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Clarion NX501A Owner's Manual

Clarion NX501A Owner's Manual

2-din dvd multimedia station with built-in navigation & 6.2" touch panel control
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NX501A
2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH
BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2" TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual & Installation manual NX501A 2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2" TOUCH PANEL CONTROL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation Panel ....................8 USB Port .......................8 Cleaning ........................8 Handling Discs ......................9 4. PANEL CONTROLS ...................10 NX501A Functions of Buttons ................10 5. REMOTE CONTROL..................11 Functions of Remote Control Buttons ..............12 6. MAIN MENU OPERATIONS ................14 Front Zone Source ....................14 Rear Zone Source ....................14 7.
  • Page 4 Set the Anti-Theft code ..................49 21. MONITOR OFF ....................50 22. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................51 GENERAL ......................51 DVD PLAYER ......................51 USB DEVICE .......................52 Bluetooth ......................52 TV/VTR (When connecting an optional TV tuner, etc.)........53 23. ERROR DISPLAY.....................53 24. SPECIFICATIONS ....................54 INSTALLATION / WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE ...........56 NX501A...

  • Page 5: Features

    Compatible with iPod / iPhone ® ® Expanding Systems Expanding visual features Expanding audio features External Power Rear Monitor Rear Vision Camera Amplifier iPod Memory iPhone Bluetooth Telephone NOTE: The items listed outside the frames are the commercial products generally sold. NX501A...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    • Do not disassemble or modify this unit. It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock. • Do not use this unit when a trouble exists, such as no screen content appears or no sound is audible. It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock. For that case, consult your authorized dealer or a nearest Clarion service center. • In case of a problem, such as any material has been entered in the unit, the unit gets wet, or smoke or strange smells come out of the unit, etc., stop using this unit immediately, and consult your authorized dealer or a nearest Clarion service center.
  • Page 7 2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. NX501A NX501A...

  • Page 8: Cautions On Handling

    USB extension cable to connect them. When the memorized data is lost or damaged by any • Connecting with the computer is not covered. chance, Clarion shall not be liable for any damage. • Music files (MP3, WMA, etc.) stored in the USB When using an USB memory stick, we recommend memory stick can be played back.

  • Page 9: Handling Discs

    • Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the internal mechanism. NX501A...

  • Page 10: Panel Controls

    4. PANEL CONTROLS NX501A Functions of Buttons [Microphone] [MENU] [NAVI/AV] [PWR/VOL] [IR] [RESET] [microSD] [AUX IN] Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front • Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn off diagram “PANEL CONTROLS”. the monitor. Press any place of the screen to turn on the monitor again.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    • Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries. Please ensure the tray is inserted in the correct • Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames. direction. • Dispose of spent batteries properly. WARNING Lithium (CR) battery contain Perchlorate Dispose of discharged batteries properly. NX501A...

  • Page 12: Functions Of Remote Control Buttons

    Functions of Remote Control Buttons You can use the remote control unit to control the NX501A. Note: • The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight. ] Button ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Buttons • Press this button to play or pause video and audio • Press this button for cursor movement in main menu media. or Setting mode. • Press this button more than 1 second to stop video • From the main menu, you can select your desired and audio media.
  • Page 13 DVD. (No all DVD disc supports this function) Navigation mode. • Press to display Audio menu in iPod mode. [ZOOM] Button [OPEN] Button • Press to turn on and zoom in while playing DVD. You • This button is not effective. can zoom in up to 3x. (No all DVD disc supports this function). [AUDIO] Button • Press to switch the AUDIO channel of the disc while playing DVD. NX501A...

  • Page 14: Main Menu Operations

    1. Press any quadrate icon on mainmenu more than Press screen and scrolling to right or left it will 2 seconds, the icon will float on mainmenu. switch to next or previous page of mainmenu. 2. Scrolling the floating icon to any position you want. NX501A...

  • Page 15: Dvd System

    About playing a CD-R/CD-RW disc (MP3, WMA) The operation procedures vary with the disc; observe This player can play CD-R/CD-RW discs previously the instructions for selecting a story provided during recorded in music CD format (MP3, WMA). playback. NX501A...

  • Page 16: About The Registered Marks, Etc

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such ® Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D marks by Clarion Co., Ltd. is under license. Other symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 17: Dvd Video Player Operations

    No One 17 And Under Admitted Adult Only Adult • The contents that the parental level restricts vary with the country code. Note: The rating can be selected only under the password unlocked status, and the limits can be set only under the password locked status. NX501A...

  • Page 18: Watching To A Disc

    Chapters are skipped down or up from current locations, as many times as the button is pressed, and playback starts. Skip use seek bar Press the triangle [ ] on seek bar and drag it to any position where you want to start playback. NX501A...

  • Page 19: Repeat Playback

    [0] to [9] key. 4. Touch [ ] button to fix on the selected item. 3. Touch the [ ] button. 5. Touch [ ] button. Playback starts from the scene of the input title number or chapter number. NX501A...

  • Page 20: Switching Audio

    10 - Previous Row Buttons or switch with a momentary still image. 11 - Repeat Button • Depending on the disc, switching may be 12 - Audio Button completely impossible or impossible on some 13 - Subtitle Button scenes. • Depending on the disc, scenes recorded in two or more angles may be played back. NX501A...

