CX501E_EN.
CX501E_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM CAUTIONS: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. To use this model properly, read this Owner’s Manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this player, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station”. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
CX501E_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. Contents 1. FEATURES .............................................................................................................
CX501E_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English 1. FEATURES • Built in Bluetooth® handsfree (HFP) and audio streaming (A2DP & AVRCP) • 2V/4ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer • 728-Variable colour display & illuminated key 2. PRECAUTIONS This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork truck, bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3 wheel motor bicycle, marine boat or other special purpose vehicle is not appropriate.
CX501E_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English 3. CONTROLS Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions Source unit [CD SLOT] [MICRO PHONE] [DIRECT] [ ] [DIRECT] [SCN] [RPT] [F-UP] [RDM] [F-DN] [IR RECEIVER] [SOURCE] [BAND] [ ] [ ] [RESET RESET ] [ ] [AUX] [SOUND] [DISP] [ROTARY] [TA] [MICROPHONE] [ • Built-in microphone for Bluetooth telephone. • Store radio stations in memory or recall it directly while in radio mode. • Perform preset scan while in radio mode.
CX501E_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English 4. REMOTE CONTROL Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons If you buy the RCB-176-301 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote control functions. ∗ Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main unit.
CX501E_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ● iPod/iPhone mode [x], [v] buttons [x], [v] buttons • Press to move the tracks up and down. • Press and hold (1 sec.) for fast-forward/ fast-reverse. • Press to move the tracks up and down. • Press and hold (1 sec.) for fast-forward/ fast-reverse. [ ] button • Switches between playback and pause. [PS/AS] button • Press to perform scan play. • When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press and hold (1 sec.
CX501E_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English 5. OPERATIONS Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5. Basic Operations CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. Turning on/off the power 1. Press the [SOURCE] button to turn on the power. 2. Press and hold the [SOURCE] button (1 sec.) to turn off the power. Selecting a mode 1.
CX501E_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Basic Operations ∗ The factory default setting is “0”. 3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the previous mode. ● Adjusting the BASS/MID/TREBLE This adjustment can be performed only when the BEAT EQ is set to “CUSTOM”. Note: • While connected with the external amplifiers, please do not set the “BASS”/“MID”/“TREBLE” in the maximum level. Otherwise the speakers may be damaged. 3-2. Press the [ROTARY] knob. 3-3.
CX501E_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Basic Operations English ● Adjusting the subwoofer output volume You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s subwoofer output terminal. This adjustment can be performed only when the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER” (page 22). 2-1. Select “S-W VOL”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume. ∗ The factory default setting is “0”.
CX501E_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Radio Operations Recalling a preset station 1. Press the [SOURCE] button and select the radio mode. The frequency or PS and PTY appears in the display. A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio stations in memory. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio frequency automatically. ∗ PS: Programme service name ∗ PTY: Programme type 2.
CX501E_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Radio Data System Operations English Radio Data System This unit has a built-in “Radio Data System” decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmitting “Radio Data System” data. When using the “Radio Data System” function, always set the radio to FM mode. AF function The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to maintain optimum reception. ∗ The factory default setting is “ON”. 1.
CX501E_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Radio Data System Operations ● Searching for a TP station When “TP” is not lit, if you press the [TA] button, “TA” in the display lights and the unit automatically receives a TP station. Auto store function for TP stations You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into preset memory. If the number of TP can be received less than 6, broadcast stations already stored in memory and left without being overwritten.
CX501E_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Radio Data System Operations English Emergency broadcast If an emergency broadcast is received, all the function mode operations are stopped. “ALARM!” appears in the display and the emergency broadcast can be heard. ● Cancelling an emergency broadcast If you press the [SOURCE] button, emergency broadcast reception is cancelled.
CX501E_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM CD/MP3/WMA Operations Note: • If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output (the WMA indicator blinks). ● To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management) 1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11, click on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.
CX501E_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM CD/MP3/WMA Operations English Displaying CD titles Folder Select This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/ WMA disc and user titles input with this unit. 1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to change the title display. ● CD-TEXT disc Track ➜ Disc/Artist ➜ Clock ➜ Track ... ● MP3/WMA disc Track ➜ Folder ➜ Title/Album ➜ Artist ➜ Clock ➜ Track ...
CX501E_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Bluetooth Operations Notes: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players. • For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: www.clarion.com • When an audio device is paired, the following operations are the same as for CD mode: ∗ Pause ∗ Track selection ∗ Fast-forward ∗ Fast-reverse • The titles and the play time can not appear in the display.
CX501E_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Bluetooth Operations English ● Received/Dialled/Missed Call History ● PAIRING You can search any Received/Dialled/Missed Call History. 1. Press the [BAND] button to select “HISTORY”. 2. Press the [v] button to enter the contact name mode (in this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the desired contact name). 3. When the contact name is displayed, press the [x] or [v] button to select the contact name’s phone number. 4.
