Clarion N.I.C.E. User manual

N.I.C.E. User's Guide
N.I.C.E.
Navigation In-Car Entertainment
User’s Guide
Clarion Corporation of America
661 West Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, California 90247-4201
www.clarion.com NICE31805 Rev1.0

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Dear Customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s
finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we
are committed to quality and are confident that you
will be pleased with your purchase.
Clarion’s Navigation In-Car Entertainment system
(N.I.C.E.) system provides four products in one:
• Exceptional navigation supported by a built-in
global positioning system (GPS)
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 120 channels of
information and entertainment (with optional
NAVSIR installed)
• Connection for a rearview camera, DVD player
or video game system
• Music player and photo viewer with 10GB of
storage for music, such as MP3, and JPEG
photo files
The unit’s compact design, 7-inch digital Thin Film
Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
provides high-resolution images that won’t strain the
eye. This translates into easy-to-use mapping and
control screens. The display doubles as a
touchscreen control pad.
N.I.C.E. comes with both car cigarette lighter and
regular power adapters so you can use the unit in
your car or at home.
Clarion welcomes you to an experience like no
other. To learn more about Clarion’s complete line
of audio and video products, please visit us at our
Website:
www.clarion.com
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User’s Guide
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This Guide
If you’re an experienced electronics owner, read
“Quick Start” on page 9 to get started quickly.
If you’re new to electronic systems, read this guide
carefully.
• For installation procedures, check components at
the beginning of “Quick Start” on page 9, then see
“Installation” on page 26.
• To learn how to navigate using the GPS, see
“Navigation” on page 33.
Warning
FCC Notice
This unit complies with the interference limits
relative to a Class B digital device, applicable
under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding
installation in a residential environment. If the unit
is not installed in accordance with these
instructions, it could cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception. If this condition
persists after corrective action, consult your
dealer or experienced installation facility.
Copyright and Trademarks
This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You
may not copy any portion of it without permission.
© 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and
the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
All other names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Do not let the N.I.C.E. distract you as
you drive. You are responsible for the
vehicle. Always drive safely and follow
traffic rules. It is not recommended to
leave your unit in the vehicle because
of the exposure to heat.

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This Guide .................................................. 4
Copyright and Trademarks ......................... 4
1 Quick Start ................................................. 9
Check contents ........................................... 9
Front view ................................................. 10
Back view ................................................. 11
Getting started .......................................... 12
Navigation or entertainment................... 12
Modes of operation ................................ 13
Start navigation...................................... 14
Define your destination .......................... 15
Main navigation screen.......................... 16
Sirius Satellite Radio controls ................... 17
Music player controls ................................ 18
Photo viewer controls ............................... 19
Video player controls ................................ 20
Using the remote ...................................... 21
Remote control features ........................ 22
Turning the unit off .................................... 23
Contents Frequently-asked questions ..................... 23
Navigation.............................................. 23
SIRIUS radio.......................................... 25
Entertainment options............................ 25
2 Installation ........................................ 26
Vehicle Precautions .................................. 26
Install the unit in a vehicle ........................ 26
Connect power ......................................... 27
Connecting the radio receiver ................... 28
Connect to a rearview camera .................. 29
Audio through your car stereo .................. 30
3 Navigation ........................................ 33
How global positioning works ................... 33
Starting navigation .................................... 33
Define your destination ............................. 35
Navigating to a specific address ............ 37
Navigating in an unfamiliar city .............. 38
Scrolling through lists............................. 41
Using the onscreen keyboard ................ 42
Pointing to your destination ................... 45
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Traveling to your destination ..................... 47
Visually tracking your route.................... 48
Recovering from a wrong turn................ 48
Controlling automatic recalculation ........ 49
Which way is up ..................................... 49
Changing map perspective .................... 50
Zooming in and out ................................ 50
Viewing an intersection close up............ 51
Monitoring signal strength...................... 51
Canceling route guidance ...................... 51
Previewing your journey ............................ 52
Turn simulation on ................................. 52
Define your current location ................... 52
Define your destination .......................... 53
Backing up safely ...................................... 54
Precautions ............................................ 54
Backing up procedure ............................ 54
Updating the address book ....................... 55
Adding an address ................................. 55
Adding/editing/deleting addresses ......... 57
Listening to the radio while navigating ...... 60
Playing music while navigating ................. 61
Traveling with N.I.C.E. .............................. 62
4 Customizing ......................................63
Changing screen brightness ..................... 63
Setting the speaker volume ...................... 65
Customizing navigation ............................. 66
Accessing preferences........................... 66
Maximizing space for the map ............... 68
Shortest time or shortest distance ......... 69
Avoiding interstates and toll roads ......... 69
