Kenwood DNX8220-BT

camatuba · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject: Kenwood DNX8220-BT

Hello every,
I have just bought a Kenwood DNX8220-BT, tried to upload the POI/spedcameras. It works only with the SD inserted in Crying or Very sad

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Is this normal? Is anyone have the same unit?
Please help
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Darren · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject:

Are you saying that you lose POIs/SpeedCams if you remove the SD card?

If so, is there no option when an SD card is installed for data to be copied to the Kenwood?
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Rebel154 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

I have the same unit in my MX-5 and assuming you used Garmin's POI Loader software to create your POI/Speed camera data file, when you insert the SD card, the Nav unit should automatically inform you that the file needs to be copied to internal memory and that existing POI/Camera data will be over written. You then either confirm the copy or cancel.

Worked for me with each database update for the past year or so.

Updated maps can be run from an SD card but can also be copied to the internal memory using a laptop. You would need to backup the original map though as there isn't enough spare memory for more than one map.

camatuba · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject:

Rebel154 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:34 am Post subject:

camatuba · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject:

Rebel154 · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

When you insert the SD card with the poi.gpi file in the correct path (see my previous reply), does the unit automatically display a message informing you that 'POIs can only be used from Internal Memory etc... Do you wish to Copy...' (I'm typing this from memory and cannot remember the the full message).

If you are not seeing that message, it would suggest that either the file path is wrong (unlikely if the POIs work with the card inserted, but possible) or as you suggest, the unit is faulty.

WizardKing · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 23, 2009 Posts: 8

Have you sorted it yet ?

I would suggest burning a cd, use the same folder-structure that Rebel stated i.e.

(CD drive letter):\Garmin\poi\poi.gpi

When burnt, insert disc, switch off then on again. Ignore any message saying 'Disc Error' , 'Read Error' or similar. Go to Nav, in a few moments unit asks if you want to add poi's . . . remainder is straight forward.
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Rebel154 · Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:12 pm Post subject:

WizardKing · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 23, 2009 Posts: 8

I'm not sure it is possible for the 8220, just thought it was worth a try. I have the DNX7240BT, there's no SD slot built in but I'm able to upload POI's both via disc (CD and DVD) or direct from laptop to headunit over USB.

After checking a recently used disc, I notice a slight difference in upper/lower case letters ;

D:/garmin/POI/POI.GPI

I've seen several variations of the use of capitals, it seems some models are more sensitive than others.

In the back of my unit's GPS manual, updating the software is explained to be achieved using either SD or DVD. (Although only the DNX9240BT has an SD slot.) It proceeds to give the same, vague instructions to upload POI's with Garmin's POI loader.

Of course, the POI loader has to be used to save a file which is then burnt to disc with the correct folder structure.

Have you updated your firmware/software in your unit ?
Although I've only had mine for a month, it's had 3 updates added.
(Check at Kenwood and Garmin websites.)
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