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Overview: The Clarion CZ509 is an AM/FM/CD receiver
that can play MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files on CD-R and CD-RW discs; and supports
ID3-Tag, as well as CD Text. It also
has a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting a portable audio device
and a rear-panel USB type-A port for connecting your USB mass storage audio
device or iPod. In addition, the CZ509 features built-in Bluetooth technology
for wireless communication and audio transfer. Additional accessories that are
compatible with this unit include Satellite Radio (via an optional tuner kit);
multi-disc CD-changer
(sold separately); and an optional steering wheel remote interface (sold separately)
which allows you to keep your factory steering wheel controls.
Display Features
Audio Section
CD Playback
AM/FM Tuner
External Device Connection
Remote Control
Display Features
Ergonomic Face Design: The Clarion CZ509 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. The front panel 3.5mm auxiliary input
on the CZ509 makes it easy to connect external audio devices.
Flip-Down Face With Detachable Face Security: This unit features
a fold-down face with detachable dace
security. The unit's face manually flips down so you and load and eject your CD
discs. When the unit's face is folded down, the face can be detached to deter
theft. A face-fixing clip is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if
desired. The unit comes with a hard plastic face case to store the receiver's
faceplate when detached.
Digital LCD Display: The two-line digital LCD display,
with black
background and white characters, on the CZ509 features an adjustable contrast
(1-16) which allows numbers and characters to
be displayed clearly in virtually all lighting conditions.
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 the display returns to the screen saver display.
Message Information: You can enter a message up to 30 characters long
in the unit's memory and display it as the receiver's screen saver.
Title Entry: Titles up to
10 characters long can be stored in
memory and displayed for CD, CD changer, Radio stations and TV stations. The
number of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows - 50 disc
titles for CD Mode, 20 station titles for TV mode, 30 station titles for Radio
Mode, and 100 disc titles for Changer mode.
Audio Section
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the CZ509
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: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms,
20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels (200 watts
total)
Amp Canceller: If you choose to connect the receiver to
external amplifiers, you can turn off the built-in amplifier for better sound
quality.
Three 2-Volt Preamp Outputs: The CZ509 is equipped with a
pair of 2-volt front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs. You can fade between
the front and rear preamp outputs, while the subwoofer preamp output is
non-fading.
Built-in Crossovers: The headunit's built-in high pass
crossovers let your front and rear speakers reproduce the proper frequencies
(60, 90, or 120Hz or Full-Range) for natural sound and efficient power handling. A low pass
filter with selectable frequencies of 60, 90 or 120Hz, coupled with a Subwoofer
Level Control of -6 to +6 allow full adjustment and control of a subwoofer for
maximum performance.
Beat EQ With Parametric Equalization: In addition to
providing 3 preset equalization patterns (Excite, Impact, B-Boost), BeatEQ lets
you freely customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble
portions of each pattern with a 3-band parametric equalizer.
- B-Boost: Bass is emphasized from -3 to +3.
- Impact: Bass and treble are emphasized from -3 to +3.
- Excite: Bass, treble and midrange are emphasized from
-3 to +3.
- Off: No sound effect.
- Custom: Adjusts the bass, midrange, and treble
independently from -7 to +7. You can set the effected bass frequency to 50,
100, or 200 Hz; the effected midrange frequency to 500Hz, 1kHz, or 2kHz; the
effected treble frequency to 5k, 10k, or 15k. The Q-factor for each
frequency (Bass, Midrange, and Treble) can be set to 0.7, 1,0 1.4, or 2.0.
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.
BBE MP (Minimized Polynomial Non-Linear Saturation): By
restoring the harmonics that are lost during digital compression of MP3 and WMA
audio files, BBE MP reproduces the warmth, details and nuances of sound that you
would otherwise miss. Effective for digital audio files and CDs.
CD Playback
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The unit can play MP3, WMA, and AAC
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, 255 files per folder and 510 total files. Bit rates for MP3 and AAC are
8-320 kbps, plus VBR (Variable Bit Rates). Bit rates for WMA are 8-320 kbps.
This unit is compatible with, and will display MP3 and WMA ID3 tags up to 64
characters.
Note: Tracks purchased at an
iTune Music store, and copyright-protected files
cannot be played.
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. In the case of an MP3/WMA/AAC disc, the first
track of a folder being played will be reset.
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.
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-degrees of
horizontal.
Note: When ISO-DIN mounting, you will need to use your vehicle radio's
original factory ISO screws.
AM/FM Tuner
AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion CZ509 features a built-in AM/FM
tuner with a total of 24 presets (18FM/6AM). You can store these presets
manually or automatically. The headunit also offers manual or seek tuning, as
well as preset station scan.
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.
