Uniden 301 User Manual

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GPS

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

301

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WARNINGS & NOTIFICATIONS

THE GPS301 IS A GPS RECEIVER ONLY & HAS NO RADAR DETECTION CAPABILITIES

IT IS LEGAL TO USE THIS UNIT IN ANY AUSTRALIAN STATEORNZ

OPERATION NOTICE OF GPS

GPS signal reception can be affected by the location of satellites, tall buildings, tunnels,bridges, etc.If theGPS301 isnot receivinga signal,you will need tochange yourlocationuntil a signalis received.

The latitude, longitude,and altitudeindicationson the displayare basedon WGS-84 Datum, andthe altitude indicationmay not appeardepending on the signal conditionsfrom GPSsatellites.

GPS Warnings

• For safety reasons it is not recommended that the driver change any settings while in motion. Please come to a complete stop or have a passenger make changesif necessary.

• The Global Positioning System is operated and maintained by the US Government. The US Government is completely responsible for the accuracy of theGlobal PositioningSystem.

• The US Government reserves the right to make changes to the Global PositioningSysteminaccordance withthe DepartmentofDefence civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radio navigation plan. These changes along with poor satellitegeometrycouldcause inaccuratereadings.

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Quick Start

Guide

INSTALLATION

Avoid anyposition whichmay obstruct the deployment of any air bags

or obstruct thedrivers view.

Place your GPS301 in a position where it has a good view of the sky above.

Generally, the best locationis in the centre bottom of the windscreen, which allows easyaccess tocontrols& view ofthe display.

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INSTALLATION

b. i) Find the main unit and mounting bracket (with suction

cups) in themain box/package.

ii) The metal portion of the bracket locks into the top plastic

portion ofmain unit. Press therelease button andslide the bracket into place

iii) Bend the angled portion of the windshield mounting

bracket so that theGPS301 is parallel tothe roadsurface.

c. i) Find the 12VDC cigarette lighter adapter and insert the

small plug into the 12VDC power input on the side of the main unit.

ii) Insert the otherend

into the cigarette

lighter socket

of your vehicle.

TURNING THE GPS301 ON

Use the Volume /On /Offswitchtoturn your GPS301on.

Increase

Off

Vol u m e

iii

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INITIAL POWER ON DISPLAY

when thepower is turnedon for thefirst time only,the unitmay

take up to5 minutestoestablish a satellitelock.

During this periodthe unitmustremain on.

RED

Welcome

The GPS LED will turn (from RED to GREEN) once satellite information has beenretrieved.

FuturePowerOnshouldonly take afew moments.

START DISPLAY

The start display shows the compass heading on the left of the LEDwindow and thecurrent Speed (km)on theright.

The headings are;

N (North) NE (North East) NW (North West) E (East) SE (South East) S (South) SW (South West) W (West)

GPS SPEED ACCURACY

Generally the GPS Speed Display is more accurate than a car speedometer although reacts slower. The Car Speedometer often reads faster due to some of the following factors: Conservatively calibrated speedometer by manufacturer, worn tyres, lowprofile tyres, differentsized wheels andthe number of available satellites.

GREEN

RED

NE 56

The start display shows the current speed.

GPS301

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CONTENTS

Warnings & Notifications...........................................................................i

Quick Start Guide.....................................................................................ii

Contents..................................................................................................1

Feature Highlights....................................................................................2

Included with your GPS301......................................................................2

Controls and Functions ............................................................................3

3 Stage Safety Alerts..................................................................................4

Operation

Main Menu...............................................................................................5

Mark Location..........................................................................................6

Quick Access Location........................................................................6

User Locations withName Tag............................................................7

Alert Point..........................................................................................9

Edit Name........................................................................................10

Delete: User Points...........................................................................10

Delete: AlertPoints...........................................................................11

Navigation..............................................................................................12

Navigate toa QuickAccess Location..................................................12

Navigate toCity or Suburb.................................................................13

Navigate toPoint ofInterest (POI).....................................................14

Speeds...................................................................................................15

Position .................................................................................................15

Options..................................................................................................16

Alert Volumes...................................................................................17

Speed Alert.......................................................................................17

Dimmer...........................................................................................18

