Thank you for purchasing the Clarion ARX8570z. 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). Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
Flip Down Panel The ARX8570z uses a flip-down structure that makes possible large-size displays. 3. Do not use the FLIP DOWN PANEL as a tray CAUTION to place objects on when it is open.
3. CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / CONTROLES Source unit / Appareil pilote / Unidad fuente OPEN ARX8570z With the FLIP DOWN PANEL opened / Ouverture du PANNEAU RABATTABLE Apertura del PANEL ABATIBLE Display / Afficheur / Visualizador Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.
When pressed and held for 2 seconds: Disc random play. Switches reception band. Moves preset channels up and down. No function. Preset scan. When pressed and held for 2 seconds: Auto store. No function. Switches between TV and VTR. ARX8570z...
2. Each time you press FNC button 3, the mode of operation changes in the following order: ARX8570z Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Radio mode...
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The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: –6 to +6) The treble cannot be adjusted if the tone by- pass setting is “YES” (ON). 3. When the adjustment is complete, press A-M button # several times until the function mode is reached. Basic Operations ARX8570z...
When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is rec- ommended to use the loudness effect. ARX8570z 1. Press and hold LOUD button # for 1 second or longer to turn on the loudness effect. When the loudness effect is turned on, “LD”...
Manual memory 1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning. 2. Press and hold one of the Preset buttons 9 for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory. ARX8570z...
“ISR” appears in the display. Press ISR but- ton ! again to return to the previous mode. ARX8570z Tape Operations Loading a tape 1. Press OPEN button 1 to access the cassette tape insertion slot behind the FLIP DOWN PANEL.
If you select another mode during the intro tape scan, the mechanism automatically makes the intro tape scan stop when it finds the next track (APC function). ARX8570z...
• Tapes on which there are long pauses in the middle of selections. • Tapes on which there are less than 4 seconds of blank space between selections. ARX8570z Other Handy Functions Setting the clock 1. Press and hold ADJ button 4 for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display.
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PATTERN 2: In addition to the changes in Pattern 1, the color changes according to the audio level. OFF: The color changes according to the function mode. Other Handy Functions PATTERN 2 PAT- ARX8570z...
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This unit requires special wiring to mute the au- dio signal automatically when a cellular telephone rings in the car. This function is not compatible with all cellular tele- phones. Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility.
Fast-forward/fast-backward Fast-forward Press and hold the right side of SEARCH button $ for 1 second or longer. Fast-backward Press and hold the left side of SEARCH button $ for 1 second or longer. ARX8570z...
2. To cancel the repeat play, press RPT button 6 again. “RPT” goes off from the display and normal play resumes. ARX8570z Disc repeat play After all the tracks on the current disc have been played, the disc repeat play automatically replays the current disc over from the first track.
“DISC” and “SCN” light in the display and the disc scan play starts. 2. To cancel the disc scan play, press and hold SCN button 5 again. “DISC” and “SCN” go off from the display and the current track con- tinues to play. ARX8570z...
2. To cancel the disc random play, press and hold RDM button 7 again. “DISC” and “RDM” go off from the display and normal play re- sumes from the current track. ARX8570z TV Operations TV tuner functions When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner functions.
4. Turn the Rotary knob % clockwise to set to “ON” or counterclockwise to set to “OFF”. Sets reception emphasizing the visual. OFF: Sets the diver setting to OFF. 5. Press ENT button 2. 6. Press ADJ button 4 to return to the previous mode. ARX8570z...
2. Press the right or left side of SEARCH button $ to select “ANA SENS”. 3. Press ENT button 2. ARX8570z 4. Turn the Rotary knob % clockwise or coun- terclockwise to set the sensitivity of the spec- trum analyzer.
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When the “DSP” indication 5 is lit in the display, the DSP effect is set to “ON”. The factory default setting is “ON”. 1. Press A-M button # and select “DSP”. While “DSP” is selected, “DSP” blinks in the display. ARX8570z...
1. Select a sound field menu which you want to edit on the basis of. 2. Press and hold ADJ button 4 for 1 second or ARX8570z longer. 3. Press the right or left side of SEARCH button $ to select the item to be adjusted.
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2 seconds or longer to store the edited contents. You can give a title to the user memory. For the inputting method of titles, refer to the sub- section “Inputting a title” in the “Operations common to each mode”. ARX8570z...
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Sound quality is Playback head is dirty. poor. DOLBY NR button 7 is not pressed. ARX8570z Cause Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Consult your store of purchase.
MD changer. This is a failure of MD changer’s mecha- nism and consult your store of purchase. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped disc. Eject the disc then reload it properly. Load a pre-recorded MD in the MD changer. Measure ARX8570z...
Dolby C NR: 74 dB Notes: • Specifications comply with EIA Standards. • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement. ARX8570z Audio Maximum Power Output: 180 W (45 W Continuous Average Power Output: 17 W...