Clarion Sirius User's Guide

N.I.C.E. User's GuideN.I.C.E.Navigation In-Car EntertainmentUser’s GuideClarion Corporation of America661 West Redondo Beach Blvd.Gardena, Califo

N.I.C.E.11Back viewAUDIO OUTConnects to the stereo AUX input on a vehicle stereo system. To connect without cable, see “Audio through your car stereo”

N.I.C.E.101Photo storagePower to the N.I.C.E. may be on or off when you connect a portable memory storage device.Portable memory storage device connec

Chapter 7: Video mode102The unit displays the photo default screen.Photo viewer screenFull-screen mode buttonPrevious/next slideExitPortable memory st

N.I.C.E.103This chapter covers cleaning the unit, updating the map database, uploading music and photos from a PC to the N.I.C.E., updating the unit’s

Chapter 8: Care and updating104Removing the unitIf you have a laptop computer you may be able to transfer files without removing the N.I.C.E. from you

N.I.C.E.105Connecting to your PCYou connect your N.I.C.E. to a PC using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Most computers come with this cable or you can purch

Chapter 8: Care and updating1064. Turn on power to both the PC and the N.I.C.E.Copying files1. If you’re updating the map database, insert the DVD wit

N.I.C.E.107The N.I.C.E. folder opens, displaying the default Map, Music and Photo folders.N.I.C.E. drive windowIf you delete the default Music or Phot

Chapter 8: Care and updating108If you’re copying from the PC to the N.I.C.E., this is the source folder. If you’re copying from the N.I.C.E. to the PC

N.I.C.E.109A Copying message may appear, depending on the PC’s operating system and processor speed.Sample Copying messageWhen the copy is finished, t

Chapter 8: Care and updating110Deleting photo and music files1. Follow the steps in “Connecting to your PC” on page 105.2. On the PC, open My Computer

Chapter 1: Quick Start12Getting started1. Press the POWER button.The Clarion logo appears; if the speaker is on you hear two beeps, and the navigation

N.I.C.E.1117. Click Yes to delete the files, or No if you’re not sure.After pressing Yes, the files are deleted from the N.I.C.E.The N.I.C.E. does not

Chapter 8: Care and updating112The unit displays the SETUP menu.Setup menuFM transmitter buttonLCD adjustment buttonUpdate software button4. Press the

N.I.C.E.113TroubleshootingDescription Probable Cause RemedyN.I.C.E. does not turn on. The power cable may not be properly connected.The fuse may be bl

Chapter 8: Care and updating114The GPS signal was lost while en route.The unit’s line of sight to the GPS satellite has been obstructed, such as by en

N.I.C.E.115You hear no sound from the unit’s internal speaker.The speaker may be turned off or redirected to the stereo speakers in your car or home.1

Chapter 8: Care and updating116When trying to update firmware, the unit displays, “OS Update File can’t be found”To update, you need the update softwa

N.I.C.E.117ModesYou select operational modes by pressing either physical or onscreen buttons.Mode buttonsThese buttons appear below the LCD.Selects na

Chapter 9: Reference118Enters photo viewing mode; used to view photos stored on the N.I.C.E. For photo options, see “Photo reference” on page 128.Ente

N.I.C.E.119Navigation button (F3), starts navigation and accesses navigation setup options.Pointer button (F3) centers the map at the current location

Chapter 9: Reference120Start Route GuidanceTo access these options, press the navigation button (F3).Address/IntersectionDefines specific address or i

N.I.C.E.13Modes of operationSIRIUSCorresponds to button of the same name and launches satellite radio mode. For details, see “SIRIUS Satellite Radio”

N.I.C.E.121If you choose Address, the unit displays the onscreen keyboard so you can enter the address. The top of the screen displays the address ran

Chapter 9: Reference122Previous DestinationSelects a location based on the last 15 destinations. MapSelects a destination by pinpointing it on the tou

N.I.C.E.123Navigation PreferencesSimulationOn: used to preview and demonstrate how route guidance works.Off: default setting.ShortestTime: calculates

