Live Large With Clarion’s All-New Mechless Radio Models
In their on-going effort to introduce innovative new mobile entertainment products, Clarion, a global leader of mobile electronics, debuts two newly designed mechless audio video entertainment head units, the FZ409 and the FZ709.

Clarion FZ409
These units minimize the number buttons while maximizing functionality and deliver mind blowing vivid illumination, sound and tonality.
Clarion’s FZ709 boasts an intuitive iPod focused user interface with USB, MP3/ WMA/ AAC receiver with CeNET control and Built-in Bluetooth Hands-free, phonebook and audio streaming.
Clarion’s FZ709 boasts an intuitive iPod focused user interface with USB, MP3/ WMA/ AAC receiver with CeNET control and Built-in Bluetooth Hands-free, phonebook and audio streaming. Wirelessly connect with various Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones, PDA’s and MP3 players via the built-in Bluetooth interface for music streaming and hands-free operation. The sound quality is unsurpassed with BBE® MP technology and other built-in sound enhancements.
The FZ709 and FZ409 tout an OEL (Organic Electro-luminescence) Full Dot Matrix display with white and blue illumination, delivering crystal clear imagery on a beautifully large display. The USB connectivity with iPod allows for audio and video enjoyment. With iPod video control the units can even convert it for rear seat entertainment.
While the FZ409 doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, it is Bluetooth Ready with Clarion’s optional bluetooth transceiver the BLT370 and offers the same all-around superior performance.
FZ709 Features: MSRP $ 349.99
- OEL Full Dot Matrix – White / Blue illumination
- Capacitive switch controls
- iPod focused HMI
- MP3/WMA/ iTunes and AAC Playback with ID3-TAG Display
- Built-in Bluetooth Streaming Hands-free (A2DP, HFP & OPP)
- USB for iPod (Rear)
- IPod Video Ready (CCA723 required)
- Rear AUX input 3.5mm Jack
- CeNET Sirius / XM Mini-tuner Ready
- 3 band EQ
- 24-Bit D/A Converter
- BBE® MP for compressed audio sound improvement
- Beat EQ for sound adjustment
- Z- Enhancer Plus
- Magna Bass EX sound enhancements
- Built-in High-Pass / Low-Pass filtering
- Subwoofer control
- 6 Channel 4V RCA outputs
- 50W x 4 Built-in amplifier
- 18 FM/ 6 AM Presets
- OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready
- Remote Included
FZ409 Features: MSRP $ 229.99
- OEL Full Dot Matrix – White / Blue illumination
- Capacitive switch controls
- MP3/WMA/ iTunes and AAC Playback with ID3-TAG Display
- Bluetooth Ready (BLT370)
- USB for iPod (Rear)
- IPod Video Ready (CCA723 required)
- Rear AUX input 3.5mm Jack
- CeNET Sirius / XM Mini-tuner Ready
- 3 band EQ
- 24-Bit D/A Converter
- BBE® MP for compressed audio sound improvement
- Beat EQ for sound adjustment
- Z- Enhancer Plus
- Magna Bass EX sound enhancements
- Built-in High-Pass / Low-Pass filtering
- Subwoofer control
- 6 Channel 2V RCA outputs
- 50W x 4 Built-in amplifier
- 18 FM/ 6 AM Presets
- OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready
- Remote Included
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