Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE & Installation Manual GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE & Manuel d’installation KURZANLEITUNG & Manual de instalación NX603 FX503 DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL STATION MULTIMÉDIA DVD AVEC NAVIGATION INTÉGRÉE ET COMMANDE PAR ÉCRAN TACTILE DE 6,2 POUCES STATION MULTIMÉDIA ET COMMANDE PAR ÉCRAN TACTILE DE 6,2 POUCES...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONNECTION MANUAL ………… important product information. Switching the language ………………… 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………… Register at www.clarion.com - it’s easy to keep your Clarion product up to date. Setting the time (FX503 only) ………… 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ……………… Selecting a Source ………………………...
Page 3: Precautions
7-2,SHINTOSHIN,CHUO-KU,SAITAMA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN MANUFACTURED: Bluetooth QD ID No.: B020554 form on the disc (DVD/CD) or the optical IC: 419C-NX603 FCC ID:AX2NX603 not work if the remote control sensor is JAPAN parts of the player and proper playback 276-1168-00 exposed to direct sunlight.
Page 4: Trademarks
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of is restricted to play program materials iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks such marks by Clarion Co.,Ltd, is under to which the Rovi copyright protection of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and license process has been applied.
Page 5: Names And Functions Of Parts
The following describes the button names on the operation panel of the unit and their functions. Number Inline graphic Description of operation MENU Short press This displays the main menu screen. NX603 ✽ 7 NAVI AV Short press This switches between the current position map screen and currently selected audio screen. ✽ 1 —...
Page 6 ✽ 4 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold separately). ✽ 5 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON” to indicate that the antitheft function is activated. NX603/FX503...
Page 7: Basic Method Of Use
(for example, the DVD Video, USB or iPod mode), the following screen will appear. Time Turn the engine key to the “ACC” Viewing DVDs (NX603 only) or “ON” position. Set the hour, the minute and AM/ The unit turns on.
Page 8: Listening To The Radio
When MENU Phone is next 4. Mute the phone outgoing volume at [Connect with Bluetooth] touched, the screen changes to the 5. Switch to telephone calls on the telephone number entry screen. cellphone unit 6. End the telephone call NX603/FX503...
Page 9: Entering A Number To Make A Call
Smart Access is a telematics service charged to smartphone communications CAUTION provided by Clarion so that all automobile fees. Charges are borne by the person Attention When you receive a call while you users can enjoy comfortable, safe and...
Page 10: Procedure Up To Smartphone Linking
The unit screens on the unit as if you are HDMI cable operating the smartphone. Smartphone To end an application, touch MENU Attention Smart Access For the HDMI/MHL convertion adapter, only an adapter that supports EDID transfer can be used. NX603/FX503...
Page 11: Start Using Clarion Mobile Map
Quick menu History 11. Additional options ✽ For the information about other ways, see When Clarion Mobile Map is started the first the user manual. time, you need to do the following: Map screen 1. Select the written language of the application interface.
Page 12: Installation And Wire
A location where the gear shift or operation of the airbag. brake pedal are hindered. An airbag not operating correctly in A location where passengers are at an emergency may cause increased risk. injury. An unstable location, or where the system may fall. NX603/FX503...
Page 13: Package Contents
Figure be damaged if a test light or logic Owner’s manual probe is used. Owner’s manual - Navigation (NX603 4. CAUTIONS ON When installing the main unit in TOYOTA Connect cables appropriately. If a...
Page 14 ✽ 3 If a hook on the installation bracket interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or similar tool. ■ Typical Mounting Brackets Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Affix the screws to the marks. NX603/FX503...
Page 15: Removing The Main Unit
Vehicles other than NISSAN and CAUTION 8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603 ONLY) TOYOTA After connecting the HDMI and USB WARNING cables to the unit, use a cable tie to In some cases the center panel may require Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation tie them down.
Page 16: Only)
● Wire the GPS antenna cable. Radio antenna jack page. Fasten the cable using the Cable holders. USB terminal HDMI/MHL Android conversion adapter smartphone GPS antenna Rear Vision jack (NX603 Camera HDMI/MHL HDMI cable only) terminal conversion cable (sold separately) GPS antenna Android smartphone...
Page 17 Connect this tuner to SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner terminal. For more information on how to install the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner, consult the See next page for how to connect the parking brake lead. installation guide included with the tuner. NX603/FX503...
Page 19 Owner’s manual NX603 FX503 DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL...
Page 20 Register at www.clarion.com - it’s easy to keep your Clarion product up to date. ● The content of this manual may differ in part with that of the actual product due to modifications, etc. to the specifications.
Page 21 ■ Hard buttons and touch keys Displaying the AV control bar (NX603 Contents only) ………………………………… In operation descriptions in this manual, hard buttons on the main unit are indicated by dotted frames as the example shown below. To Ensure Safe Use ……………………...
Page 22 Setting the illumination display color on (AUX) ………………………………… Scan play …………………………………… Receiving telephone calls …………… the control panel (NX603 only) … Connecting external devices………… Viewing DivX content (NX603 only) … Setting the call volume ……………… This sets the desired illumination color. …...
Page 23: To Ensure Safe Use
Do not use the product’s 7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING ……………… cause accidents, fire, electric shock, or Folder structure of discs …………… guidance information for finding 8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603 malfunction. Folder structure of microSD card/USB emergency facilities. ONLY) ………………………………...
Page 24: Caution
■ LCD display They might swallow them by mistake. Get Clarion in accordance with a licensing ● Names may be difficult to understand, ● Small black spots or bright spots medical treatment immediately if anyone agreement is recorded on the unit.
Page 25: Before Starting Operations
/iPhone AUX etc. USB Memory ✽ The illustrations for the main unit are of the NX603. Bluetooth Telephone microSD memory card NX603 ✽ The items listed outside of the frames are the commercial products generally sold. ● Smartphone Connectivity ●...
