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Owner’s Manual

VB475

1 DIN DVD/CD/AMFM RECEIVER

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Page 1: ...VB475 1 English Owner s Manual VB475 1 DIN DVD CD AMFM RECEIVER VB475OwnersManual indd 1 VB475OwnersManual indd 1 1 27 2007 9 34 13 PM 1 27 2007 9 34 13 PM ...

Page 2: ...ons may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to a radio or television reception turn off the equipment and contact a local Clarion Dealer for assistance Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty an...

Page 3: ...a station 26 Presetting frequencies 26 Scanning stored stations 26 7 AUX IN OPERATIONS 26 Selecting the AUX IN input source 26 AUX IN Playback features 26 8 INSTALLATION AND WIRING 27 Precautions 27 Requirements 27 Options 28 Accessories and hardware 28 Installing the player 28 Cable connections 30 Connecting the speakers 32 Outlet power amplifier connection 33 Fuse 34 9 DVD PREFERENCES 34 Languag...

Page 4: ...handling To keep a disc clean do not touch the play side non label side Do not scratch or bend discs Do not attach sticky notes to or put tape on a disc Do not attempt to play back a deformed disc Keep discs away from direct sunlight and heat such as dashboards and vehicle heaters and from dirty dusty and damp areas such as vehicle seats Store discs in a protective disc case Before playback wipe t...

Page 5: ...rom battery power the contents of the player s memory will be lost and all options will return to their factory defaults The player uses a Class 1 Laser and will emit a visible or invisible hazardous laser beam Avoid looking directly at this beam Installation Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures Although this m...

Page 6: ...displays on the LCD Press and hold to store a radio frequency at button 1 In MP3 mode press to page down a list of MP3 files 2 UP button In radio mode press to select the preset button 2 The station frequency displays on the LCD Press and hold to store a radio frequency at button 2 In MP3 mode press to page up a list of MP3 files 3 ZOOM button In radio mode press to select the preset button 3 The ...

Page 7: ...tem setup Forward and reverse buttons Press and hold to fast forward and reverse through chapters tracks files or frequencies Press once to skip to the next or previous chapter track file or frequency Press repeatedly to move forward or back at the following speeds Each time you press the speed changes 1x 2x 4x 8x 20x normal playback LCD screen The small Liquid Crystal Display LCD used to display ...

Page 8: ...Power Menu Setup Return Arrows Stop Band Volume decrease Fast forward Fast reverse Next Previous Go to Slow Title Scan Repeat Audio Subtitle Zoom Angle Folder down Folder up PAL NTSC Clear Volume increase Play pause Quick reference to controls VB475OwnersManual indd 8 VB475OwnersManual indd 8 1 27 2007 9 34 24 PM 1 27 2007 9 34 24 PM ...

Page 9: ... video format in which the disc was recorded NTSC is used in the United States PAL is used in Europe and elsewhere Check the disc packaging to determine which you need Play pause In DVD CD or MP3 modes starts and pauses the disc Power Turns the player on and off Previous Skips to the previous chapter DVD or track CD Random RDM Plays back chapters or tracks in random order Repeat RPT In DVD CD or M...

Page 10: ...er briefly displays Welcome and turns the radio on by default Selecting the input source With the power turned on either by pressing the power button or loading a disc select the input source by pressing SRC source on the player or SRC to alternate among Radio DVD AUX IN AUX IN is an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio device NOTE If a DVD or CD is playing you eject the disc and then i...

Page 11: ...om the front to the rear Loud Left Turns off Loud Right Turns on Loud giving an extra volume boost When on turning the volume knob to the right increases the volume more quickly than it would otherwise Sound effect control Left to right Selects one of the following sound effects which you can set based on the type of music you listen to NORMAL POP FLAT CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK NOTE After five seconds of ...

Page 12: ...tton to increase the hours or minutes 4 Press the previous button to decrease the hours or minutes NOTE After five seconds of inactivity the player exits time setup mode Protecting the player from theft To discourage theft detach the front panel store it in the protective case provided and take it with you Removing the front panel 1 Press the open button in the upper left corner of the player to o...

Page 13: ...re and maintenance Cleaning the player Use a clean soft dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the player Do not use benzene thinner vehicle cleaner or other cleaners These substances may damage the system or cause the paint to peel The surface of the LCD screen can be easily scratched Do not rub it with anything abrasive Servicing the player In the event that trouble arises never open the pl...

Page 14: ... on the back of the remote control Replacing the remote control battery 2 Remove the used battery 3 Insert the charged battery with the plus and minus poles pointing in the direction shown Battery precautions Keep batteries out of the reach of children If swallowed immediately consult a doctor If you won t be using the remote control for a month or longer remove the battery Do not recharge A batte...

