User manual CLARION NICE P200

2 User's Guide N.I.C.E. P200 3 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 Navigational In-Car Entertainment system (N.I.C.E. P200) system provides four products in one: · · · · Exceptional navigation supported by a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) Media player that supports videos, music and a photo image viewer Solitaire and Freecell games Utilities that include contacts, calculator, calendar, stop watch and a text reader A compact, 4-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides high-resolution images. This translates into easy-to-use mapping and entertainment viewing. The display doubles as a touch-screen control pad. Three power sources cover all conditions: · · · A rechargeable battery provides three hours of entertainment away from the GPS cradle A vehicle power cord provides power for navigation A 110v power adapter provides power 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 The N.I.C.E. P200 has 10 gigabytes of storage for music, video and photos. 4 Read this guide carefully User's Guide FCC notice This N.I.C.E. P200 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 N.I.C.E. P200 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. To begin, check the components you received. See "Parts list" on page 9. Then see "Installation" on page 29. To get started quickly, see "Quick Start" on page 9. To learn more about how to navigate using the GPS, see "Navigation" on page 34. Warnings Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200 in an area of the windshield that would impair vision while driving. Do not let the N.I.C.E. P200 distract you as you drive. You are responsible for the vehicle. Always drive safely and follow traffic rules. Copyright and trademarks This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You may not copy any portion of it without permission. All names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. N.I.C.E. P200 5 Contents 1 Quick Start ................................................. 9 Parts list ...................................................... 9 Front view ................................................. 10 Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200 11 Mounting bracket and cradle .................... 12 Optional accessories ................................ 13 Getting started .......................................... 13 Main Menu features ............................... 14 Navigation quick start ............................... 15 Navigation features................................ 16 Main navigation screen.......................... 20 Music player controls ................................ 21 Photo viewer controls ............................... 22 Video player controls ................................ 23 Using the optional remote ......................... 24 Remote features .................................... 24 Turning the power on and off .................... 25 Turning the N.I.C.E. P200 on................. 25 Sleep mode............................................ 25 Power off................................................ 25 Frequently-asked questions ..................... 26 Navigation questions ............................. 26 Entertainment questions ........................ 27 Application questions............................. 28 2 Installation ........................................ 29 Vehicle installation .................................... 29 Precautions............................................ 29 Dock the N.I.C.E. P200 in the cradle ..... 29 Attach the mounting bracket to the glass 31 Connect the vehicle power cord ............ 31 Removing the mounting bracket ............ 32 Home installation ...................................... 33 Improving audio ........................................ 33 3 Navigation ........................................ 34 How global positioning works ................... 34 Starting navigation .................................... 35 Defining your destination .......................... 36 Defining a specific address.................... 38 Navigating in an unfamiliar city .............. 39 6 User's Guide Scrolling through lists............................. 42 Using the touch-screen keyboard .......... 43 Pointing to your destination.................... 47 Traveling to your destination ..................... 49 Visually tracking your route.................... 50 Recovering from a wrong turn................ 50 Detouring ............................................... 51 Changing which way is up ..................... 52 Changing map perspective .................... 52 Zooming in and out ................................ 53 Viewing an intersection close up............ 53 Monitoring signal strength...................... 54 Canceling route guidance ...................... 54 Previewing your journey ............................ 55 Turn route guidance simulation on......... 55 Define your current location ................... 55 Define your destination .......................... 56 Updating the address book ....................... 56 Adding an address ................................. 56 Adding/editing/deleting addresses ......... 58 Recording your route ................................ 61 Starting a trail......................................... 61 Saving the trail ....................................... 61 Reviewing where you've been ............... 61 4 Entertainment modes ......................63 Undocking a N.I.C.E. P200 ....................... 63 Saving battery charge ............................... 64 Supported audio and video formats .......... 65 Playing music ............................................ 66 Locking front panel buttons.................... 68 Playing music while navigating .............. 68 Equalizing audio..................................... 70 Viewing a video ......................................... 71 Play it again ........................................... 73 Changing video image dimensions ........ 73 Viewing video on a larger monitor.......... 74 Viewing photos ......................................... 74 Starting a slide show.............................. 76 Changing slide speed ............................ 