Navigation too chatty?
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From: Erial NJ
Navigation too chatty?
Anyone else have a problem with the NAV system constantly announcing that you should continue on the current road?
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
I wouldn't mind it so much if I didn't listen to audiobooks or other spoken word content a lot in the car; the interuption always happens at a bad time.
It only seems to strongly affect one 20 or so mile stretch of the Interstate from what I've seen, so I suspect it may be an issue with the map data. I was just curious if anyone else is seeing this behavior.
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
I wouldn't mind it so much if I didn't listen to audiobooks or other spoken word content a lot in the car; the interuption always happens at a bad time.
It only seems to strongly affect one 20 or so mile stretch of the Interstate from what I've seen, so I suspect it may be an issue with the map data. I was just curious if anyone else is seeing this behavior.
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The Only thing i notice on mine is The Resturants GAs and BAnks are not where they are supposed to be There always off by alot..i Can be at one place the streets are correct but the icon of the resturant is off...is there a fix?
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The chatter can get annoying but I think you can turn it off. There are a few times where you really have to pay attention. She tells you to turn as you approach a street, but it is the next street where you are supposed to turn. It pays to watch the street names and they come up. I agree the 'bear right' is totally unnecessary on an interstate when all you're doing is going around a curve.
But even with those problems, I'm satisfied with the NAV and glad I got it.
My first experience with NAV was in a rented a car with 'Never Lost' and it had us making a left turn the wrong way on a one-way street.
But even with those problems, I'm satisfied with the NAV and glad I got it.
My first experience with NAV was in a rented a car with 'Never Lost' and it had us making a left turn the wrong way on a one-way street.
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From: Whidbey Island WA
I enter the address in my preset destinations and then I can bring it up while rolling when I get close. I have also turned off voice. The hud information and map are more than adaquate for me.
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From: Orange County CA
Originally Posted by Fordan
Anyone else have a problem with the NAV system constantly announcing that you should continue on the current road?
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
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From: Granby CT
I have the same issue. When on the interstate it tells me before almost every exit to stay on the current road, then on backroads that split it tells me nothing. Wish there was a general level of guidance you could set, detail, minor or only major changes. Or an easy button to turn on and off voice guidance.
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From: Any City USA
Originally Posted by Fordan
Anyone else have a problem with the NAV system constantly announcing that you should continue on the current road?
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
I wouldn't mind it so much if I didn't listen to audiobooks or other spoken word content a lot in the car; the interuption always happens at a bad time.
It only seems to strongly affect one 20 or so mile stretch of the Interstate from what I've seen, so I suspect it may be an issue with the map data. I was just curious if anyone else is seeing this behavior.
I've noticed that on a nearby Interstate (I-295), if I am NAV'ing to someplace where I have to drive along it, nearly every exit I am prompted at 2 miles and right beforehand to "Continue on I-295 North." I really don't see a lot of point in telling me to continue going straight. I could see it where a road splits, but then the message is usually "Bear right on to..." or "Bear left on to..."
I wouldn't mind it so much if I didn't listen to audiobooks or other spoken word content a lot in the car; the interuption always happens at a bad time.
It only seems to strongly affect one 20 or so mile stretch of the Interstate from what I've seen, so I suspect it may be an issue with the map data. I was just curious if anyone else is seeing this behavior.
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by carjon
I have the same issue. When on the interstate it tells me before almost every exit to stay on the current road, then on backroads that split it tells me nothing. Wish there was a general level of guidance you could set, detail, minor or only major changes. Or an easy button to turn on and off voice guidance.
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From: Erial NJ
Originally Posted by YellowVette22
The Only thing i notice on mine is The Resturants GAs and BAnks are not where they are supposed to be There always off by alot..i Can be at one place the streets are correct but the icon of the resturant is off...is there a fix?
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Originally Posted by YellowVette22
The Only thing i notice on mine is The Resturants GAs and BAnks are not where they are supposed to be There always off by alot..i Can be at one place the streets are correct but the icon of the resturant is off...is there a fix?
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From: Erial NJ
Originally Posted by Lowlead
I'm a little unclear on your post, are you saying that you're driving on a road *next to* the I-295 or driving *on* the I-295. If it's next to the I-295 then maybe you just need to go to the calibration menu and give the unit a little position tweaking.
I know I can turn off the voice; I like the voice. I just want it to tell me about turns, not that I'm doing a good job following it's directions.
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At least you didn't purchase it and find out that the city you live in doesn't even exist on the DVD...this stinks! Anyone know who you go about making a recommendation to DENSO, or whomever does the DVD, about adding a city? Not that they'll listen but I'll feel better 
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From: Granby CT
Originally Posted by crabman
Use the voice command "Voice guidence off" or "Voice guidance on" to toggle voice commands while in guidance mode.
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Originally Posted by skipdale
I tracked down where to send navigation errors. The map database is maintained by TeleAtlas. They can be reached at: support.na@teleatlas.com .
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From: E Rockaway New York
Originally Posted by crabman
I enter the address in my preset destinations and then I can bring it up while rolling when I get close. I have also turned off voice. The hud information and map are more than adaquate for me.
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From: Longwood FL
Originally Posted by Lowlead
So far mine hasn't behaved like that. It will, as you say, tell me to bear left or right when there's a "branch" in the road, but normally wont say anything until I'm a mile or so from my next turn.
I find myself having to hit the NAV button just to get reassurance that I'm still on track . . . 