Page 26: Precautions
7-2,SHINTOSHIN,CHUO-KU,SAITAMA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN MANUFACTURED: Bluetooth QD ID No.: B020554 form on the disc (DVD/CD) or the optical IC: 419C-NX603 FCC ID:AX2NX603 not work if the remote control sensor is JAPAN parts of the player and proper playback 276-1168-00 exposed to direct sunlight.
Page 27: Names And Functions Of Parts
The following describes the button names on the operation panel of the unit and their functions. Number Inline graphic Description of operation MENU Short press This displays the main menu screen. NX603 ✽ 7 NAVI AV Short press This switches between the current position map screen and currently selected audio screen. ✽ 1 —...
Page 28 ✽ 4 This is the remote control sensor. This receives the signal from the remote control (sold separately). ✽ 5 This is the Antitheft Indicator. This light blinks when the Antitheft Activation setting is set to “ON” to indicate that the antitheft function is activated. P.39 NX603/FX503...
Page 29: Basic Method Of Use
“ON” position. DVD/CD The unit turns on. This displays the DVD, CD or DivX Using the shortcut menu After the opening screen is displayed, modes. (NX603 only) touch . The current position Touching on the various audio top P.15...
Page 30: Adjusting Numerical Values
Adjusting numerical values Inserting and removing the Inserting and removing the Do not exert unnecessary force when inserting discs. First remove the disc microSD card (NX603) microSD card (FX503) When are displayed, numerical that is already loaded, and then load values, volume, etc.
Page 31: Adjusting The Audio Volume
POWER (FX503). AV control bar display key The volume of the navigation audio The screen turns off. guidance is adjusted by a different Press the rotary volume key (NX603) MENU Tuner “Owner’s operation. (NX603 only) POWER (FX503) again to display Manual - Navigation”...
Page 32: Manually Selecting The Station
There are four preset channel lists: FM1, overwritten to and registered to that FM2, FM3, and AM. Up to six stations can channel. be registered in each list. There are two ways of registering to preset channel lists, manual and automatic. NX603/FX503...
Page 33: Receiving Siriusxm Satellite Radio
All Channels or Categories is Select the desired channel. Receive the channel you want to selected for Seek Mode. register. Seek Mode key The preset number, channel number, Presets channel name, category name, song title currently being played, and artist name are displayed. NX603/FX503...
Page 34: Using Parental Control
Enter the password again for Press OK to continue. by the SiriusXM tuner. Press any button to continue. confirmation Locking a channel This completes changing of the password. MENU SiriusXM Channel Lock Enter the 4-digit password The channel list is displayed. NX603/FX503...
Page 35: Viewing Dvds (Nx603 Only)
Stopping play Playing the previous or next Repeat play Viewing DVDs (NX603 only) chapter This function is for repeatedly playing the Touch the screen while playing Playing DVDs chapter currently being played. DVD video is hidden and playing Touching returns you to the start...
Page 36: Playing From Menus
The selected menu item is played. Video is displayed in the center of the screen with its aspect ratio held intact. When the size of the video and screen differ, excess parts of the screen are displayed in black. NX603/FX503...
Page 37: Setting The Monitor Size
You can select English, French or in black. reshaped and displayed. No parts Close Spanish as the language. At Default of the video are clipped. Close Subtitle Language, you can select Back “OFF” to hide subtitles. Back Select the language. Close Back NX603/FX503...
Page 38: Setting The Parental Level
The country code is the code for identifying ■ What are parental levels? for setting viewing restrictions. countries. The parental level differs (NX603 only) The parental level setting is for applying according to country. To use the parental restrictions to children viewing DVDs.
Page 39: Playing Cds
✽ The above screen is for playing music The track name, artist name, album name, and folder name currently being CDs. played are displayed. Only the track currently being played is repeated. All tracks in the folder currently being played are repeated. (MP3/ WMA only) NX603/FX503...
Page 40: Viewing Divx Content (Nx603 Only)
You can perform the following operations Viewing DivX content Listening to microSD card/ Playing DivX content on DivX discs. Methods of operation are the (NX603 only) USB memory files same as those for DVD/CDs. WARNING Music saved on your microSD cards or USB ●...
Page 41: Playing From The Folder List/Track List
While playing, being played are played at random. Touching returns you to the start of the track, and each additional Touch the Trick Play key. touch of moves you to the The screen returns to the previous previous track. screen. NX603/FX503...
Page 42: Listening To Ipod/Viewing Ipod Video
When there are lots of tunes to play, the titles or list sometimes cannot be iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/ Video can be displayed depending on the iPod model. iPhone 4/iPhone 4S played. ✽ Video can be played from firmware 2.0 NX603/FX503...
Page 43: Playing Ipods
Audio Video ● Set the iPod connection method to “USB MEMO the iPod. To watch video, select the video + VTR”. P.24 When audio is played, video images in file again. iPod video are switched to manually. NX603/FX503...
Page 44: Playing Under Specified Conditions
The selected track starts playing. Touch the Trick Play key. Touching returns the screen to MENU USB / iPod the screen in step 3. The screen returns to the previous screen. Video Change at [Connection Method] NX603/FX503...
Page 45: Listening To Bluetooth Audio
Pairing cannot be executed while you are touch of moves you to the operations sometimes are not possible. driving. previous track. Start up the player and try the operation again. NX603/FX503...
Page 46: Repeat/Shuffle Play
Available items differ according to the WARNING type of Bluetooth Audio device. All tracks in the Bluetooth Audio ✽ The illustrations for the main unit are of the NX603. Similar operations are repeated until device are repeated. If the driver wants to view TV or (Example: For audio) the track list is displayed.
Page 47: Listening To Video From External Devices
This sets the newly adjusted image ratio of the video is displayed Back setting. Image quality adjustments altered. can be set for both the day and night The level is adjusted to the adjusted screens. volume. NX603/FX503...
Page 48: Listening To Pandora Internet Radio
MENU Pandora Radio Tunes can be rated any number of times. New Station NX603/FX503...
Page 49: Deleting Stations
For more information about connectible PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) cellphone only as a hands free being played. cellphones, visit Clarion’s web site. Audio phone. The station will play tunes http://www.clarion.com/us/en/support/ A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution...
