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Clarion Navigation In-Car Entertainment User Manual

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  • Page 1 N.I.C.E. User’s Guide Navigation In-Car Entertainment...

  • Page 3: Dear Customer

    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: •...

  • Page 4: This Guide

    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 the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents This Guide ... 4 Copyright and Trademarks ... 4 Quick Start ... 9 Check contents ... 9 Front view ... 10 Back view ... 11 Getting started ... 12 Navigation or entertainment... 12 Modes of operation ... 13 Start navigation... 14 Define your destination ...
  • Page 6 Traveling to your destination ... 47 Visually tracking your route... 48 Recovering from a wrong turn... 48 Controlling automatic recalculation ... 49 Which way is up ... 49 Changing map perspective ... 50 Zooming in and out ... 50 Viewing an intersection close up... 51 Monitoring signal strength...
  • Page 7 Basic Operations ... 79 Direct tuning by channel ... 80 Tuning by category ... 81 Tuning by previewing ... 81 Previewing by category... 81 Previewing all channels ... 82 Tuning by favorites ... 82 Storing favorites... 82 Direct tuning by band and preset... 83 Tuning by preset number...
  • Page 8 Care and updating ...103 Cleaning the unit ... 103 Updating the map database ... 103 Copying files ... 103 Removing the unit ... 104 Connecting to your PC... 105 Copying files ... 106 Disconnecting from the PC ... 109 Deleting photo and music files ... 110 Updating the firmware ...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    1. Quick Start On-glass mounting bracket Main unit Also included: this guide and a packet of four screws Home power cord and adapter N.I.C.E. Check contents If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately. Remote control Audio/video cable Vehicle power cord Carrying bag Camera input cable...

  • Page 10: Front View

    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...

  • Page 11: Back View

    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...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started 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. Read the caution and press the Press-to-accept button. Note Press onscreen buttons firmly and slowly for best performance.

  • Page 13: Modes Of Operation

    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. VIDEO Corresponds to the VIDEO button and launches video mode.

  • Page 14: Start Navigation

    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. Navigation button (F3) Start navigation here NOTE: The big step numbers in this example shows how to begin defining the destination by defining the state first.

  • Page 15: Define Your Destination

    Define your destination Page up (F2) and Page down (F4) Move backward and forward through up to four items at a time in a list Keyboard button (F5) Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easily N.I.C.E. Back button (F6) Returns to the previous menu...

  • Page 16: Main Navigation Screen

    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 Route Scale Highlighted Indicates current in magenta map scale ZOOM (F1 and F2) Next intersection Enlarges and Pops up as you...

  • Page 17: Sirius Satellite Radio Controls

    Sirius Satellite Radio controls Current mode MENU Displays options menu 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;...

  • Page 18: Music Player Controls

    Music player controls Portable memory storage button Displays contents of a portable memory storage device connected to the USB 1.1 port Mode button Opens the menu grid Pause Stop Chapter 1: Quick Start Folder button Displays music folders Back Forward Mute Volume up to start...

  • Page 19: Photo Viewer Controls

    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...

  • Page 20: Video Player Controls

    Video player controls Full-screen button Enlarges image to fill the screen; touch the screen to return to photo default size Mode button Opens menu grid Chapter 1: Quick Start NOTE: Unit disables video playback Audio/Video input when vehicle is in motion Displays input from DVD or video game system Rearview camera...

  • Page 21: Using The Remote

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

  • Page 22: Remote Control Features

    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.

  • Page 23: Turning The Unit Off

    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.
  • Page 24 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? •...

  • Page 25: Sirius Radio

    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.

  • Page 26: 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.

  • Page 27: Connect Power

    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.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Radio Receiver

    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.

  • Page 29: Connect To A Rearview Camera

    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...

  • Page 30: Audio Through Your Car Stereo

    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 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.
  • Page 31 The Unit displays the SETUP menu. FM frequency and internal speaker button N.I.C.E. SETUP menu Press the FM Frequency and Internal Speaker button. The unit displays the FM Frequencies and Internal Speaker menu. N.I.C.E. Press FM Transmitter on the touch-sensitive screen.
  • Page 32 select any frequency that is not in use by a radio station. Press one of the frequencies. The unit automatically begins transmitting and returns to the SETUP menu. Note Turn this option off if you are using low level audio outputs in your particular application.

