Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación VX401 VZ401 2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 6.
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English English Contents Owner’s Manual 1. FEATURES.......................................................................................................................... 4 Expanding Systems............................................................................................................ 4 2. PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................. 5 3. CONTROLS..............................................................
English 1. FEATURES Owner’s Manual Double Din 6.
English English 2. PRECAUTIONS WARNING VX401/VZ401 Owner’s Manual • For your safety, the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating any video sources while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. • When using the navigation system, follow the precautions listed below.
English Owner’s Manual 1.When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/ CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.
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Functions of Buttons English Owner’s Manual Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front diagram “CONTROLS”. [ SRC] Button • Press this button to turn the unit power On. The Main menu will be dispalyed. Scroll through the available sources such as AM/FM Tuner, Sirius, DVD, NAVI, USB, Camera modes, etc. • Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to turn the power Off. [VOL -], [VOL +] Buttons • Use these buttons to increase/decrease the volume.
English English Remote Control Signal transmitter [OPEN] [ [ SRC/POWER ] ] / BAND [0 - 9] Owner’s Manual [MUTE] [VOLUME] [NAVI/AV ] [SRCH] [ ][ ] [ BACK ] [ ][ ] [TITLE] ] [[ ] / [BAND] [SET ] [MENU] [PIC ] [TAG ] [ ENTER ] [REPEAT] [ROOT ] [ ][ ] [ZOOM] [SUB TITLE/VIDEO iPod MODE*] [AUDIO] [ANGLE/AUDIO iPod MODE*] * Only when capable iPod/iPhone is connected Replacing the batteries 1. Press the retention tab and pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery. 2.
Functions of Remote Control Buttons English You can use the remote control unit to control the VX401 and VZ401. Owner’s Manual Note: • The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight. [ ], [ ] Buttons Shared modes Press to manually select the next station up or [VOLUME] Button down in the TUNER Radio mode. In the SIRIUS Increase or decrease volume. Radio mode, you will scroll through the catego[MUTE] Button ries. Turns mute on or off. modes.
MAINMENU mode [ / BAND ] Button [BAND] Button [TAG] Button Press to scroll through the available sources and the Settings. [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons Press to scroll through the available keys. VX401/VZ401 11 Owner’s Manual [SUB-T] Button Press to display subtitles in the DVD video mode. [ANGLE] Button Press to switch the ANGLE function in the DVD video mode when the Angle mark is displayed. English [ ], [ ] Buttons • Press to select the next chapter number up or down in DVD video mode.
English 4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operation Panel Owner’s Manual For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0˚ to 60˚ C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry. • Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage. • Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage.
Roughness • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. • Never play a disc with any cellophane tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you try to play such a disc, you may not be able to get it back out of the DVD player or it may damage the DVD player. • Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage.
English 5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. Owner’s Manual DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Note: • The functions described in this section, for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on the DVD video disc.
Audio CDs About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the second session is Data session. Your personally-created CDs with more than second data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player. Note: • When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first session will be recognized.
About the registered marks, etc. English Owner’s Manual • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
English English 6. OPERATIONS Basic Operations CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Turning ON and OFF the Power Note: • Start the engine before using this unit. • Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine.
Basic Operations English Owner’s Manual Turning Monitor ON or OFF 1. Touch the screen button Monitor OFF on the Main Menu to turn Off the screen. 2. Touch the screen again to turn monitor screen On. [Monitor off]: Turn off the screen. [Audio off]: Turn off the audio of source. Adjusting the Volume Press [VOL-]/[VOL+] buttons to adjust the volume. [VOL -]: Decreases the volume. [VOL+]: Increases the volume. • The volume level indicated in the display is in a range from 0 (min.) to 40 (max.).
Adjusting the Balance/Fader The Balance or Fader can be adjusted as follows. 1. Touch the [R] or [F] key to adjust to the fader level. • The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: front 9 to rear -9) 2. Touch the [Left] or [Right] key to adjust to the balance level. • The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9). Adjusting the Subwoofer The Subwoofer can be adjusted as follows. 1. Touch the [ - ] or [ + ] key to adjust to the subwoofer level.
Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual Listening to the Radio 1. Touch the [Tuner] key on the Main menu display. The tuner mode screen is displayed. 2. Touch the [BAND] key or touch the [Band] button on remote control to select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, FM1...
4. When the desired station is tuned in, touch the [PS] key again to continue receiving that station. Owner’s Manual LOC/DX Setting The DX / LOC setting changes the tuner sensitivity in order to seperate closely spaced stations. This feature is useful in areas that have many radio stations in close proximity. 1. Touch the [List] key to display the Preset List screen. 2. Touch the [DX] key to switch to DX tuner sensitivity. 3. Touch the [LOC] key to switch to Local tuner sensitivity.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Setting up the password for parental level control The factory default password is “0000”. 1. In Main Menu touch the [Settings] key. 2. Touch the [Rating] key on the dispaly. 3. Touch the [Set Password] key, the numerical key pad will appear. Then input the default password and touch the [OK] key. It shows ‘‘New Password’’. • The contents that the parental level restricts vary with the country code.
2 3 4 5 15 14 6 13 7 12 12345678- 11 10 Play/Pause key Eject key Main Menu key Stop key Previous Playback key Next Playback key Title List key Subtitle List key 9 8 9 - Audio key 10 - Repeat Segment key 11 - Information key 12 - Chapter key 13 - Repeat key 14 - Fast Forward key 15- Fast Backward key Stop Playback 1. Touch the [ ] key. Playback is stopped. 2. To resume playback, press the [ ] key. Playback resumes from the scene where playback is stopped. Play/Pause Playback 1.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Repeat Playback This operation plays back chapters recorded on the DVD Video repeatedly. 1. Showing the DVD Player mode screen, touch the [ ] key for Chapter Repeat. 2. Touch the [ ] key again for Title Repeat. 3. Touch the [ ] key again to turn off the repeat playback. Repeat A B Select the desired passage to play back. 1. Touch the [A B] key to select the Repeat loop starting position. 2.
1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 11 12345678- Play/Pause key Eject key Main Menu key Stop key Previous Track key Next Track key Audio Settings key List key 12 13 14 9 - Fast Forward key 10 - Fast Backward key 11 - Media Information 12 - User (Name, Artist, Album) Information 13 - Track Play number 14 - Track Play time Pausing Playback 1. Touch the [ ] key to pause playback. ] key 2. To resume playback, touch the [ again. Skipping a Track (searching) Touch the [ ] or [ ] key during playback.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Other various play functions 1. Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List screen. 2. Touch the key of the function you want to play: Repeat [ ]: Touch once to start a single track repeat. To turn repeat off, press the same key again. • Repeat symbols are displayed in the info window above the song list. Shuffle [ ]: Touch the key to shuffle the tracks during playback. Touch the key again to turn off the feature.
English English DVD Video Player Operations Owner’s Manual • Number of files or folders 1. The maximum allowable number of folders is 200 (including root directory); the maximum allowable number of files is 1500 (max. 1500 per folder). This represents the maximum number of tracks that can be played back. 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).
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Playing MP3 folders When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order in which they were written to the media. As a result, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA files are to be played by assigning file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as “01” to “99”.
English Confirming Your Radio ID 1. Touch the [KEY] key on the SIRIUS Menu display to display the keypad. Enter “0” and press “OK”. Your SIRIUS ID (12-digit number) will be displayed. Owner’s Manual This function is available when a Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is connected through the dedicated connection. This unit is recommended to be used with the following receiver: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver: SC-C1 Note: SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription service.
Sirius Satellite Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual Recalling the preset station A total of 20 satellite radio stations can be stored in the receiver’s memory. You can access the presets by touching the Presets keys. This allows you to store your favorite satellite radio stations in the memory for later recall. 1. Touch the [Band] key to enter the preset list to select or save your presets. 2. Touch the corresponding preset displayed station to start play.
English English 7. ACCESSORIES iPod/iPhone Operations Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone • Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit with a headphone connected to the iPod/ iPhone. • After the iPod/iPhone has been connected to this unit, the iPod’s buttons are disabled for operation in the Music mode. • In the Video mode, do not operate the iPod’s buttons. • When in the iPod mode, a special iPod/iPhone control screen is displayed different from the main screens for other modes.
iPod/iPhone Operations English Owner’s Manual Note: • Note that not all iPod/iPhone devices are compatible to output video to this unit. [ ] Previous Track key • Touch this key to play the previous track. [ ] Next Track key • Touch this key to play the next track. [Audio Settings] key • Touch this key to switch to the Audio menu for setting the audio settings. [ ] Fast Forward key • Touch this key to fast forward the track selection.
