Clarion Navigation In-Car Entertainment User Manual

N.I.C.E. User's Guide

N.I.C.E.

User’s Guide

Navigation In-Car Entertainment

N.I.C.E.

Dear Customer

Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we are committed to quality and are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase.

Clarion’s Navigation In-Car Entertainment system (N.I.C.E.) system provides four products in one:

• Exceptional navigation supported by a built-in global positioning system (GPS)

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 120 channels of information and entertainment (with optional NAVSIR installed)

• Connection for a rearview camera, DVD player or video game system

• Music player and photo viewer with 10GB of storage for music, such as MP3, and JPEG photo files

The unit’s compact design, 7-inch digital Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides high-resolution images that won’t strain the eye. This translates into easy-to-use mapping and control screens. The display doubles as a touchscreen control pad.

N.I.C.E. comes with both car cigarette lighter and regular power adapters so you can use the unit in your car or at home.

Clarion welcomes you to an experience like no other. To learn more about Clarion’s complete line of audio and video products, please visit us at our Website:

www.clarion.co

User’s Guide

This Guide

If you’re an experienced electronics owner, read “Quick Start” on page 9 to get started quickly.

If you’re new to electronic systems, read this guide carefully.

• For installation procedures, check components at the beginning of “Quick Start” on page 9, then see “Installation” on page 26.

• To learn how to navigate using the GPS, see “Navigation” on page 33.

Warning

Do not let the N.I.C.E. distract you as you drive. You are responsible for the vehicle. Always drive safely and follow traffic rules. It is not recommended to leave your unit in the vehicle because of the exposure to heat.

FCC Notice

This unit complies with the interference limits relative to a Class B digital device, applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding installation in a residential environment. If the unit is not installed in accordance with these instructions, it could cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. If this condition persists after corrective action, consult your dealer or experienced installation facility.

This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You may not copy any portion of it without permission.

