Clarion NAX970HD NAX970HD NAX970HD User manual

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NAX970HD
HDD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
SYSTEME DE NAVIGATiON HDD
SISTEMA DE NAVEGACION HDD

Safety Precautions
When using this navigation system, follow the precautions listed below. After reading this manual, be
sure to keep it in ahandy place (such as the glove box of your car).
AWarnings
• This navigation system should not be used to replace your own judgment. No itinerary
suggested by this navigation system should ever override any highway regulations, your
own judgment, or a knowledge of safe driving practices. Do not follow the navigation
system's suggested itinerary if it would cause you to perform a dangerous or illegal act,
place
you in a dangerous situation, or take you into an area you consider unsafe.
•The
advice provided by the navigation system is to be regarded as a suggestion only. There
may be times when the navigation system displays the vehicle's location incorrectly, fails to
suggest the shortest route, or fails to direct you to your desired destination. In such
instances, rely on your own driving jUdgment, taking into account the driving conditions at
the time.
•Do
not use the navigation system to locate emergency services. The database does not
contain a complete listing of emergency services such as police stations, fire halls, hospitals
and walk-in clinics. Please show discretion and ask for directions in such instances.
•As the driver, you alone are responsible for your driving safety.
•In
order to avoid a traffic accident, do not operate the system while driving.
•In order to avoid a traffic accident, operate the system only when the vehicle is stopped
at a safe place and the parking brake is on.
•In
order to avoid a traffic accident or traffic offense, remember that actual road conditions
and traffic regulations take precedence over the information contained on the navigation
system.
•The software may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of
time, changing circumstances, and the sources of information used. Please respect
current traffic conditions and regulations at all times while driving.
•Where actual road conditions and highway regulations differ from the information
contained on the navigation system, abide by the highway regulations.
•Keep the amount of time spent viewing the screen while driving to a strict minimum.
•The navigation system does not provide, nor represent in any way information on: traffic and
highway regulations; technical aspects of the vehicle including weight, height, width, load
and speed
limits; road conditions including grade, percentage of incline and surface
conditions; obstacles such as the height and width of bridges and tunnels; and other current
driving or road conditions. Always rely on your own judgment when driving acar, taking into
account current driving conditions.
•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 anearest Clarion service center.
•In
case of a problem, such as foreign materials have 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.
Using it in that condition may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
•Use a fuse with the same specification only when replacing the fuse.
Using a fuse with a different specification may causes afire.
•
For the installation of this unit or a change in the installation, ask your authorized dealer or
a nearest Clarion service center for safety.
Professional skills and experiences are required to do so.
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_ • While driving, set the volume so that sound
from outside the vehicle can still be heard.
Driving without hearing sound from the
outside of the vehicle may cause a traffic
incident.
•Do not use this unit without installing in the
vehicle properly.
It may cause an injury or electric shock.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ,
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur
in aparticular installation. 1f this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged
to consult the dealeror an
experienced radiolTV technician for help.
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Notes on Data Stored in This System
If you transfer or resell this unit (NAX970HD) to athird party or abandon this unit, note the following
matters, deal with them under your own appropriate management.
•For your privacy protection
Initialize (delete) all data (address data etc.) including private information stored in the hard disk and the
memory by the procedures described in this manual. For details, see "Resetting
to the Factory
Settings" (P. 49).
About This Manual
This book is the manual of the navigation system (NAX970HD) that explains the functions, operation
procedures, and notes on use when connecting it with main unit (MAX675VD,etc.*1) and using the
navigation features. Read this manual thoroughly before using the navigation system, and use it
correctly.
•Please be aware that the device may be different from the manual according to the changes of the
specifications.
• Symbols used in this manual
Note:
[ ] button
[ ] key
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Lists what should be noted when operating or referential information.
Indicates abutton on main unit (MAX675VD,etc.
1)
Indicates amenu item on the screen.
Indicates atitle and page number
on which recommended reference information is
described.
* 1: This device is referred to "main unit" hereafter in this manual.
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About the Company Trademarks Used in This Product
The company trademarks used in this product to identify locations and business offices are the
trademarks of their respective owners. Their use does not represent sponsorship, approval or.
recommendation of this product by these companies.
