Originally Posted by DkN
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Ok, I have mine installed and am watching this thread. I do not have any of the issues except for obvious software/firmware issues that will be updated in the future. Here are a list of the issues I see people having and from what I can tell, solutions:
1) Bluetooth not working - for those that have Bluetooth module already installed in their VW, it will be best to disconnect that entirely by moving the passenger seat back and locating the module sitting in a Styrofoam holder. Just disconnect the wire. This will automatically remove the "phone" menu from the MFD and will prevent any conflicts from your phone if you set this up before. The name of the Bluetooth module is the EXACT same as the DNS unit (VWPHONE) so can get your phone confused even if you delete the pairing on your original OEM Bluetooth. Once you do that, search for Bluetooth devices on your phone and you should find VWPHONE. Connect with 0000 as password. There is no way of knowing if your phone connected on the DNS itself (which sucks but meh), is to hit the BT button and try to make a call. You can also download your phone book by clicking the "down arrow" top right. If this is not working, then shut down your phone and restart it. It will work. Also make sure you go into Menu on DNS, PHONE and be sure autoconnection is enabled. So far this has always connected and has been exceptionally clear and good Bluetooth unit contrary to what Sandy had said (the speaker is great and people can hear me fine)
2) Backup camera - for those that have the emblem version that replaces the rear latch, you have to wire it as follows: Run the RCA video, blue/red wires from the camera up to the front of the car. Connect the blue (reverse trigger) to the Battery + wire on the DNS connector NOT the reverse wire (I found this out the hard way....after some multimeter testing). Second, connect the red wire (that comes with in line fuse) to an always "on" battery connection in your car. I found an empty fuse slot on driver side (easy to access) and added an "add a fuse" and wired it that way. This is a MUST. The latch/camera needs power ALL THE TIME for the latch to work. Originally, Sandy and I though the old latch connector would power it but this is not the case. If you look on the internet, a lot of forums cover this and the same problem for these "aftermarket" emblem cameras is that constant power must be fed by that red wire. Once you confirm that you are connected EXACTLY that way, and it still does not work 100% of the time (mine does) then let me know.
3) included connectors/wires - I am in the same boat and did not get the USB out connector (should go on that yellow round connector thing on back of DNS). Sandy has addressed this and Audio Sources should get us those wires. I believe most our cars have a 3.5mm aux input and/or ipod but mine does not have USB. I have not tried the 3.5mm input to see if it works with Aux-In but will update today. Bottom line, be patient, this will be fixed
4)I do not use USB or SD for music so can't comment on that - I always enjoy good old FM or when android mirroring comes, Tuned In radio!
5) Sandy mentioned there is a secret menu that lets you change some settings. Go to the Aux-In by hitting the SD button (on DNS810) until it switches to that or Media button on DNS610. Either way, get to the Aux-In screen (will be all grey and say Aux-In), hold down on screen left side in the middle for 5 seconds. This will bring up 3 menus...Model, Logo and something else. Click the Logo and you can change to VW. Click Startup or the other button and you can select a VW one again. That should fix all bootup splash screens. Now, hit the top menu button (Model select). Don't touch the first 3....I think they are Bluetooth, ASP and something else. you can turn OPS on or off on rear camera, select the right Can-bus (CAN-V for my GTI MK6), make your volume "current" when in reverse camera, and some other options. Restart your unit and the changes should take effect.
As most people have said....be patient, I know it's been WAAAAAY too long to wait for this but we are still in pre production stage and firmware updates will come.
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