English Printed in Japan 1997/ 1 (T.

K) PE-2249C/PE-2249B/PE-2254B 280-6855-00
5 - 1. Installation of connectors
6 DISC CD CHANGER
1. When handling the cord, take the following precautionary measures: 3. When removing the optical fiber digital cable,
¡Avoid places that heat up such as the engine, the exhaust pipe and the grip the slide cap (gray color part of the unit)
Owner’s heater vent. and then pull gently. (CDC635/RDC635 only)
manual ¡Keep it separate from the car’s own coiled and connected cords.
¡Take care not to place it across the burr edge of the metal sheet.
2. To ensure reliable cable connections
make sure that the C-BUS extension
cable (13 pin) or the optical fiber digi-
(CDC635/RDC635 only)
tal cable (CDC635/RDC635 only) are 4. Do not coil up the optical fiber digital cable with a radius of less than 1” (3cm).
fully inserted. After connecting the With a radius of less than 1”, the performance of the cable will be greatly
cable, fasten it in place with lead impaired.
clamps.
5. After connecting, use the lead clamp or tape to secure the cable.
Thank you for purchasing the CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 system.
The CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 is designed incorporating the latest digital tech- 5 - 2. Installation of CD Changer Unit
nologies, while featuring a newly developed CD mechanism to achieve excellent
performance and good reliability. ■ Prior to Installation H: Horizontal 45: Slope V: Vertical
Please read this owner’s manual entirely before proceeding with installation. 1) Before attempting to use this unit
you must first remove the pack- °
15
ing safety lockscrews (3 posi-

1. tions) with a screwdriver. Store 30° 15°

°
15
PRECAUTIONS these lockscrews carefully so V
45 H
°

they can be used again if need-

30°
1. Please read this manual carefully before installing the unit. 5. Never clean the surface of your CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 with chemical sol- ed. 45

V
° H

45°
V

H
vents, as they could damage the finish. Use a clean dry cloth. Note :

45°
2. Make sure all of the mounting hardware is complete before you install the
CDC635/RDC635/RDC634. 6. If the car is parked for a long time in the sun during summer or in a cold location Reinstall these lockscrews when

15°
during winter, the temperature inside the car will reach extreme levels. As the shipping the unit back for repair.
3. It is recommended that you remove the negative (–) terminal from the car battery
unit may not function properly in such a case, use it only after the ambient tem- 2) Decide on the installation place and direction.
before you install the CDC635/RDC635/RDC634. This will prevent accidental
perature has returned to normal. 3) Adjust the installation selector levers 1 to the desired installa-
short circuiting installation.
tion position.
4. Do not open CDC635/RDC635/RDC634 cases. There are no user serviceable ✻ During shipment from the factory, the levers are placed in a
parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult your horizontal position. H H H
nearest CLARION dealer or an authorized CLARION service center. 45° both sides of 45° both sides of 45° both sides of
■ Switching the Installation Selection Lever 1 the unit the unit the unit
Insert an item such as a screwdriver
with a fine point or the tip of a ballpoint V V V
pen into the round hole of the installation H
CAUTION: selector lever 1 to switch to the position 45°
Align the installation selector Align the installation selector Align the installation selector
This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. levers 1 on both sides of the levers 1 on both sides of the levers 1 on both sides of the
you need.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses, and can radiate unit with the "H" position. unit with the "45°" position. unit with the "V" position.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is V
no guarantee that interference wili not occur in a particuIar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
■ After Setting the Installation
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS Selector Levers
RADIATION EXPOSURE. After setting the installation selec- ¡Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. tor levers 1 at both places, use ¡When the unit is installed below the horizontal position (up to 15 degrees) the ejected maga-
the attached label to close up the zine, when left in that position, will drop due to vibrations from the car.
adjustment holes. ¡Adjust the installation selector levers into the correct locations. Setting the locations incorrectly
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
or in varied positions will cause skipping.
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
¡Do not move the installation selector levers while the unit is in use. This will cause damage to
the mechanism and the disc.
INFORMATION FOR USERS;
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC
APPROVAL.
5 - 3. Installation Procedure
1. Use the double seamed hexagonal bolts to fix the lead clamp and installation 3. Remove the floor carpet and decide on the place to install.
Bottom View of CD bracket to the unit (on both sides) in the desired direction of installation. Adjust the installation bracket with bolts to suit the place of
Changer Unit
MODEL
installation.
¡Vertical Position ¡Horizontal Position and ✻ The installation bracket with bolt may be broken off if it is
12V GROUND
(EN-60825. 1991)
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Suspending Position bent many times at the perforated line.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDI-
TIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFER-
ENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
CAUTION RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
1. Be sure to use the screws, etc., included in the package for installa-
tion. Using other screws could damage the set.
ISO
UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUB-

