USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
Disc Playback
Radio Functions
Audio Section
Display Features
Remote Control
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
USB Port: The front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to
connect and play USB (1.1/2.0) Mass Storage Class devices loaded with MP3/WMA
music
files. MP3/WMA files with a bit rate from 8-320 kbps and formatted with FAT
are supported. The head unit can recognize up to 999 files per folder and 3,000
total files. Titles up to 64 characters can be displayed while in USB mode. The
CZ202 offers the following playback operation of your USB Mass Storage device;
Play/Pause, Track selection, Fast-forward/backward, Scan play, Repeat play, and Folder selection. This unit will also charge
(0.5A) your connected USB
device when the receiver is turned on.
Note: The Clarion USB extension cable (020CCA755,
sold separately) can be used to connected your USB flash-memory device.
Copy-protected WMA files cannot be played on this unit.
iPod Direct Connection: The Clarion' CZ202's front-panel USB
port also acts as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the
USB/iPod cable that came with your iPod/iPhone. An additional iPod cable is
available (469USBPOD,
sold separately) so you can leave one at home and one in the car. If you have an
iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB
cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either
cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging
of select iPod/iPhone models from the Clarion in-dash head unit. iPod Video can be viewed by connecting the CZ202 to an
external universal monitor with RCA video input and connecting a compatible
iPod/iPhone via the optional Clarion CCA748 cable (020CCA748,
sold separately).
iPod DAC Bypass: The USB connection allows your
iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound
quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter,
allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 94dB.
iPod Control: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from
the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen.
Information Display: The head unit will display your
iPod/iPhone's stored music file information; including Track number, Elapsed
playing time, Song title, and Artist/Artist name. The head unit will also
display song/artist information from the Pandora App. It will not display
metadata from other streamed apps or when in Simple Control mode.
iPod Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 0.5A of
current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's
ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge
the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the Clarion CZ202 using your connected Apple
iPhone, via the USB/Dock cable supplied with your iPhone. The Clarion CZ202
provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and
Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station list and
sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). You can also skip song tracks within
a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down. To access Pandora
you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest version of the
Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an
active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.
You will also need a Pandora music service account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Clarion CZ202 is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 9/25/2012):
|
iPod Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Pandora app |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Head Unit |
iPod |
App mode |
Artist/Song Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
7th |
1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.
Auxiliary Input: The CZ202 feature a front panel 3.5mm
auxiliary input so you connect your external portable audio player or portable
satellite radio receiver to this head unit. You can set the Auxiliary input
sensitivity level to Low or High to match the volume output of your
connected external audio device.
Disc Playback
Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player
that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, & finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.
MP3/WMA Playback: The unit can
play MP3 (8-320 kbps/VBR) and WMA (8-320 kbps) files recorded onto CD-R and
CD-RW discs using ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Joliet, Romeo, or Apple ISO formats. The
player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels and 999 files per folder (or
3,000 total files). This unit is
compatible with, and will display MP3 & WMA ID3 tags up to 32 characters.
Disc-In-Play-Function: This feature allows you to turn the
power to the unit "on" and start playing the disc automatically when the disc is
inserted even if the unit is not powered up, as long as the ignition key is
turned to the "on" or "acc" position.
Top Function: The Top Function resets the CD player to the first track
of a CD-Audio disc or first track of a folder for an CD-R/RW disc.
Folder Select: This function allows you to select a folder
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder.
Playback Functions: The CZ202 provides Repeat, Random, &
Scan playback functions.
- Scan Play: This function allows you to locate and play
the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a CD or the first 10
seconds of the first track of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc.
- Repeat Play: This function allows you to play the
current track on a disc repeatedly or play a file currently being played in
a MP3/WMA folder repeatedly.
- Random Play: This function allows you to play all
tracks recorded on a disc or in a folder in a random order.
Last Position Memory: If you turn off the unit while a disc
is playing, it will resume playback at the stopping point when it is turned on
again.
Auto Reload: When a CD is ejected and left sticking out of the CD slot for 15 seconds, the
unit automatically reloads the CD to protect if from damage.
