Clarion Navigation In-Car Entertainment User Manual Download

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Chapter 2: Installation

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

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.

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

NAVSIR connection

Connect the other end to the NAVSIR.

External I/O port

*Cable not
included

Summary of Contents for Navigation In-Car Entertainment

Page 1: ...N I C E User s Guide N I C E Navigation In Car Entertainment User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ... 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 co...

Page 4: ...nit 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 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS and th...

Page 5: ...ote control features 22 Turning the unit off 23 Contents 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 3...

Page 6: ...ook 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 road...

Page 7: ... 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 mus...

Page 8: ...les 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 1...

Page 9: ...R NAVI SIRIUS VIDEO MUSIC Audio video cable Home power cord and adapter Camera input cable Remote control Main unit Vehicle power cord Carrying bag On glass mounting bracket Also included this guide and a packet of four screws Check contents If anything is missing contact your dealer immediately ...

Page 10: ...ipped with a rearview camera and for video playback MUSIC Plays music files Infrared sensor Communicates with your remote control Liquid Crystal Display LCD Displays maps and entertainment 20GB hard disk drive Located inside the unit 10GB used to store maps and 10GB for photos and music Onscreen buttons F1 F6 The functions of these six buttons change depending on the mode the unit is in ...

Page 11: ... 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 DC IN Connects to power cable VIDEO IN Connects to rearview camera A V IN RCA input Connects to external video source such as DVD player camera or video game system EXT I O Connects to Clarion s NAVSIR SIRIUS Satellite R...

Page 12: ...s 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 Note Navigation or entertainment The mode button looks like a toolbox 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 NA...

Page 13: ...see Playing music on page 95 VIDEO Corresponds to the VIDEO button and launches video mode For details see Video mode on page 98 PHOTO Launches photo viewing mode For details see Video mode on page 98 NAVIGATION Corresponds to the NAVI button below the LCD and launches navigation mode For details see Navigation on page 33 SETUP Provides access to three configuration options For a complete summary ...

Page 14: ...al is weak gray when satellite not found Display area Used to view maps and navigation menus 2 Exit button F1 Cancels current 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 ...

Page 15: ...tination Keyboard button F5 Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easily Page up F2 and Page down F4 Move backward and forward through up to four items at a time in a list 3 4 Back button F6 Returns to the previous menu 5 ...

Page 16: ...Enlarges and reduces map Compass Indicates current direction of movement or location of north Pointer Indicates current location on map Status bar Displays current location Speaker button F5 Repeats verbal guidance for next maneuver Next maneuver Shows next turn you will make Remaining distance to destination Next location Where you ll be after you make the next maneuver Next intersection Pops up ...

Page 17: ...es to the previous and next channels MENU Displays options menu BAND Switches among bands A B and C each with 10 preset channels hold to tune by preset Category previous and next Moves to previous and next categories Volume up and down Adjusts internal speaker volume Mode button Opens the menu grid Channel name Band or preset indicator Way to group favorite channels Category name Content group Art...

Page 18: ...older button Displays music folders Music mode button Alternates among playback options normal repeat repeat folder and random Pause Stop Back to start Forward to end Mute Volume up and down Scroll up and down Mode button Opens the menu grid NOTE If playing music on a portable memory storage device you can only play you cannot transfer files to or from the device ...

Page 19: ...ons Display the previous and next photo Slide show button Starts slide show Full screen button Enlarges photo to fill screen touch the screen to return to photo default size Mode button Opens the menu grid NOTE You can only view photos on a portable memory storage device you cannot transfer them to or from it NOTE You can only view photes that are 1MB or smaller in size ...

Page 20: ...D or video game system Rearview camera Displays video input from camera mounted at back of vehicle Mode button Opens menu grid Full screen button Enlarges image to fill the screen touch the screen to return to photo default size NOTE Unit disables video playback when vehicle is in motion ...

Page 21: ... 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 Front of N I C E Infrared sensor ...

Page 22: ...els in descending order Accesses categories in descending order Accesses categories in ascending order Scrolls radio channels in ascending order Mutes all sound Confirms menu list and direct channel selection Selects channel when followed by a 3 digit number within 4 seconds if less than 3 digits press 1 or 2 digits then ENTER Increases volume Correspond to six onscreen buttons Button functions ch...

Page 23: ... 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 To...

Page 24: ... 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 ...

Page 25: ...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 ...

Page 26: ... 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 2 Installation Install the unit in a vehicle 1 Using the screws supplied mount the N I C E onto the on glass mounting bracket On glass mounting bracket and unit R E A D Y 7 TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM 7 TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM POWER NAVI SIRIUS VIDEO MUSIC Co...

Page 27: ...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 ...

Page 28: ...se 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 NAVSIR connection 2 Connect the other end to the NAVSIR External I O port Cable not included ...

Page 29: ...power through the N I C E Note 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 Camera connection For connecting to the reverse gear consult a professional installer Reverse positive trigger Camera video input ...

Page 30: ...n 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 Car radio Car Antenna stereo speaker Car stereo speaker N I C E mounted in your car Audio signal 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 Menu grid N I C E SETUP...

Page 31: ...he FM Frequencies and Internal Speaker menu FM frequency and internal speaker button 3 Press FM Transmitter on the touch sensitive screen The unit displays a list of frequencies FM Frequencies List Although the unit will work on a frequency that is transmitting a radio station some interference may occur For best performance Mode button ...

