Clarion DXZ946MP manual

AM/FM CD/MP3/WMA PLA YER BUIL T -IN DSP/EQ WITH TOUCHP ANEL • • Owner ’ s manual DXZ946MP Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd. 2004/1 (Abe·Abe) PE-2635K 280-8039-00[...]

2 DXZ946MP English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner ’s manual in its entirety before operating this unit. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer and TV tuner connected via the CeNET ca[...]

DXZ946MP 3 English 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 the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player , do no[...]

4 DXZ946MP English This unit uses a SLOPING CONSOLE to make large screen displays possible. When you use the SLOPING CONSOLE, be sure to close it. CAUTION BE CAREFUL NOT T O GET YOUR FINGERS CAUGHT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE SLOPING CONSOLE. 1. For safety’s sake, always close the SLOPING CONSOLE before leaving this unit unused for a prolonged p[...]

DXZ946MP 5 English 3. CONTROLS [ I ] [ SOUND ] [ A ] [ RELEASE ] [ ROTARY ] [ Q ] [ ] [ CD SLOT ] Source unit W ith the SLOPING CONSOLE opened Photo Sensor IR-Receiver Display[...]

6 DXZ946MP English 4. NOMENCLA TURE Names of the Buttons and their Functions [RELEASE] button • Remove the DCP . Photo Sensor • This sensor detects the brightness inside your car . When the auto-dimmer function is set to “ AUTO ”, the brightness of the display is dimmed according to the brightness detected by this sensor . [ROT ARY] knob ?[...]

DXZ946MP 7 English Major Button Operations when External Equipment is Connected to this Unit ● When the CD/DVD changer is connected ∗ For details, see the section “ CD changer operations ” (cf. page 45). For the DVD changer , refer to the Owner ’s Manual provided with the DVD changer . [ ] button • Play or pause a CD or DVD. [A] button [...]

8 DXZ946MP English Display Items FM1 BAND B MODE 3 42 98.10MHz USER MANU INT . ADF Dolby PL II A touch panel display is used as the display on this unit. Y ou can operate this display just by touching it with your fingertip. There are four main display operations as follows: T ouch T ouch the display with your fingertip and take it away within 1 se[...]

DXZ946MP 9 English 5. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DET ACHABLE CONTROL P ANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car . Removing the DCP 1. With the SLOPING CONSOLE closed, turn off the power . 2. Press the [ RELEASE ] but[...]

10 DXZ946MP English 6. REMOTE CONTROL 1. T urn the remote control unit over , then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow . 2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, R-6/1.5V) batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover . Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to expl[...]

DXZ946MP 11 English Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [ FUNC ] [ B AND ] [ ] , [ ] [ ] , [ ] [ ] [ MUTE ] [ ISR ] [ DISP ] [ SCN ] [ RPT ] [ RDM ] [ 2-ZONE ] Mode Button Radio CD/MP3 CD changer/ D VD changer TV Switches among radio , CD/MP3, CD changer , D VD changer , TV and A UX. Switches reception band. Plays the first tr ack. T op pla y [...]

12 DXZ946MP English CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching the unit off or the ignition key . The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power OFF with the volume up, when you switch the power back ON, the sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit. T urning ON/OFF the power T urning on Note: • B[...]

DXZ946MP 13 English Switching the operation mode There are 2 basic operation modes: standard operation and simple operation. 1. In the main display screen, touch and hold the left of the display for 1 second or longer . The operation mode is switched. BAND B MODE 98.10MHz SIMPLE MODE In the simple operation, the operations of touching or in the rad[...]

14 DXZ946MP English Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % W allpaper T ouching and holding the center of the display for 1 second or longer switches to the wallpaper display . Spectrum analyzer display T ouching and holding the right of the display for 1 second or longer during the spectrum analyzer (S/A) display switches the spectrum anal[...]

