6.5" monitor & rds-eon fm/mw/ lw radio with cd/md changer control (24 pages)
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CAUTIONS: 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 “AUTHORIZED service station”.
Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX868RVD. 1. FEATURES * This owner’s manual is for the VRX868RVD. * 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).
2. CONTROLS/COMMANDES/REGLER/CONTROLLI/ 3. NOMENCLATURE REGLAARS/CONTROLES/KONTROLLER/CONTROLOS Names of Buttons [ VOICE ] Note: [MAP] button • Press this button to show the Map screen of • Be sure to read this chapter while referring to the [ MAP ] front diagrams for chapter “2.CONTROLS” on the current location in the Navigation mode.
4. PRECAUTIONS WARNING 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.
5. OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION Turning the power on (OPEN) Engine ON position When the liquid crystal panel is closed ∗1 When the liquid crystal panel is open System check The CeNET format utilized on this unit is provided with a system check function.
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TUNER mode operation (Source menu) ∗3 (Option Menu) (Preset List screen) (PTY Preset List screen) ∗Selects desired station. (PTY Item List screen) Note: ∗ 1:These images indicate the buttons to press or keys to touch. ∗ 2:External equipment not connected with CeNET is not displayed.
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DVD Video mode operation ∗4 (DVD PLAYER mode screen) (Source menu) ∗Screen during DVD mode (Option menu) when motorcar moving. (DVD SETUP menu) Note: ∗ 4:When displaying movies in DVD video mode, touching the screen surface will cause the DVD PLAYER mode screen to be displayed.
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Adjusting audio feature settings ●When no surround decoder is connected (From any screen) (ADJUST mode menu) (AUDIO menu) (AUDIO EXT. menu) (BAL/FAD) (BAL/FAD screen)
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●When the 5.1 ch Surround Decoder is connected (From any screen) (ADJUST mode menu) (AUDIO menu) (AUDIO EXT. menu) (STATUS) (SPEAKER SEL) (STATUS screen) (SPEAKER SEL menu)
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Adjusting the other system settings (From any screen) (ADJUST mode menu) (GENERAL menu) (MONITOR menu) (MONITOR ADJ) (WALL COLOR) (Monitor Adjust screen) (WALL COLOR screen) Bright Color Dimmer ∗Switched by touching this key repeatedly. ( “Hue” is not displayed when displaying PAL images.)
6. REMOTE CONTROL Remote control unit Signal transmitter Operating range: 30˚ in all directions [ BAND ] [ MUTE ] [ SRC ] [ VOLUME ] [ P.TIME ] [ 0-9 ] [ DISC SEL ] [ SEARCH MODE ] [ RTN ] [ MENU ] [ TOP MENU ]...
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons You can use the remote control unit to control the VRX868RVD. When the 2-ZONE function is ON, the controls work upon the selected zone. Note: • The steering wheel remote control operations work upon the MAIN zone even when the SUB zone is selected.
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [MENU] button [ANGLE] button • Press to display menu stored on video disc. • Press to switch the ANGLE function in the DVD video mode when the Angle mark is displayed. [SET UP] button (This button is available only on multiple angles •...
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons When SUB zone is selected [RPT] button • Press to perform track repeat. • Keep pressing more than 1 second to perform SUB zone operations are supported, but button disc repeat. functions are limited as follows: [RDM] button •...
7. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent Attaching the DCP theft. When detaching the control panel, store it 1. Hook the right side of the DCP to the right side in the DCP (Detachable Control Panel) case to of the main unit.
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 • Do not place anything on the display when the the main unit when parking the car outdoors for panel is tilted.
Handling Discs 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 •...
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 Multi-story function This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound When a DVD video contains more than one story quality of DVD video.
Discs Playable discs Discs that cannot be played back This DVD video player can play the following This DVD video player cannot play back DVD- discs. Audio, DVD-RAM, Photo CDs, etc. Note: • It may also not be possible to play back CDs Playable discs recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit.
10.OPERATIONS Basic Operations Note: When the liquid crystal panel is • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter closed “2. CONTROLS” on page 5. 1. Press the [SRC] button to change the operation mode. CAUTION CAUTION Each time you press the [SRC] button, the operation mode changes in the following When the unit is turned on, starting and order:...
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Basic Operations Mute 1. When in the TUNER, VISUAL, TV or DAB mode, press the [p] button to turn the 70˚ 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.
