grbspecb Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Just installed the Voice Control Microphone and push switch to the OEM Navigation in my 07 Spec B. I installed the Kenwood KNA-VC300. The microphone is located behind the windshield wiper stalk on the steering column so it is out of sight. The push button is located next to the SI Drive. I will get some pictures on the install of the switch and microphone. Listed below is an apple quicktime movie from my phone, not the best quality but you will get the idea of the voice control. In another thread is the manual for the Kenwood 3200 which has all the commands. http://www.mediamax.com/grbspecb/Hosted/VoiceControl.mp4 After it was plugged in there was no way to select what the input voice type would be as the Kenwood manual states, I guess Subaru had that menu item removed under languages. I did go into diagnostic mode, and the microphone is receiving the voice properly, I just couldn't program it, although everything works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slissner Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Please tell us more about the installation. How long to install? Difficulty? Where and how much did you pay for the Kenwood KNA-VC300. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svx6 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You are the MAN...I need details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanKen Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 So, all that you need to do to get voice recognition with the factory nav is a switch and a mic? And this is not standard? It seems that with each passing day the lameness of SOA is amplified by their inexplicable behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbspecb Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 I bought the microphone from etronics.com. They are out of NYC and seemed to have the best price of around $55. Plus whatever I order from them arrives next day since I am in NJ. The swtch and microphone have 1 plug on the end that plugs into the DVD unit under the driver seat. I then routed the push switch under the center console and out by the I-Drive. I did have the shift cover trim piece off at the time but it isnt necessary. The microphone I routed under the dash and out to the right side if the steering column. Both pieces hae double sided tape so I stuck the microphone right behind the wiper stalk in case I get a turbo guge the top of the steering column is free. it is not difficult at all to install it just plugs in, turn the car off and on twice and it is ready to go. I like the zoom commands and the ability to change the maps, have thr right map appear and disappear, as well as have POIs appear by saying the POI category or saying "I'm Hungry" to have all restaurant POIs appear. The only thing is I wish it muted the radio when I hit the mic button. I usually hit the mute on the steering column first. If the radio isn't too loud it does work though. Took 10 minutes to install. longer if you want to get creative with the mic placement. Let me know if you want to know or see anything else about the voice control. Now to see if TMC works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svx6 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Does the manual that comes with the mic have a list of commands...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbspecb Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 The commands can be found in the KNA-3200 manual that is located in the OEM hack thread. I've included them in the post. Items in [square brackets] can be omitted. In addition, one of the items shown separated by a forward-slash must be selected. Voice Commands Accepted Shortcut Commands [show] Current (Position/Location) [show] Map [Command] (Help/List) Repeat [Voice] [Guidance] Cancel Map Operation Commands Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom In Maximum Zoom Out Maximum Right Map Zoom In Right Map Zoom Out Right Map (Zoom In Maximum/ Minimum Scale) Right Map (Zoom Out Maximum/ Maximum Scale) [Change to/Show] North up [Mode] [Change to/Show] Heading up [Mode] [Change] Map Direction Right Map [show] North up [Mode] Right Map [show] Heading up [Mode] Right Map [Change] Map Direction [show/Change to] Dual Map [Mode] [show/Change to] Single Map [Mode] (Store/Mark) [This point] [Change to] 3D map [Mode] [Change to] 2D map [Mode] POI Display Commands Petrol Station/Petrol Parking/Car Park/Multistorey Car Park/ Car Park Town Centre/City centre Town hall Exhibition centre/Convention Centre Community centre/Civic Centre University/Higher Education/College Hospital Park/Park & Recreation/Recreation/ Amusement Park Bowling centre/Bowling alley Casino Cinema Golf course Historical Monument Ice Skating rink/Ice rink Museum Music club Ski resort/Skiing Sports centre/Sports Complex/Stadium Theatre Tourist attraction Tourist information Winery/Vineyard Restaurant/I'm Hungry/Show Restaurant Chinese Restaurant/Chinese Food Fast Food/Fast Food Restaurant French Restaurant/French Food Italian Restaurant/Italian Food Japanese Restaurant/Japanese Food Other Restaurant/Other Food Shopping centre/Shops Airport Bus station Ferry port/Ferries Hotel Park & Ride/Rest Area Car Rental Motorway service Railway station/Underground Station/ Train Station POI Off Destination Operation Commands [Go] Home Enter Destination Add to waypoint Renew Destination [Go to/Previous] Starting Point [Go to] Previous Destination [Go to] Preset Destination [Number] One [Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 2 [Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 3 [Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 4 [Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 5 Cancel Guidance Commands Louder Softer [show] (Whole/Entire) Route [Map] [show] Next Way Point [Map] Show First Way Point [Map] Show Second Way Point [Map] Show Third Way Point [Map] Show Fourth Way Point [Map] Show Fifth Way Point [Map] Show Destination [Map] (Delete/Cancel) Next Way Point Yes No (Delete/Cancel) Destination (Delete/Cancel) All Way Points and Destination Voice guidance OFF Voice guidance ON Quick Normal Short Detour Detour Entire Route [Change to] Arrow (Guide/Guidance) [Change to] Turn List (Guide/Guidance) [Change to] Motorway (Guide/Guidance) [Change to] Crossroads (Guide/Guidance) Display Commands Display [set] day [mode] Display [set] night [mode] Display [set] auto [mode] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You can print a voice commands cheat sheet by printing the page at http://kenwood.nl.nt.ims.hr/languages/EN/support/manuals/KNA-DV3200_ENG.pdf#page=57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slissner Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 A truly useful thread! Thanks to all. I'm going to add the KNA-VC300 to my spec.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boora Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 GRB Nice job. Do you knoe if this work with the 06 Nav system? Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbspecb Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 As long as the Nav is the same, which I believe it is, the mic should work. I will be testing traffic hopefully this weekend. I will open a new thread for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I will be testing traffic hopefully this weekend. I will open a new thread for that.Will you be using the Kenwood KNA-TM320 TMS receiver? I couldn't figure out how to get it susbscribed to http://www.realtimetraffic.net, which is the only FM RDS-TMS service I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinkE Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 If anyone is looking for the mic, there are 2 left on this auction(ends in 4 hours). Price is $55.72 shipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-KNA-VC300-Navigation-GPS-Microphone-KNAVC300_W0QQitemZ260058645398QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32825QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Item number is: 260058645398 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I read through the owner's manual and noticed a 2d/3d view (like nissan and toyota offer)... anyone know if we can tap into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTBee Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Just finished installing mine! Nice, and Simple. Works like a Champ. Thanks for hooking me up with the Knowledge on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama0787 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 bump Any more installs done or updates on how you guys like the mic after using for a while? Any pics of installs? Does destination entry become possible now while driving? Any advice on where to buy the mic cheap would be great too. TIA, Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 bump Any more installs done or updates on how you guys like the mic after using for a while? Any pics of installs? Does destination entry become possible now while driving? Any advice on where to buy the mic cheap would be great too. TIA, Anthony +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Wow! How did I not find this before! Seems the only place to find the mic now is Cardomain.com Store, and it's gone up a bit, but this is the one major wish I had about the nav system and now I'll have it soon! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 ERLoft, do you have a link or part number for the one on cardomain.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 http://www.cardomain.com/item/KENKNAVC300 There you go! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I bought mine from: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002CKGOQ/ref=sr_1_olp_1/102-0155178-5583369?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1174409370&sr=8-1[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedys4 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 You could get them at store.kenwoodusa.com It's $65 + shipping over there Car domain does a 105% price match, so if you end up finding a better deal you could still get it at Car domain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 ERLoft, post back here once you've installed yours. I'd like to hear your review (with installation pics if possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sure, will do. I'm leaning towards installing the mic up at the top left corner of the headliner & the button right by the gear selector & my V1 remote audio unit, but we'll have to see how they work tested in those locations before I actually install them there... 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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