Owner’s manual NX503E FX503E DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.
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. !CAUTION OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponenten som avger laserstrålning överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.
■■ Hard buttons and touch keys Example: MENU The unit uses a touch panel system that you can operate simply by touching the screen with your fingertip. In this manual, operations performed by touching keys on screen are indicated by the grayed out keys as the example shown below.
English Playing MP3/WMA discs ������� 17 Rewinding/fast forwarding ������ 17 Playing the previous/next track ���� 17 Playing the previous/next folder (only when playing MP3/WMA) ��� 18 Playing from the folder list/track list �� 18 Repeat/shuffle play ��������� 18 Scan play �������������� 18 Viewing DivX content (NX503E only) � 18 Viewing DivX content ������� 18 Playing DivX content ������� 19 Listening to microSD card/USB memory files ������������� 19 Playing microSD card/USB memory � 19 Playing microSD
Disposal, transfer and resale of this product ������������ 50 Deleting data (initializing) ����� 50 INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL ���� 51 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ����� 51 Symbol Identification ��������� 51 Before Use ������������� 51 Installation Precautions �������� 51 Installation Notes ���������� 51 Connection Notes ���������� 52 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ������ 52 3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ������ 52 4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION ��� 52 5.
English Do not use benzene or paint thinner, car cleaner, polish spray, or similar fluids. Do not place objects on the control panel or subject it to strong impact Use of these fluids inside the vehicle will, for example, cause inflammable gas to ignite and cause fire. Also, use of these for daily care of this product will deform material or cause paint to peel off. Doing so might cause the control panel or LCD to malfunction, break or be deformed. ●● Do not place objects on it.
Before Starting Operations Expanding Systems Expanding audio features Expanding visual features English The following describes information you should know before you start using the unit. Features available on the unit Rear Vision Camera (NX503E only) (NX503E only) (NX503E only) (NX503E only) Rear Monitor External Amplifier iPod®/iPhone® AUX etc. USB Memory ✽✽ The illustrations for the main unit are of the NX503E.
PRECAUTIONS English WARNING • For your safety, the driver should not watch the DVD video/movie data or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the DVD video/movie data while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. 1.
This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel. Names and functions of parts NX503E ✽7 5 ✽1 1 Number Inline graphic 1 MENU 2 NAVI AV 3 — Description of operation Short press This displays the main menu screen. Short press This switches between the current position map screen and currently selected audio screen. Turn ✽2 2 6 3 Smart Access 5 ✽3 6 ✽5 ✽6 This is the rotary volume key.
FX503E This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel. 6 English ✽1 1 4 Number Inline graphic 1 MENU 5 ✽2 ✽3 3 ✽4 ✽5 Insert and remove the microSD card after turning off the unit, because the microSD card might get damage. ✽✽ 1 This is the built-in microphone.
Basic method of use 1 Turn the engine key to the “ACC” or “ON” position. The unit turns on. After the opening screen is displayed, touch OK . The current position map screen or the audio screen is displayed. When the engine key is turned to the “OFF” position, the unit is turned off. MEMO • When the Antitheft Activation function is set, the password entry screen is displayed. P.
2 Select the relevant item from the list. English If all indexes are not displayed, either or or flick to move to touch the next page. Adjusting numerical values How to insert discs 1 Insert the disc into the loading slot with the recording surface (shiny side) of the disc face down. How to remove discs 1 How to insert the microSD card 1 Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face up. When and are displayed, numerical values, volume, etc. can be adjusted.
How to insert the microSD card Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face down. Firmly insert the microSD card as far as it can go until you hear it click in place. How to remove the microSD card 1 Push in the microSD card. The microSD card springs our slightly. 2 Remove the microSD card. To remove the microSD card, grip it with your fingers and pull it out. The microSD card might spring out. 1 Turn the rotary volume (NX503E) or VOL+ and VOL- (FX503E).
Listening to the radio English You can enjoy both AM and FM radio on the unit. The RDS radio has a function to automatically switch to the radio if another source is selected to receive emergency information, traffic information, or a program specified by the user. Manually selecting the station 1 2 MENU Tuner or Each touch switches the frequency. The frequency can also be switched by touching the frequency setting area or sliding the frequency setting bar.