  • Page 33: Navigation

    3. Navigation This chapter explains how to navigate using the N.I.C.E. If this is the first time you’ve used the unit, read this chapter from beginning to end. Later, use it to refer to specific procedures. How global positioning works N.I.C.E.
  • Page 34 The unit starts up in the mode that was running when you turned the power off. If this is the first time you’ve used the unit, it starts in navigation mode. Otherwise: Press the NAVI button below the LCD. Navigation button Press the onscreen mode button, then press the onscreen NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 35: Define Your Destination

    If the unit is within site of a satellite, the GPS automatically locates you on the map. GPS signal strength indicator Main navigation screen The red pointer identifies your position. N.I.C.E. Define your destination Always define your destination while parked. Do not attempt to define a destination while driving.
  • Page 36 The Navigation menu appears. Current location Navigation button (F3) Navigation menu The status bar, located just above the onscreen buttons at the bottom of the screen displays your current location and system status information, such as the active menu name. Press Start Route Guidance Chapter 3: Navigation The unit displays several ways to select a...

  • Page 37: Navigating To A Specific Address

    Press one of the method options. If you scrolled down and chose Map, you can define your destination by touching the map, See “Pointing to your destination” on page 45. If you chose any of the other options, the unit prompts you to choose items from one or more lists.

  • Page 38: Navigating In An Unfamiliar City

    The unit displays the names of four lists Address/Intersection options State/Province Name, City Name and Street Name lead to lists. See “Scrolling through lists” on page 41. By postal Code goes directly to the onscreen keyboard. See “Using the onscreen keyboard” on page 42.
  • Page 39 After selecting Point of interest, the unit offers five options: Four of the point of interest options • State/Province Name limits all other lists (postal code, phone, and first few letters). See “Scrolling through lists” on page 41. • By Category displays a list of categories. •...
  • Page 40 For State/Province Name, By Postal Code, By Phone and By First Few Letters, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” on page 42. The following screen displays when you choose By Category. Categories list Select the type of place you’re looking for, such as a bank or ATM.

  • Page 41: Scrolling Through Lists

    Continue with “Traveling to your destination” on page 47. Scrolling through lists There are two ways to scroll through a long list, such as the list of city names. Multi-item scroll buttons (F2 and F4) scroll up to four items at a time List of city names with scrolling arrows N.I.C.E.

  • Page 42: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Using the onscreen keyboard State/Province Name, City Name, Street Name, By Postal Code, By Phone, and By First Few Letters display a list. Keyboard button (F5) Sample list showing states and provinces Some options display this keyboard automatically. Lists give you the choice of scrolling or using the keyboard to save time.
  • Page 43 Only keys for valid letters appear in green. The rest are grayed out. The letters you type appear in the box at the top of the keyboard. If you’ve defined your state and are entering a postal code the unit fills in the beginning digit based on the system database.
  • Page 44 The next example is a short list of streets. Short list of streets Above this list the unit displays 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. Press an item to select it.

  • Page 45: Pointing To Your Destination

    If you choose Address, the unit displays the valid range of addresses at the top of the onscreen keyboard. Keyboard with address range Type the address and press the accept button (check mark). Continue with “Traveling to your destination” on page 47.
  • Page 46 Crosshairs appear at your current location. Crosshairs Crosshairs mark the location you touched Touch the location on the map. If the location is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the location as if your finger was doing the traveling.

  • Page 47: Traveling To Your Destination

    Press Use as Destination and continue with the next topic. Traveling to your destination Once you select a destination, N.I.C.E. calculates your route, based on any preferences you set (See “Customizing” on page 63). Route calculation progress appears on the status bar. Note The longer your journey, the longer the system takes to calculate your...

  • Page 48: Visually Tracking Your Route

    Visually tracking your route Next maneuver Distance to next maneuver Next street to turn on Compass Total remaining distance GPS signal strength indicator Current location Map during navigation The red pointer moves on the map as you drive and your current location appears in the status bar Chapter 3: Navigation located just above the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 49: Controlling Automatic Recalculation

    Controlling automatic recalculation If you don’t want the unit to recalculate your route, you can turn automatic recalculation off. For example, you may know how to detour around an accident and want to just continue with the same journey after the detour. Press the navigation button (F3), then press Setup.