Notes on Handling
• In no event shall Clarion be liable for any incidental damage (including, but not limited to, loss of the
business profit or change/loss of the data) caused from use or inability to use of this product. I
About the navigation system
• Important
•To prevent discharge of the car battery, use
this system with the engine of the vehicle
running as much as possible.
•The housing of this unit may become hot
because this unit has ahigh-speed CPU.
Be
careful to handle the unit during navigating or
immediately after turning the power off.
•Turn off the power
of the vehicle when
connecting or disconnecting wires. Doing this
while the powerof the vehicle
is turned on, may
cause atrouble or malfunction.
Note:
•When using this unit first time after purchasing, or
not used for long periods of time, it might take
about 5to 15 minutes until the current location is
determined
using GPS. Moreover, even when
using
it often, it may take about2to 3minutes until
the current location is determinedaccording to the
GPS measuring situation.
•When the route (path)
cannot be calculated, move
desired destination to a
nearby main road and
perform calculation again. It may be impossible to
find aroute in case the
car location is too close to
the
desired destination.
•
For vehicles equipped with an intelligent key, do
not bring the intefJigent key close to the unit of the
navigationsystem. The navigation system
may not
operate correctly.
•
If an electrical equipment that generates a strong
electrical noise is used near this unit, the screen
may be disturbed and noise may be generated. In
this case,
keep away such an electrical equipment
or refrain from using it.
About the hard disk drive
.Important
• Data*1 saved to the hard diskdrive may get lost
in case of abreakdown, malfunction, or other
trouble of this unit.
It is recommended that you back up your
important datato apersonal computer by using
the USB memory stick.
~ "Backing up User
Data" (P. 48)
•Never detach the hard disk drive by yourself. In
case data*1 stored on the hard disk drive gets
erased or destroyed due to this action, no
repair covered by warranty.
•Operation of the navigation system may
be
limited to protect the hard disk drive if the
temperature is extremely high or low.
In such a
case, please wait until temperature becomes
normal again.
•Though certain buzzing can be heard when the
hard disk drive
is working, this is not a
malfunction.
* 1: Including the stored locations and their data,
route data, data stored
in the Favorite &
Frequent List, setting data set from the Setting
menu, and data imported from the USB
memory stick (Wallpapers, etc.).
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Notes on Handling
IAbout the USB port
.Important
•The USB memory stick may stick out when
inserted, so it may cause danger during
driving.
In such cases, you can use a
commercial USB extension cable, etc., but use
it safely under your own judgment.
•The USB memory sticks must
be recognized
as "USB mass storage class" to work properly.
Some models may not operate correctly.
•When the memorized data
is lost or
damaged by any chance, Clarion shall not
be liable for any damage.
When using an USB memory stick, we
recommend that you backup your data stored
on it before by using apersonal computer etc.
•Data files may be broken when using USB
memory sticks
in the following situation:
When disconnecting the USB memory stick or
turning the power off during writing or reading
data.
When affected by static electricity or electric
noise.
Connect/disconnect the USB memory stick
when it is not accessed.
•Some USB memory sticks cannot be inserted
to the main unit because of theirshape.
In such
cases, use acommercial USB extension cable
to connect them.
•Connecting with the computer is not covered.
•Music files (MP3, WMA, etc.) stored
in the USB
memory stick cannot be played back.
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Cleaning the unit
.Important
•To clean the unit, use asoft drycloth and gently
wipe off the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some
neutral detergent diluted
in waterto asoft cloth,
wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a
dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,
as these substances may damage the cabinet
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber
or plastic products
in contact with the cabinet
for long periods of time may cause stains.

