About the Clarion FZ150
Digital made simple
Digital made simple
Going all-digital in your car doesn't have to be complicated. With Clarion's FZ150, you can enjoy your digital music library without spending a bundle on features you don't plan to use. This no-nonsense AM/FM digital media receiver has everything you need to ditch the discs, and you'll find it all right there on the front panel: a USB port for thumb drives, a minijack auxiliary input for MP3 players, and a handy SD card slot.
Think about this -- you can fill up a 32GB SD card with up to 2000 WMA or MP3 files. The average pop song averages around three minutes, so if you have a 30-minute round-trip commute, you could go most of a year without hearing the same song twice. If you're up for the challenge, an SD card is also an excellent opportunity to create a truly epic mix.
The overall theme of simplicity continues with the controls. A large display, big dials, and an ergonomic layout make the FZ150 very easy to use.
Surprising sound
The FZ150 proves that a simple receiver can also produce great sound. With a built-in amp that delivers 16 watts RMS per channel, you'll get the volume you want. You can also get the sound you want with 4 preset EQ modes and a graphic equalizer. Just push the EQ button to select the type of equalization that best matches your style of music. If you want to upgrade your speakers and add an amp, you'll find a set of RCA preamp outputs on the back of the receiver.
Since there wasn't a CD player to worry about, Clarion's designers were able to fit the FZ150's features into a surprisingly shallow chassis. That means this single-DIN (2" tall) receiver can fit into a wide variety of cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
This digital media receiver will not play CDs. If you want to play CDs in your vehicle, we offer a wide selection of CD receivers.
Product highlights:
General features:
- digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner (does not play CDs)
- plays MP3 and WMA music files
- built-in amplifier (16 watts RMS/40 peak x 4 channels)
- single-line display in high-visibility white
Audio features:
- 4 preset EQ modes
- graphic equalizer
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB port (no iPod control), front auxiliary input, SD card slot
- outputs: 2-channel RCA preamp outputs
Other features and specs:
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # FZ150
What's in the box:
- Digital media receiver (10A fuse installed))
- Sleeve (installed)
- Power/ground harness
- Speaker harness
- Antenna adapter
- Front-panel cover
- 2 Washers
- Hex-nut
- Self-tapping screw
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Owner's/Installation Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
- Warranty Sheet (US/CA)
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More details on the Clarion FZ150
Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB, SD Memory Card, | |
Bluetooth Compatible | No | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | N/A | |
Nano | N/A | |
Touch | N/A | |
iPhone | N/A | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 16 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 40 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 2-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 1.5 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | White | |
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | No | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek/Scan | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback |
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Digital Media
Audio & Tuner Section
Display Features
Digital Media
USB Port: The unit's front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC); such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives (up to 32GB). The USB port enables audio playback and control of MP3/WMA music files stored on your portable USB MSC device through the Clarion FZ150. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the receiver's USB port (0.5A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
SD Card Slot: There is an SD card slot on the front-panel for playback and control of MP3/WMA music files stored on a SD or SDHC memory card of up to 32GB capacity.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Clarion FZ150 supports the following types of MP3/WMA music files recorded onto a USB mass storage class device or SD/SDHC memory card.
Media Type | USB (mass storage class device) and SD/SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB) |
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File System | FAT 16/32 |
Playable File Types | MP3, WMA |
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 2,000 total files |
Tags | ID3 tags, WMA tags |
Playback & Search Functions: The FZ150 provides a variety of playback & search functions.
- Folder/File Select: This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA files and select which music file to play back.
- Scan Play: This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of the first music file of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc.
- Repeat Play: This function allows you to play the current music file in a MP3/WMA folder repeatedly.
- Random Play: This function allows you to play all music files in a folder in a random order.
Auxiliary Input: The FZ150 features a front-panel stereo Auxiliary input, so you connect your iPod/iPhone or portable satellite radio receiver to this head unit.
Audio & Tuner Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Clarion FZ150 employs a MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) power amplifier capable of delivering 45W (Peak) x 4ch of high quality sound with superior linearity & less distortion than conventional power amps, even with the volume cranked up. The power specifications for the FZ150 are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. The power output specs for the FZ150 are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 16 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 40 watts x 4 channels (160 watts total)
2Ch/1.5V Line-Level Outputs: The Clarion FZ150 features 2ch/1.5V RCA line level outputs to connect an external two-channel amplifier.
EQ Presets + Tone Control: The FZ150 is equipped with four preset equalization settings (FLAT/POP/ROCK/CLASSIC) which can be accessed simply by pressing the head unit's EQ button. Each EQ preset provides optimum equalization for the type of music selected. You can also independently adjust the head unit's Bass & Treble.
Loudness: The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume.
Beep: The head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion FZ150 is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner offering manual, seek, & preset tuning. Up to 18 FM station presets and 6 AM station presets can stored manually or automatically. The radio also allows you to scan through all the head unit's available stations (5 seconds each) to easily search what's playing on the radio. When "Local" seeking is turned on, only those radio stations with strong radio signal can be received.
Display Features
Single-Line LCD: The single-line, high visibility LCD (with black background and white characters) on the FZ150 allows numbers and characters to be displayed clearly in almost any lighting condition.
Display Information: The head unit's display can be switched to indicate information such as radio frequency, track number w/ elapsed playing time, song/artist name, or clock. The clock is only displayed when the head unit is powered on.
Cover Panel: The digital media receiver's front-panel is not detachable. However, it does come with a plastic cover to hide the unit's front-panel when you exit your vehicle. The plastic cover simply snaps on and off the head unit's front-panel.
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I love this stereo. It sounds much better than the factory stereo. This one doesn't have a CD player but has so many good options. I installed it right before going on a long trip and it worked great. I put 1200 songs on an SD card and we never ran out of music to listen to.
BruceW from Menan, ID