Page 50: Switching The Connected Cellphone
If this happens, turn the unit on The screen switches to the telephone When the number entry screen is and try deleting the information again. displayed, enter the numbers for the call screen. password, etc. during the telephone call. NX603/FX503...
Page 51: Entering A Number To Make A Call
After a phonebook is downloaded, the cellphone connection is sometimes Call Enter the telephone number. disconnected. If this happens, select the The registered telephone number is cellphone you want to connect to again dialed and the call is made. from the telephone selection screen. NX603/FX503...
Page 52: Making Calls From The Phonebook
The phonebook of the currently Handset Phonebook selected cellphone is downloaded to Touching this during an incoming the unit. Select the name. call, rejects the call. Select the telephone number. Call The registered telephone number is dialed and the call is made. NX603/FX503...
Page 53: Using Smart Access
● SPP (Serial Port Profile) provided by Clarion so that all automobile fees. Charges are borne by the person Procedure up to Smartphone ● HID (Human Interface Device Profile) users can enjoy comfortable, safe and...
Page 54: For Android Smartphones
During Smartphone linking, the positions of keys displayed on the unit is sometimes cable. deviate from the actual touch position because of different resolutions on the unit and the smartphone. This deviation can be automatically corrected by the following procedure. NX603/FX503...
Page 55: Battery Related Precautions
NX603 When inserting the battery into the remote Open the battery compartment control, pay attention to polarity ( cover and remove the battery.
Page 56: Using The Rear Camera
Only volume adjustment Track/chapter increment, track/chapter since it uses a wide-angle lens. by the rotary volume key rewind ● The image in the rear camera is a mirror (NX603) VOL+ VOL- (FX503) can be operated during camera display. NX603/FX503...
Page 57: Adjusting The Image Quality Of The Rear Camera
+ 8 in (20 cm) Mark on both sides of the vehicle using packaging or similar tape. Display the guidelines P.37 Make the marks slightly longer than Guideline Adjust the length of the vehicle. Select the four guideline points you want to adjust. NX603/FX503...
Page 58: Displaying The Quasi Bumper Line
Display the quasi bumper line. checking the position of the rear bumper in navigation. (NX603 only) Video images are displayed regardless of a quasi manner. whether or not you are driving or the car has “Owner’s manual - Navigation”...
Page 59: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Setting the password for Illumination Color: Reset to Factory Setting: This sets the illumination color of This returns the data and settings on the control panel (NX603 only) antitheft activation the operation panel. (NX603 only) on the unit to their factory defaults. Attention P.39...
Page 60: Making Bluetooth Settings
Adjusting vocal volume balance Adjust Make sound quality related settings. This returns the currently set moves the vocal image to the front, adjustment settings (volume back, left, and right. (Default: 0) balance or Vocal Image Control) to MENU P.40 their factory settings. NX603/FX503...
Page 61: Adjust The Volume Smoother
3. unplayable state (Deregister state). view by manually switching to the having a large difference in volume level, (NX603 only) This also changes day screen, for example, when the we recommend setting the Volume Adjust the Volume Smoother...
Page 62: Troubleshooting
CDs sometimes cannot be used. Check the points before you ask for repair of the unit. CD in use again. Navigation related (NX603 only) Finalize the disc so that it can be used. MIX MODE CDs cannot be played, eject them.
Page 63 Cannot insert the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into the loading slot more layers, or the number of folders exceeds with its label surface face up (NX603). the maximum of 255 (including roots) and the Insert the microSD card into the loading slot number of files exceeds 512 (maximum of 255 with its label surface face down (FX503).
Page 64: Smartphone Linking
In some versions of the smartphone OS, Smartphone linking screen after an Smartphone linking is sometimes canceled outgoing call is made. after an outgoing call is made. Start up Smart Access from the Home screen by operating on the smartphone. NX603/FX503...
Page 65: Rear Camera
When the screen is hidden, it can be operating. reconnect it. Or, turn the smartphone off then redisplayed by pressing the rotary volume key back on again. (NX603) or the (FX503). P.11 POWER The fuse might be blown. Consult with your Rear camera dealer.
Page 66: Discs That Can Be Used On The Unit (Nx603 Only)
Discs that can be used on CDs that can be played DVDs that can be played DVD video can store up to 8 languages the unit (NX603 only) ●Music CDs ● Discs with mark for one film; select the language of your ●...
Page 67: Dvds That Cannot Be Played
Microsoft Corporation. disc. extension since this may cause noise or of the personal computer and peripheral MP3 and WMA discs (NX603 only) and files malfunction.) devices. that can be played are as follows: ● Files with of 2 GB or less ●...
Page 68: Mp3 Files
Files: 22.05/16 ● Emphasis: Supported only when playing WMA9 lossless format are not supported. Tracks: 255 per folder ● When discs (NX603 only)/microSD 44.1 kHz files The following is an illustration of a disc 16/8 ● Playable sampling frequencies cards/USB memory contain large data recorded with MP3 and WMA files (example, MPEG1: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/32 kHz...
Page 69: Folder Structure Of Microsd Card/Usb Memory
Video files that can be played on the unit (NX603 only) Folder structure of microSD Notes for playing back MP3 card/USB memory and WMA on the unit CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW recorded with DivX content can be played on the unit. DivX discs and files that can be played are as follows: ●...
Page 70: Country Code
Country code Daily care and handling Warranty and customer Specifications support Navigation (GPS) unit (NX603 only) Country Entry Daily care and handling of Name of country Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz code number ■ Warranty main unit C/A code Sensitivity: -130 dBm or less...
Page 71: Trademarks
7,515,710; 7,519,274 (NX603 only) If you want to get this software’s source Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dBA process has been applied. (NX603 only) (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) code, you can download it from our ● Manufactured under license from Dolby website.
Page 72: Disposal, Transfer And Resale Of This Product
(for a charge or free of charge) or resold with data still left on it without the consent of the copyright holder. ✽ Clarion bears no responsibility for damages to the customer due to leakage of leftover data, the customer is responsible for managing data appropriately as described above.
