Clarion NX504E manual

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    NX504E FX504E DVD MUL TIMEDIA ST A TION WITH BUIL T -IN NAVIGA TION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL MUL TIMEDIA ST A TION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH P ANEL CONTROL Owner’ s manual[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing the Clarion NX504E or FX504E. ● Please read this owner ’ s manual thoroughly befor e operating this equipment. ● After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for futur e reference. ● Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. ● The provided disc (CD-ROM manual[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 1 English Hard buttons and touch keys The operation descriptions in this manual, hard buttons on the main unit are indicated by dotted frames as the example shown below . 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 touc[...]

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    2 NX504E/FX504E English Switching the audio language/subtitle language/angle ���������� 16 Adjusting image quality �������� 16 Switching the screen size ������� 16 Setting the monitor size �������� 17 Setting priority language ������� 17 Setting the parental level �?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 3 English DVD Video Features ��������� 46 DVDs that cannot be played ���� 47 microSD car ds/USB memory that can be used on the unit ������ 47 microSD card handling pr ecautions ��������������� 47 Audio files that can be played on the unit ���������?[...]

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    4 NX504E/FX504E English ❏ Do not use the product if it has malfunctioned or is not operating properly . Stop using the product immediately if there is no image or audio, if any foreign objects get inside it, if it gets wet, if it emits smoke, strange noises, or strange smells. Failure to do so might cause fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not use be[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 5 English Before Starting Operations The following describes information you should know before you start using the unit. Features available on the unit (NX504E only) (NX504E only) (NX504E only) (NX504E only) (NX504E only) (NX504E only) NX504E ● Cloud-based Speech Recognition and Destination Search ● 8GB Map Storage and Latest Map[...]

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    6 NX504E/FX504E English PRECAUTIONS 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 soun[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 7 English Names and functions of parts The following describes the button names on the operation panel of the unit and their functions. NX504E 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✽ 4 ✽ 7 ✽ 3 ✽ 5 ✽ 6 ✽ 1 ✽ 2 Insert and remove the microSD car d after tur ning off the unit, because the microSD card might get damage. ✽ 1 This is the built-in micr[...]

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    8 NX504E/FX504E English This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel. Number Inline graphic Description of operation 1 MENU Short press This displays the main menu screen. 2 DISP Short press This switches to the audio screen. 3 VOL+ VOL- Short press Use this to adju[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 9 English AUX2 : This displays the AUX2 mode.  P .25 (Settings ) : This displays the various setting screens.  P .38 Using the shortcut menu Y ou can open a shortcut menu by touching in the top screen of a function selected from the main menu screen. Up to five frequently used functions can be registered to the shortcut menu. ?[...]

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    10 NX504E/FX504E English 2 Select the relevant item fr om the list. If all indexes are not displayed, either touch or or flick to move to the next page. ❏ Adjusting numerical values When and are displayed, numerical values, volume, etc. can be adjusted. Inserting and removing discs (NX504E only) T o enjoy data in CD, MP3/WMA or DVD discs, the dis[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 11 English ❏ How to insert the microSD card 1 Insert the microSD car d 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 car d. The microSD card springs out slightly . 2 Remove the micro[...]

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    12 NX504E/FX504E English Listening to the radio Y ou 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 emer gency information, traffic information, or a program specified by the user . Receiving radio broadcasts ❏ Switching between AM and FM radio[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 13 English PTY Select: Select the type of program that will interrupt the current source when “PTY (Program T ype)” is on. T ouching Seek automatically searches for and starts receiving the same type of program that is currently selected. AF (Alternative Frequency): Select whether to automatically search for a frequency broadcasti[...]

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    14 NX504E/FX504E English Viewing DVDs ( NX504E only) Playing DVDs WARNING • If the driver wants to view video on a DVD, he or she should always stop at a safe place before doing so. Notice • Forsafety’ssake,viewvideoonaDVD onlywhenthevehiclehasstopped.While youaredriving,youcan[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 15 English ❏ Stopping play 1 T ouch the screen while playing DVD video is hidden and playing stops. (resume stop) If is touched during a resume stop, play is resumed from the place wher e it was stopped. If is touched during a resume stop, play is completely stopped. (complete stop) When play is next started, the disc is played from[...]

