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Printed in China 2001/ 5 (T/C.C) PE-2460B 280-7672-00
5 - 1. Installation of connectors 6 DISC CD CHANGER

Owners manual

1. When handling the cord, take the following precautionary measures: Avoid places that heat up such as the engine, the exhaust pipe and the heater vent. Keep it separate from the cars own coiled and connected cords. Take care not to place it across the burr edge of the metal sheet. 2. When connecting the C-BUS cable, fully insert it. After connection, fix the connector with a clamper as shown in the figure.
Thank you for purchasing the DC625 system. The DC625 is designed incorporating the latest digital technologies, while featuring a newly developed CD mechanism to achieve excellent performance and good reliability. Please read this owners manual entirely before proceeding with installation.
5 - 2. Installation of CD Changer Unit

s Prior to Installation

1) Before attempting to use this unit you must first remove the packing safety lock-pins (3 positions). Store these lock-pins carefully so they can be used again if needed. Note : Reinstall these lock-pins when shipping the unit back for repair.

H: Horizontal

45: Slope

V: Vertical

PRECAUTIONS
5. Never clean the surface of your DC625 with chemical solvents, as they could damage the finish. Use a clean dry cloth. 6. If the car is parked for a long time in the sun during summer or in a cold location during winter, the temperature inside the car will reach extreme levels. As the unit may not function properly in such a case, use it only after the ambient temperature has returned to normal.
1. Please read this manual carefully before installing the unit. 2. Make sure all of the mounting hardware is complete before you install the DC625. 3. It is recommended that you remove the negative () terminal from the car battery before you install the DC625. This will prevent accidental short circuiting installation. 4. Do not open DC625 cases. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your nearest CLARION dealer or an authorized CLARION service center.

45 V H

H 45 V
H both sides of the unit V 45

both sides of the unit V

H 45 both sides of the unit

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 wili not occur in a particuIar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 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. INFORMATION FOR USERS; CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL. 2) Decide on the installation place and direction. 3) Adjust the installation selector levers 1 to the desired installation position. During shipment from the factory, the levers are placed in a horizontal position.

Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "H" position.
Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "45" position.
Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "V" position.
s Switching the Installation Selection Lever 1
Insert an item such as a screwdriver with a fine point or the tip of a ballpoint pen into the round hole of the installation selector lever 1 to switch to the position you need.

V H 45

CAUTION Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides. When the unit is installed below the horizontal position (up to 15 degrees) the ejected magazine, when left in that position, will drop due to vibrations from the car. Adjust the installation selector levers into the correct locations. Setting the locations incorrectly or in varied positions will cause skipping. Do not move the installation selector levers while the unit is in use. This will cause damage to the mechanism and the disc.
5 - 3. Installation Procedure
1. Use the double seamed hexagonal bolts to fix installation bracket to the unit (on both sides) in the desired direction of installation. 3. Remove the floor carpet and decide on the place to install. Adjust the installation bracket with bolts to suit the place of installation. 4. Remove the separator of the cushion rubber that is attached to the installation bracket with bolt and install accordingly. 2. Use the wing nut to hold in place the installation bracket with bolt to the installation bracket, which is attached to the unit. Then affix the cushion rubber.
Bottom View of CD Changer Unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

286PEClarion Co.,Ltd. MADE IN

GROUND

CAUTION
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. CLARION CO.,LTD. 50 KAMITODA, TODA-SHI, SAITAMA-KEN, JAPAN.

1.Be sure to use the screws,etc., included in the package for installation. Using other screws could damage the set. 2.Set the selectors on both side panels to the H Position when installing the set horizontally, to the V position when installing the set vertically. When installing at the angle of 45, set the selectors to the center click position. The set may be damaged if the selectors are not set to the proper positions.

