About the Clarion ProAudio DXZ845MC
Clarion's incredible DXZ845MC CD receiver features the "Music Catcher" 128MB of internal memory that allows you to rip tracks from your CDs and store them as WMA files (up to 80 songs). That's about six CDs worth of music! You'll always have your favorite songs on hand, and you can add and remove songs easily. For playback, the Anti Distortion Filter enhances all of your compressed music, including the internally stored tunes, restoring the dynamics that were lost during compression.
The DXZ845MC will be right at home in any vehicle! Select from 80 colors for the receiver's display and buttons. And there's no heavy lifting involved with this baby the detachable face is motorized for the best in in-dash luxury. Press a button and the faceplate motors down so you can slide in a CD or a disc full of MP3 or WMA files. Once the disc is in, the face raises back up into operating position.
The 4-way high power (18 watts RMS per channel) gives your music full-bodied sound. A 2-band parametric equalizer lets you create a good match between the music and your car's acoustics. Magna Bass EX adds a hefty boost to the low end when it's needed. For radio, the Magi-Tune+ AM/FM tuner is the ultimate station-grabber, delivering radio reception that's strong and clear. For your driving convenience, a wireless remote control is included.
Three sets of preamp outputs give your system room to grow. The subwoofer outputs have a level control and a selectable low-pass filter for tuning the bass. With an auxiliary input, CD changer controls, and (SIRIUS tuner controls, the DXZ845MC opens up a world of entertainment options.
SIRIUS offers more than 120 channels of top-notch entertainment for just $12.95 per month. Check out 65 channels of totally commercial-free music, which feature an incredible variety of songs from a wide range of genres. You'll also get news, talk, sports, and entertainment, including round-the-clock traffic/weather updates for major metropolitan areas and broadcasts of NFL, NBA, and NHL games. (Satellite radio service is available only within the lower 48 states not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.) Subscribers can also take advantage of free online streaming of all SIRIUS music.
Check out a hands-on review of the DXZ845MC "Music Catcher" at CrutchfieldAdvisor.com!
Product Highlights:
- motorized, detachable, aluminum faceplate
- variable color LCD display (choose from 80 colors)
- Music Catcher rips songs from CDs and stores them in 128MB of internal memory
- plays MP3 and WMA files
- Magi-Tune+ tuner
- 18 FM/6 AM presets
- seek tuning
- Instant Station Recall jump from any source to your favorite radio station
- Anti Distortion Filter (ADF) enhances the dynamics of compressed music
- 2-band parametric equalizer
- Magna Bass EX boosts bass up to 10 dB
- SIRIUS satellite radio controls (SIRIUS radio subscription, tuner, and antenna required to receive the satellite radio signal) service is available only in the lower 48 states, not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories
- TV tuner/DVD/CD changer controls
- rear auxiliary input
- disc and station titling
- front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
- low-pass filter on the subwoofer outputs
- wireless remote
- clock
- 18 watts RMS/53 peak x 4 channels
- CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
- CD signal-to-noise ratio 100 dB
- FM sensitivity 9 dBf
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # DXZ845MC
What's in the box:
Clarion ProAudio DXZ845MC owner's manual
- AM/FM/CD/Changer controller receiver
- Sleeve
- Face
- Hard plastic face case
- Trim ring
- Wiring harness (has in-line 3A and 15A fuses)
- RCB-164 Wireless remote
- 2 "AA" batteries
- 2 Hook plates (radio removal tools)
- 1 Machine screw
- 1 Hexagonal bolt (has one flat washer)
- 1 Mounting strap
- 1 Silica gel packet
- Owner's manual (English/French/Spanish)
- Installation/Wire Connection Guide (English/French/Spanish)
- Warranty sheet
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio information sheet
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Rear | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | --- | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | No | |
Memory Card Slot | No | |
Bluetooth Compatible | --- | |
Satellite Radio Ready | Sirius | |
HD Radio | --- | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | --- | |
Nano | --- | |
Touch | --- | |
iPhone | --- | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 18 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 53 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 6-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | --- | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 1.8 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | 80 colors | |
Key Button Color | 80 colors | |
EQ Bands | 2 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | --- | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 9 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | ||
High-res Playback |
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General
Features
Music Catcher Features
Changer Controls
Notes
Message Display: When you turn the unit on, the display shows a message stating "Hello". When the unit is turned off, "Good-bye!" appears on the display. The message display can be turned on or off.
Variable Color Display: The display backlight and button illumination can be adjusted to any of 80 colors. The following color presets are stored in memory: Red, Mandarin, Orange, Amber, Yellow, Yellow Green, Lime, Green, and Dark Green. In addition, you can store 1 custom color under the User preset. The custom color can be selected by adjusting the red and green values. If Color Scan is selected, the display will automatically cycle through all the available colors.
Adjustable Contrast: You can adjust the display contrast to match the angle of installation of the unit. The contrast setting can be adjusted from 1 to 16.
Screen Saver Display: You can choose "SS On", "SS Off", or "SS Message". In "SS Message" mode, the unit displays a 30-character message that you can edit. The default message reads "Welcome to Clarion".
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Controls: This unit can control the optional Clarion SIRIUS Satellite tuner (sold separately). The optional tuner, along with an antenna and subscription, will allow you to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Clarion CeNET TV Tuner Control: This unit is capable of controlling Clarion's CeNET TV tuner.
Clarion CeNET DVD Deck Control: This unit is compatible with Clarion's CeNET DVD deck.
