Clarion CX201 User Manual

Owner’s manual  
Mode d’emploi  
Manual de instrucciones  
CX201  
2-DIN CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER  
LECTEUR CD/USB/MP3/WMA 2-DIN  
RECEPTOR 2-DIN CD/USB/MP3/WMA  
Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.  
Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.  
Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.  
Contents  
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 3  
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4  
3. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 6  
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions ............................................................................. 6  
4. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 7  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons....................................................................................... 7  
Inserting the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 8  
5. OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 9  
Basic Operations.............................................................................................................................. 9  
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 12  
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations................................................................................................. 13  
HD Radio Operations ..................................................................................................................... 16  
iTunes Tagging............................................................................................................................... 17  
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 18  
Operations Common to Each Mode............................................................................................... 21  
6. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 24  
USB Operations ............................................................................................................................. 24  
iPod/iPhone Operations ................................................................................................................. 26  
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 29  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 31  
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 32  
1. FEATURES  
®
®
Compatible with iPod /iPhone via USB  
2V/4ch RCA Output with HPF/LPF and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer  
HD Radio Ready™ and Sirius Radio Direct Connect Ready  
CX201  
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2. PRECAUTIONS  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT  
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE  
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE  
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO  
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or  
an experienced radio technician for help.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC  
APPROVAL.  
Bottom View of Source Unit  
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Handling Compact Discs  
Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and  
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high  
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R  
and CD-RW discs may not be played.  
Therefore, do not leave them for a long time  
in the car.  
Never stick labels on the surface of the  
compact disc or mark the surface with a  
pencil or pen.  
Display Screen  
In extremely cold, the screen movement may  
slow down and the screen may darken, but this  
is normal.  
The screen will recover when it returns to  
normal temperature.  
About the registered marks, etc.  
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean  
that an electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect specifically to iPod, or  
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified  
by the developer to meet Apple performance  
standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of  
this device or its compliance with safety and  
regulatory standards.  
Please note that the use of this accessory  
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless  
performance.  
iPhone, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
HD Radio™, HD Radio Ready™ and the HD  
Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks  
of iBiquity Digital Corporation.  
This HD Radio Ready receiver is ready to  
receive HD Radio broadcasts when  
connected to the THD300 or THD301, sold  
separately.  
SIRIUS, the SIRIUS Dog logo and related  
marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio,  
Inc.  
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3. CONTROLS  
Names of the Buttons and Their Main Functions  
[CD SLOT]  
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[
]
[DIRECT]  
[SCN]  
[DIRECT]  
[F-UP]  
[F-DN]  
[RPT]  
[RDM]  
[IR  
RECEIVER]  
[SOURCE]  
[BAND]  
[x]  
[v]  
[RESET]  
[AUX]  
[
]
[ROTARY ]  
[SOUND]  
[USB]  
[DISP]  
[ISR]  
[DIRECT] buttons  
[SOUND] button  
• Press to switch to the sound adjust mode.  
Store radio stations in memory or recall it  
directly while in radio mode.  
[DISP] button  
• Switch display mode.  
[SCN] button  
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track while in CD/MP3/WMA/USB mode.  
[ROTARY] knob  
• Rotate to adjust the volume.  
• Rotate to select the desired item.  
• Press to ensure the selected item.  
[RPT] button  
• Perform repeat play while in CD/MP3/WMA/  
USB/iPod mode.  
[ISR] button  
• Recall ISR radio station in memory.  
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to store  
current station into ISR memory (radio mode  
only).  
[RDM] button  
• Perform random play while in CD/MP3/WMA/  
USB/iPod mode.  
[IR RECEIVER]  
• Receiver for remote control unit.  
(Operating range: 30° in all directions)  
[AUX], [USB] input jack  
• Input jack for connecting external device.  
[SOURCE] button  
• Turn the power on/off.  
[BAND] button  
• Change bands.  
• Press to switch the source.  
[F-UP], [F-DN] buttons  
• Select folders while in MP3/WMA/USB mode.  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Commence fast-forward or fast-reverse mode.  
[Q] (EJECT) button  
• Press to seek up/down.  
• Eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.  
[
] button  
[CD SLOT]  
• CD insertion slot.  
Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.  
Play or pause a track while in CD/MP3/WMA/  
USB/iPod mode.  
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4. REMOTE CONTROL  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main  
unit.  
Radio/SIRIUS Satellite/HD Radio  
Signal transmitter  
modes  
[BND] button  
• Switches reception band.  
[x], [v] buttons  
[
]
[
]
SRC  
BND  
• Moves preset channels up and down.  
[SCN] button  
• Press to perform preset scan.  
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to perform  
auto store.  
[
]
]
[
]
MUTE  
DISP  
• In the SIRIUS Satellite/HD Radio mode, press  
once to perform category scan; hold  
depressed (1 sec.) to perform preset scan.  
[
ISR  
[
[
]
RDM  
]
RPT  
[
]
SCN  
CD/MP3/WMA and USB modes  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Press to select tracks.  
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform  
fast-forward/fast-reverse (Except DRM file).  
Shared modes  
[SRC] button  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to turn off  
[
] button  
• Switches between playback and pause.  
[SCN] button  
• Press to perform scan play.  
the power.  
• Use to alternate operation mode among the  
various modes.  
When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press  
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder  
scan play.  
[w], [z] buttons  
• Increases and decreases volume.  
[MUTE] button  
[RPT] button  
• Press to perform repeat play.  
• Turns mute function on and off.  
[ISR] button  
• Recalls ISR radio station stored in memory.  
When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press  
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder  
repeat play.  
• Press and hold the button (2 sec.) to store  
current station in ISR memory (radio mode  
only).  
[DISP] button  
• Press to select the desired display.  
[RDM] button  
• Press to perform random play.  
When in MP3/WMA and USB modes, press  
and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform folder  
random play.  
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
[RPT] button  
• Press to perform repeat play.  
[RDM] button  
• Press to perform random play.  
iPod mode  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Press to move the tracks up and down.  
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform  
• Press and hold the button (1 sec.) to perform  
all random play.  
fast-forward/fast-reverse.  
[
] button  
• Switches between playback and pause.  
