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- Page 1 GNS8361 GNS8366 Car Navigation System Owner’s Manual & Quick Start Guide OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 3 GNS8361/8366 cannot be guaranteed accurate as road layout may change. Always follow the posted road signs and traffic laws. Do not mount the GNS8361/8366 in a position which may obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe operation of the vehicle.
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Page 4: Quick Start
Quick Start Guide Software CD Stylus-Pen +12V to +24V Cigarette Lighter Power Cord Start Here SD Memory Card Carrying Case BOX CONTENTS Optional Accessories Please contact your place of purchase if any of the following items are missing. AC Power Adaptor External GPS Antenna SD Card Reader Box Contents... - Page 5 Ensure the mount location; Allows room to raise the GPS antenna horizontally. Allows for the GNS8361/8366 to be slotted in and out of the mount stand. Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected sunlight. iii i...
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Page 6: Connect Power
4. Release the two grey buttons and check the unit is secure. Connect Power 1. Insert DC plug of Cigarette Lighter Lead into the DC Power socket of your GNS8361/8366 and connect the other end to the +12V - 24V cigarette lighter socket. Ensure the cord does not interfere with safe... - Page 7 The screen may be turned on or off by pressing (GNS8361 model only). When the GNS8361/8366 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.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
* 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). -
Page 9: Controls & Views
CONTROLS & VIEWS FRONT BACK LEFT SIDE Main Menu Button Screen On/Off Button (Bluetooth Button - for GNS8366 model only) 3&4 Map Zoom In/Out Stereo Speaker Mount Holder Bracket GPS Antenna Secure Digital Card Slot Audio-Out Jack GPS Antenna Power On/Off Button Volume Control Power-Supply Jack Stylus Pen... -
Page 10: Using The Touchscreen
Fig 3 Fig 4 CARE & MAINTENANCE Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8361/8366 is looked after. Always transport and store the GNS8361/8366 using the carry case. Keep the GNS8361/8366 free from dust by regularly cleaning the screen with an LCD cleaner. -
Page 11: Main Menu
Note that performance may decrease if more than 200 files are read. Running more than one mode (GNS8361 model only) To perform multitasking (for example, navigation plus audio playback). 1 Select an application in the main menu (Navi, Music…) to get on. -
Page 12: Playing Music Files
PLAYING MUSIC FILES The GNS8361/8366 will play MP3 and wav music files (converted for Windows Mobile(WIN CE)) saved onto the SD memory card. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity. -
Page 13: Playing Movie Files
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. -
Page 14: Viewing Pictures
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 you can save more files. -
Page 15: Game
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. -
Page 16: Settings
SETTINGS Environment Settings Settings are applied immediately. The screen setting tabs appear. When 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. - Page 17 Setting Options Calibrate (Screen) Opening Screen Setting...
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Page 18: Built-In Battery Specification
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Page 19: Bluetooth (Gns8366 Model Only)
BLUETOOTH (GNS8366 Model Only) The GNS8366 includes Bluetooth® connectivity. With its integrated microphone, the GNS8366 allows you to answer and make calls from the touch screen. Pressing the Bluetooth button on the front of the GNS8366 launches the Bluetooth system. Settings Tapping the Settings button opens the Settings Screen. - Page 20 Using GNS8366 to Connect to Your Phone Tapping Add Device will cause the GNS8366 to search for available Bluetooth devices. NOTE: During this process, please watch your phone screen for any additional response that the phone may require. Select your phone from the list and tap Connect to connect the When connection is successful, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code.
- Page 21 Using your Phone to Connect to GNS8366 Tapping Find Me will cause the enter "discoverable mode," allowing other Bluetooth devices to connect to it. You can now use your device to pair with the GNS8366 . Once you enter the PIN number on your phone, the GNS8366 will ask that you verify the PIN.
- Page 22 Managing Bluetooth Devices You may have multiple phones set up for connection with your 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 have none of them currently connected, the following screen appears when you select Hands Free from the Main Menu.
- Page 23 Favorites Tapping Favorites accesses a list of your previously stored favorite numbers Adding Favorites If you have no Favorites on the Favorites list, the following screen is displayed. Tap Yes to display the touch pad to add a Favorite. You can also add a favorite number by selecting Add Favor.
