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Clarion AutoPC 310C
Owner's Manual
CLARION CO. LTD. 1998
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  • Page 1 Clarion AutoPC 310C Owner’s Manual CLARION CO. LTD. 1998 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 Volume setting Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable to hear these sounds could cause an accident. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Precautions continued Care in handling The Clarion AutoPC system is a sensitive electronic device. As with all electronic devices, care should be taken to avoid contact with extreme heat, cold, or humidity. Operating at very cold temperatures At extremely cold temperatures, the display screen speed may be reduced, and the display may dim.
  • Page 4 Be sure to cover the CF Card insertion slot with the cover when the slot is not being used. Inserting the CF Card The Clarion AutoPC System will accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: CF Card can be inserted one way only. Make sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow...
  • Page 5 Power On at time of initial operation It may take up to 15 seconds to see an actual display on the unit when it is initially powered up. This is not a malfunction. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 This Owner’s Manual creates no warranties nor does it make any representations regarding the Auto PC system on behalf of Clarion. The only warranty provided by Clarion to the purchaser is that contained in Clarion’s published limited warranty for the Auto PC system.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Getting help with speech commands ... 17 Chapter 3 - Getting Ready ... 19 Display layout... 20 Using Speech to go to a program... 21 Using keys to go to a program ... 22 Navigating within programs ... 24 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Address Book command words and keys ... 56 Add, edit or delete a contact ... 61 Transfer a contact ... 66 Browsing Contacts ... 67 Protecting Address Book information ... 68 Chapter 8 - Using Directions ... 69 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Reviewing Messages... 96 Saving Messages ... 99 Changing message storage options ... 100 Chapter 10 – Using Voice Memo... 103 Recording voice memos... 104 Deleting voice memos... 109 Chapter 11 – Customizing Your Auto PC... 117 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Chapter 12 – Backup/Restore ... 139 Using the CF Card for backup and restore ... 140 Chapter 13 – Adding/Removing Software and Hardware... 143 Chapter 14 – Tips and Troubleshooting... 145 Tips... 145 Troubleshooting ... 151 Specifications ... 157 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Glossary ... 159 Index ... 163 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    This manual is designed to be used in two ways: manual 1. As a general learning tool for you as you begin to operate the Clarion 2. As a reference tool for you as you actively expand your uses of the AutoPC system.

  • Page 14: Locating The Controls

    Locating the controls Detachable Control Panel (DCP) -Selector Display Keys DCP release MUTE Volume Volume down ASSIST IrDA Voice CompactFlash (CF) MENU Card insertion slot (Infrared) Memo HELP Port Start Key POWER BACK Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Windows CE-based devices. Volume down - Touch once to decrease by 1 step. Press and hold for greater decreases. Volume up - Touch once to increase by 1 step. Press and hold for greater increases. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16 First, become familiar with the Controls and General Operation of the Clarion AutoPC system as described in this chapter. Second, spend 10 minutes previewing this Owner’s Manual: Scan the Table of Contents, it shows you the breadth of information on your Auto PC.
  • Page 17 DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD UNLESS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. ( ) or the left/right direction ( tilt the -selector in the corresponding direction. inward on the middle element with the white dot ( ). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Detachable Control Panel (Dcp)

    3. Pull the DCP toward you and to the left to remove it as shown on the right. NOTE: Using force to remove the DCP will damage the unit. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Push upward on the release button, and pull the DCP toward you and to the left. holder to the fully closed position (the vertical position). Release button Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 2. The connector connecting the source unit and the DCP is extremely important. Do not press on it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc. Doing so may result in unit malfunction or damage. Warnings! Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Dcp

    DCP and that the hook must go into the receptacle on the holder. back of the DCP into the receptacle and press inward. Locking Receptacle hook Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: General Operations

    In some cars, the clock display may momentarily disappear when the ignition key is turned to the START (starter engage) position. The display will reappear after the engine has started and the ignition key is released to the IGN position. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    Auto PC is connected to your car’s power source (Main Battery). When the Backup Battery is charged, the “charging” indicator disappears from the display. NOTE: Backup Battery cannot be charged in temperature of less than 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Panel (see Removing the DCP) 4. Lower the DCP holder as shown in the picture. Remove the battery holder by placing the tip of the flathead screwdriver on the exposed edge and pulling the holder outward. Small flathead screwdriver Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 (+) side up in the battery holder as shown. 6. Install the battery by pushing the holder into the unit as shown. Return the DCP holder to the fully closed position (the vertical position). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Where To Find Information