DXZ946MP 15 English Basic Operations ■ T o stop scrolling T ouch on the title display . Setting the ADF • ADF is the abbreviation of Anti Distortion Filter . The adopted “ Liveliness Enhancement Filter ” and “ Sound T one Compensation ” functions allow well-modulated realistic playback without affecting the characteristics of the origin[...]

16 DXZ946MP English Basic Operations 4. T ouch on the right of the display and adjust the item as desired. ∗ This item can be adjusted within the range -5 to +5. 5. Press the [ SOUND ] button to return to the original mode. Adjusting balance/fader BALANCE: Adjusts the volume balance between the left and right speakers. FA D E R: Adjust the volume[...]

DXZ946MP 17 English Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology in which updated digital matrix technology is applied and Dolby Pro Logic is further improved. Dolby Pro Logic II realizes excellent 5.1 channel reproduction of Dolby surround source as well as stereo sound sources such as CDs, thereby causing a surround chann[...]

18 DXZ946MP English 3. T ouch on the ON/OFF display . The position effect is toggled ON/OFF . BASIC B/U BU RTN 3 OFF FRONT POSITION MODE When the position effect is set to “ OFF ”, the position setting is not reflected on the music source. This ends the position setting. Press the [ SOUND ] button to return to the original mode. 4. T ouch B/U t[...]

DXZ946MP 19 English 10. Repeat steps 7 to 9 to adjust the desired item. 11 . When you have finished adjusting each item, touch RTN. The display returns to the original screen, and “  ” is displayed at the BASIC or USER display . Operation so far completes position adjustment. T o continue to store the adjustment values to the position use[...]

20 DXZ946MP English CAR LENGTH: Adjusts the deviation in sound pressure along the length of the car . 1. Press the [ SOUND ] button. 2. T ouch VSE. 3. T ouch on the ON/OFF display . The VSE effect is toggled ON/OFF . 4. T ouch B/U to select “ BASIC ” or “ USER ”. 5. T ouch on the right of the display to select the menu that is used as the m[...]

DXZ946MP 21 English AC-Processor III Operations P .EQ basic menu 6. Press the [ SOUND ] button to return to the original mode. Adjusting/storing P .EQ (user memory) With user memory , you can compensate the frequency characteristics to suit your car based upon the P .EQ basic menu. Up to 6 adjustment setups can be stored to user memory . For detail[...]

22 DXZ946MP English FREQUENCY (center frequency selection) Selects the frequency to be used as the center of the frequency band to be compensated from the range 20Hz to 20kHz. (1/3 octave steps, 31 points) GAIN (gain adjustment) Adjusts the gain (output level) within the range -12dB to +12dB. (1dB steps, 25 points) Q (Q curve selection) Sets one of[...]

DXZ946MP 23 English Radio Operations Screen displays in the radio mode ■ Main display This is displayed by pressing the [ ROT AR Y ] knob and selecting the radio mode. FM1 BAND B MODE 3 42 98.10MHz MANU USER T ouching the left of the display for 1 second or longer switches the simple operation display . BAND B MODE 98.10MHz SIMPLE MODE Frequency [...]

24 DXZ946MP English T uning There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning. Seek tuning Seek tuning is a function for automatically tuning stations with good reception. 1. T ouch and hold BAND for 1 second or longer while MANU is displayed. Automatic tuning is possible when MANU disappears. 2. T ouch on the[...]

DXZ946MP 25 English Notes: • When auto store is performed, stations stored to memory so far are cleared. • When there are fewer than 6 stations with good reception, low frequencies are automatically returned to, and auto store is performed again. If there are fewer than 6 stations even after auto store is performed twice, stations stored so far[...]

26 DXZ946MP English CD / MP3 / WMA Operations Screen displays in the CD mode ■ Main display This is displayed by pressing the [ ROT AR Y ] knob to select the CD mode. FLDR No. TOP MODE 003 04 / 02 : 11 WMA WMA FOLDER 05 T ouching the left of the display for 1 second or longer switches the simple operation display . TOP MODE T04 / 02 : 11 SIMPLE M[...]

