Rcd510 dab
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When I connected mine to the leon(57) it came up with the Seat screen even though it came from a VW Jetta there isn't an option to change the splash it must detect the car that its in? It is a DAB version though and was originally from a 2010 Jetta.
Putting my RCD510 on ebay at the weekend as I've changed my car a few months ago and have an the RNS315 in the new leon, thought i could swap it but the bluetooth is built into the stereo
I have a video of the splash screen showing seat and media system v3.0
When I connected mine to the leon(57) it came up with the Seat screen even though it came from a VW Jetta there isn't an option to change the splash it must detect the car that its in? It is a DAB version though and was originally from a 2010 Jetta.
Putting my RCD510 on ebay at the weekend as I've changed my car a few months ago and have an the RNS315 in the new leon, thought i could swap it but the bluetooth is built into the stereo
I have a video of the splash screen showing seat and media system v3.0
what did you think of the sound quality from your rcd 510? I put one in my Leon and Im not too impressed with the sound quality. Bass is really lacking and Im wondering if it could do with amping or if I could improve things with better speakers
Ive got a jvc one that Ive had for years and it works fine. You just have to carefully break off the plastic surround on the back of the head unit. Or get it terminated properly
I have the RNS510 and has the option for AV input and Rear Reverse.
Can you sell me where you got the rear reverse from please??
chopperh
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I just put an Rcd 510 in my fl cupra. All worked fine I didnt even have to wire up the safe pin, original harness had it as standard, although the pins are not on the original head set. The Aerial I used was from car audio direct called Calearo ANC 7677932EA which is the company who supply the original OEM Aerials this one even has a VW Audi branded fakra connector for the Dab and the correct connector for the AM/FM so you can use the original cable already installed. I didnt connect the power cable as it supports phantom power (Hu send power up the cable). Dab reception is fantastic even out in the countryside.
Now my issue like others have said is the awful sound quality though all the inputs (also didnt need to swap the aux pins). It seems really muddy, upper notes are two bright with no depth and there is hardly any bass - sounds like a cheap hifi from the 70's - well not quite but you get my meaning. The sound is ok when sitting on the drive but as soon as you add some road noise the hu doesnt seem to be able to overpower the road noise without distortion - turing up the volume seems just to push up the mid tones. i think it needs new speakers all round, a powered underseat sub and possibly an amp. From reading around the forums it seems that others have added the powered sub (looking at the Pioneer TS-WX110A) and it has made a huge difference. I think I'm going to go speakers and amped sub first. Also thinking about sound proofing - what started out as a simple head and aerial swap is turning into an expensive project
Thing is I'm sure the original head unit sounded better!!
Now my issue like others have said is the awful sound quality though all the inputs (also didnt need to swap the aux pins). It seems really muddy, upper notes are two bright with no depth and there is hardly any bass - sounds like a cheap hifi from the 70's - well not quite but you get my meaning. The sound is ok when sitting on the drive but as soon as you add some road noise the hu doesnt seem to be able to overpower the road noise without distortion - turing up the volume seems just to push up the mid tones. i think it needs new speakers all round, a powered underseat sub and possibly an amp. From reading around the forums it seems that others have added the powered sub (looking at the Pioneer TS-WX110A) and it has made a huge difference. I think I'm going to go speakers and amped sub first. Also thinking about sound proofing - what started out as a simple head and aerial swap is turning into an expensive project
Thing is I'm sure the original head unit sounded better!!
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I thought exactly the same thing and was going to try speakers first. Was thinking about focals then an amp later on. Local Audio installer is crap though and couldnt give any advice just said you wont know until you try it grrrrr! I really dont want to end up with a boot full of amps and bass speakers though.
Im really spoilt though I had a top of the range pioneer refrence head unit and stand alone DAB tuner box in my other cars until the Leon when I thought it would look totally out of place.
Speakers are going to have to wait though after having to replace all four tyres!
Im really spoilt though I had a top of the range pioneer refrence head unit and stand alone DAB tuner box in my other cars until the Leon when I thought it would look totally out of place.
Speakers are going to have to wait though after having to replace all four tyres!
I also experience a slight worse sound quality with my RCD 510 when volume is higher.
To get it sorted i will try to play around with the amplifier settings to see if thing goes better, let me know if anyone if you tries this and gets a better quality.
Check link for settings options.
http://www.my-gti.com/1411/volkswagen-rns-510-coding-when-installing-with-a-factory-amplifier
To get it sorted i will try to play around with the amplifier settings to see if thing goes better, let me know if anyone if you tries this and gets a better quality.
