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Clarion CZ302

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Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

Our take on the Clarion CZ302

by Zak Billmeier

Talk hands-free and stream music

You can't avoid it, sometimes an important call comes in while you're on the road. Clarion's CZ302 CD receiver puts Parrot's class-leading Bluetooth® in your dash, so you can field those calls and hear your caller over your speakers. Pairing your phone with this Clarion receiver's incredibly easy, and a driver's-side built-in microphone ensures the person on the other end will hear you loud and clear. And you can also stream music from your phone or another compatible device.

Pandora® Internet radio for iPhone® lovers

Take your Pandora stations along with the CZ302 — with your iPhone connected, you can run the free Pandora app on your phone and control it from the dash. You can skip tracks, change stations, and rate songs just like you do online.

Connect your iPod® or iPhone

Your music library's extensive, but you're in the mood for that one perfect song. Connect your iPod or iPhone to the convenient front-panel USB input, and you can dive into that massive collection. Clarion's ABC Search lets you quickly zero in on a tune, or you can search more generally by artist, playlist, genre, and more. You can also switch control from the receiver to the player itself, so you can put a passenger in charge of the music.

Built around great sound

Clarion's built-in amplifier gives you the clean power you need to overcome road noise, while the versatile Magna Bass EX bass boost will add depth to your sound without getting muddy. The 3-band parametric equalizer gives you pinpoint control over the highs, mids, and lows — that's a big jump over the simple bass and treble controls found on most factory radios. A built-in low-pass filter lets you control the character of your bass, while a high-pass filter trims the extreme low bass out of your front and rear speakers so they play more efficiently.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Clarion stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the CZ302, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.

Highlights:

    General features:
    • CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
    • built-in amplifier (19 watts RMS CEA-2006/45 peak x 4 channels)
    • detachable face with 2-line display
    • Pandora control for iPhone
    • plays MP3 and WMA files on disc
    • remote control
    Audio features:
    • BeatEQ (four preset tone settings and 3-band parametric EQ)
    • high- and low-pass filters
    Expandability:
    • compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
    • inputs: front-panel auxiliary input, front-panel USB input
    • outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear/sub)
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      Features and Specs

      Features and Specs
      General
      CEA-2006 Compliant
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      Yes
      RMS Power Output
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      19 watts
      Peak Output
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      45 watts
      RMS Power Bandwidth
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      20-20kHz
      Preamp Outputs
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      4-channel
      Sub Preamp Outputs
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      No
      Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs
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      Yes
      Preamp Voltage
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      2 volts
      Display Color
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      White
      Key Button Color
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      Blue
      EQ Bands
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      3
      Wireless Remote
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      Yes
      Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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      Adapter required
      Parts Warranty
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      1 Year
      Labor Warranty
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      1 Year
      Expandability
      AUX Input
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      Front
      USB Input
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      Front
      Memory Card Slot
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      USB memory
      Bluetooth Compatible
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      Built-in
      Satellite Radio Ready
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      SiriusXM
      HD Radio
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      No
      Navigation
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      No
      iPod Compatibility
      Full size
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      Classic/5Gen
      Nano
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      Nano7/Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/
      Touch
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      Touch5/Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/To
      Mini
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      iPhone
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      Phone5/Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS
      Tuner
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      8 dBf
      European Tuning
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      Seek/Scan
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      Seek
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      What's in the box?

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      • AM/FM CD receiver (with two transports screws installed)
      • Sleeve (installed)
      • Face (inside included face-case)
      • Trim ring
      • Wiring harness (with in-line 15A fuse on constant power wire)
      • IR remote control (RCX001)
      • CR2025 3V Lithium battery
      • 2 Radio removal tools
      • 4 Machine screws
      • Face fixing screw
      • Hard plastic face-case
      • Owner's/Installation Manual (Eng/Fre/Spa)
      • Warranty Sheet (USA/Canada)
      • "About pairing of Bluetooth mode" note

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      Built-in Bluetooth
      AM/FM Tuner + SiriusXM Ready
      USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
      Disc Playback
      Audio Section
      Display Features
      Remote Control

      Built-in Bluetooth

      Bluetooth Technology (powered by Parrot): The Clarion CZ302 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth ver. 2.0+EDR (powered by Parrot), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit.

