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Navigation software for Clarion NP509
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  • Page 1 User Manual Clarion Mobile Map Navigation software for Clarion NP509 (System Mode) NP509...
  • Page 2 This manual may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced or transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording, without the express written consent of Clarion. © 2008 - Clarion Data Source © 2006 Tele Atlas N.V. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Clarion Multi Media Station (System mode). When you have a different display that you connected your Clarion NP509 to, please, refer to the separate document describing the Stand-alone operating mode of Clarion Mobile Map.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Warnings and Safety information .................. 7 2 Getting started with Clarion Mobile Map ..............8 2.1 Simple and Advanced modes ....................10 2.2 Buttons and other controls on the screen ................11 2.2.1 Using keyboards..........................12 2.3 Using the map ......................... 13 2.3.1 Checking the details of a map location ..................13...
  • Page 5 3.1.3 Selecting the destination from your Favorites ................36 3.1.4 Selecting the destination from the POIs ..................36 3.1.5 Selecting the destination with saved POI search criteria ............... 38 3.1.6 Selecting the destination from the History ..................38 3.1.7 Selecting the destination by entering its coordinates ..............38 3.2 Creating a multi-point route (inserting a via point) ...............
  • Page 6 4.4.4 Manage Favorites ...........................63 4.4.5 Manage POIs ..........................63 4.4.6 Manage Saved Search Criteria .......................64 4.4.7 User Data Management ........................65 4.5 Settings menu .......................... 65 4.5.1 Map Screen settings ........................66 4.5.2 Sound settings ..........................67 4.5.3 Route Planning options ........................68 4.5.4 Regional settings ..........................69 4.5.5 Navigation settings .........................70 4.5.6 Warning settings ..........................71...

  • Page 7: Warnings And Safety Information

    Clarion Mobile Map has a Safety Mode: if you turn on Safety Mode, you cannot change anything in Clarion Mobile Map while the vehicle is moving at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher. Unless only passengers operate Clarion Mobile Map, we strongly encourage you to turn on Safety Mode.

  • Page 8: Getting Started With Clarion Mobile Map

    2 Getting started with Clarion Mobile Map Clarion Mobile Map is optimized for in-car use. You can use it easily by tapping the screen buttons and the map with your fingertips. Clarion Mobile Map can plan routes throughout the whole installed map set; you do not need to change maps or switch to a poorly detailed general map to navigate between map segments or countries.
  • Page 9 The Navigation menu in Advanced mode: The typical way of using Clarion Mobile Map is to select a destination, and start navigating. You can select your destination in the following ways (not all of them are available in Simple mode): Use the selected location on the map (the Cursor) (page 28).

  • Page 10: Simple And Advanced Modes

    History of previously set destinations and waypoints (page 38) 2.1 Simple and Advanced modes The two operating modes of Clarion Mobile Map mainly differ in the menu structure and the number of available features. The controls and screen layouts are the same.

  • Page 11: Buttons And Other Controls On The Screen

    When you are using Clarion Mobile Map, you usually tap buttons on the touch screen. You only need to confirm selections or changes in Clarion Mobile Map if the application needs to restart, it needs to perform a major reconfiguration, or you are about to lose some of your data or settings.

  • Page 12: Using Keyboards

    2.2.1 Using keyboards You only need to enter letters or numbers in Clarion Mobile Map when you cannot avoid it. You can type with your fingertips on the full-screen keyboards and you can switch between various keyboard layouts, for example ABC, QWERTY, or numerical.

  • Page 13: Using The Map

    2.3 Using the map The map screen is the most frequently used screen of Clarion Mobile Map. It can be accessed from the Navigation menu by tapping For further information about the map screen, see page 45. 2.3.1 Checking the details of a map location If you are interested in the details of your current position during navigation: Check the bottom line of the map.
  • Page 14 Zooming in and out Changes how much of the map is displayed on the screen. Clarion Mobile Map uses high-quality vector maps that let you see the map at various zoom levels, always with optimized content. It always displays street names...
  • Page 15 These buttons are available in 3D mode. Tap&hold any of the buttons to set its value to the current tilt and zoom levels, or to reset it to its original value. Map scale Clarion Mobile Map shows the scale of the map in 2D mode.

