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CD/USB/MP3/WMA/AAC RECEIVER WITH CeNET CONTROL AUTORADIO CD/USB/MP3/WMA/AAC / AVEC COMMANDE CeNET RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3/WMA/AAC CON CONTROL CeNET CX400 Owner’s manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones DUZ385SAT_EN.book Page 1 Friday, November 23, 2007 7:49 PM[...]
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English 2 CX400 This equipme nt has been tes ted and found to co mply with the li mits for a Class B digital devi ce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits ar e designed to provide reas onable prote ction against harmful inte rference in a re sidential installation . This equipme nt generates , uses, and can rad iate radio fr equency [...]
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English 3 CX400 Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in it s 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 ca rd and keep it carefully with this manual. Contents 1.[...]
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English 4 CX400 1. FEATURES G USB Audio for G USB Digit al Media Streaming Capability G XM Min i Tuner Direct Ready 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 or th e optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If mo isture forms on the [...]
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English 5 CX400 Handling Compact Discs Use only compact discs bearing the or mark. Do not play heart-shaped, octag onal, or other specially shaped compact discs. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. Handling • Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs are both eas ily affected by high temperature and humidity and som[...]
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English 6 CX400 3. CONTROLS Names of the Buttons and Their Functions [] button G Perform preset scan while in the radio mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed. G Pla y or pause a track while in the CD/MP3/ WMA/AAC mode. G Confirm various setting s. [IR RECEIVER] G Receiver for remote control unit. (Operating range: 30° [...]
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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions English 7 CX400 [AUX] input jack • The input jack for connecting an external device. [ISR] button • Recall ISR radio station in memory. • Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer: Store current station into ISR memory (radio mode only). [ w ] (UP), [ z ] (DN) buttons • Select the folder whil[...]
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English 8 CX400 Display Items Display Screen In extreme cold, the screen moveme nt may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal. The screen will recover when it returns to normal tempera ture. : WMA indication : AAC indication : MP3 indication : Enter indication : Disc No./Preset channel indication : Manual indication : Mute indicati[...]
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English 9 CX400 4. REMOTE CONTROL Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons If you buy the RCB-176-200 sold separ ately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control f unction. ∗ Some buttons on the remote control un it have diffe rent functi ons from the c orrespondi ng buttons o n the main unit. ● Shared modes [SRC] button • Press the button [...]
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons English 10 CX400 [ x ], [ v ] buttons • Press to move the tracks up and down. • Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform fast-forward/fast-backward (Except DRM file). [ ] button • Switches between playback and pau se. [SCN] button • Press to perform scan play. • When in MP3/WMA/A[...]
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English 11 CX400 Inserting the Battery 1 Turn over the remote control unit an d slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. 2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion guides, with the prin ted side (+) facing upwards. 3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow so that it slides into the compar[...]
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English 12 CX400 5. OPERATIONS Note: • Be s ure to read this chapter referr ing to the fro nt diagrams of chapt er “ 3. CONTROLS ” on page 6. Basic Operations CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the un it power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power off with the volume up,[...]
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Basic Operation s English 13 CX400 Sound Adjustment You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to your preference. ● Setting the Z- Enhancer Plus This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer. ∗ The factory de fault setti ng is “ OFF ”. 2-1. Select “ Z-EHCR ”. 3-1. Each time you [...]
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Basic Operation s English 14 CX400 ● Adjusting the balance 2-1. Select “ BALA NCE ”. 3-1. Press the [ w ] or [ z ] button to adjust the balance of the right and left speakers. ∗ The fact ory default setting is “ CENTER ” (center). (A djustment ra nge: RIGHT12 to LEFT12 (right 12 to le ft 12)) ● Adjusting the fader 2-1. Select “ FADE[...]
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English 15 CX400 Radio Operations Listening to th e radio 1. Press the [ SRC ] button and select the radio mode. The frequency appears in the display. 2. Press the [ BND ] button a nd select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM ➜ FM1... 3. Press the [ [...]
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Radio Operations English 16 CX400 Preset scan Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired station in memory. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the [ ] button again to continue receiving that station. Note: • Be care ful not to press an[...]
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English 17 CX400 XM Satellite Radio Operations This unit can control the satellite radio receiver (XM Mini-Tuner). Note: G When the function is differ depen ding to the connected rec eiver, they are distingu ished by the following no tations: “ XM ” : fo r an XM Satellite Radio Selecting a Sate llite Radio mod e 1. Press the [ SRC ] button. The[...]
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XM Satellite Radio Operat ions English 18 CX400 Tuning mode There are two channel se lection modes: quick tuning mode and step tuning mode. Quick tuning 1. Press and hold the [ x ] or [ v ] button for 1 second or longer. 2. Press the [ ] button to swit ch to another channel. Step tuning 1. Press the [ x ] or [ v ] button. 2. Press the [ ] button to[...]
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English 19 CX400 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operations MP3/WMA/AAC What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression metho d and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format. This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a hig[...]
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CD/MP3/WMA/AAC O perations English 20 CX400 ● Logical format (File system) 1. When writing MP3/WM A/AAC file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” or APPLE ISO as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format. 2. The folder name and file nam[...]
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CD/MP3/WMA/AAC O perations English 21 CX400 Listening to a di sc already loaded in the unit Press the [ SRC ] button to select the CD/MP3/ WMA/AAC mode. When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode, play starts automatically. If there is no disc loaded, the indication “ NO DISC ” appears in the title display. The mode changes each time the [ SR[...]
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CD/MP3/WMA/AAC O perations English 22 CX400 Folder Select This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA/AAC files and start playing from the first track in the folder. 1. Press the [ z ] or [ w ] button. Press the [ w ] button to move the next folder. Press the [ z ] button to move the previous folder. 2. To select a track, press t[...]
