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 cable.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads may cause severe vibration and cause the sound to skip. 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. WARNING DXZ856MP...
If you try to play such a compact disc, you may not be able to remove it from the CD player or it may damage the CD player. DXZ856MP 2. Before the SLOPING CONSOLE closes, there may be a braking sound from the safety mechanism.
(DVD changer) ➜ (TV) ➜ AUX ➜ Radio... Note: External equipment not connected with CeNET is not displayed. DXZ856MP [ROTARY] knob • Press the knob to turn the power ON. • Press the knob to turn the power OFF. • Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
∗ For details, see the section “CD changer operations” (cf. page 35). For the DVD changer, refer to the Owner’s Manual provided with the DVD changer. ● When the TV is connected ∗ For details, see the section “TV operations” (cf. page 38). DXZ856MP...
• Touch this button for preset channel up/down, folder up/down, and disc up/down operations. Sub buttons • Shows functions available in a certain context. DXZ856MP ● Simple operation display (To switch to the simple operation display, press Right slide and hold the [MODE] button for 2 seconds or button longer.)
) or down ( ) with your fingertip still touching the display, and keep your fingertip on the display. The current operation continues for the time your fingertip is held on the display. This operation is used, for example, for fast-forwarding/fast-rewinding tracks. P.CH 2:45 DISP DXZ856MP...
• If you purchased a replacement DCP, an electrical adjustment is necessary. This adjustment requires technical knowledge. Please consult Clarion service or a Clarion service station. DXZ856MP Attaching the DCP 1. Place the DCP to the SLOPING CONSOLE, adjusting the metal connecters on DCP and the SLOPING CONSOLE.
Receiver for remote control unit Operating range : 30° in all directions Signal transmitter [ SRC ] [ ISR ] [ SCN ] [ BND ] [ a ], [ d ] [ DISP ] [ RDM ] [ RPT ] Insertion guide DXZ856MP...
Auto store. [RPT] No function. [RDM] No function. ∗ Some of the corresponding buttons on the source unit and remote control unit have different functions. DXZ856MP CD changer CD/MP3/WMA DVD changer Returns to the first Moves the next disc track.
For descriptions for operations in the simple operation display, refer to the descriptions for the screen displays in the radio mode or the CD mode. P.CH 2:45 BAND PS/AS DISP in the radio or CD mode display DXZ856MP...
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DISPLAY EDIT D-BLUE AUTO SCROLL SP/ANA COLOR ∗ The [COLOR] is displayed only when you choose wallpaper from P05 to P12. DXZ856MP 3. Touch select [DAY] or [NIGHT]. P.CH 2:45 DISP 4. Touch select the color to set. ● COLOR •...
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• Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2. • In the case of album Tags for WMA, the information written into the extension header is displayed. • Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags. 2:45 DISP SPE/ANA << TITLE Basic Operations DXZ856MP...
AM: AM band name FM1: FM band name PRESET Touching this displays a preset memory No. list. DXZ856MP BAND Touching this switches the reception band. Touching and holding this for 1 second or longer switches between the manual tuning mode and the seek tuning mode.
No. so that broadcasts can be checked. 1. Touch [PS/AS]. “P-SCAN” is displayed. ∗ The currently stored stations are received in order for 7 seconds or longer each. Stations with poor reception are skipped, and the next station is received. Radio Operations DXZ856MP...
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■ To store the station to “ISR” In the radio mode, tune the station to store, and press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds or longer. You will hear a long beep, and the station currently being received is stored to ISR. DXZ856MP...
2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files. Personally constructed WMA files are used at your own responsibility. DXZ856MP...
When a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3/ WMA type tracks mixedly, you can select which type of the recorded tracks to play. DXZ856MP ● Default value is “CD”. 1. Press the [MODE] button. 2. Touch [Å]/[Î] to go to the next page.
“.M3U” on the CD-R/RW. ∗ Up to 5 play lists can be recognized, and up to 255 files can be recognized per play list. ■ Stopping play of play list 1. Press the [MODE] button. on the on the DXZ856MP...
2. To fast-rewind, touch on the track display. Top function The top function resets the CD player to the first track of the disc. 1. Touch [TOP]. Play starts from the first track (track No.1). Scan play This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc.
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1. Press the [MODE] button. Folder random play This function allows you to play all folders on the disc at random. 1. Press the [MODE] button. 2. Touch [FOLDER RDM]. ■ To cancel folder random play 1. Press the [MODE] button. DXZ856MP...