- Page 24 History Tapping History accesses a list of your previously called or received numbers. 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. NOTE: Voice calling must be set up on your phone to use this feature.
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Page 25: Future Software Improvements
(not supplied) to a PC for updating the navigation software or uploading media files. The supplied CD disc contains a PDF copy of this owner's manual, the GNS8361/8366 Navigation manual and a back up copy of the GNS8361/8366 Navigation software. CD Contents: 1. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Make sure power supply is +12V No Display or +24V Touchscreen not responding No Sound Searching For Satellites' still showing. SOLUTION PROBLEM The unit powers on but does not boot up. Check power connection. If touchscreen not responding while driving then Safe Mode is on (see page 43). -
Page 27: Warranty
Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its GNS8361 and GNS8366 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 28 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2008 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China...
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Page 29: Navigation Manual
Navigation Manual for GNS 8361 and GNS 8366 Car Navigation System NAVIGATION MANUAL GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 1 27/11/07 5:30:28 PM... - Page 30 Navigation Software www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 1 27/11/07 5:30:29 PM...
- Page 31 Navigation Software Navigation Software Navigation Software User’s Manual www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz www.uniden.com.au GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 2 27/11/07 5:30:31 PM...
- Page 32 Main Menu Bar FIND Address Intersection POI(POI) MY POI Adding MY POI Recent Destination Coordinates ROUTE When no destination is not specified (Edit Route) When a destination is specified Driving Simulation Window www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 3 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:32 PM...
- Page 33 MENU Manage Track Logs Manage Safeties Registering the Safety Information Manage Avoidance Registering Avoidance Points TRIP Computer GPS Information About SETTINGS Route Settings UI Settings Safety Settings Map Settings Volume Settings Initialise GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 4 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:32 PM...
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Page 34: Warnings And Notifications
Warnings and Notifications Before using the Navigation software please read carefully the owner’s manual for the correct installation of the GNS8361/ GNS8366 car navigation unit. Do not attempt to change the Navigation settings while driving. Park the vehicle at a safe place before making changes to the Navigation settings. -
Page 35: Basic Functions
Navigation Software Basic Functions Starting the Navigation Software When you turn on the GNS8361/GNS8366 the Navigation Software starts and the CAUTION screen appears with the start sound. Ending the Navigation Software To exit the navigation system: Touch [Main] from the basic screen, and then touch [MENU], then [EXIT], then [OK] in turn. -
Page 36: Viewing A Brief Tour
The brief tour guides you through the basic menu structure and usage for the navigation software which are also covered in this navigation manual. To end the brief tour, touch [End]. The displays for the brief tour are as follows: www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 7 27/11/07 5:30:35 PM... - Page 37 The [Brief Tour] is seen only when the navigation software starts initially. After that time, only the Caution screen is displayed for future start up. The Caution must be accepted by touching [I Agree] to enter into the navigation software. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 8 27/11/07 5:30:36 PM...
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Page 38: Basic Screen
Touch to display the Trip Computer screen. Main Touch to display or hide the main menu bar at the bottom of the screen and the side bar icons. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 9 Navigation Software Main Current Speed Drive Info. - Page 39 Touch to scale the map screen level (size). Map’s Angle Adjustment Touch to adjust the angle of the 3D map view. Day/Night Mode Selects Day/Night mode. Touch to go back to [Main] icon. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 10 Compas Level Control Map’s Angle...
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Page 40: Main Menu Bar
Is activated only when a route is specified. Displays surrounding POI such as petrol sta- tions and parking lots along the route. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 11 Navigation Software Name Function MENU Displays the Menu screen. -
Page 41: Find
Use Find to locate a place or destination and plan a route. Touch [Main] on the Basic screen then touch [FIND] in the main menu bar. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 12 Note: - [Home], [Work], [~]: These quick access destinations are saved through the My POI feature (page 21). -
Page 42: Address
- [CITY SEARCH]: Touch to skip city search and search address. Address search will then include addresses from all cities. When only few results exist, the search results are displayed automatically even though the name entered is not complete. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 13 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:42 PM... - Page 43 The house number range is displayed at the top of the Address HN screen. Enter the house number and then touch [GO]. Note : [STREET CENTRE]: Display the street center on the map screen. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 14 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:43 PM...