Check link for settings options.
http://www.my-gti.com/1411/volkswagen-rns-510-coding-when-installing-with-a-factory-amplifier
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chopperh
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right after speaker and amp didnt help the sound quality as much as I wanted I have now got my vcds cable and played around with the settings. I'm still not happy, sound is no better, just louder. Upper mid tones are mudy and sounds like everone has a lisp! I went to put the old unit back in tonight but it wouldnt work so I may need to code it back in. Cant do it tonight as I have left my laptop at work. If the standard hu sound much better tomorrow i think I'leave it in and just get a dab adapter. Shame really as the functionality is brilliant. A bit like the iphone, great at everything except making phone calls!
Steve
so I may need to code it back in. Cant do it tonight as I have left my laptop at work. If the standard hu sound much better tomorrow i think I'leave it in and just get a dab adapter. Shame really as the functionality is brilliant. A bit like the iphone, great at everything except making phone calls!Steve
I recoded mine and the the sound was much better and more cohesive just with the standard speakers. I dont want to go down the amp route and just keep things simple.
The sound still isnt as good as my old Pioneer reference head unit and DAB tuner box. But that head unit would have looked stupid in a leon.
I think the poor sound proofing doesnt help and the road noice really spoils the bass
The sound still isnt as good as my old Pioneer reference head unit and DAB tuner box. But that head unit would have looked stupid in a leon.
I think the poor sound proofing doesnt help and the road noice really spoils the bass
chopperh
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yea I'm missing the Bang and Oulfsen (sp) setup I had in my last A5 sportback. I think you are right about the road noise as it sounds OK when sitting on the drive. I've had a beef for a while about the noise from the PZero Rosso's, to the point where no one can hear me on the hands free, so I've decided to change the tyres for quieter ones before I consider replacing the hu. The trouble is I cant find a hu that ticks all the boxes and looks good. If I do change the Pioneer 4400Bt looks pretty good
Steve
Steve
I changed my p zero rossos for Goodyear asymmetrical 2 and they are a little quieter. Any pirelli tyre is a waste of time and money. Mine wore out down to the corn on the inside rears and they have as much grip as £50 cheappy tires. I can now pull away from a roundabout without spinning my wheels!
Might sound proof the doors next to see if that helps
Might sound proof the doors next to see if that helps
Found something on the net that may sort this issue. With vag-com go to radio and to adaptation, change Channel 50 value from 0 to 1.
Now restart the radio and hold the setup button on the radio untill you enter the test mode. Find the loudness setting and turn it off!
Restart radio again, listen and see if any difference!
Now restart the radio and hold the setup button on the radio untill you enter the test mode. Find the loudness setting and turn it off!
Restart radio again, listen and see if any difference!
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chopperh
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I wish you had posted this yesterday before I bought a new Pioneer HU!!. I was in the middle of fitting it when I saw this. I plugged in the RCD 510 and used VCDS to do the changes. you need to be quick though as when you select 50 in the adaption it only gives you 1-2 secs to change the 0 to a 1 before it errors. It took me a few tries but i got it in the end. And yes you can change the loudness under the sound menu. I didn't test the sound though as I had already disconnected the speakers and the voltage step down SLi 4 box and couldn't be bothered reconnecting it in the pouring rain! so i can confirm that you can do it but not that it sounds better. You will still get the bass roll off though as the volume goes up as with all factory fit units so I have decided to go with the Pioneer unit. Cant finish fitting it today thanks to the post office not delivering my my stalk adapter and aerial adapter even though they were on special del!!
Steve
Steve
Sorry...
Had a short trip and it sounds better, still bad but better. Anyway i am sure that your Pioneer will be far better
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Rcd 510 dab
sorry if this has been answered before but I could`nt find an answer in the forum
I have a 2008 leon fr170 tdi which has the original radio/CD/MP3 fitted -( which does`nt have bluetooth fitted )and have decided to upgrade the radio-I have been looking at a seat rcd510 which I`ve seen on ebay from what appears a reputable company in Spain..My question is:what additional parts would I need for this to work in my car(ie:bluetooth interface,DAB window aerial or can current standard aerial be adapted?)Also would the steering wheel controls still work ok or would I need additional cables?
Thanks Rob.
sorry if this has been answered before but I could`nt find an answer in the forum
I have a 2008 leon fr170 tdi which has the original radio/CD/MP3 fitted -( which does`nt have bluetooth fitted )and have decided to upgrade the radio-I have been looking at a seat rcd510 which I`ve seen on ebay from what appears a reputable company in Spain..My question is:what additional parts would I need for this to work in my car(ie:bluetooth interface,DAB window aerial or can current standard aerial be adapted?)Also would the steering wheel controls still work ok or would I need additional cables?
Thanks Rob.
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