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2 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual CLARION PRODUCT REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION For USA and Canada only www .clarion.com Dear Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of a Clarion mobile electr onic product. W e are confident that you’ll enjoy your Clarion experience.
English VX401/VZ401 3 English Owner’ s Manual Contents 1. FEA TURES ......................................................................................................................... 4 Expanding Systems .......................................
4 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 1. FEA TURES Double Din 6.2” T ouch Panel Control (VX401) Motorized 7” T ouch Panel Control (VZ401) DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/WMA Playback Capability Built-In Blu.
English VX401/VZ401 5 English Owner’ s Manual 2. PRECAUTIONS • For your safety , the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating any video sources while driving ar e prohibited by law in some countries.
6 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 1.When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater , moisture may form on the disc (DVD/ CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible.
English VX401/VZ401 7 English Owner’ s Manual 3. CONTROLS Operational P anel [VOL+] [SOURCE] [PWR] AUX IN SENSOR RESET [ CLOSE] MIC [VOL-] [VOL+] [SOURCE] [PWR] SENSOR RESET MIC [VOL-] [OPEN] AUX IN VX401 VX_VZ401 081210 R4 _EN.
8 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front diagr am “CONTR OLS”. [ SRC] Button • Press this button to turn the unit power on. The Main menu will be displayed. Scroll through the available sour ces such as AM/FM T uner , Sirius, DVD, NAVI, USB, Camera modes, etc.
English VX401/VZ401 9 English Owner’ s Manual / BAND [ ] / BAND Remote Control Signal transmitter Signal transmitter [ OPEN ] [ ] [ VOLUME ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ MENU ] [ PIC ] [ REPEAT ] [ ] ROOT [ ] [ ] .
10 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual / BAND Shared modes [VOLUME] Button Increase or decr ease volume. [MUTE] Button T urns mute on or off. [OPEN] Button Press this button to OPEN or CLOSE the motorized screen (VZ401). Please ensur e there are no obstructions befor e starting the opera- tion.
English VX401/VZ401 11 English Owner’ s Manual / BAND Functions of Remote Control Buttons [ ], [ ] Buttons • Press to select the next chapter number up or down in DVD video media. • Press to select the next track up or down in in CD media. [ ], [ ] Buttons Press to perform fastforwar d and fastbackward.
12 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operation Panel • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperatur e range of 0˚ to 60˚ C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbr ellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry .
English VX401/VZ401 13 English Owner’ s Manual Handling Discs Handling • New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs ar e used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any r oughness from the edge of the disc.
14 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Note: • The functions described in this section, for example, the recor ded language, subtitles, angles, etc.
English VX401/VZ401 15 English Owner’ s Manual Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recor ded. The first session is Audio session and the second session is Data session.
16 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual • This product incorporates copyright pr otection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
English VX401/VZ401 17 English Owner’ s Manual 6. OPERA TIONS Basic Operations Note: • Be sure to r ead this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings.
18 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Basic Operations T ur ning Monitor ON or OFF 1. T ouch the screen button Monitor OFF on the Main Menu to turn Off the scr een. 2. T ouch the screen again to turn monitor scr een On. [Monitor off] : T ur n off the scr een.
English VX401/VZ401 19 English Owner’ s Manual Basic Operations Adjusting the EQ The EQ can be adjusted as follows. 1. T ouch the [ ] or [ ] key to select your settings. 2. T o set your preferable setting, select User . 3. Select from preset setting list: Flat , Jazz , Pop or Classical .
20 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Listening to the Radio 1. T ouch the [T uner] key on the Main menu display . The tuner mode screen is displayed.
English VX401/VZ401 21 English Owner’ s Manual Radio Operations Preset Scan The Preset Scan r eceives the stations stored in the preset memory in or der . This function is useful when searching for the desir ed station in memory . 1. T ouch the [Band] key to select the desired band.
22 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual WARNING Some videos may be recor ded at higher than desired volume levels. Incr ease the volume gradually from the minimal setting after the video has started. DVD Video Player Operations CAUTION For your safety , the driver should not insert or eject a disc, or operate the controls while driving.
English VX401/VZ401 23 English Owner’ s Manual Showing DVD Player mode screen After disc is loaded, the play mode is automatically engaged. T ouch the screen of the playing disc to display DVD Video menu. The display will r etur n to the playback screen, if you do not touch the scr een for 25 seconds.
24 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Repeat Playback This operation plays back chapters recor ded on the DVD Video r epeatedly . 1. Showing the DVD Player mode screen, touch the [ ] key for Chapter Repeat. 2. T ouch the [ ] key again for Title Repeat.
English VX401/VZ401 25 English Owner’ s Manual DVD Video Player Operations the disc: ( Indicates multi-angle). * Depending on the disc, angles may switch smoothly or switch with a momentary still image. * Depending on the disc, switching may be completely impossible or impossible on some scenes.
26 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 5. T ouch the [List] key to return to the main screen. Stop Playback 1. T ouch the [ ] key to stop playback. Audio Settings 1. T ouch the [Audio Settings] key to enter Audio menu. Other various play functions 1.
English VX401/VZ401 27 English Owner’ s Manual DVD Video Player Operations • Folder structure A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will conflict with the ISO9660 and playback will be impossible. • Number of files or folders 1.
28 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual This function is available when a SIRIUS Satellite Radio T uner is connected through the dedicated connection. This unit is recommended to be used with the following receiver: SC-C1 - SiriusConnect V ehicle T uner Note: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription service.
