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    2-DIN DVD MUL TIMEDIA ST A TION WITH 6.2-inch TOUCH P ANEL CONTROL 2-DIN-DVD-MUL TIMEDIA-ST A TION MIT 6,2”- TOUCHP ANEL-STEUERUNG ST A TION MUL TIMÉDIA DVD 2-DIN A VEC COMMANDE ÉCRAN T ACTILE DE 6,2 pouces ST AZION E MUL TIM EDIAL E DV D A 2 DIN CON P ANNE LLO DI CONTR OLLO A SF IORAM ENTO DA 6 ,2 p ollic i EST ACIÓN DVD MUL TIMEDIA DOBLE DIN[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 2 VX401E/VZ401E VX_VZ401E_EN_GE_FR_IT_ES_multibook.indb 2 4.8.2010 22:02:14[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 3 Contents 1. FEA TURES ....................................................................................................................... 4 Expanding Systems ......................................................................................................... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ................[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 4 VX401E/VZ401E 1. FEA TURES Expanding Systems NOTE: The items listed outside the frames are the commer cial products generally sold. D ouble Din 6 .2” T ouch Panel Cont rol (VX4 01E) M otori zed 7” T ouch Pane l Con tro l (VZ4 01E) O EM St eering Whee l Rem ote R eady D VD V ideo/ CD-DA /MP3/ WMA P layba ck Capa bilit [...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 5 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. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which exte[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 6 VX401E/VZ401E 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. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moistur e forms [...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 7 3. CONTROLS Operational Panel [VOL+] [SOURCE] [PWR] AUX IN SENSOR RESET [ CLOSE] MIC [VOL-] [VOL+] [SOURCE] [PWR] SENSOR RESET MIC [VOL-] [OPEN] AUX IN VX_VZ401E_EN_GE_FR_IT_ES_multibook.indb 7 4.8.2010 22:02:17[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 8 VX401E/VZ401E Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front diagram “CONTROLS”. [ 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 , DVD, USB, Camera modes, etc. • Press and hold this button for more[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 9 Remote Control Replacing the batteries 1. Press the r etention tab and pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery . 2. Insert the new CR2025 battery and slide the battery tray back in the remote contr ol the same direction that you r emoved it. Please ensure the tray is inserted in the corr[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 10 VX401E/VZ401E 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 (VZ401E). Please ensur e there ar e no obstructions before starting the operation. [SRC/POWER] Button • Short press to scroll thr ough the a[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 11 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. Press again to advance to higher speed revers[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 12 VX401E/VZ401E 4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operation Panel • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0˚ to 60˚ C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry . • Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way . Doing so may r[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 13 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. • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the s[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 14 VX401E/VZ401E 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 recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on the DVD video disc. Refer to the instruction[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 15 Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. Playable discs CD TEXT DVD video discs Audio CDs Playable media files MP3/WMA DivX 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 seco[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 16 VX401E/VZ401E • This product incorporates copyright pr otection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorize[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 17 6. OPERA TIONS Basic Operations Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. T urning O[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 18 VX401E/VZ401E Basic Operations T urning Monitor ON or OFF 1. T ouch the screen button Monitor OFF on the Main Menu to turn Off the screen. 2. T ouch the screen again to turn monitor screen On. [Monitor off]: T ur n of f the screen. [Audio off]: T ur n of f the audio of source. Adjusting the V olume Press [VOL-] / [VOL+] [...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 19 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 pr eset setting list: Flat , Jazz , Pop or Classical . Adjusting the Bass The Bass gain and Bass frequency can b[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 20 VX401E/VZ401E Listening to the Radio 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 touch the [BAND] button on remote contr ol to select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: FM1, FM2[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 21 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. (FM or AM). 2. T ouch the [List] key to display the Preset List[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 22 VX401E/VZ401E Radio Operations PTY (Program T ype) function This function enables you to listen to a broadcast of the specified pr ogram type when the broadcast starts, even if the system operates in a mode other than the T uner mode. Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast. In the T A standby mode, a TP station ha[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 23 DVD Video Player Operations Change DVD System Settings Note: If the set up operation is performed in the middle of DVD video play, the disc will restart from the beginning. Selecting DVD Set Up Menu 1. T ouch the [Settings] key on the Main Menu to access the Video set up menu. 2. T ouch the [Video] [...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 24 VX401E/VZ401E DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the password for parental level control The factory default password is “0000”. 1. In Main Menu touch the [Settings] key . 2. T ouch the [Rating] key on the display . 3. T ouch the [Set Password] key , the numerical key pad will appear . Then input the default pass[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 25 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. 2 3 4 1 6 5 7 12 11 10 9 8 13 14 15 1 - Play[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 26 VX401E/VZ401E 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. 3. T ouch the [ ] key again to turn off the repeat playback. Repeat A B Select the desired pa[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 27 DVD Video Player Operations * 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. * Depending on the disc, scenes r ecorded in two or more angles may be played back. Di[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 28 VX401E/VZ401E 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. T ouch the [List] key to display the Disc Listscreen. 2. T ouch the key of the function you want[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 29 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. The maximum allowable number of folders is 200 (including root dir ectory); the maximum a[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 30 VX401E/VZ401E DVD Video Player Operations Playing MP3 folders When selected for play , files and folders (Folder Search, File Sear ch or Folder Select) are accessed in the order in which they wer e written to the media. As a result, the or der in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 31 7. ACCESSORIES iPod/iPhone Operations iPod/iPhones can be connected by using the connector cable supplied with the iPod/iPhone, but in this case, you can enjoy its audio sound only . T o enjoy video movies stored in the iPod/iPhone with video displaying them on this unit, it is requir ed to use the [...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 32 VX401E/VZ401E 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. [Audio Settings] key • T ouch this key to switch to the Audio menu for settin[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 33 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. Note: • This system will not operate or may operate improp[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 34 VX401E/VZ401E 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 dir ectly . The default setting is OFF . 2. The system changes to the Bluetooth mode. 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 1 - Audio T ransfer key 2 - Send key 3 - [...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 35 Note: • Y ou cannot r egister the same Bluetooth audio player which is already registered doubly. Controlling the Bluetooth Audio Player Note: • Occasionally, depending on the environment, playback sounds may be fragmented, or switch noises may be generated. 1 3 5 7 6 2 4 1 - [ ] key 2 - [ ] key[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 36 VX401E/VZ401E 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. • When the connection with a Bluetooth telephone has been established, the i[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 37 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. Note: • Depending on the cellular phone, the T elephone Interrupt screen may be closed and the connection with this system may be disconne[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 38 VX401E/VZ401E External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder , 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. WARNING For your safety, the driver should not watch the VTR, etc. or operate the co[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 39 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. General Settings 1. T ouch the [General] key . The general setting screen appe[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 40 VX401E/VZ401E • Par ental control T ouch this key to set the age ratings Choose the desired rating: 1.Kid Safe , 2.G , 3.PG , 4.PG-13, 5.PG-R , 6.R , 7.NC-17 , 8.Adult . The Others Settings 1. T ouch the key to set: Anti-theft code, Anti- theft, Bluetooth, T el SP , Blinking, Beep and Reset. 2. [...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 41 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL DVD PLA YER 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 . Nothing happens when [...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 42 VX401E/VZ401E 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. Replace with a new USB device. USB device is not recognized. The USB device is damaged. Dis[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 43 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 . Adjust the brightness properly . The operating condition is not g[...]

