Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

**zoonosis** · 21-07-2013, 08:53 PM

I currently use a 120GB hard drive out of an old Mac book pro. It's connected to my existing RCD510 via USB on the MDI I have. Works fine, no power issues.

**Darks RS** · 22-07-2013, 01:08 PM

so the new generation DNS series is plug and play? no coding or anything? Does it integrate with OEM Park sensors?

Does it suit Amarok's ie can i go to a 8"? I've currently got a RCD510 but wanting a bit bigger

**asa572** · 22-07-2013, 09:08 PM

Did you receive the sample unit Sandy?
I'm starting to jones!

**DkN** · 22-07-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by zoonosis

I currently use a 120GB hard drive out of an old Mac book pro. It's connected to my existing RCD510 via USB on the MDI I have. Works fine, no power issues.

A smaller hard drive with less power requirements might run - as long as it's formatted to FAT32. It depends on how much power the hard drive needs to draw to power up.

Originally Posted by Darks RS

so the new generation DNS series is plug and play? no coding or anything? Does it integrate with OEM Park sensors?

Does it suit Amarok's ie can i go to a 8"? I've currently got a RCD510 but wanting a bit bigger

Yes plug and play, no need for coding, and full integration with OPS system. But the older ANS units already did all this. It just still required an adapter cable between the unit and the car's CAN-Bus connector, as well as a FAKRA to DIN adapter for the antenna (which degrades the radio signal quality somewhat).

Other than the more advanced software features (and raw hardware power), the DNS is different because it has OEM connections at the back to plug straight in without adapters (with the exception of RVC which remains standard RCA). With factory FAKRA connectors and OEM Philips radio module it also eliminates radio signal issues that some ANS users had. Plus, it shows more info on the MFD whereas the ANS showed only one line of info.

Any of the DNS 510, 610 or 810 would suit an Amarok, which one is completely dependent on personal taste. Most people have opted for the 810 so far, if that's of any assistance.

Originally Posted by asa572

Did you receive the sample unit Sandy?
I'm starting to jones!

I missed its delivery today, it will be redelivered tomorrow and I should have a demo video up by tomorrow night.

**RandomX** · 22-07-2013, 09:28 PM

When i see the demo video, i'll probably be keen for the group buy

**Fatherless One** · 22-07-2013, 10:33 PM

Great update, thanks.

**Eazy** · 22-07-2013, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by DkN

Other than the more advanced software features (and raw hardware power), the DNS is different because it has OEM connections at the back to plug straight in without adapters (with the exception of RVC which remains standard RCA).

DkN, what does this mean for the GPS antenna? Will the DNS have FAKRA connectors to plug in the OEM sharkfin GPS antenna or will it need an adaptor?