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Clarion DGL373 This manual is published by Clarion, without any warranty. Improvements any changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Clarion at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual. iPod is for legal or right holder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
CONTENTS 1. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE? ............................................4 2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW .......................................................5 Clarion Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter (DGL373) with iPod® Cradle Support ..................................................................................................5 3. SETTING UP ............................................................................................7 Setting Up DGL373 ....................................
1. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE? A complete DGL373 package consists of the following items: Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter Cigarette charger Transmitter and charger connecting cable (500mm) 4 OM_Dongle DGL373.
2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW Clarion Bluetooth Audio Transmitter (DGL373) with iPod Cradle Support ® ® The DGL373 is a Audio Transmitter featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology that support iPod Cradle¹ to allow you to stream your favourite music from your iPod or alternative music source to your car’s audio system. It can also be used for streaming audio to your wireless headset with Bluetooth® technology when you are out of your car for a full wireless music experience.
2. PRODUCT FEATURES OVERVIEW • General purpose transmitter with Bluetooth ® wireless technology You can connect any external audio player to the Transmitter unit via an audio stereo cable. Music can be streamed through the car stereo with Clarion Bluetooth® Audio/Mobile-phone Transceiver for AUX Input or compatible wireless headset.
3. SETTING UP Setting Up DGL373 Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter The DGL373 is designed to work with iPod Cradle for ultimate wireless iPod playback support. Appropriate Cradle must be selected to hold different model of iPod. Please consult your local authorized Clarion dealer for the Cradle provided. The Transmitter unit can be latched with the iPod Cradle to form an iPod Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter unit. 1. Slide in the Transmitter unit to the Cradle unit.
3. SETTING UP Transmitter iPod* (not included) Cradle (sold separately) Figure 2: Use the DGL373 with iPod and iPod Cradle (BC001N) * Illustration shown above is using the 1st generation of iPod nano, BC001N is not compatible with 2nd generation of iPod nano. Different iPod model will require a different Cradle. 8 OM_Dongle DGL373.
3. SETTING UP General purpose Bluetooth® wireless transmitter 1. Select an external audio source (e.g. line-out of a laptop, PC or any MP3 player). The audio jack output for external source may vary depends on the device. 2. Use an audio stereo cable to connect the output of external audio source to the input (2.5mm stereo jack) of the Transmitter. Transmitter OM_Dongle DGL373.indd 9 External audio source (not included) 2.
4. INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH “PAIRING” ® What is Bluetooth® wireless technology? Bluetooth® wireless technology is a radio technology that connects devices, such as mobile phones and headsets, without wires or cords over a short distance of approximately 10 meters (approx. 33 feet). Get more information at www.bluetooth.com. What is Bluetooth® wireless profiles? Bluetooth® wireless profiles are the different ways that Bluetooth® devices communicate with other devices.
4. INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH “PAIRING” ® Notes: • You cannot pair the Transmitter with your mobile phone. • You do not have to enter a dedicated pin code for pairing these two devices, as you do with a mobile phone. • During pairing mode, the Transmitter unit should show a quick alternate red/blue LED. Make sure that the Transmitter and Transceiver are not paired to any other Transceiver or Transmitter respectively.
5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER ® Buttons Terminology The Transmitter unit with Power/pairing button (with LEDs) and a reset switch. [ ] 14-pin outlet socket USB mini-B port [RESET] 2.5mm audio jack input [ ] button • Use the button to power on/off. • During power on, use the button to perform Bluetooth® pairing. [RESET] switch • Use the switch to reset the unit. USB mini-B port • Use USB mini-B cable through this port to charge the Transmitter. 2.
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5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER ® Basic Operations Please make sure you have read through chapter “Setting Up DGL373” on page 7 before proceed to the following operations. For iPod/external audio player operations, please refer to your corresponding product owner’s manual. Turning on/off the Transmitter power 1. Press the [ ] button once to power on. 2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 3 seconds or longer to power off.
5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER ® Resetting the Transmitter unit This function is used to restore to factory default setting and clear all pairing information. 1. Press the [RESET] switch once to perform reset function. Device will be automatically powered off. Notes: • iPod will not be turned off in this case and iPod will not be reset. • User needs to press the [ ] button again to restart the device. Charging the Transmitter The Transmitter can be charged through several ways.
5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER ® 3. Connect the normal USB plug to the charger adaptor. 4. Connect the USB mini-B plug to the Transmitter. Transmitter To the socket USB car cigarette changer adaptor Notes: • While charging, the following activities will be observed. i) Both Transmitter (when attached with iPod Cradle) and iPod are charged at the same time. ii) Music streaming is not affected. iii) Red LED remains ON. • After charging is completed, blue LED remains ON.
5. OPERATIONS FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO TRANSMITTER ® Music Streaming and Playback Control Music streaming is a technique for transferring audio data such that it can be processed as a steady and continuous stream. Users can stream music from their iPod or other external audio player to their car stereo and listen to the tracks through the car’s speakers.
6. COMPATIBLE MODELS Supported iPod Cradle models This Transmitter unit is specially designed to work with Clarion iPod Cradle. Different iPod models will require different type of iPod Cradle. Please consult your nearest Clarion dealer for more details. Supported other external audio player The audio player must be able to output audio to the 2.5mm audio jack input of this Transmitter unit.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Description During power off, the Power on illusion LED blinks whenever the on/off button is pressed. It can be powered up after the button is pressed once. However, this sequence may fail sometimes. If it happens, release the button and retry again. The device does not start up properly upon power up. Power on failure User may execute following steps to recover the situation. a) Press the [RESET] switch if the red LED is on. b) Try to switch on the Transmitter again.
8. SPECIFICATION Wireless range Bluetooth® 1.2 A2DP (stereo music streaming) AVRCP (remote control function, e.g. play/pause, next/previous track) Class 2: Up to 10m (line of sight) Antenna 2.
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Safe and efficient use Note: Read this information before using this product. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Clarion may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please check for any exceptions, due to national requirements or limitations, in usage of equipment with Bluetooth® wireless technology before using this product. Product care • Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or to humidity.
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Product uses the lithium polymer ion battery ! CAUTION • Do not use or store the battery near sources of heat such as a fire or heater. • Do not use or store the battery where is exposed to extremely hot, such as under window of a car in direct sunlight in a hot day. Otherwise, the battery may be overheated. This can also reduce battery performance and/or shorten service life. • Do not use any chargers other than those recommended by Clarion.
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