Inserting the Battery  
Notes:  
1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide  
the cover in the direction indicated by the  
arrow in the illustration.  
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery,  
producing leakage of fluid and resulting in  
personal injury or damage to surrounding  
materials. Always follow these safety precautions:  
2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion  
guides, with the printed side (+) facing  
upwards.  
• Use only the designated battery.  
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with  
+/– polarities oriented correctly.  
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in  
fire or water. Do not attempt to disassemble the  
battery.  
3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by  
the arrow so that it slides into the  
compartment.  
4 Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks  
into place.  
• Dispose of used batteries properly.  
Insertion guide  
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5. OPERATIONS  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 6.  
Basic Operations  
Sound Adjustment  
CAUTION  
You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to  
Be sure to lower the volume before  
your preference.  
switching off the unit power or the ignition  
key. The unit remembers its last volume  
setting.  
To change sound setting  
1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the  
sound adjustment selection display.  
Turning on/off the power  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to turn on the  
The factory default sound setting is  
BEAT EQ”.  
power.  
2. Then press the [x] or [v] button to  
2. Press and hold the [SOURCE] button  
select the sound adjustment mode.  
(1 sec.) to turn off the power for the unit.  
Each time you press the [x] or [v]  
button, the sound adjustment mode  
Selecting a mode  
changes as following order:  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to change the  
BEAT EQM-B EXBALANCE↔  
FADERLPFS-W VOL↔  
PHASEHPF”  
In the case of display blinking ENT, you  
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
setting value.  
operation mode.  
2. Each time you press the [SOURCE] button,  
the operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
Tuner (HD Radio) (SIRIUS Satellite radio)  
CD/MP3 USB/iPod AUX ➜  
Tuner (HD Radio)...  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
selected sound mode.  
4. After completing settings, press the  
[SOUND] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
iPod can connect to this unit via USB cable.  
iPhone can also be connected to this system  
and “iPod” appearing in this manual should be  
referred to as “iPod/iPhone”.  
Setting the BEAT EQ  
This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone  
effects stored in memory.  
Adjusting the volume  
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the volume; turning it  
Select the one you prefer.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
2-1. Select BEAT EQ.  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
Switching the display  
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
display.  
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Basic Operations  
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,  
the tone effect changes in the following  
order:  
BASS<F>:The factory default setting is “50”.  
(Adjustment range: 50/100/200)  
BASS<Q>:The factory default setting is “1”.  
CUSTOMEXCITEIMPACT↔  
B-BOOSTOFF”  
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)  
MID<G> : The factory default setting is “0”.  
(Adjustment range: +7 to -7)  
CUSTOM : user custom  
EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized  
MID<F>  
:
The factory default setting is “500”.  
mid emphasized  
(Adjustment range: 500/1K/2K)  
IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized  
MID<Q> : The factory default setting is 1”  
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)  
TREBLE<G> The factory default setting is  
(Adjustment range: +7 to -7)  
TREBLE<F>:The factory default setting is  
10K”.  
(Adjustment range: 5K/10K/15K)  
The factory default setting is  
.
B-BOOST : bass emphasized  
:
0  
.
OFF  
: no sound effect  
When “CUSTOM” is set:  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the  
BASS, MID” or “TREBLE” mode to  
adjust.  
3-3. If you want to set the flat, press the  
[ROTARY] knob to return to the “CUSTOM”  
mode, then press and hold the [ROTARY]  
knob (1 sec.), bass/mid/treble  
TREBLE<Q>  
:
1”  
.
(Adjustment range: 0.7/1/1.4/2)  
3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the  
previous mode.  
Setting the MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
characteristics become flat and switch to  
the “CUSTOM” mode.  
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust  
the low frequencies like the normal sound  
adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep  
When “EXCITE/IMPACT/B-BOOST” is set:  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
3-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic  
sound.  
The factory default setting is “OFF” (off).  
setting in the range of -3 to +3.  
2-1. Select “M-B EX”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
The factory default setting is “0”.  
3-3. Press the [ROTARY] knob to return to the  
OFF”.  
previous mode.  
Adjusting the balance  
2-1. Select “BALANCE”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the right and left speakers.  
Adjusting the BASS/MID/TREBLE  
This adjustment can be performed only when  
the BEAT EQ is set to “CUSTOM”.  
Note:  
The factory default setting is “CENTER”  
(center). (Adjustment range: RIGHT12 to  
LEFT12 (right 12 to left 12))  
• While connected with the external amplifiers,  
please do not set the “BASS/MID/TREBLE” in  
the maximum level. Otherwise the speakers may  
be damaged.  
Adjusting the fader  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
3-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as  
following order:  
2-1. Select “FADER”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the rear and front speakers.  
The factory default setting is “CENTER”  
(center). (Adjustment range: FRONT12 to  
REAR12 (front 12 to rear 12))  
BASS<G>BASS<F>↔  
BASS<Q>MID<G>MID<F>↔  
MID<Q>TREBLE<G>↔  
TREBLE<F>TREBLE<Q>”  
Setting the subwoofer  
You can set the low pass filter of subwoofer.  
The factory default setting is “BASS<G>”.  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
This adjustment can be performed only when  
the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”.  
setting.  
BASS<G>:The factory default setting is “0”.  
2-1. Select “LPF”.  
(Adjustment range: +7 to 7)  
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3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob to  
select the setting, the setting changes in  
the following order:  
THROUGH6090120”  
The factory default setting is THROUGH”.  
Adjusting the subwoofer output  
volume  
You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s  
subwoofer output terminal.  
This adjustment can be performed only when  
the “REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”.  
2-1. Select “S-W VOL”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to increase or  
decrease the subwoofer volume.  
The factory default setting is 0”.  
(Adjustment range: +6 to –6)  
Setting the phase  
This set can be performed only when the  
REAR/S-W” is set to “S-WOOFER”.  
2-1. Select “PHASE”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select as  
following order:  
NORMALREVERSE”  
The factory default setting is “NORMAL”.  
Adjusting the high pass filter  
2-1. Select “HPF”.  
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob to  
select the setting, the setting changes in  
the following order:  
THROUGH6090120”  
The factory default setting is “THROUGH”  
(through).  