DXZ946MP 27 English CD / MP3 / WMA Operations What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression method and is classified as audio layer 3 of the MPEG standard. This audio compression method has gained ground into PC users and Become a standard format. This MP3 features original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size while keeping hig[...]

28 DXZ946MP English Multi-session selection This function allows you to select either CD-DA or MP3/WMA files in the case of discs (e.g. CD- EXTRA) containing a mixture of CD-DA (music CD) and MP3/WMA files. 1. T ouch MODE. 2. T ouch M-SESS. Each touch of M-SESS toggles the M-SESS display between “ CD ” (play CD-DA) or “ MP3/WMA ” (play MP3/[...]

DXZ946MP 29 English CD / MP3 / WMA Operations Listening to a disc already loaded in the unit 1. Press the [ ROT AR Y ] knob to select the CD mode. ∗ Play automatically starts when the mode changes to the CD mode. Pausing play 1. Press the [ ] button. ■ T o resume play 1. Press the [ ] button again. Selecting a track When a CD-R/CD-RW recorded w[...]

30 DXZ946MP English Scan play This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc. 1. T ouch MODE. 2. T ouch -SCAN. The MODE display changes to “ -SCAN ” and scan play starts. ∗ Scan play starts from the next track after the track currently being played. ■ T o cancel scan play 1. T ouch -SCA[...]

DXZ946MP 31 English Different Pieces of Music Heard by Plural Listeners (2-ZONE function) The 2-ZONE function outputs separate sounds from the MAIN zone and SUB zone by simultaneously operating 2 sources in the 1 center unit, thereby allowing 2 or more listeners to enjoy separate music sources. This unit can control its internal sources (radio, CD,[...]

32 DXZ946MP English ■ T o switch the 2-ZONE type Press and hold the [ I ] button on the unit for 1 second or longer while the 2-ZONE function is in use. ■ T o switch the 2-ZONE function operation mode Press the [ I ] button on the unit while the 2- ZONE function is in use. Selecting the mode when the 2-ZONE function is in use When you load a CD[...]

DXZ946MP 33 English Operations Common to Each Mode T ype of text The text that is displayed changes according to the text type display . When text type display is “ A ”: A E I M Q U X (space) When text type display is “ a ”: a e i m q u x When text type is “ 0-9 ”, “ !? ” or “ Å ”: All characters are displayed. RTN T ouching th[...]

34 DXZ946MP English Clearing titles 1. Either receive the radio or TV station, or play a CD whose title you want to clear . 2. T ouch the center of the display to set to the user title display . When the display changes to the user title display , “ USER ” is displayed above the preset No. display . 3. Press and hold the [ A ] button for 1 seco[...]

DXZ946MP 35 English Operations Common to Each Mode Main Item Sub-item DISPLA Y CLOCK • Clock setting (cf. page 36) SCREEN SVR • Screen saver setting (cf. page 36) MSG INPUT • Message information input (cf. page 37) MESSAGE • Message display setting at power ON/OFF (cf. page 37) S/A SENS • Setting the Spectrum analyzer sensitivity (cf. pag[...]

36 DXZ946MP English Operations Common to Each Mode Setting the clock (CLOCK) When the power is turned OFF with the clock displayed, the clock remains displayed even if this unit is turned off as long as the car engine is running (ACC is ON). The clock is displayed in 12-hour format. 1. Press the [ A ] button. 2. T ouch on the setting item display t[...]

DXZ946MP 37 English Operations Common to Each Mode Spectrum analyzer pattern 2 Spectrum analyzer pattern 3 Spectrum analyzer pattern 4 Message information PREV NEXT MESSAGE W elcome to Optimedia W elcome to Optimedia SS SCAN The above 8 indications are displayed for about 10 seconds each. Entering messages to display in message information (MSG INP[...]