    See … Using Speech Commands chapter or quick reference material. Getting Ready chapter. Do this … HELP Press the key on the DCP. Auto PC What can I say Auto PC Help Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 - Using Speech Commands

    Many speech commands are specific to a program, and so are called “program commands.” Speaking Auto PC recognizes command words more effectively when you speak commands them decisively, as in a command, and may ignore words when you are decisively talking normally, as in a conversation. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 You can also say “Help” if you want to know what you can do with speech commands. The following sections contain more information that will help you take advantage of the speech capabilities of Auto PC. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Getting Help With Speech Commands

    Note that ( ) represents the start of a voice command and ( ) signifies the end of a voice command. Other conventions used in Auto PC HELP are explained in this diagram: Radio Voice commands Auto PC Radio “Awake tone” “Heard tone” Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 2. When Auto PC hears you, you’ll hear a short “heard tone.” 3. When Auto PC stops “listening,” you hear the sleep tone and the listening timeout bar (green color) disappears. For examples of how to use speech commands, see the Getting Ready chapter. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - Getting Ready

    Chapter 3 - Getting Ready Before you start using your Clarion AutoPC system, take a few minutes to become familiar with the unit. Two ways Auto PC Your Auto PC gives you information in two ways: gives you information 1. By displaying information on the screen.

  • Page 32: Display Layout

    The blue bar appears across the bottom of the display only when Auto PC is “talking.” While “talking,” Auto PC does not accept voice commands. Press (enter) to go into Address Book program Left/right navigation icon “Listening” timeout expiration status Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Using Speech To Go To A Program

    Wake up Auto PC and go to a program Wake up Auto PC speech recognition Go to a program You’ll hear Auto PC (awake tone) and status information program name (speech command heard) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Using Keys To Go To A Program

    Auto PC has a Start menu that you can use to go to programs. The Start menu has an icon for each program installed on your Auto PC. You’ll hear and current program name. You can eliminate current program name feedback. See Customizing Your Auto PC, Speech feedback. (speech command heard) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 You’ll see The Start menu The Start menu cycles through the program icons The program’s main screen The program’s main screen, note: press then 0-9 if display is not at Start menu , 3. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Navigating Within Programs

    DCP. For example, under Radio you may change the Audio Settings: You are here This is the first of two radio options Press (enter) to go into Audio Settings Press (up or down) to select another radio option Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 ), say “Radio,” wait for the “heard tone” ( ), say “AM” and wait for ( ). Manual ! to highlight Directions, then (Stop your vehicle to do manual steps) to Setup Comment Access Directions program. Comment Select the Setup program. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Clock, Date, Time, And Regional Setup

    Select Clock and enter the first option screen. Chose a time interval at which the clock will be automatically displayed, or choose Never display. Allows Auto PC to automatically adjust the Time for Daylight Savings Time (DST). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Set The Time

    Select and enter Set Date. Set the Month, Day and Year. Return to Set Date screen. Select and enter Set Time. Return to Set Time screen. Comments Select Time Zone. Examples: Pacific, Central, . . . Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Change the Regional styles and formats as shown in the table below: To change this… Currency Date style Distance Time style Time format Fuel measurement Select and enter Regional Setup. Press to highlight And then press Currency Date style Distance Time style Time Format Fuel Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Using Global Speech Commands

    Have Auto PC tell you what speech commands you can say Have Auto PC tell you the time Change the volume To wake up Auto PC, if necessary. Auto PC lists (speaks) the active speech commands currently available. Comments Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: To Adjust The Volume

    Auto PC ... Volume ... Normal Auto PC ... Volume ... Loud Auto PC adjusts the volume to the specified level. You can change the volume level presets using the Audio program (see the Audio Adjustments chapter). Comments Default preset value Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Using Program Speech Commands

