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Clarion VX401A Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

2-din dvd multimedia station with 6.2-inch touch panel control, dvd multimedia station with 7-inch touch panel control
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VX401A
VZ401A
2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 6.2-inch
TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 7-inch
TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual & Installation manual VX401A VZ401A 2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 6.2-inch TOUCH PANEL CONTROL DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 7-inch TOUCH PANEL CONTROL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Bluetooth Telephone Operations ..................31 AUX In/AV In Operations ....................33 Camera In Operations ......................33 Setup Operations ....................... 34 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 36 9. ERROR DISPLAYS ......................39 10. SPECIFICATIONS......................39 INSTALLATION/ WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE ...........41 VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:15...

  • Page 3: Features

    1. FEATURES Built-In Bluetooth ® Double Din 6.2” Touch Panel Control OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready (VX401A) Motorized 7” Touch Panel Control (VZ401A) DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/WMA Playback Capability Expanding Systems Expanding audio features Expanding visual features External Power Rear monitor Rear Vision camera Amplifier iPod ®...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Using a fuse with a different specification may causes a fire. • For the installation of this unit or a change in the installation, ask your authorized dealer or a nearest Clarion service center for safety. Professional skills and experiences are required to do so. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd...

  • Page 5: Vz401A

    2.Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may 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. VX401A VZ401A VX401A/VZ401A...

  • Page 6: Controls

    3. CONTROLS Operational Panel [SOURCE] [PWR] [VOL+] [VOL-] RESET SENSOR AUX IN [OPEN] AUX IN [ CLOSE] [SOURCE] [VOL-] SENSOR RESET [VOL+] [PWR] VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:16...

  • Page 7: Functions Of Buttons

    • Press this button to reset the unit. SENSOR • Receiver for the remote control unit (operating range: 30 degree in all directions). • Internal microphone for use during Bluetooth phone calls. Sensitivity can be adjusted from the Settings menu. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:16...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Please ensure the tray is inserted in Lithium button battery contain the correct direction. Perchlorate. Dispose of discharged battery properly. Note: Using battery improperly can cause it to explode. Take note of the following points: • Do not short-circuit, disassemble or VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:16...

  • Page 9: Functions Of Remote Control Buttons

    Functions of Remote Control Buttons You can use the remote control unit to control the VX401A and VZ401A. Note: • The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight. Shared modes [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons •...
  • Page 10 MP3/WMA playback mode. [ZOOM] Button Press to turn on and zoom in while in DVD Video mode. You can zoom in up to 3x. [AUDIO] Button Press to switch the AUDIO function in the DVD video mode. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:16...

  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    When the memorized data is lost or • Some USB memory sticks cannot be inserted damaged by any chance, Clarion shall not to the main unit because of their shape. In be liable for any damage.

  • Page 12: Handling Discs

    • Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the internal mechanism. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:16...

  • Page 13: Dvd Video System

    • Example showing menu display Multi-angle function A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice. • The number of recorded angles are indicated by the icon shown below. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:17...

  • Page 14: Discs

    About playing a DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW disc This player cannot play DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/ RW discs previously recorded in video CD format. However, MP3/WMA files recorded on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs can be played. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:17...

  • Page 15: About The Registered Marks Etc

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such and other intellectual property rights. Use of this marks by Clarion Co.,Ltd. is under license. Other copyright protection technology must be trademarks and trade names are those of their authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for respective owners.

  • Page 16: Operations

    Or Press the [SRC/POWER] button on the remote control to turn OFF the power for more than 1 seconds. Engine ON position Touch the [10:00AM] to display the time. 2. Press the [ ] SRC button to scroll through the available sources. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:18...
  • Page 17 • Rating • Others * In the above sections, only the details regarding adjustments are described, procedures to select items are skipped. 3. Perform the adjustment for the desired item. See the following sections for details. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:19...
  • Page 18 • The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9). Adjusting the Loudness The Loudness can be adjusted as follows. 1. Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to turn loudness On or Off. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:19...