Changing the language.......................... 70
Changing distance units......................... 71
Defining position using lists.................... 72
Defining position by pointing .................. 72
Turning voice guidance on and off......... 73
5 SIRIUS Satellite Radio .....................74
How satellite radio works .......................... 75
Getting started .......................................... 76
Note your ID number.............................. 76
Activate the radio service....................... 78
Antenna Aiming ........................................ 78
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Basic Operations ...................................... 79
Direct tuning by channel ........................... 80
Tuning by category ................................... 81
Tuning by previewing ................................ 81
Previewing by category.......................... 81
Previewing all channels ......................... 82
Tuning by favorites ................................... 82
Storing favorites..................................... 82
Direct tuning by band and preset........... 83
Tuning by preset number....................... 83
Tuning by preset list............................... 84
Searching for favorites .............................. 84
Storing favorite information.................... 84
Finding favorites .................................... 85
Viewing stored favorite information........ 85
Deleting one stored favorite................... 85
Deleting all stored favorites ................... 85
Parental control features .......................... 86
Skipping channels .................................... 87
Accessing skipped channels.................. 88
Restoring a skipped channel ................. 88
Locking out certain channels .................... 89
Locking a channel.................................. 89
Accessing locked channels.................... 91
Restoring a locked channel ................... 91
Changing the lock code ......................... 92
Resetting factory defaults ......................... 93
6 Music modes .................................... 95
Playing music ........................................... 95
Supported formats ................................. 95
Portable music storage .......................... 95
Configuring music playback ...................... 96
7 Video mode ...................................... 98
Video options ............................................ 98
Supported format ................................... 98
Playing a movie or game .......................... 98
Connect to the player............................. 99
Viewing a movie or playing a game....... 99
Backing up with the camera ................... 100
Viewing a slide show .............................. 100
Photo storage ...................................... 101
Showing slides..................................... 101
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8 Care and updating .........................103
Cleaning the unit ..................................... 103
Updating the map database .................... 103
Copying files ........................................... 103
Removing the unit ................................ 104
Connecting to your PC......................... 105
Copying files ........................................ 106
Disconnecting from the PC .................. 109
Deleting photo and music files ................ 110
Updating the firmware ............................. 111
Troubleshooting ...................................... 113
9 Reference ........................................117
Modes ..................................................... 117
Mode buttons ....................................... 117
Mode grid ............................................. 117
Navigation reference ............................... 118
Onscreen buttons................................. 118
Start Route Guidance .......................... 120
Edit Address Book ............................... 122
Navigation Setup.................................. 122
Set Volume Level................................. 124
Set Language....................................... 124
SIRIUS satellite radio reference ............. 126
Music reference ...................................... 128
Photo reference ...................................... 128
Video reference ...................................... 129
Setup reference ...................................... 129
Specifications .......................................... 130
10 Limited Warranty Information .......145
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1. Quick Start
READY
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATIONSYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATIONSYSTEM
POWER
NAVI SIRIUS
VIDEO
MUSIC
Audio/video cableHome power cord and adapter Camera input cable
Remote controlMain unit
Vehicle power cord
Carrying bag
On-glass
mounting bracket
Also included: this guide and a packet of four screws
Check contents
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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Front view
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
POWER
Turns the power on and off
NAVI
Accesses navigation
using the built-in GPS
SIRIUS
Accesses Satellite radio
VIDEO
Used when backing up
vehicles equipped with a
rearview camera and for
video playback
MUSIC
Plays music files
Infrared sensor
Communicates with
your remote control
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays maps and entertainment
20GB hard disk drive
Located inside the unit:
10GB used to store
maps and 10GB for
photos and music
Onscreen buttons, F1-F6
The functions of these six buttons change
depending on the mode the unit is in
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Back view
AUDIO OUT
Connects to the
stereo AUX input
on a vehicle stereo
system. To connect
without cable, see
“Audio through
your car stereo” on
page 30
USB 2.0 (DEVICE)
Connects to
computer for
downloading
updated maps,
photos and music
files; can transfer
to and from unit
USB 1.1 (HOST)
Directly receives memory stick or connects to
extension cable for a portable memory storage
device; port supports playback/viewing only; you
cannot transfer files from or to device
DC IN
Connects to power cable
VIDEO IN
Connects to rearview
camera
A/V IN (RCA input)
Connects to external
video source, such as
DVD player, camera or
video game system
EXT. I/O
Connects to Clarion’s
NAVSIR SIRIUS Satellite
Radio interface
GPS antenna
Rotates at 90
degree angle to
unit to improve
GPS signal
reception
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Getting started
1. Press the POWER button.
The Clarion logo appears; if the speaker is on
you hear two beeps, and the navigation caution
screen appears after a brief pause.
2. Read the caution and press the Press-to-accept
button.
Press onscreen buttons firmly and
slowly for best performance.
You’re ready to use the N.I.C.E. as a navigation
tool and entertainment center.