Basic Operations Adjusting the angle of the liquid Turning the liquid crystal panel crystal panel horizontal (Air conditioner operation mode) The angle of the liquid crystal panel can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle of the When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted unit or light coming into the car.
Basic Operations Adjusting the balance/fader Adjusting the MID The MID gain, MID frequency (centre frequency) 2-1. Touch the []] key of the BAL/FAD item. and MID Q can be adjusted as follows. 3-1. Touch the [{] or [}] key to adjust to the 2-1.
Basic Operations Adjusting the MONITOR Adjusting the brightness, colour, hue and dimmer level 1. Press the [ADJ] button, then touch the Note: [MONITOR] key. • This function is not available when the liquid crystal panel is closed. • The Color and Hue settings can be adjusted only in the DVD video, Video CD, TV/VTR, VISUAL and DVD changer modes, and only when the car is stopped and the parking brake is applied.
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Basic Operations Warning display when CCD camera Front monitor lock is installed When an external device is connected to the Visual terminal, lock the front monitor to show the When a TV tuner (optional) is installed together visual input source. with optional CCD camera, the following warning message is displayed during use of the CCD Note:...
Note: • The factory default setting is “OFF”. • This function is not available when the Clarion navigation system (NAX963HD) is connected. 3-1. Touch the []] key to display the next menu • When the navigation system is connected, use the screen.
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Basic Operations Performing the system check Setting the time of air conditioner operation mode 3-1. Touch the [C] key to display the next menu This setting can be used to adjust the time the screen. panel stays in the horizontal position when in the 3-2.
Basic Operations 2-ZONE Function Setting the 2-ZONE function • The factory default setting is “OFF”. 1. Press the [SRC] button to display the Source About the 2-ZONE function menu. The 2-ZONE function is a function that outputs 2. Touch and hold the [2 ZONE] key more than separate sounds/images from the MAIN zone 1 second to turn the 2-ZONE function on.
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Basic Operations Monitor image and sound with 2-ZONE ON/OFF ●With 2-ZONE function OFF Front monitor lock ON Front monitor lock OFF Visual Visual Visual Visual connection connection connection connection [OTHERS] (*1) [RGB]/ [OTHERS] (*1) [RGB]/ [COMPOSITE] [COMPOSITE] (*1) (*1) Front monitor Displays image of Displays image of Displays image of mode selected from...
Radio Operations ●LOCAL SEEK Listening to the radio If you keep touching the [X] or [x] key more than 1. Press the [SRC] button, and touch the 1 second, the Local Seek tuning is carried out. [TUNER] key. The broadcast stations with good reception The TUNER mode screen is displayed.
Radio Operations Recalling a preset station Manual memory There are total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6- 1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired FM2, 6-FM3, 6-AM (MW/LW)) to store individual band. (FM or AM (MW/LW)) radio stations in memory. 2.
RDS Operations RDS (Radio Data System) AF function This unit has a built in RDS decoder system that The AF function switches to a different frequency supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS on the same network in order to maintain data. optimum reception.
RDS Operations Manually tuning a regional station in Note: • If no TP station is received, this unit continues the the same network search operation. Pressing the [TA] button again Note: makes the “TA” go off, and stops TP station •...
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RDS Operations 3. Touch your desired PTY item key to select the 3. Touch your desired Programme Type key to programme type. select. • The following table shows the factory 4. Touch the [Preset] key to display the Preset default settings stored for the Preset keys: screen.
RDS Operations Emergency broadcast Volume setting of TA, emergency broadcast (ALARM) and PTY If an emergency broadcast is received, all the function mode operations are stopped. “ALARM” The volume for TA, ALARM and PTY interrupts appears on the screen and the emergency can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt.
DVD Video Player Operations Changing DVD System Setting up the screen size Settings Set up the screen size according to the rear view monitor which is connected to this unit. Note: 4-1. Touch the [WIDE], [N PS] or [N LB] key of •...
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DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the disc menu language Setting up the country code Set up the country number for setting up of the 4-1. Touch the []] key of MENU LANGUAGE parental level. item. The MENU LANGUAGE menu is displayed. 4-1.
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DVD Video Player Operations Setting up the parental level Country Input code You can change the level of parental lock (audio- LEBANON 7666 visual restriction). LESOTHO 7683 This function allows cutting scenes that are unfavourable for children or replacing them LIECHTENSTEIN 7673 automatically with other scenes prepared in...
