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Display Features
Audio Section
DVD/CD Playback
Built-In Navigation
External Device Connection
Remote Control
Display Features
2-DIN Chassis: The Clarion NX409 has a 2-DIN chassis (also
known as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large
dash opening. Unlike many in-dash monitors, there is no hideaway box; all the
inputs and outputs are included within the unit's chassis. The unit can be
ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is also an optional custom double-DIN
sleeve (0202DBKT,
sold separately) available for this unit that will allow you to mount the NX409
in a custom 4" opening. As always, please check the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to verify fit
with your vehicle.
Note: This unit does not come supplied with a sleeve to
euro-mount the radio.
6.5" Touch Panel TFT Display: The Clarion NX409 has an integrated 6.5" TFT
wide screen display with touch panel controls. The display provides a high-resolution video monitor for watching your
DVD videos. The screen has a resolution of 1200 x 234 and 280,800total pixels.
The display features brightness and shape (4:3 or 16:9) adjustment.
The unit's touch panel features interactive controls and video graphics, making menu navigation
easy. An on-screen numeric keypad allows you to directly access titles and
chapters of a DVD disc. The touch-screen surface is treated to resist dust and grime.
Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the displaying of video
while the vehicle is in motion, the bright green wire in the supplied 18-pin
harness must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit.
While the vehicle is in motion (parking brake off), you can still view all of
the other displays and menus.
Audio Section
24-bit D/A Converter: The unit's 24-bit D/A converter re-quantizes the 16-bit audio signals from CDs
and DVDs as 24-bit data while maintaining the low distortion and high linearity
of a 1-bit D/A converter. This allows an expanded dynamic range and clearer
reproduction of subtle nuances, for a richer sound when viewing DVDs or
listening to CDs.
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the NX409
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 NX409 are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 18 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms,
20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 40 watts x 4 channels (160 watts
total)
Audio Settings: The Clarion NX409 offers the following audio
adjustments.
- Preset EQ: Jazz, Pop, Classical, Rock, Urban, Rave, Movie,
Techno, New, User, Flat
- Bass and Treble: independent and variable bass (60, 80, 100, or
200Hz) and treble (10, 12.5, 15, or 17.5kHz) control (+/- 7 dB); you can
also adjust the Bass Q-Factor to 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, or 2.0
- Loudness: compensates for low and high tones during low volume
6-Channel Preamp Output: The
multimedia head unit is equipped with stereo front, rear and subwoofer preamp
outputs for connecting the unit to an external amplifier. The subwoofer preamp
output's level can be adjusted independently from -7 to +7 dB. The NX409 also
features a low pass filter for the subwoofer preamp output. You can select
between 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz.
DVD/CD Playback
Electronic Skip Protection:
The Clarion NX409 provides electronic skip
protection for your CD-Audio discs (10-seconds), as well as your discs
containing MP3 (45-seconds) and WMA (90-seconds) audio files.
Disc Compatibility: The
NX409 can play back the following types of discs.
- CD: CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW
- DVD: DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
MP3/WMA Playback: This unit can play MP3/WMA (32-320 kbps) files recorded on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and
DVD+RW discs in Joliet, Romeo, or ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format.
The player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels, 255 folders, 255 files per folder, and
512 total files. The head unit also supports ID3 Tag
information which will display the title, artist, and album information when recorded on the disc.
Parental Lock: You
can set and change the level of parental lock. This function allows cutting
scenes that are unfavorable for children or replacing them automatically with
other scenes prepared in advance. There are 5 levels of parental lock that are protected by a custom user 4-digit
password.
AM/FM Tuner
AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion NX409 is equipped with a built-in
AM/FM tuner
Preset Tuning: The NX409
features three FM bands and one AM band that can hold six presets each, giving
you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets. You can manually store your
favorite presets or have the NX409 automatically store the strongest stations
for you. The built-in AM/FM tuner also offers Preset Scan.
Built-In Navigation
Navigation Software: Navigation data is pre-stored on the unit's 2GB
internal flash memory for quick access and response. The NX409 provides map
coverage of the United States and Canada. The Clarion NX409's integrated
navigation software provides turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct
you to your selected destination. The built-in software quickly calculates
step-by-step directions to any destination available on the included navigation
map.
GPS (Global Position System): The navigation software uses Global
Position System (GPS) satellites, and a digital roadway map database to
calculate and display travel direction.
GPS Antenna: The system's supplied GPS antenna receives signals from a
constellation of 24 satellite orbiting the earth and uses the strongest of
signals to determine your position to within meters. The GPS antenna features a
magnetic base and a 16.5' attached cable.
Vehicle Positioning: The built-in navigation software's computer
considers vehicle speed an heading changes, together with longitude and latitude
information, to accurately determine vehicle heading and position on a digital
map. Signal from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle location.
Three (good) or four (best) satellites must be receive to accurately determine
location.
Map and Information Database: The integrated map database used by the
built-in navigation software was created using high-resolution aerial and land
based data collection.
Note: Car navigation maps are frequently updated. While this
database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its
release, a map database can never be 100% accurate. Road information that is
maintained in the map databases, such as turn restrictions or road names may
change over time.
Voice Guidance: In addition to graphic directions, the NX409
provides voice guidance and turn-by-turn directions. You can select from
English, French and Spanish audible languages. The volume of the voice prompts
can be increased with increases in speed to overcome road noise. Voice guidance
can be turned off if you prefer.
