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Display Features
Audio Section
CD/DVD Playback
AM/FM Tuner
External Device Connection
Remote Control
Display Features
Motorized/Retractable 7" Touch
Panel TFT Display: The Clarion VZ709 has a motorized, retractable 7" 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 1440 x 234 and 336,960 total pixels.
The display features brightness, color, contrast, hue and dimmer adjustments.
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.
Display
Angle and Position Adjustment: You can adjust the display's angle for
better visibility. The display angle can be adjusted from 70° to 110°.
Dimmer Mode: The VZ709
features two screen modes: the Day mode and Night mode. Each mode has its own
dimmer setting for day- and night-time driving. When the orange/white illumination wire of this unit
receives power (i.e. when you turn the vehicle's lights on), the display will
change from the default day color to the default night color. You can independently adjust the brightness of the
display with and without the vehicle's lights on.
4 Preset Wallpaper Designs: Background patterns of the navigation
system and audio/video sources can be customized to suit your taste or your
vehicle's color scheme using the unit's four preset wallpaper designs (Blue,
Silver, Black, Orange).
Detachable Magnetic Control Panel
(DCP):
In addition to the unit's touch panel display, the VZ709 features front-panel,
push-button controls.
To prevent theft, the control button section of the front panel can be
detached once the unit has been turned off. The control panel features a
magnetic latch so it can detached and reattached easily without pressing any
mechanical button. Once detached a blinking LED is activated to deter theft even
more. A
hard plastic control panel case is supplied for storing the detached panel. You
can set the motorized touch panel to close automatically when the control panel
is detached and open automatically when the control panel is reattached.
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
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the VZ709
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 CZ509 are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 19 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms,
20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels (200 watts
total)
DZ-Enhancer: This units provides 3 types of digital
sound tone effects stored in its memory, each having six levels of adjustment
(-3 to +3).
You can choose from the following DZ-Enhancer presets.
- DZ1: suitable for factory speakers
- DZ2: suitable for separate (component) speakers
- DZ3: suitable for coaxial speakers
3-Band Parametric EQ: The multimedia headunit allows you to make the following Bass and Treble adjustments.
- Bass:
- Gain: -6dB
to +8dB (in 1dB increments)
- Center
Frequency: 50Hz,
80Hz, or 120Hz
- Q:
1, 1.25, 1.5, or 2
- Mid:
- Gain: -6dB to +6dB (in 1dB increments)
- Center Frequency: 700Hz, 1kHz, or 2kHz
- Q: 1.5 or 2
- Treble:
- Gain: -6dB
to +6dB (in 1dB increments)
- Center
Frequency: 8kHz
or 12kHz
Magna
Bass EX: To
emphasize the deep bass sounds, you can activate the Magna Bass EX effect.
Allowing you to boost the ultra-low frequency range of your sound system with a
center frequency of around 50Hz, this feature automatically compensates for the
increased bass to eliminate any unwanted noise. M-B EX can be turned on or off
in the menu.
6-Channel Preamp Output: The
multimedia headunit is equipped with stereo front, rear and subwoofer preamp
outputs for connecting the unit to an external amplifier.
Amplifier
Bypass: You can
bypass the built-in amplifier so the audio signal can be routed to an external
amp in its purest state. This prevents any noise or distortion from being
introduced by the internal circuitry.
High Pass Filter: The VZ709
features a High Pass Filter that can be set to either 50, 80, 120Hz or "Through". The
"Through" setting allows for full-range operation while the other settings only
allow frequencies above the selected frequency to reach your speakers.
Low Pass Filter: The multimedia
player also features a low pass filter for the subwoofer preamp output. You can
select between "Through", 50Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz. If you select "Through" then your
external amplifier's built-in low pass crossover will do all the filtering.
Subwoofer Output Level: You can
adjust the dedicated subwoofer preamp output level from -6 to +6 dB.
