Clarion DXZ785USB Review:

Invinsible · 15th May 2009, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

but then may be I am yet to explore it properly

Am sure one would learn something new everyday out of this unit

How about song list? can one have song list, browse through it and then select which one to play?

frankmehta · 15th May 2009, 13:19

yes, the list button is really handy on the clarion. slightly slow fetching the songs from a large drive, but yes, it is very much there!

DocG · 15th May 2009, 15:45

Any of you with the 785 get the PAC controller? I've ordered the controller to I won't have to give up steering wheel controls.

So I guess on the whole I'm the one who's paid to most for the unit as a whole, at around USD220 for the HU, the PAC and shipping to my house in Cali...

Anyway, I'm hoping that even if the SLIDETRACK is complicated the steering controls will take care of basic operations.

DocG

PS: Can we please have a more detailed review of the UI and the "ease of use" factor of this HU?

Technocrat · 15th May 2009, 15:53

on the contrary Slidetrack is quite easy to use

Which car's PAC controller have you ordered? for how much?

DocG · 15th May 2009, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

on the contrary Slidetrack is quite easy to use

Which car's PAC controller have you ordered? for how much?

PAC modules are not car specific, they're HU specific. I've ordered the unit which works with Clarions. (USD 55)

The steering controls just lead to I think 3 wires. You wire this to the PAC module, and the module attaches to the HUs wired remote in.

Then you have to go through some steps to program the module and your steering controls are good to go!

The PAC modules are generic, so don't worry about whether or not it'll work with your car.

I'm surprised though, tons of gurus on the forum (Seriously I've been learning so much in this section. I'm an engine geek!) and I can't believe I actually have something worthwhile to contribute...

DocG
PS: I feel so special now

PPS: Anyone who wants to DIY I believe that there's a way to wire your steering controls directly to the HU and retain them. I'm too much of a whimp to try it, but I'm sure some of you engineer types can figure it out, it'll save you 2700 rupees!

Technocrat · 15th May 2009, 17:04

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PAC modules are not car specific, they're HU specific. I've ordered the unit which works with Clarions. (USD 55)
I'm surprised though, tons of gurus on the forum (Seriously I've been learning so much in this section. I'm an engine geek!) and I can't believe I actually have something worthwhile to contribute...

Depend on Car & HU, it should match both you see.

Yes many gurus if not tons, but all may not answer all queries besides apparently not many are fan of the PAC modules

The Clarion supports steering remote for quiet a few cars & if your car is one of them then you can simply get the connection module.

My car doesnt have stock ICE forget about a Steering remote

Switch · 15th May 2009, 19:32

Hey guys, could you point me to a US web store where i can buy this. The lowest i could find was Amazon. Have somebody coming down from the US.

Fountainheader · 15th May 2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Switch

Hey guys, could you point me to a US web store where i can buy this. The lowest i could find was Amazon. Have somebody coming down from the US.

Here you go!

Clarion DXZ785USB In-Dash CD Receivers with MP3 / WMA Playback In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix

DXZ785USB - Clarion CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver With AUX and USB inputs

Switch · 15th May 2009, 21:26

Thanks buddy. I have a budget of $200. I guess this is one i should get with that kind of a budget. Does Clarion have a steering remote also which works with the same HU.

abhinav.gupta88 · 15th May 2009, 21:39

No it doesnt AFAIK.
Maybe the universal remote (which frankmehta is using) will work

Invinsible · 16th May 2009, 02:04

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Originally Posted by Switch

Does Clarion have a steering remote also which works with the same HU.

Yes it does, hope fully this should work.

Clarion Singapore | RCB-147-600

frankmehta · 16th May 2009, 02:07

St. Anger has one. In his car.

DocG · 17th May 2009, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Depend on Car & HU, it should match both you see.
The Clarion supports steering remote for quiet a few cars & if your car is one of them then you can simply get the connection module.

My car doesnt have stock ICE forget about a Steering remote

Well as far as my understanding goes (And it's limited) Clarion connectors will work with steering remotes which come with OE Clarion HUs. That's because there is a controller already present.

As far as the generic PAC controllers are concerned, they work with all cars (As far as my understanding goes. Have been running PACs in both my US cars for around 2 years now)

And no stock ICE well yeah I understand that steering controls would not be required in such a case

. But look on the bright side, without ICE your system is not an upgrade over stock, it's just ICEing it right the first time.

Also as far as comfort and options went, if you get it all with the car you have, there would be little reason to upgrade later

DocG

PS: Please guys a more in depth review of this HU, I know there are quite a few of you kicking it with the Clarion 785!

nishantgandhi · 17th May 2009, 12:58

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Originally Posted by DocG

PS: Please guys a more in depth review of this HU, I know there are quite a few of you kicking it with the Clarion 785![/b]

DocG and others, there are at least 2 detailed threads already existing on this HU, coincidentally started on the same day.

Read it all here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...z-785-usb.html
and here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...z785usb-6.html

Both of them cover all that you guys ask for, and much more.

Invinsible · 17th May 2009, 13:03

That's right, thx Nishant

Let us stick here only for the review part and on the sound quality.

15th May 2009, 13:19	#17
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	yes, the list button is really handy on the clarion. slightly slow fetching the songs from a large drive, but yes, it is very much there!
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15th May 2009, 15:45	#18
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Any of you with the 785 get the PAC controller? I've ordered the controller to I won't have to give up steering wheel controls. So I guess on the whole I'm the one who's paid to most for the unit as a whole, at around USD220 for the HU, the PAC and shipping to my house in Cali... Anyway, I'm hoping that even if the SLIDETRACK is complicated the steering controls will take care of basic operations. DocG PS: Can we please have a more detailed review of the UI and the "ease of use" factor of this HU?
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15th May 2009, 15:53	#19
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	on the contrary Slidetrack is quite easy to use Which car's PAC controller have you ordered? for how much?
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15th May 2009, 19:32	#22
Switch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Noida, India Posts: 221 Thanked: 55 Times	Hey guys, could you point me to a US web store where i can buy this. The lowest i could find was Amazon. Have somebody coming down from the US.
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15th May 2009, 21:26	#24
Switch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Noida, India Posts: 221 Thanked: 55 Times	Thanks buddy. I have a budget of $200. I guess this is one i should get with that kind of a budget. Does Clarion have a steering remote also which works with the same HU.
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15th May 2009, 21:39	#25
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	No it doesnt AFAIK. Maybe the universal remote (which frankmehta is using) will work
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16th May 2009, 02:07	#27
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	St. Anger has one. In his car.
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17th May 2009, 13:03	#30
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	That's right, thx Nishant Let us stick here only for the review part and on the sound quality.
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