Clarion CDC635 owner manual Precautions, Identification of Parts, Wire Connection, Specifications

English Printed in Japan 1997/ 1 (T.K) PE-2249C/PE-2249B/PE-2254B 280-6855-00

6 DISC CD CHANGER

Owner’s manual

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(CDC635/RDC635 only)

5 - 1. Installation of connectors

1. When handling the cord, take the following precautionary measures:	3. When removing the optical fiber digital cable,
¡Avoid places that heat up such as the engine, the exhaust pipe and the	grip the slide cap (gray color part of the unit)
heater vent.	and then pull gently. (CDC635/RDC635 only)
¡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. To ensure reliable cable connections
make sure that the C-BUS extension
cable (13 pin) or the optical fiber digi-
tal cable (CDC635/RDC635 only) are	4. Do not coil up the optical fiber digital cable with a radius of less than 1” (3cm).
fully inserted. After connecting the
	With a radius of less than 1”, the performance of the cable will be greatly
cable, fasten it in place with lead
	impaired.
clamps.
	5. After connecting, use the lead clamp or tape to secure the cable.

Thank you for purchasing the CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 system.

The CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 is designed incorporating the latest digital tech- nologies, 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.	5. Never clean the surface of your CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 with chemical sol-
2.	Make sure all of the mounting hardware is complete before you install the	vents, 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
	CDC635/RDC635/RDC634.
3.	It is recommended that you remove the negative (–) terminal from the car battery	during winter, the temperature inside the car will reach extreme levels. As the

before you install the CDC635/RDC635/RDC634. This will prevent accidental	unit may not function properly in such a case, use it only after the ambient tem-
	perature has returned to normal.
short circuiting installation.

4.Do not open CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 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.

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;

5 - 2. Installation of CD Changer Unit

■Prior to Installation

1) Before attempting to use this unit you must first remove the pack- ing safety lockscrews (3 posi- tions) with a screwdriver. Store these lockscrews carefully so they can be used again if need- ed.

Note :

Reinstall these lockscrews when shipping the unit back for repair.

2)Decide on the installation place and direction.

3)Adjust the installation selector levers 1 to the desired installa- tion position.

✻During shipment from the factory, the levers are placed in a horizontal position.

■Switching the Installation Selection Lever 1

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	H
selector lever 1 to switch to the position	45°
you need.
	V

■ After Setting the Installation

Selector Levers

After setting the installation selec- tor levers 1 at both places, use the attached label to close up the adjustment holes.

H: Horizontal		45: Slope				V: Vertical
		°
		15
		°			°	15°
		15			30
	4
	5° H
	V
°
0				5°
3						45° V
			V	4
				H
		°				H
		45
°
15
	H		H		45°	H
45°	both sides of	45°	both sides of			both sides of
	the unit		the unit			the unit
V		V			V
Align the installation selector		Align the installation selector			Align the installation selector
levers 1 on both sides of the		levers 1 on both sides of the			levers 1 on both sides of the
unit with the "H" position.		unit with the "45°" position.			unit with the "V" position.

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 maga- zine, 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.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

5 - 3. Installation Procedure

Bottom View of CD

Changer Unit

MODEL

	(EN-60825. 1991)						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-
	CAUTION					ENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
						RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
1. Be sure to use the screws, etc., included in the package for installa-						UNDESIRED OPERATION.
			I S O
tion. Using other screws could damage the set.						THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUB-
						CHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
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2. Set the selectors on both side panels to the “H” Position when		¡Screws				CLARION CO.,LTD
		M5 x 8 W-SEMS				50 KAMITODA, TODA-SHI, SAITAMA-KEN, JAPAN.
installing the set horizontally, to the “V” Position when installing the
set vertically. When installing at the angle 45° , set the selectors to
the center click position.		45°		H
The set may be damaged if the selectors are not set to the proper
			V					286-
positions.								Clarion Co.,Ltd
					PE-
								MADE IN

2. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

	1	Installation selector levers
1	2	Eject button
		Press the eject button for ejecting the magazine.
	3	Flip down door
	4	C-BUS terminal (13 pin)
	5	Optical digital output terminal (CDC635/RDC635 only)

3 4

5 1

2Flip Down Door (shown open)

3.WIRE CONNECTION

purple

C-BUS extension cable

1.Use the double seamed hexagonal bolts to fix the lead clamp and installation bracket to the unit (on both sides) in the desired direction of installation.

¡Vertical Position	¡Horizontal Position and
	Suspending Position

✻For horizontal or suspending installation, use the attached installation screw to fix the lead clamp.

2.Use the wing nut to hold in place the installation bracket with bolt to the installa- tion bracket, which is attached to the unit. Then affix the cushion rubber.

¡Vertical Position ¡Horizontal Position ¡Suspending Position

3.Remove the floor carpet and decide on the place to install. Adjust the installation bracket with bolts to suit the place of installation.

✻The installation bracket with bolt may be broken off if it is bent many times at the perforated line.

4.Remove the separator of the cushion rubber that is attached to the installation bracket with

bolt and install accordingly.

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.

