Clarion Corporation of America
661 West Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, California 90247-4201
www.clarion.com
NICE31805 Rev1.0
N.I.C.E.
User’s Guide
N.I.C.E. User's Guide
Navigation In-Car Entertainment
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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
N.I.C.E.
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
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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.
Copyright and Trademarks
This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You
may not copy any portion of it without permission.
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1. Quick Start
On-glass
mounting bracket
N.I.C.E.
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 adapterCamera input cable
Vehicle power cord
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Carrying bag
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Front view
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays maps and entertainment
SIRIUS
Accesses Satellite radio
NAVI
Accesses navigation
using the built-in GPS
POWER
Turns the power on and off
Chapter 1: Quick Start
Onscreen buttons, F1-F6
The functions of these six buttons change
depending on the mode the unit is in
VIDEO
Used when backing up
vehicles equipped with a
rearview camera and for
video playback
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
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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
N.I.C.E.
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
A/V IN (RCA input)
Connects to external
video source, such as
DVD player, camera or
video game system
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
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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.
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Modes of operation
NAVIGATION
Corresponds to the
NAVI button below the
LCD and launches
navigation mode. For
details, see “Navigation”
on page 33.
PHOTO
Launches photo viewing
mode. For details, see
“Video mode” on page 98.
N.I.C.E.
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.
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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.
MUSIC
Corresponds to button
of the same name and
launches music mode.
For details, see “Playing
music” on page 95.
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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.
Chapter 1: Quick Start
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Navigationbutton (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
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Define your destination
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Page up (F2) and Page down (F4)
Move backward and forward through
up to four items at a time in a list
N.I.C.E.
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5
Keyboard button (F5)
Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easily
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Back button (F6)
Returns to the previous menu
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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
Chapter 1: Quick Start
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
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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
MENU
Displays options
menu
Category previous and next
Moves to previous and next
categories
N.I.C.E.
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
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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
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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
PauseStopBack
Chapter 1: Quick Start
Folder button
Displays music folders
to start
Forward
to end
MuteVolume 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
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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
N.I.C.E.
Full-screen button
Enlarges photo to fill screen; touch the
screen to return to photo default size
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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
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Video player controls
ull-screen button
nlarges image to fill the screen; touch the
creen to return to photo default size
ode button
pens menu grid
Chapter 1: Quick Start
Audio/Video input
Displays input from DVD
or video game system
NOTE: Unit disables video playback
when vehicle is in motion
Rearview camera
Displays video input
from camera
mounted at back of
vehicle
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N.I.C.E.
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.
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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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Chapter 1: Quick Start
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.
N.I.C.E.
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.
Chapter 1: Quick Start
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.
N.I.C.E.
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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7"
TFT LCD NAVIGA
TION SYSTEM
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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
READY
POWER
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
MUSIC
VIDEO
SIRIUS
NAVI
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N.I.C.E.
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.
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Connect power
1.Plug the vehicle power cord into the DC IN
socket on the unit.
DC IN socket
Vehicle power cord
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.
Chapter 2: Installation
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.
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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Chapter 2: Installation
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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1.The Unit displays the SETUP menu.
FM frequency and internal speaker button
N.I.C.E. SETUP menu
2.Press the FM Frequency and Internal Speaker
button.
The unit displays the FM Frequencies and
Internal Speaker menu.
N.I.C.E.
3.Press FM Transmitter on the touch-sensitive
screen.
The unit displays a list of frequencies.
Mode button
FM Frequencies List
Although the unit will work on a frequency that
is transmitting a radio station, some
interference may occur. For best performance,
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