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POI
by blueiedgod
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Jun 11, 2007 (11:52 am)
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In the 8 years that I have been using laptop based Nav systems (Delorme, Microsoft) I don't think I used POI ever. As I am driving along, I look at the road side signs that say that next McDonlads is so far away, next gas station is so far away. So, I never really had to use POI built into those systems.
But you have to admit that even with a poor POI database, it still beats driving around trying to find a street, or getting a map.
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- #39 of 90
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Re: POI [blueiedgod]
by tcheel
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Jul 09, 2007 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jun 11, 2007 11:52 am)
I purchased the EX-L with Nav on a new 2007 CRV in April for my wife. I was driving it this weekend and could not get the Auto Dim to work on the nav screen. I asked my wife about this and she said she has just been going to the settings button and manually switching to the night mode at night. I called the national Honda service and they said it should automatically switch from day to night when I turn on the lights, so I called the dealer (50 miles away) and he said he didn't know if it should work or not unless I take it in. I don't want to drive the 50 miles unless the auto selections is supposed to work. Has anyone else had this trouble?
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Re: POI [tcheel]
by rkmaguluri
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Jul 12, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: tcheel (Jul 09, 2007 1:11 pm)
You need to set it to "Auto" mode. and when ever you turn on the lights it goes to the night mode. when you turn off the lights it will come back to the day mode.
Thats how they designed it to work.
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- #41 of 90
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add on navigation
by rv65
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Jul 12, 2007 (3:48 pm)
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Collegehillshonda.com has a portable nav system for Honda. It looks like Honda will be selling an add on one for those who don't have it. Looks interesting. A portable installed system. Maybe other companies could follow suit.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_crv_accessories/2007_crv_electronics.htm
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/gen3_crv/08a44.pdf
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Re: POI [rkmaguluri]
by rrbhokies
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Jul 13, 2007 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: rkmaguluri (Jul 12, 2007 9:43 am)
That may be how they designed it to work, but that isn't the way it's working, at least for me. Do you have the Nav in your CR-V or are you just quoting scripture from the Honda Bible?
I have mine set to "Auto" mode, and nothing changes when I turn on my headlights. It remains in Daytime mode. The only way to get it to change to Night mode is to go to setup and manually select Night mode. It's probably a software bug. Personally, I don't like the night mode, so I'm happy to keep it on daytime all the time anyways. It does make the cabin nice and bright at night though!!
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RE: Auto Dim NAV Screen
by adkinsdw
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Jul 13, 2007 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: rrbhokies (Jul 13, 2007 4:47 am)
There is a knob near the speedo that controls the brightness of the dash lights. This knob has to be turn one notch off full brightness in order for the Auto switch on the NAV control to work correctly.
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Is 2008 navigation worth it?
by c_lam3
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Sep 12, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: adkinsdw (Jul 13, 2007 11:02 am)
I am considering a 2008 EX-L with Navigation. However, I am not sure if the build in navigation is worth it or not. It sure is convenient and aesthetically pleasing, but functional-wise is it really convenient when compared with 3rd party solutions like TomTom? Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Is 2008 navigation worth it? [c_lam3]
by rv65
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Sep 12, 2007 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: c_lam3 (Sep 12, 2007 6:44 pm)
It's very nice. Very easy to use but have only used the Acura TL variant which is identical. Voice recognition can recognize over 600 commands. It comes with a PC card slot to play mp3s with an adaptor. They sell them very cheaply. Comes with an Add on CD changer. It's nicer since it doesn't have to be mounted on the dash. Even honda is rebadging garmin systems. The navi however is made by Alpine. The navigation system includes a backup camera.
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Re: Honda CR-V Navigation System [steve_]
by paris27
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Sep 24, 2007 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2006 9:12 am)
I'm new to the whole navigation system thing, and don't know much about it at all. I'm thinking of purchasing a CR-V EX-L with the navigation system. Is there a monthly fee to use the service? I know with the XM radio, there is (after the 90 days trial), but didn't know about the navigation system.
thanks ahead of time!
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Re: Honda CR-V Navigation System [paris27]
by rv65
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Sep 25, 2007 (12:26 am)
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Replying to: paris27 (Sep 24, 2007 2:52 pm)
No monthly fee but if you want to it's 185 USD to upgrade the navigation discs each year. You aren't forced to buy the upgrade discs.
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