Clarion VZ409 7-Inch Single-DIN Multimedia Station Review

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(More customer reviews)This headunit is great. Everything runs and sounds great. There are only two problems I have with it: I installed it myself, and I had an extremely hard time connecting the brake cord to my trucks parking brake signal cord, and as of now, I have yet to get it connected. The other problem is the iPod interface. It loads very quickly, but the scrolling is not very intuitive and it takes a very long time to scroll through the song/artist/album lists. Other than that, though, this is an extremely easy to use unit that is well worth the cost.

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Product Description:
Clarion's VZ409 packs plenty of features into a one-DIN DVD unit. The VZ409 boasts a fully motorized, high-resolution 7-inch QVGA LCD display, DVD/CD/MP3/WMA playback, AM/FM radio, and more. And there's room to grow--connect to a Sirius satellite radio receiver directly by adding a tuner, get hands-free calling by adding Bluetooth, add iPod direct control with a simple cable, and expand the system with three preamp outputs. The VZ409 gives you great value to start, and lets you choose where to add on as you go.


Plenty of features in a one-DIN DVD unit, with room to grow.Click to enlarge.
iPod Direct for playback.
6ch Output for superior system expandability and versatility.
Full-featured remote control is included.
High-Resolution QVGA Display
The 7-inch QVGA color LCD features an intuitive graphical user interface for operation of your iPod, Sirius Satellite Radio, CD and DVD playback, including full access to DVD menus. The QVGA LCD screen offers high resolution viewing for DVDs as well as AUX connected sources. It's fully motorized, and folds safely into the unit when not in use.
24-Bit D/A Converter for Superb Sound Reproduction
Fully enjoy the sonic impact of DVD movie soundtracks or music videos. 24-bit technology actually oversamples the digital signal, providing excellent results that just weren't possible with older 16-bit systems.
Navigation RCA Video Input
With the VZ409, you can connect the NP509 hideaway navigation system to upgrade to a car navigation system at any time. Count on voice guidance messages and high-resolution map displays to get you safely to your destination. Optional SA509 required for installation.
Bluetooth Interface Ready
Add the optional BLT370 for hands-free calling in your vehicle.
Sirius SSP Direct Connection Ready
Connect to the Sirius Satellite Radio receiver without the need for a interface box. One sirius Tuner and one interface cable, and you are ready to receive over 130 channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound throughout the USA.
Media Versatility
Play back your DVDs (including burnt DVD-R/RWs and DVD+R/RWs) and CDs (CD-DA and CD-R/RWs too).
You can also enjoy MP3/WMA files burnt to disc. ID3 tags such as artist and song info are displayed on the unit's screen.
AM/FM Radio
Catch up on the news or listen to your favorite stations. Get quick access to your favorites with 18 FM and 6 AM station presets.
iPod Direct Control
Add the optional CCUIPOD1 and enjoy full control of your iPod while it charges.
AV Input/Output
Use external devices (such as video game systems, etc.) using the rear AV input.
Or, add a second monitor in the back seat using the AV output.
Room to Grow
With 40 Watts through four channels, and a 24-bit D/A converter, the VZ409 gives you great sound to start. But it also includes 6 channels of preamp output and a subwoofer volume control, so you can easily add external amplifiers and build a monster system.
Remote Included
A full-featured remote control is included. The VZ409 is also OEM steering remote ready, if you'd prefer control right at the helm.
What's in the Box
VZ409 Main Unit, Power Supply Cord, Remote Control Unit, Battery, Installation Hardware, Finishers, Owner's Manual, Installation Manual

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Clarion VRX485VD 7-Inch Single-Din Multimedia Station with Fully Motorized Touch Panel Control and iPod Ready Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one fantastic car stereo, but it has two flaws, IMHO...
First, the volume knob is quite small and doesn't protrude out very far, making it difficult to turn the volume up or down while driving, especially on bumpy roads.I think Clarion should have done two things here.One, make the volume knob pop out farther with a push and then push back into place.Second make the volume control adjustable on-screen, either by dragging and dropping the volume bar or by pushing the icons for more volume or less volume.Either or both of these changes would greatly improve the controls.

Secondly, for some reason if the stereo isn't on the Ipod input when you turn the car off, then it will not recognize that there is an Ipod attached when you turn the car on until you remove and re-attach the Ipod, which is not a huge deal, unless you keep the Ipod in your locked glove-box then it is a pain in the ......

For these two reasons I give it four stars, but other than that it is AWESOME!!!And, as always, Amazon is impeccably priced and their service is top-notch!!!

Also, one last note...I wanted to redo my interior with more brushed aluminum and this stereo looks killer in the dash.I love the brushed aluminum look!

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Clarion VX409 6.5-Inch Double-DIN Multimedia Station with Touch-Panel Control Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed this unit in my 2009 Subaru WRX. I removed it and returned it after 3 days.

The good:

-It has a good amount of power. I ran this to my stock speakers and they sounded much, much better than they did with the factory receiver.
-Good build quality. The physical unit feels well made. Mechanical flip face works smoothly, buttons and volume dial feel solid.
-It's cheap.