Chapter 9: Reference124GPS Icon DisplayOn: turns display of the GPS indicator on.Off: turns display of the GPS indicator off.See “Monitoring signal st

N.I.C.E.125Set Vehicle PositionAddress/Intersection: moves the red pointer to a specific location defined by the address that follows.As you enter the

Chapter 9: Reference126SIRIUS satellite radio reference1. To access the satellite radio options, press the onscreen MENU button.The Menu options list

N.I.C.E.127EDIT CODEThis option associates a four-digit code with a specific channel requiring you to enter that code to hear the channel. See “Changi

Chapter 9: Reference128Music referencePortable memory storage device button, displays folders on the device connected to the USB 1.1 port.Folder butto

N.I.C.E.129Video referenceEnlarges image to fit screen.Displays image from DVD or video game.Displays input from rearview camera.Setup referenceTo acc

Chapter 9: Reference130SpecificationsDimensions (W x H x D): 191mm x 128mm x 31mmOperating system Windows CE version 4.2Embedded processor High Perfor

Chapter 1: Quick Start14Start navigationNavigation button (F3)Start navigation here1SatelliteGreen when satellite found; light green when signal is we

N.I.C.E.131AA/V IN port 11, 101Abort message 115Accept button (keyboard) 42Add Current Locationto address book 55, 122ADD or SKIP 87, 126Add Previous

User’s Guide132category (radio) 17channel (radio) 17check mark 119compression 26DISP (radio) 17DVD/video game 129exit (F1) 14, 118F1-F6 10FM transmitt

N.I.C.E.133By Category 39, 121By First Few Letters 39, 121By Phone 39, 121By Postal Code 39, 121CCamera, connecting unit to rearview 29Categorybuttons

User’s Guide134Current location 48defining 52Customizingnavigation 66screen brightness 63DDatabase of maps, updating 103DC IN port 11Defaults, restori

N.I.C.E.135FF1-F6 buttons 10Factory defaults, restoring for radio 93, 127FAQ 23Favorites (radio)deleting 85finding 85Favorites, storing radio favorite

User’s Guide136channel 17compass 16GPS signal strength 14, 48, 51next intersection 16next maneuver 16pointer 16removing from screen 68scale 16Infrared

N.I.C.E.137finding in an unfamiliar city 38next 16Lock code (radio) 92LOCK or UNLOCK 89, 126MMap 122, 125button (F4) 119change perspective 50enlarging

User’s Guide138mode button 18, 97, 128player controls 18player, main screen 18playing 95playing while navigating 61, 97storage 95MUSIC button 117Muteb

N.I.C.E.139OOn-glass mounting bracket 26Onscreen keyboard 42Operating system 130Origindefining by pointing 52, 72defining using lists 72OS update file

User’s Guide140Powerdoes not turn on 113off 23on 12, 28POWER button 10Preferences, navigation 66Presetting favorite radio channels 82Previous & ne

N.I.C.E.15Define your destinationKeyboard button (F5)Displays onscreen keyboard for finding names easilyPage up (F2) and Page down (F4)Move backward a

N.I.C.E.141Remote control 21Removing unit from vehicle 62Repeating songs 128Routecalculation 23, 47canceling 51changing 48guidance, canceling 51guidan

User’s Guide142Signal strengthGPSindicator 48lost 114strong, weak and none 51weak 113meter (radio) 17Simulation 23, 52, 123SIRIUSbutton 10, 117main sc

N.I.C.E.143Stereo, routing audio to vehicle 30Stopping navigation 51Storagefor music 95, 98for photos 101for video 101Street Name 120Subscription, rad

User’s Guide144player controls 20player, main screen 20VIDEO button 10, 117Video button, reference 129VIDEO IN port 11Viewing enlarged map 50Voice gui

N.I.C.E.145For USA and Canada onlyThis product is warranted against all defects in material workman-ship for a period of one year from the date of ori

User’s Guide146© 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.PRINT-Clari

Chapter 1: Quick Start16Main navigation screenMode button (F6)Displays grid of features; see “Modes of operation” on page 13Distance to next maneuverM