Note: • For your safety, the VRX868RVD 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.
DVD Video Player Operations DVD Video Operations Operating the DVD menu You can select the button items displayed in the DVD menu by directly touching it. Watching a DVD-Video If the button items are hard to select correctly, After disc loading, the play mode is automatically you can also operate them by displaying Key Pad engaged.
DVD Video Player Operations Stopping playback Skipping a chapter (searching) ●About chapter 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen, touch and hold the [p] key for more than 1 Chapter means a small segment to divide the second during playback. data area of the disc.
DVD Video Player Operations Searching with a chapter/title Repeat playback number This operation plays back chapters recorded on the DVD-Video repeatedly. You can locate the beginning of a scene using 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen, the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded touch the [Option] key.
DVD Video Player Operations Switching among languages Switching angles On discs in which two or more audios or audio On DVD discs in which video images have been languages have been recorded, you can switch recorded in two or more angles, you can switch among the audio languages during playback.
DVD Video Player Operations Watching a video CD Slow playback 1. Press the [p] button then press and hold After disc loading, the play mode is automatically the [F] button. engaged. While pressing the button, slow playback • Button operation may differ depending on the continues at the speed 1/3 times the normal story of the disc.
DVD Video Player Operations ●Playback control (PBC) Searching with a track number This control signal is recorded on a Video CD for This operation allows searching with the track version 2.0 and used to control playback. Using numbers recorded on the video CDs. pre-recorded menu screens in the Video CD with 1.
DVD Video Player Operations Skipping a track (searching) Other various play functions 1. Press the [R] or [F] button during 1. Touch the [Option] key. playback. Tracks are skipped, as many as the times the button is pressed, and playback starts. •...
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DVD Video Player Operations Displaying CD titles Precautions when creating an MP3 disc This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs. ●File extensions 1. Touch the [Title] key. 2. Touch the [X] key of the Disc, Artist, or Track 1.
DVD Video Player Operations Pausing playback • In case of a track recorded at VBR (variable bit rate), the display for the play time of the 1. Press the [p] button or touch the [p] track may be slightly different from the key during playback.
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DVD Video Player Operations Selecting a folder/track on the LIST Other various play functions screen 1. Touch the [Option] key. 1. Touch the [List] key during playback. Folder List screen is displayed. 2. When the desired folder is not displayed, touch the [v] or [V] key to scroll the list.
Other Functions Entering titles Title list play Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in You can display a list of titles, then select the CD memory and displayed for CD, TV stations, and track, disc or broadcast station to listen to from CDs in the CD changer.
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Other Functions Changing over monitor display size Internal amplifier cancel function * This function is available only when the panel is This function is used to disable the internal open. amplifier when an external amplifier is connected. Note: • The factory default setting is “OFF”. •...
In this [p] key condition, the iPod cannot be played even if • Use to control playback and pause. attached to the VRX868RVD. Also, the [R], [F] keys VRX868RVD’s recharging function cannot • Use to perform track selection. Touch and be used to recharge the iPod.
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iPod Operations Note: Play mode menu • The title display (*) shows, from top level down, the • Uses to switch the shuffle mode and repeat SONG title, ARTIST name, and ALBUM title. Press mode. the operation display to scroll the SONG title. List keys ●Operation display •...
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iPod Operations Viewing video data in the iPod (only Fast forward and fast backward 1. Press and hold the [R] or [F] button for the iPod with video features) during playback. When you connect an iPod with video features by The playback speed becomes 5-time faster using the optional connector cable for iPod with first and then 20-time faster 3 seconds later.
Switching to the VISUAL mode LOW: 0 dB Note: • For your safety, the VRX868RVD 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.
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CD Changer Operations Switching to a next disc (Disc Up Other various play functions function) 1. Touch the [Option] key. 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.
1. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] Note: key to select the desired TV band (TV1 or • For your safety, the VRX868RVD has a safety TV2). function which turns off the picture when the car is * If “MANU” is displayed in the display, press moving, so only the audio can be heard.
TV Operations 1. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] previously stored station remain and only the key to select the desired band. (TV1 or TV2) strong stations are stored into memory. * If “MANU” is not displayed in the display, keep 1.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations About DAB programmes Seek tuning The DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) system 1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired transmits several programmes on one frequency band (M1, M2 or M3). simultaneously, by compressing audio signals. • If “MANU” is displayed at the bottom of the •...
