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

[Na2eL]

29-5-2013

[bazzle]

29-5-2013

August 2013

[Na2eL]

August 2013

i will get ANS-610 then </3

[schultp]

As DkN has already pointed out, your immediate need is to find out why your reverse line is dead and rectify it.

No power always equals no go.

A VCDS system scan might reveal where to look.

This has been what is frustrating. I can't figure out why I lost power at the right rear reverse wire. I don't see a blown fuse. I have run VCDS and don't find anything that points out an issue. I even tried to change the coding for the lighting in case somehow the system changed a bit/byte setting. No help with using the common lighting setting changes common to those who have either installed LED and/or fog rear lighting.

Like I mentioned I have taken a break. My next ideas are still to investigate whether there is a VCDS coding change that could help activate this rear reverse power line. Or, perhaps during my wiring it led to a short somewhere in the wire....who knows where...I hope it isn't this.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have some more time to work on it this weekend. What really confuses me is why there is no bulb warning light since the right rear reverse light is not active....makes me think there still could be a VCDS setting that will magically reactivate power to the wire in question....I can only hope.

Paul.

[Idle]

This has been what is frustrating. I can't figure out why I lost power at the right rear reverse wire. I don't see a blown fuse. I have run VCDS and don't find anything that points out an issue. I even tried to change the coding for the lighting in case somehow the system changed a bit/byte setting. No help with using the common lighting setting changes common to those who have either installed LED and/or fog rear lighting.

If you own the unit, a good place to look might be the VCDS forum — there's a wealth of information to be had there.

It would be unusual for you to have shorted anything without having noticed it, and if you did, that's what fuses are for — have you identified and actually checked the relevant fuse (with a meter or light, just looking isn't always positive proof.)

Also check the light bulb itself (and its ground,) and make very certain your new device actually works in a test environment.

[schultp]

If you own the unit, a good place to look might be the VCDS forum — there's a wealth of information to be had there.

It would be unusual for you to have shorted anything without having noticed it, and if you did, that's what fuses are for — have you identified and actually checked the relevant fuse (with a meter or light, just looking isn't always positive proof.)

Also check the light bulb itself (and its ground,) and make very certain your new device actually works in a test environment.

No one responds on the VCDS forums I have posted on (tdiclub site).

Bulb and ground have checked out OK.

Have never had anyone confirm which fuse is responsible. But, visually all look good and there is no other electrical outages and I assume the right rear reverse light would not have a dedicated circuit.

I'll email ross-tech directly and see if they have any recommendations on VCDS tweaks.

Thanks,

Paul.

[DkN]

Update on the new generation unit

I am going overseas next week and will be away until 27 June. By that time, the new unit should be ready for release. I am starting an EOI / waiting list HERE and encourage anyone waiting for the new unit to go there and make a post to express your interest.

When I come back from the holiday I will go through the thread and add all interested people to the list and send a PM to confirm order and pricing. The first order will be put through as a group buy at discounted prices, and I will confirm what they will be when I return. The standard price is expected to be around $750-800 upon release, and I would expect around 10% discount, or maybe even more depending on numbers. Those who respond to me by 30 June will also receive an invoiced dated 30 June if you want to squeeze it in before the EOFY

[Na2eL]

The new DNS-810 will have power on top like the ANS-810?

Stupid question but why do most people go for the ANS-510 and ANS-810, why not ANS-610?

Thanks

[DkN]

The new DNS-810 will have power on top like the ANS-810?

Stupid question but why do most people go for the ANS-510 and ANS-810, why not ANS-610?

Thanks

Yes, the external front panel design will not change much.

Regarding the popularity of the 610, that's just because I initially carried only the 810 and 510. In their domestic market in China the 610 is the most popular because it's about as big as the screen can get while still sticking close to the RNS-510 look.

My personal preference has always been the 810 though, because you get a significant screen size upgrade and while it doesn't look like an RNS-510 it still looks perfectly stock and integrated with the dash. I'd happily bet that anyone who doesn't know VW head units will not be able to spot the ANS-810 as aftermarket.

[tom_12_24]

Now for the big news.

It will also have OEM style connection in the back - no more adapters, and this also means it will use the factory FAKRA antenna connection and therefore eliminate all radio reception issues.:

Will the new DNS-710 use the same 26 pin connector like the OEM RNS510 for reversing camera et al? Or will an an adapter to RCA be required?
Thanks

[DkN]

Will the new DNS-710 use the same 26 pin connector like the OEM RNS510 for reversing camera et al? Or will an an adapter to RCA be required?
Thanks

No it will continue to use RCA connector so that it is more compatible with aftermarket cameras. If you ask me 26pin RGB for a camera is ridiculous - connectors like FAKRA make sense because of quality but the RGB connector does not. Audiosources have had a 26-pin to RCA converter module for some time now though, so you can connect your factory camera to the ANS / DNS units.

[matwolb]

Good afternoon all,

I'm a happy user of an ANS-510 device, I've been using it 6 months ago more or less.
However, I'm struggling like other forum members to install my rear view camera... ANS-510 won't change its view when I engage reverse gear. After reading the whole thread, I've two questions to launch here, in order to see if the community can help me a little bit

* I'm trying to install it on an European Golf MkV. The camera has two cables: RCA video and power input. Do I need to connect any "reverse signal cable" from the car to ANS-510? Or maybe it just gets the CanBus signal? The device shows open doors, so I guess CanBus is working right.

* Another question... Should I check for newer firmware for my device? I have read something about this in the thread, but I'm not completely sure! Here are the details for my device:

- BSP: ANS510AS.610
- MPU: ANS510AS.V82
- MCU: ANS510AS.120817.v1.T0
- BT: 20111115
- MST701: 6.2.00

Any help will be REALLY appreciated!!

Thanks in advance & kind regards,

David

[Rob_Quads]

Will the new DNS series also include a RCA break-out connectors for connecting the system to an aftermarket amplifier?

[kamold]

Any chance the DNS would be able to integrate the OEM bluetooth modules?
That would be freaken awesome. Would be able to use the proper external mic and make swapping out an RNS with a new DNS a compelling upgrade...

[DkN]

Good afternoon all,

* I'm trying to install it on an European Golf MkV. The camera has two cables: RCA video and power input. Do I need to connect any "reverse signal cable" from the car to ANS-510? Or maybe it just gets the CanBus signal? The device shows open doors, so I guess CanBus is working right.

* Another question... Should I check for newer firmware for my device? I have read something about this in the thread, but I'm not completely sure!

David

You need to connect the red power wire to ACC and connect it to your reverse light with a relay.

To make use of the CAN-Bus reverse signal and avoid tapping your reverse light, you need an additional wire from the USB / iPod connector (your older unit will not have it and you would need to solder this in yourself). This wire needs to be in the pin marked "rev" on the pin diagram on top of your unit.

V version firmware is up to V95, but this has no effect on your reverse camera.

Will the new DNS series also include a RCA break-out connectors for connecting the system to an aftermarket amplifier?

Yes - they considered going full OEM style with the rear connections (i.e. no RCA connections) but I convinced them that would actually be a backward step

Any chance the DNS would be able to integrate the OEM bluetooth modules?
That would be freaken awesome. Would be able to use the proper external mic and make swapping out an RNS with a new DNS a compelling upgrade...

I raised this with them some time ago but since they have always had their own BT that most people were happy with, and now that they are going to do searchable phonebook and look into MFD integration, I don't think they're seeing too much value in this atm.