Garmin ZUMO 450

rabbit · 02-24-2008, 11:18 AM

:-/Just received a Garmin ZUMO 450 and have some questions .
To hear the audio sound, do I need a Blue Tooth receiver? I only want to hear the directions, not talk on the phone. I plugged in a reg. speaker in with no results. I also wany to use it in my truck with some kind of a speaker set up. What in, outs, & tricks do I have to know to get the best use of this gadget. Any help will be appreciated a I am a old newcomer to the electonics world.

trevwales · 02-24-2008, 11:52 AM

Zumo 450 specs say there is no blue-tooth available with this model. Try using a headphone and make sure that the volume control settings are up by pressing wrench icon then volume.

**trip** · 02-24-2008, 12:39 PM

I have a 550 rabbit......While you can listen to the directions without bluetooth, you will probably need to get some kind of audio system that will allow you to hear. I use the J&M CB and J&M headset audio system with the ZUMO. All I did was plug the aux of the CB into the ZUMO and I can hear everything.

jd01 · 02-25-2008, 08:06 PM

I use a set of earbuds when I want to hear the directions on my Zumo 450 while riding my bike. I have Vance & Hines pipes, so I have to have it turned up pretty good to hear it. In the cage, you'll have to get the mount and DC adapter (mount has built-in speaker) for cars. I got mine through mountguys.com. Mount runs $77.88 and adapter runs $19.95.

rabbit · 02-25-2008, 08:54 PM

Thanks guys. Tried a set of old ear plug speakers today, in my truck. Worked fine.
When the weather gets better I will try a better set on the bike. 12 to 16 inches of snow is predicted for the Adirondacks tomorrow, so it won't be soon. Thanks again

02-24-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
rabbit Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 37	Garmin ZUMO 450 :-/Just received a Garmin ZUMO 450 and have some questions . To hear the audio sound, do I need a Blue Tooth receiver? I only want to hear the directions, not talk on the phone. I plugged in a reg. speaker in with no results. I also wany to use it in my truck with some kind of a speaker set up. What in, outs, & tricks do I have to know to get the best use of this gadget. Any help will be appreciated a I am a old newcomer to the electonics world. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
trevwales Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 214	Garmin ZUMO 450 Zumo 450 specs say there is no blue-tooth available with this model. Try using a headphone and make sure that the volume control settings are up by pressing wrench icon then volume.
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02-24-2008, 12:39 PM	#3
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Garmin ZUMO 450 I have a 550 rabbit......While you can listen to the directions without bluetooth, you will probably need to get some kind of audio system that will allow you to hear. I use the J&M CB and J&M headset audio system with the ZUMO. All I did was plug the aux of the CB into the ZUMO and I can hear everything. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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02-25-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	Garmin ZUMO 450 I use a set of earbuds when I want to hear the directions on my Zumo 450 while riding my bike. I have Vance & Hines pipes, so I have to have it turned up pretty good to hear it. In the cage, you'll have to get the mount and DC adapter (mount has built-in speaker) for cars. I got mine through mountguys.com. Mount runs $77.88 and adapter runs $19.95. __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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02-25-2008, 08:54 PM	#5
rabbit Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 37	Garmin ZUMO 450 Thanks guys. Tried a set of old ear plug speakers today, in my truck. Worked fine. When the weather gets better I will try a better set on the bike. 12 to 16 inches of snow is predicted for the Adirondacks tomorrow, so it won't be soon. Thanks again Login or Register to Remove Ads
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