N.I.C.E.17Sirius Satellite Radio controlsMEMO (memory)Stores up to 20 artist, song title combinations; hold to recall stored informationDISP (display)

Chapter 1: Quick Start18Music player controlsPortable memory storage buttonDisplays contents of a portable memory storage device connected to the USB

N.I.C.E.19Photo viewer controlsPortable memory storage buttonDisplays contents of a portable memory storage device connected to the USB 1.1 portPrevio

Chapter 1: Quick Start20Video player controlsAudio/Video inputDisplays input from DVD or video game systemRearview cameraDisplays video input from cam

N.I.C.E.3Dear CustomerCongratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we are committed to quality

N.I.C.E.21Using the remoteThe wireless remote control supplied with N.I.C.E. operates most features from a remote location. The buttons on the remote

Chapter 1: Quick Start22Remote control featuresCaptures and stores current program informationTurns power on and offBAND switches among bands A, B and

N.I.C.E.23Turning the unit offPress the POWER button. The unit stores the current mode and turns off. When you turn the power on again, the unit retur

Chapter 1: Quick Start24Can I get rid of all the information icons and boxes so I can see more of the map?• Yes. In Setup, Display Options, press GPS

N.I.C.E.25SIRIUS radioCan I listen to SIRIUS satellite radio while I navigate?• Yes. While in navigation mode, press SIRIUS and the unit overlays the

Chapter 2: Installation26This chapter explains how to install the unit in a vehicle and use it at home.Vehicle PrecautionsFollow these precautions to

N.I.C.E.272. Place the on-glass mounting bracket in position with the suction cup touching the glass. Make sure it does not obstruct the driver’s view

Chapter 2: Installation282. Plug the other end of the cord into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.3. Turn the power on and your ready to us

N.I.C.E.29See the NAVSIR documentation for where to connect this cable.NAVSIR receives power through the N.I.C.E.NoteConnect to a rearview cameraIf yo

Chapter 2: Installation30Audio through your car stereoAs the N.I.C.E. is a portable device and designed to travel with you, it comes with its own inte

User’s Guide4This GuideIf you’re an experienced electronics owner, read “Quick Start” on page 9 to get started quickly.If you’re new to electronic sys

N.I.C.E.311. The Unit displays the SETUP menu.N.I.C.E. SETUP menu2. Press the FM Frequency and Internal Speaker button.The unit displays the FM Freque

Chapter 2: Installation32select any frequency that is not in use by a radio station.4. Press one of the frequencies.The unit automatically begins tran

N.I.C.E.33This chapter explains how to navigate using the N.I.C.E. If this is the first time you’ve used the unit, read this chapter from beginning to

Chapter 3: Navigation34The unit starts up in the mode that was running when you turned the power off. If this is the first time you’ve used the unit,

N.I.C.E.35If the unit is within site of a satellite, the GPS automatically locates you on the map. Main navigation screenThe red pointer identifies yo

Chapter 3: Navigation36The Navigation menu appears.Navigation menuThe status bar, located just above the onscreen buttons at the bottom of the screen

N.I.C.E.373. Press one of the method options.If you scrolled down and chose Map, you can define your destination by touching the map, See “Pointing to

Chapter 3: Navigation38The unit displays the names of four listsAddress/Intersection optionsState/Province Name, City Name and Street Name lead to lis

N.I.C.E.39After selecting Point of interest, the unit offers five options:Four of the point of interest options• State/Province Name limits all other

Chapter 3: Navigation40For State/Province Name, By Postal Code, By Phone and By First Few Letters, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” on page 42.The fo

N.I.C.E.5This Guide ... 4Copyright and Trademarks ... 41 Quick Start ...