Anti Distortion Filter (ADF): The Anti Distortion Filter enhances the dynamics of compressed music. You can choose one of the following effects: ADF-1 (suitable for the factory speakers), ADF-2 (suitable for separate speakers), or ADF-3 (suitable for coaxial speakers).
2-Band Parametric EQ: The 2-band parametric EQ lets you adjust the gain and frequency for the treble, and the gain, frequency and Q factor for the bass. The treble frequency can be set to 8 kHz or 12 kHz. Once the treble frequency is selected, you can adjust its level from -6dB to +6dB in 1dB increments. The bass frequency can be set to 50 Hz, 80 Hz, or 120 Hz. Once the bass frequency is selected, you can adjust its level from -6dB to +8dB in 1dB increments, and you can choose one of the following Q factors: 1, 1.25, 1.5, or 2.
Magna Bass EX: The Magna Bass EX feature provides an extra boost of bass when activated. The effect of the Magna Bass EX varies with the volume level.
Dual-zone Capability: You can select separate audio zones for the front and rear seat passengers. The Main Zone is the source unit's regular front and rear channels, while the Sub Zone is a dedicated RCA line-level output for use with an external amplifier, headphones, or powered speakers. The Main Zone can be the tuner, internal CD player, Music Catcher, or aux input. The Sub Zone can be the audio from any device connected to the CeNET input or aux input. By pressing a front panel button, the zones can be reversed.
Note: Only sources connected to the aux input can be used in both zones simultaneously.
Magi-Tune+ FM Tuner: This receiver is equipped with Clarion's proprietary Magi-Tune+ FM Tuner, which improves sensitivity and selectivity for excellent FM stereo reproduction.
Instant Station Recall (ISR): This feature gives you one touch recall of a single favorite radio station (this is in addition to the 18 FM and 6 AM presets).
CD/CD Changer/Tuner/TV Titling: Titles, up to 10 characters long, can be stored and recalled from memory for individual CDs, discs in a changer magazine, radio stations, and TV stations. 50 titles may be entered for the CD mode, 20 may be entered for TV tuner mode, and 30 may be entered for radio mode. In CD changer mode, you may enter 100 CD titles when using the DCZ625, 100 CD titles when using the CDC655Tz, or 50 titles when using the CDC1255z changer.
MP3/WMA Playback: This unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo formats. MP3 files with bit rates from 8 kbps to 320 kbps and WMA files with bit rates from 48 kbps to 192 kbps are supported.
Top Play Button: Pressing the "Top" button while a CD is playing will start the disc playing from track 1 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. This feature works with 5" (12cm) CDs, but it will not work with 3" (8cm) CDs.
Non-Fading Preamp Outputs: In addition to the front and rear preamp outputs, this unit is equipped with one set of non-fading RCA preamp outputs. These outputs have a selectable low-pass filter that can be set to 50Hz, 80Hz, or 120Hz. You can adjust the subwoofer volume from -6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB increments.
Auxiliary Input: Stereo RCA preamp inputs are hardwired to the back of the unit on a 3" lead, allowing you to connect a portable audio source. Just connect your portable cassette, MD or MP3 player to this unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system. The Aux input sensitivity is adjustable and can be set to High, Mid, or Low.
Dimmer Feature: This unit is equipped with a wire that Clarion calls an illumination lead, however, it acts as a dimmer lead. When the illumination wire of this unit receives power and the dimmer feature has been turned on, the display will dim to a preset level.
Note: When the power and constant wires are connected and the illumination wire is supplied with voltage (when you turn your lights on), the button illumination remains on even if the unit is turned off completely.
Anti-theft Indicator: A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed. This feature can be turned On or Off.
128MB of Internal Memory: The DXZ845MC features 128MB of internal memory that allows you to store up to 80 songs.
Recording: The Music Catcher allows you to rip tracks from your CDs and store them as WMA files. You can record one track at a time or an entire disc.
Note: You can only record tracks from standard audio CDs. You cannot record tracks from CD-R/RW discs, or MP3/WMA files from CD-R/RW discs.
Recording Mode: When recording tracks to the internal memory, you can choose one of the following recording modes: High Quality, which allows you to store up to 265 minutes of music, or Long Play, which allows you to store up to 353 minutes of music.
Erase Function: The Erase Function lets you erase a single file, an entire folder, or all the contents of the internal memory.
Remaining Capacity Display: By pressing the record button in Music Catcher mode, the unit will display the remaining capacity of the internal memory. The remaining capacity is displayed in minutes and seconds.
CeNET Control: This unit is equipped with a CeNET control connector and can control up to a total of two CeNET changers (CD and/or MD). Two changer control requires a Y-adapter (sold separately).
CD Title Memory: When used with a compatible CD changer, this feature allows you to assign names to discs in the changer. Each name can be up to 10 characters in length. The number of names you can store depends on the CD changer that is connected to the head unit.
Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the clock display has been given priority, pressing and holding the power button turns off audio output, but the clock display and face illumination remain on. When the clock display has not been given priority, pressing and holding the power button turns the unit off completely. This unit's face illumination and clock are "keyed" only when the clock display has been given priority.
Warranty Note: For 2004 ProAudio models, Clarion has extended the 2-year warranty to all Crutchfield customers, even if the unit is not installed by an authorized Clarion dealer.
The Clarion ProAudio DXZ845MC replaces these items
Clarion ProAudio DXZ745MP
- MP3/WMA and CD-R/W playback
- motorized, detachable aluminum faceplate
- variable color display with 728 color options
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this is my second clarion... i think its great and it was definately worth every penny
John from wappingers falls, ny