4. Remove the separator of the cushion rubber
¡Screws
8
CHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CLARION CO.,LTD
that is attached to the installation bracket with
2. Set the selectors on both side panels to the “H” Position when
installing the set horizontally, to the “V” Position when installing the
M5 x 8 W-SEMS 50 KAMITODA, TODA-SHI, SAITAMA-KEN, JAPAN.
bolt and install accordingly.
set vertically. When installing at the angle 45°, set the selectors to
the center click position. H
45°
The set may be damaged if the selectors are not set to the proper 286-
V Clarion Co.,Ltd
positions.
PE- MADE IN

2. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
5. Unfasten the wing nut and remove the unit.
6. Return the floor carpet to its original place. Use a knife
✻ For horizontal or suspending installation, use the attached installation screw to cut into the carpet where the bolt can be felt, and
1 Installation selector levers to fix the lead clamp. allow the bolt to protrude from the carpet.
2 Eject button
1 2. Use the wing nut to hold in place the installation bracket with bolt to the installa-
Press the eject button for ejecting the magazine. tion bracket, which is attached to the unit. Then affix the cushion rubber.
3 Flip down door 7. Align the unit with the bolts and secure it with the wing nuts.
¡Vertical Position ¡Horizontal Position ¡Suspending Position
4 C-BUS terminal (13 pin)
5 Optical digital output terminal (CDC635/RDC635 only)
3

4
5 1
2 Flip Down Door (shown open)

3. WIRE CONNECTION
purple
C-BUS extension cable
black

gray
6. CAUTIONS
1. For safety reasons, install the magazine only when the car is stationary. To pre- • If the unit is played immediately after switching on the heater when the inside
vent accidents, it is best that the volume inside the car does not exceed that of of the car is extremely cold, the discs and the pick up will fog up. If this hap
SOURCE UNIT
the outside. pens, the unit may not work normally. (Condensation)
2. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use abrasive pads, benzene, thin- Use a soft cloth to wipe the disc when it fogs up. The fog will naturally disap-
R L
FRONT
R
REAR
L R L
SUBWOOFER
R L
ners or alcohol. For stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with (warm) pear in about one hour and thereafter the disc will work normally again.
OUTPUT INPUT
water and wipe gently. 4. While the system is in play, do not plug or unplug the cables as this will cause
3.• At the recess end of the flip down door lies the built-in pick up which is the core damage.
Clarion expanded digital
sound processor / part of the player. If dust or dirt comes into contact with this core part it will 5. Do not expose the magazine to direct sunlight, the car heater or other sources of
DSP cause damage to the the unit. Therefore, do not leave the flip down door open strong heat.
equalizer (DSP/EQ)
for long periods of time.
ex. DPH9300
CD CHANGER

7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Sympton Cause Remedy
gray black Loss of power Bad connection Check connections.
Magazine cannot be Magazine inserted wrongly Insert correctly.
Optical fiber digital cable (Sold separately) loaded A magazine is already in the player. Eject the magazine and insert the other.
This connection only applies to the CDC635/RDC635.
Distorted magazine Buy New Magazine CAA-355.