N.I.C.E.41Continue with “Traveling to your destination” on page 47.Scrolling through listsThere are two ways to scroll through a long list, such as th

Chapter 3: Navigation42Using the onscreen keyboardState/Province Name, City Name, Street Name, By Postal Code, By Phone, and By First Few Letters disp

N.I.C.E.43Only keys for valid letters appear in green. The rest are grayed out. The letters you type appear in the box at the top of the keyboard.If y

Chapter 3: Navigation44The next example is a short list of streets.Short list of streetsAbove this list the unit displays the address range for all th

N.I.C.E.45If you choose Address, the unit displays the valid range of addresses at the top of the onscreen keyboard.Keyboard with address range7. Type

Chapter 3: Navigation46Crosshairs appear at your current location.Crosshairs mark the location you touched2. Touch the location on the map.If the loca

N.I.C.E.475. Press Use as Destination and continue with the next topic.Traveling to your destinationOnce you select a destination, N.I.C.E. calculates

Chapter 3: Navigation48Visually tracking your routeMap during navigationThe red pointer moves on the map as you drive and your current location appear

N.I.C.E.49Controlling automatic recalculationIf you don’t want the unit to recalculate your route, you can turn automatic recalculation off. For examp

Chapter 3: Navigation50Changing map perspectiveN.I.C.E. offers three different map views. 3D perspective with cloudsPress the map button to alternate

User’s Guide6Traveling to your destination ... 47Visually tracking your route... 48Recovering from a wrong turn...

N.I.C.E.51Viewing an intersection close upWhen you are within one mile of the next intersection, N.I.C.E. displays an enlarged view of the intersectio

Chapter 3: Navigation52The unit displays three options.Navigation options menu2. Press Cancel Route.The main navigation screen appears.Previewing your

N.I.C.E.53If the address is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the address as if your finger was doing the traveling.Continue touching

Chapter 3: Navigation54Backing up safelyIf you own a van or SUV, you know how difficult it can be to maneuver into or out of a parking space. With a c

N.I.C.E.55The output from the camera displays in the video window.Video window3. Press the full-screen button to stretch the video input to fill the s

Chapter 3: Navigation56Crosshairs appear and the unit centers the point you touched on the screen.Crosshairs mark the location you touchedIf the addre

N.I.C.E.57The unit asks you to confirm the save.Sample confirmation messageThe name associated with the example above is, “O I-15 SH.”7. Press Yes to

Chapter 3: Navigation58• Edit lets you change the name associated with an address.• Delete removes the address from the address book.3. Press the desi

N.I.C.E.59The onscreen keyboard appears, with the address name displayed near the top.Name The Entry screenYou can edit only the name associated with

Chapter 3: Navigation60Listening to the radio while navigatingTo listen while you navigate, press the SIRIUS button below the LCD.The SIRIUS controls

N.I.C.E.7Basic Operations ... 79Direct tuning by channel ... 80Tuning by category ...

N.I.C.E.61• To directly select a channel, press the DIRECT button followed by the channel button.• To select a preset channel, press BAND to alternate

Chapter 3: Navigation62When minimized, only the top line appears.MUSIC radio controlsVoice guidance takes priority over music.For more information abo

N.I.C.E.63This chapter explains how to customize the N.I.C.E. unit and features to suit your preferences.4. CustomizingChanging screen brightness1. Pr

Chapter 4: Customizing641. The unit displays the SETUP menu.Setup menu2. Press the LCD button.LCD button1. The unit displays the brightness bar.Bright

N.I.C.E.65Setting the speaker volumeYou control the volume through a setup option or by using the volume up/down buttons on the radio and music defaul

Chapter 4: Customizing664. Press and hold the Volume Up (F1) or Volume Down (F2) buttons to adjust the volume between 0 and 100 percent.5. Press the m

N.I.C.E.67The navigation menu appears.Navigation menu2. Press Setup.Navigation button (F3)The Setup menu appears.Setup menu3. Press an option button.U

Chapter 4: Customizing684. Press the button to turn the feature on/off.5. Scroll down to display additional options.6. Press the back button (F6) to r

N.I.C.E.69• Compass Icon• Next maneuver Icon• Enlarged Intersection icon2. Press the option to change it.3. When you’re finished, press the exit butto

Chapter 4: Customizing70Press Navigation Preferences and scroll to view the following options.Navigation preferences• Press the Avoid Freeway Yes/No b

User’s Guide88 Care and updating ...103Cleaning the unit ... 103Updating the map database ...

