Using an SD card in the RCD510

[ash]

Format is fat32. from mem it is a 6Mb/s card but will check tonight. I have about 50 directories in the root so it takes about 30 - 45 seconds to scan. Once you dig deeper it speeds up as there are not as many objects. At the moment I am navigating music based on the directory structure which is a bit average. I hope there is a way to browse based on ID tages (artist, album, etc.)

[rotelman]

Hey Guys,

I also created and copied MP3's directly to my 12gb Card from itunes. I have about 11gb of music all in the one directory. The card takes about 5 seconds to start from cold. I select "MIX" and then start playing. Once I find something I feel like listening to I switch off the mix and can start listening to the Album!

Got to love the SD card option!

[ash]

So you don't use folders at all?

[rotelman]

So you don't use folders at all?

No. None.

Shuffle the whole lots and stop shuffle when I find something I like.

Works for me

Rotelman

[vwrallycar]

can someone post up some pics of this working?

[ash]

Here are a few pics.

1. The startup screen when the unit is scannign the SD card. This can last anywhere from 20 - 60 seconds.



2. A song playing on the head unit. It reads the artist/song info from the MP3 tag.



3. The MFD



4. A list of the MP3's in the current directory



5. A list of all the folders in the root



It functions well however I do get pissed with the "processing" message that always displays as you navigate folders so I may have to change my structure. I would also like a way to sort/browse based on the data in t he tag rather than just directory structure.

[vwrallycar]

thats awesome thanks for that. cant wait till i get mine

[natwsmith]

Ash,

I agree that looks bloody brilliant - ive ordered a 125kw tdi wagon and its not due to arrive until June 09

have ordered the ipod adaptor but based on your comments I think I will save my $400 and tell them to forget about installing it. They cant seem to tell me how well the RCD 510 will function with the IPOD anyway.

I noticed that the dash seems to have changed a little. Do you reckon you could post some more pics of the dash layout and centre console for us to have a look at - ive only been able to see what i think is the old layout with red dash and the like.

Do you happen to have bluetooth for your phone - also cant get dealer to give me too much info so any light you could shed would be great.

Cheers.

Here are a few pics.

1. The startup screen when the unit is scannign the SD card. This can last anywhere from 20 - 60 seconds.

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2. A song playing on the head unit. It reads the artist/song info from the MP3 tag.

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3. The MFD

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4. A list of the MP3's in the current directory

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5. A list of all the folders in the root

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It functions well however I do get pissed with the "processing" message that always displays as you navigate folders so I may have to change my structure. I would also like a way to sort/browse based on the data in t he tag rather than just directory structure.

[ash]

No BT as my previous exp with dealer fitted kits is not good. I am currently using a BlueAnt SuperTooth Light unit which is ok but not as good as the intergrated one (Parrot with VW kit) that I had in my Treg. When i get time I will do some research and get something installed.

Will take a few more shots of the dash tonight.

The upgraded version was a nice suprise when I collected the car. Even the dealer was shocked as the other MY09 R36's in the showroom (built after mine) still had the original console...

[firefly]

Very helpful post, Ash!

I'm looking at an '09 R36 wagon too, and dealer pointed out the new white illumination in the MFD, and relocated gauges.
However, I didn't think know there is a difference in appearance of the touchscreen unit b/w '08 and '09?

[Audemars]

Very helpful post, Ash!

I'm looking at an '09 R36 wagon too, and dealer pointed out the new white illumination in the MFD, and relocated gauges.
However, I didn't think know there is a difference in appearance of the touchscreen unit b/w '08 and '09?

I don't think the MY08 unit had a touchscreen (unless you went with the RNS510.)

[natwsmith]

Ash,

Is the MFD display an R36 thing or do you reckon I could expect to get the same on the 125tdi that Im getting.

Will stay tuned for the extra pics.

Cheers again.

[nting]

nat, you'll get the MFD. I'm pretty sure it's standard in all MY09 Passats. Another VWagen Wagoner!!! Mine arrives in May 09...

[bennobee]

I don't think the MY08 unit had a touchscreen (unless you went with the RNS510.)

The old MY08 models of all cars didnt have touch screens. they had an older green lcd (much like a digital watch) with a 6 stacker cd built in. didnt get the nice touch screen stuff you do on the rcd510.

[firefly]

Ahh - thanks!