Basic Operations
Adjusting the bass
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BASS".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclock-
wise attenuates the bass.
∗ The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
Adjusting the treble
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "TREB".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the treble; turning it counterclock-
wise attenuates the treble.
∗ The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
Adjusting the balance
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BAL".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the right speaker;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the left speaker.
∗ The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
Adjusting the fader
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "FAD".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the rear speakers.
∗ The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment
range: F12 to R12)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
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Turning on/off MAGNA BASS
EXTEND
To adjust the MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust
the low sound area like the normal sound ad-
justment function, but emphasizes the deep
bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic
sound.
∗ The factory default setting is off. Press and hold
the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn the
MAGNA BASS EXTEND and "M-B EX" in the dis-
play lights on or off.
CT (Clock Time) function
The CT function enables you to display clock
time only when CT data is received.
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DISP] button, the display switches to
CT (Clock Time).
∗ When no CT data is received, "CT––:––" appears
in the display.
Note:
• There are some countries and stations where
clock time data are not transmitted. In some ar-
eas, the CT may not be displayed correctly.
Triggered audio mute for cellular
telephones
This unit requires special wiring to mute the au-
dio signal automatically when a cellular tele-
phone rings in the car.
∗ This function is not compatible with all cellular
telephones. Contact your local authorized Clarion
dealer for information on proper installation and
compatibility.
∗ The factory default setting is "TEL OFF".
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press
the [s] to select the "TEL ON" or "TEL OFF".
TEL ON: mutes the audio sound.
TEL OFF: does not mute the audio sound.
Illumination dimmer function
When the illumination line of this unit is con-
nected with the car-side illumination signal line,
the display illumination of this unit dims in con-
nection with turning on the car-side illumination.