      Bluetooth Profiles: In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:

      • Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access Profile).
      • Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).

      Pairing: Before using your Bluetooth enabled device, it must be paired to the CZ302. You can register up to five Bluetooth enabled cell-phones with the Clarion in-dash head unit (only one paired phone can be used at a time). The Clarion CZ302 is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone.

      Note: The Clarion CZ302 is not compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones or audio players. Visit Clarion Bluetooth Support for complete list of compatible phones and players.

      Hands-Free Communication: The CZ302 supports Bluetooth hands-free communication from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The CZ302 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. An integrated front-panel microphone carries on your side of the conversation while your car's speakers are used to hear the other person. You can make a call by entering the phone number, selecting a contact from your Phonebook list, or using the Call History Log of received/dialed/missed calls.

      • Answering A Call: During an incoming call, the caller's phone number will be seen on the unit's LCD and a ring-tone will be heard through your car stereo speakers. You can then manually answer the incoming call from the head unit's front-panel controls. You can also set the unit to automatically answer an incoming call within 5 seconds.
      • Making A Call: You can make a call using the Clarion in-dash head unit's front-panel controls.
        • Direct Dial: Outgoing calls can be made be entering telephone numbers (0-9, *, #, +) directly via the car stereo's rotary control knob.
        • Phonebook: You can search for contact names in your mobile phone's phonebook from the Clarion CZ302 and then make your call. The head unit can store up to 500 contact numbers.
        • Call Log: You can also make a call by searching your mobile phone's call history (Received/Dialed/Missed) from the Clarion CZ302.
        • Redial: You can simply redial the last number dialed with a press of a single button on the in-dash head unit.

      Integrated Microphone: The Clarion CZ302 features an integrated front-panel microphone to carry on your side of a conversation during a Bluetooth phone call. You can adjust the microphone gain (+/-5) for each paired mobile phone device.

      External Microphone (optional): The Clarion RCB-199 (020RCB199, sold separately) is an external microphone which can be connected to Clarion CZ302. The RCB-199 external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found on the front-panel of the head unit. The microphone features an attached 13.25' cord terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector which plugs into the microphone input on the rear-chassis of your compatible Clarion head unit. The microphone also features an integrated sun-visor clip for mounting the external microphone in your vehicle. The integrated bracket allows the microphone to swivel left-to-right and rotate up-or-down.

      Wireless Audio Streaming: The Clarion CZ302 also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The CZ302 will be able to control your stored music's basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, and Fast-Forward/Reverse. The CZ302 also supports audio streaming of music apps from your smartphone, but without control or metadata. You will continue to use your Bluetooth enabled smartphone to view & control streaming music apps. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.

      Note: The iPhone 5 only offers Bluetooth audio streaming without control or metadata display.

       

      AM/FM Tuner + SiriusXM Ready

      AM/FM Tuner: The Clarion CZ302 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.

      SiriusXM Ready: The Clarion CZ302 comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM & Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options & channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include:

      • Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's display
      • Category Search feature lets you search for channels within a certain genre or category
      • Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets
      • Artist/Song Alert notifies you when your favorite artist or song is playing
      • Replay feature lets you pause, fast-forward, or rewind up to 30 minutes of live content
      • iTunes Tagging for your connected iPod or iPhone
      • Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked

      Note: SiriusXM Satellite Radio operates on the XM Network. However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.

      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 CZ302 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' CZ302'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 CZ302 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.

      • Head Unit: The Clarion head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically (A-Z). The head unit also supports Repeat (file/all) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone.
      • Simple Control: In Simple Control mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Clarion head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode.

        Note: Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.

      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 CZ302 using your connected Apple iPhone, via the USB/Dock cable supplied with your iPhone. The Clarion CZ302 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). Or, you can create a new station from the current playing artist or song. 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 CZ302 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 CZ302 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 CZ302 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.

      Audio Section

      MOSFET Amplifier: The Clarion CZ302 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 CZ302 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 CZ302 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 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz 0.7, 1, 1.4, 2.0 -7 to + 7 dB
      Midrange 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz
      Treble 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz

      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 CZ302 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).

      Built-in Crossovers: The Clarion CZ302 is equipped with built-in low-pass and high-pass crossovers.

      • Low-Pass Subwoofer Filter: The Low-Pass Filter (LPF) for the subwoofer preamp output 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 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, or Through (full-range).
      • High-Pass Filter: The CZ302 features a High-Pass Filter (HPF) for the unit's front & rear channels, via speaker-output or preamp-output. You can adjust the high-pass filter from 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, or Through (full-range). The HPF prevents low bass notes from distorting your front & rear speakers. The high-pass filter setting effects both the front & rear channels of the head unit.

      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 hard plastic face-case is included to protect the head unit's face when detached. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also 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 two-line, high visibility LCD (with black background and white characters) on the CZ302 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 CZ302 comes supplied with an IR remote control (RCX001) for wireless operation of the CD player. The remote operates off of a single CR3025 Lithium cell 3-volt battery. The remote does not offer Bluetooth hands-free communication control, but does not provide playback operation for Bluetooth audio streaming.

      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.

       

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      4 out of 5

      good deck

      Written By krisb, charleston, wv on Monday, May 13, 2013
      Installed in a 2003 GMC Envoy XL
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      Deck was easy to install and it looks great. For the money it is hard to beat. I would have given it 5 stars but the hands free functionality with my Iphone via the usb hook up is just not there. Still messing with it to see if I can get it to work but so far no luck. The setting for the highs, mids and lows is awesome and you can easily fine tune whatever you are listening to with easy and adjust it so that you can feel the bass and still hear the words. Overall I am very satisfied with this deck.
      Pros:
      Lots of eq options for highs, mids and lows. easy to switch between the sources expandability of hook ups on the back of the deck makes it easy to add new components in the future
      Cons:
      Hands free calling not cooperating with my iphone Can't change the color or dim it, sucker is BRIGHT with the lights out in a car.
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      Written By George T, Keene, NH on Friday, May 10, 2013
      Installed in a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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      Great unit. The bluetooth is very easy to pair and the sound quality is great.
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      4 out of 5

      Good

      Written By Anonymous, kentucky on Monday, March 25, 2013
      Installed in a 2004 Dodge Durango
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      Little complicated to set up.
      Pros:
      Had an issue with something and Customer service was great!!!
      Cons:
      Little complicated settings
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      5 out of 5

      Clarion CZ302

      Written By ram, Kahului, HI on Thursday, March 07, 2013
      Installed in a 2011 Scion xB
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      Works good with the SWC.
      Pros:
      FM seems a little better than Kenwood X696 for farther away stations.
      Cons:
      Doesn't display title/artist on CD, but does with the USB.
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      4 out of 5

      Most options in price range

      Written By EricT, Orange County, CA on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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      Pretty good receiver overall. I switched over to this one after a similarly priced bluetooth Alpine model wouldn't work well with my phone. My main goal was to get a working bluetooth receiver. Seems to be hit or miss with pairing phones to receivers. The Alpine had a better matte finish and easier controls, but wouldn't stay connected with my phone. It worked with my wife's phone, but still always had a buzzing sound through bluetooth.

      This one has a glossy finish that makes it look kind of cheap. The controls are harder to use and the buttons are smaller, but manageable. Could be a problem for someone with bigger hands or bad eye sight.

      Sound quality is on par with the Alpine, but the Alpine was much easier to adjust. Alpine also has an adjustable source volume control, which this one lacks.

      The Clarion has a built in mic, so you don't need to run a wired mic, but if your radio isn't located near the top of your dash you will have to run a mic anyways.

      It paired easily with my phone. Sometimes it doesn't reconnect after turning off the car, but I can reconnect it easily through my phone. With the Alpine I had to turn off the radio and reset it.

      The biggest advantage with this is the satellite radio option. It was the only one in this price range with Bluetooth and Satellite radio.