Vertical Position

Horizontal Position

Screws MW-SEMS

SERIAL No.
5. Unfasten the wing nut and remove the unit.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

1 Installation selector levers 2 Eject button
6. Return the floor carpet to its original place. Use a knife to cut into the carpet where the bolt can be felt, and allow the bolt to protrude from the carpet.
Press the eject button for ejecting the magazine.
3 Flip down door 4 C-BUS terminal (13 pin)
7. Align the unit with the bolts and secure it with the wing nuts. Suspending Position
Flip Down Door (shown open)

WIRE CONNECTION

CD CHANGER SOURCE UNIT

CAUTIONS

If the unit is played immediately after switching on the heater when the inside of the car is extremely cold, the discs and the pick up will fog up. If this hap pens, the unit may not work normally. (Condensation) Use a soft cloth to wipe the disc when it fogs up. The fog will naturally disappear in about one hour and thereafter the disc will work normally again. 4. While the system is in play, do not plug or unplug the cables as this will cause damage. 5. Do not expose the magazine to direct sunlight, the car heater or other sources of strong heat.
1. For safety reasons, install the magazine only when the car is stationary. To prevent accidents, it is best that the volume inside the car does not exceed that of the outside. 2. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use abrasive pads, benzene, thinners or alcohol. For stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with (warm) water and wipe gently. 3. At the recess end of the flip down door lies the built-in pick up which is the core part of the player. If dust or dirt comes into contact with this core part it will cause damage to the the unit. Therefore, do not leave the flip down door open for long periods of time.

C-BUS extension cable

CD MAGAZINE

s EXTRACTING THE CD

Magazine Release knob

TROUBLESHOOTING

Bad connection Magazine inserted wrongly A magazine is already in the player. Distorted magazine Disc inserted upside-down Check connections. Insert correctly. Eject the magazine and insert the other. Buy New Magazine CAA-397. Read the section on INSERTING THE CD carefully and reinsert the CD correctly. Wipe disc free of moisture and dirt. Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides.

Sympton

Loss of power Magazine cannot be loaded

Release knob

Remedy

s INSERTING THE CD

1. Put your finger on the disc holder release knob and draw out the disc holder. (Fig. 1)
Take out the CD after pulling out the disc holder. Note : When taking out the CD do not let your fingers touch the signal side of the CD.
No Disc sign appears when searching for discs. Moisture or dirt on disc Noise, skipping
The installation selector levers are set to different positions on both sides.

Disc holder

(Fig. 1)
The unit installation direction and the installation Set the unit installation direction and the installation selector lever positions to match each selector lever positions do not match. other. When installed at an angle, change the installation selector lever to a position (H,45,V) not prone to noise or sound loss. Disc bent or badly damaged Compare with another disc. If bad, discard the damaged disc. Clean the disc. Referring to section INSTALLATION, check the three angle of installation selector levers are properly set. If not, set them at the proper position for the angle of installation. Check whether the CD magazine can be ejected by pressing eject button, then insert a new CD magazine. Read the section on INSERTING THE CD carefully and reinsert the disc holder correctly. Disc is very dirty Mechanism does not function. Mechanical error
2. Insert a CD into the concave portion of the disc holder with its label side (printed side with a title, etc.) facing up. (Fig. 2)

s INSERTING THE MAGAZINE

Label side
1. Open the flip down door 3 outwards. 2. Set the magazine facing up as shown below and insert into the unit with the CD load/unload side on the right. Press the magazine into the unit until it locks securely.
Magazine is ejected even Disc holder is not correctly inserted into the magazine. when inserted into the unit.

(Fig. 2)

3. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. 1. CAUTION The disc holder may come completely out of the magazine if you pull too hard on the disc holder. If the disc holder should come completely out, reinsert it into the magazine correctly while pressing on the lever.

Magazine face

Flip down door 3

SPECIFICATIONS

44.1 kHz 5Hz ~ 20kHz ( 1dB) 105dB (1kHz) IHF.A Below measurement limits DC14.4V (10.8 ~ 15.6V) negative ground Less than 1A 3.6 Ib. (1.65 kg)
6-9/16"(167 mm) 2-1/2" (63 mm) 8-7/8"(225 mm)
Sampling Frequency: Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Wow and Flutter: Power Supply: Current Consumption: Weight:
3. Close the flip down door 3. CAUTION Dust and other objects can cause malfunctions if they get into the unit. Always be sure to shut the flip down door once finished with loading or unloading the magazine.
Due to improvements, the design and these specifications may be modified without prior notice.

HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

2. Driving on bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.
s EXTRACTING THE MAGAZINE
1. Open the flip down door 3 outwards. Note: Be sure you insert the disc holder evenly and at the same level as the magazine.

Magazine Magazine

2. Press the eject button 2 and take out the magazine.
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, dew may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If dew forms on the disc, wipe it with a soft cloth. If dew forms on the optical parts of the player. do not use the player for about one hour and the condensation will disappear naturally to allow normal operation. This unit has been designed specifically for reproduction of compact discs bearing the To remove the compact disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
Removing the disc Proper way to hold the compact disc
mark. No other discs can be played. New discs may have some roughness around the edge. The set may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point pen, etc., to remove roughness from the edge of the disc.

Ball-point pen Roughness

To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth,and wipe in a straight motion from the centre of the compact disc to the outside.
Inserted correctly (OKAY!)
Inserted unevenly (WRONG!)

Eject button 2

Always handle thr compact disc by the edges. Never touch the surface.

INSTALLATION

A place which is exposed to direct sunlight or the hot air from the heater. A place which is exposed to rain or which comes into contact with water. 3. Only the provided screws and brackets should be used during installation. Using screws other than those specified will cause damage.

Note on Compact Discs

Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.
1. In order to prevent short circuits during installation, the negative () terminal of the battery must be disconnected prior to installation.

Battery

Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.
Do not use compact discs that have large scratches, are misshaped, cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

Casing

Casing Damages
2. Give consideration to safety and easy handling when deciding on the installation place. Avoid the following places: A place which hampers driving. A place where the safety of the passengers is compromised during an emergency brake situation.

MAX. 5/16" (8mm)

4. Before installation, check that there is no harness hidden behind any panels before drilling any holes.
Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.

HX SERIES MAIN UNIT

CD CHANGERS/EQUALISERS
Compact for Installation Anywhere
24-bit Dual D/A Converter for Low Distortion
The system equips independent sine magnitude type 24-bit DACs converters for the left and right channels. This helps improve linearity in the minute signal range, allowing the high S/N ratio and broad dynamic range of CDs to be enjoyed to their fullest, with a rich and expressive playback sound. The DCZ625 and DC625 are so compact that they will fit almost anywhere

DCZ625

CeNET 6-DISC CD CHANGER

C-BUS 6-DISC CD CHANGER

in your car: in the boot, on the rear parcel shelf, or hanging under the dash. They say good things come in small parcels the DCZ625 and DC625 are just such parcels.

AM/FM CD PLAYER

High-capacity 15V DC/DC Converter
By way of 15V, which is common in high-end home audio systems, this high-capacity DC/DC converter delivers ample circuit running capacity. Maximum output of up to 9V non-clip is made possible. And also by separating the DC/DC converter, which is a
2 Channel AUX Input High Visibility Blue-White VF Display Copper Plated Chassis Optical Input Terminal for connected with DCZ625 Aluminiun Analogue Rotary Volume 18 FM/6 AM Presets FM Diversity
8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter 1-bit DACs Converter CD Text CD-R/CD-RW Ready Optical Output Terminal
8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter 1-bit DACs Converter CD-R/CD-RW Ready C-BUS
Compact Format and Flexible Mounting Angle
Clarion High Fidelity CD Player Without Built in Amplifier CeNET Control of 6 Disc CD Changer Dual 24-bit DACs Converter CD Text HDCD Disc Playback High-capacity DC/DC Converter ( 15 V) 4 Volt / 4 Channel RCA Output (Max 9 V) High Purity OFC Cable
Copper plated chassis to guard against sound degradation