  • Page 21: Operate The Video Files Player Menu

    Video files list operations is almost same as Disc 2. To resume playback, press the [ ] button. Audio player mode. Please refer to DVD Audio Player Playback resumes from start of the folder which Operations. playing track is in. NX501A...

  • Page 22: Dvd Audio Player Operations

    Stop Playback 9 - Repeat Button 1. Press the [ ] button on remote control more than 10 - Play/Pause Button 1 second. Playback is stopped. 2. To resume playback, press the [ ] button. Playback resumes from start of disc. NX501A...

  • Page 23: Listening To Mp3/Wma

    In addition, if you use upper case and lower case letters (capital and small letters) mixed for file extensions, normal play may not be possible. NX501A...
  • Page 24 • In case of a track recorded at VBR (variable bit rate), the display for the play time of the track may be slightly different from the actual play time. Also, the recommended value of VBR ranges from 32 kbps to 320 kbps. • After disc selection, the play mode is automatically engaged. NX501A...
  • Page 25 Other operations about playing MP3/WMA are almost between Repeat Track Repeat Folder and Repeat Off. same as CD Player mode. 2. Folder Touch the folder title on the display list, the file list will display files and folders in selected folder. NX501A...

  • Page 26: Usb Audio Operations

    4 - Shuffle Button 5 - Next Track/Fast Forward Button 6 - MP3/WMA files in list 7 - Folders in list 8 - Folders browse control 9 - Playback status info 10 - Album Art NX501A...

  • Page 27: Playing Mp3/Wma Files In Usb Memory

    The repeat set as the factory default is Repeat Folder. folder. Touch the [ ] button once for Repeat Track, again for Repeat Folder. Note: The repeat in all USB files function is not available. NX501A...
  • Page 28 1. Touch [ ] Button to show [ ] button. 2. Touch [ ] button .The numerical keypad will appear on the screen. 3. Input the track number that you want to play back with [0] to [9] key. NX501A...

  • Page 29: Usb Video Operations

    Press the on seek bar and drag it to any position where you want to start playback. Switch to USB Video Menu Press [ ] button playback will be paused, and the screen will switch to USB Video Menu. NX501A...

  • Page 30: Usb Video Menu Operations

    ] button starts playback from the beginning of the next track. ] button starts playback from the • Pressing [ beginning of the current track; when this button is pressed again within about 5 seconds, playback starts from the beginning of previous track. NX501A...

  • Page 31: Ipod/Iphone Operations

    The system changes to the iPod mode, and with unsupported versions. starts playback from the previous position. • For detailed information on the playable iPod/iPhone Press [MENU] button on Operational Panel to return models, see our home page: www.clarion.com to the Main Menu. Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone Controlling the iPod/iPhone • Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit with a iPod audio mode screen headphone connected to the iPod/ iPhone.
  • Page 32 Pause” and “Next Track” can be operated. (Refer The “Progress bar” is not available on this screen. to 17) 23. [ ] Menu: Press the Menu button can display the Simple Control Mode. 24. [ ] Repeat The “Repeat” Button can’t operate on this screen. NX501A...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Ipod Video Mode

    ] button to display iPod Video play mode screen. 25. Return to the Previous Level Folder ] If the list is in root, press the button can close the list. 26. [ ] Closed the List 27. Search with the first alphabet in current list. NX501A...
  • Page 34 The operation keys in iPod video mode are as same as iPod Audio mode. Please refer to the iPod Audio Mode operation key. Note: Video playback is not available on all iPod/ iPhone • iPod Video Simple Control Mode Screen devices. Please contact your Clarion dealer for details. An optional connection cable or accessory may be required for this feature. Note: • “AUDIO ONLY” is displayed when the automobile is moving.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth Audio Player Operations

    Bluetooth audio player. Note: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players. • For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: www.clarion.com If you want to change the Pin Code setting of this unit, perform the following steps. Selecting the Bluetooth Audio mode • The factory default setting is “1234”.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Bluetooth Audio Player

    A confirmation screen is displayed. pressed, and playback starts. 2. Touch the [ ] key to confirm delete. Stopping playback 4. Press the [ ] button during playback. Tracks are stopped, press the [ ] button to playback the first Track. NX501A...

  • Page 37: Bluetooth Telephone Operations

    2. Touch the [Bluetooth Telephone] key to select the • The factory default setting is “1234”. Bluetooth Telephone mode. 2. Enter your desired 4-digit PIN number, and then The Telephone screen is displayed. touch the [ ] key. • When no Bluetooth Telephone connected, the icon [ ] is displayed at the top of the screen. NX501A...

  • Page 38: Register Your Cellular Phone (Pairing)

    BT Info screen under the Telephone Settings screen. • You can also add the favorite icon to the connected device. There are 10 favorite icons for selecting. When the pairing operation completes, the registered cellular phone is set as the current telephone, and the display returns to the Telephone screen. NX501A...