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English 23 CX400 Operations Common to Each Mode ● Setting the clock 2-1. Select “ CLOCK ”. 3-1. Press the [ ] button. 3-2. Press the [ x ] or [ v ] button to select the hour or the minute. 3-3. Press the [ w ] or [ z ] button to set the correct time. ∗ The cloc k is displa yed in 12-ho ur format. 3-4. Press the [ ] button to store the time [...]
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Operations Common to Eac h Mode English 24 CX400 When the ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen appear s The ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen will be displayed when turning the ACC power on after performing the foll owing operations: • The car battery was replaced. • The backup power was cut off. •T h e [ RESET ] button was pressed. Note: • If you have lost[...]
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Operations Common to Eac h Mode English 25 CX400 ● Setting the method for title scroll Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC title. ∗ The factory de fault setti ng is “ ON ”. 2-1. Select “ SCROLL ”. 3-1. Press the [ w ] or [ z ] button to select “ ON ” or “ OFF ”. •O N : To scroll automatically. •O F F : To scroll just 1[...]
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Operations Common to Eac h Mode English 26 CX400 Entering titles Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for CD, CD changer, Radio stations and TV stations. The number of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows. 1. Press the [ SRC ] button to select the mode you want to enter a title (Radio, CD, CD chan[...]
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English 27 CX400 6. ACCESSORIES USB/MTP Operations USB memory/MTP device operation Note: • The following oper ations are the s ame as for CD mode: ∗ Pause ∗ Track sele ction ∗ Fast-forward /fast-backw ard (Exce pt DRM file ) ∗ Top function ∗ Scan play ∗ Repeat play ∗ Random play ∗ Folder select ion See “ CD/MP3/WMA/AA C Operatio[...]
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USB/MTP Operati ons English 28 CX400 Connecting a USB memory/MTP device 1. Connect the USB memory/MTP device to the USB cable. Playback will begin from the first file recorded on the device. ∗ If the devic e is not reco gnized, pres s the [ SRC ] bu tton to switch the source t o the device. ∗ Always insert the device ful ly into the connector. [...]
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English 29 CX400 iPod Operations This section describes operations when connected to an Apple iPod via the USB ca ble. Notes: G See the iPod Owner ’ s Manual for deta ils regarding op eration conditi ons. G The unit will not operate, or may operate improperly with unsupported vers ions. G For a list of compatible Apple iPod unit with this model, [...]
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iPod Operat ions English 30 CX400 Selecting category from the iPod menu 1. Press and hold the [ BND ] button for 1 second or longer to select the iPod menu mode. The iPod menu categories will be displayed. Notes: • Repeat and Random mode o perations ar e not supported wh en in the iPod menu mode. • In the iPod menu mode, i f you press the [ x ][...]
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English 31 CX400 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations This function is avail able when Sirius Radio Receiver is connected through the CeNET cable. This unit can control the following satellite radio receivers: • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver: SIRC L3 • SIRIUS Satellite Translator Adapter: CLA-SC1 (which needs Si rius universal Tuner sold separat[...]
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations English 32 CX400 Recalling a preset stat ion A total of 18 satellite radio stations can be stored. 6-SR1, 6-SR2 and 6-SR3 This allows you to store your favorite satellite radio stations in memory for later recall. 1. Press the [ BND ] button to select the desired band. 2. Press the [ w ] / [ z ] button or [ DIRECT [...]
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English 33 CX400 CD Changer Operations Note: • The following oper ations are the s ame as for CD mode: ∗ Pause ∗ Track sele ction ∗ Fast-forward /fast-backw ard ∗ Scan play ∗ Repeat play ∗ Random play See “ CD/MP3/WMA/AA C Operatio ns ” (page 19- 22) for de tails. CD changer functions When an optional CD ch anger is connected thro[...]
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English 34 CX400 DVD Changer Operations By connecting an optional DVD chan ger that supports CeNET wiring, this unit can be used to control the DVD changer. To view DVDs, an optional monitor is required. • The DVD control and display functions supported by this unit are limited; the unit does not support all the functions possible on a DVD change[...]
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TV Operations English 35 CX400 Setting th e TV diver You can change the reception settin g for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner. ∗ The factory de fault setti ng is “ ON ”. 1. Press and hold the [ DISP ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [ x ] or [ v ] button to select “ TV DIVE[...]
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English 36 CX400 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Measure Genera l Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace wi th a fuse o f the same amperage. I f the fuse blows again, consult your store of purc hase. Incorrect wir ing. Consult your store of purc hase. No sound output when operati ng the unit with amplifiers or power[...]
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English 37 CX400 USB/MTP/iPod No sound heard The device contai ns no MP3/ WMA/AAC file s. Record MP3/WMA/ AAC files prop erly to the devi ce. The files a re not prop er MP3/ WMA/AAC form at. Use only proper ly encoded MP3/WMA/ AAC files. Connecto rs are loose. Disconnect the device and reconnect sec urely. Sound is interrupte d or has noise. The MP[...]
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English 38 CX400 8. ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displa yed. Take the measures described bel ow to eliminate the problem. If an error display other than the ones described abov e appears, press the reset button. If the problem persists, turn off the power and co nsult your store of purchase. Error Display Caus[...]
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English 39 CX400 9. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBμV 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBμV Alternate Channel Selectivity: 60 dB Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 30 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz AM Tuner Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBμV CD Player Sy[...]
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English 40 CX400 10. OTHERS WMDRM 10 for devices • This product is protected by certai n intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is pro hibited without a li cense from Microsoft. • Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their inte[...]
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Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 200 9 : Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China 200 9 / 8 PE-3051B 280-8 843 -00 DUZ385SAT_Backcover.fm Page 38 We dnesday, September 26, 200 7 4:50 PM[...]