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Clarion VX401

6.2" In-Dash Double DIN Touchscreen Monitor Receiver with CD, DVD, MP3, USB, and Built-In Bluetooth

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• Built-In Bluetooth
• USB Port Compatible with iPod and iPhones
• 40W x 4 Chan. Max, 18W x 4 Chan. RMS

Learn more about the vx401

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Clarion VX405

OUR PRICE: $359.99

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Product Highlights


• Built-In Bluetooth
• USB Port Compatible with iPod and iPhones
• 40W x 4 Chan. Max, 18W x 4 Chan. RMS

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash DVD, AM/FM, CD, WMA, and MP3 Multimedia Receiver
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • Fixed face with slot loading DVD/CD drive
  • 6.2" Wide-VGA color LCD touch panel display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 40 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 18 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, MP3, WMA, and AAC
  • Playback of Region 1 DVD discs
  • AM/FM tuner with presets
  • 2-band parametric equalizer with 4 selectable tone curves (3 Preset, 1 User)

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM SCC1 and subscription required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Clarion THD400 required and sold separately
  • Built-in Bluetooth: Includes microphone and built-in controls for hands free talking when connected to a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • iPod Ready:
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio/Video Input
  • Rear video output: RCA Audio/Video Output can play video to another LCD screen, like an Overhead Monitor
  • Rear video input: Rear video input for rear view cameras with a RCA composite input
  • Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately

Bluetooth Features:

  • Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
  • Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR certified
  • Supports A2DP audio streaming
  • Bluetooth profiles supported:
    • HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • HSP: Headset Profile enables the a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
    • AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
  • Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
  • Includes a built-in microphone for convenient talking

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Clarion VX405)
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(previous model, replaced by Clarion VX404)

Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Double DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Controls
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
40 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
18 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
2-Band Equalizer with 4 selectable tone curves (3 Preset, 1 User)
Display Type
TFT-LCD Display
Touchscreen
Yes
Screen Size
6.2"
Smartphone Integration
Compatible Smartphones
iPhone (iOS)
Expandability Features
Inputs
Audio/Video (Rear)
Backup Camera
Outputs
Composite Video (RCA)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

VX401

Weight:

9.00lbs

Internal SKU:

vx401

Internal Product ID:

31822

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
14%
4 star
24%
3 star
19%
2 star
29%
1 star
14%



Durability
3.4
Value
3.3
Features
3.4
Design
3.8
Usability
3.1

Customer Reviews

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Dark picture when watching DVD's

Overall the radio and navigation are great however when playing DVD’s the picture is dark and some movies very dark. Already adjust the brightness to 20 which is the highest it goes. Not a good purchase if you plan to watch DVD’s.

By jake on April 11, 2012

25

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not so good

sometime loos connection with iphone3 bay BT. steering wheel interface not working with this radio

By alexandr on September 14, 2012

23

found this helpful.

Great Unit

I recommend the VX401. I was on the fence between the Pioneer 3200BT and this and I chose this unit because my iPod connector would be in the back. The 2 things I find fault with is there is no album art from the ipod and it only has bass and treble as your only basic sound controls. It would be nice if it would allow the mid range to be changed also. Other than that it is easy to use has great sound and I wouldn't change it for any reason. BTW I also have the PAC Jack as my steering wheel control interface and it is also great and controls this unit flawlessly. I bought the unit from Sonic and it was a great experience also.

By John on February 12, 2011

22

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frustrating

Not a bad product.
Wife thought the sound wasn't as good as the OEM radio...not sure.
wanted it for the video for backup camera, but the delay in booting up makes it mostly useless
The survey itself needs some review for usefulness...are the instructions valid/good, is the hardware good....look to how the user uses it,rather than a consumer project.

For ratings, there should be a non applicability, or non-response icon

By Ken on September 17, 2013

22

found this helpful.

Clarion VX401

I 100% recommend this radio. The iPod interface is severely easy to use and is very sleek. The main reason I bought the radio is for the iPod capabilities and I'm not disappointed. The DVD option is very nice and the picture is clear. I never use the am fm radio so I can't comment on that but CDs play well on the radio. I have the radio in my 03 Lexus is300. Well worth the price if you want a nice, sleek radio. Didn't care to have navi so this radio was perfect for the price!

By ernie on August 1, 2012

22

found this helpful.

Stay Away From This One

This head unit is seriously annoying. I'll list a few of the things that make me want to tear it out of my dash and introduce it to the business end of my Winchester. Each time you change sources (iPod, cd, stereo) the thing has to restart. When you access the list of music on your iPod there is a serious lack of intuition on the part of the interface, after you spend 5 minutes slowly scrolling through your songs and pick one you like, you need to start all the way over at songs beginning with "A" and scroll again to pick the next one instead of the unit remembering your place. If you go through artists, for example, pick an album and decide to go back to the list of albums within that artist... There is no "back" button for that. Oh no you have to go all the way back to the beginning and start again by choosing whether you wish to select from artists, or songs. One cannot adjust the volume when changing audio settings. For example, if you want to change the bass or loudness, and turn the volume down to balance the changes you are making, you must back out of the audio settings to do it. When you are playing a CD and you get to the end, the player doesn't start the album over it just stops, thats only slightly annoying but perhaps just plain dumb is that you can't skip from the last track forward to the first track. There is other issues too but I'm getting tired of complaining. Clarion mailed in their performance on this one, its a piece of trash, don't buy it.

By Dominic on June 18, 2012

21

found this helpful.

Great price

This unit is great for the price lots of power I would definitely recommend.

By Brandon on February 7, 2012

21

found this helpful.

Decent unit for the price

Very nice looking unit with some very nice options, the only problem i have encountered is the Blue Tooth is not very good, you have to re-sync everytime you use it.

By kirk on November 14, 2011

21

found this helpful.

VX401 - Mitsubishi Outlander

Installed the VX401 in my 2008 Outlander, and thus far I am pleased. At the price it has one of the best combination of features available. The Bluetooth, iPod, DVD, SIRIUS all work well. Installation is pretty straightforward, with a couple caveats. First, save your mounting screws from your factory radio, you'll need them. The ones supplied are too short if you use the brackets with the aftermarket kit. My factory ones were just right. Also, if you tie-in the parking brake interlock, don't use the Clarion connector, it's junk. Go to Lowes or Walmart and buy some, or just cut the wire and crimp or solder it. Also, if you have steering wheel controls, spend the money for the PAC instead of the cheaper Axxess Universal unit. I tried the latter, and couldn't get it to work, and I'm waiting on the PAC as a replacement, I hope it works. But overall, I'm pleased, and it looks great in the dash. Hope it lasts for as long as I own the car.

By Dennis on January 31, 2011

21

found this helpful.

clarion vx401

Bought the vx401 about 6 months ago. It just started switching from tuner to digital. When it does this you cannot do anything with it except turn it off. When you turn it back on it continues switching. Called service department. They said to push reset button. Didn't fix it. Also blue tooth only works part of time when receiving a call on iPhone.. would not recommend this stereo....

By Robert on November 14, 2013

21

found this helpful.

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