English English USB Operations Notes on using USB memories • General notes • When no data is present, the message “NO FILE” will be displayed. • Notes on the MP3/WMA files • This system can play the MP3/WMA files stored in the USB memory. • This system cannot play DivX files stored in the USB memory. • Set the Sampling Frequency to: For MP3 files: • MPEG1 Layer3: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz • MPEG2 Layer3: 16, 22.05, or 24 kHz • MPEG2.5 Layer3: 8, 11.025, or 12 kHz For WMA files: 32, 44.
Bluetooth Audio Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Some Bluetooth cellular phones have the audio features, and some portable audio player support the Bluetooth feature. These devices will be called as “Bluetooth audio players” in this manual. This system can play audio data stored in a Bluetooth audio player. Note: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players. • For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: www.
key. Releasing the key resumes the normal speed playback. 1 2 3 4 5 [ ] key [ ] key [ ] key [ ] key 6 7 5 - [ON] key 6 - [ ] key 7 - [OFF] key Playing Music After the connection with a Bluetooth audio player is established, the play mode is automatically engaged. • When playback is not started, touch the [ ] key. Pausing Playback 1. Touch the [ ] key during playback. Playback pauses. 2. To resume playback, touch the [ ] key. Playback resumes.
English Bluetooth Telephone Operations Setting the Telephone Features 1. Touch the [Setting] key to display the Telephone Settings screen. Owner’s Manual 2. Enter the telephone number by using the Ten-Key pad displayed on the screen. 3. Touch the [Send] key to call the entered number. • The following Telephone Interrupt screen is displayed during phone call. 2. Perform setting for the desired item. See the following sections for detail.
Answering to an Incoming Call When a call comes in, the following Telephone Interrupt screen appears. English Owner’s Manual Making a Call Using the Phone Book You can use the Phone Book data obtained from the cellular phone to make a call from this unit. Note: • Before using this function, the Phone Book data must be sent from the cellular phone • Only the Phone Book items with at least one telephone number registered in the captured Phone Book data are displayed on the Phone Book screen. 1.
HD Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual This function is available when an HD Radio tuner is connected. This unit can control the following HD Radio tuner: • HD Radio Module (THD400) Note: • Be sure to disconnect power before connecting/disconnecting the HD Radio tuner. • Not all areas offer HD Radio broadcasts • HD Radio stations may not always broadcast subchannels • Volume levels of HD Radio stations may vary. Increase the volume gradually from the minimal setting after the channel is selected.
Preset Scan The Preset Scan receives the stations stored in the preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for the desired station in memory. 1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired band. (FM or AM) 2. Touch the [PS] key to start the Preset Scan. The unit starts scanning each station for 10 seconds sequentially. 3. When the desired station is tuned in, touch the [PS] key again to continue receiving that station. HD Radio Subchannel Function 1.
AUX In / AV In Operations English Owner’s Manual External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder, navigation unit, iPod/ iPhone, etc. can be connected to the AUX IN in the front of this unit or AV IN connector on the back of this unit using the A/V media cables. WARNING For your safety, the driver should not watch the VTR, etc. or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the VTR, etc. while driving are prohibited by law in some countries.
English, French or Spanish. Select Auto to automatically set the language. Select Off to turn the desired function off. Monitor Adjust Settings 1. Touch the [Monitor Adjust] key to set: TS Callibration, Brightness, TFT Angle and TFT Auto Open. 2. Touch the desired tab key and perform the necessary adjustments. • Touch Screen Callibration This key is to activate the touch screen activation mode, please consult technical support before attempting this process.
Setup Operations English Owner’s Manual 2. Touch the desired tab key and perform the adjustments. • Password Refer to Setting up the password for parental level control in page 22. • Parental control Touch this key to set the age ratings Choose the desired rating: 1. Kid Safe，2. G，3. PG，4. PG-13 5. PG-R，6. R，7. NC-17，8. Adult. unlocked by the professionals. The Others Settings 1.
English English 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your installation center. The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. Press the reset button with a thin rod. Note: When the Reset button is pressed, turn off the ACC power.
USB DEVICE English Owner’s Manual Problem Cause Measure USB device cannot be inserted. The USB device has been inserted with wrong direction. Reversing the connection direction of the USB device, try it again. The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device. The USB device is damaged. Connectors are loose. Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If the device is still not recognized, try replacing with a different USB device. No sound heard with the display “NO FILE” shown.