38 DXZ946MP English Setting the sensitivity of the spectrum analyzer (S/A SENS) This function allows you to adjust the sensitivity (amount of deflection) of the spectrum analyzer . For details on displaying the spectrum analyzer , see “ Switching the display ” (cf. page 13) or “ Setting the screen saver ” (cf. page 36). • The factory defa[...]

DXZ946MP 39 English Operations Common to Each Mode ∗ Select one of OFF (dimming OFF , bright), 1 (slightly dimmed) to 5 (dark). 4. Press the [ A ] button to return to the original mode. Adjusting the contrast of the display (CONTRAST) Y ou can adjust the contrast of the display to match the mounting angle of the unit. • The factory default sett[...]

40 DXZ946MP English 2. T ouch on the setting item display to select “ AC-PROIII ” under “ SOUND ” and “ EQ SELECT ” under “ SOUND ”. ADJUST MODE AC - PRO I I I PRO SOUND 3. Either touch on the right of the display , or turn the [ ROT AR Y ] knob to select the mode. Mode selection 4. Press the [ A ] button to return to the original m[...]

DXZ946MP 41 English Operations Common to Each Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Filter mode setting HPF SUB-W LPF * 1 MUSIC / MA TRIX Not adjustable Adjustable OFF Adjustable Adjustable Adjusting the filter frequencies of speakers (HPF/SUB-W LPF) This function allows you to adjust the filter frequency matched to the speakers you are using. • The filters (H[...]

42 DXZ946MP English 4. T ouch on the adjustment item display to select the desired item. Each touch of switches the adjustment item as follows: Adjustment items * 1 “ CTR GAIN ” is displayed only when “ SP- SETTING ” is set to “ CTR+SW ” and “ CENTER-SP ” is set to “ ON ”. * 2 “ SUB-W GAIN ” is displayed only when “ SUB-WO[...]

DXZ946MP 43 English Operations Common to Each Mode 2. T ouch on the setting item display to select the desired adjustment item under “ PL II CONT ”. The adjustment items are “ P ANORAMA ”, “ DIMENSION ” and “ CTR WIDTH ”. ADJUST MODE P ANORAMA PLII CONT NO 3. Either touch on the right of the display , or turn the [ ROT ARY ] knob an[...]

44 DXZ946MP English Using the security function (CODEMA TIC) This function prevents persons who do not know the touch sequence from easily operating this unit. The T ouch Code display appears when DCP is attached and the power is turned ON with “ CODEMA TIC ” set to “ ON ”. If you touch the display in this screen in the preset order , “ S[...]

DXZ946MP 45 English CD changer When an optional CD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit can control CD changer operations. This unit can be connected to a total of 2 CeNET -wired CD changers. DVD changer When an optional DVD changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit can control DVD changer operations. T o view a DVD[...]

46 DXZ946MP English ■ Disc list display (CD changer mode) This is displayed by touching and holding MODE for 1 second or longer in the main display . TITLE ** NO TITLE 004 001 TITLE ** 005 TITLE ** NO TITLE JAZZ 006 003 002 TITLE LIST PREV -RTN NEXT  : Selection in progress T ouching a disc name returns the screen to the main display , and [...]

DXZ946MP 47 English CD Changer Operations T op function The top function starts play from the first track on the disc currently being played. 1. T ouch and hold MODE for 1 second or longer . The disc list is displayed. If you touch NEXT , the next part of the disc list is displayed. 2. T ouch the disc name. ∗ If magazine does not contain the disc[...]

48 DXZ946MP English Random play Random play selects and plays individual tracks on the disc in no particular order . This function continues automatically until it is canceled. 1. T ouch MODE. 2. T ouch T -RANDOM. The MODE display changes to “ T -RDM ” and random play starts. ■ T o cancel random play 1. T ouch T -RDM. The T -RDM display chang[...]

