Clarion CZ501 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with USB and Bluetooth

Clarion CZ501 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with USB and Bluetooth Review

Clarion CZ501 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with USB and Bluetooth Feature

• Single-DIN AM/FM Radio, CD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3, USB, iPod, Bluetooth Receiver
• 50W x 4 MOSFET internal amplifier with three 4V preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)
• Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free phone operation and audio streaming
• Front-panel USB port with direct iPod control, WMA/MP3 playback; 3.5mm auxiliary input
• One-year manufacturer's warranty
• 50 Watts x 4 Built-in Amplifier.6-Channel/4 Volt RCA Output.Subwoofer Volume Control.
• Beat EQ for Sound Adjustment.OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready.Wireless Remote Control Included.
• Bluetooth CD/USB/MP3/WMA Receiver.CD/USB/MP3/WMA Playback.Built-in Bluetooth Interface (HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP).
• Built-in Microphone and External Microphone Ready with Optional RCB199.3.5mm Audio Auxiliary Input (Front).
• Built-in High and Low-Pass Filters.Magna Bass EX Dynamic Bass Enhancement.Parametric Equalizer.
• Front USB Port with iPod Direct Connect Capabilities
• Sirius Direct Connect Ready.HD Radio Ready with Optional THD301.

Clarion's CZ501 is a versatile CD receiver with room to grow, offering Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, MP3/WMA playback, USB connectivity with iPod direct control, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier to crank out the tunes. Ready to grow? The CZ501 offers six channels of preamp outputs for system expansion, and the ability to add SIRIUS or HD radio.

A versatile CD receiver with room to grow. Click here for a larger image

Built-in Bluetooth Hands-free Calling and Audio Streaming

The CZ501's built-in wireless Bluetooth interface supports HSP/HFP for hands-free operation and PBAP for phonebook download. You can easily communicate with the outside world by listening to phone calls through the car's audio system and talking through the embedded microphone. And with A2DP/AVRCP support, you can enjoy music streamed from your mobile phone.

CD and WMA/MP3 Playback

Enjoy your favorite CDs or CD-R/RW discs, or burn CD-R/RWs full of MP3/WMA digital audio files for hours of playback on a single disc.

Not feeling like waiting for a disc to burn? Throw a bunch of tunes on a USB thumb drive and play back directly, using the front-panel USB input.

Front-Panel Auxiliary Input

For your other MP3 players, or pretty much anything with a headphone output, a convenient front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input is provided.

Front-panel USB for playback from USB thumb drives and iPod control.

Wireless remote included.

Superior iPod and iPhone Connectivity

Enjoy the familiar operational feel of your iPod and iPhone, with album/artist/song/playlist on-screen display and more. The simple control mode enables system operation using just the iPod/iPhone controls, including ABC search. For audio playback, just use a standard 30-pin to USB cable, like that provided with your iPod / iPhone. As an added bonus, iTunes Tagging via the HD Radio makes it easy to purchase the songs you like.

Beat EQ and MAGNA BASS EX for Precisely Powerful Sound

In addition to providing 3 preset equalization patterns, Beat EQ lets you customize the level and range of the bass, midrange, and treble of each pattern. In addition, MAGNA BASS EX boosts the 50Hz range, to deliver dynamic bass performance. You'll get full-range sound at any volume level.

50W x 4 MOS-FET Power Amp

CZ501 has a MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) power amplifier capable of delivering 50W x 4 of high quality sound with superior linearity and less distortion than conventional power amps even with the volume cranked up.

Three 4V Preamp Outputs

If you still need a little more power, the CX501 provides three stereo pairs (six channels) of 4V RCA outputs (front, rear, subwoofer) for expanding your system, complete with high- and low-pass filters and a separate subwoofer volume.

Sirius and HD Radio Ready

The CZ501 also supports direct connection with an optional Sirius Satellite Radio tuner. The SCC1 Sirius Connect Vehicle Tuner plugs into the back of CZ501 with no adapters necessary. Enjoy high quality genre-specific programming from music and talk, to news and traffic, via direct satellite feed to your car. Similarly, you can expand your radio options by adding a Clarion HD Radio receiver.

What's in the Box

Clarion CZ501 Receiver, Remote Control With Battery, Trim Ring, Mounting Bracket, Case for Detachable Front Panel, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Documentation

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC receiver with USB/bluetooth