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    16 NX504E/FX504E English ❏ Entering a title or chapter number to play a title or chapter 1 MENU DVD / CD 2 T ouch the screen. 3 4 Select at [10Key Search] 5 Title or Chapter 6 Enter the number . 7 OK The entered title or chapter is played. Setting DVDs ❏ Switching the audio language/ subtitle language/angle Notice • Thisfunctionis[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 17 English 7 Back ❏ Setting the monitor size Notice • Ther ecordedmonitorsizediffers accordingtoeachdisc.Evenifthe monitorsizeissetto“PanScan”or“Letter Box”,videomaybeautomaticallyplayed atoneofthesesettingsdependingont[...]

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    18 NX504E/FX504E English Setting and changing passwords Setting or changing the password is required for setting viewing r estrictions. 1 MENU DVD / CD 2 T ouch the screen. 3 4 Change at [Parental Contr ol Password] 5 Enter the password OK “••••”isdisplayedfortheentered password. (Default: 0000) 6 Enter the new passwor[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 19 English ❏ Rewinding/fast forwarding 1 While playing, (rewind) or (fast forward) (long pr ess) If you release your finger from , , normal play resumes. ❏ Playing the previous/next track 1 While playing, or T ouching returns you to the start of the track, and each additional touch of moves you to the previous track. ❏ Playing t[...]

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    20 NX504E/FX504E English Playing DivX content WARNING • If the driver wants to view video on a DVD/CD, he or she should always stop at a safe place before doing so. Notice • Forsafety’ssake,viewvideoonaDVD/CD onlywhenthevehiclehasstopped.While youaredriving,youcanenjoyonly?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 21 English ❏ Playing the previous/next track 1 While playing, or T ouching returns you to the start of the track, and each additional touch of moves you to the previous track. ❏ Playing from the folder list/ track list 1 MENU SD or MENU USB / iPod 2 3 Select the folder currently being played. The track list is displayed. When a fo[...]

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    22 NX504E/FX504E English Notice • TheseriesofiPad ® isnotsupported. • NotalliPodoperationsar eguaranteed. • WhenconnectinganiPodtotheunit, donotuseiPodheadphonesorother accessories. • TheiPodmightnotoperatecorr ectlywhen theiPod?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 23 English Notice • ForthedevicewithLightningconnector , thevideointheiPodcannotbe playedfrom USB / iPod onthemain menuscreen.PleaseusetheSmart Accesslinking-compatibleapplication “Media4car”. • Forsafety’ssake,viewiPodvi[...]

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    24 NX504E/FX504E English Setting iPod (video only) ❏ Adjusting the image quality of iPod video Preparations ● Before adjusting the display , select night or day with Day/Night Mode on the Settings menu.   P .41 1 MENU USB / iPod 2 Video 3 4 Setup at [Display Adjustment] 5 or of item to adjust Adjust the image quality while viewing the vid[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 25 English ❏ Playing from the track list Notice • Forthisfunction,onlyBluetoothAudiothat iscompatiblewithA VRCPVer .1.4.canbe used.WithsometypesofBluetoothAudio devices,thisfunctioncannotbeused. • WhentheBluetoothAudioplayerthat[...]

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    26 NX504E/FX504E English Notice • Foryoursafety ,thissystemhasasafety functionwhichturnsoffthepicturewhen thecarismoving,soonlytheaudio canbeheard.Thepicturecanonlybe watchedwhenthecarisstoppedandthe parkingbrakeisappli[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 27 English 5 Select the screen display size. Normal: Video is displayed in the center of the screen with its aspect ratio held intact. When the size of the video and screen differ , excess parts of the screen are displayed in black. Full: The video is displayed to fit the entire screen. When the size of the video and screen differ , t[...]

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    28 NX504E/FX504E English Registering Bluetooth- compatible devices (pairing) When using a Bluetooth-compatible device for the first time, the device must be registered (pair ed) with the unit. Notice • Pairingcannotbeexecutedwhileyouar e driving. • Also,pairingsometimescannotbe executediftheBlu[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 29 English Switching the connected Bluetooth-compatible device When two or more Bluetooth-compatible devices are register ed to the unit, the device to be connected can be switched. Notice • ThoughuptofiveBluetooth-compatible devicescanbepaired,onlyonecanbe connectedtoatanyone[...]