  • Page 19: Radio Operations

    • When touching the [ ] key, the station is M-Seek tuned in the direction of higher frequencies. • When touching the [ ] key, the station is M-Seek tuned in the direction of lower frequencies. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:20...

  • Page 20: Dvd Video Player Operations

    2. Touch the desired sensitivity level displayed: Low, Mid or High. The default setting is Mid. This function allows displaying the important part of image fully on the screen. In some cases, image is displayed while being panned (scrolled). VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:20...
  • Page 21 Note: If you force a disc into before auto SUGGESTED reloading, it will damage the player. PG13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED PG-R PARENTAL GUIDANCE RESTRICTED RESTRICTED NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED Adult ONLY ADULT ADMITTED VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:20...
  • Page 22 Playback starts from the scene of the input key is pressed, and playback starts. title number, time or chapter number. *If the input title/chapter/time number does not exist or searching with a title/chapter number is not allowed, the screen image will not change. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:21...
  • Page 23 * It may take time to switch among angles. Left key Select Right key * Depending on the disc, up to 9 angles may Select Up key Enter key be recorded. For details, see the mark of Select Down key VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:21...
  • Page 24 2. To resume playback, touch the [ ] key list. again. 4. Touch the desired track title key in the List Skipping a Track (searching) display. The corresponding track will start playback. Touch the [ ] or [ ] key during playback. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:22...
  • Page 25 45 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1 kHz, • Some CDs recorded on CD-R/RW mode may 128kbps not be usable. 90 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1 kHz, Displaying MP3/WMA TAG titles 128kbps Tag information such as title, artist and album VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:22...
  • Page 26 See the diagram below. to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:22...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    7. ACCESSORIES iPod/iPhone Operations iPod/iPhone can be connected by using the connector cable supplied with the iPod/iPhone, but in this case, you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy video movies stored in the iPod/iPhone with video displaying them on this unit, it is required to use the special connector cable (CCA-748) separately sold. Note: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with unsupported versions. • For detailed information on the playable iPod/iPhone models, see our home page: www.clarion.com Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone • When a iPod/iPhone is already connected Touch the [iPod] key on the Main Menu • Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this screen. The system changes to the iPod unit with a headphone connected to the mode, and starts playback from the previous iPod/iPhone. position. • After the iPod/iPhone has been connected to this unit, the buttons of iPod are disabled for Controlling the iPod/iPhone operation in the Music mode.
  • Page 28 • Touch the List key to display the menu screen Video playback is not available on all iPod/ to search tracks to be played. iPhone devices. Please contact your Clarion dealer for details. An optional connection cable or accessory may be required for this feature.

  • Page 29: Usb Operations

    1500. You can store the MP3 files, WMA files • together in a folder. • Notes on the Tag titles The limitations on the Tag titles are same as those in the MP3/WMA modes. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:24...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Audio Player Operations

    Touch this key to access the phone book [Cancel] key • Touch this key to backspace. [Keypad] key • Touch to access the numerical pad channel. [End] key • Touch this key to reject an incoming call or to end a call. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:25...
  • Page 31 Playing Music • Touch this key to disconnect the music. After the connection with a Bluetooth audio player is established, the play mode is automatically engaged. • When playback is not started, touch the [ ] key. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:25...

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Telephone Operations

    • The factory default setting is “Internal”. using the cellular phone canceling the Touch the [External] or [Internal] key of the hands-free function. [MIC Select] item to set the function. To return to the hands-free mode, touch the [Audio Transfer] key. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:26...
  • Page 33 1. Touch the [Phone Function] key to display the Phone Log screen. 2. Select [My Phonebook] or [SIM Phonebook] to select your desired phonebook to view. 3. Touch the desired Name key you wish to dial. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:26...