Baud Rate........................................................................................18

Units................................................................................................19

Downloads.......................................................................................20

Download Procedure.......................................................................20

PC Download...................................................................................21

GPS Reset.........................................................................................23

NMEA ..............................................................................................23

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................24

One Year Limited Warranty......................................................................25

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FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

EARLY WARNING SAFETY SYSTEM - NATIONWIDE COVERAGE

3 Stage visual and audible warning system to maximise safety

Speed Camera warning

Red Light Camera warning

Black Spot warning

Over speed alert

Audible warning

Distance to warning location

Direction to warning location

User up datable warning locations

Individual Alert Volumes / Tones

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) TECHNOLOGY

GPS direction, time and distance to more than 5000 pre-programmed Australian and New Zealand cities and suburbs

Mark and delete up to 500 of your own locations and speed camera, red-light camera or black spot locations

Flash memory for city,

warning, points of interest and updates via the internet

TRIP COMPUTER

Current Speed

Average Speed

Maximum Speed

Electronic Compass and GPS

co-ordinates

INCLUDED WITH YOUR GPS301

Windshield

Owner’s Guide

301

M E

301

T S

ONINGSY

OSIT

GPS

OSITIONINGSYSTEM

GLOBAL

Mounting Clip

AC Adapter

Hard Wire Lead

Coiled Cigarette Lighter

Serial Cable

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer

immediately.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

LEFT SIDE VIEW

NE 56

TOP VIEW

13 14

1 Serial Port 2 12 volt Power Socket 3 ON / OFF Volume

Control 4 Speaker 5 Satellite Status LED 6 Alert Status LED 7 8 Character LED

Display 8 Windshield Clip Socket 9 Windshield Clip release

FRONT VIEW

(Example Display Shown)

10 button

10 11

DISPLAY

(Name tag - Right)

11 button

SELECT

12 button

SCROLL

13 button

NAVIGATE

(Name tag - Left)

14 / Cancel

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3 STAGE SAFETY ALERTS

Your GPS301 has a pre-programmed memory that will alert you to any speed camera, red light camera or black spot you are approaching.

Example

160m

800m

400m

Level 1

Camera

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1 Alert @ approx 800m Green Alert LED

GREEN

Red Ligh

GREEN

Level 2 Alert @ approx 400m Yellow Alert LED

GREEN

YELLOW

400m

Level 3 Alert @ approx 160m Red Alert LED

GREEN

RED

160m

Speed Camera, Red Light

Camera Black Spot

scrolls on display No audible alert.

Scrolling text Distance to Camera Direction to Camera Audible Alert

Distance to Camera Direction to Camera Audible Alert

During Level2&3Alerts the display alternates your current speed and the distance & direction to the alert point.

Distance to camera is distinguished by the full first character

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OPERATION - MAIN MENU

Key Layout For General Operation

DISPLAY

NAVI

Example:

/CANCEL

NE 0

SELECT

SCROLL

Speed Display; (Compass heading, speed)

PRESS

Mark Loc

PRESS

Navigate

PRESS

Display Key - From any Menu you may return to the start display by

pressing or press to return to the previous menu.

DISPLAY

Speeds

PRESS

Position

PRESS

Options

/CANCEL

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

Mark Location

(Page 6)

Navigation

(Page 12)

Speeds

(Page 15)

Position

(Page 15)

Options

(Page 16)

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MARK LOCATION

QUICK ACCESS LOCATION

Mark location is used to store in memory your current location, which may be used in future as a point to navigate to.

The Quick Access Locations are to mark your

AIRPORT HOTEL

or locations.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

1. Drive to a location you wish to mark and stop the vehicle.

2. Press

3. Scroll to and press

. Scroll to the desired Quick Access Location name you

5. Press . You will be prompted with

6. Press to save. will appear as

Example

Home

wish to store to.

SELECT

confirmation.

SELECT

Mark Loc

Saved

HOME WORK

Mark Loc

Save?

SELECT.

Save?

SELECT

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MARK LOCATION

USER LOCATIONS WITH NAME TAG

User locations are used to store into memory your current location, which may be used in future to navigate back to. You may name each individual location.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Mark Loc

SELECT

New Loc

Example

SELECT

NAVI

User PT

DISPLAY

SELECT

1. Drive to a location you wish to mark as a user point and stop the vehicle.

2. Press

3. Scroll to and press

4. Scroll to Press

MENU.