  • Page 50: Changing Map Perspective

    Changing map perspective N.I.C.E. offers three different map views. Map button 3D perspective with clouds Press the map button to alternate among 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.

  • Page 51: Viewing An Intersection Close Up

    Viewing an intersection close up When you are within one mile of the next intersection, N.I.C.E. displays an enlarged view of the intersection on the left side of the screen Enlarged intersection To turn this feature off, see “Maximizing space for the map”...

  • Page 52: Previewing Your Journey

    The unit displays three options. Navigation options menu Press Cancel Route. The main navigation screen appears. Previewing your journey This procedure lets you preview a route starting from any location. Chapter 3: Navigation Turn simulation on This feature activates route guidance without actually going anywhere.

  • Page 53: Define Your Destination

    If the address is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the address as if your finger was doing the traveling. Continue touching the map until you find the location. Press the push pin button (F5). The unit displays the selected location as a list item.

  • Page 54: Backing Up Safely

    Backing up safely If you own a van or SUV, you know how difficult it can be to maneuver into or out of a parking space. With a camera mounted at the back of your vehicle and your N.I.C.E. installed, you can back up safely. Precautions •...

  • Page 55: Updating The Address Book

    The output from the camera displays in the video window. Audio/video mode button Full-screen button Video window Press the full-screen button to stretch the video input to fill the screen. Press the screen to return to the default menu. N.I.C.E. Updating the address book Adding addresses to the address book involves selecting an address from the N.I.C.E.
  • Page 56 Crosshairs appear and the unit centers the point you touched on the screen. Crosshairs mark the location you touched If the address is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the address as if your finger was doing the traveling.

  • Page 57: Adding/Editing/Deleting Addresses

    The unit asks you to confirm the save. Sample confirmation message The name associated with the example above is, “O I-15 SH.” Press Yes to save the name or No to return to the previous menu. Adding/editing/deleting addresses Press the navigation button (F3). N.I.C.E.
  • Page 58 • Edit lets you change the name associated with an address. • Delete removes the address from the address book. Press the desired option. If you pressed Add Previous Destination, the unit displays a list of previous destinations. Previous destinations list Chapter 3: Navigation If you chose to edit an existing name, the unit displays a list of the addresses currently stored.
  • Page 59 The onscreen keyboard appears, with the address name displayed near the top. Name The Entry screen You can edit only the name associated with the address. To change the address itself, delete it and add it again. Press the accept button (check mark) to save the address using the displayed name.

  • Page 60: Listening To The Radio While Navigating

    Listening to the radio while navigating To listen while you navigate, press the SIRIUS button below the LCD. The SIRIUS controls overlay the top of the navigation screen. Minimized radio controls overlay the navigation screen Chapter 3: Navigation When minimized, only the top line appears. When maximized, two additional lines appear.

  • Page 61: Playing Music While Navigating

    • To directly select a channel, press the DIRECT button followed by the channel button. • To select a preset channel, press BAND to alternate among the three bands, then press the band number. Note Voice guidance takes priority over the radio.

  • Page 62: Traveling With N.i.c.e

    When minimized, only the top line appears. Exit button Information Expand/minimize overlay Turns radio Scrolls current Controls display of channel song info selection controls Playback controls Portable memory Mute button storage button Music mode button MUSIC radio controls Note Voice guidance takes priority over music.

  • Page 63: Customizing

    Customizing This chapter explains how to customize the N.I.C.E. unit and features to suit your preferences. N.I.C.E. Changing screen brightness Press the onscreen mode button followed by Setup on the menu grid. Menu grid N.I.C.E. SETUP button...
  • Page 64 The unit displays the SETUP menu. Setup menu Press the LCD button. Chapter 4: Customizing The unit displays the brightness bar. LCD button Press the left and right arrows to adjust the brightness of the screen. The new setting takes effect immediately. Press the LCD button again to accept the new setting.

  • Page 65: Setting The Speaker Volume

    Setting the speaker volume You control the volume through a setup option or by using the volume up/down buttons on the radio and music default screens, and on the remote control. Each method adjusts the same volume setting. This procedure explains how to set volume using navigation setup.