Manually registering to lists MENU Tuner 2 Receive the station you want to register. 3 Long press the channel to be overwritten in the preset channel list until you hear a sound The station currently being received is overwritten to and registered to that channel. Radio settings 1 MENU Tuner 2 3 Set the functions using respective keys. PTY (Program Type): Setting the PTY interrupt.
Rewinding/fast forwarding English 1 While playing, (rewind) or (fast forward) Repeat play Playing from menus This function is for repeatedly playing the chapter currently being played. DVD video discs are recorded with a DVD menu (disc menu) unique to that disc. The disc menu can be used to quickly play video you want to watch, such as the main title or bonus content. Displayed menus and operation methods differ according to each disc. 1 If you release your finger from , , normal play resumes.
Setting DVDs Notice • This function is enabled only when subtitles, multiple audio, and angles are recorded to DVDs. 1 2 3 4 MENU 5 DVD / CD 2 3 Touch the screen. 4 Angle , Audio Language , Subtitle Language Audio/Subtitle/Angle Each touch of this switches the settings of each item. Subtitles can be hidden by setting “OFF”. MEMO • “Others” is displayed when a language other than that can be set at “Setting priority language” is recorded. P.16 5 DVD / CD Touch the screen.
Pan Scan: English The video is displayed with its height aligned in the vertical direction of the screen. When the video and screen aspect ratios are different, video is displayed with its left and right sides clipped. Letter Box: The video is displayed with its width aligned in the horizontal direction of the screen. When the video and screen aspect ratios are different, black bands are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen.
6 Select the parental level Set Listening to music on CDs or discs (MP3/WMA) (NX503E only) Setting the country code On the unit, you can enjoy discs containing MP3/WMA format music data in addition to regular music CDs. The country code is the code for identifying countries. The parental level differs according to country. To use the parental level correctly on the unit, the country code of the DVD must be set. P.48 Notice • While you are driving, available items are limited.
Playing the previous/next folder (only when playing MP3/WMA) English 1 While playing, , Each touch of , moves you to the previous or next folder, and the first track in the folder is played. Repeat/shuffle play 1 2 MENU Scan play Ten seconds of the first part of each track is played. DVD / CD Touch the Trick Play key the desired item. select Trick Play key Playing from the folder list/track list 1 MENU DVD / CD 2 3 (MP3/WMA discs) Select the folder currently being played.
Playing DivX content 1 Load the DivX disc, or MENU DVD / CD The DVD/CD loaded in the unit is played. The registration code must be set when viewing is not possible as it is because of DivX certification limits. Menu keys are displayed by touching the screen. 2 MENU SD or USB / iPod The files on the microSD card or USB memory are played. Music saved on your microSD cards or USB memory can be played on the unit.
Playing from the folder list/track list English 1 MENU SD or USB / iPod 2 3 Repeat/shuffle play 1 2 Select the folder currently being played. select : All tracks in the folder currently being played are repeated. Playing the previous/next folder While playing, Touch the Trick Play key the desired item. : All tracks are repeated. Select the track. Play begins from the selected track. 1 SD or USB / iPod Trick Play key The track list is displayed.
Notice • iPad/iPad2 are not supported. • Not all iPod operations are guaranteed. • When connecting an iPod to the unit, do not use iPod headphones or other accessories. • The iPod might not operate correctly when the iPod model’s track repeat function is set. • The iPod might not operate correctly when the iPod model’s shuffle function is set. In this case, cancel the shuffle function before using the iPod. • The iPod sometimes is not recognized when only video files are saved to it.
Listening to iPod models English The iPod starts to play automatically when CCA-750 (sold separately) is connected to the USB jack on the unit. When the iPod is already connected, play audio by the following procedure. 1 MENU USB / iPod Tracks in the iPod are played. Notice • For safety’s sake, view iPod video only when the vehicle has stopped. While you are driving, you can enjoy only audio. Rewinding/fast forwarding 1 • iPod touch with firmware version older than 2.
Playing under specified conditions Notice • When the playlist is arranged in a multilayer hierarchy, unclear items might be displayed depending on the depth of the hierarchy. 1 MENU 2 3 Audio or Video 4 Select the desired item. USB / iPod Adjusting the image quality of iPod video 1 MENU 2 3 Video 4 5 Setup at [Display Adjustment] of item to adjust Adjust the image quality while viewing the video image on screen.