Note:  
• During SOUND adjustment mode, if no operation  
is performed for more than 10 seconds, this  
mode can be cancelled and return to previous  
mode.  
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Radio Operations  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and select the  
Auto store  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6  
stations that are automatically tuned in  
sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be  
received, a previously stored station remains  
unoverwritten at the memory position.  
radio mode.  
2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the  
radio reception band changes in the  
following order:  
1. Press the [BAND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM).  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1...  
2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds  
or longer. The stations with good reception  
are stored automatically to the preset  
channels.  
Tuning  
There are 2 types of tuning mode available, auto  
tuning and step tuning.  
If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the  
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2  
was chosen for storing stations.  
Auto tuning  
Press and hold the [x] or [v] button (1 sec.)  
to automatically seek a station.  
Step tuning  
Preset scan  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in  
preset memory in order. This function is useful  
when searching for a desired station in memory.  
Press the [x] or [v] button to manually tune  
in a station.  
Recalling a preset station  
1. Press the [ ] button.  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio  
stations in memory. Press the corresponding  
[DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio  
frequency automatically.  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
[
] button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
Note:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the [  
] button  
(2 sec.), otherwise the auto store function is  
engaged and the unit starts storing stations.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning or  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
manual tuning.  
Instant station recall is a special radio preset  
that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at  
a touch of a button. The ISR function even  
operates with the unit in other modes.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
(2 sec.) to store the current station into  
preset memory.  
ISR memory  
1. Select the station that you wish to store in  
ISR memory.  
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button (2 sec.).  
Recalling a station with ISR  
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on  
the radio function and tune the selected radio  
station. “ISR” appears in the display. Press the  
[ISR] button again to return to the previous  
mode.  
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations  
This function is available when this unit is  
Channel input directly  
This function allows you to input the channel No.  
directly.  
connected to the SCC1, SiriusConnect Vehicle  
Tuner, (sold separately) with the SIRIUS SSP  
cable.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
Selecting a Satellite Radio mode  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.  
DIRECT”.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
The system changes to the specified  
Satellite Radio mode.  
4. Press the [x] or [v] button to move the  
cursor.  
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a number.  
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
Notes:  
• If no operation is performed within 10 seconds, it  
will return to the previous mode.  
• If you select the Parental Locked channel, the  
CH LCKED” will appear in the display for 2 sec.  
Then it will remind you to enter the password (For  
details, see the chapter “Parental Lock  
function” (page 14)).  
Selecting a band  
1. Press the [BAND] button to select a band.  
This changes the reception band as follows:  
SR1 SR2 SR3...  
Information displayed during reception  
The following information is displayed when the  
satellite radio cannot be received normally.  
When the tuner is not being connected: “NO  
TUNER”.  
Channel selection  
In this time, please turn off the power and  
connect the tuner to this unit.  
1. Channels are selected with the [x] or  
When the antenna is not being received:  
ANTENNA ERROR”.  
When no signal is received: “NO SIG”.  
[v] button.  
For details, see the following operation  
descriptions.  
When the contract of the channel is being  
Notes:  
updated: “SUB UPDT”.  
When the channel map is being updated:  
UPDATING”.  
• The audio output is muted and other button  
operations are not accepted during channel  
selection.  
• The Parental Locked, unsubscribed and invalid  
channels will be skipped and can not be tuned.  
• A channel without a broadcast has been  
selected: “INVALID CH”.  
• A channel not covered by your contract:  
UNSUB CH” (alternated)  
When simulate firmware update: “F/W  
UPDATE”.  
Recalling a preset station  
A total of 18 satellite radio stations can be  
stored.  
6-SR1, 6-SR2 and 6-SR3  
Confirming your SIRIUS ID  
1. Switch to channel 0.  
This allows you to store your favorite satellite  
radio stations in memory for later recall.  
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the  
desired band.  
For details, see the following operation  
descriptions.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired preset station.  
2. The SIRIUS ID appears in the display.  
Displaying channel labels  
1. Press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
Preset memory  
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the  
desired band.  
2. Select the desired channel.  
channel label.  
Channel Category Title (Artist) ➜  
Composer Channel...  
3. Press and hold the [DIRECT] button (2 sec.)  
to store the current channel into preset  
memory.  
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations  
Receiving stations selected by  
category  
Scan function  
There are two scan modes: the category scan  
mode and the preset scan mode.  
Satellite Radio allows you to select broadcast  
During scanning channels are displayed in  
abbreviated form, the display mode cannot be  
switched.  
channel category (contents).  
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to  
select the category selection mode.  
It press and hold once again, return to the  
channel selection mode.  
Preset scan (PRESET SCN)  
A preset scan scans the channels (up to 18  
channels) stored in the preset memory about  
every 10 seconds.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change the  
category item.  
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to tune in a  
This function is available in the channel selection  
mode.  
Press the [ ] button. And start the preset  
station.  
If press and hold the [x] or [v] button, it  
will quick tune a channel in the current  
category.  
If turn the [ROTARY] knob, it will tune the first  
channel in the next or last category.  
scanning.  
Category scan (CAT SCN)  
In a category scan, broadcast channels in the  
same category as the current channel are  
selected about every 10 seconds.  
Notes:  
• When the category selection mode is entered,  
the category of the last received channel is  
displayed first.  
• If no operation is performed within 10 seconds,  
the category selection mode is canceled, and  
resumes to the channel mode.  
This function is available in the category selection  
mode.  
Press the [ ] button. And start the category  
scanning.  
Note:  
• Category scanning is not available when no  
category is defined for the current channel.  
Presetting a category  
A category can be preset by registering specific  
categories in [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6. Then the  
desired category can be recalled by pressing  
the corresponding [DIRECT] button.  
Parental Lock function  
This function allows you to set a listening  
limitation level.  
This setting is possible only when a password is  
entered.  
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to  
enter the category mode.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a  
category.  
Setting the Password  
The factory default setting is “0000”.  
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
category into preset memory.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
PARENTAL PASSWORD”.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Notes:  
• When the name of a channel stored in memory is  
changed by a broadcasting channel, the display  
may show a channel name that differs from the  
stored name.  
4. Input the old password.  
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move  
the cursor.  
