Uniden GNS8431 User Manual

Owner's Manual for the

GNS8431

and

GNS8436

In Car Navigation System

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNINGS & NOTIFICATIONS

When used correctly, the GNS8431/8436 enhances
your driving experience. The voice and map
information in the GNS8431/8436 cannot be
guaranteed accurate as road layout may change.
Always follow the posted road signs and traffic laws.

Do not mount the GNS8431/8436 in a position which
may obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe
operation of the vehicle.

Do not mount the GNS8431/8436 in a position within
an air bag field of deployment.

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.

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.

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.

WARNINGS

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Quick Start

Guide

1

3

Software CD

+12V to +24V Cigarette

Lighter Power Cord

2

QUICKSTART GUIDE

Start

Here

BOX CONTENTS

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Box Contents

Main Unit

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

This Owners Manual

Suction-Cup Mount Bracket

Carrying Case

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor

SD Memory Card

SD Card Reader

External GPS Antenna

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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 GNS8431/8436 to be slotted in

and out of the mount stand.

! Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected

sunlight.

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MOUNTING

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

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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).

Secure

Press

Turn
screw

Fig 1: Line up glass mount to

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.

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.

.

Ensure the cord does not interfere with safe
vehicle operation

windscreen

Slide onto stand

Release
Button

Mount stand power jack

Fig 2: Secure unit to bracket

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4

POWER ON SCREEN

Turn the ignition on and will power on.

GNS8431/8436

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 GNS8431/8436 powers on for the first time you will be prompted to
view A Brief 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

QUICKSTART GUIDE

THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

The remainder of this OM describes the
GNS8431/8436 operating functions and other (non
navigation) applications which can be performed.

NAVIGATION MANUAL

The Uniden Navigation software is loaded onto the
supplied SD card. A separate manual is supplied with
instructions to use the Uniden Navigation software.

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

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

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

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

CONTENTS

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

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

Main Menu............................................................................................................4

Playing Music Files....................................................................................5

Playing Movie Files....................................................................................6

Viewing Pictures........................................................................................7

Game........................................................................................................8

Settings.....................................................................................................9

Built-In Battery Specification....................................................................11

Bluetooth (GNS8436 Model Only).............................................................12

Pairing Your Phone with the GNS8436....................................... 12

Making a Bluetooth Call............................................................. 15

Answering a Bluetooth Call......................................................... 17

Future Software Improvements.............................................................................18

CD Contents.............................................................................................18

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................19

Warranty................................................................................................................20

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

Speed and Safety Warning System

! 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

(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).

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CONTROLS & VIEWS

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POW

1

2

3

4

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OPERATION

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

FRONT

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7

BACK

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5

1 Main Menu Button
2 Screen On/Off Button

(Bluetooth Button - for GNS8436 model only)

3&4 Map Zoom In/Out

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9

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

BOTTOM

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USING THE TOUCHSCREEN

CARE & MAINTENANCE

The GNS8361/8436 is designed to respond to touchscreen input. Momentarily
touch the screen with the tip of your finger when making a selection (fig 3).

OPERATION

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

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

Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8431/8436 is looked
after.

! Always transport and store the GNS8431/8436 using the carry case.

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! Keep the GNS8431/8436 free from dust by regularly cleaning the

screen with an LCD cleaner.

Fig 3

Take measures to reduce the risk of theft by covering the unit or remove
the unit from your dash when not in use.

! Do not leave unattended in direct

sunlight for extended periods.

Fig 4

3

! Avoid any moisture contact.

MAIN MENU

M

M

M

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

Multitasking two applications in the Main Menu is
available for the GNS8431 model only.

Multitasking is disabled for the GNS8436 to accommodate
the Bluetooth facility. To access the Main Menu when
running the Navigation software press to go to the
Navigation main screen and then close and exit the
Navigation software.

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 (GNS8431 model only)

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 (GNS8431 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.

MODE

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PLAYING MUSIC FILES

The GNS8431/8436 will play MP3 and wav music files (converted for

Repeat

Windows Mobile(WIN CE)) saved onto the SD memory card. If the

MODE

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.

Previous Music

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

Mute

supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to

Mode

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.

Current Playing Time/

Total Playing Time

Current Status
Play/Pause/Stop

Repeat

Activated

End

Playlist

Repeat

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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.

Control Bar/Button

MODE

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VIEWING PICTURES

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

MODE

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

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GAME

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.

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SETTINGS

Environment Settings

Settings are applied immediately. The screen setting tabs appear. When

MODE

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.

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Setting Options

Calibrate

(Screen)

Opening

Screen
Setting

Navigation

Auto

Booting

ON

MODE

Boot up automatically

with ignition ON

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BUILT IN BATTERY SPECIFICATION

2100mAH

MODE

1050mAH

4.0 - 4.5hrs

3.0 - 3.5hrs

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BLUETOOTH (GNS8436 Model Only)

The GNS8436 includes Bluetooth® connectivity. With its integrated microphone, the
GNS8436

allows you to answer and make calls from the touch screen.

Pressing the Bluetooth button on the front of the launches the Bluetooth

GNS8436

system.

Settings
Tapping the Settings button opens the Settings Screen.

Shows the
current name and
address of your
GNS8436 device

Tap to toggle
between

Bluetooth

“Enable” and
“Disable”

Tap to reset

Bluetooth

Pairing your Phone with the as a Hands Free DeviceGNS8436

Ensure that Bluetooth is active and discoverable on your phone and tap the
Hands Free button to set up your phone with the GNS8436

Tap to have
GNS8436
connect to your
phone

Tap to allow
GNS8436 to be
found by your
phone. You will
use your phone
to connect to
GNS8436.

If you choose Add Device, you may have to set your phone to allow devices to find it.

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GNS8436

Using to Connect to Your Phone

Tapping Add Device will cause the to search for available Bluetooth devices.

GNS8436

NOTE: During this process, please watch your phone screen for any additional
response that the phone may require.

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.

GNS8436

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.

MODE

Select your phone from the list and tap Connect to connect the to your phone. GNS8436

Tap to connect
to your phone

Select your
phone from the
list

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

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Using your Phone to Connect to GNS8436

Pairing your Phone with the as a Headset

GNS8436

Tapping Find Me will cause the
GNS8436

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

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.

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.

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GNS8436

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.

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Managing Bluetooth Devices

Making a Bluetooth Call

You may have multiple phones set up for connection with your

GNS8436.
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

GNS8436

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

have none of them currently connected, the following screen appears when you select

MODE

Hands Free from the Main Menu.

Currently
selected device

Tap to connect
to the currently
selected device

Tap to display
the device list
screen

Tap to put
GNS8436 in
“Discoverable
Mode” allowing

Bluetooth

devices to find it

Device List Screen

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

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 access
previously
stored favourite
nuambers

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

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

Touch Call-Tapping Touch Call opens the keypad

Numbers
appear here
as you tap
the keys

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

Tap to
backspace
a character

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Favorites

History

Tapping Favorites accesses a list of your previously stored favorite numbers

Tap to call the
selected
favourite

Tap to add a
favourite number

Tap to remove a
selected favourite
number

Adding Favorites

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

Select a
number from
the list

Tapping History accesses a list of your previously called or received numbers.

Select a
number from
the list

Tap to call the
selected
number

Tap to add selected
number to your list of
favourite numbers

Tap to remove the
selected number from
the list

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.

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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.

NOTE: Voice calling must be set up on your phone to use this feature.

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