Dual-Zone Capability: The
Dual-Zone function allows internal sources (Tuner, DVD, CD) and external sources
(AUX, SAT, USB, iPod) to be played from the Main Zone while selected sources
(DVD, USB, AUX) can be played from the Second Zone of your vehicle.
Controlling sources of the Main Zone and Second Zone can be made from the
VZ709 or the supplied wireless remote control. The audio/video source of the Main
Zone are played back on the VZ709's monitor and the speakers of the vehicle,
while those of the Second Zone are played back on an optional rearview monitor
and optional set of wireless headphones.
CD/DVD Playback
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.
Disc Compatibility: The
VZ709 can play back the following types of discs.
- CD: CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW
- DVD: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RW
MP3/WMA/ Playback: This
unit can play MP3 (8-320 kbps) and WMA (48-192 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
999 total files. The headunit also supports ID3 Tag
information which will
display the title, artist, and album information when recorded on the disc.
AAC Playback: This unit will also playback AAC files recorded
onto CD-R and CD-RW discs with a bit-rate of 16-320 kbps or a variable bit-rate. AAC files composed with the following conditions can be played: AAC files
encoded with iTunes, iTunes Ver. 7.0 or earlier, and File extension .m4a (.M4A).
The player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels, 255 folders, 255 files per folder, and
999 total files. The headunit will also support folder name and file names up to
64 characters.
Note: Tracks purchased at an iTune Music store, and
copyright-protected files cannot be played
DivX Playback: DivX is
highly compressed video with high visual quality which maintains a
relatively small file size. This unit can
play back DivX formatted files recorded on DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW
discs. The unit can play DivX version 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x files, DivX Ultra is
not supported.
Touch Screen Controls: During
DVD play, you can control the playback with a touch screen control pad. You can
navigate through menus using an on-screen "cross-key" pad, or directly select a
chapter using an on-screen number pad.
Display Size:
You can change the screen size to suit your video content. You can select Full Wide (the whole image elongates horizontally),
Wide (image is expanded while the width narrows) Cinema
(the top and bottom areas of the screen are cut off), or Normal (there is a
black zone at both left and right ends of the screen) for both 4:3
and 16:9 images.
Video Out Screen Size: You can set up the screen size of the unit's
video output to match your connected rear monitor's aspect ratio. You can
select from Wide, Pan-Scan or Letter-Box.
Multi-Angle Display:
This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot
from a number of different angles. This function is limited to DVDs
recorded with multiple camera angles. When this feature is turned on, an angle mark
display appears on the screen for scenes that were shot at different angles.
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 is
an 8 levels of parental lock that are protected by a custom user 4-digit
password.
AM/FM Tuner
AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion VZ709 is equipped with a built-in
AM/FM tuner.
Preset Tuning: The VZ709
features four FM bands and one AM band that can hold eight presets each, giving
you a total of 32 FM presets and 8 AM presets. You can manually store your
favorite presets or have the VZ709 automatically store the strongest
stations for you.
ISR: You can also store one radio station in Instant Station Recall
(ISR) memory and recall it from any mode (except Power Off). Once the ISR
station has been recalled, you cannot tune to another station without first
disengaging the ISR function. You can, however, switch to another source.
External Device Connection
Video In: Composite video
and stereo RCA input for connecting an external A/V source to the unit.
Video Out: A stereo
audio and composite video output for connecting to an optional rear monitor.
CCD In: Composite video input for connecting an optional rear-view back-up
camera. When an optional rearview camera is connected to this unit, the rear
view image is displayed on the screen when your vehicle is placed in reverse
gear (purple/white wire of harness must be connected to reverse light wire
of vehicle).
Built-In Bluetooth: The VZ709 features built-in Bluetooth Technology. Bluetooth wireless
technology enables voice and data to be sent via a short-distant digital radio
link (2.4GHz) up to approximately 33 feet. The VZ709 supports the following
Bluetooth wireless technology profiles.
