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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 12:13

Title: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 12:13
I currently have a RCD510 which has a DAB radio and the Dynaudio upgrade.

When I switch on the unit, it says all the welcome to vw palava but at the right hand side it also has the dynaudio icon.

My questions..


Ta.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Jay on 26 November 2009, 13:56
Please tell me you don't want to listen to Absolute Crap  :sick:
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: mac7 on 26 November 2009, 16:56
Kev, sorry I can only answer one or two of your questions - the RNS510 isn't available with DAB so you would lose it. There are two versions of the RCD510, one with a DAB tuner built in.

As these radios use Windows CE operating system, I'd expect the start up screen image to be part of the software loaded on the radio unit itself. Whether a version with the Dynaudio logo can be added to an RNS by a VW dealer, I don't know for sure but I'd assume so as you can buy the RNS with Dynaudio.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 17:07
Please tell me you don't want to listen to Absolute Crap  :sick:

That's went way over my head I'm afraid Jay.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 17:07
Kev, sorry I can only answer one or two of your questions - the RNS510 isn't available with DAB so you would lose it. There are two versions of the RCD510, one with a DAB tuner built in.

As these radios use Windows CE operating system, I'd expect the start up screen image to be part of the software loaded on the radio unit itself. Whether a version with the Dynaudio logo can be added to an RNS by a VW dealer, I don't know for sure but I'd assume so as you can buy the RNS with Dynaudio.

Thanks mac. So if a dealer can load this, what I'm loosing is the DAB radio. Hmm, I love the DAB radio  :sad:
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: flc1962 on 26 November 2009, 18:54
Kev, sorry I can only answer one or two of your questions - the RNS510 isn't available with DAB so you would lose it. There are two versions of the RCD510, one with a DAB tuner built in.

As these radios use Windows CE operating system, I'd expect the start up screen image to be part of the software loaded on the radio unit itself. Whether a version with the Dynaudio logo can be added to an RNS by a VW dealer, I don't know for sure but I'd assume so as you can buy the RNS with Dynaudio.

Thanks mac. So if a dealer can load this, what I'm loosing is the DAB radio. Hmm, I love the DAB radio  :sad:

Stay with the DAB, I find it very clear For Absolute  :tongue:
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: p3asa on 26 November 2009, 19:59
Kev, sorry I can only answer one or two of your questions - the RNS510 isn't available with DAB so you would lose it. There are two versions of the RCD510, one with a DAB tuner built in.


Not that it really matters but there is one that is reversing camera capable.

RCD 510 CD / Radio - MP3 Compatible - Touchscreen
Part No. 3C8057195

RCD 510 CD / Radio - MP3 and DAB Compatible
Part No. 3C8057195A

RCD 510 CD / Radio - Touchscreen - Reversing Camera Capable
Part No. 3C8057190

Like Mac7 says, I've never seen an RNS510 with DAB
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 21:35
Thanks guys.

I still have no idea what Absolute is.  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: ub7rm on 26 November 2009, 21:44
As far as Dynaudio goes it will probably interface fine with the amp and if not you can probably code it with vag-com or whatever its called these days.  You might not get the logo though...

Try vwnavi.com and see if anyone there has done the retrofit.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: flc1962 on 26 November 2009, 22:25
Thanks guys.

I still have no idea what Absolute is.  :embarassed:

It use to be Virgin radio. IMO not for the young it plays very little chart music or big box little box or sh!te, thats why I like it  :laugh:
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Rolfe on 26 November 2009, 23:31
Am I the only one with a Radio 3 sticker on my rear windscreen?

"Step into my world!"   :cool:

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Jimble on 26 November 2009, 23:48
i may be talkin rubbish but, even though RNS510's are £500ish on fleabay which is a serious mark down agreed, but isn't that still a shed load of cash for sat nav? i know it has other features apart from playing dvd's, but is it really worth the hastle if you already have RCD? Get an ipod touch and download yer movies!
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: mac7 on 27 November 2009, 00:28
i may be talkin rubbish but, even though RNS510's are £500ish on fleabay which is a serious mark down agreed, but isn't that still a shed load of cash for sat nav? i know it has other features apart from playing dvd's, but is it really worth the hastle if you already have RCD? Get an ipod touch and download yer movies!

Modifying your car is not about the hassle, it's about the challenge, effort and satisfaction involved in achieving a good result. Anyone can order a car from a dealer - but it takes skill and intelligence to successfully improve one.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: VWKev on 27 November 2009, 01:34
i may be talkin rubbish but, even though RNS510's are £500ish on fleabay which is a serious mark down agreed, but isn't that still a shed load of cash for sat nav? i know it has other features apart from playing dvd's, but is it really worth the hastle if you already have RCD? Get an ipod touch and download yer movies!

It's not £500 for a sat nav. Its £500 for an RCD510, SatNav, DVD playback, 30GB Hard drive and so on. Say I get £300-ish for my RCD510 thats a pretty good upgrade for a couple of hundred quid. Then over time I will add the fiscon kit and digital tv to it. For me thats not a hassle thats something I'm looking forward to, but really dont want to loose my DAB.

I did the ipod and download movies to it like years ago, I'm waaay past that.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Ess_Three on 27 November 2009, 05:13
Am I the only one with a Radio 3 sticker on my rear windscreen?

There are radio stations between Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live?
How bizarre...
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Rolfe on 27 November 2009, 10:32
Radio 5?  That's the one that only broadcasts for the last week in June and the first week in July, isn't it?   :wink:

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Need some RNS510 questions answered please
Post by: Jimble on 27 November 2009, 18:26
i may be talkin rubbish but, even though RNS510's are £500ish on fleabay which is a serious mark down agreed, but isn't that still a shed load of cash for sat nav? i know it has other features apart from playing dvd's, but is it really worth the hastle if you already have RCD? Get an ipod touch and download yer movies!

Modifying your car is not about the hassle, it's about the challenge, effort and satisfaction involved in achieving a good result. Anyone can order a car from a dealer - but it takes skill and intelligence to successfully improve one.

Fair point, well made. :embarassed: