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  • #46
    Originally posted by jdbrown1953 View Post
    Yeah but for Australian models it's not a MIDI port, just a USB charging port only! Buying MIDI cables for the Australian model MK 7 Golf is just a waste of money. They won't work!
    not only a charging port, you can use memory sticks to play music!
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    • #47
      I've just bought a vii highline, with a Discover Media system in it. Reading up in the instruction book it says:
      The vehicle may be fitted with a MEDIA-IN multi-media interface...

      REQUIREMENTS
      Compatible Data Storage Devices... IPods and IPhones of various generations...

      Adapter for connecting a data storage device. An external data storage device should be connected to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface via an adapter. AN adapter is supplied with the interface. Other adapters are available from a Volkswagen dealership. Do not use memory card adapters, USB extension cables or USB hubs.
      I've tried to use the Apple cable and the phone will charge but will not play music. I have also attempted to contact the VW dealership to find out where the supplied cable is but they are yet to call me back...

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      • #48
        Originally posted by JC76 View Post
        I've just bought a vii highline, with a Discover Media system in it. Reading up in the instruction book it says:


        I've tried to use the Apple cable and the phone will charge but will not play music. I have also attempted to contact the VW dealership to find out where the supplied cable is but they are yet to call me back...
        Key word is 'may' in that section of the manual. The AU-spec Golf 7s are not fitted with a Media-in interface.
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        • #49
          Vexing, but thanks for pointing that out. I wish the sales guy had done the same.

          *edit* the port is labelled "media in" in the multi media interface picture in the manual and the car just has a USB symbol. So I guess we missed out.
          Last edited by JC76; 03-02-2014, 07:43 PM.

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          • #50
            Completely bizarre that au-spec cars don't have this but the nz-spec cars just across the ditch do. Why would they bother differentiating in such a minor way? You'd think it would be more trouble than it's worth.

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            • #51
              Because VW Australia are idiots who think the Australian consumers will accept old sheet shoveled down their collective throats.

              I hate bluetooth audio. Hate it with a passion. The sound quality is just abysmal.
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              • #52
                So basic consensus on this is, there's no possible way to directly connect your iPhone via cable to the Golf?
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                • #53
                  In my golf there is not difference in Bluetooth sound to USB/CD sound quality


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                  • #54
                    Agreed. Bluetooth A2DP streaming audio quality is excellent and to my ageing ears at least, indistinguishable from CD or MP3 inputs.

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                    • #55
                      I'll give a go when we go car shopping on the weekend and check it out
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                      • #56
                        Jeez I'm pissed about this. Have 140gb of cd quality music on an iPod Classic that we can't use. Using sad or flash drives just sounds like a ridiculous solution. I connected an iPod to a 2013 Passat so can't believe a mk 7 won't accept it. Lift your game VWA.

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                        • #57
                          Had a good look at an Audi A3 sedan yesterday. Connected my phone via Bluetooth and it displayed my album art while playing music and even read out a text message. These things don't happen on a Golf 7. All part of the Volkswagen group so go figure!
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                          • #58
                            The other limitation with the Golf 7 Bluetooth connection is that you can only connect one device at a time - it is either your music or your phone, you can't run both simultaneously. Don't know if it is the same with Audi or other vehicles in the VW stable.

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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by Alex31 View Post
                              In my golf there is not difference in Bluetooth sound to USB/CD sound quality


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                              I tried it when I was testdriving new cars.

                              Was not impressed. Put on Mogwai Fear Satan which is 18 minutes of instrumental post rock bliss with lots of difference in volume etc and the sound quality and glitches was not impressive at all.
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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by Wrinkles66 View Post
                                The other limitation with the Golf 7 Bluetooth connection is that you can only connect one device at a time - it is either your music or your phone, you can't run both simultaneously. Don't know if it is the same with Audi or other vehicles in the VW stable.
                                I have two devices connected simultaneously to my bluetooth on my Golf? One being my phone and the other being my ipod for music??
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