All other names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents

This Guide .................................................. 4

1 Quick Start ................................................. 9

Check contents ........................................... 9

Front view ................................................. 10

Back view ................................................. 11

Getting started .......................................... 12

Navigation or entertainment................... 12

Modes of operation................................ 13

Start navigation...................................... 14

Define your destination .......................... 15

Main navigation screen.......................... 16

Sirius Satellite Radio controls ................... 17

Music player controls ................................ 18

Photo viewer controls ............................... 19

Video player controls ................................ 20

Using the remote ...................................... 21

Remote control features ........................ 22

Turning the unit off .................................... 23

Frequently-asked questions ..................... 23

Navigation.............................................. 23

SIRIUS radio.......................................... 25

Entertainment options............................ 25

2 Installation ........................................ 26

Vehicle Precautions .................................. 26

Install the unit in a vehicle ........................ 26

Connect power ......................................... 27

Connecting the radio receiver ................... 28

Connect to a rearview camera .................. 29

Audio through your car stereo .................. 30

3 Navigation ........................................ 33

How global positioning works ................... 33

Starting navigation .................................... 33

Define your destination ............................. 35

Navigating to a specific address............ 37

Navigating in an unfamiliar city.............. 38

Scrolling through lists............................. 41

Using the onscreen keyboard................ 42

Pointing to your destination ................... 45

User’s Guide

Traveling to your destination ..................... 47

Visually tracking your route.................... 48

Recovering from a wrong turn................ 48

Controlling automatic recalculation........ 49

Which way is up..................................... 49

Changing map perspective .................... 50

Zooming in and out ................................ 50

Viewing an intersection close up............ 51

Monitoring signal strength...................... 51

Canceling route guidance ...................... 51

Previewing your journey ............................52

Turn simulation on ................................. 52

Define your current location ................... 52

Define your destination .......................... 53

Backing up safely ...................................... 54

Precautions............................................ 54

Backing up procedure............................ 54

Updating the address book ....................... 55

Adding an address................................. 55

Adding/editing/deleting addresses......... 57

Listening to the radio while navigating ...... 60

Playing music while navigating ................. 61

Traveling with N.I.C.E. .............................. 62

4 Customizing ......................................63

Changing screen brightness ..................... 63

Setting the speaker volume ...................... 65

Customizing navigation ............................. 66

Accessing preferences........................... 66

Maximizing space for the map ............... 68

Shortest time or shortest distance ......... 69

Avoiding interstates and toll roads......... 69

Changing the language.......................... 70

Changing distance units......................... 71

Defining position using lists.................... 72

Defining position by pointing.................. 72

Turning voice guidance on and off......... 73

5 SIRIUS Satellite Radio .....................74

How satellite radio works .......................... 75

Getting started .......................................... 76

Note your ID number.............................. 76

Activate the radio service....................... 78

Antenna Aiming ........................................ 78

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Basic Operations ...................................... 79

Direct tuning by channel ........................... 80

Tuning by category ................................... 81

Tuning by previewing ................................ 81

Previewing by category.......................... 81

Previewing all channels ......................... 82

Tuning by favorites ................................... 82

Storing favorites..................................... 82

Direct tuning by band and preset........... 83

Tuning by preset number....................... 83

Tuning by preset list............................... 84

Searching for favorites .............................. 84

Storing favorite information.................... 84

Finding favorites .................................... 85

Viewing stored favorite information........ 85

Deleting one stored favorite................... 85

Deleting all stored favorites ................... 85

Parental control features .......................... 86

Skipping channels .................................... 87

Accessing skipped channels.................. 88

Restoring a skipped channel ................. 88

Locking out certain channels .................... 89

Locking a channel.................................. 89

Accessing locked channels.................... 91

Restoring a locked channel ................... 91

Changing the lock code ......................... 92

Resetting factory defaults ......................... 93

6 Music modes .................................... 95

Playing music ........................................... 95

Supported formats ................................. 95

Portable music storage.......................... 95

Configuring music playback ...................... 96

7 Video mode ...................................... 98

Video options ............................................ 98

Supported format................................... 98

Playing a movie or game .......................... 98

Connect to the player............................. 99

Viewing a movie or playing a game....... 99

Backing up with the camera ................... 100

Viewing a slide show .............................. 100

Photo storage ...................................... 101

Showing slides..................................... 101

User’s Guide

8 Care and updating .........................103

Cleaning the unit ..................................... 103

Updating the map database .................... 103

Copying files ........................................... 103

Removing the unit................................ 104

Connecting to your PC......................... 105

Copying files ........................................ 106

Disconnecting from the PC .................. 109

Deleting photo and music files ................ 110

Updating the firmware ............................. 111

Troubleshooting ...................................... 113

9 Reference ........................................117

Modes .....................................................117

Mode buttons ....................................... 117

Mode grid............................................. 117

Navigation reference ............................... 118

Onscreen buttons................................. 118

Start Route Guidance .......................... 120

Edit Address Book ............................... 122

Navigation Setup.................................. 122

Set Volume Level................................. 124

Set Language....................................... 124

SIRIUS satellite radio reference ............. 126

Music reference ...................................... 128

Photo reference ...................................... 128

Video reference ...................................... 129

Setup reference ...................................... 129

Specifications .......................................... 130

10 Limited Warranty Information ....... 145

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1. Quick Start

On-glass mounting bracket

Check contents

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

READY

POWER

Also included: this guide and a packet of four screws

7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM

MUSIC

VIDEO

SIRIUS

NAVI

Remote controlMain unit

Audio/video cableHome power cord and adapter Camera input cable

Vehicle power cord

Carrying bag

7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Front view

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays maps and entertainment

Chapter 1: Quick Start

VIDEO

Used when backing up vehicles equipped with a rearview camera and for video playback

