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Cover2-3.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 19, 2006 9:48 AM Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. English • 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). • This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer and TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable. The CD changer and TV tuner have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM NOMENCLATURE PRECAUTIONS Operation status and function mode indication Titles, Clock, and the names of the mode being selected etc. are displayed. : Disc (folder) Scan etc. : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication : 2-ZONE indication : Main indication : Sub indication 1.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM NOMENCLATURE PRECAUTIONS Operation status and function mode indication Titles, Clock, and the names of the mode being selected etc. are displayed. : Disc (folder) Scan etc. : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication : 2-ZONE indication : Main indication : Sub indication 1.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM / 4. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [DISP] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the display indication (main display, clock display). • Press and hold for 1 second or more but less than 4 seconds to switch to the display adjust mode.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM / 4. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [DISP] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the display indication (main display, clock display). • Press and hold for 1 second or more but less than 4 seconds to switch to the display adjust mode.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM / 4. NOMENCLATURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Names of the Buttons and their Functions [OPEN] button [DISP] button • Deeply push in the button to unlock the flip down panel. • Switches the display indication (main display, clock display). • Press and hold for 1 second or more but less than 4 seconds to switch to the display adjust mode.
Eng_unfold.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:33 PM NOMENCLATURE PRECAUTIONS Operation status and function mode indication Titles, Clock, and the names of the mode being selected etc. are displayed. : Disc (folder) Scan etc. : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication : 2-ZONE indication : Main indication : Sub indication 1.
VXZ766.book Page 9 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 5. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. Be sure to close the HOLD FLAP for safety when removing the DCP. Removing the DCP 1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main unit. 1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power. 2.
VXZ766.book Page 10 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 6. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. zDVD Video Features zMulti-story function This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy.
VXZ766.book Page 11 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM DVD VIDEO SYSTEM zAbout playing a DVD±R/RW disc This DVD video player can play the following discs. This player cannot play DVD±R/RW discs previously recorded in video CD format. However, MP3/WMA files recorded on DVD±R/RW discs can be played. Playable disc DVD video discs Audio CDs video CDs MP3 ID3 TAG WMA zMP3/WMA discs This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW and DVD±R/RW discs on which MP3/WMA music data have been recorded.
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VXZ766.book Page 13 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Buttons Used in the DVD Mode (During DVD/VCD playback) [P.TIME] button [DVD TITLE] button Used to switch among play time displays. DVD VIDEO: Displays the title screen. [0-9] buttons (Ten-key buttons) [SET UP] button Used to input numbers. Displays the setup screen of the unit. [MENU] button [PBC] button DVD VIDEO: Displays the menu screen. V-CD: Displays the PBC menu. [RTN] button Returns to the previous menu.
VXZ766.book Page 14 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Buttons Used in Other Modes Mode Radio DVD CD changer TV Button [SRC] Switches among radio, DVD, CD changer, TV and AUX. [DISC UP], Switches reception band. [BND] Returns to the first track. Moves the next disc in Switches reception increasing order. band. [VOLUME] Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). [ ] Moves preset ],[ channels up and down. [ ] [MUTE] [ISR] [DISP] No function.
VXZ766.book Page 15 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM REMOTE CONTROL English Operation Range of the Remote Control Unit Receiver for remote control unit Operating range : 30° in all directions Signal transmitter Inserting the Batteries 1. Open the rear battery cover. Rear cover 2. Insert the two supplied size AA (SUM-3, R6/1.5V) batteries orienting the plus and minus poles of the batteries as shown by the <+> and <−> symbols inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
VXZ766.book Page 16 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 8. OPERATIONS Basic Operations Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). ! CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power off with the volume up, when you switch the power back on, the sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit.
VXZ766.book Page 17 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS 1. Each time you press the [DISP] button, the display switches in the following order: Clock display ➜ Display off ➜ Clock display... Setting MAGNA BASS EXTEND 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from -4 to +8 or OFF. 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.
VXZ766.book Page 18 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Adjusting the bass (Gain, Frequency, Q-curve) • This function cannot be adjusted when as follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played. • This adjustment can only be performed when the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”. 1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”. 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the bass. • The factory default setting is “B”.
VXZ766.book Page 19 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Radio Operations Listening to the radio Manual tuning 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio mode. The frequency appears in the display. There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In the quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency. 2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio band.
