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Clarion VRX766VD Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Clarion co., ltd. dvd multimedia station with touch panel control owner's manual & installation manual
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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual & Installation manual DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX766VD. * This owner’s manual is for the VRX766VD. * Please read this manual thoroughly before operating this equipment. * After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).

  • Page 3: Features

    1. FEATURES ■ Fully-Motorized 7" Widescreen LCD ■ Touch Panel Control ■ DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/WMA/Video CD Play Capability ■ RCA 6(+2)-Channel (2-zone) Output ■ Built-in 50 W × 4 Amplifier ■ CeNET with Balanced Audio Line Transmission and Dynamic Noise Canceling Expanding Systems Expanding audio features CeNET CD Changer...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    2. PRECAUTIONS For your safety, the driver should not watch the DVD video/TV/VTR or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the DVD video/TV/VTR while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

  • Page 5: Controls

    3. CONTROLS / [ E ][e] [ SRC ] Sensor / Note : Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter. *The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. For details, see the pages entitled “7. DCP”. [ iPod ] [ BAND ] [ ADJ ]...

  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    4. NOMENCLATURE Names of Buttons Note: • Be sure to read this chapter while referring to the front diagrams for chapter “3.CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). [E], [e] buttons • Use these buttons to increase/decrease the volume. [p] button • Press this button to enter the play pause mode in the DVD PLAYER/iPod/changer modes.

  • Page 7: Outline Of Button And Touchkey Operation

    5. OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION Turning the power on Engine ON position When the liquid crystal panel closed When the liquid crystal panel open System check The CeNET format utilized on this unit is provided with a system check function. When the system check function is performed under the following conditions, the power is automatically turned off.
  • Page 8 TUNER mode operation (Source menu) ∗3 (Preset List screen) ∗Selects desired station. (Title input screen) (Key Pad screen) ∗4 ∗Enters desired frequency. Note: ∗ 1:The operation button is [ P ](OPEN) button in the description of operation per mode. ∗ 2:External equipment not connected with CeNET is not displayed.
  • Page 9 DVD Video mode operation (Source menu) ∗Screen during DVD mode when automobile moving. Note: ∗ 6:When displaying movies in DVD video mode, touching the screen surface will cause the DVD PLAYER mode screen to be displayed. ∗6 (DVD PLAYER mode screen) (Option menu) (DVD SETUP menu)
  • Page 10 Adjusting audio feature settings (From any screen) (ADJUST mode menu) (AUDIO menu) (BAL/FAD screen) (AUDIO EXT. menu) (BAL/FAD) When a 5.1 ch Surround Decoder is connected...
  • Page 11 (AUDIO menu) (AUDIO EXT. menu) (STATUS) (SPEAKER SEL) (STATUS screen) (SPEAKER SEL menu)
  • Page 12 Adjusting the other system settings (From any screen) (ADJUST mode menu) (MONITOR menu) (Monitor Adjust screen) Bright Color ∗Switched by touching this key repeatedly. (GENERAL menu) (CLOCK screen) (MONI ADJ) Dimmer (CLOCK) (Hour, Minute, a.m./p.m.)

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    6. REMOTE CONTROL Remote control unit [ BAND ] [ SRC ] [ 0-9 ] [ DISC SEL ] [ RTN ] [ SET UP ] [ ENT ] [ SCN ] [ RPT ] [ AUDIO ] [ SUB TITLE ] Inserting the Batteries 1.

  • Page 14: Functions Of Remote Control Unit Buttons

    Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons You can use the remote control unit to control the VRX766VD. When the 2-ZONE function is ON, the controls work upon the selected zone. Shared modes [SRC] button • Press this button to turn on the power. Keep pressing this button more than 1 second to turn off the power.
  • Page 15 Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [SEARCH MODE] button • Press to display the Key Pad operation screen. • Keep pressing more than 1 second to switch the search mode. [RTN] button • Press to switch to the menu screen while a Video CD is being played back.
  • Page 16 Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [0 - 9] buttons • Press to enter track numbers in the Key Pad screen. • Press to select the disc number in the Disc List screen. [E], [e] buttons • Press to scroll the Disc/Track List screen. [r], [f] buttons •...

  • Page 17: Dcp

    7. 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 18: Cautions On Handling

    8. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Liquid crystal panel/Generalities For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • Be sure to house the liquid crystal panel inside the main unit when parking the car outdoors for long period of time. The liquid crystal panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60°C.