DXZ946MP 49 English TV Operations MODE T ouching this displays sub-functions. T ouching and holding this for 1 second or longer displays the preset memory list. P-SCAN : This is displayed during a preset scan. T ouching this ends the preset scan. A-STORE : This is displayed during an auto- store. T ouching this ends the auto-store. BAND T ouching t[...]

50 DXZ946MP English Recalling a preset station This function allows the user to select a preset station. 1. T ouch and hold MODE for 1 second or longer . The preset memory list is displayed. 2. T ouch the station you want to listen to. * The station can also be tuned by touching at a preset No. ■ T o cancel tuning 1. T ouch RTN. Preset memory A t[...]

DXZ946MP 51 English ■ T o return to the TV mode 1. Press the [ ] button again. Setting the TV area (TV AREA) When you select the TV area (TV reception area), the TV tuner area setting changes. 1. Press the [ A ] button to set the adjust mode. 2. T ouch on the setting item display to select “ TV AREA ” under “ TUNER ”. ADJUST MODE TV AREA [...]

52 DXZ946MP English 5.1ch Surround Decoder Operations 3. T ouch on the right of the display to select the Dolby Pro Logic II mode. RTN OFF Dolby PL II The mode display is switched as follows: MUSIC (music mode) ➜ MA TRIX (matrix mode) ➜ MOVIE (movie mode) ➜ VIRTUAL (virtual mode) ➜ OFF (PL II off) ➜ MUSIC (music mode) ... * For details on[...]

DXZ946MP 53 English 5.1ch Surround Decoder Operations When the P .EQ effect is set to “ OFF ”, the P .EQ setting is not reflected on the music source. This ends the P .EQ setting. Press the [ SOUND ] button to return to the original mode. 4. T ouch on the P .EQ menu No. to select the P .EQ menu. RTN ON SP - SEL P. EQ MODE FRONT P .EQ menus SIGN[...]

54 DXZ946MP English Main Item Sub-item SOUND CENTER-SP / SRD-SP / SUB-WOOFER • Setting the speaker ON/OFF (cf. page 54) FRONT HPF / CENTER HPF / SRD HPF / SUB-W LPF • Adjusting the speaker filter frequency (cf. Page 54) SP GAIN • Adjusting the speaker output level (cf. page 41) DELA Y CENTER-SP / SRD-SP • Adjusting the speaker delay time (c[...]

DXZ946MP 55 English 5.1ch Surround Decoder Operations 2. T ouch on the setting item display to select “ FRONT HPF ” under “ SOUND ”, “ CENTER HPF ” under “ SOUND ”, “ SRD HPF ” under “ SOUND ”, and “ SUB-W LPF ” under “ SOUND ”. ADJUST MODE FRONT HPF SOUND THROUGH 3. Either touch on the right of the display , or turn[...]

56 DXZ946MP English 9. IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate. No sound heard. Sound skips or is noisy . Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is generated or noise is mixed wi[...]

DXZ946MP 57 English Problem Cause Measure CD/MP3/WMA W ater droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place. File system is not correct. File name or extension is not correct. Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system. Use alphanumeric/ASCII characters for MP3/WM[...]

58 DXZ946MP English 10. ERROR DISPLA YS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. T ake the measures described below to eliminate the problem. ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 AMP GUARD ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 ERROR 2 ERROR 3 ERROR 6 ERROR P ERROR R Error Display Measure A DISC is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. A DISC ca[...]

DXZ946MP 59 English 1 1. SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Maximum Power Output: 212 W (53 W × 4 ch) Continuous Average Power Output: 18 W × 4, into 4 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%THD Bass Control Action (50 Hz): ±12 dB T reble Control Action (12.5 kHz): ±12 dB Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 4 V/F 2ch + 4V/R 2ch 4 V/SUB WOOFER 2ch 0.5 V/2-ZONE 2ch General Power[...]