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Environment Setting

Environment settings can be adjusted to suit your requirements.

Touch [Main] then [Menu] then [Setting] from the basic screen to move to the Settings screen.

SETTINGS

Environment settings can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
Touch [Main] then [Menu] then [Setting] from the basic screen to move to the Settings screen.

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Summary of Contents for GNS8431

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Owner s Manual for the GNS8431 and GNS8436 In Car Navigation System ...

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Page 3: ...yment GPS signal reception can be affected by the location of satellites tall buildings tunnels bridges etc If the GNS8431 8436 is not receiving a signal you will need to change your location until a signal is received The US Government reserves the right to make changes to the Global Positioning System in accordance with the Department of Defence civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radio naviga...

Page 4: ...he following items are missing This Owners Manual Software CD Start Here 1 ii Suction Cup Mount Bracket QUICKSTART GUIDE Carrying Case SD Memory Card SD Card Reader External GPS Antenna Box Contents Optional Accessories AC Power Adaptor Main Unit 12V to 24V Cigarette Lighter Power Cord ...

Page 5: ...ot mount within any Airbag deployment areas Do not mount where the driver s view will be obstructed or where safe operation of the vehicle may be obstructed Ensure the mount location Allows room to raise the GPS antenna horizontally Allows for the GNS8431 8436 to be slotted in and out of the mount stand Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected sunlight QUICKSTART GUIDE 2 iii i ...

Page 6: ... of the main unit This allows for easy removal of the main unit Insert DC plug of the Cigarette Lighter Lead into the DC Power socket at the back of the Mount Bracket Stand and connect the other end to the 12V to 24V Cigarette lighter socket QUICKSTART GUIDE MOUNTING 3 iv Attach main unit Secure unit to bracket fig 2 1 The main unit has guide slots at the rear Position the main unit with guide slo...

Page 7: ...Tour Please take the opportunity to view the brief tour as this feature will not appear again whether you choose to view the brief tour or not This Quick Start Guide is now complete GNS8431 8436 GNS8431 8436 GNS8431 8436 GNS8431 The Uniden Navigation software is loaded onto the supplied SD card A separate manual is supplied with instructions to use the Uniden Navigation software The remainder of t...

Page 8: ...ability for hands free Mobile phone use GNS8436 model only Updateable Software for Operation Map data Yearly map updates are licensed from a third party and a license fee is required for future map updates For the latest update information please visit the webpage for your GNS model at www uniden com au Australian model or www uniden co nz New Zealand model Speed and Safety Warning System FEATURES...

Page 9: ... for GNS8436 model only 3 4 Map Zoom In Out 5 SD Card Slot 6 GPS Antenna 7 Mount Bracket Slots 8 External GPS Antenna Jack 9 Speaker 10 Audio Out Jack 11 Power Jack 12 USB Jack 13 Power ON OFF Button 14 Volume Control 1 2 OPERATION 2 LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 3 4 P O W R E 13 14 7 9 5 8 6 10 11 12 ...

Page 10: ...llowing steps to ensure your GNS8431 8436 is looked after Always transport and store the GNS8431 8436 using the carry case Keep the GNS8431 8436 free from dust by regularly cleaning the screen with an LCD cleaner Do not leave unattended in direct sunlight for extended periods Avoid any moisture contact Take measures to reduce the risk of theft by covering the unit or remove the unit from your dash...

Page 11: ...e main menu Navi Music to get on 2 Press to come back on main menu The available applications will have coloured icons those which are not available are in grey color 3 Select an available application applications are working simultaneously Turning the screen off temporarily GNS8431 model only This function is used to turn the LCD screen off temporarily without ending the current program 1 Press b...

Page 12: ... to the main menu If you press the main menu key the music continues and you can choose other available applications Repeat Repeat All Play All Repeat 1 Track Repeat All Touch to select the desired option Previous Next Music File Zoom Select the next music file while the last music file is being played or select the previous music file while the first music file is being played MODE 5 Repeat Playl...

