Uniden GNS8430, GNS8435 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Owner's Manual for the

GNS8430

and

GNS8435

In Car Navigation System

WARNINGS

WARNINGS & NOTIFICATIONS

When used correctly, the GNS8430/8435 enhances your driving experience. The voice and map information in the GNS8430/8435 cannot be guaranteed accurate as road layout may change. Always follow the posted road signs and traffic laws.

Do not mount the GNS8430/8435 in a position which may obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe operation of the vehicle.

Do not mount the GNS8430/8435 in a position within an air bag field of deployment.

GPS signal reception can be affected by the location of satellites, tall buildings, tunnels, bridges, etc. If the GNS8430/8435 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 navigation plan. These changes along with poor satellite geometry could cause inaccurate readings.

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

Quick Start

Guide

BOX CONTENTS

Please contact your place of purchase if any of the following items are missing.

This Owners Manual

Software CD

Start

Here

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

INSTALLATION

Please consider the following when choosing a mount location:

! Choose a location where the fixed antenna,

when extended horizontally will have a clear view of the sky.

! Do not 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 GNS8430/8435 to be slotted in

and out of the mount stand.

! Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected

sunlight.

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Glass Mount Bracket

1. Make sure the glass area you wish to attach the Glass Mount Bracket to is clean.

2. Double check that the final location does not impede the safe operation of the vehicle.

3. Loosen the turn screw. Hold the Glass Mount Bracket up to the intended position and adjust the angle between the suction mount and bracket arm. Tighten the turn screw. With the release lever loose firmly press the suction cup against the windscreen, push the release lever to secure suction. (fig 1).

Connect Power

1. For convenience the power lead can be connected to the mount bracket stand instead

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

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 slots above the mount bracket stand and then slide it down to lock into place.

2. To release the main unit push the release button at the front of the stand and sliding the unit up.

Ensure the cord does not interfere with safe vehicle operation

Fig 1: Line up glass mount to windscreen

Press

Secure

Turn screw

Fig 2: Secure unit to bracket

Slide onto stand

Mount stand power jack

Release Button

POWER ON SCREEN

Turn the ignition on and will power on. The is On when the buttons left and right of the screen are lit with a blue LED backlight. Press the POWER button at the left side of the momentarily to turn power On or Off.

The screen may be turned on or off by pressing ( model only).

When the GNS8430/8435 powers on for the first time the initial start-up begins and you will be prompted to select the program language (for text and displays) and the voice guidance language. Touch the screen to select your preferred language and then touch OK to confirm. You will then be prompted by the End User License Agreement. Please take the time to read this and then touch ACCEPT to confirm. Normal start-up will continue for future power on.

This Quick Start Guide is now complete.

GNS8430/8435

GNS8430

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 this OM describes the GNS8430/8435 operating functions and other (non navigation) applications which can be performed.

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QUICKSTART GUIDE

THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

NAVIGATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

Car Navigation

! Navigate to pre-programmed State/City locations ! Navigate to street address ! Navigate to over 500,000 pre-installed points of interest (POI) ! Mark often used destinations as My POI ! Dynamic voice and visual guidance: Constant route verification and

re-calculation with turn by turn instructions

! Road Map

! Receive audio and visual warnings when you approach:

Fixed Speed camera Red Light camera Moving speed alerts

Other Great Features

! 4.3 inch Widescreen High Definition Non reflective LCD Screen ! Touchscreen ! Intuitive technology ! Built in GPS antenna ! 400MHz processor SIRF III GPS ! Bluetooth capability for hands-free Mobile phone use

(GNS8435 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

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

Features...................................................................................................................1

Controls & Views.......................................................................................................2

Using the Touchscreen.............................................................................................3

Care & Maintenance.................................................................................................3

Operation Flow Chart...............................................................................................4

Main Menu............................................................................................................24

Playing Music Files....................................................................................25

Playing Movie Files....................................................................................26

Viewing Pictures........................................................................................27

Game........................................................................................................28

Settings.....................................................................................................29

Built-In Battery Specification....................................................................31

Bluetooth (GNS8435 Model Only).............................................................31

Future Software Improvements.............................................................................32

CD Contents.............................................................................................32

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................35

Warranty................................................................................................................36

FRONT

BACK

BOTTOM

CONTROLS & VIEWS

1 Main Menu Button 2 Screen On/Off Button

(Bluetooth Button - for GNS8435 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 Power ON/OFF Button 13 Volume Control

OPERATION

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

POW

USING THE TOUCHSCREEN

The GNS8360 is designed to respond to touchscreen input. Momentarily touch the screen with the tip of your finger when making a selection (fig 3).

Avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen or holding a finger for more than a moment (fig 4).

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8430/8435 is looked after.

! Always transport and store the GNS8430/8435 using the carry case.

! Keep the GNS8430/8435 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 when not in use.

Fig 3

Fig 4

OPERATION

Do not use sharp objects which may scratch or damage the screen.

MAIN MENU

MODE

The Main Menu facility gives you access to additional application modes. Press to access the Main Menu screen.

Using SD Cards

· The supplied SD memory card has the map file stored with room for

additional files. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity for new files do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files. If the map file is deleted, the navigation function will not perform properly.

· Total number of files on SD card: Up to 9999 files for each application can be read. Note that performance may decrease if more than 200 files are read.

Running more than one mode

To perform multitasking (for example, navigation plus audio playback).

1 Select an application in the 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 (GNS8430 model only)

This function is used to turn the LCD screen off temporarily without ending the current program.

1 Press briefly; The LCD is turned off to prevent dazzle at night or to save power. The current program continues to be executed even though nothing appears on the screen, voice alerts and instructions are still heard. Press again to display the screen.

Single task operation via the Main Manu is available for the GNS8430 and GNS8435.

The Main Menu multitasking feature is currently only available for the GNS8430. This feature is disabled for the GNS8435 to accommodate the Bluetooth facility.

PLAYING MUSIC FILES

Mode

The GNS8430/8435 will play MP3 and wav music files (converted for Windows Mobile(WIN CE)) saved onto the SD memory card. 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.

The Music Screen with the last file played is displayed. If there is no SD memory card installed, a sample file is played. Touch the End Button to end Music and return 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

Repeat

Playlist

Current Status Play/Pause/Stop

Mute

Repeat

Activated

Current Playing Time/

Total Playing Time

Previous Music

End

Current Music: If the name of the

music file being played does not

appear completely in one line,

the file name flows from right to left.

Next Music

MODE

Control Bar/Button

PLAYING MOVIE FILES

When a movie file (avi file converted for Windows Mobile (WIN CE)) exists in the SD memory 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.

MODE

To view an image file, the bmp, jpeg, gif or png file must be saved in a SD memory card. 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.

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 PICTURES

MODE

PAIRS GAME

This is a simple pairs game where you pair 2 cards with the same picture from among 32 different picture cards.

Once you start the game, the preview mode will display all the cards for 5 seconds before starting actual 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 by pressing "Play again" button.

GAME

MODE

Environment Settings

Settings 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

MODE

Setting Options

Calibrate

(Screen)

Opening

Screen Setting

Navigation

Auto

Booting

Boot up automatically

with ignition ON

MODE

BUILT IN BATTERY SPECIFICATION

MODE

The GNS8435 includes Bluetooth® connectivity. With its integrated microphone, the

allows you to answer and make calls from the touch screen. Pressing the Bluetooth button on the front of the launches the Bluetooth system.

Settings

Tapping the Settings button opens the Settings Screen.

GNS8435

BLUETOOTH (GNS8365 BT Model Only)

Pairing your Phone with the as a Hands Free DeviceGNS8435

Ensure that Bluetooth is active and discoverable on your phone and tap the Hands Free button to set up your phone with the GNS8435

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 GNS8435 device

Tap to have GNS8435 connect to your phone

Tap to allow GNS8435 to be found by your phone. You will use your phone to connect to GNS8435.

MODE

Select your phone from the list and tap Connect to connect the to your phone. GNS8435

When connection is successful, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code.

Tap Touch pad to open the on-screen key board and enter your PIN code. The default pin code is 0000. Tap OK to record your 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.

GNS8435

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 may require.

