Clarion Z3

Features and Specs

Processor

Processor: The Z3 processor is designed to control the two included tweeters, two or four Z7 full-range speakers (front/rear), and one or two Z25W subwoofers. Because the processor also has a pair of RCA analog line outputs, it can also integrate standard speakers or subwoofers. (The RCA output is adjusted as one set of speakers, rear full-range or subwoofer.)

Inputs: The processor has digital and analog inputs:

• USB: for smart phone or tablet
• Optical: Toslink optical digital
• Coaxial: RCA coaxial digital
• Line input: stereo RCA analog line-level inputs
• Speaker Level input: 6.5′ speaker-level input harness included

Outputs: The processor also has digital and analog outputs:

• Tweeters: connects to the included tweeters using the included wire
• Front Speakers (Digital): connects to Clarion Z7 speakers (sold separately) using wire included with the Z7s
• Rear Speakers (Digital): connects to Clarion Z7 speakers (sold separately) using wire included with the Z7s
• Subwoofer 1 (Digital): connects to Clarion S25W subwoofer (sold separately) using wire included with the Z25W
• Subwoofer 2 (Digital): connects to Clarion S25W subwoofer (sold separately) using wire included with the Z25W
• Preamp Output: one pair of analog stereo RCA outputs to integrate a standard amp and speakers

Processor Dimensions:

• Width: 4.56″ (5.6″ including wiring)
• Height: 1.47″
• Length: 7.16″

Commander

Commander: The commander (wired remote) is designed to give you easy access to often used adjustments, and seldom used adjustments not covered by the Z-Tune App. The commander has a display panel, mode button, set button and rotary dial, and offers access to these features:

• Main Volume: adjust master volume; -99 dB to 00 dB in 1 dB steps
• Subwoofer Volume: adjust the subwoofer volume (relative to the master volume); -10 to +10 in 0.5 steps
• Memory Select: switch between the four custom memory settings in the Z-Tune App
• Intelligent Tune: on/off
• Intelligent Tune Detail:
  • Sound Restorer: restores compressed audio sources; Off/Low/Mid/High
  • Virtual Bass: intensifies bass output when there’s no subwoofer in the system; Off/Low/Mid/High
  • Tone Filter: adjusts attack and reverb tone; Off/Vivid+1/Vivid+2/Vintage+1/Vintage+2
  • Reverb Control: Adjusts the reverb on the signal source; Off/Low/Mid/High
• Balance: Left/Right
• Fader: Front/Rear
• Source: Optical/Coaxial/Analog/USB
• Audio Sense: adjusts the input gain of the analog input; Low/Mid/High
• Brightness: adjusts display brightness; 11 settings
• Beep: on/off

Z-Tune: The APP has four custom memory positions, and offers these adjustments:

• Speaker Setting: what channels in use, digital and analog
• Crossover: individual settings for each speaker; high pass frequency, low pass frequency, slope, gain level, phase
• Time Alignment: set distance to each speaker component; up to 206.7″ (525cm)
• Equalizer: dedicated EQ for each channel, 31 band, can sync left and right
  • Level: -12 dB to +12 dB in 0.5 dB steps
  • Bands: 20 Hz, 25 Hz, 31.5 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 63 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 125 Hz, 160 Hz, 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 315 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 630 Hz, 800 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.15 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 16 kHz, 20 kHz

Commander Dimensions:

• Width: 3.95″
• Height: 1.82″
• Depth: 0.7″ (1.1″ including knob)

Tweeters

Mounting Options: The tweeters include flush mount and angled surface mount housings.

Tweeter Mounting Dimensions: