Kenwood DNX-7260bt

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Hi Folks, I'm new to the forums so hello. Kenwood DNX-7260bt (Garman City Navigator Maps I belive) My question is do the speed camera database work with this Head Unit? Regards Confused

Andy_P · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject:

Hi and welcome!

The first thing we usually ask people who ask this about a unit is "Can it load 'third-party' or 'user' POIs? Does it mention POI files in the manual anywhere?"
The camera database is just another set of POI files, so that is a good indication of whether it will work OK.

I think your Kenwood is very likely based around a Garmin unit (as didtinct from just using Garmin maps), does the manual or any of the displays mention that at all ?

Secondly, the compatibility table HERE mentions several other Kenwoods with similar model numbers that work:
DNX-7200
DNX-7220
DNX-7240/BT
DNX-8220/BT
DNX-9240/BT

....so it looks pretty likely yours will work too.

But the best way to check, before you subscribe to the camera database, is to try downloading and installing one of the sets of free POIs from here (see the "POINTS OF INTEREST - Free POIs" link on the left of this page).
If you can install on of those and set up an audible warning when you approach one of the places, then the camera database will definitely be compatible.

I don't know your unit, but you might well have the facility to run a "demo" of a route past the POI location you choose to test, rather then actually having to go out driving!

Hope that helps!
Andy

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:31 pm Post subject:

If you are going to try the above bear in mind that POILoader sets the camera alerts based on the file names and file contents, so it is done automatically by POILoader.

The "normal" pois would set up alerts unless you set POILoader to Manual mode and set your own alerts.

I would guess from the previous models this one can accept the database.

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Hi Andy & PaulB2005,

Thank you for your replys. It can load third party poi’s. I did notice your speed camera database works with the 7240bt; my model is one that has succeeded it. I have downloaded and made my own poi’s and they route me to them with no problem. It doesn’t have a demo mode. I also have a Tom-tom 720, the cameras work well from Tom-tom. Can you tell me if your camera database works only in the direction of travel, as there is nothing more annoying to keep getting alerts that are on the other side of the carriageway? What happens then is you start to ignore them. Once again thanks.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:01 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately both TomTom and Garmin only allow directional alerts for their own databases.

MaFt · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject:

for the demo mode on the garmin either turn off the gps (somewhere int eh settings) or sit indoors with it. if it doesn't pick up a satellite signal it will prompt you to turn it off. once it's off and you hit 'go' for a route then it will ask if you want to simulate the route.

MaFt

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Hi MaFt

The Kenwood DNX-7260bt is a factory fitted head unit in car, and as far as I’m aware it doesn’t have a demo mode. The problem is unless I can get speed camera poi’s free for the UK, which I doubt very much, I can’t tell if they will work on the above unit. I was kindly informed by PaulB2005 that I’ll get both carriageways alerts. Thank you for your input.
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PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject:

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Thanks PaulB2005, I said I will get both carriageway alerts, which is what you said “it is not directional”. Will load some fuel stations as you suggested and see what happens. The reason I’m asking all this, is that it’s no good paying for a database if it’s not what you want or doesn’t work properly with ones device. Regards Wink

MaFt · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject:

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Thanks MaFt

jimyol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 2

Thanks all. The thread is very interesting and informative, unfortunately it doesn't reach a clear conclusion as to whether or not the camera database loads onto the 7260BT and works ok. Can anybody confirm that they've done this successfully, also if it can be done I'd appreciate a simple guide.
Thanks again, Jim

tiddler · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 27

Hi Jimyol. Follow these instructions from PocketGPSWorld. It does work ok for the Kenwood DNX7260bt head unit. Cut and paste this link into your browser.:- http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-kenwood.php

Should help. Very Happy

fireisland · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 10, 2006 Posts: 3

I've followed the instructions. Used POI loader and added voices succesfully. When I put the SD card in the unit I get NO request to copy files BUT the menu icon for proximity alerts is there under settings. I remove the SD card and it disappears. Reinsert the card and it reappears. You get the idea.
Notifications seem to be working OK but only with the card in.
Am I doing something silly? Does the card need to be present ALL the time?
The PDF on the Kenwood website says download the consolidated database BUT because I want a custom voice I downloaded speed zones. Could this be the reason?
It isn't a big problem BUT i'd rather not leave the SD card in there all the time.
Thanks

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