Page 15: ...ing back Regions Each player and DVD is programmed for the region of the world in which it was purchased Region map The player s region is on the bottom of the unit DVDs must be pre programmed with the same region as the player or they will not play back DVD markings The icons on DVD packages and discs have the following meanings Indicates the number of audio output channels which provide dubbed l...

Page 16: ...made using a playable format video mode playback may not be possible due to disc characteristics scratches or dirt on the disc Dirt and condensation on the lens inside the player may prevent playback Although you may playback discs recorded using the correct format on a PC the recording software environmental settings and other factors may inhibit playback With some DVD discs you may not be able t...

Page 17: ...and condensation on the lens inside the player may prevent playback Titles and other text information recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc cannot be displayed on the player With CD RW discs the time to play back will be longer than the time required to play back a conventional CD or CD R disc Loading discs DVDs and CDs NOTES To view a DVD or video CD the player must be connected to an LCD monitor such...

Page 18: ...ter software CD ROMs 3 Insert your DVD or CD CD and player This action turns the power on and selects the DVD player as the input source 4 Close the front panel The player receives the disc automatically turns the player power on and briefly displays Loading and begins to play back the DVD It takes a short time to begin playing back the DVD or video CD Audio output depends on the type of DVD or CD...

Page 19: ...Zooming in and out To zoom in press ZOOM on either the player or the remote Pressing this button repeatedly alternates among magnification values based upon the image type Video CD 1x 2x 3x off DVD MPG4 1x 2x 3x 4x off JPEG 4 3x 3 2x 2x 3x 1 2x 3 4x off Selecting the language for subtitles The DVD must be pre programmed to support subtitles for this feature to work To determine the number of langu...

Page 20: ...ot work 2 Use the arrows on the remote to select the angle 3 Press ANGLE again to play back the angle If you press nothing within five seconds the list of angles disappears Fast forwarding and reversing To fast forward and reverse through chapters tracks files or frequencies press and hold the forward and reverse buttons on the player or the fast forward and fast reverse buttons on the remote To s...

Page 21: ...ton 4 SCN on the player or SCN on the remote To cancel scan mode press the scan button again To play back all tracts randomly press the random button 5 RDM on the player or RDM on the remote To cancel random play back press the random button again To repeat the current track press the repeat button 6 RPT on the player or RPT on the remote To play back the current disc press the repeat button a sec...

Page 22: ...chapter CD track or MP3 selection press 6 RPT on the player or RPT on the remote Playback alternates among repeat options which vary depending on the type of disc A single press of the repeat button selects DVD repeat options Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Off A second press of the repeat button selects SVCD MP3 CD and VCD repeat options Repeat single Repeat all Off A third press of the repeat button...

Page 23: ...ct the title and press the play pause button on the remote Setting parental controls Some DVDs let you restrict children from viewing violent or adult material This works by setting the allowable movie rating Assuming the DVD has been pre programmed with a movie rating the player plays back only discs that conform to the rating you set Parental control for video 1 To enter the SETUP menu press the...

Page 24: ...Press the left and right arrows to select among the following 1 KID SAF Material is safe for children 2 G Material is safe for general audiences 3 PG Parental guidance suggested 4 PG 13 Some material unsuitable for children under 13 5 PGR Some material unsuitable for children under 17 6 R Some material unsuitable for children under 17 7 NC 17 Not recommended viewing for children under 17 8 ADULT O...

Page 25: ...ying a DVD or CD press the SRC button on the player or remote to select Radio mode 2 To select one of three FM and two AM bands press the BAND button Keep pressing this button to alternate among FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM 1 AM 2 3 To select a preset station press one of the numbered buttons 1 6 The station frequency displays on the LCD Searching automatically for a station To automatically search forward t...

Page 26: ...X IN Make sure the external audio source is turned on Change the source to AUX IN by pressing SRC on the player or SRC on the remote The player plays back an external audio source through the auxiliary input Selecting the AUX IN input source With the power turned on either by pressing the power button or loading a disc press SRC source on the player or on the remote until AUX IN displays on the LC...

Page 27: ...correct connection may damage the player If installation requires you to drill holes or make other modifications to the vehicle consult an authorized Clarion Dealer for help Install the player where it will not get in the way of the driver or injure a passenger in the event of an emergency stop Overheating will damage the semiconductor laser used to play back discs Do not install the player near a...

Page 28: ...ing 1 Bolt 1 Battery 2 Keys Installing the player If the vehicle has a two inch high slot in the dashboard for a DVD player you may directly install the player in the dashboard 1 To avoid shorts in the electrical system disconnect the vehicle s battery 2 Connect the mounting bolt on the back of the player using a crescent wrench 3 Check all the electrical connections based on the wiring diagram 4 ...

