User manual UNIDEN GPSRD

[. . . ] 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 disobey the law. Safe drivers always obey the posted speed limit and legal driving methods at all times. 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. [. . . ] You can use these clips to attach the power cord to the window frame or other parts of the vehicle, keeping it neat and out of the way. Slip the power cord into the clip to hold it securely in place. 11 Replacing the Fuse The cigarette lighter plug contains a 1-ampere fuse to protect it from power surges. To replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug. 2. Remove the fuse and replace it with the same type. 3. To replace the top, push in on the two metal contacts and twist into place. Note: Your GPSRD comes with an extra fuse. 12 Operation You are now ready to enjoy the convenience and security of your GPSRD. Please read this section of the Operating Guide carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of this unit. Power On Turn the Volume Control knob to turn power on. The GPSRD is set to Demo mode and it performs a series of self-tests on its radar detection displays and alert tones. After the self-tests of X, K, Ka, Laser, L2, L3, VG2, and SWS, the display shows "Welcome to Uniden GPSRD" scrolling as follows. RED RED When all the characters on the display have been scrolled through after the self-tests, the detector sets the modes that were used last. This will indicate that the GPSRD is trying to acquire satellite information. The upper LED lights red during Demo mode and turns to green when the detector receives signals from GPS satellites. Note: · The detector stops Demo mode if it receives radar signals, laser or GPS signals, approaches the destination or Trap Point, or any one of its buttons is pressed. · You can operate all buttons even if the detector cannot receive signals from the satellite, but some functions won't be available and will sound an error tone. 13 Volume Control Adjust the Volume to a comfortable alarm tone level for your vehicle. The volume level does not have any effect on the unit's sensitivity. Increase Volume Off Menu Function To enter into the Menu function, press the L key. There are seven setting modes in the Menu function; Navigate, Mark Loc, Speeds, Position, Database, Alrt Lvl, and Option. "Normal Mode" [ ]SW [EXIT/ALERT]SW [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW 14 Note: · To exit from the Menu function, press the EXIT/ALERT key. If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the GPSRD will return to the display screen. · If the detector cannot receive signals from the GPS satellite, "-" and "?" may appear on the display. RED No GPS Satellite Signals 1. Navigate To enter into this mode, select "Navigate" using the L or M keys. Once the desired location is displayed press the SELECT/TRAP key to program the location. The display will confirm your choice with the readout of "Selected". The detector will display the distance, expected necessary time, and etc. from the location where you are now. "Menu Mode" [SELECT/TRAP]SW [EXIT/ALERT]SW GREEN [SELECT/TRAP]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW 15 · In the case of City, Dallas for example 1. After "Selected" indication, GPS information such as the distance to the destination, etc. appears on the display (Normal mode). GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW [ ]SW GREEN [SELECT/TRAP]SW GREEN [ ]SW [ ]SW GREEN [SELECT/TRAP]SW GREEN 2sec later Advancing direction Speed GREEN [ ]SW GREEN [ ]SW GREEN Goal direction ( ) Expected neccesary time Distance to miles [ ]SW GREEN 2. 5sec later 16 · In any case of other than City, you have to register the latitude and longitude at first. After "Selected" indication, the display returns to the Normal mode. Note: To deselect the destination, choose "OFF" then press the SELECT/TRAP button. [. . . ] To keep your detector in new condition, follow these important suggestions: · Never leave the GPSRD on the windshield when you park your vehicle. The temperature in the vehicle in summer can reach levels above what is considered safe for this unit. · To make you less susceptible to break in and in theft, remove the unit from your windshield when you leave your vehicle. Rain, dew, road splash, or other liquids that can damage the internal components and reduce sensitivity of the GPSRD. 25 Troubleshooting If your GPSRD does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below. [. . . ]