Issues with RN510

[ralp2dam]

Question to the wise. I have the factory fitted RNS510 and have copied via SD card my music collection. I converted it to mp3 format prior to doing this. The music plays however, each time I open a folder to play it, it states words to the effect "can't read file". It then proceeds to cycle through each song before it plays normally.

I can stop the car and resume playing from the same folder and this process does not occur. However, the same process occurs again when I go to a new folder. How can I fix this?

I apologise if this has been covered before.

[Corey_R]

PS. Copying music to this thing is so slow, even when i tried HDD -> HDD....

You can copy HDD > HDD now? Via the MDI?

I can't do that with my car... does anyone know if it's a feature of a certain MDI or RNS510 firmware update?

[Maverick]

You can copy HDD > HDD now? Via the MDI?

I can't do that with my car... does anyone know if it's a feature of a certain MDI or RNS510 firmware update?

You can't copy from the MDI to the RNS 510 because there is no digital connection between the two for music playback, it's an analog connection. Only ways to copy to the hard drive are from the SD card or via CD/DVD.

[Ferni]

You'll need to use VCDS to recode the function of the microphone button if you prefer muting/pausing to voice commands.

I think the RNS510 HDD is more designed for reliability (when driving over bumps, etc) than performance. It takes a while, but if you start the copy and then leave and lock the car it will continue hidden in the background (at least when copying from SD card). It might not finish, as it will eventually stop part way through to save the battery.

Thanks mate. Whats the consensus on here, do people prefer mute or voice commands? Not sure i'll actually use the voice commands.

Quick google tells me the hdd in it is a 2.5" IDE automotive grade (ie handle -20deg to +80deg)... can be replaced with SSD which supposedly does improve performance of the whole unit which would be nice but can't be stuffed going through the hassle.
how to install SSD on RNS 510

As for copying from SD card, Yeah i've noticed if i turn it off while copying it will do about the next 150 tracks then stop, next time you put key in, it starts from where it left off.

Going to try a fast 32GB USB stick in MDI, maybe the best solution/easiest to manage.

[Ryan_R]

I never use voice commands, but use the mute function on almost every trip.

I actually have different types of music on the HDD, SD card, and MDI so that I can change genres at the push of a button, and it remembers what song was playing, etc. It's just a shame the Mix function doesn't remember what songs it has already played, as I often hear the same songs over again, while never hearing others.

[Ferni]

You can copy HDD > HDD now? Via the MDI?

I can't do that with my car... does anyone know if it's a feature of a certain MDI or RNS510 firmware update?

I copied from internal HDD to another folder on the Internal HDD (to test the speed). It was still slow

I never use voice commands, but use the mute function on almost every trip.

Yeah I think i'll have to put it on my todo list for when i bribe someone who has a VAGCOM cable to make some changes for me... cheers.

[jrgti]

Does anyone have version D of RNS510? I am thinking of buying one later and installing it. I heard it operates quicker because of the new CPU and has a larger hard disk.

EDIT: Or should I be asking about version F?

[Maverick]

Does anyone have version D of RNS510? I am thinking of buying one later and installing it. I heard it operates quicker because of the new CPU and has a larger hard disk.

EDIT: Or should I be asking about version F?

What faster CPU? It operates faster because of the new firmware versions, they all have the same PowerPC 400MHz 750MIPS CPU.

Differences between the Volkswagen RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 315, RCD 510, RNS 510, RCD 550, RNS 810 and the RNS 850 | my-gti.com

[Ferni]

What faster CPU? It operates faster because of the new firmware versions, they all have the same PowerPC 400MHz 750MIPS CPU.

Differences between the Volkswagen RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 315, RCD 510, RNS 510, RCD 550, RNS 810 and the RNS 850 | my-gti.com

Which firmware makes it operate faster?

[Klink1313]

You'll need to use VCDS to recode the function of the microphone button if you prefer muting/pausing to voice commands.

I find the voice control on my RNS510 to be useless so want to switch the micophone button into a mute switch as I would find this more useful. My VW mechanic has access to VCDS. Can you advise what the code is and what menu he needs to be in to change the function in my car when I see him next?