Page 73: Installation And Wire Connection Manual
A location where the gear shift or operation of the airbag. brake pedal are hindered. An airbag not operating correctly in A location where passengers are at an emergency may cause increased risk. injury. An unstable location, or where the system may fall. NX603/FX503...
Page 74: Package Contents
Figure be damaged if a test light or logic Owner’s manual probe is used. Owner’s manual - Navigation (NX603 4. CAUTIONS ON When installing the main unit in TOYOTA Connect cables appropriately. If a...
Page 75: Installing The Main Unit In A Nissan Vehicle
✽ 3 If a hook on the installation bracket interferes with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or similar tool. ■ Typical Mounting Brackets Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Affix the screws to the marks. NX603/FX503...
Page 76: Vehicles Other Than Nissan And Toyota
Vehicles other than NISSAN and CAUTION 8. INSTALLING THE GPS ANTENNA (NX603 ONLY) TOYOTA After connecting the HDMI and USB WARNING cables to the unit, use a cable tie to In some cases the center panel may require Do not install the GPS antenna in a place where it may interfere with the operation tie them down.
Page 77: Wire Connection
● Wire the GPS antenna cable. Radio antenna jack page. Fasten the cable using the Cable holders. USB terminal HDMI/MHL Android conversion adapter smartphone GPS antenna Rear Vision jack (NX603 Camera HDMI/MHL HDMI cable only) terminal conversion cable (sold separately) GPS antenna Android smartphone...
Page 78: Connecting The Accessories
Connect this tuner to SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner terminal. For more information on how to install the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner, consult the See next page for how to connect the parking brake lead. installation guide included with the tuner. NX603/FX503...
Page 79: Index
Default Subtitle Language ……………… 17 Telephone number …………………… 31 Switching display screen ……………… 11 Receiving calls …………………………… 32 Deleting incoming call/outgoing call logs Manually registering stations System Language ……………………… 38 reception band …………………………… 12 …………………………………………… 31 Radio …………………………………… 12 NX603/FX503...
Page 80 Radio …………………………………… 12 Turning off the screen …………………… 11 Turning power ON/OFF …………………… 9 USB memory ………………………… 20, 47 Virtual Bass ……………………………… 40 Vocal Image Control …………………… 40 volume ……………………………………7, 8 Volume Smoother ………………………… 41 WMA ………………………………… 18, 47 NX603/FX503...
Page 82 Owner's manual N X 603 Navigation...
Page 83 It is easy to keep the navigation system up to date. Simply download new map data from Clarion’s portal site, store them on a microSD card and insert it into the Clarion NX603 via the front card slot. Unpleasant surprises are now avoided as navigation maps will match the real world.
Page 84 3.1.2.3 Entering an address (Mexico)..........................38 3.1.2.4 Entering an address starting with the street name (in the United States only) ........... 40 3.1.2.5 Entering the midpoint of a street as the destination.................... 42 3.1.2.6 Selecting an intersection as the destination ......................43 NX603 English 3...
Page 85 3.7 Editing an alert point........................79 3.8 Watching the simulation of the route....................80 4 Off-road navigation......................... 82 4.1 Selecting the destination of the route ....................82 4.2 Navigating in off-road mode......................82 5 Reference Guide ........................83 5.1 Concepts ............................83 4 NX603 English...
Page 86 5.3.2 Customize Quick menu..........................93 5.3.3 Route settings............................93 5.3.4 User profiles..............................97 5.3.5 Map settings..............................97 5.3.6 Visual guidance settings..........................99 5.3.7 Display settings............................100 5.3.8 Regional settings.............................100 5.3.9 Trip monitor settings..........................101 6 Glossary..........................102 7 End User License Agreement....................104 8 Copyright note........................108 NX603 English 5...
Page 87: Warnings And Safety Information
It is important that you look at the display only when it is safe to do so. If you are the driver of the vehicle, we recommend that you operate Clarion Mobile Map before you start your journey. Plan the route before your departure and stop if you need to change the route.
Page 88: Getting Started
2. Getting started Clarion Mobile Map is optimized for in-car use. You can use it easily by tapping the screen buttons and the map with your fingertips. When using the navigation software for the first time, an initial setup process starts automatically. Do as follows: Select the written language of the application interface.
Page 89: Buttons And Other Controls On The Screen
The initial setup is now complete. The Configuration wizard can be restarted later from the Settings menu (page 89). 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 90: Using Keyboards
When a feature can be set to Drag the handle to different values in a range, move the slider to its Clarion Mobile Map shows an new position. indicator on a gauge that Tap the slider where displays and sets the value.
Page 91: Beyond Single Screen Tap
Map screen: you can rotate, tilt or scale the map continuously. Tap and hold on keyboard screens: you can delete several characters quickly. Tap and hold in long lists: you can scroll pages continuously. 10 NX603 English...
Page 92: Map Screen
You see colored dots circling around a satellite symbol in the top left corner. The more green dots you see, the closer you are to get the valid GPS position. When GPS position is available, the Vehimarker is displayed in full color, now showing your current position. NX603 English 11...
Page 93 The calculation cannot take into account traffic jams and other possible delays. Shows the estimated arrival time at the final destination of the route based on information available for the remaining segments of the route. The calculation cannot take into account traffic jams and other possible delays. 12 NX603 English...
Page 94: Position Markers
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 colors correspond to their importance: you can easily tell a freeway from a small street.
Page 95: Turn Preview And Next Street
The same symbols are used in both fields: Icon Description Turn left. Turn right. Turn back. Bear right. Turn sharp left. Keep left. Continue straight in the intersection. Go left on the traffic circle, 3rd exit (next maneuver). 14 NX603 English...
Page 96: 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. Highlighted arrows represent the lanes you need to take.
Page 97: Junction View