4-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a  
• A channel stored in memory may be  
discontinued at the option of the broadcasting  
channel.  
number.  
4-3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
5. Input a new password.  
• If no operation is performed for more than 1  
second, category seek tuning can automatically  
tune in a receivable broadcast channel category.  
Repeat step 4-1 to 4-3.  
6. Input the new password again.  
Repeat step 4-1 to 4-3.  
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operations  
Note:  
Unskip all channel function  
This function allows you to unskip the skipped  
channel.  
• If you forget the password, you can do the  
following operations:  
Input the old and new password with “4356”,  
and it will return to the factory default setting  
0000”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
UNSKIP ALL CH”.  
Input the old password with “4356”, and then  
operate step 5-6.  
3. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
Locking Channel  
1. Select a desired channel.  
2. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
LOCK CH”.  
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
5. Input the right password.  
5-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move  
the cursor.  
5-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a  
number.  
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
Unlocking the Channel  
1. Select the locked channel through inputting  
channel No. directly.  
2. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
UNLOCKCH”.  
4. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
5. Input the right password.  
5-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move  
the cursor.  
5-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a  
number.  
6. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
Unlocking All Channel  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
UNLOCK ALL CH”.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
4. Input the right password.  
4-1. Press the [x] or [v] button to move  
the cursor.  
4-2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a  
number.  
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob.  
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HD Radio Operations  
About HD Radio™ Technology  
Recalling a preset station  
Up to six stations on each band can be stored.  
This allows you to store your favorite HD Radio  
stations in memory for later recall.  
HD Radio Technology allows CD-quality digital  
broadcasting of your local AM and FM radio  
stations. HD Radio broadcasts can include  
multiple channels on the same frequency, which  
is called multicasting. With multicasting, you can  
receive up to eight additional multicast  
channels: HD1-HD8. With an HD Radio tuner  
connected, you will receive HD Radio digital  
broadcasts automatically when tuned to a  
station that offers HD Radio Technology.  
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the  
desired band.  
2. Press the [DIRECT] buttons to select the  
desired preset station.  
Note:  
• Multicast stations can be stored as presets, but  
the unit must be in Digital or Auto reception mode  
to receive them.  
Note:  
• Not all FM or AM stations offer HD Radio  
(digital) broadcasting. You can receive both  
analog and digital stations with the unit.  
• The following operations are the same as for CD  
mode:  
Seek tuning  
Manual memory  
Auto store  
Preset scan  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
See “Radio Operations” (page 12) for details.  
Selecting a HD Radio mode  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.  
The system will switch to the RADIO source,  
when a THD300 or THD301 is connected.  
When the present channel is HD Radio  
digital broadcasts the HD icon will light.  
HD Radio multicast channels  
To tune to an HD Radio multicast channel, tune  
to the main signal.  
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.).  
PTY is displayed.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select PTY or  
SUB CH.  
PTY: Program type  
SUB CH: Sub channel  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Note:  
• Multi channel is available when a digital signal is  
detected, the DIGITAL icon will light. If the digital  
signal becomes unavailable, the unit will revert to  
Analog reception.  
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iTunes Tagging  
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Notes:  
The CX201 offers iTunes Tagging, which  
• Proper tagging depends on good radio  
reception. If the reception is poor, tagging will be  
affected.  
• Tags saved to your iPod can be managed using  
the iTunes software, available at  
allows the user to “Tag” songs playing on HD  
Radio™ stations for purchase later through  
iTunes. When you press and hold the [SOUND]  
button (2 sec.), the unit stores the title and artist  
song information that can then be transferred to  
your iPod when connected to the unit. A list  
titled “Tagged” will appear in iTunes, allowing  
you the option to purchase your tagged songs.  
Downloading tags to your iPod  
Note:  
Plug an iPod into the unit to download tags to  
your iPod. All existing tags are automatically  
transferred to the iPod and deleted from the  
head unit’s memory. If an iPod is connected and  
a song is tagged, the Tag will be immediately  
transferred to the iPod.  
• “iTunes Tagging” function works by connecting  
THD300/THD301(sold separately).  
iPod compatibility  
For detailed information on the playable iPod  
Note:  
• When transferring Tags to an iPod, the unit must  
remain in Radio mode. To purchase tagged  
songs, you must sync your iPod to iTunes and  
then click the “Tagged” list on the left side of the  
iTunes software screen. Click the “view” button  
for purchasing information.  
Note:  
• This system will not operate or may operate  
improperly with unsupported versions.  
Tagging music  
Tune to an HD Radio to begin tagging music.  
When a digital station is being received, the  
DIGITAL icon at the display will be illuminated.  
TAG icon lights up when Tagging function is  
ready.  
Notes:  
• How to enter the iTunes tagging function?  
“TAG” and “DIGITAL” light up when Tagging  
function is ready, Press and hold the [SOUND]  
button (2 sec.) to start iTunes Tagging.  
1. Press and hold the [SOUND] button (2 sec.).  
• What is seen on the radio’s display to let me  
know I have tagged the tune?  
Press the [SOUND] button to show  
STORE##64”. After connect to an iPod, the  
display shows “SENDING 01”.  
If no connection with iPod, the display will show  
STORE##64”. You could save 64 Tag into  
E2PROM in total. When you connect to an iPod,  
tag information will be saved in the iPod, and the  
data in E2PROM will be cleared.  
STORE##/64” will appear in the display. The  
song information is saved to the unit memory  
until an iPod is connected. You can tag up to 64  
songs before the tags must be transferred to an  
iPod or deleted. When the Tag memory reaches  
capacity (64 tags), the bottom of the screen  
displays “MEMO FULL”. The TAG Messages  
are as follows:  
Tag Message  
Reason  
• Then how do I get tagged tune from my iPod to  
the computer?  
If you have installed iTunes, connect your iPod to  
your computer and buy songs online.  
If the Tags data is ready, and  
the [SOUND] button is  
pressed and held (2 sec.).  
STORE ##/64  
SENDING ##  
MEMO FULL  
DEFFICIENT  
IPOD FULL  
Tags data is sending to iPod.  
Tag storage is full.  
Tag data is not available.  
iPod memory is full.  