FMC250

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER WITH FM MODULATOR
Disc Select (Up/Down) Random Play (Disc/Track) Track Music Search Last Position Memory 7-Seg. Green Colour LCD Cable (DIN): 2m FM Modulator Input Level Control: 4-Point Frequency Select.: 87.7 to 89.9 MHz (0.2MHz-Step 12-Point) IR Remote Control Included
Play Back CD Sound on Any FM Car Radio
The FMC250 controls a Clarion CD changer and plays back the sound via your FM car radio no matter which brand. The FMC250 hide away unit connects between your FM radio antenna input and the car antenna. Simply tune your radio anywhere from 87.7 to 89.9 MHz (0.2 MHz step 12-point) and listen to superior Hi-Fi CD sound in full stereo from the connected Clarion CD changer. The Black-Box unit connects one of Clarion's 6-disc CD changers (DC625) Connects to any electronically tuned FM stereo car radio FMC250 Car Audio System
Clarion gives you total freedom to choose where the CD changer should be installed. Clarion CD changers are compact and light, and can all be mounted horizontally, vertically or at an angle.
5-Band Graphic Equaliser for Full System Sound Control
HDCD for 20-bit High Definition Sound
source of noise, from the main unit, it minimises its effect on the sound as much as possible.
Dither processing to smooth out digital sound (HX-D1)
By applying random noise components known as dither to the digital data prior to D/A conversion, the telltale distortion particular to digital sources is dramatically reduced. This process creates sound waves that are 0th waveforms that exist in nature. The amount of dither is selectable with 3 levels to choose from.
HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is a technology that allows high-resolution 20-bit sound to be recorded in 16-bit CD format. HXD1 is equipped with a high-performance decoding IC that is compatible with HDCD. Play back an HDCD disc and you'll notice how subtle
nuances are accurately expressed such as the breath of a vocalist. And since the HDCD decoding IC removes unnecessary elements of the high frequencies during D/A conversion, it also contributes to higher quality sound even when playing ordinary 16-bit encoded CDs.
Enables peak/dip level adjustment at 5 frequency points ranging from 45 Hz to 15 kHz to correct frequency characteristics to accommodate your car interiors acoustics.
Multi-channel network offers individual control over three frequency ranges to best match the performance characteristics of your speakers.
The easy way to upgrade to an active subwoofer system. Simple installation between power amplifier and subwoofer provides powerful bass sound control from the drivers seat.
EQS560 is a 5-Band Graphic Equaliser used to make frequency adjustments from 45Hz ~ 15kHz in five frequency bands. The EQS560 is used to make adjustments on frequency peaks and

DRX9255EXL

Clarion Performance CD Player Without Built in Amplifier C-BUS CD Changer Control ALPHA Processor* Dual 20-bit DACs Converter 4 Volt/4 Channel RCA Output (Max 9 V) High Visibility Blue VF Display Copper Plated Chassis High S/N Analogue Rotary Volume 18FM/6 AM Presets FM Diversity
*The ALPHA processor was developed by Nippon Columbia Co, Ltd.
dips caused by interior size, seat shape/material, or by other vehicle factors. Moreover, you can tune the audio frequency point and level to boost or cut specific frequency points and create your own preferred sound. With the AUX input, you can equalise both audio source unit, and other sound applications such as a portable DVD or VCR. The 7V RCA output gives you a high signal-to-noise ratio to drive your audio system to full power.

EQS560

1/2 DIN GRAPHIC EQUALISER/ CROSSOVER
5 Band Graphic Equaliser Selectable Main & AUX Inputs Subwoofer Level Control Selectable Subwoofer Low Pass Frequency 60Hz or 90Hz 6 Channel/7 Volt RCA Output

MCD360

3-WAY ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER
18 dB/oct. Slope Front/Rear Subwoofer Level Control Built-in Bass EQ Subwoofer Remote Control included Cross Frequency Multiplier 2/4/6 Channel Inputs / Separate F/R Crossover 6 Channel Outputs

BCX100

SONIC BASS ENHANCER WITH REMOTE BASS CONTROL
Selectable Crossover Frequency 70, 90, or 120 Hz Remote In and Out Wired Remote Control included Subsonic Filter
Digital circuitry to deliver high-level sound High-gauge High purity OFC RCA Cable

ALPHA Processor*

The ALPHA processor supplements the 16-bit data from the CD for playback of 20-bit quality sound. This system reproduces the analogue data existing on the original master tape to reduce the digital quantisation distortion and to express the subtle nuances and resonances of the music that were lost in the digitalisation process.