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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: FroGTI on 13 June 2010, 16:49

Title: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: FroGTI on 13 June 2010, 16:49: I quite fancy adding the TV function to my newly installed RNS510.

Can anyone throw some light on the features it has, how well it works (signal strength, picture quality), etc. and how easy is it to install (antenna positioning, software requirements).

(http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!BuGqwlgCWk~$(KGrHqQOKk!EvPnWIPp+BL-8yEuh6!~~_12.JPG)

TIA :smiley:
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: R32UK on 13 June 2010, 18:24: nope :grin:

But i was seriously thinking about getting one :smiley:
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: p3eps on 13 June 2010, 21:08: I'd like one - but its just too expensive for something I'd rarely use!
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: ed2708 on 13 June 2010, 21:40: how much are they? im thinkin of it
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: p3eps on 14 June 2010, 07:08: Theres one on eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-TV-tuner-VW-golf5-passat-MFD3-RNS510-Sat-/110417947343?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item19b56c2acf
Not quite as bad as I remember cost wise.
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: FroGTI on 14 June 2010, 07:17: I have sourced one for about £120. I agree it's hardly a must-have accessory, but it still looks :cool:
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: ed2708 on 14 June 2010, 13:41: id have one for £120. where u found one for £120 fella. u sure its not just the bit that lets u watch it on the move?
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: FroGTI on 14 June 2010, 14:28: Quote from: ed2708 on 14 June 2010, 13:41
id have one for £120. where u found one for £120 fella. u sure its not just the bit that lets u watch it on the move?

I think it's the full tuner & card, just bought it on eBay. I'll let you know if it works when I get it!
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: R32UK on 14 June 2010, 14:48: Quote from: FroGTI on 14 June 2010, 14:28
Quote from: ed2708 on 14 June 2010, 13:41
id have one for £120. where u found one for £120 fella. u sure its not just the bit that lets u watch it on the move?

I think it's the full tuner & card, just bought it on eBay. I'll let you know if it works when I get it!

Does that include all freeview also froggie??
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: FroGTI on 14 June 2010, 15:57: TBH, I'm not really sure what I've bought. It's a hybrid analogue/digital tuner, so I assume I will be able to pick up most channels.

I bought a stand-alone portable DVD player with a digital tv tuner in for my van a couple of weeks ago. It was £50 brand new from a local shop and it works brilliantly, though the screen's not very good quality. I thought I might as well give it a try on the GTI, too :smiley:

I will be relying on forums like VWNavi.com to help me out when it comes to fitting it. If I can't get it to work, I'll just sell it on.

Fingers crossed :wink:
Title: Re: Anyone got or retrofitted VW's TV tuner to RNS510?
Post by: ed2708 on 14 June 2010, 17:57: yeh man let us know. whats the link for ebay? id love to have a look.