Discontinued - Clarion CX501 Double-DIN CD/Bluetooth /USB Receiver
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Clarion CX501 Double DIN in Dash Car Stereo with Bluetooth and iPod control and USB features:
Features:
- Double DIN In-Dash CD receiver
- 13 - Segment LCD Display (10 x 2 characters)
- Full color custom illumination, 728 possible colors
- Built in Bluetooth with A2DP for wireless audio streaming
- AM/FM radio tuner
- HD Radio ready - Requires Clarion THD301 HD Radio tuner
- iPod control with standard USB cable, simply connect your iPhone or iPod touch and access your entire music library
- Pandora support with USB cable, simply connect your iPhone or iPod touch and stream Pandora
- Power Output: 4 channels x 50 watts peak and 4 channels x 21 watts RMS, CEA-2006 compliant
- MP3, WAV & WMA playback from CD's
- Displays CD text and MP3 ID3 Tag including title, artist & album
- Easily accessible with wireless remote
- Steering wheel control input
Audio features:
- Plays CD-RW, CD-R, MP3, and WMA
- Electronic shock protection with built in buffer
- Includes AM & FM tuner with 18 FM station presets and 6 AM station presets memory
- Controls: Volume, Fader, Bass, Treble, Balance
- BEAT EQ with 3-band equalizer with 5 preset tone curves and 1 User custom option
- Variable subwoofer level control with selectable Low-Pass digital crossover filter 60, 90, 120
- Selectable phase control for Subwoofer 0, 180 degrees
- Variable High-Pass digital crossover filter 60, 90, 120
- MAGNA Bass EX Boost - Add additional bass at 50 Hz for added impact
- CD text information, display artist and song information
- MP3 ID3 tag information, display artist and song information
Bluetooth features:
- Integral Bluetooth technology facilitates convenient hands-free phone calls and supports A2DP & AVRCP
- A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
- AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- HSP: Headset Profile enables the a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- External microphone for optimal placement
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR certified
- Compatible with most Bluetooth phone that support Bluetooth 2.0 and above
Inputs and outputs:
- 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- Front USB connection accepts up to a 32Gb and directly controls iPod
- Front 3.5mm Audio connection for connection to multiple devices
- Steering wheel interface control input - Requires Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control
- Sirius satellite radio ready with Sirius SXV200V1 satellite radio tuner
- HD Radio ready - Requires Clarion THD301 HD Radio tuner
Dimensions:
- Double DIN chassis
- Dimensions: 7"W x 7"D x 4"H
| Manufacturer | Clarion |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CX501 |
| Chassis Size | Double DIN |
| Illumination color | Full Color |
| Faceplate features | None |
| Disc Playback | No |
| Anti-Shock | Yes |
| Built in Bluetooth | Built in Bluetooth |
| NFC (Near Field Communication) | No |
| HD Radio | Optional |
| Radio Data Service - RDS | Yes |
| Satellite Radio | Sirius XM Ready |
| Front mounted auxiliary input | 3.5 mm audio input |
| USB input | Yes |
| SD Card input | No |
| Audio Formats | Mpeg-3, WMA |
| RCA Pre-amp Audio outputs | 3 Pairs (Front, Rear, Sub) |
| Preamp voltage | 4 volts |
| Steering Wheel Control | Yes, requires external module |
| Built in Crossover | High-pass, Low-pass |
| Wireless Remote Control | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| UPC Code | 729218019016 |
| Return period | 30 days |
| Exchange period | 30 days |
Car stereo installation
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Stereo Installation Basics
Let's start with the basics of replacing your car stereo receiver. In out first video we demonstrate how to crimp or solder your wiring, mount your new receiver to your dash kit and prepare everything for an installation in your vehicle.
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Simple radio Installation
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Complex radio Installation
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