Clarion FX503 2-DIN MULTIMEDIA STATION Operating instructions
Clarion FX503 is a versatile multimedia receiver that seamlessly integrates with your vehicle, expanding your in-car entertainment and connectivity options. With its intuitive touchscreen interface, you can effortlessly control various audio and video sources, including AM/FM radio, CD/DVD playback, USB music and video playback, and AUX input. Furthermore, it features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from your smartphone and make hands-free calls.
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INSTALLATION AND WIRE
CONNECTION MANUAL
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Symbol Identification
This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate safety precautions and concerns during the installation procedure. Be sure to carefully read and understand each precaution prior to beginning the installation.
WARNING
• This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in severe injury or death.
CAUTION
• This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or material damage.
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Before Use
WARNING
• Confirm the battery voltage of the vehicle to be installed. This unit is designed only for vehicles with DC
12V power supply.
• Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before connecting wires, otherwise an electric shock, injury by short circuit may occur.
Car battery
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Installation Precautions
WARNING
• When installing the unit to a vehicle with an airbag system, never install it in a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.
• Do not install this unit in the following locations:
A location interfering with the driver’s visual range or operation.
A location where the gear shift or brake pedal are hindered.
A location where passengers are at risk.
An unstable location, or where the system may fall.
CAUTION
• Do not install the system in the locations described below. This may cause a fire, accident or electrical shock:
A location exposed to rain or dust.
An unstable location, or where the system may fall.
• Do not install this unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight, heat or a place where the vent holes or heat radiation holes are covered.
• When you install the antenna, mount it in a place where the elements of the antenna do not protrude beyond the edge of the front, back, left and right of the vehicle.
If it comes in contact with pedestrians, it may cause an accident.
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Installation Notes
WARNING
• Please note the position of pipes, tanks and electrical wirings before installing the unit into the vehicle; failure in avoiding these may cause a fire or malfunction.
CAUTION
• Use only the supplied parts.
If unspecified parts are used, they may cause damage.
• Any holes made in the body of the vehicle should be sealed with a silicon adhesive.
If exhaust fumes or water penetrates into the vehicle, this may cause an accident.
• Fasten the bolts securely when installing the unit. If the bolts are loose an accident or malfunction could occur.
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Connection Notes
WARNING
• Loom all cables according to the instruction manual, so as not to hinder operation.
• Wire the connecting cords/cables away from high temperature areas.
If the coatings of the cables melt, it could cause an accident/fire by a short circuit.
Take care when wiring in the engine compartment.
• When wiring the connecting cables in a vehicle with an airbag system, never feed the cables through a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.
An airbag not operating correctly in an emergency may cause increased injury.
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CAUTION
• Verify wires with a digital multi-meter prior to making any connections.
Many new vehicles use multiplexed and/or low voltage circuits that can be damaged if a test light or logic probe is used.
• Connect cables appropriately. If a wrong connection is made, this may cause a fire or accident.
• When passing cables through the body of the vehicle, use nonconductive grommets.
If the coatings of the cables are worn out by rubbing, this may cause an accident, fire or a short circuit.
• After wiring cables, fix them with insulation tape.
• Be sure to switch off the vehicle when connecting or disconnecting cables to/from the unit, otherwise an electric shock, injury or accident may occur.
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Main unit
Quick Start Guide & Installation
Manual
CD-ROM
• Owner’s manual
• Owner’s manual - Navigation (NX604 only)
Power supply cable
RCA pin cable (6ch)
RCA pin cable (Rear AUX-IN/Rear
Video Out)
Bag for accessories
• Flat head screw (M5 × 8 mm)
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• Hexagonal bolt (M5 × 8 mm)
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• Rubber cap (for RCA pin cable)
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• Cable holder (NX604 only)
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• Double-sided tape for fastening GPS antenna (NX604 only)
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• Cable tie ������������ 1
Finisher
Warranty card
GPS antenna (NX604 only)
USB Cable
Microphone (NX604 only)
Notice
• The provided disc (CD-ROM manual) cannot be played back on this unit.
3. GENERAL CAUTIONS
● Do not open the case. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your dealer or an authorized
Clarion service center.
4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
● Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting.
● Install the unit within 35° of the horizontal plane. (Figure 1)
Max. 35°
5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT
This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard.
● When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure
3.
When installing the main unit in TOYOTA vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the instructions in
Figure 4.
● Wire as shown in Section 9 → P.61.
● Reassemble and secure the unit in the dashboard and set the face panel and center panel.
Mounting Screw Holes (Side View of the Main Unit)
Figure 1
● If you have to do any modification on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer beforehand.
● Use the included screws for installation.
Using other screws can cause damage.
(Figure 2)
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 3 mm (M4 screw)/
Max. 8 mm (M5 screw)
Figure 2
For NISSAN vehicle
For TOYOTA vehicle
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Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle
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Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle
Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.)