Page 13: ...ry card that is inserted into the device it automatically searches and shows both the file list and the movie start screen If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity Purchase another SD card then you can save more files Full screen is optimized to the movie size of 480 x 272 ...

Page 14: ...r SD card then you can save more files For optimal performance view only images up to 1MB in size Enlarge Reduce Arrow shaped buttons left right up and down appear enabling an image to be enlarged reduced Slide Show Images are displayed at three second intervals Slide show occurs in full screen If the screen is pressed during a slide show the current image is displayed in the previous mode VIEWING...

Page 15: ...l game The initial card selected will be reversed and the game time will begin Once your game time is over you can start new game by pressing the New Game button Score Each single failure of a card pairing will deduct 10 points from your score Each single success of a card pairing will add 100 points to your score Once your game time is over the below screen will be pop up You can start new game b...

Page 16: ...ttings are applied immediately The screen setting tabs appear When accessing the screen setting tab the last setting status appears If a screen with changes is exited without touching the Save button the change is canceled SETTINGS ...

Page 17: ...10 MODE Setting Options Calibrate Screen Opening Screen Setting Navigation Auto Booting ON Boot up automatically with ignition ON ...

Page 18: ...MODE 11 BUILT IN BATTERY SPECIFICATION 2100mAH 1050mAH 4 0 4 5hrs 3 0 3 5hrs ...

Page 19: ...ring your Phone with the as a Hands Free Device GNS8436 Ensure that Bluetooth is active and discoverable on your phone and tap the Hands Free button to set up your phone with the GNS8436 If you choose Add Device you may have to set your phone to allow devices to find it Tap to reset Bluetooth Tap to toggle between Bluetooth Enable and Disable Shows the current name and address of your GNS8436 devi...

Page 20: ...entry The will pair with your phone You may need to enter the PIN code or perform other functions on your phone to complete the pairing Please watch your phone screen during this process GNS8436 Using to Connect to Your Phone Tapping Add Device will cause the to search for available Bluetooth devices NOTE During this process please watch your phone screen for any additional response that the phone...

Page 21: ...alls only You cannot initiate calls using the in headset mode GNS8436 GNS8436 GNS8436 GNS8436 GNS8436 GNS8436 GNS8436 Using your Phone to Connect to GNS8436 Tapping Find Me will cause the to enter discoverable mode allowing other Bluetooth devices to connect to it GNS8436 You can now use your device to pair with the Once you enter the PIN number on your phone the will ask that you verify the PIN G...

Page 22: ...lready paired to the but have none of them currently connected the following screen appears when you select Hands Free from the Main Menu GNS8436 GNS8436 Tap to connect to the currently selected device Currently selected device Tap to display the device list screen Tap to put GNS8436 in Discoverable Mode allowing Bluetooth devices to find it Select a device to connect to or remove from the list Ta...

Page 23: ...rite Select a number from the list Tap to add a favourite number Tap to remove a selected favourite number History Tapping History accesses a list of your previously called or received numbers Voice Call Tapping Voice Call allows you to make a call by speaking the name of a previously recorded voice call number on your phone NOTE Voice calling must be set up on your phone to use this feature Tap t...

Page 24: ...the screen of the in call options NOTE Voice calling must be set up on your phone to use this feature Tap on this button to move the call from GNS8436 to your phone Tap on this button to send DTMF When having 3 way calling you may switch to other party When having 3 way calling you may end the current call and switch to other party s call Tap on this button to end the call Tap on this button to op...

Page 25: ...nd a back up copy of the GNS8431 8436 Navigation software CD Contents 1 User Guide GNS8431 8436 Owner s Manual PDF GNS8431 8436 Navigation manual PDF 2 GNS8431 8436 Navigation Program MobileNavigator 3 End User Licence Agreement Minimum PC Requirements Windows 98 ME XP Vista From time to time the operation software may be updated Please visit our website for information on map releases and operati...

