Voices replaced with tones?

Pritch · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:26 pm Post subject: Voices replaced with tones?

When on a voice call, my TomTom GO 710 will beep when it would otherwise have spoken an instruction.
I know I can change the volume to silent, but I would often prefer only an 'alert' tone, rather than a spoken command, especially with passengers in the car to make it less intrusive.

I sent this as a new feature request to TomTom and they said that features/options are normally only added on a by demand basis - i.e. lots of requests - more chance of it happening!

Does anyone else think that a single beep instead of a spoken command would be a 'nice to have' option?!

Hirvevarra · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:25 pm Post subject:

First Of All...
Welcome

Pritch

Am I reading this correct....you would like an option of 'beep' instead of 'Turn Right', 'Turn Around When Possible' (spoken instructions ), etc.. If so, instead of waiting for TomTom to implement it, there is the possibility to create a voice VIF file with beep sounds where instructions would be.

Naturally, not all voice instructions should be beeps, 100, 200, After, etc.. should be silent. Only true instructions should be loaded with sound otherwise "After 100 yards, take the exit" would be replaced by "beep beep beep beep".

Let me know I got you right on your request and I'll mod a voice file for you if you don't want to play with audio editors et al....And specify if you want different 'beeps', i.e. low for lefts, high for rights, mid for non-directional ( roundabout exits, arrival, etc.. ).

Have to say that it may get a bit 'beeping' annoying after a while, myself. But I guess it's one of those don't knock 'til tried things, so I'm game for a laugh on this one.

regards

Pritch · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Hirvevarra for the welcome!

Yes you have understood what I meant. I had seen the instructions here somewhere to create personalised voice files, but didn't fancy it myself - I had also thought of the beep beep beep problem - although I didn't think of using 'empty' files! Rolling Eyes

A simple tone like a single 'Polite 2' tone from the POI warnings is what I'd thought of.

But as you say, maybe it won't work / be effective.

I'd be very grateful if you were able to put something like that together... Thumbs Up

Pritch · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject:

I would have a go at creating a voice file myself but can't find the instructions now.

I've tried various search topics, in the belief that I saw the instructions here somewhere, without success! Anyone help with a link?!

Cheers.

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Pritch · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks - so it wan't here after all !! Rolling Eyes

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