Sat Nav RNS 510 on Passat ?

[RWK]

Hi,

Does anyone have RNS510 installed on their Passat? I forgot to ask the dealer about the features of this device when I placed my order.

I have done some research on this model and likely this device could playback a DVD disc. Have anyone of you who has got this installed and have played a DVD disc?

Cheers!

[Vene]

There's some info on the VW website. Std function incl. GPS, DVD player, SD card reader, hard drive. Two options which are not available in Oz (for now) is the TV module and bluetooth.

[magpielark]

Yes, the RNS510 plays DVDs. I received my 125 kw Passat in Jan with new SatNav. Have been playing DVDs regularly. As soon as moving the picture goes but can still hear sound then picture comes back whenever stopped. Only drawback at present is that DVD is set to Region 2 (UK) so can play Region 0 and Region 2 but note Region 4 (Aus). Have raised with dealer today.

Compared with friends Mazda new MX9 with Sat Nav and I have to say that the VW Sat Nav on RNS510 is much better.

cheers!

[RWK]

Yes, the RNS510 plays DVDs. I received my 125 kw Passat in Jan with new SatNav. Have been playing DVDs regularly. As soon as moving the picture goes but can still hear sound then picture comes back whenever stopped. Only drawback at present is that DVD is set to Region 2 (UK) so can play Region 0 and Region 2 but note Region 4 (Aus). Have raised with dealer today.

Compared with friends Mazda new MX9 with Sat Nav and I have to say that the VW Sat Nav on RNS510 is much better.

cheers!

Good on ya mate....Thanks for the info.....However it's a bit sad to hear that the thing can only play Region 0 and 2. I am pretty sure dealer should have a way to get around it. Let us know if you have it fixed.

Cheers!

[magpielark]

Only a bit sad it's true ... but the playback on DVDs is truly impressive ... and from memory it plays away in the background while the Sat Nav is doing its thing on screen.

My RNS510 was the first one the dealer had seen - it was kind of fun on the day I took delivery because they could only point and say "well I think this button does this ..." and "if you touch the screen it seems to do this ..." I suppose dealers are on a learning curve as well.

Still some issues to sort out ... the reversing camera is present but not working and the Aux port in the arm rest is also installed but not working. Reversing camera was a bonus ... I ordered back in Sep last year on basis that vehicle must be 125kw and have RNS510 and Dynaudio. Didn't anticipate reversing camera would come in the package but I'm happy it has ... if we can get it working!

Currently awaiting a software update that is supposed to 'fix' camera and Aux port. Neither have affected my enjoyment ... maps work, radio works, CDs & DVDs play (well most of them anyway), MP3s are loaded onto hard drive, sound is very impressive ... could complain but can't hear over the music!

I am happy with my wagon so far ... very nice to have drive 400 km and to have the car tell me my range is still over 400 km.

[richdave]

the Aux port in the arm rest is also installed but not working.

Tell me more about this option please...

[RWK]

Only a bit sad it's true ... but the playback on DVDs is truly impressive ... and from memory it plays away in the background while the Sat Nav is doing its thing on screen.

My RNS510 was the first one the dealer had seen - it was kind of fun on the day I took delivery because they could only point and say "well I think this button does this ..." and "if you touch the screen it seems to do this ..." I suppose dealers are on a learning curve as well.

Still some issues to sort out ... the reversing camera is present but not working and the Aux port in the arm rest is also installed but not working. Reversing camera was a bonus ... I ordered back in Sep last year on basis that vehicle must be 125kw and have RNS510 and Dynaudio. Didn't anticipate reversing camera would come in the package but I'm happy it has ... if we can get it working!

Currently awaiting a software update that is supposed to 'fix' camera and Aux port. Neither have affected my enjoyment ... maps work, radio works, CDs & DVDs play (well most of them anyway), MP3s are loaded onto hard drive, sound is very impressive ... could complain but can't hear over the music!

I am happy with my wagon so far ... very nice to have drive 400 km and to have the car tell me my range is still over 400 km.

How did you upload the music onto the hard drive? Are there a USB port or something similar that you can connect your PC to the thing or you need to burn all the files onto CD or put it on your SD card then upload it onto the system. Please advise.