Clarion CZ500E Bluetooth CD receiver key features

CZ500E main features:

• Clarion radio CD / MP3 / WMA receiver with built-in Bluetooth adaptor
• Handy front panel mounted stereo jack socket plus rear USB port for Direct iPod / iPhone Control
• Total security with a removable front panel and carry case. Free 12 months anti-theft insurance (requires registration)
• Powerful 4 x 50W amplifier with three stereo preamplifier outputs for adding to your system
• Bright easy to read attractive white display with optional clock
• Infra-red remote control included

Radio tuner features:

• RDS (radio data system) &  EON (extended other networks) tuner
• TA traffic announce function will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report
• PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.)
• Full coverage of LW / MW / FM wavebands with 30 presets (18FM, 6MW, 6LW)
• Distance (DX) and local (LO) seek tuning is possible
• Auto-store entry feature stores best stations available in current location
• Preset scan will play stored stations in sequence for a brief period

Bluetooth features:

• Built-in Bluetooth adaptor for hands-free phone calls and audio streaming
• Adaptor will retrieve phonebook contacts, received calls, dialled calls, missed calls, incoming calls, outgoing calls and redialled calls
• Separate microphone for making hands-free phone calls included

USB features:

• USB connection allows memory sticks or compatible hard drives to be connected to radio for playback of MP3 or WMA files
• Direct control of compatible Apple iPod / iPhone when connected to rear USB port, using Apple cable
• USB port compatible with 1.1 and 2.0 versions of device with 12Mb/sec maximum transfer rate

CD / MP3 / WMA features:

• Compatible with CD, MP3, and WMA format files
• BBE MP sound enhancement and restoration for compressed audio files
• CD-R and CD-R/W compatible
• Display of ID-3 tag information
• Compatible with multi-session CDs
• Random track play, track repeat and intro scan functions

Amplifier features:

• Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 25W RMS)
• Six stereo preamplifier RCA outputs (4.0v) for connecting optional external amplifiers or subwoofers
• Separate adjustment for bass, treble, balance and fader
• Built-in low -pass (16 - 250Hz in 1/3 octave steps) filter
• Subwoofer preamp output level control
• Beat EQ parametric equaliser
• MAGNA-BASS-EX loudness feature (+12dB at 50Hz)

Other features:

• High contrast 13x10 two line display with screensaver
• Front panel mounted stereo jack socket with level control for direct connection of iPod, MP3 player etc.
• Rotary volume controller
• Infra-red remote control included
• Can be linked to many factory-fitted remote control systems (requires accessory interface)
• Display can be switched to show clock time
• Clock time auto-set from RDS information
• Auto muting when connected car phone rings or is in use
• Complete with front panel carry case, release keys, installation guide and owner's manual

Security and insurance:

• Removable front face with case
• 12 months theft replacement insurance included, when registered within 21 days of purchase