Successful Voice Recognition - Pioneer AVIC-505 Owner's Manual

Successful Voice Recognition

In order for your voice commands to be correctly recognised and interpreted, you need to take
certain steps to ensure that conditions are suitable for recognition. These are outlined below.
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The voice recognition system may have problems differentiating your voice commands if
there is too much extraneous noise. Turn down your audio system and remember that voices
on the radio might be interpreted as commands.
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Just as the audio system may interfere with voice operation, so can wind noise caused by
open windows and sounds entering from outside. If you have problems with voice
recognition, try closing the vehicle windows.
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For optimum pick-up, the microphone should be fixed at a suitable distance directly in front
of the driver. Make sure that you do not need to alter your position when giving voice
commands; not only is this awkward, but it can also compromise driving safety. Bear this in
mind when choosing where to attach the microphone.
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After pressing the
after the confirmation "beep" before giving a voice command. Speaking too soon may cause
recognition to fail. If you experience recognition problems, leave a slightly longer interval
before giving a command.
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Speak slowly and deliberately with clear annunciation. Fast or mumbled commands are
easily misinterpreted. If the microphone is properly positioned, there is no need to raise your
voice when giving commands.
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Do not give commands while voice navigation directions are being given by the system, as
these may interfere with recognition.
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volume will automatically be reduced when you give a voice command.
(TALK) button on the Navigation commander, pause for a moment
(which has an MUTE lead), the