Page 32: ...ency that is not in use by a radio station 4 Press one of the frequencies The unit automatically begins transmitting and returns to the SETUP menu Turn this option off if you are using low level audio outputs in your particular application Note ...

Page 33: ...S to provide easy navigation anywhere within the United States and Canada providing no obvious satellite signal obstructions are in the way Obstructions 3 Navigation include nearby buildings high terrain parking garages and tunnels N I C E communicates with an overhead satellite to calibrate its position Starting navigation If your car has been sitting in the sun the N I C E may be hot to the touc...

Page 34: ...igation mode Otherwise 1 Press the NAVI button below the LCD Navigation button OR Press the onscreen mode button then press the onscreen NAVIGATION button Mode and navigation onscreen buttons A caution screen appears Navigation caution screen 2 Read the caution then press the Press to accept button Press onscreen buttons firmly and slowly for best performance Note ...

Page 35: ...ou on the map Main navigation screen The red pointer identifies your position GPS signal strength indicator Current position Define your destination Always define your destination while parked Do not attempt to define a destination while driving 1 Press the navigation button F3 Warning ...

Page 36: ...s your current location and system status information such as the active menu name 2 Press Start Route Guidance Current location Navigation button F3 The unit displays several ways to select a destination Destination options There are two basic ways to define a destination Use lists to define the address Point to it on the map scroll down to see this option ...

Page 37: ...ion lists addresses previously stored in the address book by name Use this method for a destination in your area that you visit occasionally For how to store an address see Updating the address book on page 55 Previous destination This option lists your last 15 destinations Use this method when traveling to quickly recall temporarily important addresses such as your hotel or rental car agency Navi...

Page 38: ...rd on page 42 Navigating in an unfamiliar city Point of interest lets you define a destination when you don t know its address This method is especially useful when traveling in an unfamiliar city It can save time and the expense of driving around when you need to find for example a gasoline station or a grocery store The N I C E database maintains a list of two million points of interest organize...

Page 39: ...ys a list of categories By Postal Code and Phone go directly to the onscreen keyboard See Using the onscreen keyboard on page 42 1 Scroll down to view the fifth point of interest option Fifth point of interest option visible By First Few Letters is especially useful if you know only the state or province in which a famous place is located but you don t know how it might be categorized nor do you k...

Page 40: ...ategory Categories list 3 Select the type of place you re looking for such as a bank or ATM The unit prompts you to choose how to display the locations Sort point of interest locations options 4 If you know the name you re looking for choose Sort By Name If you re in an unfamiliar city press Sort By Distance for the closest point of interest 5 Select the destination from the resulting list ...

Page 41: ...wn scroll buttons scroll one item at a time Multi item scroll buttons F2 and F4 scroll up to four items at a time Scroll through the menu one item at a time using the menu s up and down scroll buttons Scroll through the menu options up to four items at a time using the onscreen multi item scroll buttons F2 and F4 at the bottom of the screen If the list is long press the keyboard button F5 and use ...

Page 42: ...omatically Lists give you the choice of scrolling or using the keyboard to save time Keyboard button F5 1 If you re viewing a long list such as all the streets in California press the keyboard button F5 The unit displays the onscreen keyboard Onscreen keyboard ready to type point of interest postal code 2 Press the first few letters of the name or postal code Accept button Standard characters butt...

Page 43: ...l code appeared automatically and only the keys needed to enter the rest of the postal code are available 3 To type letters with diacritical marks such as é and ñ press the special characters button 4 Press the standard characters button to return to standard characters Press the backspace key if you make a mistake 5 After typing one or more characters press the accept button check mark The system...

Page 44: ...ays the address range for all the streets in the list A quick check with the address you re seeking should confirm that you are in the right area 6 Press an item to select it When you select the street the unit gives you the option of specifying a specific house building number or an intersection Address or intersection ...

Page 45: ...k mark Continue with Traveling to your destination on page 47 Pointing to your destination Rather than enter an address you can use your finger to touch a location on the map 1 Press the navigation button F3 followed by Start Route Guidance then scroll down to Map and press it OR Just touch the location you wish to use as your destination on the map without pressing the navigation button first ...

Page 46: ... finger was doing the traveling Continue touching the map until you pinpoint the location Crosshairs 3 Press the push pin button F5 The unit displays the selected destination as a list item 4 Press the name to confirm the location If you started by pressing the navigation button continue with the next topic If you just pointed to the destination the unit prompts you to select how to use the locati...

Page 47: ...e beginning of your journey and your next appears at top left Directions can be visual only or include verbal instructions depending on whether or not you prefer Note voice guidance to be on or off See Turning voice guidance on and off on page 73 for more information about this option If voice guidance is on you hear is Please proceed to the highlighted route Once you begin driving N I C E will pr...

Page 48: ...our next maneuver displays in the upper left corner of the screen The name of the next street to turn onto appears in the bar at the top of the screen and the distance to the next maneuver appears in the upper right corner The total trip distance displays in the lower right corner Recovering from a wrong turn Don t worry if you miss a turn or intentionally stray off course to avoid roadwork or an ...

Page 49: ...ss this button to turn automatic recalculation off The original route remains highlighted 4 Turn this option back on again after the detour Which way is up The top of the screen can always point north or it can point in the direction you are traveling North Up displays a map with north always toward the top of the screen Heading Up displays a map with your direction of travel always toward the top...

