question about subscription, sound files

[RATOM]

Hi all

I have a Go720 and my subscription for camera database with TOMTOM has just ended (Dec 5).

I now want to subscribe to Pocketgps camera database and have a few questions.

Since my device already has the tomtom camera database (though now old), would there be any conflict if I download Pocketgps camera database? Will I have to uninstall the eralier ones and reinstall the new ones or will the new ones overwrite the old ones? Or what?

I am also thinking (though presently double minided) of going for Go 40 Live series. So if I install pocketgps database in my Go 720, then buy Go 40 a month or two later, will I have to pay another subscription fee to install Pocketgps database in the new device?

Third and this question is to all respected forum members. I have used a ringtone in my GO 720 to warn me of cameras. I had to record this ringtone in the TOMTOM device itself when I was promoted. And it was working OK.

Recently, I tried to use a refined version of that ringtone and chose not to record it in the tomtom. The ringtone was in my computer so I used windows explorer and copied the refined version to the TOMTOM SOUND folder (SD card with lots of free space still).

I checked the properties of the previous sound files in the TOMTOM sound folder which were alll working allright and there were in .wav format. I used a compression of about 22050 and a bit rate of 16. However, when I tried to use that new file, the tomtom would not play the sound.

I then converted it to .ogg format and pasted in the TOMTOM sound folder but still it wouldn't work. The length of the file isn't to long either. So can any one please help???

best

RATOM

[Darren]

[RATOM]

Thanks Darren

Correct me please if I have understood it wrong. By disabling you mean, on the Device, I go to TOMTOM SERVICES, then tomtom Safety Cameras, which opens a new screen with six icons, and the bottom left being DISABLE ALERTS????

pls reply...also, how can I remove from the device, the tomtom safety camera files that are already there? This is if I don't want to tap the disable button.

thanks

RATOM

[mikealder]

Have a look at #13 on the FAQ page which can be found by clicking Here this details how to remove the files from your device.

If you want me to take a look at the rouge file that won't work on your unit as a ring tone please feel free to e-mail it over to me in wav format (or any other if you don't have that) and I will have a look into the issue - my e-mail button below this post will give you my e-mail address - Mike

[RATOM]

Hi Darren and Mike

I have subscribed to Pocketgsp cam database and installed the comprehensive zone based file in the Western Eruope folder of my 720 Go.

However, all of sudden, the voices (instruction voice) or text to speech voice etc, have begun to crack... for instance for an instruction "turn right", I can only hear Tu...n.....R...and nothing else but noise.

Maybe I have not done this properly, so would you please help???

Thanks

[GPS_fan]

[Darren]

Andy that was my thought too.

RATOM, the installation of our voice alert files cannot possibly have any effect on the navigation voice in this way. However TomTom's recent v8.3 update has caused just the symptoms you describe.
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Darren Griffin

[RATOM]

Hello Darren

Thanks for your help. I installed everything and all is not only OK but looks great!.

No, I don't have version 8 so far (remember I told you I may go for Go 40 Live series) and apparently, repeat apparently, it was because of home dock [usb] that I was using to connect the device to PC...the only plausible explanation is that either it is overall faulty (I doubt though coz it works fine for other operations) or it was faulty in at least powering the device. Last night, I had let the device sit there for quite some time but noticed a warning of low battery hours later...so the moment, I used the home charger, the sounds just CAME BACK.

I also managed to download LIZ warning sounds and they are brilliant...I will experiment with other voices too.

And to all those who may still be using tomtom camera databast, I would say there is no comparison with pocketgps database....I had updated tomtom camera database, about two three weeks ago and it was not showing two gastos in my area...I went there with pocketgps database, and it was spot on. Also, the redlight camera alerts in it are much better because they show the icon, unlike the tomtom warnings of some weared speed camera alert at redlight. So guys who are still using tomtom, try GPS database and you would be happier.

best

RATOM

[RATOM]

Hello Mike

Thanks for your offer to have a look at the file that I was unable to put in tomtom.

After downloading pocketgps cam databse, while I was downloading Liz sound files for warning, I noticed that each .ogg file was about 45 kbps. I was using adaucity to make the ogg file but was doing it at 125 kbps...and stereo not mono.

Secondly, I realised later that I was giving my file a different name than the ov2 file. Somewhere on forums, the advice is to give it a name that exactly matches the ov2 file.

I finally managed to meet both criteria and it is working fine in tomtom now. So was it due to both errors or either, I don't know.

However, I did not copy the ogg file in map folder (against the advice) but in the SOUND folder of the Device and it is still working...

Any thoughts?

best

RATOM

[mikealder]

Low battery levels are known to induce speech failure on these units, that's why we recommend the use of the car charger lead while mobile. Glad to hear it was something as simple as this though.

I hope you enjoy the improved accuracy of the Speed Camera database now you have decided to use the one from this site - comparisons are easy to make irrespective of location IMHO - Mike

[Andy_P]

[RATOM]

Thanks Andy_P

Your comment sehds more light on how to do that...I didn't know for instance the different "reactions" if one puts sound files in (1) Sound Folder and (2) Map folder.

you wrote "I can remember that the highest sample rate for wavs was 22,050Hz but off the top of my head I can't remember the maximum rate for oggs. I've got it written down somewhere..... "

Will appreciate if you could find the exact rate/method of doing that....I am thinking of adding a countdown to the existing warning in my device. Just like it. And that will have to be the Ogg type.

I am away from home right now, where I have the file I had made, which was not working...but later when I changed the bit rate to 22050, 16 bit, it started working...So apparently, that worked but would welcom wiser thoughts please.


ALSO

Will you or any one kindly confirm that to reload Favourites from a backup to Go 720, you have to just COPY the "system.cfg" file from the backup MAP folder to the MAP folder of 720.

RIGHT?

I have lost favourites and just want to reload.

best

RATOM

[Andy_P]

[RATOM]

Andy_P

Many thanks. That was really helpful....I will do accordingly and report back...

I also agree with you about making a POI file for favourites...the only issue sometimes is that you are in the middle of the road (whose name you don't know, specially while driving). In these situations a quick fix I use is to save the location in the favourites by going for "GPS position" and rename it later.

But then this risk is always there as you pointed out.

Thanks anyway for your help...I will play with audacity later in the week and report.

Meanwhile, any suggestions on how I can change the Speed indicating ICON that keeps blinking on top left of the device when a camera approaches...

I was just thinking if I could use a comparatively bigger ICON there...

SO if you are aware of any discussion on this issue, can you please refer me to that...I searched for that but could not get one.

best

RATOM

[Darren]

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