- Page 44 - [GO]: Start the route guidance with searched address as the destination. - [MARK]: Register the searched point as a frequently visiting place or as safety information. - [AVOID]: Set as Avoidance. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 15 27/11/07 5:30:43 PM...
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Page 45: Intersection
Touch the desired city listed on the Intersection Result City screen. If you cannot find the city you want, touch [ ] and then enter the city name again. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 16 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:44 PM... - Page 46 Touch the desired street listed on the Intersection Result Street screen. If you cannot find the street you want, touch [ ] and then enter the street name again. Touch the intersection your want from the listed streets. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 17 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:45 PM...
- Page 47 - [GO]: Start the route guidance with searched intersection as the destination. - [MARK]: Register the searched intersection as a frequently visiting place or as safety information. - [AVOID]: Set as Avoidance. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 18 27/11/07 5:30:45 PM...
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Page 48: Poi(Poi)
- [GO]: Start the route guidance with searched POI as the destination. - [MARK]: Register the searched POI as a frequently visiting place or as safety information. - [AVOID]: Set as an Avoidance location to be avoided during a route. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 19 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:47 PM... -
Page 49: My Poi
- [MAP]: Display a searched MY POI on the map screen. - [GO]: Start the route guidance with the selected MY POI as the destination. - [MODIFY]: Edit MY POI. - [DELETE]: Delete MY POI. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 20 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:48 PM... -
Page 50: Adding My Poi
To add a MY POI, search a location first or select a location after moving on the Map screen. Then touch [Main]. Touch [Mark] on the Main menu bar. Touch [Group]. Select a group to be added to MY POI and then touch [OK]. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 21 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:48 PM... - Page 51 The registration of the new MY POI is completed. Note: The POIs registered to HOME, WORK, POI 1, POI 2, POI 3 and POI 4 can be selected at the bottom of the Find screen. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 22 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:49 PM...
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Page 52: Recent Destination
Select a recent destination and then start the route to this destination. Note : - [MAP]: Display a recent destination on the map screen. - [GO]: Start the route guidance to the selected recent destination. - [DELETE]: Delete the recent destination. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 23 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:49 PM... -
Page 53: Coordinates
- [MAP]: Display the coordinates position on the map screen. - [GO]: Start the route guidance to the entered coordinates. - [DELETE]: Delete the entered coordinate data one character at a time. - [CLEAR]: Delete all coordinates entered. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 24 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:50 PM... -
Page 54: Route
The Route and route guidance is the primary feature of the navigation software. Touch [Main] and then [Route] on the basic screen, and a route screen will display. The route screen displayed depends on whether or not a destination is currently set. No Destination Setting Destination Setting www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 25 27/11/07 5:30:51 PM... -
Page 55: When No Destination Is Not Specified (Edit Route)
[Start Point - Via Point] and [Via Point - Destination]. - [OPTIMIZE]: Optimize the specified route. - [UP]: Move a via-point to the previous stage. - [DONE]: Move a via-point to the next stage. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 26 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:52 PM... -
Page 56: When A Destination Is Specified
- [EDIT]: Edit a route. - [DETOUR]: Avoid a turn or road. - [CLOSE]: Close the route search screen and display a map screen. To avoid a turn or road, touch [DETOUR]. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 27 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:53 PM... - Page 57 If you select a road be avoided and then press [DETOUR], the route is re-searched, excluding the corresponding road. When the route setting is completed, touch [GO] to start the route guidance. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 28 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:53 PM...
- Page 58 Display or Hide the Simulation Controls. Pause or restart the simulation. Continuous repeat or repeat once. Increase or reduce the simulation speed. (50km/h steps) www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 29 Simulation Speed Simulation Controller Displays the simulation progress status. Touch along the status bar to skip to that progress point.