  • Page 66: Customizing Navigation

    Press and hold the Volume Up (F1) or Volume Down (F2) buttons to adjust the volume between 0 and 100 percent. Press the mute button (F4) to mute all sound. Press the navigation button (F3) to return to the main navigation screen, or simply wait a few seconds and the main navigation screen appears automatically.
  • Page 67 The navigation menu appears. Navigation button (F3) Navigation menu Press Setup. N.I.C.E. The Setup menu appears. Multi-item scroll buttons (F2 & F4) Back button (F6) Setup menu Press an option button. Use the multi-item scroll buttons to view additional options.

  • Page 68: Maximizing Space For The Map

    Press the button to turn the feature on/off. Scroll down to display additional options. Press the back button (F6) to return to the Setup menu. When you’re finished, press the 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.

  • Page 69: Shortest Time Or Shortest Distance

    • Compass Icon • Next maneuver Icon • Enlarged Intersection icon Press the option to change it. When you’re finished, press the exit button (F1). Shortest time or shortest distance You can configure the unit to calculate the shortest distance or the shortest time. Press the navigation button (F3).

  • Page 70: Changing The Language

    Press Navigation Preferences and scroll to view the following options. Navigation preferences • Press the Avoid Freeway Yes/No button to display the desired setting. • Press the Toll Yes/No button to display the desired setting. When you’re finished, press the exit button (F1). Chapter 4: Customizing Changing the language Press the navigation button (F3).

  • Page 71: Changing Distance Units

    The caution screen appears in the selected language. Accept button Caution screen in French Press the accept button. The map database and verbal guidance are now set for the selected language All menu items remain in English. N.I.C.E. 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.

  • Page 72: Defining Position Using Lists

    The unit displays. Units menu Press the desired distance unit. The main navigation screen appears. The new units setting appears next time you navigate. When you’re finished, press the exit button (F1). Chapter 4: Customizing Defining position using lists If your starting point is in a high-rise complex or large manufacturing plant where the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 73: Turning Voice Guidance On And Off

    If the address is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the address as if your finger was doing the traveling. Continue touching the map until you find the location. Press the push pin button (F5). The unit displays the selected location as a list item.

  • Page 74: Sirius Satellite Radio

    5. SIRIUS Satellite Radio SIRIUS satellite radio makes available over 120 channels of commercial-free entertainment for your car, home or office. Of those 120 channels, 65 provide original content. Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Music channels include today’s hits, R&B oldies, classical music, country, bluegrass, jazz, latin, reggae, rock and more.

  • Page 75: How Satellite Radio Works

    SIRIUS Satellite To take advantage of SIRIUS satellite Radio company in New York City 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...

  • Page 76: Getting Started

    Getting started To listen to SIRIUS satellite radio you need two things in addition to your N.I.C.E.: • Optional NAVSIR interface installed in your vehicle. This unit receives the satellite signal. For installation instructions, see the user’s guide that comes with the NAVSIR. •...
  • Page 77 The unit displays the Menu Options page with the SIRIUS ID option highlighted. Options menu Press the SIRIUS ID menu item. N.I.C.E. The 12-digit SIRIUS ID number appears. Options menu Write this number here.

  • Page 78: Activate The Radio Service

    Activate the radio service • Visit Sirius.com and click JOIN, then follow the onscreen instructions. • Call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). A Customer Care representative will activate your service. A subscription fee is involved. Note Make sure to have your identification number accessible when calling Sirius.

  • Page 79: Basic Operations

    The unit displays two 10-segment horizontal bar graphs with a minus (-) to the left and a plus (+) to the right. Antenna aiming graphs The satellite (SAT) graph displays the satellite signal strength. The terrestrial (TER) graph shows the terrestrial signal strength. N.I.C.E.

  • Page 80: Direct Tuning By Channel

    The SIRIUS logo appears for three seconds followed by the SIRIUS default display. SIRIUS default display For a complete identification of each item on this display, see “Sirius Satellite Radio controls” on page 17. If you’re playing the radio for the first time, the unit displays “Updating Channels.”...

  • Page 81: Tuning By Category

    Tuning by category Category groups channels by music genre or other content. For example, your favorite rock channels are in the category “ROCK.” Press the onscreen previous and next category buttons to select a category. Press the displayed channel option to select the channel within the category.

  • Page 82: Previewing All Channels

    Press DISP (display). Touching DISP again and again alternates the list among channel, artist name and song title Press the channel name on the touch-sensitive screen to select it. The channel begins playing and the LCD returns to the default display. Previewing all channels This procedure lets you view regardless of category what’s currently playing on other channels without...

