Clarion DC625 Owner's Manual

English

Printed in China 2001/ 5 (T/C.C) PE-2460B 280-7672-00

6 DISC CD CHANGER

Owner’s manual

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 owner’s manual entirely before proceeding with installation.

1.

PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

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.

Bottom View of CD

Changer Unit

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

286-

PE-

Clarion Co.,Ltd.

MADE IN

051 722 877

CAUTION

1.Be sure to use the screws,etc., included in the package for installa-

tion. Using other screws could damage the set.

ISO

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.

8

Screws

M5

×

8 W-SEMS

V

45

H

MODEL

12V GROUND

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDI-

TIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFER-

ENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUB-

CHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

CLARION CO.,LTD.

50 KAMITODA, TODA-SHI, SAITAMA-KEN, JAPAN.

MANUFACTURED:

SERIAL No.

2.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

1

3

4

1

2

Installation selector levers

Eject button

Press the eject button for ejecting the magazine.

Flip down door

C-BUS terminal (13 pin)

4 1

3.

WIRE CONNECTION

2

3

Flip Down Door (shown open)

SOURCE UNIT

CD CHANGER

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- 1. Installation of connectors

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 car’s 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.

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- 2. Installation of CD Changer Unit

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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.

30

°

H: Horizontal

V

45 ° H

15

°

45: Slope

15

°

V

45

° H

45

°

30

°

V: Vertical

15 °

45

°

H both sides of the unit

V

Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "H" position.

45

°

H both sides of the unit

V

Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "45°" position.

45

°

H both sides of the unit

V

Align the installation selector levers 1 on both sides of the unit with the "V" position.

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.

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Switching the Installation Selection Lever

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.

1

45 °

V

H

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.

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- 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.

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.

4. Remove the separator of the cushion rubber that is attached to the installation bracket with bolt and install accordingly.

¡ Vertical Position ¡ Horizontal Position

5. Unfasten the wing nut and remove the unit.

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.

7. Align the unit with the bolts and secure it with the wing nuts.

¡ Suspending Position

C-BUS extension cable

4.

CD MAGAZINE

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INSERTING THE CD

1. Put your finger on the disc holder release knob and draw out the disc holder. (Fig. 1)

Magazine

Release knob

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EXTRACTING THE CD

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.

Release knob

Disc holder

(Fig. 1)

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)

Label side

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INSERTING THE MAGAZINE

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.

(Fig. 2)

3. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine.

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.

Lever

1.

Magazine face

2.

Flip down door 3

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.

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EXTRACTING THE MAGAZINE

1. Open the flip down door 3 outwards.

2. Press the eject button 2 and take out the magazine.

Note:

Be sure you insert the disc holder evenly and at the same level as the magazine.

Magazine Magazine

Disc holder

Inserted correctly (OKAY!)

Disc holder

Inserted unevenly (WRONG!)

Eject button 2 Flip down door 3

5.

INSTALLATION

1. In order to prevent short circuits during installation, the negative (–) terminal of the battery must be disconnected prior to installation.

Battery

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.

¡ 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.

Casing Casing

Damages

MAX. 5/16" (8mm)

4. Before installation, check that there is no harness hidden behind any panels before drilling any holes.

6.

CAUTIONS

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.

7.

TROUBLESHOOTING

•

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.

Sympton

Loss of power

Magazine cannot be loaded

Cause

Bad connection

Magazine inserted wrongly

A magazine is already in the player.

Distorted magazine

Disc inserted upside-down

“No Disc” sign appears when searching for discs.

Moisture or dirt on disc

Remedy

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.

Noise, skipping

Mechanism does not function.

Magazine is ejected even when inserted into the unit.

The installation selector levers are set to different positions on both sides.

The unit installation direction and the installation selector lever positions do not match.

Disc bent or badly damaged

Disc is very dirty

Mechanical error

Disc holder is not correctly inserted into the magazine.

Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides.

Set the unit installation direction and the installation selector lever positions to match each other. When installed at an angle, change the installation selector lever to a position (H,45°,V) not prone to noise or sound loss.

Compare with another disc. If bad, discard the damaged disc.

Clean the disc.

➀ 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.

➁ 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.

8.

SPECIFICATIONS

Sampling Frequency:

Frequency Response:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Wow and Flutter:

Power Supply:

Current Consumption:

Weight:

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)

✻ Due to improvements, the design and these specifications may be modified without prior notice.

9.

HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

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.

2-1/2"

(63 mm) 8-7/8"(225 mm)

2. Driving on bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.

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.

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.

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.

No

Ball-point pen

Roughness

Always handle thr compact disc by the edges.

Never touch the surface.

Note on Compact Discs

Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

No

Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.

No

Do not use compact discs that have large scratches, are misshaped, cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.

No

Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

No

Note:

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.