  • Page 19: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs Handling • New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc. Ball-point pen Roughness •...

  • Page 20: Dvd Video System

    9. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video.

  • Page 21: Discs

    Discs Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. Playable discs DVD video discs video CDs Audio CDs MP3 ID3 TAG About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded.

  • Page 22: About The Registered Marks Etc

    About the registered marks etc. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 23: Operations

    10.OPERATIONS Basic Operations Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5. Caution 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.
  • Page 24 Basic Operations Mute 1. When in the TUNER, VISUAL or TV mode, press the [p] button to turn the mute on and off. When in the DVD PLAYER, iPod or changer mode, keep pressing the [p] button more than 1 second to turn the mute on and off. * When the mute is turned on, “MUTE”...
  • Page 25 Basic Operations Adjusting the angle of the liquid crystal panel The angle of the liquid crystal panel can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle of the unit or light coming into the car. 1. Turn the power on. When the liquid crystal panel is closed, press the [P] (OPEN) button.
  • Page 26 Basic Operations Adjusting the balance/fader 2-1. Touch the []] key of the BAL/FAD item. 3-1. Touch the [{] or [}] key to adjust to the fader level. * The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: front 12 to rear 12) [{] : Emphasized the sound from the front speakers.
  • Page 27 Basic Operations Turning on/off the MAGNA BASS EXTEND The Magna Bass Extend does not adjust the low sound area like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic sound. 2-1. Touch the [C] key to display the next menu screen.
  • Page 28 Basic Operations Warning display when CCD camera is installed When a TV tuner (optional) is installed together with optional CCD camera, the following warning message is displayed during use of the CCD camera: “Make sure of safety around your vehicle”. 2-1.
  • Page 29 Basic Operations Switching CONNECT (connect) Make the following settings when an external device is connected to the Visual terminal. NAVI : when a navigation system is connected. * When the navigation system is connected, use the monitor lock function. Locking the monitor locks the screen size in F.WIDE mode (full wide) and the VTR system to NTSC.
  • Page 30 Basic Operations 2-ZONE Function About the 2-ZONE function The 2-ZONE function is a function that outputs separate sounds/images from the MAIN zone and SUB zone (such as the optional rear monitor) by simultaneously operating two sources in the one center unit. Thereby, plural listeners are allowed to enjoy separate audio/visual sources.
  • Page 31 Basic Operations Monitor image and sound with 2-ZONE ON/OFF ●With 2-ZONE function OFF Front monitor lock ON Visual connection [OTHER] (*1) Front monitor Displays image of (liquid crystal device connected panel) to the Visual terminal. (*3) Rear monitor Displays image of mode selected from the Source menu. (*2) (optional) Audio output Sound from mode selected from the Source menu is output from 4ch speaker,...

  • Page 32: Radio Operations

    Radio Operations Listening to the radio 1. Press the [SRC] button, and touch the [TUNER] key. The TUNER mode screen is displayed. 2. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] key to select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: FM1 ➜...
  • Page 33 Radio Operations Recalling a preset station There are total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6- FM2, 6-FM3, 6-AM) to store individual radio stations in memory. There are 2 ways available to recall the preset station. ●Using the [R] or [F] button 1.

  • Page 34: Dvd Video Player Operations

    DVD Video Player Operations Changing DVD System Settings Note: • If the Setup operation is performed in the middle of DVD video play, the disc will restart from beginning. • The settings on the DVD SETUP menu cannot be set with the remote control unit. Selecting the DVD SETUP menu 1.
  • Page 35 DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the disc menu language 4-1. Touch the []] key of MENU LANGUAGE item. The MENU LANGUAGE menu is displayed. 4-2. Touch the key to select a desired language to set it. * The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”. Setting up the audio language 4-1.
  • Page 36 DVD Video Player Operations Country BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA DOMINICA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EL SALVADOR FIJI GRENADA GUATEMALA GUYANA HAITI HONDURAS JAMAICA KIRIBATI MARSHALL ISLANDS MEXICO MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF NAURU NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA PALAU PANAMA PAPUA NEW GUINEA PARAGUAY PERU SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS...
  • Page 37 Note: • For your safety, the VRX766VD 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 brake is applied.
  • Page 38 DVD Video Player Operations Pausing play 1. Press the [p] button or touch the [p] key to pause play. “PAUSE” appears in the display. 2. To resume disc play, press the [p] button again. Ejecting a disc 1. Press the [o] (EJECT) button to eject disc. “EJECT”...

