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Clarion VRX 815 VRX815 VRX815 Owners & Installation Manual

Clarion VRX 815 VRX815 VRX815 Owners & Installation Manual

Am/fm cd player/cd changer controller with 7" lc display
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Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China /
2001/6 (D·C)
Imprimé en Chine
/ Impreso en China
280-7705-00
QC-6800B
Owner's manual & Installation manual
Mode d'emploi et manuel d'installation
Manual de instrucciones y de instalación
VRX815
AM/FM CD PLAYER/CD CHANGER CONTROLLER
WITH 7" LC DISPLAY
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RADIO AM/FM/LECTEUR DE CD/CONTROLEUR DE
CHANGEUR DE CD AVEC PANNEAU LCD DE 7"
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RADIO DE AM/FM, REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS/CAMBIADOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
CONTROLADOR CON VISUALIZADOR DE CRISTAL
LÍQUIDO DE 7"

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  • Page 1: Controls

    Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China 2001/6 (D·C) QC-6800B 280-7705-00 Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX815. This owner’s manual is for the VRX815. 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).
  • Page 3 5. DISPLAY The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the following displays, providing information about the mode and functions operated. Information Panel Displayed when DAB connection is made. : AF (Alternative frequency) indication : TP (Traffic programme) indication : INFO (Information) indication : DAB indication : REG (Regional programme) indication...

  • Page 4: Display

    3. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES Main unit / Unité principale / Unidad principal With the Display closed / Avec l`afficheur fermé / Con el visualisador cerrado [ VOL ] [ TILT ] [ OPEN ] [ DISP ] [ RELEASE ] [ ISR ] [ SENSOR ] [ DIRECT ]...
  • Page 5 Color LCD Display Radio/DAB/TV mode WEST COAST (User title) PROGRAM BBC OXFD (Station name) PROGRAM CD/CD changer mode SHINE (User title) USER TITLE CD TEXT mode SHINE (Disc title) DISC TITLE Time has come (Track title) TRACK TITLE Time has come (Artist) ARTIST MD changer mode SHINE (Disc title)

  • Page 6: Outline Of Button And Touchkey Operation When The Display Is Open

    OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN 1: An example screen indication in the radio mode 2: Press an operation button to switch the screen. The operation button is [FUNC] button in the description of operation per mode. 3: Touch the screen and the menu correspond- ing to the play mode is displayed.
  • Page 7 Z-ENHANCER TYPE 2 VTR N/P NTSC VRX815...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    7. REMOTE CONTROL Remote control unit Operating range: 30˚ in all directions Signal transmitter Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover.

  • Page 9: Functions Of Remote Control Unit Buttons

    Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode Radio (DAB) Button 1 FUNC Switches among radio, DAB, CD, DVD, CD changer, MD changer, TV and VISUAL. 2 BAND Switches reception DISC UP band. 3 VOLUME Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). 4 SEARCH Moves preset channels up and...

  • Page 10: Dcp

    8. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. Removing the DCP 1.

  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LCD panel/Generalities For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • Be sure to store the LCD panel inside the main unit when parking the car outdoors for long pe- riod of time. The LCD panel will operate prop- erly in a temperature range of 0 to 60˚C.

  • Page 12: Operations

    10. OPERATIONS Basic Operations 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. Note: • Use this unit after starting the engine. ACC or engine ON position Turning on and off the power...
  • Page 13 Showing a mode display When the panel is open: Touch the menu screen switching touchkey when the main screen is being displayed to show the menu screen. Touch the Title List Select key (--- SELECT) on the menu screen to show the Title List display. In the Title List display, the titles of items stored in the [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6 are listed.
  • Page 14 Basic Operations Turning the liquid crystal panel horizontal (Air conditioner operation mode) When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the position of the panel can be turned horizontal tem- porarily. 1. Press and hold the [OPEN] button when the liquid crystal panel is upright, and release the button when a beep is heard.
  • Page 15 screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen. Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE screen to return to the STANDARD display. To return from the Z-Enhancer level mode dis- play to the STANDARD display, press the [A-M] button once again. Adjusting the bass and treble Notes: •...

  • Page 16: Radio Operations

    Radio Operations FM reception For enhanced FM performance the tuner includes signal actuated stereo control, En- hanced Multi AGC, Impulse noise reduction curcuits and Multipath noise reduction circuits. Changing the reception area This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals of 10kHz for AM and 200kHz for FM.