Page 50: ...ng 2D 3D and split screen views With 3D view you can see more of the road ahead Daytime blue sky and clouds turn to stars at night Map button Zooming in and out Pressing the zoom buttons changes the scale of the map Map during navigation The farthest you can zoom in is to 1 16th of a mile The farthest out you can zoom is to eight miles Zoom buttons Scale ...

Page 51: ...nlarged intersection To turn this feature off see Maximizing space for the map on page 68 Monitoring signal strength The GPS indicator shows the strength of the GPS signal Canceling route guidance If you change your mind after selecting a destination 1 On the main navigation screen press the navigation button F3 Strong signal green Weak signal light green No satellite connection gray ...

Page 52: ...re activates route guidance without actually going anywhere 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Setup 3 Press Navigation Preferences 4 Scroll down and press Simulation to turn it on The simulation icon replaces the signal strength indicator along the left edge of the screen 5 Press the exit button F1 to close Setup Define your current location 1 Touch any location on the map Crosshairs appear...

Page 53: ...Set Vehicle Position The red pointer moves to this position Define your destination Touch your destination as you did for defining your current location OR Press the navigation button F3 and use the menus to define your destination As soon as definition is complete The unit calculates the route and begins route guidance The red pointer moves along the route in 0 01 mile increments A beep sounds wh...

Page 54: ...jects in on the video screen may be larger than they appear Backing up procedure When the N I C E detects that you have put the car into reverse it switches to rearview camera mode Automatic camera on requires the the reverse trigger be connected Consult a professional installer If the reverse trigger is not connected 1 Press the VIDEO button below the LCD OR Press the mode button press VIDEO on t...

Page 55: ...s to the address book involves selecting an address from the N I C E database and associating a name such as Office Grandma s house with that address The only aspect of the address book that you can later edit is the name you associate with an address Adding an address You may add your current address or an address after using it as a destination to the address book The following procedure explain...

Page 56: ...he current location zoom out F2 before you touch the map then zoom in again F1 when you are getting close to the location Continue touching the map until you find the location 2 Press the push pin button F5 The unit displays the selected location as a list item 3 Press the name to confirm the location 4 Press Add to Address Book The unit displays the onscreen keyboard 5 Type a name to associate wi...

Page 57: ...name or No to return to the previous menu Adding editing deleting addresses 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Edit Address Book The unit gives you four options Edit address book options screen Add Previous Destination displays a list of previous destinations including the one you just entered Add Current Location lets you enter your current location ...

Page 58: ... the address book 3 Press the desired option If you pressed Add Previous Destination the unit displays a list of previous destinations Previous destinations list If you chose to edit an existing name the unit displays a list of the addresses currently stored Currently stored address list 4 Press the desired item ...

Page 59: ...n check mark to save the address using the displayed name OR Press and hold the backspace button to erase the existing name then type a name For example rather than use the address of our local school as the name you could change it to SCHOOL 6 Press the accept button check mark to save the edited name A confirmation screen appears 7 Press Yes to save your entry or No to return to the Name the ent...

Page 60: ...ls Navi gation When minimized only the top line appears When maximized two additional lines appear Maximized SIRIUS radio controls To move forward and backward through the channels press the channel buttons To switch among channel artist and song title touch the information window Exit button Turns radio off Information Displays radio signal strength current channel and band Expand minimize overla...

Page 61: ...ong the three bands then press the band number Voice guidance takes priority over the radio Playing music while navigating To listen to stored music while you navigate press the MUSIC button below the LCD Note The MUSIC controls overlay the top of the navigation screen Expanded music controls overlay the navigation screen Music controls Navi gation ...

Page 62: ...olls current song info Expand minimize overlay Controls display of channel selection controls Playback controls Portable memory storage button Music mode button Mute button Volume up down buttons Note Traveling with N I C E To remove the unit from your vehicle lift up the latch that holds the suction cup to the windshield Locating the latch You can use the unit at home To carry it with you when yo...

Page 63: ...er explains how to customize the N I C E unit and features to suit your preferences 4 Customizing Changing screen brightness 1 Press the onscreen mode button followed by Setup on the menu grid Menu grid N I C E SETUP button ...

Page 64: ... Press the LCD button LCD button 1 The unit displays the brightness bar Brightness bar 2 Press the left and right arrows to adjust the brightness of the screen The new setting takes effect immediately 3 Press the LCD button again to accept the new setting Brightness arrows ...

Page 65: ... the remote control Each method adjusts the same volume setting This procedure explains how to set volume using navigation setup 1 If you re not in navigation mode press NAVI 2 Press the navigation button F3 followed by Setup 3 On the Setup menu press Set Volume level The volume level displays on the status bar Volume level bar Volume up F1 and down F2 buttons Mute F4 ...

Page 66: ...en or simply wait a few seconds and the main navigation screen appears automatically The volume buttons on the radio and music screens change the same volume setting as the SETUP option To mute only the guidance voice see Turning voice guidance on and off on page 73 Note Customizing navigation Accessing preferences These general instructions work for all options 1 If you re not already on the main...

Page 67: ...enu appears Navigation menu 2 Press Setup Navigation button F3 The Setup menu appears Setup menu 3 Press an option button Use the multi item scroll buttons to view additional options Multi item scroll buttons F2 F4 Back button F6 ...

