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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Its actually not quite as simple as I made out, for a start there is no way to preview the audio to listen (or record) it when using this mode! - you will have to run a route past each of the camera types to get the warning.
Look at the options for Navigate to POI etc then use Advanced Planning for the route followed by Route Demo to get the device to speak your warning.
At least you now have a use for the supplied 3,5MM stereo jack plug lead. - Mike |
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lydiachris Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 193
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Or...
I could send myself a sms txt message saying, warning 20 mph gatso ect, or whatever i end up "recording" and then route the sound through my pc via this method.
Would this work??!! |
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lydiachris Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 193
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Of course, my phone would be connected to my go 910 via bluetooth and would then read-out aloud the txt message. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Give it a try and let us know what happens, I have never bothered with SMS read out (could prove too embarrassing depending upon who is in the car, so I don't switch in on), this way you could use upto 160 characters IIRC (SMS limit) rather than the 60 character limit in POI Warnings - Mike |
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nim1206 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 23, 2006 Posts: 17
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hello all.
Have tried all & still not working for my Tom Tom Mobile on my Nokia N70
Have downloaded the '.ogg' files into my GB map folder (where the .bmp
& .ov2 files are).
Had deselected the POIs, then selected - still no joy. Still gives me the normal sound choces - ie. polite,bell,etc.
Please help somone! |
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MikeProcter Regular Visitor
Joined: Sep 24, 2004 Posts: 220 Location: Croydon, United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:49 am Post subject: |
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I have recorded my own warnings. It was very simple - but I do use a iMac running OS X most of the time!
I use a program which is free, called Audacity to record on my iMac, which has every thing built in - sound/mic etc. I think Audacity might be available on other OS's.
Then I 'export as' the files in ogg format.
Couldn't be simpler.
I have noticed that the sound levels are very low, even though I was almost shouting at the mac! (I haven't spent ant time yet with different settings)
When Jane speaks, or when a safety camera warning is spoken there is a click before the voice. Any ideas? I didn't notice it before I added the warning ogg files.
Mike _________________ Skoda Columbus and for emergencies: TomTom + iPhone 4 & TomTom car kit |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Could possibly be a "DC offset" on your sound files, where the waveform is not sitting exactly around the O Volt centre line. Most of the sound edit packages I use have an option to remove this before saving (not sure about Audacity though). |
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davideo0 Lifetime Member
Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:27 am Post subject: |
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If anyone is interested, I have a complete set of ogg files, including the 20 mph warnings at normal volume.
PM me with your email address. |
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stringer Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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markmcrobie wrote: | Ok, thanks
I have a curiousity question - Why would you choose anything other than "only warn if on route"? Why would you want to be warned of something not on your route? |
The reason being that if you don't have a route planned then it wont bother to warn you. So if like me you have your GPS on wile out on routes I know but unsure of camera locations, you could miss a new camera.
Jack Stringer |
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trying2 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 48
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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davideo0 wrote: | If anyone is interested, I have a complete set of ogg files, including the 20 mph warnings at normal volume.
PM me with your email address. |
hi,
does anyone have a complete set of ogg files which has the
sound of beep 5(from original data.chk) instead of sirens followed by warnings etc would appreciate it.
i would like a sound before the word warnings.
But everyone is including siren sound only ogg files- which could get confused easiliy with the real police sirens on the road- will get panicky if i hear 2 sets of sirens at the same time.
thx, if you can help.
wud try to do it myself but i'm I.T. technically challenged |
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Wing1 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Looking for some help. I have downloaded and installed the low bridge poi files from here - http://www.amngps4.wanadoo.co.uk/poifil.htm - every thing is working fine on Ver 6.52 on my Rider, only problem I have is that after converting the wave files to ogg files the warning voice sounds like it is speaking in slow motion. I have tried various sound converters but all turn out the same, can anybody tell me what I am doing wrong.
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Tomtom Rider
Ver.6.52
M.O.W.E. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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What sample frequency have you selected when converting to the OGG file format, 22050Hz is the recomended value - Mike |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Wing1 wrote: | I have downloaded and installed the low bridge poi files........every thing is working fine on Ver 6.52 on my Rider.
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I've got to ask.... how low do these bridges have to be, to worry you if you're using a RIDER? 8O |
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Wing1 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Thanks for the speedy replies, have got it sorted out, the files need to be in 16000hz format.
Andy
Your question had me in stitches (liked it) but I also use my Rider at work driving HGVs.
Again thanks to you both |
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Outlander Regular Visitor
Joined: May 21, 2005 Posts: 145
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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I know you have all probably been over this before but I’m totally not getting this or I’m missing something. I’ve down loaded the Liz Whittaker file and put it into GB map folder it works but volume is very low. Now I’m lost when you all talk about these converted files to ogg, is this something I have to do.
Sorry to go over old ground. |
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