Clarion FZ104PAE Repair manual

Owner’s manual & Installation manual
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Manual de usuario y Manual de instalación
USB/MP3/WMA/PA DIGITAL
MEDIA RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR MULTIMÉDIA NUMÉRIQUE
USB/MP3/WMA/SONO
RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES
PARA ALTAVOCES/USB/MP3/WMA
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Contents
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................... 2
2. PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................... 2
3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING............................................................................................ 2
4. CONTROLS..................................................................................................................... 3
Names of Buttons and Their Functions.......................................................................... 3
5. OPERATIONS................................................................................................................. 4
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 4
System Menu ................................................................................................................. 5
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 5
Radio Operation............................................................................................................. 6
USB Mode Operation..................................................................................................... 7
AUX Mode Operation ..................................................................................................... 7
6.TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................... 8
7. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION..................................................................... 10
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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)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
(2)This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2.2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
This equipment hasbeentested andfound to
comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interferencein a
residential installation. This equipmentgenerates
usesand can radiate radio frequencyenergy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there isno
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio reception, which can
be determinedby turning theequipment off and on,
theuser is encouragedto try to correct the
interference by oneor more of the following measures:
•Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect theequipment to a circuit differentfrom
thattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
technician for help.
FCC Radiation ExposureStatement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance20cm between the radiator & your
body
3. IC warning
3.1 This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject tothe 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 modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
1. FEATURES
•Front USB Port
•MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3-TAG display
•Front 3.5mm AUX Input
•50W x 4 Built-in Amplifier
•AM/FM Radio with 30 preset stations
•Rear RCA AUX Input
•Rear PA Microphone Input
•Preset Lockout
2. PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
For your safety, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.
PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL
CLARION MOLEX
A1 8 YELLOW BATTERY(+)
A2 9 RED IGNITION(+)
A3 10 GREEN LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
A4 11 WHITE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
A5 12 GREY RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
A6 13 VIOLET RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
A7 14 NC
B1 1 BLACK GROUND
B2 2 BLUE/WHITE AMPILIFIER TURN ON/12+ OUTPUT
B3 3 GREEN/BLACK LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
B4 4 WHITE/BLACK LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
B5 5 GREY/BLACK RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
B6 6 VIOLET/BLACK RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
B7 7 NC
MODEL
USA:
AM530-1710kHz,
FM 87.9-107.9MHz
12V GROUND
This device complieswith Part 15 ofthe FCC rules.Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Blue/WhiteWire:Blue/WhiteWire for Amplifier Turn-ONand should provide
12+output when the radio is ON and in any source.
CLARION CORPORATION OF AMERICA
6200 GATEWAY DRIVE, CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA 90630, USA
MANUFACTURED:
MANUFACTURER: SMX
SERIAL NO.
MADE IN CHINA
3. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
•Protect from high temperature. Exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time can produce
very high temperature in your vehicle. Cool down the interior before starting the playback.
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[SOURCE] Button
•Press SOURCE button to toggle the audio
source
[EQ] Button
•Press to select the preset Equalizer setting:
EQ OFF->CLASSIC->POP->ROCK
[ / MUTE] Button
•Press this button to turn power On or Off.
•Press this button to mute the audio output,
press it again to unmute the audio output.
•Press to confirm the selection.
[ ] Button
•Press to adjust the sound effect setting:
BAS(bass)->TRE(treble)->BAL(balance)->
FAD(fader)
[MENU] Button
•Press access into the system menu mode.
[ / ] Button
•Use these buttons for tuning up and down in
Tuner mode, USB mode.
•Press and hold momentarily to Fast Forward/
Backward in USB mode.
[ ] Button
•Press this button to quick return to previous
menu or mode.
[VOLUME] Button
•Rotate to adjust the volume level.
[XBS] Button
•Press to turn On or Off the X-BASS booster
function.
[BAND/SEARCH] Button
•Press to select tuner band in Tuner mode.
•Press to activate the MP3 file searching mode,
then use the volume to select / search by file
number in USB mode.
[1~6] Buttons
•[1] Button: Play / Pause / Preset station 1
•[2] Button: Scan play / Preset station 2
•[3] Button: Repeat play / Preset station 3
•[4] Button: Random play / Preset station 4
•[5] Button: Previous folder / Preset station 5
•[6] Button: Next folder / Preset station 6
[DISP] Button
•Press to change the display indication.
4. CONTROLS
Operational Panel
Name of Buttons and their Functions
[SOURCE] [EQ]
[VOLUME] [BAND/SEARCH]
[XBS] [1~6] [DISP] AUX Input
[ / MUTE]
[ / ]
[MENU] USB Port
[ ]
[]
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Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring the
chapter “3. CONTROLS”
CAUTION
When the unit is turned on, starting and
stopping the engine with its volume raised
to the maximum level it may cause hearing
damage. Be careful about adjusting the
volume.
Clock Priority Display
Press and hold [ / MUTE ] button on front panel
to power off the unit, the LCD will display the clock.
Note: when the unit is idle for more than
10 seconds, the LCD also will display the clock.
SettingThe Clock
1. Press [ MENU ] button to enter System Menu.
2. Press [] or [ ] button to select the Clock.
3. Rotatethe[VOLUME]knobtosetclock,rotating
the [VOLUME] clockwise to adjust the minutes
and counterclockwise to adjust the hours.
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
vehicle 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 button / knob
illumination on the unit will light up.
Engine ON
position
2. Press the [ / MUTE ] button to turn the power
On or Off .
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to display source
menu.
* External equipment not connected to this unit
is not displayed.
Adjusting the volume
1. Rotating the [VOLUME] to increase/decrease
the volume.
The adjustable range of volume is 0to 46.