English • Audio will not be output while telephone related functions or online functions are being executed using a Bluetooth Audio compatible cellphone. • Skipping sometimes occurs while an iPhone is playing as Bluetooth Audio and the Bluetooth screen is displayed on the iPhone. In this happens, audio is played normally by closing the Bluetooth screen display. • With Bluetooth Audio, an automatic connection from the unit is not performed.
: : All tracks in the group currently being played are repeated. : All song shuffle or group shuffle is canceled. : All tracks in the group currently being played are played at random. : All tracks in the Bluetooth Audio disc are played at random. 3 Touch the Trick Play key. The screen returns to the previous screen. When using AUX1 WARNING • If the driver wants to view TV or video, he or she should always stop at a safe place before doing so.
Watching video from external devices English 1 MENU 2 3 Operate the external device. AUX1 or AUX2 Video Video and audio are played. MEMO • While linked to a smartphone, the smartphone application screen is displayed though it cannot be operated on by touch operations. When using Smartphone linking, see “Using Smart Access.” P.30 Switching the screen size Notice • When the screen size is switched, the image sometimes appears different from the original video image.
Hands free calling HFP (Hands-Free Profile) Phonebook forwarding OPP (Object Push Profile) Phonebook forwarding and telephone call log, etc. synchronization PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Audio A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Even if devices support Bluetooth profiles, phenomena sometimes occur where devices cannot connect to each other or display and operation are different because of their characteristics or specifications.
English • Problems on some cellphones sometimes cause communication errors or prevent operations from being performed or displayed properly. If this happens, switch the Bluetooth functions off then back on again. (Default: OFF) MEMO • When a cellphone currently in use is switched, the device information including the incoming/outgoing calls log also is switched to the information of the other cellphone that you switched to.
Making calls from the outgoing/ incoming calls log Attention • While you are driving, you cannot enter telephone numbers to make a call. Always stop at a safe location before making a telephone call. Notice • You cannot make calls from the incoming calls log when the incoming call was from a withheld number. Notice • Always input the area code when calling a land-line phone. • With some cellphones, you may not be able to redial immediately after hanging up a call you dialed.
English MEMO • With some cellphone models, the operation of downloading the phonebook from the cellphone is not required. MEMO • For details on how to register phonebooks, see “Registering phonebooks.” P.29 • Up to 1,000 phonebook entries can be registered per cellphone. • Up to five telephone numbers can be displayed for each name in the phonebook. • When downloading from a cellphone, even the same telephone numbers are always added and registered, and are not overwritten.
Notice • While you are driving, some applications cannot be operated so as to prevent obstruction to driving. • Information content that is distributed in real time belongs to third parties having the rights concerned. The content of services might be changed or suspended for reasons of third parties having the rights concerned. Linking-compatible applications To use Smartphone linking, linkingcompatible applications and application management software “Smart Access” must be installed on the software.
3 Select the application you want to start up. English The application starts up. The application can be operated from screens on the unit as if you are operating the smartphone. To end an application, touch MENU Smart Access .
2 Insert the new lithium cell (CR2032) with the mark face up, and close the battery compartment cover. How to use the remote control 1 Names and functions of remote control parts Operate the remote control with it pointed at the remote control sensor on the unit. 1 2 English ◦ Do not heat or disassemble the battery, or put it in fire or water. Doing so might cause the battery to burst or leak, or cause fire or injury.
4 TOP MENU button English 5 6 7 8 9 This displays the top menu screen of DVD video. MENU button This displays the top menu screen of DVD video. direction button This selects items in the DVD video menu screen and top menu screen. ENTER button This determines items selected in the DVD video menu screen and top menu screen. SOURCE button This switches the source of the audio mode. When the unit is turned off, this turns the power on.
Adjusting the image quality of the rear camera 3 1 Check The guidelines are displayed. 2 Touch the screen while the rear camera image is displayed. Approx. 20 cm Display Adjustment or Back This sets the newly adjusted image setting. Image quality adjustments can be set for both the day and night screens. Displaying guidelines 1 2 Approx. 20 cm MEMO • Mark on both sides of the vehicle using packaging or similar tape. • Make the marks slightly longer than the length of the vehicle.
Displaying the quasi bumper line English The rear bumper is sometimes not displayed in the rear camera image depending on where the rear camera is installed. In cases like this, you can display a quasi bumper line so that you can park your vehicle while checking the position of the rear bumper in a quasi manner. 1 2 Touch the screen while the rear camera image is displayed. Quasi Bumper Disp. If five seconds elapses without you touching the screen, Quasi Bumper Disp. will be hidden.
