Uniden GPS9000NZ Owner's Manual

RADAR DETECTOR

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

GPS9000NZ

WORLD’S FIRST

GPS RADAR DETECTOR

WORLD’S FIRST

GPS RADAR DETECTOR

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 1

Safety First

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Uniden GPS9000NZ
radar detector which has been engineered specifically for New
Zealand conditions. This model features the newest technology
designed for Radar, GPS, Laser and Safety Warning System
detection and alert.
You should be aware that Safety Warning transmitters (the device
that sends your detector safety warning alerts) may not be avail­able for use in New Zealand at this time.
While this detector is designed to warn you of road hazards, it is
not designed as a substitute for safe, attentive driving procedures.
Drivers are reminded to remain alert for road hazards at all times.

Operation Notice of GPS

GPS signal reception can be affected by the location of satellites,
tall buildings, tunnels, bridges, etc. If the GPS9000NZ is not
receiving a signal, you will need to change your location until a
signal is received.

The latitude, longitude, and altitude indications on the display are
based on WGS-84 Datum, and the altitude indication may not
appear depending on the signal conditions from GPS
satellites.

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 changes if
necessary.

• 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 Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 2

1

Contents

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

Speed Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fixed Pole Speed Camera’s and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Included with Your Radar Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Adjusting the Windshield Mounting Clip . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the Cigarette Lighter Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Menu Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Mark Loc (Mark Location) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Fixed Camera GPS Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Bandset (any band delete including Split Ka.) . . . . . .16

Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Trap and False Database Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Warning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

City/Highway Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

False Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Alrt Lvl (Alert Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Warning Display in the False Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Switching On/Off the False

Alarm Preventative Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Trap Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Deleting Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Mute Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sub 20Km/H Audio Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Audio/Dimmer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 3

2

Feature Highlights

GPS Features

• Anti-Falsing Database

• Fixed Speed Camera Database

• Latitude & Longitude and Altitude Display

• Elevation Display

• Top Speed & Average Speed Display

• Preprogrammed NZ City and Suburbs Coordinates

• Electronic Compass

• Direction to Destination Arrow

• Time to Destination

• Distance to Go

• 20 Programmable Locations

Radar Features

• Anti-Falsing Database

• 360˚ Laser L2, L3 Detection

• X, K, Ka Superwide Band Detection

• SWS™ Alert

• Auto Memory Retention Mode

• Mute Mode

• Text Message Readout

• City/Highway Modes

• Audio Only Mode

• Any Band delete

• Split Ka Band (Ka1, Ka2)

• Flash Memory for Software Updates

• Sub 20Km/H Audio Mute

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 4

3

Speed Detection Systems

A speed detection device (often called a radar gun) sends out
either a microwave signal or beam of light. When this signal
reaches its target, part of the signal is reflected or bounced back
toward the gun. The time required for the signal to leave the
gun, bounce off an object, and return is used to determine a
vehicle’s distance and speed.

Radar

Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) is a microwave system
for detecting the speed of moving objects by reflected pulses of
high frequency radio waves. There are three radar bands
(microwave frequencies): X-band (10.49 to 10.56GHz), K-band
(24.04 to 24.26 GHz), and Ka-band (34.4 GHz to 34.8 GHz).

The X-band was the first used for traffic, followed by the K­band (Hawk) which is harder to detect. The Ka-band (Mobile
Camera, Eagle, Stalker) was introduced in 1987. The
GPS9000NZ monitors all current radar bands including the
entire Superwide Ka Band.

The radar beam is cone shaped – the narrower the beam, the
greater the resolution. A moving vehicle reflects radar signals
back towards the radar gun. The GPS9000NZ can detect the sig­nals emitted by radar guns, and it will sound an audio alarm and
flash a warning indicator.

For continuously transmitting radar, use the GPS9000NZ to get
accurate detection from a safe distance. Weak signals cause the
audio and visual alarms to sound intermittently , but as the sig­nal gets stronger (the closer you get to the radar gun), both
alarms increase in intensity.

Instant-On transmitters fire a short radar pulse beam at a vehi­cle. When detected at a distance, you will hear a few beeps and
see the strength meter begin to light. Instant-On radar signals
are the most difficult to detect at a safe distance because they
are transmitted only when directed at you or at a vehicle directly
ahead of you. Mobile Speed Camera's can also be difficult to
detect as they are a Short Range System, detecting your speed
only when you are 22˚ opposite the actual camera. To achieve
this they transmit a very small signal across the road making
detection much closer than direct Radar.