4. CD MAGAZINE “No Disc” sign appears

Disc inserted upside-down
when searching for discs. Moisture or dirt on disc
Read the section on “ INSERTING THE CD” carefully and reinsert the CD correctly.
Wipe disc free of moisture and dirt.
■ INSERTING THE CD ■ EXTRACTING THE CD
Noise, skipping The installation selector levers are set to differ-
1. Turn the magazine over to its Set the installation selector levers to the same position on both sides.
Magazine Take out the CD after pulling out the disc ent positions on both sides.
rear, put your finger on the disc Disc holder
holder. The unit installation direction and the installation Set the unit installation direction and the installation selector lever positions to match each
holder release knob and draw
out the disc holder. (Fig. 1) selector lever positions do not match. other. When installed at an angle, change the installation selector lever to a position (H,45˘V)
Note : not prone to noise or sound loss.
When taking out the CD do not let your fin-
gers touch the signal side of the CD. Disc bent or badly damaged Compare with another disc. If bad, discard the damaged disc.
Release Disc is very dirty Clean the disc.
Release knob
knob Mechanism does not Mechanical error ➀Referring to section “INSTALLATION”, check the three angle of installation selector levers are
function. properly set. If not, set them at the proper position for the angle of installation.
➁Check whether the CD magazine can be ejected by pressing eject button, then insert a new
(Fig. 1) CD magazine.
2. Line up the CD with the Magazine is ejected even Disc holder is not correctly inserted into the Read the section on “ INSERTING THE CD” carefully and reinsert the disc holder correctly.
groove of the disc holder. ■ INSERTING THE MAGAZINE when inserted into the magazine.
Make sure the label on the unit.
CD faces downwards. 1. Open the flip down door 3 outwards.
(Fig. 2) 2. Set the magazine facing up as shown below and insert into the unit with the
CD load/unload side on the right.
Press the magazine into the unit until it locks securely.
8. SPECIFICATIONS
(Fig. 2) Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
The signal side of the CD Frequency Response: 5Hz ~ 20kHz (± 1dB)
6-3/5"(167 mm)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB (1kHz) IHF.A

3. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. 1. Wow and Flutter: Below measurement limits
Magazine face
Power Supply: DC14.4V (10.8 ~ 15.6V)
CAUTIOM negative ground
The disc holder may come completely out of the magazine if you pull too hard on Current Consumption: Less than 1A
2. Weight: 3.8 Ib. (1.7 kg)
the disc holder. If the disc holder should come completely out, reinsert it into the 2-1/2"
magazine correctly while pressing on the lever. (63 mm) 8-9/10"(225 mm)
✻Due to improvements, the design and these specifications may be modified without prior notice.
Flip down door 3

Lever
3. Close the flip down door 3 .
9. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
CAUTION 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after 2. Driving on bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to
Dust and other objects can cause malfunctions if they get into the unit. Always switching on the heater, dew may form on the disc or the optical parts of the skip.
be sure to shut the flip down door once finished with loading or unloading the player and proper playback may not be possible.If dew forms on the disc, wipe
magazine. it with a soft cloth.If dew forms on the optical parts of the player. do not use
the player for about one hour and the condensation will disappear naturally to
■ EXTRACTING THE MAGAZINE allow normal operation.

1. Open the flip down door 3 outwards. This unit has been designed specifically for reproduction of compact discs bearing the mark. No other discs can be played.
2. Press the eject button 2 and take out the magazine.
To remove the compact disc from its storage case, To remove fingermarks and dust,use a soft cloth,and New discs may have some roughness around the
press down on the centre of the case and lift the wipe in a straight motion from the centre of the com- edge. The set may not work or the sound may skip if
Note:
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. pact disc to the outside. such discs are used.Use a ball-point pen, etc., to
Be sure you insert the disc holder evenly and at the same level as the magazine.
remove roughness from the edge of the disc.
Removing the Proper way to hold
Flip down door 3 the compact disc
Magazine Magazine No Ball-point pen
Roughness

Disc holder Disc holder

Always handle thr compact disc by the edges.
Inserted correctly (OKAY!) Inserted unevenly (WRONG!) Never touch the surface.
Eject button 2
Note on Compact Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of Do not use any solvents such as Do not use compact discs that have Do not expose compact discs to
5. INSTALLATION the compact disc or mark the sur-
face with a pencil or pen.
commercially available cleaners,
anti-static spray, or thinner to clean
large scratches, are misshaped,
cracked, etc. Use of such discs will
direct sunlight or any heat source.

¡A place which is exposed to direct sunlight or the hot air from the heater. compact discs. cause misoperation or damage.
1. In order to prevent short circuits during
installation, the negative (–) terminal of the ¡A place which is exposed to rain or which comes into contact with water. No
Non No No
battery must be disconnected prior to
installation.
3. Only the provided screws and brack- Casing Casing
Battery ets should be used during installa-
tion. Using screws other than those Damages
2. Give consideration to safety and easy handling when deciding on the installation
place. specified will cause damage.
Avoid the following places: MAX. 5/16" (8mm)
¡A place which hampers driving.
¡A place where the safety of the passengers is compromised during an 4. Before installation, check that there is no harness hidden behind any panels Note:
emergency brake situation. before drilling any holes. Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.