The bad:

-iPod integration is terrible. There is no way to easily scroll through artists/albums etc. You have to click an arrow to flip through each individual entry. This is OK if you have a couple albums on a nano, but not OK if you plan to connect an iPod with a large library. Finding an artist beginning with 'N' took close to 100 clicks with my full 120GB iPod classic. And if you want to go from Nelly to Nirvana, you have to start all over from 'A' again.
-Poor screen resolution. Font edges are jagged.
-No dimmer. It has a dimmer connection wire, but it did not work on my unit. The screen was at full brightness at all times, and the manual dimmer control did not work either. At night it was like having a spotlight in my dash.
-Restarts between sources. Every time you change sources, the entire unit restarts. Screen shuts off then on and everything. It doesn't take too long, 3-4 seconds maybe, but it is rather odd and obnoxious. I took the whole thing out to check for a loose connection when it first happened. Called Clarion about it and they said it is normal operation.
-Navigation. The specs list this unit as being compatible with an optional navigation unit. However, the only input for the navigation unit is a component video connection. So if you were to connect navigation, the VX409 would only serve as a monitor, and you would not have touch screen control of anything.

Overall, the actual physical unit could be quite nice. However the software feels like going back to using Windows 95.

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Product Description:
Clarion's VX409 packs plenty of features into a two-DIN DVD unit. The VX409 boasts a high-resolution 6.5-inch QVGA LCD display, DVD/CD/MP3/WMA playback, AM/FM radio, and more. And there's room to grow--connect to a Sirius satellite radio receiver directly by adding a tuner, get hands-free calling by adding Bluetooth, add iPod direct control with a simple cable, and expand the system with three preamp outputs. The VX409 gives you great value to start, and lets you choose where to add on as you go.


Plenty of features in a two-DIN DVD unit, with room to grow.Click to enlarge.
iPod Direct for playback.
6ch Output for superior system expandability and versatility.
Full-featured remote control is included.
High-Resolution QVGA Display
The 6.5-inch QVGA color LCD features an intuitive graphical user interface for operation of your iPod, Sirius Satellite Radio, CD and DVD playback, including full access to DVD menus. The QVGA LCD screen offers high resolution viewing for DVDs as well as AUX connected sources.
24-Bit D/A Converter for Superb Sound Reproduction
Fully enjoy the sonic impact of DVD movie soundtracks or music videos. 24-bit technology actually oversamples the digital signal, providing excellent results that just weren't possible with older 16-bit systems.
Navigation RCA Video Input
With the VX409, you can connect the NP509 hideaway navigation system to upgrade to a car navigation system at any time. Count on voice guidance messages and high-resolution map displays to get you safely to your destination. Optional SA509 required for installation.
Bluetooth Interface Ready
Add the optional BLT370 for hands-free calling in your vehicle.
Sirius SSP Direct Connection Ready
Connect to the Sirius Satellite Radio receiver without the need for a interface box. One sirius Tuner and one interface cable, and you are ready to receive over 130 channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound throughout the USA.
Media Versatility
Play back your DVDs (including burnt DVD-R/RWs and DVD+R/RWs) and CDs (CD-DA and CD-R/RWs too).
You can also enjoy MP3/WMA files burnt to disc. ID3 tags such as artist and song info are displayed on the unit's screen.
AM/FM Radio
Catch up on the news or listen to your favorite stations. Get quick access to your favorites with 18 FM and 6 AM station presets.
iPod Direct Control
Add the optional CCUIPOD1 and enjoy full control of your iPod while it charges.
AV Input/Output
Use external devices (such as video game systems, etc.) using the rear AV input.
Or, add a second monitor in the back seat using the AV output.
Room to Grow
With 40 Watts through four channels, and a 24-bit D/A converter, the VX409 gives you great sound to start. But it also includes 6 channels of preamp output and a subwoofer volume control, so you can easily add external amplifiers and build a monster system.
Remote Included
A full-featured remote control is included. The VX409 is also OEM steering remote ready, if you'd prefer control right at the helm.
What's in the Box
VX409 Main Unit, Power Supply Cord, Remote Control Unit, Battery, Installation Hardware, Finishers, Owner's Manual, Installation Manual

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GSI MP4/MP3 "4 GB" Player with FM Radio, Camera, Voice Recorder, USB Portable, 2.8-inch Touchscreen, Bilingual --- Top Value Review

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(More customer reviews)The camera is anything but high-definition.The things completely in a shade of green and everything's blurry no matter what.The video converter they give you was so complicated to use that if you don't know computers really well you wouldn't figure it out.You extract the files manually off the disk, instead of it installing. The speaker is okay quality. . . Not worth the money or the effort.I'm returning this item and buying something else. . . Could have been a lot better for a clone.

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Product Description:
The GSI MP3 Player is a Portable digital entertainment device that fits in the palm of your hand! Watch videos, listen to MP3 files, dial in your favorite FM radio station, and take pictures with this 8 GB USB portable MP4 digital media player!It features a 2.8-inch color touchscreen and features a built-in microphone so you never miss an important note or idea! This 8 GB USB portable MP4 digital media player provides a convenient way to enjoy your music, browse photos, take pictures, watch videos and more, all in a single device! You can play AVI, RM, RMVB, FLV, Most of the WMV and Some of the MPEG4 video files without the need for conversion. It also organizes your music files into Artist, Album, Genre and style based on ID 3 tag information. Important: To Change the screen from Chinese to English, Touch the "Set Up" tab on the Screen, then touch the "Language" tab and choose "English".

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