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AVIC U310BT POI vs AVIC download POI's
440Magnum said on December 02nd, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Is it possible to download POI's for the AVIC U310BT and have them respond the same as the POI's you would buy for $99? For instants, If I'm in San Francisco and want to look for a restaurant that is close to my location. All I would do is to push POI, select Restaurant and a list of restaurants close to my location.
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cruz188 said on February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I live in Texas and would like to nkow the same information.. Thanks
PurpleMe said on February 18th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I found this in the POIfriend FAQ section. If you have a PIONEER AVIC-Fxxx series model, you will need the AVIC Feeds software found here:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation/Downloads/Download+AVIC+FEEDS (1. use the zip file option to download both the KML data file and jpeg POI icon -- 2. unzip and use AVIC Feeds to import the KML and icon image -- 3. AVIC Feeds will format the data so it can be accessed by the navigation unit and saves onto an SD/USB memory device -- 4. plug the SD/USB in to the navigation unit to use your custom POIs). The AVIC-Fxxx series allows up to 1000 POIs in each file, so larger POI files will be limited to the 1000 closest to your current designated POIfriend location.
And then I googled the Pioneer, found the owners manual online and for the AVIC U310B and page 40 describes how to find the downloaded pois on your SD card.
sunzzfan said on March 02nd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Yes, however when you go to the AVIC Feeds, it lists whatever POI's you have entered. It's not like locating something near you. It doesn't even tell you the distance the POI's are from you. Probably because the POI's are listed by US & Canada, not by state or city.
A little disappointing.
jbailey said on March 12th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Thanks PurpleMe. I am only a couple days old to the GPS world and you broke in down in the best English I've seen yet.
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