  • Page 83: Direct Tuning By Band And Preset

    With the channel playing, press and hold any of the numbered keypad buttons (0-9) for one second. The channel number flashes and remains lit to indicate that the unit stored the channel number. The current channel number replaces any previously stored channel associated with that number.

  • Page 84: Tuning By Preset List

    Tuning by preset list Press and hold BAND. Press DISP. The unit displays up to five preset channels. Press DISP again and again to alternate among channel name, artist name and song title. Press the onscreen previous and next channel buttons to scroll through the preset list.

  • Page 85: Finding Favorites

    the 20 memory slots are used and how many are empty. Finding favorites If it finds one or more songs playing on channels other than the current channel, the N.I.C.E. beeps and displays “Memory Alert” for two seconds followed by the list of favorites that are currently playing appears.

  • Page 86: Parental Control Features

    The unit displays two options: Automatic Memory Search and Clear All Memory. Memory options To exit without clearing memory, press MENU again. Under Clear All Memory, press Yes. Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Parental control features You may restrict young people from accessing specific channels in two ways: •...

  • Page 87: Skipping Channels

    Skipping channels With hundreds of channels available, you may wish to limit the accessible list to only those you like. Press the onscreen MENU button. The options menu appears. Options menu N.I.C.E. Press the ADD or SKIP onscreen menu item. Press the onscreen previous and next channel buttons to display the channel selections.

  • Page 88: Accessing Skipped Channels

    The unit displays “Skip” next to the channel number and will not download this channel during regular tuning. Channel list with one channel skipped Pressing the channel number again includes the channel in the download and removes the “Skip” setting. To return to the menu exit without setting this option, press MENU again.

  • Page 89: Locking Out Certain Channels

    Locking out certain channels Locking a channel requires the entry of the four-digit lock code to play the channel. You can use this 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.
  • Page 90 If this is the first time you’ve used this feature, enter the default code “0000.” If you’ve used this feature before, enter your unique four-digit code. To change this code, see “Changing the lock code” on page 92. The unit displays a channel list with the current channel highlighted.

  • Page 91: Accessing Locked Channels

    Accessing locked channels To access a locked channel: Enter the direct channel number. Enter the four-digit lock code. The channel begins to play. Note The channel returns to the locked status if you change channels or turn the unit off (for example, turn the vehicle off).

  • Page 92: Changing The Lock Code

    Changing the lock code Press the onscreen MENU button. The options menu appears. Options menu Press the EDIT CODE menu item. Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio The unit displays the lock code entry box. Enter the four-digit code or “0000” if this is the first time you’re setting the code.

  • Page 93: Resetting Factory Defaults

    Enter the new four-digit code using the keypad buttons. The unit prompts you to confirm the code. 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:...
  • Page 94 The unit displays: Restore setting options Press YES. All SIRIUS option settings return to their factory defaults. Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio...

  • Page 95: Music Modes

    6. Music modes This chapter provides guidelines for using the N.I.C.E. in video and music mode. Playing music You can play music stored on the unit’s hard disk or on a portable memory storage device connected to the 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”...

  • Page 96: Configuring Music Playback

    If the portable memory storage device has an extension cable, connect the cable. Power to the N.I.C.E. may be on or off when you connect the device. If the power to the unit is off, turn it on. Configuring music playback To listen while you navigate, choose music and configure how you want your files to play (random, etc.) before you start navigating.
  • Page 97 To change the song, press the title of a different song in the right pane. To play a song in a different folder, press the folder button. To play a song stored on an portable memory storage device, press the portable memory storage button.

  • Page 98: Video Mode

    7. Video mode This chapter provides guidelines for using the N.I.C.E. in video and photo modes. Video options N.I.C.E. includes several video options: • Backup view If your vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera, output from the camera displays in the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 99: Connect To The Player

    Connect to the player Plug the DVD player or video game system cable into the A/V IN port on the back of the unit. A/V IN por deo cab A/V IN connection Viewing a movie or playing a game Press VIDEO at the bottom of the screen. N.I.C.E.

  • Page 100: Backing Up With The Camera

    The image displays on the screen. Press the full-screen mode button to stretch the video input to fill the screen. Backing up with the camera Press the VIDEO button below the LCD. Press the onscreen mode button and press VIDEO. Press the camera button.

