Media Device Interface - MDI & AUX Questions

[G-rig]

Apple have very clever marketing but products are still fairly idiot proof and 'just work'.

I'm not an apple fanboi by any means and was dead against it for ages (mostly the fact you have to use itunes & their formats.

It's still better than USB anyway as USB doesn't allow gapless playback or support lossless file types.

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Just for those that are interested in getting the MDI kit installed after delivery...

I just got back from the dealer. They had the car for about 2 hours and it cost $550 including the iphone cable.

The installation in the glovebox is very neat although it would've been good if the cables were shorter.

Sound quality is excellent and using the touchscreen/wheel controls is a huge advantage. Highly recommended.

Cheers again to all who responded to my questions.


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[midlifecrisis]

Hey, I have a followup.

If I get a Bluetooth kit and link my iPhone, and then connect to the MDI what happens?

Can I use the MDI through the headset (310/510) and be controlled by the wheel controls for music AND for phone.

What happens when I get a call, does the bluetooth work ok?

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Not sure how it works with the VW bluetooth kit sorry.

I have a bluetooth earpiece paired to the iphone. Song fades out and pauses when a call comes thru. When call is over, song fades in again.

The big problem with this setup is the phone is in the glove box, so if you wanna make a call, ya gotta reach

[Mutley251]

Love my MDI.

Have it in 2 cars, mine and my wifes. Mine was a factory fit and my wifes was a dealer fit. I like the centre console fit, but you lose pretty much all your centre console.

Love everything it does BUT the chopping / dropping out when it moves to the next song is driving me crazy. Does it in both cars!

[midlifecrisis]

Love my MDI.

Have it in 2 cars, mine and my wifes. Mine was a factory fit and my wifes was a dealer fit. I like the centre console fit, but you lose pretty much all your centre console.

Love everything it does BUT the chopping / dropping out when it moves to the next song is driving me crazy. Does it in both cars!

Really? The cable doesn't allow a smooth playback?

I really need to test drive the electronics as I am hearing about lag and drops outs I wonder if the MDI is worth it.

[Axis]

Hey, I have a followup.

If I get a Bluetooth kit and link my iPhone, and then connect to the MDI what happens?

Can I use the MDI through the headset (310/510) and be controlled by the wheel controls for music AND for phone.

What happens when I get a call, does the bluetooth work ok?

If the audio from the iPod part of your iPhone is travelling out the dock connector whilst you have your iPhone paired to a Bluetooth headset (of any description) the call will cause the music to fade out and ring via the bluetooth system.

You will be able to use the Steering wheel controles (which control the stereo) to control the music playback and the Steering wheel controls (which control the bluetooth option) to answer calls.

Keep in mind that I don't know heaps about the MDI however I do know a bit about iPhones ... from the iPhones point of view - it doesn't know what its plugged into specifically really ... it just knows it has some audio out options via the dock - and is paired to a bluetooth "headset".

[chilliman]

Or have a look around on ebay... cheaper than buying it from a dealer. Part no. for the iPod MDI cable is 000 051 446 C

Or buy in the UK & get a friend to post it out ... 19.57 GBP from the dealer!!

[alphabeatsco]

MDI iphone cable

does the MDI work with iphone?
i heard it was only IPODS.
correct me if im wrong.

also i heard you need an extra cable , besides the MDI.
my dealer told me , it's just the USB to iPHONE cable. is that correct? or is it a special cable for VW?

[Maverick]

does the MDI work with iphone?
i heard it was only IPODS.
correct me if im wrong.

It works with the iphone.

also i heard you need an extra cable , besides the MDI.
my dealer told me , it's just the USB to iPHONE cable. is that correct? or is it a special cable for VW?

The MDI comes with a usb cable for usb devices like memory sticks and hard drives.

You require an MDI to IPOD cable, you CANNOT plug in a standard usb to ipod cable to the MDI to USB cable that comes with the kit.

[alphabeatsco]

ok.
so the dealer was wrong, he goes, u just need a normal usb to iphone cable.
since it was not put with the order, where can i get them in australia?

[Maverick]

ok.
so the dealer was wrong, he goes, u just need a normal usb to iphone cable.
since it was not put with the order, where can i get them in australia?

Volkswagen spare parts desk at your dealer, around $70. Hit the salesguy up for one!

[Mk6 GTI]

ok.
so the dealer was wrong, he goes, u just need a normal usb to iphone cable.
since it was not put with the order, where can i get them in australia?

yeah thats what my dealer said. I corrected him later!

[VW Central]

About $75 - 000 051 446 C

[alphabeatsco]

thanks guysss.....