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Title: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: Jimmymature on 16 December 2010, 18:54
Hi all, I currently have a reverse camera in conjunction with my RCD510.  I will be trawling eBay for a second hand RNS510 but I need to make sure I can still use the camera on the RNS510.

What do I have to make sure (if anything) so that the RNS510 I get will display the reverse camera correctly?


Thanks in advance.


Jim
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3eps on 16 December 2010, 19:04
There is no difference in RNS versions that will effect your reverse camera - its all about coding.

Ideally you want a C version - as they can take the latest firmware versions without having problems.  Even better would be to get an LED screen version as they're newer and have a sharper looking screen with an LED backlight (lights up quicker and more responsive to touch).

The reverse camera is coded using VagCom software - so you may need to find someone with a VagCom lead to help you out (or go to the dealer) to get it coded properly.

Try Darren (mortygt140) for an RNS510 as he usually has the latest models at a good price.  He'll also help you fit / code it if you're in his area!
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: The Doc on 17 December 2010, 18:10
Version C gives a very good picture ;-)
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3asa on 18 December 2010, 11:07
Version C gives a very good picture ;-)

Its the LED version screen that gives the sharper screen.
Some of the C versions are still the older models.
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 02 January 2011, 15:23
Hi all, I currently have a reverse camera in conjunction with my RCD510.  I will be trawling eBay for a second hand RNS510 but I need to make sure I can still use the camera on the RNS510.

What do I have to make sure (if anything) so that the RNS510 I get will display the reverse camera correctly?


Thanks in advance.


Jim




I have just retrofitted an RNS510 and can confirm that the reversing camera does not work. Think I need to code the RNS so that it knows that a camera is fitted. Also MFD and some buttons on the MFSW
not working. :cry:
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: Exonian on 02 January 2011, 16:00
^^^ Yep you do (though you need to code the car to the RNS not the other way round! Some forums members on here local to you will be able to help). Welcome along BTW, tell us more about your car  :smiley:
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3asa on 02 January 2011, 16:23

I have just retrofitted an RNS510 and can confirm that the reversing camera does not work. Think I need to code the RNS so that it knows that a camera is fitted. Also MFD and some buttons on the MFSW
not working. :cry:

I think by saying your confirming it doesn't work is slightly misleading. It does work but you need to tell the car you have installed a RNS510

This thread shows you the coding you need http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152441.0
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 02 January 2011, 16:33

I have just retrofitted an RNS510 and can confirm that the reversing camera does not work. Think I need to code the RNS so that it knows that a camera is fitted. Also MFD and some buttons on the MFSW
not working. :cry:

I think by saying your confirming it doesn't work is slightly misleading. It does work but you need to tell the car you have installed a RNS510

This thread shows you the coding you need http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152441.0


I assumed that becaused I had the RCD510/camera option, the car already knew the camera was fitted, but the RNS did not. I am hoping once the car can see the RNS/navigation unit, that everything will be OK again. thanks for the coding info  :smiley:
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3asa on 02 January 2011, 16:37
No. You then have to tell the car you have the navigation unit for it to talk to that (MFSW buttons and Nav on MFD) and tell the RNS510 you have the camera unit.

I went from the RCD to the RNS thinking it would just be a plug and play job but the car needs told basically  :laugh: 
The nav on the MFD is very impressive once coded.
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 02 January 2011, 16:43
^^^ Yep you do (though you need to code the car to the RNS not the other way round! Some forums members on here local to you will be able to help). Welcome along BTW, tell us more about your car  :smiley:

2010 GTi MK6 3 door, black, 18" Monza Shadow 2's, rear camera, winter pack, ipod/USB connectors, storage pack. Not planning any major mods apart from the navi upgrade. Would like phone bluetooth paired to the RNS. Next job.

Ian
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 02 January 2011, 16:48
No. You then have to tell the car you have the navigation unit for it to talk to that (MFSW buttons and Nav on MFD) and tell the RNS510 you have the camera unit.

I went from the RCD to the RNS thinking it would just be a plug and play job but the car needs told basically  :laugh: 
The nav on the MFD is very impressive once coded.

Has anyone got a full coding list for the RCD to the RNS upgrade on the MK6? Would be helpful to anyone thinking of doing this to get the MFSW/MFD/camera working or does the thread by p3eps cover it all?
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3asa on 02 January 2011, 16:50
p3eps post covers it all.  You only have to tell the car you have NAV and the rear camera.
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 02 January 2011, 18:17
Thats great. thanks.
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: mortygt140 on 03 January 2011, 16:52
Iggis the car doesn't know you have the rear camera,  the golf camera system is not like the one on other vw models i.e Passat/Pas CC, Touareg, Tiguan. The golf is just an AV feed to view video...Whereas the Passat uses a dedicated camera module and needs the Camera Module 6C ticked in the CAN Gateway.

Once you fit the RNS510 its only coding in the RNS to let it know the camera is there and to open the AV channel to the camera once reverse is selected.

Darren
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 03 January 2011, 17:20
Iggis the car doesn't know you have the rear camera,  the golf camera system is not like the one on other vw models i.e Passat/Pas CC, Touareg, Tiguan. The golf is just an AV feed to view video...Whereas the Passat uses a dedicated camera module and needs the Camera Module 6C ticked in the CAN Gateway.

Once you fit the RNS510 its only coding in the RNS to let it know the camera is there and to open the AV channel to the camera once reverse is selected.

Darren

Thanks Darren, I am surprised it cant be done through the RNS setup if it is only an AV feed. I will try through VCDS tomorrow.


Ian
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 04 January 2011, 13:09
Ok, sucess. Well, partly. I have got the rear camera working, but not the MFD (navi instructions) or the MFSW (<> buttons). I selected the shortpress steering wheel option and deselected BAP. Also all my button lights have turned red (instead of white).


Any ideas? Golf MK6 with RNS510

cheers,

Ian
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: SteveP on 04 January 2011, 13:49
You need Bap enabled for a Mk6.

Also what buttons do you mean are red instead of white?
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 04 January 2011, 15:34
You need Bap enabled for a Mk6.

Also what buttons do you mean are red instead of white?

thanks Steve, BAP enabled sorted it. Note that I had to do a soft reset on the RNS to get it to work, (<>+i). The buttons I mean are everything that is backlit on the doors and dash.

cheers,

Ian
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: p3asa on 04 January 2011, 15:37
They are meant to be red are they not?  So yours were white and then changed to red?
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: iggis on 04 January 2011, 15:57
They are meant to be red are they not?  So yours were white and then changed to red?

Yes, unless, I'm having a senior moment lol
Title: Re: Reverse Camera & RNS510 Question
Post by: KIX on 31 January 2011, 21:27
The only real problem  with rearview camera is the fitment of the cables/harness, you need to put it through the ceiling and then down the  hatch, be sure  to order the whole harness  because  fitting the cables through the rubber-like fitting on the  hatch is quite difficult.  Also remember to put a Fuse in a plce  easy to get and change.