DNS series head unit (new generation dual core RNS-510 alternative)

[xxcynicxx]

Good to hear that Sygic seems to address most of the problems with the GPS and SD interaction. Problem for US customers is that Sygic does not evidently sell US maps individually, only to distributors. If we order the 810+ unit, how can we get Sygic US maps?

I was able to source iGo pretty easily, but have not been able to find Sygic. Anyone care to PM me with some info? I know someone knows where to source it. Everything I can find is for Android or the maps are 2+ years old (USELESS!)

[moda]

I was able to source iGo pretty easily, but have not been able to find Sygic. Anyone care to PM me with some info? I know someone knows where to source it. Everything I can find is for Android or the maps are 2+ years old (USELESS!)

If you have a look at my post here: DNS series head unit (new generation dual core RNS-510 alternative)

it has Sygic maps for north america from 2013.09.

Sygic you should be able to source for yourself, there are resellers that have NA maps. Not sure, but Sandy should be able to get licenses for other locations for Sygic, it was iGo that had issues with licenses for outside of Aus. You may have to ask him though.

[vwr32]

At first I thought it was just you that had the issue with paint flaking off... till I took a look at mine... and voila... see picture.

Might need to get some replacement buttons from Sandy.

[grw46]

New DNS610
I took the plunge and bought a DNS610 direct from AS total package with reverse camera sd card and UPS total cost Au$535 .
The unit arrived on Tuesday 23rd very well packed 1 week after placing the order, let the fun begin.
The reverse camera was very easy to fit and works perfectly no mucking around spicing into other wires the power comes from the head unit.
GPS a bit of a prob here until I was told the GPS sd goes in on the right hand side not the left as clearly indicated in the accompanying manual !!! Have Primo installed and working but only as of last night so not really tested yet. I had to put the sd card in the socket multiple times before it would register so perhaps the socket is faulty.
Time set to GMT +8 and I cannot change it!! seems I need a program called total commander for CE to fix that . Any Ideas from members as I tried and failed on this.
The media outlet in the clove box does not work and the included accessory USB lead will only play from a drive when freshly inserted ,it will not find the drive if left plugged in after changing sources.
So far the the unit displays all the car info doors, A'con,etc and the wheel controls work. I still need to set up a phone so cannot comment on this yet .
Am i happy? so far its ok but I still have 40 days of PayPal indemnity left
I will post again as I progress. Cheers Garry
Passat 125 TDI B7.

[moda]

New DNS610
I took the plunge and bought a DNS610 direct from AS total package with reverse camera sd card and UPS total cost Au$535 .
The unit arrived on Tuesday 23rd very well packed 1 week after placing the order, let the fun begin.
The reverse camera was very easy to fit and works perfectly no mucking around spicing into other wires the power comes from the head unit.
GPS a bit of a prob here until I was told the GPS sd goes in on the right hand side not the left as clearly indicated in the accompanying manual !!! Have Primo installed and working but only as of last night so not really tested yet. I had to put the sd card in the socket multiple times before it would register so perhaps the socket is faulty.
Time set to GMT +8 and I cannot change it!! seems I need a program called total commander for CE to fix that . Any Ideas from members as I tried and failed on this.
The media outlet in the clove box does not work and the included accessory USB lead will only play from a drive when freshly inserted ,it will not find the drive if left plugged in after changing sources.
So far the the unit displays all the car info doors, A'con,etc and the wheel controls work. I still need to set up a phone so cannot comment on this yet .
Am i happy? so far its ok but I still have 40 days of PayPal indemnity left
I will post again as I progress. Cheers Garry
Passat 125 TDI B7.

Shouldn't the 610 have the same SD card labels? One side says SD and the other says GPS. Pretty funny lol. Don't use primo with the units, use Sygic, primo is essentially incompatible and will run like ****. The timezone thing is a known bug, not entirely sure how to fix it though, have been slack on fixing mine. The MDI thing was a given, no third party unit would support it. If you had Auxin/USB as OEM they should work, but not the MDI interface. My OEM AuxIn works fine, but had to plug in the USB cable since my Golf didn't come with that as standard. No issues for me about plugging in drives/SD cards once it's started, though.