Time: This manually adjusts the time in 1-minute units. (FX503E only) The adjustable range is -59 mins to +59 mins. Clock Format (24h): This switches the clock display format between the 24-hour display and 12-hour display. (Default: ON) Antitheft Indicator: When the engine key is turned off, the illumination on the unit blinks to indicate that the antitheft function is activated.
Making Bluetooth settings English 1 2 MENU Set the Bluetooth connection using the keys. BT Devices Connection: This toggles the Bluetooth function on/off, and registers, switches and deletes Bluetooth-compatible devices. P.28 In-Car-Device setting: Renames the device already set to the unit and changes the PIN. P.38 Renaming devices and changing the PIN Notice • Device addresses cannot be changed.
User 1 , User 2 , or User 3 Adjust Set the sound quality effect. , : This adjusts the band setting for each of the base, mid and treble regions. Reset to Factory Setting: This resets the settings of each band to “0”. From the next operation onwards, the same settings can be accessed at step 3. Adjust the Volume Smoother Volume Smoother functions to automatically adjust differences in volume level of all kinds of music sources and scenes and compensate volume.
Troubleshooting No sound is output after a disc is inserted or the disc is immediately ejected. English The following kinds of symptoms sometimes are not malfunctions. First check the following points before you ask for repair of the unit. Navigation related (NX503E only) Symptom Reception can be enabled by removing obstructions, etc. Positioning is sometimes not possible when the placement of the satellite is poor. Display appears by driving the vehicle. Own vehicle is out of position.
Some files or folders cannot be played. Check to see if the microSD card can be used on the unit. P.45 Cannot insert the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face up (NX503E). Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face down (FX503E). Incorrect display Change the write setting to ISO9660-LV1 or LV2 and try writing again. Cannot play from USB memory. MP3/WMA recorded to CD Extra cannot be played.
Smartphone linking ●● Audio related English Cannot connect Correctly connect the Bluetooth-compatible cellphone. P.27 Turn the audio device on. Symptom An error message is displayed and Smartphone linking is not possible. Bluetooth audio The unit sometimes cannot be connected or skipping sometimes happens depending on distance and where the Bluetooth Audio is installed. Situate the audio device so the reception is as good as possible. Audio is not played.
In some versions of the smartphone OS, Smartphone linking is sometimes canceled after an outgoing call is made. Start up Smart Access from the Home screen by operating on the smartphone. The error screen is displayed while the application is in use. Use the smartphone in a place with good reception. Others Symptom The screen is difficult to view just after the This is due to the properties of the LCD panel, power is turned on. and is not a malfunction. Please wait. The screen is not displayed.
Discs that can be used on the unit (NX503E only) English Attention • Do not use the following discs since there is the possibility that they might get scratched or can no longer be removed. -- 8 cm CD -- Non-standard shaped discs -- Dual discs -- Discs with labels on them • Do not stick labels on disc surfaces or write on them with a pencil or pen, for example. • When handling discs, take care not to leave fingerprints or scratches on the surfaces.
■■ DVD menu DVDs that cannot be played ●● Discs whose region number is other than “2” or “ALL” ●● Discs recorded in packet write mode ●● Discs recorded in hi-vision at home ●● DVD-RAM ✽✽ DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW recorded and finalized in the video mode sometimes cannot be played due to device specifications or environment settings, disc characteristics, or scratches and dirt on the disc.
English MP3 files WMA files ●● ID3-Tag: Display of Ver1.x, 2.x album (displayed as Disc Title), track (displayed as Track Title) and artist (displayed as Track Artist) are supported. ●● Emphasis: Supported only when playing 44.1 kHz files ●● Playable sampling frequencies MPEG1: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/32 kHz MPEG2: 22.05 kHz/24 kHz/16 kHz MPEG2.5: 11.025 kHz/12 kHz/8 kHz ●● Characters in album names sometimes are corrupted depending on the software on the PC where the names were made.
Notes for playing back MP3 and WMA on the unit Music data can be recognized in eight layers of the folder hierarchy (excluding the root) on both microSD cards and USB memory. Only MP3 and WMA music data in these layers is recognized. There is no designation as to which layer data must be placed. Limit the total number of characters in folder names and file names to 250 characters for both 2-byte and 1-byte characters.