SIRIUS

Accesses Satellite radio

NAVI

Accesses navigation using the built-in GPS

POWER

Turns the power on and off

Onscreen buttons, F1-F6

The functions of these six buttons change depending on the mode the unit is in

MUSIC

Plays music files

Infrared sensor

Communicates with your remote control

20GB hard disk drive

Located inside the unit: 10GB used to store maps and 10GB for photos and music

Back view

VIDEO IN

Connects to rearview camera

AUDIO OUT

Connects to the stereo AUX input on a vehicle stereo system. To connect without cable, see “Audio through your car stereo” on page 30

EXT. I/O

Connects to Clarion’s NAVSIR SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface

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A/V IN (RCA input)

Connects to external video source, such as DVD player, camera or video game system

GPS antenna

Rotates at 90 degree angle to unit to improve GPS signal reception

USB 1.1 (HOST)

Directly receives memory stick or connects to extension cable for a portable memory storage device; port supports playback/viewing only; you cannot transfer files from or to device

USB 2.0 (DEVICE)

Connects to computer for downloading updated maps, photos and music files; can transfer to and from unit

DC IN

Connects to power cable

Chapter 1: Quick Start

Getting started

1. Press the POWER button.

The Clarion logo appears; if the speaker is on you hear two beeps, and the navigation caution screen appears after a brief pause.

2. Read the caution and press the Press-to-accept button.

Note

Press onscreen buttons firmly and slowly for best performance.

You’re ready to use the N.I.C.E. as a navigation tool and entertainment center.

Navigation or entertainment

The mode button looks like a

toolbox.

Note

The mode button is button F6 in navigation mode. In the other modes, it appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

Pressing this button displays a grid of features from which you can select NAVIGATION, SIRIUS (radio), MUSIC, PHOTO, VIDEO and SETUP.

Modes of operation

NAVIGATION

Corresponds to the NAVI button below the LCD and launches navigation mode. For details, see “Navigation” on page 33.

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SIRIUS

Corresponds to button of the same name and launches satellite radio mode. For details, see “SIRIUS Satellite Radio” on page 74.

PHOTO

Launches photo viewing mode. For details, see “Video mode” on page 98.

VIDEO

Corresponds to the VIDEO button and launches video mode. For details, see “Video mode” on page 98.

SETUP

Provides access to three configuration options. For a complete summary of details, see “Setup reference” on page 129.

MUSIC

Corresponds to button of the same name and launches music mode. For details, see “Playing music” on page 95.

Start navigation

Satellite

Green when satellite found; light green when signal is weak; gray when satellite not found

Display area

Used to view maps and navigation menus.

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Navigation button (F3)

Start navigation here

NOTE: The big step numbers in this example shows how to begin defining the destination by defining the state first. You can also define a destination by point of interest or by pointing at the map. See “Navigation” on page 33.

Exit button (F1)

Cancels current

Define your destination

Page up (F2) and Page down (F4)

Move backward and forward through up to four items at a time in a list

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Keyboard button (F5)

Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easily

Back button (F6)

Returns to the previous menu

Main navigation screen

Next maneuver

Shows next turn you will make

Pointer

Indicates current location on map

Compass

Indicates current direction of movement or location of north

Scale

Indicates current map scale

ZOOM (F1 and F2)

Enlarges and reduces map

Route

Highlighted in magenta

Next intersection

Pops up as you approach next intersection

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Map view (F4)

Alternates among 2D, 3D and split-screen map views

Next location

Where you’ll be after you make the next maneuver

Speaker button (F5)

Repeats verbal guidance for next maneuver

Distance to next maneuver

Remaining distance to destination

Status bar

Displays current location

Mode button (F6)

Displays grid of features; see “Modes of operation” on page 13

Sirius Satellite Radio controls

Current mode

Mode button

Opens the menu grid

Channel indicator

Identifies the channel

Band or preset indicator

Way to group favorite channels

Channel buttons

Moves to the previous and next channels

Keypad buttons

Jump directly to a channel or preset; hold to store preset

Displays options menu

Category previous and next

Moves to previous and next categories

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BAND

Switches among bands A, B and C, each with 10 preset channels; hold to tune by preset

Volume up and down

Adjusts internal speaker volume

MEMO (memory)