Adjusting the volume
Press the [MUTE] button to turn the mute On and
Off.
XBS On/Off
Press the [XBS] button on front panel to turn On
or Off the X-BASS booster function.
Display System information
Press the [DISP] button on the front panel to
switch the display information, system time and
playing source.
5. OPERATIONS
Basic Operation
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In any mode, press [MENU] button to enter
System Menu. Press [ ] or [ ] button to
select options, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to
adjust a value / option.
STORE (Auto Store)
Only stations with sufficient signal strength will be
detected and stored in the memory.
PresstheMENU [ ] button tostart
automaticallyselecting six strong stations and
store them into six presets. The new stations
replace any stations already stored in the band.
CLOCK
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to set Clock, rotating
the [VOLUME] clockwise to adjust the minutes
and counterclockwise to adjust the hours.
LOCAL/DX
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose radio Local
or distant at RADIO mode.
•LOCAL: Only stations with strong signal can be
received.
•DX: Stations with strong and weak signals can
be received.
BEEP On/Off
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to choose button
Beep sound On or Off.
RESET
Press the [ / MUTE ] button.Settings will be set
to the default value.
Press [ ] button to enter sound effect setting
mode. Press [ ] or [ ] button to select
options, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust a
value / option.
BAS (Bass Level)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the desired
Bass level range from -7 to +7.
TRE (Treble Level)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust
the desired Treble level range from -7 to +7.
BAL (Balance)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust adjust the
Balance between the right and left speakers from
10R (full right) to 10L (full left).
FAD (Fader)
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust adjust the
Fader between the front and rear speakers from
10R (full rear) to 10F (full front).
System Menu
Audio Menu
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Select Radio As Playing
Source
Press the [SOURCE] button to select the RADIO
mode.
SelectingThe Radio Band
Press the [BAND / SEARCH] button on the front
panel to select one Radio band among F1, F2, F3
and AM1, AM2.
[ ]Tuning Up / [ ]
Tuning Down Buttons
1. Press the [] / [ ]button change
intervals step by step.
2. Press and hold the [ ] / []button to
seek to the next strongest station.
Auto Store
Only stations with sufficient signal strength will be
detected and stored in the memory.
Pressthe[BAND / SEARCH] buttontostart
automaticallyselect 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.
RecallThe Stored Stations
Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the
front panel to select the corresponding stored
stations.
Local Seeking
When LOCAL seeking is ON, only those radio
stations with strong radio signal could be received.
To select LOCAL function, press the [MENU]
button on the front panel, then press the [ ] /
[ ] button repeatedly until LOCAL or DX
display on the LCD, rotate the [VOLUME] knob to
select local or distant mode.
Radio Operation
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LeftTrack
RightTrack
Ground
3.5mm Cable (not included)
Portable audio player,
etc.
Connect
1. Slide the USB socket cover to left.
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 first
select another source or turn off the power, in
order to avoid damaging the USB device. Then
take off the USB device.
Selecting aTrack
1. Press the [] button to advance to the next
track/song.
Press the []button to go to previous track/
song.
2. Press and Hold in the [] button to fast
forward through the track/song.
Press and Hold in 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 files and start playing from
the first track in the folder.
Press the [5 / 6] button to select a folder.
Search Function
1. Press the [BAND / SEARCH] button on front
panel access the MP3 / WMA file search mode.
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to search through
all folders on the device then press [ / MUTE ]
to make your selection.
3. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to select the
desired track within the previously selected
folder and press [ / MUTE ] to start playing.
Display Function
During playback, pressing the [DISP] button
will automatically cycle through the following
information on the file being played on the LCD:
FOLDER NAME -> FILE NAME -> ALBUM ->
TITLE -> ARTIST
USB Mode Operation
AUX Mode Operation
Press the [SOURCE] button on the front panel to
select “AUX-1”.
AUX-1 is just for audio content with 3.5mm Jack
connector plugged into audio-in socket on the
front panel.
Note: The detailed connection of AUX-2, please
refer to the rear diagram in chapter
“INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION”.
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GENERAL
Problem Cause Measure
Unit can not
power on. Unit fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
Car battery fuse blown. Replace with new fuse of correct rating.
No/low audio output. Improper 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 car. 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 Measure
USB device cannot
be inserted. The USB device has
been inserted incorrectly. Reversing the connection direction of the USB
device, try it 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
with a different USB device.
Connectors are loose.
No sound heard with
the display “No File”
shown.
No MP3/WMA file is stored
in the USB device. Store these files properly in the USB device.
Sound skips or is
noisy. MP3/WMA files are not encoded properly. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
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FMTuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 - 107.9MHz
Usable Sensitivity: Less than 10dB at S/N 30dB
Stereo Separation: >30dB(1kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >55dB
AMTuner
Frequency Range: 530 - 1710KHz
Usable Sensitivity: Less th an 40dB
USB
USB Host: Host 1.1 compatibles 2.0
MP3/WMA mode
MP3 sampling rate: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
MP3 bit rate: 8~320kbps and variable bit
rate
WMA bit rate: 8~320kbps
Logical format: ISO9660, Joliet
Number of file: Maximum 999
Max directory 10
depth:
Sorting Method: Tree sorting
Max File/Directory 64Byte
Name:
ID3 tag: V2.0 or later
General
Power Supply Voltage: 14.4V DC (10.8 to
15.6V), Negative Ground
Fuse: 15A
Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms per channel
Power output: 50W x 4 channels
Aux-in level: ≥650mV
Note: Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice for further improvement.
Power Output:
20W × 4 Channels at 4 Ω
and 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
74dB (reference:LPF 1 W into 4 Ω)
7. SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation Temperature: -20ºc to +70ºc