CAUTIONS: VRX848RVD This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. To use this model properly, read this Owner’s Manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this player, please contact your nearest “AU-...
5. DISPLAY 2. PRECAUTIONS ∗ This owner’s manual is for the VRX848RVD/VRX743R. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). depressed for 2 seconds or longer will enable the panel calibration function. [ FRONT [Q] button (VRX848RVD only) OPEN ] [ SENSOR ] [VOL] button menu), and use the [CONNECT] key to select •...
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USER (user title) • CD TEXT in CD mode/CD changer mode DISC (disc title) TRACK (track title) ARTIST (artist name) • TV mode USER (user title) • DAB mode : ENSEMBLE (ensemble name) SERVICE (service name) DLS (DLS text) VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
• When reset button is pressed. ∗ In addition to the above conditions, when the liquid crystal panel is open and the “PUSH POWER KEY” message is displayed, the system check screen can be displayed by pressing the [FUNC] button. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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∗1: The operation button is [OPEN] button in the description of operation per mode. ∗2: External equipment not connected with CeNET is not displayed. ∗3: Touch the [RTN] key to return to the previous screen. ∗4: Touch the [ESC] key to return to the main screen. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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∗7: When displaying images in DVD mode, touching the screen surface will cause the menu screen to be displayed. (DVD mode is a function included only with the VRX848RVD. The VRX743R is not equipped with this function.) ∗8: Screen during DVD mode when automobile is moving.
Take note of the following points: Rear cover • When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. • Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries. Rear side • Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames. • Dispose of spent batteries properly. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons G Shared modes G DVD player mode (VRX848RVD only) [FUNC] button • Switches among radio, TV, etc. [BAND] button ∗ Can not turn power on or off. • Press to return to the first chapter in DVD video mode.
[ANGLE] button • Press to turn the ANGLE function on and off in DVD video mode. (This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.) [SLOW] button • Press to perform slow playback in DVD video or video CD mode. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it. screwdrivers, etc. 4. Close the HOLD FLAP. • Remote control unit cannot be used when front panel is open. Note: • If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft dry cloth only. HOLD FLAP VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc., as these substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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Handling Discs (VRX848RVD only) Handling Storage • New discs may have some roughness around • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any the edges. If such discs are used, the player heat source. may not work or the sound may skip. Use a •...
10. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM (VRX848RVD only) DVD video is a high-quality digital video source Multi-story function that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 When a DVD video contains more than one cm disc contains either one film or four hours of story for a film, you can select the story you music.
Note on region numbers The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area. The DVD video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown below. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
• When CT data is not received, “CT—:—” appears ∗ External equipment not connected with in the display. CeNET is not selected. • SUB displays do not appear when panel is open. ∗ VRX743R is not equipped with a DVD playback function. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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The unit enters the same display mode as the display was turned off the last time. • If the liquid crystal panel stops at any point less than 70°, the electronic beep will sound. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
: 1/1.25/1.5/2 (The factory default setting is “1”) In cases where this kind of multiple key response is supported, the following kind of notation will be used: Touch the [RTN] key, [ESC] key, or press the [ADJ] button. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
2-1. Touch the [M•B EX] key. Each time you touch the [M•B EX] key, you can switch between “ON” and “OFF”. When the MAGNA BASS EX effect is turned on, “M•B EX” lights in the display. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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“Switching CONNECT.” picture can be watched only when the vehicle is standing still and the parking brake ∗2 No image is displayed on the rear monitor is engaged. when a non-image mode such as radio, DAB, CD, etc. is engaged. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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[GENERAL] key to display the GENERAL device is connected to the Visual terminal. setting menu. NAX DV: when a Clarion navigation system 2. Touch the item you wish to set. (NAX943DV) is connected ∗ To switch to the next menu, touch the [z] OTHR NVG: key.
∗ This function is not compatible with all cellular ∗ When local seeking starts, “LO SEEK” telepones. Contact your local authorized Clarion appears in the display. dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility. Manual tuning There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning.
[BAND] key. ∗ Touch and hold one of the [DIRECT] key for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory. 3. Touch the [RTN] key or the [ESC] key to return to the previous mode. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
3. Each time you press the same [DIRECT] the [AF] key appears in the display. button, the unit switches from a local station Touch the [AF] key and “AF OFF” switches to to the other on the same network. “AF ON”. The “AF” indicator lights. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
Touch the [SUB] key in the MAIN screen and Sport Sport the [TA] key appears in the display. Classics Classics Easy M Easy listening music 4. The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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∗ The 29 types of PTY below can be selected. GCancelling an emergency broadcast Touch the [SUB] key in the MAIN display and the [AF] key appears in the display. Touch the [AF] key and emergency broadcast reception is cancelled. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
DVD Video Player Operations RDS Operations (VRX848RVD only) Switching the PTY display language Note: Changing DVD System Settings • This function is enabled only when the panel is open. Notes: You can select one of 4 languages (English, • If the SETUP operation is performed in the middle...
