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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:12 am Post subject: Voice Command |
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I could be posting too early but I couldn't get "Voice Command" to work yesterday after my latest update to 2015.10 and the latest Serena voices.
I'll try again later.
Normally the unit was quite sensitive and it didn't need a raised voice or any slowing but I tried all manner yesterday - zilch _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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Metblackrat Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 18, 2006 Posts: 73
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:48 am Post subject: |
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Webupdater gave me two files for the voice recognition that needed updating that weren't shown in Express. Worth running that and see what shows up. |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Thanks
I posted too early. I followed the advice in the map update thread to use MyDashboard and that found that it had removed all the voice recognition files.
I'm still on Express 3.1.8.0 so that bug has been around for a while.
Very sloppy testing _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:11 am Post subject: |
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I think it was fixed with 3.1.9 but seems it's back again
Shouldn't happen but if you back up your files before any update you should be bomb proof |
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BAVC10 Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 754
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:14 am Post subject: |
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For anyone not in the know, going to MyGarmin.com and looking for updates there will find English British Daniel voice which I find a much clearer alternative to Serena. British Emily can also be downloaded as a TTS voice (not Real Directions) but this is not available under Garmin Express.
Daniel has recently been upgraded to version 2.00 (as has Serena) and is also uses Garmin Real Directions (turn at traffic light, next right at petrol station etc..).
No idea why Garmin don't include this as a default voice in Nuvi, nor why Garmin Express can't split "English" into categories to reduce file size. It currently downloads English American, English Australian and English Indian voices when selecting the English Language option in the Device, Optional Updates, Language Files tab, which is circa 351mb!! _________________ DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.70
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3 |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:05 am Post subject: |
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BAVC10 wrote: |
No idea why Garmin don't include this as a default voice in Nuvi, nor why Garmin Express can't split "English" into categories to reduce file size. It currently downloads English American, English Australian and English Indian voices when selecting the English Language option in the Device, Optional Updates, Language Files tab, which is circa 351mb!! |
Agreed, that's why it's best to get voices via myDashboard as it does split it all down |
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PhilHornby Frequent Visitor
Joined: Dec 07, 2006 Posts: 563 Location: North Devon
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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BAVC10 wrote: | For anyone not in the know, going to MyGarmin.com and looking for updates there will find English British Daniel voice which I find a much clearer alternative to Serena.
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Well spotted!
I thought it was weird that there was no male (TTS3) voice on the 3598. (I just tune female voices out as background noise ) |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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This morning I only selected UK English files to update but during the installation I spotted Dutch voice recognition files coming in as well as other languages.
Bit of a mess but I'm all up and running again. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Ooh ... not seen that, you're obviously special |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:24 am Post subject: |
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I reckon my unit is female. Never listens to any request properly
If I change from Serena to Daniel will he listen ?
I think it realised I had no voice recognition files and just put the whole lot back in. No big deal now as I have nearly 2Gb spare on the unit.
One other thing. Once upon a time I used a car magnet mount for a Nokia phone and I needed to have the phone repaired twice due to it screwing up. The repairer asked a few questions on the second instance and advised against using strong magnets to mount the phone on the dash.
Having read the issues about the 3598's am I right in thinking theses units are held to the mount via a magnet mount?
My lowly 2597 is just the old fashioned clip mount and is fine with no grey blocks. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Yes they have a mag mount but apparently it works OK |
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BAVC10 Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 754
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Hi. Confirm that the 3598 has a magnetic mount with built in speaker. The mount works fine. I was sceptical at first whether the magnet would be strong enough but it is more than strong enough. Never fallen off even when going over some very bumpy roads or large potholes and it does need a bit of force to take it off the mount as it "snaps" on when you place the Nuvi next to the mount. _________________ DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.70
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3 |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:03 am Post subject: |
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I'm not referring to the mag mount and keeping the unit on it but having a strong magnet near delicate electronics.
It was that powerful magnetic field that caused my old Nokia issues (twice).
in a nutshell - is it the mag mount units that are having the grey block/map redraw speed issues? _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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BAVC10 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Don't recall users of the Advanced series (Nuvi 2XXX) having the same issues as the Nuvi 3XXX Prestige series. But I wouldn't see the mag mount causing this as it would be a constant problem for all users.
I've had a 3598 since they came out last year and have only seen two instances of grey screens in that time. Yes, you often get some grey blocks when the map redraw process is a bit slow but that's more a processor issue I guess and nothing which means you can't navigate.
As the 3598 is magnetic I would be careful putting it anywhere near a magnetic strip on a credit card, tube ticket, hotel key card etc.. as it is powerful. _________________ DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.70
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3 |
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walkerx Lifetime Member
Joined: Oct 21, 2009 Posts: 493 Location: South Yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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also the mount is used for the audio as without that the volume on the 3598 is bad even at full setting
i had bad issues with the grey screens/blocks on two devices and reason why i returned them both, i should not expect to constantly see a grey band across the top part of the map nor grey blocks on the screen because the device cannot keep up with redrawing the map even at low speeds.
as said to garmin my N4 performed better using tomtom 3d maps, cameralert running and many other apps running and would expect better from a dedicated product that cost £300.
The 2598 I have now as a replacement may not have the premium build but at least it doesn't have the redraw issues. |
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