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

[thezoneR32]

Sorry if this has been asked before, does the unit play lossless or wav files direct from SD card?

[DkN]

Sorry if this has been asked before, does the unit play lossless or wav files direct from SD card?

Just tested and it does not, I will see if there is planned future support (but if not I could always ask for it ).

[riggsy]

I just tried on my unit mate, when you press the down arrow it re-downloads the phonebook. A message in a black box at the top appears saying "downloading phonebook 5" and changes up in increments of 5 as it downloads. When it finishes re-downloading the phonebook swipes itself to the left and shows you the re-downloaded phonebook.

Just been playing around with the phonebook, unfortunately still does not appear to update, I hit the button, don't see any progress or message but do see a swipe to the left. The phonebook contents is not changed. Strange thing is that I did see the progress meter and message when going into the phonebook on the very first time I set the unit up. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

[DkN]

Just been playing around with the phonebook, unfortunately still does not appear to update, I hit the button, don't see any progress or message but do see a swipe to the left. The phonebook contents is not changed. Strange thing is that I did see the progress meter and message when going into the phonebook on the very first time I set the unit up. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

I'm fairly certain it does change if it swipes left.

It seems my previous theory that the phonebook is organised by date added is not correct. I added a contact specifically to test this, and he ended up somewhere in the middle of the list. But none of this will matter soon since the phonebook order fix is coming

Also I am running newer firmware than you are. Perhaps a glitch was fixed in the one I'm running, I'm uncertain, but again it should all be fixed with the coming firmware which I will send out once I receive and test it.

[riggsy]

I'm fairly certain it does change if it swipes left.

It seems my previous theory that the phonebook is organised by date added is not correct. I added a contact specifically to test this, and he ended up somewhere in the middle of the list. But none of this will matter soon since the phonebook order fix is coming

Also I am running newer firmware than you are. Perhaps a glitch was fixed in the one I'm running, I'm uncertain, but again it should all be fixed with the coming firmware which I will send out once I receive and test it.

Yes, I've never quite figured out the current ordering but understand it will be fixed in the next firmware release. Like you I have added, amended and deleted contacts as a way of testing the phonebook download refresh, no changes take place. All very strange, perhaps it's the newer firmare as you mentioned but I'll skip that one and wait for the full bluetooth fix version, more than happy to wait, just trying to iron out the last few bugs really

Cheers

[mk620t]

The unit looks very impressive and the features are great. I've noticed that you have sold a couple to the UK. I'm in the US, but very interested. Are you willing to ship to Texas? I understand that you include the AU map files. If I source my own map files for North America/ or just get a US version of iGo is there any reason why the navigation wouldn't work?

Thanks - James

[thezoneR32]

Just tested and it does not, I will see if there is planned future support (but if not I could always ask for it ).

If you can get a support for playing lossless (such as flac) or even wavs and a larger capacity sd card than 32g I would snap one up.

[DkN]

The unit looks very impressive and the features are great. I've noticed that you have sold a couple to the UK. I'm in the US, but very interested. Are you willing to ship to Texas? I understand that you include the AU map files. If I source my own map files for North America/ or just get a US version of iGo is there any reason why the navigation wouldn't work?

Thanks - James

Actually I have not sold outside of Australia, I have just been helping a UK buyer of the unit since his supplier was unresponsive.

I can certainly consider selling internationally if you want to buy from me but obviously I can't provide the maps and you'd have to pay for the extra shipping. I never originally intended to do this because you can buy direct from Audiosources so the selling point for me is local support and prices cheaper than RRP but these advantages may not apply to you if you're in the US. Of course I do provide software support and updates that you won't get from a usual sales representative

I've been thinking lately due to some international demand, if you really are willing to go through the extra hassle you can buy from me but alternatively, if you did not purchase the unit from me but would like software support (excluding maps), I will provide it for $25 AUD. For that I will add you to my customer contacts list and you will receive unlimited lifetime firmware updates and support associated with it, as per my customers. That may be another option.

If you can get a support for playing lossless (such as flac) or even wavs and a larger capacity sd card than 32g I would snap one up.

I'll see what I can do.

[TDZ]

Hi all,

My biggest concern with buying chinese units is the 'feel' of the product. Can anyone that has one comment on this? Does the buttons feel cheap, when pressing buttons is there a smooth click or a harsh plastic click, does the materials compare to an rns 510. You may have already answered this by the refinement comment, but i wanted to clarify if that was referring to software or hardware.

From the photos it looks great and i'm considering acquiring one but only if the unit does feel 'cheap' software refinements i'm ot fussed as most of the time it'll be playing stuff.

Thanks!

[DkN]

The quality is great, can't comment on comparison with the RNS but the buttons are solid, dials are smooth. You could try messaging member "shakespeare" he is in Perth and has a unit.

[chocolatemoose]

gday, i just bought a 2004 (my0 touareg v8. the previous owner had a dodgy Chinese rns-510 clone installed. its tedious and frustrating. the fm has terrible reception and the interface is shocking.

this one looks pretty dam good. can you tell me if it works fully with canbus 1.6?
i'm wanting to install 2 cameras "one facing forward and down from the grill vw logo for offroading"

any progress with increasing the clarity and reception from the AM/FM?

how easy is an after market sub/amp hooked up?

moose

[DkN]

gday, i just bought a 2004 (my08 ) touareg v8. the previous owner had a dodgy Chinese rns-510 clone installed. its tedious and frustrating. the fm has terrible reception and the interface is shocking.

this one looks pretty dam good. can you tell me if it works fully with canbus 1.6?
i'm wanting to install 2 cameras "one facing forward and down from the grill vw logo for offroading"

any progress with increasing the clarity and reception from the AM/FM?

how easy is an after market sub/amp hooked up?

moose

I assume you mean MY05 not MY08? I'll check tomorrow and get back to you but I'm fairly certain there will be one that fits your car if the one pictured on the first page doesn't fit yours already. Audiosources has been expanding the range running the ANS series software and there's even one to suit older B5 passat / mk4 golf.

If it's a model other than ANS-810 / 510 which I stock though, there will be a bit of a wait involved as they have to be special ordered to land with my next batch of units when I make an order, unless you are willing to pay a bit extra for a one-off shipment.

Re the radio reception, no one has had issues with FM and most people still have good AM reception. If you want to make absolutely sure though, DAB+ is in the works but this is something that may take a few months to implement, new hardware means new circuit board designs and reworking the software.

[chocolatemoose]

dab+ = digital radio right?. im not to phased but have you got digital tv modules to work? is the camera and AV in a seperate feature "to in theory have 2 cameras ?
have you got your own website?

moose

[DkN]

dab+ = digital radio right?. im not to phased but have you got digital tv modules to work? is the camera and AV in a seperate feature "to in theory have 2 cameras ?
have you got your own website?

moose

Yes DAB+ is digital radio.

I have high speed HD DVB-T modules for TV with dual antennas included for $95.

There is one input for reverse camera that the unit will switch to when in reverse or when a signal is detected, and a separate auxiliary video input which you have to manually choose from the unit, although if signal is detected it may still auto switch (I have not tested), as this is what happens when you for example insert an SD card or DVD. So yes you can install two cameras. Would be a good idea to install a simple switch somewhere along the second camera's power input, if you don't feel like using the unit's interface to select it when you need it.

I don't have a website as this is just an afterhours thing for me, although it would be easy enough for me to set one up since I am also a freelance web developer - really it's just a combination of laziness and fear of becoming too busy

[chocolatemoose]

those flip up reverse camera VW logos. would they work on the touaregs?