  • Page 17: Manual Memory

    Manual memory 1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de- sired band. (FM or AM) 2. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning. 3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current sta- tion into preset memory.

  • Page 18: Cd Operations

    CD Operations Loading a CD 1. Insert a CD into the centre of the insertion slot with the label side facing up. The CD plays automatically after loading. Notes: • Never insert foreign objects into the CD insertion slot. • If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be an- other CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.

  • Page 19: Displaying Cd Titles

    Scan play The scan play locates and plays the first 10 sec- onds of each track on a disc automatically. This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled. The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track.

  • Page 20: Visual Operations

    VISUAL Operations This function is available when a VTR, etc. is con- nected to the visual/input or visual 2 terminal. The visual 1 mode is not available when a TV tuner is connected to the visual/input. Switching the band Press the [BAND] button or touch the [BAND] key. Switching the VTR system between NTSC and PAL This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

  • Page 21: Cd/Md Changer Operations

    VISUAL Operations Monitoring the rear vision camera The rear vision camera can be connected to this unit. For the power supply of the camera, mount the power box sold separately (CAA-188). Notes: • This function is not available when the display is stored.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Cd

    CD/MD Changer Operations Switching disc titles and track titles (MD) This unit can display disc titles and track titles al- ready entered on MDs. Titles up to 256 charac- ters long can be displayed by scrolling the titles. Titles cannot be entered for MDs with this unit. When the panel is closed: 1.

  • Page 23: Repeat Play

    Fast-forward/Fast-backward Fast-forward Press and hold the right side (d ) of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer. When the panel is open, the same operation is also available by using the [d] button in the panel. Fast-backward Press and hold the left side (a) of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 24: Tv Operations

    CD/MD Changer Operations Random play The random play selects and plays individual tracks on the disc in no particular order. This func- tion continues automatically until it is cancelled. 1. Touch the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU dis- play to show SUB MODE. When you touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key, random play starts.

  • Page 25: Seek Tuning

    Seek tuning 1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de- sired TV band (TV1 or TV2). If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel is closed, if the indicator “ and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 26: Digital Radio/Dab Operations

    TV Operations Setting the TV diver This function is enabled only when the panel is open. Normally use the TV diver with the “ON” position. You can change the reception setting for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner. 1.
  • Page 27 3. Select right (d) or left (a) to select a station using the [SEARCH] button. The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot find a DAB station. The display returns to the previous mode. Note: • Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate the unit for 7 seconds or longer.

  • Page 28: Selecting Pty

    Digital Radio/DAB Operations TA (Traffic Announcement) In TA standby mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broad- cast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic pro- gramme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible. This function can only be used when “TP”...
  • Page 29 PTY seek 1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU display and touch the [ITEM SELECT] key. The PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Select a desired PTY. 3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of [SEARCH] button.

  • Page 30: Dynamic Label Function

    Digital Radio/DAB Operations Switching the PTY display language Note: • This function is enabled only when the panel is open. You can select one of 2 languages (English or French) for the PTY displayed in the display. The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. 1.

  • Page 31: Other Functions

    Other Functions Always turning on the button illumination on the operation panel Note: • The following operation is enabled when the panel is open. • Doing this operation turns on and off the illunination only for the buttons of VoL [+] and [–], [TILT], and [OPEN].

  • Page 32: Clock Adjustment

    This unit requires special wiring to mute the audio signal automatically when a cellular telephone rings in the car. This function is not compatible wiht all cellular telepones Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility.

  • Page 33: Dsp Operations

    DSP operations DSP control function If the DSP (DPH910), sold separately, is connected to this unit using the CeNET cable, all the func- tions of the DSP can be controlled. DSP control can all be operated only when the panel is open.
  • Page 34 DSP operations Woofer level adjustment You can adjust an output sound level of subwoofer. 1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO- MODE display. 2. Touch the [WOOFER VOL] key to show the woofer level adjusting display. 3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level (0 to 14) 4.
  • Page 35 Calling G.EQ BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern 1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO- MODE display. 2. Touch the [G.EQ BASIC] and [G.EQ USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display. 3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one of pattern key and called the desired G.EQ pattern.
  • Page 36 DSP operations Calling DSF BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern 1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO- MODE display. 2. Touch the [z] key to select DSF mode. Touch the [DSF BASIC1], [DSF BASIC2] and [DSF USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory dis- play.
  • Page 37 Touch the [EDIT] key to show VSE adjusting dis- play, in which the properties of currently selected pattern can be adjusted. By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat- tern selecting display or USER pattern selec- tion/memory display you can switch between the two patterns, BASIC and USER.

