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Clarion CZ209 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with iPod Control and USB Port
 
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Clarion CZ209 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with iPod Control and USB Port

by Clarion
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)


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Product Specifications
Chassis Size:Full-DIN
Expansion:optional_mp3_cable, optional_bluetooth

Technical Details

  • AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, USB, iPod receiver
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two RCA pre-amp outputs
  • Detachable faceplate with white-on-black 8-character display
  • Includes front panel auxiliary input, rear USB port, direct iPod control; add Clarion interfaces for Bluetooth, OEM steering wheel remote
  • One-year limited warranty
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 299 x 110 x 225 inches ; 2.6 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001OQABXK
  • Item model number: CZ209
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,676 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The Clarion CZ209 is a great way to get the basics but still leave room to grow. Enjoy playback of CDs, CD-R/RWs, MP3/WMA files, and AM/FM radio. Connect your iPod or a USB device for more digital audio options. If you need more, add a Clarion Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling, an OEM steering wheel remote, or more power using the two RCA preamp outputs.

Get the basics and leave room to grow Click to enlarge.

Detachable anti-theft faceplate.

Includes wireless remote.

Detachable Faceplate
The CZ209 features a detachable faceplate with white 8-character display. Blue key illumination makes control in the dark a snap.

CDs and More
Play back your favorite CDs and CD-R/RWs, or burn your MP3/WMA files to a data CD and enjoy hours of music, complete with ID3-TAG display for displaying track info like artist or song names. You can also play the files back from an inserted USB thumb drive.

Direct iPod control
The USB input on the rear of the CX609 lets you connect your iPod directly without an expensive adapter. Just use your stock iPod cable, and you'll enjoy your favorite iPod tunes, along with complete control and battery charging of your iPod. The unit also supports title display for the tracks playing on your iPod.

Front Panel Auxiliary Input
Connect MP3 players or other external audio devices in a snap with the 3.5mm front auxiliary input.

Easily Expand
The CZ209 gives you a 50W x 4 built-in amplifier to begin with, along with two RCA preamp outputs to grow your system.

It's also ready for Clarion's BLT370 Bluetooth interface or OEM steering wheel remote.

Magna Bass EX
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's more, boost levels are dependent on the system volume, resulting in balanced system response and dynamic bass reproduction.

Front Panel Auxiliary Input
Connect MP3 players or other external audio devices in a snap with the 3.5mm front auxiliary input.

Remote Control Included
Control the action with the included wireless remote.

What's in the Box
Clarion CZ209, trim ring, wiring harness, remote control, installation hardware, owner's manual, installation guide.

Product Description

Dot Matrix LCD Display (13 X 8 Digit Display) Front Panel 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack Auxiliary Input with Level Control Rear USB Port with iPod Direct Connect Bluetooth Interface Ready (BLT370 Sold Separately) OEM Steering Wheel Remote Interface Ready Z-Enhancer Plus, Magna Bass EX 200 Watts (50 Watts X 4) 4 Channel / 2 Volt RCA Output Remote Control Included.


 

Customer Reviews

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Average Customer Review
4.3 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Functionality, June 24, 2009
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This review is from: Clarion CZ209 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with iPod Control and USB Port (Electronics)
This stereo has made a wonderful replacment/upgrade to the factory CD player in my 2003 Subaru Outback wagon. It was very easy to install, thanks to the friendly staff at Crutchfield who can provide you with a wiring harness.

The standard AM/FM radio isa available, but I honestly never use it these days. The ability to play MP3 CDs is excellent, and I keep one in the stereo with some of our favorites, for days we forget to bring the thumb drive.

The AUX port is a great feature too, for those who have non-iPod MP3 players. iPods can be hooked up directly thru the USB.

It's the USB that makes this unit awesome. The port is on the back of the stereo in the form of a ~18" permanently attached USB cable, with a Type A Female connection on the end (perfect for pluggin in things like Thumb Drives).

We routed our USB cable to a compartment below the stereo that has a flip open door. Simply open the door, puul out the cable, lug in the thumb drive, stuff it back in the compartment, close the door and enjoy.

This stereo will take a few seconds (5-10) to read your MP3 CD / USB drive. Once it does, you are set to go. If you unplug the USB drive, and don't plug any different USB drives in, the next time you plug in that thumb drive, it will pick up playpack right were it left off. Nice feature.

We couldn't play music on our Sansa MP3 Player from the USB connection, but it may be something we are doing wrong. At any rate, thumb drives are cheap and smaller, and multi-purpose.

The stereo will play WMA, MP3, WAV, and possibly others? Those are the three formats I've tossed at it so far.

The display is okay. Easy read, but because it has to scroll the titles and other information across, it feels like you have to keep glancing down to read it as you drive.

Asides from an amazing price and all of the features I needed, this stereo appealed over the slightly more expenisive models in one major area: There are buttons on the head unit to navigate and otherwise manipulate the stereo. Sure it comes with a remote, and sure you lose potential screen space when you start cramming on buttons... BUT, as the person driving the car and using the stereo, you'll want the ability to quickly and easily execute each operation. The idea of a joystick style master knob appeals to my inner-geek, but it'd be too frustrating to operate.

Speaking of operating, this stereo is a breeze. I've yet to look in the manual.

So far I have only one gripe. Last night while driving home, the wife was trying to find a song. The process was: skip to next track. See the 2 second display of the track number, then see the title begin to scroll. About that time you're in about 3 - 5 seconds and are starting to realize what the song is, and that it's not the one you want. It'd be nice to be able to "browse" the songs and then select one for playing, instead of surfing through them. Maybe if I read the manual I'll find that feature?

All-in-all, this is an amazing unit. I wish I had bought into one of these a couple years ago (although the prices are great now).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars CD mp3 good, radio poor, August 9, 2009
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PROS:

The installation went smoothly, no issues there using a Scosche install kit. I am pleased with the CD and mp3 stereo quality. The USB connectivity is a definite plus. Overall the price/value is good.

CONS:

The radio is less that I expected. The reception quality is much less than my 10 year old stock radio, with fewer station options. The radio is an important function to me, so I would not buy this device knowing what I know now.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great improvement in sound quality, awesome USB functionality, April 26, 2009
This review is from: Clarion CZ209 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with iPod Control and USB Port (Electronics)
the sound quality over my 2005 corolla stock stereo is noticeably much better. also, i won't ever have to burn a CD again because i can put all my music on my USB flash drive. I thought my portable hard drive would work, but although it powers up it doesn't read the files. I think this may be due to security software on it, which is mentioned in the clarion manual. I will try to buy another portable hard drive and delete all the security software on it. Hopefully then it'll read the music. I should probably get an ipod too cuz it has direct ipod functionaltiy built in and it charges the ipod whiel plugged in. cool. go to my xanga (pizzadhut9.xanga dot com) to see detailed installation guide.
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