  • Page 39: Select The Cellular Phone

    4. When the call is finished, touch [ ] key to hang • Some cellular phones may not be able to transfer the Phone Book data. • Some cellular phones cannot transfer the Phone Book Note: data when the hands-free mode is set or it is also • Depending on some special cellular phone, the registered in the Bluetooth mode. In those cases, Telephone Interrupt screen may be closed and the disable these functions from the cellular phone before connection with this system may be disconnected performing the Object Push transfer. when entering the Private mode. • Some cellular phones may transfer Phone Book data automatically. NX501A...
  • Page 40 • Flick the list up and down to scroll the list. 2. Touch the desired History item key you wish to dial. 3. Touch the [ ] key to call the specified number. The Telephone Interrupt screen is displayed, and calling starts. • When the call is finished, touch the [ ] key to hang up. NX501A...

  • Page 41: Radio Operations

    (FM or AM). 2. Touch the [ ] key, and then flick the BIG Frequency up and down to search for next available station. • When flick the frequency up, the station is searched in the direction of higher frequency. • When flick the frequency down, the station is searched in the direction of lower frequency. NX501A...

  • Page 42: Rds Operations

    12. Preset List Button 13. Tune Down 14. Tune Up 15. TA Setting 16. AF Setting 17. REG Setting 18. LOC/DX Mode Setting 19. PTY Setting 20. Return Button 21. PTY Seek 22. Auto Store 23. Program Type Display NX501A...
  • Page 43 ] key of the TA item to set the TA Canceling PTY standby mode standby mode. 1. Touch the [ ] key. 2. Touch the [ ] key of the PTY item. “PTY” goes off, and the PTY standby mode is canceled. NX501A...
  • Page 44 Children Children’s Programs Social Social Affairs Religion Religion Phone In Phone In Travel Travel Leisure Leisure Jazz Jazz Music Country Country Music Nation M National Music Oldies Oldies Music Folk M Folk Music Document Documentary Test Test Alarm Alarm NX501A...

  • Page 45: Aux 1 / Aux 2 Operations

    The LCD will display the external camera video. The screen will display “No Video Signal” menu, if a valid camera is not connect to this head unit. Press Menu button on Operational Panel to return to the Main Menu. Note: If the reverse cable is connected correctly to the car, the center unit to switch to camera mode automatically when the car is in reverses. NX501A...

  • Page 46: Rear Source Operations

    DVD Video Rear Source Control Info mode. Press [ ] button to return. 1. [ ]: Next Row Buttons Press the button can display the hidden button. 2. [ ]: Previous chapter. 3. [ ]: Play or Pause video. 4. [ ]: Next chapter. 5. Elapsed playing time indicator. 6. [ ] Top Menu Button NX501A...

  • Page 47: Aux 1 In Rear

    Remote Control is always available for the front source, however, it is available for the rear source if the screen displays Rear Source Control of DVD Video or iPod Video. iPod Video in Rear iPod Video Rear Source Control Play Mode NX501A...

  • Page 48: Setting Operations

    Beep: Turn on or turn off the beep confirmation sound. Bluetooth: Set the Bluetooth ON or OFF. Wallpaper: Choose the desired wallpaper. This menu includes: Balance, Fader, Select EQ, Sub Woofer Ctrl, Sub Woofer Phase, High Pass Filter, low Pass Filter, Amp Cancel and Magna Bass EX. NX501A...

  • Page 49: Navigation Setup Menu

    Navi Interrupt: There are three choose: On/Popup/ and your unit is secured. Off. “On”: The navigation screen will cover to AV screen when reaching some key point. “Popup”: When small turn info window will pop up in the top of the AV screen to indicate the key point. “Off”: Turn off this function. Voice Guidance: Enable or disable the navigation voice guidance. NX501A...

  • Page 50: Monitor Off

    Long Press Menu button on Operational Panel for 3 seconds, it will show “Monitor off……Touch the screen to return” and then the head unit will turn off the TFT screen. Touch any place of the screen, the TFT screen will turn on again. NX501A...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    The parking brake is not engaged. displayed. engaged. Release the view limitation or change Disc cannot play with the parental level. the display “PARENTAL Feature exceeds set parental level. See the subsection “Setting up the VIOLATION” shown. parental level”. NX501A...

  • Page 52: Usb Device

    Use optional external microphone positioned. and adjust the position of it. The audio quality is poor after Move the device closer to the connection with a Bluetooth car audio system or remove any enabled device. The Bluetooth reception is poor. obstacle between the device and the system. NX501A...

  • Page 53: Tv/Vtr (When Connecting An Optional Tv Tuner, Etc.)

    If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the Reset button. If the problem persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase. * When the Reset button is pressed, frequencies of radio stations, titles, etc. stored in memory are cleared. NX501A...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Current consumption: 4.0 A @1 W Mid: 650 mV Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less Low: 1.3 V Note: • Specifications comply with JEITA Standards. Audio/Video output • Specifications and design are subject to change Video output voltage: 1.0 V without notice for further improvement. Screen Size: 6.2” wide type Pixels: 1,152,000 Resolution: 800 x 480 x 3 (RGB) NX501A...
  • Page 55 178 mm 100 mm 52 mm 12 mm NX501A dimensions: Remote Control dimensions: NX501A weight: 2.4 kg Remote Control weight: 50g (including battery) NX501A...