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gray

SOURCE UNIT

R L R L R L R L

FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER

OUTPUTINPUT

Clarion expanded digital

6. CAUTIONS

1. For safety reasons, install the magazine only when the car is stationary. To pre-	• If the unit is played immediately after switching on the heater when the inside
vent accidents, it is best that the volume inside the car does not exceed that of	of the car is extremely cold, the discs and the pick up will fog up. If this hap
the outside.	pens, the unit may not work normally. (Condensation)
2. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use abrasive pads, benzene, thin-	Use a soft cloth to wipe the disc when it fogs up. The fog will naturally disap-
	pear in about one hour and thereafter the disc will work normally again.
ners or alcohol. For stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with (warm)
water and wipe gently.	4. While the system is in play, do not plug or unplug the cables as this will cause
3.• At the recess end of the flip down door lies the built-in pick up which is the core	damage.
part of the player. If dust or dirt comes into contact with this core part it will	5. Do not expose the magazine to direct sunlight, the car heater or other sources of

DSP

sound processor / equalizer (DSP/EQ) ex. DPH9300

cause damage to the the unit. Therefore, do not leave the flip down door open	strong heat.
for long periods of time.

CD CHANGER
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	Optical fiber digital cable (Sold separately)
	This connection only applies to the CDC635/RDC635.

4. CD MAGAZINE

	7.
		TROUBLESHOOTING
	Sympton		Cause	Remedy
Loss of power			Bad connection	Check connections.
Magazine cannot be			Magazine inserted wrongly	Insert correctly.
loaded
			A magazine is already in the player.	Eject the magazine and insert the other.
			Distorted magazine	Buy New Magazine CAA-355.
“No Disc” sign appears			Disc inserted upside-down	Read the section on “INSERTING THE CD” carefully and reinsert the CD correctly.
when searching for discs.			Moisture or dirt on disc	Wipe disc free of moisture and dirt.

■INSERTING THE CD

1. Turn the magazine over to its	Magazine
rear, put your finger on the disc	Disc holder
holder release knob and draw
out the disc holder. (Fig. 1)
	Release
	knob
	(Fig. 1)

2. Line up the CD with the groove of the disc holder. Make sure the label on the CD faces downwards. (Fig. 2)

(Fig. 2)

The signal side of the CD

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

CAUTIOM

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

Note:

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

Magazine	Magazine
Disc holder	Disc holder
Inserted correctly (OKAY!)	Inserted unevenly (WRONG!)

■EXTRACTING THE CD

Take out the CD after pulling out the disc holder.

Note :

When taking out the CD do not let your fin- gers touch the signal side of the CD.

Release knob

■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.

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.

■EXTRACTING THE MAGAZINE

1.Open the flip down door 3 outwards.

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

Flip down door 3

Eject button 2

Noise, skipping			The installation selector levers are set to differ-	Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides.
			ent positions on both sides.
			The unit installation direction and the installation	Set the unit installation direction and the installation selector lever positions to match each
			selector lever positions do not match.	other. When installed at an angle, change the installation selector lever to a position (H,45˘V)
				not prone to noise or sound loss.
			Disc bent or badly damaged	Compare with another disc. If bad, discard the damaged disc.
			Disc is very dirty	Clean the disc.
Mechanism does not			Mechanical error	➀Referring to section “INSTALLATION”, check the three angle of installation selector levers are
function.				properly set. If not, set them at the proper position for the angle of installation.
				➁Check whether the CD magazine can be ejected by pressing eject button, then insert a new
				CD magazine.
Magazine is ejected even			Disc holder is not correctly inserted into the	Read the section on “INSERTING THE CD” carefully and reinsert the disc holder correctly.
when inserted into the			magazine.
unit.
	8.
		SPECIFICATIONS
Sampling Frequency:			44.1 kHz
Frequency Response:			5Hz ~ 20kHz (± 1dB)				mm)
Signal to Noise Ratio:			105dB (1kHz) IHF.A
Wow and Flutter:			Below measurement limits				3/5"(167
Power Supply:			DC14.4V (10.8 ~ 15.6V)
			negative ground
Current Consumption:			Less than 1A				6-
Weight:			3.8 Ib. (1.7 kg)			2-1/2"
✻Due to improvements, the design and these specifications may be modified without prior notice.						(63 mm)	8-9/10"(225 mm)
	9.
		HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after					2. Driving on bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to
	switching on the heater, dew may form on the disc or the optical parts of the				skip.
	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.

This unit has been designed specifically for reproduction of compact discs bearing the mark. No other discs can be played.

To remove the compact disc from its storage case,		To remove fingermarks and dust,use a soft cloth,and	New discs may have some roughness around the
press down on the centre of the case and lift the		wipe in a straight motion from the centre of the com-	edge. The set may not work or the sound may skip if
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.		pact disc to the outside.	such discs are used.Use a ball-point pen, etc., to
Removing the	Proper way to hold		remove roughness from the edge of the disc.
	the compact disc	No	Ball-point pen
			Roughness
Always handle thr compact disc by the edges.
Never touch the surface.
Note on Compact Discs

5. INSTALLATION

1. In order to prevent short circuits during	¡A place which is exposed to direct sunlight or the hot air from the heater.
installation, the negative (–) terminal of the	¡A place which is exposed to rain or which comes into contact with water.
battery must be disconnected prior to
installation.	3. Only the provided screws and brack-	Casing	Casing
Battery
	ets should be used during installa-		Damages
2. Give consideration to safety and easy handling when deciding on the installation	tion. Using screws other than those
	specified will cause damage.
place.
		MAX. 5/16" (8mm)
Avoid the following places:
¡A place which hampers driving.	4. Before installation, check that there is no harness hidden behind any panels
¡A place where the safety of the passengers is compromised during an
emergency brake situation.	before drilling any holes.

Never stick labels on the surface of	Do not use any solvents such as	Do not use compact discs that have	Do not expose compact discs to
the compact disc or mark the sur-	commercially available cleaners,	large scratches, are misshaped,	direct sunlight or any heat source.
face with a pencil or pen.	anti-static spray, or thinner to clean	cracked, etc. Use of such discs will
	compact discs.	cause misoperation or damage.
Non	No	No	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.