XC60 RTI/Speed Cameras.

[jimbg]

Originally Posted by crossedover

Now that is interesting as my MY11.5 certainly does't have that option.

I was going to start a thread re Sensus bugs but if you would be so kind as to let us know what has been fixed in your update that would be useful.

Have you had the S/W upgraded?

[jimbg]

Originally Posted by simonjedrake

Does any one know of a good download site for UK POI Camera sites in the above file format?

Try calling http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/

[jimbg]

Update:

The speed camera database form Pocketgpsworld is available in CSV format for Garmin.

However there is a freeware program from http://garminpoi.co.uk/ under Tools & Links called "Garmin GPX Converter".

It can be downloaded here:- http://cbrom.myby.co.uk/3.html?submenu=2

All we need is a subscriber to the speed camera database to try it out!!

Offers anyone?

[scw]

Originally Posted by crossedover

Now that is interesting as my MY11.5 certainly does't have that option.

I was going to start a thread re Sensus bugs but if you would be so kind as to let us know what has been fixed in your update that would be useful.

Off the top of my head:

1. Sensus crashes when using the remote control, resulting in frozen display and audio noise. Needs engine stopped, driver's door opened to recover.
2. MP3 track title not displayed when Satnav map shown, but only when playing MP3s from USB stick or iPod. Title does show up when playing MP3s from CD/DVD.
3. Displayed MP3 track details sometimes don't match what's actually playing.
4. Occasional crashes when panning around Satnav map using number keys.

Those are the bugs fixed by the update.

There's one other issue which I haven't tried to reproduce yet since the update and that's to do with using multiple USB Flash memory sticks via a USB hub (a supported configuration according to the manual). In this situation Sensus can forget which track/memory stick was last playing when you next restart the engine. It ends up playing from the beginning of a random memory stick. In the end, I just bought a bigger memory stick rather than relying on the hub solution.

Heads-up: If/when you do put the car in for this update, make sure to note down ALL your customised settings. The update will erase everything back to default for the entire system.

[ATLSOA]

I aam interested in details, bought XC70 Model year 12 map shows speed limits for road but have not heard alarm when passing speed camera.

How do you tell which Sat Nav you have, mine is built into centre console (not pop up)

[darbs]

Originally Posted by ATLSOA

I aam interested in details, bought XC70 Model year 12 map shows speed limits for road but have not heard alarm when passing speed camera.

How do you tell which Sat Nav you have, mine is built into centre console (not pop up)

the OP has a MY10 xc60. this uses sat nav s/w which has speed camera data. MY11.5 onwards doesn't have that, but appears to have some POI import function which would include speed camera data.

if the xc70 has followed a similar upgrade path to the xc60, and you have a MY12, it's unlikely you will have speed camera data but maybe able to import it. not sure if anyone has been brave enough to try out importing data yet though.

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by ATLSOA

I aam interested in details, bought XC70 Model year 12 map shows speed limits for road but have not heard alarm when passing speed camera.

How do you tell which Sat Nav you have, mine is built into centre console (not pop up)

The current MY12 Sat Nav's (Senus Pod) do not have Speed Cameras loaded but as you have found out they do show a "Speed Limit" sign for the road you are on.

In the last hour I have registered as a subscriber for £19.99/annum to http://www.pocketgpsworld.com and just have downloaded the current Speed Camera database chosing from the dropdown list of databases "Other - GPX" - this being in a format applicable to the Volvo NavTeq system.
I then simply unzipped the file & copied the 2 files (database & icon file) to a USB stick & uploaded via the "Import POI" option onto the cars hard drive.
I was then able to see an icon for all speed camera's on my Sat Nav screen - all very easy & simple
Hopefully tomorrow I will test it out & see if I get the choosen alarm sound when I approach a registered camera.

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by simonjedrake

In the last hour I have registered as a subscriber for £19.99/annum to http://www.pocketgpsworld.com and just have downloaded the current Speed Camera database chosing from the dropdown list of databases "Other - GPX" - this being in a format applicable to the Volvo NavTeq system.
I then simply unzipped the file & copied the 2 files (database & icon file) to a USB stick & uploaded via the "Import POI" option onto the cars hard drive.
I was then able to see an icon for all speed camera's on my Sat Nav screen - all very easy & simple
Hopefully tomorrow I will test it out & see if I get the choosen alarm sound when I approach a registered camera.

UPDATE
Just tested it out - as I was approaching a local fixed speed camera site I was alerted by an audible alarm so it appears to work. But as I turned arround & went back the audible alarm did not sound again - prehaps some built in option NOT to repeat the same camaera warning within a pre-termined time period?
Installation Tips.
1. Provided you have copied both the above files, then leave the "Icon" option blank on the senus installation routine.
2. You have the option of assigning one of four different sounds options - unfortuantly you do not have an option to listen 1st - but you can change it latter- see 3 below.
3. After installation you can "edit" the options or "delete" the whole file from the initial installation menu.
4. The pocketgpsworld download file can contain 2 databases if you ALSO selected the "include pMobile Files" - in which case just copy the 4 relevant files (.gpx & .bmp) to the USB. You will need to install each database individually.
5. If you find the Senus "Import POI's" option does NOT show your files, then try another type of USB stick - I found that the 1st one I used was not recognised.

[r-designbob]

went to London yesterday and heard it for the first time. There was a camera click sound when approaching a camera but again no sound when I passed them.
Anyone else get this sound?

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by r-designbob

went to London yesterday and heard it for the first time. There was a camera click sound when approaching a camera but again no sound when I passed them.
Anyone else get this sound?

Yes

You have to enable 'Facilities Warning' to get it. You may also have noticed that the camera sign on the screen is orange is you are travelling faster than the camera setting.