Tap any of them to display it on the map and add it as a waypoint to your route if needed. If you want to display other types of Places for the exits, you can change the icons in Visual Guidance settings (page 99). 16 NX603 English...
Page 98: Object Types
3D buildings 3D block representation of full city building data containing actual building size and position on the map. 2.2.3.7 Elements of the active route Clarion Mobile Map shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Description Current GPS position and Start Your current position displayed on the map.
Page 99: Manipulating The Map
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 optimized content. It always displays street names and other text with the same font size, never upside-down, and you only see the streets and objects that you need.
Page 100: Quick Menu
Most of these functions are shortcuts. They are accessible from the menu system. There are more functions available than the number of buttons in the menu. In Settings, you can choose the function of each button (page 93). The following options are available: NX603 English 19...
Page 101 This button skips the next waypoint from the route. My Route / Overview This button opens a 2D map scaled and positioned to show the (page 67) entire route. More / Settings / This button opens the Visual Guidance settings screen. Visual Guidance (page 20 NX603 English...
Page 102 GPS reception This button offers your Home location as a destination. More / Settings / Route This button opens the parameters of the selected Vehicle profile. (page 93) NX603 English 21...
Page 103: Checking The Details Of The Current Position (Where Am I?)
You can also perform some actions on this screen: to save the current position as a Favorite destination. You can also search for assistance near your current position. Tap to open a new screen for the Quick search: 22 NX603 English...
Page 104: Navigation Menu
Tap any of the buttons, select a Place from the list, and navigate to it. 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 Favorite destinations.
Page 105 The button itself is a miniature live map that shows your current position, the recommended route and the surrounding map area. Tap the button to enlarge the map to the full screen. 24 NX603 English...
Page 106: On-Road Navigation
3 On-road navigation When first started, Clarion Mobile Map calculates routes using the road network of the high quality vector maps provided with the product. You can set up your route in different ways: If you need a route for immediate navigation, you can select the destination and start navigating to it right away (normal navigation).
Page 107: Combined Search
The background search is carried out while you enter letters so this number may keep on increasing if you wait a few seconds. Keep on entering new letters while this number is high. 26 NX603 English...
Page 108 12. 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 and start your journey. NX603 English 27...
Page 109: Combined Search - Navigating To A Recent Destination (History)
Note! The alternative way to search for a recent destination is to tap the button in the Quick menu or in the Destination menu. The rest of the procedure is similar to the above. 28 NX603 English...
Page 110: Combined Search - Navigating To A Favourite Destination
The list is now filtered. What you see is the list of matching addresses. Scroll down the list if necessary and then select one of the addresses from the list. NX603 English 29...
Page 111: Combined Search - Navigating To A Place Of Interest
Places from one provider only. Look for the provider logos at the top of the screen. Tap one of them to see Places from that provider only. Scroll down the list if necessary and then select one of the Places from the list. 30 NX603 English...
Page 112: Combined Search - Navigating To A Place Of Interest By Its Category
(optional) Should your product contain Places from different data providers, you can further narrow the list by showing Places from one provider only. Look for the provider logos at the top of the screen. Tap one of them to see Places from that provider only. NX603 English 31...
Page 113 . This alternative is different from the Combined Search. When you search for a Place category here, you will go through the whole Place category tree. When you select a category, the list of its subcategories opens. 32 NX603 English...
Page 114: Entering An Address Or A Part Of The 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 115 Enter the house number: Enter the house number on the keyboard. (To enter letters, tap to finish entering the address. (If the entered house number cannot be found, the midpoint of the street is selected as the destination.) 34 NX603 English...
Page 116: Entering An Address (Canada)
3.1.2.2 Entering an address (Canada) To enter an address as the destination, do as follows: If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap the following buttons: NX603 English 35...
Page 117 By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country, state and city/town where you are. If needed, , enter the first few letters of the destination country or state on the keyboard, and select one from the list. If you select a country without a state, you can search for a city/town in all its states.
Page 118 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. NX603 English 37...
Page 119: Entering An Address (Mexico)
Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap the following buttons: By default, Clarion Mobile Map proposes the country and city/town where you are. If needed, tap , enter the first few letters of the country name on the keyboard, and select one country from the list of results.
Page 120 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. NX603 English 39...
Page 121: Entering An Address Starting With The Street Name (In The United States Only)
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 122 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. NX603 English 41...
Page 123: Entering The Midpoint Of A Street 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. 42 NX603 English...
Page 124: Selecting An Intersection As The Destination
Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap the following buttons: Select the country, state and city/town as described earlier (page 33). Enter the street name: Start entering the street name on the keyboard. NX603 English 43...
Page 125 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. 44 NX603 English...
Page 126: Selecting A City/Town Center 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 city/town from the list. NX603 English 45...
Page 127: Entering An Address With A Zip Code
If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap the following buttons: Select the country and state as described earlier (page 33). Enter a new city/town using its ZIP code: 46 NX603 English...
Page 128 (to open the list of results before it appears automatically, tap ). Select the street from the list. Enter the house number: Enter the house number on the keyboard. (To enter letters, tap NX603 English 47...