  • Page 56: Installation / Wire Connection Guide

    Battery (CR2025) ........1 SWI cable ..........1 (Installed in remote control) External Microphone cable....... 1 Trim ring ..........1 Cleaning cloth........... 1 Owner’s manual and Installation manual........2 Electro tap ..........2 2DIN trim ring 200mm wide ..... 1 NX501A...

  • Page 57: Before Starting

    For installation, consult your dealer or an authorized tough dirt, apply a little cold or warm water to a soft Clarion service center. cloth and wipe off the dirt gently. 4. Cautions on Installation 1.

  • Page 58: Installing The Main Unit

    Installing the Main Unit in NISSAN Vehicle 6- Spacer (thickness: 1mm) Main Unit Trim ring (*1) 6- Flat head screws Mounting bracket (M5x8) (1 pair for the left and right sides) (Attached to the main unit) Figure 5 Note: * 1: Position the face panel with its wide edge at the bottom. Fit the edge into the groove of the main unit. NX501A...
  • Page 59 Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.) • Removing the Main Unit When the main unit is to be removed, disassemble it in the reverse of the order in “INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT”. NX501A...

  • Page 60: Cautions On Wiring

    There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let the battery side touch other metal parts. CAUTION After the connection, fix the cord by a clamp or insulation tape for protection. Fuse (15A FUSE) Fuse holder Figure 7 NX501A...

  • Page 61: Wire Connections

    7. Wire Connections Note: • Before installing, be sure to disconnect the negative cable of the car battery. • In the optional devices, the RCA cables and the Connector cables are separately-sold items. NX501A Antenna Black External EX MIC Microphone Connection Radio Antenna Refer to page 62 Gray Steering Wheel Remote Control Terminal Yellow Black RearZone VIDEO OUT Monitor White Green 2 ZONE OUT Line Out Front R...
  • Page 62 The phone interrupt will mute the audio if the lead receives a negative or ground signal. See next page for how to connect the parking brake cord. See next page for how to connect the parking brake cord. NX501/NZ501 NX501A...

  • Page 63: Electro Tap

    For your safety, the driver should not view the Reversing Cameras while travelling in a forward direction, which is prohibited according to Australian Road Laws. Clarion strongly recommends that when installing a Reverse Camera to this product, the camera’s power source be derived from the vehicles reversing lamp circuit either directly (if suitable) or via a relay. This will ensure that the Rear View Camera can only be viewed while the vehicle is travelling in a reverse direction.
  • Page 64 Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2011: Clarion Co., Ltd. © Printed in China / Imprime au Chiné / Impreso en China 2011/03 NX501A...
  • Page 65 User Manual NX501A Clarion Mobile Map...
  • Page 66 (if applicable). If you do not register via the extended warranty program, it is up to you to contact Clarion or your local Clarion reseller about update scheduling. If you fail to update your product for any of the 3 map update cycles, no refunds, compensation or additional updates will be offered, as your are instructed to register your product to receive update scheduling information.
  • Page 67 3.1.2.5 Searching for a Place of Interest by its phone number .............. 45 3.1.2.6 Selecting nearby assistance from 'Where Am I?' ............... 46 3.1.3 Selecting a map location as the destination ............... 47 3.1.4 Selecting the destination from your Favourites ..............48 NX501A English...
  • Page 68 4.3.1 Sound and Warnings ......................74 4.3.2 Customise Quick menu ...................... 75 4.3.3 Traffic settings ........................75 4.3.4 Route settings ........................76 4.3.5 Green routing settings ......................78 4.3.6 Map settings ........................79 4.3.7 Visual guidance settings ....................80 NX501A English...
  • Page 69 4.3.9 Regional settings ........................ 81 4.3.10 Trip monitor settings ......................81 5 Glossary ........................81 6 End User Licence Agreement ................83 7 Copyright note ....................... 86 8 SUNA Licence ...................... 87 9 Naviextras (Map Update Process) ..............88 NX501A English...

  • Page 70: Warnings And Safety Information

    You must obey the traffic signs and follow the road geometry. If you deviate from the recommended route, Clarion Mobile Map changes the instructions accordingly. Never place NX501A where it obstructs the driver's view, where it is in the deployment zone of an airbag or where it might cause injuries in an accident.

  • Page 71: Getting Started

    2 Getting started Clarion Mobile Map is optimised for in-car use. You can use it easily by tapping the screen buttons and the map with your fingertips. When using the navigation software for the first time, an initial setup process starts automatically.

  • Page 72: Buttons And Other Controls On The Screen

    You can run it later if you choose After the initial setup, the Map screen appears and you can start using Clarion Mobile Map. 2.1 Buttons and other controls on the screen When you are using Clarion Mobile Map, you usually tap buttons on the touch screen.
  • Page 73 Slider When a feature can be Drag the handle to set to different values move the slider to in a range, Clarion its new position. Mobile Map shows an Tap the slider indicator on a gauge where you want...

  • Page 74: Using Keyboards

    Finalising the keyboard entry (accepting the suggested search result) Finalising the keyboard entry (opening the list of search results) Finalising the keyboard entry (saving your input) Cancelling the keyboard entry (returning to the previous screen) NX501A English...

  • Page 75: Beyond Single Screen Tap

    Depending on the speed of the sliding, the list will scroll fast or slow, only a bit or till the end. Moving the map in map browsing mode: grab the map, and move it in the desired direction. NX501A English...