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    English Owner’s Manual 44 VX401E/VZ401E 9. ERROR DISPLA Y If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. T ake the measures described below to solve the problem. DVD PLA YER Display Cause Measure BAD DISC A disc is caught inside the DVD deck and is not ejected. This is a failure of DVD deck’ s mechanism and consult your store o[...]

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    English English Owner’s Manual VX401E/VZ401E 45 LCD Monitor VX401E Screen Size: 6.2” wide type Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x 3 (RGB) VZ401E Screen Size: 7” wide type Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x 3 (RGB) Bluetooth Specification: Bluetooth V er 2.1+EDR Profile: HFP (Hands Free Pr ofile) HSP (Headset Profile) A2DP (A[...]

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    English 46 VX401E/VZ401E In st al la ti on m an ua l 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 car efully . 3. Be sur e to disconnect the battery “-” terminal before starting. This is to pr event short circuits during[...]

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    English English VX401E/VZ401E 47 In st al la ti on m an ua l 4. Cautions on Installation 1. Pr epare all articles necessary for installing the source unit befor e starting. 2. This model featur es an operation panel that slides forward. On some types of cars, the operation panel may make contact with the dashboard or gearshift lever , in which caus[...]

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    English 48 VX401E/VZ401E In st al la ti on m an ua l 5. Installing the Main Unit This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard. 1. When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure 6. When installing the main unit in TOYOT A vehicles, use the parts attached to[...]

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    English English VX401E/VZ401E 49 In st al la ti on m an ua l Installing the Main Unit in TOYOT A V ehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.) *2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model. In such a case, trim the upper and lower sides of the panel [...]

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    English 50 VX401E/VZ401E In st al la ti on m an ua l 6. Cautions on Wiring 1. Be sur e to tur n the power of f before wiring. 2. Be particularly car eful where you route the wir es. Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires. 3. If the fuse should blow , check to see if the wiring is correct. If a fuse is [...]

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    English English VX401E/VZ401E 51 In st al la ti on m an ua l 7. Wire Connections Note: • Bef ore installing, be sure to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery. • In the optional devices, the RCA cables and the Connector cables are separately-sold items. VX401E iPod/iPhone Video In Audio/L Audio/R CCA-748 (sold separately) 4-Channel Am[...]

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    English 52 VX401E/VZ401E In st al la ti on m an ua l Radio Antenna Jack 4-Channel Amplifier Rear Vision Camera Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Line Out Rear R Line Out Rear L Line Out Front R Line Out Video Out Front L Video in Audio/R Audio/L Camera Yellow White White Red Red Red White Yellow Purple Gray Gray Red Black Black Black Steering Wheel Remote Co[...]

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    English English VX401E/VZ401E 53 In st al la ti on m an ua l See next page for how to connect the parking brake cord. Note: *1: Connecting the PHONE INTERRUPT terminal The phone interrupt will mute the audio if the lead receives a negativ e or ground signal. 15A A -1 A -2 A -3 A -4 A -5 A -6 A -7 A -8 B -1 B -2 B -3 B -4 B -5 B -6 B -7 B -8 Descrip[...]

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    English 54 VX401E/VZ401E In st al la ti on m an ua l 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 ground allows you to watch iPod/iPhone video/DVD video/A V input when the parking brake is engaged. • When the parking brake cord is not conne[...]

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    Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Gedruckt in China / Imprimé en Chine Stampato in Cina / Impreso en China English: Declaration of conformity We Clarion declares that these models VX401E/ VZ401E are following the provision of Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and the ot[...]