does anyone know how to change the configuration to have the IWIN rage announce verbally the street names?
1663212
It doesn't announce street names, there are several voice choices but with each option it states directions only, no street names
998029
Assuming you are using a Mac, go to system preferences (under Apple icon on menu/dock/Apps folder), select Sound (second row of icons) &gt; select Output tab and select appropriate device name.
2145482
I think the C530 speaks the names of the street that you are supposed to turn on, "right on main street". The C330 just says "turn right or keep left".
2277869
Yes the GPS announce the street names after you update the system by contacting manufacture tech support, they will ask for your unit serial number to verify your purchase, then will send you a microSD card with the TTS voice files, follow the instructions, you copy and paste the files into your GPS microSD card on computer, the TTS Pro function will be enabled, you can select those TTS voice files to read the street names. I recently updated it and now I have some voices which speak the street names, very happy with it.
1951534
Big time thanks!!!!! TTS worked. I changed voice to Brittish English and didn't chose the TTS. It was my mistake. I will have to contack Garmin about the error message. Thanks again!!!!!!
2277867
Like Bz stated once you contact Jensen and request the TTS update then your system will have voice for street names and you will be able to use the TTS PRO settings. I went to Jensen's website and used their chat now window. I told them I wanted TTS and they took my address and 6 days later they sent me a micro SD card with the update and instructions.
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Some of the voices do. But some do not. Be sure to select the correct voice in order to have the street names mentioned.
394886
That is so stupid. A shift key would suffice. Thanks for the info!! Sheesh.
1077299
no. There are no street name announcements in the 200 or 250. Look at the nuvi 260 and nuvi 350.
1985880
It visually recommends a lane or lanes to be in but it doesnt announce what lane to be in like google maps
2277782
It has its own proprietary it seems. POLNAV. It can't pronounce some road names which doesn't bother me. It seems accurate and hasn't needed updating yet!
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Use settings | Locale. Several of the voices are marked "TTS". Those, and only those, speak street names.The unit comes from the factory with the voice set to "Jill". None of them sounds really pleasant -- the speakers are not great -- but all the TTS voices seem reasonably understandable.-dk
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The C340 has "full" spoken directions as well. It will read the street names and exit numbers to you. The C330 only tells you to "turn left" and so on, although it does display the names/exits at the top.
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No, I tried that and it did not work. I finally used Plug and Play Street Maps: City Navigator Europe NT.
1994020
No, it does not display street names, only the main ones and even then, very few. It does display the street you are on and the directions are very clear and repetitive, though. Oddly, I live in South Florida and it does show the name of every single canal and lake. I have no idea why the software developers thought those would be of high interest to the user and not the detailed names of the streets. It does come preloaded with mapping software, and you get one free upgrade with Garmin within 30 days of registering the device with them. Hope this helps, but you've probably already made your purchasing decision by now.
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No, it's probably not defective... 1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names. 2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks. For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues. Hope this is helpful.
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Ok I am finding the best way for me to manage multiple stops is just to punch them in as Add as Via Point, then go to Custom Routes, Current Route, Save, then Manual Reorder. When you are Done the GPS shows you a map with your Start, Stops and End flags along the pink route line. Manually Reorder again if needed. If you know that you can't park on the side of the street Garmin wants you to just over/under shoot your turn, it will reroute you to go around the block and still reach your point. I updated the unit with the latest maps yesterday and it still has a problem with oneway streets.