1. Press the [SOUND] button. 2. Touch [ADF]. SOUND M-BASS BASS TREBLE DXZ856MP 3. Touch select the ADF mode. ∗ Select one of “USER”, “1”, “2”, “3”, or “OFF”. 4. To change the details of the ADF setting, press the [ADJ] button.
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4. Press the [SOUND] button to return to the original mode. Sound Adjustment on the left of the display to switches the on the right of the display to BALANCE on the right of the display and DXZ856MP...
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1. Press the [SOUND] button. 2. Touch [FILTER]. 3. Touch on the right of the display to select the frequency value. • Select from THROUGH, 50Hz, 80Hz, or 120Hz. 4. Press the [SOUND] button to return to the original mode. DXZ856MP...
Number of titles 100 titles 100 titles 50 titles DISPLAY EDIT ABCDE TITLE L-BLUE COLOR INPUT TITLE INPUT TEXT MEMO CAUTION on [FONT] to select the type of switches the type of on [TEXT] to determine the DXZ856MP <<...
∗ This function is not compatible with all cellular telephones. Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility. Changing settings Selecting setting items 1. Press the [ADJ] button.
• Setting the portable audio (AUX) input level (cf. page 33) SYSTEM CHECK • Performing a system check (cf. page 33) CODEMATIC • Setting security (cf. page 34) SLIDE CONT • Setting the slide direction of the slide buttons (cf. page 34) Common Operations Sub item DXZ856MP...
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30 seconds. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Press the [ADJ] button to set to the adjust mode. 2. Touch [APPEARANCE]. DXZ856MP 3. Touch select "MSG INFO". 4. Touch select “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the [ ENT ] original mode.
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5. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the original mode. Common Operations on the left of the display to ADJ APPEARANCE on the right of the display to on the left of the display to ADJ APPEARANCE on the right of the display to DXZ856MP...
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Setting the source icon (SRC ICON) You can change the source icon on the display. • The factory default setting is “ICON”. DXZ856MP 1. Press the [ADJ] button to set to the adjust mode. 2. Touch [APPEARANCE]. 3. Touch select “SRC ICON”.
SYSTEM CHECK 4. Touch [START]. The confirmation display appears. 5. Touch [OK]. After this operation, the display returns to the original mode. Common Operations on the left of the display to ADJ SETTING [ START ] ADJ SETTING CANCEL DXZ856MP...
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∗ Touch [1] to [4] at the bottom of the display at random. You can also repeatedly touch the same number. DXZ856MP When you touch 4 times, and 4 indicators light, you will hear a long beep, and the original mode is returned to.
CD-ROM discs cannot be played from every CD changer. This depends on the model. Note: • Some CDs recorded in the CD-R/CD-RW mode DISC 2:45 may not be usable. DISP DISP DISC 2:45 DISP allows you to select selects discs. CAUTION DXZ856MP...
∗ If you touch twice on the track display while the start of the track is being played, the track 2 tracks back is sometimes played. DXZ856MP Fast-forward/fast-rewind 1. To fast-forward, touch display. 2. To fast-rewind, touch display.
The disc random play selects and plays individual tracks or discs automatically in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is canceled. 1. Press the [MODE] button. 2. Touch [DISC RDM]. ■ To cancel disc random play 1. Press the [MODE] button. DXZ856MP...
Title display The name of the station currently being received is displayed. VTR : In video mode Touching these switches the display. DXZ856MP Reception band display TV1 : Band name Preset No. display Touching standard operation display selects a preset memory.
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No. so that broadcasts can be checked. 1. Touch [PS/AS]. “P-SCAN” appears on the display. ∗ The currently stored stations are received in order for 7 seconds or longer each. Stations with poor reception are skipped, and the next station is received. DXZ856MP...
5. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previous mode. The above operations are required when a TV tuner other than TTX7501z is connected. DXZ856MP Setting the TV Diver You can change the reception setting for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner.
Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Replace with a disc with no scratches. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly. Measure Reset button DXZ856MP...
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Wrong filename File name or extension is not Play list play is correct. not performed. DXZ856MP Cause 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/WMA file name.
1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be restored by turning the power off and on again. (Speaker volume is reduced automatically when the speaker protection circuit oper- ates). 2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service department. Measure DXZ856MP...
96 dB Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% Note: • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement. DXZ856MP 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: +16, –12 dB...