  • Page 16: Lane Information And Signposts

    When navigating on multilane roads, it is important to take the appropriate lane in order to follow the recommended route. If lane information is available in the map data, Clarion Mobile Map displays the lanes and their directions using small arrows either at the bottom or at the top of the map (the position of these arrows can be modified in Map Screen settings).
  • Page 17 If the icon is animated, Clarion Mobile Map is Nothing happens if you tap route calculation is in calculating or recalculating the this area of the screen. progress route.

  • Page 18: More Information

    The sound output of Clarion Mobile Map is muted. The sound output of Clarion Mobile Map is enabled. Clarion Mobile Map records a Track log when GPS position is available. Track log recording is disabled. The following information can be seen in the three data fields shown on the map screen. Tap this area to open the Trip Information screen where you can select which values to be shown in these three fields.

  • Page 19: Using The Cursor (The Selected Map Location)

    Icon Type More information Time information There are time values that can be shown: Current GPS time Time remaining to reach the destination Time remaining to reach the next via point Estimated arrival time at the destination Estimated arrival time at the next via point Distance information There are distance type values that can be shown: Distance remaining to reach the destination...

  • Page 20: Clarion Mobile Map Concepts

    If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you. While driving without an active route in Clarion Mobile Map: Smart Zoom will zoom in if you drive slowly and zoom out when you drive at high speed.

  • Page 21: Position Markers

    2.4.2 Position markers 2.4.2.1 Current GPS position and Lock-on-Road When your GPS position is available, Clarion Mobile Map marks your current position with the icon on the map. icon may not show your exact GPS position and heading. If roads are near, it is aligned to the nearest road to suppress GPS position errors, and the direction of the icon is aligned to the direction of the road.

  • Page 22: Original Position In The Cursor Menu

    Clarion Mobile Map offers different daytime and night color profiles. It can also switch automatically between the daytime and the night schemes depending on the illumination setting in the Clarion Multi Media Station. 2.4.4 Color scheme in tunnels When entering a tunnel, the colors of the map change.

  • Page 23: Itinerary

    Ferries Cross-border Planning Carpool (appears only when used in the USA) Clarion Mobile Map automatically recalculates the route if you deviate from the proposed itinerary. For further information about Route Planning options, see page 68. 2.4.6 Itinerary The Itinerary is the list of the route events, that is, the driving instructions.

  • Page 24: Track Logs

    You can use it, for example, to see which bridge Clarion Mobile Map planned for the route; if you do not want to take that bridge, you can avoid it.

  • Page 25: Poi (Points Of Interest)

    2.4.9 POI (Points of Interest) A point of interest (POI) is a location that someone might find useful or interesting. Clarion Mobile Map is delivered with thousands of POIs and you can also create your own POIs in the application.

  • Page 26: Camera Types

    They measure your current speed. For these speed cameras you can specify the controlled traffic direction and the speed limit. Clarion Mobile Map warns you when you approach these speed cameras in the measured direction. If your speed exceeds the speed limit near the speed camera, Clarion Mobile Map plays a special warning sound.

  • Page 27: Camera Directions

    (ask your local dealer) or may not be fully correct for all roads on the map. You can configure Clarion Mobile Map to warn you if you exceed the current limit. Tap the following buttons: When you exceed the speed limit, a voice message is played using the selected voice guidance profile.

  • Page 28: Navigating With Clarion Mobile Map

    (available in Advanced mode only) 3.1 Selecting the destination of a route Clarion Mobile Map offers you several ways of choosing your destination and via points (intermediate destinations): Use the selected location on the map (the Cursor) (page 28).

  • Page 29: Entering An Address Or Part Of An Address

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country, state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country, and select a different one from the list. If you select...

  • Page 30: Entering An Address If House Numbering Is Restarted

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country/state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. If needed, change the city: To select the city from the list of recently used ones, tap the button.
  • Page 31 To enter a new city: Tap the button with the name of the city, or if you have changed the country/state, tap Start entering the city name on the keyboard. Get to the list of search results: After entering a couple of characters, the names that match the string appear in a list.

  • Page 32: Entering An Address Without Knowing The District/Suburb

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country/state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. If needed, change the city: To select the city from the list of recently used ones, tap the button.