English English TV/VTR (When connecting an optional TV tuner, etc.) Cause Measure The image is not displayed. The parking brake is not engaged. Check that the parking brake is engaged. The display is dark. The brightness control is too low. Adjust the brightness properly. The operating condition is not good. The temperature inside the vehicle may be 0℃ or lower. Set to an appropriate temperature (25℃ or so) and check it again.
English 9. ERROR DISPLAY If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to solve the problem. Owner’s Manual DVD PLAYER Display Cause Measure BAD DISC A disc is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. This is a failure of DVD deck’s mechanism and consult your store of purchase. BAD DISC A disc cannot be played due to scratches, etc. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped disc.
WMA mode Bit rate: 64 kbps to 192 kbps Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48kHz USB Specification: USB 1.1/2.0 (FS) Playable audio format: MP3 (.mp3): MPEG 2/Audio Layer-3 WMA (.wma): Ver 7/8/9.1/9.2 General Power source voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable) Ground: Negative Current consumption: 4.0 A @1 W Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less English 145mm 163 mm 100mm VX401 weight: 2.
English INSTALLATION /WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE Owner’s Manual CONTENTS 1. Before Starting..................................................................... 46 2. Package Contents............................................................... 46 3. General Cautions................................................................. 46 4. Cautions On Installation...................................................... 47 5. Installing The Main Unit....................................................... 48 6.
VZ401 4. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer before hand. 5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure 4) Chassis Owner’s Manual Dashboard English 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit before starting. 2. This model features an operation panel that slides forward.
5. Installing the Main Unit English Owner’s Manual This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard. 1. When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure 6. When installing the main unit in TOYOTA vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the instructions in Figure 7. 2. Wire as shown in Section 7. 3. Reassemble and secure the unit in the dashboard and set the face panel and center panel.
English Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked vehicle.) English Installing the Main Unit in TOYOTA Vehicle are attached to the Owner’s Manual Main Unit 8- 8-Hexagonal Hexagonal screws screw (M5x8) (M5 Center Panel (* 2 ) 8) Mounting bracket Mounting bracket (1 pair for the (1 pair for left the left and right sides) *3 and right sides) Figure 77 Figure *2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model.
6. Cautions on Wiring English Owner’s Manual 1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring. 2. Be particularly careful where you route the wires. Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires. 3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating as the original (15A FUSE). 4. To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse on the back of the unit and insert the new one.
Radio Antenna Jack Connector Cable Sirius Refer to page 55 Navigation Connection Black Antenna Cable HD Radio™ Tuner Module HD Radio GPS Navigation Module White Connector Cable Black VIDEO OUT Red Gray White Red Black Purple White White Red Red Red White Black VISUAL IN Yellow Video Out Yellow SWI Black MIC 4-Channel Amplifier Subwoofer 2 iPod/iPhone Audio/L Audio/R Video In CAMERA Gray Monitor Line Out Front Line Out Front Line Out Rear Line Out Rear Subwoofer 1 Yellow Bl
English VZ401 HD Radio™ Tuner Module White Owner’s Manual Radio Antenna Jack Sirius Connector Cable Black Antenna Cable iPod/iPhone Refer to page 55 Navigation Connection Black Red Yellow White Red MIC External Microphone Connection VISUAL IN Black White Purple Red Red Black White Red Gray White VISUAL OUT Black Yellow Yellow CAMERA SWI Gray Yellow Video in White Audio/L Red Audio/R Connector Cable Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Line Out Rear R 4-Channel Amplifier Line Out Rear L
English English Black Purple Purple/Black Red Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Blue/White Orange/White Blue Brown Grass-green Purple/White Owner’s Manual Yellow +12V main power Ground Rear right + Rear right +12V accessory Front right + Front right Front left + Front left Rear left + Rear left Amplifier turn-on cord Illumination Auto antenna Phone interrupt (*1) Parking brake cord Reverse gear cord Note: *1: Connecting the PHONE INTERRUPT terminal The phone interrupt will mute the a
English Connecting the parking brake cord Owner’s Manual Connect the cord to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake cord to lamp ground allows you to watch iPod/iPhone video/DVD video/AV input when the parking brake is engaged. • When the parking brake cord is not connected, the monitor will not show any video sources.
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. VX401 FCC ID: V8VCES8203CL IC: 8614A-CES8203CL Bluetooth ID: B015864 VZ401 FCC ID: V8VCES8120CL IC: 8614A-CES8120CL Bluetooth ID: B015864 Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010: Clarion Co., Ltd.