  • Page 39: Stopping Playback

    DVD Video Player Operations Operating the DVD menu You can select the button items displayed in the DVD menu by directly touching it. If the button items are hard to select correctly, you can also operate them by displaying Key Pad on the screen.
  • Page 40 DVD Video Player Operations Skipping a chapter (searching) About chapter Chapter means a small segment to divide the data area of the disc. 1. Press the [R] or [F] button during playback. Chapters are skipped, as many as the times the button is pressed, and playback starts.

  • Page 41: Repeat Playback

    DVD Video Player Operations Repeat playback This operation plays back chapters recorded on the DVD-Video repeatedly. 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen, touch the [Option] key. 2. Touch the [CHAPTER REPEAT] key, then touch the [Back] key. The message “C.RPT” will be displayed. 3.

  • Page 42: Pausing Playback

    DVD Video Player Operations Switching angles On DVD discs in which video images have been recorded in two or more angles, you can switch among the angles during playback. This operation can be performed when the “Setting up the angle mark display” function (see page 34) is set to “ON”.
  • Page 43 DVD Video Player Operations Slow playback 1. Press the [p] button then press and hold the [F] button. While pressing the button, slow playback continues at the speed 1/3 times the normal playback. • Slow playback cannot be performed in the backward direction.
  • Page 44 DVD Video Player Operations On/Off of Playback Control On Video CDs equipped with Play Back Control function, you can turn it on/off. * The factory default setting is “ON”. 1. Touch the screen to display the VIDEO CD mode screen. 2.
  • Page 45 DVD Video Player Operations Selecting a track on the Track List screen This function allows you to select tracks from a displayed list. 1. Touch the [List] key. The Track List screen is displayed. 2. When the desired track is not displayed, touch the [v] or [V] key to scroll the track list.
  • Page 46 DVD Video Player Operations Precautions when creating an MP3 disc ●File extensions 1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or “.mp3” to an MP3 file, and “.WMA” or “.wma” to a WMA file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add these file extension, the file cannot be played.
  • Page 47 DVD Video Player Operations Pausing playback 1. Press the [p] button or touch the [p] key during playback. Playback pauses. 2. To resume playback, press the [p] button or touch the [p] key again. Playback resumes. Skipping a track (searching) 1.
  • Page 48 DVD Video Player Operations Other various play functions 1. Touch the [Option] key. 2. Touch the touch key of the function you want to play. [Track Scan] : track scan playback This operation scans and plays back all tracks recorded on the disc, the first 10 seconds for each.

  • Page 49: Other Functions

    Other Functions Entering titles Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for Radio stations, CD, TV stations, and CDs in the CD changer. The numbers of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows. Mode Number of titles TUNER mode...
  • Page 50 This unit requires special wiring to mute the audio signal automatically when a cellular telephone rings in the car. This function is not compatible with all cellular telephones. Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility.

  • Page 51: Operations Of Accessories

    In this condition, the iPod cannot be played even if attached to the VRX766VD. Also, the VRX766VD’s recharging function cannot be used to recharge the iPod. As a result, when the iPod’s battery...
  • Page 52 iPod Operations Note: • The title display (*) shows, from top level down, the SONG title, ARTIST name, and ALBUM title. Press the operation display to scroll the SONG title. ●Operation display Play/Pause icon(p) display Track No. Clock time Play mode (*1) Song title/ Artist name/ Album title (*2)
  • Page 53 iPod Operations Fast forward and fast backward 1. Press and hold the [R] or [F] button during playback. The playback speed becomes 5-time faster first and then 20-time faster 3 seconds later. Releasing the button resumes to the normal speed playback. TOP function The TOP function resets the player to the first track of the tracks to play.

  • Page 54: Visual Operations

    Switching to the VISUAL mode Note: • For your safety, the VRX766VD 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 brake is applied.
  • Page 55 CD Changer Operations Switching to a next disc. (Disc Up function) The disc up function plays from the first track (track No.1) of the next disc. 1. Press the [BAND] button. The disc changes to the next disc. Searching with a track number * This function is available only for the current disc.

  • Page 56: Dvd Changer Operations

    Watching TV Note: • For your safety, the VRX766VD 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 brake is applied.