Destination Search: The Destination Entry Menu gives you many
different ways to choose your destination or insert a waypoint in your current
route. An on-screen keyboard appears to allow you to enter your destination from
one of the following categories:
- Home: You can store one home location to allow you to calculate a
route home from any current location.
- Office: You can store one work location to allow you to calculate
a route to work from any current location.
- Address: You can input your destination address by house number,
street, and city.
- Intersection: You can enter one street name, then choose from a list of cross streets.
- POI (Point-of Interest): Select a destination or waypoint from a
database of restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc. A Point-of Interest may
be searched by category, city, or name. This unit provides 12-million
points-of-interests.
- My POI: My POI will allow you to create and save your own
personal points of interests.
- Coordinates: You can route to a destination by directly inputting
latitude and longitude values.
- Favorites: You can select your route to a destination by choosing
on multiple preset favorite places.
- Address Book: The address book s a convenient place to store
frequency visited destinations.
- Trail Book: The trail book allows you to create your own
navigation routes.
- Trip Book: The tri book allows you to navigate multiple
destination trips.
- History: Previous destination entered into the unit's built-in
navigation software are automatically saved into its memory. This is helpful
when you want to return to a recent destination.
Map Appearance: The map can be displayed in 3D or 2D. 3D
looks forward toward a virtual horizon. 2D looks down from above at the map
grid, just like looking at a paper map. In 2D mode you can choose to orient the
map in one of two ways; show North at the top of the screen, or show the
direction in which you are heading at the top.
Route Priority: You can set the conditions for route
calculation; fastest route, avoid freeways, shortest route, avoid toll roads,
use ferries, auto reroute (creates a new route if you leave the original).
Route Simulation: You can preview all the route
information and simulate travel along a projected route.
Automatic Route Recalculation: The unit will automatically
recalculate your route if you stray from the navigation unit's previously
calculated route.
Trip Computer: The Trip Computer displays current speed, max speed,
average speed, compass reading, odometer reading, and clock reading.
External Device Connection
Auxiliary Input: The Clarion NX409 features a rear-panel stereo RCA
auxiliary input for connecting an external audio source. You can adjust the
input level of the auxiliary input from High, Medium, or Low.
Dual Audio/Video Inputs: The Clarion NX409 features a front-panel
3.5mm A/V input and a rear panel composite video/stereo RCA audio/video input
for connecting external A/V sources.
Video Output: The NX409 is equipped with a single composite video
output for connecting a rear monitor.
Camera Input: Composite video input for connecting an
optional rear-view back-up camera. This RCA input enables you to connect a
rear-view camera to display the area behind your vehicle. The increased view
encourages and facilitates safer driving.
USB Port: The head unit features a rear panel USB port that
allows you to connect and play USB Mass Storage devices loaded with MP3, WMA, and
AAC audio files. This unit supports USB 2.0/1.1 Full-Speed and FAT12/16/32 file
systems. The multimedia head unit will support MP3 files with a bit rate of 32-320
kbps, WMA files with a bit rate of 32-192 kbps and AAC files with a bit rate of
16-320 kbps. The NX409 can recognize up to 512 folders with a maximum of 255 files
in each folder. The NX409 offers the following playback operation of your USB Mass
Storage device - Play, Pause, Track selection, Fast-forward/backward, Scan play,
Repeat play, Random play and Folder selection.
iPod Compatible: A compatible iPod or iPhone can be connected
to and controlled by the NX409 using the dock cable supplied with the iPod (you may
want to purchase another cable for convenience,
(472USBCBLE, sold separately); this connection offers audio transfer only. The
optional Clarion CCA-723 iPod connector cable
(020CCA723, sold separately) allows both audio and video transfer; it connects
your iPod via the head unit's rear-panel USB port and A/V input. Using either cable
the NX409 supports playback, control, information display, and charging of select
iPods and iPhones. Video can only be displayed while the vehicle is in park (the
unit will display "Audio Only" when your vehicle is in motion). Your iPod's
controls will be locked while connected. The Clarion NX409 is "Made for iPod"
and "Works with iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone
model features as of Dec. 2009 (video only when connected using the CCA-723 iPod
connector cable):
| iPod/iPhone
Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist |
Track |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| click-wheel/color-display |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video |
5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic (80/120/160 GB) |
80GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| touch |
1st |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPhone |
2G |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3GS |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Not compatible with OS 4.0. Apple firmware updates may change
functionality results.
Sirius Direct: You can connect the Clarion NX409 to the
SiriusConnect SC-C1 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver (607SCC1, sold separately)
without any need for a interface box and enjoy over 130 channels of music, news,
talk shows, sports and traffic information with digital quality sound throughout
the U.S. and Canada. A subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio is required for
service.
Bluetooth Ready: Used with the optional BLT370 Bluetooth transceiver
(020BLT370, sold separately), you will be able to enjoy the benefits of hands-free calling
from your mobile phone.
Remote Control
OEM Remote: The unit also features an OEM
steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit to allow you to
keep your vehicle's radio steering wheel remote controls and/or rear seat
radio controls when used with the optional SWI-JACK interface adapter (127SWIJACK, sold separately). The SWI-JACK is compatible with over 95% of
the vehicles made from 1986 to the present. Compatible vehicles include many
Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC,
Harley Davidson, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia,
Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Suzuki, Toyota, and
Volkswagen vehicles. Please consult "Outfit My Car" to see if your vehicle
is compatible.
IR Wireless Remote Control: In
addition to the unit's touch-panel and hard-key controls the NX409 comes
supplied with an IR wireless remote control for full function of the multimedia
player.