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Contents
1. Preface 3
Safety Precautions 3
Notes on Data Stored
in This System 4
About This Manual 4
About the Company Trademarks Used
in This Product 5
Notes
on Handling 5
Contents 7
2. Basic Operations 8
Turning the Power ON/OFF 8
Switching the Operation Mode 8
Name and Function of the Controls 8
MenuTypes
an dOperation 10
Map Screen Features "14
Manipulating the Map Screen 20
Outline of Destination Entering Procedures 23
3. Entering the Destination 25
Searching Your Destination from the Destination Menu 25
Searching Your Destination from the Map Screen 29
Searching for POI Using the Quick POI Function 29
Searching for aDestination from the Favorite &Frequent List.. 30
Setting the Destination and Starting the Route Guidance
31
4. Route Guidance 33
Route Guidance Screen Features 33
About the Voice Guidance 35
Changing/Editing the Route Settings 35
Notes
on the Route Guidance .. ,38
Notes on the Voice Guidance 39
5. System Settings 40
Navigation Settings 41
Display Settings 44
Registering/Editing the Oata 45
Clock Settings 47
Language Setting 47
Volume/Voice Settings 47
Importing Data via USB Port 48
Service Options 48
Monitor Adjustment 50
6. Using the Favorite &Frequent Menu 51
What is the Favorite &Frequent List? 51
Using Favorite &Frequent List 51
7. Others 54
Troubleshooting 54
Error Messages 54
About the Positioning Error 55
Specifications 55
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Turning the Power ON/OFF
The navigation system will be started up when the power of the vehicle is turned on, and terminated
when it is turned off.
The opening screen is displayed when the system is started up, and then caution message is displayed.
Read the displayed message thoroughly.
After awhile, the [OK] key is displayed. Touch the [OK] key to display the Current Location screen.
Note:
•When you use this unit for the first time, it may take some time for receiving the GPS signal and displaying
the current location (vehicle position).
• You cannot operate the unit while the opening screen is displayed.
Switching the Operation Mode
To switch between the Navigation screen and Audio screen, touch the [A V] key or the [MAP] key
displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
Name and Function of the Controls
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CD POWER indicator
Lights when the power of this unit is turned on
which is switched by starting the engine/ignition
on.
Goes offwhen it is turned off which is switched by
stopping the engine/ignition off.
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®USB port
You can import data or back up/restore userdata
using an USB memory stick. ~ "Importing Data
via USB Port"
(P. 48), "Backing up User Data"
(P. 48), "Restoring User Data" (P. 49)

Name and Function of the Controls
Main Unit (Only MAX675VD)
This section explains only the buttons on MAX675VD used during the Navigation mode. For other
buttons, see the operation manual of MAX675VD.
Note:
The navigation system will
not work correctly when driving with the power of the main unitturned off. To display
the accurate vehicle position, drive for awhile on asmooth road where there is no obstacle in upper sky (GPS
signals can be received).
1
®®[MENU] button
Displays the Top menu of the navigation system.
Note:
When
you operate the otherbuttons, the operation
results are displayed at the bottom of the Map
screen according to the button features.
®[ADJ] button
Press and hold:
Displays the Screen Adjustment menu on top of
the current screen. ~ "Monitor Adjustment" (P.
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Displays the Map screen of the current location.
The screen changes as follows if this button is
pressed while displaying the Map screen during
the route guidance mode:
Press and hold:
Displays the Turn by Turn screen. Press again to
return to the Map screen.
Press and release:
When you have set to display the guidance
information in the left of the screen, pressing this
button changes the screen to Intersection Map,
Turn List on Route, and Current Location Map,·in
this order.
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Menu Types and Operation
This section explains the types of the typical menu screens on the touch panel and their operation.
Top menu (Destination menu)
Pressing the [MENU] button displays the Destination menu screen. By touching the desired menu item
or icon, you can display menu screens or perform operations such as entering adestination.
Touching the menu item on the lower part of the screen displays each menu screen.
For the entering procedure of the destination, see "Outline of Destination Entering Procedures" (P.
23), and "Entering the Destination" (P.25).
CD ] key
Displays the Favorite &Frequent menu screen.
-+ "Favorite &Frequent menu" (P.11), "Using
the Favorite &Frequent Menu" (P. 51)
®[Route] key
Displays the Route menu screen.
-+ "Changing/Editing the Route Settings" (P.
35)
® [Setting] key
Displays the Setting menu screen.
-+ "System Settings" (P. 40)
®
® ®
@[Next] key
Displays the next screen when there are two or
more screens in amenu. For the screen shown
above, the next page of the Destination menu is
displayed when the [Next] key is touched. When
the [Prev.] key is displayed, touch the [Prev.] key
to return to the previous screen.
®[Back] key
Returns to the previous screen.
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Menu Types and Operation
Favorite &Frequent menu
Touching the key in the Top menu or in the Navi Shortcut menu displays the Favorite &Frequent
menu screen.
Yourfavorite places can be registered
in [Favorite], and places often visited are automatically registered
in [Frequent].