Page 68: ... exit button F1 Maximizing space for the map To see more of the map turn off all the indicators icons and status bars that provide additional information 1 To access these options press Display Options on the Setup menu The options menu or settings appear Display Options menu Consider turning off GPS Icon Status Bar this is the bar located at the bottom of the screen just above the buttons Scale I...

Page 69: ...stance Shortest Time button When set to Shortest Distance the unit calculates the route based on the shortest distance as the crow flies When set to Shortest Time the unit calculates the route based on the shortest estimated travel time This time is based on road type for example interstates are assumed to be faster 5 When you re finished press the exit button F1 Avoiding interstates and toll road...

Page 70: ...button to display the desired setting Press the Toll Yes No button to display the desired setting 3 When you re finished press the exit button F1 Changing the language 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Setup 3 Press Set Language The Languages menu appears Languages menu 4 Press the desired language N I C E supports English Spanish and French ...

Page 71: ...cted language All menu items remain in English Accept button 6 When you re finished press the exit button F1 Changing distance units The distance to the next maneuver appears in the upper right of the screen The unit can report distances in miles kilometers and meters or miles and yards 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Setup 3 Scroll down and press Set Distance Units ...

Page 72: ... C E mounted in your vehicle does not have direct access to the satellite signal follow this or the procedure in the next topic to establish your point of origin HOME 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Setup 3 Scroll down and press Set Vehicle Position 4 Use the menus to define the point of origin in the same way you defined a destination See Define your destination on page 35 Defining posit...

Page 73: ...use options list Turning voice guidance on and off When voice guidance is on the default setting N I C E provides verbal step by step directions as you travel the selected route 1 Press the navigation button F3 2 Press Setup 3 Press Navigation Preferences 4 Scroll down and press Voice Guidance On Off To hear the voice the internal speaker must be on see Setup reference on page 129 or the FM Transm...

Page 74: ...S Satellite Radio Music channels include today s hits R B oldies classical music country bluegrass jazz latin reggae rock and more In season you can listen to 16 NFL games a week up to 40 NBA games a week and up to 40 NHL games a week Coupled with great sports news from ESPN SIRIUS offers unrivaled sports coverage News and entertainment offerings include NPR CNBC Fox News Radio Disney and E Entert...

Page 75: ...te radio you need Clarion s NAVSIR SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface and antenna The interface plugs into the EXT I O port on the back of the N I C E The antenna receives SIRIUS signals anywhere in the continental United States provided no obvious satellite signal obstructions are in the way Obstructions include nearby buildings high terrain parking garages and tunnels The receiver decodes the info...

Page 76: ...ives the satellite signal For installation instructions see the user s guide that comes with the NAVSIR A subscription to SIRIUS satellite radio Note your ID number 1 Press the SIRIUS button at the bottom of the screen or press the mode button toolbox then press SIRUIS 2 If you are in navigation mode press SIRIUS again to open the full SIRIUS display SIRIUS main screen 3 Press the onscreen MENU bu...

Page 77: ...E 77 4 The unit displays the Menu Options page with the SIRIUS ID option highlighted Options menu 5 Press the SIRIUS ID menu item 6 The 12 digit SIRIUS ID number appears Options menu 7 Write this number here ...

Page 78: ...tion fee is involved Make sure to have your identification number accessible when calling Sirius Antenna Aiming To receive a good signal requires a direct line of sight between you and the satellite If your reception is poor moving the antenna may help This option Note confirms that the antenna is in the best position to receive the satellite signal 1 Press MENU 2 The options menu appears Options ...

Page 79: ...l TER graph shows the terrestrial signal strength In urban areas where structures may affect the line of sight satellite signal terrestrial repeaters TER strengthen the signal They may not be available in your geographical location Basic Operations 1 After activating your SIRIUS subscription press the SIRIUS button at the bottom of the screen 2 If the unit is in navigation mode press the SIRIUS bu...

Page 80: ...ting Channels 3 Press the onscreen channel previous and next buttons to move to the next channel The channel starts playing A channel is a source of satellite radio content Direct tuning by channel If you know the three digit channel number 1 Touch the middle of the screen 2 Enter the channel number using the row of numbered buttons along the bottom of the screen The unit changes immediately to th...

Page 81: ...lect the channel within the category The channel begins playing and the LCD returns to the default display Tuning by previewing There are two ways to preview what s playing before selecting a channel Previewing by category This procedure lets you view by category what s currently playing on other channels without changing the current channel 1 Press the onscreen previous and next category buttons ...

Page 82: ...regardless of category 2 Press DISP again and again to alternate the list among channel artist name and song title 3 Press the channel name on the touch sensitive screen to select it The channel begins playing and the LCD returns to the default display Use channel up and down to scroll among channels Tuning by favorites The receiver can locate up to 30 favorite channels 10 per band This feature sa...

Page 83: ... the corresponding preset band 2 Press one of the 0 9 keys The associated preset channel begins playing and the LCD returns to the default display Tuning by preset number 1 Press and hold BAND to enter Preset Tune Mode The Band indicator changes to show the current preset number 2 Press the previous and next channel buttons to move backward and forward through all presets The associated preset cha...