- HFP/OPP: The VZ709 supports wireless hands-free communication
for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The VZ709 allows you to carry on
a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the
headunit's built-in microphone and your car audio speakers. The VZ709
utilizes a Noise Canceller feature to reduce noise generated during
hands-free conversation. The multimedia VZ709 allows you to answer the
call manually from the headunit's controls or automatically. You can make a
call from the VZ709 using the unit's on-screen ten-key pad, your
transferred Phone Book, or a call history data log of dialed and received
calls. The unit also feature a redial function. You can pair up to 5
Bluetooth enable mobile phones (only one can be used at a time).
- A2DP/AVRCP: The VZ709 supports wireless music streaming for
transferring stereo music audio data that is processed as a steady and
continuous audible stream from your Bluetooth enabled phone or audio player
to the Clarion headunit and your car's audio system. You can listen to and
control music stored on your Bluetooth enabled phone or audio player. The
VZ709 lets you control the following playback functions from your
Bluetooth compatible phone or audio player - Play, Pause, Stop, Track
Search, Fast Forward and Rewind. The Clarion VZ709 supports up to 5
Bluetooth audio device (only one can be used at a time).
Note: Not all Bluetooth
enabled mobile cell-phones and devices will be compatible with the VZ709.
USB Port: The headunit features a rear panel USB port on
a 36" pigtail that allows you to connect and play USB Mass Storage and Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices loaded with MP3, WMA and AAC files. This
unit supports USB 2.0/1.1 Full-Speed and FAT12/16/32 file systems. The multimedia headunit 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. When connected to
an MTP audio player, the VZ709 can play files protected with
Windows Media DRM10. The VZ709 can recognize up to 512 folders with a
maximum of 255 files in each folder. The VZ709
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: The optional Clarion CCA-748 iPod
(020CCA748, sold separately) connector cable allows the VZ709 to connect to your
iPod via the headunit's rear-panel USB port and A/V input. Using the optional
CCA-748 cable, the VZ709 supports audio/video 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. If
you only need audio playback for the above mentioned iPods, you can simply use
the USB/Dock cable supplied with your iPod. The Clarion VZ709 is "Made for iPod/iPhone"
compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected
to the CCA-748 iPod connector cable (as of Dec. 2009):
| 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 |
|
4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality.
If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software
version or wait until an newer software update is available.
XM Satellite Radio: The Clarion VZ709 features a direct
XM port for connecting and controlling an optional XM Radio tuner. There
are two options for purchasing the parts needed to add XM Radio:
- CNP2000UCA: The CNP2000UCA package
(220CNP2UCA, sold separately) includes all the necessary
parts, plus an extra; the included XMDirect² Vehicle Tuner
and car antenna are used; the included protocol interface
is not used, therefore no firmware download is required.
- Home XM Tuner + Antenna: The XM Tuner
(220XHD2H1, designed for home use) includes one necessary part, plus
an extra; the included XMDirect² Home Tuner is used, but the included
home antenna is not used. A car antenna must be added to the tuner
(
209XMICRO2 or
250XMICRO, sold separately) to complete the installation.
Note: A subscription is also required to receive
satellite radio programming from XM. This unit is not compatible with Sirius
Satellite Radio.
Navigation Ready: The VZ709 support's the Clarion NAX970HDU8
Navigation Unit (020NAX9708, sold separately). The Navigation Unit's 30 or 40 GB High Speed mobile
Hard Drive is pre-loaded with highly detailed maps of the contiguous US and
Canada, including more than 10 million points of interest. The optional
Navigation Unit
seamlessly integrates with the VZ709 and utilizes its easy-to-use touch panel
control accented by a high-resolution graphic interface. The Navigation Unit
also features a proprietary high speed signal processing and dedicated CPU which
makes route planning and POI selection faster and more accurate. In addition,
the included on-board graphics processing of the Navigation Unit allows for
high-resolution 2D and 3D maps as well as menus that can deliver more in-depth
information.
Remote Control
IR Wireless Remote Control: In
addition to the unit's touch-panel and hard-key controls the VZ709 comes
supplied with an IR wireless remote control (RCB-198) for full function of the multimedia
player.
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.
