Built-in Bluetooth^® for hands-free calling with embedded microphone, as well as music streaming.

Direct iPod^® and iPhone^® connectivity with front USB connector.

Slide cover-protected Front USB and auxiliary connectors allow easy connection of a variety of portable audio sources.

Optional CCA755 cable can be used to connect USB memory.

7-way rotary volume knob can be pushed, tilted and turned to access a wide variety of functions. Intuitive operation is concentrated in a single control.

FZ501E’s built-in wireless Bluetooth interface supports HSP/HFP for hands-free operation and 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.

* Please see our website for details of compatible Bluetooth mobile phones.

This large, multi-functional volume control knob, combined with the ergonomically symmetrical design of the unit, helps to provide comfortable operation even while driving. Push, tilt and turn it to access a wide variety of functions like an iPod wheel. Minute details can be set with ease, using the provided 20 key remote control.

Enjoy the familiar operational feel of your iPod and iPhone, with ALBUM/ARTIST/SONG LIST on screen display and LIST BACK operation. The simple control mode enables easy operation of the system using just the iPod / iPhone controls, including ABC search to quickly access tracks.

* For audio playback, please use the USB cable provided with your iPod / iPhone.

* Please see our website for details of compatible iPod / iPhone models.

In addition to providing 3 preset equalisation patterns — BASS BOOST, IMPACT and EXCITE — Clarion’s Beat EQ allows you the freedom to customise the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each pattern. You can adjust the sound to your liking, depending on the genre of music, for a more fulfilling listening experience.

FZ501E features an MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) power amplifier capable of delivering 4 × 50 watt of high quality sound with superior linearity and less distortion than conventional power amps-even with the volume cranked up.