [DISP] to
view the ID3 display information:
ARTIST -> TITLE -> ALBUM -> CLOCK
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GENERAL
Problem Cause Remedy
Unit cannot power on. Unit fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Vessel battery fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
No/low audio output. Incorrect audio output
connection.
Check wiring and correct.
Volume set too low. Increase volume level.
Speakers damaged. Replace speakers.
Heavily biased volume
balance.
Adjust the channel balance to center position.
Speaker wiring is in contact
with metal part of vessel.
Insulate all speaker wiring connections.
Poor sound quality or
distortion.
Speaker power rating does
not match unit.
Replace speakers.
Wrong connections. Check wiring and correct.
Speaker is shorted. Check wiring and correct.
Unit resets itself when
engine is off.
Incorrect connection between
ACC and Battery.
Check the wiring and correct.
USB
Problem Cause Remedy
USB device cannot be
inserted.
The USB device has been
inserted incorrectly.
Reverse the connection direction of the USB
device and try again.
The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device.
USB device is not
recognized.
The USB device is damaged. Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If the
device is still not recognized, try replacing it with a
different USB device.
Connectors are loose.
No sound heard with
the display “No File”
shown.
No MP3/WMA le is stored in
the USB device.
Store these les properly in the USB device.
Sound skips or is
noisy.
MP3/WMA les are not
encoded properly.
Use properly encoded MP3/WMA les.
Bluetooth
Problem Cause Remedy
Cannot pair the
Bluetooth enabled
device with the audio
system.
The device does not support
the proles required for the
system.
Use another device to connect.
The Bluetooth function of the
device is not enabled.
Refer to the user manual of the device for how to
enable the function.
Audio quality is poor
after connection with
a Bluetooth-enabled
device.
The Bluetooth reception is
poor.
Move the device closer to the audio system or
remove any obstacle between the device and the
system.
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SiriusXM Advisory Messages
Message Description
CHECK TUNER Check the SiriusXM tuner connection on the back of the unit to ensure that it is
connected correctly.
CHECK ANTENA Ensure the SiriusXM antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM tuner correctly.
Check the SiriusXM antenna wire for breaks or sharp bends. Replace the antenna
if necessary.
NO SIGNAL The vessel must be outside, and the antenna must have a clear view of the
southern sky.The magnetic antenna must be mounted on the outside of the vessel
for the best reception.
CHAN UNSUB This channel is not included in your SiriusXM subscription plan. To subscribe, call
1-866-635-2349 in the USA and in Canada call 1-877-438-9677.
CH UNAVAIL This channel is not a valid SiriusXM channel.
The channel number has been entered incorrectly, or the channel was removed
from the SiriusXM channel lineup
CH LOCKED The channel that you have requested is Locked by the radio Parental Control
feature. See Parental Control on page 12 for more information on the Parental
Control feature and how to access locked channels.
SUBSCRIPTN
UPDATED
An update to your SiriusXM subscription has been received by the SiriusXM tuner.
Press any button to continue.
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FM Tuner
Frequency Range: USA 87.9 - 107.9MHz
Europe 87.5 - 108.0MHz
Asia 87.5 - 108.0MHz
Australia 87.5 - 108.0MHz
Usable Sensitivity: 8dB
Frequency response:30Hz-15kHz
Stereo Separation: >30dB(1kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >55dB
AM Tuner
Frequency Range: USA 530 - 1710KHz
Europe 531 - 1602KHz
Asia 531 - 1620KHz
Australia 531 - 1620KHz
Usable Sensitivity: 40dB (S/N=20dB)
Weather Band Selection
CH.1 162.400MHz CH.2 162.425MHz
CH.3 162.450MHz CH.4 162.475MHz
CH.5 162.500MHz CH.6 162.525MHz
CH.7 162.550MHz
MP3/WMA mode
MP3 sampling rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
MP3 bit rate: 32~384kbps
WMA bit rate: 8~320kbps
Logical format: ISO9660, Joliet
Number of les: Maximum 65535
Max directory depth: 8
Max File/Directory
Name: 64Byte
ID3 tag: V2.0 or later
USB
USB: 2.0 High Speed
USB Memory Size: 32G
USB Flash Drive
and Hard Drive
Compatible Format: FAT16/FAT32
Bluetooth
Specication: Bluetooth Version. 3.0+EDR
(Enhanced Data Rate)
Supported Proles: A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole)
aptX®(CD Quality audio
bandwidth matching and
reproduction)
HFP (Hands-free Prole)
AVRCP 1.4 (Audio/Video
Remote Control Prole)
SPP (Serial Port Prole)
SSP (Simple Secure Pairing)
Send/Receive Sensitivity: Class 2
General
Power Supply Voltage: 14.4V DC (10.8 to 15.6V
allowable)
Fuse: 15A
Power output: 50W x 4 channels
Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms per channel
Note: Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice for further improvement.
Power Output:
RMS 18W × 4 Channels at 4Ω
and 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
74dB (reference: LPF 1 W into 4Ω)
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1. This set is exclusively for use in vessels 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)
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 vessel body,
such as drilling holes, consult your vessel dealer
beforehand.
1. Place the mounting bracket into the instrument
panel; use a screwdriver to bend each stopper
of the mounting bracket inward, then secure the
stopper.
2. Wire as shown in Section 7.
3. Insert the source unit into the mounting bracket
until it locks.
4. Take care with the top and bottom of the trim ring
and mount it so that all the hooks are locked.
Note: 1. Some vessel 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.
• Console opening dimensions
4. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using
other screws can cause damage. (Figure 3)
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 a rough cloth, thinner, benzine, or alcohol, etc. For tough
dirt, apply a little cold or warm water to a soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.
8. INSTALLATION AND WIRE
CONNECTION
1. Before Starting
3. Installation Precautions
4. Installation of the Source Unit
2. General Precautions
Battery
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 6 mm (M5 screw)
Max 30°
7-3/16"
(182 mm)
Hole
2-1/8"
53 mm

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Installation notes:
• Before installation, please make sure proper connections are made and the unit operates normally. Incorrect
connection may result in damage to the unit.
• Use only accessories designed and manufactured for this unit as other unauthorized accessories may result
in damage to the unit.
• Before installation, please connect all power cables.
• DO NOT install the unit close to hot areas to prevent damage to electrical components such as the laser head.
• Install the unit horizontally. Installing the unit at a vertical angle of more than 30 degrees may result in poor
performance.
• To prevent electric sparks, connect the positive pole first and then the negative pole.
Unit installation
Method A
1. Insert the mounting bracket into the dashboard, choose the appropriate mounting tab according to the gap
width and bend the mounting tab outwards with a screwdriver to x the mounting bracket in place.
2. Slide the unit into the bracket until you hear a click.
Method B
1. Insert this unit directly into the opening in the
dashboard.
2. Place M5 × 7 cylindrical screws through the holes
in the mounting frame located inside the opening
to the holes of the unit and fasten the screws to
left & right.
Mounting Bracket Dashboard
M5x7
Trim ring installation
Attach the trim ring around the front panel. Mount it so
that all the hooks are locked.
Dashboard
Screwdriver
MountingBracket
M4Nut
M4washer
M4washer
Sourceunit SupportStrap
M4Nut
StudBolt
Support Strap