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 5

4

Fixed Pole Speed Camera's

No standard Radar detector can detect a Fixed Camera because
they use Pads under the road to measure speed not Radar. Only
the GPS9000NZ using GPS Technology and a Preprogrammed
memory of all current locations can warn you of a Fixed
Camera. Warnings at 400m and 160m.

Laser

The Laser Speed Detection System, also called LIDAR (for
Light Detection and Ranging), uses a laser gun that emits
infrared light pulses just outside the spectrum of visible light.
Each reflected pulse measures the speed of the object coming
toward, or going away from, the laser gun.

Unlike radar, the laser gun emits a very narrow beam of light,
so it can pinpoint a speeding car within traffic. The infrared
beam spreads out, but slowly and over a longer distance than a
radar signal.

The laser gun can acquire a speed reading as quickly as 0.3 sec­onds, sometimes less. However, since it isn’t easy to accurately
aim at and hit a moving target, an operator often moves the
laser gun in several directions to get a reading. So laser signals
are emitted continuously for a few seconds for each speed
measurement. The GPS9000NZ can detect these light pulses
from as far away as 2.5 km, which is about four times the effec­tive range of a laser gun (600m), and about ten times its average
operating range (150-250m).

Note: To be safe, do not ignore any warnings. Although there

are other types of radar signals that may cause interference,
when the GPS9000NZ detects a signal, be on the alert.
It is important to exercise caution at all times.

0.4 km

0.8 km

2.5 km

1.5m wide 3m wide 9m wide

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 6

5

Included with Your Radar Detector

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

Coiled Cigarette Lighter Cord Hardwire Lead

Owner’s Guide Windshield Mounting Clip

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 7

6

Installation

The GPS9000NZ uses a highly sensitive horn-type antenna and
IR laser sensor to receive radar/laser signals. Its sensitivity and
range depend on the method of installation and the direction of
the antenna/sensor in relation to the signal source. The inherent
nature of radar waves makes them reflect off metallic surfaces.
This is why these waves are so useful for measuring the speed
of a vehicle. The IR laser light may reflect only from shiny
surfaces. Both radar waves and IR laser light will however pass
through plastic or glass.

Before you decide where to put your radar detector, please keep
in mind these three important factors:

• For safety, do not mount the GPS9000NZ in a location where

it will obstruct your driving vision.

• Most vehicles have the top part of the windshield tinted.

Mounting the GPS9000NZ behind tinted or mirrored glass
may reduce the effectiveness of laser detection by reducing
the amount of laser light received by the detector.

• Do not mount the GPS9000NZ in the path of an airbag.

• The GPS9000NZ is not Waterproof. Do not expose this unit to

water or moisture of any kind.

Helpful Tips

The antenna and the forward looking
sensor are located behind the rear
panel of the unit, (and the rear - and
side-looking sensors are located on top
of the unit). The antenna and sensors
should not be obstructed by metal or metallic surfaces and
should be pointed at the horizon for accurate long-range detection.

• Do not mount the unit behind the windshield wiper blades,

radio antenna, tinted glass area or mirrored glass. Be sure the
unit is free from obstruction by seat backs, rear view mirror,
sun visors or the ceiling of the automobile.

• Do not mount the unit in front of the heater or defroster vents.

• Make sure that the GPS antenna window has a clear view of

the sky

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 8

7

• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or in the glove

compartment of a closed car for long periods of time, as
extreme changes in temperature may cause internal damage.
Also, removing the unit from the windshield makes you less
susceptible to break-in and theft.

Adjusting the Windshield Mounting Clip

1.The metal portion of the

bracket locks into the
plastic portion at three
different positions. These
positions can be used for
vehicles with different
vertical windshield angles.

2.For optimum laser

detection, bend the angled
portion of the windshield
mounting bracket so that
the GPS9000NZ is
parallel to the road
surface.

To mount the GPS9000NZ:

1.Insert the windshield clip into the GPS9000NZ and press the

release button.

2.Place the bracket and the GPS9000NZ in the proper location

on the windshield of your vehicle, and press the suction cups
firmly against the windshield.

GPS Qk newfont 2/13/02 4:05 PM Page 9