    Universal Serial Bus (USB). Go to a radio station preset Listen to a CD and change tracks Review directions while driving Dial a telephone number from Address Book Listen to an e-mail message Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Auto PC ... Radio ... Preset … <preset name> … NOTE: You can also go to a preset station by saying saying the preset number (0-9). Comment Auto PC goes to the preset station Preset , and then Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 "Using the CD Player." Voice Auto PC ... CD Player ... Next … Comment Auto PC goes to the CD player program and starts playing the CD. Auto PC goes to the next track on the CD. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 - Using The Radio

    Chapter 4 – Using the Radio The fastest way to learn the Clarion AutoPC system is to try out the functions you will frequently use. Once you have learned how to set up and use commands for your radio, everything else is similar and therefore easy.
  • Page 48 AM. If AM is highlighted, say “FM” to listen to FM. Sequence is FM -> AM -> OFF. When radio is off, “Off” shows on the display. When display reads “Off,” press to turn radio on. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Note: The time required for press and hold is customizable; see the section on Timeouts in the Customize Your Auto PC chapter. (Stop your vehicle to do manual steps) lightly once to scan for station 94.7 FM, (easiest) or to incrementally select the specific frequency, 94.7 FM Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Preset ... One … Press & release 1 on the Key Pad Comment To select the Radio program. twice to get Wait for the “heard” tone. Station changes to your preset, and “Preset 1” appears on screen. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Edit Preset Stations and the display reads “<Record Station Name>” to select the Preset number and display reads “Say Command Word three times at the tone )--wait for the “understood” beep ( ) after each repetition Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 52 You can also use the numeric Keypad to input or edit letters. Refer to Tips and Troubleshooting chapter for more information on use of the numeric keypad. to move to the next spaces and , then press Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Use the following procedure to adjust audio settings from the Radio Options program. Manual ! Press Start, then Press MENU Press Adjustments chapter to highlight Radio and then to select Audio Settings; for more information, see Audio Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 54 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 - Using The Cd Player

    Using the control panel keys, you can also fast forward, rewind, or enter a track number. You can also go to the CD Player options menu where you can control which tracks to play and change the display options for the CD Player. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 “Using Directions” and “Customizing Your Auto PC.” NOTE: The Auto PC CD mechanism cannot read “Multi session” type CD-ROMs. These CD-ROMs are typically used for computer database and data archival applications. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 CD slot. Grip the control panel, pulling the control panel out outward and downward in one continuous motion as shown to the right. position of the CD slot and the eject button. CD slot Eject button Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 58 4. Push the disc into the CD slot half way, and the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. Correct clearance Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Playing Cds

    CD Player, and MENU to highlight Random Playback to set On (or Off) Turns Random play on or off. Press BACK If Random is On a symbol ( appears in lower right of CD playback screen: Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Delete Track

    Use buttons 0 – 9 Go to a track, examples: 1 or 10 or 35--or use for track number (one touch) to go forward or back one track at a time. Comments/Illustrations Deletes track currently playing. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Select Display Select the display you want to select Audio Settings; for more information, see the chapter Comments/Illustrations Go to a disc (if you have an optional CD changer). Press button 0 to use the in-dash CD. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 62 When wiping, always wipe from inside to outside. 9. Never force a CD into or out of the CD slot. 10. Insert a disc so that the playing side is down and the label side is up. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 - Audio Adjustments

    Audio Option to adjust Bass level Adjust level to zero, or to a plus or minus value. to select Treble, Adjust level to zero, or to a plus or minus value. to adjust level Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 To rename the Preset, press until Rename is shown Press and edit the name, press to return to the Eq Edit screen Comments/Illustrations Note: Rename is an optional step, and if not desired, press BACK to return to Eq screen. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 (zero), or to the left or right side. Right adjusts fade to the front and left adjusts it to the back. Select Loudness On to increase bass with low volume levels. Right is louder, left is quieter. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Auto PC ... Radio ... to highlight Radio, then Menu Then Auto PC … Press Start, then to highlight CD CD Player… Player, then Menu Then Comments/Illustrations To select the Radio program. Select the CD Player program. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 - Using Address Book

    Contacts are listed in alphabetical order. Above is a sample display of Address Book, showing the first name listed under the letter “A.” Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Address Book Command Words And Keys