Mounting: For proper CD playback you must install the unit within 30° of
horizontal.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion
CZ202 is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner offering manual, seek, & preset
tuning.
Instant Station Recall (ISR): You can 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.
Preset Stations: 18 FM station presets and
6 AM station presets can stored. Stations can be stored manually or automatically.
Preset Scan: Preset scan receives the stations stored in the unit's
preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired
preset station.
Local Seeking: When Local seeking is turned "On", only those radio
stations with strong radio signal can be received.
Audio Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Clarion CZ202 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.
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the CZ202
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 CZ202 are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 19 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms,
20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 45 watts x 4 channels (180 watts
total)
BeatEQ: BeatEQ lets you
tune the sound to your liking, depending on the category of music, for a more
fulfilling listening experience. The Clarion CD receiver provides 4 preset EQ
curves (Bass Boost, Impact, Excite, Off) and 1 custom EQ curve. Bass Boost
emphasizes the bass portion of your music; Impact emphasizes the bass & treble
portions of your music; Excite emphasizes bass, midrange & treble portions of
your music; while Flat sets the bass, midrange, & treble to 0. The Custom EQ lets you freely customize the
frequency, Q-factor, and level of the bass, midrange, & treble. BeatEQ settings are applied to all sources.
| BeatEQ (Custom Mode) |
Frequency |
Q-Factor |
Level |
| Bass |
60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz |
1, 1.25, 1.5 or 2.0 |
-7 to + 7 dB |
| Midrange |
500Hz, 1.0kHz, 1.5kHz, or 2.5 kHz
|
0.5, 0.75. 1.0, or 1.25 |
-7 to + 7 dB |
| Treble |
10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, or 17.5kHz |
N/A |
-7 to + 7 dB |
Magna Bass EX (Extend): The Magna Bass Extend feature does not adjust
the low frequencies like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes
the deep bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic sound. This circuit
boosts bass at an ultra-low frequency of about 50Hz, creating a rich, deep,
defined bass rather than the muddy, booming bass of a standard loudness control.
What is more, boost levels are dependent on the system volume, resulting in
balanced system response and dynamic bass reproduction.
4ch/2V Preamp Output: The Clarion CZ202 features 4ch/2V RCA
line level outputs (Front/Rear). The unit's rear preamp outputs can be
configured as a dedicated non-fading RCA subwoofer output with a low-pass filter
and level control (+/-6).
Low-Pass Subwoofer Filter: The Low-Pass Filter (LPF) for
the subwoofer preamp output (when activated) will send only the low frequency
range through the preamp outputs to ensure superb performance with a connected
subwoofer. The low-pass filter can be set to 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, or Through
(full-range).
Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Display Features
Detachable Face Security: This unit features Detachable Face
Security. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if
desired. No face case is included with this unit. An
optional soft face case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can be purchased for this unit
H.M.I. Design: Clarion's superior H.M.I. (Human-Machine
Interface) Design features an easy-to-use rotary volume control and easy-to-read
illuminated buttons on the face which are laid out in an asymmetrical design to
place the most used features within a specific area for ease of use and less
user distraction.
High Visibility LCD: The single-line, 10-digit, high
visibility LCD
(with black background and white characters) on the CZ202 allows numbers and characters to
be displayed clearly in almost any lighting condition.
Illumination Dimmer: The
receiver's display automatically dims to a preset brightness when the vehicle's
headlights are turned on. The wiring harness includes an orange/white lead that
should be connected to the vehicle's parking light circuit in order for the
dimmer feature to operate.
Screen Saver: This unit is provided with a Screen Saver function which
allows you to show various kinds of patterns and characters in the operation
status indication area of the display in a random order. You can turn this
function on or off. If the button operation is performed with the screen saver
function "On", the operation display corresponding to the button operation is
shown for about 30 seconds and then the display returns to the screen saver display.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote: The CZ202 comes supplied with an IR remote control
(RCX001) for wireless operation of the CD player. The remote operates off of a
single CR2025 Lithium cell 3-volt battery.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
an optional
steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult
Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