Mark Loc

New Loc.

SELECT.

SELECT

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MARK LOCATION

5. Scroll to and press

6. You are now at the naming stage.

Use Scroll to find desired letter.

Press button to move one character space

to the right or press button to move one

character space to the left. When satisfied with the name move to the next step.

7. Press and you will be prompted with .

8. Press again to save. will appear.

User PT

DISPLAY

SELECT

NAVI

SELECT.

Save?

Saved

To edit user point name see page 10.

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MARK LOCATION

ALERT POINT

An alert point is a location you wish to store where a new Speed Camera, Red Light Camera or Black Spot has appeared which is currently not in the GPS301's memory.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Mark Loc

SELECT

New Loc

Example

SELECT

Black Sp

SELECT

Alert PT

1. Stop as close as safely practical to the alert location.

2. Press

3. Scroll to . Press

4. Scroll to . Press

5. Scroll to and press .

Mark Loc

New Loc

Alert PT

SELECT.

SELECT

6. You can now Scroll to the appropriate type of alert,

Speed Camera, Red Light Camera

Black Spot.

. Press and you will be prompted with .

8. Press again to save. will appear.

SELECT

Save?

Saved

SELECT

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EDIT NAME

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

MARK LOCATION

Mark Loc

SELECT

EditName

SELECT

You may edit the names of previously stored user points.

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

3. Scroll to and press

4. Scroll to the desired name and press

Mark Loc

EditName

SELECT.

You can now edit the name of your user point using and

buttons and scroll.

5. Press and press again to confirm.

SELECT SELECT

DELETE: USER POINTS

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Delete

SELECT

You may delete previously stored user points individually or delete all user points.

1. Press

2. Scroll to , Press

MENU.

Mark Loc

Example

Johns

SELECT

SELECT.

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MARK LOCATION

3. Scroll to , press SELECT.

4. Scroll to the name or . Press SELECT.

5. Press SELECT to confirm delete.

DELETE: ALERT POINTS

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Delete

This feature allows you to delete an alert point currently stored in your GPS301's memory.

This includes alert points you have stored or pre-installed alert points.

1. Stop safely within 160m of the alert location (LED will show red).

Delete

Del All

SELECT

To delete an alert point you must be within the RED ZONE (Red LED or less than 160m from alert point) for the DELETE options show on the display.

Mark Loc

Example

Johns

SELECT

SELECT SELECT

2. Press

3. Scroll to . Press

4 Scroll to Press

5. Scroll to . Press

6. Press again to confirm deleted.

MENU.

Mark Loc

Delete

Speed Camera

SELECT

SELECT.

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NAVIGATION

The navigation feature allows you to select a desired point to navigate to. The point (location) can be a pre-installed city or suburb, quick access location, user point or pre-installed Point of interest.

P.O.I. (Point of Interest)locations are currently unavailable but may be available in future updates.

When navigating to a location point, your display alternates as follows:

104km

Press

NE 56

Press

ALT

58 :30

* You can press anytime to show current direction and speed.

Home

NAVIGATE TO A QUICK ACCESS LOCATION.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

NAVI

1. Press

2. Scroll to .

3. appears and navigate mode begins as per example

EXIT NAVIGATE

1. To exit from navigate mode press

2. Scroll to and press

NAVI

Press

SELECT.

Selected

above.

Off

Home,Work,Airport or Hotel

Example

NAVI

SELECT.

Home

SELECT

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NAVIGATION

NAVIGATE TO CITY OR SUBURB

You may select a city or suburb to navigate to. Your GPS301 contains an extensive list of cities and suburbs in Australia

and NZ for you to choose from.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Example

NAVIGATE

NAVI

NSW

manly

1. Press NAVI to navigation menu.

2. Scroll to , Press SELECT.

City

3. Scroll to desired state.

Press SELECT, Scroll to desired City and press SELECT (Press and hold for fast scrolling).

4. appears and navigation mode begins.