  • Page 76: Map Screen

    2.2 Map screen 2.2.1 Navigating on the map The Map screen is the most frequently used screen of Clarion Mobile Map. A small live map is displayed on the startup screen, the Navigation menu, as a part of the button.
  • Page 77 Historical traffic data or traffic patterns are also taken into account whenever such information exists. If NX501A is capable of receiving live traffic information, the calculation takes into account traffic delays affecting your route if they are received.

  • Page 78: Position Markers

    2.2.3 Objects on the map 2.2.3.1 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 colours correspond to their importance: you can easily tell a motorway from a small street.
  • Page 79 Turn sharp left. Keep left. Continue straight in the intersection. Go left on the roundabout, 3rd exit (next manoeuvre). Enter roundabout (second next manoeuvre). Enter motorway. Exit motorway. Board ferry. Leave ferry. Approaching a waypoint. Approaching the destination. NX501A English...

  • Page 80: Lane Information And Signposts

    When navigating on multi-lane 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 at the bottom of the map.

  • Page 81: Elements Of The Active Route

    3D buildings 3D block representation of full city building data containing actual building size and position on the map. 2.2.3.6 Elements of the active route Clarion Mobile Map shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Description Current GPS position and Your current position displayed on the map.

  • Page 82: Manipulating The Map

    Tap the map anywhere to browse it during navigation. The map stops following the current position (the Vehimarker, a red arrow by default is not locked in a fixed position on the screen any more) and control buttons appear to help you modify the map view. NX501A English...
  • Page 83 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 examine the map at various zoom levels, always with optimised content. It always displays street names and other text...

  • Page 84: Quick Menu

    Find / Favourite (page This button opens the list of your Favourite destinations. Find / History (page This button opens the History list. You can select one of your previous destinations. NX501A English...
  • Page 85 This button opens the Trip Monitor screen where you (page 82) can manage your previously saved trip logs and track logs. Tap the top of the This button opens the list of manoeuvres (the itinerary). Map screen during navigation. NX501A English...

  • Page 86: Checking The Details Of The Current Position (Where Am I?)

    If the current street is displayed below the Vehimarker (the current position on the map), tap it to open the Where Am I? screen. Open the Quick menu and tap the button. Information on this screen: : Latitude and Longitude (coordinate of the current position in WGS84 format). NX501A English...
  • Page 87 The following services can be searched around the current position or the last known position: : Car repair and roadside assistance services : Medical and emergency services : Police stations : Petrol stations Tap any of the buttons, select a Place from the list, and navigate to it. NX501A English...

  • Page 88: Navigation Menu

    2.3 Navigation menu You can reach all parts of Clarion Mobile Map from the Navigation menu. You have the following options: to select your destination by entering an address or selecting a place of interest, a location on the map or one of your Favourite destinations. You can also look up your recent destinations from the Smart History or enter a coordinate.

  • Page 89: Navigating

    3.1 Selecting the destination of a route Clarion Mobile Map offers you several ways of choosing your destination: Enter a full address or a part of an address, for example a street name without a house number or the names of two intersecting streets (page 26 &...

  • Page 90: Entering An Address

    Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country and state where you are. If needed, tap , enter the first few letters of the destination country or state on the keyboard, and select one from the list.
  • Page 91 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 92: Entering An Address Starting With The Street Name

    In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country and state where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country, enter the first few letters of the destination country or state on the keyboard, and select a country and state from the list.
  • Page 93 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 94: Entering The Midpoint Of A Street As The Destination

    A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. If necessary, tap the map somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ( ) appears at the new location. Tap to confirm the destination, or tap to select a different destination. NX501A English...

  • Page 95: Selecting An Intersection As The Destination

    If the desired name does not show up, the names that match the string appear in a list after entering a couple of characters (to open the list of results before it appears automatically, tap ). Select the street from the list. Enter the intersecting street name: NX501A English...

  • Page 96: Selecting A City/Town/Suburb Centre As The Destination

    Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: Select the country and state as described earlier (page 26). Select the destination city/town/suburb: Start entering the name of the city/town/suburb on the keyboard. NX501A English...
  • Page 97 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 98: Entering An Address With A Postal Code

    If the desired name does not show up, the names that match the string appear in a list after entering a couple of characters (to open the list of results before it appears automatically, tap ). Select the street from the list. NX501A English...
  • Page 99 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 100: Tips On Entering Addresses Quickly

    3.1.2 Selecting the destination from the Places of Interest You can select your destination from the Places of Interest included with Clarion Mobile Map. Using the same screen, you can find a Place in different ways:...
  • Page 101 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 102: Searching For A Place Of Interest Using Preset Categories

    If the current position is not available either (no GPS signal), they are searched around the last known position. If an active route exists, restaurants are searched along the route. If there is no active route (destination is not selected), they are searched around the current position. NX501A English...
  • Page 103 After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 104: Searching For A Place Of Interest By Category

    This is useful when you search for a later stopover that results in a minimal detour only, such as searching for upcoming petrol stations or restaurants. (The result list will be ordered by the length of the necessary detour.) (optional) If you have selected , select the city/town/suburb to search in. NX501A English...
  • Page 105 11. Browse the list if necessary and tap one of the list items. A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. The name and address of the Place is displayed at the top of the screen. NX501A English...

