Overview: The Clarion CMS1 Marine Mechanism-less Source Unit consists of a watertight commander with LCD display and a hide-away connection module. The hide-away connection module includes a built-in 40W x 4ch amplifier with integrated AM/FM/Weather band radio and a wide variety of connections; such as USB, iPod (optional cable required), Aux, and Sirius Satellite Radio (optional tuner required). The wired commander unit features a bright blue-backlit display and push-button controls to operate the marine system.

Marine Rated
Watertight Commander
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Aux/USB/iPod Connectivity
Installation
Dimensions

Marine Rated

Marine Tested: The Clarion CMS1 Marine Mechanism-less Source Unit has been engineered and tested for use in the harsh marine environment. The unit meets or exceeds ASTM B117 Salt/Fog Exposure and ASTM D4329 UV Exposure standards. The CMS1 offers full IPX6 tested and certified Waterproof protection. The CMS1 features a water resistance chassis and HumiSeal coated PCB to protect against corrosion.

Watertight Commander

Watertight Mechanism-less Commander: With the hide-away connection module installed in a water-protected area, you can control everything from the CMS1's wired watertight commander unit. Its simple design is void of any mechanisms to maximize reliability. Its backlit display with large characters provide easy recognition for various functions, and silicone keys help to enhance durability and resistance to the elements.

Contrast: You can adjust the contrast of the unit's LCD display from 1-8.

Optional Wired Remote: The unit is equipped with a rear mounted DIN connector to accommodate an optional Clarion wired marine remote control. The Clarion MW1 (020MW1, sold separately) is a hardwired remote control with an LCD display; and the Clarion MW2 is a hard-wired remote control without an LCD display (020MW2, sold separately). This way you can control your music from various locations on the boat.

Audio Section

CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier: The hide-away connection module is equipped with a built-in 4-channel amplifier. The CMS1's amplifier section is rated at 16 Watts RMS x 4 channels in 4 ohms at 1% THD+N with a 91 dBA signal-to-noise ratio.

Preamp Outputs: The CMS1's hide-away module features a pair of rear-channel preamp outputs.

Bass and Treble Adjustment: The Bass (100Hz) & Treble (10kHz) can be adjusted from -6 to +6 (+/-12dB).

Mute: Use this function to turn off the system's sound immediately.

Beep: The wired remote commander provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

Radio Functions

AM/FM Tuner: The CMS1 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with US and European tuning.

AM/FM Tuning: The built-in AM/FM tuner offers Seek, Manual, and Preset tuning. The CMS1 allows you to store 6 AM presets and 6 FM presets.

Weather Band: The CMS1 is equipped with a built-in weather band tuner.

Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SC-C1 SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner (607SCC1) or the SC-VDOC1 SiriusConnect Plug-and-Play Dock (607SCVDOC1), along with a compatible SIRIUS portable tuner (all sold separately), directly to the Clarion CMS1.
• XM: A portable XM satellite radio receiver can be connected to the head unit via an auxiliary input.

  Note: A subscription is also required to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.

Aux/USB/iPod Connectivity

USB Port: The CMS1's hide-away module is equipped with a rear-panel USB type-A port that is USB1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible. The CMS1 supports playback of MP3/WMA (8-320 kbps) audio files recorded in FAT12/16/32 onto a USB mass storage class (MSC) device. The player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels per folder, up to 255 files per folder, and a total of 510 files. This unit is compatible with, and will display MP3 & WMA ID3 tags. The CMS1 offers USB playback functions such a Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Reverse, Skip (Track/Folder), Repeat (Track/Folder), and Random (Folder/All) as well as a list of your connected USB mass storage device's tracks and folders.

iPod/iPhone Compatible: The Clarion CMS1 allows you to connect your iPod/iPhone via the hide-away unit's rear-panel proprietary 8-pin port and the optional Clarion CCUIPOD2 iPod connection cable (020CCUIPD2, sold separately). The CMS1 supports audio playback, control, and charging of your iPod/iPhone. This unit also supports the display of title information transmitted from your iPod/iPhone. The unit lets you search music for playback from your iPod by category (Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Composer). You can also control the following playback functions of your iPod: Skip Tracks, Fast-forward/backward, Pause, Repeat, and Random. The Clarion CMS1 and optional CCUIPOD2 iPod cable is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod model features (as of 10/9/2013):

Auxiliary: The hide-away connection module features a stereo RCA auxiliary input so you can connect an external audio source. The sensitivity of the aux input can be set (low, mid, or high) to match the output of the auxiliary source to the other sources.

Installation

Watertight Commander: The watertight commander should be mounted to a dry, clean, and flat surface; using the integrated mounted bracket and four supplied mounting screws. Ensure the integrated rear gasket is fully sealed to the mounting surface.

Hide-Away Module: The hide-away module should be installed in a dry, water-protected area. Select an area with sufficient ventilation for the mounting of the hide-away module in order to prevent the module from overheating. You may mount the module in a horizontal or vertical position. The hide-away module features integrated mounting flanges and included four mounting screws.

Gimbal Mount (optional): The Clarion Gimbal Mount (020BKU001, sold separately) is a pedestal-type mount designed for the Clarion CMS1 Marine Source Commander. It provides suction-cup, screw-in, or self-adhesive mounting. Once installed, the Clarion BKU001 offers multi-angle adjustment of the CMS Marine Source Commander, so you can swivel the unit left/right or tilt the unit up/down.

Dimensions

Watertight Commander:

• Width = 5.3125"
• Height = 3.375"
• Depth = 1.25"

Hide-Away Module:

• Width = 8.3125"
• Height = 2.125"
• Depth = 7.375"