Main Unit 6-Spacer (thickness: 1 mm)
Main Unit
8-Hexagonal screw
(M5 x 8)
Finisher ✽ 1
Mounting bracket
(1 pair for the left and right sides)
Figure 3
6-Flat head screw
(M5 x 8)
(attached to the main unit)
✽ 1 Position the face panel with its wide edge at the bottom. Fit the edge into the groove of the main unit.
Center Panel ✽ 2
✽ 3
Mounting bracket
(1 pair for the left and right sides)
Figure 4
✽ 2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model. In such a case, trim the upper and lower sides of the panel frame by about 0.5 to 1.5 mm so the unit can be inserted smoothly.
✽ 3 If a hook on the installation bracket interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or similar tool.
Typical Mounting Brackets
Example 1 Example 2
Affix the screws to the marks.
Example 3
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Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA
In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.)
6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT
When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in
“INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT”. → P.58
7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING
● Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.
Be particularly careful where you route the wires.
● Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.
● 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 specification as the original.
● To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse of the power supply cable and insert the new one. (Figure 5)
Fuse (15A
FUSE)
Fuse holder
Figure 5
● There are various types of fuse holder.
Do not let the battery side touch other metal parts.
CAUTION
• After connecting the HDMI and USB cables to the unit, use a cable tie to tie them down. (Figure 6)
Cable tie
HDMI
Cable
Figure 6
USB Cable
8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX604 ONLY)
WARNING
• Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation of the airbag or hinder the driver’s visual range.
• Do not use the navigation system with the GPS antenna cable cut off. The power line in the cable may be short-circuited.
● The supplied GPS antenna is for installation inside the vehicle. Do not install it outside the vehicle.
● Install the GPS antenna more than 19.7in (50 cm) away from the main unit, other audio devices such as CD player, and a radar detector. If it is installed near these devices, GPS reception may be impaired.
● To improve the GPS signal reception, install the GPS antenna horizontally on a flat plane.
● Do not wax or paint the cover of the GPS antenna. This may reduce the performance of the GPS antenna.
● Install the GPS antenna at least 3.9in (10 cm) away from the windshield.
● Wipe off the dirt of the mounting surface before installing the GPS antenna.
● Stick the double-sided tape to the bottom face of the GPS antenna.
Double-sided tape
Bottom face of the GPS antenna
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● Mount the GPS antenna.
Stick it surely on a flat plane of the passenger-side dashboard where GPS signal interruption is minimized.
● Wire the GPS antenna cable.
Fasten the cable using the Cable holders.
GPS antenna
Cable holder
9. WIRE CONNECTION
Radio antenna jack
GPS antenna jack (NX604 only)
Rear Vision
Camera terminal
Refer to the following page.
USB terminal
HDMI cable
(sold separately)
HDMI/MHL conversion adapter
Android smartphone
HDMI conversion cable or
Android smartphone
SiriusXM-
Connect
Vehicle Tuner terminal (sold separately)
Steering wheel remote control terminal (sold separately)
Microphone
Gray
Black
Black
Gray
Black
Purple
Red
Right
Left
Front audio output terminal
White
Red
Right
Left
Rear audio output terminal White
Red
White
Yellow
Right
Left
Subwoofer output terminal
(MONO 2ch) video output terminal
Yellow video input terminal
Red
Right audio input terminal
White
Left
External
Amplifier
Rear Monitor iPod/iPhone
Connection cable
(CCA-750)
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Blue/White
Orange/White
Blue
Grass-Green
Purple/White
Yellow
+12V main power
Black
Purple
Rear right
Purple/Black
Rear right
Red
+12V accessory
Gray
Front right
Gray/Black
Ground
Front right
White
White/Black
Front left
Front left
Green
Green/Black
Rear left
Rear left
Amplifier turn-on lead
Illumination
Auto antenna
Parking brake lead
Reverse gear lead
See next page for how to connect the parking brake lead.
Connecting the parking brake lead
Connect the lead to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel.
● Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp ground allows you to watch video images when the parking brake is engaged.
● When the parking brake lead is not connected, the monitor will not display video images.
● If “ Audio Only” appears on the screen just after turning on the ACC power of the car, release the parking brake while confirming safety, and then engage the parking brake again.
Parking brake lamp
+ lead to battery
Parking brake
● How to attach the electro-tap
1. Place the Parking brake lead at the stopper, and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pass the Parking brake signal lead through, and fold it back in the direction of the arrow.
Electro-tap
(sold separately)
Parking brake signal lead
Parking brake signal lead
Parking brake signal lead
Parking brake lead
(Grass-Green)
Stopper
Parking brake lead
(Grass-Green)
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Connecting the Accessories
Connection to the Rear Vision Camera for vehicle
The Rear Vision Camera for vehicle can be connected to optional Rear Vision Camera input cable (CCA-644) with RCA pin cable. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the Rear Vision Camera.
● Be sure to connect the reverse gear lead to the vehicle ’s relevant terminal.
● Connect the Rear Vision Camera to the RCA pin cable; if not, the screen turns black while the gearshift lever is in the reverse gear position.
SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner
Connect this tuner to SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner terminal.
For more information on how to install the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner, consult the installation guide included with the tuner.
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