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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Fabio Bignose on 03 July 2013, 21:18

Title: MDI connections
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 03 July 2013, 21:18
Hi all,

Can anyone confirm that these connections are still mounted in the armrest please. I've specced it based on the mk6 fitment but didn't check it is still the same for the mk7! I'm guessing it is?!

Cheers
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 21:19
I think it's in the glovebox.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: RikWebb on 03 July 2013, 21:25
They are in the ashtray :) - or at least they are on the GT :)
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Jimble on 03 July 2013, 21:25
Nope, it's now in the cubby hole behind the gear stick under the AC controls.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 21:26
Anyone got a pic?
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Jimble on 03 July 2013, 21:35
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/31ca01a8f0b85005def6577d8b9d16fc_zpsd01013ec.jpg)
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: peterdoherty on 03 July 2013, 21:35
They are where the ashtray is in the MK6, not the armrest. The armrest storage is massive in mkvii compared to mkvi
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 21:45
Is that where you can put an SD card or USB stick? Thanks for the pic Jimble.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 03 July 2013, 21:46
Is that where you can put an SD card or USB stick?

SD card is in the glovebox.  Well it is with the nav units anyway.  I think same for USB but not 100% sure.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 03 July 2013, 21:47
Cheers Jimble and all for your replies.

Could've sworn I'd seen it in the armrest in the mk6 but there you go. Never used this cubbyhole at all in my mk6 GTD so this is good for me!
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 21:48
Is that where you can put an SD card or USB stick?

SD card is in the glovebox.  Well it is with the nav units anyway.  I think same for USB but not 100% sure.

Ahhh, think this is where I am getting confused. :nerd:
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: peterdoherty on 03 July 2013, 21:48
SD card is in the glovebox.

Don't think there is a USB socket? It may just be a lead that connects to the MDI similar to ipod lead
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 03 July 2013, 21:49
Don't think there is a USB socket?

I'm pretty sure you can connect an external HDD (on pro nav only maybe).  I better find my source for this again to be sure!
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: RikWebb on 03 July 2013, 21:50
Is that where you can put an SD card or USB stick?

SD card is in the glovebox.  Well it is with the nav units anyway.  I think same for USB but not 100% sure.

I think the USB goes on the same place as the MDI (ashtray) just a different cable (like it was for the MK6)
My mates MK7 GT did not get supplied with a USB cable
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 July 2013, 21:52
The USB socket and AUX is in the ashtray in front of the gear stick as per the pics above. I think you lose the USB socket if you spec MDI (MDI is not standard in Ireland)

The SD card slots are in the glovebox with the cd slot.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Blades72 on 03 July 2013, 21:55
Is that where you can put an SD card or USB stick?

SD card is in the glovebox.  Well it is with the nav units anyway.  I think same for USB but not 100% sure.

I think the USB goes on the same place as the MDI (ashtray) just a different cable (like it was for the MK6)
My mates MK7 GT did not get supplied with a USB cable

My dealer said you only get the iPod lead for the MDI if you want a USB lead its extra (even though I got both on my MK6). So when I part ex I will be robbing the USB from my MK6. Think the USB lead is £38 on the VW website.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 03 July 2013, 21:57
Here is a quote from the Skoda Columbus system:

Quote
Conditions for proper connection
›Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.
› The version of the file allocation table FAT (File Allocation Table) of the connected device must be FAT16 ( <2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
›In order to replay from a unit with a hard disk (HDD) which includes a large data
volume, it can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music
data.
›In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it
can lead to a time delay when scanning the audio files.
› The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels.
One folder must not contain more than 1000°data.
›A USB extension cable or USB distributor (HUB) must not be used to connect
the unit

So still not sure if the Pro Nav can connect an HDD or flash drive to the USB port, but the Skoda system apparently can.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: RikWebb on 03 July 2013, 22:04
Given that the latest MDI update for the MK6 improved the USB read speeds dramatically - I would imagine read speeds will be tolerable :)

Looks like I need to 'lose' my USB lead from the MK6 too  :wink:
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2013, 22:52
No USB socket in the glovebox or anywhere else - alternative lead is the only way to do it, it would seem. Confirmation the Ipod socket can take a USB lead instead of an Ipod lead? If so I will keep the one from my Roc.

USB slower than SD card data exchange? Maybe a reason to favour the SD card (and it's size)? My USB stick works well enough for me in the Roc currently.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 22:55
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 03 July 2013, 23:14
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 23:18
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?

Not sure if there's a size limit on the car, but any major brand class 10 card would be rapid

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-64GB-UHS-I-Class/dp/B007PYBQKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372889812&sr=8-1&keywords=64gb+sd
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 03 July 2013, 23:21
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?

Not sure if there's a size limit on the car, but any major brand class 10 card would be rapid

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-64GB-UHS-I-Class/dp/B007PYBQKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372889812&sr=8-1&keywords=64gb+sd

Hey, thanks :smiley:
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 03 July 2013, 23:23
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?

Not sure if there's a size limit on the car, but any major brand class 10 card would be rapid

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-64GB-UHS-I-Class/dp/B007PYBQKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372889812&sr=8-1&keywords=64gb+sd

Hey, thanks :smiley:

I'm assuming you can copy the music folders across with album art to the SD card. There may be a limit in size of 32GB. Any owners confirm?
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 03 July 2013, 23:57
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?

Not sure if there's a size limit on the car, but any major brand class 10 card would be rapid

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-64GB-UHS-I-Class/dp/B007PYBQKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372889812&sr=8-1&keywords=64gb+sd

Hey, thanks :smiley:

I'm assuming you can copy the music folders across with album art to the SD card. There may be a limit in size of 32GB. Any owners confirm?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=255139.msg2343018#msg2343018

That thread might answer a lot of other questions too.
Title: Re: MDI connections
Post by: AAddict on 04 July 2013, 07:42
I may just fill a 32GB SD card, seems the simplest/tidiest option.

Which type of SD card works quickest / best in terms of data rate and working with the VW hardware? Which one have you got at the min?

Not sure if there's a size limit on the car, but any major brand class 10 card would be rapid

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-64GB-UHS-I-Class/dp/B007PYBQKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372889812&sr=8-1&keywords=64gb+sd

Hey, thanks :smiley:

I'm assuming you can copy the music folders across with album art to the SD card. There may be a limit in size of 32GB. Any owners confirm?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=255139.msg2343018#msg2343018

That thread might answer a lot of other questions too.

Thanks.