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Page 59: Menu
Navigation Software MENU Touch [Main] then [Menu] on the basic screen to display the [Menu] screen. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 30 27/11/07 5:30:55 PM... -
Page 60: Manage Track Logs
Track Logs in the Track logs will be stored on the SD card and can be managed from the Manage Track Logs screen. Note: [RECORD]: Enable (start) track log. [DELETE]: Delete the selected track log. [MAP]: Check the selected track log information on the map screen. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 31 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:56 PM... -
Page 61: Manage Safeties
- [MODIFY]: Modify/edit the registered safety information. - [DELETE]: Delete the registered safety information. - [MAP]: Check the location of the point where the safety information was registered on the Map screen. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 32 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:57 PM... -
Page 62: Registering The Safety Information
Touch the point on the Map screen you wish to register or to register your current location touch [Map] on the Main menu bar. Touch [Mark] Touch [Safety] on the My POI Addition screen. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 33 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:57 PM... - Page 63 Navigation Software Touch the safety information for the desired point and then touch [Add]. Touch [OK] to confirm and register the safety information. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 34 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:58 PM...
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Page 64: Manage Avoidance
Check and manage the saved avoidance points on the Manage Avoidance screen. Note: - [ADD]: Add avoidance points. - [DELETE]: Delete the registered avoidance points. - [MAP]: Check the location of the currently selected avoidance point on the Map screen. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 35 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:58 PM... -
Page 65: Registering Avoidance Points
To register an avoidance, select a location or point on the Map screen first. Touch the location to be added as an avoidance on the Map screen. Touch [AVOID]. The avoidance point is saved. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 36 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:30:59 PM... -
Page 66: Trip Computer
- [Recent]: Check the information on the recent trip. - [Today]: Check today’s trip information. - [Reset]: Delete all trip information stored. - Show this page after automatically travel: Display the trip information automatically after traveling. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 37 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:30:59 PM... -
Page 67: Gps Information
Check the necessary information on the GPS Information screen. Note : - S: Displays latitude coordinates. - E: Displays longitude coordinates. - HDOP: Displays the horizontal dilution of precision. - Altitude: Display the current altitude. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 38 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:31:00 PM... -
Page 68: About
Touch [About] on the Menu screen. Confirm the necessary information on the [About] screen. Note: - [ABOUT]: Display information on the manufacturer. - [VERSION]: Display information on the navigation program version. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 39 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:31:01 PM... -
Page 69: Settings
Navigation Software SETTINGS Environment settings can be adjusted to suit your requirements. Touch [Main] then [Menu] then [Setting] from the basic screen to move to the Settings screen. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 40 27/11/07 5:31:01 PM... -
Page 70: Route Settings
- Include Avoidance: Include the Avoidance points that you have saved in the route search method. Touch [Road Speed Settings] to set the average road speeds used to calculate expected arrival time. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 41 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:31:02 PM... -
Page 71: Ui Settings
- [Guidance Mode]: Select the guidance mode for the map window (Auto/Split/Text). - [Side Bar]: Select the location of the side bar (Left Side/Right Side/Hide). - [Change Car]: Change the icon of the car to be displayed on the map window. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 42 Guidance Mode-Split www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz... -
Page 72: Safety Settings
- Include Red light Camera: Show information on red light cameras. - Include School Zone: Show the information on school zones. - Include User Safety: Show the user safety information. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 43 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:31:04 PM... -
Page 73: Map Settings
- Include Traffic Light: Display traffic lights on the map screen. - Include Bread Crumb: Display bread crumb trails on the map screen. Touch [Auto Zoom Settings] to set the Auto Zoom Settings function. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 44 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:31:05 PM... -
Page 74: Volume Settings
- Attention Tone : Select to enable attention tone. - Key Sound: Select to enable key sound. - [TEST] : Preview the specified volume through the speaker. - [ON/OFF] : Turn the Volume function On/Off. www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 45 Navigation Software 27/11/07 5:31:05 PM... -
Page 75: Initialise
Navigation Software Initialise Initialize all settings back to the factory default status as follows. Touch [Initialise] on the Settings window. Touch [OK] to initialize all settings. GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 46 www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz 27/11/07 5:31:06 PM... - Page 76 Navigation Software © 2008 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz GNS8361-8366 OM.indd 47 27/11/07 5:31:06 PM...