    Address Book starting at T. Press to stop. To highlight a contact. To go to the next letter tab. To open contact information. To read the current name. To find a contact with previously recorded custom command word. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Phone Number

    Auto PC “reads” the number. Goes to Next or Previous number for this entry and reads it to you. Press MENU, The unit “asks” if you want to dial then the selected number. select Dial, then Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual finds next...
  • Page 70 (Dialing a phone number continued.) Manual ! Voice Yes … or No … to select “Yes or “No,” then BACK Comments If “Yes,” the display shows “Dialing …” with the associated number. To return to Address Book List. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Custom Command Word now exists for this entry to highlight Address Book, then to find the entry to find Record Contact Name )--wait for the “understood” beep ( ) after each repetition ) to the right of Address Book List indicate a Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 72 If you say “No,” you may still choose from other phone numbers by saying “Next” or “Previous” and the unit will “read” another number such as Pager or Mobile phone. BACK To return to Address Book List. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Add, Edit Or Delete A Contact

    Address Book List. To select the New Entry function and see: then press to enter the Example of partially entered first name: to move to the NOTE: be sure to leave a space between first and last name. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 74 You see “<name> added to Address Book” (for BACK 3 seconds) then the Address Book List. prompted by the tone ( ). Wait for the “understood” beep ( ) after each repetition. Command successfully recorded” Work” Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual if you want...
  • Page 75 Use with the type of information To start and stop editing. When done entering, press To cancel changes press BACK. to choose the type of information to choose the field to accept. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 76 15. Anvrsry 16. Mr/Ms/.. 19. Last 20. Company 23. Addr3 24. Addr4 27. Postal 28. Country 3. Last 4. Address 7. Addr4 8. City 11. Country 12. Home 15. Spouse 16. Web 19. Assist 20. Assist# Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 To select the Address Book program. and , then To select a contact. To select the Preferred Phone function. to highlight Work, Select Work, Home, Mobile or Pager as the preferred phone. You can establish a Preferred Phone for each contact. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Transfer A Contact

    Set your mobile device to receive or send contacts via the infrared port. Align your mobile device’s infrared port with your Auto PC’s infrared port and hold until Auto PC confirms the contact has been transferred. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Browsing Contacts

    Comment Auto PC starts reading names beginning from the tab (A, B, C, …) selected. To stop. All other keys except ASSIST will also stop. To read one name. Comment To find a pre-recorded contact name. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Protecting Address Book Information

    "Customizing Your Auto PC,” and the chapter "Backup/Restore." Comment To select the Address Book program. To go to the next letter tab. To go to a specific letter tab. Example: the letter “P.” To scroll through contacts. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Chapter 8 - Using Directions

    Do not rely on the navigation system to route you to emergency services. Ask local authorities or a “911” operator for these locations. Not all emergency services such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics are likely to be contained in the navigation map’s database. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 82 Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of changes in roads, traffic controls or driving conditions. Always use good judgment and common sense when following the suggested routes. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: What You'll Need

    To use Auto PC’s Directions, you need a compact disc that contains map for your region data for the region in which you are traveling. For a list of Clarion partners offering map CDs supported by Auto PC, go to the web site www.autopc.com...

  • Page 84: Directions Command Words And Keys

    Create a new route: Step 3. Calculate Directions. Go to next or previous turn. Read the current turn. Go to the first or last turn. Hear the remaining turns. Reverse the last route calculated. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Ways To Select A Start And Destination Points

    Only with optional GPS Input from map CD In order to use Pocket Streets input, and import addresses from a hand held device, you must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51 and Microsoft Windows CE V2.0. Start Type Destination Type Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Commands To Enter A Start Point

    Press Start, then to highlight Directions, then to highlight Set Start, then to highlight Last Destination, then Comment/Illustration Select Directions program: Select Set Start function. Display (example) shows: for 5 seconds, then automati- cally shows Set Destination: Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Street Address

    Street Address, to select the state, then to highlight the city of to highlight the street of Comment/Illustration Select Directions program. Select Set Start function. Pick the Start type, and the Display shows state directory: Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Point Of Interest

