Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[stedes]

Thanks stedes. I'm coming from the perspective of a current BMW X3 with the premium sound package so I was expecting something similar. I'll play around with the SD card option when I pick the car up but I don't like the smaller capacity of the cards as I don't play compressed music so I need the space. I guess you can't have everything.

I understand your pain and when dealing with such premium brands one does expect to have everything.

Something that may be of interest although I'm not sure whether it applies here. I was looking around to find an online manual for the Discover Media system (which will be in my car when it arrives in May). Although I haven't found that, I was able to find a pdf of the owner's manual for the Skoda Amundsen system which looks like it is similar to the Discover (Columbus being similar to Discover Pro etc). The manual for the Amundsen clearly states the devices the USB input will recognise and also the file types the system will play...





So if this is indeed similar to the Discover Media then you should be able to have 1TB SD card with FLAC files on it. Thus solving your problem of lossless.

[zardoz]

I have tested flac files on a Discover Media and confirm that it's a no go unfortunately. Confused as to why the USB volumes can't be NTFS yet the SD cards can. Have seen several reports of flac files working on the Discover Pro.. so perhaps it's a firmware thing with the particular unit I was testing.

[AdamD]

Hi all, I started a thread a couple of days ago regarding the BMW Ipod Y cable and was going to discuss my success (or lack of) with it but now the post is closed and I can't get into it. Why is that?

Your thread was merged with this one, as the topic is broadly the same, and having many threads with similar/overlapping content makes it difficult for people to search and find content. Your post is here (a couple of pages back), and a redirect remains in place on the Mk7 main page.

[Alex31]

Has anybody done the ISO 7.1 update that just came out??
It has some carplay feature.
Wonder if this will give us full integration finally


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[stedes]

Has anybody done the ISO 7.1 update that just came out??
It has some carplay feature.
Wonder if this will give us full integration finally


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Sorry mate. Looks like VW isn't one of the brands mentioned...

http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

[readerr0r]

When VW finally put the Discover Pro in the Golf 7, this is how it'll work...

I've just tested a Octavia RS with the Columbus/Discover Pro (standard) with an iPhone 4 plugged into the USB port using a normal 30-pin sync cable and it worked flawlessly. Album artwork, Apple Lossless (ALAC) support and full track selection (Playlists, Artists etc.). The smoothness of the system is phenomenal, none of the delays as with the old rns510 + MDI or the Discover Nav. Voice operation also works, fantastic system...

[steve2209]

When VW finally put the Discover Pro in the Golf 7, this is how it'll work...

I've just tested a Octavia RS with the Columbus/Discover Pro (standard) with an iPhone 4 plugged into the USB port using a normal 30-pin sync cable and it worked flawlessly. Album artwork, Apple Lossless (ALAC) support and full track selection (Playlists, Artists etc.). The smoothness of the system is phenomenal, none of the delays as with the old rns510 + MDI or the Discover Nav. Voice operation also works, fantastic system...

OK, now I am really pissed. I picked up my car last week (103TSI Highline in black with all options) and I must admit I love it BUT..........this Discover Pro is exactly what I am looking for in functionality. Why doesn't VW at least make this optional on the Golf? I was doing ok until I saw this post. Such is life.........

[Benmac]

Should have got a Skoda Elegance


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[Brendan_A]

Why? I'll stick with my GTI thanks:

[Benmac]

Then don't be "pissed". It is after all just a media system in an inherently compromised acoustic environment. Having said that it is a cruel joke that VW Australia decides to allow its lesser brand to carry the above when a GTI and also apparently the new Golf R cannot even spec it as an option in Australia.