Page 84: ...ching for favorites When you turn N I C E on it can automatically search the incoming SIRIUS signal and alert you when a favorite song is playing Then it s up to you to switch from your current channel to the channel playing your favorite Storing favorite information You may store a list of up to 20 favorite artists and song titles To store a favorite it must be currently playing When a favorite s...

Page 85: ...before the alert occurred If you make no selection within 10 seconds the display returns to its previous status Viewing stored favorite information 1 Press and hold MEMO for three seconds The unit displays the stored information one item at a time 2 Press the onscreen previous and next channel buttons to page through all 20 items Deleting one stored favorite 1 Press and hold MEMO for three seconds...

Page 86: ...ing specific channels in two ways Skip specific channels when tuning Use this feature to completely omit specific channels which the SIRIUS receiver does not even download from the satellite For instructions continue with the next topic Require the listener to enter a four digit lock code to play specific channels Use this feature to allow only those who know the four digit activation code to list...

Page 87: ...tton 2 The options menu appears Options menu 3 Press the ADD or SKIP onscreen menu item 4 Press the onscreen previous and next channel buttons to display the channel selections Press DISP again and again to alternate among channel name name of current artist and name of current song 5 Press the channel number on the touch sensitive screen to skip the channel ...

Page 88: ...t setting this option press MENU again Accessing skipped channels There are only two ways to access skipped channels Enter the channel number directly See Direct tuning by channel on page 80 Use the Add option to restore the channel Restoring a skipped channel 1 Press the onscreen MENU button 2 Press the ADD and SKIP onscreen menu item 3 Press the previous and next channel buttons to highlight the...

Page 89: ...is feature to prevent unauthorized people such as children from accessing specific channels Locking a channel When you select this option the unit prompts you to define a four digit lock code 1 Press the onscreen MENU button The options menu appears Options menu 2 Press the LOCK or UNLOCK menu item The unit displays the lock code entry box ...

Page 90: ...l list with the current channel highlighted 4 Press the onscreen previous and next buttons to highlight the channel to lock 5 Press the channel number on the touch sensitive screen to lock the channel Channel list with one channel locked The unit displays LOCK next to the channel number Although the unit will download this channel it will not allow access during regular tuning without entering the...

Page 91: ...e Restoring a locked channel When you select this option 1 Press the onscreen MEMO button 2 Press Lock Options on the touch sensitive screen The unit displays the lock code entry box 3 Enter the four digit code The unit displays a channel list with the current channel highlighted 4 Press the onscreen previous and next channel buttons to highlight the locked channel 5 Press the channel number on th...

Page 92: ...he onscreen MENU button The options menu appears Options menu 2 Press the EDIT CODE menu item The unit displays the lock code entry box Edit code entry box 3 Enter the four digit code or 0000 if this is the first time you re setting the code The New Code prompt appears ...

Page 93: ...Enter the new four digit code again You have changed the lock code To exit without setting this option press Enter or MENU again Resetting factory defaults To return the unit to the configuration it had when you purchased it 1 Press MENU The options menu appears Options menu 2 Press the FACTORY DEFAULT menu item ...

Page 94: ...Chapter 5 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 94 The unit displays Restore setting options 3 Press YES All SIRIUS option settings return to their factory defaults ...

Page 95: ... USB 1 1 port For information about how to download music and photos from your PC to the N I C E see Copying files on page 103 Supported formats MP3 WMA WAVE 6 Music modes Portable music storage Portable memory storage device connection 1 If the music is stored on a memory stick insert the stick directly into the USB 1 1 port on the back of the unit USB 1 1 port Portable memory storage device exte...

Page 96: ...hoose music and configure how you want your files to play random etc before you start navigating 1 Press the MUSIC button below the LCD The music banner appears across the top of the screen 2 Press the MUSIC button again The music default screen appears and the last song you were listening to begins to play Default music screen Song title Folder button Portable memory storage button Music mode but...

Page 97: ...rage device press the portable memory storage button Only MP3 files can be played while navigating 4 Press the song title on the touchscreen The song begins to play When it s finished the unit plays the next song based on the music mode Note 5 Press the music mode to alternate among these options Music mode button Repeat all songs in one folder Repeat current song Play all songs in system at rando...

Page 98: ... in the N I C E video window For more information see Backing up safely on page 54 Viewing a DVD movie Playing video games Viewing digital photos stored in your camera on a memory stick or on the N I C E hard disk 7 Video mode Supported format Playing a movie or game It is illegal to drive and watch a video at the same time When the GPS detects motion it disables video viewing Note The unit suppor...

Page 99: ... on the back of the unit A V IN connection Viewing a movie or playing a game 1 Press VIDEO at the bottom of the screen OR Press the onscreen mode button and then press VIDEO The unit displays the video window Video screen 2 Load your DVD player or video game and press play Full screen mode DVD Video game mode Exit Camera button ...

Page 100: ...low the LCD OR Press the onscreen mode button and press VIDEO 2 Press the camera button The image appears in the video window 3 Press the full screen button to stretch the rearview camera image to fill the screen Viewing a slide show In photo mode the N I C E lets you page through digital photos stored on the unit s hard disk or on a portable memory storage device connected to the USB 1 1 port ...

Page 101: ...photos are stored on a memory stick insert the stick directly into the USB 1 1 port on the back of the unit If the portable memory storage device has an extension cable connect the cable If the photos are on your computer see Copying files on page 103 for how to copy them from the PC to the N I C E 2 If the power to the unit is off turn it on Showing slides 1 Press the mode button F6 on the naviga...

