Clarion FM201 Radio User Manual


 
Installation
1. Find a suitable location for the On / Off switch 
Be sure that it is within easy reach of the dr iver
and can be oper ated safely from the seated position.
NO TE: The On/Off switch requires a flat surface at 
least 3/4" in diameter f or mounting, with 1" rear 
clear ance. The switch is provided with 36" of wire - 
tak e this into account when selecting a location, or 
y ou will have to extend the switch wires.
2.Connect the RCA inputs to the audio source .
3.Connect the male antenna connector to the car r adio's 
FM antenna input, and the f emale connector to the car 
antenna.
NO TE: Some vehicles may require antenna 
adapters (sold separ ately).
4.Connect the Blac k wire to chassis ground.
5.Connect the Red wire to accessor y +12V.
NO TE: Connecting to accessory +12V will ensure that 
the FM modulator tur ns off when the ignition is turned 
off . Connecting this wire to +12V Constant may cause 
batter y drain issues, and is not recommended.
Set-up and Testing
1.Set the Frequency Select switch to either 88.7 or 89.1. If a local radio
station uses the first frequency selected, use the other frequency .
2.Switch the On / Off switch to On ( the "I" position).
3.Turn on the car radio and tune to the frequency selected in Step 1.
4.Turn on the audio source connected to the FM Modulator. This audio 
source should no w be heard over the vehicle speakers.
5.Set the level matching control so that the volume level over the 
speak ers is the same as when listening to radio stations. If loud 
passages sound distor ted, lower the Level Matching Control setting.
Installation Instructions
10-FM201-00 (Rev. A) ã 2001 Clarion Co., Ltd.
On/Off Switch
Red Wire
Black Wire
RCA Input from
Audio Source
To Accessory +12V
Frequency
Selector Switch
To Car
Antenna
To Car Radio
Antenna Input
Filter/
Fuse
Box
Level
Matching Control
On/Off Switch
Plug-in Port
88.7MHz
89.1MHz
Chassis Ground
Installation
1. Find a suitable location for the On / Off switch 
Be sure that it is within easy reach of the dr iver
and can be oper ated safely from the seated position.
NO TE: The On/Off switch requires a flat surface at 
least 3/4" in diameter f or mounting, with 1" rear 
clear ance. The switch is provided with 36" of wire - 
tak e this into account when selecting a location, or 
y ou will have to extend the switch wires.
2.Connect the RCA inputs to the audio source .
3.Connect the male antenna connector to the car r adio's 
FM antenna input, and the f emale connector to the car 
antenna.
NO TE: Some vehicles may require antenna 
adapters (sold separ ately).
4.Connect the Blac k wire to chassis ground.
5.Connect the Red wire to accessor y +12V.
NO TE: Connecting to accessory +12V will ensure that 
the FM modulator tur ns off when the ignition is turned 
off . Connecting this wire to +12V Constant may cause 
batter y drain issues, and is not recommended.
Set-up and Testing
1.Set the Frequency Select switch to either 88.7 or 89.1. If a local radio
station uses the first frequency selected, use the other frequency .
2.Switch the On / Off switch to On ( the "I" position).
3.Turn on the car radio and tune to the frequency selected in Step 1.
4.Turn on the audio source connected to the FM Modulator. This audio 
source should no w be heard over the vehicle speakers.
5.Set the level matching control so that the volume level over the 
speak ers is the same as when listening to radio stations. If loud 
passages sound distor ted, lower the Level Matching Control setting.
Installation Instructions
10-FM201-00 (Rev. A) ã 2001 Clarion Co., Ltd.
On/Off Switch
Red Wire
Black Wire
RCA Input from
Audio Source
To Accessory +12V
Frequency
Selector Switch
To Car
Antenna
To Car Radio
Antenna Input
Filter/
Fuse
Box
Level
Matching Control
On/Off Switch
Plug-in Port
88.7MHz
89.1MHz
Chassis Ground