Clarion DXZ956MC User Manual download pdf

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MAIN UNITS

Clarion

Main Units

for 2005...

High quality sound satisfies the driver’s

sensitivities and sense of control. The

functionality and performance which hints

of a new age, redefines the style of musi-

cal enjoyment within the car and offers

new excitement. The DXZ956MC and

DXZ856MP are equipped with the epoch-

making Optimadia control which reverses

the common notion of interfaces, and

Music Catcher to store, play or delete

tunes at will, and enjoy your favourites

with CD-changer-like simplicity. The 2005

line-up of Clarion main units achieves a

new evolution, and offers a new genera-

tion of drivers the future-oriented experi-

ence they’re looking for

High quality sound satisfies the driver’s

sensitivities and sense of control. The

functionality and performance which hints

of a new age, redefines the style of musi-

cal enjoyment within the car and offers

new excitement. The DXZ956MC and

DXZ856MP are equipped with the epoch-

making Optimedia control which reverses

the common notion of interfaces, and

Music Catcher to store, play or delete

tunes at will, and enjoy your favourites

with CD-changer-like simplicity. The 2005

line-up of Clarion main units achieves a

new evolution, and offers a new genera-

tion of drivers the future-oriented experi-

ence they’re looking for.

Leading-edge audio technology

and a commitment to usability

and safety are condensed into

1-DIN size.

Leading-edge audio technology

and a commitment to usability

and safety are condensed into

1-DIN size.

There is a clear

reason for excellent

sound that draws you

in before you know it.

There is a clear

reason for excellent

sound that draws you

in before you know it.

AC-Processor IV

Blending vibrant, dynamic sound with spa-

tial analysis technology,

Clarion unveils its latest

sound processing tech-

nology: the AC

Processor IV.

ADF (Anti-Distortion Filter)

From road noise to sound hindering interi-

or cabin designs, the environment inside a

vehicle is not an ideal place for optimal

sound reproduction. Even the material

used to wrap your vehicle’s seats can

hamper the travel of sound. Clarion’s Anti-

Distortion Filter corrects these problems,

preventing high- and low-range frequen-

cies from becoming inaudible. This is done

without any additional frequency boost to

compensate for the inherent problems,

which can result in muffled, dull sounds

generated by mutual phase distortion. This

allows the system to focus on emphasizing

the natural frequency characteristics of the

sound source. The anti-distortion filter also

restores the sound produced from over-

used CDs, providing a new sense of clarity.

Music Catcher system

Clarion’s leading-edge Music Catcher

System allows you to freely record, play

and erase up to six CDs worth of music

data files. By using the Music Catcher

System, no

longer is there

a need to

carry around

that cumber-

some CD stor-

age case, or

risk damage to

your favorite

CD. This system also eliminates the need

for space-taking CD changers.

Optimedia display

Combining impeccable styling with touch-

screen capability, Clarion’s innovative

graphic user interface (GUI) provides

superior functionality in an environment

where ease-of-use is of utmost impor-

tance. Intuitively linking the movement of

the user’s fingertips to the screen,

Clarion’s advanced Optimedia display pro-

vides precise control of display functions

and features.

Normal

Filter

ADF

Multicolour displays to vividly

choreograph your dash

Toggle through different colour patterns to

match your main unit’s display panel or

illuminated display characters with the

interior colour scheme of your vehicle.

This feature also matches the main unit’s

illuminated function buttons to the desired

colour for the ultimate customizable look.

Message information

Personalize your main unit’s display screen

by adding your own text message. For

added effect, this feature also allows your

message to scroll across the screen. Use

this feature as a bulletin board for your

vehicle, or utilize it as a memo pad.

Stainless steel faceplate

Stainless steel faceplate / Aluminium face-

plate Stainless steel cosmetics promise

the highest quality appearance and

Aluminium cosmetics propose upper quali-

ty appearance. ”The metal cosmetic con-

cept.” it is the proposal from clarion to you.