  • Page 106: Searching For A Place Of Interest By Name

    (The result list will be ordered by the distance from the centre of the selected city/town/suburb.) to search for a place around the destination of the active route. (The result list will be ordered by the distance from the destination.) NX501A English...
  • Page 107 Select one of the main Place categories (e.g. Accommodation) to search in or tap to search among all Places. Select one of the Place subcategories (e.g. Hotel or Motel) to search in or tap to search in the selected Place category. if you have not done it before. NX501A English...
  • Page 108 15. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. NX501A English...

  • Page 109: Searching For A Place Of Interest By Its Phone Number

    Place. Tap to return to the map. If necessary, tap the map somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ) appears at the new location. Tap to confirm the destination, or tap to select a different destination. NX501A English...

  • Page 110: Selecting Nearby Assistance From 'Where Am I

    : Car repair and roadside assistance services : Medical and emergency services : Police stations : Petrol stations Tap any of the quick search buttons to get an instant list of that type of Places. NX501A English...

  • Page 111: Selecting A Map Location As The Destination

    3.1.3 Selecting a map location as the destination If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: Locate your destination on the map: move and scale the map as needed. NX501A English...

  • Page 112: Selecting The Destination From Your Favourites

    Adding a location to the list of Favourite destinations is described on page 63. Access the list of Favourites: If you are on the Map screen, tap and then tap If you are in the Navigation menu, tap and then tap The list of Favourite destinations is displayed. NX501A English...

  • Page 113: Selecting Your Home Location

    If you are in the Navigation menu, tap and then tap A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. If necessary, tap the map somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ( ) appears at the new location. NX501A English...

  • Page 114: Selecting A Recent Destination From The History

    Select a destination from the list. A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. If necessary, tap the map somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ( ) appears at the new location. NX501A English...

  • Page 115: Entering The Coordinate Of The Destination

    You can enter the latitude and longitude values in any of the following formats: decimal degrees; degrees and decimal minutes; or degrees, minutes and decimal seconds. (optional) If necessary, tap then and enter the coordinate in UTM format. NX501A English...

  • Page 116: Navigate To A Location Stored In A Photo

    The list of photos stored in the device appears. Select one photo from the list. A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. If necessary, tap the map somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ( ) appears at the new location. NX501A English...

  • Page 117: Building A Route From The List Of Destinations (Create Route)

    There is only one line in the list of route points, the start point of the route, normally the current GPS position. to select the destination. The Destination menu appears and you can select the destination of the route the same way as described in the previous sections. NX501A English...

  • Page 118: Viewing The Entire Route On The Map

    If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap . The active route is displayed in its full length on the map together with additional information and controls. NX501A English...

  • Page 119: Checking Route Parameters And Accessing Route Related Functions

    3.3 Checking route parameters and accessing route related functions You can check different parameters of the route recommended by Clarion Mobile Map. If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap The following pieces of information are displayed: The name and/or address of the destination.

  • Page 120: Modifying The Route

    Then you can set the starting point of the route to a different location than the current GPS position. If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation menu. In the Navigation menu, tap NX501A English...
  • Page 121 When the new start point is set, tap The map returns with a transparent Vehimarker (showing that there is no GPS reception). If an active route already existed, it is now recalculated starting from the selected location. NX501A English...

  • Page 122: Editing The List Of Destinations (Edit Route)

    You can do it manually or you can let the application optimise the route for you. 3.4.4 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. NX501A English...

  • Page 123: Cancelling The Active Route

    Select a destination as explained earlier, and get to the route confirmation screen. You see the basic details of three route alternatives with the selected route planning method. Tap any of them to see it on the map. NX501A English...

  • Page 124: Checking Route Alternatives For An Existing Route

    Select one of the route alternatives and tap to return to the previous screen. Clarion Mobile Map recalculates the route. The orange line now shows the new recommended route. 3.4.7 Checking route alternatives for an existing route To recalculate the active route with a different route planning method, you can modify the Route settings (page 77).

  • Page 125: Changing The Vehicle Used In Route Planning

    Select one of the route alternatives then tap and hold for a few seconds to return to the Map screen. Clarion Mobile Map recalculates the route. The orange line now shows the new recommended route. 3.4.8 Changing the vehicle used in route planning To recalculate the active route for a different vehicle, do as follows.

  • Page 126: Changing The Road Types Used In Route Planning

    Clarion Mobile Map recalculates the route optimised for the new vehicle type. The orange line now shows the new recommended route. 3.4.9 Changing the road types used in route planning To recalculate the active route with different road type preferences, do as follows. These changes can also be made in Settings (page 77).

  • Page 127: Saving A Location As A Favourite Destination

    3.6 Saving a location as an alert point You can save any map location as an alert point (for example a speed camera or a railway crossing). Browse the map and select a location. The red Cursor appears there. NX501A English...

  • Page 128: Editing An Alert Point

    On the newly opened screen, modify the type of the alert point, the direction from which you expect the alert, or (if applicable) the speed limit for this alert point. to save the changes to the alert point. NX501A English...