N.I.C.E.71The caution screen appears in the selected language.Caution screen in French5. Press the accept button.The map database and verbal guidance

Chapter 4: Customizing72The unit displays.Units menu4. Press the desired distance unit. The main navigation screen appears. The new units setting appe

N.I.C.E.73If the address is not on the map, touch the map in the direction of the address as if your finger was doing the traveling.Continue touching

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio74SIRIUS satellite radio makes available over 120 channels of commercial-free entertainment for your car, home or off

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio75How satellite radio worksSIRIUS Satellite Radio company in New York City Over 120 channels of radio content bounce

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio76Getting startedTo listen to SIRIUS satellite radio you need two things in addition to your N.I.C.E.:• Optional NAVS

N.I.C.E.774. The unit displays the Menu Options page with the SIRIUS ID option highlighted.Options menu5. Press the SIRIUS ID menu item.6. The 12-digi

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio78Activate the radio service• Visit Sirius.com and click JOIN, then follow the onscreen instructions.OR• Call SIRIUS

N.I.C.E.79The unit displays two 10-segment horizontal bar graphs with a minus (-) to the left and a plus (+) to the right. Antenna aiming graphsThe sa

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio80The SIRIUS logo appears for three seconds followed by the SIRIUS default display.SIRIUS default displayFor a comple

N.I.C.E.91. Quick StartREADY7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEMPOWERNAVISIRIUSVIDEOMUSICAudio/video cableHome power cor

N.I.C.E.81Tuning by categoryCategory groups channels by music genre or other content. For example, your favorite rock channels are in the category “RO

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio822. Press DISP (display).Touching DISP again and again alternates the list among channel, artist name and song title

N.I.C.E.833. With the channel playing, press and hold any of the numbered keypad buttons (0-9) for one second.The channel number flashes and remains l

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio84Tuning by preset list1. Press and hold BAND.2. Press DISP.The unit displays up to five preset channels. 3. Press DI

N.I.C.E.85the 20 memory slots are used and how many are empty.Finding favoritesIf it finds one or more songs playing on channels other than the curren

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio86The unit displays two options: Automatic Memory Search and Clear All Memory.Memory optionsTo exit without clearing

N.I.C.E.87Skipping channelsWith hundreds of channels available, you may wish to limit the accessible list to only those you like.1. Press the onscreen

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio88The unit displays “Skip” next to the channel number and will not download this channel during regular tuning.Channe

N.I.C.E.89Locking out certain channelsLocking a channel requires the entry of the four-digit lock code to play the channel. You can use this feature t

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio903. If this is the first time you’ve used this feature, enter the default code “0000.” If you’ve used this feature b

Chapter 1: Quick Start10Front view7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM7" TFT LCD NAVIGATION SYSTEM7" TFT LCD N

N.I.C.E.91Accessing locked channelsTo access a locked channel:1. Enter the direct channel number.2. Enter the four-digit lock code. The channel begins

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio92Changing the lock code1. Press the onscreen MENU button.The options menu appears.Options menu2. Press the EDIT CODE

N.I.C.E.934. Enter the new four-digit code using the keypad buttons.The unit prompts you to confirm the code.5. Enter the new four-digit code again.Yo

Chapter 5: SIRIUS Satellite Radio94The unit displays:Restore setting options3. Press YES.All SIRIUS option settings return to their factory defaults.P

N.I.C.E.95This chapter provides guidelines for using the N.I.C.E. in video and music mode.Playing musicYou can play music stored on the unit’s hard di

Chapter 6: Music modes96If the portable memory storage device has an extension cable, connect the cable.Power to the N.I.C.E. may be on or off when yo

N.I.C.E.973. To change the song, press the title of a different song in the right pane.ORTo play a song in a different folder, press the folder button

Chapter 7: Video mode98This chapter provides guidelines for using the N.I.C.E. in video and photo modes.Video optionsN.I.C.E. includes several video o

A/V IN pordeo cabtVi leN.I.C.E.99Connect to the playerPlug the DVD player or video game system cable into the A/V IN port on the back of the unit.A/V

Chapter 7: Video mode100The image displays on the screen.3. Press the full-screen mode button to stretch the video input to fill the screen. Backing u