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DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) GWhen watching through a conventional 2. Touch the key to select a desired language type of the rear view monitor (4:3) to set it. ∗ The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. • N PS : The leftmost and rightmost areas of the screen are cut off.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Setting up the country code Country Input code Set up the country number for setting up of the SWITZERLAND 6772 parental level. SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 8389 TURKEY 8482 1. Following the steps 1 to 4 in “Selecting the...
• Example showing DVD menu display Notes: • For your safety, the VRX848RVD 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 break is applied.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Switching KEY PAD position Skipping a chapter (searching) When the KEY PAD becomes difficult to view in About chapter the menu display, you can move it to the other Chapter means a small segment to divide the side of the screen.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Searching with a chapter/title 2. Touch the [REPEAT] key, then touch the [RTN] key. The message “C.RPT” will be number displayed. You can locate the beginning of the scene using 3. Touch the [C.RPT] key to turn off the repeat the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded playback.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Switching subtitles • Depending on the disc, switching may be completely impossible or impossible on On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle some scenes. languages have been recorded, you can switch • It may take time to switch among angles.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Pausing playback Fast forward and fast backward 1. Press the [s] button. Playback stops. 1. Press and hold the [a] or [d] button during To resume playback, press the [s] button, playback. and playback resumes from the scene where Press and hold the button, and the playback playback is stopped.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Displaying the playback status Skipping a track (searching) 1. Touch the screen to display the menu, then 1. Press the [a] or [d] button during touch the [SUB] key. playback. 2. Touch the [P.TIME] key.
DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Note: Selecting a track on the LIST screen • The scan playback function can also be This function allows you to select tracks from a performed using the title list screen’s [T.SCN] key. displayed list.
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DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) 2. Files without MP3 data will not play. Regarding MP3 folder creation GLogical format (File system) Up to 8 folder levels (including the root directory) can be created for MP3 files (items 1 1. When writing an MP3 file on a CD-R disc, –...
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DVD Video Player Operations (VRX848RVD only) Press the button, and the playback speed 2. Touch the touch key of the function you want becomes 5-time faster first and then 20-time to play. faster 3 seconds later. Release the button, * TRACK [SCAN]; track scan playback and the normal speed is restored.
CD changer for play. Note: ∗ If “NO MAGAZINE” appears in the display, insert • For your safety, the VRX848RVD/VRX743R has a the magazine into the CD changer. “DISC safety function which turns off the picture when CHECKING” appears in the display while the the car is moving, so only the audio can be heard.
Press and hold the [a] button for 1 second or longer. Each time you press the [BAND] button, the ∗ When the panel is open, the same operation disc changes to the next disc. is also available by using the [å] key. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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After all tracks in the current disc have been played, the disc repeat play automatically replays the current disc over from the first track. * TRACK [RANDOM]; track random playback The random play selects and plays individual tracks on the disc in no particular order. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
• When the DVD changer (VCZ628) is connected Note: via optical cable, no sound will be output if AUDIO • For your safety, the VRX848RVD/VRX743R has a OUT is switched to ANALOG on the changer’s safety function which turns off the picture when “GENERAL SETUP”...
[å] or [∂] key. 2 seconds or longer to store the current • Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate the station into the preset memory. unit for 7 seconds longer. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
[SUB] key. 2. Touch the [TV DIVER] key to set the selected reception setting. G ON: Sets reception emphasizing the visual. G OFF: Sets the diver setting to OFF. 3. Touch the [RTN] key to return to the previous mode. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
DAB station. The display returns to the 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to switch previous mode. programmes in the DAB station. Note: • Programmes may not be switched depending on DAB station or broadcasting time. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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3. Touch the [LINK ACT] key to select “ON” or MAIN screen is showing or press the [LIST] “OFF”. button, the MENU screen appears. Touch the [SUB] key in the MAIN screen and the [TA] key appears in the display. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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3. Touch the INFOMATION select key to select “OFF” and the PTY standby mode is cancelled. ON or OFF and to set it. 4. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN] key to return to the MAIN display. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
16 characters (2 lines) at the intervals of 5 seconds (automatic calling). To display at shorter intervals, press the [DIRECT] button while waiting for successive DLS character string to be displayed, the following DLS character string is displayed (manual calling). VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
NVG: Screen status NAVI, Audio status NAVI LCD display is turned to “NVG”. NVG + BGM: Screen status NAVI, Audio status audio Setting Clarion NAVI as external Note that in case of a NAVI interruption the audio status is changed to NAVI.