  • Page 129: Watching The Simulation Of The Route

    : Pause the simulation. : Jump to the previous route event (manoeuvre). : Tap to increase the speed of the simulation to 4, 8 or 16 times faster. Now tap again to return to the normal speed. NX501A English to stop the simulation.

  • Page 130: Reference Guide

    4.1.2 Daytime and night colour themes Clarion Mobile Map uses different colour themes during the day and during the night for both the map and the menu screens. Daytime colours are similar to paper road maps, and the menus are bright.
  • Page 131 : Results in a route with fewer turns and no difficult manoeuvres. With this option, you can make Clarion Mobile Map to take, for example, the motorway instead of a series of smaller roads or streets.

  • Page 132: Green Routing

    Real-time Traffic events are also taken into account and sometimes greatly modify the route. Clarion Mobile Map automatically recalculates the route if you deviate from the proposed itinerary or if a newly received Traffic event concerns a part of the recommended route.

  • Page 133: Road Safety Cameras And Other Proximity Alert Points

    4.1.6 Speed limit warning 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 134: Traffic Information In Route Planning

    NX501A contains the TMC receiver that is needed to receive Traffic events. If public Traffic data is broadcast at your location, Clarion Mobile Map automatically takes into account the traffic events received. You do not need to set anything in the program. The receiver will automatically search the FM radio stations for TMC data, and the decoded information will immediately be used in route planning.

  • Page 135: More' Menu

    If there are traffic events on the recommended route that the application has not bypassed, the icon will open the list of significant traffic events to let you quickly check them. 4.2 'More' menu The 'More' menu provides you with various options and additional applications. Tap the following buttons: NX501A English...
  • Page 136 Button Description You can configure the program settings, and modify the behaviour of Clarion Mobile Map. Fine-tune route planning options, change the look of the Map screen, turn on or off warnings, or restart the Configuration wizard, etc. See the next chapter for details.

  • Page 137: Settings Menu

    4.3 Settings menu You can configure the program settings, and modify the behaviour of Clarion Mobile Map. Tap the following buttons: The Settings menu has several options. Tap or scroll with your finger to see the full list. Button Description Adjust the sound volume, mute your device or change the voice guidance language.

  • Page 138: Sound And Warnings

    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 139: Customise Quick Menu

    When calculating a new route, or when recalculation becomes necessary based on the received Traffic events, Clarion Mobile Map avoids traffic events if it makes sense. You can also set the minimum delay that triggers route recalculation, and you can instruct the application if you want to confirm every recalculation.

  • Page 140: Route Settings

    They can be enabled or disabled separately from toll roads. Clarion Mobile Map includes toll roads (pay roads where there is a per-use charge) in the routes by default. If you disable toll roads, Clarion Mobile Map plans the best toll-free route.
  • Page 141 Private roads, resident-only roads and walkways are excluded from routes. Manoeuvre restrictions and directional constraints are taken into account when planning a route. Roads are used only if access for taxis is allowed. Private roads, resident-only roads and walkways are excluded from routes. NX501A English...

  • Page 142: Green Routing Settings

    Results in a route with fewer turns and no difficult manoeuvres. With this option, you can make Clarion Mobile Map to take, for example, the motorway instead of a series of smaller roads or streets.

  • Page 143: Map Settings

    Show or suppress 3D landmarks, 3D artistic or block representations of prominent or well-known objects. Show or suppress 3D city models, 3D artistic or block representation of full city building data containing actual building size and position on the map. NX501A English...

  • Page 144: Visual Guidance Settings

    Display related settings include menu animations, separate skins for daytime and night use and the brightness of the display. When animation is turned on, buttons on menus and keyboard screens appear in an animated way. Screen transitions are also animated. 80 NX501A English...

  • Page 145: Glossary

    Active route The currently navigated route. Whenever the destination is set, the route is active until you delete it, reach your destination or you quit Clarion Mobile Map. See also: Route. City Centre The city/town/suburb centre is not the geometric centre of the settlement but an arbitrary point the map creators have chosen.
  • Page 146 Colour theme Clarion Mobile Map comes with different colour themes for daytime or night use of the map and menu screens. Themes are custom graphic settings and they can have different colours for streets, blocks or surface waters in 2D and 3D modes, and they display shades or shadows in different ways in 3D mode.

  • Page 147: End User Licence Agreement

    Database Owner). The user's manual of the Software Product includes the name of the menu option where all the owners of the Database items are listed. The Licensor hereby states that it has obtained sufficient usage and representation rights from the Database owners in order NX501A English 83...
  • Page 148 Software Product (including errors of the computer program, the documentation and the Database). 8.4 The Licensor does not assume any responsibility for damages incurred due to the Software Product not being applicable for any defined purpose, or due to the error or NX501A English...
  • Page 149 Software Product by the User (e.g. movement/route data, user interaction data). Such data collection functions may be disabled or enabled by User any time from within the corresponding menu. The collected data is connected to the device type NX501A English 85...

  • Page 150: Copyright Note

    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. © 2011 - Clarion © 2010 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved.

  • Page 151: Suna Licence

    Services. . 7. Please Note Great care has been taken in preparing this manual. Constant product development may mean that some information is not entirely up-to-date. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NX501A ENGLISH 87...