VXZ766.book Page 20 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Auto store Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a previously stored station remains unoverwritten at the memory position. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band (FM or AM). 2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 seconds or longer.
VXZ766.book Page 21 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English DVD Operations ! WARNING About a Single CD/DVD (8cm DISC) • Since the unit is not compatible with a single CD/DVD, do not load it into the unit. • Keep in mind the fact that a single CD/DVD cannot be played even using a single CD/DVD adaptor for the unit. • If you try to push it into the unit forcibly without removing it, the CD/DVD cannot be ejected. This will result in damage to the mechanism. Please never do this.
VXZ766.book Page 22 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Watching a DVD-Video For normal DVD-Video discs, the menu screen appears. The displayed contents may differ, depending on the DVD software. 2. Move the lever down again within about 3 seconds to move to the beginning of the previous chapter. Selecting the DVD menu Fast-forward/fast-rewind 1. Press the [MENU] button during playback. zFast-forward 2.
VXZ766.book Page 23 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS You can locate the beginning of the scene using the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded on the DVD-Video disc. • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. 1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during playback. Switching subtitles On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle languages have been recorded, you can switch among the subtitle languages during playback.
VXZ766.book Page 24 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Displaying the playback status • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. Title number Chapter number Playback time 1. Press the [P.TIME] button during playback. 2. Each time you press the button, you can switch between display (ON) and non-display (OFF) of the playback status. Title001 Chapter001 00:00:19 D 3 / 2 .
VXZ766.book Page 25 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS Changing audio output zTrack-up You can change the audio output method. 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. • This function can only be used from the remote control unit. 1. Press the [AUDIO] button during playback. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. ➜ STEREO ➜ L (Left) ➜ 2.
VXZ766.book Page 26 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Listening to a CD This unit supports the display of the DISC TITLE, TRACK TITLE and ARTIST of the CD TEXT. • Example showing CD TEXT display. Track002 00:00:28 Skipping a track zTrack-up 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. DISC 2.
VXZ766.book Page 27 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS Repeat play This operation scans and plays back all tracks recorded on the disc, the first 10 seconds for each. This operation plays back tracks recorded on the CD repeatedly. English Scan play 1. Press the [RPT] button. 1. Press the [SCN] button. Random play This operation plays back all tracks on the disc in no particular order. 1. Press the [RDM] button. Listening to an MP3/WMA • Example showing WMA/ID3 Tag display.
VXZ766.book Page 28 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc zUsable sampling rates and bit rates: 1. MP3: Sampling rate 32 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR 2. WMA: Bit rate 32 kbps-192 kbps zFile extensions 1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or “.WMA” to MP3 or WMA file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played. 2.
VXZ766.book Page 29 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS 4. Press the [ENT] button on the remote control unit. zTrack-up 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever up to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. zTrack-down 1. Move the [ ]/[ ] lever down to move back to the beginning of the current track. 2. Move the lever down again within about 2 seconds to move to the beginning of the previous track.
VXZ766.book Page 30 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc. Selecting the monitor menu SETUP Notes: • The setup main menu appears only while in the DVD mode. • “PREFERENCES” appears only when there is no disc loaded and playback stops. • Menu settings described in this section are displayed on the monitor. If the set language has not been recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is used for display. 1.
VXZ766.book Page 31 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS Set up the screen size according to the TV monitor to which the unit is connected. English Setting up the screen size zWhen watching through a wide TV monitor (16:9) • WIDE: • The factory default setting is “NORMAL/PS”. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “TV DISPLAY” from “GENERAL SETUP”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. 3. Press the [ENT] button to enter.
VXZ766.book Page 32 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Setting up the audio language Setting up the subtitle language • The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “AUDIO” from “PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. 1.
VXZ766.book Page 33 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS Setting up the country code • The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. Set up the country number for setting up of the parental level. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “DISC MENU” from “PREFERENCES”, and press the “ ” button to go to the option list. • The default setting is “8583” (US). 1.
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VXZ766.book Page 35 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS You can change the level of parental lock (audiovisual restriction). This function allows cutting scenes that are unfavorable for children or replacing them automatically with other scenes prepared in advance. For example, by replacing scenes of radical violence or portrayals of sex with safe scenes, you can make a trouble-free story as if it were so from the beginning. Setting up the password for setting up of the parental level 1.