Page 26: ... Searching For Satellites still raised to a horizontal position showing Make sure the unit has a clear view of the sky Make sure power supply is 12V or 24V Check power connection TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION The unit powers on but does not Check the power connection boot up If unit has been exposed to hot temperatures for long periods turn off for a few minutes to cool down TR...

Page 27: ...ad Rockdale NSW 2216 East Tamaki Auckland Fax 02 9599 3278 Fax 09 274 4253 www uniden com au www uniden co nz UNIDEN GNS8431 and GNS8436 CAR NAVIGATION Limited One Year Warranty Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service Warrantor Uniden Australia Pty Limited A B N 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limi...

Page 28: ...THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT 2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Ltd Printed in China ...

Page 29: ...Navigation Manual for GNS 8431 and GNS 8436 Car Navigation System NAVIGATION MANUAL GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 1 5 11 07 3 28 21 PM ...

Page 30: ...www uniden com au www uniden co nz Navigation Software GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 1 5 11 07 3 28 22 PM ...

Page 31: ...www uniden com au www uniden co nz Navigation Software Navigation Software 2 www uniden com au Navigation Software User s Manual GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 2 5 11 07 3 28 22 PM ...

Page 32: ... 6 Ending the Navigation System 6 Viewing a Brief Tour 7 Basic Screen 10 Main Menu Bar 11 FIND 12 Address 13 Intersection 16 POI POI 19 MY POI 20 Adding MY POI 21 Recent Destination 23 Coordinates 24 ROUTE 25 When no destination is not specified Edit Route 26 When a destination is specified 27 Driving Simulation Window 29 GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 3 5 11 07 3 28 22 PM ...

Page 33: ... 32 Registering the Safety Information 33 Manage Avoidance 35 Registering Avoidance Points 36 TRIP Computer 37 GPS Information 38 About 39 SETTINGS 40 Route Settings 41 UI Settings 42 Safety Settings 43 Map Settings 44 Volume Settings 45 Initialise 46 GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 4 5 11 07 3 28 22 PM ...

Page 34: ... changes from the touchscreen while the car is moving Road layouts change and the voice guidance and the route on the map may differ from the actual road layout Drive safely observing actual road layout and traffic signals If the Navigation software guides you to a place where it is difficult to travel because of poor road conditions use another road to travel safely The Navigation software will a...

Page 35: ...n Software To exit the navigation system Touch Main menu from the basic window and then touch MENU then EXIT then OK in turn Basic Functions Starting the Navigation Software When you turn on the GNS8431 GNS8436 the Navigation Software starts and the CAUTION screen appears with the start sound Ending the Navigation Software To exit the navigation system Touch Main from the basic screen and then tou...

Page 36: ...covered in this navigation manual To end the brief tour touch End The displays for the brief tour are as follows Viewing A Brief Tour When the navigation software initially starts Would you like a brief tour appears Touch Yes to start the tour Touch Next to show the next display The brief tour guides you through the basic menu structure and usage for the navigation software which are also covered ...

Page 37: ...reen is displayed for future start up The Caution must be accepted by touching I Agree to enter into the navigation software When the brief tour finishes touch End The Caution screen then displays Please take the time to read and understand the caution fully then touch I Agree Note The Brief Tour is seen only when the navigation software starts initially After that time only the Caution screen is ...

Page 38: ... Function Current speed Displays the speed of the car This icon has no touch screen function Drive Info Displays information on the current road and location This icon has no touch screen function Scale Bar Displays the scale of the current map level view This icon has no touch screen function Date Time Displays the current time and toggles between weekday and day of the month Touch to display the...

Page 39: ...Touch the screen icon to action the functions described below Name Function Compass The red point indicates North Touch to change the map between North Up view and Heading Up view Level Control Touch to scale the map screen level size Map s Angle Adjustment Touch to adjust the angle of the 3D map view Day Night Mode Selects Day Night mode Touch to go back to Main icon GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 1...

Page 40: ...l stations and parking lots nearby the route Main Menu Bar Use the main menu bar to select the navigation feature or setting you require Touch Main in the Basic screen to reveal the main menu bar at the bottom of the screen Touch the name to action the functions described below Name Function Name Function Main Display or hide the main menu bar and side bar icons MENU Displays the Menu screen MAP S...

