Satnav Satnav volume problem

apemonkeyman · 14th February 2007, 12:37

Does anyone else find this annoying?

You set the satnav volume just as you like it.

You put on some music & turn-up the volume.

When she has something to say, the satnav mutes the front speakers but you can't make out what is being said.

You turn up the volume on the satnav so you can hear it clearly over the semi-muted music.

Some time later you kill the music & the sat nav screams directions at you so loud that you poo yer pants.

Why can't the satnav volume be linked to the stereo volume? There's a setting to make the stereo louder when you drive faster, but not to make the bird with the map speak at a useful volume, or to completely mute the stereo when she wants to tell you that you took a wrong turn.

Or am I missing something?

TTDegs · 14th February 2007, 12:45

other than setting my sat nav to only use the front right speaker, can't say I've noticed her being too loud, or too quiet...

but that could just be me in my usual not really paying much attention mode!

Charles_Harding · 14th February 2007, 13:20

My Sat Nav seems to be ok.

But would could argue with a lady?

Get upset tho when the radio is ticking away in the background then the RDS bit comes in with great decibles to tell you that some burk up ahead has pranged it!

Keeps me awake tho.

"Do glow-in-the-dark things stop glowing when you turn the lights on?"

Charles H.

okehciv · 14th February 2007, 13:58

I have not got this problem or not noticed it anyway.

apemonkeyman · 14th February 2007, 19:55

I tried this again on my way home from work, changing to using right speaker only - even worse. Either the volume of the satnav bird is too low to clearly hear over the other 3 speakers, or without music on she is way too loud & intrusive.

Fact is the satnav volume is not linked to the volume of the stereo, nor to the speed of the car.

If the stereo were muted completely when satnav speaks then there would not be a problem but I just can't make anything out when the other speakers are only part muted.

I'll have a chat with the dealer.

richierich · 15th February 2007, 11:11

I know what you mean, I had the volume down on the SatNav so if I was using the HFT at the same time the other person did not get the directions also, to be honest though I have turned the volume off on the SatNav and only turn it on when I am in and around cities.

pjelsworth · 16th February 2007, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

I know what you mean, I had the volume down on the SatNav so if I was using the HFT at the same time the other person did not get the directions also, to be honest though I have turned the volume off on the SatNav and only turn it on when I am in and around cities.

Does it still mute the radio if the volume is off?

I would love to try it but I am stuck in Basel airport waiting for a delayed flight amongst a group of Brits getting ever drunker (and I think they are on my flight)

richierich · 16th February 2007, 13:51

No, it doesn't do anything, just shows the pictures. Happy flying!!

apemonkeyman · 22nd February 2007, 18:28

Problem worked around.

By putting the front/rear fader forward this is now fine & I can hear the satnav bird over the unmuted speakers - except that I lose some bass from the music (already got bass on 6).

14th February 2007, 12:37	#1 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 664 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Satnav volume problem Does anyone else find this annoying? You set the satnav volume just as you like it. You put on some music & turn-up the volume. When she has something to say, the satnav mutes the front speakers but you can't make out what is being said. You turn up the volume on the satnav so you can hear it clearly over the semi-muted music. Some time later you kill the music & the sat nav screams directions at you so loud that you poo yer pants. Why can't the satnav volume be linked to the stereo volume? There's a setting to make the stereo louder when you drive faster, but not to make the bird with the map speak at a useful volume, or to completely mute the stereo when she wants to tell you that you took a wrong turn. Or am I missing something?

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14th February 2007, 12:45	#2 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	other than setting my sat nav to only use the front right speaker, can't say I've noticed her being too loud, or too quiet... but that could just be me in my usual not really paying much attention mode!

14th February 2007, 13:20	#3 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Sat Nav seems to be ok. But would could argue with a lady? Get upset tho when the radio is ticking away in the background then the RDS bit comes in with great decibles to tell you that some burk up ahead has pranged it! Keeps me awake tho. *"Do glow-in-the-dark things stop glowing when you turn the lights on?"* Charles H.

14th February 2007, 13:58	#4 (permalink)
okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 952 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have not got this problem or not noticed it anyway.

14th February 2007, 19:55	#5 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 664 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I tried this again on my way home from work, changing to using right speaker only - even worse. Either the volume of the satnav bird is too low to clearly hear over the other 3 speakers, or without music on she is way too loud & intrusive. Fact is the satnav volume is not linked to the volume of the stereo, nor to the speed of the car. If the stereo were muted completely when satnav speaks then there would not be a problem but I just can't make anything out when the other speakers are only part muted. I'll have a chat with the dealer.

15th February 2007, 11:11	#6 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I know what you mean, I had the volume down on the SatNav so if I was using the HFT at the same time the other person did not get the directions also, to be honest though I have turned the volume off on the SatNav and only turn it on when I am in and around cities.

16th February 2007, 13:51	#8 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, it doesn't do anything, just shows the pictures. Happy flying!!

22nd February 2007, 18:28	#9 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 664 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Problem worked around. By putting the front/rear fader forward this is now fine & I can hear the satnav bird over the unmuted speakers - except that I lose some bass from the music (already got bass on 6).