Page 102: ...le memory storage device button Start slide show 2 To select digital images on a portable memory storage device press the portable memory storage device button 3 To expand the image to fill the screen press the full screen mode button 4 Press the Start slide show button to start the show 5 Press the previous and next buttons to view the images ...

Page 103: ... Care and updating Updating the map database Clarion continuously publishes new map databases on DVD You can purchase the latest map DVD from the Clarion Website www clarion com Once you have the DVD follow the steps in the next topic to update the N I C E map database Copying files N I C E can store up to 10 GB of music and photo files making it easy to listen to your favorite music or view your ...

Page 104: ... laptop computer you may be able to transfer files without removing the N I C E from your vehicle 1 Otherwise lift the latch that holds the suction cup to the windshield to remove the N I C E from your vehicle Locating the latch 2 Carry the N I C E to the PC Latch ...

Page 105: ...with this cable or you can purchase one at your computer store 1 Make sure power to both the PC and the N I C E is turned off 2 Connect one end of a standard USB cable to the USB 2 0 port on the N I C E USB 2 0 connection 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the PC s USB 2 0 port USB 2 0 port Cable not included ...

Page 106: ...PC open My Computer or Windows Explorer Consult your Windows manual if you need help Windows opens a screen showing all the drives on your computer Windows assigns a drive letter to the N I C E based on the other drives in your system Therefore the drive letter you see may be different from the one in the following example Sample My Computer window 3 Double click the N I C E drive icon N I C E as ...

Page 107: ... the photos on the N I C E Note 4 Double click one of the folders Map Music or Photos in the N I C E window to open it If you re copying from the PC to the N I C E this is the destination folder If you re copying from the N I C E to the PC this is the source folder Copy direction when updating the N I C E 5 Open another My Computer window 6 If you re copying music or photos navigate to the PC musi...

Page 108: ...an see the contents of both the source and destination folders 8 In the source folder select the files to copy Hold CTRL and click individual file names to select them OR Click the file at the top of the list hold SHIFT and click the last file in the list OR Hold CTRL and press A to select all files in the list Sample selection of source music files 9 Click and drag the selected files to the selec...

Page 109: ...eed Sample Copying message When the copy is finished the files appear in the selected Music or Photo folder on the N I C E Sample Music folder after copying files Disconnecting from the PC 1 Turn off power to the N I C E and shut down the PC 2 Unplug the USB cable from both the N I C E and the PC ...

Page 110: ... drive icon to open the N I C E folder Windows opens the folder that contains the default Map Music and Photo folders 4 Double click the folder on the N I C E that contains the file s to delete Do not delete the Map folder as it contains all of the maps used for navigation 5 Select the files to delete Hold CTRL and click individual file names to select them OR Click the file at the top of the list...

Page 111: ...ne Note Updating the firmware From time to time Clarion upgrades the N I C E firmware Firmware is the operating system OS or software stored in the N I C E that controls system features and displays screens and messages 1 Using a PC copy the upgraded software from the Clarion website onto portable memory storage 2 Insert the portable memory storage into the USB 1 1 Host port on the N I C E 3 Press...

Page 112: ...e SETUP menu Setup menu FM transmitter button LCD adjustment button Update software button 4 Press the update software button The unit displays the current Operating System OS version and searches for any upgrades 5 Follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 113: ...ble and fuse GPS signal strength is weak In some applications installations GPS signal may be difficult to receive Position the built in GPS antenna to a better angle for signal reception To locate the antenna see Back view on page 11 If the signal is still weak consider purchasing the NAVGPS an externally mounted GPS antenna Consult your dealer for further assistance ...

Page 114: ...s not connected Check the antenna connection to the Satellite radio receiver The antenna or its cable is faulty Contact the system installer or vendor Reception is marred by audio static or loss of clarity The FM frequency contains static Switch to another FM frequency The vehicle s antenna is not connected to the radio Check the vehicle antenna cable GPS satellite indicator is gray indicating it ...

Page 115: ...ance and press the button to change the setting from Off to On 3 Press the back button F6 to go back to navigation preferences or the exit button F1 to return to the main navigation screen You hear no sound from your car stereo speakers You ve selected an unavailable FM frequency Tune to the correct FM frequency N I C E displays an abort message Turn the power off and back on again and start over ...

Page 116: ...ate firmware the unit displays OS Update File can t be found To update you need the update software on portable memory storage in the USB 1 1 Host port See Updating the firmware on page 111 Double check all connections Description Probable Cause Remedy ...

Page 117: ...music mode used to play MP3 WMA and WAVE files 9 Reference Mode grid This button appears onscreen in all modes Pressing it displays a grid of menu options Enters navigation mode used for navigation For navigation options see Setup reference on page 129 Enters SIRIUS satellite radio mode used to play SIRIUS satellite radio For radio options see SIRIUS satellite radio reference on page 126 Enters mu...

Page 118: ...ode used to select FM transmitter frequency set LCD brightness and upgrade software For setup options see Setup reference on page 129 Navigation reference Onscreen buttons Exit button F1 returns immediately to the navigation map Zoom in button F1 expands the detail of the map Volume up button F1 raises the volume of the route guidance voice Scroll up back button F2 displays previous options four a...