Page 29: ...ide of the assembly bar with the bolt 6 Insert the player into the mounting bracket and push it in until it clicks in place Front of the player showing how to install the mounting bracket The front edge of the bracket lines up with the front of the player VB475OwnersManual indd 29 VB475OwnersManual indd 29 1 27 2007 9 34 39 PM 1 27 2007 9 34 39 PM ...

Page 30: ...n places that get hot such as near the heater outlet If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets torn it could short circuit to the vehicle body Don t pass the yellow lead through a hole with a grommet into the engine compartment to connect to the battery This will damage the lead insulation and cause a very dangerous short Do not shorten any leads If you do the protection circuit may fail to wo...

Page 31: ...Where to connect Battery Yellow Connect to vehicle storage battery DC 12V power supply ACC Red Connect to electric terminal controlled by the ignition switch 12V DC Ground Black Connect to a clean and exposed part of the vehicle s chassis ANT CONT White Connect to the auto antenna relay control terminal Max 300mA 12V DC ILLUMI Orange Connect to the lighting switch terminal used to detect the on of...

Page 32: ...s cause them to smoke or even catch fire To avoid short circuits cover disconnected leads with insulating tape Especially insulate the unused speaker leads Connect the speakers using the following color code Speaker Left Left Right Right Front White White black Gray Gray black Rear Green Green black Violet Violet black Precautions Use groundless speakers only The input power of the speakers you us...

Page 33: ...carefully using the following diagram Incorrectly connecting the amplifier may impact the quality of the audio and could damage the speakers When the player is on it outputs a control signal through the blue and white lead Connect this lead to an external power amp s system remote control or to the vehicle s auto antenna relay control terminal max 300mA 12 VCD If the vehicle features a glass anten...

Page 34: ...eplacing a 10A fuse with a high capacity fuse or directly connecting the player without a fuse will easily cause a fire and or damage the equipment 9 DVD PREFERENCES 1 Insert a DVD disc 2 Press STOP BAND on the remote 3 Press SETUP on the remote 4 Use the right and left arrows on the remote to select one of three options tabs Language Video or Rating 5 Press the play pause button to confirm The pl...

Page 35: ...anguage for subtitles English Chinese French Spanish Auto Off Turns subtitles off Audio Selects the audible language for the DVD audio track English Chinese French Spanish DVD Menu Selects the language for the DVD menus English Chinese French Spanish Video options Video tab with TV shape option set to 4 3 VB475OwnersManual indd 35 VB475OwnersManual indd 35 1 27 2007 9 34 41 PM 1 27 2007 9 34 41 PM...

Page 36: ...it fits the entire screen The expansion ratio increases towards the right and left edges of the screen Priority Content Lets you define what type of DVDs you listen to most frequently DVD Audio DVD Video PictureCD View Configures how to view a CD that contains digital photographs Original Displays the photo at its original size Fit to screen Enlarges each photo to fit the screen JPEG Internal When...

Page 37: ...13 5 PGR Some material unsuitable for children under 17 6 R Some material unsuitable for children under 17 7 NC 17 Not recommended viewing for children under 17 8 ADULT Only for adults due to the graphic content Load Factory Reset returns all rating values to their factory defaults DivX registration Displays your registration code DivX refers to the audio codec created by DivXNetworks Inc TVG Mode...

Page 38: ...ating the monitor correctly Turn the monitor off and back on and select the video source The disc will not play Make sure a disc is loaded with the right side up The side with the label on it should be up Make sure the disc is not damaged or warped Try another disc that you know works If the disc is wet remove it and let the player dry for about an hour before trying again Restoring factory defaul...

Page 39: ...3 a standard for sound compression without sacrificing quality NTSC National TV Standards Committee the group that developed the video formats used in the United States OSD On Screen Display PAL The primarily European standard for displaying analog television signals PBC PlayBack Controls SRC Source TVG TVGuardian is a registered trademark of Principle Solutions Inc VCD Video CD the standard for s...

Page 40: ...N Ratio 43dB Antenna Impedance 75 AUX IN Frequency Response 20 20 000Hz Input Impedance 47K S N Ratio 70dB Standard Input Level 200mV Max Input Level 2V DVD Player Region number 1 S N ratio 90dB 1KHZ Dynamic Range 90dB 1kHZ Distortion 0 05 1kHZ Output level Video 1 0V 75 0 2V P P Audio 2 0V 1KHZ 0dB 0 2V Number of channels 4 2 CH NOTE For the sake of technical improvements this technical data and ...

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