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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"
Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China / Imprimé en
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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). Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, MD changer, TV tuner, digital sound processor (DSP) and DVD video deck connected via the Ce
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Handling Compact Discs 5. DISPLAY 2. PRECAUTIONS Use only compact discs bearing the mark. The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the following displays, providing information about the mode and functions operated. WARNING Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs. For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Some CDs recorded in CD-R mode may not be usable. Information Panel Please no
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When the display open 4. NOMENCLATURE 3. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES [A•M] button [a] [d] button • Shows the AUDIO MODE menu for tone adjust- • Use this button to select a track in the CD/DVD ment, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 sec- video mode and CD/MD changer mode. Names of Buttons Main unit / Unité principale / Unidad principal ond or longer to switch the loudness on or off [s] button (LOUD ON/OFF). Note: • Use this button to mute the sound. With the Display closed / Avec l`affic
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English Owner’s manual Color LCD Display •Radio/DAB/TV mode : PROGRAM WEST COAST (User title) : PROGRAM BBC OXFD (Station name) •CD/CD changer mode : USER TITLE SHINE (User title) •CD TEXT mode : DISC TITLE SHINE (Disc title) : TRACK TITLE Time has come (Track title) : ARTIST Time has come (Artist) •MD changer mode : DISC TITLE SHINE (Disc title) : TRACK TITLE Time has come (Track title) •Radio mode : FM1 98.1MHz Pch 1(Band/Frequency/Preset No.) •DAB mode : M1 CLASSICS
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English Owner’s manual OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY 6. OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN * 1 * 2 DISPLAY * 3 * 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. * 4 FUNCTION * 4: Touch an operation key to switch the screen. The operation key is [FUNCTION] key in the description of
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English Owner’s manual Z-ENHANCER * 6 * 7 TYPE 2 VTR N/P NTSC VRX815 11
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English Owner’s manual 7. REMOTE CONTROL When the panel is open Receiver for remote control unit Remote control unit Operating range: 30˚ in all directions Signal transmitter @ 1 5 3 4 2 7 6 8 9 ! 0 Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow. AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) 2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries Batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the
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English Owner’s manual Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode CD changer Radio (DAB) CD TV Button MD changer 1 FUNC Switches among radio, DAB, CD, DVD, CD changer, MD changer, TV and VISUAL. 2 BAND Switches reception Plays the first track. Moves the next disc Switches reception DISC UP band. Top play. in increasing order. band. TOP 3 VOLUME Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). 4 SEARCH Moves preset Moves tracks up Moves tracks up Moves preset channels up and and down. and down.
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English Owner’s manual RELEASE V VO OL L SSEEAARRCCHH 8. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. 2. Press the left side of the DCP carefully to fit it When detaching the control panel, store it in the in place. DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. Removing the DCP DCP 1. Turn the power off. 2. Slide the [RELEASE] lever rightward to release the DCP/Operation Panel. 3. Press the [FUNC] button to turn on
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English Owner’s manual 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 • Do not place anything on the display when the unit when parking the car outdoors for long pe- panel is tilted. riod of time. The LCD panel will operate prop- • The remote controller may not work if the re- erly in a temperature range of 0 to 60˚C. mote control sensor is exposed to direct sun- • Don’t allow any
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English Owner’s manual 10. OPERATIONS Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold). Basic Operations Adjusting the volume CAUTION Operate the [VOL] button in the direction of the + When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping (up) or – (down) to adjust the volume; the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about + : Increases the volume. adjusting the volume. – : Decreases the v
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English Owner’s manual 20˚ Basic Operations Showing a mode display Adjusting the angel, etc. of the When the panel is open: liquid crystal panel Touch the menu screen switching touchkey when The angle of the liquid crystal panel or protruding the main screen is being displayed to show the amount of the panel from the mounting surface menu screen. can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle of the unit or light coming into the car. Touch the Title List Select key (--- SELECT) on the menu scre
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English Owner’s manual Basic Operations When the panel is closed: Turning the liquid crystal panel Each time you press the [Z-EHCR] button of the horizontal (Air conditioner remote control unit, the tone effect changes in the operation mode) following order: When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted “Z-EHCR 1” “Z-EHCR 2” “Z-EHCR 3” hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the “Z-EHCR OFF” “Z-EHCR 1”... position of the panel can be turned horizontal tem- NOTE: porarily. • When
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English Owner’s manual Basic Operations screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen. Turning on/off the loudness Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE The loudness effect emphasizes the bass and screen to return to the STANDARD display. treble to create a natural sound tone. When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is recom- * To return from the Z-Enhancer level mode dis- play to the STANDARD display, press the [A-M] mended to use the loudness effect. button once again. * This function
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English Owner’s manual Radio Operations ton is pressed, the station is sought in the di- FM reception rection of higher frequencies; when the left (a) ® For enhanced FM performance the side of the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the tuner includes signal actuated stereo control, En- station is sought in the direction of lower fre- hanced Multi AGC, Impulse noise reduction quencies. curcuits and Multipath noise reduction circuits. Manual tuning Changing the reception area There are 2 ways available
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English Owner’s manual Radio Operations Manual memory Instant station recall (ISR) 1. Press the [BAND] button and select the de- Instant station recall is a special radio preset that sired band. (FM or AM) instantly accesses a favorite radio station at a touch of a button. The ISR function even operates 2. Select the desired station with seek tuning, with the unit in other modes. manual tuning, or preset tuning. l ISR memory 3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer t
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English Owner’s manual CD Operations Selecting a track Loading a CD l Track-up 1. Insert a CD into the centre of the insertion slot with the label side facing up. The CD plays 1. Press the right (d) side of [SEARCH] button automatically after loading. to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. Notes: • Never insert foreign objects into the CD insertion 2. Each time you press the right (d) side of slot. [SEARCH] button, the track advances ahead • If the CD is not inserted easily, there may
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English Owner’s manual CD Operations Scan play Displaying CD titles The scan play locates and plays the first 10 sec- This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs onds of each track on a disc automatically. This and user titles input with this unit. function continues on the disc until it is cancelled. Each time you press and hold the [DISP] button * The scan play is useful when you want to select a for 1 second or longer, the title display changes in desired track. the following order. 1. T
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English Owner’s manual VISUAL Operations This function is available when a VTR, etc. is con- l “COLOR”: nected to the visual/input or visual 2 terminal. [–] key or [+] key * The visual 1 mode is not available when a TV tuner 4. When adjustment is made, touch the [RTN] is connected to the visual/input. key to return to the ADJ MENU display. Touch the [RTN] key again to return to the Switching the band STANDARD display. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [BAND] key. * To return from the adjust a
