Clarion VRX6671Z manual

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    VRX667 1z All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2000: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en Chine / 2000/2 (IT·K) QC-6700B 280-7362-30 Clarion Co., Ltd. Owner’ s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación 6.5” MONITOR & FM/AM RADIO WITH CD/[...]

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    2 VRX6671z VRX6671z xx Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 4 W ARNING..............................................4 INFORMA TION FOR USERS.....................4 2. CONTROLS ............................................5 3. NOMENCLA TURE ....................................6 Names of Buttons................................[...]

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    1. PRECAUTIONS 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater , moisture ma y form on the disc (CD/ MD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If mois- ture forms on the disc (CD/MD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the op- tical par ts of[...]

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    5 VRX6671z 6 VRX6671z VRX6671z 7 3. NOMENCLA TURE Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “ 2. CONTROLS ” on page 5 (unfold). Names of Buttons 1 POWER button FUNC (Function) button 2 SEARCH button VOLUME button 3 PLA Y/P A USE button 4 Information Panel 5 PS (Preset scan)/AS (Auto store) button SCN (Sca[...]

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    VRX6671z 9 RADIO mode display COLOR LCD DISPLA Y INFORMA TION P ANEL MAIN SUB[...]

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    10 VRX6671z CD/MD Changer mode display COLOR LCD DISPLA Y INFORMA TION P ANEL SUB MAIN[...]

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    VRX6671z 11 TV mode display COLOR LCD DISPLA Y INFORMA TION P ANEL SUB MAIN[...]

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    12 VRX6671z Inserting the Batteries 1. T urn the remote control unit over , then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arro w . 2. Inser t the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batter- ies that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cov er . Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them t[...]

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    VRX6671z 13 Switches among Radio , CD changer , MD changer and TV . Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Notes: • The remote control unit does not work when the panel is closed. • Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit ha ve diff erent functions. £ FUNC ¢ BAND DISC UP TO P VOLUME § SEARCH ¶ PLA Y/P A [...]

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    14 VRX6671z 6. DCP 2. Lock the DCP/Operation Panel at the upper center until a click is heard. 3. Press the power button 1 to turn on the power . CAUTION • The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. • If the Operation Panel is kept open, the DCP may dr op due to vibratio[...]

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    VRX6671z 15 7. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LCD panel/Generalities • Be sure to store the LCD panel inside the main unit when parking the car outdoors for long period of time. The LCD panel will oper- ate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60 ° C. • Don’t allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the in- terna[...]

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    16 VRX6671z 8. OPERA TIONS Basic Operations Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “ 2. CONTROLS ” on page 5 (unfold). CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stop- ping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Note: • [...]

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    VRX6671z 17 Basic Operations • If a title has been input, it is shown in the SUB dis- play . If no title has been input, “ --------- ” appears in the display . T o input a title , refer to the subsection “ Entering titles ” in “ Other Functions ” section. • Some special characters of the title, will not be display ed on the Inf or m[...]

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    18 VRX6671z Basic Operations When the panel is closed: Each time you press the Z-EHCR button 9 , the tone eff ect changes in the follo wing order : “ Z-EHCR 1 ” ➜ “ Z-EHCR 2 ” ➜ “ Z-EHCR 3 ” ➜ “ Z-EHCR OFF ” ➜ “ Z-EHCR 1 ” ... When the panel is open: 1. Press the A-M button & to change into the A UDIO-MODE display . [...]

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    VRX6671z 19 T urning on/off the loudness The loudness effect emphasiz es the bass and treble to create a natural sound tone. When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is rec- ommended to use the loudness eff ect. ∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open. 1. Press the A-M b utton & f or 1 second or longer to select Loud[...]

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    20 VRX6671z 2. Press the right or left side of SEARCH button 2 to automatically seek a station. When the right side of SEARCH button 2 is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if the left side of SEARCH button 2 is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of lower frequencies. Manual tuning There are 2 ways a[...]

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    VRX6671z 21 Manual memory 1. Press the BAND button % and select the de- sired band. (FM or AM) 2. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning. 3. Press and hold one of the PRESET buttons # for 2 seconds or longer to store the cur- rent station into preset memory . Auto store Auto store is a function for storing up t[...]

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    22 VRX6671z 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 (MD and/or CD). Press the FUNC button 1 and select the CD changer mode to star t pla y . If 2 CD changers are connected, press the FUNC butt[...]

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    VRX6671z 23 Fast-forward/Fast-backward ● Fast-forward Press and hold the right side of the SEARCH button 2 f or 1 second or longer . ● Fast-backward Press and hold the left side of the SEARCH but- ton 2 for 1 second or longer . T op function The top function plays from the first track (track No. 1) of the disc. ● When playing a disc 1 to 6 Pr[...]

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    24 VRX6671z MD Changer Operations MD changer functions When an optional MD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all MD changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (MD and/or CD). Press the FUNC button 1 and select the MD changer mode to star t pla y . If 2 MD changers are connected, press the FUNC butt[...]

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    VRX6671z 25 Scan play The scan play locates and plays the first 10 sec- onds of each track on a disc automatically . This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled or the mode is changed. ∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 1. When you press the SCN button 5 , scan play starts. 2. Press the SCN button 5 a[...]