      If I could have this receiver with the Alpine face plate, it would be a perfect 5 stars.
      Pros:
      Bluetooth works (probably depends on phone - I have Droid X2 and Razr Maxx) Satellite radio Sound quality Built in mic
      Cons:
      Controls Gloss finish
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      2 out of 5

      Faulting Bluetooth

      Written By AnthonyN, Hull, MA on Thursday, June 14, 2012
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      Overall a good unit but the bluetooth is terrible. I had issues with it from day 1, not being able to download my phonebook from my iphone, disconnecting my iphone randomly and not showing the id3 tag info.

      I updated the software from the Clarion Website which was meant to fix bluetooth issues but the only thing it fixed was the phonebook issues. Iphone would still disconnect randomly and it still wouldn't show id3 tag info. Randomly one day while listening to streaming over bluetooth it began to show the id3 tag info for a few songs but then the info for the last song I played was frozen into the unit and that was the only song and album it would show despite switching to other songs/artists.

      Everything else seemed to work fine and using the unit itself was simple but based on the poor bluetooth I would not recommend. I ended up returning the Clarion and getting the Sony MEX-BT4000P which I have had no problems with, works great and has more features for the same price.
      Pros:
      Ease of Use Good Price Front USB
      Cons:
      Bluetooth Connectivity is not reliable. Output wires in the back are not detachable, which adds unneccesary wires in the back that you may not use. Unit lighting is not selectable.
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      5 out of 5

      Great for the money

      Written By Dude, Southern Idaho on Sunday, May 27, 2012
      Installed in a 1998 Dodge Ram
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      Overall a good receiver, the menus and controls are less than user friendly. This is the third Clarion I have owned over the years and just setting the clock requires a user manual.
      Pros:
      Front panel USB, remote control
      Cons:
      Setup menus are clumsy and less than user friendly.
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      5 out of 5

      Excellent Product, cheap price, many features & easy to use!

      Written By Roger200X, Sinvlairville, NY on Thursday, May 10, 2012
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      I have a Sony CDx-GT930UI in my 2010 F-250 which has AWESOME sound quality. I consider it to be pretty "top of the line" in the quality aspect. I will be comparing my new Clarion CZ302 to it.

      I picked the Clarion CZ350 because it had bluetooth, iPod/iPhone support, Pandora controls and a 3 band advanced equalizer with high/low pass settings.

      I am VERY happy with the head unit all in all and I WOULD buy it again! For the price you cannot beat it! Sure if you spend more money you will get a little nicer unit, but to get the Sony I wanted it was about DOUBLE the price of the CZ302. To me its not worth the extra money unless its a DVD screen.

      Excellent product with only a few MINOR flaws which do not anger me or make me unhappy with the purchase. I had NO reviews to go by but I am VERY pleased I gambled!

      AWESOME Equalizer - LOTS of advanced settings IF you want to use them. It has the 3 band bass/mid/high settings PLUS the settings that allow you to set the Hz you boost and the curve! It also has presets if you don't want to customize. The equalizer makes a HUGE difference -without it I would not be as happy.

      If you have a subwoofer set your high pass to 120Hz and your low pass to 120Hz. This allows your speakers to play midbass and high notes while the subwoofer plays anything below 120Hz.... makes a HUGE difference in quality of factory door speaker sound!

      Subwoofer controls (selectable rear/subwoofer RCA line outputs and a set of fronts
      Pros:
      Pros: * Very good sound - but not as good as the Sony I have. * iPod/iPhone is fairly easy to use and doesn't take long to learn - again Sony had a little better interface but its really not bad. * AWESOME Equalizer - LOTS of advanced settings IF you want to use them. It has the 3 band bass/mid/high settings PLUS the settings that allow you to set the Hz you boost and the curve! It also has presets if you don't want to customize. The equalizer makes a HUGE difference
      Cons:
      POOR Remote design/function - you have to do alot from the head unit 2 Sets of preamp outs No Jump feature (skips many tracks at once when browsing)
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      5 out of 5

      Clarion CZ302

      Written By Pedro, Hespwria, CA on Thursday, May 10, 2012
      Installed in a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
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      Installed this unit in my wife's VW Beetle. Install was easy thanks to detailed instruction provided by Crutchfield
      Pros:
      Phone paring was a breez, iPhone friendly easy to use Pandora.
      Cons:
      Wish unit lighting was offered in other color, blue is a little hard on the eyes at night
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