  • Page 33: Selecting An Intersection As The Destination

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country/state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. If needed, change the city: To select the city from the list of recently used ones, tap the button.

  • Page 34: Selecting A City Center As The Destination

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country/state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. If needed, change the city: To select the city from the list of recently used ones, tap the button.

  • Page 35: Entering An Address With A Zip Code

    (Simple mode), or (Advanced mode). By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country/state and city where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. Tap the button with the name of the city, and enter the ZIP code: Start entering the ZIP code on the keyboard.

  • Page 36: Tips On Entering Addresses Quickly

    3.1.2.7 Tips on entering addresses quickly When you are entering the name of a city or a street, Clarion Mobile Map only displays those characters that appear in possible search results. The other characters are grayed out. When entering the city name or the street name, tap the button after a couple of letters;...
  • Page 37 : The map appears with the Cursor in the middle. Modify the location of the Cursor if necessary, then tap . The POI will be searched for around the given location. : The POI will be searched for around the current GPS position. : The POI will be searched for around the destination of the active route.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Destination With Saved Poi Search Criteria

    3.1.5 Selecting the destination with saved POI search criteria POI search criteria can be saved in the POI section of the Manage menu, but Clarion Mobile Map is already shipped with some saved criteria you can use instantly when searching for a POI.

  • Page 39: Creating A Multi-Point Route (Inserting A Via Point)

    Enter the coordinate values in WGS84 format on the keyboard: the latitude (N or S) and the longitude (E or W). The map appears with the selected point in the middle. Tap (Simple mode) or (Advanced mode) from the Cursor menu. The route is then automatically calculated, and you can start navigating.

  • Page 40: Creating A Multi-Point Route (Appending A New Destination)

    3.3 Creating a multi-point route (appending a new destination) destination Multi-point routes are created from simple routes, so a route must be active first. One of the ways of expanding the route is to add a new destination. The previous destination becomes the last via point of the route.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Entire Route On The Map (Fit-To-Screen)

    3.5 Viewing the entire route on the map (Fit-to-Screen) The map can be moved and scaled to show the whole line of the route. You do not need to manipulate the map manually. The Plan on Map feature does it for you. In Advanced mode you have the following options to enter Plan on Map: Via the Find menu: tap Via the Route Information screen: tap...

  • Page 42: Pausing The Active Route

    3.8 Pausing the active route You do not need to pause the active route: when you start driving again, Clarion Mobile Map restarts the voice instructions from your position. 3.9 Deleting the next via point from the route The easiest way to delete the upcoming route point (the next via point) is to open the Route...
  • Page 43 You return to the map and you can continue driving. Repeat the above steps, then tap later to stop the recording. Clarion Mobile Map labels the Track Log with a time stamp. (As an alternative, you can tap the button in the Quick menu to start, and later to stop the Track Log recording.)

  • Page 44: Saving The Active Route

    Enter a name for the saved route, and then tap When you save a route, Clarion Mobile Map not only saves the route points but the whole itinerary: If you updated your map since you first saved the route, Clarion Mobile Map recognizes the change, and recalculates the driving instructions according to the latest available map information.

  • Page 45: Reference Guide (Advanced Mode)

    4 Reference Guide (Advanced mode) On the following pages you will find the description of the different menu screens of Clarion Mobile Map in Advanced mode. In Simple mode, these functions work the same way, but only a few of them are available.
  • Page 46 Symbol Name Action Trip data Opens the Trip Information screen Opens the Quick menu GPS position quality Opens the Quick menu Vehicle used in route calculation Additional buttons and controls appear Top row Next street or Next city for a few seconds Additional buttons and controls appear Bottom row Current...
  • Page 47 Symbol Name Action Rotate left, rotate right Rotates the 3D map left or right Tilt up, tilt down Tilts the 3D map Zoom in, zoom out Scales the map Return position Tap this button to move the map back (appears when GPS position is to the current GPS position.

  • Page 48: Icons On The Map

    Devices with a built-in GPS receiver are permanently connected. On such devices, the icon does not appear in normal circumstances. Clarion Mobile Map is connected to the GPS receiver, but the signal is too weak and the receiver cannot determine the GPS position.

