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Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:59 pm
by Maz12
RTman10 wrote:
Mine did the same. I had to hit the Speak button on switch on every time. Since its been mounted on the RT and connected via Bluetooth it works straight way.
Connected via Bluetooth ?
I've still not tried mine yet but thought turning the Bluetooth off was the correct method ?
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:29 pm
by guest2360
It is if you have the audio unit fitted and its wired to your Autocom. You get prompts via that. I have no audio unit so have to Bluetooth the Nav to the Autocom via a Btm02a Unit. Disadvantages are no control of volume using the wheel. Advantages, I can play music from the Nav. You of course just plug whatever you want into the bike for music.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:38 pm
by Maz12
Thank you once again
Re: Nav V
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:10 am
by Pope
stever1 wrote:
Going by reports on other forums I would hold off buying a nav 5. Lots of problems.
6500miles and no problems with my Nav5, and worked great in France....just wish it had the same functionality as on the GS's though.. >:(
Re: Nav V
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:44 pm
by stelyn
Still with this thread, don't suppose any of you lucky `2014' owners have an older and working Sat Nav from your earlier RT's you would consider selling on. If so contact via messages, ta.
Regards,
Steve
2012 RT
Re: Nav V
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:00 pm
by guest2360
Sorry no. However there should be lots of Nav IVs or 660s out there at a good price. Just make sure they are registered for lifetime updates before you buy.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:37 pm
by stelyn
Hi RTman10, thanks for the heads up on the right models, I'll do a search on Ebay and try and find something suitable, the 660's are Garmins ?
Regards.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:36 pm
by Pope
stelyn wrote:
Hi RTman10, thanks for the heads up on the right models, I'll do a search on Ebay and try and find something suitable, the 660's are Garmins ?
Regards.
Yes, the 660 is a Garmin and is basically a Nav 4 and is still a great bit of kit.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:55 pm
by Maz12
I have a zumo 400 and a Nav IV that may be surpluss to requirement
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:26 am
by guest2360
Main differences between the Nav IV and the 660 are. 660 had an audio out socket so you can plug it directly into something like an Autocom. I think it also takes a normal SD card. They also originally come with car adaptor kits and bike mounts.
The Nav IV takes a micro SD card but has no Audio out socket so you need bluetooth. Most also have a cradle with buttons so you do not need the touch screen function for everything. No car kits as standard.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:59 am
by David.
Had a Garmin Zumo 660
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/on-the- ... 17259.html
for 4 years now without any problems, originally fitted to a 2010 RT, now transferred to a 2012 bike.
The BMW GPS Mounting Bracket is a nice piece of kit.
The set up is wired through an Autocom so that both rider & pillion get the navigation voice prompts.
Purchased the Lifetime Maps & needed a micro SD card for additional memory,
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/prod69976.html.
The "Audio Out" socket allows you to just plug in some simple in ear or helmet speakers via a jack plug.
Not too familiar with Bluetooth, but looks like it is compatible with wireless technology.
The kit came with car & bike mounts etc.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:24 am
by stelyn
Thanks DaygloDavid and all, some useful info coming in didn't realise there were so many differences, I have the 2012 `Audio' RT ( with wheel ) and am using a Bluetooth Cardo Scala Q1 team set for comms, thus a bit confused which set up/make, Sat Nav will be best with the Scala. I'll also need a fitting support bracket to mount whatever setup I get. I guess I am just looking for something easy to use with European Maps
Don't want much do I, !!! 8)
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:26 am
by guest2360
Having a audio unit fitted changes things a bit. Your Scala will connect to both a IV and a 660 but only you will hear prompts. If you wire an Autocom into the system both you and your pillion will hear it and on a IV you will have volume control on the wheel.
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:03 pm
by stelyn
RTman10, in your opinion should I be looking at the Nav iv then for ease of use and fitting ?
Thanks, Steve
Re: Nav V
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:51 pm
by guest2360
As the maps and functions are the same its a price thing really. There are probably more 660s on the market and as they originally came with more accessories they might be a better buy.
The newer you can find the better. Came across someone today with a 5 year old 660 who was having problems getting all the maps in. Just make sure you get one with lifetime updates activated.
If you find quite a new one the warranty on a 660 is 12 months and 2 years on Nav IV, with original receipts.
The Nav IV with its cradle will of course talk to you through your speakers, the 660 probably wont.