SDHC cards

[rosslm]

I am not sure how to check the version, but I can tell you SDHC 32GB also works fine. I will try and get the software version tomorrow. Windows XP shows the file system as FAT32. I did not have to format the SDHC it worked out of the box. I am testing sound quality MP3 at 320Kbp approximately 100MB per CD and using WMA Lossless 220MB per CD, thats about 150 to 300 CDs on a chip the size of a 10 cent coin.

[JPH]

Hi Rosslm
Thanks for the info!
I converted my itunes library to mpeg to use in the RNS510. The bit rate itunes chose for the conversion was 160 kbps. I must say, with a good sound system and a quiet cabin, the compression is noticeable. Once I get this card problem ironed out I will go back to my original CDs and resample them directly to mpeg at a higher bitrate. I would be interested to read your conclusions on bit rate vs quality.

[Corey_R]

Hi Rosslm
Thanks for the info!
I converted my itunes library to mpeg to use in the RNS510. The bit rate itunes chose for the conversion was 160 kbps. I must say, with a good sound system and a quiet cabin, the compression is noticeable. Once I get this card problem ironed out I will go back to my original CDs and resample them directly to mpeg at a higher bitrate. I would be interested to read your conclusions on bit rate vs quality.

Off topic, but:

You don't necessarily need to convert them at a 'higher' bitrate. Just convert them using the recommended settings and LAME compile from Hydrogen Audio (after extracting them using a quality extraction program and from the original CDs of course).

Currently this would mean LAME v3.98.2 build from Rarewaves, and for a car (even with Dynaudio) or portable system (even with aftermarket IEMs), the -V2 option would be optimal. It 'aims for' 192kbps variable bit rate, but will range from an average of ~160 to 230 depending on the complexity of the content that you're encoding.

Hope that helps

[JPH]

Thanks Coreying for the info on Lame!

I dropped into Barloworld today to ask about why SDHC cards don't work in my car.

What I was hoping to hear
"Yes - your right, it appears your car was delivered with an old firmware version. Bring the car back next week and we will upgrade it. Should take about an hour."

What I actually heard
Service Rep 1 : SD card? What's an SD card?
Me: It a small memory card (shows card) that you can store and play music from.
SR1: Oh, that a bit high tech for me, I'll get Service Rep 2
5 minutes later...
SR2: No you can't use SDHC cards only 1GB SD cards work
Me: I know you could only use up to 2 GB SD cards in previous versions but my owner's manual says I can use up to 32 GB SDHC cards
SR2: Its a misprint....
Me: But I have spoken to another owner who got their car 2 days before me and they are able to play SDHC cards, in fact lots of people can. Can you tell me what the current firmware version is?
SR2: No
Me: Can you tell me what firmware version is is installed in my car?
SR2: No
Me: Can you tell me how to check my firmware version?
SR2: No - you will have to leave the car with us for a full day for us to look at it.
Me: Ok when?
SR2: 4th March
Me

[Chuck]

How does one determine what version of the firmwear they have on their own?

VAGCOM?

or can the headunit display the version somewhere?

[Idle]

How does one determine what version of the firmwear they have on their own?

VAGCOM?

or can the headunit display the version somewhere?

This works on mine:

Open the car, don't insert the key.

Turn the unit on and hold the setup button down till the display changes.

If you see AM/FM/DAB continue to hold it down to the next display.

Press versioninfo (on mine it's second from the top)

You can scroll up and down through the displayed details.

[JPH]

Hi Idler
I'm following your instructions but it never gets past the FM AM DAB setup screen. I've held the setup button for a full minute.

[GraemeI]

Off topic, but:

You don't necessarily need to convert them at a 'higher' bitrate. Just convert them using the recommended settings and LAME compile from Hydrogen Audio (after extracting them using a quality extraction program and from the original CDs of course).

Currently this would mean LAME v3.98.2 build from Rarewaves, and for a car (even with Dynaudio) or portable system (even with aftermarket IEMs), the -V2 option would be optimal. It 'aims for' 192kbps variable bit rate, but will range from an average of ~160 to 230 depending on the complexity of the content that you're encoding.

Hope that helps

Hi all, I recently upgrade to firmware version 2680x. This as it says on the www.my-gti.com site is factory upgrade so you lose all your music maps and is set to Gernam language as default. Having said that I now can read a 32gb sdhc card plus nice split screen for reversing camera and parking sensors. Very easy to change language back to english and reload maps and HDD (note hdd greyed initially until you copy a mp3 song to it then it is OK) The only problem I still have is the MFD display no longer has the audio or nav info displayed. If anyone knows how to fix this let me know. I also cannot get into the test menu still.

[JPH]

Ok I'm just back from having the version of my RNS-510 checked by Barloworld Five Dock.
After having the car for a whole day they are telling me that no upgrade is available/required for my unit and SDHC compatibility is NOT available.

They say I have Hardware version B, Firmware 1200/1202 (part number 7L6.919.859.B)

Questions

When was HW ver C released?

Is 1200/1202 as high as you can go with release B?

Cheers
John

[Highlander]

Ok I'm just back from having the version of my RNS-510 checked by Barloworld Five Dock.
After having the car for a whole day they are telling my that no upgrade is available/required for my unit and SDHC compatibility is NOT available.

They say I have Hardware version B, Firmware 1200/1202 (part number 7L6.919.859.B)

Questions

When was HW ver C released?

Is 1200/1202 as high as you can go with release B?

Cheers
John

I got the same answer from my dealer with my 09/09 build MY10 CC.
They were going to load 2680 but said no good for Ver B which is apparently my RNS510 version.
However look at Mr Gee's post of 12 February above. Looks like there is more to it than the dealers know at this stage.

However, I would not like to lose MFD SatNav display as I think this is probably the best feature of the RNS510. I rarely look at the LCD screen.

If someone can sort out that issue I will do the firmware upgrade myself