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Owner’s manual
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BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER
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Clarion DGL373 This manual is published by Clarion, without any warranty. Improvements any changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Clarion at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual. iPod is for legal or right holder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in th
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CONTENTS 1. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE? ............................................4 2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW .......................................................5 ® ® Clarion Bluetooth Audio Transmitter (DGL373) with iPod Cradle Support ..................................................................................................5 3. SETTING UP ............................................................................................7 Setting Up DGL373 .......
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1. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE? A complete DGL373 package consists of the following items: ® Bluetooth Audio Transmitter Cigarette charger Transmitter and charger connecting cable (500mm) DGL373 4 OM_Dongle DGL373.indd 4 5/30/07 2:19:27 PM
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2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW ® ® Clarion Bluetooth Audio Transmitter (DGL373) with iPod Cradle Support ® The DGL373 is a Audio Transmitter featuring Bluetooth wireless technology that support iPod Cradle¹ to allow you to stream your favourite music from your iPod or alternative music source to your car’s audio system. It can also be ® used for streaming audio to your wireless headset with Bluetooth technology when you are out of your car for a full wireless music experience. • Auto fea
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2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW ® • General purpose transmitter with Bluetooth wireless technology You can connect any external audio player to the Transmitter unit via an audio stereo cable. Music can be streamed through the car stereo with ® Clarion Bluetooth Audio/Mobile-phone Transceiver for AUX Input or compatible wireless headset. Notes: ¹ iPod Cradle is an iPod docking base, which is one of the Clarion products (sold separately) that works best with DGL373 to provide wireles
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3. SETTING UP Setting Up DGL373 ® Bluetooth Audio Transmitter The DGL373 is designed to work with iPod Cradle for ultimate wireless iPod playback support. Appropriate Cradle must be selected to hold different model of iPod. Please consult your local authorized Clarion dealer for the Cradle provided. The Transmitter unit can be latched with the iPod Cradle to form an iPod ® Bluetooth Audio Transmitter unit. 1. Slide in the Transmitter unit to the Cradle unit. Make sure the 14-pin outlet s
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3. SETTING UP iPod* (not included) Transmitter Cradle (sold separately) Figure 2: Use the DGL373 with iPod and iPod Cradle (BC001N) * Illustration shown above is using the 1st generation of iPod nano, BC001N is not compatible with 2nd generation of iPod nano. Different iPod model will require a different Cradle. DGL373 8 OM_Dongle DGL373.indd 8 5/30/07 2:19:31 PM
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3. SETTING UP ® General purpose Bluetooth wireless transmitter 1. Select an external audio source (e.g. line-out of a laptop, PC or any MP3 player). The audio jack output for external source may vary depends on the device. 2. Use an audio stereo cable to connect the output of external audio source to the input (2.5mm stereo jack) of the Transmitter. Transmitter External audio source (not included) 2.5mm stereo jack Audio stereo cable (not included) Figure 3: Use the DGL373 with alter
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® 4. INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH “PAIRING” ® What is Bluetooth wireless technology? ® Bluetooth wireless technology is a radio technology that connects devices, such as mobile phones and headsets, without wires or cords over a short distance of approximately 10 meters (approx. 33 feet). Get more information at www.bluetooth.com. ® What is Bluetooth wireless profiles? ® ® Bluetooth wireless profiles are the different ways that Bluetooth devices communicate with other devices. The Transmitter
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® 4. INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH “PAIRING” Notes: • You cannot pair the Transmitter with your mobile phone. • You do not have to enter a dedicated pin code for pairing these two devices, as you do with a mobile phone. • During pairing mode, the Transmitter unit should show a quick alternate red/blue LED. Make sure that the Transmitter and Transceiver are not paired to any other Transceiver or Transmitter respectively. • Please refer “Understanding The Transmitter Unit Indicators” on pag
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER Buttons Terminology The Transmitter unit with Power/pairing button (with LEDs) and a reset switch. [ ] USB 14-pin outlet mini-B socket port [RESET] 2.5mm audio jack input [ ] button • Use the button to power on/off. ® • During power on, use the button to perform Bluetooth pairing. [ ] RESET switch • Use the switch to reset the unit. USB mini-B port • Use USB mini-B cable through this port to charge the Transmitter. 2.5mm audio jack input
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER Understanding The Transmitter Unit Indicators LEDs Event Red Blue During power on Lights up for 1-2 seconds Blink 3 times Blink 3 times, Blink 1 more Blink dimly until iPod is During power off switched off (~ 2 sec) time after iPod is off Powered (No activity) Blink once every 5 sec Blink dimly quickly ® Bluetooth pairing Blink alternately mode Blink once every 5 sec Receiver connected, - Music streaming Blink dimly quickly Battery Low Blink t
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER Basic Operations Please make sure you have read through chapter “Setting Up DGL373” on page 7 before proceed to the following operations. For iPod/external audio player operations, please refer to your corresponding product owner’s manual. Turning on/off the Transmitter power 1. Press the [ ] button once to power on. 2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 3 seconds or longer to power off. Note: • When the Transmitter is powered off, iPod wi
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER Resetting the Transmitter unit This function is used to restore to factory default setting and clear all pairing information. [ ] 1. Press the RESET switch once to perform reset function. Device will be automatically powered off. Notes: • iPod will not be turned off in this case and iPod will not be reset. • User needs to press the [ ] button again to restart the device. Charging the Transmitter The Transmitter can be charged through sever
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER 3. Connect the normal USB plug to the charger adaptor. 4. Connect the USB mini-B plug to the Transmitter. Transmitter To the socket USB car cigarette changer adaptor Notes: • While charging, the following activities will be observed. i) Both Transmitter (when attached with iPod Cradle) and iPod are charged at the same time. ii) Music streaming is not affected. iii) Red LED remains ON. • After charging is completed, blue LED remains ON. •
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® 5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER Music Streaming and Playback Control Music streaming is a technique for transferring audio data such that it can be processed as a steady and continuous stream. Users can stream music from their iPod or other external audio player to their car stereo and listen to the tracks through the car’s speakers. WHAT IS A2DP? ® A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is a Bluetooth profile that allows you to send CD quality stereo music from one device
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6. COMPATIBLE MODELS Supported iPod Cradle models This Transmitter unit is specially designed to work with Clarion iPod Cradle. Different iPod models will require different type of iPod Cradle. Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer for more details. Supported other external audio player The audio player must be able to output audio to the 2.5mm audio jack input of this Transmitter unit. ® Supported device with Bluetooth wireless technology ® DGL373 is specially designed and work best w
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Description During power off, the Power on illusion It can be powered up after LED blinks whenever the button is pressed once. the on/off button is However, this sequence may pressed. fail sometimes. If it happens, release the button and retry again. The device does Power on failure User may execute following not start up properly steps to recover the situation. upon power up. a) Press the [RESET] switch if the red LED is on. b) Try to switch on the Tr
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8. SPECIFICATION ® Compliance Bluetooth 1.2 Profiles A2DP (stereo music streaming) AVRCP (remote control function, e.g. play/pause, next/previous track) Wireless range Class 2: Up to 10m (line of sight) Tx/Rx radio sensitivity -80dBm Data rate Forward: 723kbps Reverse: 57kbps Antenna 2.45 GHz chip type Compression SBC (sub-band coding) Compression ratio 4:1-6:1 typical Bit rate Programmable (<350kbps typical) Stereo audio 16kHz-48kHz, 16bit (for music) iPod support MMI support for iPod e.g. p