100 titles to select “OTHR NVG” or “COMPO”. ∗ You cannot enter titles with the unit in Seek, Preset ∗ When a Clarion navigation system Scan, Auto store (TV) mode. Cancel each of those (NAX9500E) is connected, set to “OTHR operations before entering titles.
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4. Touch the [ESC] key to return to the previous video CD)/DVD changer/TV mode you see. screen. 1. Touch the screen to display the menu, then touch “display size” key ([F.WIDE], etc.). Each time you press the [DISP] button, the monitor display size changes in the following order: VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
• The phase of the “SUB WOOFER” is This function can be set to the following reversed in the ON– setting. The default three settings: 50 Hz, 80 Hz and 120 Hz. value is “ON+”. “120 Hz” is the default value. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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5. Touch the [RTN] key, [ESC] key, or press the [ADJ] button. Note: • If the P.EQ effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made in “P.EQ” is not reflected in the music source. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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1. Press the [ADJ] button and touch the [AUDIO] key. Touch the [Dolby PLII] key. 2. Touch the key for the desirable type to select 3. When the setting is finished, touch the [ESC] key or press the [ADJ] button to return to the previous mode. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
Disc cannot play The view is limited. Release the view limitation or change the parental with the display level. “PARENTAL See the subsection “Setting up the parental level”. VIOLATION” shown. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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(The liquid crystal panel is points in the produced according to technology with very high display. precision. Note that, though there are effective pixels of 99.99% or more, pixel missing or normally lit pixels account for 0.01%). VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the RESET button. If the problem persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase. ∗ When the reset button is pressed, frequencies of radio stations, titles, etc. stored in memory are cleared. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
LW: 153 kHz to 279 kHz Ground: Negative Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV Current consumption: 4.0 A (1 W) DVD player (VRX848RVD only) Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less System: Dimensions of the Main Unit: Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA 178 mm (Width) ×...
VRX848RVD VRX743R Installation and Wire connection manual I Contents 1. BEFORE STARTING ............... 67 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............67 3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............68 4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION ..........68 5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ..........69 6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT ..........71 7.
3. Insert the main unit into the universal 1) Some car models require special mounting kits mounting bracket until it locks. for proper installation. Consult your Clarion 4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the dealer for details. hooks are locked.
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Note 1: In some cases, the centre panel may Note 2: If a hook on the installation bracket require some modification (trimming, interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it filling, etc.). with a nipper or a similar tool. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with Fuse (15A FUSE) the same amperage rating as the original (15A FUSE). 4. To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse of Fuse holder the power supply lead and insert the new one. (Figure10) Figure 10 VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
WIRE CONNECTION Radio antenna jack Optical output connector (VRX848RVD only) CeNET terminal RGB- terminal Gray Right Front audio output (*4) Left White Black Right Rear audio output (*4) Left White Right Non fader output Purple Left White Yellow Video output (*5)
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FRONT LEFT - REAR LEFT + REAR LEFT - +12 V MAIN POWER (∗1) AMP REMOTE (∗2) ILLUMINATION +12 V ACCESSORY (∗1) GROUND ISO CONNECTOR Phone terminal (Brown) (∗3) Spare terminal (Yellow) Parking brake (Bright Green) Spare terminal (Blue/White) VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
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TV/VTR/DVD changer/DVD brake signal Parking brake lead video/video CD when the parking brake is lead (bright green) engaged. • When the parking brake lead is not connected, the monitor will stay off. Parking brake VRX848RVD/VRX743R...
SAMPLE SYSTEMS I Sample System 1 VRX848RVD/VRX743R Front Speakers RGB terminal Rear Speakers MINI DIN 8P connector RCA video cable (sold separately) Yellow VIDEO OUT Rear View Yellow Monitor Connection cable DVD A/C IN (VMA5894/ (included the Yellow VMA7194) TV IN...
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• When the DVD changer (VCZ628) is connected STAND CeNET ALONE via optical cable, no sound will be output if AUDIO OUT is switched to ANALOG on the changer’s “GENERAL SETUP” menu. • Optical fiber cable connections are supported only on the VRX848RVD. VRX848RVD/VRX743R...