  • Page 34: Aux In/Av In Operations

    Main Menu. Touch [Camera] key on Main Menu The LCD will display the external video. The screen will display “No Video Signal” menu, if there is no video signal. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:27...

  • Page 35: Setup Operations

    1. Touch the [Regional] key to set the default subtitle and audio language preferences. 2. Touch the desired tab key and perform the adjustments. Select the desired audio/subtitle language: English, French or Spanish. Select Auto to automatically set the VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:28...
  • Page 36 Touch this tab to turn On or Off the anti- theft lock function. Turn on the Back up when the Anti-theft is On, you need enter the right Anti-theft code to turn on the unit normally. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:29...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Disc cannot play with the Feature exceeds set parental Release the view limitation or display “PARENTAL VIOLA- level. change the parental level. TION” shown. See the subsection “Setting up the parental level” VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:29...
  • Page 38 Bluetooth rectly positioned. phone and adjust the position enabled device. of it. The Bluetooth reception is Move the device closer to the poor. car audio system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:29...
  • Page 39 (The liquid crystal panel is produced according to technology with very high precision. Note that, though there are effective pixels of 99.99% or more, pixel missing or normally lit pixels account for 0.01%). VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:29...

  • Page 40: Error Displays

    High : 300mVrms Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV Mid : 600mVrms Low : 1.3Vrms DVD Player System Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA Audio/Video output capable Video output voltage: 1.0Vp-p @75 Usable discs: DVD video disc, Compact disc VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:29...
  • Page 41 LCD Monitor VX401A dimensions: VX401A Screen Size: 6.2” wide type 178 mm 100 mm Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x3 (RGB) VZ401A Screen Size: 7” wide type Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x3 (RGB) Bluetooth Specification: Bluetooth Ver 2.1+EDR Profile: HFP(Hands Free Profile) VX401A weight: 2.4 kg...

  • Page 42: Installation/ Wire Connection Guide

    (Figure 1) 2. Package Contents Main unit ........1 2DIN trim ring 200mm wide Wiring harness ......1 (VX401A only) ......1 AV cable ........1 Back Strap (VZ401A only) ..1 Remote control unit ....1 Mounting Bracket key Battery (CR2025) .......

  • Page 43: Before Starting

    Max. 8 mm (M5 screw) Dashboard Figure 4 Gearshift lever Gearshift lever (Check that it does not touch the LCD) Figure 2 3. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane. (Figure 3) VX401A VZ401A Figure 3 VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...

  • Page 44: Installing The Main Unit

    (Attached to the main unit) (attached to the main unit) Figure 6 Note: * 1: Position the face panel with its wide edge at the bottom. Fit the edge into the groove of the main unit. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...
  • Page 45 In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.) • Removing the Main Unit When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in “INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT”. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...
  • Page 46 There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let the battery side touch other metal parts. caution CAUTION After the connection, fix the cord by a clamp or insulation tape for protection. Fuse (15A FUSE) Fuse holder Figure 8 Figure 8 VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...

  • Page 47: Wire Connections

    7. Wire Connections Note: • Before 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. VX401A Radio Antenna Jack Refer to page50...
  • Page 48 Black Rear R 4-Channel Amplifier White Line Out Rear L Line Out Gray Front R White Line Out Front L Yellow Monitor Video Out Black Yellow Rear Vision Camera Camera Steering Wheel Gray Remote Control Terminal VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...
  • Page 49 Reverse gear cord Note: *1Connection the PHONE INTERRUPT terminal The phone interrupt will mute the audio if the lead receives a negative or ground signal see next page for how to connect the parking brake cord VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...

  • Page 50: Main Unit

    • The iPod/ iPhone connection will charge your iPod/iPhone unless the iPod/iPhone battery is completely depleted. If the specified cord of the cellular phone is connected to the phone interrupt cord of the main unit, the audio mute is activated when cellular phone in use. VX401A/VZ401A VX_VZ401A说明书.indd 2011-1-10 16:57:30...

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