CX501E_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Bluetooth Operations ● DEL NO. PHONE BOOK This is a setting for user to delete one of the paired device from the list. 2-1. Select “DELETE”. 3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob, then the paired device appears in the display. 4-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to choose one of the 5 mobile phones and an audio device. 5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob to delete the paired device. This option is used to delete one of or all phone No. of the added phone book.
CX501E_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Bluetooth Operations English ● TONE SEL ● PASS KEY The system can ring if the mobile phone cannot ring when the Bluetooth connection has been established. 2-1. Press “TONE SEL”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “INTERNAL” or “AUTO”. This PASS KEY is used during pairing mode. A maximum of 10 digits can be changed through the car stereo. ∗ The unit setting is “AUTO”. “INTERNAL”: Adjust tone in the car Bluetooth system.
CX501E_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Operations Common to Each Mode 1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.) to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the “item name”. “CONTRAST” ↔ “COLOR” ↔ “CODE” ↔ “SCRN SVR” ↔ “SCROLL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “BLINKLED” ↔ “REAR/S-W” ↔ “INT-SW” ↔ “RESET” 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the “desired setting value”.
CX501E_013-029.fm Page 22 Friday, November 12, 2010 9:45 AM Operations Common to Each Mode English Notes: • When you enter a wrong Personal Code, the message “LOCK - - - -” is displayed and the Personal Code entry is prohibited for a while.
CX501E_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM Operations Common to Each Mode English AUX function This system has an external input jack on the front panel so you can listen to sounds and music from external devices connected to this unit. ● Selecting AUX IN sensitivity Make the following settings to select the sensitivity when sounds from external devices connected to this unit are difficult to hear even after adjusting the volume. ∗ The factory default setting is “MID”. 1.
CX501E_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM English 6. ACCESSORIES USB Operations USB memory device operation Note: • The following operations are the same as for CD mode: ∗ Pause ∗ Track selection ∗ Fast-forward/reverse (Except DRM file) ∗ Scan play ∗ Repeat play ∗ Random play ∗ Folder selection See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 15-16) for details.
CX501E_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM USB Operations English Connecting a USB memory device 1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB connector. Playback will begin from the first file recorded on the device. ∗ When a USB device is connected, it will switch to USB mode automatically. If the device is not recognized, press the [SOURCE] button to switch the source to the device. ∗ Always insert the device fully into the connector.
CX501E_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations English iPod can be connected by using the connector cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case, you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy video movies stored in the iPod with video displaying them on this unit, it is required to use the special connector cable (CCA-723)/ (CCA-748) and monitor separately sold. This section describes operations when connected to an Apple iPod via the USB connector.
CX501E_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations Selecting category from the iPod menu Notes: • These functions are not supported when in the iPod menu mode. • The Random function set on the iPod remains the same after attachment/detachment of the iPod. • The Repeat function on the iPod will be changed when you connect/disconnect the iPod to the unit. 1. Press and hold the [BAND] button to select the iPod menu mode. The iPod menu categories will be displayed.
CX501E_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM iPod®/iPhone® Operations English iPod menu alphabet search iPod menu list back This function searches the subfolders for desired alphabetical letters. 1. Press the [BAND] button to select the iPod menu mode. 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between categories. 3. Press the [ROTARY] knob. After exiting the iPod menu operation mode: ∗ Subfolders may be displayed, depending on the category.
CX501E_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM General Problem Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate. No sound heard CD/MP3/WMA No sound heard Sound skips or is noisy. Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is generated or noise is mixed with sound. Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. Wrong filename Cause Fuse is blown.
CX501E_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:16 PM USB/iPod English Problem No sound heard Cause The device contains no MP3/ WMA files. The files are not proper MP3/ WMA format. Connectors are loose. Some USB portable music players may consume current that exceeds the USB rating. In this case, the unit’s overcurrent protection circuit operates to stop the music playback. Sound is The MP3/WMA files are interrupted or has improperly encoded. noise. The device isn’t The device is damaged.
CX501E_EN.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:20 AM Radio section General Tuning System: PLL synthesizer tuner Receiving Frequencies: FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) MW : 531 to 1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps) LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps) Output Power: 25 W ✕ 4 (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative ground Power Consumption: Less than 15 A Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω allowable) Weight: Main unit: 1.
CX501E_EN.book Page 275 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:21 AM English: Español: Declaration of conformity Declaración de conformidad We Clarion declares that this model Clarion declara que este modelo CX501E is following the provision of CX501E cumple con los requisitos Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential esenciales y otras disposiciones requirements and the other relevant aplicables descritos en la Directiva regulations. 1999/5/CE.