Digital Radio/DAB Operations Storing a programme to preset memory This function enables you to listen to the selected programme type, regardless of the function 1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired mode. band (M1, M2 or M3). • DAB and RDS have the same PTY. 2.
• Hereafter in this section, the Navigation system will Audio/Visual (hereinafter, refered as “AV”) be called as “NAVI”. display. • When the Clarion NAVI NAX963HD is connected, Note: the following functions are available: • The below-mentioned [NAVI] and [AV] keys are •...
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NAVI Operations (NAX963HD, etc.) [MENU] button • When in the NAVI mode, the MENU screen of the NAVI mode is displayed. Connecting Other Company’s Image Equipment The RGB type or composite type images from the other company’s equipment can be displayed on this unit.
5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations ●SPEAKER SEL (speaker selection) This function is available when an optional 5.1 ch Surround Decoder (DVH943N) is connected. This function determines centre speaker, When the 5.1 ch Surround Decoder is connected surround speaker and sub woofer connection. through the CeNET cable, the 5.1 ch Surround 3-1.
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5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations ●FILTER ●DELAY This function is used to select filter frequencies This function adjusts the timing of the speakers that suit the speakers that are used. so that they are synchronized with front speaker output. * This function is not available for speakers whose SPEAKER SEL setting is set to “OFF”.
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5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations DSF mode Setting and storing P.EQ Properties 1. Press the [ADJ] button, and touch the [AUDIO] key. DSF effect ON/OFF 2. Touch the []] key of the P.EQ item to display • The factory default setting is “OFF”. the submenu.
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5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations ●Balance/Fader adjustment Selecting the Dolby PLII (Dolby Pro Logic II ) type 3-1. Touch the []] key of the BAL/FAD item. • The factory default setting is “OFF”. Touch the [{] or [}] key to adjust the fader * This setting is disabled when both the CENTER level.
12.IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY GENERAL Problem Cause Measure Power does not turn Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the on. (No sound is fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. produced.) Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase.
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TV/VTR (When connecting an optional TV tuner, etc.) Problem Cause Measure The image is not The parking brake is not Check that the parking brake is engaged. displayed. engaged. The display is dark. The brightness control is Adjust the brightness properly. too low.
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 Cause Measure ERROR 2 A disc is caught inside the This is a failure of DVD deck’s mechanism and CD deck and is not ejected.
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the 5. Use the included screws for installation. Using main unit before starting. other screws can cause damage. (Figure 4) 2. This model features a liquid crystal panel that Chassis Chassis slides forward (shell loading system).
Universal Mount Note: *1: Some car models require special mounting kits 1. Place the universal mounting bracket into the for proper installation. Consult your Clarion instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend dealer for details. each stopper of the universal mounting...
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Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles) This unit is designed for fixed installation in the 2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis dashboard. as shown in Figure 8. Holes are pre-tapped If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed for TOYOTA and NISSAN vehicles;...
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT 1. When the rear of the main unit has been Note: • Keep the hook plate. You cannot remove the main secured with the method shown in Figure 6 unit without disengaging the hook plate. unfasten the special screw.
8. WIRE CONNECTION Note: • Before installing, be sure to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery. • In the optional devices, the RCA Pin and the Connector cable are separately-sold items. Radio antenna jack iPod TV tuner input terminal or DVD changer input terminal Yellow Connector cable...
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Power supply lead ∗3 ∗1 Description REAR RIGHT+ REAR RIGHT- FRONT RIGHT+ ∗2 FRONT RIGHT- FRONT LEFT+ FRONT LEFT- REAR LEFT+ REAR LEFT- ∗ +12 V MAIN POWER ( ∗1 ∗ AMP REMOTE ( ILLUMINATION ∗ +12 V ACCESSORY ( EARTH ISO CONNECTOR ∗...
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●Connecting the parking brake lead Connect the lead to parking brake lamp earth in the metre panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp earth allows you to watch TV/VTR/DVD video/video CD when the parking brake is engaged. •...
9. SAMPLE SYSTEM VRX868RVD Yellow Video Selector (Grey) RCA video cable Front (included the TV tuner) Speakers Non fader output RGB cable RGB terminal (included the NAX963HD) Rear CeNET cable Speakers (included the NAX963HD) 4-Channel Amplifier HDD Navigation (NAX963HD) RCA cable...
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