  • Page 49: Status Indicator Strip

    The sound output of Clarion Mobile Map is muted. The sound output of Clarion Mobile Map is enabled. Clarion Mobile Map records a Track log when GPS position is available. Track log recording is disabled. 4.1.1.3 Next two route events (Turn Preview fields) There are two fields reserved on the Map screen to display the next two maneuvers (route events that are listed in the Itinerary).

  • Page 50: Objects On The Map

    4.1.2.1 Streets and roads Clarion Mobile Map shows the streets in a way that is similar to how the paper road maps show them. Their width and colors correspond to their importance: you can easily tell a freeway from a small street.

  • Page 51: Elements Of The Active Route

    4.1.2.3 Elements of the active route Clarion Mobile Map shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Description Current GPS position Your current position displayed on the map. If roads are near, it is aligned to the nearest road.

  • Page 52: Detour Menu

    4.1.3 Detour menu This screen contains quick detour possibilities during navigation. It can be opened directly from the Map screen by tapping You have the following options: On the main part of the screen you can see the first page of Saved Search Criteria. Select any of the criteria to quickly receive the list of nearest matching POIs, and instantly plan a new route to the desired one, or insert it as a via point in your active route.
  • Page 53 The following options are available in Advanced mode only: Button Description Creates a new route with the Cursor as the destination. The previous route (if exists) is deleted. If the Cursor is at or near the destination, this button replaces the previous one, and deletes the current destination from the route.

  • Page 54: Position Menu

    4.1.5 Position menu When you follow the recommended route on the map (the Cursor is the current GPS position), the Position menu replaces the Cursor menu. It does not contain buttons that modify the current route, as the GPS position is not useful as a route point. To open the Position menu, tap 4.1.6 Route Information screen The Route Information screen has all the data and some of the functions you need while you...

  • Page 55: Trip Information Screen

    Name Description Function either displays the Route Calculation Method or the content of all data fields to via Vehicle field from the Route Planning options. point information. Warning icons Tap any of the icons for an In these square fields graphical symbols are explanation.
  • Page 56 Name Description Function Speedometer Shows the current speed both graphically and as a Tap this field to show it on the number. map screen in one of the Trip Data fields. Distance Shows the distance you need to travel on the route Tap this field to show it on the Remaining before reaching your final destination.

  • Page 57: Trip Computer Screen

    This button replaces the previous one if it has been activated. Tap it to resume collecting trip data. Resets all counters of the currently shown trip. Collecting trip data is restarted only when Clarion Mobile Map receives a position from the GPS. Cycles through all trips. 4.1.8 Quick menu The Quick menu is a selection of controls that are frequently needed during navigation.

  • Page 58: Gps Data Screen

    Icon Color Name Description Green GPS position quality Clarion Mobile Map has a connection indicator to the GPS receiver and GPS position information is available in 3D: Clarion Mobile Map can calculate both your horizontal and vertical GPS position. Yellow...

  • Page 59: Find Menu

    You can select your destination from the thousands of POIs page 36 included with Clarion Mobile Map or from the ones you have previously created. The destinations that you have already entered in Clarion page 38 Mobile Map are available in the History list.

  • Page 60: Route Menu

    Description Reference Opens a screen with useful route data. page 54 You can browse the driving instructions that Clarion Mobile page 23 Map follows during navigation. You can exclude maneuvers or streets to adjust the route to your preferences. You can modify the route: remove route points or change their page 40 order.

  • Page 61: Manage Menu

    4.4 Manage menu You can manage the content that Clarion Mobile Map stores. Tap the following buttons: Button Description Reference Renaming or deleting saved routes page 61 Deleting History items page 62 Recording, simulating, renaming or deleting track logs, page 62...

  • Page 62: Manage History

    4.4.2 Manage History You can manage the list of locations you used lately. Tap the following buttons: Button Description Deletes the selected item in the History. Deletes the entire History. Moves between pages for additional list items. 4.4.3 Manage Track Logs You can record Track Logs, then play them back, display them on the map, and view their details.

  • Page 63: Manage Favorites

    4.4.4 Manage Favorites You can manage the list of your Favorites. Tap the following buttons: Button Description Button with the name of the Opens the selected Favorite for editing. Favorite Deletes the selected item in the list of Favorites. Clears the list of Favorites. Moves between pages for additional list items.