Page 41: ... place of work 1 4 Start the route guidance to the points registered as frequently visited places FIND Use Find to locate a place or destination and plan a route Touch Main on the Basic screen then touch FIND in the main menu bar Note Home Work 1 4 These quick access destinations are saved through the My POI feature page 21 Touch to start the route guidance from the current location to my Home my ...

Page 42: ...Note Keys Toggles the key layout between alpha qwerty and numbers Address Find an address as follows 1 Touch Address on the Find screen 2 Enter a city name and then touch Done The number of search results is displayed on the top of the screen Note KEYS Toggles the key layout between alpha qwerty and numbers CITY SEARCH Touch to skip city search and search address Address search will then include a...

Page 43: ...n centre on the map window 5 Select a desired street on the Address Result Street screen If you cannot find the street you want touch to go back to the previous displays and enter the city name or street name again 6 The house number range is displayed at the top of the Address HN screen Enter the house number and then touch Done Note STREET CENTRE Display the street center on the map screen GNS84...

Page 44: ... destination MARK Register the searched point as a frequently visiting place or as safety information AVOID Set as Avoidance 7 The address location is shown on the map screen Touch GO to begin route guidance from your current location Or you can set the location as the starting point or as a via destination mark or avoidance by using the menu bar at the bottom of the map screen Note START Set the ...

Page 45: ...listed on the Intersection Result City screen If you cannot find the city you want touch Back and then enter the city name Again Intersection Find the intersection of two streets as follows 1 Touch Intersection on the Find window 2 Enter a city name and then touch Done When only a few results exist the search results are displayed automatically even though the name entered is not complete 3 Touch ...

Page 46: ... street you want touch Back and then enter the street name again 6 Touch the intersection your want from the listed streets 4 Enter a desired street name When only few results exist the search results are displayed automatically even though the name entered is not complete Note CITY CENTRE Display the urban centre on the map window 5 Touch the desired street listed on the Intersection Result Stree...

Page 47: ...ation MARK Register the searched intersection as a frequently visiting place or as safety information AVOID Set as Avoidance 7 The intersection location is shown on the map screen Touch GO to begin route guidance from your current location Or you can set the location as the starting point or as a via destination mark or avoidance by using the menu bar at the bottom of the map screen Note START Set...

Page 48: ...K Register the searched POI as a frequently visiting place or as safety information AVOID Set as Avoidance POI Point of Interest Find a POI as follows 1 Touch POI on the Find screen 2 Select a category and or sub category and search a POI destination then touch GO Note MAP Display the searched POI on the map screen INFO Check information on address and phone number for the searched POI NAME Find P...

Page 49: ...MODIFY Edit MY POI DELETE Delete MY POI MY POI Find a destination from MY POI as follows You can check and manage all points that you have saved as MY POI 1 Touch MY POI on the Find screen 2 Manage the MY POI information or start a route to selected MY POI Home Work POI 1 POI 2 POI 3 and POI 4 are fixed name MY POI which cannot be modified but can be stored over or deleted and stored again All oth...

Page 50: ...een Then touch Main 1 Touch Mark on the Main menu bar 2 Touch Group 3 Select a group to be added to MY POI and then touch OK Adding MY POI Frequently visited places can be saved as a MY POI You can then set a destination easily from the MY POI list To add a MY POI search a location first or select a location after moving on the Map screen Then touch Main 1 Touch Mark on the Main menu bar 2 Touch G...

Page 51: ...pleted Note The POIs to be registered to HOME WORK POI 1 POI 2 POI 3 and POI 4 can be selected at the bottom of the Find screen 4 Select an icon to be assigned to the new MY POI and touch SAVE 5 The registration of the new MY POI is completed Note The POIs registered to HOME WORK POI 1 POI 2 POI 3 and POI 4 can be selected at the bottom of the Find screen GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 22 5 11 07 3 2...