Page 129: Tips On Entering Addresses Quickly
After entering a couple of letters, tap to list the items that contain the specified letters. You can speed up finding an intersection: Search first for the street with a less common or less usual name; fewer letters are enough to find it. 48 NX603 English...
Page 130: Selecting The Destination From The Places Of Interest
3.1.3 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 131 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. 50 NX603 English...
Page 132: Searching For A Place Of Interest Using Preset Categories
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. If the current position is not available either (no GPS signal), they are searched around the last known position. NX603 English 51...
Page 133 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. 52 NX603 English...
Page 134: 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 gas 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 to search in. NX603 English 53...
Page 135 10. (optional) The Places in the list are ordered by their distance from the current or last known position, from the selected city/town, from the destination or by the length of the necessary detour. If you need to reorder the list, tap 54 NX603 English...
Page 136: Searching For A Place Of Interest By Name
(The result list will be ordered by the distance from this position.) to search for a place within a selected city/town. (The result list will be ordered by the distance from the center of the selected city/town.) NX603 English 55...
Page 137 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. 56 NX603 English...
Page 138 14. 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. NX603 English 57...
Page 139: Searching For A Place Of Interest By Its Phone Number
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. (optional) Tap to see the details of the selected Place. Tap to return to the map. 58 NX603 English...
Page 140: Selecting Nearby Assistance From 'Where Am I
Quick menu. , and then Preset search categories appear, all for searching around the current position (or around the last known position if the current position is not available): : Car repair and roadside assistance services NX603 English 59...
Page 141 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. 60 NX603 English...
Page 142: Selecting A Map Location As The Destination
Favorite destinations is described on page 77. Access the list of Favorites: If you are on the Map screen, tap to open the Quick menu. If you are in the Navigation Menu, tap NX603 English 61...
Page 143: Selecting Your Home Location
Now that the Home location is set, you can quickly navigate to it: To select the Home location, do one of the following: If you are on the Map screen, tap and then tap (this button can be added to the Quick menu in Settings - page 93). 62 NX603 English...
Page 144: Selecting A Recent Destination From The History
The list of recent destinations appears. Smart History promotes three destinations to the first page based on your previous routes (most likely destinations). The rest of the destinations are ordered by time they were last selected. If necessary, scroll the list to see earlier destinations. NX603 English 63...
Page 145: Entering The Coordinate Of The Destination
Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap open the menu and tap 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. 64 NX603 English...
Page 146: Navigate To A Location Stored In A Photo
If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap Open the menu and tap The list of photos stored in the device appears. Select one photo from the list. NX603 English 65...
Page 147: Building A Route From The List Of Destinations (Create Route)
If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap There is only one line in the list of route points, the start point of the route, normally the current GPS position. 66 NX603 English...
Page 148: 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. NX603 English 67...
Page 149: 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 150: Modifying The Route
GPS receiver. 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 NX603 English 69...
Page 151 The Destination menu appears and you can select the start point of the route the same way you select a destination. When the new start point is set, tap 70 NX603 English...
Page 152: Editing The List Of Destinations (Edit Route)
You can edit the route by modifying the list of destinations. You can add or remove destinations, modify the start position or reorder the list. If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap NX603 English 71...
Page 153: Pausing The Active Route
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. 3.4.5 Canceling the active route...
Page 154 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. NX603 English 73...
Page 155: Checking Route Alternatives For An Existing Route
If you are on the Map screen, tap to return to the Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap 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. 74 NX603 English...
Page 156: 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 157: Changing The Road Types Used In Route Planning
- 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. - Clarion Mobile Map includes ferries in a planned route by default.
Page 158: Saving A Location As A Favorite Destination
When the full screen map appears with the selected location in the middle, tap (optional) Using the keyboard, you can change the name offered for the Favorite. Tap enter numbers or symbols. to save the location as a new Favorite destination. NX603 English 77...
Page 159: Saving A Location As An Alert Point
On the newly opened screen, select the type of the alert point, the direction from which you expect the alert, and (if applicable) the speed limit for this alert point. to save the location as a new alert point. 78 NX603 English...
Page 160: 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. NX603 English 79...
Page 161: Watching The Simulation Of The Route
Navigation Menu. In the Navigation Menu, tap Scroll down the list and tap . The simulation starts from the starting point of the route, and using a realistic speed, it leads you through the whole recommended route. 80 NX603 English...
Page 162 : Jump to the previous route event (maneuver). : Tap to increase the speed of the simulation to 4, 8 or 16 times faster. Now tap again to return to the normal speed. to stop the simulation. NX603 English 81...
Page 163: Off-Road Navigation
4 Off-road navigation When first started, Clarion Mobile Map calculates routes using the road network of the high quality vector maps provided with the product. You can switch the application to off-road mode in Navigation settings in one of the following ways:...
Page 164: Reference Guide
5.1.2 Daytime and night color themes Clarion Mobile Map uses different color themes during the day and during the night for both the map and the menu screens. Daytime colors are similar to paper road maps, and the menus are bright.