77 Adding music to a slide show................. 77 Changing the music track ...................... 78 Playing games .......................................... 78 N.I.C.E. P200 5 Using the utilities ............................. 79 Copying files from your computer ............. 79 Connect to the computer ....................... 80 Copy the files ......................................... 81 Disconnecting from the computer ............. 82 Using contact information ......................... 83 Viewing contact information................... 83 Reading text files ...................................... 85 Opening a text file.................................. 85 Changing the size of the font ................. 87 Text document quick view ..................... 88 Using the calculator .................................. 89 Using the stop watch ................................ 89 Using the calendar .................................... 90 Maintaining your schedule ..................... 90 Copying appointments ........................... 90 Viewing your schedule........................... 90 Customizing navigation ............................ 95 Maximizing space for the map ............... 96 Shortest time or shortest distance ......... 97 Avoiding interstates and toll roads......... 98 Changing the language.......................... 98 Changing distance units ...................... 100 Defining origin using lists ..................... 100 Defining origin by pointing ................... 101 Turning voice guidance on and off....... 101 Changing map colors........................... 101 Returning to factory defaults ................... 102 7 7 Care and updating ......................... 103 Cleaning the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 103 Battery maintenance ............................... 103 Removing the battery........................... 104 Installing the battery............................. 107 Updating the map database ................... 107 Deleting files ........................................... 107 Checking navigation software versions .. 108 Upgrading the firmware .......................... 108 Connect to the computer ..................... 109 Upgrade the firmware .......................... 110 6 Customizing ..................................... 92 Hardware configuration ............................ 93 Changing screen brightness ..................... 94 8 User's Guide Verifying satellite signal .......................... 111 Troubleshooting ...................................... 113 Resetting the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 118 MEDIA icons ........................................... 130 Music and video buttons ...................... 131 Music and video mode icons................ 131 Equalizer icons..................................... 132 Stereo/mono icons ............................... 132 Photo buttons....................................... 132 Utility icons .............................................. 133 Contact buttons.................................... 133 Text reader buttons.............................. 134 Calendar buttons.................................. 134 Setup ...................................................... 134 Power options ...................................... 135 Audio/video (A/V) options .................... 135 Etcetera options ................................... 136 Text reader options .............................. 137 Specifications .......................................... 138 8 Reference ........................................119 Buttons .................................................... 119 Main menu reference .............................. 119 Main menu icons.................................. 119 Main menu buttons .............................. 120 Navigation reference ............................... 120 Touch-screen buttons .......................... 120 Start Route Guidance .......................... 122 Edit Address Book ............................... 124 Trail Book............................................. 125 Current location uses ........................... 126 Setup.................................................... 126 User Preferences ................................. 128 Set Vehicle Position ............................. 128 Detour management ............................ 129 Cancel Route ....................................... 130 9 Limited Warranty Information .......154 N.I.C.E. P200 9 1. Quick Start Parts list If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately. Li (lithium) polymer rechargeable battery NAVBATTERY Windshield mounting bracket and cradle NAVMOUNT2 N.I.C.E. P200 110v power cord and AC/DC adapter NAVDAPT2 Vehicle power cord NAVCIG Also included, this guide. For synchronization with your computer, you will need a USB 2.0 to 5-pin mini cable. This cable is available in the digital photography section of your local electronics store. 10 Front view Chapter 1: Quick Start Power LED, surrounds the power button; on when connected to external power; glows red when charging battery and blue otherwise Hold switch, locks/unlocks touch screen and physical buttons Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays maps and entertainment Lanyard loop, for carrying the N.I.C.E. P200 Infrared sensor, communicates with optional remote control Voice guidance, outputs audio when not using headphones Volume buttons, decrease and increase speaker volume MUTE, turns audio off and on MENU, accesses navigation and entertainment features 3.5mm headphone jack, for private listening USB 2.0 (5-pin mini port), for updating maps, downloading media, and updating firmware AC/DC IN socket, connects to 110v power cord & adapter for home use Reset button hole, restarts system Power, press & release to turn on & off in sleep mode; when on, hold 2 seconds to turn off completely 20GB hard disk drive (located inside): 10GB for navigation maps;10GB for photos, video and music N.I.C.E. P200 Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200 GPS antenna port, connects to the optional 16-foot GPS antenna (NAVGPS) Battery cover 11 L=8.0Max Li polymer battery, powers audio/ video and utilities for up to three hours when the N.I.C.E. P200 undocked from the cradle DC IN