  • Page 38: Dvd Video Operations

    DSP operations Setting and storing P.EQ Properties/Memory into USER Pattern 1. In the Basic adjustment display or in the User setting display, press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-MODE display. 2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the P.EQ adjust- ing display.

  • Page 39: In Case Of Difficulty

    2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key when the AUDIO- MODE screen is being displayed to show the BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen. 3. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to the de- sirable balance. Adjusting range of the balance: left 13 to right 4.
  • Page 40 Problem The image is not The parking brake is not displayed. pulled. The display is The brightness control is too dark. low. The operating condition is not good. The headlight of the vehicle is lit. The color of the The color is not adjusted display is light or adequately.

  • Page 41: Error Displays

    12. ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described to eliminate the problem. Error Display ERROR 2 A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. ERROR 3 A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    13. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf Alternate Channel Selecitivity: 70 dB Stereo Separation(1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response(+/-3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz AM Tuner Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 25 V CD player...

  • Page 43: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING 1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a negative ground 12 V power supply. 2. Read these instructions carefully. 3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “v” terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation.

  • Page 44: General Cautions

    1. Do not open the case. There are no user ser- viceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your dealer or an authorized CLARION service centre. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting.

  • Page 45: Installing The Main Unit

    7-3/16" (182 mm) Hole Screwdriver Outer escutcheon Notes: 1) Some car models require special mounting kits for proper installation. Consult your Clarion dealer for details. 2) Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the main unit from coming loose. Instrument panel Hole...
  • Page 46 Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles) This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard. If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed radio, install the main unit with the parts and screws marked ( ). (Figure 8) If the vehicle is not equipped with a factory-in- stalled radio, obtain an installation kit to install the main unit in the following procedure.

  • Page 47: Removing The Main Unit

    REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT 1. When the rear of the main unit has been se- cured with the method shown in Figure 6 un- fasten the special screw. 2. Remove the outer escutcheon. 3. Insert the hook plate between the spring and the universal mounting bracket, fit tab B of the spring into hole A of the hook plate, then pull Universal mounting bracket...

  • Page 48: Wire Connection

    WIRE CONNECTION Securely connect to the metal part of the car with a screw, etc. Subwoofer output terminal L+R (RCA) Front audio output (input) terminal L+R (RCA) 4 Rear audio output (input) terminal L+R (RCA) 4 Reset switch DSP select switch ( 3) VRX815 Black Choke coil...
  • Page 49 1: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones” function. 2: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit) Note : Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.
  • Page 50 Connecting the Accessories • Connection to the external amplifier The external amplifier cannot be connected unless the DSP is connected. For detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the DSP. • Connection to the security camera for vehicle The rear vision camera for vehicle can be connected to the system expansion terminal on the main unit.

  • Page 51: Main Unit

    SAMPLE SYSTEMS Sample System 1 MAIN UNIT VRX815 (S-TV) AMP built-in Rear view monitor TV ANT. DAB ANT. TTX7501z RDI OUT DAH913 TTX7503z/TTX7504z (DAB TUNER) (CeNET TV TUNER) DAH 9500Z cannot be connected. CeNET DVS9755z (DVD video deck) CeNET CDC655z/655Tz/ 1255z/DCZ625 CCA-519-500 (CD CHANGER)
  • Page 52 Sample System 2 MAIN UNIT VRX815 (S-TV) AMP built-in CDC655z/655Tz/ 1255z/DCZ625 (CD CHANGER) MDC655z (MD CHANGER) VRX815 DAB ANT. RDI OUT DAH913 (DAB TUNER) CCA-519-500 When two CD changers or MD changers are connected, CCA-519-500 is required. COMPOSITE (RCA) CeNET CeNET be c DAH9500Z cannot...
  • Page 53 TV ANT. COMPOSITE REAR (RCA) TTX7501z MONITOR TTX7503z/TTX7504z (CeNET TV TUNER) CCA-389 DPH910 H7500Z cannot (DIGITAL SOUND connected. PROCESSOR) AMP. VRX815...
  • Page 54 Memo VRX815...

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