    Point of Interest, then Comment/Illustration Display (example) shows: for 5 seconds, then automati- cally shows Set Destination Comment/Illustration Select Directions program. Select Set Start function. Pick the Start type, and the Display shows city directory. Display example: Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Example: Airport. Display shows directory of that POI type. Example: Business. Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination. Comment/Illustration Select Directions program. Select Set Start function. Display (example) shows: Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Address Book

    Directions, then to highlight Set Start, then to highlight Address Book, then Comment/Illustration Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination. Comment/Illustration Select Directions program. Select Set Start function. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Comment/Illustration Display shows the contact. Refer to the “briefcase” or “home” icons to choose desired address. Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Pocket Streets

    (You must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51 and Microsoft Windows CE V2.0.) Display shows (example): Hold until “Address Received” appears on your Auto PC.” Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Directions, then to highlight to highlight Set Start, then to highlight GPS, then Comment/Illustration Select Directions program. Select Set Start function. Select GPS. Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Commands To Enter A Destination Point

    Comment/Illustration Display shows: Display (example) shows: Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 95 POI types. Example: ATM. Display shows directory of that POI type. Example: Banks. Example: You want an ATM at a Bank of America. Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Destination Street of your choice, then to highlight the Cross Street of your choice Press Comment/Illustration Display shows: Display (example) shows: Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 97 Comment/Illustration Display shows: Display shows the contact. Refer to the “briefcase” or “home” icons to choose desired address. Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 98 (You must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51 and Microsoft Windows CE V2.0.) Display shows “Receiving address from <name>..” Hold until “Address Received” appears on your Auto PC.” Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Calculating The Route

    This feature is not a substitute for your personal judgment. Any route suggestions made by this system should never replace any local traffic regulations or your personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 100 Press BACK to return to Get Directions Comment/Illustration Display shows: Display shows “Preference: Fastest.” Fastest includes freeways in the route. Display shows: “Show Warning: Yes.” You are now ready to request a route, as shown on the next page. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Press 3 key or Comment/Illustration Display shows: Display shows: Depending on the distance traveled and the complexity of the route, this calculation may take up to several minutes. When the calculation is done the display shows (example): Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Driving The Route

    To hear the current turn again. Comment Advance or go back one turn. Each turn is read to you aloud by Auto PC. Upon reaching the destination, Auto PC announces that “You have reached your destination,” and the display reads (example): Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 103 Directions … Manual ! Comment Press Start, then Select Directions program. to highlight Directions, then Press MENU, then Select Backtrack and Display to highlight shows: Backtrack, then When the calculation is done the display shows (example): Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 104 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Chapter 9 - Using Messages

    “Message alert” lets you know when you’ve received a message. To hear a message To turn the message alert tone on or off, see Changing Auto PC Sounds alert tone in the Customizing Your Auto PC chapter. Message alert Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Messages Command Words And Keys

    Loads your e-mail or pages. Loads your news stories. Loads traffic alerts. Return to Messages main screen. Go to next or previous message. Delete current message. Delete all messages. Open selected message and hear it read. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 107 Install the Auto PC FM wireless receiver hardware Sign up with an information provider Sign up with a network carrier Choose the information you want to receive on your Auto PC Comment Hear available messages. Lock a message. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Reviewing Messages

    For E-mail, you see who it’s from. For Traffic, you see the area the traffic alert affects, and, for News, you see the title. Messages that haven’t been read have an asterisk (*) by them. E-mail Message Listing News Message Listing News Message Text Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 109 To select Messages program. to highlight Messages, then To switch between Traffic, News, or E-mail. Pages are included under E-mail. To select the message you want. If you want to see more of a message, to scroll down. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 110 To select Messages program. To switch between Traffic, News, or E-mail. Pages are included under E-mail. To select the message you want. Delete current message. To select Yes, when asked to confirm the deletion. To cancel deletion. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Saving Messages

    Manual ! Comments Press Start, then To select Messages program. to highlight Messages, then Press MENU, then To select the Lock/Unlock to select function. Lock/Unlock To lock a message (or to unlock a previously locked message). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Changing Message Storage Options