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    30 NX504E/FX504E English Entering a number to make a call Attention • Whileyouar edriving,youcannotenter telephonenumberstomakeacall.Always stopatasafelocationbeforemakinga telephonecall. Notice • Alwaysinputthear eacodewhencallinga land-lineph[...]

  • Page 33

    NX504E/FX504E 31 English MEMO: • 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?[...]

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    32 NX504E/FX504E English MEMO: • WithsomeAndroiddevices,theHDMI outputsettingonthesmartphonemustbe enabled. Also, with this function, only applications compatible with Smartphone linking can be used. This User’ s Manual refers to these as “linking-compatible applications.” Attention • Useof?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 33 English Correcting the touch position on screen (Android smartphones only) During Smartphone linking, the positions of keys displayed on the unit is sometimes deviate from the actual touch position because of different r esolutions on the unit and the smartphone. This deviation can be automatically corrected by the following proced[...]

  • Page 36

    34 NX504E/FX504E English 1 Smart Access 2 T alk to the interior microphone on the unit. Destination History: This displays the search history . Cancel: This cancels the voice recognition. T ry again: Select this to try to talk again. MEMO: • Examplesofverbalinput:  - “Steakhouse”  - “Japaneserestaurant” The search [...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 35 English 2 Insert the new lithium cell (CR2032) with the mark face up, and close the battery compartment cover . Names and functions of remote control parts 4 9 12 15 14 13 8 10 11 1 2 3 5 6 7 Notice • OntheFX504E,available buttonsareasfollows: SOURCE ,  BAND ,  VOL ,  VOL ,   [...]

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    36 NX504E/FX504E English Using the rear camera When the rear color camera (sold separately) is connected to the unit, the rear of the vehicle can be viewed on the monitor . T o connect it, you need the camera input cable (CCA-644).Consult your dealer before buying the rear color camera (sold separately). WARNING • Never reverse the vehicle whi[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 37 English Displaying guidelines 1 T ouch the screen while the rear camera image is displayed. 2 Guideline If five seconds elapses without you touching the screen, Guideline will be hidden. 3 Check The guidelines are displayed. A B C C A: Position about 2 m from the rear end of the vehicle B: Position about 50 cm fr om the rear end of[...]

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    38 NX504E/FX504E English Displaying the quasi bumper line The rear bumper is some times 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 T ouch the scre[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 39 English Illumination Colour: This sets the illumination color of the operation panel. (NX504E only)  P .39 Button Beeps: This selects whether or not to sound a beep when a button or a touch key is operated. (Default: ON) Time: This manually adjusts the time in 1-minute units. (FX504E only) Clock Format (24h): This switches the c[...]

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    40 NX504E/FX504E English Adjusting Bluetooth settings 1 MENU 2 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 .29 In-Car -Device setting: Renames the device already set to the unit and changes the PIN.  P .40 ?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 41 English ❏ Setting preferred sound quality effects 1 MENU 2 Set at [Graphic Equalizer] 3 User 1 , User 2 , or User 3 4 Adjust 5 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 oper[...]

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    42 NX504E/FX504E English T roubleshooting The following kinds of symptoms sometimes are not malfunctions. First check the following points before you ask for repair of the unit. Navigation related (NX504E only) Symptom Remedy GPS reception is not displayed. Connect the antenna cable if it is not connected. Reception can be enabled by removing obstr[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 43 English CD/DVD/MP3/WMA (NX504E only) Some files or folders cannot be played. When making files, delete data sections other than music data. Playing is not possible when tunes are recor ded to a folder having eight or more layers, or the number of folders exceeds the maximum of 255 (including roots) and the number of files exceeds 5[...]

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    44 NX504E/FX504E English ● Audio related Bluetooth audio Cannot connect. Correctly connect the Bluetooth-compatible device.  P .28 T ur n the audio device on. 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 goo[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 45 English The error screen is displayed in the Smartphone linking screen after an outgoing call is made. 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 app[...]