Page 165: Tunnel View
Fast route, but it takes other roads as well to save fuel. : Results in a route with fewer turns and no difficult maneuvers. With this option, you can make Clarion Mobile Map to take, for example, the freeway instead of a series of smaller roads or streets.
Page 166 Private roads, resident-only roads and walkways are excluded from routes. Maneuver restrictions and directional constraints are taken into account when planning a route. Roads are used only if access for trucks is allowed. Private roads, resident-only roads and walkways are excluded from routes. NX603 English 85...
Page 167: Green Routing
U-turns are excluded from routes (turning back on a divided road is not considered as a U-turn). Road types used or avoided in route calculation: Clarion Mobile Map automatically recalculates the route if you deviate from the proposed itinerary. For further information about Route settings, see page 93. 5.1.5 Green routing Route calculation is not only about finding the quickest or shortest route.
Page 168: Road Safety Cameras And Other Proximity Alert Points
There is a special proximity warning for road safety cameras (like speed or red light cameras) and other proximity alert points (like schools or railroad crossings). These alert points are preloaded in Clarion Mobile Map. You can download more from www.clarion.naviextras.com or you can upload points in a specific text file if needed.
Page 169: Speed Limit Warning
The maximum speed set in the vehicle profile is also used for this warning. Clarion Mobile Map alerts you if you exceed the preset value even if the legal speed limit is higher.
Page 170: Settings Menu
Database End User License Agreement, or check the map and other contents of the application. You can also access program usage statistics. 5.3 Settings menu You can configure the program settings, and modify the behavior 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.
Page 171 If more drivers use Clarion Mobile Map for navigating, their settings can be remembered by using one of the user profiles. You can fine-tune the appearance of the Map screen. Adjust the map view to your...
Page 172: Sound And Warnings
You can also decide whether you want an announcement for distance maneuvers or it is enough to receive the information when the turn is near. Tap this button to set the verbosity of the voice instructions: how much they tell and how often they speak. NX603 English 91...
Page 173 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 174: Customize Quick Menu
You might need to avoid freeways when you are driving a slow car or you are towing another vehicle. Charge roads are pay roads where you can purchase a pass or vignette to use the road for a longer period of time. They can be enabled or disabled separately from toll roads. NX603 English 93...
Page 175 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. Clarion Mobile Map includes ferries in a planned route by default. However, a map does not necessarily contain information about the accessibility of temporary ferries.
Page 176 Maneuver restrictions and directional constraints are taken into account when planning a route. Roads are used only if access for cars is allowed. Private roads and resident-only roads are used only they are inevitable to reach the destination. Walkways are excluded from routes. NX603 English 95...
Page 177 Gives a short route to minimize the distance to travel. It can be practical for slow vehicles. Searching for a short route regardless of the speed, this route type is rarely practical for normal vehicles. 96 NX603 English...
Page 178: User Profiles
5.3.4 User profiles If more drivers use Clarion Mobile Map for navigating, their settings can be remembered by using one of the user profiles. Rename the profiles after tapping the edit button on the right so that all users know which profile to use and switch between profiles by tapping its name.
Page 179 Tap the name of the Place category to open the list of its subcategories. to save the current Place visibility set or to load a previously saved one. Here you can also revert to the default visibility settings. 98 NX603 English...
Page 180: Visual Guidance Settings
When you slow down while driving on a freeway, there is a chance that you are in a traffic jam so Clarion Mobile Map offers you a detour using the next exit. The message shows you distance of the exit and the difference in distance and estimated time compared to the original route.
Page 181: Display Settings
The application will restart if you change this setting; you are asked to confirm this. You can set the distance units to be used by the program. Clarion Mobile Map may not support all the listed units in some voice guidance languages.
Page 182: Trip Monitor Settings
Track logs, the sequence of the positions given by the GPS receiver, can be saved together with trip logs. They can later be displayed on the map. You can let the application save the track log whenever it saves a trip. NX603 English 101...
Page 183: Glossary
Color theme Clarion Mobile Map comes with different color themes for daytime or night use of the map and menu screens. Themes are custom graphic settings and they can have different colors for streets, blocks or surface waters in 2D and 3D modes, and they display shades or shadows in different ways in 3D mode.
Page 184 Special alert points for speed, red light or bus lane cameras. Different data sources are available. You can configure Clarion Mobile Map to warn you when you approach one of these cameras. Detecting the location of Road Safety Cameras is prohibited in certain countries. It is the sole responsibility of the driver to check whether this feature can be used during the trip.
Page 185: End User License Agreement
(hereinafter referred to as 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 104 NX603 English...
Page 186 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 incompatibility of the Software Product with any other system, device or product (e.g. software or hardware). NX603 English 105...
Page 187 Product and not associated in any way with any personal information of the User or with the User itself. 10.2 The collected data may be uploaded to Licensor’s database and used exclusively for the purpose of enhancing and improving the features and services of the Software Product and the Databases. 106 NX603 English...
Page 188 User. After successful data upload, the collected data is deleted from the Software Product storage media. 10.3 Collected data is transmitted, stored and handled anonymously and no connection of the data with the User shall be established by Licensor or any third party. NX603 English 107...
Page 189: Copyright Note
The product and the information contained herein are subject to change without prior notification. 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. © 2012 - Clarion Data Source ©...