    To select the percentage of available storage memory you want allocated for message content. Note: Unless you have locked older messages, when the storage limit is reached, Auto PC automatically deletes older messages to make room for new incoming messages. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 113 To access Setup program. to select Messages, To select the Messages parameters. to select Storage To select the Storage Full Alert parameter. to select On or Off To turn Storage Full Alert to On or Off. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 114 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Chapter 10 - Using Voice Memo

    While you are recording a voice memo, Speech Recognition is turned off. turned off during voice When you stop recording, it will be re-enabled. If you push the PTT button memo recording during recording, this will stop the recording process, and re-enable speech recognition. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 116: Recording Voice Memos

    NOTE: Do not turn off the ignition while recording a voice memo. Comments Use the V MEMO button while in any of the Auto PC programs to launch the Voice Memo program and start recording. Optional. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 117 Record to Off, and follow the recording procedures in this chapter. Comments to highlight To highlight and select Setup. to highlight Turn Mute on Record on or off. Comments to highlight To highlight and select Setup. to highlight Turn Mute on Play on or off. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Memo program, and enter it. Listen for the record prompt tone then begin recording a memo. to stop To end recording. You will hear a tone and also see the message “Updating …” that acknowledges receipt of your memo. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 119 The unit reads the next or previous message name. to select a Manually select next or previous memo message. Plays the currently loaded memo. Press advance or rewind a memo Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 120 In reverse alphabetical order Comments To select the Voice Memo program. The unit displays the list of memos. Enter the Open program. Note: the default sort settings are: Sort by Date, and Sort Descending. Reference the examples given above. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 121: Deleting Voice Memos

    Manual ! Comments Press Start, To select the Voice Memo then program. highlight Voice Memo, then Press MENU Initiates deletion of currently to Delete loaded voice memo. Note: A then Locked memo will not be deleted. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 122 Initiates deletion of all voice memos. Note: The Delete All function deletes all memos except locked memos. Unit “asks” if you want to delete all memos. You can respond with either a voice or manual command. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Comments Select the Lock function. Lock the memo. The memo appears on screen with a “lock” icon. Select the Unlock function. Unlock the memo. The memo appears on screen without the “lock” icon. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 124 If there is no Memory Card present, the screen will prompt you to insert a card and retry. NOTE: The terms “Memory Card” and “CF Card” refer to the same thing. to enter the to move to Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Inserting the CF The Clarion AutoPC System will Card for export accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: the CF Card can be inserted one way only. Be sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow FACING RIGHT of the unit as shown below.
  • Page 126 Adjust gain (record volume) from –10 Microphone Gain, and (lowest) to 10 (highest). Note: Very high to change it gain can distort sound, very low gain can make recorded messages hard to hear. Press Makes change take effect. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 127 This setting determines whether other audio sources will be muted during Voice Memo playback. (Example: Radio.) Comments Select the About Voice Memo function. to see data Provides software version number and copyright information. To return to Voice Memo screen. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
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  • Page 129: Chapter 11 - Customizing Your Auto Pc

    Start menu can be rearranged to put the programs you use the most first, where you can use the number keys for quick access. You can also change the contrast of the backlighting on the Auto PC screen. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 130: Start Menu

    10 programs, you can have number shortcuts assigned to the programs you use the most up to 10 (0, 1 –9). Comments To access Setup program. To select the Contrast parameters. To increase or decrease the contrast. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 131 Infrared transfer speed. Manual ! Press Start, then highlight Setup, then Comments To access Setup program. to select Infrared then To select the Infrared parameters. to select Slow or Fast To increase or decrease the transfer speed. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 132: Add Or Change A Password

    Press , then record To record a voice password Display reads: <custom command “Custom Command successfully recorded” word> three times (for 5 seconds) and “Password confirmed. Your password takes effect after restarting your vehicle” (for 5 seconds). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Areas protected by 1. Address Book Password 2. Remove Program 3. Backup/Restore 4. Custom Commands (Speech Commands) 5. Password (to change) 6. Voice Memo 7. Messages 8. Directions (from Address Book) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 134 Current password allows you access to clear current password or change to a new password. To select Change Password parameter. After the first press the display reads: “Confirm.” After the second press display reads: “Password cleared” for 5 seconds. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 135 The numbers will become your password. Re-enter your password to confirm. To record a voice password. Display reads: “Custom Command successfully recorded” (for 5 seconds) and “Password confirmed. Your password takes effect after restarting your vehicle” (for 5 seconds). Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 136: Assist

