Uniden GPSRD User Manual

UTILIZES MILITARY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY

Uniden’s GPSRD radar detector provides
patented artificial intelligence technology
which calculates your driving patterns
to eliminate falsing.

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM AND 360˚ LASER DETECTOR

Precautions

Important: The GPSRD was not designed to help you

Federal and Local Regulations
The FCC passed the Communications Act in 1934 to give all

citizens the right to receive any type of radio transmission. The
same radio frequencies used by police radar are also used by
other devices, such as automatic door openers, burglar alarms,
and some amateur radio equipment. Since the GPSRD is just a
radio receiver tuned to a specific portion of the public radio
spectrum, it is protected under this act.

Some local, state, and federal regulations may prohibit the use of
this detection device. Please check with authorities regarding the
use of this device before operating it.

Since the GPSRD determines its positioning from GPS (Global
Positioning System), a navigational positioning system whose
operation is controlled by the Department of Defense (USA), its
performance may be limited by the operational conditions
controlled.

disobey the law. Safe drivers always obey the
posted speed limit and legal driving methods at
all times.

Operation Notice

Safety Warning Systems

You have purchased the newest technology designed for Radar,
Laser and Safety Warning System detection and alert. You
should be aware that Safety Warning transmitters (the device that
alerts your detector for safety warning alerts) will be available
for use throughout the United States. However, these transmitters
may not be used in all areas.

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 GPSRD is not
receiving a signal, you will need to change your location until a
signal is received.

The GPSRD will only receive satellite broadcasts from satellites
that have an elevation above the horizon of 5 degrees or more.

For optimal GPS signal reception the GPSRD should be
mounted on the lower part of the windshield.

The latitude, longitude, and altitude indications on the display
are based on WGS-84 Datum, and usable in North America and
Canada only. These indications may not be accurate in other
areas, and the altitude indication may not appear even in North
America and Canada 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 Defense civil GPS user policy and the
Federal Radionavigation plan. These changes along with
poor satellite geometry could cause inaccurate readings.

* This device is excellent for navigation, however it does not

replace the need for good judgment and common sense.

* All information provided is for reference only. The user

assumes all responsibility and risks when operating this
product.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Speed Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Laser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Included with Your Radar Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Windshield Mounting Clip . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1. Navigate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2. Mark Loc (Mark Location) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4. Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5. Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6. Alrt Lvl (Alert Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7. Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Warning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

City/Highway Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

False Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Trap Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mute Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Audio/Dimmer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

One Year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Introduction

Welcome to the world of sophisticated, early warning laser/radar
detection with GPS (Global Positioning System). You have
purchased one of the most advanced laser/radar detectors
available. The GPSRD is a completely integrated laser/radar
detector. It responds to the X, K, and Ka band radar in use today
and also provides 360º detection of the latest speed monitoring
system − the laser gun. And the built-in Safety Warning System
(SWS™) is capable of detecting hazardous warning signals
transmitted on the K-band.

The GPSRD provides distinct visual and audio alerts to warn
you of the presence of X, K, and Ka band radar signals as well
as IR laser signals.

The GPSRD uses the new D.R.O. (Dielectric Resonant
Oscillator) and E.D.I.T. (Electronic Data Interference
Terminator) circuitry, giving more reliable performance.

GPS Features/Descriptions

■ Anti-Falling Database

a) Learning: Detects false alarm signals emitted from the door

sensors of buildings then stores their frequencies and the
location of these signals.

b) False alarm prevention: Deactivates its beep alert if it

receives signals having the same frequencies and locations
as those that are stored in memory.

The above learning and false alarm prevention are performed
automatically, and as a result, a great number of false alarms are
eliminated. Alarms will still occur under the following
circumstances:

• When receiving different frequency signals other than the
ones stored in memory.

• When receiving signals stronger than the level set in the
menu function. (See “False Area” on page 21)

Frequencies and locations stored in memory can be deleted by

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the following methods:

• When no driving is made in the same area for 1~2 months
after learning.

• When no interference signal of the same frequency exists
for 1~2 months after learning.

• User deletes stored information manually.

Note: A maximum of 5,000 locations can be stored in

memory. Once the memory is full the oldest data will
be deleted to make space for the new data collection.

■ Trap key

Pressing the Trap key will store the present location for an
automatic alert. This feature can be used to mark common speed
trap locations for advanced notice.

■ Alert Key

Pressing the Alert key will cancel a stored location caused by
actual police radar use. Press the Alert key when an actual police
gun is in use so that the location will not be stored as a falsing
location.

■ Navigation Feature

Navigational information such as time to go, latitude, longitude,
altitude, and a directional arrow for your destination will be
shown on the 8 digit LED display. For details regarding the
navigation feature, refer to page 15.

■ Preprogrammed City Database

Over 1,200 city coordinates are preprogrammed for user
selection. Simply choose your destination and the GPSRD will
show you the direction, time to go, average speed, etc. while
traveling to the city of choice.

We are certain that you will enjoy the GPSRD, and to ensure
that you get the most from its features, please read this
Operating Guide carefully before installing and operating
the unit.

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Feature Highlights

GPS Features

• Latitude & Longitude Display

• Elevation Display

• Top Speed Display

• Preprogrammed City Coordinates

• Electronic Compass

• Direction to Destination Arrow

• Average Speed Display

• Travel Timer

• Distance to Go

Radar Features

• 360º Laser Detection

• Anti-Falsing Database

• 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

Other Features

• Language display changeable (English/Spanish/French)

• Unit display changeable (mile-feet/km-m)

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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 emitting 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

K-band which is harder to detect (most instant-on radar is
K-band). The Ka-band was introduced in 1987. The GPSRD
monitors all current radar bands including laser.

The radar beam is cone shaped − the narrower the beam, the
greater the resolution. Amoving vehicle reflects radar signals
back towards the radar gun. The GPSRD 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 GPSRD 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.

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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.

0.25 miles

0.5 miles

4.9 feet wide 9.8 feet wide 29.5 feet wide

1.55 miles

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 GPSRD can detect these light pulses
from as far away as 1.55 miles, which is about four times the
effective range of a laser gun (0.39 miles), and about ten times
its average operating range (0.09-0.16 miles).

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

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

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Included with Your Radar Detector

Owner’s Guide

Printed Material

Coiled Cigarette Lighter Cord

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your
dealer immediately. Be sure to complete and mail the Product
Registration Card.

Windshield Mounting Clip

Extra Fuse and

Mounting Accessories

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Controls and Functions

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1. 360º Laser Detection Lenses − For 360º detection of laser
signals.

2. Clip Release − Press the clip release button to set or remove
the GPSRD from the windshield mounting clip.

3. CITY Key − With each press, the level to cut out weak
signals changes from 0 (min) to 4 (max). The level is set at
0 (Highway) initially and it is used to help reduce false
alarms while driving in the city.

4. EXIT/ALERT Key − Press this key to leave portions of the
programming menu.

5. MUTE Key − Press this key to set the audio mute feature
on/off. The detector sounds different alert tones according to
the mute mode setting.

6. SELECT/TRAP Key − Press this key when using the
programming menu to choose your selection. Pressing this
key will also store commonly used areas for speed traps.
Once you have marked a location as a speed trap, the
GPSRD will alert you every time you drive near this marked
area.

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