GNS8435

Tap to connect to your phone

Select your phone from the list

MODE

Pairing your Phone with the as a Headset

You may pair your phone with the as a headset by tapping the Headset button from the Main Menu. This method of connecting the to your phone is useful only if there has been difficulty connecting the as a hands free device. When you pair the and your phone this way, the allows you to answer calls only. You cannot initiate calls using the in headset mode.

GNS8435

GNS8435 GNS8435

GNS8435

Using your Phone to Connect to GNS8435

Tapping Find Me will cause the

to enter "discoverable mode," allowing other Bluetooth devices to connect to it.

GNS8435

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.

GNS8435

Tap Touch pad to open the on-screen key board and enter your PIN code. The default pin code is 000. Tap OK to record your entry.

MODE

Making a Bluetooth Call

Select the Hands Free button from the Bluetooth menu to place a call using a currently connected device.

Tap the keys for the number you wish to call and then tap Call to initiate the call.

Touch Call-Tapping Touch Call opens the keypad

Device List Screen

This screen allows you to connect to a device, add devices, and remove devices.

Managing Bluetooth Devices

You may have multiple phones set up for connection with your You can add and remove phones from your list and disconnect and connect to different phones using the List Screen. If you have phones already paired to the , but have none of them currently connected, the following screen appears when you select Hands Free from the Main Menu.

GNS8435.

GNS8435

Tap to connect to the currently selected device

Currently selected device

Tap to display the device list screen

Tap to put GNS8435 in “Discoverable Mode” allowing

Bluetooth

devices to find it

Select a device to connect to or remove from the list

Tap to connect to the selected device

Tap to add a device

Tap to remove the selected device

Tap to open the number keypad and dial the call

Tap to select recent call history and select a number to call

Tap to access previously stored favourite nuambers

Tap to make a voice call (voice calling must be enabled on the phone)

Numbers appear here as you tap the keys

Tap to backspace a character

MODE

Favorites

Tapping Favorites accesses a list of your previously stored favorite numbers

Adding Favorites

If you have no Favorites on the Favorites list, the following screen is displayed.

Tap Yes to display the touch pad to add a Favorite. You can also add a favorite number by selecting Add Favor. from the Favorites list screen.

Tap to call the selected favourite

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 to call the selected number

Select a number from the list

Tap to add selected number to your list of favourite numbers

Tap to remove the selected number from the list

MODE

Answering a Bluetooth Call

When a call is received by a paired phone, the GNS8435 will display the Incoming Call screen which shows the number calling. In case the number is unknown, it will display "Absent".

In-call Options

During a call, you may press the Bluetooth button on the front case of the GNS8435 to open 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 GNS8435 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 open the touch pad and make a new call

When having 3-way calling, except the current call, all waiting calls will be ended

MODE

FUTURE SOFTWARE IMPROVEMENTS

The supplied SD memory card can be connected, with use of an SD card reader (not supplied) to a PC for updating the navigation software or uploading media files.

The supplied CD disc contains a PDF copy of this owner's manual, the GNS8430/8435 Navigation manual and a back up copy of the GNS8430/8435 Navigation software.

CD Contents:

1. User Guide GNS8430/8435 Owner's Manual PDF GNS8430/8435 Navigation manual PDF

2. GNS8430/8435 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 operation software updates. For Australian model: www.uniden.com.au For New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz

No Display

Turn off power. Wait a moment

and turn back on.

Touchscreen not responding Clean LCD with LCD cleaner.

Make sure you are only

momentarily touching screen.

No Sound Check volume.

Make sure GPS antenna is 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY

(F) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition. Warranty only valid in the country of original retail/sale.

PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Product and included accessories.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it to you without charge for parts or service. This warranty does not provide for reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages. This EXPRESS WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any way affect your rights under the TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to

this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED LIMITED

Service Division Service Division 345 Princes Highway, 150 Harris Road, Rockdale, NSW 2216 East Tamaki, Auckland Fax (02) 9599 3278 Fax (09) 274 4253 www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz

UNIDEN GNS8430 and GNS8435 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 Limited

Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase.

ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail

owner for the duration of this warranty, its GNS8430 and GNS8435 (herein after 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: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect ONE (1) year 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 authorized 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, or

WARRANTY

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Navigation Manual for the

GNS8430

and

GNS8435

In Car Navigation System

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