Page 119: ...inger This location can become your new destination vehicle position home or address to include in the address book Speaker button F5 repeats the verbal instruction Keyboard button F5 accesses the onscreen keyboard Start typing the first one or two letters on the onscreen keyboard then press the accept button check mark to view potential names from the map database To avoid typing mistakes the uni...

Page 120: ...postal code Once you enter the Postal Code the system displays a street list automatically You don t need to go back to the City Name and Street Name options City Name displays a list of all cities in the currently selected state or province You may scroll through the list or press the keyboard button to use the onscreen keyboard When you select the city the system automatically displays a list of...

Page 121: ...te or province you choose a point of interest by category postal code phone number or first few letters of the name By Category displays all points of interest in your chosen state or province in logical groups categories that make the address easy to find By Postal Code displays all points of interest in the specified postal code By Phone selects the point of interest by phone number By First Few...

Page 122: ...book and allows you to edit a name associated with the address such as Mom s house Add Previous Destination Adds your most recent destination to the address book Add Current Location Adds your current destination to the address book Edit Displays the location names stored in the address book for editing You cannot edit any other components of the address Delete Removes the selected location from t...

Page 123: ...hout taking you on a freeway or interstate No calculates route based on Shortest setting Toll Yes includes toll roads in the calculation No excludes toll roads from the calculation Auto Recalc On calculates a new route when you turn off your current route Off disables recalculation Voice Guidance On turns speaker on so you can hear voice guidance and play music Off turns speaker off Display Option...

Page 124: ... graphical representation of current volume setting in the status bar changes button F1 to increase volume and button F2 to decrease volume and changes button F4 to mute Press and hold buttons F1 or F2 to change the volume setting Press button F4 to mute the sound After a few seconds the volume setting returns to the default screen Set Language This option allows you to choose the language English...

Page 125: ...e hospital etc For an explanation of the Point of Interest settings see Point of Interest on page 121 Address Book moves the red pointer to a location you previously stored Previous Destination moves the red pointer to one of 15 last places you set as a destination Map sets point of origin at the place you touch on the map System Diagnostics You ll need to access this option only if instructed to ...

Page 126: ...ou don t actually set any option for 10 seconds the menu closes To exit Menu options without changing anything press the onscreen MENU button again SIRIUS ID Displays your unique 12 digit SIRIUS ID number You can t change this number for example ESN 000492229812 See Getting started on page 76 for more information ADD or SKIP This option selects channel s to skip See Skipping channels on page 87 fo...

Page 127: ... the SIRIUS signal from the satellite TER displays the strength of the signal coming from terrestrial repeaters See Antenna Aiming on page 78 for more information Memory Option This option lets you control the automatic memory search function and clear all memory slots Clear all Memory clears all favorite artist and song title combinations you previously stored For more information about storing f...

Page 128: ...usic mode button alternates among repeat play folder in order and random among all songs Repeat all songs in one folder Repeats current song Play all songs in system in random order Photo reference Portable memory storage device button displays folders on the device connected to the USB 1 1 port Enlarges image to fit screen Displays previous slide Displays next slide Starts slide show ...

Page 129: ...cube on the menu grid FM Transmitter button redirects audio output from the speakers in the N I C E to the speakers in your car using a wireless connection On directs audio output to your vehicle s stereo speakers Off directs audio output to the N I C E s own internal speakers LCD adjustments button sets the brightness of the LCD Upgrade software button displays the current operating system versio...

Page 130: ... 4 2 Embedded processor High Performance Embedded 32 bit RISC ARM 9 Core Memory 64MB SDRAM 32MB Flash Memory 20GB Hard Disk Drive Power source 12 24V DC using cigar jack Map database Nav Tech Map Database Temperature 10 85 C Liquid crystal dIsplay LCD 7 Digital TFT Touchscreen LCD 800 horizontal x 480 vertical pixels ...

Page 131: ...1 125 Address Intersection 37 120 125 Adjustment knobs 26 Index Antenna 78 GPS 11 27 radio 75 78 ANTENNA AIMING 127 Artist storing radio favorites 84 AUDIO OUT port 11 Audio output to vehicle stereo 30 Auto Recalc 123 Avoid Freeway 123 B Back button F6 15 119 Back view of N I C E 11 Backing up a vehicle 54 Backup camera see rearview camera 20 Band or preset indicator 17 BAND radio button 17 82 Bri...

Page 132: ...6 16 117 mode toolbox 12 17 18 19 20 34 MUSIC 96 117 music folder 128 music mode 18 97 128 mute F4 119 NAVI 10 34 117 navigation F3 119 Page up F2 page down F4 15 pointer F3 119 portable memory storage 18 128 POWER 10 previous and next photo viewer 19 push pin F5 119 rearview camera 20 129 remote control 22 scroll down F4 119 scroll on navigation screen 41 scroll up F2 118 SIRIUS 10 117 slide show...

Page 133: ...g directly 80 Channels locking 89 saving favorites 82 skipping 87 tuning by category 81 unlocking 91 characters and diacritical marks 43 Check antenna message 114 Check mark button 42 119 City Name 120 Cleaning the N I C E 103 Compass Icon 69 Compass Icon Display 124 Compass indicator 16 Compression button 26 Computer connecting to 105 Contents of package 9 Controls music 18 navigation 14 photo vi...