Country code English Country code Entry number ALBANIA AL 6576 ANDORRA AD 6568 AUSTRIA AT 6584 Name of country BAHRAIN BELGIUM BH BE 6672 6669 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA BA 6665 BULGARIA BG 6671 Entry number JP 7480 JORDAN JO 7479 KUWAIT KW 7587 LEBANON LB 7666 LESOTHO LS 7683 LIECHTENSTEIN LI 7673 LUXEMBURG LU 7685 JAPAN MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA REPUBLIC OF MK MALTA MT MONACO MC 7767 NETHERLANDS NL 7876 7775 CROATIA (local name: Hrvatska) HR 7282
Warranty and customer support This product is provided with a Warranty. Be sure to check the information and keep the form in a safe place. ■■ Warranty period Check the warranty period written on the Warranty. ■■ Repair after end of warranty period If performance can be maintained by repairing this product, we shall repair it for a charge in accordance with the customer’s wishes. Bluetooth unit Reception frequency: Navigation (GPS) unit (NX503E only) Reception frequency : 1575.
English ●● The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ® ® ●● DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content. Covered by one or more of the following U.S.
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL Symbol Identification This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate safety precautions and concerns during the installation procedure. Be sure to carefully read and understand each precaution prior to beginning the installation. CAUTION WARNING • Confirm the battery voltage of the vehicle to be installed. This unit is designed only for vehicles with DC 12V power supply.
Connection Notes English WARNING • Loom all cables according to the instruction manual, so as not to hinder operation. • Wire the connecting cords/cables away from high temperature areas. If the coatings of the cables melt, it could cause an accident/fire by a short circuit. Take care when wiring in the engine compartment. • When wiring the connecting cables in a vehicle with an airbag system, never feed the cables through a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle English This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard. ●● When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure 3. When installing the main unit in TOYOTA vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the instructions in Figure 4. ●● Wire as shown in Section 9. P.
Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.) Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA English In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.) 6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT CAUTION • After connecting the HDMI and USB cables to the unit, use a cable tie to tie them down.
8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX503E ONLY) • Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation of the airbag or hinder the driver’s visual range. English WARNING ●● Mount the GPS antenna. Stick it surely on a flat plane of the passenger-side dashboard where GPS signal interruption is minimized. ●● Wire the GPS antenna cable. Fasten the cable using the Cable holders. • Do not use the navigation system with the GPS antenna cable cut off.
9. WIRE CONNECTION English Refer to the following page. Radio antenna jack USB terminal GPS antenna jack (NX503E only) Rear Vision Camera terminal Android HDMI/MHL conversion adapter smartphone HDMI/MHL conversion cable HDMI cable (sold separately) or No.
■■ Connecting the parking brake lead Parking brake lamp + lead to battery Parking brake Electro-tap Parking brake signal lead Parking brake lead (Grass-green) English Connect the lead to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. ●● Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp ground allows you to watch video images when the parking brake is engaged. ●● When the parking brake lead is not connected, the monitor will not display video images. ● How to attach the electro-tap 1.
Index English ■■ A Adjusting volume Audio-visual ����������� Phone �������������� AF (Alternative Frequency) ������ AM/FM selection ���������� Angle (DVD Video) ��������� Antitheft Activation ��������� Antitheft Indicator ���������� Audio Language (DVD Video) ����� Audio Level (AUX) ���������� Automatic tuning Tuner �������������� Auto store Tuner �������������� AUX ���������������� AV control bar display key ������ 11 30 13 12 15 37 37 15 26 58 NX503E/FX503E 39 16 16 16 29 30 28 ■■ O Operation panel
■■ T English TA (Traffic Announcement) ������ 13 TA Volume ������������� 13 Title/Chapter ������������ 14 Tuner ��������������� 12 Tuning from list Tuner �������������� 12 Turning power ON/OFF �������� 9 ■■ U USB memory ����������� 19,45 ■■ V Virtual Bass ������������ Vocal Image Control �������� Volume �������������� Volume Smoother ���������� 38 38 7,8 39 ■■ W WMA �������������� 17,45 NX503E/FX503E 59
English: Español: Declaration of conformity Declaración de conformidad We Clarion declares that this model NX503E/ FX503E is following the provision of Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and the other relevant regulations. Clarion declara que este modelo NX503E/FX503E cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otras disposiciones aplicables descritos en la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