The THD300/THD301 has the  
Tagging information, but the  
connected iPod don’t support  
the Tagging function.  
NOT SUPPORT  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Logical format (File system)  
MP3/WMA  
1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc  
or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level  
1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” or APPLE ISO as  
the writing software format. Normal play may  
not be possible if the disc is recorded on  
another format.  
This unit can play back MP3/WMA files.  
Note:  
• If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio  
is output (The WMA indicator blinks).  
To disable DRM (Digital Rights  
Management)  
2. The folder name and file name can be  
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play  
but the title must be within 64 single byte  
alphabetical letters and numerals (including  
an extension).  
1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11,  
click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC  
RECORD tab, then under Recording  
settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD  
PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct  
files.  
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder  
having the same name.  
Number of files or folders  
1. Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder.  
Up to 999 files can be played.  
Personally constructed WMA files are used  
at your own responsibility.  
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were  
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not  
always be played in the order displayed on  
the PC.)  
Precautions when creating MP3/  
WMA file  
Usable sampling rates and bit rates  
1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,  
Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR  
3. Some noise may occur depending on the  
type of encoder software used while  
recording.  
2. WMA: Bit rate 5 kbps-320 kbps  
File extensions  
1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or  
.WMA” to MP3 or WMA file by using single  
byte letters. If you add a file extension other  
than specified or forget to add the file  
extension, the file cannot be played.  
2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.  
Instead, “- - : - -” will appear in the play time  
display.  
When MP3/WMA files are played, a little no  
sound part is caused between tunes.  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Disc-In-Play function  
As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or  
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the  
power to the unit and start playing the disc  
automatically when the disc is inserted even if  
the power is not turned on.  
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be  
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may  
require service.  
• Discs not bearing the  
or  
mark and  
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
CAUTION  
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in  
the disc insertion slot. Also never insert  
foreign objects into the slot.  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play.  
PAUSE” appears in the display.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button  
• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes  
out from cellophane tape or a rental CD  
label, or discs with marks where  
again.  
cellophane tape or rental CD labels were  
removed. It may be impossible to extract  
these discs from the unit and they may  
cause the unit to break down.  
Displaying CD titles  
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/  
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.  
1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to  
change the title display.  
Backup Eject function  
CD-TEXT disc  
Track Disc/Artist Clock Track ...  
Just pressing the [Q] button, ejects the disc  
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.  
MP3/WMA disc  
Track Folder Title/Album Artist ➜  
Clock Track ...  
Press the [EJECT] button. Remove the disc  
after it is ejected.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for  
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded  
(Auto reload).  
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user  
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the  
display.  
• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TITLE”  
appears in the display.  
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this  
can damage the CD.  
• For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0.  
• Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2.  
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the  
information written into the extension header is  
displayed.  
Listening to a disc already loaded in  
the unit  
Press the [SOURCE] button to select the CD/  
MP3/WMA mode.  
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.  
When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode,  
play starts automatically.  
Selecting a track  
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO  
DISC” appears in the title display.  
Track-up  
1. Press the [v] button to move ahead to the  
beginning of the next track.  
Loading a CD  
2. Each time you press the [v] button, the  
track advances ahead to the beginning of the  
next track.  
Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with  
the labeled side facing up. “LOADING” appears  
in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and  
the play starts.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [x] button to move back to the  
Notes:  
beginning of the current track.  
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.  
2. Press the [x] button twice to move back to  
the beginning of the previous track.  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse  
Fast-forward  
1. Press and hold the [v] button (1 sec.).  
Fast-reverse  
1. Press and hold the [x] button (1 sec.).  
For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until the  
start of searching and between tracks. In addition,  
the playing time may have a margin of error.  
Folder repeat play  
This function allows you to play a track currently  
being played in the MP3/WMA folder  
repeatedly.  
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button (1 sec.) to  
perform folder repeat play.  
Random play  
This function allows you to play all tracks  
recorded on a disc in a random order.  
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random  
Folder Select  
This function allows you to select a folder  
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing  
from the first track in the folder.  
play.  
Folder random play  
This function allows you to play all the tracks of  
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in  
a random order.  
1. Press the [F-UP] or [F-DN] button.  
Press the [F-UP] button to move the next  
folder. Press the [F-DN] button to move the  
previous folder.  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.) to  
perform folder random play.  
2. To select a track, press the [x] or [v]  
To cancel play  
1. Press the operating button previously  
selected.  
button.  
Other various play functions  
Scan play  
This function allows you to locate and play the  
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a  
disc.  
The various play mode is canceled and the  
various play off mode appears in the display  
for 2 seconds.  
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.  
Folder scan play  
This function allows you to locate and play the  
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders  
on an MP3/WMA disc.  
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button (1 sec.) to  
perform folder scan play.  
Repeat play  
This function allows you to play the current track  
repeatedly.  
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat  
play.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Setting the anti-theft function  
(CATS)  
To change adjustment setting  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.)  
to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
“CATS” is the acronym of “Clarion Anti-Theft  
System”. When you set a PIN code (called as  
Personal Code”), a theft is prevented by  
disabling the operation of the unit at the theft.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
the “item name”.  
CLOCKCONTRASTCODE↔  
SCRN SVRSCROLL↔  
DIMMERBLINKLED↔  
Setting your Personal Code  
2-1. Select “CODE”.  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
REAR/S-WINT-SWRESET”  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
“desired setting value”.  
The set personal code screen appears.  
4-1. Press the [DIRECT] buttons [1]-[6] to enter  
your desired 4-digit Personal Code.  
In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you  
can press the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
setting value.  
After completing settings, press the [DISP]  
button to return to the previous mode.  
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob  
(2 sec.).  
The entered Personal Code will be set, and  
it will return to the previous screen.  
Note:  
• Write down your Personal Code in case you  
forget it.  
Setting the clock  
2-1. Select “CLOCK”.  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Erasing the Personal Code  
2-1. Select “CODE”.  
3-1. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
The ERASE PERSONAL CODE screen  
appears.  
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the  
hour or the minute.  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct  
time.  
The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.  
3-4. Press the [ROTARY] knob to store the time  
4-1. Enter the Personal Code currently.  
5-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (2  
sec.) or longer.  
into memory.  
