ANS-810 / ANS-510 (PROPER RNS-510 alternative)

I have another request for the audiosources engineers if you can pass it along DkN. When browsing through the music folders or the equalizer, there needs to be more time (or no auto-switch-back for that matter) before it switches back to the main screen. You have like 3 seconds to make a selection before it switches back to the main screen and you are still stuck on your current music track. This should be a simple thing for them to change - and others can chime in on how long the pause should be. Personally, I'd prefer if it would just hold on the folder/track screen indefinitely until you find what you are looking for and then revert back to the other main screen or NAV setting.

I love the AND-810 as the screen is huge and the interface is great.. but there are quite a few oddities of the unit.

Just had a thought. My car came with the usb MDI interface. Does this now become useless?

Oh... and I agree with the above post re: item selection timing.

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Originally Posted by DSGVW

I have another request for the audiosources engineers if you can pass it along DkN. When browsing through the music folders or the equalizer, there needs to be more time (or no auto-switch-back for that matter) before it switches back to the main screen. You have like 3 seconds to make a selection before it switches back to the main screen and you are still stuck on your current music track. This should be a simple thing for them to change - and others can chime in on how long the pause should be. Personally, I'd prefer if it would just hold on the folder/track screen indefinitely until you find what you are looking for and then revert back to the other main screen or NAV setting.

I love the AND-810 as the screen is huge and the interface is great.. but there are quite a few oddities of the unit.

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+1 on this..would like it to stay indefinitely too

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Originally Posted by starionx

Just had a thought. My car came with the usb MDI interface. Does this now become useless?


Oh... and I agree with the above post re: item selection timing.

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yes MDI will become useless..I had the same..

Just reported it to the tech. He's still working at this hour, lol (8:37pm local time). Also the permanent up one level button etc.

They're busy fixing up the updated iPod music browsing menu atm, and are looking to release the new firmware when that is done.

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Originally Posted by DkN

Just reported it to the tech. He's still working at this hour, lol (8:37pm local time). Also the permanent up one level button etc.

They're busy fixing up the updated iPod music browsing menu atm, and are looking to release the new firmware when that is done.

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eagerly waiting for proper ipod browsing..

meanwhile if someone wants to use the freeware below..I am using it and find it helpful loading playlists on SD card directly from itunes..

iTuneMyWalkman for Mac - CNET Download.com

i know one can drag and drop and make folders but just too much work..this integrates well with itunes and load playlists as folders in minutes..

Ok. I've managed to put it all together, and it all works. The confusion in regards to the FM antenna is a 50/50 split between me and the instructions. At first, I completely ignored the black antenna cable that comes with the kit because looking at the diagram, it has a line pointing to a connector in the middle (which the black cable plug could not possibly fit into). This is why I was trying to remove the Fakra connector from the white plastic housing. Putting more light onto the back of the unit (still working with underground lighting), I noticed the Radio hole for the black cable connector in the bottom left of the unit. The other end of this cable fits perfectly into the fakra connector (with the plastic clip). It was that easy. Obviously, things will be different from VW model to model (in regards to what stock cabling you have), but if this helps anyone else with an my12 gti, then my pain was worth it. :) The FM reception was perfect.

I sort of solved the issue with what to do with the usb cable. I just plugged my thumb drive into the connector and dumped it all into the back of the cavity. Of course, I'll need to take the whole thing apart if I ever want to change the music on the drive... :lol:

I haven't really played with the SatNav much, but it works, so that's good. :D I love the fact that it actually shows GPS Speed. My old 370Z's satnav didn't. Oh, and I did find a place in the back of the cavity, in the roof of it to place the gps antenna (I'm glad it has the sticky stuff).
In regards to the touch screen, it seems to have reasonable response. Thank christ there aren't too many screens that you need to finger swipe to scroll. :mad:

The one bad thing I've noticed is that the plastic trim does not fit flush anymore. I noticed this on an earlier post from someone with the same car as I. The trim sticks out a little in the top left corner. -

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Originally Posted by 70RTY

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...IMG_1119-1.jpg

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I might have to look to see if can sand off some of the plastic on the trim.
A few minor gripes about the screen navigation (e.g. setting up a satnav skin, but then having to go BACK through every screen you just came from), but nothing major. If I had to make a complaint, it would be on the song screen. I don't know if it's the same for ipod and SD card, but the USB song title (and probably a few other lines) only show about 12 characters. I'm sure this could be increased (lot's of space on the screen). The 3rd line seems to alternate between all the remaining mp3 tag info (year, comments, etc), by blanking out the line and then showing the next info. It's kind of like a slow flashing effect. At night this would be distracting for me because you would notice this out of the corner of your eye.

Overall, for the money, it's a no brainer swap for someone who doesn't have the VW satnav unit. The installation would have been a lot simpler if it wasn't for the FM antenna balls up on my part. I'm very glad I made the purchase. :)

On the fit of the trim after the installation, is it because the radio is sitting too far forward, or is it because the radio surround is not the correct size?

If the radio is too far forward, it might be possible to bend the mounting tabs on the radio to adjust the position in/out.

You might also be able to loosen the mounting screws and move it a little left/right/up/down. Leave them partialy done up, then fit the trim by pushing the radio around to match the trim. Then remove the trim and tighten the screws.

Here is a quick tutorial on getting the USB/IPOD cables coming out into the glove compartment.. I did this on my EOS which should be similar to a Golf.. includes photos....

https://gviddy.wordpress.com/2012/09...n-in-a-vw-eos/

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Originally Posted by gviddy

Here is a quick tutorial on getting the USB/IPOD cables coming out into the glove compartment.. I did this on my EOS which should be similar to a Golf.. includes photos....

https://gviddy.wordpress.com/2012/09...n-in-a-vw-eos/

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I had a quick look at my glove compartment and it does seem to have that plastic cover, but I couldn't work out how to get it off. May have to use a knife.