Selected

EXIT NAVIGATE

1. To exit from navigate mode press

2. Scroll to and press

SELECT

Example

City

city

SELECT

Manly

SELECT

NAVI

SELECT.Off

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NAVIGATION

NAVIGATE TO POINT OF INTEREST (POI)

You may select a point of interest group which will then allow you to navigate to the nearest location for that point of interest group.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Example

NAVIGATE

NAVI

Wendys

manly

SELECT

Example

city

POI

SELECT

1. Press NAVI. Scroll to , press

2. Scroll to desired POI, Press

POI

SELECT.

appears and navigation mode begins.

EXIT NAVIGATE

1. To exit from navigate mode press

2. Scroll to and press

Off

NAVI

SELECT.

Selected

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SPEEDS

The speed feature allows you to view your average, maximum speeds for a journey. You may reset the speed (trip computer) records to start a new journey.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Speeds

SELECT

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

3. The displays for are as follows:

MENU.

Speeds

SELECT.

Example:

PRESSPRESS

avg 75k

PRESSPRESSPRESS

max 124k

PRESSPRESS

Reset?

PRESS

SELECT

Average Speed 75km

Max Speed 124km

Reset

POSITION

You can view your longitude, latitude and altitude position.

OPERATION FLOW PRESS

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

MENU.

Position

3. The display will alternate between latitude, and altitude displays.

Position

SELECT.

longitude

SELECT

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OPTIONS

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

PRESS

SELECT

Options

POI Volume

Speed Camera Volume

Red Light Camera

Volume

Black Spot Volume

Speed Alert Volume

Speed Alert Km

Dimmer

Baud Rate

Units

Download

GPS Reset

PRESS

The options feature gives you access to the following sections.

POI Volu

Speed Ca

Red Ligh

Black Sp

Speed Al

Dimmer

Baud Rat

Units

Download

GPS Rese

SELECT

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OPTIONS

ALERT VOLUMES

The alert volumes can be turned or

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

On,Quiet Off.

Options

SELECT

Black Sp

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

3. Scroll to desired Alert. Press

3. Scroll to desired volume and press ,

4. appears to confirm.

Selected

MENU.

Options

SELECT

SELECT.

SELECT

SPEED ALERT

The is feature allows you to set a speed limit where if you exceed this limit the unit will give an audible alert.

OPERATION FLOW

SELECT

Options

SELECT.

SELECT

SELECT.

PRESS

1. Press

2. Scroll to OPTIONS and press

3. Scroll to Speed Alert km and press

4. Scroll to adjust Alert Speed. Press

5. Selected

Speed Al

MENU.

appears to confirm.

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OPTIONS

DIMMER

You can select the brightness of the LED display (MID, HIGH or LOW) for you enter the Options-Dimmer menu.

As a SHORTCUT, do the following:

Press and buttons at the same time to rotate

through the 3 dimmer states.

Release the buttons when at the desired state.

BAUD RATE

The Baud rate selection allows you to choose a setting for when communicating (via serial cable) to a PC or Laptop for downloading updates.

NAVI DISPLAY

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Options

SELECT

Baud Rat

The GPS301 uses the NMEA format for downloading data.

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

3. Scroll to and press

4. Scroll to desired Baud rate setting (9600bps or 4800bps).

5. Press to confirm.

SELECT

MENU.

Options

Baud Rate

SELECT

9600bps

SELECT.

SELECT

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OPTIONS

UNITS

The Unit Selection allows you to set either metric or imperial for speed and distance displays.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Options

SELECT

Units

1. Press

2. Scroll to and press

3. Scroll to and press

4. Scroll to the desired unit selection.

5. Press to confirm.

SELECT

MENU.

Options

Units

SELECT

Metric

SELECT

SELECT.

SELECT

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OPTIONS

DOWNLOADS

You must select this mode when the unit is connected via the serial cable to a PC or Laptop for downloading updates.

The AC adaptor is used to power the GPS301 in a house when connected to a PC for downloading

updates.

PC REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNLOADING

- Pentium II equivalent or higher - Operating System: Win98

- Serial Port

- Internet Capable or XP

DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE:

PC: Preparation.