Note:  
Entering a Personal Code mode is  
cancelled.  
• You cannot set the clock when it is displayed  
with only the ignition on. If you drain or remove  
the car’s battery or take out this unit, the clock is  
reset. While setting the clock, if another button or  
operation is selected, the clock set mode is  
canceled.  
Setting the contrast  
You can adjust the display contrast to match the  
angle of installation of the unit.  
The factory default setting is “10”.  
(Adjustment level: 1 to 16)  
2-1. Select “CONTRAST”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
contrast.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Setting the method for title scroll  
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA title.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “SCROLL”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
When the ENTER PERSONAL  
CODE screen appears  
The ENTER PERSONAL CODE screen will be  
displayed when turning the ACC power on after  
performing the following operations:  
OFF”.  
The car battery was replaced.  
The backup power was cut off.  
The [RESET] button was pressed.  
Note:  
ON:  
To scroll automatically.  
OFF:  
To scroll just 1 time.  
If you have lost your Personal Code, please  
contact Clarion customer service.  
Setting the dimmer control  
1. Enter your Personal Code currently set.  
You can set the dimmer control “ON” or “OFF”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
2. When the correct Personal Code is entered,  
the unit will restart from the initial startup  
screen.  
OFF”.  
Notes:  
When you enter a wrong Personal Code, the  
message “LOCK - - - -” is displayed and the  
Personal Code entry is prohibited for a while.  
This prohibited time is changed according to the  
number of times of wrong code entry as follows:  
Anti-theft indicator  
The red Anti-theft indicator is a function for  
preventing theft. When the ACC is off, this  
indicator blinks.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
1 to 6 times: 15 seconds  
2-1. Select “BLINKLED”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
7 times or more: 15 minutes  
Turning the screen saver function on  
or off  
Selecting Rear or Subwoofer  
The factory default setting is “REAR”.  
2-1. Select “REAR/S-W”.  
This unit is provided with the screen saver  
function which allows you to show various kinds  
of patterns and characters in the operation  
status indication area of the display in a random  
order. You can turn on or off this function. If the  
button operation is performed with the screen  
saver function on, the operation display  
corresponding to the button operation is shown  
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to  
the screen saver display.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “REAR”  
or “S-WOOFER”.  
Cellular phone interrupt setting  
If you connect this unit and your cellular phone  
with a separately sold cable, you can listen to  
your telephone calls on your car speakers.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “INT-SW”.  
2-1. Select “SCRN SVR”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
setting.  
Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,  
the setting changes in the following order:  
OFF”  
MUTE”  
OFF”  
ON”  
OFF:  
This unit continues normal operation even  
when the cellular phone is used.  
MUTE:  
The sound from this unit is muted during  
telephone calls.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Performing memory reset  
This function allows you to reset adjusted  
settings in the memory. The stored settings like  
last operation mode, volume setting, preset  
channels, MAGNA BASS EXTEND setting,  
adjust mode settings and sound mode settings  
can be formatted by this function.  
Note:  
• The settings will remain in the memory even if  
you turn the power off or press the reset button.  
2-1. Select “RESET”.  
3-1. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob  
(1 sec.).  
RESET” appears in the display, then the  
unit will be restarted automatically and the  
memory will be cleared.  
AUX function  
This system has an external input jack on the  
front panel so you can listen to sounds and  
music from external devices connected to this  
unit.  
Selecting AUX IN sensitivity  
Make the following settings to select the  
sensitivity when sounds from external devices  
connected to this unit are difficult to hear even  
after adjusting the volume.  
The factory default setting is “MID”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).  
2. Select AUX SENS”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “HIGH”,  
MID” or “LOW”.  
Note:  
• When AUX mode is selected, AUX IN sensitivity  
can be set.  
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6. ACCESSORIES  
USB Operations  
When a USB memory device is composed of  
two or more drives, only one of the drives will  
be detected.  
USB memory device operation  
Note:  
• The following operations are the same as for CD  
mode:  
• USB memory devices with security functions  
cannot be played.  
Pause  
• The order in which tracks are recorded may  
differ depending on the USB memory device  
connected (the actual playback order may not  
be the same as that indicated on your  
computer’s display).  
Track selection  
Fast-forward/fast-backward (Except DRM file)  
Scan play  
Repeat play  
Random play  
Folder selection  
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 18-20)  
for details.  
CAUTION  
• Insert and remove a USB memory device  
only when the device is not being  
accessed. Connecting or disconnecting  
the device at the following times may  
result in the loss of data:  
About USB memory  
• USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus,  
and refers to an external bus standard  
supporting data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.  
- If the USB memory device is removed or  
power is disconnected during writing to  
the device.  
• This unit is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with  
maximum data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.  
• USB memory devices that can be played by  
connecting to the unit’s USB cable are limited  
to those recognized as “USB mass storage  
class devices”; operation is not guaranteed  
with all USB memory devices.  
- When the device is subjected to static  
electricity or electric noise.  
• Do not leave a USB memory device  
unattended in an automobile. Exposure to  
direct sunlight or high temperatures may  
cause deformation or other malfunction of  
the USB memory device.  
Devices compatible with “USB Mass Storage  
Class” can be used merely by connecting to  
the host device, without need for special  
drivers or application software.  
• Consult the manufacturer of your USB  
memory device for information regarding  
whether it is supported by “USB Mass  
Storage Class” standards.  
• Audio files playable on this unit are limited to  
MP3/WMA files. For details, see the section  
MP3/WMA” (page 18).  
Copy-protected WMA files cannot be played  
on this unit.  
• The Podcast files of iTunes Store that stored  
in the USB memory device can not be played.  
Besides, the data that edit through some softs  
such as the Tag edit soft may not be played.  
• To prevent the accidental loss of data, always  
back up important data on your computer.  
• This unit does not support connections to a  
computer. In addition, connections made  
through a USB hub device are also not  
supported.  
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USB Operations  
Connecting a USB memory device  
1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB  
To stop play  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button and switch the  
function to a source other than the USB  
memory.  
connector.  
Playback will begin from the first file  
recorded on the device.  
When a USB device is connected, it will switch  
to USB mode automatically. If the device is  
not recognized, press the [SOURCE] button to  
switch the source to the device.  