DC IN socket, connects to the vehicle power cord Battery cover lock, locks and unlocks the battery cover; shown in locked position Serial port, connects to the optional audio/video output cable (NAVCK) Back of the cradle Back of the N.I.C.E. P200 12 Mounting bracket and cradle Chapter 1: Quick Start Swivel adjustment knobs, adjust position of the N.I.C.E. P200 when mounted on the windshield Suction cup, secures the mounting bracket to the windshield Suction tab at base of cup Cradle, holds the N.I.C.E. P200 Windshield mounting bracket, attaches to your car's windshield N.I.C.E. P200 Optional accessories The following Clarion products expand the capabilities of the N.I.C.E. P200. Audio/Video output and power cable NAVGPS External GPS antenna to improve satellite reception in the car RCB200 Remote control to control the N.I.C.E. P200 in the car or at home NAVBATTERY Additional battery packs. NAVCK 13 Getting started 1. Press and hold the power button briefly. If this is the first time you've used the N.I.C.E. P200 or if you turned the power off by pressing and holding the power button for two seconds, the Clarion logo appears above a loading bar and the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu. After you've used the N.I.C.E. P200, and if you turn it off in sleep mode, it starts by displaying the last screen that was active before you turned the power off. To display the main menu at any time, press the MENU button below the LCD screen. 14 Main Menu features Chapter 1: Quick Start GAME icon, provides access to the games, see "Playing games" on page 99. CLOSE button closes main menu. NAVIGATION icon, launches navigation mode, see "Navigation" on page 34. UTILITY icon, displays a menu of utility application features, see "Using the utilities" on page 79. MEDIA icon, provides access to the entertainment options. For playing music, see "Supported audio formats" on page 65. For watching a video, see "Video mode" on page 73. For viewing photos, see "Viewing photos" on page 74. USB button, connects a computer for down-loading media and updating firmware. SPEAKER button, turns speaker on and off. MUSIC button, turns music on and off (if music is playing). SETUP icon, provides access to the configuration options, see "Setup" on page 134. N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation quick start 1. To begin, tap the NAVIGATION icon. Note Tap touch-screen icons and buttons slowly for best performance. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the navigation declaration. 2. 15 Read the navigation declaration and tap the Press-to-accept button. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the map view with your current location indicated by the red arrow. Current location Navigation options button (F3) Current location You're ready to use the N.I.C.E. P200 as a navigation aid. Navigation declaration 16 Navigation features Chapter 1: Quick Start 2. Tap Start Route Guidance. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays several ways to define your destination. These steps demonstrate the general procedure. 1. Tap the navigation options button (F3). The N.I.C.E. P200 displays navigation options. Exit (F1): Returns to navigation Destination options This quick start assumes you know your destination address or a major intersection near your destination. Return (F6): goes back to the previous menu Main navigation options N.I.C.E. P200 3. Tap Address/Intersection. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the address options. 17 Page up (F2) and Page down (F4) buttons: Used to view the next or previous page of options The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of states and provinces. Address options 4. Tap State/Province Name. Scroll arrows Keyboard button (F5): List of states and provinces An easy way to define a state or province that is not immediately visible, is to use the touchscreen keyboard. 18 Chapter 1: Quick Start You can also tap the page up/page down buttons or scroll arrows to locate the state or province. Using the keyboard to define the state or province works the same as using it to define the city name (the example above), street name, postal code, etc. 6. Tap the first few letters of the name (or number). The N.I.C.E. P200 displays a list with one or more options. If you don't see a list, tap the OK-to-accept checkmark on the keyboard. 7. Based on what's easiest for you, tap Postal Code, City Name or Street Name and use the keyboard to define the address. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays another list. When you've defined the address or intersection, the N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to confirm that you are ready to begin navigation. 5. Tap the keyboard button. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen keyboard. Character display field Return to previous screen Space bar OK to accept 8. Defining the city name Tap YES to continue or NO to define a different destination. N.I.C.E. P200 The N.I.C.E. P200 calculates the route and tells you to proceed to the highlighted route. 19 If the destination is a long way from your current location, route calculation may take several minutes. If the destination involves travel by air or boat (for example, you are in San Diego, California and want to travel to Honolulu Hawaii), the N.I.C.E. P200 displays an error message. Calculation progress bar Calculating the route 20 Main navigation screen Chapter 1: Quick Start Next location, indicates where you'll be after you make the next maneuver Next maneuver Destination direction (line of sight) Zoom in (F1) and zoom out (F2) Distance to next maneuver Time to next maneuver Simulation on Compass Map scale Navigation options (F3), selects detour, cancel route, edit address book or set navigation options Map view (F4), alternates among 2D, 3D and splitscreen views Current location (F5), shows current location for adding to address book Voice guidance button (F6), repeats the next maneuver Time remaining to destination Touch-screen buttons on/off Destination route (highlighted in magenta) Current location street name Pointer, indicates current location on map Remaining distance to destination Next intersection, pops up as you approach it.