1. Go to www.uniden.com.au and download the file Uniden GPS Uploader.zip.

2. Decompress thedownloadedfile into anappropriate directory in your PC. It willdecompress outtothe files; UnidenGPS Uploader.exe and Uploader.ini.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

second edition, Win2000

Options

SELECT

Download

1. Connect the AC adaptor of your GPS301 and a power point and turn

that AC adaptor on.

2. Connect serial cable.

i. Plug stereo connector of the serial cable into the serial

port of your GPS301.

ii. Plug the other end of the Serial Cable to the serial port of

your computer.

SELECT

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OPTIONS

3. Turn on your GPS301.

4. Press MENU.

5.. Scroll to and press

6. Scroll to and pres

Options

Download s

PC: Download

1. Double clickon thefileUniden GPSUploader.exe.

If anerror messageis displayedwhen you doubleclick onUniden GPS Uploader.exe then please check the serial cable connection and PC internet connection.

2. Check thenext screenofUniden GPSUploader.

The Camera Data,City Data andPOI Data atthe bottom ofthe Uniden GPS Uploader screen shows the data version currently stored in the GPS301. The top partof theUnidenGPS Uploader screenshows thenewdata file stored in UnidenWeb SiteServer.

3. Check the software version between the Web Site Server data and

GPS301 data.

If theWeb SiteServer dataisnewer,clickon Executein the UnidenGPS Uploader screen to update the GPS301 data. During downloading, a progress bar willbe shown. Download data isstored intotheGPS301 automatically.

4. After update files have been downloaded into the GPS301 turn off the

power to your GPS301. When next powered up the unit will operate with the newdata.

SELECT.

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OPTIONS

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OPTIONS

GPS RESET

You may reset the GPS Receiver if you have moved countries or traveled a long distance without the GPS 301 switched on.

OPERATION FLOW

PRESS

Options

SELECT

GPS Rese

1. Press

2. Scroll to options and press

3. Scroll to GPS Reset and Press

4. SELECT

MENU.

Press again to confirm.

The GPS Receiver will be reset and may take several minutes to obtain a satellite lock

SELECT

Reset?

SELECT.

SELECT

NMEA

GPS - NMEA Ver 3.01Data is output from the serial Port continuously. This is for connecting to other Devices that require GPS Data.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your GPS301 does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below.

Unit does not operate:

Weak detection.

Beeps over bumps or rough road.

The unit bounces against the windshield.

Searching for Satellite.

Check the power cord. Be sure the

connectors are properly installed.

Be sure ignition key is ON or in the accessory position.

Fuse out. Check and replace.

Check power to lighter socket. Vehicle electrical problem exists.

Make sure that the volume control is in the ON position.

Clean cigarette lighter socket.

Check angle of unit. Point to the horizon.

Relocate the unit clear of any obstruction

outside the windshield, such as a wiper blade.

Relocate the unit clear of the window tint.

Check that the power cord is connected at

both ends.

Clean cigarette lighter socket.

The unit bounces against the windshield.

Reposition so that the bumpers are firmly

against the windshield.

Move the unit to a different location on the

windscreen. Drive to a location with clear sky view.

Reset the GPS receiver (page 23).

Check operation in another car.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

IMPORTANT:

WARRANTOR:

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY:

tion of this warranty its GPS301 hereinafter referred to as the Product, to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION:

the original country of purchase and shall be no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the Product is (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden. (F) Where the Serial No. label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.

PARTS COVERED:

accessories (Mounting bracket etc) are covered for 90 days only.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY:

warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor, as its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it to you without charge for parts and service.

REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER ACT. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:

Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g a copy of the sales docket) to the warrantor at:

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED SERVICE DIVISION SERVICE DIVISION 345 Princes Highway, 150 Harris Road, Rockdale, NSW 2216 East Tamaki, AUSTRALIA Auckland, Fax: (02) 9599-3278 www.uniden.com.au

Evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service.

Uniden New Zealand Limited. Uniden Australia Pty Limited. ABN 58 001 865 498

Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the dura-

This warranty to the original retail owner only is only valid in

This warranty covers for one (1) year, the GPS301 only. All

In the event that the Product does not conform to this

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE

In the event that the

NEW ZEALAND Fax: (09) 274 4253 www.uniden.co.nz

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