Stores up to 20 artist, song title combinations; hold to recall stored information

DISP (display)

Hold to display list of channels

Signal strength meter

Shows strength of SIRIUS satellite signal

Artist, composer, title

Display in two lines

Channel name

Category name

Content group

Music player controls

Portable memory storage button

Displays contents of a portable memory storage device connected to the USB 1.1 port

Mode button

Opens the menu grid

Pause Stop Back

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Folder button

Displays music folders

to start

Forward to end

Mute Volume up

and down

Music mode button

Alternates among playback options: normal, repeat, repeat folder and random

NOTE: If playing music on a portable memory storage device, you can only play; you cannot transfer files to or

from the device. Scroll up and down

Photo viewer controls

Portable memory storage button

Displays contents of a portable memory storage device connected to the USB 1.1 port

NOTE: You can only view photos on a portable memory storage device; you cannot transfer them to or from it

Mode button

Opens the menu grid

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Full-screen button

Enlarges photo to fill scr een; touch the screen to return to photo default s ize

Previous and next buttons

Display the previous and next photo

Slide show button

Starts slide show

NOTE: You can only view photes that are 1MB or smaller in size

Video player controls

ull-screen button

nlarges image to fill the screen; touch the

creen to return to photo default size

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Audio/Video input

Displays input from DVD or video game system

NOTE: Unit disables video playback when vehicle is in motion

ode button

pens menu grid

Rearview camera

Displays video input

from camera

mounted at back of

vehicle

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Using the remote

The wireless remote control supplied with N.I.C.E. operates most features from a remote location. The buttons on the remote control function the same way their equivalents do on the unit.

For optimal operation, always aim the remote control toward the infrared sensor on the N.I.C.E. front panel.

Infrared sensor

Front of N.I.C.E.

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Remote control features

BAND switches among bands A, B and C (10 preset channels each); press and hold activates preset tuning

Accesses menu options

Turns power on and off

Cancels current operation

Scrolls radio channels in ascending order

Scrolls radio channels in descending order

Confirms menu, list and direct channel selection

Direction arrows move pointer on map

Correspond to six onscreen buttons. Button functions change depending on screen

Selects channel when followed by a 3-digit number within 4 seconds; if less than 3 digits, press 1 or 2 digits, then ENTER

Returns to previous menu

Mode button: opens the menu grid

Captures and stores current program information

Chooses one of several ways to display channel name, artist and song title

Accesses categories in ascending order

Accesses categories in descending order

Increases volume Decreases volume Music playback buttons

Mutes all sound

Directly enter and recall radio channel numbers

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Turning the unit off

Press the POWER button. The unit stores the current mode and turns off.

When you turn the power on again, the unit returns to the mode you were in when you powered off.

Frequently-asked questions

The questions in this section are often asked by people who are learning to use N.I.C.E. For troubleshooting help, see “Troubleshooting” on page 113.

Navigation

Can I review the planned route without actually driving it?

• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, press Simulation Off to change it to Simulation On. When you define your destination, the unit simulates the route independent of the GPS.

I don’t like to drive on freeways (interstates). Can N.I.C.E. calculate a route without going on the freeway?

• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, press Avoid Freeway No to change it to Avoid Freeway Yes.

I don’t like toll roads. Can N.I.C.E. calculate a route that avoids toll roads?

• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, press Toll Yes to change it to Toll No.

Can N.I.C.E. calculate a route that may be a little out of the way, but that may save time?

• N.I.C.E. assumes that going by interstate is faster than going by normal roads. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, change Shortest Distance to Shortest Time and the unit will route you via interstate if one is nearby.

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Can I get rid of all the information icons and boxes so I can see more of the map?

• Yes. In Setup, Display Options, press GPS Icon Display, Status Bar Display, etc. to turn them off.

Can I hear the voice announcing the next maneuver again?

• Yes. While traveling in the direction of the next maneuver, press the speaker button (F5).

Can I find out what road I am currently on?