  • Page 101: Photo Storage

    Photo storage Power to the N.I.C.E. may be on or off when you connect a portable memory storage device. USB 1.1 port Portable memory storage device extension cable Portable memory storage device connection N.I.C.E. If the photos are stored on a memory stick insert the stick directly into the USB 1.1 port on the back of the unit.
  • Page 102 The unit displays the photo default screen. Portable memory storage device button Full-screen mode button Previous/next slide Exit Photo viewer screen Chapter 7: Video mode To select digital images on a portable memory storage device, press the portable memory storage device button. To expand the image to fill the screen, press the full-screen mode button.

  • Page 103: Care And Updating

    If you accidently drop the unit in water, do not turn the power on until it has fully dried out. N.I.C.E. 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.

  • Page 104: Removing The Unit

    Removing the unit If you have a laptop computer you may be able to transfer files without removing the N.I.C.E. from your vehicle. Chapter 8: Care and updating Otherwise, lift the latch that holds the suction cup to the windshield to remove the N.I.C.E. from your vehicle.

  • Page 105: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC You connect your N.I.C.E. to a PC using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Most computers come with this cable or you can purchase one at your computer store. Make sure power to both the PC and the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 106: Copying Files

    Turn on power to both the PC and the N.I.C.E. Copying files If you’re updating the map database, insert the DVD with the new database in the DVD drive on the PC. On the PC, open My Computer or Windows Explorer.
  • Page 107 The N.I.C.E. folder opens, displaying the default Map, Music and Photo folders. N.I.C.E. drive window Note If you delete the default Music or Photo folders, make new ones using Windows Explorer. (Consult your Windows manual for instructions.) The folders must be named Music and Photo, otherwise you will be unable to view the photos on the N.I.C.E.
  • Page 108 If you’re copying from the PC to the N.I.C.E., this is the source folder. If you’re copying from the N.I.C.E. to the PC, this is the destination folder. Arrange the two windows on the PC desktop so that you can see the contents of both the source and destination folders.

  • Page 109: Disconnecting From The Pc

    A Copying message may appear, depending on the PC’s operating system and processor speed. Sample Copying message N.I.C.E. 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 Turn off power to the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 110: Deleting Photo And Music Files

    Deleting photo and music files Follow the steps in “Connecting to your PC” on page 105. On the PC, open My Computer or Windows Explorer. Consult your Windows manual if you need help. Windows opens a window showing all the drives on your computer.

  • Page 111: Updating The Firmware

    Once you delete files, they are gone. N.I.C.E. Updating the firmware From time to time Clarion upgrades the N.I.C.E. firmware. Definition Firmware is the operating system (OS) or software stored in the N.I.C.E.
  • Page 112 The unit displays the SETUP menu. Update software button LCD adjustment button FM transmitter button Setup menu Chapter 8: Care and updating Press the update software button. The unit displays the current Operating System (OS) version and searches for any upgrades. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Description N.I.C.E. does not turn on. GPS signal strength is weak N.I.C.E. Probable Cause The power cable may not be properly connected. The fuse may be blown. In some applications/installations, GPS signal may be difficult to receive. Remedy Check power cable and fuse. Position the built-in GPS antenna to a better angle for signal reception.
  • Page 114 Description The GPS signal was lost while en route. The LCD displays, “Check antenna”. Reception is marred by audio static or loss of clarity. GPS satellite indicator is gray indicating it cannot connect to a satellite. Chapter 8: Care and updating Probable Cause The unit’s line of sight to the GPS satellite has been obstructed, such...
  • Page 115 Description You hear no sound from the unit’s internal speaker. You hear no sound from your car stereo speakers N.I.C.E. displays an “abort” message N.I.C.E. Probable Cause The speaker may be turned off or redirected to the stereo speakers in your car or home.
  • Page 116 Description When trying to update firmware, the unit displays, “OS Update File can’t be found” Chapter 8: Care and updating Probable Cause 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.

  • Page 117: Reference

    9. Reference Modes You select operational modes by pressing either physical or onscreen buttons. Mode buttons These buttons appear below the LCD. Selects navigation mode. Selects SIRIUS Satellite radio mode. Selects video mode, used to view input from the rearview camera, videos, and play video games.

  • Page 118: Navigation Reference

    Enters photo viewing mode; used to view photos stored on the N.I.C.E. For photo options, see “Photo reference” on page 128. Enters video mode; used to back up vehicles equipped with a rearview camera and to view DVD movies or play video games.
  • Page 119 N.I.C.E. Navigation button (F3), starts navigation and accesses navigation setup options. Pointer button (F3) centers the map at the current location. Scroll down (forward) button (F4), displays next options four at a time. Mute button (F4), turns all sound off. Map button (F4), changes map perspective.

  • Page 120: Start Route Guidance

    Start Route Guidance To access these options, press the navigation button (F3). Address/Intersection Defines specific address or intersection to which you’re headed (your destination). State/Province Name: selects the location state or province. Use this option if the destination is in a different state or province than the one in which you are located.
  • Page 121 If you choose Address, the unit displays the onscreen keyboard so you can enter the address. The top of the screen displays the address range. Point of Interest Defines a public location, such as a bank or hospital, as your location. State/Province Name: selects the state or province in which the point of interest is located.

  • Page 122: Edit Address Book

    Previous Destination Selects a location based on the last 15 destinations. Selects a destination by pinpointing it on the touchscreen. When using this feature F3 becomes the pointer button and F5 the push pin button. Edit Address Book Adds and deletes entries from the address book and allows you to edit a name associated with the address, such as “Mom’s house.”...
  • Page 123 Navigation Preferences Simulation On: used to preview and demonstrate how route guidance works. Off: default setting. Shortest Time: calculates route based on road type. Interstates are assumed to offer the quickest route. Distance: calculates route based on shortest distance as the crow flies. Avoid Freeway Yes: calculates route without taking you on a freeway or interstate.

  • Page 124: Set Volume Level

    GPS Icon Display On: turns display of the GPS indicator on. Off: turns display of the GPS indicator off. See “Monitoring signal strength” on page 51 for examples of the three versions that indicate strong, weak and no satellite signal. Status Bar Display, Scale Icon Display, Compass Icon Display, Next Maneuver, Enlarged Intersection...
  • Page 125 Set Vehicle Position Address/Intersection: moves the red pointer to a specific location defined by the address that follows. As you enter the address, N.I.C.E. prompts with possibilities to speed entry. For an explanation of these options, see “Address/Intersection” on page 120. Point of Interest: moves the red pointer to a special public place, such as an airport, grocery store, hospital, etc.

  • Page 126: Sirius Satellite Radio Reference

    SIRIUS satellite radio reference To access the satellite radio options, press the onscreen MENU button. The Menu options list appears on the left side of the screen. Press the option name in the menu. The option settings appear to the right of the menu.
  • Page 127 EDIT CODE This option associates a four-digit code with a specific channel requiring you to enter that code to hear the channel. See “Changing the lock code” on page 92 for more information. Antenna Aiming This option adjusts SIRIUS satellite signal strength reaching the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 128: Music Reference

    Music reference Portable memory storage device button, displays folders on the device connected to the USB 1.1 port. Folder button, displays folders on the N.I.C.E. Music mode button, alternates among repeat, play folder in order, and random among all songs. Repeat all songs in one folder.