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    26 VRX6671z TV Operations TV functions When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable , this unit controls all TV tuner functions. T o w atch TV requires a TV tuner . For your saf ety , the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driv- ing. Please note that watching and operat- ing the TV while driving are prohi[...]

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    VRX6671z 27 Manual memory 1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning. 2. Press and hold one of the PRESET buttons # for 2 seconds or longer to store the cur- rent station to that preset memory . Auto store A uto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into a preset memory . If there are not [...]

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    28 VRX6671z TV Operations Adjusting the brightness and tone of color Notes: • This operation is av ailable only when the car is stopped and the parking brake is applied. • This function is not availab le when the display is stored. • The HUE setting can be adjusted only when the NTSC mode is selected. 1. Press the ADJ button * to s witch to t[...]

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    VRX6671z 29 Rear Vision Camera Monitoring the rear vision camera The rear vision camera can be connected to this unit. For the power supply of the camera, mount the power box sold separately (CAA-147). Notes: • This function is not av ailable when the displa y is stored. Operation of External Visual Devices (VISUAL Mode) External visual devices s[...]

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    30 VRX6671z Other Functions Always turning on the button illumination on the operation panel Note: • The follo wing operation is enabled when the panel is open. The button illumination on the operation panel when the display is turned upward, can be switched between “ ON ” and “ OFF ” . ● “ ON ” : Button illumination on the operatio[...]

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    VRX6671z 31 Other Functions Clock Adjustment 1. Press the ADJ button * to display the ad- justment selection displa y . 2. Move the JOYSTICK ¡ up or down to select CLOCK, then press ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ to display the clock adjustment displa y . 3. Move the JOYSTICK ¡ left or right to select HR or MIN, then move the JOYSTICK ¡ up[...]

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    32 VRX6671z DSP operations DSP control function If the DSP (DPH7500z), sold separately , is con- nected to this unit using the CeNET cable, all the functions of the DSP can be controlled. ∗ When the DSP is connected, an external ampli- fier is required. ∗ DSP control can all be operated only when the panel is open. DSP functions There are 2 mod[...]

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    VRX6671z 33 4. After adjustment (setting), operate the JO Y - STICK ¡ rightward or leftward to move the cursor to “ MENU ” and press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ to return to the adjustment selection display . 5. Press the ADJ button * again to return to the ST ANDARD displa y . Selecting the easy mode or the professional mode ∗ [...]

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    34 VRX6671z Easy mode/G.EQ operations Note: • The adjustment made in easy mode is not reflected in the adjustment in professional mode. Respec- tively , the adjustment made in prof essional mode is not reflected in the adjustment in easy mode. G.EQ effect ON/OFF ∗ The factory default setting is “ ON ” . 1. Press the A-M button & to show[...]

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    VRX6671z 35 8. Operate the JOYSTICK ¡ rightward or left- ward to select “ MENU ” and press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ to change into the A UDIO-MODE display . Easy mode/DSP operations DSP effect ON/OFF ∗ The factory default setting is “ ON ” . 1. Press the A-M button & to show the A UDIO- MODE displa y . 2. Operate the [...]

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    36 VRX6671z 7. T o set a title of the stored USER pattern, op- erate the JOYSTICK ¡ rightward or leftward to select “ TITLE ” and press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ to change into the Title Input displa y . ∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section “ Entering titles ” . 8. Operate the JOYSTICK ¡ rightward or left- w[...]

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    VRX6671z 37 P1 to P6, and press the ENT at the center of the JO YSTICK ¡ to call corresponding P .EQ patter n. In this display , pressing the No. but- ton in correspondence to the PRESET buttons # can also call the P .EQ pattern. ∗ After selecting P1 to P6 by operating the JO Y - STICK ¡ , press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ for 2 se[...]

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    38 VRX6671z ∗ By pressing the PRESET buttons # 1 to 6 for 2 seconds or longer in the P .EQ adjusting dis- pla y , the P .EQ pattern can be stored in the USER memory . 7. T o set a title of the stored USER patter n, op- erate the JOYSTICK ¡ rightward or leftward to select “ TITLE ” and press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK ¡ to change [...]

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    VRX6671z 39 9. IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate. The remote controller does not work. The image is not displayed. The display is dark. The color of the display is light or a shade of color is not good. When the VTR is connected, the image is dist[...]

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    40 VRX6671z When the TV tuner is con- nected, the image gets unclear . The TV tuner has a double or triple image. The TV tuner has spots or stripes in the image. There are red, green, and blue points in the display . Problem Bad receiving condition Bad receiving condition Presence of jamming A radio wa ve ma y not reach sufficiently due to obstruct[...]

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    VRX6671z 41 ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 ERROR H ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 10. ERR OR DISPLA YS If an error occurs, one of the f ollo wing displa ys is displa y ed. T ake the measures described to eliminate the problem. If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the RESET button. If the problem persists,[...]

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    42 VRX6671z 11. SPECIFICA TIONS FM T uner Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf Alternate Channel Selecitivity: 75 dB Stereo Separation(1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response(+/-3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz AM T uner Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 25 µ V A udio Amplifier R[...]

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    VRX6671z 43 1. BEFORE ST ARTING..................................................43 2. P ACKA GE CONTENTS...............................................43 3. GENERAL CAUTIONS................................................44 4. CA UTIONS ON INST ALLA TION.................................44 5. INST ALLING THE MAIN UNIT ..............................[...]