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

To Ensure Safe Use

Before Starting Operations

Touch Key

Basic Method of Use

Listening to the Radio

Listening to Siriusxm Satellite Radio

Viewing Dvds (NX603 Only)

Listening to Music on Cds or Discs (MP3/WMA) (NX603 Only)

Viewing DIVX Content (NX603 Only)

Listening to Microsd Card/Usb Memory Files

Listening to Ipod/Viewing Ipod Video

Listening to Bluetooth Audio

Viewing Connected External Devices (AUX)

Listening to Pandora Internet Radio

Registering Bluetooth-Compatible Devices

Using Cellphones

Using Smart Access

Using a Remote Control (Sold Separately)

Using the Rear Camera

Using the Rear Seat Monitor

Various Settings

Troubleshooting

Discs that Can be Used on the Unit (NX603 Only)

Microsd Cards/Usb Memory that Can be Used on the Unit

Audio Files that Can be Played on the Unit

Video Files that Can be Played on the Unit (NX603 Only)

Specifications

Country Code

Warranty and Customer Support

Daily Care and Handling

Trademarks

Disposal, Transfer and Resale of this Product

Installation and Wire Connection Manual

Safety Precautions

Package Contents

General Cautions

Cautions on Installation

Installing the Main Unit

Installing the Gps Antenna (Nx603 Only)

Removing the Main Unit

Cautions on Wiring

Wire Connection

Index

Table of Contents

Warnings and Safety Information

Getting Started

3 On-Road Navigation

4 Off-Road Navigation

5 Reference Guide

6 Glossary

7 End User License Agreement

8 Copyright Note

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