Clarion CZ500 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with USB and Bluetooth Review

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(More customer reviews)The unit works great Here is some important info:
Clarion THD309 HD Radio Tuner works with this unit. I picked up one on ebay for 24.99 shipped. Don't waste your money on the THD300. It is more than 3x the price. The HD tuner uses your existing antenna. You don't need a separate antenna.
Autoconnect does not work out of the box. You must turn off autoconnect off and back on. Otherwise, you will need to manually sync your Iphone every time you turn on the car.
The wiring harness was the same as my previous Clarion unit (DB365USB). No new cables needed.
The display on this unit is much better than my previous Clarion. I can actually see what I'm doing.
Thanks to Vucko Zagi for the bluetooth and HD info.

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The CZ500 is Clarion's premium single-DIN CD source unit, offering a 2-line display and unmatched connectivity to the music and devices you use most. The CZ500 offers simple connection and integration of your iPod or iPhone, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and stereo audio streaming, and USB and auxiliary connections to access music on portable devices. To top it off, the CZ500 even throws in a separate visor microphone to give Clarion owners, and callers, a clear and smooth hands-free calling experience.

Built-in Bluetooth Interface Connect with various devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and MP3 Players via the CZ500's built-in wireless Bluetooth interface. Supports popular Bluetooth profiles such as A2DP/AVRCP for audio streaming, HSP/HFP for hands-free operation, and PBAP for phone book access, so you can easily communicate and wirelessly stream your favorite digital music to your vehicle's audio system. A wired microphone is also supplied for a clear hands-free conversation.
Enjoy Your Music The CZ500 plays back your CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs, but it will also take CD-DA discs loaded with MP3/WMA/AAC music files, for hours of listening on one disc. You can also play back audio files directly from a USB thumb drive using the USB port.
Superior iPod and iPhone Connectivity Just connect the USB cable to get direct and complete control of your iPod. Additionally, the head unit has been designed to connect to iPhone and has been certified as "Works with iPhone" to integrate its communication and entertainment capabilities into your car system.
AM/FM Radio Enjoy your favorite programming on the AM/FM tuner, complete with 18 FM and six AM presets for quick access.
Front Auxiliary Input Enjoy music from external devices such as MP3 players with this handy front-panel input.
HD Radio Ready with iTunes Tagging Enjoy listening to digitally broadcast radio programs with all their superior quality and helpful information. This includes iTunes tagging capability, so if you hear a song on the radio that you like, you can tag it for later downloading from the iTunes Store. Save time finding and accumulating the tunes you want.
XM Direct 2 Tuner Ready Interface with an XM Satellite Radio Receiver (CNP2000UC) lets you instantly upgrade your system to receive digital satellite radio broadcasts with digital quality audio.
H.M.I. Balances Design and Usability Clarion's quest for a superior H.M.I. (Human-Machine Interface) resulted in this year's distinctive "starburst" control button array. Buttons are clustered symbolically for intuitive operation, with a large rotary volume control that is blue illuminated for easy recognition and sensational looks.
BeatEQ for User Customizable Sound In addition to providing 3 preset equalization patterns--BASS BOOST, IMPACT, and EXCITE--Clarion's BeatEQ even lets you freely customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each pattern. You can tune the sound to your liking, depending on the category of music, for a more fulfilling listening experience.
6ch/4V RCA Output with Subwoofer Control With 3 sets of RCA outputs, you are free to add external power amplifiers to create a more powerful, sophisticated audio system. Also, independent volume control is enabled for the subwoofer so you can adjust the level of bass output to your liking at any time, regardless of the output level of the other channels.
What's in the Box Clarion CZ500 Receiver, Remote Control, Visor Microphone, Installation Hardware, User's Manual

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