From the 3D List screen of the Favorite &Frequent menu, you can enter adestination by an easy
operation. From the
20 List screen, you can edit the list items by drag-and-drop operations.
For details, see "Using the Favorite &Frequent Menu"
(P. 51).
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Menu Types and Operation
Navi Shortcut menu
Touching the [NAVI] key from the Current Location Map screen displays the Navi Shortcut menu on top
of the Map screen. Operate by touching the desired menu items or icons.
['~] key:
Displays the Favorite &Frequent menu screen.
[Dest] key:
Displays the Top Menu screen of the navigation
system.
[Route] key:
Displays the Route menu screen.
[Quick POI] key:
Displays the Search POI screen for nearby POI
or
POI on the route with five categories. You can
customize the categories by touching the
[Setting] key on the Quick POI screen. The five
categories can also be customized from the
Setting menu. ... "Quick POI Settings"
(P. 43)
[.j) v] key:
Repeats the current voice guidance.
[l, ] key:
Hides the Navi Shortcut menu.
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Menu Types and Operation
Location menu (Menu on scrolled map)
After scrolling the map by touching the Map screen, touch the [OK] key on the screen to display the
Location menu at the left side of the screen. You can set the location under the cursor at the center of
the screen as the destination or store it to the Address Book.
[Back] key:
Returns to the scrolled Map screen before
touching the [OK] key.
[New Dest] key :
Sets the location under the cursor as the
destination. When adestination is already set,
this old destination is canceled as soon as the
new destination is set.
[Add to Route] key:
When another location is already set as the
destination, you can set the location under the
cursor as awaypoint. Touching this key displays
the Edit Route screen. Specify the desired order
of passing to set the location as awaypoint.
~
"Editing the route" (P. 36)
[Nearby POI] key :
Displays the Search menu screen of the POls in
the vicinity of the location under the cursor.
[Store Location] key :
Registers the location under the cursor in the
Address Book.
[Delete] key:
When the cursor points at aregistered location,
pressing this key deletes this location from the
Address Book.
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Map Screen Features
Types of the map
There are two types of maps: the 20 map and the 3D map. The method of scrolling the map and
operation are different depending on the map types. Moreover, you can display two types of maps at the
same time on the divided screen, and can change the map orientation. Change the map appearance
according to your preferences. -+ "Scrolling the Map" (P. 20), "Changing the map appearance" (P. 20)
.20 Map .30 Map
The 20 map is amap screen represented to the
plane just like the map of an atlas. It is suitable for
searching adestination and confirming the road
or route.
The 3D map is amap screen using aviewing
position above the vehicle while looking in the
direction of the car heading. It is suitable for
understanding the image of the direction,
because the perspective of the traveling direction
can be adjusted as required.
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Map Screen Features
Indicators on the map
Indicators displayed on the Map screen are differentaccording to the conditions at that time. This section
explains the main indicators displayed on the Map screen.
Indicators on the map of the current location
CD [A V] key
Displays the Audio screen.
®Current street name
Shows the name of the current street.
®Vehicle mark
Indicates the current location and direction of
your vehicle. You can change this mark. ~
"Vehicle Icon" (P. 44)
@) Map bearing marklGPS receiving
status
Indicates the map orientation. You can change
the map orientation. ~ "Changing the map
appearance" (P. 20)
In addition, the receiving status ofthe GPS signal
is indicated by the color of the four cornerframes
enclosing the bearing mark.
Blue
:Receiving in 3D
Yellow
:Receiving in 2D
Red
:No signal received
®Clock
Displays the current time.
®[NAVI] key
Displays the navigation shortcut menu.
(j) [Zoom] key
Touch this for zooming in/out the map. ~
"Zooming IN/OUT the map" (P. 20)
®Map scale
Indicates the scale of the map currently
displayed.
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Map Screen Features
Indicators on the scrolled map
Indicators are displayed after scrolling the map. During scrolling, only the scroll cursor is displayed on
the map.
®
CD [Back] key
Returns to the map of current location.
®[OK] key
Displays the Location menu. You can set the
location
under the cursor as the destination or
store this location. ~ "Location menu (Menu on
scrolled map)" (P. 13)
®Scroll cursor
Displayed when scrolling the map.