VXZ766.book Page 36 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Turning on/off speakers You can turn on/off or select the size of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, and a subwoofer depending on your speaker system. 1. Following the steps 1 to 3 in “Selecting the monitor menu”, select “SPEAKER-SEL” from “AUDIO SETUP”. AUD I O ” button to go to the option list ” or “ ” buttons to select the You can select the settings as shown in the following table.
VXZ766.book Page 37 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS S P - GA I N F RON T L CENTER F RON T R SRD L SRD R S U B - WO O F E R PRESS R I GH T 0 0 0 0 0 0 TO dB dB dB dB dB dB Adjusting the speaker delay time The time necessary for sound to travel from speakers to a listener differs depending on the speaker location or the car size. By adjusting the delay time of each speaker, you can hear the sound from the front speakers and the other speakers simultaneously.
VXZ766.book Page 38 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Adjusting the dynamic range Setting the down mix This function allows you to adjust the dynamic range, the ratio of the loudest sounds to the quietest sounds. This function allows you to select the method of down-mixing when the channel format and the output channel configuration are not in agreement. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1.
VXZ766.book Page 39 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Different Pieces of Music Heard by Plural Listeners (2-ZONE function) About the 2-ZONE function Setting the 2-ZONE function The 2-ZONE function is a function that outputs separate sounds from the MAIN zone and SUB zone by simultaneously operating two sources in the one center unit, thereby allowing plural listeners to enjoy separate music sources.
VXZ766.book Page 40 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Common Operations Display Adjust Mode Setting the clock 1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the display adjust mode. 2. Move the [ “CLOCK”. 3. Press the [ ]/[ ] lever to select ] button. 4. Move the [ ]/[ or the minute. ] lever to select the hour 4. Press the [DISP] button to return to the previous mode.
VXZ766.book Page 41 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS Setting the low pass filter Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA TITLE. • This function can only be adjusted when the subwoofer output is set to “ON” and the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”. For details on how to set the subwoofer, refer to the subsection “Turning on/off speakers” (P. 36) in the section “Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.”.
VXZ766.book Page 42 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Adjusting the auxiliary input sensitivity Adjust the auxiliary sensitivity when the audio from an external device is difficult to hear even after adjusting the volume. • The factory default setting is “MID”. 1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjust mode. 2. Move the [ SENS”. ]/[ ] lever to select “AUX 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from “LOW”, “MID” or “HIGH”. 4.
VXZ766.book Page 43 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS English Clearing titles 1. Play a track or tune in to a radio/TV station for which you want to delete the title. 2. Do one of the following: zIn the CD or CD changer mode: Press the [TITLE] button to select “USER TITL”. zIn the radio or TV mode: Skip this step. 3. Press and hold the [TITLE] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the title input display. 4. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer to delete the title. 5.
VXZ766.book Page 44 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 9. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES CD Changer Operations CD changer functions When an optional CD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all CD changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers. 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the CD changer mode to start play. 2. If 2 CD changers are connected, press the [SRC] button to select the CD changer for play.
VXZ766.book Page 45 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English Scan play Disc random play Scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc automatically. This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled. The disc random play selects and plays individual tracks or discs automatically in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled. • The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 1.
VXZ766.book Page 46 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES English TV Operations TV tuner functions Manual tuning When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner functions. To watch TV it requires a TV tuner and a monitor. Watching a TV There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time.
VXZ766.book Page 47 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES Setting the TV diver Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into preset memory. If the 6 stations with good reception are not available, stations previously stored in memory remain. Only stations with strong reception are stored into memory. You can change the reception setting for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2). 2.
VXZ766.book Page 48 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM General Problem Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult Clarion dealer. Incorrect wiring. Consult Clarion dealer. No audio when operating the unit with amplifiers. Amplifier turn-on lead is shorted Turn the unit off and check each wire for a possible short.
VXZ766.book Page 49 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 11.ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem. CD changer DVD (CD/MP3/WMA) Error Display Cause Measure ERROR 2 A DISC is caught inside the DVD deck This is a failure of DVD deck’s and is not ejected. mechanism and consult Clarion dealer. ERROR 3 A DISC cannot be played due to scratches, etc.
VXZ766.book Page 50 Monday, January 16, 2006 6:43 PM English 12.SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Audio Frequency Range: 87.0 MHz to 108.
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