• The unit displays your current location in a status box at the bottom of the screen.

Can I tell how far it is to the next maneuver?

• The voice guidance announces the distance to the next maneuver well before you get there, if voice guidance is on. A box in the upper right of the screen constantly updates this distance.

Does the unit show me how many miles are left to the destination?

• Yes. The unit displays miles (or kilometers) remaining in the box at the lower right of the screen.

What is the yellow arrow in the upper left of the screen?

• This arrow indicates the next maneuver.

Why does the map always display north at the top? I want the top of the map to show the direction I’m traveling.

• In Setup, Navigation Preferences, press North Up to change it to Heading Up. This changes the map orientation so that the direction you are heading is at the top of the map.

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SIRIUS radio

Can I listen to SIRIUS satellite radio while I navigate?

• Yes. While in navigation mode, press SIRIUS and the unit overlays the top portion of the screen with the SIRIUS controls. Voice guidance always overrides the radio.

Entertainment options

Can I play music files while I navigate?

• Yes. While in navigation mode, press MUSIC and, as with the radio, the unit overlays the top portion of the screen with the MUSIC controls. Voice guidance overrides the music.

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Chapter 2: Installation

2. Installation

This chapter explains how to install the unit in a vehicle and use it at home.

Vehicle Precautions

Follow these precautions to avoid serious auto accident or personal injury:

• Do not mount the N.I.C.E. where it will block your view through the windshield or your view of dashboard indicators and displays.

• Do not mount the N.I.C.E. where it might obstruct the operation of a safety device, such as air bags, etc.

Install the unit in a vehicle

1. Using the screws supplied, mount the N.I.C.E. onto the on-glass mounting bracket.

Suction cup

Latch

Compression button

Adjustment knobs

On-glass mounting bracket

N.I.C.E. unit

On-glass mounting bracket and unit

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7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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VIDEO

SIRIUS

NAVI

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2. Place the on-glass mounting bracket in position with the suction cup touching the glass.

Make sure it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road from any angle, but still has a direct path through the windshield to the GPS satellite. If you are not sure consult a professional installer for help.

3. Press and hold the compression button.

4. While holding the compression button, lift the latch towards the compression button until it locks in place.

5. Adjust the position of the unit using the adjustment knobs.

6. You may extend the unit’s GPS antenna by lifting it to a 90 degree angle with the unit or leave it as is and extend it later if the GPS signal is weak.

Connect power

1. Plug the vehicle power cord into the DC IN socket on the unit.

DC IN socket

Vehi c l e po wer c o rd

Plug into cigarette lighter

Power connection

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2. Plug the other end of the cord into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

3. Turn the power on and your ready to use N.I.C.E. for navigation.

Connecting the radio receiver

If you also have the NAVSIR satellite radio receiver installed, follow these steps to connect it to the N.I.C.E.

1. Connect one end of the NAVSIR cable to the external I/O port on the back of the N.I.C.E.

External I/O port

*Cable not included

NAVSIR connection

2. Connect the other end to the NAVSIR.

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See the NAVSIR documentation for where to connect this cable.

Note

NAVSIR receives power through the N.I.C.E.

Connect to a rearview camera

If your vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera for backing up, connect the camera to the N.I.C.E.:

Reverse positive trigger

Camera video input

Camera connection

For connecting to the reverse gear, consult a professional installer.

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Audio through your car stereo

As the N.I.C.E. is a portable device and designed to travel with you, it comes with its own internal speaker.

N.I.C.E. mounted in your car

Car radio

Car

stereo

speaker

How the FM transmitter works

While riding in a vehicle, the unit’s built-in FM transmitter can send audio output from the N.I.C.E. through your vehicle’s radio antenna to its stereo system.

Audio signal

Antenna

Car

stereo

speaker

Follow these steps to activate the FM transmitter:

1. Press the onscreen mode button (F6 in navigation mode).

2. Press SETUP on the menu grid.

N.I.C.E. SETUP button

Menu grid

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