®@
@Latitude/longitude information
Displays the latitude/longitude information of the
location under the cursor. Whether this is
displayed or not can be set.
~"Map Scrolling
Information" (P. 43)
®Location information
When moving the cursor on aStored Location,
destination,
or waypoint, the place name will be
displayed.
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Map Screen Features
Indicators displayed during the route guidance mode
After adestination is set and traveling is started, the guidance route and various guidance information
are displayed on the map. -+ "Route Guidance Screen Features" (P. 33)
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CD Small Turn by Turn Arrow display
Displays the turning direction and distance to the
next guidance point. Whether it is displayed or
not can be set. -+ "Guidance Settings" (P. 41)
This indicator is not displayed on the divided
screen display.
®Expected arrival time and distance to
the destination
The expected time of arrival to the destination
and the distance from the current location to the
destination are displayed. The remaining time
and distance to the next waypoint are displayed
additionally, if at least one waypoint is existing.
®Guidance route
The guidance route to the destination is
displayed. Thecolorofthe route can be changed.
-+"Route Color" (P.44)
®
@Destination direction
Indicates the direction to the destination from the
cu rrent location.
@Guidance point
Indicates the guidance point.
®Next intersecting road name and
distance
The distance to the next guidance intersection
and the name of the next intersecting road will be
displayed when you get nearto approx. 600 mor
600 yd
(2 km or 1.4 mile for afreeway) to the
intersection.
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Map Screen Features
Map symbols
This navigation system indicates information such as roads and facilities using symbols and colors.
Transportation
Primary Freeways (Blue with light blue border/Red with light red border)
Secondary Freeways (Red)
Main Roads (Brown with dark brown border)
Minor Roads : mBFki'mBiifm®%®iff[[@lliIDrBm®%®.,.>(Gray)
Road with Incomplete Data *1 :(Gray)
* 1: These roads have not been verified by the Map D/B supplier. The system cannot generate the route
guidance for these roads.
Highway markers (example)
Interstate Route
US Route
State or Provincial Route
Trans-Canada Highway
Canadian Autoroute
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Map symbols (examples)
The following map symbols are displayed on the map.
Service Area
Airport
Municipal Office
Clarion
Service Station
Other Facilities
Marina
Golf Course
Marina
Supermarket
Shopping Center
Restaurant
Police Station
Court House
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University or College
Sports Complex
Recreation Ground
Library
Park &Ride
Science Museum·
Art Museum
Tourist Information
Center
Historical Site
GAS Station
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Parking Lot
Parking Garage
Rental Car Company
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Map Screen Features
Landmark icons
Landmark icons are displayed on the Intersection map screen, etc. Whether they are displayed or not
can be set.
~ "Landmark Icon display" (P. 41)
Restaurant
ATM
Gas Station
Rest Area
Hotel/Motel
Grocery Store
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Manipulating the Map Screen
Changing the map
appearance
Zooming IN/OUTthe map
The Map screen can be adjusted regarding
orientation or appearance of the map.
Screen examples
• 20 Map
[8] key:
Decreases the map scale, and shows the map of
awider area. Keep touching it to enter the Free
Zoom mode.
[EB] key:
Increases the map scale, and shows amore
detailed map. Keep touching it to enter the Free
Zoom mode.
[View] key:
Displays the Map View menu screen. ~
"Changing the map appearance" (P. 20)
Note:
The [View] key is not displayed while scrolling the
map.
The 20 map can be adjusted in 11 steps, and the
3D map
in 10 steps.
Touching the [Zoom] key
on the Map screen
displays the scale control keys.
Displaying the map of the
current car location
Scrolling the Map
When the [MAP] button on the main unit is
pressed, the map around the current location
is
displayed with the vehicle in the center of it.
When the vehicle runs, the behavior is the same.
[Back] key:
Returns to the current location map screen.
[OK] key:
You can set the location under the cursor as the
destination or store the location to the Address
Book.
~ "Location menu (Menu on scrolled
map)" (P. 13)
3D Map
Touching the Map screen displays acursor at the
center of the screen, and you can scroll the map.
For the
20 map, touch the map to scroll the map
towards the touched direction.
For the 3D map, touch the upper part of the map
to scroll the map toward the touched direction,
and touch the left or right part to rotate the map
while touching.
2DMap
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