Page 52: ...nation on the map screen GO Start the route guidance to the selected recent destination DELETE Delete the recent destination Recent Destination Find a recent destination to set as a route as follows 1 Touch Recent Destination on the Find screen 2 Select a recent destination and then start the route to this destination Note MAP Display a recent destination on the map screen GO Start the route guida...

Page 53: ...e entered coordinates DELETE Delete the entered coordinate data one character at a time CLEAR Delete all coordinates entered Coordinates Find a destination with coordinates as follows 1 Touch Coordinates on the Find screen 2 Enter the coordinates for latitude and longitude and then touch GO Note Longitude Select longitude Latitude Select latitude MAP Display the coordinates position on the map scr...

Page 54: ...ng ROUTE The Route and route guidance is the primary feature of the navigation software Touch Main and then Route on the basic screen and a route screen will display The route screen displayed depends on whether or not a destination is currently set GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 25 5 11 07 3 28 43 PM ...

Page 55: ...tion OPTIMIZE Optimize the specified route UP Move a via point to the previous stage DONE Move a via point to the next stage When no destination is specified Edit Route When no destination is specified the route can be created as follows 1 Touch the first ADD on the Edit Route screen 2 Specify your route start point via points and destination point 3 If the route setting is completed select the GO...

Page 56: ...e DETOUR Search a detour CLOSE Close the route search screen and display a map screen 2 To search a detour touch DETOUR When a destination is specified When a destination is specified the configuration of the route search screen is as follows 1 Check the overall route through a mini map Note Quickest Search the quickest route and display its distance and estimated time Shortest Search the shortest...

Page 57: ...e is re searched excluding the corresponding road 5 When the route setting is completed touch GO to start the route guidance 3 For a guidance point you want to avoid touch Next Turn If you select a guidance point to be avoided and then touch DETOUR the route is re searched excluding the corresponding point 4 Touch Road to select major roads to be avoided If you select a road be avoided and then pr...

Page 58: ...tion progress status Touch along the status bar to skip to that progress point Simulation Speed Simulation Controller End and exit the simulation Driving Simulation Screen If you set a destination and then touch DEMO on the Route Search screen you can check the intended route with a simulation The configuration for the Simulation screen is as follows Touch the icon to action the function described...

Page 59: ...on Software Navigation Software www uniden co nz 13 MENU Touch Main then Menu on the basic screen to display the Menu screen MENU Touch Main then Menu on the basic screen to display the Menu screen GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 30 5 11 07 3 28 48 PM ...

Page 60: ...s screen Note RECORD Enable start track log SAVE When recording is enabled save the current recording as a track log A new track log begins DELETE Delete the selected track log MAP Check the selected track log information on the map screen Manage Track Logs Record and manage track logs with this feature A track log is a recording of your travel and does not need to be within a programed route To s...

Page 61: ...n was registered on the Map screen Manage Safeties Safeties are locations which are registered as My POI then saved as a Safety information and managed with this feature The additional safety information can be registered as speed camera black spot school zone red light camera or railroad crossing location see Registering Safety Information next page 1 Touch Manage Safeties on the Menu screen 2 Ch...

Page 62: ...u wish to register of to register your current location touch Map on the Main menu bar 2 Touch Mark 3 Touch Safety on the My POI Addition screen Registering Safety Information To register the safety information search for a point or select a point after moving to the location on the Map screen Then touch Main Search for a location or point on the Map screen or if it is safe to do so move to the lo...

Page 63: ...ch the safety information for the desired point and then touch Add 5 Touch OK to confirm and register the safety information 4 Touch the safety information for the desired point and then touch Add 5 Touch OK to confirm and register the safety information GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 34 5 11 07 3 28 51 PM ...

Page 64: ...TE Delete the registered avoidance points MAP Check the location of the currently selected avoidance point on the Map screen Manage Avoidance Locations or points which have been saved as an Avoidance are managed here 1 Touch Manage Avoidance on the Menu screen 2 Check and manage the saved avoidance points on the Manage Avoidance screen Note ADD Add avoidance points DELETE Delete the registered avo...