English VX401/VZ401 29 English Owner’ s Manual Recalling the preset station A total of 20 satellite radio stations can be stored in the r eceiver’ s memory . Y ou can access the presets by touching the Pr esets keys. This allows you to store your favorite satellite radio stations in the memory for later recall.
30 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 7. ACCESSORIES iPod/iPhone Operations Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone • Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit with a headphone connected to the iPod/ iPhone. • After the iPod/iPhone has been connected to this unit, the iPod’ s buttons are disabled for operation in the Music mode.
English VX401/VZ401 31 English Owner’ s Manual Note: • Note that not all iPod/iPhone devices are compatible to output video to this unit. [ ] Previous T rack key • T ouch this key to play the previous track. [ ] Next T rack key • T ouch this key to play the next track.
32 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual USB Operations This system can play audio files (MP3/WMA) stored in an USB memory which is r ecognized as “USB Mass Storage Class device”. Y ou can use your USB memory as an audio device by simply copying desired audio files into it.
English VX401/VZ401 33 English Owner’ s Manual Selecting the Bluetooth Mode 1. T ouch the ( ) Bluetooth indicator on the top of the screen. T ouch the [ ] key in the Main Menu screen to access the Bluetooth mode directly . The default setting is OFF .
34 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Note: • Y ou cannot register the same Bluetooth audio player which is already register ed doubly . Controlling the Bluetooth Audio Player Note: • Occasionally , depending on the environment, playback sounds may be fragmented, or switch noises may be generated.
English VX401/VZ401 35 English Owner’ s Manual Selecting the BT Phone mode 1. T ouch the [ ] key to display the Menu screen. 2. T ouch the [ Bluetooth] key to select the Bluetooth mode. 3. T ouch the [Keypad] key to select the BT Phone mode. The T elephone screen is displayed.
36 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 4. When the call is finished, touch the [End] key to hang up. The display will return to the previous mode scr een selected before entering the BT Phone mode.
English VX401/VZ401 37 English Owner’ s Manual Listening to HD Radio Broadcasts 1. T ouch the T uner key on the Main menu display . The tuner mode screen is displayed. 2. T ouch the [BAND] key or press the [Band] button on remote control to select the radio band.
38 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual HD Radio Operations Auto Store The Auto Store is a function for storing up to 16 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially . If 16 receivable stations cannot be received, a pr eviously stored station remains unoverwritten at the memory position.
English VX401/VZ401 39 English Owner’ s Manual External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder , navigation unit, video of iPod/iPhone, etc. can be connected to the AUX IN in the front of this unit or A V IN connector on the back of this unit using the A/V media cables.
40 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Y ou can customize the various settings of this unit from the Settings scr een. T ouch [Settings] key on the Main Menu screen. The Setting menu screen will be displayed. T ouch the [Main] key to return to the Main screen.
English VX401/VZ401 41 English Owner’ s Manual 2. T ouch the desired tab key and perform the adjustments. • Password Refer to Setting up the password for parental level contr ol in page 22. • Parental contr ol T ouch this key to set the age ratings Choose the desired rating: 1.
42 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 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 your store of pur chase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your installation center .
English VX401/VZ401 43 English Owner’ s Manual USB DEVICE Problem Cause Measure USB device cannot be inserted. The USB device has been inserted with wrong dir ection. Reversing the connection direction of the USB device, try it again. The USB connector is broken.
44 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual TV/VTR (When connecting an optional TV tuner , etc.) Problem Cause Measure The image is not displayed. The parking brake is not engaged. Check that the parking brake is engaged. The display is dark. The brightness control is too low .
English VX401/VZ401 45 English Owner’ s Manual 9. ERROR DISPLA Y If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. T ake the measures described below to solve the pr oblem. DVD PLA YER Display Cause Measure BAD DISC A disc is caught inside the DVD deck and is not ejected.
46 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual LCD Monitor VX401 Screen Size: 6.2” wide type Pixel s: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x3 (RGB) VZ401 Screen Size: 7” wide type Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x3 (RGB) (RGB) Bluetooth Specification: Bluetooth V er 2.
English VX401/VZ401 47 English Owner’ s Manual INST ALLA TION /WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE 1. Before Starting 1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a negative ground 12V power supply . 2. Read these instructions carefully . 3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “-” terminal before starting.
48 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 4. Cautions on Installation 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit befor e starting.
English VX401/VZ401 49 English Owner’ s Manual 5. Installing the Main Unit For NISSAN vehicle For TOYOTA vehicle Mounting Screw Holes (Side View of the Main Unit) 6-Flat head screw (M5 8) (attached .
50 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual Installing the Main Unit in TOYOT A V ehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked ar e attached to the vehicle.) *2 Some panel openings ar e too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model.
English VX401/VZ401 51 English Owner’ s Manual 6. Cautions on Wiring 1. Be sure to turn the power off befor e wiring. 2. Be particularly careful wher e you route the wires. Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.
52 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual 7. Wire Connections Note: • Before installing, be sur e to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery .
English VX401/VZ401 53 English Owner’ s Manual iPod/iPhone Video In Audio/L Audio/R CCA-748 (sold separately) 4-Channel Amplifier Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Line Out Rear Line Out Rear Line Out Front L.
54 VX401/VZ401 English Owner’ s Manual See ne xt page for ho w to connect the par king brak e cord. Y ell ow Blac k Pur ple Pur ple/Bla ck Grass-g reen Gray Gray/Bla c k White White/Bla c k Green Gr.
English VX401/VZ401 55 English Owner’ s Manual Connecting the parking brake cord Connect the cord to parking brake lamp gr ound in the meter panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake cord to lamp gr ound allows you to watch iPod/iPhone video/DVD video/A V input when the parking brake is engaged.
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