24-Bit D/A converter

A key component in the transfer of

digital data from a CD into ana-

log sound is Clarion’s 24-Bit

D/A Converter. Since the digital

realm is made up of unnaturally

square sound waves, as

opposed to the smoothly undulating

sound waves characteristic of the real-

world environment, Clarion’s embedded

24-Bit D/A Converter recreates the natural

nuances and expressions lost during the

sound reproduction process.

Magna Bass EX for dynamic bass

resonation

Whether your music is playing at a low or

high volume, achieving well-balanced bass

inside the car has never been easier.

Allowing you to boost the ultra-low fre-

quency range of your sound system with a

center frequency of around 50Hz, this fea-

ture automatically compensates for the

increased bass to eliminate any unwanted

noise.

M-BASS

10 100 1000 10000

-5

●

Crossover

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Time Alignment control

●

ADF (Anti-Distortion Filter)

●

Dolby Pro Logic II

●

VSE (Virtual Space Enhancer)

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Parametric EQ

212W MOS-FET power

amplifier

Uses a MOS-FET power

supply for superior lin-

earity and power han-

dling capabilities. Its

separated L and R

channel power/ground

lines drive the Power

IC separately. In

addition to accel-

erated switching, it minimizes power loss

for ample low-load

drive performance.

And in high-load situa-

tions, like when the

volume is cranked up,

it provides effective

heat exchange for high power amplifica-

tion in a small unit.

REC

Subwoofer control

For added control, Clarion allows you to

manage your sound system’s subwoofer

output level directly from the source unit.

DXZ956MC

DXZ856MP

DXZ956MC / DXZ756MC / DB456MC

iPod interface

iPod lets you carry around up to 10,000

songs in your pocket (based on HDD

capacity of 40GB, tunes 4 min. in length,

AAC encoded at 128kbps). Clarion offers

iPod Control so you can enjoy music

stored on the iPod over your car’s power-

ful audio system by simply plugging your

iPod into the adapter. iPod Control

enables simple operation of all of iPod’s

functions from the head unit control panel.

And since the iPod’s battery is charged

while connected to the head unit, you can

unplug and enjoy your iPod right after

you’ve reached your destination.

•iPod is for legal or right holder-

authorised copying only. Don’t

steal music. iPod is a trademark of

Apple Computer, Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

Normal Filter

Sound enhancement but original wave

form feature was changed

ADF

Sound enhancement with keeping

original wave form feature

Input Out put

Great Looks and Sound ...

... With a Touch of Inteligence

CD Music date

Your CD Songs

CD Play

Music

Catcher

Play

Record

System

Bass boost/M-Bass On

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Great Looks and Sound

20 21MAIN UNITSClarion Main Units for 2005...High quality sound satisfies the driver’ssensitivities and sense of control. Thefunctionality and perform

Page 2 - “AC-Processor IV”

MAIN UNITS22 23CD/MP3/WMA RECEIVER / CeNET &TOUCH PANEL CONTROL / MUSICCATCHERDXZ956MC• 38,400-pixel display• Screen Resolution of 400 × 96• Touch

Page 3 - REDEFINING THE TERM

MAIN UNITS2524CD/MP3/WMA RECEIVER /CeNET & TOUCH PANEL CONTROLDXZ856MP• 38,400-pixel display• Screen Resolution of 400 × 96• Touch Panel Control w

Page 4 - MUSIC CATCHER EXPANDED

MAIN UNITS26 27• Music Catcher Digital Recorder Built-in• Plays MP3 and WMA Encorded CDs• Plays CD-R/RW• Anti-Distortion Filter• 2-Band Parametric EQ•

Page 5 - BASS TREBLE

MAIN UNITS29• Music Catcher Digital Recorder Built-in• Plays MP3 and WMA Encorded CDs• Plays CD-R/RW• Z-Enhancer• Magna Bass EX• 208W (52W × 4)• Shock

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