  • Page 152: Naviextras (Map Update Process)

    Naviextras is a portal providing maps and other updates for Clarion navigation devices. If you have not used Naviextras before, you will need to create an account. Start by clicking Create a user profile in the ‘Login’ window on the start page: http://clarion.naviextras.com/.    ...
  • Page 153 To be able to update the contents of your device, you will need the following: • A PC with Internet connection • A microSD card reader connected to your PC • The Naviextras Toolbox PC-tool to download updates (downloadable from clarion.naviextras.com)   89  ...
  • Page 154 (operating system, enough free space on your local hard disk). Installation of Naviextras Toolbox is quick and easy. First, downloading the installer file from https://clarion.naviextras.com/shop/portal/downloads. After that, simply double-click the file to start the installation. During the installation process follow the instructions on the screen and click Next: Naviextras Toolbox will then begin to install onto your PC.
  • Page 155 Please be patient while the Naviextras Toolbox is installed. If you checked the "I would like to start Toolbox now." option, Toolbox will start automatically after installation. Toolbox has an Auto Update feature, which prompts you to upgrade it at every startup if there is a newer version available.
  • Page 156 How to start using Naviextras Toolbox? (Connecting navigation device and logging in) This Guide explains the very first steps of using Toolbox: how to connect your navigation device to your PC and how to log in with your username and password. After Toolbox has been started, you will see the main page.
  • Page 157 Some navigation devices are capable of collecting strictly anonymous usage statistics and GPS logs. These logs can be used by the developers to improve the quality of maps and the navigation software. If your device can collect such information, Toolbox will ask you to allow the upload of that information for anonymous processing.
  • Page 158 password Toolbox and the Naviextras site work in an integrated way. When you buy an update or any extra map on the Naviextras web site, and then you log in to Toolbox, it will immediately know that you have the right to download and license it. Also, if you are entitled to have a free update, this will be shown in Toolbox after you log in.
  • Page 159 How to browse and select updates in Toolbox? Naviextras If you already purchased update(s) on the portal, you can skip these steps and continue with reading the How to download and install updates? Guide. After successfully connecting your device and logging in, you can start browsing updates and extra maps in Toolbox.
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  • Page 161 How to buy updates and extras in Toolbox (instead of buying them on the Naviextras web site)? Instead of buying updates and extras on the Naviextras site, you can decide to buy them conveniently in Toolbox. This Guide explains the simple Toolbox purchase and checkout procedure.
  • Page 162 After adding the item to the cart, you will see your cart with a button to start the checkout process.                                                       If you would like to buy additional updates too, simply close this window and click the shopping cart icon for another item, then click the Add to cart button to add the next item to your cart.
  • Page 163 How to download and install updates to the navigation system? If you purchased pay update(s) and/or added free updates to the installation queue, please click on the My Updates button in the menu bar on the left hand side. This is the last step to update your navigation system. The My Updates screen shows you the list of: •...
  • Page 164 You may decide to skip backup at your own risk. Depending on the capabilities of your PC or card reader, the time needed to make a backup may vary. Please wait until the backup process is completed. After the backup is made, the installation wizard will continue and will ask you to confirm if you would like to install all listed updates.
  • Page 165 Press the Apply button on the bottom left side of the window to continue. The Apply button will only be enabled when there is enough free space on your microSD card to install all selected items. If the size of the selected updates is too large, the additional space required for their installation is shown in red.
  • Page 166 When the installation of all items is finished, a confirmation message appears on the screen. Upgrading and modifying the installed content items If you already installed some content items, the installed items will remain listed on the My Updates screen together with any potential upgrades that are available for them. If you can see some items under the header 'Upgrade available', you can use the Upgrade button to download and install all these upgrades.
  • Page 167 How to make or restore a backup of the navigation device? From time to time, it is useful to make a backup of the contents of your navigation system to avoid losing all or some of your data in case of a hardware error or accidental data loss.
  • Page 168 A status bar with the completeness percentage and the estimated time left is shown while creating a backup is in progress. The status bar changes to 'Completed' when the process is finished. Restoring a backup If you need to restore a backup, click the Restore button in the line that shows the name of the backup.
  • Page 169 The time needed to restore a backup is similar to the time needed to create a backup. Please wait until the process is completed. Do not remove the microSD card during the process. A status bar with the completeness percentage and the estimated time left is shown while restoring a backup is in progress.
  • Page 170 How to transfer contents between the PC and the navigation device? This guide explains how to transfer your contents between your navigation device and your PC if you need to free up some space. In some cases you might need to free up some space on your storage card to make room for new navigation content or media files.
  • Page 171 During the transfer, a status window shows the progress. Do not remove the microSD card during the process. When the transfer is finished, you can see the newly transferred contents in the table on the right side. You can transfer your contents back to your device any time by clicking the arrow button that points to the 'Device' table.
  • Page 172 You can also transfer places of interest to your device from an external source. If you want to import places stored in .kml format (for example, from Google Earth), click Extras then Import external contents. Select the .kml file in the browser window that pops up. 108  ...
  • Page 173 Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2011: Clarion Co., Ltd. © Printed in China / Imprime au Chiné / Impreso en China 2011/03 NX501A...

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