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
a.
Avoid anyposition whichmay obstruct the deployment of any air bags
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or obstruct thedrivers view.
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Place your GPS301 in a position where it has a good view of the sky above.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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3 Stage visual and audible warning system to maximise safety
Speed Camera warning
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Red Light Camera warning
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Black Spot warning
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Over speed alert
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Audible warning
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Distance to warning location
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Direction to warning location
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User up datable warning locations
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Individual Alert Volumes / Tones
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) TECHNOLOGY
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GPS direction, time and distance to more than 5000 pre-programmed Australian and New Zealand cities and suburbs
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Mark and delete up to 500 of your own locations and speed camera, red-light camera or black spot locations
Flash memory for city,
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warning, points of interest and updates via the internet
TRIP COMPUTER
Current Speed
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Average Speed
!
Maximum Speed
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Electronic Compass and GPS
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co-ordinates
INCLUDED WITH YOUR GPS301
Windshield
Owner’s Guide
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GPS
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GPS
OSITIONINGSYSTEM
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GLOBAL
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
1
5
4
2
3
LEFT SIDE VIEW
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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)
8
10 button
7
9
10 11
12
DISPLAY
(Name tag - Right)
11 button
SELECT
12 button
SCROLL
13 button
NAVIGATE
(Name tag - Left)
14 / Cancel
MENU
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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
or
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
LR
DISPLAY
NAVI
Example:
MENU
/CANCEL
NE 0
SELECT
SCROLL
Speed Display; (Compass heading, speed)
MENU
PRESS
Mark Loc
PRESS
Navigate
PRESS
PRESS
Display Key - From any Menu you may return to the start display by
pressing or press to return to the previous menu.
DISPLAY
R
Speeds
PRESS
Position
PRESS
Options
MENU
/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
4
5. Press . You will be prompted with
6. Press to save. will appear as
MENU
Example
Home
MENU
wish to store to.
SELECT
SELECT
confirmation.
SELECT
.
Mark Loc
Saved
HOME WORK
,,
Mark Loc
Save?
SELECT.
Save?
SELECT
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
MENU
Mark Loc
SELECT
New Loc
Example
B
SELECT
NAVI
User PT
LR
or
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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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
R
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT
L
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
MENU
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 .
MENU
.
Mark Loc
New Loc
Alert PT
SELECT.
SELECT.
SELECT
6. You can now Scroll to the appropriate type of alert,
Speed Camera, Red Light Camera
oS
Black Spot.
7
. Press and you will be prompted with .
8. Press again to save. will appear.
SELECT
SELECT
Save?
Saved
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EDIT NAME
OPERATION FLOW
PRESS
MENU
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
MENU
.
Mark Loc
EditName
SELECT.
SELECT.
SELECT.
You can now edit the name of your user point using and
L
buttons and scroll.
5. Press and press again to confirm.
SELECT SELECT
DELETE: USER POINTS
OPERATION FLOW
PRESS
Delete
MENU
SELECT
You may delete previously stored user points individually or delete all user points.
1. Press
2. Scroll to , Press
MENU.
Mark Loc
Mark Loc
Example
Johns
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT.
R
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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
MENU
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.
SELECT.
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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
L
PRESS
NAVI
L
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
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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
OPERATION FLOW
PRESS
PRESS
Example
Example
NAVIGATE
NAVI
NSW
manly
L
L
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
SELECT
Example
Example
City
city
SELECT
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
OPERATION FLOW
PRESS
PRESS
Example
Example
NAVIGATE
NAVI
Wendys
manly
L
L
SELECT
SELECT
Example
Example
city
POI
SELECT
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.
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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
MENU
Speeds
SELECT
1. Press
2. Scroll to and press
3. The displays for are as follows:
MENU.
Speeds
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
MENU.
Position
3. The display will alternate between latitude, and altitude displays.
Position
SELECT.
longitude
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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
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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
MENU
The options feature gives you access to the following sections.
POI Volu
Speed Ca
Red Ligh
Black Sp
Speed Al
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
MENU
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.
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.
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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
MENU
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
MENU
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
MENU
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
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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
MENU
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.
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
MENU
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.
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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