Either way, run the most updated software and you'll be fine, most of the bugs we saw early on have been fixed

[grw46]

DNS 610 update
Pretty much everything working as it should . I've routed the USB and I-phone cables to where the ashtray used to be. They are hidden away out of sight but easy to get to. Just drilled a hole beside the clear light lens in the holder next to the power outlet, if ever I change them the ash insert will hide the hole.
Thanks moda I didn't know about the time bug so will let that one slide. They sent a ANS810 instruction book and as I now know its different!!!
The Primo appears to be running fine, its not the version supplied but one I obtained and had modded to prevent the memory use prob however am also going to do a sygic trial just I,m not used to going retail

Software on unit
BSP MS.9h.32.0616
MCU DNS810.A.0903
CAN DNS810.03.AUG14.32 VW.V27 TEST3
CAN VW . V02.20

Cheers Garry

[moda]

DNS 610 update
Pretty much everything working as it should . I've routed the USB and I-phone cables to where the ashtray used to be. They are hidden away out of sight but easy to get to. Just drilled a hole beside the clear light lens in the holder next to the power outlet, if ever I change them the ash insert will hide the hole.
Thanks moda I didn't know about the time bug so will let that one slide. They sent a ANS810 instruction book and as I now know its different!!!
The Primo appears to be running fine, its not the version supplied but one I obtained and had modded to prevent the memory use prob however am also going to do a sygic trial just I,m not used to going retail

Software on unit
BSP MS.9h.32.0616
MCU DNS810.A.0903
CAN DNS810.03.AUG14.32 VW.V27 TEST3
CAN VW . V02.20

Cheers Garry

Sounds good mate The instruction manuals for all third party units are generally useless, but installing the unit is pretty easy/straight forward anyways.

Sounds like you got one of the new DNS+ units with the updated CANBUS chip, so you'll have to be careful with what firmware you install. There are 2 DNS units, the one with the old chip, which most of us have, and the one with the new chip, which Sandy (DkN) should be shipping out to those in the GB.

Definitely put on Sygic, you should be able to buy it directly from them, or Sandy might be able to help you get a license. I've spent countless hours trying to get Primo to work properly, but it's just not compatible with the DNS units, it doesn't agree with the CPU/OS, and lags like a mother, where as Sygic works flawlessly. There is a trial version which i've posted about here: DNS series head unit (new generation dual core RNS-510 alternative) which, if you know what you're doing, can get it 'working'

That is, of course, unless Audiosources have fixed it in the new revision, but I doubt it.

[polski_ogurek]

I definitely don't have the same issue with the buttons on the faceplate - not sure what's going on there. If it gets worse the solution is probably a replacement faceplate, which I believe is fairly straightforward to install if you're handy (no soldering involved).

You will get no info from the head unit with a half height MFD, so yes the only benefit in that case is silent boot.

I've never used BT streaming much so I'm not very clear on the issue, but if the ANS streaming quality was much better then it is definitely software. The DNS uses an identical BT chip.

Pic of the CAN-Bus module below:

Attachment 11941

The circled areas are where it needs to be soldered. The module is easy to locate on the motherboard since it's the only module soldered to the back of the board.

I'm almost through my accounts, it may not be entirely accurate so I will need people to confirm with me. I'll get the PMs out tomorrow.

I've got a complication with the return units at the moment, since a batch of the initial units with the cold temperature bug were sent back to AS for replacement. Unfortunately they have been held at China customs, and I just found out that they are VERY strict and will treat all items as imports if there were no export certificates when the goods were shipped out from China. I've declared them for my purchase value as well so if it is to be considered an import the tax is a whopping $1,000. Trying to get that resolved at the moment (there are about 10 units that are meant to be replaced with the final hardware versions for this group buy...). Of course it cost me over $700 to ship to China so still bad news for me if nothing is done and the units are returned to me, although at this stage that would actually be cheaper if I can re-ship it in a way that won't get taxed (apparently I should go through EMS). I don't want to do that as it would cause more delays though, plus if it doesn't work and tax still needs to be paid then it would be another $700 down the drain.

Hey sandy, Ur inbox is full. So I will write here.

As we previously discussed, could I get a production unit DNS?? Still didn't get a pm about it, when will you be ordering the new ones?? I'm keen to upgrade as I'm still having some Bluetooth issues on my pre-production unit.

Let me know what is happening, can I get the 810+?? Cheers,

Jonasz

[subieboy]

Hi team

Does anyone have a copy of the Aus/NZ maps micro SD card?

Mine decided to flick itself with much force when I attempted to remove and re-insert it as part of the "remapping folder" thing, it disappeared behind the ashtray lid...

Thanks in advance...

[moda]

Hi team

Does anyone have a copy of the Aus/NZ maps micro SD card?

Mine decided to flick itself with much force when I attempted to remove and re-insert it as part of the "remapping folder" thing, it disappeared behind the ashtray lid...

Thanks in advance...

Haha nice one. For what program? Sygic or Primo? If Primo, should be able to find maps on fixmygps, but I'd recommend going to Sygic. If Sygic, should be able to find them in the download link in one of my posts, I'll dig it up if you want.