Page 65: ...screen first 1 Touch the location to be added as an avoidance on the Map screen 2 Touch AVOID 3 The avoidance point is saved Registering Avoidance Locations Locations or points can be saved as an avoidance to be excluded when searching a route To register an avoidance select a location or point on the Map screen first 1 Touch the location to be added as an avoidance on the Map screen 2 Touch AVOID...

Page 66: ...reen Or touch Time Date on the Basic screen 2 Check the necessary information on the TRIP Computer screen Note Accumulated Check the accumulated trip information Recent Check the information on the recent trip Today Check today s trip information Reset Delete all trip information stored Show this page after automatically travel Display the trip information automatically after traveling Navigation ...

Page 67: ... latitude coordinates E Displays longitude coordinates HDOP Displays the horizontal dilution of precision Altitude Display the current altitude GPS Information The GPS Information screen displays the status of the GPS signal and information on the location of the car 1 Touch GPS information on the Menu screen 2 Check the necessary information on the GPS Information screen Note S Displays latitude ...

Page 68: ...ay information on the manufacturer VERSION Display information on the navigation program version LICENCE Display information on Software licence About To view manufacturer information version and license 1 Touch About on the Menu screen 2 Confirm the necessary information on the About screen Note ABOUT Display information on the manufacturer VERSION Display information on the navigation program ve...

Page 69: ...s can be adjusted to suit your requirements Touch Main then Menu then Setting from the basic screen to move to the Settings screen SETTINGS Environment settings can be adjusted to suit your requirements Touch Main then Menu then Setting from the basic screen to move to the Settings screen GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 40 5 11 07 3 28 57 PM ...

Page 70: ...ute Include toll roads in the route search method Include U turn Include U turns in the route search method Include Ferry Include ferry routes in the route search method Include Motorways Include motorway routes in the route search method Include Unpaved Include unpaved roads in the route search method Include Avoidance Include the Avoidance points that you have saved in the route search method 3 ...

Page 71: ...ft Side Right Side Hide Change Car Change the icon of the car to be displayed on the map window Guidance Mode Auto Guidance Mode Text Guidance Mode Split UI Settings The UI Settings allows for customization of the UI User Interface 1 Touch UI Settings on the Setting screen 2 Specify UI setting options 3 To change the icon of the car displayed on the map window touch Change Car Note Language Select...

Page 72: ...Touch or to set the speed warning tolerance when approaching Speed Cameras The tolerance level can be set in 5km h increments Note Include Speed Camera Show information on speed cameras Include Black Spot Show information on black spots for motorways Include Railroad Crossing Show information on railway crossings Include Red light Camera Show information on red light cameras Include School Zone Sh...

Page 73: ...olour between Warm and Cool Note Include POI Icon Display POI icons on the map screen Include Street Name Display road names on the map screen Include Brand Icon Display brand icons on the map screen Include POI Name Display POI names on the map screen Include Traffic Light Display traffic lights on the map screen Include Bread Crumb Display bread crumb trails on the map screen 3 Touch Auto Zoom S...

Page 74: ...ound Select to enable key sound TEST Preview the specified volume through the speaker ON OFF Turn the Volume function On Off Sound Settings The menu is the function to adjust the volume suitable for user s taste Customize the sound settings 1 Touch Sound Settings on the Settings screen 2 Select the options for the volume control Note Attention Tone Select to enable attention tone Key Sound Select ...

Page 75: ...ack to the factory default status as follows 1 Touch Initialise on the Settings window 2 Touch OK to initialize all settings Initialise Initialize all settings back to the factory default status as follows 1 Touch Initialise on the Settings window 2 Touch OK to initialize all settings GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 46 5 11 07 3 30 14 PM ...

Page 76: ...www uniden com au www uniden co nz 47 Navigation Software 2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China GNS8431 8436 OM COVERS indd 47 5 11 07 3 30 14 PM ...

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