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    46 NX504E/FX504E English Discs that can be used on the unit ( NX504E only) 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?[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 47 English DVD menu DVD Menus can be called up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting. 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 final[...]

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    48 NX504E/FX504E English MP3 files ● ID3-T ag: Display of Ver1.x, 2.x album (displayed as Disc Title), track (displayed as T rack Title) and artist (displayed as T rack 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 MPEG[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 49 English Folder structure of microSD card/USB memory Music data can be recognized in eight layers of the folder hierarchy (excluding the root) on both microSD car ds 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 cha[...]

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    50 NX504E/FX504E English Country code Name of country Country code Entry number ALBANIA AL 6576 ANDORRA AD 6568 AUSTRIA AT 6584 BAHRAIN BH 6672 BELGIUM BE 6669 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA BA 6665 BULGARIA BG 6671 CROA TIA (local name: Hrvatska) HR 7282 CYPRUS CY 6789 CZECH REPUBLIC CZ 6790 DENMARK DK 6875 EGYPT EG 6971 FINLAND FI 7073 FRANCE FR 7082 FRA[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 51 English W arranty and customer support W arranty This product is provided with a W arranty . Be sure to check the information and keep the form in a safe place. W arranty 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 shal[...]

  • Page 54

    52 NX504E/FX504E English iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iT unes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. ● DivX ® , DivX Certified ® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DivX Certifie[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 53 English Bluetooth connection method and function compatibility table The functions that can be used depend on how the Bluetooth-compatible device is connected for registration (pairing). For more details, see the table below . For iPhone Usage settings screen  P .28 hands free functions Bluetooth audio Handsfree + Smartphone Lin[...]

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    54 NX504E/FX504E English INST ALLA TION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ❏ Symbol Identification This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate safety precautions and concerns during the installation procedure. Be sur e to carefully read and understand each precaution prior to beginning the installation. WARNING • This symbol[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 55 English ❏ Connection Notes WARNING • Loom all cables according to the instruction manual, so as not to hinder operation. • Wire the connecting cords/cables away from high temperature ar eas. If the coatings of the cables melt, it could cause an accident/fire by a short circuit. T ake care when wiring in the engine compa[...]

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    56 NX504E/FX504E English 5. INST ALLING THE MAIN UNIT 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 TOYOT A vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the[...]

  • Page 59

    NX504E/FX504E 57 English ❏ Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOT A Vehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.) Figure 4 *2 Mounting bracket (1 pair for the left and right sides) 8-Hexagonal screw (M5 x 8) Main Unit Center Panel *1 *1 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on[...]

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    58 NX504E/FX504E English 8. INST ALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX504E ONL Y) WARNING • Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interf ere with the operation of the airbag or hinder the driver’ s visual range. • Do not use the navigation system with the GPS antenna cable cut off. The power line in the cable may be short-circuite[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 59 English 10. WIRE CONNECTION NX504E Radio antenna jack Microphone (sold separately) GPS antenna jack Refer to the following page. Right Left Black Y ellow Red White Red White audio input terminal video output terminal Rear audio output terminal External Amplifier Rear Monitor Steering wheel remote control terminal (sold separately) [...]

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    60 NX504E/FX504E English Connecting the parking brake lead 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. Parking bra[...]

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    NX504E/FX504E 61 English Index A Adjusting volume Audio-visual ����������� 11 Phone �������������� 31 AF (Alternative Frequency) ������ 13 AM/FM selection ���������� 12 Angle (DVD Video) ��������� 16 Antena Power ����������� 41 [...]

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    62 NX504E/FX504E English Smartphone linking ��������� 31 Sound Restorer����������� 40 Subtitle Language (DVD Video) ���� 16 Sub W oofer Control ��������� 40 Switching cellphone connections ��� 29 Switching display screens ������ 11 System Language ������[...]

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    All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2014: Clarion Co., Ltd. 2014/7 QY -1120E/QZ-3120E QCA-305-110 English: Declaration of conformity We Clarion declares that this model NX504E/ FX504E is following the provision of Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and the other relevant regulations. Français: Déclaration de conformité Nous, Clari[...]