Uniden GNS8600 User Manual
WARNINGS & NOTIFICATIONS
When used correctly, the GNS8600 enhances your
driving experience. The voice and map information
in the GNS8600 cannot be guaranteed accurate as
road layout may change. Always follow the posted
road signs and traffic laws.
Do not mount the in a position which may
obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe
operation of the vehicle.
Do not mount the GNS8600 in a position within an
air bag field of deployment.
GNS8600
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
GNS8600 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
QUICKSTART GUIDE
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Start
Here
BOX CONTENTS
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Please contact your place of purchase if any of the
following items are missing.
Main Unit
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GNS8600
CarNavigation System
Owner'sManual
&
Quick Start
Guide
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This Owners Manual
Carry Case
1x Glass Mount Bracket
+12V Hardwire
Power Cord
USB Cable for
software upgrades
1 x Mount Cover
1 x Alcohol Wipe
+12V Cigarette
Power Cord
AC Adapter
1 x Mount Stand
Software CD
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INSTALLATION
Please consider the following when choosing a mount
location:
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Choose a location where the fixed antenna,
when extended horizontally will have a clear
view of the sky.
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Do not mount within any Airbag deployment
areas.
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Do not mount where the driver's view will be
obstructed or where safe operation of the vehicle
is may be obstructed.
Avoid air conditioning vents
Ensure the mount location;
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Allows room to raise the GPS antenna
horizontally.
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Allows for the GNS8600 to be slotted in and out
of the mount stand.
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Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected
sunlight.
Avoid obstructing
the driver's view
of the road.
QUICKSTART GUIDE
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MOUNT & CONNECT
QUICKSTART GUIDE
Once a suitable mount location has been decided place the Mount Stand
as follows:
Mount Stand Preparation
i. Clean the surface area of the location you wish to place the mount
stand. Use the alcohol wipe supplied.
ii. Peel adhesive cover off bottom of mount stand.
iii Place the mount stand in the desired location and press down
firmly.
iv. Remove adhesive cover off mount cover and locate over mount
stand base, pressing down evenly to remove any air bubbles.
Mount the GNS8600 onto the stand
i. Slide the GNS8600 onto the mount clip from the rear
(see fig 1; & ).
ii. Once mounted on the swivel clip the GNS8600 can be rotated
360 degrees or tilted forward or backwards (see fig 2).
iii. Once a viewing angle is set, rotate mount clip knob clockwise to
secure mount height .
iv. Rotate base knob to secure view angle.
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Fig 1. Fig 2.
Slide onto mount clip Turn or angle the unit to view
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the display.
Connect Power/Raise GPS Antenna
i. Insert DC plug of into the +12V DC Power
socket of your GNS8600 and connect the other end to the +12V
cigarette lighter socket.
You may use the hard wire lead instead of the Cigarette Lighter lead.
Hard Wire Lead
The provided with the unit has bare wires at one
end, and a small connector at the other end.
ii. Connect the positive red wire to a 12VDC source in your vehicle's
fuse box.
iii. Connect the other wire to ground.
iv. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the GNS8600.
Note:
Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause
a tripping hazard.
iv. Plug the power cord connector into the +12V DC Power socket of
your GNS8600.
v. Raise the GPS antenna to a horizontal position.
You are now ready to activate your GNS8600.
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Cigarette Lighter Lead
Do not connect this unit to a 24V system.
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POWER ON SCREEN
Turn ignition on and GNS8600 will power on,
The screen may be turned on or off by pressing . .
The CAUTION NOTICE will appear on the display.
Please read this message carefully.
Touch to proceed.
POWER
The GNS8600 will then display the Map Screen.
'Searching for Satellites' will appear on the display.
Once the satellites have been found the map screen will show your
position.
QUICKSTART GUIDE
Your position will be indicated by the pointer in the centre of the
displayed map.
For the initial power up it may take up to 15 minutes
to secure satellite information. When satellite data
has been retrieved 'Searching for Satellites ' will
disappear.
If the unit continues to indicate searching for satellite
beyond 15 minutes try holding the GNS8600 outside
of the vehicle. If satellite data is then retrieved and
'Searching for Satellites' disappears then the vehicle
windscreen may have a tint which interferes with the
GPS signal.