  • Page 57: Manual Tuning

    TV Operations Selecting with a channel number 1. Touch the screen to display the TV/VTR mode menu, then touch the [Search] key. 2. Enter the channel number corresponding with the station you desired by touching the [0] to [9] key. •...
  • Page 58 TV Operations Auto store Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into a preset memory. If 6 stations cannot be received with good reception, previously stored station remain and only the strong stations are stored into memory. 1.

  • Page 59: Ch Surround Decoder Operations

    5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations This function is available when an optional 5.1 ch Surround Decoder (DVH940) is connected. When the 5.1 ch Surround Decoder is connected through the CeNET cable, the 5.1 ch Surround Decoder Control unit (DVC940, optional) cannot be used.
  • Page 60 5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations ●FILTER This function is used to select filter frequencies that suit the speakers that are used. * This function is not available for speakers whose SPEAKER SEL setting is set to “OFF”. 3-1. Touch the []] key of the FILTER item to show the submenu.
  • Page 61 5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations DSF mode DSF effect ON/OFF * The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Press the [ADJ] button, and touch the [AUDIO] key. 2. Touch the []] key of the STATUS item. 3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key of the DSF item to set the function ON or OFF.
  • Page 62 5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations Selecting the Dolby PL II (Dolby Pro Logic II ) type * The factory default setting is “OFF”. * This setting is disabled when both the CENTER SP and SURROUND SP items of the SPEAKER SEL setting are set to “OFF”.

  • Page 63: In Case Of Difficulty

    12.IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY GENERAL Problem Power does not turn Fuse is blown. on. (No sound is produced.) Incorrect wiring. Nothing happens The microprocessor has when buttons are malfunctioned due to pressed. noise, etc. Display is not accurate. The remote control Direct rays of the sun fall on does not work.
  • Page 64 TV/VTR(When connecting an optional TV tuner, etc. Problem The image is not The parking brake is not displayed. engaged. The display is dark. The brightness control is too low. The operating condition is not good. The headlight of the vehicle is lit.

  • Page 65: Error Displays

    13.ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to solve the problem. DVD PLAYER 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 66: Specifications

    14.SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.00 MHz to 108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz AM Tuner Frequency Range: 531 kHz to 1629 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV DVD Player...

  • Page 67: Installation And Wire Connection Manual

    3. GENERAL CAUTIONS 1. Do not open the case. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your dealer or an authorized Clarion service center. Car battery Figure 1 6 Bag for accessories (No. 2) Hook plate ...

  • Page 68: Cautions On Installation

    4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting. 2. This model features a liquid crystal panel that slides forward (shell loading system). On some types of cars, the liquid crystal panel may make contact with the dashboard or shift lever, in which cause it cannot be installed.

  • Page 69: Installing The Main Unit

    Screwdriver Main unit Outer escutcheon Note: *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. Strap * This part is not provided.
  • Page 70 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- installed radio, obtain an installation kit to install the main unit in the following procedure.

  • Page 71: Removing The Main Unit

    6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT 1. When the rear of the main unit has been secured with the method shown in Figure 6 unfasten 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 the main unit out by the hook plate.

  • Page 72: Wire Connection

    8. WIRE CONNECTION Note: • Before installing, be sure to disconnect the negative • In the optional devices, the RCA Pin and the Connector cable are separately-sold items. Radio antenna jack TV tuner input terminal or Yellow DVD changer input terminal Optical output connector Gray...
  • Page 73 ●Connecting the parking brake lead Connect the lead to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp ground allows you to watch TV/VTR/DVD video/video CD when the parking brake is engaged. •...
  • Page 74 When you connect the iPod with video features by using the connector cable CCA-670-600, the video data stored in the iPod cannot be displayed on the liquid crystal panel of this unit. Use the Clarion’s new connector cable which is released soon.

  • Page 75: Sample System

    9. SAMPLE SYSTEM VRX766VD (Gray) Non fader output CeNET cable (included the TV tuner) TV Tuner (TTX754/TTX7504z) CeNET cable (included the DVH940) 5.1 ch Surround Decoder (Black) (DVH940) CeNET Cable (included the Changer) Set the [SLAVE/STAND ALONE] switch to the [SLAVE] position.
  • Page 76 Clarion Co., Ltd. QC-6823K All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006: Clarion Co., Ltd. 280-8375-00 Printed in Japan / 2006/2 (Y-YI) / Dicetak di Jepang...

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