CAUTION  
Do not remove the USB memory device  
when the USB mode is selected, since it may  
result in loss or damage to data on the USB  
memory device.  
Always insert the device fully into the  
connector. Incomplete connections may  
cause the device not to be recognized.  
Depending on the number of tracks recorded,  
some amount of time may be required until all  
tracks are read into the unit.  
The order in which tracks are recorded may  
differ depending on the device connected (the  
actual playback order may not be the same as  
that indicated on your computer’s display).  
Always backup and save important data on  
your computer.  
2. Remove the USB memory device from the  
USB connector.  
To listen to tracks on a connected  
USB memory device  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button to switch the  
source. When USB memory device is  
selected, playback (except DRM files) will  
begin from the location at which playback  
was previously stopped.  
When a USB memory device is connected,  
the USB mode will be displayed.  
When a USB memory device is disconnected  
and then reconnected, playback will begin  
from the beginning of the USB memory  
device.  
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iPod/iPhone Operations  
This section describes operations when  
connected to an Apple iPod via the USB cable.  
Setting iPod simple mode  
Use this function if you wish to operate through  
your iPod connected to this unit via the USB  
cable.  
iPod can be connected by using the connector  
cable supplied with the iPod, but in this case,  
you can enjoy its audio sound only. To enjoy  
video movies stored in the iPod with video  
displaying them on this unit, it is required to use  
the special monitor and connector cable  
(CCA-723/CCA-748) separately sold.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button (1 sec.).  
2. Press [x] or [v] to select “S-CTRL”.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
Notes:  
• See the iPod Owner’s Manual for details  
regarding operation conditions.  
• The unit will not operate, or may operate  
improperly with unsupported versions.  
ON: Operations can be made through your  
iPod.  
OFF: Operations cannot be made through  
your iPod.  
• For a list of compatible Apple iPod unit with this  
model, please contact your Clarion dealer or  
5. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.)  
to store the setting and return to the previous  
mode.  
Notes:  
Connecting an iPod  
• When performing iPod operations using simple  
control mode, make the operations slowly. If  
repetitive operations are performed too quickly,  
unforeseen errors may occur.  
When an iPod is connected to the USB slot,  
“Shuffle” set on the iPod will become as follows:  
• “Shuffle (Albums)” play Random play  
• When performing iPod operations using simple  
control mode, please do not operate the iPod  
and the unit at the same time, otherwise there  
may be unexpected event happened.  
• Some iPod models do not support this function.  
Consult your nearest Clarion dealer or website to  
confirm which models do not support this  
function.  
• “Shuffle (Songs)” play All random play  
The iPod has two modes, the “Play mode” and  
the “iPod menu mode” for selecting tracks.  
Switch between these modes by pressing the  
[BAND] button (1 sec.).  
Note:  
• To connect iPod, please use the USB cable  
attached in iPod.  
Other various play functions  
(in Play mode)  
Select iPod mode  
1. Press the [SOURCE] button.  
Notes:  
• These functions are not supported when in the  
iPod menu mode.  
Playback will begin from the last file that was  
played on the iPod.  
• The Random function set on the iPod remains the  
same after attachment/detachment of the iPod.  
• The Repeat function on the iPod will be changed  
when you connect/disconnect the iPod to the  
unit.  
Notes:  
• The following operations in Play mode operate  
the same as in CD mode:  
Track selection: [x], [v]  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse: [x], [v]  
Pause: [  
]
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (pages 18-20)  
for details.  
• After a Podcast file has completed playback, the  
pause display, or the track-end position Play-  
Time display will appear. At that time, select a  
music file once again.  
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In the Music mode:  
Repeat play  
Play back one track repeatedly.  
PLAYLISTS” “ARTISTS” “ALBUMS”  
SONGS”  
COMPOSERS”...  
In the Video mode:  
GENRES”  
1. Press the [RPT] button.  
Random play  
Play all albums within a selected category, in  
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle  
(Albums)” command on iPod.)  
MUSIC VIDEOS”  
VIDEO PODCASTS”  
MOVIES”  
TV SHOWS”  
RENTALS”  
1. Press the [RDM] button.  
Notes:  
All random play  
The iPod menu mode can be canceled by  
performing one of the following operations:  
Press the [BAND] button.  
When the category select screen is displayed,  
press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Play all tracks within a selected category, in  
random order. (Corresponds to “Shuffle  
(Songs)” command on iPod.)  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button (1 sec.).  
To cancel play  
1. Press the same play button once again.  
5. Press the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
category.  
Notes:  
6. When the track name display is showing,  
When the repeat play mode is canceled, after  
playing all tracks within a selected category,  
playback will begin from the first track in the  
selected category.  
When playing the last track within a selected  
category in Random mode, if ACC is switched off  
then on again, playback will begin from a  
different track.  
press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Playback will begin from the first track in the  
selected category, and the iPod menu mode  
will be canceled.  
Subfolders may be displayed, depending on  
the category.  
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to  
switch between subfolders, then press the  
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired  
subfolder.  
Though the default setting of an iPod is “All  
Repeat”, the indication on the mode status is not  
displayed.  
When the track name display is showing,  
pressing the [x] button will return to the  
currently playing folder name display.  
7. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track  
within a category.  
When performing operations using simple control  
mode, do not set the repeat off on the iPod.  
Selecting category from the iPod  
menu  
1. Press the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to select  
the iPod menu mode.  
The iPod menu categories will be displayed.  
Notes:  
Repeat and Random mode operations are not  
supported when in the iPod menu mode.  
In iPod menu mode, if you press the [x]/[v]  
button or turn the [ROTARY] knob fast, playback  
may not be performed.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “Music”  
or “Video”.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between  
categories.  
The iPod menu categories alternate in the  
following order:  
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Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select a track  
within a category.  
iPod menu alphabet search  
This function searches the subfolders for  
desired alphabetical letters.  
iPod menu list back  
After exiting the iPod menu operation mode:  
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the iPod  
menu mode.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to switch between  
categories.  
If press the [BAND] button, it will return to the  
previous subfolder list mode.  
3. Press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Subfolders may be displayed, depending on  
the category.  
If press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.), it  
will return to the category list mode.  