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
CONTENTS
Contents..................................................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................................1
Controls &Views.......................................................................................................2
Using the Touchscreen.............................................................................................3
Care & Maintenance.................................................................................................3
Operation Flow Chart...............................................................................................4
Safety Warning System..............................................................................................5
Toolbar.....................................................................................................................6
Scale Bar:Zoom In/Out...............................................................................6
Volume.......................................................................................................6
Day/Night....................................................................................................6
Map Mode...................................................................................................7
Turn Guide Mode........................................................................................7
Navigation................................................................................................................8
Navigate toAddress......................................................................................8
Navigate to an Intersection..........................................................................9
Navigate toa POI........................................................................................10
Navigate toa RecentRoute.........................................................................11
Navigate byMap.........................................................................................11
Mark Location........................................................................................................12
Mark Current Position.........................................................................12
Mark fromMap Search..............................................................................12
Mark My POI.............................................................................................13
TripComputer........................................................................................................14
Menu.....................................................................................................................15
Route Settings...........................................................................................16
MY POI Editor............................................................................................17
Safety Warnings.........................................................................................18
Map Settings..............................................................................................19
Simulations..............................................................................................20
Main Menu............................................................................................................21
Set Up....................................................................................................................22
GPS Status..............................................................................................................23
Games...................................................................................................................23
GPS Status..............................................................................................................24
Turn Guide Descriptions........................................................................................25
Turn Guide Descriptions........................................................................................24
Map Screen Icons...................................................................................................26
PointsOf InterestTable...........................................................................................27
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................28
Warranty................................................................................................................29
Car Navigation
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Navigate to pre-programmed State/City locations
Navigate to street address
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Navigate to over 500,000 pre-installed points of interest (POI)
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Mark often used destinations as My POI
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Dynamic voice and visual guidance: Constant route verification and
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re-calculation with turn by turn instructions
Road Map
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Speed and Safety Warning System
Receive audio and visual warnings when you approach:
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Fixed Speed camera
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Red Light camera
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Black spots
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Moving speed alerts
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Other Great Features
5.6 inch High Definition Non reflective LCD Screen
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Touchscreen or joystick & key operation
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Intuitive technology
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Built in GPS antenna
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Updateable Software* for;
Operation
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Map data
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Safety Warning data
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* For software updates please visit www.uniden.com.au or
www.uniden.co.nz.
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CONTROLS & VIEWS
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1 Screen ON/OFF/Dim Button
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FRONT
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2 LCD Touch Screen
3 Main menu Button
4 Map Button
5 Mark Button
6 Volume Button
7 Joystick/Navi Button
8 Speaker
9 GPS Antenna
10 Mount Slot
11 Stylus Pen
12 USB Cable Connector
13 +12V DC Power Jack
14 Reset Button
15 Not used
TOP
BOTTOM
OPERATION
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BACK SIDE
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USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
CARE & MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
The GNS8600 is designed to respond to touchscreen input. Momentarily
touch the screen with the tip of your finger when making a selection (fig3).
Avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen or holding a finger for
more than a moment (fig 4).
You may also use the stylus pen which is located at the top right of the unit
to touch the screen (fig 5).
Do not use sharp objects which may scratch or damage
the screen.
fig 3
fig 5
fig 4
Touchscreen activation is prevented while driving with
Safe Mode ON. See Safety Warnings on page 18 for Safe
Mode setting.
Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8600 is looked after.
Always transport and store the GNS8600 using the carry case.
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Keep the GNS8600 free from dust by regularly cleaning the screen
with an LCD cleaner.
Take measures to reduce the risk of theft by covering the unit with the
carry case or remove the unit from your dash when not in use.
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Do not leave unattended in direct
sunlight for extended periods.
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Avoid any moisture contact.
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OPERATION FLOW CHART
15m
30m
60m
120m
600m
1k
2k
8k
30k
100k
400k
ROUTE SETTINGS
MY POI EDITOR
SAFETY WARNING
MAP SETTINGS
SIMULATION
MIN-MAX
MUTE
TEST
START
TRANSIT
END
GO
MARK
DAY
NIGHT
ADDRESS
INTERSECTION
MY POI
RECENT ROUTES
3D
HEADING UP
NORTH
POI
AUTO SPLIT ZOOM
SPLIT Mode
TEXT Mode
SPEED
TIME
RESET
GPS Icon/Compass
SAVE
RENAME
EXIT
SCREEN
/CLOSE
POI list
see page 27
Touchscreen activation is
prevented while driving with
Safe Mode ON. See Safety
Warnings on page 18 for Safe
Mode setting.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
OPERATION FLOW CHART
SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM
The GNS8600 will give voice guide and display alert (see displays below)
of Fixed Speed Camera, Red Light Camera or Black Spots you are
approaching.
Fixed Speed or Red Light Camera Location
Shortcut Buttons
Main Menu Map Joystick/Navi Mark Volume
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MENU
NAVI
MARK
TRIP
POI
MAP
OTHELLO
PUZZLE
BRIGHTNESS
VOLUME
INFORMATION
CALIBRATION
Black Spot Location
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