Page 134: ...ation defining 15 35 53 finding in an unfamiliar city 38 pointing to 45 Diagnostics GPS 125 Dimensions 130 Direct button on remote 22 Direction of top of screen 49 DISP radio button 17 Display Options 123 Distance changing units 71 remaining 16 48 to destination 24 to next maneuver 16 24 48 DVD movie playing 99 video game button 129 viewing 98 E Edit Address Book 57 122 EDIT CODE 127 Enlarged Inte...

Page 135: ...button music 18 128 Formats for photos 98 music 95 98 Freeways avoiding 23 69 Front view of N I C E 10 Full screen button 19 20 99 128 129 G Gasoline station finding example 38 Global positioning 33 GPS antenna 11 27 can t find satellite 114 diagnostics 125 Icon 68 Icon Display 124 signal lost en route 114 signal strength 48 51 signal strength weak 113 H Hard disk 10 Heading Up direction of map 12...

Page 136: ...cting 44 Interstates avoiding 23 69 J Journey canceling 51 previewing 52 starting 33 JPEG format 103 K Keyboard accept button check mark 42 button F5 15 119 onscreen 42 Keypad buttons on radio screen 17 Kilometers 72 124 Knobs adjustment 26 L Language changing 70 setting 124 LCD 10 adjusting brightness 63 adjustments button 129 specification 130 Lists scrolling 41 Location current 48 defining curr...

Page 137: ... drive 95 specification 130 MEMORY OPTION 127 Menu grid 117 MENU radio button 17 Miles 72 124 Mode button F6 16 mode button F6 117 Mode button toolbox 12 17 18 19 20 34 Modes music 13 95 navigation 13 navigation setup 13 of operation 13 photo 13 SIRIUS 13 video 13 98 Mounting bracket 26 MP3 format 95 97 98 103 Music button reference 128 controls 96 copying from PC 106 deleting 110 folder what to d...

Page 138: ...aveling with 62 updating software 111 NAVI button 34 117 Navigation button F3 119 canceling 51 controls 14 defining destination 15 main screen 16 35 mode 13 preference recalculation 49 preferences 24 66 123 reference 120 setup 122 Setup reference 122 starting 14 33 NAVSIR 75 connecting to 27 Next intersection indicator 16 location 16 maneuver 24 48 124 maneuver indicator 16 street 48 Next Maneuver...

Page 139: ...oto button reference 128 folder what to do if you delete 107 mode 13 storage 101 viewer controls 19 viewer main screen 19 Photos copying from PC 106 deleting 110 Place finding in an unfamiliar city 38 Playing songs in sequence 128 Point of Interest 37 121 125 Pointer button F3 119 indicator 16 Pointing to destination 45 Portable memory storage device button 18 128 device connection 95 Ports A V IN...

Page 140: ... how it works 75 listening while navigating 25 60 lock code 92 locking out channels 89 main screen 17 parental control 86 receiver 28 reference 126 saving favorites 82 searching for favorite artists titles 85 signal strength meter 17 skipping channels 87 storing favorite artists and titles 84 subscription 76 tuning 79 tuning by band and preset 83 tuning by category 81 tuning by favorites 85 Random...

Page 141: ... radio 74 controls 17 how it works 75 receiver 28 Satellite signal strength GPS 14 Scale Icon 68 Scale Icon Display 124 Scale indicator 16 Screen adjusting brightness 63 Scroll down button F4 119 up button F2 118 Scrolling lists 41 Sensor infrared 10 Set Distance Units 124 Set Language 124 Set Origin 125 Set Volume Level 124 Setup mode for navigation 13 navigation 122 navigation preferences 66 SET...

Page 142: ... upgrade button 129 Software updating 111 Songs play in random order 128 play in sequence 128 repeating 128 storing favorites 84 Sort By Distance 40 Sort By Name 40 Sound none through speaker 115 none through stereo system 115 through stereo speakers 30 Speaker button F5 16 119 no sound 115 Special characters typing 43 Specifications 130 Start Route Guidance 120 State Province Name 38 121 Static o...

Page 143: ...ions 130 TER radio 79 127 Toll roads 123 avoiding 23 69 Trip canceling 51 previewing 52 see also route starting 33 Troubleshooting 113 Tuning by preset 83 the radio 79 U Unit N I C E diagnostics 125 Units distance changing 71 Updating N I C E software 111 USB 1 1 HOST port 11 95 USB 2 0 DEVICE port 11 105 Use as Destination 46 V Vehicle backing up 54 installing N I C E in 26 Video game playing 99 ...

Page 144: ...DEO IN port 11 Viewing enlarged map 50 Voice guidance 24 47 62 123 on off 73 Volume buttons on radio screen 17 buttons on remote control 22 setting 124 up down button F1 and F2 118 W WAVE format 95 98 103 WMA format 95 98 103 Wrong turn recovering from 48 Z Zoom buttons F1 and F2 16 118 Zooming in and out 50 ...

Page 145: ...emoval or reinstallation of the unit for repair 5 The sole responsibility of Clarion under this limited warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement of the product at the sole discretion of Clarion 1 Limited Warranty Information 6 Product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent car ton fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Clarion will not assume any res...

Page 146: ...User s Guide 146 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc ...

Page 147: ...Clarion Corporation of America 661 West Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena California 90247 4201 www clarion com NICE31805 Rev1 0 ...

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