7. ACCESSORIES

iPod Operations

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This unit can be used to control a connected Apple iPod and iPhone. Please consult your dealer or Clarion Technical support about specific features and functions with your Apple device.

Note:

Note that iPod versions higher than those noted above may not be playable or offer all features.

The unit will not operate, or may operate improperly with unsupported versions.

First, second and third generation iPod and iPod shuffle cannot be used.

Notes regarding use of Apple iPod

After the iPod has been connected to this unit, the iPod’s buttons are disabled for operation.

When the iPod mode has been selected, a special iPod control screen is displayed different from the main screens for other modes.

This unit can display the iPod cast titles*, Artist names, Album titles, Song titles, Genre names, Composer names and Audio Book titles* registered on the iPod. When no data is present, the title display will remain blank.

*Whether these functions are available or not depends on the iPod version.

The iPod is used with the equalizer function turned OFF.

Do NOT connect an iPod to the unit with a headset connected to the iPod.

Precautions for battery consumptions When the iPod’s internal battery becomes depleted, the recharge warning indicator will appear in the iPod’s display. In this condition, the iPodcannotbeplayedeven if attached to the unit. Also, the unit’s recharging function cannot be used to recharge the iPod.

As a result, when the iPod’s battery becomes depleted, use the dedicated charger provided with it to recharge the battery.

Controlling the iPod

Selecting the iPod mode

The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod is plugged into the iPod cable. To return to the iPod screen

from any other source, press the [SRC] button on the front panel or remote control and select iPod. After switching to iPod source, the iPod menu appears on the screen.

Note:

Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues.

iPod operation keys

The following remote control buttons are used to access the iPod menus.

Menu

Remote Control

 

 

Music

AUDIO

Photo/Videos

TITLE

 

 

Use the navigation arrows on the remote control or the 5 /6 buttons on the control panel to navigate the iPod menus.

Press the [ENT] Enter button on the front panel or remote control to select the highlighted menu option.

You can select the Music/Photo/Video functions by short pressing the [OPT] button on the front panel to enter music mode, and long pressing the [OPT] button to enter video mode.

iPod music playback

The iPod music menu is automatically

accessed when an iPod is connected to the unit.

1.Press the [ ] button on the front panel or remote control to play or pause the selected track.

2.Press the [] button on the front panel or remote control to play the next file.

3.Press the [] button on the front panel or remote control to return to the beginning of the current song.

4.Press the [ENT] button on the front panel or remote control to select the highlighted menu option.

5.Press the [BAND] button on the front panel or [MENU] on remote control to return to the root folder.

6.Long press the [] button on the front panel or short press the [ ] button on the remote control to stop the selected track.

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