  • Page 64: Manage Saved Search Criteria

    Button Description Subgroups under the edited POI group will inherit the visibility settings of the POI group. Button with the icon of the Tap this button to select a new icon for the POI group. POI group Deletes the edited POI group. You are only allowed to remove POI groups that you have created.

  • Page 65: User Data Management

    All settings will return to their factory defaults, but no user data will be deleted. The application needs to restart. 4.5 Settings menu You can configure the program settings, and modify the behavior of Clarion Mobile Map. Tap the following buttons: The Settings menu has two pages of submenus. Tap to access the other options.

  • Page 66: Map Screen Settings

    3D when you navigate. Color Profiles Clarion Mobile Map is able to show the map and the menus in different colors during the day and during the night. Select the color profiles to be used in each mode, and select the automatic or manual switching between the daytime and night color profiles.

  • Page 67: Sound Settings

    Street names and POI icons can be disturbing on the map during Navigation navigation. With this switch you can suppress these map elements when Clarion Mobile Map is following your position on the map. If you move the map, both the street names and POI icons reappear immediately. Lane Information Some maps contain lane information to help you position your car in the upcoming intersection.

  • Page 68: Route Planning Options

    Toll roads By default Clarion Mobile Map includes toll roads (pay roads where there is a per-use charge) in the routes. If you disable toll roads, Clarion Mobile Map plans the best toll-free route.

  • Page 69: Regional Settings

    It can be practical for slow vehicles. Economical Combines the benefits of Fast and Short: Clarion Mobile Map calculates as if it were calculating the Fast route, but it takes other roads as well to save fuel.

  • Page 70: Navigation Settings

    You can set the date and time format. Various international formats are available. Time and Time Zone Settings You can access time and time zone settings. Clarion Mobile Map helps you with correcting the device time to the ever accurate GPS time.

  • Page 71: Warning Settings

    Warn When Speeding Maps may contain information about the speed limits of the road segments. Clarion Mobile Map is able to warn you if you exceed the current limit. This information may not be available for your region (ask your local dealer), or may not be fully correct for all roads in the map.

  • Page 72: Menu Settings

    You can fine-tune the position of the screen content on the display. Tap this button, use the arrows to reposition the application window, and then tap to save the changes and exit. GPS Antenna This field indicates whether the external GPS antenna is connected to your Clarion NP509.

  • Page 73: Track Log Settings

    Create NMEA/SIRF Log Independently of the normal track log, you can instruct Clarion Mobile Map to record the native GPS data received from the GPS device. These logs are saved as separate text files on the memory card, and...

  • Page 74: Glossary

    GPS device does not give you elevation data: only 2D reception is possible. Active route The currently navigated route. You can save and load routes in Clarion Mobile Map, but only one route can be active at any given time, and it is always active until you delete it, reach your destination or you quit Clarion Mobile Map.
  • Page 75 Overview mode You can instruct Clarion Mobile Map to automatically switch to Overview mode if the next route event is in a distance. In Overview mode the map is shown in 2D but scaled down to a predefined zoom level. When you approach the next route event, the previous 2D or 3D map view returns automatically.

  • Page 76: End User License Agreement

    6 End User License Agreement 1 The contracting parties 1.1 This Agreement has been entered into by and between Nav N Go Kft. (registered seat: 23 Bérc utca, H-1016 Budapest, Hungary; Company reg.no.: 01-09-891838) as Licensor (hereinafter: Licensor) and You as the User (hereinafter: User; the User and the Licensor jointly referred to as: Parties) in subject of the use of the software product specified in this Agreement.
  • Page 77 6.2 The User is entitled to make one backup copy of the Software Product. However, if the Software Product operates after installation without the use of the original media copy, then the original media copy shall be deemed to be a backup copy. In all other cases, the User is only entitled to use the backup copy if the original media copy of the Software Product has been ascertainably and unequivocally rendered unsuitable for its lawful and intended use.
  • Page 78 9.1 The Licensor hereby informs the User that, if the Licensor finds its rights under the Copyright Act to be breached, the Licensor may 9.1.1 seek judicial recognition of this breach; 9.1.2 demand that the breach cease and order the person in breach to refrain from continuing such actions;...
  • Page 79 Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2009: Clarion Co., Ltd. QY-5012B 2009/1...

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