In this case, you can turn the [ROTARY] knob  
to switch between subfolders and press the  
[ROTARY] knob to enter the next subfolder  
layer.  
About title display  
This unit supports the display of title information  
transmitted from a connected iPod.  
4. Press and hold the [ROTARY] knob (1 sec.).  
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired letter to search.  
6. Press the [ROTARY] knob to perform  
search.  
• Character code information is UTF-8;  
displayable characters include English  
alphanumerics, some symbols, and some  
umlaut characters.  
• Unsupported characters will be replaced by  
asterisks (*).  
During search, press the [ROTARY] knob to  
cancel search.  
7. Press the [ROTARY] knob on the song list to  
select song.  
8. Press the [v] button to search next song of  
the desired letter.  
Selecting category using preset  
memory  
1. Press and hold the [BAND] button (1 sec.) to  
select the iPod menu mode.  
The category can be set as follows in the  
[DIRECT] (1-6) buttons.  
[1] : PLAYLISTS  
[2] : ARTISTS  
[3] : ALBUMS  
[4] : SONGS  
[5] : GENRES  
[6] : COMPOSERS  
2. Press the desired [DIRECT] (1-6) button to  
select the category.  
Subfolders may be displayed, depending on  
the category.  
In this case, turn the [ROTARY] knob to  
switch between subfolders, then press the  
[ROTARY] knob to select the desired  
subfolder.  
3. When the track name display is showing,  
press the [ROTARY] knob.  
Playback will begin from the first track in the  
selected category, and the iPod menu mode  
will be canceled.  
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Cause  
Measure  
Power does not  
turn on.  
Fuse is blown.  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse  
blows again, consult your store of purchase.  
(No sound is  
produced.)  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
No sound output Power antenna lead is  
1. Turn the unit off.  
when operating  
the unit with  
amplifiers or  
power antenna  
attached.  
shorted to ground or  
2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna  
lead. Check each wire for a possible short to  
ground using an ohm meter.  
excessive current is required  
for remote-on the amplifiers  
or power antenna.  
3. Turn the unit back on.  
4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power  
antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off  
before all wires are attached, use an external relay  
to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current  
required).  
Nothing happens The microprocessor has  
Press the reset button for  
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise, about 2 seconds with a  
Reset  
button  
pressed.  
etc.  
thin rod.  
If the RESET button is  
pressed when a disc is  
loaded, please eject the  
disc and load it once  
again before attempting  
to play it.  
Display is not  
accurate.  
Main unit connectors are  
dirty.  
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
cleaning alcohol.  
No sound heard  
The speaker protection circuit 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be  
is operating.  
restored by turning the power off and on again.  
(Speaker volume is reduced automatically when  
the speaker protection circuit operates).  
2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service  
department.  
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Problem  
Cause  
Measure  
No sound heard  
MP3/WMA files are absent in Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.  
a disc.  
Files are not recognized as  
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.  
an MP3/WMA file.  
File system is not correct.  
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or  
APPLE ISO file system.  
Sound skips or is Compact disc is dirty.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
noisy.  
Compact disc is heavily  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
scratched or warped.  
Sound is cut or  
skipped.  
MP3/WMA files are not  
encoded properly.  
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.  
Noise is  
generated or  
noise is mixed  
with sound.  
Sound is bad  
directly after  
power is turned  
on.  
Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
the internal lens when the car  
is parked in a humid place.  
Wrong filename  
File system is not correct.  
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or  
APPLE ISO file system.  
No sound heard  
The device contains no MP3/ Record MP3/WMA files properly to the device.  
WMA files.  
The files are not proper MP3/ Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.  
WMA format.  
Connectors are loose.  
Disconnect the device and reconnect securely.  
Some USB portable music  
players may consume current  
that exceeds the USB rating.  
In this case, this unit’s  
Check operation of portable music player.  
overcurrent protection circuit  
operates to stop the music  
playback.  
Sound is  
The MP3/WMA files are  
Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files.  
interrupted or has improperly encoded.  
noise.  
The device isn’t  
recognized.  
The device is damaged.  
Disconnect the device and reconnect. If the device is  
still not recognized, try replacing with a different  
device.  
Connectors are loose.  
According to the state of  
operation on the device, the  
communication fault is  
caused.  
Disconnect the device and reconnect.  
Can’t insert the  
device.  
The device has been inserted Try reversing the connection direction of the device  
improperly.  
(usually the brand name surface should be facing  
left).  
The connector is broken.  
Replace with a new device.  
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8. ERROR DISPLAYS  
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.  
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.  
Error Display  
ERROR 2  
Cause  
A CD is caught inside the CD This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult  
deck and is not ejected. your store of purchase.  
Measure  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
A CD cannot be played due Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc.  
to scratches, etc.  
A CD is loaded upside-down Eject the disc then reload it properly.  
inside the CD deck and does  
not play.  
ERROR 7 (iPod The connected iPod is not  
Disconnect and reconnect the iPod.  
mode)  
recognized.  
ERROR 7  
Overcurrent detection.  
Disconnect the devices and reconnect. If the devices  
are still not recognized, try replacing with a different  
devices.  
ERROR 7  
Do not support the HUB  
devices.  
Do not use the HUB devices.  
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem  
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.  
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9. SPECIFICATIONS  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz  
General  
Power Supply Voltage:  
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBµV  
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative  
ground  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBµV  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 60 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 30 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)  
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA or less  
Weight / Source unit: 3.33 lb. (1.51 kg)  
Weight / Remote control unit:  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz  
1.41 oz. (40 g) (including battery)  
Dimensions / Source unit:  
Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBµV  
7" (Width) 4" (Height) 6-1/8" (Depth)  
[178 (W) 100 (H) 155 (D) mm]  
Dimensions / Remote control unit:  
CD Player  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
1-3/4" (Width) 4-5/16" (Height) 7/16"  
(Depth)  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB): 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 80 dB  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%  
[44 (W) 113 (H) 11 (D) mm]  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output: 200 W (50 W 4 ch)  
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): +14 dB, –14 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): +14 dB, –14 dB  
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 2 V  
Note:  
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
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Clarion Co., Ltd.  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd.  
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China  
PE-3419B  
280-9008-00  
2010/11  

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