    Receiver and the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cellular Telephone/Modem required interface options. Please ask your Clarion dealer for more details, and how to sign on to the additional services, or go to www.autopc.com. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 137: Changing Auto Pc Sounds

    Left for lower pitch, Right for higher pitch. Left for slower speaking, right for faster speaking. Hear test message. Make further adjustments as needed or press BACK twice to return to Sounds program. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 138 Contains 14 parameters. Most users prefer an audible key click. An Alert sound may tell you that you have just received a message. Helps you identify the Alert sound when you hear it later. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 139 Infrared End sound for On or to hear Infrared Interrupt for On or Off, to hear Message Box sound for On or Off, press for On or Off, to hear Speech Active sound Comments/Illustrations Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 140 Comments/Illustrations for On or for On or to select More: Auto PC’s response to a wakeup word or PTT is the “awake tone” and the program name. Less: Auto PC’s response is only the “awake tone.” Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 141: Speech Command Options

    I say, and Help. Alternative commands to the default commands may be substituted from a specific list. Examples of alternative Global Commands are: Audio, Mute, and End. The complete list of default and alternative commands is given later in this chapter. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 142: Speech Factors You Can Change

    PTT button get Auto PC to respond to voice commands. Controls how much the volume of any audio output (such as the radio Audio Mute playing) is lowered when Auto PC is listening for command words. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 143 Speech Commands, Select Speech Commands program. Controls how much the volume of any to select Audio Mute audio output (such as the radio) is lowered when Auto PC is listening for command words. to choose Partial, Full Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 144 When prompted, say the custom command command word to word three times after each prompt ( record, then press , wait for the "understood" beep ( ) after each press again to start repetition. recording ), and Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 145: To Disable Or Enable The Wakeup Word

    Wakeup Auto PC (or other custom) wakeup word. Word, and If you set this option to Off, then you need to choose On or Off press the PTT button to wake up Auto PC. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 146 You can select up to 10 Global Commands from a set of 15 commands. Global Commands (defaults) 1. What can I say? 2. What time is it? 4. Help 5. Radio 7. Address Book 8. Directions 10. Voice Memo 3. Volume 6. CD Player 9. Messages Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 147 Mute it will no longer appear as an alternative. to select Messages You have chosen Clock as an alternative, to select Clock and it will no longer appear as an alternative. 3. Clock 6. None Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 148: Changing Timeouts

    Determines how long a key must be pressed for, and to choose a and held to take effect. Example of use: time press and hold a number key to set a radio preset. Each timeout is explained on the following page. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 149 5, 10, 20, 30, For input in a program’s or Always options menu before returning to the previous screen. 5, 10, 20, 30, For input in the Start menu or Always before it returns to the previous screen Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
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  • Page 151: Chapter 12 - Backup/Restore

    Use the Backup/Restore program to protect the data you have stored on your Auto PC. Backup/Restore protects all data customized by the user including the following: Radio presets Address book entries Auto PC settings (such as regional and wireless settings) Installed third-party programs Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 152: Using The Cf Card For Backup And Restore

    Card Additional recommendations Using the CF Card for backup and restore The Clarion AutoPC System will accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: the CF Card can be inserted one way only. Be sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow...
  • Page 153 Make sure label and arrow are facing right. Select the Setup program. Select the Backup/Restore program. Note: If a CF Card has not been inserted you will see a warning: “Insert PC Card to proceed.” Manually record this information. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 154: Restoring Data

    Auto PC asks for verification of manual command: “Reboot and replace data on system?” Note: If you selected “Yes” and a CF Card has not been inserted you will see a warning message: “Insert PC Card to proceed.” Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 155: Chapter 13 - Adding/Removing Software And Hardware

    To add a program Insert the program’s installation CD or CF Card into the Auto PC. Follow the instructions that the installation program displays. Installed programs automatically appear at the end of the Start menu program list. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 156 Auto PC allows you to add new hardware, such as a cellular phone, CD changer, or GPS unit. Contact your dealer to have upgrades or maintenance done on your system. Comments To select and enter the Setup program. Unit will ask you to confirm the deletion. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Chapter 14 - Tips And Troubleshooting