  • Page 129: Video Reference

    Video reference Enlarges image to fit screen. Displays image from DVD or video game. Displays input from rearview camera. N.I.C.E. Setup reference To access these options, press the mode button (F3), then press the SETUP cube on the menu grid. FM Transmitter button, redirects audio output from the speakers in the N.I.C.E.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D): Operating system Embedded processor Memory Power source Map database Temperature Liquid crystal dIsplay (LCD) Chapter 9: Reference 191mm x 128mm x 31mm Windows CE version 4.2 High Performance Embedded 32-bit RISC (ARM 9 Core) 64MB SDRAM 32MB Flash Memory 20GB Hard Disk Drive...
  • Page 131 Index A/V IN port 11 Abort message 115 Accept button (keyboard) 42 Add Current Location to address book 55 ADD or SKIP 87 Add Previous Destination to address book 55 Address book, updating 55 editing name 57 navigating to 37 range 44 selecting 44 Address Book 37...
  • Page 132 category (radio) 17 channel (radio) 17 check mark 119 compression 26 DISP (radio) 17 DVD/video game 129 exit (F1) 14 F1-F6 10 FM transmitter 129 folder button on music screen 18 full-screen 19 keyboard (F5) 15 keypad on radio screen 17 LCD adjustments 129 map view (F4) 16 MEMO (radio) 17...
  • Page 133 By Category 39 By First Few Letters 39 By Phone 39 By Postal Code 39 Camera, connecting unit to rearview 29 Category buttons (radio) 17 name (radio) 17 radio turning by 81 Changing route 48 Channel buttons 17 indicator 17 name (radio) 17 selecting directly 80 Channels...
  • Page 134 Current location 48 defining 52 Customizing navigation 66 screen brightness 63 Database of maps, updating 103 DC IN port 11 Defaults, restoring factory for radio 93 Delete address from address book 57 photo and music files 110 Demonstrating navigation 52 Destination defining 15 finding in an unfamiliar city 38...
  • Page 135 F1-F6 buttons 10 Factory defaults, restoring for radio 93 FAQ 23 Favorites (radio) deleting 85 finding 85 Favorites, storing radio favorites 84 Firmware upgrade button 129 upgrading 111 Flash card/drive 95 FM transmitter 30 button 129 Folder button, music 18 Formats for photos 98 music 95...
  • Page 136 channel 17 compass 16 GPS signal strength 14 next intersection 16 next maneuver 16 pointer 16 removing from screen 68 scale 16 Infrared sensor 10 Installation 26 Intersection enlarged 51 selecting 44 Interstates, avoiding 23 Journey canceling 51 previewing 52 starting 33 JPEG format 103 User’s Guide...
  • Page 137 finding in an unfamiliar city 38 next 16 Lock code (radio) 92 LOCK or UNLOCK 89 Map 122 button (F4) 119 change perspective 50 enlarging 50 maximizing view of 68 updating database 103 view button (F4) 16 MEMO radio button 17 Memory button on remote 22 card/drive 95...
  • Page 138 mode button 18 player controls 18 player, main screen 18 playing 95 playing while navigating 61 storage 95 MUSIC button 117 Mute button (F4) 119 button, remote control 22 N.I.C.E. cleaning 103 folders 107 starting 12 traveling with 62 updating software 111 NAVI button 34 Navigation button (F3) 119...
  • Page 139 On-glass mounting bracket 26 Onscreen keyboard 42 Operating system 130 Origin defining by pointing 52 defining using lists 72 OS update file can’t be found message 116 page up (F2)/page down (F4) buttons 15 Parental control (radio content) 86 PC, connecting to 105 Perspective, changing map 50 Photo button reference 128...
  • Page 140 Power does not turn on 113 off 23 on 12 POWER button 10 Preferences, navigation 66 Presetting favorite radio channels 82 Previous & next buttons (photo viewer) 19 Previous Destination 37 Problem solving 113 Push pin button (F5) 119 Radio 74 channel, selecting directly 80 controls 17 deleting favorites 85...
  • Page 141 Remote control 21 Removing unit from vehicle 62 Repeating songs 128 Route calculation 23 canceling 51 changing 48 guidance, canceling 51 guidance, reference 120 guidance, starting 36 marker 16 planning 23 previewing 52 tracking visually 48 SAT (radio) 79 Satellite radio 74 controls 17 how it works 75 receiver 28...
  • Page 142 Signal strength indicator 48 lost 114 strong, weak and none 51 weak 113 meter (radio) 17 Simulation 23 SIRIUS button 10 main screen 17 mode 13 radio 74 radio controls 17 reference 126 SIRIUS ID 76 Slide show buttons 19 viewing 100 Software upgrade button 129...
  • Page 143 Stereo, routing audio to vehicle 30 Stopping navigation 51 Storage for music 95 for photos 101 for video 101 Street Name 120 Subscription, radio 76 System diagnostics 125 Information 125 Temperature specifications 130 TER (radio) 79 Toll roads 123 avoiding 23 Trip canceling 51 previewing 52...
  • Page 144 player controls 20 player, main screen 20 VIDEO button 10 Video button, reference 129 VIDEO IN port 11 Viewing enlarged map 50 Voice guidance 24 on/off 73 Volume buttons on radio screen 17 buttons on remote control 22 setting 124 up/down button (F1 and F2) 118 User’s Guide WAVE format 95...

  • Page 145: Limited Warranty Information

    9. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during the warranty period, please call or visit our web site (www.clarion.com) for a listing of Authorized Warranty Ser- vice Centers in your area. You may also contact Clarion at the address listed below. In USA:...
  • Page 146 User’s Guide © 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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