External Device Connection
Built-in Bluetooth: Built-in
Bluetooth technology allows you to utilize your vehicle's built-in audio system
for wireless mobile phone or music hands-free operation. The Clarion CZ509
features built-in Bluetooth technology for wireless connection with Bluetooth
enabled mobile phones, PDAs and MP3 Players. The CZ509 supports Bluetooth
Ver.2.0 profiles A2DP/AVRCP for audio streaming and HFP/OPP for hands-free
operation, so you can easily communicate and transfer digital music to your
vehicle's audio system. The CZ509 will be able to retrieve phonebook contacts,
received calls, dialed calls, missed calls, incoming calls, outgoing calls, and
redialed calls. The CZ509 can be set to automatically answer your incoming calls
and mute any music audio to your vehicle's speakers so you can instantly carry
on a phone conversation hands-free. A wired microphone is supplied to carry on
your side of the conversation while your car's speakers are used to hear the
other person. The CZ509 will also be able to control basic playback features
such a Pause, Track Selection, Fast Forward, and Reverse. Up to 5 phones and/or
audio devices can be paired to this unit (only one will work at a time).
Note: The Clarion CZ509
is not compatible with all Bluetooth enabled
phones or audio players. Check Clarion.com
for complete list of compatible phones and
players.
USB Port: The headunit features a
rear panel USB port on a 41" pigtail that allows you to connect and play USB
Mass Storage devices loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files. This unit is
compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with maximum data transfer rates of 12mbps. MP3,
WMA, and AAC files with a bit rate of 8-320 kbps are supported, while titles up
to 64 characters can be displayed in USB mode. This unit also supports USB
Digital Media Steaming which allows you to play music files transmitted using
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) and supports the playback of WMDRM 10 files. The
headunit can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels, 255 files per folder and 510
total files. The CZ509 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.
Note: Copyright-protected WMA/AAC
files cannot be played.
iPod Direct: The Clarion CZ509 allows you to connect your
iPod to the headunit's rear-panel USB port using your iPod's USB/Dock cable for
audio playback, control and charging of your iPod. This unit also supports the
display of title information transmitted from your iPod. The CZ509 offers two
iPod playback modes (your iPod's control will be locked when connected to the
CZ509) - Play Mode and iPod Menu Mode. During Play Mode you can control the
following playback functions of your iPod: Skip Tracks, Fast-forward/backward,
Pause, Repeat, Random and Cancel. The iPod Menu Mode allows you to select music
for playback from your iPod by category (Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre,
or Composer). You can select between categories by using the headunit's numbered
preset buttons 1-6. Once you have selected a category, you can search through
the tracks in that particular category alphabetically. The Clarion CZ509 is
"Made for iPod" compatible and supports the following iPod model features (as of
Dec. 2009):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist |
Track |
|
dock-connector (3 gen) |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
click-wheel/color-display (4 gen) |
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 (5
gen) |
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano
|
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple firmware updates may change
functionality results.
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for connecting
an optional satellite radio receiver to this receiver:
- XM Satellite Radio: To receive XM
Satellite Radio connect the optional CNP2000UC XM Mini
Tuner and the CNP-CLA1 Clarion adapter cable (700XMCLA1,
sold separately).
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive
SIRIUS Satellite Radio connect the optional SC-C1
SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle Tuner and the Clarion
CLA-SC1 CeNET SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface (700SIRCLAR,
sold separately); or connect the optional Clarion
CLA-SC1 Sirius Satellite Radio Interface (020CLASC1) and
the SiriusConnect vehicle docking kit (607SCVDOC1) along
with your compatible SIRIUS Dock & Play receiver (all sold separately).
- Auxiliary Input: A portable satellite
radio receiver, such as the XM Delphi SkyFi3 or SIRIUS
Sportster, can be connected to the head unit via the
auxiliary input.
Note: A subscription is also
required to receive satellite radio programming
from SIRIUS or XM.
CeNET CD Changer Controls: This unit is equipped with
a CeNET control connector and can control up to a total of two CeNET CD
changers. Two CD changer control requires a Y-adapter (020CCA519,
sold separately). The following operations are the same as for built-in CD mode:
Pause, Track Selection, Fast-forward/Fast-backward, Scan Play, Repeat Play, and
Random Play.
Auxiliary Input: The CZ509 feature a front panel 3.5mm
auxiliary input so you connect your external portable audio player or portable
satellite radio receiver to this headunit. You can adjust the Auxiliary input
sensitivity level from Low, Mid, to High to match the volume output of your
connected external audio device.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote: The CZ509 comes supplied with the RCB-176
infrared wireless remote control for wireless operation of the CD player. The
remote measures 1.715" wide x 0.495" tall x 4.465" long.
OEM Remote Ready: 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.