    Using Speech Commands chapter. Speak from your normal driving position, the microphone is designed to understand commands at this distance. Be sure that the microphone has been installed on a flat surface such as the sun visor. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 158 If, for example, your Main battery (car battery) and Auto PC Backup battery and Auto PC Coin Cell battery are drained and you lose your data, you can restore it from the backup file. For more information, see the Backup/Restore chapter. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 159: Getting Information

    One of two things happen now: 1. Six types of GPS data become 2. “No GPS receiver detected!” is available for viewing (see Types of GPS data below). displayed. Either this option is not installed or may be damaged. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 160 Number of satellites, 0 – 8. At least 4 satellites are required for accurate GPS data. Current location Current location Relative to system locale GPS “atomic” clock Dilution Of Precision relates to precision of known satellite position which influences communication error rate. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 161 To enter a “B” using the number keys, press the “2” key three times. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O T U V W X Y Z (add space) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 162 1. Your most important contact for information related to the operations upgrades, and maintenance of your Auto PC is your Clarion Dealer. 2. The web site for the Clarion AutoPC system also contains valuable information: www.autopc.com 3.

  • Page 163: Troubleshooting

    If they are, go to Setup, select Infrared, and change the speed of the IR transfer. versa, you may need to set the AutoPC to different IR transfer speeds for sending and receiving. communication. Try turning off some lights. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 164 CD changer. If data discs are placed in the changer with no audio discs, the changer will continuously cycle between the data discs. To stop this cycling, remove the data discs. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 165 To recover your customized data you will need to restore the backup data. See the Backup/Restore chapter for further information. 5. NOTE: Press switches gently, switches can be damaged by use of force. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 166: Warm Reboot

    Reset Switch 2. NOTE: This procedure will initialize all data to the shipment condition. Backing up the necessary data on a CF Card is strongly recommended. Reset Switch 1 CD eject button Reset Switch 2 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 167 Highlight the Setup program and enter it. Find the top level option with at the the problem. Find the lower level option with the problem. Based on what the status message(s) is telling you, take the appropriate action. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 168 Find the lower level option at the with the problem. The status message reads: “Main Battery: Good Backup Battery: Good Coin Cell Battery: Very low.” Backup the data in your Auto PC and then replace the Coin Cell Battery. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 169: Specifications

    Audio Maximum Output: 40W x 4 Rated Output: 14Wx4 (20Hz to 20kHz, 1%, 4 ) Bass Control Action (50Hz): +/-12dB Treble Control Action (10kHz): +/-12dB Line Output (CD): 2V Applicable Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 ) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 170 [178(W) x 50(H) x 156(D) mm] External Dimensions: (Tuner Amp unit) 7"(width) x 1.4"(Height) x 8.5"(Depth) [178(W) x 36(H) x 215 (D) mm] (including battery) Weight: (Source unit) 4 lb. (1.8kg) Weight: (Tuner Amp unit) 2.4 lb. (1.1kg) (including battery) Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 171 Coin Cell Battery: The backup battery of Auto PC. Glossary Detachable Control Panel (DCP): The “face plate” of the Clarion AutoPC system. Always store DCP in the case provided when detached from the unit. Directions: This unique Auto PC...
  • Page 172 “speak” them to the listener (computer-generated speech). Warm reboot: Should you need to reset Auto PC, carefully follow the procedures in the Tips and Troubleshooting chapter. NOTE: Warm reboot erases all information in any open program. Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 173 Disable or enable the Wakeup word, 133 Display, 3, 20 Driving Directions tips, 147 Edit existing contact information, 63 Enter new name in Address Book, Fast track, 4 Global Speech Commands, 29 Glossary, 159 green bar, 20, 137 HELP, 3 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 174 Troubleshooting, 18, 40, 145, 151, Voice Memo, 3 Voice memo, adjusting microphone gain, 104, 114 Voice memo, changing store size, Voice memo, Exporting, 112 Voice memo, playing, 109 Voice memo, recording, 104 Volume, 3 Warnings, 8 Clarion AutoPC Owner’s Manual...

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