Note
Navigation or entertainment
The mode button looks like a
toolbox.
The mode button is button F6 in
navigation mode. In the other modes,
it appears in the upper left corner of
the screen.
Pressing this button displays a grid of features from
which you can select NAVIGATION, SIRIUS (radio),
MUSIC, PHOTO, VIDEO and SETUP.
Note
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Modes of operation
SIRIUS
Corresponds to button of
the same name and
launches satellite radio
mode. For details, see
“SIRIUS Satellite Radio”
on page 74.
MUSIC
Corresponds to button
of the same name and
launches music mode.
For details, see “Playing
music” on page 95.
VIDEO
Corresponds to the VIDEO
button and launches video
mode. For details, see
“Video mode” on page 98.
PHOTO
Launches photo viewing
mode. For details, see
“Video mode” on page 98.
NAVIGATION
Corresponds to the
NAVI button below the
LCD and launches
navigation mode. For
details, see “Navigation”
on page 33.
SETUP
Provides access to three
configuration options. For a
complete summary of
details, see “Setup
reference” on page 129.
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Start navigation
Navigation button (F3)
Start navigation here
1
Satellite
Green when
satellite found;
light green
when signal is
weak; gray
when satellite
not found
Display area
Used to view
maps and
navigation
menus.
2
Exit button (F1)
Cancels current
NOTE: The big step numbers in this example shows how to begin defining
the destination by defining the state first. You can also define a destination
by point of interest or by pointing at the map. See “Navigation” on page 33.
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Define your destination
Keyboard button (F5)
Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easily
Page up (F2) and Page down (F4)
Move backward and forward through
up to four items at a time in a list
3
4
Back button (F6)
Returns to the previous menu
5
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Main navigation screen
Mode button (F6)
Displays grid of
features; see “Modes
of operation” on
page 13
Distance to
next
maneuver
Map view (F4)
Alternates among 2D,
3D and split-screen
map views
Scale
Indicates current
map scale
ZOOM (F1 and F2)
Enlarges and
reduces map
Compass
Indicates
current direction
of movement or
location of north
Pointer
Indicates current
location on map
Status bar
Displays
current
location
Speaker button (F5)
Repeats verbal
guidance for next
maneuver
Next maneuver
Shows next turn
you will make
Remaining
distance to
destination
Next location
Where you’ll be after you
make the next maneuver
Next intersection
Pops up as you
approach next
intersection
Route
Highlighted
in magenta
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Sirius Satellite Radio controls
MEMO (memory)
Stores up to 20 artist,
song title combinations;
hold to recall stored
information
DISP (display)
Hold to display list of
channels
Channel indicator
Identifies the channel
Keypad buttons
Jump directly to a channel or preset;
hold to store preset
Channel buttons
Moves to the previous and
next channels
MENU
Displays options
menu
BAND
Switches among bands A, B and C, each with
10 preset channels; hold to tune by preset
Category previous and next
Moves to previous and next
categories
Volume up and down
Adjusts internal speaker
volume
Mode button
Opens the menu grid
Channel name
Band or preset indicator
Way to group favorite
channels
Category name
Content group
Artist, composer, title
Display in two lines
Current mode
Signal strength meter
Shows strength of
SIRIUS satellite signal
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Music player controls
Portable memory storage button
Displays contents of a portable
memory storage device connected
to the USB 1.1 port
Folder button
Displays music folders
Music mode button
Alternates among
playback options:
normal, repeat,
repeat folder and
random
Pause Stop Back
to start
Forward
to end
Mute Volume up
and down
Scroll up
and down
Mode button
Opens the menu
grid
NOTE: If playing
music on a portable
memory storage
device, you can only
play; you cannot
transfer files to or
from the device.
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Photo viewer controls
Portable memory storage button
Displays contents of a portable
memory storage device connected to
the USB 1.1 port
Previous and next buttons
Display the previous and next
photo
Slide show button
Starts slide show
Full-screen button
Enlarges photo to fill screen; touch the
screen to return to photo default size
Mode button
Opens the menu
grid
NOTE: You can
only view photos
on a portable
memory storage
device; you
cannot transfer
them to or from it
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NOTE: You can only
view photes that are
1MB or smaller in size

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Video player controls
Audio/Video input
Displays input from DVD
or video game system
Rearview camera
Displays video input
from camera
mounted at back of
vehicle
M
ode button
O
pens menu grid
F
ull-screen button
E
nlarges image to fill the screen; touch the
s
creen to return to photo default size
NOTE: Unit disables video playback
when vehicle is in motion
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Using the remote
The wireless remote control supplied with N.I.C.E.
operates most features from a remote location. The
buttons on the remote control function the same way
their equivalents do on the unit.
For optimal operation, always aim the remote
control toward the infrared sensor on the
N.I.C.E. front panel.
Front of N.I.C.E.
Infrared sensor
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