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

[dvestate]

PM'd through some questions, bought a 2010 GTI on Friday and was looking at getting Sat Nav into it so almost perfect timing for me. Need to decide on the size......

[Fatherless One]

Yes, you will be able to use the OEM Sharkfin Antenna.

Will those of us without the roof mount antenna (my 2005 Golf has a rear windshield antenna)
still be okay for GPS reception?

[benoz11]

Will those of us without the roof mount antenna (my 2005 Golf has a rear windshield antenna)
still be okay for GPS reception?

Yes, it comes with an antenna.

Most of the question asked in the last week or so have been answered already. It's worth having a read through before asking questions.

[Fatherless One]

Yes, it comes with an antenna.

Most of the question asked in the last week or so have been answered already. It's worth having a read through before asking questions.

Thanks, you're very helpful.

[DkN]

I received the sample unit and had a play with it tonight, unfortunately it is running an older test version of the firmware - there are quite a few new features but several are also missing. I'll hold back on that demo video until I get the latest update, but I can tell you the menu looks better and everything runs very fast, including the GPS.

In the mean time, here are some photos to hopefully keep you satisfied for a day or two - the sample unit I received was DNS-610.







You'll notice that the connections at the back are now all separate, so you can just leave out the ones you don't need to avoid clutter.

[syanczura]

Thanks for the update and the pictures, what are the harnesses' functions from left to right?

PM'd you with some questions, eagerly awaiting the demo video =)

sjy

[jaredtomas]

What's the button next to the eject button for?

[xxcynicxx]

2 quick questions for you Sandy. The two ports on the front are for the MicroSD cards, correct? Will those of us not in Aus will still receive the MicroSD card for maps, it just will not be of use to us until we acquire our own software?

Just trying to plan out who memory cards I need to buy to go along with this.

Thanks!

[dvestate]

What's the button next to the eject button for?

Looks like the button on my steering wheel that mutes the stereo....

[rivol]

What's the button next to the eject button for?

It's for muting the voice of the GPS, same for the ANS too,

[sinclap2]

What's the button next to the eject button for?

I think that is the karaoke button jkz

I received the sample unit and had a play with it tonight, unfortunately it is running an older test version of the firmware - there are quite a few new features but several are also missing. I'll hold back on that demo video until I get the latest update, but I can tell you the menu looks better and everything runs very fast, including the GPS.

Will our units come with the latest update installed or will have to do that?

[DkN]

I think that is the karaoke button jkz

I wish, but rivol is right, it mutes the GPS sound.

Will our units come with the latest update installed or will have to do that?

The units will ship with the latest firmware update.

Harness functions from left to right below

Outputs incl. line level front & rear L + R AND sub; video out 1 + 2
iPod cable
RVC input
USB cable
Aux video and audio L + R input
GPS antenna

[moda]

Looks good DkN, keen to get one in my hands

What about the connections on the back of the unit?

I spy the FAKRA radio ports, canbus harness and accessories pinouts but not sure what the others are :p

[bradsm87]

Does it play iTunes M4A files?

[zoonosis]

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

Considering it comes with an iPod input, I'd say yes.